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Liverpool have had a very difficult few weeks, categorised by four defeats in a row across all competitions. The latest came on Sunday as Man United emerged as 2-1 winners at Anfield, which was a particularly painful result for all associated with the reigning Premier League champions.

Micky van de Ven has found himself at the centre of the spotlight following a recent comment in which the Tottenham defender appeared to single out his team-mates after a disappointing result.

Aurelio De Laurentiis has made headlines by claiming that players should not be allowed to play for their national teams after they turn 23, while Massimiliano Allegri has proposed to change the time for evening fixtures.

West Ham have had a poor start to the season, but there is still time for them to turn their fortunes around. The January transfer window will help them in this regard, and plans are being drawn up for signings to be added to Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad.

Hearts of Oak coach Didi Dramani believes his team still has room for improvement despite their convincing 2-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Berekum Chelsea head coach Samuel Boadu has lamented his team’s wastefulness in front of goal after their 2-0 home defeat to Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League.The Phobians secured victory at the Golden City Park on Sunday through goals from Hamza Issah and Muwuli Wayo.The loss leaves Boadu’s side in the relegation zone with only four points from six games in the 2025/26 campaign.“It was really bad,” Boadu admitted after the game.“We created a lot of chances and squandered them. During the second half, it was quite unfortunate — the corner kicks that hit the bar and entered the pole.”Boadu’s frustration was evident as his side struggled to convert their dominance into goals, while Hearts capitalised on their limited opportunities to seal the result.The coach will now look to rally his players as they prepare for a crucial midweek fixture against Bibiani GoldStars before facing Young Apostles over the weekend.

Igor Tudor is under increasing pressure and the next two or three games will likely determine his future at the Allianz Stadium, but Italian media have already named four potential candidates to replace him at Juventus.

Former Black Stars assistant coach Maxwell Konadu will no longer be taking charge of Bibiani Gold Stars, despite earlier reports linking him to the role.The experienced coach had been tipped to replace Frimpong Manso, who was surprisingly dismissed just a few games into the current season. Manso’s sacking came as a shock, especially after he led Gold Stars to their first-ever league title last season, a remarkable achievement in the club’s history.However, a 2-0 home defeat to Algerian side JS Kabylie in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round reportedly prompted management to act swiftly. Dissatisfied with the team’s early performance in Africa, the club decided to part ways with the title-winning coach.For now, assistant coach Nana Yaw Amankwah has been placed in temporary charge as Gold Stars look to steady their form.Sources indicate that the club has shifted its attention toward hiring a foreign manager, believing an expatriate could bring new ideas and international experience.While Konadu’s possible appointment had excited many fans, the club’s board seems determined to explore a different direction to sustain their ambitions both locally and on the continent.

In the future, Newcastle will be hoping to avoid any repeat of the Alexander Isak situation that went down during the summer. It may be difficult given that they have a number of top quality players, and at the top of that list would be Sandro Tonali.

A former Tottenham Hotspur player, Frenchman Stephane Dalmat, has revealed that his switch to the London club felt less like a career choice and more like a move he was pushed into.

Como coach Cesc Fabregas showed his excitement for beating Juventus, giving a passionate speech on the pitch after a 2-0 victory: ‘Thank you so much!’

Sudan head coach Kwasi Appiah says his team fully deserves its place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ahead of Ghana, following their impressive qualification campaign.

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis calls for a change of the ‘game’s rules and the leagues’ formats’ and argues that players should only be allowed to play for their national teams until they’re 23.

Over the weekend, Nottingham Forest took the decision to sack Ange Postecoglou, who had only been in charge for 39 days. The former Tottenham manager was dismissed minutes after the 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, thus bringing to an end a difficult spell at the City Ground.