The International break has come to stay and it always includes two weeks when players across Europe return to their home countries to participate in one match or the other. Taking the recent international holiday break as an example, players who are from European countries had gone back to their countries to participate in the Uefa Nations League, while those from African countries had gone to participate in the AFCON qualifiers or friendly match. Latest revelation justifies Mourinho’s attack on critics, media During the international … [Read more...]
France vs Germany – Video of Kante in action, challenges Timo Werner
Earlier this week, France played against Germany in the Uefa Nations League with the game ending on two goals to one in favour of the current world cup champions and another defeat for Germany. Although Chelsea 'diminutive' midfielder, N'golo Kante didn't really put up much performance in the match, there was one moment that caught our attention which showed Kante in action. The Blues diminutive midfielder won Germany's striker, Timo Werner, in a 50/50 shoulder challenge. This proves that despite Kante's height and weight, the France … [Read more...]
4 Liverpool key players that sustained injuries during international game
Prior to the commencement of the international holiday, Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp had termed the Uefa Nations League as being 'a senseless' league. Well, Klopp may be right to some extent as Liverpool seems to be at the receiving end of the effect from the various tournaments during the break. Unlike Chelsea FC, who had only one of their key player, Antonio Ridiger injured, Liverpool have close to four key players injured during the international holiday break. And we are certain that Klopp will be disheartened over what has happened to … [Read more...]
Croatia will determine who makes it to the next round in Group 4
The Uefa Nations League's group 4 consists of three European countries of Spain, England, and Croatia. Spain and England went head to head on Monday night in Seville, with England defeating the La Roja at home for the first time in 15 years. Taking a look at the Group 4 table, it showed that the Spanish team are leading with 6 points, followed by England with 4 points, Croatia have one point. However, England and Spain have one match each to go against Croatia which is expected to be played in November. But England are at a head to head … [Read more...]
Why Mourinho should be blame for Rashford’s poor form
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been a subject of worry for the England national team fans because of his misfiring in recent time. The Striker again failed to pay off the faith invested on him in front of the goal as England recorded a 0-0 draw against World Cup runner-up Croatia on Friday evening. The Red Devils striker had the opportunity to hand England a convincing victory having had two clear chances in the game but he was found wanting again. The coming of Rashford to limelight in 2016 where he had scored twice in … [Read more...]
UNL: three reasons behind Germany’s poor performance
Germany used to be one of the strongest football teams in the world but lately, they have gone from worse to worst under coach Joachim Low. The 2018 world cup in Russia saw the German national squad put up a poor performance by not making it out the group stage. Looking at their progress in the ongoing Uefa Nations League, a similar situation of what happened in Russia is about to take place. Germany are at the bottom of their group which consists of France and the Netherlands - And could face relegation if they are unable to defeat France … [Read more...]
Finland vs Greece: lines up, formation and prediction
Finland will host Greece tomorrow night in the Uefa Nations League. So far since the commencement of the League, Finland have won every of their match with Teemu Pukku being the man scoring the goals. However, they might find it hard to achieve the same result against Greece tomorrow. On the other hand, Greece have a squad that consists of many injured players and may have to start some of them to battle Finland. Finland's Formation Finland have been using 4 - 4 - 2 football formation, they are expected to use it once again against … [Read more...]
Video: Wijnaldum destroys Jerome Boateng as he scored the third goal for Netherlands
The Netherlands played Germany on Saturday in the Uefa Nations League. However, the game ended in a disastrous way for the Germans - who happened to be a world cup champion. The Netherlands went ahead to defeat Germany with three goals to nothing. According to the match record, the first and the last goal for the Netherlands came from two Liverpool key players; Virgil van Dijk (left back defender) and Gini Wijnadum ( midfielder.) However, the goal scored by Wijnadum was a solo goal that saw the midfielder hoodwinking Germany's top … [Read more...]
France vs Germany: match preview and prediction
World cup champions, France, following the tournament in Russia have maintained an unbeaten stance in 14 matches. They are currently leading their group in the Uefa Nations League which comprises of Germany and The Netherlands. France will once again be hosting Germany at Stade de France stadium in Paris on Tuesday for the second leg of the UNL. The two European countries had met in Munich for the first leg, where the game ended in a draw. This is coming at a time when Germany, who used to be one of the strongest football squad in the … [Read more...]
Germany’s Joachim Low speaks on future after 3-0 bashing
It is not enough that the German national team had a bad outing at the Russia World Cup which ended in July this year, they were bashed 3-0 by the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday. Goals from Liverpool duo Virgil van Dijk and Georgino Wijnaldum in the first and second half were complemented by another from Memphis Depay to make it 3. This is the first time in the history of German football after 41 games against the Dutch that they will be beaten by a goal margin of 3 un-replied goals. This has not gone well with the … [Read more...]
England vs Spain: the three lions predicted line up, 2 players suspended
Coach Gareth Southgate will be leading the English national team to a fierce battle against Spain in the Uefa Nations League tomorrow. England will hope to have their first win by defeating a tougher Spanish side tomorrow having wasted the opportunities to defeat Croatia earlier. Gareth Southgate has made some changes in the Three Lions squad, one of which is their football formation. Back in the summer World Cup, coach Gareth Southgate made use of three center backs, he is however now using the 4 - 3 - 3 football formation. Southgate … [Read more...]
Why Mourinho is not the manager for Rashford
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is undoubtedly a great player and that was seen at the last UEFA Nations League but only little of his abilities are exhibited each time he returns to the club under manager Jose Mourinho. Sky Sports pundit Stuart Pearce is of the opinion that the Mourinho cannot get the best out of the player as he calls on the national team coach, Gareth Southgate to do the good work on the player. It is not enough that Rashford has yet to see his best under the Portuguese manager; the player has not been given … [Read more...]
Why Mourinho sweats over Matic’s fitness ahead of Chelsea clash
Manchester United manager has Nemanja Matic to worry about after the international break with fears that the player might not be available for the Clash against Chelsea. The player is reported to have withdrawn from Serbia’s squad ahead of their UEFA Nations League in Montenegro and Romania as a result of a back injury. Serbia coach Mladen Krstajic had confirmed this in his press conference when he stated that the player could not make it for the game. The MRI scan had shown he will not be able to play for the two games, making it a big … [Read more...]
Uefa Nations League – Ederson to start ahead of Alisson Becker
Just like some other players in the Liverpool squad, Brazil International, Alisson Becker have left Anfield and his currently training with his home country, Brazil ahead of the Uefa Nations League. Alisson Becker is Brazil number one goalkeeper and was their main goalkeeper at the Russian 2018 world cup, however, there is about to be a change this time around. Brazil national team coach, Tite, has decided to rest Liverpool number one goalkeeper, Alisson Becker and start Man City goalkeeper, Ederson in his place during the match against Saudi … [Read more...]
Mourinho to leave England this week for Eastern Europe
Manchester United manager has been reported to be leaving England this week to Eastern Europe where he is believed to scout for players. According to the Mirror, the Portuguese manager will watch the UEFA Nations League match between Montengero and Serbia as he prepares for the January transfer window. The manager is now free to make his trip as his players have all departed to their individual countries for their international games. Mourinho will watch his player, Nemanja Matic should he eventually feature for his side after the Serbia … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klopp gives latest update on midfield maestro injury
The game between Liverpool and Man City ended in a goalless draw but one of the Reds key players, James Miner suffered an injury. Liverpool midfielder, James Miner was substituted in the first half, at the 28th minute of the hard-fought game between Liverpool and Man City at Anfield. The 32-year-old midfielder was substituted following a hamstring injury and was replaced with Naby Keita, who also have just recovered from a back injury during the Reds match against Napoli in the UCL. However, a report from Anfield disclosed that the player … [Read more...]
Video: Chelsea star puts his mark on Pavard’s neck
Video: Chelsea defender and German player, Antonio Rudiger put his mark on Pavard's neck The international holiday is currently on with European countries participating in the UEFA nations league. Well, Germany and France went head to head last night at the Allianz Arena. The first few hours of the game came with no goal for each of the world champions. However, what actually got our attention was the injury afflicted on 22-year-old France defender, Benjamin Pavard by Chelsea defender and Germany international, Antonio Rudiger. Antonio … [Read more...]