Barcelona have started their season with a bang, amassing all available points to be taken in the league, with their perfect record of five wins from five. However, the Blaugrana have been greeted with bad news as Dani Olmo has been confirmed to sit out five weeks following an injury to his right hamstring. The 26-year-old, who found the back of the net, looked to suffer a discomfort around his muscle area and substituted in the 61st minute in the 4-1 win at Girona on Sunday. Olmo’s injury is a worrying situation to manager Hansi Flick and his team who…
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag provided an update on left-back Luke Shaw ahead of Wednesday’s League Cup clash with Barnsley, while stating Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui are all fit to play. The Dutchman admitted Shaw – who sustained a calf injury in pre-season training – is still not ready to play. “First, Luke Shaw, he’s progressing but not ready yet to be selected,” Ten Hag said to the media. “Of course, we have a plan in our head when he can be ready but you are always dependent on how the progress will go. “You…
Barcelona gaffer Hansi Flick has showered praises on his team’s teenage star Lamine Yamal following his performance in Sunday’s 4-1 triumph at Girona. In what was Catalan’s fifth successive league win to start the season, Yamal scored twice in the first half, before goals from Dani Olmo and Pedri completed the victory. “I’m very happy about Lamine’s two goals, he’s very young but he’s really incredible, a difference maker in such a young age,” Flick said to Movistar Plus. “Having him is key for us not only because of his quality but he also presses very well high. He combines…
The Chelsea ownership under Todd Boehly have been concerned with securing long term futures of key players. Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson has now signed a two-year contract extension to keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2033. Jackson, who joined from Villarreal in 2023, now extends the eight-year deal he signed initially. “Chelsea is delighted to announce Nicolas Jackson has signed a two-year contract extension until 2033. “Nico joined the Blues in late June 2023 and enjoyed an impressive first campaign at Stamford Bridge. He netted 17 goals across all competitions, which included a hat-trick away to Tottenham Hotspur in the…
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has admitted Manchester City striker Erling Haaland’s movement and anticipation makes it nearly impossible to stop him. Frank’s side are set to visit Etihad to face the champions – led by the Premier League’s top scorer for the last two seasons – on Saturday. The 24-year-old has already scored seven times in three games this season, as well as two hat-tricks. Quizzed on how he would be able to curtail the Norwegian who has scored 70 goals in 69 league games, Frank said to reporters; “Close to impossible. “A lot of teams have tried to neutralise…
Paris Saint-Germain have declined to pay Kylian Mbappe the disputed €55million [£46.3million] even after a French League [LFP] order to do so. The LFP oversees all matters with regards to the first two divisions of football in France. However, the French champions have insisted they would seek a legal say and ruling elsewhere. The French giants’ former player stated the Paris outfit owe him €55million in wages and bonuses bit the club insists Mbappe agreed to waive the fees in August 2023. PSG responded to the LFP commission’s ruling to reportedly pay during the week, saying; “Given the limits of…
Spain teenager Lamine Yamal adressed talks on his future at Barcelona while also addressing comparisons to Lionel Messi. Yamal admitted he hopes to “never” leave the Catalan giants as he wants to be a “legend” at the club. The 17-year-old made his Barça debut at 15 years of age in April 2023 has become a key part of the Spanish giants. He said on the show ‘El Hormiguero’ on Spanish private television Antena 3; “I hope I never leave [Barcelona], I want to be a legend at Barca.” The winger was instrumental to Spain’s triumph at Euro 2024 for a…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new three-year contract extension to continue what has been an impressive stay at Emirates Stadium. The 42-year-old joined the Gunners in 2019 and was set to head into the final year of his current deal. Speaking of Arteta and his extension, Sporting Director Edu said; “We are really happy that Mikel has signed a new long-term contract. It’s a very positive and proud moment for everyone at the club and an important part of what we’re all working towards. “Mikel has shown his qualities since the very first day he joined us, not…
Cristiano Ronaldo has hit at former manager Erik ten Hag and his mentality as Manchester United gaffer, calling for more ambition. The Portugal legend fell out with the Dutch coach in his second spell at Old Trafford which ended in 2022, before leaving for Saudi Arabia and Al Nassr precisely. The 39-year-old believes the Red Devils is in need of massive changes but is insistent that Ten Hag should not strike out competing for the major trophies. The former Ajax manager has won both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in the last two seasons — but admitted in July,…
After sustaining what looked a serious ankle injury, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has further increased the injury problems at the club. Odegaard and Norway got the better of Austria 2-1 in the Nations League thanks to a late winner from Erling Haaland. However, the 25-year-old left the turf after several minutes of attention in the second half following a clash with Austria’s Christoph Baumgartner, and head coach Stale Solbakken admitted it did not look pleasing. “Martin Odegaard’s injury looked bad in the dressing room as well I saw he was sitting with the physiotherapists around him but he had no…