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Oct282022 by JBNo Comments

Vinicius Junior names Chelsea star as one of his toughest opponents

Vinicius Junior has labelled Reece James as one of the most difficult opponents he has faced. They went head-to-head last campaign in the Champions League quarter final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Brazilian star has taken his game to another level in the past 12-months after a £40m move from Flamengo aged 18. He is now one of the most feared wingers in the world and has 30 league goal contributions - 17 goals and 13 assists. The 22-year-old didn't score against Chelsea during the two-legged clash earlier this year but did get an assist in both ties, playing on the left wing against James. Graham Potter is also having to work without James currently but is nine games unbeaten at the start of his Stamford Bridge tenure. The England right ...

Jurgen Klopp reveals Liverpool’s special plan to stop Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr

Premier League, La Liga

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool have made ‘special plans’ to deal with Vinicius Jr. in Wednesday night’s Champions League quarter-final second-leg game against Real Madrid. The La Liga giants take a 3-1 lead to Anfield after their Brazilian star netted a brace in Madrid last week, with Marco Asensio also getting a goal for the hosts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It gives Liverpool a mountain to climb and they will be wary of getting hit on the break by Vinicius’ pace, with Klopp revealing that Liverpool will look to stop the 20-year-old. ‘I was impressed, not surprised,’ replied Klopp, having burst out laughing during the question at the suggestion he might have been taken by surprise by the Brazilian attacker. ‘He’s obviously an outstanding talent. Eve...

Benzema apologises to Vinicius Jr after telling team-mates not to pass to him

La Liga

Karim Benzema has reportedly apologised to Vinicius Junior after telling team-mates to not pass to him during Tuesday Champions League draw with Borussia Monchengladbach. Benzema was seen on camera accusing Vinicius of 'playing against us' while discussing with Ferland Mendy at half-time during their 2-2 draw with the German club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Benzema has now cleared things up with the Brazilian by approaching him in training to explain himself and apologise for what was said, according to Marca. It is reported that both players have come to an understanding and that the Frechman’s comments were made in the heat of the moment. Benzema and Vinicius are believed to be on good terms after the discussion, and will maintain a good wor...