Sky Sports’ Giovanni Guardalà has reacted to Juventus’ goalless draw against Empoli this evening and says Thiago Motta took a lot of risks. The Bianconeri manager made several changes to his last starting XI as he now has Teun Koopmeiners and Nicolas Gonzalez available to him. The gaffer started both new signings alongside Douglas Luiz, who has been coming off …
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Newcastle freezing out Vlachodimos just months after signing him for £20m
Oydsseas Vlachodimos is set to be frozen out of Newcastle United’s squad despite only joining the club this summer, according to reports. The Greek stopper became Newcastle’s most expensive-ever goalkeeper when he arrived from Nottingham Forest for £20m. However, the move was always a strange one given Nick Pope’s status as undisputed No.1 at St. James’ Park. Although technically a …
Read More »Enzo Fernandez misses Blues’ Premier League return
Chelsea captain Enzo Fernandez missed his side’s return to Premier League action against Bournemouth because of illness, according to a report. Midfielder Fernandez was the most notable absentee from manager Enzo Maresca’s starting lineup at the Vitality Stadium, joining new signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in being ruled out by illness. Fernandez, who had started all of Chelsea’s previous three top-flight matches …
Read More »Arne Slot doesn’t hold back in assessment of shock Liverpool defeat
Arne Slot hasn’t held back with his criticism of Liverpool’s players following their shock 1-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Callum Hudson-Odoi pounced in the 72nd minute to become the first player to score against Slot’s Liverpool, while Forest are the first team to take any points off them this season. The defeat came despite the Reds …
Read More »Aston Villa vs Everton Player Ratings: Toffees lose again
Aston Villa hosted Everton in a fantastic Premier League encounter this evening, where the Toffees once again let a two-goal lead slip to lose 3-2. After taking control in the first half, Everton looked set for a crucial win that they desperately needed to kickstart their season. However, Aston Villa mounted a strong comeback, spearheaded by Ollie Watkins and capped …
Read More »“Good performance” Motta insists Juventus played well against Empoli
Thiago Motta reacted to Juventus’ goalless draw against Empoli this evening, admitting that it was not the result they had hoped for. The Bianconeri had already entered the international break following a goalless draw against AS Roma. Several of their new signings had joined the club before the break and stayed to acclimatize to the system, raising expectations for a …
Read More »Big demands: Rabiot rejects yet another Premier League chance
Adrien Rabiot, the French international, finds himself in an unusual position—still without a club after his contract with Juventus expired. The 29-year-old’s high salary demands have stalled negotiations with several interested parties, keeping him in limbo as a free agent. Despite interest from top clubs, Rabiot’s insistence on a lucrative contract package has become a significant barrier to finalizing a deal. His …
Read More »Jamie Carragher makes surprise Eddie Howe statement that should worry Newcastle
Jamie Carragher has claimed that Eddie Howe could potentially be next in line for the England manager role. The Newcastle manager has done a tremendous job at St. James’ Park since taking over in November 2021, achieving qualification for the Champions League in his first full season at the club. Despite the failures of last season, with the club finishing …
Read More »Spurs believe Premier League rivals will hijack Eze move
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly had a plan in place to target Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze. The England international was previously expected to move on from the Eagles during the recent summer transfer period. Nevertheless, suitable offers for the star ultimately never came. This lack of real interest in Eze even left Palace chairman Steve Parish “astounded.” Eze Spurs Links According …
Read More »Wrexham, Birmingham set to meet in much-anticipated match
Birmingham City and Wrexham are set to meet on Monday in what will be League One’s marquee matchup of the season. The two teams are somewhat similar behind the scenes but also historically quite polarizing. High-profile North American businessmen entered the fray at both clubs in recent years. Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney previously purchased Wrexham back in …
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