Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has expressed his surprise at the timing of Thomas Tuchel’s sacking by Chelsea. The Champions League winning manager oversaw an unprecedented summer of spending at Stamford Bridge, only to be sacked less than a month after the transfer window closed. Tuchel was allowed to invest […]
Former Chelsea player Willian believes Cesar Azpilicueta will be an even more important player for the club as they continue their transition into the Todd Boehly era. Spanish defender Azpilicueta has won every major trophy available to him during his 10-year spell at the London club. Despite his influence at […]
Mikel Arteta has revealed William Saliba didn’t train for up to 10 days before starring in Arsenal’s Premier League win over Brentford. The Gunners returned to the top of the Premier League table with a superb 3-0 victory over Thomas Frank’s Bees on Sunday. Saliba, who made his debut for […]
Bayern Munich attacker Sadio Mane is ‘not happy’ at the Budesliga club and regrets leaving Liverpool. That’s according to former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann, that says the winger hasn’t successfully ‘integrated’ into the Bayern dressing room since his move to the club. Mane requested to leave Anfield before the end […]
Carney Chukwuemeka scored a brace as Chelsea beat Brighton in a behind-closed-doors friendly win on Saturday. Graham Potter faced his former team in an unofficial game at the Amex Stadium as Chelsea’s Premier League fixture against Liverpool on Sunday was postponed, while Brighton’s derby with Crystal Palace was also called […]
Mikel Arteta says he has been given no indication as to why Gabriel Jesus was not selected by Brazil and believes the striker – as well as Gabriel Magalhaes and Martinelli – will use the snub as added motivation. The Arsenal trio have all started the campaign in good form, […]
Paul Scholes believes Jadon Sancho is at his best for Manchester United when he plays centrally and links up with Christian Eriksen and Fernandes. Sancho scored United’s opening goal in their 2-0 win over FC Sheriff on Thursday, while Cristiano Ronaldo also struck from the penalty spot to secure a […]
Erik ten Hag chose to keep Aaron Wan-Bissaka after an intervention from the Manchester United board last summer, who persuaded the Dutchman that the player still had a future at Old Trafford. Diogo Dalot has been first choice under Ten Hag this campaign and that much was clear during pre-season, […]
Lionel Messi has responded to Barcelona’s interest as the club eye a return for the Argentine superstar. Barcelona head coach Xavi has made no secret of his desire to bring him back to Camp Nou, feeling his ‘time at the club is not over’. The Catalan club’s president, Joan Laporta, […]
Graham Potter has ruled two Chelsea players out of his first game in charge as they prepare to face Red Bull Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League. Chelsea are set to face Austrian champions RB Salzburg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday in Potter’s first game as the club manager. Former […]