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Ancelotti says two players ‘available to start’…but Everton star ‘two weeks’ away for returning
Everton will face Southampton in the Premier League on Monday. Ahead of the match, Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that both Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Allan are training well and available for selection against the Saints. Calvert-Lewin came on as a substitute in the 2-0 win against Liverpool. Allan returned to the Everton squad after a long injury lay-off but he only made the bench. Ancelotti says Allan & Calvert-Lewin training regularly and available to start against Southampton — Patrick Boyland (@Paddy_Boyland) February 25, 2021 The Italian boss has also claimed that centre-back Yerry Mina could return to action in two weeks time. However, he wasn’t missed during the clash at Anfield. The trio of Michael Keane, Ben Godfrey and Mason Holgate were superb, but Ancelotti could tweak his ...
‘Stimulus for us’: Leeds man makes interesting claim about ‘great’ Villa player
Marcelo Bielsa has described Jack Grealish as a ‘great’ player ahead of Leeds United’s Premier League game against Aston Villa on Saturday. Grealish missed Villa’s defeat against Leicester City in the previous match. He is apparently suffering from a leg injury and is doubtful for this weekend. While it is a huge boost for Leeds if Grealish misses out, Bielsa has suggested that he would want his side to face the playmaker. The 25-year-old has been in outstanding form for Villa this season, and Dean Smith is confident that he can shake off his injury and play against Leeds. However, Bielsa being Bielsa, he feels that his players will perform even better if Grealish plays, hinting that his presence could motivate his players to play out of their skin. “On one side he is a great player, a pla...
‘I’d love someone like him’: Popular pundit suggests who he wants for Celtic job
Celtic are looking to appoint a new manager after Neil Lennon resigned from his role on Wednesday. Popular football pundit and talkSPORT presenter (also a massive Celtic fan), Alan Brazil has suggested that he wants to see Marcelo Bielsa to take the managerial role. Brazil, who came through the Hoops academy, has suggested that he will get the fans ‘buzzing’, and the fans will appreciate the ‘free-flowing’ football under him. Brazil told talkSPORT: “You know who I would love to come in? It’s not going to happen, for me it’s the Celtic way… Bielsa. “I’d love someone like him to come up there and get them buzzing, playing free-flowing football, chasing every ball and harrying, but that’s not going to happen.” SL View – Not going to happen This is just wishful thinking from Brazil as he...
Arsenal star bolsters line-up, but Arteta takes big risk in defence
The Europa League takes centre stage this evening with the round of 32 second leg ties featuring some enthralling fixtures. We’ll update this story with reports, results and the latest Europa League highlights as the games are played. One tie has already been completed, with Tottenham Hotspur beating Wolfsberger 4-0 on Wednesday to book their place in the last-16. Arsenal are in early action against Benfica on Thursday and will fancy their chances of going through after drawing 1-1 in the first leg. Kieran Tierney is in the starting XI for the Gunners, but the inclusion of David Luiz and Hector Bellerin in defence is a risky move by manager Mikel Arteta. 📋 Tonight’s team news is in! 🏴 @KieranTierney1 starts🇧 ...
Liverpool and Man Utd want to sign exciting 24-yr-old attacker who has impressed in the PL
Liverpool are interested in signing Leeds United winger Raphinha this summer. According to Gianluigi Longari, Premier League side Manchester United are also keen on the Brazilian. Manchester United, Liverpool and other clubs are interested in signing Leeds United winger #Raphinha this summer, it will be well contested in the summer. #LUFC want to keep him. #MUFC #LFC — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) February 24, 2021 The 24-year-old has made quite an impact in the Premier League since his move to Leeds, and it is hardly a surprise that the top clubs are looking to snap him up. The right-sided winger has five goals and five assists to his name in the Premier League this season. SL View: Much needed competition for the front three? The Reds needs to improve their attacking options in the summ...
’21st century Paul Madeley’: Some Leeds fans react to official Tweet about ‘most underrated player’
Leeds United have posted a brilliant tweet about Stuart Dallas and the Whites fans are just loving it. Dallas has been superb once again for Leeds this season, and the Yorkshire club have posted his season heat map. 👑 Water covers two-thirds of the Earth, Stuart covers the rest! pic.twitter.com/P2kh1xkST0 — Leeds United (@LUFC) February 24, 2021 Dallas has made 25 appearances in the Premier League this season. He has scored five goals, provided two assists and played in multiple positions. The 29-year-old was simply outstanding in the Championship last season, and he has been brilliant once again in the Premier League. He is the epitome of consistency, and one Leeds fan has rightly compared him with club legend Paul Madeley. To be fair, if Meslier is unavailable, I would much ...
Liverpool could move for 23-yr-old defender Klopp has been reportedly tracking since 2018
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Torino centre-back Gleison Bremer. According to Tuttosport (via Sportwitness), manager Jurgen Klopp has been tracking the Brazilian since 2018 and he asked the Reds to move for the 23-year-old back then. It seems that Liverpool remain keen on the defender and they could make an offer for him at the end of this season. SL View: Ideal fit for the Reds? It is no surprise that Liverpool need to bring in quality defensive reinforcements. The Reds have had to field makeshift defenders because of an unprecedented injury crisis this season. The likes of Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez have been ruled out with season-ending injuries and Joel Matip was recently added to the list. Klopp has had to use Jordan Henderson and Fabinho as his centre-backs but both m...
‘It’s a no-brainier’: Some Everton fans react to latest link with Leeds target
Everton fans have taken to Twitter to express their reactions after the Toffees were linked with a move for Real Madrid attacker Lucas Vasquez. According to reports from Spanish website Cuatro, two Premier League clubs – Leeds United and Everton – are ready to move for Vasquez who is out of contract at the end of the season. The report claims that Leeds are ready to offer him a big wage package to lure him to Elland Road. The Whites could make him an offer of around five million Euros (around £83,000-a-week) per year, which would be a lot more than what he earns at Madrid. The 29-year-old has made 29 appearances in all competitions for Los Blancos. He has a few months left on his contract in Madrid, and several Everton fans feel that he would be a good signing on a...
Predicted Rangers XI v Royal Antwerp: Gerrard to make one change, 32-yr-old to start
Rangers take on Royal Antwerp in the Europa League tomorrow and they will be hoping to book their place in the next round of the competition. The Scottish outfit secured a 4-3 first-leg win over the Belgian side away from home and they are firm favourites to go through. Not only do they have the all-important lead in the tie, but they also have four away goals. Steven Gerrard’s side head into this game on the back of four wins in their last five matches in all competitions and are full of confidence. The Ibrox outfit have managed to step up in European games consistently this season and there is no reason why they cannot do the same once again. Meanwhile, Antwerp have failed to win their last four matches in all competitions and they will need a minor miracle to turn this tie around. Range...
Jeremie Frimpong’s 13-word reaction to Lennon’s Celtic exit
Celtic have parted ways with manager Neil Lennon this morning following a run of just 12 wins in 28 games in all competitions since mid-October, with assistant manager John Kennedy taking interim charge of first-team duties. While the former Hoops player has taken the brunt of the dismal form of the Parkhead outfit, there is no denying that some of the players failed to live up to the expectations this term. Celtic saw Jeremie Frimpong and Olivier Ntcham leave last month, and while the duo had no hand in the club’s struggles, their exits spoke volumes. Some of the players were no longer keen on remaining at the club, and there was little Lennon could do about it. Frimpong is grateful for the chance the erstwhile Celtic boss gave him during his time at Parkhead, and the Bayer Leverkusen ful...
‘Our performances were lousy’: Pundit says Chelsea should have sacked Lampard sooner
Former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy says that the club should have sacked Frank Lampard as manager earlier in the season. The Blues continued their resurgence under new boss Thomas Tuchel with a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday. They are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions, and Cundy has been impressed with the impact the German has made. “Tuchel has changed the shape of the team,” he told talkSPORT. “Defensively, we’re far more solid – we don’t look like we’re going to concede in every single attack. “He has revolutionised Callum Hudson-Odoi at right wing-back – he’s played in a role I’ve never seen him play before, and I’m guessing he’s never played it at youth team level. “He has got Marcos Alonso back in from the cold; the last ga...
What happened to Celtic PLC’s stock exchange share price right after Lennon’s exit
Neil Lennon is no longer Celtic manager having stepped down this morning, and assistant manager John Kennedy has taken charge of first-team duties on an interim basis. The Hoops are 18 points behind bitter rivals Rangers with eight games remaining, and Lennon’s departure appears to have come too little too late. Celtic fans started calling for his exit when it became apparent that the Light Blues would run away with the title if left unchecked. Rangers are now seven points away from sealing the Scottish Premiership, and while the Hoops faithful are not happy with that development, it appears that many are pleased that he has finally departed Parkhead. According to The Athletic’s Kieran Devlin, Celtic PLC’s share price had risen by 2.5 percent 20 minutes after the stock exchange opened at 8...
