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May42021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel makes Sergio Ramos prediction ahead of Madrid clash

Thomas Tuchel believes Sergio Ramos will be recalled by Zinedine Zidane and play in Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Chelsea. The Premier League team have a narrow advantage after a 1-1 draw in Spain just a week ago, with Christian Pulisic’s away goal tilting the balance in their favour. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea’s remarkable defensive record under Tuchel will be put to test, but their hopes of putting the tie beyond the La Liga giants, are likely to be rendered even tougher if Ramos return for the first time since March 13. Fellow defenders Ferland Mendy and Raphael Varane are also huge doubts, but regardless of their situations, Tuchel expects Ramos to start the game for his club. He said: ‘Does Ramos play or no...

May42021 by JBNo Comments

Jose Mourinho reveals the only defeat in his career that made him cry

La Liga, Premier League

Former Tottenham head coach, Jose Mourinho has revealed the only defeat in his managerial career that made him cry. Mourinho, who was sacked by Tottenham in April 2021, has managed big European teams, which includes Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Inter Milan and FC Porto in the past. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to the Portuguese coach, Real Madrid’s Champions League semi-final defeat against Bayern in 2012 was the only time he cried as a manager because the Spanish club were the best in Europe at that time. “That night [Real Madrid’s Champions League semi-final defeat against Bayern Munich in 2012] was the only time in my coaching career that I cried after a loss,” Mourinho told Marca. “I remember it well. My assistant Aitor Kar...

May12021 by JBNo Comments

Mino Raiola hints Man Utd could trade Pogba for Eden Hazard in shock swap deal

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Mino Raiola has told Manchester United to outline their plan to return to the top of European football to Paul Pogba, or they risk losing him this summer transfer window. The Frenchman has rediscovered his best form over the course of the past few months and played a key role in cementing United’s position as the best of the rest in England, behind Man City, and also in their journey towards the Europa League final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pogba’s long-term future, however, still remains uncertain. The 28-year-old midfielder is approaching the final year of his current deal and talks over a new contract have been placed on hold. Real Madrid and Juventus continue to be linked with the player, and unless a breakthrough is made in talks, the Red devi...

Apr302021 by JBNo Comments

Emery responds to Arteta criticism after Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Villarreal

La Liga, Premier League

Unai Emery has defended Mikel Arteta after the Arsenal boss was criticised for his team selection following their 2-1 defeat to Villarreal in the Europa League. The London side slipped to a 2-1 defeat in Spain in the first leg of their semi-final tie against the La Liga team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manu Trigueros and Raul Albiol gave Villarreal a 2-0 lead in the opening 30 minutes but the gunners grabbed a lifeline in the second half through Nicolas Pepe’s well taken penalty. Arteta, meanwhile, raised eyebrows with his team selection as he started the match without any recognised striker. But when asked what he thinks about Arteta’s team selection after the match Emery said: ‘I’m nobody to question Mikel Arteta’s decision, we had the idea that...

Apr302021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd in advanced talks to complete Pau Torres signing before Euros begin

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Manchester United are winning the race to sign Pau Torres from Villarreal and are aiming to complete a deal before the start of the European Championship this summer, according to reports. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is believed to be prioritising a new partner for Harry Maguire this summer, while the Red devils have several players on their shortlist including Jules Kounde and Raphael Varane. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But according to Spanish radio show El Larguero, United are close to the signing of Torres from Villarreal ahead of the summer transfer window. The report claims that United are looking to complete the transfer deal before Torres joins up with Spain’s squad for the Euros, which begins against Sweden on June 14. It’s also reported that o...

Apr282021 by JBNo Comments

Courtois jokes about Timo Werner miss with Giroud in tunnel

La Liga, Premier League

New footage has emerged which shows Thibaut Courtois brazenly joking with Olivier Giroud about Timo Werner’s miss during Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Chelsea. Werner ended a barren spell in Chelsea’s previous game with West Ham but was found wanting on Tuesday, firing a point-blank effort straight at Courtois just before Christian Pulisic’s opening goal at Madrid’s Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea failed to capitalise on their period of dominance after Pulisic’s opening goal and were made to pay as Benzema hammered home an unstoppable volley to equalise. The scoreline remained at 1-1 to set up an enticing second leg next week and Werner’s wastefulness in front of goal was a major talking point at Tuchel’s ...

Apr282021 by JBNo Comments

Marcelo to miss Champions League second leg vs Chelsea for a bizarre reason

La Liga

Real Madrid defender Marcelo will miss the Champions League semi-final return leg against Chelsea due to a bizarre reason, according to reports. The La Liga giants have been struggling with injuries lately and players are starting to return to fitness, but it now appears that they’ll be without Marcelo for the second leg at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, This has nothing to do with fitness or suspension, according to El Mundo, Marcelo will not be on the plane to London as the Brazilian has been randomly picked as a Madrid resident for election duties on May 4. There were hopes that it might end in time for him to return and take part, but there are covid-19 protocols that make it difficult and it looks like he’s going to be forc...

Apr282021 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard sends warning to Chelsea ahead of second-leg with Real Madrid

La Liga, Premier League

Eden Hazard has warned Chelsea that Real Madrid would go ‘looking for the win’ when both sides clash in the Champions League semi-final second leg tie at Stamford Bridge next. Hazard, a former Chelsea player, gave the warning after Real Madrid’s 1-1 with the London club in the first-leg on Tuesday in Spain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Christian Pulisic’s superb goal put Chelsea ahead before Karim Benzema levelled the score for the LaLiga champions at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano. The result means Real Madrid must score in the second leg against Thomas Tuchel’s side to stand any chance of reaching the Champions League final this campaign. Speaking after the game, Hazard said at his pre-match press conference: “It could be better, and it could...

Apr272021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea earn extra £20m from Eden Hazard deal despite Real Madrid form

Premier League, La Liga

Chelsea received an additional £20million last campaign from Eden Hazard’s transfer move to Real Madrid, according to reports. Hazard swapped Chelsea for the Santiago Bernabeu in 2019 after playing 352 matches in seven years at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); His record of 110 goals and 92 assists in London meant Real Madrid were always going to have to break the bank to sign the player, with the two teams eventually agreeing on a fee of £89m. That figure did not include any performance-related clauses which was inserted into Hazard’s contract at the club, with the fee rising to £150million depending on add-ons. Hazard has suffered excessive injury problems since making the move to Spain, but Chelsea still managed to recoup an extra £2...

Apr262021 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Tuchel sends classy message to Eden Hazard ahead of Chelsea reunion

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA

Thomas Tuchel is in no doubt that Eden Hazard is still a huge threat despite his struggles for Real Madrid as he prepares to face his old team for the first time. Chelsea will travel to Spain on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final where their former player – and record sale – Hazard is waiting for them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Belgian star has struggled since leaving Chelsea, managing just one goal in all competitions last campaign and only managing three goals this season. Injuries have been the major issue for Hazard at Real and he has missed 11 of Real’s last 13 La Liga games with a muscle problem, only making his return off the bench against Real Betis on Saturday. Hazard will likely be on the bench once a...