Lampard expects standard dip behind closed doors
Frank Lampard is looking forward to the return of ‘proper football’, but the Chelsea manager admits standards in the Premier League may slip as games are staged behind closed doors.
‘Van Dijk could beat up anybody, including Drogba’
Virgil van Dijk could ‘beat anybody up physically’, says Steve Nicol, with the former Liverpool defender left baffled by claims from ex-Chelsea star Michael Ballack that the Dutch centre-half is ‘lucky’ to have avoided the era of Didier Drogba, Alan Shearer and Co. A talismanic presence at Anfield is widely considered to be the finest exponent of his chosen position… Read more →
La Liga to return from June 8
La Liga will be able to resume from the week beginning June 8 after Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gave the green light for football to return.
EPL confirms two additional positive coronavirus cases
The Premier League has confirmed that two further players and staff have returned positive results from the latest round of coronavirus screenings.
Giggs was an unbelievably overrated Man Utd player – Woodhouse
Ryan Giggs was an ‘unbelievably overrated Manchester United player’, according to former Premier League midfielder Curtis Woodhouse.
‘Arsenal couldn’t fault Aubameyang if he wants Real Madrid move’
Arsenal could not fault Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang if he opted to leave for Real Madrid, says Ian Wright, with the ambitious striker at a stage of his career where he needs to be a little selfish.
Jorginho’s agent opens door for possible Juventus move
Jorginho’s agent, Joao Santos, insists Juventus have not asked about the Chelsea star, though admits any player would like to play for the Serie A champions.
Havertz could thrive in the Premier League, claims Hargreaves
Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz has been compared to Mesut Ozil and Michael Ballack by Owen Hargreaves, with the former Bayern Munich midfielder sure the youngster would thrive in the Premier League if he moved to England this summer. The 20-year-old scored twice as Leverkusen marked their return to Bundesliga action with a 4-1 win over Werder Bremen on Monday…. Read more →
‘Greenwood can be our new Van Persie’
Mason Greenwood has all the attributes to emulate Robin van Persie’s exploits at Manchester United, according to defender Luke Shaw.
Silva uncertain about life after Man City
David Silva has revealed his long-term future is on hold during the coronavirus pandemic, but he will not go back on his decision to leave Manchester City.