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Manchester United could be without seven players for AC Milan clash
Manchester United could be without seven first-team stars for the first leg of the Europa League round of 16 tie against AC Milan on Thursday. The Red Devils recently registered a superb 2-0 win over Manchester City in the Premier League, but Marcus Rashford picked up an ankle injury towards the end of the game. It was reported that the England international had not suffered any ligament damage, but Solskjaer has since said that the forward is a big doubt to face the Rossoneri. Meanwhile, Solskjaer added that Paul Pogba (thigh), Donny van de Beek (calf), David de Gea (personal leave), Juan Mata and Phil Jones (both knee) are definitely ruled out. The Red Devils boss was also unsure over Edinson Cavani’s fitness and refused to confirm whether he could be available for the gam...
Messi misses penalty as PSG eliminate Barcelona from Champions League…again
Paris Saint-Germain reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League after seeing out an entertaining 1-1 draw at home to Barcelona, winning 5-2 on aggregate. It was a positive start from Ronald Koeman’s men. Ousmane Dembele had two good chances to open the scoring but converted neither, while Keylor Navas turned Sergino Dest’s effort onto the crossbar. On the half hour mark, PSG got the chance to take the lead on the night when VAR awarded a penalty for Clement Lenglet’s trip on Mauro Icardi. Kylian Mbappe stepped up and bagged his fourth of the tie. Dembele wasted another chance to get on the scoresheet after being played through by Antoine Griezmann, placing his strike straight at Navas. But it wasn’t long before Lionel Messi had his say. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner picked up the ...
Lukasz Fabianski signs contract extension at West Ham United
Polish goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has signed a one-year contract extension at West Ham United, as confirmed by the club’s official website. Fabianski joined West Ham from Swansea City in the summer transfer window of 2018 for approximately £7 million, following the Welsh side’s relegation to the Championship. The Poland international was an ever-present for the Hammers in his debut season, winning the club’s Player of the Year award. Fabianski has impressed at West Ham However, he turns 36 next month and his contract was set to expire in the summer, leading to widespread speculation that his days at the London club were coming to an end. West Ham put all talks of a possible exit to bed, confirming via their official website that Fabianski had signed an extension until 2022. Speaking about...
Sven Mislintat questions Mikel Arteta’s handling of two Arsenal stars
In a recent interview with The Athletic, Stuttgart sporting director Sven Mislintat said that he would like to hold talks with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta over the handling of Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi. Mislintat was the Gunners’ head of recruitment for a 14-month spell between 2018 and 2019. During this period he brought the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Sokratis, Guendouzi and Torreira to the club. Among the above-mentioned players, only Aubameyang has established himself with the north London giants. Mkhitaryan and Sokratis have already left the club, while Torreira and Guendouzi are on loan at Atletico Madrid and Hertha Berlin respectively. Both Torreira and Guendouzi had impressive debut seasons with the Gunners in 2018/19, but they dropped down the p...
Juventus legends slam Cristiano Ronaldo after Champions League exit
Juventus legends Fabio Capello and Alessandro Del Piero have hit out at Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo following the club’s exit in the Champions League round of 16 at Porto’s hands. The Old Lady lost the first leg 2-1, with Ronaldo performing well below his usual standards. He was expected to be the one to lead a second leg comeback, but was unable to prevent the game from going to extra-time while teammate Federico Chiesa struck twice. Then, with a penalty shoot-out looming, the 36-year-old turned his back on Sergio Oliveira’s low free-kick, resulting in Porto netting a crucial second to lead the tie on away goals. Adrien Rabiot’s late header two minutes later was not enough to salvage the tie, and the Italian giants were eliminated. Ronaldo was visibly frustrated in a quiet nigh...
‘It’s possible on a football level’: Key Chelsea star linked with summer move to Serie A club
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has been linked with a return to Napoli this summer. The Italy international joined the Blues from the Serie A club on a five-year deal in 2018. His move coincided with Maurizio Sarri’s appointment as manager at Stamford Bridge. The pair had previously worked together at Napoli, coming close to winning the Scudetto with an exciting brand of football. Sarri subsequently guided Chelsea to success in Europa League but left for Juventus after just one season in charge. He was sacked by Juve last August and has now been tipped to return to Napoli, sparking talk from Jorginho’s agent that his client could follow him. Speaking to Radio Kiss Kiss, Napoli’s official radio station, Joao Santos said: “Sarri at Napoli with Jorginho is a wonderful idea. The player has two-an...
Dynamo Kiev vs Villarreal – Europa League Preview, Team News & Predicted Line-ups
Villarreal travel to the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium to take on Dynamo Kiev in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie. The two sides experienced contrasting fortunes warming up for this showdown. While Dynamo have enjoyed an almost perfect competitive year (W5, D2), Villarreal have suffered back-to-back defeats ahead of kick-off. The hosts have extensive experience facing Spanish clubs in major European competitions, while the visitors only met Ukrainian opposition twice before. You can watch this game and other Europa League matches live online. Dynamo Kyiv Preview Kiev will be looking to end a 16-match run of winless European encounters with Spanish sides (D7, L9), last coming out on top of such contest in 1998-99. Their winless streak against La Liga teams includes a 2-0 aggr...
‘He could attract players’ – Popular pundit urges Celtic to appoint 42-yr-old as their manager
Former Premier League player Paul Robinson has claimed that Celtic should appoint his ex-England teammate Frank Lampard as the next manager. According to Robinson, Lampard will attract top quality players to Parkhead if he joins the club as their new manager. It will be interesting to see who the Scottish outfit will appoint as the long term replacement for Neil Lennon at the end of the season. Celtic require a major rebuild, and they will have to be careful about the next appointment. The Hoops need someone who can bring in fresh young talent and add a distinct style of play to the side. Lampard did well to nurture the young players at Chelsea, and he might be a decent appointment for the Scottish outfit. The 42-year-old also worked with young players at Derby County. The former Chelsea m...
Man United receive boost with AC Milan missing six key players due to injury
Manchester United have received a boost ahead of the Europa League tie against AC Milan with the Serie A side without several first-team players due to injury. The Red Devils are scheduled to host the first leg of the last 16 tie on Thursday, and they should go into the game with confidence after a 2-0 derby win over Manchester City in the Premier League last weekend. Before the clash, the Rossoneri have announced their 19-man squad travelling to Old Trafford, and they are missing multiple players including former United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has not recovered from a thigh concern. 💪 #MUFCACM 💪The squad heading to Old Trafford 🔴⚫I rossoneri convocati per la sfida di #UEL#ClashOfDevils #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/cuqWwGDPmP — AC Milan (@acmilan) March ...
Granada vs Molde – Europa League Preview, Team News & Predicted Line-ups
Granada’s inaugural appearance in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 pits them against Molde, another debutant at this stage of the tournament. For the first time in history, Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes will host a Norwegian club, with Granada facing the sides from seven different countries so far. Meanwhile, this will be Molde’s fifth European trip to Spain (D2, L2), with two of their last three visits to the country yielding three-goal defeats. You can watch this game and other Europa League matches live online. Granada Preview Granada have enjoyed one hell of a debut European campaign, going from the Europa League second qualifying round all the way to the competition’s last 16. Seven of their 11 European matches this season have seen one or both sides fail to get on the scoresheet, incl...
Ajax vs Young Boys – Europa League Preview, Team News & Predicted Line-ups
The Europa League action kicks-off on Thursday at 5:55 pm as Ajax entertain Young Boys at the Johan Cruijff Arena in the first leg of their last-16 tie. Since exiting the Champions League group stage in December 2020, the Lancers have gone unbeaten in 19 matches in all competitions (W16, D3). Although widely considered as underdogs in this tie, Young Boys have enjoyed a stellar calendar year so far, avoiding defeat in all 13 competitive matches since the turn of 2021 (W9, D4). Both teams will stake their claim for the Europa League quarter-finals berth after showcasing some eye-catching football in the previous knock-out round. You can watch this game and other Europa League matches live online. Ajax Preview Erik ten Hag’s men marked their record-breaking ninth appearance in the Europ...
Klopp’s plans for 27-year-old and how Liverpool could shape up vs RB Leipzig
Liverpool will look to finish the job and reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League when they face RB Leipzig in Budapest on Wednesday night. The Reds won the first leg 2-0 at the Puskas Arena three weeks ago. With their hopes of finishing in the top-four gradually fading away, winning the Champions League remains the best option to salvage their season. Jurgen Klopp made seven changes from the home loss to Chelsea against Fulham but that didn’t result in a change of fortune. The Reds have now lost six games in a row at Anfield, but their away form has been comparatively better. Ozan Kabak has returned to training and is likely to feature alongside Nat Phillips at the back. Trent Alexander-Arnold is also expected to return in place of Neco Williams. In midfield, James Milner an...
