With Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen still looking nigh-unstoppable, Bayern Munich need to keep up a perfect record or else things could get rather dicey in the second half of the season. To do this they need to pick up decisive wins against teams in the lower half, and this upcoming game against Union Berlin is just such an opportunity. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what we said about the game against Köln last week, and it turned out to be much closer than that. Will it be returning players who make the difference? Team news Aside from Matthis de Ligt, Thomas…
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“If you think it’s me, go and see (John) Textor and tell him to fire me, but have the balls to say it to my face first. Personally, I think it’s our fault, as a collective, but if you don’t agree, go and tell Textor. I just ask you that you tell me first,” Fabio Grosso told his players in the days leading up to his sacking, according to L’Équipe. The Italian had seemingly lost control of his dressing room towards the end, and according to reports, his players weren’t sad to see the back of him. Grosso’s time as manager of Olympique…
Everton have recently been deducted 10 points for financial breaches and have sunk into the bottom three, and are now five points adrift from safety following Luton Town’s shock win at the weekend. Prior to the deduction, the Toffees were sitting well clear of danger in 14th, having won three of their last five games, but now face an unexpected challenge to lift themselves out of the relegation zone heading into their game with Nottingham Forest at the weekend. Sean Dyche will be eager to keep his squad in good shape as we approach the busy festive period and with…
Dusan Vlahovic revealed his agent is already in talks with Juventus to extend his contract with the Bianconeri. The 23-year-old gave a lengthy interview to La Gazzetta dello Sport and explained that he always wanted to remain with the Bianconeri and despite having two years left on his contract, he’s ready to start thinking about extending his stay in Turin: The feeling with Chiesa is evident: where does it come from and how do you complement each other? “We know each other from Fiorentina, we are similar because we are both very ambitious. We are also friends off the pitch,…
After selling Randal Kolo Muani right at the end of the transfer window in the summer, Eintracht Frankfurt were left with very few striking options, however, that seems to be coming to an end according to Sky Germany. Viktoria Plzen striker Rafiu Durosinmi is close to joining Frankfurt. The final details of the deal still need to be clarified so aa medical and the deal are likely to be completed at some point in December. The fee for the Nigerian is likely to be around €7-8m. The only issue at the moment is that Durosinmi is currently out injured with…
As reported by L’Equipe, following his sending off in last week’s 3-0 loss against RC Lens, Clermont Foot manager Pascal Gastien has received a two-match suspension that will see him miss the upcoming fixtures against Stade Brest and LOSC Lille. The manager from Auvergne was sent off as tempers flared between Lens’ Elye Wahi and Clermont’s Alidu Seidu in which both players were subsequently sent off, Wahi for a second yellow and Seidu for a straight red.Montpellier’s Der Zakarian also sanctionedA furious Gastien was then also shown a red for his reaction and he was up in the stands when his…
Dusan Vlahovic has insisted he is “very happy” at Juventus and his agent is handling negotiations over a new contract despite transfer interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.90min recently reported that the Premier League duo are long-term admirers of Vlahovic and have been keeping an eye on contract talks in Turin, though Juventus were hopeful of agreeing terms over a new deal.The Bianconeri have now been handed a boost in their bid to keep Vlahovic after he admitted in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport he is happy with life at the club and talks are ongoing with sporting director…
Arsenal have jumped ahead of Newcastle United in the race for Sporting CP defender, Ousmane Diomande, as the Gunners prepare to make an offer in 2024, according to Record. The Ivory Coast international has formed a formidable defensive trio with Sebastian Coates and Goncalo Inacio in Ruben Amorim’s backline. His performances in the Primera Liga have caught the eye of European top clubs with Arsenal reported to be the most concrete interested party. After seeing a £30m bid for the Ivorian rejected last summer, Portuguese outlet, Record (via Teamtalk) reports that The Lions ‘are not closing the door’ for a…
AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini has discussed his departure as head director at Milanello six months ago, expressing frustration with those who lack respect for the club’s identity and history.Lionel Messi and his family try to enjoy a family morning at DisneyRoberto OrtegaMaldini denied accusations of being unwilling to share power, highlighting his lack of authority in player signings.”There are people who are passing through institutions like Milan, in the world of football clubs with an international profile, and who have no real respect for their identity and their history,” Maldini told La Reppublica.”I have never had signing power even…
Bayern Munich star Thomas Müller is out of a starting job and his prospects for playing time look more and more reduced under Thomas Tuchel. At 34-years-old, Müller has done it all and won it all, but now he faces his biggest battle — and on two fronts: Father Time and a coach in Thomas Tuchel, who does not have plans for how to use him. Still, the veteran is pushing forward and trying to be a good teammate as the club strives to win a double this season. “It’s the coach’s job to make decisions, whether we as players…