Новости за 21.01.2018

Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe left the field on a stretcher after an accidental clash with Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes. Marco Verratti's raking pass sent the France international through on Lopes' goal in the first half of a top-of-the-table clash in Ligue 1 on Sunday. But Lopes got to the ball a split-second before Mbappe, subsequently crashing into the 19-year-old, who had already required treatment for a head wound. Mbappe had to be replaced by Julian Draxler following a lengthy delay. Читать дальше...

Roma have plans in place if Chelsea's reported swoop for Edin Dzeko and Emerson comes to pass. The Premier League club have been linked with a surprising selection of strikers over recent days, with former Wolfsburg and Manchester City man Dzeko one of the men understood to be in their sights. Left-back Emerson has missed much of this season due to rehabilitation from a cruciate knee ligament injury but Dzeko's departure would be immediately and keenly felt. The 31-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina... Читать дальше...

Gennaro Gattuso has claimed Franck Kessie is a far better player than he was, but was keen to praise the collective effort in AC Milan's comeback 2-1 victory at Cagliari. Kessie earned back-to-back Serie A victories for the Rossoneri for the first time since September with a first-half double – the first of which came from the penalty spot – after a Gianluigi Donnarumma error had allowed Nicolo Barella to open the scoring. Ricardo Rodriguez was sent off 10 minutes from the end, but Barella was... Читать дальше...

Franck Kessie scored twice as AC Milan earned a comeback 2-1 win at lowly Cagliari in a match that both teams finished with 10 men. Despite spending heavily during the previous transfer window, the Rossoneri endured a desperately disappointing first half of the campaign which led to the dismissal of Vincenzo Montella in November. Gennaro Gattuso has endured mixed results since taking over and it looked like being another bad day at the office when Cagliari opened the scoring after Gianluigi Donnarumma... Читать дальше...

Watford have announced the appointment of former Malaga and Rubin Kazan coach Javi Gracia as Marco Silva's successor on an 18-month contract. Silva's dismissal was confirmed on Sunday, after Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Leicester City left them with just one win from 11 Premier League outings. But Watford's decision was based on Everton's pursuit of Silva in November, when the Merseyside club attempted to lure the Portuguese coach away from Vicarage Road. Watford felt that situation caused a "significant deterioration" in the their fortunes... Читать дальше...

Mauricio Pochettino has played down reports Tottenham are interested in signing Bordeaux's in-demand Malcom. The winger is a reported target for Spurs and north London rivals Arsenal, having hit seven goals in Ligue 1 this season, while Spurs are yet to make a signing in the January transfer window. But despite Spurs struggling for creativity in Christian Eriksen's absence during Sunday's 1-1 draw at Southampton, Pochettino denied a move for the Brazilian is imminent. "That is a rumour and I don't... Читать дальше...

The English football season is a slog and this, a bitterly cold day in a sodden Southampton, was a reminder of that. The modern player may not have to contend with scarred pitches and ankle-deep mud any more, but this was still less than ideal.It probably blunted Tottenham more. Mauricio Pochettino has built a side laced with speed and flair and this was an afternoon which dulled their finesse. Southampton, by contrast, were happy to take whatever levellers nature made available. Mauricio Pellegrino's... Читать дальше...

Arturo Vidal says there is "no chance" of him leaving Bayern Munich in January as he wants to challenge for the Champions League this season. The 30-year-old has been linked with a move to Chelsea despite head coach Jupp Heynckes' insistence nobody would be sold during the transfer window. The deal to bring Leon Goretzka to the Allianz Arena from Schalke at the end of the season has led to further suggestions Vidal could look for a new club in 2018. While he would not discount the idea of leaving Bayern before the start of next term... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo netted a late brace in Real Madrid's 7-1 demolition of Deportivo La Coruna, only to leave the field covered in blood and peering into a mobile phone. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was a picture of frustration, passing up simple chances as Gareth Bale turned the match emphatically in Madrid's favour on the back of Adrian Lopez's 23rd-minute opener for Depor. Ronaldo made it 5-1 by converting Casemiro's cross from close range and a brave header from Lucas Vazquez's centre gave him a sixth LaLiga goal of the campaign. Читать дальше...

Bayern Munich came from behind to hammer Werder Bremen 4-2 on Saturday, a result that coach Jupp Heynckes says demonstrated the Bundesliga champions' dominance over the division. Thomas Muller and Robert Lewandowski scored two each to send Bayern 16 points clear at the top, the Germany international racking up 100 Bundesliga goals in the process. But Bayern did not have it all their own way, going behind in the first half to Jerome Gondorf's goal and needing a late show to seal the points after... Читать дальше...

AC Milan team manager Christian Abbiati has assured striker Andre Silva he will get opportunities in the side, after he was again left out of the matchday XI. The Portugal international, who has not started a match for Gennaro Gattuso's side since the 3-0 Coppa Italia win over Hellas Verona on December 13, was among the substitutes for Sunday's Serie A trip to Cagliari. Silva's lack of involvement in the first team has led to speculation of a January move, with Arsenal said to be interested if... Читать дальше...

Leon Goretzka's first Schalke start in 93 days was met with a banner held up by fans that appeared to criticise him for agreeing a move to Bayern Munich. Germany international Goretzka will join Bundesliga champions Bayern when his contract expires at the end of the season, the impending free transfer having been announced on Friday. The 22-year-old asked supporters not to turn on him, but his first start since October was met with a large sign in the Veltins Arena that read: "Neither money nor trophies are worth more than our club. Читать дальше...

Thomas Muller took his tally of Bundesliga goals to 100 with a double in Bayern Munich's 4-2 victory over Werder Bremen. The 28-year-old forward will take heart from finally reaching the milestone, having scored just five top-flight goals last season before doubling his tally for 2017-18 on Sunday. In an entertaining match at the Allianz Arena, Muller cancelled out Jerome Gondorf's opener when a fine display of chest control enabled him to smash past Jiri Pavlenka. Robert Lewandowski struck either side of an own goal from Niklas Sule... Читать дальше...

Thomas Muller and the returning Robert Lewandowski scored two apiece as Bayern Munich earned a come-from-behind 4-2 win over struggling Werder Bremen despite an underwhelming showing from the champions. Bremen took the lead through Jerome Gondorf and hit back again after Muller and Lewandowski – back from a knee injury – had turned things around, a Niklas Sule own goal levelling matters in the 74th minute. But the same Bayern double act stepped up to the plate when needed, with Muller's second strike representing his 100th Bundesliga goal. Читать дальше...

Manchester United and Arsenal are expected to imminently confirm a swap deal that will see Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan move between the two clubs. No cash is thought to be involved in the transfer, with Sanchez in the last six months of his Arsenal contract, while Mkhitaryan is unwanted by United manager Jose Mourinho. But which club is getting the better end of the deal? With the help of Opta data, we assess the transfer...   SANCHEZ DOMINATES GOALSCORING RETURNS Sanchez and Mkhitaryan are not exactly the same sort of player... Читать дальше...

Gianluigi Buffon will return to the Juventus squad next week, head coach Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed. The veteran goalkeeper has not played since Juve defeated Napoli 1-0 on December 1 due to a calf injury, with Wojciech Szczesny deputising in his absence. Juventus, who trail leaders Napoli by four points in Serie A, return to action after Italy's mid-season break against Genoa on Monday. That game appears too early for Buffon, but the 39-year-old will soon be back between the posts. "Next week Buffon will be available... Читать дальше...

Atletico Madrid have confirmed that Diego Costa sustained a hamstring injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Girona and will continue to be monitored. The Spain striker was substituted just after the hour for Kevin Gameiro, with Diego Simeone's decision to then bring off Antoine Griezmann 10 minutes later leading to jeers from the home crowd with the team leading 1-0. Simeone said after the match that Costa had asked to come off due to injury, and the former Chelsea striker underwent further medical examinations on Sunday. Читать дальше...

Markus Gisdol has been dismissed by Hamburg after rock-bottom Cologne inflicted a fourth successive Bundesliga defeat on them. The German was hired in September 2016 after Hamburg had failed to win any of their first five league games of the season and he ultimately helped them avoid the drop, finishing 14th. Suitably impressed with his impact, Hamburg gave Gisdol a new contract until the end of June 2019 in March last year. However, they have gone backwards so far this season and sit second from... Читать дальше...

Marcin Budzinski and Dario Vidosic both scored twice to help secure a 5-0 A-League hammering of Adelaide United, moving Melbourne City up to third, but a serious injury to Nathan Atkinson provided put a dampener on things. Teenager Atkinson was taken off on a stretcher deep into the second half after landing awkwardly on his ankle, with several team-mates and opponents looking visibly distressed as he required oxygen. By that point, City were already 2-0 up and cruising, with Polish midfielder Budzinski playing a starring role... Читать дальше...

Marco Silva has been sacked by Watford after a "significant deterioration" in the wake of Everton's attempts to lure him away from the club in November. The Portuguese was among the Toffees' primary targets after they dismissed Ronald Koeman, with the 40-year-old having presided over an excellent start to the season following his move from Hull City in May. But Watford rebuffed the Goodison Park club's approaches, as the Merseysiders refused to pay the reported £20million fee demanded in order to release Silva from his contract. Читать дальше...

Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez has hinted at a forthcoming decision on his international future after claiming France coach Didier Deschamps "knows what I'm thinking". The highly rated 21-year-old is eligible for both Spain and France, with both nations said to be eager for Lucas to declare for them. Although he – like younger brother and Real Madrid left-back Theo Hernandez – was born in Marseille, Lucas has spent much of his life in Spain, initially joining the youth ranks of Rayo Majadahonda... Читать дальше...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted he would never sell a player to a rival Premier League club during the season like Arsenal are set to with Alexis Sanchez. Sanchez is believed to be close to completing a move to Manchester United, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan set to join Arsenal. The transfer would be a huge boost to United, who are second in the table and have Mkhitaryan out of favour. However, Klopp said there was no chance he would let a star leave for a rival English club during a campaign. Читать дальше...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hinted the Premier League club may not replace Philippe Coutinho during the January transfer window. Coutinho made a €160million move to Barcelona earlier this month in a blow to Klopp's side. But Klopp said Liverpool would be in no rush to replace the Brazil international, with his focus on finding the right player. "I don't think about money. Nobody told me that I have to think about money because we are always reasonable, we always try to do the right thing," he said, via the Liverpool Echo. Читать дальше...

Bordeaux star Malcom admits it is his "dream" to play in the Premier League as speculation continues over a move to Tottenham or Arsenal. The 20-year-old has been heavily linked with the north London duo, with Spurs believed to be the favourites to sign him this window before potentially loaning him back to Bordeaux for the rest of the season. The Brazil youth international would be content to stay in Ligue 1 for the time being but has his eye on a career in England at some stage. Speaking after his side's 1-0 win at Nantes on Saturday... Читать дальше...

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has set his players the target of another 10 wins to guarantee a Premier League title triumph. The leaders responded to their 4-3 loss to Liverpool last week, their first in domestic competition this season, with a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United on Saturday. That restored their 12-point lead at the top of the table after Manchester United had briefly reduced it to nine with a 1-0 win away to Burnley. Guardiola now wants 30 more points from City’s final 14... Читать дальше...