Новости за 03.11.2017

Bayern Munich will be without Joshua Kimmich for Saturday's Bundesliga showdown with Borussia Dortmund. The champions confirmed via their official Twitter account that the Germany international has not travelled with the rest of the squad due to an upset stomach. There have been reports Jerome Boateng could also be a doubt for the match at Signal Iduna Park, although he has not stayed behind in Munich. The news is a blow for head coach Jupp Heynckes, who is already without Manuel Neuer, Franck... Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi is in line to make his 600th Barcelona appearance in Saturday's LaLiga clash with Sevilla and an astonished Ernesto Valverde surmising he has "run out of adjectives for him". The 30-year-old made his first appearance for the club in October 2004 and has since gone on to become one of the greatest players of all time. Messi is the club's all-time leading scorer with 523 across all competitions – his first coming against Albacete in May 2005. As he looks set to reach 600 appearances on Saturday... Читать дальше...

The Brazilian right-back lifted six La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues during a trophy-laden eight seasons at Barcelona before spending the 2016/17 campaign with Juventus, with whom he won the Double and reached a fourth European Cup final.Alves was widely expected to continue his insatiable quest for silverware at the Etihad Stadium this season by reuniting with his former Camp Nou coach Pep Guardiola.But the 34-year-old relocated to the French capital instead – teaming up with fellow countrymen Neymar... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola says the decision to imprison Catalan politicians is "scary" as the crisis in the Manchester City manager's home region continues. Nine ex-minsters from the dissolved Catalan parliament appeared at Spain's high court on Thursday accused of rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds. All, with exception of bailed former Business Minister Santi Vila were detained, while ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont remains in Belgium and was one of five separatist politicians not to answer the summons in Madrid. Читать дальше...

Spain head coach Julen Lopetegui says there is time for Diego Costa to force his way into World Cup selection contention when he resumes playing in January. The striker has not played for Chelsea since last season and cannot appear for new club Atletico Madrid until their registration ban is lifted at the beginning of next year. Costa was unsurprisingly omitted from the Spain squad for this month's friendly matches with Costa Rica and Russia but Lopetegui insists he has not discounted him from his thinking. Читать дальше...

Raheem Sterling will square off against Alexis Sanchez and Arsenal on Sunday with a new hunger for goals paying dividends, according to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. England winger Sterling is the leading scorer across all competitions for City this season, with his 10th of the campaign rounding off a stunning 4-2 win at Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday. Speculation in August had suggested the 22-year-old was set to be the makeweight in a deal to bring Arsenal star Sanchez -... Читать дальше...

Gareth Bale is in line to make his long-awaited return to action this weekend after resuming full training with Real Madrid. The Wales star completed a session with the senior squad at Valdebebas on Friday ahead of the LaLiga clash with Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Bale has been sidelined since suffering a calf injury in September, which saw him miss seven games for Madrid and Wales' final two World Cup qualifiers, including the decisive defeat to the Republic of Ireland. The... Читать дальше...

GK: Shaka HislopThe laidback shot-stopper had returned to West Ham on a 12-month deal the previous July following a three-year spell at Portsmouth. Roy Carroll, a fellow summer signing, was the preferred choice in goal for the first half of the season –but a back injury forthe Northern Irishman early in 2006 thrust Shaka back into the frame and he was between the sticks for the final.By now something of a veteran at the age of 37, Shaka - first name Neil - could do nothing about any of Liverpool’s goals in normal time... Читать дальше...

Joe Willock has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the club has announced. The 18-year-old academy graduate has been rewarded with a new deal after forcing his way into the first team at the Emirates Stadium this season. The midfielder has played five times in 2017-18, twice in the EFL Cup and three times in the Europa League, including Thursday's 0-0 draw with Red Star Belgrade. "We would all like to congratulate Joe on his new deal, and look forward to his continued progress with... Читать дальше...

David Unsworth wants Everton to make a decision on their new manager sooner rather than later. Everton sacked Ronald Koeman on October 23 after a woeful start to the season and installed Unsworth – who was the club's Under-23 coach – as his temporary replacement. They have shown little sign of improvement, however, losing all three of their matches under his management, scoring just one goal. He is set to take charge of his first match at Goodison Park on Sunday, as Everton host Watford in the Premier League. Читать дальше...

An eagerly awaited Klassiker against Bayern Munich may have come at the ideal time for struggling Borussia Dortmund, according to head coach Peter Bosz. Dortmund were flying in the early stages of the season as Bayern made an underwhelming start to their title defence. However, the dismissal of Carlo Ancelotti and return of Jupp Heynckes has produced an upturn in fortunes for the title-holders, which has coincided with a dip in form for Dortmund, who are on a three-match winless run in the league. Читать дальше...

Diego Simeone is remaining tranquil and refusing to raise his voice at Atletico Madrid players as his team continue to go through a difficult spell. Atletico are by no means in a crisis, as they sit fourth in LaLiga after going unbeaten in their first 10 matches, but Simeone's men have been far from their very best. Tuesday's 1-1 draw at home to Azerbaijan's Qarabag in the Champions League left Atletico with just three points from four matches, making progression to the knockout stage now a tall order. Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola insists Arsene Wenger has no need to worry about Manchester City matching the exploits of his 'Invincibles'. Wenger guided Arsenal to an incredible Premier League triumph in 2003-04, when the Gunners went through the entire season unbeaten. City welcome Arsenal to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday with nine wins and a draw from their opening 10 Premier League matches this season. A thrilling 4-2 win at Napoli in midweek also made it four Champions League wins out of four for Guardiola's men... Читать дальше...

Manchester City's incredible Premier League form is proving a "big problem" for the leaders' title rivals, says Antonio Conte. Last season, Chelsea swept aside all comers en route to a second title in three seasons, but this term find themselves nine points adrift of Pep Guardiola's swashbuckling side. City have dropped just two points from their opening 10 matches and nearest rivals Manchester United are five off the pace. This weekend sees Chelsea entertain United at Stamford Bridge, and asked if it was a game his side cannot lose... Читать дальше...

Not since the days of Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, who blasted 70 goals in 136 Premier League games from 2000-04, has the shirt’s wearer found the net with any regularity.Mateja Kezman, Khalid Boulahrouz, Steve Sidwell, Franco Di Santo and Fernando Torres all struggled to shine at Stamford Bridge, while Radamel Falcao netted just one goal in 10 league appearances during an injury-hit 2015/16 on loan from Monaco.But in Morata, the Blues have finally found a striker to break the spell. After missing his... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool must accept the risk of Emre Can signing a pre-contract agreement with another club in January as "part of football". The Germany international has yet to agree fresh terms at Anfield and would be able to hold talks with other interested parties at the beginning of 2018 when he enters the final six months of his deal. Juventus have been tipped to reignite their interest in the 23-year-old, while Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes described Can as "dynamic and powerful"... Читать дальше...

N'Golo Kante may return for Chelsea in Sunday's crunch Premier League clash against Manchester United, but boss Antonio Conte will not take any unnecessary risks. Influential midfielder Kante has not played domestic football since the 1-0 defeat against Manchester City at the end of September after injuring his hamstring on international duty for France. Chelsea have lost twice in the six competitive matches he has missed – including a poor showing in a 3-0 Champions League loss at Roma in midweek. Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain will be without Neymar for Saturday's Ligue 1 clash with Angers, head coach Unai Emery has confirmed. The Brazil star is one of four senior players who will miss the trip to Stade Raymond-Kopa in the league leaders' last match before the international break. Neymar took a knock in the 5-0 Champions League win over Anderlecht and "doesn't have a good feeling", Emery said at a news conference on Friday. The €222million man will therefore stay in Paris in order to rest and recuperate. Читать дальше...

Sadio Mane could return from a hamstring injury to play a small part in Liverpool's Premier League trip to West Ham, Jurgen Klopp has revealed. Senegal winger Mane may be fit enough to return to the bench after a month out, but Philippe Coutinho (back) will not make the game at London Stadium. A hamstring injury has kept Mane out of action since the last international break, and was initially expected to keep him on the sidelines until after the upcoming pause for national action. However, a return... Читать дальше...

Liverpool left-back Alberto Moreno has been called in to the Spain squad for the first time in three-and-a-half years for this month's friendlies against Costa Rica and Russia. Moreno won the last of his three senior caps against Bolivia in May 2014 while still with Sevilla. Poor form led to the 25-year-old having limited first-team opportunities at Anfield last season, with manager Jurgen Klopp preferring career midfielder James Milner at full-back. But Moreno has regained his spot as first-choice this term... Читать дальше...

Mario Gotze and Ilkay Gundogan are back in the Germany squad, with Marcel Halstenberg earning a call-up for the first time. Borussia Dortmund forward Gotze and Manchester City midfielder Gundogan have not played for their country this year due to respective metabolic and knee problems but are in Joachim Low's plans for the friendly matches against England and France. The more surprising addition to the squad is uncapped RB Leipzig full-back Halstenberg, who has impressed in the Bundesliga and Champions League this season. Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the Portugal squad for the friendly matches with Saudi Arabia and the United States. The Real Madrid star, who has scored only one goal in LaLiga this season, has been omitted by head coach Fernando Santos along with fellow experiences forwards Ricardo Quaresma and Nani. Monaco forward Marcos Lopes leads a quartet of uncapped players called up, with Real Sociedad's Kevin Rodriguez, Lille's Edgar Ie and Braga's Ricardo Ferreira in to bolster Santos' defensive options. Читать дальше...

Adnan Januzaj and Radja Nainggolan have been named in the Belgium squad for this month's friendly matches against Mexico and Japan. Nainggolan claimed he would take a break from international football when he was left out by head coach Roberto Martinez for September's World Cup qualifiers. However, the Roma midfielder, who later insisted he had not made any permanent decision to retire from Belgium duty, has been handed a place in the 28-man squad for the upcoming matches. Real Sociedad winger Januzaj... Читать дальше...

We’re championing thisnot just as a quiz, but also as a useful Fantasy Premier League pointer. After all, we all know Manchester City – with 35 league goals in the first 10 games of this season – are packed with players loaded with goals and assists.But what about theplayers at the struggling clubswho still pull greater weight than their team-mates? They deserve recognition too, even if the in-housecompetition isn’t always fierce (they're more likely to be FPL budget friendly, if you're that way inclined).Well... Читать дальше...

Jupp Heynckes explained that Robert Lewandowski was omitted from Bayern Munich's win over Celtic due to an "overburdening", not injury, and is motivated to face Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker. Lewandowski recently spoke of the difficulty of leading the line in three competitions, with Bayern lacking a recognised back-up striker to Poland's record goalscorer. Bayern boss Heynckes consequently omitted Lewandowski from the squad that won 2-1 at Parkhead in the Champions League in midweek, although... Читать дальше...