Новости за 08.02.2019

Marcus Rashford's unique, rounded attacking abilities have him poised to become an "unstoppable" force, according to Manchester United team-mate Ander Herrera. England international Rashford has flourished under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's stewardship, scoring six goals in his past 10 appearances in all competitions. The 21-year-old was rewarded with the Premier League Player of the Month prize for January and is reportedly in talks over a long-term contract extension. Herrera, a regular starter since Solskjaer's appointment as interim manager... Читать дальше...

Isco is not in Real Madrid's squad for Saturday's derby clash at Atletico Madrid. The Spain playmaker failed to complete Friday's training session due to a back complaint. However, he has also struggled to find favour with Santiago Solari since the former Madrid midfielder replaced Julen Lopetegui at the helm and Isco appeared to criticise his head coach on Twitter this week. Following some unflattering observations from ex-Madridista Ruben de la Red, Isco responded with a post claiming he did... Читать дальше...

Kylian Mbappe feels Paris Saint-Germain must make strides collectively to achieve their dream of lifting the Champions League. Thomas Tuchel's men are back in continental action next week, with a mouth-watering trip to face Manchester United at Old Trafford on the agenda. As in last season's defeat in the opening knockout stage to Real Madrid, they are once again compromised by an injury to Neymar, but Mbappe does not see that as a reason to be discouraged. "It's not easy, we have to keep fighting and never give up. Читать дальше...

Mauricio Pochettino has dismissed an encounter with former Real Madrid stars Zinedine Zidane and David Beckham as nothing more than pure coincidence. The Tottenham manager was this week pictured dining at the same London restaurant as Zidane and Beckham, who were team-mates in Spain between 2003 and 2006. Pochettino has reportedly been a target for Madrid at various stages since Zidane's surprise decision to step down as head coach at the end of last season. The France legend has remained out of work despite links with Manchester United... Читать дальше...

The English Football League (EFL) is to continue an investigation into Leeds United spying on fellow Championship sides. After a member of his staff was caught at Derby County's training ground last month, Marcelo Bielsa admitted he has spied on all Leeds' opponents this season. Bielsa was widely condemned for his approach and 11 clubs contacted the EFL over the incident. "At its meeting on Friday afternoon, the EFL Board (*excluding representatives of the Championship) considered the matter of... Читать дальше...

Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus will miss the Bundesliga leaders' home match against Hoffenheim on Saturday. The Germany forward sustained a thigh injury during Tuesday's DFB-Pokal thriller against Werder Bremen – Dortmund losing 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw that entered extra time with the score 1-1. Reus netted a free-kick on the stroke of half-time in that game but Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc confirmed at a news conference on Friday that he must undergo rehabilitation.... Читать дальше...

Claude Puel has confirmed Marc Albrighton needs surgery on a hamstring injury and may not return until the end of the season. The winger signed a new contract last month but may not be able to add to his 22 league appearances in 2018-19. Albrighton missed last weekend's loss to Manchester United and Puel revealed the 29-year-old will be a long-term absentee. "We now know [more about] the injury to Marc," he told reporters ahead of Sunday's visit to Wembley to take on Tottenham. "He's had a serious hamstring injury. Читать дальше...

Nantes will request to move fixtures if required so players can attend the funeral of Emiliano Sala, head coach Vahid Halilhodzic has confirmed. Dorset Police announced on Thursday the body recovered from a plane wreckage in the English Channel was that of the striker, while pilot David Ibbotson remains missing. Nantes, who sold Sala to Cardiff last month, have cut ticket prices to €9 for Sunday's Ligue 1 game at home to Nimes to allow as many supporters as possible to pay tribute. And Halilhodzic... Читать дальше...

Kevin De Bruyne is not certain to regain his starting place when Manchester City host Chelsea this weekend. De Bruyne was City's player of the season last term as they won the EFL Cup and stormed to Premier League glory with a 100-point haul. The Belgium midfielder was struck down by a pair of medial knee ligament injuries this time around before stepping up his first-team involvement over the past six weeks. Guardiola opted to leave De Bruyne among the substitutes for Wednesday's trip to Everton and... Читать дальше...

Lucas Hernandez will hold talks with Atletico Madrid over his future before the end of the season. The France international was strongly linked with Bayern Munich during the January transfer window, with the Bundesliga champions reportedly ready to trigger his €80million release clause. However, Atletico's executive director Miguel Angel Gil Marin insisted Lucas could not leave in January and Bayern instead completed a move for fellow French full-back Benjamin Pavard, who will join from Stuttgart after the 2018-19 season. Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola has rejected suggestions by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin that he disrespected European football's governing body by not attending this week's VAR summit.  Video assistants will be used to help officiate on contentious decisions during the last-16 ties in the Champions League.  At a summit in Frankfurt on Monday, only head coaches from Juventus, Lyon, Paris Saint-Germain, Roma and Schalke – who face City in the opening knockout round - were present.  The Premier League champions... Читать дальше...

Mauricio Pochettino believes it will be "tough" for Tottenham to make the long-awaited move into their new stadium this season. Spurs are continuing to play their home fixtures at Wembley as a series of construction delays have prevented them from moving into the new White Hart Lane, which Pochettino's side had hoped to be playing in earlier in the 2018-19 campaign. The club confirmed this week that next month's north London derby with Arsenal will be staged at Wembley while Tottenham wait on a... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp labelled the external reaction to Liverpool's mini slump "predictable" as he called on his players to show aggression in fighting back to form. Successive 1-1 draws against Leicester City and West Ham allowed Manchester City to regain top spot in the Premier League with a 2-0 win at Everton in midweek. Liverpool have a game in hand on Pep Guardiola's side but dropping points against mid-table teams in consecutive matches has prompted questions over whether they can hold their nerve during the home stretch. Читать дальше...

Joan Maria Pou doesn’t have a clue what he’s thinking the moment Andres Iniesta’s right-foot rocket careers into Chelsea’s net. Frankly, he couldn’t care less. It’s the last minute of the Champions League semi-final second leg in 2009 and Barcelona are on the precipice of being accepted as one of the greatest club sides in football history.But they are also on the brink of elimination. After drawing the first leg 0-0 at the Nou Camp against Guus Hiddink’s Blues, they area Michael Essien goal down with seconds remaining. Читать дальше...

Flamengo's president Rodolfo Landim confirmed 10 people died in a fire at the club's training centre, which he has called the "biggest tragedy" in their 123-year history. A fire broke out in the early hours of Friday at the Brazilian side's Urubu's Nest base that also provides accommodation for some of the club's young players. Local reports stated 10 people were feared to have died, while fire department chief Douglas Henaut confirmed the incident occurred at the lodgings. Landim addressed the... Читать дальше...

Manchester United interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has won the Premier League's Manager of the Month award for January, while his striker Marcus Rashford clinched the players' prize. Solskjaer has had a remarkable impact on United since replacing Jose Mourinho on a temporary basis, presiding over seven wins in eight league matches. Although United were rarely spectacular in January, they won three of their four matches and came from 2-0 down at home to Burnley to rescue an unlikely point at the end of the month. Читать дальше...

Maurizio Sarri lauded Manchester City as "the best team in Europe" as he challenged Chelsea to close the gap on the reigning Premier League champions. City returned to the top of the table on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win at Everton, lifting them above Liverpool – who do still have a game in hand – on goal difference.  Pep Guardiola's men won the title at a canter last season and even though Liverpool are giving them a run for their money this term, Sarri still thinks City are a level above.  ... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola said he did not know where Benjamin Mendy was after being informed the Manchester City defender had indicated he was in Hong Kong. Mendy is sidelined with a knee injury and will not be available for City's next game at home to Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. The left-back has become known for his playful use of social media and the location on his Instagram story on Friday suggested he was at Hong Kong International Airport. That came as a shock to Guardiola, however, who... Читать дальше...

Mauricio Pochettino said Tottenham striker Harry Kane will not be ready for next Wednesday's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund, but revealed the striker could return ahead of schedule against Burnley. Kane has been missing since injuring ankle ligaments against Manchester United in January and he was initially expected to be out until March. However, the England captain is already back in training and reports suggested Kane could be available for the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie against Dortmund at Wembley. Читать дальше...

Marco Verratti could hand Thomas Tuchel a major boost by returning for Paris Saint-Germain in their Ligue 1 clash with Bordeaux on Saturday. The Italy midfielder sustained an ankle injury in the 9-0 hammering of Guingamp on January 19 but, although he was declared unfit for Wednesday's Coupe de France win at Villefranche due to another ailment, came through training on Thursday and seems likely to play at the weekend. Assuming there are no further complications, that would put Verratti firmly in... Читать дальше...

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is unaware of any decision Eden Hazard has made regarding his future after the Belgian claimed he knows where he wants to play next season. Hazard has been strongly linked with Real Madrid as Los Blancos continue their search for a player to fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to Juventus. The 28-year-old is enjoying a productive season in terms of goals, having scored 12 in 24 Premier League matches so far this term. But reports around his future have been a constant distraction for Chelsea... Читать дальше...

Played six, lost two, won two, drew two – Liverpool’s start to 2019 has not been what Jurgen Klopp would have wanted.That those two victories – against Brighton and Crystal Palace – have been delivered via a one-goal margin in tense circumstances has added to the anxiety among Anfield’s fanbase.But it’s the last two results, draws against Leicester City and West Ham, that have caused the most concern.Of course, there’s plenty of media hyperbole from two such results – much of which overlooks the... Читать дальше...

Santiago Solari refused to respond to Isco's claims about a lack of opportunities at Real Madrid, but did hint the Spain midfielder needs to work harder in training. Isco has struggled for playing time this season, making just five league starts in Madrid's 22 LaLiga games this term, with his opportunities becoming even sparser in recent weeks. Former Madrid midfielder Ruben de la Red warned the Spain playmaker that "Madrid don't wait for anyone" on Thursday, prompting Isco to respond on Twitter... Читать дальше...

Niko Kovac has suggested Manuel Neuer will not play for Bayern Munich before their Champions League tie against Liverpool. The Bayern captain has missed Bayern's last two matches with a hand injury and is not expected to face former club Schalke in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Bayern lost 3-1 at Bayer Leverkusen last weekend without their number one goalkeeper and conceded a further two goals in an extra-time win at Hertha Berlin in the DFB-Pokal in midweek. But Kovac will not rush Neuer back to... Читать дальше...

Harry Winks believes Tottenham's replacements for Dele Alli and Harry Kane are "just as good" as the injured pair and can sustain a Premier League title challenge. Spurs have closed to within five points of top spot following a run of three successive league victories. Liverpool and Manchester City were thought to be locked in a two-team title race but Tottenham's form in the absence of star men Alli and Kane has renewed hope in north London. Son Heung-min has scored twice since returning from the Asian Cup while Fernando Llorente... Читать дальше...