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Jan102021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer provides injury update on Eric Bailly after Watford victory

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Eric Bailly was injured for Manchester United against Watford on Saturday night when he was forced off the pitch after clashing with Dean Henderson. He started United's FA Cup third-round game alongside Axel Tuanzebe in defense as the club looked to progress against the Championship opponents. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who heavily rotated his team for the game, was forced into a change just before half-time after two of his players clashed. The Ivorian received treatment on the pitch before being walked off by the medical staff, and looked to be suffering the effects of the head collision as he appeared dazed. Solskjaer has now provided an update after the game, saying the problem was with his neck - and that he ...

Jan82021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer confirms two Man Utd players are on transfer list

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Manchester United are open to offloading Marcos Rojo and Sergio Romero in the January window and says that both players will not have their contracts renewed. Rojo and Romero have not played at all for the Red devils this campaign and the duo were granted permission to return to Argentina over the Christmas period. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Romero was blocked from joining Everton on deadline day in October, while Rojo, who spent last campaign on loan at Estudiantes, has been linked with a transfer move to Boca Juniors. ‘Both of them have contracts until the summer and they’re not going to be extended,’ Solskjaer said on Friday. ‘We’re looking for them to find clubs. ‘Marcos has been given time to go home so he’s...

Jan82021 by JBNo Comments

Amad Diallo speaks out & reveals first photo in Man Utd shirt after £36m move

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Manchester United’s new signing Amad Diallo has shared the first photo of him in the club’s kit after the official completion of his transfer from Atalanta. The teenager became one of the most expensive youngsters in history despite only making a handful of appearances for Atalanta, though he is yet to fly to Manchester. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After being granted an Italian passport, he flew to Rome this week to complete the final paperwork and will now travel to the UK despite the Red devils confirming the deal. Diallo is expected to fly to Manchester on Friday, without his agent, due to the coronavirus pandemic and the club have been unable to take official photographs of their latest signing. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).p...

Jan82021 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes sends warning to Man Utd teammates after Man City defeat

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Bruno Fernandes has sent a warning to Manchester United teammates that they ‘can’t make the same mistakes anymore’ after their defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup. United missed out on a place at Wembley as Man City secured a 2-0 victory at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fernandes has now lost three semi-finals since he signed for the club last year as Solskjaer’s side were beaten by Sevilla in the Europa League and by Chelsea in the FA Cup. And the Portugal international has now urged his Red devils teammates to ‘learn’ from their latest setback. ‘I’m very sad and disappointed to once again don’t reach a final,’ Fernandes posted on Instagram. ‘We have a lot to fight yet but we have to learn and understan...

Jan72021 by JBNo Comments

Sergio Romero bids farewell to Man Utd teammates ahead of January transfer

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Sergio Romero has already said goodbye to Manchester United staff members and teammates ahead of a January transfer. The Argentina international’s time at the club has ended on a sour note after five years of being a understudy to David de Gea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Romero was left frustrated under Solskjaer after being dropped for Manchester United’s Europa League semi-final defeat to Sevilla and pushed for an exit only to see a transfer blocked. He played in almost every cup game last campaign except the semi-finals United reached but slipped further down the pecking order after Dean Henderson returned from Sheffield United. And Henderson started the Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday. Romero’s contract expires at the end of...

Jan72021 by JBNo Comments

FA hit out at Man Utd in statement over Edinson Cavani suspension

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The Football Association have published their reasons for Edinson Cavani's suspension, suggesting they were 'surprised' Manchester United had not given him any social media training. Cavani was charged over the use of the word 'negrito' in an Instagram post, made after scoring two goals for United in a 3-2 win over Southampton in November. He was addressing his friend Mr Pablo Fernandez and later deleted the post. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a detailed document about Cavani’s charge, the FA have now outlined the reason for the ban. They cited Cavani's breach of FA Rule E3, which says a player should "act in the best interests of the game and shall not act in any manner which is improper or brings the game into disrepute or use any one, or any com...

Jan72021 by JBNo Comments

Pogba reveals Man Utd dressing room mood after Man City loss

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Paul Pogba has revealed the Manchester United squad are 'disappointed and annoyed' after they were eliminated out of the Carabao Cup by bitter rivals Man City. Goals from John Stones and Fernandinho were enough to secure a 2-0 win for Man City on Wednesday night as the Red devils missed out on a Wembley final against Tottenham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite the scoreline, United did have opportunities to win the game themselves but they paid the price for a lack of killer instinct in attack. The defeat marked the fourth time United have tasted semi-final defeat under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Pogba concedes the dressing room mood was very low at full-time. “Of course it is disappointing because it is not the first one against City at home," Po...

Jan72021 by JBNo Comments

Roy Keane criticizes Man Utd star over poor display in Man City defeat

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Roy Keane has said Bruno Fernandes still has to prove he is a ‘top player’ and says the midfielder did not turn up in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City. United lost their fourth semi-final in succession against rivals City at Old Trafford, with goals from John Stones and Fernandinho securing a 2-0 victory for Guardiola's side who will now play Spurs in the final in April. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although Keane felt the Red devils played well and were outclassed by an excellent City, he believes the onus is on Fernandes to step up in big games to get over the line in their quest to win silverware. Asked how they can end their run of defeats in semi-finals, having also lost in the FA Cup to Chelsea and the Europa League to...

Jan62021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd star named above Messi & Ronaldo as the most valuable player

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Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has become the most valuable footballer in the world, according to a new survey. A study by CIES Football Observatory listed the England star as worth €165.6million (£149.7m) – this is largely due to his age and potential according to the algorithm in the bi-annual list. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rashford, 23, has enjoyed a prolific start to the 2020/21 campaign with 15 goals across all competitions for club and country. Borussia Dortmund’s prolific goalscorer Erling Haaland and Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold complete the top three of the most valuable player list alongside Rashford. Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi only makes the top 100 in 97th place with a valuation of only €54m (£48.8m), alt...

Jan52021 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand names his one issue with Eric Bailly at Man Utd

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Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has praised Eric Bailly’s recent performances since returning to the starting lineup, though fears the player will breakdown with injury once again. Bailly has played 90 minutes in each of United’s last three Premier League games, partnering Harry Maguire, and has performed well, earning praise from his team-mates and manager. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ferdinand feels Bailly’s pace is exactly what the club’s defence has been missing, though he hopes the defender will be able to remain fit and cut out ‘silly mistakes’. Speaking on his FIVE YouTube channel, Ferdinand said: ‘A big thing that has gone under the radar is Eric Bailly. ‘He’s added a little bit of pace and steeliness to that back four. ‘My only issu...