Leeds have been unsuccessful in their appeal to rescind the straight red card issued to defender Pascal Struijk for breaking Harvey Elliott’s ankle in the Premier League match against Liverpool (0-3, September 12). The central defender went in to win the ball from behind – which he did cleanly – and ended up trapping Elliott’s ankle between his legs. https://twitter.com/IsaacWaihenya/status/1437104219388096526 The referee decided against giving a foul initially and let the play continue. The immediate reaction of Mohamed Salah – who was closest to Elliott during the play – brought the match to a halt momentarily whilst the youngster received treatment. After…
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Akshat Mehrish
Akshat Mehrish is a football expert who has a keen interest in tactics and player recruitment aspects of the sport.
Bayern Munich made light work at Camp Nou in their opening game of the UEFA Champions League, as they beat Barcelona 3-0. Juventus registered their first win of the season, beating Malmo by the same scoreline. “This is the best we could do,” opined the Blagurana head coach Ronald Koeman, much to the chagrin of Barcelona supporters who had just watched their team outplayed and outclassed by Bayern Munich. https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1437911100499038208 The Catalans lost 3-0 on the night, offering little to no attacking threat in return. They begin their 2021/22 UEFA Champions League group campaign with another soul-crushing defeat, a year…
A howler from Jesse Lingard allowed Young Boys to score a last-minute goal which would beat Manchester United in their opening game of the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League. Elsewhere, reigning champions Chelsea began their title defence with a victory over Zenit. Cristiano Ronaldo started up top for United, three days after his heroics against Newcastle United in the Premier League match (5-1). The Portuguese was set up for the game’s opening goal by compatriot Bruno Fernandes, whose outside-of-the-boot pass found the talisman unmarked inside the box. Ronaldo’s first-time shot squirmed under goalkeeper David von Ballmoos. Credit: Getty Images Trouble came in the 35th minute for…
Chelsea are planning to reward Mason Mount with a new contract – reports 90min. The England international has been one of the mainstays in the Blues’ starting XI, and was instrumental in their Champions League-winning run last season. The youngster was named the club’s Player of the Season even before he assisted Kai Havertz with a brilliant through ball to score the winning goal in the competition’s final. Mount’s current deal at Chelsea – which he renewed shortly after Lampard was brought on as the head coach – runs until 2024. The report claims that the club is preparing a…
The FIFA 22 ratings are out, and Lionel Messi has topped the charts again. Now at a new club, the Argentine international is the highest-rated player in the game, whilst his rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, is only the third-best. EA Sports have revealed the highest-rated players in their game. Lionel Messi, who joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona, takes the top spot ahead]. The Argentine attacker is 93-rated in-game, one more than the next best-rated player. Next on the list behind Messi is Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker pips Cristiano Ronaldo for the second spot on the back of a record-breaking goal scoring season. Lewandowski…
Manchester United midfielder has started the Premier League season in scintillating form, racking up seven assists from four matches so far. However, his manager – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – has played down the achievement. https://twitter.com/StatmanDave/status/1437362922280288263 The Frenchman’s efforts have not been in vain, with United currently leading the league on the basis of goals scored. The Red Devils have hit the back of the net on eleven different occasions this season so far, with multiple goals coming against Newcastle United (5-0) on the latest matchday and Leeds United (5-1) on the first. A majority of Pogba’s assists, naturally, have come in those two games. …
Los Blancos came from 2-1 behind to beat Vigo side 5-2 at Santiago Bernabeu. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti chose to start with Benzema up front, flanked by Eden Hazard and Vinicius Jr. Federico Valverde started in midfield alongside Luka Modric and Casemiro, whilst Nacho and Eder Militao were the pairing in central defence. Youngster Miguel Gutierrez was given the start instead of veteran Marcelo. An error by the Real Madrid backline allowed Santi Mina to open the scoring for Celta in the fourth minute. Los Blancos hit back in the 24th minute as Benzema scored emphatically from inside the box following a first-time volleyed pass by Valverde. Credit: Football Espana Seven minutes past Madrid’s equalizer, Celta re-took the lead; Franco Cervi’s first-time backheel…
The Reds boss harbored concerns for Harvey Elliott after the midfielder was challenged from behind by Leeds’ Pascal Struijk, who inadvertently caught Elliott’s ankle between his feet. Struijk was shown a straight red card as a result of the incident that took place in the 58th minute of the game at Elland Road. Meanwhile, Elliott was stretchered off the pitch and taken directly to the hospital. Credit: Getty Images Speaking after the match, Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp gave an update on Elliott’s injury. He also commented that the teenager’s injury put things into perspective for the Reds, who had swept aside…
Stephan El Shaarawy’s late winner against Sassuolo made Jose Mourinho feel “like a child” in his 1000th career match. Elsewhere, Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored upon return from his injury as AC Milan swept Lazio aside. “During the week I was a liar, saying it wasn’t a special match. But it was a special match. It was a match with a special number for me and I always wanted to remember a match like this for my 1000th game. I lied to everyone!”“Today I am not 58, but 14, when you start dreaming of a career in football. It was a child’s…
Chelsea boss has confirmed did indeed tried and failed with a move to bring Jules Kounde to the club. The Frenchman was supposedly on his way to Stamford Bridge until Sevilla changed the terms of the deal at the eleventh hour. The German tactician claimed that the club tried to sign both Kounde and Saul Niguez in the final days of the window but could only get one over the line. Nonetheless, Tuchel claims that the addition of the Spaniard on his own was important, as he is expected to help share the workload with the other three central midfield players. Credit:…