Jose Mourinho has hailed the ‘beauty’ in his Chelsea side after they destroyed Schalke 5-0 in Tuesday night in the Champions League. Goals from John Terry, Willian, Didier Drogba, Ramires and a Jan Kirchkoff own goal saw the Londoners ease past Roberto di Matteo’s side and progress to the knock-out stages of the tournament. And, Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho believes his side’s performance was their most ‘complete’ this season. “The players are very serious,” Mourinho told reporters. “Everything they do with big focus and ambition, but at the same time with this component, which is something new in Chelsea football…
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Dante has blamed Bayern Munich’s defending in their 3-2 Champions League defeat against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. The German champions were 2-1 ahead at one stage during the Champions League group game, but Sergio Aguero scored a superb hat-trick to give the English champions the win and possibly send them through with Bayern to the knock-out stages. However, despite Aguero’s performance, defender Dante believes Bayern gifted City the win. “Aguero is a great player but I think the defeat was not because of what City did, it was just two mistakes from us,” he told Uefa.com.…
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he will not sign any new players in the upcoming January transfer window. The Northern Irish boss has come under increasing pressure of late after failing to repeat the form that saw Liverpool push Manchester City for the Premier League title last season. Currently sitting 12th in the league, the Reds have struggled to find the back of the net, with Daniel Sturridge injured, Mario Balotelli out of form and Rickie Lambert failing to play regularly. Despite this though, Rodgers has said that he will not be looking to sign any players in January. “It…
Thomas Vermaelen is set to have surgery and miss five months of football, meaning he could not play for Barcelona this season. The Belgian international signed for the Catalans in the summer but has failed to make his debut after several injury problems and it now seems that the former Gunners defender will indeed have surgery to rectify the problem. Vermaelen had been training of late with the first team but Finnish doctor Sakari Ovara, an expert in the field of hamstring problems, has confirmed that Barca have been in touch regarding Vermaelen’s situation. Reports in Spanish press now claim…
Chelsea secured top spot in Group G of the Champions League with a superb 5-0 win over Schalke. The visitors raced into the lead when captain John Terry headed in a corner from Cesc Fabregas within just three minutes. The home side looked nervous as they welcomed Jose Mourinho’s side and they found themselves further behind when Willian got himself on the scoresheet, firing a low shot underneath the body of Fahrmann. Diego Costa then missed an open goal for Chelsea, before Oscar tested the Schalke keeper, resulting in an own goal after the ball deflected off Jan Kirchoff. The…
Sergio Aguero’s hat-trick saw Manchester City seal a dramatic 3-2 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Aguero’s first half penalty gave the home side the lead as they desperately searched for a result which could help them qualify for the knockout stages of the competition. Mehdi Benatia was sent off in the lead up to the spot kick, however, Bayern took the goal as a remainder of the game and they levelled through Xabi Alonso, who scored a superb free-kick. Five minutes later and Robert Lewandowski would net for the German side and give them a lead. Frank…
Lionel Messi broke Raul’s record as Champions League top scorer by bagging a hat-trick in Barcelona’s 4-0 Group F win away at APOEL. The Catalan side were dominant from the get go as both Dani Alves and Jordi Alba tested APOEL keeper Urko Pardo. Luis Suarez was also a threat for the Cypriot side as the Uruguayan striker looked to score his first Barca goal after returning from suspension. And, he would not have to wait long as he broke the deadlock in the 27th minute, turning his defender, before placing a delightful effort past Pardo. The goal gave Barca…
Samir Nasri has urged his Manchester City team-mates to justify their big wages and perform in the Champions League. The Premier League champions have been woeful in the Champions League this season, having secured just two points from four games and face elimination if they lose to Bayern Munich this week. Nasri, who was not in a position to excuse their poor performances, instead said now was the time for he and his team-mates to put things right. “We need to do something or otherwise next year it is going to be new players,” he told reporters. “That’s how we…
Ryan Giggs says he is open to leaving Manchester United in order to further his coaching career. The Welshman has become a big part of the Manchester United set-up, both playing wise and in his final years of playing – coaching. Following the departure of David Moyes towards the end of last season, Giggs even took over as caretaker boss for four matches. And, the 40-year-old has discussed how he would call an end to his United days if the possibility of management came about again. “I’ve been at the club for so long that I’m familiar with the club…
Juventus have prioritised the signing of Basel defender Fabian Schar, jumping ahead of Arsenal, according to Tuttosport. The 22-year-old has been linked with a move away from Basel in recent summer’s but failed to see a move develop, although his recent comments to Swiss media claim that he would be open for a switch to Italy or England. “My dream remains to have an experience abroad. I’ve always said that if the opportunity presented itself, I would take it, obviously in agreement with Basel. “I need a team with important prospects. I’d like the Bundesliga, Premier League or top Italian…