The official Juventus X account has unveiled the squad that traveled to Verona this afternoon to take on Paolo Zanetti’s men on Monday night in the final fixture of Serie A Round 2. Thiago Motta only called up 19 men due to the injuries of Khephren Thuram and Timothy Weah, but Danilo recovered in time to join the traveling host. …
Read More »Wolves vs Chelsea Player Ratings: Madueke the hat-trick hero
Enzo Maresca secured his first Premier League win as Chelsea manager on Sunday, and in emphatic style too as the Blues won 6-2 away at Wolves. The game belonged to Noni Madueke, who scored a superb hat-trick which took his goal tally to the week to four following his strike versus Servette. A mention for Cole Palmer, too, who not …
Read More »Madueke goals help Maresca to emphatic Premier League win
Noni Madueke scored a 15-minute hat-trick as Chelsea claimed their first win under new manager Enzo Maresca in style to see off a Wolves side yet to earn a point. All three goals by forward Madueke, who had been told to find consistency by Maresca during the week, were assisted by England midfielder Cole Palmer in a scintillating game at …
Read More »Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle: Sloppy Toon saved by VAR on the South Coast
An out-of-sorts Toon Army ground out a point against the Cherries this afternoon, as Anthony Gordon’s second-half equaliser came to Eddie Howe’s rescue before the home side were denied by VAR deep into stoppage time. I’d imagine fan reaction to this one will be largely disappointed with the overall performance. If we are to achieve our desired goals this season, …
Read More »Serie A giants lower their expectations to just €10 million for Barcelona forward target
Barcelona have been handed a significant boost in securing a valuable deal as Juventus have significantly lowered their asking price for Federico Chiesa to just €10 million, reports Mirko Calemme in AS. This development could be a game-changer for Barça, as Chiesa, who has been a target this summer, is now much more affordable. It appears Juventus are eager to …
Read More »Controversial VAR call denies hosts at the death
Dango Ouattara had an injury-time goal controversially disallowed as Bournemouth had to settle for a point at home to Newcastle. The substitute powered home Lewis Cook’s corner in the 92nd minute. It seemed inconclusive whether it had come off his upper arm or shoulder but VAR intervened to rule it out for handball, much to Newcastle’s relief. #BOUNEW – 90+3’ …
Read More »Bournemouth vs Newcastle Player Ratings:
The points were shared at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday as Bournemouth drew 1-1 with Newcastle. The home side opened the scoring in the first half through Marcus Tavernier, who stabbed home from close range. Newcastle toiled for the majority of the game, but eventually scored the equaliser after Antony Gordon drifted in at the back post to guide a …
Read More »Juventus still in the hunt for Sancho, but need an assist from Barcelona
Despite securing Nico Gonzalez and Francisco Conceicao, Juventus are still reportedly pursuing Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho. The club’s Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli has been delivering the goods this summer, and has now provided Thiago Motta with two much-need reinforcements on the flanks. And yet, this might not be the end of the signing spree. According to Italian journalist Alfredo …
Read More »Confirmed line-ups as Konate comes in for Reds
Liverpool welcome Brentford to Merseyside this afternoon in Arne Slot’s first Premier League game at Anfield. The Reds opened their campaign last weekend with a 2-0 win at newly promoted Ipswich Town with goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah. Brentford also registered three points on the first weekend of the new season after seeing off Crystal Palace in a …
Read More »“I feel lucky at Juventus” – Motta discusses market coups, captaincy & Verona
Juventus coach Thiago Motta tackled several topics during his pre-match conference on the eve of the Hellas Verona trip. The Bianconeri prevailed in the first contest of the season against Como but will now face their first test away from home, as they take on the Gialloblu who smashed Napoli by three unanswered goals last week. The Italo-Brazilian coach insists …
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