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UEFA Champions LeagueRoma coach Gian Piero Gasperini has warned against underestimating Manchester United ahead of Tuesday evening’s clash, saying that playing at Old Trafford is difficult and that his opponents have high-calibre players, despite their poor run of league results. His comments were reported by Football Italia.
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Premier LeagueChelsea head coach Xabi Alonso said the club is beginning to see midfielder Romeo Lavia at his best after his condition improved and he overcame recurring injury problems. He made the comments after Lavia’s performance in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Manchester United.
Premier LeagueMichael Owen recalled his move from Liverpool to Real Madrid in the summer of 2004, saying he cried on his way to the airport when he realised he was leaving the club he had been connected to throughout his career. The former England striker recounted the story in an interview with FourFourTwo magazine.
UEFA Champions LeagueManchester United manager Michael Carrick said he could not predict what would happen to his future and was focused on tomorrow’s match against Roma at Old Trafford. The game comes amid speculation over his future following the team’s declining results.
Premier LeagueUnai Emery could find it difficult to turn down the chance to manage Manchester United if the club decide to part ways with Michael Carrick, a report says. But INEOS’s structure and the potential authority he would have at Old Trafford could stand in the way of a move from Aston Villa.
Premier LeagueDaniel Sturridge praised Josh Acheampong’s performance for Chelsea against Manchester United, saying the 20-year-old defender can reach the elite level. Acheampong stood out, although teammates Romeo Lavia, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer received more of the praise.
La LigaBarcelona are planning to strengthen their defence in the upcoming winter transfer window and have Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez among their options, according to Sport, citing The Athletic.
Premier LeagueMarcus Rashford is prepared to reconsider his future at Manchester United if he cannot secure a regular starting place, according to a report. The news comes after a difficult start to the season, with no goals or assists in eight appearances, and a hip injury that has kept him out of the team’s last two matches.
TransfersBarcelona are reportedly asking for at least €40 million for Alejandro Balde if he leaves the club during the January transfer window. The player is said to be open to a move after dropping down the pecking order, amid reports that he is not part of Hansi Flick’s plans.
Premier LeagueA report says Josh Acheampong has become an important part of Chelsea under Xabi Alonso, having played every possible minute in the team’s five matches since returning from international duty with England Under-21s. The club had rejected offers from sides in and outside the Premier League, including Bayern Munich.
Premier LeagueHenry Winter believes Declan Rice, who finished fifteenth among Arsenal players in the Ballon d’Or rankings, deserves greater recognition and could use the disappointment of receiving fewer votes as motivation to reach another level. Winter, one of the award’s voters, said he placed Rice tenth and gave him one point.
Premier LeagueJournalist David Ornstein reports that Aston Villa officials believe Unai Emery is happy at the club and has no intention of leaving for Manchester United, despite being included among the candidates to take charge of the English club.
