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De Gea injured for Spain in huge blow for Man Utd ahead of Liverpool game

De Gea injured for Spain in huge blow for Man Utd ahead of Liverpool game

Premier League
Manchester United shot-stopper David de Gea has suffered an injury in Spain's Euro 2020 qualifier with Sweden in what could be a huge blow for his team ahead of Liverpool clash. The Red Devils goalkeeper was clearing the ball in the match when he appeared to pull his groin. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); De Gea immediately dropped to the ground in pain but was able to walk off the pitch alone and was replaced by Chelsea goalie Kepa Arrizabalaga. De Gea will be in a race to get fit ahead of the weekend when Manchester United play host to rivals Liverpool in the Premier League. United are just two points above the relegation zone and in desperate need of a good result against the League leaders, who are unbeaten in their opening eight matches. ...
De Gea: Spain are f*cked but we’ll rise again

De Gea: Spain are f*cked but we’ll rise again

Premier League
David de Gea says the Spanish national team are "f*cked" after their surprise exit from the World Cup, but has vowed that they will come back stronger. The 2010 world champions started the tournament with a 3-3 draw against Portugal and topped Group B despite struggling with just a 1-0 win over Iran and another draw with Morocco. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Russia were expected to be dumped out by Spain in the last 16, but it was not to be as the visitors struggled to break down the Russian defence, with Spain losing on penalties. Spain's inability to change their tactics throughout the game could be due to Julen Lopetegui's sacking after Madrid revealing that he would take over from Zidane after the tournament. Individual performances were calle...
Spain sack coach Lopetegui two days before their World Cup opener

Spain sack coach Lopetegui two days before their World Cup opener

La Liga
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui has been sacked just two days before their opening World Cup 2018 game against Portugal. It was announced yesterday that the 51-year-old will be taking over from Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid boss after the World Cup. The former Porto manager signed a three-year deal with Los Blancos with the intention of taking over once the tournament was completed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, as of this morning, Lopetegui has been informed that his services to the Spanish international team are no longer needed ahead of their World Cup opener. During a press conference, it was announced by Spain President Luis Rubiales that Lopetegui would no longer be taking charge of the side in Russia. “We have been forced to dispe...
Julen Lopetegui appointed Real Madrid boss

Julen Lopetegui appointed Real Madrid boss

Transfer Info, La Liga
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui will take over as Real Madrid manager after the World Cup, the club have confirmed. Real had been heavily linked with a number of managerial appointments after the shock resignation of Zinedine Zidane, which includes Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino and Porto manager Andre Villas-Boas. However, they have now decided to appoint Lopetegui, who recently signed a new two-year extension with the Spanish Football Federation just last month . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But after the conclusion of the tournament in Russia, which Spain are considered one of the favourites to win, Lopetegui will move into the role at Santiago Bernabeu. A statement read: "Julen Lopetegui will be the coach of Real Madrid after the 2018 World ...
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