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‘He gives us confidence’: Thomas Tuchel reserves praise for Chelsea star after Leeds draw
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was hugely impressed with the performance of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy against Leeds United on Saturday. The Senegal international kept his 14th clean sheet of the Premier League campaign and he had to earn it after a couple of top-class saves. The 29-year-old denied Tyler Roberts his maiden top-flight goal in the first half by finger-tipping the Welshman’s effort onto the crossbar. Before the hour mark, he came up with a strong hand to claw away Raphinha’s shot on the turn, which initially wrongfooted him due to a deflection. The game eventually ended 0-0, but the hosts should have found the back of the net as Rodrigo squandered a wonderful chance from just 10 yards out. Speaking after the game, Tuchel described the team performance as ‘absolutely okay’, but a...
Chelsea boss shuffles his pack, key Leeds player ruled out
The 28th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some eye-catching match-ups at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action kicked-off on Friday evening, with Newcastle United drawing 1-1 with Aston Villa. Elland Road is the venue for the early game on Saturday, with Leeds United going head-to-head with Chelsea. 📋 Changes for both teams in today’s lunchtime kick-off ⚪️🔵 Leeds make three, Chelsea make six… 🎙 @DFletcherSport and Steve McManaman take us through the line-ups and formations! pic.twitter.com/Fm4yLbRX9g — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) March 13, 2021 Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has shuffled his pack ah...
Predicted Leeds starting XI vs Chelsea: Bielsa to make two changes; 24-year-old returns
Leeds will face Chelsea in the Premier League clash at Elland Road on Saturday. Ahead of the match, Bielsa delivered some positive injury news in his pre-match press conference. Summer signing Robin Koch has returned to training and it won’t be long before he gets back in the starting line-up. Gaetano Berardi is back amongst matchday squads, while Jamie Shackleton has been cleared to feature. Only Pascal Struijk and Pablo Hernandez are absent from this game. The Whites are going through a poor run of form having managed just one win in their last five games, losing the other four. However, if you observe carefully, the results do not give the proper picture. Leeds were dominant in most of their games but they weren’t just clinical enough. The defence looks pretty settled at the moment, wit...
‘I regret’: Leeds man delivers verdict on 28-year-old Rangers player
Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has showered praise on Rangers striker Kemar Roofe. The former Leeds striker picked up the Scottish Premiership title with the Gers this season, and Bielsa has nothing but good words to say about him. The Argentine boss has claimed that he follows his former players including Roofe, adding he regrets that the striker couldn’t play the last few games through injury. Bielsa said (via Leeds Live): “I follow how each player that has passed through here is doing. I’m very happy that Roofe is able to win the Premier League in Scotland. I regret that he was not able to participate in the last few games due to a muscular problem.” Roofe scored 16 goals in the Championship under Bielsa. He was the club’s first-choice striker under him and was simply superb in t...
Chelsea stars ruled out, Tottenham sweating on key player’s fitness
The 2020/21 Premier League season continues this weekend, with some intriguing EPL fixtures scheduled over the next four days. The action gets underway on Friday evening as Newcastle United go head-to-head with Aston Villa at St James’ Park. The early kick-off on Saturday is at Elland Road, with Leeds United facing Chelsea. The Blues will be without Tammy Abraham and Thiago Silva, with manager Thomas Tuchel confirming they are sidelined with injuries. There are three other games later the same day, with the clash between Fulham and Manchester City the pick of the bunch. Fulham have given themselves a great chance of avoiding relegation, but they could have their work cut out against the champions-elect. The Sunday line-up features a quartet of matches, headlined by the north London derby b...
Bielsa confirms two Leeds players won’t play vs Chelsea; three players available
Marcelo Bielsa has suggested in his pre-match press conference today that Pablo Hernandez and Pascal Struijk won’t play against Chelsea this weekend. Leeds have lost four out of their last five Premier League games. The Whites are up against the Blues, who are on a superb run of form under Thomas Tuchel. Bielsa has confirmed that Kalvin Phillips and Rodrigo are both fit, with the England midfielder playing the entire game on Monday against West Ham. “Neither will be able to play”, said Bielsa when asked about the latest update about Hernandez and Struijk. Injury news – Struijk and Hernandez will miss the Chelsea game again. Shackleton is back and Phillips and Rodrigo came through the West Ham game without any issues. Koch could play in the 23s on Monday. #lufc — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) March ...
Leeds United make transfer decision after Wolves reportedly set £30m price tag for attacker
Leeds United are unlikely to make an approach for Adama Traore despite Wolverhampton Wanderers significantly reducing the price tag for the winger, Football Insider reports. Traore had an impressive 2019/2020 season with Wolves, registering six goals and 12 assists from 54 games while making other scoring contributions. However, his form has slumped this term with only one goal and one assist from 31 appearances for the Midlands outfit. Wolves valued Traore between £60-70 million last year, but it is reported that they have reduced their asking price to just £30m ahead of the summer. Leeds were said to be closely monitoring the situation, but it is now claimed that manager Marcelo Bielsa has no desire to land the winger. The Whites boss has concerns over the Spaniard’s techn...
‘One of the best’: Bielsa drools over ‘very good’ Leeds player vs West Ham
Marcelo Bielsa showered heaps of praise on midfielder Kalvin Phillips in his post-match press conference after Leeds United lost 2-0 against West Ham United. Jesse Lingard and Craig Dawson scored for the Hammers as they moved up to fifth in the Premier League table. Leeds played in their usual relentless style, and Bielsa was left disappointed that they failed to score despite dominating the match for a long period. The Whites looked fresh after getting a nine-day break since their 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa and welcomed back Phillips from injury. Bielsa said after the match that the England midfielder added balance to the side and was one of the best players on the pitch. Bielsa, as quoted by Leeds Live, said: “Very good. It’s very difficult to play the way Kalvin played today after h...
Predicted West Ham XI v Leeds: Moyes to make two changes, 24-yr-old set to start
West Ham United host Leeds United in the Premier League later today, and the Hammers will be looking to bounce back from their defeat against Manchester City with a win at home. Leeds head into this game on the back of four defeats in their last six league outings and will be determined to produce a strong performance here. The Whites have an impressive away record against the Hammers and are undefeated in their last six away matches in all competitions. West Ham have been quite impressive this season and are currently 7th in the league table. They are the favourites heading into the game, but Leeds can beat any side on their day, and the Hammers will have to be careful. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have been quite vulnerable at the back, conceding 44 goals in 26 league matches. The Hammers ...
Man United approach to sign Liverpool target with 10 goal contributions this season
Manchester United have registered their interest in signing Leeds United winger Raphinha during this summer’s transfer window, a report from UOL Esporte claims. The Brazilian made the switch to the Whites from Rennes last summer and has since impressed in the Premier League with five goals and five assists from just 21 outings. His progress has caught the eye of several elite clubs, and Liverpool have been regularly linked with his services since the turn of the year. It is now revealed that the Red Devils have consulted Leeds regarding the availability of the 24-year-old, who was signed for an initial £17 million last summer. It is added that the Whites plan to hold an internal meeting later this month, and that could include the player’s agent, who is likely to propose a transfer in...
Premier League Results: Can the champions fend off Tottenham and Arsenal?
The 27th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some intriguing match-ups at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action is already underway, with Burnley drawing 1-1 with Arsenal at Turf Moor. James Ward-Prowse and Che Adams got the goals as Southampton ran out 2-0 winners at Sheffield United. Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers is next on the agenda, with Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leicester City following. There are four games on Sunday, with the Manchester derby between City and United at the Etihad Stadium the pick of the bunch. Liverpool are in action at home to Fulham, and they will be eager to return to winning ways. The Reds are currently seventh in ...
Leeds reportedly weighing up a move for 29-yr-old, but face competition from 2 other PL clubs
Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United are keeping tabs on Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez. The 29-year-old will be a free agent at the end of the season and would be a quality squad player for both sides. The Spaniard plays as a right-sided winger as well as a full-back. His experience and versatility would be beneficial for both Premier League teams next season. Vazquez, who has two goals and six assists this season, may be ready to tackle a new challenge, and a move to the Premier League could be tempting for him. As per reports (via Sun), Leeds are weighing up an offer for the Spanish international. It remains to be seen whether the Whites can convince him to join the club as they won’t be able to offer him European football. The report adds that Spurs were linked with the player a year a...
