Daily Archives: August 25, 2024

United’s luck runs dry as another player ruled out due to injury

Manchester United’s ongoing injury saga took another unfortunate turn when Mason Mount was forced off at halftime during their 2-1 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League. The 25-year-old midfielder joined the Red Devils from Chelsea last year. However, he has struggled with injuries since his arrival, and his latest setback adds to United’s growing list of absentees. Mount’s time …

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Bellingham injury: When will Real Madrid star midfielder return?

Jude Bellingham, the 21-year-old midfield sensation at Real Madrid, has quickly become one of the most talked-about players in soccer. However, the young star’s remarkable rise has come with a significant physical toll. Just two games into the 2024-25 season, Bellingham has been sidelined with a foot injury; it is expected to keep him out […] Jude Bellingham, the 21-year-old …

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Liverpool captain Van Dijk relaxed despite contract running down

Virgil van Dijk insists he is in no rush to decide his future after captaining Liverpool to a straightforward victory over Brentford this afternoon. The Dutchman is out of contract at the end of this season along with experienced team-mates Mohamed Salah – who netted the Reds’ second in a 2-0 win over the Bees at Anfield – and Trent …

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“Whatever happens now” – Virgil van Dijk addresses Liverpool future

Virgil van Dijk remained non-committal when asked about his Liverpool future following Sunday’s 2-0 win over Brentford.  The Dutch centre-back has become a Liverpool icon since joining the club from Southampton in January 2018, playing over 270 games across all competitions and lifting Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup titles. However, with just 10 months left to …

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Howe asked if signings are coming and reacts to 1-1 draw at Bournemouth

Eddie Howe has “made it clear” he’d like to sign over the final week of the summer transfer window – but insists they have to be the “right players at the right price.” Newcastle struggled in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, with several players looking off the pace before Anthony Gordon’s equaliser maintained our unbeaten start to the season before …

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Lots happening at Chelsea, Sancho one to watch and more

This article was originally published on Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io — The Raheem Sterling situation is a question for Chelsea, not for me. At the moment I can only say the information that I have, …

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Slot and TAA have heated exchange on Liverpool subs’ bench

Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brentford on Sunday was the perfect way for Arne Slot to celebrate his first home game in charge, but not everything went according to plan for the Dutchman. The Reds put their visitors away thanks to goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah, meaning Slot has won each of his two competitive games since taking over …

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Liverpool vs Brentford Player Ratings: Diaz shines

Liverpool comfortably dispatched Brentford 2-0 on Sunday as Arne Slot earned his first Premier League victory at Anfield. Thomas Frank’s side carried a threat through, particularly from set-pieces, but goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah for enough for Liverpool to claim all three points. Player of the Match Right from the get-go, Diaz looked up for this one as …

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