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Virgil van Dijk resumes light training but Liverpool fans cannot be optimistic just yet
Virgil van Dijk resumes light training but Liverpool fans cannot be optimistic just yet – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk picked up an ACL injury earlier in the season during the Merseyside derby and he was expected to miss the remainder of the season. According to the Daily Mail, the Dutch international has now begun light raining after his knee surgery last month. The report adds that Liverpool’s hopes of him returning this season have received a boost but any optimism regarding a return to action seems premature right now. It is common for ACL patients to start walking unassisted after two to four weeks of undergoing surgery in order to increase the range of motion in a controlled way. However, the new ligament takes several weeks to he...
Eduardo Camavinga hints at summer exit, with major European clubs interested
Eduardo Camavinga hints at summer exit, with major European clubs interested – originally posted on Sportslens.com French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has dropped a hint about his future, implying that he may be moving on this summer. The 18-year-old has quickly become one of the hottest prospects in Europe. He has made 52 appearances for Rennes, as well as three for the French national team. Camavinga netted on his second appearance for Les Bleus in a 7-1 win over Ukraine, becoming the youngest player to score for France in over a century. His performances have garnered a lot of attention, with the likes of Manchester United, Paris Saint Germain, Juventus, AC Milan and Real Madrid all linked to the teenager. The 18-year-old is one of football’s rising stars And now the player ...
Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool feel no “self-pity” as injuries mount
Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool feel no “self-pity” as injuries mount – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has stated that no one at the club feels “self-pity” over their mounting injury worries. Last year’s Premier League champions have been devastated by injuries this season, losing both Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez to long-term knee problems. On top of this, talisman Mohamed Salah is a confirmed absentee for this weekend’s visit of Leicester City after testing positive for COVID-19, while Jordan Henderson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara and Rhys Williams are also doubtful. This has left them with a highly limited squad, especially at the back. Virgil van Dijk suffered a long-term knee injury in ...
Predicted Everton line-up vs Fulham: Ancelotti to make three changes, 23-year-old to start
Predicted Everton line-up vs Fulham: Ancelotti to make three changes, 23-year-old to start – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton will travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham on Sunday, and you can watch this and other Premier League games live online. Kick-off: 12:00 GMT. Tv Info: The match will be televised live on BBC One. UK viewers will be able to watch the match online via BBC iPlayer. The Toffees lost three games on the bounce prior to the international break, and Carlo Ancelotti’s side will be looking to get back to winning ways when they face Fulham who are 17th in the league table and have picked up only four points from their opening eight games. Here is the team we think Ancelotti will select for this game. Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford, Everton’s first-c...
Newcastle United vs Chelsea Preview, Team News and Predicted Line-ups
Newcastle United vs Chelsea Preview, Team News and Predicted Line-ups – originally posted on Sportslens.com Chelsea return to Premier League action with a trip to Newcastle United on Saturday, and the Blues will be keen to continue their upward momentum from before the international break. Frank Lampard’s men have won four league games, drawn three and lost once so far in 2020-21, and they will fancy their chances of leaving St. James’ Park with all three points tomorrow. Newcastle have won three, lost three and drawn twice so far, and no-one can predict which version of Steve Bruce’s men will turn up against Chelsea given their fluctuating form. The Magpies headed into the international break on the back of a 2-0 loss at Southampton while the Blues secured a 4-1 wi...
David Alaba the focus as Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain look to bolster their defence
David Alaba the focus as Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain look to bolster their defence – originally posted on Sportslens.com Real Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are all set to battle it out for the signature of Bayern Munich defender David Alaba this summer. Alaba joined the Bavarians in 2008 and has since made 396 appearances for the club, scoring on 32 occasions. His time at the Allianz Arena has been incredibly successful, winning nine league titles, six DFB Pokals and two Champions League trophies, among others. Bayern completed the treble with a win over PSG in August However, the Austrian has refused to sign a new contract at the German giants, leaving him as a free agent next summer. This has put many top clubs on high alert, knowing that they could snag the 28-y...
Jose Mourinho v Pep Guardiola: the best meetings between the two
Jose Mourinho v Pep Guardiola: the best meetings between the two – originally posted on Sportslens.com Two of football’s most respected managers go head-to-head once again this weekend, as Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur welcome Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City to North London on Saturday. The pair are often very different in their methods: Mourinho is often more pragmatic on the pitch and vicious in his press conferences, while Guardiola’s sides often play with a highly entertaining style. The debate continues to roar on about who is better. The Portuguese has achieved incredible things but has also suffered a few failures here and there. Meanwhile, the former Barcelona man has won league titles everywhere he’s been, but has often done it with some of ...
Predicted West Ham United XI v Sheffield United
Predicted West Ham United XI v Sheffield United – originally posted on Sportslens.com West Ham United will return to action on Sunday afternoon when they take on Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in the Premier League. David Moyes’s side will head into the match on the back of a 1-0 league victory over Fulham at the London Stadium. The Hammers are 12th in the table at the moment with 11 points from eight matches. West Ham are doing relatively well this season. Moyes’s team have got the better of Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City and have held Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City to draws. The Blades are at the foot of the Premier League table with just one point from eight matches, and the Hammers will be confident of bagging maximum points at Bramall Lane. Michail Antonio h...
La Liga Match Preview, Team News & Predicted Line-ups: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona
La Liga Match Preview, Team News & Predicted Line-ups: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – originally posted on Sportslens.com The international break is over and Barcelona return to La Liga action with a trip to Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday to face Atletico Madrid. The Spanish giants have won just three league games in 2020/21, losing twice and drawing the other two, and they will be keen to secure all three points at the expense of Diego Simeone’s side as they look to get their title challenge back on track. Meanwhile, Atletico are yet to suffer defeat in the La Liga this term, winning five games and drawing twice, and a victory over Barcelona will be seen as a huge statement of intent. Rojiblancos’ last league win over the Cules came in February 2010, and Simeone wil...
Man Utd predicted XI vs WBA: Solskjaer to make four changes, 27 y/o to start
Man Utd predicted XI vs WBA: Solskjaer to make four changes, 27 y/o to start – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester United will take on West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, and you can watch this and other Premier League games live online. The Red Devils are heading into this match on the back of a 3-1 victory against Everton before the international break, and they will be looking for their first home win of the season when they face the Baggies who are yet to win since gaining promotion back to the top flight. Kick-off: 20:00 GMT. Tv Info: The match will be shown live on BT Sport 1 HD and BT Sport Ultimate on TV. The match is also available via live stream on the BT Sport app. United could be without several key players through injuries, and here is the team we think Ole Gu...
Predicted Leeds XI vs Arsenal: Bielsa to make two changes, 29-year-old to start
Predicted Leeds XI vs Arsenal: Bielsa to make two changes, 29-year-old to start – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United will take on Arsenal at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon, and you can watch this and other Premier League games live online. Kick-off: 16:30 GMT. Tv Info: The match will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. It will also be available on Sky Go and NowTV. The Whites made a strong impression at the start of the season after producing eye-catching displays against Liverpool, Manchester City and Aston Villa. However, they have been hit by a reality-check following back-to-back 4-1 defeats in the Premier League against Leicester City and Crystal Palace respectively. Marcelo Bielsa’s side has picked up just one win in their ...
Weekend Preview: Liverpool’s challenge, Tottenham’s chance and the Zlatan show
Weekend Preview: Liverpool’s challenge, Tottenham’s chance and the Zlatan show – originally posted on Sportslens.com After a two-week-long international break, domestic football finally returns this weekend, with plenty of live football to stream online for fans. We have two huge clashes in England, with Liverpool hosting Leicester City at Anfield, who currently sit a point above the Reds in first place. Over in North London, Tottenham can potentially move into top spot in England if they can take away three points from Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, who also desperately need a victory. Over in Italy, unbeaten AC Milan will look to continue their torrid start to the term as they face Napoli, who has impressed thus far under Gennaro Gattuso. In La Liga, Real Madrid...
