Новости за 11.08.2018

Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United continued their fine start to the Championship season with a 4-1 demolition of Derby County. Mateusz Klich bent home a stunning strike at the end of a thrilling team move to put the visitors in front inside five minutes at Pride Park on Saturday. When Tom Lawrence's free-kick was badly misjudged by 21-year-old goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell the Rams were swiftly level, but Ezgjan Alioski's perfect left-wing cross was headed in by Kemar Roofe to restore the Leeds lead. Читать дальше...

Javi Gracia challenged his Watford players to build on a promising start after they opened the new Premier League season with a thoroughly deserved 2-0 victory over Brighton Hove Albion. Roberto Pereyra scored both goals for the hosts at Vicarage Road on Saturday, including a stunning volley that opened the scoring 10 minutes before the half-time interval. The former Juventus midfielder curled home a second after the break as Watford ran out comfortable winners against a Brighton side that failed to muster an attempt on target. Читать дальше...

Richarlison opens account, checks Wolves' momentumAn interesting trivia question: who was the last Everton player to score a double on his debut? Believe it or not, Brazilian forward Jo - on loan from Manchester City at the time. Richarlison matched his achievement today, scoring two lovely goals at Molineux.Wolves began the day by setting a new Premier League first: the five Portuguese players named in their starting lineupe was a new record. Ultimately, it was a Mexican who won them their point... Читать дальше...

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe backed Ryan Fraser to shine in the new Premier League season following his stellar start in the 2-0 win over Cardiff City. The Scotland international scored midway through the first half before Callum Wilson atoned for a penalty miss to seal victory in stoppage time at the Vitality Stadium. Fraser's goal was his ninth in the Premier League and he would have capped the performance with an assist had David Brooks, an off-season signing from Sheffield United, not fluffed a gilt-edged header after half-time. Читать дальше...

Ernesto Valverde has criticised the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for announcing the Supercopa de Espana is categorised as a friendly. The RFEF said the clash between Barcelona and Sevilla, which this season is being played as a one-legged tie in Morocco, is not classed as a competitive game. That means Barcelona will not be restricted in the number of non-European Union players they can name in their squad on Sunday, potentially making new signing Arturo Vidal more likely to feature. Читать дальше...

Andre Silva has paused his difficult spell with AC Milan after moving on loan to Sevilla, who have secured a purchase option in the deal. The Portugal international joined Milan from Porto last year as part of a significant recruitment drive by the Italian club, who spent a reported €38million on him. But his debut campaign did not go to plan, scoring just two times in 24 Serie A appearances. His haul of eight goals in 14 Europa League outings at least ensured his reputation did not take too much of a battering... Читать дальше...

West Brom claimed their first Championship win of the season in a seven-goal thriller at Norwich City, while Aston Villa defeated Wigan Athletic 3-2 with a late effort. Middlesbrough are the early pacesetters thanks to their 1-0 triumph at home to Birmingham City, who had Craig Gardner sent off towards the end. The best game of the day may have occurred in Norwich, but Bristol City's 2-2 draw at Bolton Wanderers will run it close, as the away side came back to from 2-0 down. Nottingham Forest... Читать дальше...

Gerard Pique has confirmed his international retirement after winning 102 caps for Spain. The Barcelona defender made the announcement ahead of Sunday's Supercopa de Espana clash with Sevilla, revealing he had informed new national team boss Luis Enrique of his decision during a conversation between the pair. "I spoke with Luis Enrique and told him that my decision has been made," Pique told the media. "I had a really nice time with the Spain team, and I'm very happy to have been part of the success." @3gerardpique... Читать дальше...

Harry Kane is in top form despite failing to find the net in Tottenham's opening 2-1 Premier League win at Newcastle United, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. Kane scooped the World Cup Golden Boot with six goals as England plotted a route to the semi-finals, but his exertions appeared to have taken a toll towards the end of the Three Lions' Russia 2018 campaign. The 25-year-old extended his unwanted run of never scoring a Premier League goal in August to 14 matches as Jan Vertonghen and... Читать дальше...

Fulham recieved a reality checkFulham's Premier League party was upset by Crystal Palace. Shahid Khan has bankrolled major investment at Craven Cottage over the summer, supplying Slavisa Jokanovic with over £100m worth of new players – the first newly-promoted team to ever spendthat much. Unfortunately, Palace were in no mood to play along. Jeff Schlupp gave Roy Hodgson's side a first-half lead, lashing home brilliantly, and 10 minutes before the end Wilfried Zaha - who had spent the afternoon being... Читать дальше...

Roberto Pereyra scored both goals - including a sublime volley - as Watford began the new Premier League season with a comfortable 2-0 win over Brighton  Hove Albion at Vicarage Road. Javi Gracia's hosts controlled the game throughout to pick up the three points against a travel-sick Brighton side who, despite a busy transfer window, carried little threat in attack to continue a worrying trend on the road. Pereyra opened the scoring in the 35th minute with the one moment of genuine quality in a... Читать дальше...

Jan Vertonghen conceded Tottenham rode their luck in the opening 2-1 Premier League win at Newcastle United. Vertonghen headed Spurs into an early lead – an advantage that was restored after 18 minutes by Dele Alli following Joselu's equaliser for the hosts. Mohamed Diame rattled the post early in the second half and a desperate challenge from Belgium centre-back Vertonghen, one of five World Cup semi-finalists in the Tottenham starting XI, denied Newcastle substitute Salomon Rondon a debut goal as his shot spun against the crossbar. Читать дальше...

World Cup winners Antoine Griezmann and Lucas Hernandez are set for their first pre-season minutes but Kevin Gameiro has been omitted from Atletico Madrid's squad to face Inter. Griezmann and Hernandez joined France team-mate Thomas Lemar in training on Monday and should now return to action ahead of the UEFA Super Cup clash with Real Madrid. Saturday's friendly at Wanda Metropolitano should also see an Atleti debut for Nikola Kalinic, who has joined from AC Milan for a fee reported to be in the region of €15million. Читать дальше...

Kepa Arrizabalaga will make his Chelsea debut in Saturday's Premier League meeting with Huddersfield Town, while Eden Hazard is on the bench. Chelsea shelled out a world-record fee for a goalkeeper of €80million (£72m) to sign Kepa from Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday, as Thibaut Courtois departed for Real Madrid. The match at the John Smith's Stadium comes too soon for Hazard to start, though. The Belgium international only made his first appearance since the World Cup as a substitute in the International Champions Cup win over Lyon on Tuesday.

Steven N'Zonzi has made it clear to Sevilla that he wants to be sold, club director of football Joaquin Caparros has confirmed. The France international has established himself as one of the best midfielders in LaLiga since moving from Stoke City in 2015, his composed nature combined with his ability on the ball earning him plenty of admirers. N'Zonzi was strongly linked with a return to the Premier League last year, as reports suggested he wanted to go back to England to be closer to his son in London, though no move materialised. Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp has earmarked Daniel Sturridge for a bigger role at Liverpool and now Naby Keita has joined the forward's growing legion of supporters. Sturridge, who spent the second half of last season on loan at West Brom, is enjoying a renewed sense of purpose on his return to Anfield. The 28-year-old featured regularly in pre-season and scored four times to stake a convincing claim for regular opportunities. New signing Keita, who is in line for a Premier League debut against West Ham on Sunday... Читать дальше...

Peru captain Paolo Guerrero has bid farewell to Flamengo ahead of an expected move to Campeonato Brasileiro rivals Internacional. Guerrero joined Flamengo from Corinthians in 2015 and was part of the team that last year won the Campeonato Carioca and reached the Copa Sudamericana final, where they lost to Independiente. A ban for an anti-doping violation in October 2017 - which was suspended ahead of the World Cup - limited his playing time this season and he could not come to an agreement with... Читать дальше...

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has been unable to train due to a painful stomach muscle injury that was exacerbated during Croatia's run to the World Cup final. The centre-back was a key component of a Croatia side that were beaten 4-2 by France in the showpiece match at Russia 2018 last month. Liverpool begin their bid for Premier League glory against West Ham on Sunday, but Lovren – who will see a specialist over the issue – appears a doubt and admits the Reds are not particularly happy about his injury. Читать дальше...

England captain Harry Kane will start for Tottenham in their Premier League opener against Newcastle United at St James' Park. Kane scooped the Golden Boot at the 2018 World Cup as he scored six times on the Three Lions run to the semi-finals. Famously, Premier League games in August have proved nowhere near as fruitful for the 25-year-old striker. In 13 matches, Kane has failed to find the net during the opening month of the season for Spurs, despite having 44 shots. He featured in Mauricio... Читать дальше...

Andres Iniesta opened his Vissel Kobe account in wonderful fashion against Jubilo Iwata in the J.League on Saturday. The 34-year-old midfield maestro, who showed he still possess quality of the highest order, was making just his third appearance since joining from Barcelona in May. Iniesta took Lukas Podolski's pass on the turn and span away from Kentaro Oi with a majestic, fluid first touch. The World Cup winner then nudged the ball away from the onrushing Jubilo goalkeeper Krzysztof Kaminski... Читать дальше...

Neymar has been challenged to lead Paris Saint-Germain with his artistry this season by head coach Thomas Tuchel. The Brazil superstar returned from a disappointing World Cup to make his first appearance for PSG since February as a substitute in last weekend's 4-0 Trophee des Champions triumph against Monaco. With the broken metatarsal that curtailed his debut season in the French capital behind him, Tuchel wants the world's most expensive player to shine as his team's focal point. "It is clear... Читать дальше...

Alisson hopes he can prove to be a value-for-money purchase at Liverpool – just like superstar forward Mohamed Salah. The Brazil goalkeeper made the same switch Salah completed a year ago when he moved from Roma to Anfield for £65million last month. That deal made the 25-year-old the most expensive goalkeeper in history, although Kepa Arrizabalaga took that weighty distinction off his hands when he joined Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao for £71.6m this week. Salah cost the Reds £36.9m – a fee that... Читать дальше...

Laurent Koscielny has been named as Arsenal captain for the 2018-19 season. Experienced defender Per Mertesacker served as the Gunners' club captain before his retirement at the end of last season and now fellow centre-back Koscielny will take on the responsibility. New boss Unai Emery has also selected Petr Cech, Aaron Ramsey, Mesut Ozil and Granit Xhaka to be part of a leadership group. One of the quartet will take the armband in Sunday's Premier League opener against Manchester City, given... Читать дальше...

Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri warned there will be teething issues at Stamford Bridge, though he expects the Blues to fire in the second half of the Premier League season. Sarri will get his first taste of English top-flight football when Chelsea open their campaign at Huddersfield Town on Saturday, having replaced Antonio Conte less than a month ago. His late arrival and the World Cup have hampered Sarri's preparations in London, where the former Napoli boss is trying to implement his entertaining and possession-based brand of football. Читать дальше...

Leicester City manager Claude Puel believes Friday's loss to Manchester United was unfair on the Foxes. Jose Mourinho's United emerged winners over a spirited Leicester in the season-opening Premier League fixture at Old Trafford. Leicester made a poor start, conceding an early penalty as Paul Pogba converted after three minutes, though Puel's side responded well and enjoyed strong spells of possession. Luke Shaw managed to double United's level with seven minutes remaining before substitute Jamie Vardy pulled a goal back in stoppage time. Читать дальше...