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Jul232018 by JBNo Comments

Loris Karius hits back at critics who mocked him for mistakes against Dortmund

Loris Karius has hit back at fans who mocked him for making another series of mistakes in Liverpool’s pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund. Jurgen Klopp’s side took the lead in North Carolina through Virgil van Dijk but eventually suffered a 3-1 defeat against their Bundesliga opponents. For Karius, it was another game to forget as the German made an error in each half and was criticised by Liverpool fans during the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first mistake came after just four minutes as Karius came racing from his area but his poor clearance fell straight to Maximilian Philipp, whose shot towards an empty goal from 40 yards could not hit the target. Karius’ second mistake came in injury time when Liverpool were already 2-1 be...

Jul232018 by JBNo Comments

Jose Mourinho fires warning to Anthony Martial amid Chelsea transfer link

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho warned Anthony Martial that "you cannot do whatever you want in life" as the Frenchman eyes an exit from the club. Martial has been linked with a move away after his agent revealed the 22-year-old was ready to leave in search of more first team opportunities. The France international grew frustrated toward the end of the 2017-18 season after finding his chances limited after the arrival of Alexis Sanchez in January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martial started Thursday's 1-1 draw with America and the former Monaco player was in the line-up again on Sunday as United played out a goalless stalemate against San Jose Earthquakes. Asked about Martial – who struggled in the game and the comments made by his agent,...

Jul232018 by JBNo Comments

Mesut Ozil quits Germany in racism row and slams the FA

Premier League

Mesut Ozil confirms he will "no longer be playing for Germany" after accusing some German officials of racism. Ozil was part of the Germany squad at the World Cup in Russia and was hugely criticised as they failed to make it past the group stage. A photograph he posed for with Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of the World Cup led to his loyalty to the country being questioned. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany team boss Oliver Bierhoff even suggested that Ozil should have been dropped after failing to clear up the Erdogan meeting. Ozil, who is of mixed German and Turkish heritage, defended his actions in a very lengthy statement issued through his social media accounts on Sunday, making it the first time he has publicly addressed t...

Jul212018 by JBNo Comments

Valencia set for Man United captain role

Premier League

Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho has signalled that Antonio Valencia is set to be club captain for the new campaign. The responsibility was held by Michael Carrick last campaign, who retired from playing at the end of the season and joined the club's coaching team. Valencia skippered his side in their 1-1 friendly draw with Club America in Arizona. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking after the match, Mourinho said: "The captain was Valencia last season. I think he is going to be the captain. "And when he doesn't play, we have to make decisions - it depends who is on the pitch. If [Chris] Smalling is, or if Ashley Young is, or if [Ander] Herrera is, or if [Juan] Mata is, if they are on the pitch, they are an option. "I think a guy li...

Jul212018 by JBNo Comments

Fabregas reveals constant contact with Eden Hazard over Real transfer

Transfer Info, Premier League

Cesc Fabregas has promised Chelsea supporters he is doing all he can to convince Eden Hazard to remain at the club. Hazard revealed after the World Cup he wanted to leave, but insisted he would not force Chelsea to sell him. Just a week after Hazard’s admission, Chelsea are reportedly believed to have reached an agreement with Real Madrid over a £170million move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea fans are still holding out hope Hazard will stay at Stamford Bridge, especially with the possibility that Thibaut Courtois will also join Real. And it seems it is not only the fans who want the Belgium international to stay, as Fabregas explained. ‘I won’t lie, I speak to him (Hazard) often. He is the best player at the club and we need Chelsea to k...

Jul212018 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona make third bid of £55m for Willian

La Liga, Premier League, Transfer Info

Barcelona have placed a third bid of around £55million for Brazil international winger Willian. The La Liga giants have had two bids rejected by Chelsea this summer for the Brazil star as Maurizio Sarri is keen to keep the attacker. Barcelona’s first bid of £50m was followed up with another of around £53m but the Spaniards hope to finally land the 29-year-old with a bid in the region of £55m, Sky Sports reports. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manchester United are also interested in Willian and could match the offer from Barcelona but Chelsea would rather sell the Brazilian abroad if they were to let him go. Willian was determined to exit Stamford Bridge had Antonio Conte stayed in Chelsea but the club hoped Sarri’s arrival would make him stay. T...

Jul212018 by JBNo Comments

Pep Guardiola: Signing Jorginho would have been a mistake

Premier League

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has given Jorginho’s move to Chelsea his blessing, claiming it would have been a ‘mistake’ had the midfielder signed for his club. Jorginho, 26, was widely expected to move to the Etihad Stadium this summer having agreed personal terms with the current Premier League champions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Instead, the Italy international followed new Blues manager Maurizio Sarri from Napoli to Stamford Bridge, becoming the club’s first signing of the summer window. Speaking ahead of City’s International Champions Cup clash with Borussia Dortmund, Guardiola spoke about their failure to sign Jorginho for the first time. Amid suggestions that the midfielder was desperate to continue playing under his boss Sarri, th...

Jul202018 by JBNo Comments

Petr Cech’s agent speaks out on Chelsea transfer speculation

Transfer Info, Premier League

Petr Cech’s agent insists the goalkeeper is focused on staying at the Emirates and claims Chelsea have not tabled any offer. The 36-year-old is about to enter his fourth year with Arsenal but faces the possibility of being Unai Emery’s back-up goalie after the arrival of Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen. Petr Cech was signed from Chelsea for £10m three years ago and reports emerged this week that he could be heading back to Stamford Bridge this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are considering selling Thibaut Courtois to Madrid as the Belgium international has just a year remaining on his contract and is yet to put to paper on a new deal. Cech has been linked as a replacement for Thibaut Courtois, but his agent Viktor Kolar says there i...

Jul192018 by JBNo Comments

Alisson reveals why he chose Liverpool despite interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League, Seria A

New Liverpool signing Alisson Becker says he is happy to have joined the club and has revealed why he chose Liverpool despite interest from both Chelsea and Real Madrid. Liverpool made Alisson the most expensive goalkeeper in history by paying Roma £66.8million to get him, beating off plenty of competition. New Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri wanted the Brazilian to replace Thibaut Courtois, and even made a last-ditch phone call to convince him. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Alisson has now revealed one of the reasons why he joined Liverpool was because of the atmosphere at Anfield during Roma’s Champions League semi-final last campaign. ‘Yes, in part it did influence the decision,’ Alisson told Liverpool’s official website . ‘When you make a...

Jul192018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea draw up three-man goalkeeper shortlist after failing to sign Alisson

Transfer Info, Premier League

Chelsea have accepted defeat in the race to sign Alisson, who is set to join Liverpool, and have already drawn up a three-man goalkeeper shortlist, according to reports. The Blues are willing to allow Thibaut Courtois join Real Madrid in a £35million deal rather than losing him for nothing next summer when his contract expires, with the Belgium international not interested in signing an extension. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alisson had been top of Sarri’s wish list, but the Brazilian is currently in Liverpool to undergo a medical and finalise his record £66.8m transfer. According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea have highlighted a list of three goalkeepers in mind to replace him. Leicester City shot-stopper Kasper Schmeichel is top on the list, ...