Julian Nagelsmann’s men resumed their league campaign with a defeat against the relegation-threatened Augsburg. The Bavarians fell two goals behind in the first half, and even Robert Lewandowski couldn’t rescue them from the claws of defeat. Despite hoarding the ball up to 80 per cent and taking 18 shots, Bayern were beaten 2-1 by Augsburg in the Bundesliga. The Bavarians found themselves two goals down by the 35th minute and, while they did pull one back, were unable to outscore the relegation-threatened side. Credit: Getty Images Bayern started the game without Joshua Kimmich anchoring the middle of the pitch; the central midfielder was ruled…
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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.
The Gunners are looking for reinforcements in the middle of the park; the Gunners are eyeing a move for Lille star Renato Sanches. Meanwhile, AC Milan are hopeful of getting a cut-price deal for Nicolas Pepe, who has failed to live up to expectations so far. Arsenal’s much-maligned summer spend looks better day by day. Ben White, Aaron Ramsdale, and Takehiro Tomiyasu have been integrated fully into the starting eleven – and the team looks better for it – while Nuno Tavares and Albert Sambi Lokonga have shown signs of potential off the bench. Still, there are areas of improvement within the squad, especially in the…
A disappointing start to the season left Barcelona ninth in the La Liga table, which ultimately cost head coach Ronald Koeman his job. Speaking on his sacking, centre-back Oscar Mingueza says that the dressing room needed a change. Koeman was relieved of his duties as the Barcelona head coach last month following the team’s disastrous start to the campaign. Issues on the pitch lent to a disappointing first few months of the season, during which the Blaugrana slumped to ninth in the league and lost their first two UEFA Champions League group stage games by an aggregate scoreline of 6-0.…
Barcelona are preparing a major squad overhaul next summer as they look to shape the team in the image of the new head coach Xavi Hernandez. The Spanish giants are keen on two Chelsea defenders, a German sensation, and a LaLiga stalwart. The arrival of Xavi is likely to be supplemented by several new signings. Despite financial troubles, the club has been linked with several of Europe’s top players, some of which might arrive as early as January 2022. Plans are also underway to overhaul the squad in the subsequent transfer window, with the Blaugrana targeting four new signings next summer. Credit:…
Los Blancos are interested in Argentinian hotshot Julian Alvarez, reports Marca. An Argentina international, is lighting up the domestic league, having scored 17 times in 20 appearances this season and helping River Plate climb to the top of the table. European eyes have been turned, as a consequence, with the likes of AC Milan, Juventus, Atletico Madrid, and Real Madrid, keen to recruit him in the coming months. While Kylian Mbappe remains Real Madrid’s primary target, the club is also keeping an eye on several other young forwards; Alvarez being one of them – as per Marca. Los Blancos are prepared to lose Luka Jovic and Mariano Dias in…
As has been a recurring theme over the past few years, super-agent Mino Raiola has again hinted that the future of his client Paul Pogba might lie away from Manchester United. Pogba’s contract at the club expires in summer 2022. The Italian spoke of Pogba’s contractual situation in an interview with RAI, but without divulging too much into the subject matter, cryptically hinted that the 28-year-old might be looking for another challenge. “December is the month of dreams… and I can’t stop dreams, but it is better to not speak about Paul. If some former Man Utd players don’t speak…
The Blues are reportedly preparing a move for Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana, despite him currently rehabilitating from a long-term injury, reports FootMercato. Meanwhile, their links with the centre-back come amid their continuous struggle to tie down their defenders. The Frenchman was one of the Premier League’s breakout stars last season but suffered a serious ACL injury before the start of the 2021/22 campaign, which ruled him out for the long term. That, however, hasn’t deterred Chelsea’s interest in him, who are said to be battling with Manchester United for his signature. https://twitter.com/EverythingLCFC/status/1461094921457348612 While the Red Devils aren’t out of contention yet,…
Juventus are on the lookout for a new midfielder. Reports have linked the Italian giants with Borussia Dortmund’s Axel Witsel and FC Midtjylland’s Jens Cajuste. Meanwhile, one of their own, Aaron Ramsey, has been linked with a move back to the Premier League. Aaron Ramsey, as Goal understands, is one of the high-wage stars Juventus are looking to sell in the upcoming transfer window. The Welshman has been linked with a return to the Premier League – links that date as far back as 2019 when he signed for the Bianconeri – Everton and Newcastle United among those said to be interested. Credit: Getty images An…
The Netherlands booked their berth at Qatar’s 2022 FIFA World Cup at the expense of Norway. The Oranje beat their opponents 2-0, sealing their place at the finals, while Turkey’s win over Montenegro saw them move into the play-off spot. Norway, who were one of three teams in contention from Group G, were left on the outside looking in. Already without their talisman Erling Haaland, Norway struggled against a rejuvenated Netherlands. The return of Louis Van Gaal has coincided with a sharp upturn in the Oranje’s form, and their newfound prowess was evident during the early stages when they took the game to their opponents. Memphis Depay and Arnaut Danjuma went close with…
Argentina joined rivals Brazil in qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The two played out a 0-0 draw on matchday 13 of the qualification process that sealed the Albiceleste’s passage to Qatar. Three spots – two automatic and one play-off – remain up for grabs in the South American group, albeit Ecuador have consolidated their hold on one of those with a win over Chile. Meanwhile, the 0-0 draw between Argentina and Brazil was hardly a drab affair. Although the two sides failed to create clear-cut chances, players from both teams tested the opposite goalkeepers with shots from distance.…