Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has stated that his Belgian star Divock Origi, who has scored 5 goals in his last 5 games, only has a little knock after he was substituted during his side's 3-0 away win over Middlesbrough at The Riverside. Klopp was speaking with the club's official website after the game. He said: "I don't think [he is injured], no. A little knock and a little bit of pain. We wanted to change Sadio but then Divock was on the floor." Liverpool's next four fixtures are against Everton (Merseyside Derby), Stoke City, Manchester City and Sunderland with the last three games expected in the space of less than a week. To this effect, the former Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 boss spoke on the busy schedule and he was surprisingly positive. He said: "The … [Read more...]
Courtois Sends Message To Fans Over His Future At Chelsea
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has issued a heart apology for his the comments he made about his future during the summer. The Belgian had earlier talked up on his chances of returning to Spain which caused suggestion that he could move away from Stamford Bridge when his current contract expires in 2018. Courtois signed for Chelsea in 2011 from Genk but was sent out on loan to Atletico Madrid where he spent three successful years and returned to Stamford Bridge in the 2014/15 season under Jose Mourinho, helping the Blues to a glorious Premier League title but clearly became frustrated as they lost their steam in the 2015/16 season which led to the sack of the Portuguese boss. In the summer, the Belgium international said he might be considering his … [Read more...]
Liverpool Faces Challenge In Race To Sign Highly Rated Virgil Van Dijk
Anfield giants Liverpool are one of the many teams interested in the signature of Dutch defender Virgil Van Dijk, who currently plays for South Coast club Southampton having moved from Scottish Premier League (SPL) champions Celtic. As per the report from Daily Record, Liverpool will have to fight for their transfer target with the likes of Manchester United, Everton Manchester City and Chelsea with the report claiming that 2-time English Premier League (EPL) champions Manchester City are ahead of the queue for the transfer of the Dutchman due to his preference to play under the Citizens manager Pep Guardiola. Virgil Van Dijk's stok has risen since his move to Southampton from Celtic and has grown to become one of the best centre backs in the EPL. He has formed … [Read more...]
La Liga Star João Cancelo Not Optimistic About United Transfer
During the approach of the transfer window, different dramas are being staged between clubs and their players. At some points, we see situations where the player desire leaving the club but the club want him to stay. But actually, the opposite is happening at Valencia presently. During the past few months, speculations were spreading that João Cancelo was being linked to top European clubs such as Barcelona, Manchester United and Manchester City. It is obvious that United's boss Jose Mourinho and City's manager Pep Guardiola could arguably do with a right back, Manchester United especially if Matteo Darmian returns to Italy, so the speculations deserves attention. On Tuesday, Spanish newspaper Sport reported that Cancelo could be sold so Valencia would be … [Read more...]
Blues Player Michy BatshuayiTo Snub January Move
Belgian star Michy Batshuayi is set to remain and fight for his place at Chelsea according to reliable reports. Batshuayi arrived Stamford Bridge from Ligue 1 side, Marseille during the last summer transfer window but has not nailed a spot in the starting eleven due to the brilliant form of Diego Costa. Costa is currently the top scorer in the Premier League and has continue keep the Belgian striker on the bench, sparking speculations that he might leave for loan in January. Reports in Goal.com claim that Batshuayi is being touted by a host of English clubs and also from clubs from Italy and France. However, it has emerged that the 23-year-old is prepared to remain at Chelsea and fight for his place. Though, Antonio Conte has been naming the same starting … [Read more...]
Arsenal Legend Reveals Selling Oscar Could Weaken Chelsea Squad
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has warned Antonio Conte that the departure of Oscar will damage his Chelsea squad. The Brazilian midfielder is on his way out of Chelsea after seeing his chances reduced to a bench role under Antonio Conte. The 25-year-old is set to join former boss, Andre Villas-Boas at Chinese club, Shanghai SIPG. Confirming his departure, Oscar said: "It's 90 per cent certain, it just depends on a few bureaucratic details." But Keown holds a different view about the transfer, claiming Conte will be left with a weaker squad if the Brazilian leaves mid-season. He told Daily Mail: "I think his departure would weaken Chelsea's cause — and you question the ambition of the player, "Even though he is not playing at the moment, the 25-year-old … [Read more...]
Ahead Of January Transfer: Mourinho Set To Splash Upto £143m On Keane, Griezmann and Hector Herrera
A recent report suggested that English giants Manchester United may be lining up a return for a former defender, and have put their attention once again on a La Liga star. The Sun reported that United boss Jose Mourinho, after re-signing Frenchman Paul Pogba in the summer for a world-record fee, could be looking to bring back former Red Devils’ academy man Michael Keane. The report also states further that Manchester United are considering a move for Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann. 23-year old Keane made just one appearance in the first team at United before switching to Burnley in January 2015 on a three-and-a-half year deal. And with United's manager interested in reinforcing his defense department, the centre-back is apparently being … [Read more...]