Julian Nagelsmann blames Liverpool for Florian Wirtz’s struggles

Head coach of the German national team Julian Nagelsmann has pointed fingers at Liverpool over the slow adaptation of Florian Wirtz to life in the Premier League. Wirtz arrived at Liverpool as one of the most expensive signings ever in the Premier League but the former Bayer Leverkusen star has failed to produce the goods […]
Slovenia boss questions Man United’s silence on injured Sesko

Slovenia head coach Matjaz Kek has expressed frustration over Manchester United’s lack of communication regarding the injury that ruled striker Benjamin Sesko out of international duty. Sesko was included in Kek’s squad for the November fixtures before picking up a knee injury during United’s 2–2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur. The striker, who came on as […]
Real Madrid suffer double injury blow after Vallecano stalemate

Real Madrid have been hit by a double injury blow to Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde and Belgian shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois in the aftermath of their disappointing 0-0 draw with La Liga minnows Rayo Vallecano over the weekend. Los Blancos were left frustrated once again, unable to breach the solid defensive wall of Vallecano as they […]
Lewandowski sends message to Barca’s rivals after hattrick heroics vs Celta Vigo

Veteran Polish striker Robert Lewandowski is confident Barcelona will return from the international break a stronger side, following their 4-2 triumph over Celta Vigo to maintain pressure on Real Madrid at the summit of La Liga. Lewandowski got Barcelona off to a perfect start, converting from the spot in the 10th minute after a VAR […]
Allegri frustrated with “clumsy” AC Milan after Parma draw

AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri expressed deep frustration after watching his side slip to a disappointing 2-2 draw with Parma in Saturday’s Serie A clash. Allegri’s men let a two-goal lead slip as Parma battled back to earn a dramatic draw. Alexis Saelemaekers opened the scoring with a low drive inside 12 minutes and later […]
Alonso urges consistency from Real Madrid ahead of Rayo Vallecano clash

Xabi Alonso has challenged his Real Madrid players to show greater consistency as they gear up for their La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano. Los Blancos head into the weekend five points clear at the top of the table, having suffered just one league defeat all season. However, their recent Champions League setback, a 1-0 […]
Slot weighs in on recent criticism of Van Dijk’s leadership at Liverpool

Arne Slot has come to the defence of Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, urging the Dutch defender to view recent criticism of his leadership as a reflection of the high standards he has set at the club. Slot’s comments come in the wake of Van Dijk’s public exchange with Wayne Rooney, who questioned the centre-back’s […]
Laporta backs Hansi Flick despite Barcelona’s shaky form

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has thrown his full support behind head coach Hansi Flick despite growing concerns over the team’s inconsistency across competitions. The Blaugrana have endured a mixed run of results in recent weeks, winning just three of their last seven matches in all competitions, with three defeats and a draw. Their latest outing, […]
Slot drops Liverpool’s fitness update ahead Man City clash

Liverpool manager Arne Slot issued a key fitness update ahead of this weekend’s Premier League showdown with Manchester City, confirming that Alexander Isak is set to return to full training on Friday, while goalkeeper Alisson Becker and full-back Jeremie Frimpong remain sidelined. Isak, who has been out since picking up an adductor injury during last […]
UCL: Carlos Augusto urges better concentration from Inter after Kairat Almaty scare

Brazilian defender Carlos Augusto has called on his Inter teammates to show greater concentration following their hard-fought 2-1 Champions League win over Kairat Almaty on Wednesday night. Despite securing a third consecutive European victory, Inter endured a nervy moment when Ofri Arad’s header midway through the second half cancelled out Lautaro Martinez’s early opener, the […]