Новости за 10.01.2019

Michy Batshuayi's loan from Chelsea to Valencia is to be terminated early, the LaLiga club's sporting director Mateu Alemany has confirmed. Belgium striker Batshuayi has scored a single goal in 15 top-flight appearances for Valencia, who are 12th in the table having qualified for the Champions League last term. Batshuayi thrived on loan at Borussia Dortmund during the second half of last season, scoring seven goals in nine Bundesliga appearances before his time at the club was ended by an ankle injury. Читать дальше...

Udinese have signed Marvin Zeegelaar on loan from Watford until the end of the season. Zeegelaar joins Watford team-mate Stefano Okaka at the club after the striker also signed on loan this week. Watford and Udinese, who are 15th in the Serie A table have close links as both clubs are owned by the Pozzo family. Zeegelaar, 28, made 12 Premier League starts last term but has yet to appear in the 2018-19 season for Javi Gracia's men. Watford also confirmed on Thursday that former Liverpool forward... Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho will appear as a television pundit for beIN SPORTS, the broadcaster has confirmed. Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United last month and the Red Devils have won all five games under interim replacement Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Portuguese has denied he is set to return to the Primeira Liga by taking charge of Benfica, while returns to either Inter or Real Madrid have also been mooted. "I do not like feeding news stories, but I have no intention of working in Portugal," he said to Correio da Manha on Thursday. Читать дальше...

Dijon have announced the appointment of former Paris Saint-Germain boss Antoine Kombouare as their new head coach. Kombouare, who coached PSG between 2009 and 2011, was sacked by Guingamp last November with the club bottom of Ligue 1. But he has been given a route back into management by Dijon, also battling relegation, as a replacement for Olivier Dall'Oglio. Kombouare officially takes charge from Friday and he will be in the dugout for Dijon's Ligue 1 game at home to Montpellier on Sunday, having signed a deal to the end of the season. Читать дальше...

The FA has charged Troy Deeney over comments the striker made in the wake of Watford's rollercoaster 3-3 draw with Bournemouth earlier this month. Deeney, 30, took issue with referee David Coote's decision not to dismiss Cherries midfielder Dan Gosling for a lunging challenge on Tom Cleverley at the Vitality Stadium. The match official faced additional scrutiny for opting not to issue red cards to Watford pair Abdoulaye Doucoure and Etienne Capoue during the ill-tempered Premier League affair. In a post-match interview with the BBC... Читать дальше...

Marcello Lippi feels China must work to find the right balance between attack and defence against Philippines in their next Asian Cup match. China had to come from behind to win 2-1 against Kyrgyzstan in their opening Group C encounter but can seal qualification for the next round in Friday's game at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium. And Lippi, who won the World Cup with Italy in 2006, expects Philippines to pose a different type of challenge to most teams at the Asian Cup. "I think they are more like... Читать дальше...

West Ham insist Marko Arnautovic is not for sale despite the forward's apparent interest in pushing through a proposed £35million move to the Chinese Super League. The Hammers released a statement on Thursday confirming their intention to hold the Austria international to the five-year deal he signed in July 2017. Arnautovic's agent and brother, Danijel, had only hours earlier revealed to talkSPORT that his sibling's "great desire" was for the London club to accept the "fantastic" offer from an unnamed Chinese club. Читать дальше...

Arsenal:Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund, £56m, 2017)Given that Aubameyang only joined Arsenal in January 2017, to name him as the Gunners’ finest January arrival speaks volumes for the impact that the Gabonese international has already made at the Emirates.The former Borussia Dortmund speedster has managed 26 goals in 40 appearances and counting, 14 of those coming in the league this term. He’s also helped to bring the best out of team-mate Alexandre Lacazette: the Frenchman has netted seven times himself this season... Читать дальше...

Australia head coach Graham Arnold is anticipating a strong response from his side as they prepare to face Palestine in their second Asian Cup game on Friday. The defending champions were stunned in their opening Group B fixture, going down 1-0 to Jordan, who subsequently secured qualification to the last 16 with a 2-0 win over Syria on Thursday. Victory for the Socceroos at Rashid Stadium would propel the holders from bottom into second place in the table and leave progression to the knockout stages in their own hands. Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho says he will not be taking charge of Benfica as he has no intention of returning to Portugal's Primeira Liga. Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United last month, the Premier League giants since winning all five games under interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. After Benfica sacked Rui Vitoria, president Luis Filipe Vieira suggested Mourinho, who started his managerial career with a brief stint at the club, was a top target. "I am his friend. Who would not like to have Mourinho? [But]... Читать дальше...

Marko Arnautovic will not be distracted by rumours of a potential move to China as West Ham prepare to face Arsenal, according to Manuel Pellegrini. Speculation has emerged this week suggesting that Arnautovic has been the subject of a £35million bid from a Chinese Super League club. The Austrian has been a key performer under Pellegrini this season, scoring seven times in 15 Premier League appearances, the forward enjoying a fine second campaign having signed a five-year deal in a £20m switch from Stoke City in July 2017. Читать дальше...

Unai Emery says he respects Aaron Ramsey's decision over his future amid speculation the midfielder has agreed a deal with Juventus. Ramsey's contract expires at the end of the season and Arsenal have withdrawn their offer of a renewal for the Wales international. European clubs including Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain reportedly wanted Ramsey, but reports in Italy suggested Juve have sealed his signature. Emery, though, believes Ramsey will keep his focus on Arsenal for the rest of his time at the club. Читать дальше...

Pape Souare faces another spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a dislocated shoulder, Crystal Palace have confirmed. Souare has struggled to get into Palace's first team after recovering from injuries sustained in a car crash in 2016. The defender had to be cut free from his Mercedes 4x4, suffering injuries to his thigh and jaw in the accident. And Palace announced on Thursday that Souare will be out for around two months after surgery on his shoulder. Souare, who has made one brief... Читать дальше...

Ibai Gomez has returned to Athletic Bilbao after spending the last two and a half years at fellow LaLiga club Deportivo Alaves. Gomez has made 17 LaLiga starts this term for Alaves - flying high in fourth, above Real Madrid - but has been tempted back to Athletic on a deal to 2022. The left winger's signing will boost Athletic's battle as they bid to avoid a first LaLiga relegation in their history, with the club only two points clear of the drop zone. Gomez, 29, was also linked with Premier League... Читать дальше...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is just 22 days into his spell as Manchester United interim boss, meaning he only has [*gets FFT abacus out… eight hours later*] 9,682 days remaining to match his old gaffer Fergie. Let’s try this again in 27 years, Ole.Naturally, Alex Ferguson is some way clear in this list of long-serving head honchos, what with him having rocked up to Old Trafford when it was filled with cave paintings.There are in fact four current Premier League gaffers who make the cut here too, denoted by a star below. Читать дальше...

Gabriel Jesus hailed his "special" week after boosting his case for Manchester City selection over "legend" Sergio Aguero with five goals in two games. After getting on the scoresheet in a 7-0 FA Cup win over Rotherham United at the weekend, Jesus hit four in a 9-0 demolition of Burton Albion in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final on Wednesday. With Aguero not in the squad for the Burton game, Jesus staked his claim to start Monday's Premier League game at home to Wolves as the title race continues. Читать дальше...

Frenkie de Jong has dismissed any talk of a January transfer after announcing his intention to stay at Ajax until at least the end of 2018-19. The 21-year-old Netherlands midfielder has become one of the most sought-after talents across the continent, with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Manchester City linked with his signature. But De Jong, who has started all but three Eredivisie games for second-placed Ajax this season, will not be leaving Amsterdam until the next window at the earliest. Читать дальше...

Jermain Defoe has revealed the desire for a fresh challenge and the chance to join up with Steven Gerrard was behind his decision to move to Rangers rather than Crystal Palace. The 36-year-old moved to Ibrox from Bournemouth on an 18-month loan deal on Sunday, having found first-team opportunities limited at the Vitality Stadium this season. And Defoe has subsequently confirmed that a switch to Bournemouth's Premier League rivals Palace was also on offer, the striker instead choosing a move to... Читать дальше...

We can at least be confident that the masterplan was built upon good intentions, just not solid foundations. When it was announced that Mick McCarthy was to leave Ipswich Town having been at the club for almost five-and-a-half years, owner Marcus Evans spoke of the club entering into a new era. He at least got that part right.Evans’s grand vision for Ipswich, a club that had trod water in a sea of mediocrity for at least three years, was to embrace the potential benefits of sports science. He spoke... Читать дальше...

Vinicius Junior has the personality required to thrive at a club like Real Madrid, according to Emilio Butragueno. The 18-year-old enjoyed another fine performance on Wednesday, contributing a goal and an assist in Madrid's 3-0 home win over Leganes in the first leg of the Copa del Rey last-16 meeting. The Champions League holders will hope Vinicius helps to fill the void left by record goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined Juventus in a €112million move in July. And club legend Butragueno... Читать дальше...

In praise of Ed Woodward. It's not something often said; or notoutside the business world at least, where they presumably marvel at the commercial acumen of a man who constructed a model that brought Manchester United an isotonic drinks partner in Indonesia, a financial services partner in Serbia and a (seemingly) global mattress and pillow partner. But for Woodward, United wouldn't have a co-branded tractor in Thailand–and who can put a price on that? Apart, obviously, from him.All of which has... Читать дальше...

Thierry Henry was pleased to see his Monaco side display their battling qualities as they edged into the semi-finals of the Coupe de la Ligue. Monaco fell behind at Stade Louis II on Wednesday as Rennes netted on the half-hour mark, but the home side pulled level through Rony Lopes shortly after the break. The game finished 1-1 and, in the ensuing penalty shoot-out, Monaco found themselves at a disadvantage when Youri Tielemans failed with their second kick. But goalkeeper Loic Badiashile proved... Читать дальше...

Marcos Alonso does not understand why Callum Hudson-Odoi would choose to leave Chelsea and the Premier League behind to join Bayern Munich. Teenager Hudson-Odoi is the subject of heavy interest from Bayern, who are said to be ready to part with £35million to bring the winger to the Allianz Arena. The 18-year-old has featured in just one Premier League encounter this season, coming on as a first-half substitute for Pedro during the 2-1 win at Watford on Boxing Day, before being replaced himself late on due to injury. Читать дальше...

Franck Ribery appears set for a spell on the sidelines after Bayern Munich confirmed the winger suffered a hamstring injury at their training camp in Doha. The 35-year-old, who has four Bundesliga goals in 14 appearances this season, sustained the problem during a practice match in the club's warm-weather camp in Qatar. Bayern are yet to place a timescale on the Frenchman's recovery, announcing that he will be out of action "for the time being". Ribery was fined by the club last week after publishing... Читать дальше...

Photography: Richard Cannon“I have had a good career – I’m not unhappy – but I could’ve done more, I know that. I could have made more of myself and my ability.” This is what Jermaine Pennant allows himself to think in his more reflective moments. But he is also very grateful to have enjoyed the career he did, after growing up amid gang wars on a Nottingham council estate with a father he says was a heroin addict and a mother who abandoned him when he was three.Having survived this scarred start to life... Читать дальше...