Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he’s yet to think about how to stop Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi when both sides meet in the Champions League semifinals at the start of next month. This was the position of the Liverpool manager on Messi when he was asked during his post-match press conference after the FC Porto win. Liverpool setup a last four meeting with Messi and Barcelona after they thrashed FC Porto 4-1 in their Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash to secure a 6-1 aggregate win over the Portuguese champions. Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, substitute Roberto Firmino and Virgil Van Dijk were all on the scoresheet for Liverpool in the second meeting with FC Porto while Eder Militao scored what proved to be a mere consolation for … [Read more...]
Barcelona, Dortmund In Race To Sign Ex-Chelsea Player
Spanish champions Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund are in a race to sign Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis according to reports coming out of the media in Germany. Filipe Luis is expected to leave Atletico Madrid this summer and he has been touted as a possible transfer addition to the playing squad at Barcelona and German Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund. The 33-year-old has been a wonderful player for Atletico Madrid since he signed for the club in 2010. The Brazilian international player joined Atletico Madrid from fellow Spanish La Liga club Deportivo La Coruna. Filipe Luis briefly left the club for Premier League giants Chelsea between 2014 and 2015. Arsenal Unable To Sign Liverpool Player Due To Special Clause He made just 15 league … [Read more...]
Mane Equals African Record With Porto Strike
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane continued his good form for the Reds this season after he scored the opening goal during the convincing win over Portuguese champions FC Porto in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. Mane was amongst the goals as Liverpool thrashed FC Porto 4-1 at the Estadio Dragao on Wednesday night and a 6-1 aggregate win over the Portuguese outfit. The Senegalese international scored the opening goal of the game to take his knockout stage tally to 10 goals thus becoming the third African to reach that tally after Samuel Eto’o and Didier Drogba. Didier Drogba scored 10 goals in the knockout stage of the Champions League before ending his career while Cameroonian football legend Eto’o found the back of the net 14 times in … [Read more...]
Champions League: Klopp Hails Fantastic Porto Performance
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has praised his players after their phenomenal performance against Portuguese champions FC Porto in the Champions League. Klopp hailed his side following the comprehensive win over FC Porto which sealed the Reds' semifinal berth. The German tactician was full of praise for his players during his post-match press conference after the Champions League second leg clash played at the Estadio Dragao. Liverpool had won the first leg 2-0 through first-half goals from Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino and they had to weather the storm early in the second leg on Wednesday night until Sadio Mane gave the Reds the lead. Chelsea Narrow Gap In Top-four Race With Controversial Win The goal from Sadio Mane stood after VAR check was made … [Read more...]
Arsenal won’t give up on Ramires, he is coming
It has been reported that North London outfit Arsenal are keen on the signature of Brazilian outfit Bahia star Eric dos Santos Rodriques, known as Ramires ahead of the coming summer transfer window. It is reported by The Mirror that Ramires has been on the radar of the North London outfit for a while but they are now ready to land him this summer window. The interest in the star player was made public by Brazilian outfit Bahia executive director Diego Cerri who described him as a young boy of great potential with the quality that will make him the best in his time. Is this the time for Ruben Loftus-Cheek to be a regular player for Chelsea? He confessed that talks have already begun with other clubs for his signature including Brazilian side Flamengo and … [Read more...]
Arsenal, Everton to go head-to-head for £43m Ajax star
Two Premier League teams Arsenal and Everton have been tipped to go head-to-head for the signature of Ajax star Hakim Ziyech as soon as the summer transfer window is reopened. Hakim Ziyech has been impressive for Ajax and he was a major part of the team that scaled through o the semi-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday night against Italian Serie A outfit Juventus. This season has been one of the best for Hakim Ziyech as he has scored about 19 goals and provided 20 assists which makes him one of the best in the league and a perfect fit for the English Premier League. Romelu Lukaku makes “Ronaldo transfer decision” However, the North London outfit are tipped to win the race ahead of the Merseyside outfit especially now that they stand the chance of … [Read more...]
What Gary Neville said about United defence, Pogba is shocking
Man United suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals clash and that has got everyone at the Old Trafford disappointed. The Red Devils earlier suffered a 1-0 defeat at home in the first leg before the scoreline was raised to 4-0 after the second leg. It was obvious that the Barcelona were a better team as they outplayed the Pole Gunnar Solskjaer team. Man United legend Gary Neville is none former player who was disappointed and could not hide his feelings about the game with his criticism centred on the defence and France international midfielder Paul Pogba. Sky Sports pundit claps back at Liverpool fans that shaded him on Twitter over £13m star player Gary Neville stated that … [Read more...]
Arsenal back in for £30m Mainz star
Latest report hints that North London outfit Arsenal are back in the race for German Bundesliga outfit Maiz star Jean-Philippe Gbamin ahead of the coming summer transfer window. Jean-Philippe Gbamin has stood out in the German Bundesliga outfit and with Mainz with impressive performances all-through and that is the reason why he has been able to win the attention from top European sides. The North London outfit Arsenal are reported to have been in pursuit of the star player for the past 12 months but they have not succeeded in snapping him up but there are suggestions that this could be the time to win over his signature. Betting Preview: Bayern Munich vs Liverpool: Home Side Slight Favourites Jean-Philippe Gbamin is tipped to be the new Yaya Toure in … [Read more...]
Ex-Liverpool Star Delivers Champions League Blow To Rivals Man Utd
Liverpool fans would have been delighted after one of their former players delivered a knockout blow to the chances of fierce rivals Manchester United in this season’s Champions League. Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho has not enjoyed the best of careers at the Nou Camp since his big transfer from Liverpool last year but the Brazilian would have been elated with his performance in the second leg Champions League last eight clash with Manchester United. The Brazilian national team player scored one of the goals as Manchester United were thrashed 3-0 by Barcelona away from home thus completing a 4-0 aggregate win for the hosts. Ferguson tells Solskjaer how to stop Messi Coutinho and his Barcelona team have recorded a 1-0 win over the Red Devils at … [Read more...]
Arsenal Backed For Europa League Title Ahead Of Chelsea
Former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has backed the Gunners for the Europa League title ahead of other contenders like Napoli and West London giants Chelsea. Ex-German international centre back Mertesacker talked up North London giants Arsenal for the Europa League title during an exclusive interview with popular media portal Goal. Per Mertesacker retired from football at Arsenal at the end of last season and he’s currently the Academy manager at the North London outfit. Arsenal are the third favourites for the Europa League title behind Napoli and London rivals Chelsea and they will have to overcome Italian team Napoli if they are to continue their bid to win the Europa League. Liverpool Backed To Reach Champions League Final An Aaron Ramsey … [Read more...]
Long-term Injury Absentee To Return To Liverpool Squad
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that long-term injury absentee Joe Gomez will return to the Reds squad for their Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash with FC Porto on Wednesday night. Klopp revealed that Joe Gomez is ready for the Liverpool squad during his pre-match thoughts ahead of the game against Portuguese champions FC Porto. Joe Gomez could play a part in the game though he’s not expected to be named in the starting XI for the FC Porto game. Liverpool are in a good position to secure a last four place in the Champions League having established a 2-0 lead from the first leg at Anfield last week. Ex-Liverpool Player Nets Treble In England Win The Reds have already beaten FC Porto in front of their fans after they thrashed … [Read more...]
Liverpool Are The Best Team In Europe – Sergio Conceicao
FC Porto manager Sergio Conceicao has described Premier League leaders Liverpool as the best team in Europe following their phenomenal achievement on both the local and continental scenes. Sergio Conceicao talked about the quality of the Liverpool team during his pre-match press conference ahead of their Champions League clash on Wednesday night. The FC Porto manager would be hoping to lead his team to victory over Liverpool during the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. The Reds have a comfortable lead over FC Porto following their first leg meeting last week. Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino scored the goals for Liverpool as they established a 2-0 lead in their tie with FC Porto ahead of the second leg at the Estadio Dragao. … [Read more...]
Betting Preview: Chelsea vs Slavia Prague: Home Win On The Cards
Europa League favourites Chelsea are in a good position to secure a semifinal spot in the competition ahead of Czech side Slavia Prague. Chelsea won the first leg 1-0 courtesy an 86th-minute strike from Spanish left-back Marcos Alonso. The Blues might have to depend on winning the Europa League to seal a return to the Champions League stage due to the fact that a top-four finish in the Premier League is highly unlikely with the way things are at the moment. Chelsea are in a battle with other major Premier League teams like Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Manchester United though the two North London sides are in a better position for a top-four finish. Pochettino hints who will scale through between Barcelona, Man United Just two spots are available … [Read more...]
Club Legend Reveals Best Player At Liverpool
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes Senegalese international star Sadio Mane is the best player at Premier League leaders Liverpool this term ahead of star man Mohamed Salah. The former Reds centre back said that he’ll pick Mane over Salah as the best Liverpool player while he was doing his punditry job on Sky Sports. According to the Liverpool legend, the goals scored by Mane has been very important especially in the past weeks. Sadio Mane has been the form player for Liverpool since the turn of the year. Arsenal declare this Brazilian international “wanted” Jamie Carragher also highlighted his opening goal during the home win over Chelsea at the weekend and how important it was in the Reds' quest to win the Premier League title for … [Read more...]
17-Goal Chelsea Target Signs Permanent Deal At Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic has signed for the German Bundesliga club permanently despite the transfer rumours linking him with a move to several clubs on the European football stage. The announcement of his permanent deal was made earlier on Wednesday afternoon. Luka Jovic initially joined Eintracht Frankfurt from Portuguese giants Benfica on loan for two years until this summer with the obligation to make it permanent and the Germans have decided to turn his loan move to a permanent one earlier than planned. The 21-year-old has been in very good form for Eintracht Frankfurt this season and it’s not surprising that his loan move has been made permanent before time. He has signed a four-year deal at Frankfurt until the end of the 2022/23 … [Read more...]
Liverpool Plotting €25m Summer Move For Bundesliga Star
Premier League title chasers Liverpool are eyeing a move for Bayer Leverkusen forward Julian Brandt ahead of the resumption of this summer’s transfer window. This is according to widespread reports in the media. The specific publication from FourFourTwo claimed that the Reds want to sign the young German international. Julian Brandt has been in very good form for Bayern Leverkusen this season in their quest for a Europa League spot at the end of this German Bundesliga season. The 22-year-old has scored seven goals in addition to 14 assists in 38 appearances in all competitions. Lyon To Insert Release Clause For Nabil Fekir The aforementioned report also said that the player has a €25m release clause in his current contract with Bayern … [Read more...]
Ex-Chelsea Star Backs Mourinho For Bayern Job
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has backed Jose Mourinho for the Bayern Munich job. In his latest interview monitored by popular media outlet Goal, ex-German international Ballack said that Mourinho would be the perfect man for the Bayern Munich managerial role. Former Chelsea and Manchester United boss Mourinho has been linked to the Bayern job as a replacement for current boss Niko Kovac who’s under serious pressure to keep his job. Niko Kovac has struggled to impress as the manager of the Bavarian giants since he took the job at the start of this summer. His Bayern Munich team is in a two-way fight for the German Bundesliga title with Borussia Dortmund. Chelsea Target Didn’t Relish First Team Challenge – Guardiola At the end of last … [Read more...]
Chelsea Eyeing €70m Move For Hazard Replacement
West London giants Chelsea are reportedly eyeing highly-rated Lille winger Nicolas Pepe as a possible replacement for wantaway Blues talisman Eden Hazard. This is according to the publication from popular English news outlet Daily Mirror which claimed that Chelsea are not willing to let Eden Hazard leave this summer. It was further revealed that the West Londoners will target the aforementioned Pepe as his replacement though Chelsea are still yet to find out whether they will be able to sign new players this summer. Chelsea have been slapped with a two-window transfer ban by world’s football governing body FIFA but they have contested the verdict with an appeal. The Europa League campaigners are still anxiously waiting for the verdict on the appeal … [Read more...]
Solskjaer reveals the next step after UCL exit
English Premier League outfit Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that he has got a lot of jobs to do after their 3-0 defeat to Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. The Red Devils were dumped out in a 4-0 aggregate after a 1-0 defeat at eh Old Trafford in the first leg and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stated that he has a job to lift the players up so they can face the challenge remaining until the end of the season. He confessed that the team had gambled as he stressed that should the players had converted the chances, they would have been in a better position o challenge for a qualification but they were punished by the two strikers by Argentina international Lionel Messi. Ex-Chelsea Midfielder Sets … [Read more...]
Solskjaer backs De Gea after Messi’s mistake
EPL outfit Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea after a blunder against Barcelona in the Champions League clash which led to a goal by Argentina international Lionel Messi. Lionel Messi had scored two goals in the first half of the game before Brazilian international Philippe Coutinho drove home another wonder strike against Man United to make it 3-0. The Red Devils have now been eliminated in the quarter-finals after a 1-0 defeat at home and another 3-0 at the Camp Nou. Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stated that he has no reason to be mad at David De Gea, stressing that players also make mistakes but what is more painful is the fact that the blunders committed by goalkeepers always make the headline. 'Sign this … [Read more...]
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer bows to Barcelona for Champions League win
Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted the supremacy of Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona over his team as he tipped them to win the Champions League this season. This is coming after the Spanish giants secured a 3-0 win over the Red Devils at the Camp Nou earlier on Tuesday night to proceed to the semi-finals of the competition where they will be facing the winner between Liverpool and Porto. Man United were outplayed by Barcelona and this has been admitted by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who claims that they have git a dangerous team that would be difficult to defeat. Arsenal ready to give Barcelona their wish He stated that the three men in front Ousmane Dembele, Malcom and Lionel Messi would be difficult to stop by any team in this … [Read more...]
Valverde sent message to United after Messi trouble
There is no doubt that Man United were given much trouble by Argentina international Lionel Messi when they clashed against Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. In addition o the threat and impressive performance, Lionel Messi scored two first-half goals to help his team with a dream move to the semi-finals in a game that ended 3-0. It would be recalled that Lionel Messi was fingered as the major threat even before the game and the Red Devils were handed advice by pundits and former players on how to stop him from delivering gaols but it happened as feared. Liverpool Face Double European Threat For €100m Player Barcelona manager Valverde has stated that he is happy to have a player like Lionel Messi as he tells Man United … [Read more...]
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