Новости за 26.08.2018

Kevin Strootman's expected move to Marseille seems to be edging closer after the midfielder was left out of Roma's squad for their Serie A match against Atalanta. Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco has confirmed discussions are ongoing with Marseille over a move for Strootman, who joined from PSV in 2013. And it seems the midfielder's switch to the Ligue 1 club is nearing completion, with Di Francesco omitting the Netherlands international out of his squad for Monday's clash at Stadio Olimpico. Strootman... Читать дальше...

Maurizio Sarri conceded he was surprised by Rafael Benitez's tactics after Chelsea claimed a 2-1 Premier League win at Newcastle United. Sarri's men maintained their 100 per cent start to the season in controversial fashion, a contentious Eden Hazard penalty awarded after a Fabian Schar challenge on Marcos Alonso - in which the Switzerland international seemed to make contact with the ball - giving them the lead. That gave Chelsea a helping hand after 76 minutes of frustration, the Blues having... Читать дальше...

Simon Mignolet has branded Liverpool's decision to loan Loris Karius to Besiktas as "bizarre", as the Belgium international claimed he is still unsure over his future at Anfield. Karius, who has been replaced as Liverpool's number one by Alisson Becker, completed a two-year loan switch to Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas on Saturday. Mignolet spent much of last season playing second fiddle to the former Mainz goalkeeper, and has now seemingly criticised Liverpool's decision to allow Karius to leave... Читать дальше...

Axel Witsel scored with a bicycle kick as Borussia Dormund came from behind to kick off their Bundesliga season with a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig. Witsel - a close-season acquisition from Tianjin Quanjian - had already scored on debut in the DFB-Pokal on Monday and further endeared himself to the club's fans as they got their league campaign under way. Jean-Kevin Augustin gave Leipzig the lead in the opening minute, sliding a shot beyond Roman Burki after a defensive mix-up by the hosts. However... Читать дальше...

Rafael Benitez criticised the award of a "soft" Chelsea penalty as Newcastle United suffered a controversial 2-1 defeat at St James' Park on Sunday. A Newcastle side set up to frustrate Chelsea held Maurizio Sarri's visitors at bay for 76 minutes until referee Paul Tierney pointed to the spot following Fabian Schar's challenge on Marcos Alonso. Replays suggested Schar had got a foot to the ball, but Newcastle responded seven minutes later through Joselu's near-post header, benefiting from some fortune of their own... Читать дальше...

Aleksandar Mitrovic played down concerns that a language barrier was causing discontent in the Fulham dressing room after scoring two goals in a 4-2 Premier League win against Burnley on Sunday. Goalkeeping coach Jose Sambade Carreira is reported to have left the club this week, just two weeks into the season, with some outlets claiming his departure relates to goalkeepers Fabri and Sergio Rico struggling to settle and communicate with a predominantly English-speaking defence. Following defeats in their opening two matches... Читать дальше...

Bayern Munich will face fourth-tier side Rodinghausen in the second round of the DFB-Pokal. The Bundesliga champions needed a late Robert Lewandowski goal to win at Drochtersen/Assel in the previous round, the striker's 82nd-minute effort eventually settling the tie. And Bayern will again travel to take on minnows in the competition after Sunday's draw sent them north to play against Rodinghausen. Borussia Dortmund also struggled to clear the first hurdle, with captain Marco Reus hitting a 120th-minute winner away to Greuther Furth. Читать дальше...

Dedryck Boyata scored the winner on his return to action for Celtic as supporters protested against the defender's behaviour. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed earlier this month the Scottish champions had rejected a bid from Fulham for the centre-back. Boyata subsequently did not make himself available for a Champions League qualifier against AEK Athens, with Rodgers at a loss to explain the defender's absence. But Boyata was restored to the Celtic team for Sunday's Scottish Premier League game at home to Hamilton... Читать дальше...

Roy Hodgson confirmed Wilfried Zaha was hindered during Crystal Palace's defeat to Watford following Etienne Capoue's ugly early challenge. Zaha found the net with a clinical 78th-minute finish at Vicarage Road, where Watford held out for a 2-1 win to go joint top of the Premier League. But a major talking point occurred well before Roberto Pereyra and Jose Holebas scored in the second half for the hosts, as Capoue stamped painfully on the back of Zaha's ankle in the fourth minute and was only booked. Читать дальше...

Jorginho put on a passing clinic during the first half of Sunday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Chelsea. The Italy international's distribution from midfield was impressive and, remarkably, he completed 19 more passes than the Newcastle XI combined in the first 45 minutes, which ended goalless. Jorginho completed 86 of his 92 attempted passes - 93.5 per cent - compared to Newcastle's team total of 67. The Brazil-born star arrived at Chelsea from Napoli during the close-season, following manager Maurizio Sarri. Читать дальше...

Kingsley Coman has undergone successful surgery on his ankle injury, Bayern Munich have confirmed. Coman had an operation on Sunday after sustaining a syndesmosis ligament tear in his left ankle. The France international was hurt late in the opening half of Bayern's 3-1 home win over Hoffenheim on Friday and had to be helped from the field. Bayern initially estimated Coman would miss "several weeks" of action but the Bundesliga champions gave no further timescale in a statement, noting the 22-year-old "faces a long spell on the sidelines". Читать дальше...

Loris Karius has thanked Liverpool fans for their support after joining Besiktas on a two-year loan. The goalkeeper made two crucial errors in Liverpool's Champions League final loss to Real Madrid in May, while he also struggled for form during pre-season. Liverpool subsequently paid a then world-record fee for a goalkeeper to sign Alisson from Roma, with the Brazilian taking over as first choice between the posts. Karius is now keen to rebuild his reputation in the Turkish Super Lig after making 49 appearances for Jurgen Klopp's side. Читать дальше...

Eden Hazard will make his first start of the season for Chelsea away to Newcastle United, while Mateo Kovacic has been handed a full debut by Maurizio Sarri. The Blues head coach indicated in his pre-match news conference both players were ready to start but would not be able to complete the full 90 minutes. Belgium international Hazard has come off the bench in each of Chelsea's first two Premier League matches of 2018-19, with Sarri's side taking maximum points. Former Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez... Читать дальше...

Kyle Lafferty struck a brace on his Scottish Premier League return for Rangers but Steven Gerrard's side were denied by Peter Hartley's 94th-minute equaliser for Motherwell. Hartley, Motherwell's captain, apologised this week after saying it was "fun to watch" former Rangers defender Fabio Cardoso - now playing for Santa Clara in Portugal - break his nose in a challenge with Ryan Bowman in last season's Scottish League Cup semi-final. Gerrard labelled Hartley's comments "naive" but the defender... Читать дальше...

Rotherham United claimed a second win of the Championship season thanks to Sean Raggett's first-half goal against Millwall.  Raggett broke the deadlock at the New York Stadium in the 20th minute of Sunday's contest, heading into the bottom-left corner from Will Vaulks' right-wing cross. Paul Warne's men spurned multiple chances to extend their lead in a first half they had the better of, but their profligacy was not punished. Indeed, the Millers were able to survive some late pressure from Millwall... Читать дальше...

Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha is good enough to play for Real Madrid, according to three-time European Cup winner Graeme Souness. Ivory Coast international Zaha agreed a new deal at Selhurst Park earlier this month that runs until 2023, having last season helped prevent his boyhood club from dropping into the Championship. Yet Souness has made the bold claim Zaha should be playing for a club accustomed to challenging for Europe's major honours, rather than one involved in relegation fights. Zaha... Читать дальше...

An eSports demonstration has taken place at the Asian Games ahead of competitive video gaming being included as a medal event in four years' time. The rapidly growing concept of eSports debuted at a major multi-sport event for the first time on Sunday in Jakarta. Six video-game titles are being played, including Arena of Valor, League of Legends and Pro Evolution Soccer. The IOC has previously said it will explore the possibility of including eSports in future Olympic Games.  From today, six... Читать дальше...

Patrick Vieira bemoaned a lack of aggression after his Nice side slumped to a "catastrophic" 4-0 defeat to Dijon. Nice have taken just one point from their opening three games and were thumped by Dijon at the Allianz Riviera on Saturday. Naif Aguerd put Dijon ahead in the 67th minute before the visitors made the game safe late on, Oussama Haddadi doubling the lead in the 83rd minute and Jules Keita scoring a double to give the scoreline an emphatic look. Dijon are the one team in Ligue 1 to have... Читать дальше...

Everton have confirmed defender Michael Keane suffered a small hairline fracture of the skull during Saturday's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth but there are no other complications related to the injury. Keane clashed heads with team-mate Idrissa Gueye during the closing stages of the match at the Vitality Stadium, having earlier scored his first Premier League goal for Everton. The former Manchester United and Burnley player was admitted to Poole Hospital but the nature of his injury means he is expected to return to full training next month. Читать дальше...

Atletico Madrid defender Juanfran has sustained a hamstring injury, the LaLiga club have confirmed. The experienced full-back was replaced by Thomas Partey after 36 minutes of Saturday's 1-0 home win over neighbours Rayo Vallecano. An MRI scan has confirmed a muscular problem in Juanfran's left leg but Atleti are unsure over a timeframe for his return at this stage. Juanfran regained his status as Atletico's first-choice at right-back following Sime Vrsaljko's move to Inter on an initial season-long loan deal. Читать дальше...

Neymar and Kylian Mbappe are not driven by any kind of rivalry with one another, Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Thomas Meunier insists. The world's most expensive player and France's World Cup-winning star were both on target as Thomas Tuchel's men battled to a 3-1 win over Angers on Saturday. There is intrigue over how Neymar might respond to teen sensation Mbappe challenging his star billing in the French capital but Belgium full-back Meunier maintains any notion of a rift between the two is a media creation. Читать дальше...

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson is breeding confidence throughout the Liverpool defence, says Andrew Robertson. Alisson arrived at Anfield for £65million from Roma last month – a move that established him briefly as the most expensive keeper of all time before Kepa Arrizabalaga joined Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao. The 25-year-old made it three clean sheets from as many Premier League games on Saturday, saving brilliantly from Pascal Gross late on to secure a 1-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion. "He's... Читать дальше...

David Luiz is enjoying a new lease of life at Chelsea under Maurizio Sarri and concedes he might no longer be at Stamford Bridge if Antonio Conte was still in charge. The Brazil international defender was a key figure in the Blues' 2016-17 Premier League title triumph but found himself out in the cold last season as injuries struck and his relationship with Conte soured. He is back in the starting XI under Sarri, despite the former Napoli boss operating with a back four many felt would not play to the 31-year-old's strengths. Читать дальше...

Although he claims he only sees 10 per cent of the media coverage, Jose Mourinho will not need anyone to tell him he is under pressure. The Manchester United manager appears to have the backing of the club, but last week's defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion prompted a huge amount of scrutiny on just where the team is going under his leadership. An unappealing style of football, disputes with senior players and a turbulent transfer window has resulted in Mourinho facing the most difficult phase of his two years at Old Trafford... Читать дальше...

Diego Simeone knows Atletico Madrid suffered in the absence of Antoine Greizmann late in their 1-0 LaLiga win over Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, as the coach waits for the team to gel with star signing Thomas Lemar. Griezmann scored the only goal of the game in the 63rd minute at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium and was substituted with 14 minutes to go, triggering a period of pressure from the visitors that Atleti were perhaps fortunate to survive. The 27-year-old attacking midfielder is still seeking... Читать дальше...