Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that midfielder Romeo Lavia has suffered another injury setback, forcing him back onto the sidelines. Lavia had recently returned from a hamstring injury, making a brief appearance in Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal before the international break—his third appearance of 2025 and 13th across all competitions this season. However, he has now encountered another issue, picking up a problem during training ahead of Thursday’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur. “He was making progress, but unfortunately, one day ago, he had another small issue,” Maresca explained. “We’ll see in the next hours how things…
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Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen is reportedly uninterested in a move to Serie A powerhouse Juventus, according to DAILY POST. The 26-year-old striker is said to be on Juventus’ radar for the upcoming summer transfer window, but he is focused on a potential switch to the Premier League, as per JuveFC. Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli last September, will be available for a €75m release clause this summer. The powerful forward has attracted interest from top Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal. So far this season, Osimhen has netted 20 goals in 23 league appearances…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed concern after the Gunners lost both Gabriel Magalhães and Jurrien Timber to injuries during their 2-1 win over Fulham on Tuesday evening. While Bukayo Saka made a successful return from injury to score the decisive goal, Arteta’s defensive options are being severely stretched. With Ben White already sidelined and Riccardo Calafiori suffering a knee injury on international duty, Arsenal fans were alarmed to see Gabriel pull up with a hamstring issue just 16 minutes into the match. Timber, who had only recently recovered from illness, was also forced off late in the second half,…
Nigerian winger Moses Simon has been nominated for the Best African Player of the Year award in Ligue 1, which is named in honor of former Cameroon international, Marc-Vivien Foé. Simon has been in outstanding form for Nantes this season, scoring seven goals and providing eight assists for coach Antoine Kombouaré’s side. The 29-year-old will be aiming to follow in the footsteps of fellow Nigerians Vincent Enyeama and Victor Osimhen, both of whom have previously won the prestigious award. Enyeama became the first Nigerian to win the honor during the 2013/14 season, while Osimhen claimed the award in the 2019/20…
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Santo attributed his team’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United to hard work, belief, and mutual support during their Premier League clash on Tuesday. Santo also gave special praise to Anthony Elanga, whose stunning solo goal sealed the win for Forest. Elanga sprinted 85 meters in just nine seconds to score, securing the three points for Forest at the City Ground. “He’s a special boy, and he brings his speed to this team,” Santo said in his post-match interview. “He did it all by himself, and we’re delighted.” Santo further explained, “The game was slipping away from…
Liverpool took another step closer to matching a record 20th English league title with a Merseyside derby win over Everton on Wednesday night. Everton striker Beto had a goal disallowed for offside during a lively first half, before hitting the post after a one-on-one with Caoimhin Kelleher. Toffees captain James Tarkowski also narrowly escaped a red card for a reckless challenge on Alexis Mac Allister. While Everton dominated the opening 45 minutes, Liverpool capitalized on their opportunity in the second half when Luis Diaz’s smart flick set up Diogo Jota, whose quick footwork in the box saw him score the…
Yassine Cheuko, Lionel Messi’s bodyguard at Inter Miami, has revealed that he is no longer able to assist the player as he once did, after being banned by Major League Soccer (MLS). Cheuko, a former Navy SEAL, has been working with Messi since the Argentine’s move to the US in 2023, when it was deemed necessary for the football star to have personal security in America. Cheuko has frequently been seen during MLS matches, where he has intervened to tackle pitch-invading fans trying to get close to Messi. However, MLS has now restricted Cheuko’s role, limiting him to off-field security…
Ademola Lookman has reportedly informed Atalanta of his intention to leave the club this summer. The 27-year-old forward, who has one year remaining on his contract, has made it clear to the Serie A side that he is seeking a new challenge. This has triggered interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, with Liverpool, Newcastle, and Barcelona all said to be monitoring the situation. Lookman has been in superb form this season, contributing 18 goals and 7 assists, playing a crucial role in Atalanta’s push for the title. Additionally, he was recently crowned African Footballer of the Year, rounding off…
Officials from Saudi Arabia remain optimistic about their chances of signing Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah this summer. With just three months left on Salah’s Liverpool contract, frustration has surfaced publicly from the player over the lack of progress regarding a contract extension. This, combined with uncertainty surrounding Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, has created some tension among Reds fans. Reports suggest that Alexander-Arnold has agreed to a move to Real Madrid on a free transfer, though there is still hope within Liverpool that both Salah and Van Dijk will sign new deals before the summer. According to The Telegraph,…
After 101 days on the sidelines, Bukayo Saka wasted no time marking his return to fitness, scoring just six minutes into his comeback as Arsenal triumphed 2-1 over Fulham at the Emirates on Tuesday night. “We missed him,” admitted Mikel Arteta, who also acknowledged that it had been a “hard decision” to hold Saka back from starting against the Cottagers. After a sluggish first 30 minutes, it seemed as though Arteta’s choice might have been a mistake. There were concerns that Fulham, still reeling from their FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Crystal Palace, might struggle. However, both teams were lackluster…