Real Madrid facing potential crisis after double injury blow
Real Madrid’s humiliating 5–2 loss to Atletico Madrid on Saturday has been compounded by fresh injury concerns, leaving Xabi Alonso facing the possibility of another defensive crisis at the Santiago Bernabeu. Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal both limped off during the derby, casting doubt over their availability in the coming weeks. Militao appeared to suffer […]
Inter Milan boss waxes lyrical over youngster after Cagliari victory
Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu was in awe of Francesco Pio Esposito after the young striker’s performance in the Nerazzurri’s vital 2-0 Serie A triumph over Cagliari on Saturday. Esposito, who came off the bench, opened his Serie A account with a crucial strike late in the game, adding to experienced Argentine striker Lautaro Martinez’s […]
Arne Slot faults Liverpool’s defending after Crystal Palace defeat
Liverpool had coach Arne Slot indicted his side’s poor defensive approach to set-pieces after suffering a first Premier League defeat of the season to Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Reds arrived at Selhurst Park on the back of five straight wins in the league and seven across all competitions, including the UEFA Champions League and […]
Alonso reacts after heavy derby defeat halts Real Madrid’s perfect start
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso admitted his side deserved to lose Saturday’s Madrid derby after slumping to a shocking 5-0 defeat to city rivals Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Meteopolitano. Atletico struck first through Robin Le Normand’s towering header, but Real Madrid quickly hit back as Kylian Mbappe finished coolly from Arda Guler’s pass before […]
Ruben Amorim reveals reason for Manchester United defeat at Brentford
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has fingered his side’s lack of control as the major reason for their disappointing 3-1 loss to Brentford at the G-tech Community Stadium in Saturday’s Premier League early kick-off. Brentford made a flying start when Jordan Henderson’s long pass released Thiago, who smashed home before adding a second soon after […]
Luis Enrique issues verdict on PSG’s growing injury list
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique insists his side must “adapt” amid a growing list of injury casualties that now includes club captain Marquinhos. The reigning Ligue 1 and European champions announced on Friday that Marquinhos faces several weeks on the sidelines after sustaining a left thigh injury in Monday’s 1-0 loss to Marseille. The setback […]
Hansi Flick eyeing prolific African striker as Lewandowski replacement
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is reportedly keen on recruiting Borussia Dortmund’s Guinean striker Serhou Guirassy as the Blaugrana ready themselves for life after aging Polish hitman Robert Lewandowski. The 37-year-old striker has enjoyed one of the most decorated careers in European football, firing goals for Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, and now Barcelona. Firing the Blaugrana […]
Sergio Ramos sends warm message to retiring Busquets
Sergio Ramos had nothing but words of praise in his warm message to Sergio Busquets, following the former Barcelona midfielder’s retirement from professional football. Busquets confirmed on Friday that he will call time on his playing career at the conclusion of Inter Miami’s ongoing MLS season, bringing the curtain down on a glittering journey spent […]
Calvin Bassey names Liverpool star as toughest Premier League opponent
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey recently named Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah as the toughest player he’s had to face since arriving in the Premier League. Bassey was making an appearance on a Sky Sports show tagged ‘Best Friend Test’ alongside fellow Super Eagles and Fulham teammate Alex Iwobi. The Fulham defender’s choice would’ve come as […]
Barcelona reveal potential Lamine Yamal return date
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has offered hope over Lamine Yamal’s recovery, hinting that the teenager could be back in action as early as Sunday, September 28 for the Blaugrana’s La Liga game against Real Sociedad. The 18-year-old has missed Barca’s last three fixtures with a groin problem, sitting out wins over Valencia, Newcastle United, and […]
