As the Czech Republic and Armenia gear up for their friendly encounter in Prague on March 26, 2024, football enthusiasts are keen to analyse both teams’ form, potential line-ups, and the possible outcome of the match. This face-off serves as a crucial preparatory step for the Czech Republic ahead of Euro 2024, under the guidance of their newly appointed coach, …

Bayern Munich have reportedly registered their interest in Chelsea full-back Ian Maatsen. That’s according to a recent report from Sky Sports Germany journalist Patrick Berger, who claims the Bundesliga giants have added the Dutch defender to their summer shortlist. Currently out on loan with Borussia Dortmund after refusing to re-join Burnley following a successful season on loan with Vincent Kompany’s side, …

Kenan Yildiz has struggled at Juventus in the second half of the season after making an impressive breakthrough into the first team at the end of 2023. The attacker is one of the most talented young players in the current Juve squad and has only recently suffered a drop in form. Despite struggling to start games for the Bianconeri, Turkey …

Liverpool will need to replace Jurgen Klopp as manager this summer, and Neil Jones has provided his latest insight into the Reds’ pursuit of Xabi Alonso and possible alternatives who could come into the picture. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Jones explained that he’s not too worried about the speculation about Alonso possibly leaning towards Bayern …

Fresh from two games in five days for his country – a 5-2 defeat to Portugal and 1-0 win over Albania – Alexander Isak has been speaking to the Swedish media. The striker said “things can happen” if clubs arrive with bids – hardly a reassuring statement for Newcastle fans – but he insisted that he hasn’t even thought about …

Joshua Kimmich has been a target for FC Barcelona since last summer when Sergio Busquets left the club. The Bayern Munich superstar was seen as a direct replacement but the club’s financial situation and the Bundesliga champions’ reluctance to sell meant a move was never a realistic possibility. Heading into the summer of 2024, though, the situation has changed as …

Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey is enjoying arguably his best-ever individual campaign. The wide-forward joined the Midlands giants from Bayer Leverkusen in 2021, and despite enduring a slow start has recently emerged as one of Unai Emery’s most important players. Recently signing a contract extension until 2027 with an option to add another year, Bailey, 26, was labelled ‘fantastic’ by …

Manchester City player Jeremy Doku has claimed he understands why Liverpool fans are angry at him. The Belgian player was involved in an incident late in the game against Liverpool that could have ended up in a penalty for the Merseyside club. The Man City star fouled Alexis Mac Allister and many people thought that Jurgen Klopp’s men would be …

Liverpool have shown an interest in Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen in the past, but without following up on it, according to Neil Jones. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his column for the Daily Briefing, Jones responded to the fresh Liverpool links with Malen, whilst also acknowledging that the Netherlands international has also seemingly attracted interest from the likes of …

Liverpool FC journalist Neil Jones has offered his exclusive insight into the Trent Alexander-Arnold situation as he attracts interest from Real Madrid. The England international is one of Liverpool’s most important players, but the Reds face a slightly worrying situation at the moment as Real Madrid are closely monitoring him while no talks have yet taken place over a new …