
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Revitalised Man Utd a different prospect for injury-hit PSG, admits Tuchel
Revitalised Man Utd a different prospect for injury-hit…
Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel admitted his side could not be meeting a rampant Manchester United[1] in the Champions League last 16 at a worse time with the French champions shorn of star forwards Neymar and Edison Cavani. United have been transformed since the sides were drawn together in December by caretaker manager Ole Gunnar […]
Monchi: ‘Nothing in Herrera links’
Monchi: ‘Nothing in Herrera links’
Monchi explains why Roma made no January signings and insists “there is nothing” in links with Porto midfielder Hector Herrera. The Giallorossi host Porto in the Round of 16 this evening, click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG. “This is an important game, the players know that, so I hope they play well!” the director […]
Matip happy with his fitness levels
Matip happy with his fitness levels
Joel Matip has insisted that his fitness levels are high ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich next week. Jurgen Klopp has seen his defensive options limited for the Reds’ last 16 fixture against the Bundesliga giants, but the former Schalke star has made assurances that he is ready for action. Matip has featured […]
Napoli, Albiol goes under the knife
Napoli, Albiol goes under the knife
12 February at 19:20 Napoli have announced that Raul Albiol underwent a knee surgey in England as he will be out for an undetermined period of time. He could be out for at least a month. More to come…
Mario Rui: ‘Roma underdogs with Porto’
Mario Rui: ‘Roma underdogs with Porto’
Napoli and Portugal full-back Mario Rui insists Roma are “slight underdogs” in tonight’s Champions League clash with FC Porto. The first leg in the Round of 16 kicks off at 20.00 GMT. “Lorenzo Pellegrini saying Porto are not a top club is just going to further motivate their players. They have already proved they are […]
Uva: ‘CR7 gave Serie A credibility’
Uva: ‘CR7 gave Serie A credibility’
UEFA Vice-President Michele Uva hopes Serie A sides excel in the Champions League and Europa League, while Cristiano Ronaldo “gave Italian football credibility.” Juventus and Roma are in the Champions League Round of 16, while Inter, Napoli and Lazio take part in the Europa League from the Round of 32. “For an Italian like me, […]
Chelsea star Eden Hazard hopes Real Madrid can do this in next transfer window
Chelsea star Eden Hazard hopes Real Madrid can do this in…
Chelsea ace Eden Hazard is hoping to join Real Madrid (Pic: GETTY) The 28-year-old forward is stalling on a contract extension amid interest from the Champions League winners. He is out of contract at the end of next season and claims to have made a decision on his future. “I know what I am going […]
Albiol has knee operation
Albiol has knee operation
Napoli announced that defender Raul Albiol underwent knee surgery in London today and it remains to be seen how long he’ll be out for. “This morning Raul Albiol had an operation at the Princess Grace Hospital in London to clean up the patellar tendon in his left knee,” read a statement. “The operation was a […]

