Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has admitted he is unsure whether Ben Chilwell has a long-term future at Stamford Bridge. Chilwell, who has featured just once for the Blues this season in the League Cup, is under contract with the club until 2027. However, his lack of game time has raised questions about his role in the squad. When asked about Chilwell’s situation during his pre-match press conference ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday, Maresca said:”No idea, to be honest. It’s the January transfer window, and there are players who are probably going to leave, but I’m…
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Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been ruled out of Sunday’s Premier League match against Liverpool due to illness, as reported by the BBC. This adds to a series of challenges for United, who are enduring a tough season. Rashford, 27, has faced a turbulent few weeks. Manager Ruben Amorim recently dropped him from the squad, citing poor performances in training and attitude concerns. Although Rashford was on the bench during last week’s 2-0 loss to Newcastle, he did not make it onto the pitch. Speaking ahead of the Liverpool game, Amorim confirmed Rashford’s absence:”At the moment, he is ill.…
Manchester United have made a decision regarding the future of striker Joshua Zirkzee, who has struggled to make an impact since joining the club from Bologna. The 23-year-old Dutch striker has attracted interest from several Italian clubs in the current January transfer window. Despite a promising season with Bologna in 2023-24, where he scored 11 goals to help the club qualify for the Champions League, Zirkzee has yet to find his footing at Old Trafford. United spent over €40 million to bring Zirkzee in as a direct replacement for Anthony Martial under manager Erik ten Hag, but the striker has…
Arne Slot, Liverpool’s manager, is reportedly willing to allow 27-year-old Federico Chiesa to leave the club during the upcoming January transfer window, according to CaughtOffside. Despite having a soft spot for the Italian winger, Slot is ready to let Chiesa move on in search of more game time and potentially better opportunities elsewhere. Under Slot’s leadership, Liverpool has enjoyed an exceptional turnaround, sitting atop both the Premier League and the Champions League. However, Chiesa, along with Darwin Núñez, has struggled to make an impact, with several other players flourishing in the team. Since joining Liverpool from Juventus, Chiesa has found…
Moses Simon has been named Nantes’ Player of the Month for December, marking his second such honor this season. The 29-year-old Nigerian international received 44% of the votes, beating out teammates Douglas Augusto, Nicolas Cozza, and Matthis Abline for the accolade. Simon’s standout performances in December included scoring the winning goal in Nantes’ 1-0 victory over Stade Rennes and providing an assist in their 4-1 defeat to Brest. This is Simon’s second Player of the Month award in 2024, having previously won the honor in September. He will be presented with his award before Nantes’ home match against AS Monaco…
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has voiced his admiration for Manchester United’s squad, asserting that they are “much better” than their current league position reflects. This statement comes after Liverpool’s dominant 3-0 victory over United at Old Trafford, with goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah. Liverpool currently sits six points clear at the top of the Premier League and are favorites to secure a 20th English top-flight title, which would bring them level with Manchester United’s record. Slot’s comments about United’s squad are particularly notable given the team’s ongoing struggles in the league. Despite five defeats in their last…
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has cast further uncertainty over his future at the club, revealing that contract renewal talks remain stalled. The 32-year-old, whose current deal expires this summer, said negotiations with Liverpool have yet to yield any progress. He is one of several key players, including Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk, nearing the end of their contracts at Anfield. With no agreement in place, Salah is now eligible to negotiate a pre-contract with foreign clubs. Speaking to Sky Sports, the Egyptian star stated, “There is nothing, no progress there. We are far away from any progress, so we…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has weighed in on Kevin De Bruyne’s uncertain future, distancing himself from the midfielder’s contract situation. De Bruyne’s current deal at the Etihad Stadium expires in June, raising speculation that this season could be his last with the reigning champions. Injuries have limited the 32-year-old’s impact over the past two seasons, leaving the club to carefully consider their next steps. When asked about the Belgian star’s contract, Guardiola gave a candid response:”It’s up to the club. It’s not my business… It’s about how he’s going to perform until the end of the season, the age…
Real Madrid is determined to land Trent Alexander-Arnold in the January transfer window, despite having their initial bid rejected by Liverpool, according to Daily Mail. The La Liga champions are prepared to make another move in the coming weeks, with plans to offer around £20 million to secure the 26-year-old now, rather than wait for a free transfer in the summer. As Alexander-Arnold’s contract with Liverpool is set to expire at the end of the season, the defender is free to discuss terms with Real Madrid and other foreign clubs. With Dani Carvajal sidelined due to a long-term injury, Los…
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo’s comment regarding his Ballon d’Or win in 2024, calling it “unfair.” Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, had claimed that Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior deserved the title instead, stating, “Vinícius Jr should have won the Ballon d’Or; in my opinion, it was clear. It was unfair. This is why I love the Globe Soccer Awards, they are honest,” during an appearance at the Globe Soccer Awards last month. Rodri, in his reply to AS, said: “Well, it was a surprise, really, because he knows better than anyone how this…