Author: Soccerhuz
Manchester United have launched an investigation into the unprecedented injury crisis Erik ten Hag has suffered in his second season as manager, according to reports. The Red Devils are attempting to unearth the root of the problem that has contributed to a disastrous start to the campaign. At least 16 of Ten Hag’s players have been unavailable for a period of the opening 11 games through injury, illness or off-field issues. The Dutchman has come under pressure, having already overseen six defeats, including three at home, more than throughout his first season. But he has been hit by a wave…
Manchester United have reportedly received three offers for Anthony Martial, with the club open to letting him leave during the January transfer window. The 27-year-old was linked with a move away from Old Trafford over the summer, but it is understood that the only serious offer that arrived for him came from the Saudi Pro League. Martial is believed to have made it clear that he was not interested in a switch to Saudi Arabia, and he therefore remained at Old Trafford past the deadline. The forward has been a regular this season, making nine appearances in all competitions, scoring once…
Manchester United are reportedly set to trigger an extension in Victor Lindelof’s contract, but they could still cash in on the centre-back next summer amid fresh AC Milan links. According to Teamtalk, Manchester United star and AC Milan target Victor Lindelof could be set to secure a significant pay rise, with the club preparing to extend the 29-year-old’s contract by triggering a 12-month option written into his current deal. Lindelof has been on Manchester United’s books since sealing a £31 million move from Portuguese giants Benfica six years ago, and he has gone on to make 241 appearances for the club. He…
Manchester United have launched an investigation into why their first-team squad has suffered so many injuries. With the Premier League season just eight matches in, no fewer than 16 players have been injured or unavailable to manager Erik ten Hag so far. That situation has ensured that the Dutchman has been unable to pick his first choice XI once this season, with new signings Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount among those affected. It has also played a role in what has been an underwhelming start, with United currently in 10th place Mail Sport understands that officials from the Old Trafford side’s…
A number of Manchester United players were in action on Thursday evening as the international break reached full flow. Scott McTominay started for Scotland as fell to a 2-0 defeat in Spain, while Facundo Pellistri was in the starting line-up for Uruguay’s meeting with Colombia. Victor Lindelof, Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir were all benched for Sweden, Cameroon and Turkey respectively. The internationals continue this evening with several more Reds in action, but Erik ten Hag’s focus will remain with those closer to home. Amad Diallo posted an encouraging injury update yesterday and he is hoped to be one of several imminent returnees. In…
Manchester United owners the Glazer family are set to hold a board meeting within ‘days’ to discuss fresh proposals from Sir Jim Ratcliffe, it has been claimed. British billionaire Ratcliffe and rival bidder Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani have both submitted multiple bids since the Glazers announced in November 2022 that they were potentially open to selling the club. The latest approach from the former, which would see him initially take a minority stake of 25 percent, is understood to have ‘given him the edge ‘ over his rival. According to Bloomberg, the Glazers are said to prefer the arrangement to…
Mateusz Musialowski saw a move away from Liverpool collapse at the end of the transfer window, but has “risen” to the challenge since after “buying in.” Musialowski, whose contract expires in 2024, was in line to join Austrian side TSV Hartberg on a free transfer in the final days of the summer. But a deal fell through after Liverpool attempted to renegotiate on a fee, with the forward instead left to stay on Merseyside. The 19-year-old has been a regular presence since, starting seven of a possible nine games with four goals and two assists, including efforts against senior opposition in…
REDS’ NEEDS FOR A NUMBER SIX Encounters, like that which played out at Brighton at the weekend, will continue to show why Liverpool require a dominating defensive midfielder to allow the gaping holes to be plugged more effectively. The pre-season months saw Jörg Schmadtke take the odd moment away from his Ibiza retreat, in order to show some participation in the reds summer of change. Despite varying bids being made for the likes of Moisés Caicedo, Roméo Lavia, and Cheick Doucouré, the solitary signing of Wataru Endō was the only defensive reinforcement added during a largely successful middle-ground overhaul. The…
Liverpool players will blame anybody but themselves for the club’s downfall. Perhaps it stems from the manager Jurgen Klopp, who is constantly complaining. Three things are inevitable in this life – Death, taxes and those affiliated with Liverpool finding something to moan about. If they aren’t calling for special treatment, they’re calling for the world to stop when it benefits them. Despite their relatively good start to the Premier League season and remaining within touching distance of the top spot, Virgil van Dijk has been complaining about English protocol while on international duty with the Netherlands. Quoted by Fabrizio Romano,…
Liverpool forward Luis Diaz simply has too much pressure on his shoulders at the moment. After a blistering start to the season, Diaz has dipped a little for Liverpool of late. He did have a perfectly good goal ruled out against Tottenham Hotspur recently, but having seen it chalked off, the 26-year-old hasn’t found the net in six league games. Three goals in 10 matches across all competitions isn’t a bad return, though. And speaking to Colombian outlet AS, Diaz’s national team coach Nestor Lorenzo suggested that the £50m man has a little too much pressure to score. “The first…