Monthly Archives: February 2018
Possible Manchester United XI vs Sevilla: Eric Bailly, Paul Pogba and Juan Mata all start
Possible Manchester United XI vs Sevilla: Eric Bailly, Paul…
Bailly back in contention for crucial Sevilla trip. Getty Eric Bailly could partner Chris Smalling at the heart of Manchester United’s defence when they take on Sevilla on Wednesday [21 February].United’s backline has come under intense scrutiny following a number of high profile errors in recent weeks with the return of Bailly after a three-month […]
Juan Mata insists David de Gea is ‘happy’ at Manchester United amid Real Madrid links
Juan Mata insists David de Gea is ‘happy’ at…
Close Ten biggest Premier League January transfer deals of 2018 Getty Manchester United star Juan Mata has refused to discuss the recent speculation surrounding David de Gea’s future, but said the goalkeeper is “happy” and “calm” at Old Trafford.The 27-year-old Spain international came close to joining Real Madrid in the summer of 2015. However, failure […]
Vidal, Busquets, De Bruyne: The 20 best midfielders in Europe – according to stats
Vidal, Busquets, De Bruyne: The 20 best midfielders in Europe…
“Barcelona, Napoli and Juventus men are among the 20 best midfielders in Europe over the last six months” Whether they’re sitting in front of the defence and protecting the backline, going from box-to-box, or simply getting forward – the role of a midfielder is a highly important one. The stats experts at CIES Football Observatory […]
Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd flop in €40m Milan link; North Korean dictator blocks Liverpool, Spurs move
Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd flop in €40m Milan link; North…
North Korea’s fearsome dictator has intervened in Liverpool and Tottenham transfer interest, while a former Manchester United winger could be set for a big-money switch to Serie A, according to Wednesday’s European papers. POLITICAL INTERVENTION TO ENSURE LIVERPOOL, SPURS MISS STRIKER TARGET Warning: this might be one of the most bizarre stories you will […]
Mertens makes Napoli cut
Mertens makes Napoli cut
Dries Mertens has made Napoli’s squad for their Europa League last-32 second leg against RB Leipzig on Thursday. There were fears that Mertens would miss the match in Germany, but Napoli’s official website confirmed the attacker only sprained his ankle in training and was able to travel. The Partenopei trail Leipzig 3-1 from the first […]
Manchester United possible XI vs Sevilla: Eric Bailly starts, Paul Pogba returns in 4-3-3
Manchester United possible XI vs Sevilla: Eric Bailly starts,…
Bailly back in contention for crucial Sevilla trip. Getty Eric Bailly could partner Chris Smalling at the heart of Manchester United’s defence when they take on Sevilla on Wednesday [21 February].United’s backline has come under intense scrutiny following a number of high profile errors in recent weeks with the return of Bailly after a three-month […]
Napoli, Mertens selected for match versus RB Leipzig: the full squad
Napoli, Mertens selected for match versus RB Leipzig: the…
Despite having to miss a portion of this morning’s training session, Dries Mertens has been selected for Napoli’s Europa League match against RB Leipzig. The Belgian striker suffered a minor injury to his ankle during the practice at Castelvolturno, but luckily for manager Maurizio Sarri he isn’t expected to miss ay time. Here is the […]
Spurs, Man City battle Serie A quartet for star Real Madrid man
Spurs, Man City battle Serie A quartet for star Real Madrid man
A star Real Madrid midfielder will reportedly leave the club this summer on one condition, with a pair of Premier League clubs interested. According to Spanish outlet Don Balon, Luka Modric will leave Real Madrid this summer if the club manages to win a third successive Champions League title. The Croatia international is reportedly attracting […]
Juan Mata received calls from ‘concerned friends and family’ after Manchester United appointed Jose Mourinho
Juan Mata received calls from ‘concerned friends and…
Close Ten biggest Premier League January transfer deals of 2018 Getty Spain international Juan Mata has revealed that he received calls from “concerned friends and family” following Jose Mourinho’s appointment at Manchester United in May 2016.The former Valencia man worked under the Portuguese tactician at Chelsea. Mourinho sanctioned the 29-year-old’s sale to the Red Devils […]
Khedira ‘won’t rule out Bundesliga’
Khedira ‘won’t rule out Bundesliga’
Sami Khedira “won’t rule out returning to the Bundesliga” and appeared to take a swipe at Napoli. “Juventus don’t have just 11 top players…” Khedira has been away from his native Germany since leaving Stuttgart in 2010, while a perceived lack of squad depth has led to some questioning Napoli’s Scudetto credentials. “You can never […]