Alisson pushes for Man Utd start with ‘extra training sessions’
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has been putting in overtime in a bid to make his return from injury against Manchester United, according to a report. The Brazilian, who played a major role in the Reds’ success last term, injured his calf in Liverpool’s first Premier League game of the season against Norwich last month. Alisson, recently named…
Ex-Man City winger confident of emulating Sancho in Bundesliga
Wales winger Rabbi Matondo is confident he can emulate Jadon Sancho and be a Bundesliga hit like his former Manchester City team-mate. Matondo made the same move as Sancho in January when he swapped City for Germany, joining Schalke in an £11million move. England teenager Sancho has taken the Bundesliga by storm since joining Borussia…
Mourinho ‘eyeing up’ Pochettino’s job at Tottenham
Jose Mourinho is keen on replacing Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham if the role becomes vacant, according to a report. The Portuguese coach was sacked at Manchester United last December after high-profile clashes with star players Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial, while there was apparent discontent over the club’s failure to sign a defender in the summer.…
Abraham: England ready to walk off over racial abuse
Tammy Abraham claims England players are prepared to defy UEFA’s racism protocols if they feel they are inadequate and take it upon themselves to walk off the pitch if someone is targeted. The Three Lions travel to the Czech Republic and Bulgaria for back-to-back Euro 2020 qualifiers this weekend. The second game, in Sofia, will…
Silva rues Richarlison's missed chances at City
The Toffees have not won in their last four Premier League matches after succumbing to two goals from Gabriel Jesus and one Raheem Sterling effort Marco Silva highlighted misses from Richarlison following Everton’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester City, but said winning at Etihad Stadium requires “perfect” defending. Brazilian forward Richarlison has scored eight goals in 15…
Klopp and Bayern to resume old hostilities as Liverpool get plum Champions League draw
The Bundesliga champions broke the Reds boss’ heart while he was at Dortmund – now he gets the chance for revenge Jurgen Klopp will have smiled when Liverpool’s Champions League last 16 draw was confirmed, that’s for sure. The Reds boss will be given the chance to renew old hostilities in the New Year, with…
A-League Review: Glory down Jets to stay unbeaten
There were wins for leaders Perth Glory and Melbourne City in the A-League on Sunday. Perth Glory continued their unbeaten start to the A-League season as two first-half goals saw them to a 2-0 victory at Newcastle Jets. Tony Popovic’s men moved back to the top of the table and were given plenty of help…
Salah determined to emulate 44-goal campaign after becoming Liverpool's leading man
The Egyptian forward enjoyed a stunning debut season at Anfield and is aware of the need to maintain those standards rather than get complacent Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is “more excited and determined” to succeed this season after establishing a reputation as one of the best players in the world. The Egypt international enjoyed a…
Vertonghen eyeing Spurs future beyond 2020
Tottenham are set to take up an option to keep the defender until 2020 and he is open to staying even longer Jan Vertonghen hopes he has not signed his last contract at Tottenham as he plots a future with the club beyond 2020. Vertonghen’s contract expires at the end of this season but Spurs…
'Life is tough for him right now' – Celtic striker Griffiths to take time away from football
Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that the Celtic forward is set for a break from football because of ‘ongoing issues’ Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths is to take time away from football after manager Brendan Rodgers revealed “life is tough for him right now”. The Scotland international has scored two goals in 11 Scottish Premiership appearances for…