Category: UEFA Champions League

The former Liverpool defender has praised the German for his influence at Anfield, which has seen the club launch a title challenge this year Jamie Carragher believes that Jurgen Klopp has exceeded expectations at Liverpool by turning the team into genuine trophy contenders following a strong start to the 2018-19 campaign. The Reds are top of …

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The former Manchester United captain was baffled by the Belgian striker’s poor preparation for the new Premier League season Gary Neville has admitted his confusion over Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku’s recent comments on his struggles with his weight. The Belgium international has claimed that he believes his form has been hampered by the extra …

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The coach won a double in his first season, and the Blaugrana are top of La Liga and their Champions League group, but he has yet to win over everyone Bobby Robson was once asked by author Jimmy Burns what it was like to manage Barcelona.  The Englishman’s reply was both revealing and poetic, a …

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The winger has reportedly arrived late for training yet again, but the Blaugrana boss brushed off the transgression Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde has defended Ousmane Dembele after the France forward reportedly turned up late for training again. Dembele helped Barcelona to a 4-0 derby defeat of Espanyol on Saturday but following that crushing La …

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The Reds boss has acknowledged that his side have a tough task on their hands as they bid to qualify for the Champions League knockout phase Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has warned his players not to worry about conceding against Napoli at Anfield, knowing they need a clear victory to secure a spot in the …

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The Reds have one game to save their European campaign, but the Netherlands international is sure they can get out of their predicament Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool are strong enough to compete in the Premier League and Champions League this season, but said they only have themselves to blame for their struggles in Europe. …

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The Reds must win 1-0 or by two goals if they concede to guarantee qualification when they face Carlo Ancelotti’s side at Anfield Jurgen Klopp says his Liverpool side must learn from their mistakes in order to progress to the Champions League last 16. The Reds host Napoli on Tuesday in the last round of European group …

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Cristiano Ronaldo was tempted away from the Premier League to LaLiga, with the Spurs manager fearing the same for his striker Mauricio Pochettino says Barcelona or another club could “steal” Harry Kane from Tottenham. Kane has been linked with Barca, who are reportedly seeking a long-term successor for Luis Suarez, despite signing a six-year contract …

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The forward has been consistently criticised for his indiscipline since arriving in Spain and is linked with a move to Arsenal Ousmane Dembele has been defended by Clement Lenglet after turning up two hours late to training, as the defender insists his Barcelona team-mate is doing well on the pitch. The France forward has received …

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If Luciano Spalletti’s side better Spurs’ result at Camp Nou, the London club will not qualify for the next round of the Champions League Mauricio Pochettino will be keeping a close eye on Inter’s contest with PSV as Tottenham aim to secure qualification to the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday.  Spurs go into the game …

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