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‘I don’t know’: Mourinho comments on his relationship with Levy amid reports of job threat
Ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League clash against Wolfsberger AC, Jose Mourinho has described his relationship with club chairman, Daniel Levy. Spurs are going through a poor run of form at the moment. Their latest 2-1 defeat against West Ham in the Premier League was their fifth in six matches. The Telegraph covered an Exclusive where they claimed that Mr Levy could make a drastic decision to sack Mourinho if the results do not improve. The report claimed that the Spurs boss has been given the next 12 days to turn their fortunes around. Failing to do so could see the end of the Portuguese’s tenure at the club, with RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann emerging “at the top of a list of targets” to replace Mourinho if the dismal run of form continues. However, Mourinho has sai...
‘He’s lost the plot’: Many Spurs fans react to what Mourinho has just said
Jose Mourinho has insisted that he is certain that he will leave a good legacy at Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham are struggling badly at the moment, especially in the Premier League. The north London club have lost five times in their last six league games, and Mourinho is under tremendous pressure at the moment. There have been reports that Mourinho’s job is under threat with Daniel Levy looking likely to sack the Portuguese if the results do not improve immediately. Mourinho in his press conference has spoken about his cordial relationship with Levy and has suggested that he is determined to turn things around at Spurs. The Athletic has claimed that many Spurs players are frustrated with Mourinho’s tactics, and a section of Spurs fans aren’t too impressed with his negative brand of footbal...
Is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang past his best?
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s performance against league leaders Manchester City was a testament that footballers, especially those in their 30s, tread on thin ice. Put one foot wrong and social media is filled with posts stating the player is out of his depth. In Aubameyang’s case, people who were being critical of the striker completely forgot the impact the player had on the team just a week ago. Aubameyang is too often a passenger when playing as a striker. His hold up play has been horrific. — Bhavs (@bhavss14) February 21, 2021 The 31-year-old has had an underwhelming campaign this season, netting just five goals in the Premier League prior to the game against Leeds United last week. Having handed out another long-term contract to a player in his thirties, Arsenal will be hoping that i...
Is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang past his best?
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s performance against league leaders Manchester City was a testament that footballers, especially those in their 30s, tread on thin ice. Put one foot wrong and social media is filled with posts stating the player is out of his depth. In Aubameyang’s case, people who were being critical of the striker completely forgot the impact the player had on the team just a week ago. Aubameyang is too often a passenger when playing as a striker. His hold up play has been horrific. — Bhavs (@bhavss14) February 21, 2021 The 31-year-old has had an underwhelming campaign this season, netting just five goals in the Premier League prior to the game against Leeds United last week. Having handed out another long-term contract to a player in his thirties, Arsenal will be hoping that i...
Tottenham reportedly want £40m EPL goalkeeper as Lloris’ replacement, Hammers keen too
According to Manchester Evening News, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United have both expressed interest in Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson, and Chelsea are also interested in recruiting the services of the Englishman. Sportslens View The 23-year-old is not satisfied with playing second fiddle to David de Gea having featured in just two Premier League games this term since returning from a season-long loan at Sheffield United. Henderson wants to leave Old Trafford this summer if he is not guaranteed the starting berth next season, and that has put both Tottenham and West Ham at alert. However, any interested clubs must be willing to part with around £40 million to have a chance of landing the England international, and Man Utd will not hesitate to cash in on him if that amount ...
Tottenham reportedly want £40m EPL goalkeeper as Lloris’ replacement, Hammers keen too
According to Manchester Evening News, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United have both expressed interest in Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson, and Chelsea are also interested in recruiting the services of the Englishman. Sportslens View The 23-year-old is not satisfied with playing second fiddle to David de Gea having featured in just two Premier League games this term since returning from a season-long loan at Sheffield United. Henderson wants to leave Old Trafford this summer if he is not guaranteed the starting berth next season, and that has put both Tottenham and West Ham at alert. However, any interested clubs must be willing to part with around £40 million to have a chance of landing the England international, and Man Utd will not hesitate to cash in on him if that amount ...
‘Bring Sabitzer and Konate’: Many Spurs react to ‘Tottenham’s top target’ report
Tottenham Hotspur are struggling badly in the Premier League. The 2-1 defeat last week against West Ham United was their fifth in their last six games. While Jose Mourinho remains confident about his coaching methods, it seems Spurs could take drastic measures if the results do not improve in the next fortnight. According to reports from The Telegraph, Spurs “will place” RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann “at the top of a list of targets” to replace Mourinho if the dismal run of form continues. The Portuguese boss apparently is facing a crucial 12 days to save his job. The results in this period will determine his fate, and also give an indication about whether the club make a move to appoint Nagelsmann. The Leipzig boss is open to joining Spurs at the end of the season, but he is not ...
‘Bring Sabitzer and Konate’: Many Spurs react to ‘Tottenham’s top target’ report
Tottenham Hotspur are struggling badly in the Premier League. The 2-1 defeat last week against West Ham United was their fifth in their last six games. While Jose Mourinho remains confident about his coaching methods, it seems Spurs could take drastic measures if the results do not improve in the next fortnight. According to reports from The Telegraph, Spurs “will place” RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann “at the top of a list of targets” to replace Mourinho if the dismal run of form continues. The Portuguese boss apparently is facing a crucial 12 days to save his job. The results in this period will determine his fate, and also give an indication about whether the club make a move to appoint Nagelsmann. The Leipzig boss is open to joining Spurs at the end of the season, but he is not ...
‘Completely different challenge’: Southampton star suggests what he has noticed about Leeds
Southampton midfielder Stuart Armstrong has suggested that he expects a completely ‘different’ challenge against Leeds United today. The Saints travel to Elland Road to face Leeds who are out of form at the moment, having lost three of their last four Premier League games. Armstrong suggests that Leeds are an “energetic side” who offer a “different style” to most teams in the league. 🗣”That will offer a completely different challenge to us” Southampton’s Stuart Armstrong on the prospect of facing Leeds United pic.twitter.com/fcanqRXlQj — Football Daily (@footballdaily) February 23, 2021 SL View Leeds are going through a slump in form after losing back-to-back games against Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers. However, Marcelo Bielsa’s side have a chance to r...
‘Completely different challenge’: Southampton star suggests what he has noticed about Leeds
Southampton midfielder Stuart Armstrong has suggested that he expects a completely ‘different’ challenge against Leeds United today. The Saints travel to Elland Road to face Leeds who are out of form at the moment, having lost three of their last four Premier League games. Armstrong suggests that Leeds are an “energetic side” who offer a “different style” to most teams in the league. 🗣”That will offer a completely different challenge to us” Southampton’s Stuart Armstrong on the prospect of facing Leeds United pic.twitter.com/fcanqRXlQj — Football Daily (@footballdaily) February 23, 2021 SL View Leeds are going through a slump in form after losing back-to-back games against Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers. However, Marcelo Bielsa’s side have a chance to r...
‘They lacked charisma’ – Arsenal legend sticks the boot in
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has issued a damning verdict on Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat against Everton on Saturday. Goals by Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson condemned the Reds to their fourth successive home reverse and Wenger was far from impressed with their display. “They are on a bad run and this result tonight will deepen, a little bit, the doubt they have,” he told beIN SPORTS. “They lack belief in everything they do. “It affects you and goes quickly through the ranks, but again tonight, they put the effort in, they were focused, motivated, but they lacked charisma around the team. “We have seen again tonight, at the top level, you pay for your weak points. “Overall, they question themselves now, Liverpool, but tonight I’d say they produced the desire and the quality of the per...
Rodgers ‘in the hunt’ to sign West Ham and Arsenal target
Leicester City have been tipped to make a summer move for Brentford forward Ivan Toney. The 24-year-old has been sensational in the Championship this season, scoring 24 goals in 30 appearances for the Bees. The former Peterborough United star has already been linked with Arsenal and West Ham United, but they could face competition from the Foxes this summer. Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is searching for a long-term replacement for Jamie Vardy, and the Mirror has claimed that he is ‘in the hunt’ to sign Toney this summer. SL View It is no surprise that Toney has been attracting interest from Premier League clubs given his performances for Brentford this season. However, his potential suitors will have to dig deep if they want to prise him away from the Championship outfit. In addition to ...
