Author: JB

Ralf Rangnick is facing a huge challenge to convince Cristiano Ronaldo to play in the high-pressing pattern he wants to implement. That’s the view of former Premier League player Chris Sutton, who believes Manchester United could fare better by dropping the Portuguese forward. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo has scores 14 goals since returning from Juventus and almost single-handedly ensured the club reached the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League. Thomas Tuchel hails Cech & Granovskaia after dealing with Lukaku Man Utd stars ‘underwhelmed’ by Rangnick – one player had to Google him Furious Luke Shaw points finger at Man Utd teammates after woeful Wolves defeat But his all-round play has been questioned, with the Red devils...

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has hailed the role Petr Cech and Marina Granovskaia played in dealing with Romelu Lukaku after his explosive interview with Italian media. Extracts from the interview were released last week, with Lukaku expressing his unhappiness with life at the club since making a Chelsea club-record transfer from Inter in the summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgian star had specifically talked about his struggles to adapt to Tuchel’s 3-4-2-1 formation as one of the reasons for his unhappiness in the Premier League in the wake of his return to Chelsea. The interview prompted a furious reaction from Tuchel, with the German coach dropping him from the matchday squad for the crucial game with title rivals Liverpool on Sun...

Some Manchester United players have been left ‘underwhelmed’ by Ralf Rangnick’s impact at the club since taking charge, according to reports. The Red Devils suffered their first defeat under the interim manager on Monday night in a 1-0 defeat against Wolves which leaves them seventh in the league table, four points off Arsenal in fourth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rangnick has recorded three wins and a draw in his other four league games but the majority of those displays haven’t been spectacular. That same feeling is being felt in the club's dressing room with ESPN claiming some players have been ‘underwhelmed’ by his start to life at Manchester United.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The German coach needs to...

Trent Alexander-Arnold described Chelsea goalie Edouard Mendy as ‘world-class’ after Liverpool’s draw at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool and Chelsea were both hoping to make up ground on Premier League leaders Manchester City on Sunday but the spoils were shared in an eye-catching contest in west London. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Reds were 2-0 up after just 26 minutes thanks to goals from Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, but Chelsea were back level before the break through Mateo Kovacic and Christian Pulisic. Carragher fires back at Evra over criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo after Man Utd’s defeat Chelsea make final decision on Romelu Lukaku future after explosive interview Despite creating a number of openings in the second half, neither team wer...

Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher has hit back at Patrice Evra after the Frenchman took a swipe at him for his criticism of Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo was handed the captain’s armband by the Red devils interim manager, Ralf Rangnick, on Monday against Wolves. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Portugal international failed to fire up his team-mates as they delivered another below-par display to lose 1-0 at Old Trafford to Wolves. The result has produced fresh questions over Ronaldo’s impact, a question that Carragher addressed back in November during a debate with Roy Keane.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “You finish second and sign Ronaldo at 36 – you are not going to win the league i...

Ralf Rangnick concedes Manchester United had big problems and that Wolves were the better side as they secured a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford on Monday. The Red Devils were second best for much of the game and Wolves eventually grabbed a late winner through Joao Moutinho, ending Rangnick’s unbeaten record in the Premier League with United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The visitors had 19 efforts on goal compared to United’s nine and there was little threat produced by the home team, despite having the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho, Edinson Cavani and Mason Greenwood all on the pitch from the start. Rangnick was not impressed with his players, conceding that they struggled with their opponents tactically and in terms of energy, failing to pr...

Luke Shaw has questioned the lack of desire and commitment in the Manchester United squad after their disappointing defeat to Wolves on Monday. The Red devils turned in another underwhelming display devoid of any real quality or drive in front of their own supporters, with the result leaving them four points off the top four. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Under interim manager Ralf Rangnick, United showed signs of improvement in his first game in charge against Crystal Palace but have turned in poor displays against Norwich City and Newcastle United since then. Lukaku ‘surprised’ by Chelsea reaction after ignoring interview advice REVEALED: How Chelsea squad ‘reacted’ to Romelu Lukaku’s axe A win over Burnley provided some hope but the familiar ...