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Solskjaer singles out Juan Mata after Copenhagen victory

Solskjaer singles out Juan Mata after Copenhagen victory

Premier League
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer singled out Juan Mata for praise after they booked a place in the semi-finals of the Europa League. The Spaniard was brought on for extra-time against Copenhagen but he helped to get tye winning goal for United by setting up Anthony Martial, who was fouled in the box which resulted in Fernandes getting a goal from the spot. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Juan Mata provided two assists in a 2-1 victory against LASK last Tuesday but he had to settle for a place on the bench against Copenhagen and was unhappy not to be involved from the start. Solskjaer spoke about Mata’s disappointment after the game but heaped praise on the midfielder for his professionalism and great influence. ‘You saw when he came on ...
Drogba reveals how Juan Mata’s advice inspired Chelsea to CL triumph

Drogba reveals how Juan Mata’s advice inspired Chelsea to CL triumph

UEFA, Trending
Didier Drogba has revealed how he thought Juan Mata would be vital in winning Chelsea the Champions League – months before the Spaniard assisted his late equaliser in the final. Enduring a difficult league campaign in which Andre Villas-Boas was sacked as manager in March, Chelsea triumphed, beating Bayern Munich in the final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On the eighth anniversary of Chelsea’s greatest night, Didier Drogba told the story of their Champions League victory in a Twitter thread. He wrote: “Eight years ago, the manager had been sacked by the club and we, the players had a team meeting where we recognised being partly responsible for his [Villas-Boas'] departure. The captain John Terry spoke, Frank Lampard, Petr Cech and other leaders in the...
Juan Mata names Chelsea legend Eden Hazard as Premier League’s greatest ever player

Juan Mata names Chelsea legend Eden Hazard as Premier League’s greatest ever player

Premier League
Manchester United player Juan Mata has named former Chelsea teammate Eden Hazard as the greatest player ever in the history of the Premier League. The pair played with one another for 18 months at the start of the Belgian’s stint at Stamford Bridge after his £32million arrival from Lille. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mata signed for United for £37.1m in 2014 and has gone on to play with great players like Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Ryan Giggs and Robin van Persie. Fifa block summer transfers for out-of-contract stars and consider third transfer window Chelsea to make second transfer bid for Dries Mertens However, when asked who he thinks the greatest player in the history of the English League was, Mata picked Eden Hazard. (adsbygoog...
Juan Mata speaks out on Man Utd’s €130m move for Sancho

Juan Mata speaks out on Man Utd’s €130m move for Sancho

Premier League
Manchester United player Juan Mata says Jadon Sancho is a "great player" but refused to comment on a possible transfer for the Borussia Dortmund winger to Old Trafford. The Red devils are interested in signing the 20-year-old this summer window but now face a battle for his signature from other top Premier League clubs as well as Europe's elite, with Barcelona and Bayern both keen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dortmund will want at least £100m for Sancho this summer, although at this stage no team is favourite to sign him, with the winger wanting to play in the Champions League. Asked about the possibility of the England winger joining United, Mata - chatting to supporters on an Instagram live stream as part of his Common Goal coronavirus help fund -...
Juan Mata reveals how he forced through Man Utd move from Chelsea

Juan Mata reveals how he forced through Man Utd move from Chelsea

Premier League
Juan Mata has revealed what he told Chelsea to allow him sign for Premier League rivals Manchester United. The Spaniard joined the Red Devils from Chelsea in January 2014 for a fee of £37.1million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mata told UTD Podcast: “When Manchester United called and they said ‘We’re going to go for you and make an offer to Chelsea, we want you to come’, I spoke with them. “I really wanted to go and really wanted to feel what it is to be a Manchester United player. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “I had suffered playing against United with Chelsea and they are definitely one of the biggest clubs in the world. “At that moment, they were struggling with the first season of [David] Moyes and were no...
Juan Mata explains why it has really gone wrong for Mesut Ozil at Arsenal

Juan Mata explains why it has really gone wrong for Mesut Ozil at Arsenal

Premier League
Manchester United star Juan Mata believes it has gone wrong for Mesut Ozil at Arsenal because the No.10 role has become "extinct" in football now. Ozil has played only once in the Premier League so far this season with a further appearance against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He has struggled to even make the matchday squad in recent weeks with his future at the club looking increasingly bleak. Arsenal are keen to shift his £350,000-a-week salary with Fenerbahce in pole position to secure a loan move for the German midfielder in the January window. And Mata says it is Ozil's role that has caused him to fall down the pecking order at the Emirates. The United midfielder told The Athletic: “This type of playe...
Mata: Man United will suffer against Barcelona

Mata: Man United will suffer against Barcelona

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA
Juan Mata insists Manchester United are ready for a meeting with Lionel Messi and Barcelona, with United respecting their Champions League opponents rather than fearing to face them. The Liga title holders are set to play at Old Trafford on Wednesday night for the first leg of a heavyweight quarter-final clash. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ernesto Valverde’s side have been in impressive form again this campaign, with their incredible Argentine forward leading the way after blasting through the 40-goal barrier once more. United have been warned that trying to contain Messi is a thankless task, but Mata believes they are capable of holding their own against Barcelona as a team. The Spaniard told the Daily Star of the challenge facing United: “We are...
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