Manchester United Football Club was jolted back to reality over the weekend, losing 6-3 to fierce rivals Manchester City. Above all, it demonstrates that Erik ten Hag will require time to fully implement his style. In the short term, all eyes will be on the Europa League. United will need to win here to put themselves firmly in contention to make it out of the group with one win and one loss so far. Omonia FC is the next test – a Cypriot side looking to upset the apple cart. No doubt their fans will get behind them in this…
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Manchester United has named a 22-man travel squad for Thursday’s Europa League match against Omonia Nicosia. The official website confirms that Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire will miss the game, as announced by manager Erik ten Hag in his pre-match press conference. Donny van de Beek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are also absent, but Martin Dubravka received some good news. The Slovakian is fit to travel, having picked up an injury on international duty. He was not in the matchday squad at the weekend away at City. The game in Cyprus begins at 5.45 p.m. on Thursday, with United returning to action…
During the summer transfer window, Manchester City reaped the benefits of signing Erling Haaland. After hearing Thierry Henry’s comparison of Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher was left speechless. Both strikers have enjoyed exceptional starts to the season at their new clubs, with Manchester City’s new recruit scoring 17 times in 11 games while Lewandowski has bagged an equally impressive 12 goals in 10 appearances. Haaland has been the figure capturing everyone’s attention, though Henry made the case for more admiration needing to come the way of Barcelona’s new recruit. Xavi’s side currently sits top of La…
Liverpool welcomed Brighton and Hove Albion to Anfield earlier this afternoon, hoping to earn all three points. The Reds got off to a bad start, conceding the opening goal in the fourth minute to Leandro Trossard, who finished well. Trossard doubled Brighton’s lead in the 17th minute with another spectacular strike. Firmino equalized for the Merseyside club just 16 minutes later, as Jurgen Klopp’s men went into the halftime break trailing 2-1. Firmino scored again with a composed finish in the 54th minute before the Reds got themselves ahead in the 63rd minute courtesy of an own goal from Adam…
Erik ten Hag was named Premier League Manager of the Month after victories over Leicester and Arsenal. Erik ten Hag was named Premier League Manager of the Month in September. Ten Hag presided over two league victories for Manchester United against Leicester and Arsenal, while domestic fixtures against Crystal Palace and Leeds United were postponed due to the Queen’s death. Erik ten Hag has received the Premier League Manager of the Month award for September. Ten Hag presided over two league wins for Manchester United against Leicester and Arsenal while their domestic fixtures with Crystal Palace and Leeds United were postponed following the death of the…
Liverpool is one of several clubs interested in signing the young striker, who has been compared to Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. Liverpool has been linked with a move for a player dubbed the “next Erling Haaland.” Earlier this year, the Reds were linked with the real Haaland while he was at Borussia Dortmund. After his release clause was activated, he chose to join Manchester City in a £51 million deal. A new report from Italy has linked Liverpool to a possible new striker. Andreas Schjelderup, an FC Nordsjaelland starlet, is mentioned in the report. According to Calciomercato, the Reds are one…
Dolores Aveiro, Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother, has revealed that she wants the forward to leave Manchester United for Sporting Lisbon next summer. Ronaldo was heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford during the summer transfer window as he sought to continue his career in the Champions League. However, in addition to United’s refusal to sell the legendary Portuguese, no clubs were persistent in getting a deal completed. The 37-year-old has subsequently remained at the Theatre Of Dreams, continuing to play second fiddle after missing the majority of pre-season due to personal reasons. Ronaldo has made just one start and…
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. wants to live in Portugal and play for Sporting CP, his famous father’s first professional club, according to his grandmother Dolores Aveiro. Dolores has been an important figure in her son’s career for many years, and her grandson, Cristianinho, is well on his way to becoming a professional player himself. Cristianinho, now 12 and in the Manchester United academy, is even better than his father was at the same age, according to the family matriarch. “At his age, he plays better than his father! Cristiano’s successor is Cristianinho,” she told Portuguese magazine Nova Gente. Seemingly keen to follow…
Calvin Ramsay, a Liverpool teenager, was finally spotted in full training at the AXA Training Centre today. Ramsay has yet to make an appearance for his new club since joining from Aberdeen in the summer. However, after reports that he could make his Liverpool debut soon surfaced, he now appears to be closer than ever to making his debut. He was spotted warming up alongside Nat Phillips on Thursday as Liverpool prepared to face Brighton. https://sportpage.co.uk/liverpool/dortmund-playing-smart-liverpool-100m-midfielder-set-join-another-club/Calvin, it’s great to see you out there! Maintain your fitness, and your debut will not be far away. The good news keeps coming for…
“One of Europe’s best wingers” — Julian Nagelsmann discusses the significance of Kingsley Coman to Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann has an abundance of quick-footed attackers at his disposal — so many, in fact, that selecting the matchday XI must be a headache when everyone is healthy and available. Nonetheless, each player brings something unique to the table, and the versatility that provides is valued. Kingsley Coman was recently singled out for praise by his coach before suffering an injury that will keep him out of the lineup for a while. “In the end, it’s all about the…