Новости за 19.10.2018

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has no concerns over Nathan Ake, despite transfer speculation surrounding the defender. Ake has impressed for the Cherries since arriving on a permanent deal in June 2017 and has been a key performer in Bournemouth's impressive start to the campaign. The centre-back's form has seen him linked with moves to both Tottenham and Manchester United, but Howe has no fears over losing the 23-year-old, who he insists will be unaffected by the rumours. "I think that's a compliment... Читать дальше...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has not altered his opinion on the Nations League, insisting there are too many competitive fixtures. Klopp labelled UEFA's new tournament as "the most senseless competition in world football" recently, claiming that an accumulation of competitive encounters will only result in a higher risk of injury. Three Liverpool players – Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Naby Keita – sustained injuries over this international break, although none of them play for European nations... Читать дальше...

England and Chelsea star Karen Carney has responded to the "vile" and "abhorrent" abuse that she received on social media. Carney received rape and death threats on Instagram following Wednesday's Champions League win over Fiorentina, in which she scored the winner. The Football Association said it was "appalled" and "dismayed" by the abuse, while Instagram has confirmed that the user in question's account has been shut down. And midfielder Carney has now confirmed that Chelsea have reported the incident to the police. Читать дальше...

Manchester City have honoured former goalkeeper Joe Hart by naming a training pitch after him.  Hart joined City from Shrewsbury Town in 2006 and won two Premier League titles, two League Cups and an FA Cup, before departing in a permanent deal for Burnley in August this year.  The 75-cap England keeper had fallen down the pecking order under Pep Guardiola and spent the past two campaigns on loan at Torino and West Ham. City announced that the pitch will be situated in the club's 80-acre City Football Academy... Читать дальше...

Thomas Tuchel dismissed the notion of the Ballon d'Or being a distraction for a Paris Saint-Germain side that is set to be without Neymar this weekend. Brazil star Neymar will be rested for the Ligue 1 match against Amiens following a taxing international window spent representing his country in Saudi Arabia. Reports in Spain this week have linked the 26-year-old with a return to Barcelona, but Tuchel was in no mood to indulge the speculation beyond insisting it was not necessary to hold talks with the attacker. Читать дальше...

Maurizio Sarri is "not interested" in threats made by Andreas Christensen's father that the defender could ask to leave Chelsea in the next transfer window. Denmark international Christensen said this month that he may look to depart Stamford Bridge if he fails to force himself back into the first-team reckoning. Christensen has struggled to nail down a regular spot this term, with boss Sarri employing a four-man defence and choosing to regularly partner Antonio Rudiger alongside David Luiz at centre-back. Читать дальше...

Ernesto Valverde accepts the possibility of Neymar returning to Barcelona from Paris Saint-Germain is "unlikely" but refused to rule it out completely. Neymar left Barca under something of a cloud when PSG activated his €222million release clause in 2017, making him the most expensive player of all time. The Brazil star has consistently shone since moving, scoring 27 and setting up 16 in 28 Ligue 1 matches, though the player is said to have struggled to settle in the French capital. Transfer speculation... Читать дальше...

Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman of Saudi Arabia has declared his horror at being linked to the draconian, oppressive Manchester United administration.There have been reports suggesting the Saudi royal family, worth an estimated £850 billion, is considering a takeover of United – but the House of Saud has quashed such speculation in emphatic terms.“The Saudi royal family would like to distance itself from any links with Jose Mourinho and his despotic regime,” a spokesman for Crown Prince Mohammad... Читать дальше...

This time, they’re not trying to hide it. In previous seasons, even as Juventus have dominated Serie A, they have downplayed their Champions League aspirations, repeatedly insisting via players and senior management that reaching the quarter-finals was their true objective.When you smash your club transfer record and a carefully constructed wage structure to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, however, modesty is no longer a currency you can afford to use.“After winning seven Scudetti and four Coppe Italia,... Читать дальше...

Paul Pogba is relishing Manchester United's huge clash with Chelsea as he prepares to go up against the player he rates as the Premier League's best in Eden Hazard. United had a difficult time of it before the international break, enduring a four-match winless run across all competitions before a dramatic 3-2 win over struggling Newcastle United. Rafael Benitez's men were 2-0 up at Old Trafford in that match before the hosts battled back to secure a late win and relieve some of the pressure that was building on Jose Mourinho. Читать дальше...

Cardiff City are favourites for relegation from the Premier League and manager Neil Warnock has admitted he would not put money on his side staying up. The Bluebirds sit bottom after the opening eight matches of the 2018-19 season after two draws and six defeats. Fulham travel to South Wales on Saturday as Cardiff look to end a run of six successive losses, with Warnock's men having only scored five goals all season. Such a miserable run of form suggests it could be a long campaign for Cardiff and their fans... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has praised Thomas Tuchel's calm style in contrast to the more intense coaches he worked under in Italy. Buffon ended his distinguished Serie A career when he left Juventus to link up with the Ligue 1 champions in July. The Italy legend played under a raft of recognised names during his long spell in Turin, including noted disciplinarians Fabio Capello and Antonio Conte, winning three successive titles with the latter. Now in his first club season abroad... Читать дальше...

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has sensationally revealed Juan Bernat's departure from the Allianz Arena was sealed following a poor performance in the Champions League. Bernat left Bayern after four seasons in August, swapping the Bundesliga for Ligue 1 after signing a three-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain. The Spain international's departure came as something of a surprise given he had made 113 competitive appearances for Bayern, winning four league titles. However, his exit was... Читать дальше...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed Naby Keita is likely to miss the trip to Huddersfield Town but left the door open for Sadio Mane to feature on Saturday. Keita picked up a hamstring issue while playing for Guinea as Liverpool's injury problems piled up during the international break. Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk overcame their fitness issues to train on Thursday, although forward Mane was absent after undergoing hand surgery. Klopp is yet to decide whether the 26-year-old forward will be involved against Huddersfield... Читать дальше...

Manchester United are the strongest team in the Premier League on a player-by-player basis, according to Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri. Chelsea welcome United to Stamford Bridge on Saturday as Premier League action returns following the international break, and Sarri believes his side face a daunting task. The Italian's comments may come as a surprise to some given the Red Devils sit eighth in the table and trail unbeaten trio Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea by seven points. So indifferent... Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho commended Luke Shaw for being brave and responding "in the best possible way" to the coach's public criticism after he secured a new long-term Manchester United contract. United announced on Thursday that Shaw, 23, had agreed a new five-year deal at Old Trafford, having looked doomed for the exit not so long ago. Shaw has endured rotten luck with injuries and fitness problems throughout his United career, having joined from Southampton as an 18-year-old in 2014. His future at the... Читать дальше...

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is confident Antoine Griezmann will not be distracted by his desire to win the Ballon d'Or. Griezmann is among the favourites, alongside Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe, to win football's most prestigious individual honour. The forward has enjoyed a stellar year that included Europa League and UEFA Super Cup glory with Atleti, as well as a World Cup triumph with France at Russia 2018. Griezmann has made little secret of his wish to win the prize... Читать дальше...

Barcelona vice-president Jordi Cardoner says no internal talks have taken place regarding the possibility of trying to re-sign Neymar. Reports in Spain this week have suggested Barca are keen to bring the Paris Saint-Germain forward back to Camp Nou, 14 months after selling him to the Ligue 1 champions for a world record €222million, with the player also eager to return. During his first spell at the club, Neymar formed a prolific strikeforce with Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi on his way to winning... Читать дальше...

Maurizio Sarri has dismissed claims from former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon that Eden Hazard has been kept at Chelsea against his will, insisting he can win the Ballon d'Or if he stays at Stamford Bridge. Hazard has been heavily linked with a move to the Spanish capital after impressing at club level in 2018 and shining at the World Cup for Belgium. The forward has suggested his best chance of being crowned the best player in the world would be improved by a move to Madrid but stressed... Читать дальше...

Kevin De Bruyne is in contention to make his return to Manchester City's starting line-up against Burnley, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed. The Belgium midfielder has been sidelined with a knee injury sustained in August but returned to training ahead of City's goalless draw against Liverpool before the international break. De Bruyne is now in line to face the Clarets at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, although Guardiola warned he may not be able to play the full 90 minutes. "Yep [De Bruyne... Читать дальше...

Xavi believes Neymar "has to mature" if he is to reach the same level as Lionel Messi. The former Barcelona midfielder was asked to assess the merits of his two ex-team-mates and, although he remains a fan of Neymar, thinks Messi is a step ahead at the current time. Neymar left Camp Nou for Paris Saint-Germain for a world record €222 million in August 2017 but reports in Spain suggest the Brazil star is eager to return and re-form a previously prolific triumvirate with Messi and Luis Suarez. Speaking to Super Deportivo de Villa Trinidad... Читать дальше...

Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley is likely to miss the home game with Manchester United on Saturday through injury. Barkley has established himself as a key player for Maurizio Sarri this season after initially underwhelming following his January move from Everton, while he also impressed in England's Nations League double-header against Croatia and Spain over the past week. But the 24-year-old is unlikely to face United, and returning former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, after sustaining an unspecified injury on international duty. Читать дальше...

Real Madrid have been drawn against Africa-based Melilla in the Copa del Rey's round of 32, while Barcelona will also face third-tier opposition. Holders Barca – who crushed Sevilla 5-0 in last season's final – get their campaign started away to Cultural Leonesa, who were relegated from LaLiga2 last term. Madrid's first-leg contest with Segunda B4 leaders Melilla will see them travel to one of Spain's two ports on the continent of Africa, though both – the other being Ceuta – are claimed by Morocco. Читать дальше...

Massimiliano Allegri has credited Cristiano Ronaldo with elevating the professionalism of a Juventus side setting a sparkling pace in Serie A. The Italian champions have enjoyed a barnstorming start in all competitions, winning 10 straight matches and racing six points clear in the quest for an eighth straight Scudetto. Ronaldo, 33, has been instrumental to the dominant run of results, notching four times in eight domestic appearances and figuring prominently in last month's valuable victory over Napoli. Читать дальше...

10. Neville SouthallBig Nev’s greatest glory days came before he was a Premier League player (and, if you follow him on Twitter, perhaps afterwards too), but even at the tail end of his peak years he was a brilliant keeper.His reflexes might not have been as lightning as in the 1980s, but his job was often harder because he was playing in (broadly speaking) bad Everton teams, escaping relegation a couple of times. That said, the Welshman kept five clean sheets en route to the 1995 FA Cup Final, when they beat Manchester United... Читать дальше...