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Oct282021 by JBNo Comments

Kepa sends message to Tuchel over Edouard Mendy & Chelsea no.1 spot

Premier League

Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga says he’s ‘ready’ to take his chance to stake his claim to be the club’s number one when Edouard Mendy leaves for the Africa Cup of Nations in January. Mendy replaced the Spanish star as Chelsea’s first choice after his arrival from Rennes in 2020, with Kepa being reduced to playing only in cup competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea made Kepa their most expensive signing in 2018 when they signed him for a fee of around £71millon from Athletic Bilbao. But, he struggled to adapt to life in England and Frank Lampard chose to sign Mendy in 2020, with the Senegal international helping the club’s defence. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Mendy could be missing for a month i...

Oct282021 by JBNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo urges Man Utd players to support Solskjaer

Premier League

Cristiano Ronaldo is urging the Manchester United team to support Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and not down tools during the ongoing crisis at the club. Solskjaer is under huge pressure following the shocking 5-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday evening. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After that defeat, reports have claimed several players are questioning whether the Norwegian is the right man to lead the club with concerns over his tactical acumen. Tuchel rates Saul Niguez’s dsiplay in Chelsea’s win over Southampton Paul Scholes names favourites for Premier League title this season PSG defender Marquinhos speaks out on “blocked” Chelsea transfer talks United have complied a four-man list of possible replacements topped by Antonio Conte but Solskjaer see...

Oct282021 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi tells Barcelona his pick to replace Ronald Koeman

La Liga

Lionel Messi has endorsed Barcelona’s push to make Xavi their new manager after the exit of Ronald Koeman, according to reports. Koeman was sacked by Barcelona on Wednesday night after the team’s disappointing start to the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The La Liga giants have recorded just four wins from 10 matches in La Liga this season, while in the Champions League group stage they have been beaten by Bayern and Benfica. Sir Alex Ferguson’s choice to replace Solskjaer if Man Utd sack manager Paul Scholes names favourites for Premier League title this season Man Utd player criticizes Solskjaer for making Harry Maguire captain in heated meeting The 1-0 defeat away to Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday sealed Koeman’s fate and Barcelona ar...

Oct272021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd coaching staff ‘irritated’ by Solskjaer’s training ground decision

Premier League

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is 'irritating' members of his Manchester United coaching staff by delegating the most of his responsibilities elsewhere. Solskjaer faces a huge battle to keep his job as United manager after Sunday's 5-0 defeat against Liverpool at Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reports in Italy suggest United chiefs are already eyeing Antonio Conte as a possible replacement, making contact with the former Chelsea and Inter Milan head coach twice this week. Paul Scholes names favourites for Premier League title this season Man Utd board disagree over Pochettino & Antonio Conte And if they learn of concerns over Solskjaer's laid-back approach in training, club officials may be tempted to pull the trigger and sign Conte soone...

Oct272021 by JBNo Comments

Sir Alex Ferguson’s choice to replace Solskjaer if Man Utd sack manager

Premier League

Sir Alex Ferguson wants Mauricio Pochettino to be the next Manchester United head coach if the club decide to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to reports. Solskjaer is on the brink after the embarrassing 5-0 defeat to Liverpool at the theatre of dreams, with reports claiming the Norwegian coach has three games to save his job. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While Solskjaer is expected to be in charge of the team when they face Tottenham, the pressure on the manager is at an all-time high and even some members of the squad are now questioning him. Man Utd player criticizes Solskjaer for making Harry Maguire captain in heated meeting Paul Scholes names favourites for Premier League title this season Man Utd board disagree over Pochettino & ...

Oct272021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel rates Saul Niguez’s dsiplay in Chelsea’s win over Southampton

Premier League

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel believes Saul Niguez has taken a ‘huge step’ after his performance in Chelsea’s shootout victory over Southampton in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. The Spain international has struggled to make an impact after arriving on loan from Atletico Madrid in the summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Saul has only played once in the Premier League and was substituted at half-time after a woeful debut display against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. Thomas Tuchel reveals three Chelsea players suffered injuries in training Cristiano Ronaldo becoming ‘irritated’ with Man Utd star after Liverpool defeat Man Utd board disagree over Pochettino & Antonio Conte He was handed third start for the Blues in their Carabao Cup t...

Oct272021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd player criticizes Solskjaer for making Harry Maguire captain in heated meeting

Premier League

One Manchester United player openly criticized Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s decision to make Harry Maguire captain during a heated meeting involving the team and management, according to reports. Solskjaer’s position at Old Trafford is under huge threat after his side’s 5-0 defeat at home to Liverpool on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following a meeting this week, United’s hierarchy have decided to keep Solskjaer in charge for their league gane against Tottenham this Saturday, although his position will be under even more scrutiny if he fails to get a positive result. Man Utd board disagree over Pochettino & Antonio Conte Mourinho gives Man Utd board ‘fear’ over Antonio Conte appointment Cristiano Ronaldo becoming ‘irritated’ with Man Utd ...

Oct272021 by JBNo Comments

Paul Scholes names favourites for Premier League title this season

Premier League

Paul Scholes has dismissed Chelsea’s chances of winning the Premier League this season and believes it’s a two-horse race between Man City and Liverpool. The Blues currently lead the way in the Premier League having registered 22 points from their first nine matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Liverpool are close by as they trail Thomas Tuchel’s side by just a point, while Manchester City are only two points behind in third place. Man Utd player criticised Solskjaer for making Harry Maguire captain in heated meeting Man Utd board disagree over Pochettino & Antonio Conte Cristiano Ronaldo becoming ‘irritated’ with Man Utd star after Liverpool defeat Jurgen Klopp’s side sent a warning to their title rivals on Sunday with their 5-0 de...

Oct272021 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Tuchel reveals three Chelsea players suffered injuries in training

Premier League

Chelsea players Cesar Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen and Ruben Loftus-Cheek all suffered injuries in training on Monday, revealed Thomas Tuchel. The London side scraped past Southampton and into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, drawing 1-1 with Southampton before winning 4-3 on penalties. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tuchel revealed after the match that his team selection was impacted after three players who suffered injuries a day before in training. Azpilicueta has a shoulder problem, while Christensen has been forced into minor surgery on a tooth issue and Loftus-Cheek injured his hip. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); None of the problems are believed to be serious and all players could be back...

Oct262021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd coaching staff concerned by Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s lack of development

Premier League

Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s lack of development since his £50m move to Manchester United has left the club's insiders ‘concerned’, with some of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s backroom staff feeling he has failed to apply himself. The right-back joined United two years ago from Crystal Palace after a sensational debut season for the Eagles in the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Wan-Bissaka is widely seen as one of the best one-on-one defenders in England but his attacking quality has been criticised, with opposition clubs often allowing him to come forward with the ball. Cristiano Ronaldo becoming ‘irritated’ with Man Utd star after Liverpool defeat Mourinho gives Man Utd board ‘fear’ over Antonio Conte appointment Man Utd stars turn on ‘tactically...