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On his return to action… Great to be back. Honestly, I was looking forward to this moment, nine weeks [out] working so hard you cannot believe. It was worth every moment, every session, every [bit of] training to go back on the pitch and deliver a good performance, to help the team with the points,…
Arsenal fans have faced uncertainty about the fitness of several key players, but ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash with Monaco, Mikel Arteta provided some clarity on the club’s latest injury setbacks. Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Magalhaes, both substituted during the 5-2 win over West Ham, are dealing with groin and muscle injuries, respectively. Meanwhile,…
Gian Piero Gasperini wasn’t falling for it. He’d heard it on the radio and seen it in the newspapers. His team, Atalanta, were apparently favourites against Real Madrid in the Champions League. Atalanta! Gasperini gave a wry smile. “No team can feel favourites against Real Madrid,” he protested. The very suggestion came as a reminder…
Real Madrid’s victory against Atalanta in the Champions League brought a much-needed boost to their campaign after a series of challenging results. Speaking after the match, forward Rodrygo emphasised how the win has provided the team with a sense of relief and renewed confidence, especially after enduring three defeats in their previous matches. The victory…
Jurrien Timber, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Thomas Partey, Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori weren’t spotted in Tuesday’s pre-Monaco training session. Asked for updates on the quintet, Mikel Arteta said in his pre-match press conference: “We have to manage a lot of the players, so they’re probably not going to be fit for tomorrow and are a doubt. I…
Full match player ratings below: Thibaut Courtois—8: Despite conceding two goals, Courtois did well facing a number of shots (7 saves total), with 3 from inside the box. Lucas Vazquez—5.5: Adama Lookman got the better of Vazquez and scored Atalanta’s second goal by taking the fullback on 1v1 inside the box. Tchouameni—5.5: Looked like a…
Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCDec 10, 2024, 08:09 PM ET BERGAMO, Italy — After the 3-0 win over Girona on Saturday, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti announced: “We’re back.” Yeah, they’re not. At least not in terms of being a proper team, greater than the sum of its parts. And the fact that they…
Manchester United are reportedly considering three candidates for the sporting director role. However, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in no rush to make a decision following the unexpected departure of Dan Ashworth. As a result, it might explain the latest news on replacing Ashworth. The 53-year-old took on the role over the summer after a prolonged…
LONDON, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Arsenal must adapt to the situation of having a growing injury list, manager Mikel Arteta said, as his side prepare to face AS Monaco in the Champions League at home on Wednesday with several key players set to miss out. Arsenal have concerns over the fitness of Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori,…
Liverpool have got that habit that all successful teams have: they know how to find a way to win. Tuesday’s 1-0 victory at Girona was by no means a standout performance from Arne Slot’s team but the current Champions League and Premier League leaders are getting over the line at crucial moments in both competitions…
