'Almiron has the tools to deal with the Premier League' – Newcastle new boy backed by Friedel

Click:can be The former USMNT goalkeeper spoke highly of the ex-Atlanta United star’s talents following his move to St James’ Park Newcastle’s new signing Miguel Almiron has all the tools needed to become a top Premier League player, according to Brad Friedel. Friedel is currently the head coach of the New England Revolution and was impressed …

Icardi will be welcomed back with open arms by Inter team-mates, says Candreva

The Argentine’s situation at Inter is increasingly uncertain due to a series of issues, but his team-mates are waiting for him to come back Inter players will welcome Mauro Icardi back into the team “with open arms” despite his seemingly fractious relationship with the club, according to Antonio Candreva. There is a great deal of …

Rudiger admits 'no player on Earth' would be happy with Chelsea run under Sarri

The Italian boss more or less has the backing of the defender, but the German is desperate for results to improve Antonio Rudiger admits “no player on Earth” would like to have been involved in Chelsea’s recent poor run of results under Maurizio Sarri. The Blues have won only two of their past five games …

Juventus rule Khedira out for a month after successful heart treatment

Juventus expect the German midfielder to be ready to return to football in a month after he had treatment following an irregular heartbeat Sami Khedira will be out of action for a month after undergoing treatment on a heart problem, Juventus have confirmed. The midfielder withdrew from the squad to face Atletico Madrid in the …

Liverpool starlet Paul Glatzel signs first professional contract

The 18-year-old has been in prolific form at youth level this season, scoring 23 goals for the Reds Liverpool’s teenage striker Paul Glatzel has signed his first professional contract with the Reds. The prolific forward turned 18 on Wednesday, and has celebrated by putting pen to paper on a long-term deal with the club. Glatzel, …

'I wish he'd beat me up' – Morata eager for bruising Bonucci battle

The Juventus defender promised to give his former team-mate a good beating when they face each other in the Champions League Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is relishing a bruising duel with his former Juventus team-mate Leonardo Bonucci when the two sides face each other in the Champions League on Wednesday. Juve travel to the …

'We will be more aggressive' – Bayern defender Hummels ready for Liverpool second leg

The German centre-back rates his team’s chances of reaching the Champions League quarter-finals as 50-50 after the draw at Anfield Mats Hummels believes the Champions League last-16 tie against Liverpool is finely balanced after the 0-0 draw at Anfield in the first leg. Hummels put in a fantastic defensive performance as Bayern held Liverpool on Merseyside, …

Sarri on Kante position: I need a player to move the ball fast – he's not the best at it

The Blues coach has no plan to move the midfielder back to his previous position despite his side’s recent dip in form and the mounting pressure Maurizio Sarri says he will not return N’Golo Kante to his natural defensive midfield role because the Frenchman cannot move the ball quickly enough. The 27-year-old has been used …