Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez was substituted after just 30 minutes into the Carabao Cup game against Newcastle United on Wednesday night, sparking concerns of a potential injury crisis for the Blues during the festive period. Assigned to the midfield alongside Moises Caicedo for the quarter-final clash, the Argentine player was replaced by Armando Broja within the first half-hour, causing further worries for manager Mauricio Pochettino. Reports from Sky Sports suggest that Fernandez was withdrawn due to illness. He was seen leaving the field accompanied by assistant manager Jesus Perez and other staff members. At halftime, the 22-year-old was observed clutching…
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At Stamford Bridge, a significant mistake by Badiashile grants Newcastle the advantage. Newcastle’s Callum Wilson seized the opportunity resulting from Benoit Badiashile’s remarkable blunder, which handed the visitors a 1-0 lead in the Carabao Cup quarter-final. Wilson received possession deep in his own half due to an inaccurate pass by Chelsea, initiating a direct run towards Thiago Silva in Chelsea’s defensive line. Although managing to evade the Brazilian, Badiashile, as the covering defender, had the responsibility to either clear the ball or return it to his goalkeeper. However, he failed to do either, causing a complete mess that allowed Wilson…
In a recent revelation that has reverberated across the footballing world, Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has unveiled a significant piece of transfer information. The highly-rated international talent, valued at £80 million, Ivan Toney, is reportedly close to finalizing a four-year contract with Arsenal, opting for the Emirates Stadium over potential suitors, including Real Madrid. This disclosure presents a substantial boost for Arsenal, setting the stage for an eventful January transfer window. Despite serving a suspension in recent months, Ivan Toney continues to hold a considerable standing in football circles, despite his absence from competitive matches. According to TEAMtalk reports,…
Jose Mourinho shares his thoughts on Arsenal’s potential to win the Premier League. The long-standing manager, Jose Mourinho, notorious among Arsenal fans, has commented on the possibility of Arsenal clinching the Premier League title, further potentially souring his relationship with the club’s supporters. With a managerial history at Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur, Mourinho has been part of intense rivalries, notably with Arsene Wenger of Arsenal. Presently at Roma in Serie A, Mourinho shared his views on the Premier League race involving Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool this season. During an appearance on The Obi One Podcast with John…
“Ibomdailymail reports ’20 goals in 20 games this season’ – Pochettino urged to spend £60 million on acquiring a top striker. Chelsea has been informed that securing Sporting CP’s star Viktor Gyokeres in January will require matching his release clause. The 25-year-old, linked with Chelsea, faces competition from Arsenal, a fellow London rival, for his signature. Sporting’s manager, Ruben Amorim, asserts that the Portuguese team won’t release Gyokeres and intends to challenge potential suitors to meet his €100 million (£86 million/$109 million) release clause. Addressing the potential sale, the coach reportedly mentioned, ‘He will only leave if someone pays the…
After spending nine years at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City permitted Jeremie Frimpong to move to Celtic in September 2019. Despite being sold by Man City for a meager £350,000, the player is currently recognized as one of the world’s top talents. Before opting to play professional football for Celtic, the Dutchman underwent training at the City Football Academy and participated in numerous youth games. Jeremie Frimpong is now showcasing the skills that initially brought him to Manchester City, following his subsequent move to Bayer Leverkusen. In 2019, Jeremie Frimpong departed Manchester City and is currently excelling. Following his triumph…
Mauricio Pochettino is facing significant pressure today following Chelsea’s consecutive away losses, this time against Everton. Abdoulaye Doucoure and Lewis Dobbin’s goals in the second half at Goodison Park caused turmoil for the Blues in the northwest. Chelsea began the game using a 4-3-3 formation, with Mykhailo Mudryk showing promise on the left side, eager for the challenge against seasoned Premier League player Ashley Young. In the initial forty-five minutes, Chelsea struggled to pose a threat to Everton’s goal. Despite a sense of control in their play, reflecting a contrast to events at Old Trafford a few days earlier, the…
Manager Eddie Howe remains uncertain about the availability of key Newcastle United players ahead of Tuesday’s League Cup quarterfinal against Chelsea, striving to assemble the best team possible. Discussing midfielder Joelinton and defender Fabian Schar, both injured during Newcastle’s recent victory over Fulham, Howe expressed some optimism based on initial scan results but admitted uncertainty about their status. Expressing concern about potentially missing Schar, Howe acknowledged the situation, while also mentioning Alexander Isak’s groin injury. Despite the seriousness, Howe emphasized the need for cautious treatment to prevent a lengthy absence, holding out hope for his potential availability for the upcoming…
Paulo Xavier recently departed from his position as Real Madrid’s Latin American scout and has now made the move to join Arsenal. He had been on loan at Real Madrid since September 2017 but has already commenced his duties in the Premier League. At Arsenal, Xavier will be focusing on South America, collaborating with two other scouts in his new role. Previously, he played a significant part in chief scout Junior Calafat’s team at Madrid, where they also experienced the departure of Gonzalo Novillo to Real Betis last summer. https://twitter.com/PurplePanel/status/1736805177858875699?t=dTgARAvHGJu5svWOFKhdVQ&s=19 Before his tenure at Real Madrid, Xavier had a stint…
Kalvin Phillips faced a setback after a brief positive spell. Although he showcased potential by starting in the Champions League and scoring his first goal for Manchester City, he returned to his usual substitute role without playing three days later. During City’s loss to Palace, coach Pep Guardiola opted for Rodri alongside youngster Rico Lewis instead of Phillips. Lewis seized the opportunity, operating further forward and not only scoring but also setting up a goal the previous week. Despite Guardiola’s doubts about Phillips fitting into the system, the player struggled to prove him wrong in the Champions League match in…