Juventus coach Max Allegri reportedly has his doubts about the potential signings of Kalvin Phillips and Piere-Emile Hojbjerg. The Bianconeri have been exploring their options on the market for January. The management could take the opportunity to bolster the club’s ranks by snatching the services of a new player to make up for the long-term absences of the suspended Paul …
Read More »Arsecast Extra Episode 561 – 01.01.2024
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and James from @gunnerblog. In this episode we look back on the dismal end to 2023, as Arsenal put in their worst performance of the season to lose 2-1 to Fulham. We discuss the team selection, starting as well as we did and not building on it, the pace of …
Read More »Jurgen Klopp nails it when asked about Newcastle’s slump ahead of Liverpool clash
Jurgen Klopp has been speaking about Newcastle’s recent struggles ahead of tonight’s trip to Anfield, where we face an in-form Liverpool in the first Premier League game of 2024. The German’s comments make a lot of sense and probably sum up Eddie Howe’s battles very well, explaining how injuries and fatigue can have impacted our form to such a huge …
Read More »Barcelona veteran set to start vs Las Palmas after Almeria heroics, star forward to be benched
After the brief mid-season break, Barcelona will resume their campaign when they take on Las Palmas away in the Canary Islands on Thursday, January 4. For what will be the first game of the new year, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is expected to make some notable changes to the lineup, especially after the performance that the team put up against …
Read More »Allegri could grant Joseph Nonge his Juventus debut against Salernitana
Juventus coach Max Allegri could unleash Joseph Nonge in the upcoming battles against Salernitana. With Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli serving long suspensions, the teenager has been regularly training with the first team to make up for the deficit. The Belgian midfielder has also been receiving call-ups for the senior squad’s matches in recent months. However, he has yet to …
Read More »What Chelsea need to do to revive their fortunes in 2024? – Talk Chelsea
Chelsea fans will undoubtedly want to forget what has been an abysmal year for the club. Following the takeover by the Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital Consortium in 2022, fans did not know what to expect, but they could not have foreseen the treacherous state of affairs at the club today. Despite spending aggressively in two subsequent transfer windows, Chelsea ended the …
Read More »Chelsea’s best academy products of the 21st century – Talk Chelsea
When it comes to British football, Chelsea are a force to be reckoned with. Since the turn of the millennium they have been one of the most successful clubs in the country, and in the world for that matter. They have twice won the UEFA Champions League while lifting the Premier League a further five times as well as a …
Read More »Barcelona could benefit financially as Chelsea join Man United, Tottenham in pursuit of former defender
Jean-Clair Todibo might not have had much success at FC Barcelona, but his career has taken a turn for the positive since he joined OGC Nice. And it could help the Blaugrana benefit financially in the weeks to come. As part of their agreement with Nice for Todibo, Barcelona secured a 20% future sell-on clause, which means they will stand …
Read More »What are the groups for Copa America 2024
With the draw complete, Copa America 2024 is starting to feel real. The quadrennial South American championship tournament is coming to the USA for the second time. But unlike the special 2016 centennial edition, this one is a regularly scheduled competition. The groups for Copa America 2024 feature some compelling matchups. Here’s how things break down: 2024 Copa America Groups …
Read More »Barcelona likely to miss out on midfield prodigy as asking price soars over €15 million
Lucas Bergvall of Djurgardens has become a much sought-after young midfielder in Europe after breaking through the ranks in Sweden. The 17-year-old midfield prospect has emerged as a target for Barcelona as well, with the club even preparing an initial offer worth €4 million, including add-ons. Deal unlikely However, according to a report from Tomas Andreu of SPORT, Barcelona are …
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