Новости за 26.02.2020

Steven Gerrard hopes Ryan Kent will get a Braga boost after his winner fired Rangers into the last 16 of the Europa League.The 7million man has struggled to justify that hefty fee amid Gers winter slump.But the former Liverpool winger has gone some way to repaying that sum after securing the Light Blues a 925,000 windfall with the only goal at the Estadio Municipal.The Ibrox men should have extended the 3-2 lead they travelled to Portugal with during the first half but wasted three golden chances... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid are interested in Crystal Palace striker Alexander Sorloth, who is currently on loan at Trabzonspor.The Evening Standard reports that Sorloth's impressive form in Turkey this season has caught the attention of the 13-time European champions.The 24-year-old has scored 24 goals in 34 appearances in all competitions in 2019/20 - which is the same number as Palace have managed in total in the Premier League this term.This is in stark contrast to the form that Sorloth showed at Selhurst Park... Читать дальше...

Manchester United sent head of global scouting, Marcel Bout, to watch Martin Odegaard in action for Real Sociedad, reports El Diario Vasco.Odegaard is currently on loan from Real Madrid at Sociedad and Bout was pictured in the stands watching their 3-0 La Liga win over Valencia.There is a precedent when the Dutchman goes to see players in the flesh. As the Manchester Evening News reports, Bout was present for Erling Haaland's last match for Red Bull Salzburg.A few days later Ole Gunnar Solskjaer met with Haaland's representatives... Читать дальше...

West Ham defender Ryan Fredericks is facing six weeks on the sidelines after undergoing shoulder surgery.The 27-year-old damaged ligaments in his right shoulder during the Hammers 2-0 defeat at Manchester City on February 19 and is due to start rehabilitation after having an operation on Wednesday afternoon.A club statement said: West Ham United can confirm that Ryan Fredericks has had successful surgery on his shoulder injury and is expected to return to action in around six weeks.The 27-year-old... Читать дальше...

Spain manager Luis Enrique is concerned about Kepa Arrizabalaga's lack of game time at Chelsea ahead of Euro 2020, reports AS.Kepa has been on the bench for the Blues' last five matches in all competitions, giving Enrique a selection headache about who will be his number one this summer.The Chelsea goalkeeper had actually moved ahead of Manchester United's David de Gea in the pecking order for the national team under previous boss RobertMoreno.Yet now Enrique is back in charge, it is less obvious... Читать дальше...

Ruben Neves has dismissed talk of Wolves Champions League charge.The midfielder has called for calm ahead of the Europa League clash with Espanyol.Wolves are 4-0 up from the first leg of their last 32 tie and face the LaLiga strugglers in Barcelona on Thursday.Winning the Europa League would earn a Champions League spot, while fifth place in the Premier League could also earn a place at the top table of club football if Manchester Citys appeal against their European ban failsWolves are eighth in the top flight... Читать дальше...

Copenhagen boss Stale Solbakken believes Celtic could find themselves facing a dilemma in their Europa League clash at Parkhead on Thursday night.The Danish side were held to a 1-1 draw by the Hoops in last weeks first leg of the last-32 clash, with the Scottish champions favourites to finish the job at home.Speaking at Celtic Park before his players trained, Solbakken claimed a tight match in the second leg could be problematic for the hosts.The 51-year-old Norwegian said: It looks over but its not over. Читать дальше...

David Villa says he was "90% certain" he was going to join Arsenal from Barcelona in January 2013, before the deal fell through.Villa was close to making the move to the Gunners, but Arsene Wenger later revealed that Barca did not want to sell at that time.Six months later the striker went to Atletico Madrid and spent a year with them before moving onto New York City. Villa retired in December after four years in New York and then a season in Japan with Vissel Kobe."We were in a lot of meetings and... Читать дальше...

Nine minutes on the clock, 51 defeatsto guess (but some teams come up more than once). How many can you name?Remember to tweet your scores@FourFourTwoand share with your friends.NOW TRYQuiz! Can you name every Champions League knockout club of the 2010s? Juventus are pretty damn good. In other news,water is wet and bears do their business in wooded areas.It's been eight years on the trot that Juventus have lifted the Scudetto. They've been champions for the entirety that Cristiano Ronaldo's youngest three childrenhave been alive.Spain... Читать дальше...

The Europa League has rolled around again - though it officially starts for all but two teams tomorrow, the Rangers game is here a day early.The Gers take on Braga in Portugal from 5pm and you catch the action live, on BT Sport 3.Read on for where to watch and our best, expert VPN advice...Use a VPN to watch a Europa League live stream from outside your countryWe know, we know, this has crept up on you a bit. So what if you’ve organised a quick winter break and you’re out of the country for the first... Читать дальше...

It's a big night of Champions League football.Manchester City make the trip to the Bernabeu to face 13-time winners Real Madrid, whilst two-time champions Juventus are in France to face Olympique Lyonnais.Both games kick off tonight at 8.00pm GMT.Read on for where to watch and our best, expert VPN advice...Use a VPN to watch a Champions League live stream from outside your countryWe know, we know, this has crept up on you a bit. So what if you’ve organised a quick winter break and you’re out of the... Читать дальше...

Fulham midfielder Josh Onomah has been ruled out for at least six weeks following knee surgery.Onomah, 22, damaged a knee during the recent 3-0 home defeat to Barnsley and had an operation last weekend.Fulham boss Scott Parker told the clubs official website: Its obviously disappointing regarding Josh. He had surgery on Saturday morning on a knee injury, which he sustained against Barnsley.He looks like hell probably be out for at least six weeks I would have thought, so thats a big disappointment.Hes come into the team and done very... Читать дальше...

Jorginho has warned Chelsea not to let their demoralising Bayern Munich demolition derail their maiden season under boss Frank Lampard.Former Arsenal forward Serge Gnabry bagged a four-minute brace and prolific finisher Robert Lewandowski struck too as Bayern overwhelmed Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.The Blues will need a miracle in Munich on March 18 to turn their Champions League last-16 tie on its head, but Italy midfielder Jorginho insists there is no time to sift through the European... Читать дальше...

Manchester City will be aiming for their third successive League Cup title when they take on Aston Villa in Sundays Wembley final.Only Liverpool have managed such a feat, winning it four times in a row from 1981-1984, so Pep Guardiolas men will hope to close in on that record.Here, the PA news agency looks at Citys run, Liverpools feat and Aston Villas record in this competition.Chasing the trilogyThat winning feeling #mancity pic.twitter.com/byoWFOG2JT Manchester City (@ManCity) February 24, 2019Guardiola... Читать дальше...

Luxembourg forward Danel Sinani would be keen on a move to Norwich for next season whatever division the club are in.The Canaries remain adrift at the foot of the Premier League, seven points from safety with just 11 matches remaining.Sinani is on Norwichs watchlist, with the 22-year-old out of contract at F91 Dudelange in the summer.He scored a hat-trick in the 4-2 win over BGL Ligue leaders Union Titus Petange on Sunday in a return to action after the winter break, taking his season tally to 24.Sinani... Читать дальше...

Oxford have declined a request from Blackpool to speak to head coach Karl Robinson about the vacant managerial position at Bloomfield Road.The Tangerines, who are 14th in League One, are on the lookout for Simon Graysons successor following his sacking on February 12.But Oxford, currently one point outside the play-off positions, are not willing to let Robinson go.Chairman Sumrith Thanakarnjanasuth said in a statement on Oxfords official website: When a club is doing well there will always be interest... Читать дальше...

The Football Association is holding internal discussions at Wembley to discuss the implications of coronavirus, the PA news agency understands.Events across the sporting landscape have been effected by the outbreak, with Italian authorities putting restrictions in place in an attempt to stop the spread of the disease.Inter Milans Europa League match at home to Ludogorets will be played behind closed doors on Thursday, on the back of four Serie A matches being postponed last weekend.England are due... Читать дальше...

Seven minutes on the clock, 28 playersto guess - that's11on each side andthree substitutes.Remember to tweet your scores@FourFourTwoand share with your friends - be sure to get your City-supporting pals involved too.NOW TRYQuiz! Can you name Jurgen Klopp's top appearance makers for Liverpool? For all of Manchester City's incredible triumphs and achievements over the last few years, Pep Guardiola still hasn't bettered his predecessor in one field.The year was 2016 - Leicester City were powering to a league title... Читать дальше...

Manchester City will take on Aston Villa in Sundays Carabao Cup final at Wembley.City are attempting to successfully defend their title and lift the trophy for the fourth time in five seasons.Here, the PA news agency looks back over the five matches that took Pep Guardiolas side into the final.Round three: Preston 0 Man City 3Raheem Sterling, hidden, celebrates at Deepdale (Richard Sellers/PA)City kicked off their quest for a third straight League Cup in style as they breezed to victory over Preston at Deepdale. Читать дальше...

Injury to Henderson this month, with the Liverpool captain expected to miss three weeks of action, could work in his favour when it comes to winning the Footballer of the Year awards.Already a frontrunner for the PFA Player of the Year accolade, Jordan Henderson’s absence from midfield could further highlight his importance in Jurgen Klopp’s record-setting side.On Monday night, after Liverpool uncharacteristically went behind in a football match before inevitably recording their 18th consecutive league win... Читать дальше...

Mason Mount’s form lately has really been excellent. In fact, he was arguably Chelsea’s best player in the weekend’s win over Tottenham, having been involved in almost everything his side did well.As he had been against Manchester United, five days before. Chelsea lost that game, but on a different night Mount might have helped them win it. The first half chance he created for Michy Batshuayi, having cleverly found space in the defence's blindspot, definitely should have been converted. And, although... Читать дальше...

David Villa has no doubt Raheem Sterlings stunning improvement as a player is down to his work with Pep Guardiola.Sterling is now rated as one of England and Europes top players after two outstanding seasons in Manchester Citys back-to-back Premier League title successes of 2018 and 2019.The 25-year-olds form may have dipped this term but his stock remains high and only last week he was linked with Real Madrid.Sterling is likely to be one of Englands key performers at Euro 2020 this summer and former Spain striker Villa... Читать дальше...

This article first appeared in the March 2020 issue of FourFourTwo magazine"AAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGH!”If the unsuspecting receptionist at the City Football Academy wasn’t quite awake, there was no question after Benjamin Mendy walked in. It’s barely been 60 seconds since Manchester City’s perma-happy left-back welcomedFourFourTwoand kicked off the photo shoot for today’s interview -which first appeared in the March 2020 mag issue, which you can order here -but luckily for us there’s no warm-up required... Читать дальше...

Frank Lampard has challenged Chelseas players to restore some European pride after a brutal lesson from Bayern Munich pushed them to the brink of Champions League elimination.Bundesliga champions Bayern took a giant step towards the quarter-finals of the competition with Tuesdays resounding 3-0 success at Stamford Bridge.A second-half brace from Serge Gnabry, followed by Robert Lewandowskis 39th goal of the season, did the damage as the Blues were comprehensively outclassed in the first leg of the... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola has full confidence in Manchester City as they take their battle against their Champions League expulsion to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.City, who claim they have irrefutable evidence backing their case, are appealing against their two-year ban from European competition for Financial Fair Play breaches.Manager Guardiola, who last week said he was committed to the club, claims to have seen this evidence and is strongly backing the fight against the UEFA-imposed sanction.He said... Читать дальше...