Ahead of today’s 3pm kick-off at Turf Moor, it’s time to predict which side Eddie Howe will select to take on Burnley. I’m torn between two XIs. One that sees a fit-again Callum Wilson start alongside Alexander Isak in a new-look 11 or a small tweak to our usual 4-3-3, where Harvey Barnes replaces Jacob Murphy. Personally, I think we’ll …
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One of Arne Slot’s demands is for a new centre-back
Arne Slot has already made a number of requests to the Liverpool management for the next summer transfer window according to CaughtOffside sources with knowledge of the new coach’s plans. There is an absolute priority for a new centre-back, preferably left-footed, in light of the carelessness that Liverpool have shown in defence on many occasions throughout the 2023/24 season. Could …
Read More »Frankfurt vs Leverkusen Prediction: Team to Win
Leverkusen may have already won the Bundesliga, but they have been striving to maintain their unbeaten record in recent weeks. There’s also the small matter of the Europa League for Xabi Alonso’s men, so plenty of work still to do between now and the end of the campaign. The Champions League is out of reach for Eintracht Frankfurt, but they …
Read More »Saudi clubs could offer £100 million for Mohamed Salah
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season. The 31-year-old will be out of contract next summer and Liverpool could be under pressure to cash on him in the coming months unless he signs an extension with them. They will not want to lose a player of his …
Read More »Dortmund want permanent move for Jadon Sancho
Borussia Dortmund are virtually assured of Champions League football next season and that will give the Bundesliga outfit a boost both on and off the pitch. They showed with their performance against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their semi-final that they are a match for anyone on their day, though not being able to qualify for the premier …
Read More »Gunners leading race to sign Joshua Zirkzee
Arsenal are interested in signing the Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutch striker has been linked with other clubs in recent months as well. The likes of Juventus and Milan are keeping tabs on his progress as well. A report from Calciomercato claims that Arsenal are ahead of the Italian clubs in the race and remains to be seen whether …
Read More »Cassano accuses Allegri of nepotism: “He had friends writing Di Maria was dead man walking”
Antonio Cassano claims Juventus coach Max Allegri relies on his journalist friends to influence the public. The retired striker never misses an opportunity to berate his former Milan coach either for his personal demeanor or his rigid tactics. In the past, several of Allegri’s detractors have accused him of receiving favors from a section of the press thanks to personal …
Read More »Fabrizio Romano fascinated by potential move
The merry-go-round at Chelsea continues to turn to the extent where, frankly, no one other than Todd Boehly appears to have a clue as to what’s happening next. Mauricio Pochettino finally blew his top at reporters in his pre-match press conference for the West Ham game when asked yet another question about his future, and with so many players linked …
Read More »Barcelona plan to give La Masia jewels first-team numbers next season
According to SPORT, Barcelona plan to include Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal in their first-team squad next season by assigning them official squad numbers. However, the outlet also confirms that this decision hinges on meeting fair play regulations and the 1/1 rule. The emergence of both Yamal and Cubarsi into the first team at Barça has been nothing short of …
Read More »Mallorca vs Atletico Madrid Prediction: Team to Win, Form
On the 4th of May 2024, a crucial La Liga encounter is set to take place at the Iberostar Estadi, as relegation-threatened Mallorca hosts the Champions League spot-chasing Atletico Madrid. This matchup promises not just significant implications for the league table but also an intense battle given the stakes for both teams. Current Form Mallorca’s Current Form Mallorca’s form has …
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