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Manuel Locatelli posted an Instagram story showing him with the captain’s armband after rumours emerged that Igor Tudor will bench him against Real Madrid this evening. Juventus captain Locatelli is not expected to start at the Bernabeu tonight, when the Old Lady faces off against La Liga giants Real Madrid in the Champions League Round 3. Tudor, in fact, is …

Manchester United are targeting a midfielder next year after failing to sign one in the summer transfer window this year. The Red Devils were linked with a move for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba but his price tag and Brighton’s stance made it difficult for the Premier League giants to sign him. Sporting’s Morten Hjulmand is another midfielder who is being monitored …

Antonio Conte hits back at Noa Lang, saying that the Dutch winger ‘has to work’ and will only go to the pitch ‘when I decide it.’ Lang, a former PSV star, made a substitute appearance in a 6-2 loss against his former club last night and did not hide his frustration over his lack of playing time at full-time. The …

Scott McTominay says Napoli must ‘take it on the chin’ and not ‘go crazy’ after a 6-2 loss against PSV in the Champions League: ‘It’s a long season.’ The Scotland international scored a brace last night, but his Napoli side suffered an embarrassing 6-2 loss away at PSV. “It’s football, you have to take it on the chin. We have …

Former Juventus and Roma star Mirko Vučinić believes Juventus talent Vasilije Adžić should ‘go elsewhere’ to get playing time if he can’t earn it at the Allianz Stadium. Vucinic has recently been appointed as the Montenegro national team coach and offered advice to his compatriot Adzic during his latest interview with Gazzetta dello Sport. “I believe Adzic needs to go …

Noa Lang admits he has to ‘accept’ lack of playing time at Napoli but reveals he has only ‘talked once’ to Antonio Conte since joining the Partenopei over the summer. Dutch winger Lang did not hide his frustration over the lack of playing time at Napoli after a 6-2 loss against his former club PSV on Tuesday. The 26-year-old joined …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta continues to do a superb job with the Gunners, and he’s now guided the club to two stunning new records. Having thrashed Atletico Madrid 4-0 last night, Arsenal have once again shown they’re the real deal under Arteta, and that major silverware surely isn’t too far away. Arsenal were absolutely superb as they thrashed Diego Simeone’s …

Milan legend Zvonimir Boban argues that the new Napoli signings have ‘nothing to do’ with a 6-2 loss against PSV and suggests that Kevin De Bruyne should rest: ‘Capello signed Baggio at Milan, but didn’t play him.’ Napoli suffered a surprising 6-2 away loss at PSV on Tuesday night, and Conte complained after the final whistle that the Partenopei had …

Tuttosport newspaper reports that Juventus directors were surprised by Igor Tudor’s outburst in a press conference on the eve of a Champions League match against Real Madrid. Juventus coach Tudor did not hide his frustration on Tuesday as he faced the media at a press conference at the Estadio Bernabeu. The Croatian tactician blamed a “crazy” fixture list and referee’s …

Kylian Mbappé has already scored 15 goals across all competitions this season, as many as those scored by the entire Juventus squad. France star Mbappé will be the number one threat for Juventus at the Bernabeu tonight as the Bianconeri will visit the Merengues in the Spanish capital. Mbappé has had a stunning start to the season, netting 15 times …

Jamie Carragher has claimed Arsenal could win the Champions League this season after the Gunners beat Atletico Madrid 4-0 on Tuesday.” It was a statement win from Arsenal who convincingly beat Diego Simeone’s team. Atletico Madrid are considered a defensive powerhouse but the Gunners showed no mercy and beat them 4-0 with Gabriel, Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Martinelli scoring the …

Arsenal central midfielder Martin Zubimendi is having a superb impact since joining the Gunners this summer, and he had arguably his best game for the club last night. Zubimendi ran the show from midfield as Arsenal thrashed Atletico Madrid 4-0 in a stunning Champions League performance, and it’s earned him big praise. Football stats expert Statman Dave posted on X …

Conte: ‘Too many new players, a complicated year’ Di Lorenzo: ‘We need a bath of humility.’ Champions: Dominant in Belgium with a beautiful playing style, Lautaro and Pio Saint Gilloise beaten to stay top. Super Dumfries and Calha also score. Chivu: ‘We still have a fire inside.’ On Saturday, the big match at the Maradona. Tudor in Madrid: ‘No crisis, …

Liverpool are weighing a bold January move for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, with Mohamed Salah’s dip in form nudging the recruitment team toward immediate reinforcement, according to a report in the iNews. Tottenham and Manchester United both tracked the Ghana international in the last window, but the Reds are now emerging as early favourites to land the in-form 25-year-old. Crucially, …

Arsenal legend Martin Keown has heaped praise onto Gabriel Magalhaes after another superb performance against Atletico Madrid last night. The Gunners thrashed Diego Simeone’s side 4-0 at the Emirates Stadium, with Gabriel opening the scoring with a trademark header from a set piece. The Brazilian centre-back is extremely prolific from those kinds of positions, and Keown admitted that even if …