Leeds United supporters and players are still reeling after Friday night’s drama, when the Whites were on the verge of a great away triumph against Sunderland. But this is Leeds, and with a few seconds of injury time remaining, Illan Meslier somehow fumbled an Alan Browne clearing that deflected slightly off Junior Firpo’s head. An egregious error that has been widely discussed by fans and pundits since. Leeds defender Pascal Struijk blamed Meslier on the pitch, while Jermaine Beckford defended him. However, it was a terrible misstep, one that Meslier will remember for years. One that will be seen often…
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Ryan Gravenberch has revealed that his national teammate Virgil van Dijk pushed him to accept a move to Liverpool. The 22-year-old has been arguably Liverpool’s best player this season, and fans can thank none other than the club captain for bringing the midfielder in last summer. Speaking on the Liverpool FC YouTube channel, the Dutch international said: “Yeah, I had a couple of chats with him [Van Dijk] and he just spoke about this club that it is amazing. And that was pushing in my thoughts and that’s why I decided to come here.” One has to wonder what kind…
Morgan Gibbs-White was a doubt for England’s Nations League games after being pulled off with an injury against Chelsea over the weekend. Morgan Gibbs-White, a Nottingham Forest midfielder, has been removed from the England squad due to injury. The 24-year-old was called up by interim boss Lee Carsley for the Three Lions’ Nations League matches against Greece and Finland this month. However, due to a late fitness test, he will not play and will remain at Forest for the international break. The FA has stated that Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa and Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo will withdraw, and…
Brian Clough’s legacy will carry on at Nottingham Forest, and Jamie Carragher has recently made a significant claim regarding his side. Nottingham Forest have exceeded expectations in their first seven Premier League games, with only one loss and a spot in the top half of the league. Nuno Espirito Santo’s tactics haven’t been faultless, but his superb defensive performance at Stamford Bridge demonstrated that. Jamie Carragher has already complimented the additions of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga, who have both played important roles this season. Forest has come up in conversations about Carragher once more, since he has made a…
According to Football Insider, Leeds United have no plans to replace Illan Meslier following his mistake against Sunderland. The 24-year-old failed to catch the ball in the final moments of Leeds’ Championship match against Sunderland on Friday (4 October). The blunder cost his team two points, as the West Yorkshire giants drew 2-2 with the Black Cats. Leeds appeared to have three points secured until that one error, but sources tell Football Insider that Meslier still has Daniel Farke’s complete support. The Whites have Karl Darlow as number two, but despite his experience and quality, Leeds will not drop Meslier.…
Leeds United are once again at a stage in the season when the majority of their players go for international service. With Daniel Farke dealing with so many injuries in recent weeks, many may believe that the international break has come at the right time. However, with so many of the team jetting across the world and a Friday night fixture against Sheffield United to contend with when club football resumes, few will be taking a vacation. Brenden Aaronson is already a question for Leeds’ match against the Blades since the USA is in action away at Mexico in the…
Following Leeds United’s draw away to Sunderland, Illan Meslier’s terrible error remains the sole big talking point. Leeds go into the international break severely decimated by injury, but they could have been in much better shape and spirits if they had hung on for a win at the Stadium of Light on Friday. Deep into additional time, a 2-1 triumph appeared assured when Alan Browne’s deflected cross fell safely into the path of Illan Meslier, but the goalkeeper misjudged an odd bounce and allowed the ball to roll into his goal for 2-2. Junior Firpo storms down tunnel at FT…
Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, maintaining their unblemished away record this season. Forest have played four away games against Southampton, Liverpool, Brighton, and now Chelsea, winning two and drawing two. Yesterday’s game was all about goalkeepers. Joe Hart praised Matz Sels for his heroics, while Robert Sanchez was also in top form throughout. Chelsea were frightened by Forest at times, and Neco Williams caused havoc when he came on as a substitute. It emphasized Nuno Espirito Santo’s tactical prowess at Stamford Bridge, and Jamie O’Hara was impressed. Ally McCoist describes the Nottingham…
Liverpool has had a fantastic start to the 2024-25 season. They are presently leading the Premier League standings with six wins from their first seven games. Arne Slot’s favored central defense partnership this season is Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk, and the tandem has played a key role in the club’s recent success. However, they are apparently planning to offer Jarell Quansah a new contract, indicating that he will play a role in Slot’s long-term plans. According to The Athletic, sporting director Richard Hughes wants to reward the 21-year-old for his excellent improvement by offering him a new contract.…
Chelsea and Nottingham Forest had a major brawl during their Premier League match on Sunday afternoon, and Cole Palmer’s reaction has gone viral. Chelsea’s Cole Palmer had an unexpected reaction during a heated moment in their Premier League match with Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon, which has since gone viral on social media. Forest were reduced to ten men with 12 minutes remaining in the match as James Ward Prowse was sent off, setting the stage for a Chelsea attack. However, near the end of the game, both teams engaged in a touchline scuffle after Forest’s Neco Williams seemed to…