French Club Olympique de Marseille on the verge of making Chelsea star John Obi Mikel a possible replacement for Injured Abou Diaby in the January transfer market, according to TuttoMercatoweb. After Antonio Conte took over as manager, Mikel is yet to feature for Chelsea hinting a move out of Chelsea in the January transfer market is likely. The Nigerian Captain is in the final year of his contract with Chelsea and by default he is free to hold talks with other clubs. Mikel said: "When you have a year left, in January you are allowed to … [Read more...]
I Am Afraid -Guardiola Admits
Manchester City's boss has admitted that he is afraid for his team. Indeed, the season has entered a crucial point where every club,coach and player is practically on edge. Just like I was worried when I was the coach of other clubs, its the same worry now,” Guardiola said yesterday. “I don’t remember what I thought when I went five games at Barcelona without winning. I think the same right now -– you have to win right now. “You have to do it for the minds for the players. They deserve to win because they didn’t play any game … [Read more...]
Wenger Excited With Victory Over Sunderland, Praises Giroud
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger was delighted with the performance of his players in their 4-1 premiership win over bottom team Sunderland. Two goals each from Alexi Sanchez and Oliver Giroud who came off the bench to ensured that more pressure was heaped on Sunderland coach David Moyes. Arsenal had taken the lead in the first half with a fine header from Sanchez and in the second half they were pegged back by a Jermain Defoe penalty. Arsenal responded in fine fashion and in a seven minute spell blew Sunderland away with two goals from Giroud and … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho Reveals What He Needs To Be Succesful At Manchester United
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has given reasons why he has had a difficult start to his time at Manchester United as well as what he needs to be successful at the club. Though the win in the EFL cup over arch rivals Manchester City came as a relief but results in the premiership have not been so good. United have claimed only 4 points from their last six matches and this has heaped a lot of pressure on the manager and players. Mourinho has stated that for him to be successful he needs more time as well as more world class … [Read more...]
Chelsea Set To Make Move For Talented Argentine Midfielder
Reports are claiming that Chelsea is preparing a bid for Paris Saint Germain midfielder Javier Pastore. The move is set to happen during the January transfer window as the blues are keen on having the Argentine at Stamford Bridge. According to the Daily Star courtesy of Get French Football News, Chelsea is ready to test PSG as they try to lure Pastore to London. Pastore is highly rated in France but so far this season has struggled for a place in the team under new coach Unai Emery. Emery replaced former coach Laurent Blanc during the … [Read more...]
Injury Updates: Chelsea Trio Expected Back Soon
Chelsea manager, Antonio has given some good news to fans concerning injury worries at the club. Conte has revealed that defender Kurt Zouma is very close to returning to the first team. The center back was in action for the under 23’s at the start of the week after being out for eight months due to a knee injury. He is set to play once again, this time for the reserve team of the blues against Everton on Monday and if everything goes well he could be considered for selection by the manager. Speaking at his pre-match press conference Conte … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte Reveals That Terry Could Return To The Bench Against Southampton
Ahead of Sunday’s match against Southampton, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has revealed that captain John Terry could find himself on the bench as the blues try to continue their good run in the premiership. Terry returned to action mid-week in the EFL cup 2-1 defeat to West Ham after being out for six weeks due to an ankle injury. Terry struggled in the match and was clearly lacking match fitness and was responsible for the first goal of West Ham as he was easily beaten in the air by Cheikhou Kouyate who headed the ball pass goalkeeper Asmir … [Read more...]
There Will Always Be Space For Rooney At Everton -Koeman
A lot of people have come to realize that Rooney's days are numbered in football. However, he seems to be the only one unaware of this fact. People have advised him to leave when the applause is loudest but so far, there is no word from Rooney about his next move. In the list of those urging him to take a bow, the latest addition is Koeman, Everton's manager. Ronald Koeman has said that he is 100% interested in bringing Rooney back to Everton if the football star and Manchester United Captain is ready. Hear him: “First of all, I … [Read more...]
Eric Dier Blames Exploit At Euro 2016 For His Poor Start To The Season
Tottenham midfielder, Eric Dier feels his exploits at Euro 2016 is the reason for his poor start to the season. The signing of Victor Wanyama from Southamption has seen competition for places in the midfield become tougher and with an injury earlier on in the season Dier has found it hard to reach the heights of last season. Dier played at center back in their last premiership encounter against Bournemouth and was captain of Tottenham for the first time against Liverpool in the EFL cup but he is not happy with his start to the season. In an … [Read more...]
Wenger Believes Lucas Perez Was Hurt By Reading Deliberately, Gives More Injury Updates Ahead Of Sunday Clash
Ahead of the weekend clash against Sunderland, Manager Arsene Wenger has come out to accuse Reading of deliberately harming Lucas Perez. Perez who started the EFL cup game against Reading in mid-week had to come off in the second half after feeling some pain and Arsene Wenger has confirmed that the striker is set to be out for about two months after suffering an ankle injury in the match. Signed from Deportivio La Coruna during the summer for 17 million pounds, the Spaniard is set to miss some important matches as we approach the end of the … [Read more...]
Lallana Believes Liverpool Is Benefiting From Lack Of Involvement In European Football
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana believes that Liverpool not being involved in European football this season has actually benefited the club as it has given the players the chance and time to learn more of manager Jurgen Kloop’s tactics and methods. Lallana has been in good form this season and has three goals and three assists in the league so far and although he accepts not playing in Europe has made it difficult for some players to play competitive matches, he feels Kloop having more time with the players has worked out well for the … [Read more...]