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Barcelona’s key defensive weapon this season: The offside trap

Barcelona’s key defensive weapon this season: The offside trap

[ad_1] Since Hansi Flick’s appointment as Barcelona manager, the team has undergone a notable defensive transformation. Flick’s approach has been particularly evident with the emergence of Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez forming a solid centre-back partnership. While Barcelona have conceded nine goals in nine matches, which doesn’t place them as the best defence in La Liga, their defensive efficiency shines …

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Bonucci looks back on the Ronaldo years at Juventus and his struggles with Sarri

Bonucci looks back on the Ronaldo years at Juventus and his struggles with Sarri

[ad_1] Juventus legend Leonardo Bonucci insisted Cristiano Ronaldo had always brought energy to the locker room during his stay at Continassa. In the summer of 2018, the defender made a sensational return to Turin after spending a year at Milan. But his comeback was easily overshadowed by the Portuguese’s ground-shattering transfer from Real Madrid. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner spent …

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Serie A Team of the Week, Gameweek 7: De Gea and Thuram

Serie A Team of the Week, Gameweek 7: De Gea and Thuram

[ad_1] Serie A had two outstanding performers this past weekend as both David De Gea and Marcus Thuram earned perfect 10.0 FC Ratings for their respective performances. De Gea starred as Fiorentina defeated Milan 2-1, while Thuram netted a superb hat-trick as Inter emerged narrow 3-2 winners over Torino. Indeed, the match between the Nerazzurri and Il Toro was the …

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Official: Barcelona confirm thigh injury to forward; out for 7-8 weeks

Official: Barcelona confirm thigh injury to forward; out for 7-8 weeks

[ad_1] Following his substitution early in the game against Alaves last night, FC Barcelona have officially confirmed that Ferran Torres has indeed sustained a thigh injury. “Tests carried out on the first team player Ferran Torres confirm that he has an injury to the biceps femoris muscle in his right thigh. His return to training will be dependent on his recovery,” the …

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Juventus identify Arnaud Kalimuendo as ideal Vlahovic understudy

Juventus identify Arnaud Kalimuendo as ideal Vlahovic understudy

[ad_1] Juventus have reportedly pinpointed Stade Rennais striker Arnaud Kalimuendo as the best profile to complete the attacking department in January. With Arkadiusz Milik struggling with a long injury ordeal, Dusan Vlahovic has been forced to work overtime. The Serbian has featured as a starter in all nine competitive matches between the Serie A and the Champions League. This hectic …

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