Casemiro was unhappy with the tactics of Erik ten Hag last season at Man United as the midfielder believed the Dutch coach’s game plans left him exposed. The 2023/24 campaign was a very difficult one for the Manchester club with the Red Devils finishing eighth in the Premier League, while also finishing bottom of their Champions League group. An FA …
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Man United keen on move for free agent midfielder to sort midfield issues
Manchester United have had a disappointing start to the new season. The Red Devils lost the Community Shield against Manchester City first and now they have been beaten by Brighton and Liverpool in back to back games in the Premier League. The Premier League giants invested heavily in the squad this summer to sign Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de …
Read More »The curious case of Newcastle’s £15m flop – What happened?
Jamal Lewis looks to have completed a loan move to Brazilian side Sao Paulo, meaning he’s almost certainly played his last game for Newcastle United with his contract expiring next summer. This then presents the perfect opportunity to look back on what can be classed as a failed career on Tyneside. Signing for the club back in 2020, Lewis joined …
Read More »Arsenal suffer another major blow as Mikel Merino out until October
Arsenal have suffered another blow this week as test results have revealed that new signing Mikel Merino will miss the next two months of action with a shoulder injury. The Euro 2024 winner completed his move to the Premier League club last week as part of a £31.6m deal with Real Sociedad and was expected to make his Gunners’ debut …
Read More »Juventus supporters still optimistic – Chants & applause despite cagey stalemate
Juventus fans weren’t discouraged by the outcome of last night’s clash against Roma, as they backed up their players from the first whistle to the last. When Thiago Motta was appointed as the new head coach, most fans and observers believed the Italo-Brazilian will need time to implement his own ideas – which are strikingly different to Max Allegri’s. However, …
Read More »Spurs star ‘confident’ of injury return in time for NLD
Micky van de Ven is hopeful he will be fit enough to return in time for the North London Derby. The Dutch defender was ruled out of Spurs’ Premier League clash against Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon. Picking up a quad injury, the 23-year-old made way for Radu Dragusin, who partnered Cristian Romero for the Lilywhites’ 2-1 defeat at St. …
Read More »Frenkie de Jong refused to be sold to Man United during transfer window
Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong refused to be sold to Man United or any other club this summer as the midfielder is happy to remain with the La Liga team. According to SPORT, the Catalan outfit were once again prepared to part ways with the Netherlands star this summer to bring in funds and was offered to several European clubs ahead of …
Read More »SBI Spotlight: Daryl Dike fighting to get back to his best at West Bromwich Albion
Daryl Dike has been an impactful player for English second-tier side West Bromwich Albion when he’s healthy, but injuries have truly hampered his time in England to date. Two separate ruptured Achilles’ injuries paired with thigh and hamstring issues have ruled Dike out of 98 matches for the Baggies in his two years with the club, a theme which has …
Read More »Graeme Souness singles out Man United player after Liverpool defeat
Manchester United were beaten 3-0 by Liverpool in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday. Goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah ensured a memorable win for Arne Slot’s team. It was the Dutch manager’s first big match in the Premier League and he impressed with his tactical acumen and completely played Man United off the pitch. Man United …
Read More »Sky Sports: Newcastle contacted by three clubs over Kieran Trippier deal
According to Sky Sports, Newcastle United have been contacted by THREE Turkish clubs over a loan deal for Kieran Trippier. They report that Fenerbahce, Besiktas and Eyupsor have all been in touch with Newcastle about taking Trippier on loan with option to buy deal. It’s been reported that the 33-year-old was keen to find a new challenge after losing his …
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