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Oct282020 by JBNo Comments

Klopp provides Fabinho injury update after Liverpool’s win vs Midtjylland

Premier League

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Fabinho will need to have a scan on the hamstring injury he suffered in their 2-0 victory over Midtjylland – but says the player felt he could have continued playing at Anfield. Goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah ensured Liverpool’s hundred percent record in the Champions League remained intact this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fabinho has been outstanding for Liverpool in the absence of Virgil van Dijk but pulled up in the 28th minute and appeared to be in pain as he received treatment on the pitch. The Brazilian star was escorted off the pitch by the club’s medical staff and academy product Rhys Williams produced a good performance after coming on to replace Fabinho. Liverpool will take on Premier L...

Oct282020 by JBNo Comments

Why Thiago Silva was left out of Chelsea’s team to face Krasnodar

Premier League

Frank Lampard has confirmed Thiago Silva has been left out of Chelsea’s trip to face Krasnodar in the UEFA Champions League because he’s been rested. The veteran defender was not part of the squad that flew to Russia ahead of their game with Krasnodar, sparking fears that the 35-year-old has sustained an injury. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Silva was very impressive in Chelsea’s goalless draw with Manchester United on Saturday, making two important blocks towards the end of the game to keep out Edinson Cavani. According to Daily Mail, Silva has only been rested for the trip and has no injury problem ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League meeting with Burnley this weekend. Asked about Silva’s absence, Frank Lampard said there was no injury issue and that ...

Oct272020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer responds to Dayot Upamecano’s Man Utd transfer links

Premier League

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has described Dayot Upamecano as a ‘very good player’ and talked about the prospect of seeing the defender in action when Manchester United face RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday. The 22-year-old was strongly linked with a transfer move to Old Trafford throughout the summer, however, he ended up staying in Germany and even extended his contract until 2023. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, Upamecano’s new contract includes a bargain £36.5m buy-out clause which will become active next summer – and both United and Liverpool are still believed to be interested. Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League game against Leipzig, Solskjaer refused to be drawn on a possible move for the player, but conce...

Oct272020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer hits back at critics as he defends leaving Van de Beek on bench

Premier League

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that Donny van de Beek will still play a "big part" in Manchester United's campaign despite being criticised for not playing the midfielder regularly. Van de Beek is yet to start a Premier League game since his £35m move from Ajax during the summer window and was even an unused substitute in Saturday's draw with Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer's use of Van de Beek at United was criticised by former Ajax forward and Netherlands manager Marco van Basten this week, while Patrice Evra questioned whether the signing was needed. But Solskjaer defended himself ahead of their Champions League meeting with RB Leipzig, and says that Van de Beek would have a key role to play in a busy season. "When Donny has played...

Oct272020 by JBNo Comments

Sergio Ramos clashes with Marcelo & Isco in Real Madrid dressing room row

La Liga

Sergio Ramos has clashed with his team-mates Isco and Marcelo over their poor performances for Real Madrid this campaign, according to reports in Spain. Madrid lifted some of the gloom around the club after defeats to Cadiz and Shakhtar Donetsk with a 3-1 win over Barcelona on Saturday, a game in which Isco and Marcelo were both unused substitutes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But there appears to still be a lack of harmony in the club's dressing room despite the victory against their fierce rivals, with Diario Sport claiming Ramos launched an attack on both players for their poor displays this season. The Spanish outlet claims Isco did not back down in his response to Real captain Ramos, and that Brazilian Marcelo was also targeted after the win over ...

Oct272020 by JBNo Comments

Harry Maguire hits back at Frank Lampard over ‘headlock’ comments

Premier League

Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire appears to have hit back at Chelsea manager Frank Lampard after he was accused of putting Cesar Azpilicueta in a ‘headlock’ during Saturday’s 0-0 draw. Lampard was umhappy that Chelsea were not given a penalty after a VAR review saw no wrong with Maguire’s challenge on the blues captain from a free-kick during the first half of the match. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That incident was the talking point of the clash at Old Trafford and Lampard slammed the officials for failing to award a penalty after replays showed Maguire had a firm grip of Azpilicueta. ‘Holding is allowed, but headlocks don’t go on,’ Frank Lampard told Match of the Day. ‘I don’t know why VAR didn’t take long and there’s also a monitor to loo...

Oct272020 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta & Edu ‘disagreed’ about Thomas Partey, Aouar signings

Premier League

Mikel Arteta and Edu had disagreements over sigming either Thomas Partey or Houssem Aouar in the summer, according to reports in France. It was widely reported that the players were Arsenal’s chief transfer targets throughout the summer window. The Gunners had been linked with moves for Partey and Aouar for months. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite this, it appeared like they would not be able to get a deal for either player before the deadline. But Arsenal acted late and activated Partey’s release clause on the transfer deadline day. They signed Partey from Atletico Madrid for around £44.5m. And The Ghanian international has immediately hit the ground running at the club. He made his first start in the Europa League last week against Rapid Vienn...

Oct262020 by JB2 Comments

Mikel Arteta is repeating Unai Emery’s mistake at Arsenal

Premier League

Martin Keown has warned Mikel Arteta that he is repeating Unai Emery’s mistake of constantly changing systems and personnel after Arsenal were beaten 1-0 by Leicester City on Sunday. Emery – who was sacked after only 18 months in charge of the London club last December – struggled to nail down his best starting lineup or formation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Since Arteta took over from the former Sevilla head coach, he has moved to make the team more solid in defense. But, their attacking output has suffered because of it. Arsenal’s creativity issues were once again displayed in their loss to the Foxes at the Emirates as they struggled to create many clear cut chances. Alexandre Lacazette had a goal ruled out for offside early on, and he should ...

Oct262020 by JBNo Comments

Isco caught on camera mocking Zidane with teammates in Clasico win

Premier League

Isco has been caught complaining about his limited role at the club under Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane. Isco - who was an unused substitute in Saturday's 3-1 Clasico victory over Barcelona - was picked up by Movistar TV cameras while talking to Luka Modric and Marcelo as they sat in the stands before the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "If [Zidane] has to take me off, he takes me off in the 50th or 60th minute, sometimes at half-time," Isco said, which led to laughter from his teammates. "If he has to bring me on, he brings me on in the 80th minute." The Spanish midfielder has just started two games in La Liga this campaign. Against Real Valladolid, Isco played 57 minutes before he was substituted, and he was taken off after 45 minutes aga...

Oct262020 by JBNo Comments

‘Fake news’ – Paul Pogba denies quitting the French national team

Premier League

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has denied claims that he has left the French national team, calling the story ‘unacceptable fake news’. Pogba was reported to have stepped down from international football after comments from France’s president Emmanuel Macron saying that Islam was the source of terrorism. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Macron’s comments came after the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty, 47, who was murdered on his way home from a junior high school. Macron described the killing as an ‘Islamic terrorist attack’ and added: ‘Unity and firmness are the only answers to the monstrosity of Islamist terrorism.’ Pogba converted to Islam in his 20s and was reported to have resigned from the French national team after Macron’s comments. ...