http://gty.im/465231346 Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois has called on Kurt Zouma to continue his form and become one of the best defenders in the world. 20-year-old Zouma signed for Chelsea in 2014 but continued at his former club Saint Etienne on loan to aid his development. And, after returning to Stamford Bridge last summer, the French international has become somewhat of an important member of Jose Mourinho’s starting eleven, pushing Gary Cahill for a regular starting spot alongside captain John Terry. Courtois has enjoyed the youngster’s form and believes he can now go on to become one of the world’s best.…
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http://gty.im/464139080 Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois has claimed his side will not ‘park the bus’ in their second leg Champions League last-16 tie with Paris Saint Germain. Jose Mourinho’s side secured a 1-1 draw at Parc des Princes in February but are favourites to progress after Branislav Ivanovic’s away goal. In-form Courtois will be under heavy pressure from the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani on Wednesday evening at Stamford Bridge; but the Belgian insists his side will not sit back and defend their slight advantage. “We are confident but we expect a very difficult game,” the goalkeeper told RMC.…
http://gty.im/465226850 West Ham United have been told to pay £10m for Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson. The 23-year-old full-back is currently on loan with the Hammers and has largely impressed under the guidance of Sam Allardyce. Having signed for Arsenal back in 2011, Jenkinson originally featured for the Gunners and forced his way in Roy Hodgson’s England side, making his debut in 2012 against Sweden. However, following the summer signing of Mathieu Debuchy from Newcastle United, the former Charlton Athletic defender was loaned across London to Upton Park. And, following interest to make the move permanent from Hammers co-owner David Gold; Arsenal…
http://gty.im/463951628 Manchester United could be ready to offer Javier Hernandez to Southampton as part of a deal for Nathaniel Clyne. United boss Louis van Gaal has been interested in Saints full-back Clyne since his arrival at Old Trafford, citing the need for the club to improve their full-back options after rotating a number of players at right-back this season. The England defender has been in superb form this season and has gained interest from other clubs too, including Premier League leaders Chelsea. However, after learning of Southampton’s interest in Javier Hernandez; United are seemingly ready to offer him as bait…
http://gty.im/465681626 Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is hoping to pip the likes of Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain in the race to sign Barcelona defender Dani Alves. The Brazilian full-back will see his current deal with Barca come to an end on June 30, prompting speculation that he could be in line for a move to either Man United or PSG, who have both shown increased interest in his services. Liverpool are growing extremely keen and have also submitted interest as boss Rodgers looks to improve his defensive options. Barca have thus far failed to offer the former Sevilla man…
http://gty.im/458277024 Ex-Arsenal striker Sylvain Wiltord his horror after two helicopters crashed killing 10 people, including three French sports stars, on a reality TV show in Argentina. The two choppers were carrying cast and crew on their way to film ‘Dropped’, a popular European reality show filmed in Argentine, before they crashed, killing everyone on board, including two Olympic medal winners and a national sailing champion. Wiltord, one of the other contestants, was not in either helicopter, but he tweeted: “I’m sad for my friends, I’m trembling, I’m horrified, I have no words, I don’t want to say anything.” The helicopters…
http://gty.im/465719006 Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has said that he does not regret selling Danny Welbeck and replacing him with Radamel Falcao. England striker Welbeck was sold to Arsenal in the summer for a fee of £16m and replaced him with Colombian striker Radamel Falcao. Granted the decision looked a good one at the time, but Falcao’s impact at Old Trafford has been minimal this season, prompting criticism from United’s fans and pundits close to the game. Welbeck returned to Old Trafford on Monday night to haunt his former club, scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 win for…
http://gty.im/465705478 Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has said that Louis van Gaal needs more time to work his magic at Old Trafford. The Dutchman was seemingly helpless on Monday night as his only realistic chance of winning silverware this season ended after a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals. Van Gaal will now attempt to re-group his players and push for automatic Champions League qualification, but they will fight alongside the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Ronald Koeman’s Southampton for the third and fourth places in the Premier League. Following Monday’s defeat to Arsenal,…
http://gty.im/465523126 David Luiz has warned his former club Chelsea not to underrate Paris Saint Germain in Wednesday’s last-16 Champions League second leg. The Brazilian defender who spent three seasons with the Blues will attempt to help his side move to the quarter-final stage on Wednesday evening as the tie stands at 1-1 after the first leg at Parc des Princes almost three weeks ago. “I know how Jose [Mourinho] will prepare for this, he will be telling the boys to be patient and hit us on the counter attack,” The Mirror quotes Luiz as saying. “He knows that we need…
http://gty.im/465709130 Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has said his players handed Arsenal victory in Monday night’s FA Cup quarter-final. Former United striker Danny Welbeck scored the winner at Old Trafford as Arsenal won 2-1 to book their place in the FA Cup semi-final. And, Van Gaal believes his side threw the game away and that he is disappointed. “I’ve said in the dressing room we gave [the game] away by ourselves and that is the biggest disappointment, ” he told BBC Sport. “In the second half, we had the first chance also then we gave it away again. “We…