Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic has hit out at boss Manuel Pellegrini after he was axed from his Champions League squad, insisting the decision has ‘killed’ him. The former Fiorentina forward has struggled to make an impact at Etihad stadium this season and was set for a January exit after the arrival of Wilfried Bony from Swansea City. No deal was made though, despite a number of Italian sides showing interest but his time at the English club has come to a drastic end anyway, having been withdrawn from the 21-man Champions League squad. City were restricted to just 21…
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Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has discussed his spell with Chelsea and claimed that former boss Jose Mourinho ‘does not like injured players’. The Dutchman spent three years at Stamford Bridge but fitness problems saw his time in England come to an end and saw him move to Spanish side Real Madrid in 2007. Now at Bayern Munich, Robben admits that former boss Jose Mourinho finds injured players hard to deal with. He told The Guardian: “It was hard at first because I came with an injury. It was very difficult for me and also for him. Of course, he…
Atletico Madrid have joined Barcelona with interest in Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata, according to The Sun. The Spanish midfielder joined United in January 2014 but has failed to live up to the expectations on his shoulders which came following consistent performances for Valencia, Chelsea and the Spanish national side over recent years. Reports linking Mata with an exit were heavy in the summer of 2014 with the likes of Paris Saint Germain, Inter Milan and former club Valencia all keen. Barcelona were also keen on signing the Spanish international and it is understood that a lucrative bid was made by…
Liverpool came from behind to beat Crystal Palace in the FA Cup 2-1 at Selhurst Park. The seven-time winners were behind at the break after a goal from Frazier Campbell. The former Cardiff City striker took full advantage of a Dwight Gayle cross which troubled Simon Mignolet. Liverpool almost levelled through Adam Lallana, who fired towards goal but Palace keeper Julian Speroni was in good form to deny the English midfielder. Brazilian Coutinho was next to come close for the visitors, who were beginning to dominate as the half time interval approached. Brendan Rodgers’ side did get back on level…
Manchester United are planning a £60m move for Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani this summer and are confident in landing the Uruguayan international. The former Napoli striker is unsettled in France after failing to impress boss Laurent Blanc and revert to his more favoured role through the centre of the pitch. Links to a number of top European clubs have been reported in recent months with United said to be leading the list of potential suitors. We understood earlier this year that United are unwilling to pay the full amount for Cavani and therefore see it easier to sign Radamel…
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has acknowledged that Blackburn Rovers fully deserved their 4-1 FA Cup victory on Saturday afternoon. Peter Crouch gave the Premier League side a 1-0 lead early on but the visitors saw their lead slip after Joshua King scored a hat-trick to inspire the Championship side a relatively easy win. The 51-year-old former Manchester City boss told BBC Sport that Blackburn deserved the win and that his side failed to deal with their threat up front. “We were well beaten today, credit to Blackburn, they put the ball in good areas and used the threats they…
Barcelona are considering a move for Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Spanish midfielder joined United in January 2014 but has failed to live up to the expectations on his shoulders which came following consistent performances for Valencia, Chelsea and the Spanish national side over recent years. Reports linking Mata with an exit were heavy in the summer of 2014 with the likes of Paris Saint Germain, Atletico Madrid and former club Valencia all keen. However, Barcelona were also keen on signing the Spanish international and it is understood that a lucrative bid was made by the…
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has praised Porto striker Jackson Martinez and believes the Colombian would shine in the Premier League. Linked with the Porto striker before, Wenger discussed on BeIN Sports that he was a keen admirer of the 28-year-old, saying that he believes his ability would do well in English football. Martinez has been linked with a move to Arsenal in the past with his agent once claiming that Wenger had failed with a bid in the summer of 2014 and it now looks like the Frenchman’s interest has not vanished with his latest comments. “He has top physical…
Arsene Wenger has admitted that new signing Gabriel Paulista’s lack of English is causing problems early in his career at Emirates stadium. The Brazilian defender joined from Villarreal last month but has strangely failed to make his debut, despite being fully fit. The Gunners face Middlesbrough in the FA Cup on Sunday and it is widely reported that the Brazilian central defender will make his official debut, however Wenger has discussed problems over his adaptation to life in England. “When you don’t speak English and you don’t understand ‘Come out, come back, right, left’, it is a problem for a…
Tiredness was to blame as Sam Allardyce reacted to his side’s 4-0 FA Cup thrashing at the hands of West Bromwich Albion. The Hammers could do little to stop Tony Pulis’s side on Saturday as Brown Ideye (2), Saido Berahino and James Morrison scored the goals to end West Ham’s FA Cup run. Boss Allardyce has discussed his side’s defeat and blamed fatigue as a big part of the result. Meanwhile his opposite number Pulis was delighted with his side and their efforts at the Hawthorns. “It was a huge disappointment, but I can see why,” he told the club’s…