Author: Soccerhuz
On a seismic day for Liverpool Football Club, it almost snuck under the radar. But it isn’t just heart of the coaching staff that Fenway Sports Group are in the process of replacing. The announcement Jorg Schmadtke will leave his post after the transfer window closes on Thursday evening had long been signposted, given his appointment less than 12 months ago was always expected to be a short-term solution after Julian Ward lasted only a year in the role. But that boss Jurgen Klopp, assistant managers Pep Lijnders and Peter Krawietz and elite development coach Vitor Matos are also on…
The Xavi era at Barcelona will soon be over. His exit had been coming for some time, with the pressure building on president Joan Laporta to wield the axe in recent weeks after a poor run of results. But it was the manager who made the call in the end, announcing last weekend that he will leave the post at the end of the season. And it all makes a lot of sense. Xavi promised much with the delivery of a first Spanish title in four years last season, but has lost all of that momentum. Barca are languishing in…
According to a report by Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Sergio Conceicao is the subject of interest from Barcelona. The reigning La Liga champions are in the managerial market after Xavi Hernandez announced his impending departure. And the 49-year-old FC Porto manager has appeared on their radar. Who is Sergio Conceicao? Sergio Conceicao was a journeyman during his professional career as a footballer, representing ten clubs, including two stints at FC Porto and Lazio. The Portuguese tactician also turned out for his national team 56 times. He entered the managerial world shortly after hanging up his boots, becoming the assistant manager…
At the moment, it seems that nothing is bigger than Xavi’s planned departure from FC Barcelona. The Catalan giants are forced to continue this ongoing campaign with the image of Xavi leaving at the end clearly in their heads. However, while there are those concerned with Barcelona who believe this to be positive, others are not too sure. There is also a belief that some important figures within the club are happy with Xavi’s decision. Others, while not against the idea itself, are opposed to the way in which it was conveyed. However, rather surprisingly, there is one player who…
Karim Benzema continues to be linked with a move to Chelsea before the transfer deadline. The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner left Real Madrid last summer to move to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ittihad. Since then, Benzema has scored 12 goals in 20 appearances with the club seventh in the league standings. Reports in recent weeks have suggested that Benzema may want to leave Al-Ittihad just a few months after his arrival. Such speculation has led to rumours that the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United or Arsenal could sign the veteran striker before Thursday’s 11pm deadline. According to L’Equipe, discussions are being…
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a £6m transfer swoop for Barcelona flop Martin Braithwaite – but could face competition from Chelsea. WHAT HAPPENED? Both Premier League giants are looking for reinforcements in attack and could potentially lock horns for the Espanyol striker ahead of deadline day on February 1, according to The Sun. Braithwaite is currently the top-scorer of the Segunda Division with 12 goals in 22 matches, and United and Chelsea are now both considering bringing him in to provide extra cover in attack. THE BIGGER PICTURE Braithwaite is believed to have a £6 million ($7.61m) release clause in his contract,…
According to Marca, the Red Devils are interested in Espanyol striker Martin Braithwaite. It’s said that Manchester United, as well as Chelsea, are ‘exploring the possibility’ of signing the player in the final days of the winter market. Marca claims ‘the operation is underway’, with sources stating there’s ‘progress being made’ for the transfer to take place with a little discount. Braithwaite’s contract with Espanyol includes a €7m release clause, and the negotiations reportedly taking place are aimed at the move costing less than that. The negotiations with both Manchester United and Chelsea are said to be ‘open’, while Braithwaite already…
Gary Neville has warned Marcus Rashford that the perception of his personality could change if he continues to be pictured in nightclubs at moments that could be timed better. Just a few hours after defeat to Manchester City in October, Rashford was pictured in nightclub Chinawhite and he was spotted at another venue in Belfast last week. United say they were informed the imagery of Rashford in a nightclub was from Wednesday night and the players had a day off on Thursday. Rashford was subsequently absent from training on Friday due to illness and absent from the squad to play…
The England international missed training at United on Friday after reporting ill and did not feature in Sunday’s 4-2 FA Cup win over Newport. A United statement read: “This has been dealt with as an internal disciplinary matter, which is now closed.” Rashford is back in training. The 26-year-old will be available for selection for United’s Premier League trip to Wolves on Thursday. “He reported ill. The rest is an internal matter and I will deal with that,” said boss Erik ten Hag after Sunday’s win in Wales. Rashford trained at Carrington that day. Ten Hag, football director John Murtough and interim chief…
Brentford’s deal to sign teenage Norwegian winger Antonio Nusa from Club Brugge is stalling, leaving the door open for Tottenham and Chelsea to pursue their own moves for the player. Spurs were originally the frontrunners for the 18-year-old attacking talent, having been in talks over a move for Nusa for much of the winter window. However, their deal was seemingly hijacked by Brentford on Sunday after it was reported that the Bees had agreed a £25m (€30m) deal in principle with the Belgian club to sign the player. As with the proposed Tottenham switch, Nusa was then to be loaned back to…