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Predicted Liverpool starting XI vs Atalanta: Klopp to make four changes, 28 y/o returns
Predicted Liverpool starting XI vs Atalanta: Klopp to make four changes, 28 y/o returns – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool will take on Italian outfit Atalanta in the Champions League group game at Anfield on Wednesday night, and you can watch this and other Champions League games live online. Kick-off: 20:00 GMT TV Info: The match is being shown live on BT Sport 2 in the UK. The Reds have picked up three wins out of three already in Europe, and a victory tomorrow will guarantee them a place in the knock-out stages. In the previous meeting between the two clubs, Jurgen Klopp’s side produced an impressive away performance, winning 5-0 in Italy, where summer signing Diogo Jota scored his first hat-trick for the club. With games coming thick and fast and keeping in mi...
Report: Man City now want to sign £100m star after Man Utd failed to sign him this summer
Report: Man City now want to sign £100m star after Man Utd failed to sign him this summer – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester City have earmarked Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish as their prime target, with Pep Guardiola being a ‘huge admirer’ of the player, according to reports from The Independent. Guardiola – who signed a contract extension at the club last week – wants to overhaul the squad and identifies Grealish as an ideal candidate, although it is not clear whether City are targeting him for the January transfer window or next summer. City are also interested in Harry Kane and Lionel Messi, but Grealish stands out as their prime target. Guardiola has discussed the qualities of Grealish with Kevin de Bruyne who was full of praise for th...
Predicted Juventus XI v Ferencvarosi in Champions League
Predicted Juventus XI v Ferencvarosi in Champions League – originally posted on Sportslens.com Juventus will be looking to maintain their good run of form when they take on Ferencvarosi TC at home in the Champions League this week. The Bianconeri will head into the Group G game against Ferencvarosi on Tuesday evening on the back of a 2-0 victory over Cagliari at the Allianz Stadium. Cristiano Ronaldo was the star of the show, as the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star scored both the goals. The Portugal international has now scored eight goals in Serie A this season and he will be determined to open his tally in the Champions League. The 35-year-old forward has provided one assist in one Champions League appearance for the defending Italian champions this campaign. Juventus...
Rennes vs Chelsea: Champions League Match Preview, Team News and Predicted Line-ups
Rennes vs Chelsea: Champions League Match Preview, Team News and Predicted Line-ups – originally posted on Sportslens.com Chelsea kick off the second half of their Champions League group stage campaign with a trip to France to face Rennes. The Blues are currently top of Group E following two wins and a draw, with only a superior goal advantage putting them ahead of Sevilla who also have seven points. Chelsea secured a 3-0 win over Rennes when both sides met at Stamford Bridge earlier this month, and they will fancy their chances of continuing their impressive run in the Champions League tomorrow. They are currently on a 12-game unbeaten run across all competitions and have kept eight clean sheets in the process, and they will look to make it 13 consecutive matches without defeat in F...
Man Utd predicted lineup vs Istanbul Basaksehir: 23-yr-old could start instead of experienced star
Man Utd predicted lineup vs Istanbul Basaksehir: 23-yr-old could start instead of experienced star – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester United are currently on top of Group H in the Champions League and they will be looking to keep it that way when Istanbul Basaksehir come to Old Trafford this week. The Turkish outfit managed to win against the Premier League giants in the reverse fixture against all odds and the Red Devils will have to be very careful here. A win here could take them very close to the knockout rounds of the competition and Solskjaer will demand a big performance from his players. Istanbul Basaksehir will fancy their chances of another upset here. The away side are under no pressure as they have nothing to lose. They are at the bottom of the group right n...
Man Utd v Istanbul Basaksehir Preview, Stats and Prediction
Man Utd v Istanbul Basaksehir Preview, Stats and Prediction – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester United host Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League on Tuesday and they will be looking to avenge their defeat in Turkey. Istanbul Basaksehir picked up a surprise 2-1 win over the Premier League side last time out. The home side are leading Group H with eight points from three games so far and they will be hoping to pull further clear at the top of the table. Istanbul are level on points with Paris Saint-Germain, who will play RB Leipzig this week. The away side will be looking to overtake the French outfit in the standings with another surprise result here. TV Schedule Manchester United and Istanbul Basaksehir will face off on Tuesday at Old Trafford, 20:00 pm BST. The Ch...
‘Excited’: Eric Dier names Spurs player who has impressed in training
'Excited': Eric Dier names Spurs player who has impressed in training – originally posted on Sportslens.com Eric Dier has showered praise on Tottenham Hotspur defender Joe Rodon, saying the Welshman has impressed him a lot in training. Spurs signed Rodon during the summer transfer window for a reported fee of £11m from Swansea City. The 23-year-old centre-back – who has 10 caps for Wales already – has managed just two substitute appearances in the Premier League thus far. However, he could feature prominently for a while now with Toby Alderweireld facing spells on the sidelines. The Belgian defender suffered a groin injury during Tottenham’s 2-0 win against Manchester City on Sunday, and Rodon replaced him. Dier – who has formed a brilliant centre-ba...
‘I don’t know’: Klopp provides worrying injury update on £25m Liverpool player
'I don't know': Klopp provides worrying injury update on £25m Liverpool player – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he is not sure when Thiago Alcantara will return to first-team training. The Spaniard – who joined Liverpool during the summer transfer window for a reported fee of £25m – hasn’t featured for the Reds since the 2-2 Merseyside derby draw with Everton last month. While it was expected that he would recover during the international break, it seems he could still be out for a while. Klopp has confirmed that the former Barcelona midfielder is yet to return to first-team training and that his injury was more serious than it had been initially suspected. “Thiago is not in team training yet. When will ...
Olivier Giroud could be allowed to leave Chelsea in January
Olivier Giroud could be allowed to leave Chelsea in January – originally posted on Sportslens.com Chelsea could let Olivier Giroud leave the club in the upcoming January transfer window, following quotes from the striker from French publication Telefoot (via Sky Sports) surrounding his playing time. Giroud came to Stamford Bridge in January 2018 from London rivals Arsenal. Since then, he has made 95 appearances for the Blues – largely off the bench – scoring 29 times. The Frenchman hit form at the right time last season, finding the net in eight of Chelsea’s last 12 league games as they snuck into a Champions League spot. Giroud celebrates a goal on the final day of last season, helping Chelsea secure a top 4 spot The striker hoped that this would be enough to secur...
Opinion: Man Utd linked with former PL star but transfer could create tactical imbalance
Opinion: Man Utd linked with former PL star but transfer could create tactical imbalance – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester United have been linked with a move for the former Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen. According to Corriere dello Sport (via Football Italia), Inter Milan are prepared to cut their losses on the midfielder after he failed to establish himself as a key player for the Italian side. The Serie A giants paid £17.5m for the playmaker in January but he has made just four starts for the club this season. It is evident that Antonio Conte does not see him as a key part of his plans. The Inter Milan manager seems keen on signing the Manchester United midfielder Fred and he could look to use Eriksen in a deal to lure the Manchester United ace to San Siro....
Trevor Sinclair thinks one West Ham player rose to the challenge yesterday
Trevor Sinclair thinks one West Ham player rose to the challenge yesterday – originally posted on Sportslens.com Trevor Sinclair took to Twitter to give his reaction to West Ham United’s win against Sheffield United on Sunday afternoon. West Ham got the better of United 1-0 away from home at Bramall Lane in the Premier League. Sebastien Haller scored the only goal of the match in the 56th minute when the striker found the back of the net with a superb effort. Former West Ham winger Sinclair was following the match, and he was pleased with the win and has praised Haller for his performance. Great away win, Haller rising to the challenge and a fantastic spirit shown by the lads #COYI — Trevor Sinclair (@trevor8sinclair) November 22, 2020 Match Stats Over the course of the 90 minu...
‘Superb’: John Terry sends message to West Ham United ace on Instagram
‘Superb’: John Terry sends message to West Ham United ace on Instagram – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa assistant manager John Terry has responded to Declan Rice’s post on Instagram following West Ham United’s win against Sheffield United at the weekend. West Ham won against United away from home at Bramall Lane on Sunday afternoon, thanks to Sebastien Haller’s brilliant goal in the 56th minute. Rice, who can operate as a defender or as a defensive midfielder, started the match and played for the entire 90 minutes. The 21-year-old England international took to Instagram to revel in the win, and Villa assistant boss Terry has responded to it and has praised the youngster. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deccers (@declanrice) Terry res...
