Author: Soccerhuz
Andre Trinidade admits he hasn’t made a decision over his future as Liverpool contemplate reigniting their interest in the Brazil international defensive midfielder. The Reds opened talks with Fluminense over a move for the 22-year-old in August only to be rebuffed when it emerged the player had no intention of leaving in the summer, particularly with his club still in the Copa Libertadores. Fluminense have subsequently reached the final, where they will take on Argentina side Boca Juniors at the Maracana Stadium in Rio on Saturday evening. While Liverpool signed Wataru Endo from Stuttgart later in August, they are still pursuing a…
Tottenham are still hoping that they will be able to call on Destiny Udogie who missed the game against Crystal Palace due to a knock he picked up in the game against Fulham. The Italy defender has been back at the team’s Enfield training base in north London with sources saying he’s likely to be involved on Monday night. Udogie has been one of the stars of Ange Postecoglous table topping Lilywhites and his involvement will be a massive influence on the home side. Still only 20, the Italian has been the best full-back in the league and until missing the Palace game has…
Former Leicester and Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater announced his retirement on Monday after admitting he had been “in limbo” too long. Drinkwater was a regular in the Leicester side that stunningly won the Premier League in 2016 but he moved to Chelsea a year later. He failed to establish himself at Stamford Bridge and was sent for unsuccessful loan spells at Burnley and Aston Villa as his off-pitch problems mounted. The 33-year-old pleaded guilty to drink-driving after crashing his car in 2019, suffered an ankle injury in an incident outside a nightclub later the same year and head-butted…
Luis Diaz’s parents were kidnapped in Colombia on Saturday as the Liverpool winger missed the win over Nottingham Forest at Anfield. DIaz’s mother was found safe but Colombian police continue to work on the release of his father. FIFA have now responded and a military operation is underway.
Erling Haaland struck twice and Phil Foden added another to give Manchester City a dominant derby day victory at neighbours Manchester United, with the 3-0 win at Old Trafford taking the defending champions up to third, two points behind Premier League leaders Tottenham. City had lost their last two on the road in the Premier League but had too much for a United side who, despite a recent run of narrow wins and a spate of injuries, have issues to address across the pitch. If it wasn’t for Andre Onana, who made a series of fine stops, the scoreline could…
Roy Keane is the latest pundit to slam Manchester United for their performance in this afternoon’s Manchester derby after the Reds were comfortably turned over by their cross-city rivals. Erik ten Hag’s men started the game positively but City quickly gained control and from there, there was no way back for United. City took the lead by way of a controversial first-half penalty but United had created a few good chances and were unlucky to not score in the first half. After the interval, City dominated completely and United were lethargic and out of ideas. Keane, who has played in…
Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United’s Premier League showdown with neighbours Manchester City at Old Trafford this afternoon, making three changes. United, who beat their neighbours 2-1 in this fixture last season, will be going in search of a fourth successive victory following Tuesday night’s 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen in the Champions League. Harry Maguire netted the only goal of the game to secure the Reds their first European win of the season. It means Ten Hag will be determined to see his side add another win to their collection, though he will also be keen for a much-improved performance over the course…
Former captain Gary Neville has questioned Manchester United’s recruitment process in midfield, describing it as ‘all a little bit strange’. Neville made the admission after United manager Erik ten Hag introduced Mason Mount at the start of the second half during Sunday’s derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford. The England international stepped off the bench at the interval to replace Sofyan Amrabat. The latter had been booked in the first half, meaning that may have influenced Ten Hag’s thinking. The Dutchman, however, did not have a like-for-like replacement for Amrabat on the bench, with Casemiro unavailable through injury. Mount…
Erik ten Hag has said Manchester United’s heavy derby defeat to Manchester City was one of his worst days as manager at Old Trafford. City cruised to a 3-0 win on Sunday thanks to two goals from Erling Haaland, including a first-half penalty, and another from Phil Foden. Ten Hag has suffered some dismal results as United manager, but asked whether the latest defeat to Pep Guardiola’s side made it one of his worst days in the job, he said: “Yes.” He added: “Of course, it is disappointing, but last year we had many highlights. When you lose a derby…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag stubbornly stood by his contentious decision not to start Raphael Varane in their demoralising 3-0 defeat by Manchester City. Ten Hag benched Varane in favour of the 35-year-old Jonny Evans but Erling Haaland scored twice and Phil Foden rounded off the scoring to inflict a fifth Premier League defeat on United in 10 games this season. Evans and Harry Maguire, the starting centre halves under Claude Puel at Leicester City five years ago, were a mismatch against Premier League top scorer Haaland, who has scored as many goals – 11 – as United in…