After returning to training this week, the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder has suffered another setback Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel revealed midfielder Marco Verratti had suffered another injury setback in a blow to the Ligue 1 champions. The Italy international, 26, returned to training on Monday after being sidelined with a sprained ankle sustained last month. …
Bayern Munich are sweating on the fitness of the Germany goalkeeper ahead of their Champions League clash with the Reds later this month Manuel Neuer has not been included in the Bayern Munich squad to face Hertha Berlin in the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday, as concerns grow over his availability to face Liverpool in less than two …
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The Germany international is set to miss the Champions League tie against the Reds and the Croatian manager isn’t best pleased Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac said it was “annoying” that Thomas Muller would miss their Champions League tie against Liverpool due to suspension. Muller was sent off for a poor tackle on Ajax’s Nicolas …
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The former Bayern Munich star singled out the Angel Di Maria for his displays against the Bavarians while reflecting on past Champions League clashes Bastian Schweinsteiger says he fondly remembers battles with Bayern Munich’s ‘arch-rival’ Real Madrid during his time with the Bundesliga champions. Schweinsteiger and Bayern faced off with Real Madrid eight times during …
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The squad changes for the knockout phase have been confirmed, with the England international back in contention Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been added to Liverpool’s Champions League squad for the knockout phase. The England midfielder has not played this season since sustaining serious knee ligament damage in the semi-finals of the 2017-18 competition. He has been …
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Ernesto Valverde should continue resting the Argentine attacker at every opportunity, given Barca’s ‘Messidependencia’ is greater than ever before Just four minutes. Valencia boss Marcelino was in a constant state of Lionel Messi-induced anxiety for all but four minutes of Saturday’s Liga clash with Barcelona. “There is nobody who can compare to him, so the …
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While most players of his vintage are playing at a lower level or have even retired, the Juventus star remains at the very pinnacle of his profession If Cristiano Ronaldo were like other Ballon d’Or winners, he would have hung up his boots by now, like Marco van Basten, Michael Owen or Zinedine Zidane, perhaps …
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After suffering a sprained ankle last month, the Ligue 1leaders have welcomed the Italian midfielder back to team training Marco Verratti has returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain, giving the Ligue 1 leaders a timely fitness boost ahead of next month’s Champions League clash with Manchester United. Verratti limped off during a game against Guingamp …
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The draw for the last 16 of the European competition is set to take place soon, with Real Madrid hoping to win their fourth successive title The 2018-19 Champions League heads into the knockout stage this February with the last 16 serving up some narrative-laden ties. European giants Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus and Bayern Munich …
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The World Cup winner has not been shown leniency after appealing a red card shown in the final UCL group stage match against Ajax Bayern Munich will be without Thomas Muller for both legs of their Champions League round of 16 match-up with Liverpool after UEFA rejected the German club’s appeal to reduce the attacker’s …
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