Tag: Laurent Blanc

  • Chelsea goalkeeper ready to decide future

    Chelsea goalkeeper ready to decide future

    Embed from Getty Images Chelsea stopper Petr Cech is reportedly ready to decide on his Stamford Bridge future, with the Daily Mirror reporting that Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are locked in a two-way battle to secure his services. Cech has had to play second fiddle to the ever-impressive Thibaut Courtois in the Chelsea goal this…

  • PSG boss Blanc: We crushed Chelsea

    PSG boss Blanc: We crushed Chelsea

    Embed from Getty Images Paris Saint Germain boss Laurent Blanc believes his side ‘crushed’ Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 match on Tuesday evening. The Ligue 1 side fell behind to Branislav Ivanovic’s header on Tuesday night but came back fighting strong to level the tie through Edinson Cavani. The home…

  • Press Room: PSG deserved to beat us, insists Mourinho

    Press Room: PSG deserved to beat us, insists Mourinho

    Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho accepts that Paris Saint Germain should have won the first-leg of their last-16 Champions League tie at Parc des Princes. Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani scored to level the tie after Branislav Ivanovic’s opener but a string of fine saves from Thibaut Courtois saw Mourinho’s side hold on and take advantage heading…

  • Blanc wants to see improved PSG

    Blanc wants to see improved PSG

    Laurent Blanc has challenged his Paris Saint-Germain squad to return to form after their dismal defeat to Bastia on Saturday. The French champions saw Bastia overturn a 2-0 lead to lose 4-2 on Saturday in Ligue 1 and will hope that they have learnt their lesson as they take on Saint-Etienne this Tuesday in the…

  • Mancini linked with PSG as Blanc pressure increases

    Mancini linked with PSG as Blanc pressure increases

    Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is heading up a shortlist of potential managers should Paris St-Germain seek to terminate the services of current manager Laurent Blanc, according to reports. PSG are currently 5 points behind Ligue 1 leaders Marseille after drawing 1-1 at Toulouse on the weekend, their fifth draw in eight games this…

  • United want Cavani to replace Hernandez

    United want Cavani to replace Hernandez

    Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a bid for Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani as a replacement for Javier Hernandez. Mexico international Hernandez is the subject of strong interest from Serie A outfit Inter Milan, who have opened negotiations with the Red Devils, and a deal could be struck within a week. And according to…

  • PSG decide against axing Blanc for Conte

    PSG decide against axing Blanc for Conte

    Paris Saint-Germain have decided against replacing manager Laurent Blanc with former Juventus head coach Antonio Conte, according to fresh reports in the French media. L’Equipe claims the Ligue 1 champions toyed with the idea of making an official offer to the Italian following preliminary talks with his representatives, but will now keep faith with their…

  • PSG call Conte’s agent as Blanc faces sack

    PSG call Conte’s agent as Blanc faces sack

    Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly toying with the idea of replacing manager Laurent Blanc with Antonio Conte, who quit Juventus last night. Sport Mediaset claims the cash-rich Ligue 1 giants have already make contact with Conte’s representatives in an attempt to discover their client’s intentions. If positive noises come from the Italian’s camp, PSG could dispense…