Erik ten Hag has affirmed that his assessment of summer signing Mason Mount remains unchanged, despite the midfielder experiencing limited playing time for Manchester United in recent weeks. United secured Mount from Chelsea in a £60 million deal during the summer, and the 24-year-old featured in the team’s first two Premier League games before sustaining an injury that kept him sidelined for nearly a month. Upon his return, Mount has only started one of United’s last six games across all competitions, and he is still awaiting his first goal. Instead, Ten Hag has opted for players like Scott McTominay and…
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Liverpool’s forward, Mohamed Salah, has earned the prestigious title of Premier League Player of the Month for his exceptional performances in October. In the course of last month’s Premier League fixtures, Liverpool secured seven points out of a possible nine, with Salah emerging as a standout player in Jurgen Klopp’s squad. The month commenced with a 2-2 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion, during which Salah showcased his brilliance by scoring a quick-fire brace just before halftime at the Amex Stadium. After the international break in October, Liverpool went on to secure a 2-0 victory against Everton at Anfield in…
Gareth Southgate has reaffirmed that the opportunity remains open for Raheem Sterling despite the forward being omitted from England’s 25-player squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia. Sterling’s last appearance for England was during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where he came on as a late substitute in the quarter-final defeat to France. While his performance at Chelsea, following a £50 million move from Manchester City, faced challenges, the 28-year-old has shown improved form both individually and with the club in the 2023/24 campaign. Southgate, however, explained that the intense competition for positions in…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has expressed support for Marcus Rashford, expressing confidence that the forward will regain his top form. Ten Hag admitted that nobody at the club is pleased with Rashford’s current performance. Although Rashford had a stellar debut season under Ten Hag, scoring 30 goals and earning a substantial new contract, he has struggled to maintain that level in the current campaign, tallying just one goal in 15 appearances. Rashford’s challenges extended to receiving a straight red card, contributing to United’s Champions League setback against Copenhagen, marking only the second red card in his senior career.…
According to sources, David Moyes is likely to fulfill his contract with West Ham United unless co-owner David Sullivan identifies a sufficiently qualified candidate for a replacement, as reported by 90min. Despite guiding West Ham to the top of their Europa League group with a 1-0 victory over Olympiacos, securing a five-point lead over the Greek team with only two games left in the initial phase, Moyes has faced mixed results in domestic competitions. The team’s strong start in the Premier League, accumulating ten points from the first four outings, was followed by a less impressive run, with only four…
Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund admitted that the team’s performance fell short in the aftermath of Marcus Rashford’s red card against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League. Despite Hojlund securing a 2-0 lead with a brace in the Danish capital, the situation worsened when Rashford was sent off just before halftime for alleged violent conduct. United conceded two goals before the break, and although Bruno Fernandes restored the lead with a penalty 20 minutes before the end, a late collapse resulted in a 4-3 victory for Copenhagen, leaving the Red Devils at the bottom of Group A. Hojlund, whose early…
England manager Gareth Southgate has finalized his squad for the upcoming European Championship qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia in 2023. Despite having already secured their spot at Euro 2024 next summer with an impressive record of dropping only two points in six games, Southgate and his team are determined to maintain an unbeaten streak, both in qualifiers and throughout the entire 2023 season. The last defeat for the Three Lions occurred in December 2022 at the World Cup, where they fell to eventual runners-up France in a 2-1 quarter-final loss. Injury sidelines John Stones and Eddie Nketiah, while Raheem…
Ibrahim Gusau, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, has reiterated his confidence in the Super Eagles securing victory at the upcoming 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The team, having qualified early for the 34th edition set to commence on January 11, 2024, is placed in Group A alongside tournament hosts Guinea Bissau and Equatorial Guinea. The Super Eagles will commence their pursuit of a fourth AFCON title against Equatorial Guinea on January 14. A pivotal group stage encounter awaits them on January 18, as they go head-to-head with the hosts at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, with…
Argentinian football manager Diego Simeone has committed to an extension of his contract with the Spanish club Atletico Madrid. Simeone, who joined the club in December 2011, has now inked a new deal that binds him to Atletico until 2027. The club made this announcement through an official statement on Thursday, as reported by Naija News. Atletico Madrid emphasized the significant success achieved under Simeone’s guidance. As a former midfielder for the club, Simeone holds the coaching record for the highest number of games managed, totaling 642 matches. Throughout his tenure, Simeone has secured eight trophies, including two Liga titles,…
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will be absent from the Super Eagles team during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe’s Harambe Stars and Lesotho’s Crocodiles. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) released the squad list for the November matches, revealing that Osimhen sustained an injury during Nigeria’s friendly against Saudi Arabia, while Ndidi will miss the games due to injury concerns. AC Milan’s recent acquisition, Samuel Chukwueze, is also notably missing from the list, but there’s inclusion for the under-fire goalkeeper Francis Uzoho. The three-time African champions will face Lesotho’s Crocodiles on November 16 at…
Liverpool’s hopes of an early progression to the knockout rounds of the Europa League were dashed in a dramatic clash against Toulouse on Thursday night, resulting in their first defeat in the competition this season. Despite a 5-1 victory in the reverse fixture at Anfield last month, Liverpool faced a lackluster start and conceded goals from Aron Donnum and Thijs Dallinga. An own goal by Cristian Casseres briefly brought Liverpool back into contention, only to fall further behind with a goal from Toulouse substitute Frank Magri. Although Liverpool’s Diogo Jota managed to score a late goal, the team experienced a…
The father of Liverpool forward Luis Diaz has been successfully rescued after being handed over to a group of United Nations representatives. Although both of Diaz’s parents were kidnapped in late October, his mother was promptly rescued. However, his father, Luis Manuel Diaz, endured nearly two weeks in captivity as negotiations between the UN, Colombian officials, and the responsible group—the Colombian rebel faction ELN—took place. On Wednesday, it was disclosed that the ELN had agreed to the safe return of Luis Manuel Diaz, and the handover has now been completed. A statement from the Colombian Football Federation expressed gratitude to…
Roberto Firmino has disclosed in his new book, “Si Senor: My Liverpool Years,” that Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane were never close friends during their time as Liverpool teammates. Despite the apparent underlying tension between them, Firmino emphasized their commitment to professionalism over personal differences. The Brazilian often played the role of mediator, acting as the glue that held the famous Liverpool trio together. This dynamic became particularly evident during a game against Burnley in 2019 when Mane reacted strongly to being substituted and Salah chose to shoot instead of passing to Mane in a better position. In an excerpt…
Chelsea is optimistic about Christopher Nkunku’s recovery, aiming to have him back in time for the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Newcastle United, according to sources from 90min. Despite the initial concerns following his knee surgery, Nkunku, who joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig for £52m in the summer, is ahead of schedule. Manager Mauricio Pochettino has hinted at a possible return after the November international break, contrary to earlier fears that he might be sidelined until 2024. Chelsea is slated to resume action on November 25 with a Premier League match against Newcastle, followed by fixtures against Brighton & Hove Albion,…
Moises Caicedo has disclosed that a conversation with Enzo Fernandez played a pivotal role in his decision to opt for Chelsea over Liverpool this summer. Despite initial negotiations between Chelsea and Brighton, with several unsuccessful bids, Liverpool made the first move by agreeing to a transfer fee for Caicedo during the summer transfer window. Nevertheless, Caicedo chose not to engage in discussions with Liverpool, directing his attention solely to Chelsea. He patiently awaited the Blues to eventually finalize a British-record fee of £115m to secure his move to Stamford Bridge. While Caicedo’s agent had previously cited his commitment to Chelsea,…
Real Madrid secured their spot in the Champions League knockout stages by comfortably defeating Braga 3-0 on Wednesday evening. Braga had a golden opportunity to take the lead early in the game when Alvaro Djalo missed a penalty, saved by Andriy Lunin. However, Real Madrid bounced back, and Brahim Diaz calmly converted Rodrygo’s cutback to give them a one-goal lead at halftime. In the second half, Vinicius Jr. extended Madrid’s lead with a neat finish from inside the penalty area, and Rodrygo made it three by chipping the ball over Matheus following Vinicius’ well-placed through ball. Braga couldn’t muster a…
Real Madrid has opted against signing Kylian Mbappe next summer, even in the event of his departure from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. Despite being a longstanding target for the LaLiga giants, Madrid has officially terminated their pursuit of the French captain, according to CadenaSER. Currently, Mbappe is nearing the end of his existing contract with PSG, and attempts to secure a contract extension have proven unsuccessful. Should Mbappe choose to leave, Madrid has three compelling reasons for not pursuing his signature. Firstly, it is asserted that Mbappe would demand a salary of at least €20 million per year…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has acknowledged that the return of Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez from their respective injuries is unlikely to happen before Christmas. The team’s performance this season has been affected by various injury and fitness concerns, preventing Ten Hag from fielding his strongest XI consistently. Casemiro, who suffered a hamstring injury in last week’s Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle United, and Lisandro Martinez, who underwent surgery for a recurring metatarsal issue, are both currently unavailable. While Martinez was not anticipated to play again in 2023, Casemiro’s injury was initially expected to keep him out for a…
During the eerie lockdown days of matches played behind closed doors, one of the few benefits was the ability to overhear the running dialogue between top-level footballers. At Bayern Munich, when Radio Thomas Muller had a brief moment of respite, David Alaba emerged as one of the prevailing voices, offering a continuous stream of instructions for Alphonso Davies that echoed around the empty Allianz Arena. “He gives me a lot of information,” Davies mentioned at the time. “He makes sure I’m in the game. Communication is key, and I’m happy he’s constantly talking to me on the pitch.” Even after…
Marcus Rashford received a red card during the first half of Manchester United’s Champions League match against Copenhagen at Parken Stadium on Wednesday night. The forward returned to the team after a minor injury that had sidelined him during the previous weekend’s crucial Premier League victory over Fulham. While Rasmus Hojlund grabbed the first-half headlines in a positive light for Copenhagen, Rashford became the center of attention for the wrong reasons as he did not make it to halftime. The 26-year-old was sent off for an incident involving Copenhagen defender Elias Jellert. Initially unnoticed by Lithuanian referee Donatas Rumsas, a…