It took just 11 minutes for Alexis Mac Allister to give Liverpool the lead in their Champions League clash with Bologna but if anything, the finish was his least impressive contribution to the goal. Liverpool dominated the opening stages against their second consecutive Serie A opponents after beating AC Milan 3-1 at the San Siro in the first league phase …
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Xavier Jacobelli admits Juventus is still a work in progress but they are on a good path
To many, Juventus has exceeded expectations at the start of the season under Thiago Motta. The manager was appointed as a replacement for Max Allegri this summer, and Juventus has been performing well under his leadership. Given that Motta’s style of play is very different from Allegri’s, fans and observers initially anticipated his team might struggle to adapt to the …
Read More »Pochettino names USMNT squad for Panama, Mexico friendlies
On Wednesday, Mauricio Pochettino named his squad for the upcoming USMNT games against Panama and Mexico. The Argentine coach stressed the importance of finding the team’s balance as he opened the door for future call-ups to those who didn’t make his first roster. First opportunity to meet with players After an underwhelming pair of games under the interim manager Mikey …
Read More »What Arne Slot was spotted doing just moments before disallowed Darwin Nunez goal v Bologna
Arne Slot looks on from the bench at Anfield. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Arne Slot was left with egg on his face by celebrating as Darwin Nunez ran through on goal against Bologna, only to see the Uruguayan flagged offside. Liverpool made a fast start against the Italian side, going 1-0 up after just 11 minutes with Alexis Mac …
Read More »Steve McManaman stunned by brilliant Liverpool moment in first 11 minutes
It was a Liverpool team move that saw the Reds go 1-0 up against Bologna in the opening stages of their Champions League encounter. However, it should really be Alexis Mac Allister who takes the lion’s share of the credit for the goal in question. The No.10 played a lovely one-two with fellow midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai before feeding the ball …
Read More »Patriots’ center David Andrews needs shoulder surgery and will miss the remainder of the season
After a surprise win vs. the Bengals in Week 1, the New England Patriots have lost three straight games. In the last two weeks, their opponents have outscored them 54-16. That includes a 24-3 loss in Week 3 to the Jets. The Patriots lost 30-13 on the road in Week 4 to the San Francisco 49ers. During that game, starting …
Read More »Postecoglou calls on Carsley to recall Maddison and Solanke for England
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has been impressed with James Maddison so far this season. The former Leicester man struggled through the last part of last term after suffering an injury and as a result was left out of the England squad for Euro 2024. But this season, he has scored once and assisted twice so far and is the ticking …
Read More »Alexis Mac Allister scores first UCL goal after incredible Salah cross
Liverpool returned to Champions League action at Anfield on Wednesday night against Bologna and the Reds took the lead courtesy of a goal from Alexis Mac Allister. Arne Slot’s men opened up their European campaign with a 3-1 win over AC Milan last time out and two wins from two would put the Premier League side in good stead to …
Read More »Szczesny addresses his role at Barcelona and Inaki Pena competition – ‘There are no guarantees’
After a week filled with speculations, FC Barcelona finally announced the signing of Wojciech Szczesny earlier today, with the goalkeeper arriving as an emergency replacement for the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen. The 34-year-old shot-stopper was convinced to come out of retirement to join Barcelona and has signed a short-term contract until the end of the current season. Szczesny on whether …
Read More »Two teams looking for first Europa League win this season meet
Two teams seeking their first win in the Europa League this season will meet at the Boras Arena as Swedish side Elfsborg host Roma. While Roma look to improve their away form in Europe, Elfsborg aim to claim their first home victory in a major European competition since 1978. Elfsborg Recent Form Elfsborg head into this fixture with a mixed …
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