Новости за 10.08.2018

Jose Mourinho has sprung a surprise by starting Paul Pogba in Manchester United's first Premier League game of the season against Leicester City - just four days after the midfielder returned from a post-World Cup break. Pogba played a key role for France as Didier Deschamps' men triumphed in Russia last month, though his participation in the latter stages of the tournament meant he was late in joining up with his club colleagues. But, despite the potential rustiness that comes with not playing in any of United's pre-season matches... Читать дальше...

Marco Silva has defended Everton's activity in the transfer market, citing Jordan Pickford as an example of how the club can be rewarded for their willingness to spend big. For the second consecutive close season, the Toffees forked out sizeable fees to bring in new players, with the arrival of Richarlison in a reported £40million switch from Watford raising eyebrows. But Silva is pleased that Everton have spent the money required to improve the squad and now hopes that, like goalkeeper Pickford - a £30m recruit from Sunderland... Читать дальше...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has again taken aim at Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos for his role in Mohamed Salah's Champions League final injury, insisting he would rather be considered a bad loser than win in the manner of the Spanish centre-back. Salah lasted just 30 minutes of May's Champions League showpiece, trudging off the pitch holding his shoulder, with Adam Lallana replacing him at 0-0. The Egypt international had been involved in a tangle with Ramos a few minutes earlier, an incident... Читать дальше...

Christopher Schindler has committed his long-term future to Huddersfield Town on the eve of the new Premier League season, as head coach David Wagner once again targets survival for his side. Huddersfield – who finished 16th in their maiden Premier League campaign in 2017-18 - open the new term at home to Chelsea on Saturday. Ahead of welcoming the Blues, Wagner's men have been boosted by the club's reigning player of the year Schindler signing a new three-year deal that also includes an option for a further 12 months. Читать дальше...

Luka Modric perhaps suggested he is interested in a move to Inter by liking a social media post from Croatia team-mate Ivan Perisic. Modric has been strongly linked with the Serie A side despite being an integral part of a Real Madrid team that has won four Champions League titles in five years. After starring for finalists Croatia at the World Cup, where Modric was awarded the Golden Ball for the tournament's best player, Inter emerged as serious contenders to sign the 32-year-old. Modric is yet to comment on the speculation... Читать дальше...

Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez and captain Jamaal Lascelles have joined managing director Lee Charnley in writing a letter defending the club's transfer business. Benitez was critical of Newcastle's failure to make moves in the transfer market earlier in pre-season, but he ended the window with seven signings, bringing in Salomon Rondon and Federico Fernandez shortly before the deadline despite reportedly making a huge profit. In a news conference on Friday, the Magpies boss appeared to be in better spirits... Читать дальше...

Manuel Pellegrini says West Ham will not use any specific tactics to try and stop Liverpool's Mohamed Salah on Sunday. Salah enjoyed an outstanding debut season with the Reds last year, scoring 32 Premier League goals to claim the competition's Golden Boot, and is the obvious threat to West Ham at Anfield this weekend. But Pellegrini does not believe it is as simple as attempting to deal with Salah, as he has team-mates of the quality of Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and now also Xherdan Shaqiri, who has joined Liverpool from Stoke City. Читать дальше...

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Sturm Graz after an assistant referee suffered a cut to the head in their Europa League tie against AEK Larnaca on Thursday. Fredrik Klyver appeared to be struck by a cup thrown by a spectator during the contest at Merkur Arena in Austria, leading to a long delay as he received treatment. The players were taken off the pitch by referee Mohammed Al-Hakim as a result and, when they emerged, Klyver had been replaced by the fourth official. A Sturm... Читать дальше...

Pele is backing Brazil stars Alisson and Roberto Firmino to lead Liverpool to glory in the Premier League. The Reds have yet to be crowned champions in the Premier League era, with the club's last title triumph coming in the 1989-90 season. But Jurgen Klopp's squad has been boosted by heavy investment ahead of the new campaign, the club breaking the world record for a goalkeeper to sign Alisson from Roma, while Naby Keita, Fabinho and Xherdan Shaqiri have also arrived at Anfield. Liverpool spent... Читать дальше...

Kurt Zouma has belatedly completed a season-long loan move from Chelsea to Everton, the Toffees have announced. Zouma spent last season on loan at Stoke City, who were relegated to the Championship, after struggling for regular football during Chelsea's 2016-17 Premier League title-winning campaign. The two-cap France defender had been expected to finalise a switch to Goodison Park before Thursday's Premier League transfer deadline, but the move was not confirmed until a day later. It marks another... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola is frustrated by the decision not to award Douglas Luiz a work permit, with Manchester City having hoped the Brazilian midfielder could provide cover for Fernandinho. The 20-year-old spent the 2017-18 season on loan in LaLiga with Girona, making 15 league appearances but only starting one of them, after joining City from Vasco Da Gama. Brazilian Douglas Luiz featured in pre-season for City, who failed to add a deep-lying midfielder to their squad after Jorginho opted to sign for Chelsea rather than join the champions. Читать дальше...

Michy Batshuayi has left Chelsea on loan once again and will spend the 2018-19 season in LaLiga with Valencia, the Spanish club have confirmed.

Pep Guardiola is disappointed with Argentina Football Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia after he suggested a "fat wallet" would be needed to hire the Manchester City manager. Tapia claims to have explored the possibility of appointing Guardiola as the successor to Jorge Sampaoli, who could only lead Argentina to the last 16 of the 2018 World Cup. The AFA president said hiring Guardiola would be "impossible" due to the wages required to tempt the Catalan away from the Etihad Stadium. But speaking to reporters on Friday... Читать дальше...

Andriy Yarmolenko (Borussia Dortmund to West Ham)At the time this was eye-catching;maybe even a statement of West Ham’s intent. Perhaps. More realistically, though, they seem to have signed a player on the basis of an outdated reputation.Yarmolenko was an outstanding player three years ago – the point at which he should have left Ukraine for a big Spanish, English or German club – but his move to Borussia Dortmund came too late, evidenced by his poor performances and slow drift out of the side.Most troublingly... Читать дальше...

Rafael Benitez is keen to move on from another frustrating transfer window and insists he has confidence his Newcastle United squad can compete in the Premier League this season. Benitez was frustrated in his attempts to improve the squad in the close season, although he eventually managed to bring in seven new players to reinforce a squad that finished 10th in the Premier League last season. The Spaniard was vocal in many of his complaints during pre-season, but his attitude will now change with... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid defender Theo Hernandez will continue his development at Real Sociedad after agreeing a season-long loan at Anoeta. Theo swapped one side of the Spanish capital for the other in 2017 when he left Atletico Madrid for Los Blancos for a reported €30million. The 20-year-old made 23 appearances in all competitions for the Champions League winners but dislodging Marcelo at left-back proved a tough challenge. He will have to wait for another chance at the Santiago Bernabeu after agreeing a switch to LaLiga rivals Sociedad.

Remember, kids, this is subjective nonsense and the opinion of one writer. We've got separate Best and Worst kits of the season lists too.Let's not take it too seriously, eh?DEAL How to get an entire season's worth of Sky Sports football for just £17920. TottenhamYou wonder what exactly were they thinking of with this. Were they going for the ‘shorts are leaking into the shirts’ look? Did they mean for their players to look like they’re wearing massively high-waisted trousers? Did they think about... Читать дальше...

Arsenal boss Unai Emery is hopeful Aaron Ramsey's contract situation can be resolved as he is "very important" to the Premier League club. Ramsey has just one year remaining on his deal at Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal having already lost Jack Wilshere in the close season as he opted to move to West Ham in pursuit of regular football. The Premier League's transfer deadline passed without Ramsey leaving and Emery now wants to ensure the midfielder stays long-term, although he confirmed David Ospina... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola feels setting a points target would be a mistake for Manchester City as they seek to defend the Premier League title for the first time. No team has won back-to-back Premier Leagues since Manchester United under Alex Ferguson in 2008-09, with City failing on their two previous attempts. City won the league by 19 points last season, smashing a host of records as former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach Guardiola collected a maiden Premier League crown. But the Catalan says he is not... Читать дальше...

Chelsea fans should not expect Kepa Arrizabalaga to be at the level of Thibaut Courtois straightaway, says Blues boss Maurizio Sarri. Kepa completed a world-record £71.6million switch from Athletic Bilbao on Thursday as a replacement for Courtois, who joined Real Madrid. The 23-year-old penned a seven-year deal at Stamford Bridge and is regarded as one of the most promising goalkeepers in world football. However, Sarri has looked to lower the expectations on his new signing by insisting Kepa -... Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho does not believe Manchester United's three signings in the close season have improved their squad. United, who finished second in the Premier League last term, brought in goalkeeper Lee Grant, defender Diogo Dalot and midfielder Fred, but Mourinho is thought to have wanted a new centre-back and has openly criticised the club's failure to back him. Ahead of the Red Devils' league opener against Leicester City, Mourinho claimed he is working with essentially the same group as in 2017-18. Читать дальше...

Niko Kovac is confident Jerome Boateng will remain a Bayern Munich player despite the Germany international being heavily linked with a move away from the Bundesliga champions. A transfer to Manchester United had been mooted before the Premier League deadline passed, while Boateng is also said to be a target for Paris Saint-Germain. Reports in France suggested the 29-year-old had agreed terms with PSG, however Kovac expects his squad to stay intact beyond August. "I can't tell you what's going to happen... Читать дальше...

Left-back Emilio Izaguirre has returned to Scottish Premiership champions Celtic on a one-year deal. The Honduras international won six titles in seven years in Glasgow before leaving the club for Al-Fayha in 2017. However, Izaguirre cut short his time in Saudi Arabia and, following reported interest from Hibernian, has re-joined Celtic, where he was a hugely popular figure for much of his first spell. The move is subject to international clearance. Delight as Emilio Izaguirre rejoins the Hoops!#WelcomeBackEmilio... Читать дальше...

James Rodriguez is a doubt for Bayern Munich's DFL-Supercup clash with Eintracht Frankfurt after suffering an ankle injury. Bayern take part in the curtain-raiser on Sunday, but they may be without star midfielder James, who struggled for fitness with Colombia at the World Cup and took a kick in Wednesday's 20-2 friendly thrashing of amateur side Rottach-Egern. James, halfway through a two-year loan from Real Madrid, missed training on Friday, according to head coach Niko Kovac, as Bayern stepped up their preparations. Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho has calmed Manchester United fans’ fears after a quiet transfer window by insisting that he is better prepared to explain away defeats than ever before.After finishing 19 points back from rivals Manchester City last term, United supporters were hoping to see their side land some high-profile additions over the summer but were forced to settle for Porto’s Diogo Dalot, back-up goalkeeper Lee Grant and a man named Fred. However, instead of bemoaning the lack of deals, Mourinho looked delighted... Читать дальше...