Chelsea attacker Andre Schurrle has discussed Jose Mourinho’s impact on him and his team-mates, saying that losing is not part of his philosophy. The German international was signed by Mourinho as he returned to Stamford Bridge from Real Madrid in 2013 and has been a regular starter this season. And the tricky forward has praised Mourinho’s impact on his performances and his team-mates’. “Jose Mourinho has taught me a different style of play and a different way of thinking to reach the world-class level someday,” Schurrle told SportBild. “To him, finishing second is a failure. He doesn’t know the word…
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Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has admitted that he remains unhappy over his racial trial against Patrice Evra, whilst playing in England. The Uruguay international was banned for eight games and handed a fine of £40,000 after he was found guilty by the Football Association of abusing then Manchester United defender Evra whilst playing for Liverpool in 2011. However, the Barcelona striker maintains that he was punished without evidence and that he does not regret his actions towards the Frenchman. “When I say I’m sorry it’s because I regret something,” he told new club Barcelona’s official website. “Being sorry implies regret.…
Real Madrid have moved their attention to Chelsea keeper Petr Cech, after seeing the potential signing of David de Gea take another step backwards. Madrid’s interest in Manchester United keeper David de Gea had taken huge steps in recent weeks after the indifferent form of Iker Casillas continues to cause them problems, both on and off the field. Casillas has been struggling to find the form that once made him the World’s best keeper, making several mistakes this season for club and country. However, whilst Madrid’s preference of signing De Gea remains high priority – it is understood that United…
Mesut Ozil has responded to recent reports linking him with a move away from Arsenal in a Twitter message. Whilst the argument over Mesut Ozil’s performances at Arsenal continue to roll on, the likes of Manchester City and Bayern Munich are growing increasingly confident in making a January move for the German international. Ozil has been at the Emirates stadium for two seasons now but his performances on the field have come under heavy criticism from a number of pundits, media men and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. However, his qualities have not escaped Man City and Bayern, who believe a…
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has insisted that being given the responsibility of ‘vice-captain’ at Liverpool will not change who he is. The England international has been in superb form this season for club and country and has been rewarded for his performances by being given the vice-captain of Liverpool after Daniel Agger left the club in the summer. But, the midfielder has insisted that his attitude and performances will not change, nor will he take his role for granted. “[The vice-captaincy] won’t change how I am,” Henderson told the club’s official magazine. “Just because I’m vice-captain now doesn’t mean I’m…
Arsenal are ready to make a January bid for Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk, according to reports in Scottish press. The 23-year-old Dutchman has been strongly linked with a move to a number of Premier League sides after impressing both in the Scottish Premier League and the Europa League for Celtic. Sunderland, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur have all been linked in recent weeks, but it is understood that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to make a January swoop after sending scouts to watch the versatile defender in action. Wenger reportedly sent scouts to watch Van Dijk as Celtic took…
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has revealed the reasons behind his collapsed move to Manchester United in 2011. The French international was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in 2011 after breaking in to the Real Madrid first team under then boss Jose Mourinho. However, any such move collapsed and Varane has revealed the reasons behind his United rejection. “Manchester United? They had just signed Phil Jones in my position,” he told L’Equipe. Paris Saint Germain were also linked with the centre-back but their interest was not as solid as United’s. “PSG? The Qataris had only just arrived…
Michael Carrick is closing in on a return to first team action as he sets his sights on a behind-closed doors training match this Tuesday, according to Goal. Carrick has been unavailable this season after suffering an ankle injury during United’s pre-season tour of the United States in July. But the midfielder returned to initial training earlier in September and has been working his way back to full fitness. It is understood that Carrick will now take part in an hour-long training match, featuring numerous players from the first team and from the youth squad. Boss Louis van Gaal hopes…
Sir Alex Ferguson has taken time out to discuss the summer signings at his former club – Manchester United. Ferguson left United two seasons back now after a successful amount of years with the Premier League club, but saw David Moyes’ reign as boss last season turn sour with United missing out Champions League or Europa League football. The arrival of Dutch boss Louis van Gaal has seen a change in the club’s fortunes somewhat on the field, whilst off it, they have completed the signings of the likes of Radamel Falcao and Angel di Maria. And, Ferguson admits that…
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson tried to sign Luke Shaw when he was 16, but saw their offer turned down by Southampton. Shaw, 19, moved to Old Trafford this summer in a move costing United £30m and after returning to full fitness, the England international is finally starting to find his feet at his new club. Former boss Ferguson, who played a significant part in the transfer for Shaw, has admitted that he attempted to do the deal three years ago. “The signing of Shaw was the one we were trying to get at 16 years of age,”…