Mauricio Pochettino likened his role at Chelsea to that of a university professor as he seeks to install a more robust mentality in an inexperienced squad.
The team suffered a second-half collapse to go down 4-1 at injury-hit Newcastle last weekend, bringing an abrupt end to their recent run of impressive results.
With an average age of just over 23, Chelsea have the youngest squad in this season’s Premier League, though expectation has been driven sky-high by co-owner Todd Boehly spending more than £1billion during the last 18 months.
December starts here.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC)
That investment had looked finally to be paying dividends after recent results which included a 4-1 victory away at previously unbeaten Tottenham and thrilling …
With all eyes from across the footballing globe falling on America this weekend, we have a host of noteworthy fixtures from the MLS. So, for those of you looking to stick on a Sunday acca, we have found a handful of helpful tips that are worth keeping an eye out for.
Sunday July 10th
BST 00:30 Cincinnati vs New York Red Bulls
Starting with the hosts, last seen putting in another professional display, New York should find the mood in their camp at a real high. Picking up a deserved 1-0 victory away at Sporting Kansas City last weekend, the Red Bulls now find themselves leading the chase at the top of the Eastern Conference. Managing to prove that their 2-0 loss against LAFC on June 26th was just a minor blip, Head Coach Gerhard Struber has seen his side gain plenty of…
Michael Carrick will return to first-team duty at Manchester United but is set to retire from playing and become a coach at the end of the season, Jose Mourinho has confirmed.
Carrick has yet to feature in the Premier League this season, the former England international having undergone a procedure to resolve an irregular heart rhythm discovered in his only appearance of the campaign, against Burton Albion in the EFL Cup in September.
But the United captain took part in the club s recent warm-weather training camp in Dubai and Mourinho believes Carrick has a part to play on the pitch before accepting a coaching role at Old Trafford.
I think to take the decision to stop playing football at the end of the season and not last week because of being injured with some…
In this tutorial, I will clarify everything about the meaning of under 1.5 in football betting.
More so, you will learn how to place under 1.5 bets whether you choose ACCAS or wagers. On top of that, our list of bookmakers will point out the for under 1.5 football bets.
Before we start, make sure to read the tutorial and understand the differences compared to an under 1.5 goals bet. Discover the main similarities between the two types of bets.
What is under 1.5 in sports betting?
Under 1.5 is a bet on the total goals scored during a match. You win the bet if the game ends with less than two goals scored.
The meaning of under 1.5 is known as the 0-1 interval goal betting. Having only a few limited options at disposition to win, under 1.5 is classified…
Inter have confirmed the termination of Alexis Sanchez s contract amid reports the forward is set to join Marseille.
Sanchez arrived at San Siro from Manchester United in 2019, initially on a season-long loan before signing a permanent deal in 2020.
The Chile international was part of the Inter side that won the Serie A title in the 2020-21 season, while he also scored a dramatic 121st minute winner against Juventus in the Supercoppa Italiana in January.
Sanchez only managed five goals in 27 Serie A appearances for the Nerazzurri last season, though just seven of those were starts.
The 33-year-old made 109 appearances in all, scoring 20 goals.
appearances
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French daily newspaper L’Equipe claims that Galatasaray are set to complete the signing of French goalkeeper Cedric Carrasso.
The 35-year-old has been a free agent since his contract with Bordeaux expired in June, and his agents have been in talks with the Turkish giants for several weeks.
An agreement over a one-year deal appears to have been reached and the veteran shot-stopper is set to fly to Turkey later today.
Carrasso made a name for himself at Bordeaux, spending last nine years there, while he previously represented Marseille, Crystal Palace, Guingamp and Toulouse.
The goalkeeper was a part of the France national team between 2009 and 2012, making one appearance for Les Bleus.
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In what is a heavyweight Serie A showdown on Sunday night, Lazio will welcome title contenders Inter Milan to the Stadio Olimpico.
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Starting with the hosts, while Lazio might have eventually fallen to a 2-0 loss away at Spanish giants Atletico Madrid earlier in the week, Maurizio Sarri’s men punched their Champions League knockout stage ticket with plenty of time to spare. Shocking many across the continent and also clinching a Serie A silver medal finish last season, the one-time Chelsea boss has seen his squad continue to gain a reputation for their continued success on home soil. Last seen at the Stadio Olimpico picking up a gritty 1-0 victory against Genoa, Lazio have collected 22 points from their previous eight home fixtur…
Ben Davies has urged Wales to summon up the spirit of reaching the World Cup to beat Croatia and keep their European Championship qualification hopes alive.
Turkey’s shock win in Croatia on Thursday night damaged Welsh prospects of claiming a top-two place in Group D.
Wales must now realistically beat top seeds Croatia in Cardiff on Sunday and finish with wins over Armenia and Turkey next month to qualify for Euro 2024.
By doing so, Wales would qualify for a third successive major tournament – two European Championships either side of the 2022 World Cup.
“We know the situation we’re in and it’s definitely going to be challenging,” said Tottenham defender Davies, who will be wearing the Wales armband in the absence of injured captain Aaron Rams…
Jurgen Klopp was delighted for Jordan Henderson after the Liverpool captain continued to silence critics by winning the Champions League.
Henderson helped Klopp s men to a 2-0 win over Tottenham in the Champions League final in Madrid on Saturday.
The England midfielder has been the subject of criticism during his time at Anfield, where he arrived in 2011, and Klopp was thrilled for the 28-year-old.
I m happy for the boys. You know what people said about a couple of players of this team, he told a news conference.
Jordan Henderson is captain of the Champions League winner 2019 – that s satisfying actually.
CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC)
That Millie [James Milner] did it at the age of 33. They are all very impo…
Barcelona vice president Jordi Mestre has resigned amid reports he is unhappy about the apparently imminent dismissal of sporting director Pep Segura.
Mestre had been a director since 2010 and became vice president four years later but it has been claimed his departure is a show of solidarity to Segura, who is under pressure.
Local media in Barcelona reported on Wednesday that Mestre had refused to join fellow directors for a meeting purportedly planned to discuss the potential sacking of Segura.
Barca s sporting director has received significant criticism during his two years in the role, with the club s transfer business in that period generally underwhelming and often expensive.
Sport claim there has also been specific concern over Segura s work with…