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Feb192022 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel Confirms Chelsea’s Stance Over Gallagher’s Future

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel says any decision is yet to be made over Conor Gallagher’s future at Chelsea. Gallagher left Stamford Bridge to join Crystal Palace on loan last summer window and has enjoyed an impressive campaign in south east London. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 21-year-old has scored seven goals and provided five assists this season with reports this week suggesting Tuchel is keen to add him into the club's first-team next season – even if it impacts their efforts to sign Declan Rice. With Kovavic, Jorginho, Saul Niguez, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and N’Golo Kante competing for midfield roles, Gallagher has benefited from his loan spell at Palace where he has been an important player under Patrick Vieira. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogl...

Feb192022 by JBNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo & Maguire sent X-rated message by Berbatov amid captaincy feud

Premier League

Dimitar Berbatov has urged both Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire to thrash out their issues as they tussle for Manchester United captaincy. According to Mirror Sport, Maguire, 28, feels undermined by the presence of the Portugal international in the dressing room. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ralf Rangnick is believed to have held discussions with the United skipper over relinquishing the armband for the rest of the campaign, allowing him to focus on his duties at centre-back. Ronaldo has already been tasked with setting an example for United's younger players and there is a growing sense he is a figure the team can rally around for the run-in. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Maguire is reluctant to give ...

Feb192022 by JBNo Comments

Declan Rice names Chelsea & Man Utd players in his top five Premier League midfielders

Premier League

Declan Rice has included Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic and Manchester United star Paul Pogba in his top five Premier League midfielders. The England international has already established himself as one of the best midfielders in the league after his incredible rise at West Ham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And the 23-year-old believes playing against some of the toughest midfielders has helped him progress in England. In no particular order, Rice included Man City duo Bernardo Silva and Rodri and also included Yves Bissouma in his list. Juventus boss Max Allegri aims brutal dig at Ronaldo over “personal targets” Harry Maguire opens up on Ronaldo captaincy claims Real Madrid, PSG keen as contract talks between Chelsea & Rudiger collapse When as...

Feb182022 by JBNo Comments

Guardiola reveals he has ‘learnt a lot’ from Antonio Conte as a manager

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Antonio Conte has a huge admirer in Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, who believes Tottenham will succeed if they ‘rely’ on their manager. Speaking in his pre-match press conference as City prepare to take on Spurs this Saturday, the Spanish coach was full of praise for the former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss, and said that he ‘learns a lot’ from him. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Conte made some unwanted headlines this week with a controversial interview in which he suggested Tottenham had gone backwards in the January window. The Italian coach has since said he was ‘disturbed’ by the coverage of his interview with Italian TV, accusing the media of trying to cause an issue between the club and the coach. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoo...

Feb182022 by JBNo Comments

Juventus boss Max Allegri aims brutal dig at Ronaldo over “personal targets”

Seria A, Premier League

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has taken a swipe at Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo by saying his side are ‘more of a team’ this campaign after ‘putting personal targets aside’. Ronaldo spent three years at Juventus after leaving Real Madrid in 2018, scoring 101 goals in 134 games for the Italian giants and helping them win two Serie A titles and the Coppa Italia. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portugal legend left Turin last summer to secure a return to United, with his former club Juventus currently only fourth in Serie A. Ronaldo set to become Man Utd captain as Rangnick tells Maguire to step aside Sevilla explain why Man Utd were not getting Anthony Martial at his best Frank Lampard reveals Van de Beek’s reaction after ...

Feb182022 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldo set to become Man Utd captain as Rangnick tells Maguire to step aside

Premier League

Ralf Rangnick has told Harry Maguire to step aside as club captain for the rest of the campaign, with Cristiano Ronaldo in line to take the armband, according to reports. Maguire has suffered a huge drop in form this season, failing to reach the levels he showed during his first two years at Old Trafford after an £80m move from Leicester City in 2019. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Metro.co.uk claimed in November that Maguire was struggling with the burden of captaining United through such a tough campaign and his performances have hindered his ability to lead the group. Harry Maguire opens up on Ronaldo captaincy claims Marcus Rashford speaks on dressing room bust-up with Cristiano Ronaldo Ronaldo’s arrival, too, has further marginalised Maguire...

Feb182022 by JBNo Comments

Harry Maguire opens up on Ronaldo captaincy claims

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Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire says the squad are ‘united and focused’ after hitting back at claims Cristiano Ronaldo is set to inherit the armband at the club. The Mirror claimed on Thursday that Ronaldo and Maguire were embroiled in a ‘power struggle’ at the club, with Ronaldo the greater presence in the United dressing room despite Maguire being the captain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was claimed that Maguire felt marginalised by fractions within the dressing room and that Ralf Rangnick had discussed relinquishing the captain’s armband with him, so that Ronaldo could replace him. But, taking to Twitter on friday, Maguire dismissed the reports as false and says the Red devils squad are together. (adsbygoogle = window.a...

Feb182022 by JBNo Comments

Real Madrid, PSG keen as contract talks between Chelsea & Rudiger collapse

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There are currently no discussions between Chelsea and Antonio Rudiger's representatives over a new contract at Stamford Bridge, according to skysports. Talks between the central defender's representatives and Chelsea had taken place last month but, as yet, no new, improved official offer has been tabled. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rudiger's contract is up in the summer and he affirms he is happy at the London club, but says "there are also other people who have to make decisions". Real Madrid are one of a number of European teams interested in signing Rudiger on a pre-contract agreement - and talks are ongoing with the player's representatives. PSG are also reported to be keen, though any potential move to Paris has been complicated by the unce...

Feb182022 by JBNo Comments

Sevilla explain why Man Utd were not getting Anthony Martial at his best

La Liga, Premier League

Sevilla sporting director Monchi believes Anthony Martial is happy in Spain after he left Manchester United last month. Martial made it clear that he wanted to leave the Red devils in the January transfer window and the French star got his wish as he joined Sevilla on loan for the rest of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 26-year-old has played two games for Sevilla and Monchi believes the Spanish team have helped improve the player’s frame of mind. Carragher explains why Messi & Ronaldo won’t win Champions League this season Marcus Rashford speaks on dressing room bust-up with Cristiano Ronaldo Pep Guardiola calls Premier League rival ‘a pain in the ass’ ‘In these two weeks he’s been here, what I see is happiness,’ Monchi t...

Feb182022 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard reveals Van de Beek’s reaction after Man Utd exile

Premier League

Frank Lampard reveals he has been ‘absolutely impressed’ with Donny van de Beek after his move from Manchester United to Everton. The 24-year-old barely played for United after his £35m arrival from Ajax in 2020 and was allowed to join Everton on loan for the rest of the campaign in the closing stages of the January transfer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Van de Beek has played two matches for Everton so far and Lampard has only seen positive signs from the Dutch midfielder after his move to Goodison Park. Chelsea’s stance on Declan Rice after Tuchel makes Conor Gallagher call Marcus Rashford speaks on dressing room bust-up with Cristiano Ronaldo ‘I’m really impressed,’ Lampard said when asked about Van de Beek. (adsbygoogle...