'He's in the Premier League's top three players' – Guardiola expresses love for 'Portugal's biggest star' Bernardo

The midfielder has emerged as one of his club’s best players this season and his manager claims he is the top man for his country as well Pep Guardiola believes Bernardo Silva is one of the Premier League’s top three players this season, and thinks he’s the “big star” on Portugal. Bernardo made the £43 …

Guardiola agrees with Twitter trolls over 'Messidependencia' Champions League criticism

Click:karseell The Catalan says he cannot argue with those who say he only won the Champions League because he had the likes of Lionel Messi at his disposal Pep Guardiola says he agrees with his critics who insist that his Champions League successes were only made possible by the likes of Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta …

What is Jurgen Klopp's record against Bayern Munich?

The German will prepare to face off against his former rivals at Anfield on Tuesday, but will his record come back to haunt him? On Tuesday evening, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will welcome a familiar rival to him in Bayern when the two meet in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 …

'We don't bend the knee to anyone' – Henderson & Liverpool ready for Bayern challenge

The reds take on the German champions at Anfield in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday night Liverpool will not “bend the knee to anyone”, insists club captain Jordan Henderson, although they are aware of the quality Champions League opponents Bayern Munich possess.  Jurgen Klopp’s side face the German champions at Anfield …

'He needs patience' – Schalke boss Tedesco discusses Matondo's progress ahead of Man City reunion

The Welshman will line up against his former club in Europe on Wednesday and the German coach has sought to ease any pressure on his shoulders Schalke head coach Domenico Tedesco is keen to manage expectations around Rabbi Matondo ahead of the teenager’s highly anticipated reunion with Manchester City in the Champions League. Matondo joined …

Ronaldo has filled the void of Buffon and made Juventus better – Chiellini

The Bianconeri defender is delighted to have the Portuguese alongside him in Turin, with a talismanic figure lifting the club to even greater heights Cristiano Ronaldo has “filled the void left by Gianluigi Buffon” at Juventus, claims Giorgio Chiellini, with the Portuguese leading the Bianconeri towards “new limits”. Having secured seven successive Serie A titles …

Why isn't Virgil van Dijk playing against Bayern Munich? Champions League rules explained

The Reds will be without one of their key men as they prepare for the visit of the Bundesliga giants on Tuesday evening Liverpool host Bayern at Anfield on Tuesday to contest the round of 16 first leg, though they will be without one of their crucial players for the visit of the German champions. …

'Mendy is ready for Messi' – Lyon's Barcelona-linked star tipped by Aouar to handle biggest test

A Ligue 1 outfit with an assortment of exciting talent within its ranks is looking forward to the Champions League challenge of facing La Liga giants Lyon are readying themselves to face Barcelona in the Champions League, with Houssem Aouar claiming that Ferland Mendy is up to the task of trying to contain Lionel Messi. The …

Firmino shakes off illness to be available for Liverpool vs Bayern clash

The Brazilian forward had been a doubt for the Champions League last 16 first leg following a virus but has now been cleared to play Liverpool have been handed a boost ahead of their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich with Roberto Firmino cleared to link up with Jurgen Klopp’s squad. Firmino had missed training …

Manchester City without Stones and Jesus for Schalke tie but Kompany travels

Pep Guardiola will have to do without the Brazilian and the English defender when they take on Schalke, but Belgium’s captain is available Manchester City are without Gabriel Jesus and John Stones for their side’s trip to Schalke for the first leg of their Champions League last-16, but they do welcome back Vincent Kompany. Striker …