Battle at the back for places

England manager Thomas Tuchel has become the latest figure to question Enzo Maresca’s decision to use Reece James in midfield. James, deployed in the right-back role in which he dazzled under Tuchel at Chelsea, netted a glorious free kick to inspire a 3-0 victory over Latvia on Monday, impressing in a hybrid role which gifted…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted that he would be “surprised” if Trent Alexander-Arnold is fit to face Newcastle United in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final after limping off against Paris Saint-Germain in midweek. The runaway Premier League leaders bowed out of the Champions League last 16 at home to PSG on Tuesday night, losing the second…

Ruben is quizzed on his system, pressure, Jadon Sancho and staff morale within the club. Source link

HOW PARK’S TRANSFER CAME AROUND In the latest episode of our new club podcast, titled Inside Carrington, director of women’s football Matt Johnson explains how Park’s transfer from Manchester City became a possibility over the summer. Jess made the move across town on WSL deadline day – as former United midfielder Grace Clinton went the…

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Real Madrid have been dealt a blow and a warning by Como’s director of sport over the possibility of re-signing academy graduate Nico Paz this summer. Paz left Madrid last year and has enjoyed a breakout senior campaign with Como, registering 12 combined goals and assists in Serie A despite the club sitting in the…