Manchester United will be without a number of important players ahead of their trip to Liverpool this Sunday. Manchester United will be helped by the return of Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte from suspension against Liverpool, but Ruben Amorim could still be without five players at Anfield. The Portuguese acknowledged during his pre-match press conference that out-of-favour Marcus Rashford is doubtful for the trip to Merseyside due to illness. “It’s the same situation but, at the moment, he’s ill,” Amorim told me. “I believe he is going to be out this week. He isn’t training, so we’ll see.” Rashford was…
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Nottingham Forest has been widely linked with a transfer for Yuri Alberto this month. Nuno Espirito Santo could do with a striker given his current options, with only Taiwo Awoniyi able to replace Chris Wood. Nottingham Forest have been fortunate to have a fit and healthy Chris Wood, who has taken the Premier League by storm and is now one of the leading scorers in the league. However, it appears as if the club aren’t satisfied with their current options, as Evangelos Marinakis has a new striker on his transfer list for January. Yuri Alberto is a player that Nottingham…
A look at Daniel Farke’s choices for today’s Yorkshire Derby. Daniel Farke adores a Derby. His Leeds United club has gone undefeated in their previous 16 Yorkshire derbies (W12 D4), with the Whites winning more points in such games than any of their Yorkshire rivals (25). The Championship leaders travel to relegation-threatened Hull City today, knowing a point will be enough to keep them at the top. United will be heavy favourites to win the local bragging rights and take another step toward a Premier League comeback. Not that Farke is taking anything for granted after a “exhausting” holiday season.…
According to sources, Manchester United target Victor Osimhen is anticipated to join England in a spectacular trade including Marcus Rashford. Rashford’s circumstances at United are getting worse under Ruben Amorim, who refused to have faith in the 27-year-old even though his team was behind the Magpies by two goals after just 20 minutes against Newcastle United. Rashford was left as an unutilized substitute when the Portuguese decided to sway the outcome in his favor by bringing Alejandro Garnacho and Antony off the bench. Since mid-December, the academy product hasn’t played a single minute for the Red Devils. Atletico Madrid, Barcelona,…
Ally McCoist was taken aback by Brendan Rodgers’ “remarkable” record in Old Firm games, despite Celtic’s defeat to Rangers on Thursday. The Gers defeated the Old Firm 3-0 at Ibrox on January 2, upsetting the Scottish Premiership form book. The Gers still have an 11-point deficit to close, but Philippe Clement’s burden will be relieved after Rangers’ triumph. Speaking live on talkSPORT (3 January, 08:38am), McCoist praised Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers, who has lost only two Old Firm derbies, and discussed Clement’s future at Rangers. “Oh aye definitely [Clement will keep his job], I was delighted for him, I think…
Alejandro Garnacho, a winger for Manchester United, was left out of the matchday squad that defeated Manchester City last month due to an act of dissension against head coach Ruben Amorim. Thanks to late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo, United overcame a deficit to defeat City at the Etihad. The removal of Garnacho and Marcus Rashford from the matchday squad, however, dominated the post-match media attention. Following the final whistle, Amorim informed reporters that the two were excluded because they could not live up to his high expectations in a variety of areas, such as their attire, how…
Liverpool have reached an agreement and will now lose Marcelo Pitaluga. The Brazilian has been with the Reds since 2020. Marcelo Pitaluga, a Brazilian goalkeeper, is leaving Liverpool. Pitaluga entered in 2020 as a highly regarded talent who was continually on the verge of joining the main squad. However, it has never worked out. Pitaluga has instead gone on multiple loans, the most recent of which is with Scottish club Livingston. He’s struggled to break into the first-team setup this season, therefore his loan will be cut short. According to Globo, Liverpool has reached an agreement with Fluminense to bring…
Given the most recent update on the City Ground development, Nottingham Forest’s stunning ascent on the pitch appears to be matched by owner Evangelos Marinakis’ ambition. Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad is presently third in the Premier League table, following five consecutive league victories that have cemented Forest’s place among the Champions League contenders. The Forest manager’s success has been so remarkable that Marinakis promised Espirito Santo a financial incentive if the team qualified for Europe, demonstrating his willingness for the team to maintain their upward trajectory. Marinakis is also financially supporting Forest’s advancement through the projected expansion of the City…
Carlton Palmer believes Louie Barry would be better suited joining Sunderland than Leeds United during the January transfer window. Daniel Farke’s side is one of the clubs interested in signing the 21-year-old after Aston Villa returned him from his Stockport County loan. It is known that the Premier League team intends to send him to a Championship club for the remainder of the season, but Elland Road may not be his destination. Palmer told Football League World on January 3: “I believe Barry wants to go somewhere where he can play. In the Championship, Leeds, Sunderland, and Boro are all…
Dan James is frequently discussed among Leeds United fans. He can be the best winger in the Championship at times, but he also has a lack of end product. Daniel Farke may see it as an opportunity to provide James with additional competition. Dan James has been a key player for Leeds United this season, scoring five goals and providing three assists in 19 Championship appearances. There have been games and periods when James has been the Whites’ best player. However, Leeds United’s recent draw with Blackburn Rovers typified up James’ unhappiness, which is that he frequently lacks end product.…