
Coronavirus not a concern for healthy footballers – Lehman
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has backed the Bundesliga’s upcoming return, saying that the coronavirus isn’t a “big concern” for healthy, young athletes.
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has backed the Bundesliga’s upcoming return, saying that the coronavirus isn’t a “big concern” for healthy, young athletes.
Premier League players do not want to be seen as guinea pigs in the Project Restart plan, Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor has said.
Virgil van Dijk is now universally regarded as one of the greatest footballers currently playing, however, the Liverpool central defender says he nearly failed to make it as a professional when coming through as an academy player.
Christian Pulisic is aiming to deliver more goals and assists for Chelsea, with the United States international insisting that he’s working on boosting his numbers.
Riyad Mahrez has claimed that Liverpool ‘were interested’ in his services before he joined Manchester City, but Mohamed Salah’s move to Anfield scuppered any potential deal.
Manchester United winger Daniel James admits to having sought inspiration from Arsenal and Chelsea legends growing up, with Thierry Henry and Eden Hazard among his idols.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says every club in the division would rather play games at home stadiums than neutral venues.
Manchester City star Raheem Sterling says he is concerned about ‘what the worst outcome could be’ if the Premier League returns before it is safe.
Fabio Cannavaro believes Real Madrid need Kylian Mbappe so he can follow in Cristiano Ronaldo’s footsteps, but feels it will be tough to sign the Paris Saint-Germain star.
The English government have published a 50-page document for lifting the coronavirus-enforced lockdown in England which could see the Premier League restart on June 1.