Klopp confirms Mane available to start against Napoli

The Senegal international sustained a foot injury against Everton but looks likely to feature in a must-win match for the Reds Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Sadio Mane will be available for selection from the start against Napoli on Tuesday. Mane, having received an ‘awful’ cut on his foot during the Merseyside Derby, was …

Juventus 'more of a family' than Real Madrid – Ronaldo

Having left Spain because he no longer felt appreciated, the Portuguese has praised the welcoming environment of his new club Cristiano Ronaldo has described Juventus as “more of a family” than Real Madrid and has praised his new team-mates’ humility. The 33-year-old swapped the Spanish capital for Turin in July, claiming he left Madrid after …

Joe Gomez signs new five-year contract at Liverpool

The 21-year-old is sidelined through injury but has been a key figure for Jurgen Klopp’s side this season Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has signed a new five-year deal with the club. The 21-year-old is currently sidelined through injury, but the Reds have been desperate to secure the England international’s long-term future. Gomez’s form this season, …

'Messi the best in the world but Barcelona are only human' – Alli ready for Tottenham test

Spurs will face La Liga opposition in the Champions League on Tuesday, with their England international midfielder looking forward to the challenge Dele Alli considers Lionel Messi to be “the best player in the world and a joy to watch”, but says Barcelona hold no fear for Tottenham as they “are human and everyone makes …

Draxler: Crucial Red Star match is like a final

Qualification to the Champions League last 16 will be on the line for Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday PSG midfielder Julian Draxler has said Tuesday’s season-defining match at Red Star Belgrade will be like a final for his side.  Group C in the Champions League will come down to the final matchday, with Napoli topping the …

'Liverpool must avoid Thursday night football' – Europa League could end title bid, warns Redknapp

The Reds face a crunch Champions League clash with Napoli on Tuesday, with it possible that fixture could impact their efforts in the Premier League Liverpool have to secure Champions League progress against Napoli, Jamie Redknapp has warned, as Thursday night football could derail a Premier League title bid. The Reds head into a crucial …

Klopp calls for electric Anfield atmosphere against Napoli

Liverpool face a must-win clash against the Serie A side, and the Reds boss has called on his team’s supporters to deliver Jurgen Klopp called on Liverpool’s fans to produce an electric atmosphere when his side host Napoli in a must-win Champions League clash on Tuesday. Last season’s runners-up Liverpool are facing elimination in Group …

Ndombele delighted with 'best decision' to reject City switch

The Lyon midfielder has gone from strength to strength this season after Pep Guardiola’s side showed an interest in him during the summer Tanguy Ndombele says his progress for Lyon and France this season proves that rejecting interest from Manchester City in the summer was ‘the best decision’. The Premier League champions are said to …

Is the Mourinho – Pogba battle reaching the endgame?

It’s now clear after a comprehensive performance that Jose sees his ideal United XI in terms of attitude and not necessarily of ability There had been 84 minutes played when Marcus Rashford scored Manchester United’s fourth goal against Fulham. He earned what was about to come his way after a diligent and productive afternoon. The …

Guardiola: De Bruyne nearing Man City return

The Belgian has been hampered by injuries this season but the Manchester City midfielder is close to a comeback Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola revealed star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is closing in on a return from injury. De Bruyne has been hampered by injuries this season, with the Belgium international damaging his left knee …