Manuel Neuer is leaning towards extending his stay at Bayern Munich despite expectations he could retire in 2026. The 39-year-old goalkeeper, who has been the Bavarians’ No.1 since 2011, is still producing at the top level and has already kept three clean sheets this season. His decision could shape Bayern’s future plans between the posts.
Real Madrid have provided an update on Kylian Mbappe's ankle injury, suggesting the star striker will take part in France's upcoming international fixtures despite limping out of Los Blancos' 3-1 win over Villarreal. The 26-year-old scored his side's third goal of the game, before he was substituted in the 83rd minute after spraining his right ankle.
The latest on Mbappe's ankle injury
It appeared that Mbappe's injury was relatively serious. Just moments after finding the net, he went down in discomfort requiring immediate medical attention. After he was replaced by Rodrygo, Mbappe went straight down the tunnel to continue his treatment.
However, it would appear the ailment is not a massive cause for concern, as Sergio Quirante said on the game's broadcast: "It's not serious, just a knock to the ankle. He feels good. He'll most likely travel with France."
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Speaking in his post-match press conference, Xabi Alonso was guarded about his star man's release for international duty. Los Blancos' manager did not provide a meaningful update on Mbappe or Franco Mastantuono's prognoses. The Argentinian wonderkid has picked up a slight hamstring tear. He was substituted in the 75th minute.
Alonso said: "We can't say if Mbappe and Franco won't be with the national team. Let's hope it doesn't go any further. I can't say anything right now."
In an interview with , Alonso had suggested Mbappe had entered the game with some discomfort in the ankle, however he also intimated that both Mbappe and Mastantuono could well be released for international duty.
"Kylian was already having ankle discomfort, and we'll see. Franco has a hamstring strain. We'll see how they progress with the national teams," Alonso claimed.
Mbappe's glittering start to 2025-26 season
The knock is maybe the first negative personal moment for the 26-year-old in what has been a blistering start to the 2025-26 season. Mbappe has scored in all but one of his competitive appearances for Los Blancos this term, bagging 14 goals in 10 games. That represents more than half of the team's 26 goals so far this season. He has been a force in the Champions League in particular, scoring both goals in Madrid's opening 2-1 win over Marseille, and bagging a hat-trick against over-matched minnows Kairat.
Those goals have fired Real Madrid to a solid start to life under Alonso, their chastening 5-2 defeat against inter-city rivals Atletico Madrid the only loss on their record in the new season. Mbappe's goal put the game to bed against Villarreal, after Vinicius Jr re-found his form to bag twice.
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AFPFrance looking comfortable in World Cup qualifying campaign
Didier Deschamps has an embarrassment of riches to call upon in attack for his France side. The World Cup winning coach handed a first call-up to Crystal Palace marksman Jean-Phillippe Mateta, new Liverpool star Hugo Ekitike as well as regular contributors such as Michael Olise and Kingsley Coman. However, he will obviously want to include his best player and captain in Les Bleus upcoming World Cup qualifiers, especially given the ongoing absence of Ballon D'or winner Ousmane Dembele.
France currently sit atop of their group with a win over Iceland and Ukraine. They host Azerbaijan on Friday, before travelling to Iceland on October 13.
SRH are almost in must-win territory, whereas another loss for GT could make things tricky for them
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Big picture: GT eye a step closer to playoffsTwelve points with six wins in nine matches shouldn’t generally be a concern, right? Gujarat Titans (GT) are comfortably placed to secure a playoffs spot in IPL 2025. However, two defeats in four games after a four-match winning streak doesn’t make for a pretty reading. And that is why a home game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) comes at a crucial time for them.The easier equation for GT is that a win will take them to 14 points – only Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) sit there before the Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) fixture – with four matches left. SRH’s batting this season hasn’t been like the feared version of last year. The chasm between the teams is wide and so, GT will be counting on themselves to win this contest in Ahmedabad. A defeat could make things tricky for them.Given the close competition this season, even 16 points could be touch-and-go for playoffs qualification. For SRH to get to 16, they need to win all five of their remaining matches. That is a tall ask given how their season has been so far. But Friday could be a start of a memorable run, if that were to happen.Related
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Sunrisers Hyderabad WLLWLIn the spotlight: Contrasting opening partnershipsA lot of SRH’s success in IPL 2024 was built on the opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. In the 13 times they opened together last season, they scored 599 at a run rate of over 13 and averaged 49.91. However, in IPL 2025, they have tallied 316 as a pair – 171 of that came in one innings – and average 35.11. Their scoring rate has dipped to 10.89 per over.On Friday, SRH will come up against a team, whose openers have been prolific. Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan have scored 541 runs at an average of over 60. But their scoring rate of 8.94 per over is the second-slowest in IPL 2025. There may be concerns if a safer approach has seen GT score not as much as they could have. But six wins in nine games points to a method that has worked for GT.The Mohammed Siraj-Travis Head battle lasted all of five balls in their previous fixture•BCCI
Team news and probable XIIsGill, who did not field in GT’s last outing because of back spasms, is fit now. But there is no news yet about Kagiso Rabada’s return, even though it is about now he should have been available, going by Gill’s toss interview on April 19. If Sherfane Ruthorford is fit, he could be back in place of Karim Janat.Gujarat Titans (probable): 1 B Sai Sudharsan, 2 Shubman Gill (capt), 3 Jos Buttler (wk), 4 Washington Sundar, 5 M Shahrukh Khan, 6 Rahul Tewatia, 7 Karin Janat/Sherfane Rutherford, 8 Rashid Khan, 9 R Sai Kishore, 10 Prasidh Krishna, 11 Mohammed Siraj, 12 Ishant Sharma/Arshad KhanExpect SRH to retain their combination from the win against Chennai Super Kings.Sunrisers Hyderabad (probable): 1 Abhishek Sharma, 2 Travis Head, 3 Ishan Kishan, 4 Heinrich Klaasen (wk), 5 Aniket Verma, 6 Kamindu Mendis/Wiaan Mulder, 7 Nitish Kumar Reddy, 8 Pat Cummins (capt), 9 Harshal Patel, 10 Jaydev Unadkat, 11 Mohammed Shami, 12 Zeeshan AnsariThe big questionPitch and conditionsFive of the eight innings in Ahmedabad this season have seen 200-plus totals. Generally anything above 200 is a safe score at the venue, where defending totals is not an arduous task – teams batting first have won five of 12 games since the start of IPL 2024. And GT’s chase of 204 in the last game was the first instance of a successful chase of that magnitude.3:11
Can Shami get his rhythm back in Ahmedabad?
Expect another high-scoring game on Friday, given the players on show, even though it will be a black soil pitch, where the GT bowlers are capable of restricting any opposition. The temperature in Ahmedabad is expected to touch 42 degrees Celsius, and evening is not expected to be much cooler.Stats and trivia: Buttler eyes IPL milestone, left not right for Klaasen Jos Buttler has over 400 runs in IPL 2025 at an average of 81.20 and a strike rate of 168.46. But SRH have two bowlers who have had reasonable success against him in T20s: Mohammed Shami (three dismissals in 81 balls, strike rate of 132.09) and Pat Cummins (three dismissals in 61 balls, strike rate of 136.06). Buttler needs 12 runs to get to 4000 in the IPL, and could be the third fastest to the mark, beating Suryakumar Yadav (2714 balls), who got there in MI’s previous match GT have scored at the fastest rate (9.98 runs per over) and lost the fewest wickets (14) in the middle overs (7 to 16) in IPL 2025. On the other hand, SRH have conceded at the second-quickest rate (9.53) and taken the second-least wickets (23) in this phase this season. Since the start of IPL 2024, Heinrich Klaasen has been dismissed by a left-arm orthodox spinner five times, the joint-most along with Ajinkya Rahane. The last time he played against GT, R Sai Kishore dismissed Klaasen.Quotes”He is getting to understand the nuances of leadership, as well as his relationships with players. He is growing as a captain day by day. Captaincy has made him understand the additional responsibility. It seems some players sometimes thrive with the additional responsibility, I am pleased he is playing well.”
Glasgow Rangers centre-forward Bojan Miovski scored what will hopefully be the first of many goals at Ibrox in the quarter-finals of the League Cup on Saturday.
The Macedonia international arrived at Ibrox during the summer transfer window with a view to adding a big goal threat to Russell Martin’s side, but it had been a slow start to his career in Glasgow.
Miovski failed to find the back of the net in his first two starts in the Scottish Premiership, against Celtic and Hearts, and only managed two shots in those matches, per Sofascore.
However, the left-footed marksman was able to get his name on the scoresheet against Hibernian at the weekend, converting from close range after Mikey Moore’s ball across the box fell into his path.
Supporters will now be hoping that the 26-year-old centre-forward can kick on and prove himself to be a consistent goalscorer for the Light Blues, having scored 32 league goals in two seasons with Aberdeen in the 2022/23 and 2023/24 campaigns.
Miovski will be hoping to emulate Alfredo Morelos in a positive sense, as the former Gers number nine ended his career at Ibrox with a fantastic goalscoring record.
The duality of Alfredo Morelos' Rangers career
The current Rangers striker will want to go down the same path as Morelos at Ibrox in the sense that the Colombia international was a prolific scorer for the club for many years.
In 269 appearances for the first-team, the powerful centre-forward racked up 124 goals and 57 assists, per Transfermarkt, which shows that he offered a huge threat as both a scorer and a creator of goals throughout his time at Ibrox.
Topically, with a clash with Genk at Ibrox coming up this week, Miovski will also hope to emulate Morelos’ excellent return in front of goal in Europa League matches for Rangers.
European record for Rangers
Alfredo Morelos
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Europa League qualifiers
23
13
7
Europa League
33
15
10
Champions League qualifiers
2
1
0
Champions League
5
0
0
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As you can see in the table above, the Colombian marksman scored 28 goals and provided 17 assists in 56 Europa League games for the club, including qualifiers, which shows that he was lethal on the European stage.
These statistics prove that Morelos was a reliable figure at the top end of the pitch in Europe for Rangers, which Miovski will be hoping to be, starting with the game against Genk on Thursday.
Where Miovski will not be hoping to be like Morelos is with how the striker’s career at Ibrox ended, because he left on a free transfer in 2023 after previously being linked with big-money moves.
Rangers rejected an offer of more than £16m from Lille in 2020 and a bid of £10m from Porto in 2021, which shows that there was plenty of interest from top teams in Europe during his pomp at Ibrox.
The Light Blues opted not to cash in when his value was high. The striker went on to leave for nothing before going to sign for Santos in Brazil, exiting European football, in 2023.
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It is far too early to judge which direction Miovski will go in at Ibrox, but there is another player in the squad who is in danger of following Morelos in the wrong direction.
Mohamed Diomande is in danger of losing his way in Glasgow unless he can turn his performances around and get back to his best under Martin this season.
Why Diomande is in danger of becoming the next Morelos
The Ivorian central midfielder caught the eye with some fantastic displays for the Light Blues, despite a disappointing season as a club, in the 2024/25 campaign.
Diomande, who was described as “complete” by analyst John Walker, proved his worth in the middle of the park in the Premiership with a return of four goals and seven assists in 36 appearances in the division, per Sofascore, whilst also winning 57% of his duels on the ground.
The left-footed star, who signed on a permanent deal last summer after an initial loan spell at the back end of the 2023/24 campaign, has shown that he can be a difference-maker in midfield.
Diomande’s impressive form for the Scottish giants led to interest from elsewhere this summer. Six Premier League clubs, including Everton, were said to be interested in the midfield star and Besiktas had an offer of £6.5m rejected by the Gers.
This shows that, as was the case for Morelos at his peak at Ibrox, there was significant interest in the Ivorian star because of his performances on the pitch last term.
Rangers, however, opted not to cash in. They will now be hoping that it is a decision that they do not live to regret, as the midfielder has endured a difficult start to the current campaign.
Mohamed Diomande (Premiership)
24/25
25/26
Appearances
36
5
Sofascore rating
7.19
6.38
Goals
4
0
Assists
7
0
Dribbled past per game
0.5x
0.6
Ground duel success rate
57%
49%
Aerial duel success rate
48%
17%
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, Diomande’s performance level in and out of possession in the middle of the park has dipped significantly in the Premiership from last season to this one.
The Everton and Besiktas target has been too weak off the ball, losing duels on the deck and in the air too regularly, and has not offered anything at the top end of the pitch to win games for his side.
That has contributed to the club’s worst start to a league season in 47 years, with no wins, four draws, and one defeat after five matches in the Premiership.
This is also why Diomande is currently in danger of becoming the next Morelos at Ibrox because he may not find himself with enough suitors to attract a big-money exit from Glasgow if his performances do not improve.
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Therefore, the central midfielder could be the next player whom the club fail to cash in on at their peak value before losing them for less money later down the line.
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O Palmeiras empatou em 0 a 0 com o Atlético-MG, nesta quarta-feira (9), e garantiu classificação para as quartas de final da Libertadores. O resultado, obviamente, foi muito comemorado por todos os palmeirenses, principalmente Abel Ferreira, que elogiou a atuação do time e chegou a brincar sobre o risco de entrar em crise após uma hipotética eliminação. Para ele, faltou apenas o gol para ser uma apresentação perfeita.
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Em entrevista coletiva depois do duelo pela competição continental, o técnico português disse que o Verdão não merecia deixar o campo sem conquistar uma vitória. Além disso, Abel acredita que a classificação começou a ser conquistada diante do Fluminense.
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– Esse jogo começou a ser ganho contra o Fluminense, não há outra forma senão rodar a equipe. Contra o Fluminense não achei resultado justo. Hoje não achei o resultado justo, mas o futebol é eficácia, Criamos e deveríamos ter feito. Sabíamos que seria difícil. É dar os parabéns ao Atlético-MG, ao Felipão. Mas mais uma vez a nossa equipe mostrou que quando estamos juntos e recuperados, somos extremamente competitivos. Ainda bem que passamos dessa eliminatória, se não estaríamos em crise. O único time que não está em crise é o Botafogo. Temos muitas ambições nessa competição e vamos fazer de tudo para passar para a próxima fase.
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Apesar de ter elogiado a atuação da equipe e valorizado o coletivo quando está completo, Abel Ferreira destacou que o único aspecto negativo da atuação palmeirense foi a falta de pelo menos uma bola na rede.
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– A equipe esteve muito bem, apesar de equilíbrio do jogo. Tivemos várias oportunidades e nosso adversário teve uma. Poderíamos ter chegada ao intervalo com a eliminatória resolvida. O que eu mais gostei é que tivemos coragem, nunca abdicamos de jogar. Faltou uma coisa ao Palmeiras, que foi fazer um ou dois gols – declarou.
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O Palmeiras agora enfrenta o Deportivo Pereira-COL, nas quartas de final da Libertadores. As datas e os horários dos jogos ainda não foram definidos pela Conmebol, mas a certeza é de que o segundo duelo será no Allianz Parque, uma vez que o Verdão tem a melhor campanha geral da competição. Enquanto isso, o Alviverde segue na disputa do Brasileirão, no qual enfrenta, nesta segunda-feira (14), o Cruzeiro, às 19h, no Allianz, pela 19ª rodada.
Arsenal are preparing for a major financial windfall as they line up a new, lucrative deal for food and drink rights at the Emirates Stadium and explore ambitious plans for expansion. The Gunners are expected to earn an extra £10 million per season from new matchday partnerships, while long-term proposals could see the team temporarily relocate to Wembley for two years.
Arsenal set for cash boost with Emirates redevelopment
Arsenal are on the brink of a substantial revenue boost as they prepare to renegotiate their long-standing catering deal at the Emirates Stadium. The club’s current 20-year agreement with Delaware North – signed when Arsenal first moved into their new home in 2006 – is set to expire next summer, opening the door to a more flexible and profitable arrangement. The Gunners are reportedly in talks with multiple firms, as per The Sun, with the new deal expected to add at least £500,000 per game to matchday revenue, translating to over £10 million annually.
In the 2023-24 financial year, Arsenal posted record revenues of £616.6 million, of which £132 million came from matchday income, including ticket sales, hospitality, and in-stadium spending. With constant Champions League football and attendances consistently at capacity, the club now view the Emirates as a key driver of sustained commercial growth. The decision to restructure the food and beverage operations is part of a wider strategy led by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) to modernise the matchday experience and maximise earnings.
At the same time, the club is exploring long-term expansion possibilities that could see the Emirates’ capacity rise from its current 60,704 to as much as 70,000–80,000. Such plans, however, would come with a heavy price tag – potentially upwards of £500 million – and might require Arsenal to temporarily play home games at Wembley Stadium for up to two seasons.
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The expiration of the Delaware North contract marks a turning point in Arsenal’s commercial operations, offering a rare opportunity to restructure a deal first signed under financial strain nearly two decades ago. When the Emirates opened in 2006, the Gunners had limited leverage due to stadium construction debts, which forced them into a lengthy agreement that soon became outdated as matchday spending habits evolved. A more modern, flexible partnership could allow Arsenal to integrate multiple hospitality brands, food vendors, and premium fan zones across the concourse and executive levels.
Financially, the timing is ideal. Arsenal’s return to Europe’s elite competitions has re-established their global profile, and consistent home sellouts have made the Emirates one of the Premier League’s most lucrative venues. The club’s ownership recognises the importance of converting that demand into long-term infrastructure growth – particularly as competitors like Manchester City, Tottenham, and Liverpool continue to expand or upgrade their own stadiums.
However, the proposed large-scale redevelopment would come with logistical and financial challenges. While the club’s vision of a 70,000–80,000-seater Emirates excites supporters, the associated costs could exceed half a billion pounds, making such an expansion potentially prohibitive in the short term. A more likely outcome, according to sources, is a reconfiguration of corporate boxes into open hospitality areas, which could boost capacity by up to 2,000 seats for a fraction of the cost – around £100 million.
Getty Images SportArsenal and their history with the Emirates
The Emirates Stadium, which opened in July 2006, represented a bold leap for Arsenal’s ambition to compete financially with Europe’s elite clubs. Moving less than 500 yards from their beloved Highbury, the Gunners invested around £390 million into constructing the 60,000-seat venue, which instantly transformed their economic outlook. Matchday revenue skyrocketed from approximately £37 million at Highbury to over £90 million at the Emirates in its early years, though the project also ushered in a decade of financial restraint that limited player spending under Arsene Wenger.
Over time, Arsenal undertook a process of “Arsenalisation” to embed the club’s identity into the modern structure, installing legends’ statues, murals, and the famous Highbury clock. The Emirates now stands as one of the Premier League’s most recognisable stadiums, though fans have long called for improvements in atmosphere and amenities. Demand for tickets remains enormous, with over 100,000 supporters reportedly on the waiting list for season passes – one of the factors motivating KSE’s renewed interest in expansion.
Historically, Arsenal have even considered Wembley before. In the late 1990s, when Highbury’s expansion plans were blocked, the club formally bid to purchase Wembley Stadium to make it their permanent home – a proposal rejected by the Football Association. The Gunners later used Wembley temporarily for Champions League fixtures between 1998 and 2000, making it a familiar fallback option should renovation works force another relocation.
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Arsenal expect record income after Emirates revamp
Arsenal are expected to finalise their new catering and hospitality deal before the 2026-27 season, setting up a significant financial uplift as soon as next year. Club executives are simultaneously continuing feasibility studies on the Emirates expansion, weighing the benefits of a modest reconfiguration versus a full-scale rebuild that could necessitate a temporary move to Wembley. Any major redevelopment would require planning approval and would likely begin no earlier than 2027.
In the immediate term, the focus remains on sustaining record-breaking commercial growth while ensuring supporters benefit from an enhanced matchday experience. A revamped hospitality model, increased concourse variety, and potential capacity gains could push annual matchday income past £140 million, closing the gap with the likes of Manchester United and Tottenham.
An “unbelievable” manager has now emerged as Manchester United’s top target to replace Ruben Amorim, who has made a poor start to the new campaign.
With Man United winning their final game before the international break, defeating Burnley 3-2 at Old Trafford, Amorim appears to be safe in the short-term, but there are doubts about how long the 40-year-old will be able to last in the job.
Former Arsenal defender William Gallas has even suggested the Portuguese coach could be gone by the end of the year, saying: “He looks lost. I don’t think his body language and emotional response are giving a good impression to his players or the Manchester United fans,
“Looking at him, I’m not sure he’ll make it to Christmas, to be honest, because it feels like United are one poor performance or defeat away from a crisis.”
The former Sporting CP boss has struggled ever since his arrival at Old Trafford, with his points per match ratio particularly concerning, and the shock defeat at the hands of Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup certainly won’t have done the manager any favours.
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17 |
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12 |
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17 |
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Points per match |
1.37 |
Consequently, according to a report from Football Insider, Man United have now started to identify potential replacements for Amorim, and they have selected Aston Villa manager Unai Emery as their top target.
INEOS are not actively looking to bring in a replacement for their manager straight away, but they have now started to assess the market, and Emery has emerged as an appealing option, given the job he has done at Villa.
The 53-year-old replaced Steven Gerrard at Villa Park in November 2022, taking over when the Villans were just above the relegation zone, and he has since led them to the Champions League and Europa League in back-to-back seasons.
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While the Spaniard has undoubtedly done a fantastic job at Aston Villa, there are doubts over how much further he can take them, given his current employers’ PSR issues, which limited their spending in the summer transfer window.
As such, a move to Old Trafford could potentially appeal to the Villa boss, who has enjoyed an incredibly successful career up to this point, winning 11 trophies across spells with Sevilla, Villarreal and Paris Saint-Germain.
Villa striker Louie Barry, who is currently on loan at Sheffield United, has also praised the former PSG manager’s training sessions, saying: “Unai Emery is an unbelievable coach for improving players. It was crazy to me how similar the training was to my time in Barcelona.”
Should they sack Amorim, Man United could do with bringing in a proven Premier League manager, who has a history of winning trophies, and Emery ticks both boxes.
It feels like it could be a long old season for West Ham United this year.
The East Londoners may have beaten Nottingham Forest last time out, but with three defeats before that, it feels like Graham Potter is already on borrowed time.
It’s not just the defeats that have been worrying, but the manner of them, losing 3-0 to newly promoted Sunderland, being thrashed 5-1 by London rivals Chelsea, and blowing a lead away to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Unsurprisingly, the Irons have been linked with a host of potential replacements in recent weeks, including former player Frank Lampard.
Frank Lampard could replace Graham Potter
With just six wins in 23 games, it’s not hard to imagine any number of managers doing a better job than Potter in East London, including Lampard.
The Hammers have reportedly already been in contact with the former player, and it’s easy to see why they might consider him a worthwhile gamble.
Since taking charge of Coventry City, the 47-year-old has won 20 games, drawn seven and lost 12, which isn’t too bad at all considering the hyper-competitive nature of the Championship.
Moreover, since the season began, the Sky Blues have been absolutely flying, scoring 14 goals, conceding just six and taking eight points from a possible 12.
Moreover, while the former Chelsea legend didn’t exactly blow anyone away the last time he managed in the Premier League, he was still able to keep Everton from going down and averaged 1.75 points per game during his first stint in the Stamford Bridge dugout.
In all, Lampard looks to have further developed as a manager and could be the answer to West Ham’s Potter-shaped problems.
However, there is another manager on the market who we think would do an even better job at the London Stadium and help the likes of Jarrod Bowen reach another level.
The manager West Ham should hire over Lampard
Now, although we think Lampard would do a better job managing West Ham than Potter, an even better option than him might be Marco Rose.
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Granted, the German manager hasn’t actually been linked with the club yet, but since leaving RB Leipzig in March of this year, he has been without a club.
So, why would the East Londoners want to hire the 48-year-old?
Well, one of the most significant reasons is that he’s a manager who tends to get the very best out of his attacking talent, and as a result, plays some exhilarating football.
For example, in the 20/21 season, Borussia Dortmund scored 75 goals in the Bundesliga, but then by the end of the following season, when Rose was in charge, they’d moved up a place in the table and scored 85 goals.
Mönchengladbach
88
47%
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55
59%
0
RB Leipzig
128
56%
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The same happened at Borrussia Mönchengladbach, as they finished the 18/19 season having scored 55 goals, which increased to 66 the following campaign and 64 the year after that.
Moreover, while the effectiveness of Leipzig’s attack did vary a bit more during his tenure, the former RB Salzburg boss led them to a DFB Pokal triumph.
So, just imagine what the “outstanding” tactician, as dubbed by Dortmund legend Marco Reus, could do with players like Jarrod Bowen, who, even in this system, continues to be a real goalscoring threat.
Finally, even if you ignore the argument that he’ll bring a more entertaining brand of football to the club, you can just look at his overall managerial record.
Games
458
235
463
Wins
274
103
191
Draws
84
47
123
Losses
100
85
149
Points per Game
1.98
1.51
1.50
In 458 matches, he has managed to maintain an average of 1.98 points per game – and win two league titles in Austria – whereas Lampard has averaged 1.51 points per game and Potter an even less impressive 1.50.
Ultimately, even though he hasn’t been linked with the club, West Ham should do what they can to hire Rose, and not only would he be an upgrade on Potter, but his attacking style could get even more out of Bowen.
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The financial benefits of Manchester United moving to a new multi-purpose stadium are becoming clear with a new forecast predicting a £100 million ($133.4m) windfall if they sign a lucrative deal with the NFL. United have recently announced plan for a state-of-the-art 100,000-seater ‘New Trafford’ which would be located next to the famous current ground, but plans are still in the very early stages.
شكل أنسو فاتي أحد لاعبي برشلونة المعارين مشكلة للفريق الصيف الماضي لكن ممثليه نجحوا في الاتفاق مع أحد الأندية لانتقاله على سبيل الإعارة مع خيار الشراء.
وانتقل أنسو فاتي إلى موناكو في صفقة غير متوقعة، وكان برشلونة يحتاج لتوفير جزء كبير من راتبه، وقد وافق على تجديد عقده حتى عام 2028 مع تأجيل سداد بعض المبالغ والسماح له بالانتقال لناديه الجديد.
ونشرت “سبورت” أن أنسو فاتي استعاد أفضل مستوياته في الدوري الفرنسي لكن الإدارة الرياضية لا تفكر في تجديد عقده للموسم المقبل وتنتظر استمراره في تقديم أداء جيد قبل ان يحصل موناكو على كامل حقوقه مقابل 11 مليون يورو.
وكان برشلونة قد سعى لرحيل اللاعب بعقد دائم لكن الخيارات التي تم عرضها لم تقنع اللاعب فاختار الإعارة فوراً إلى موناكو، ولا يعتمد النادي عليه.
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ولا تزال رغبة أنسو فاتي في النجاح مع برشلونة بعد ظهوره المذهل بالقميص رقم 10 بعد رحيل ميسي، وقد قام وكيله خورخي مينديز بزيارة البارسا مؤخراً وأكد أن رأي الإدارة الرياضية في البلوجرانا لم يتغير رغم مستواه القوي مع موناكو.
ويبدو أن كل شيء سيصبح مهيئًا امام موناكو للتوقيع مع اللاعب لأربعة مواسم مع إمكانية استمراره في المستقبل في حال استمرار تطوره وهذا ما سيدخل أموال طائلة لبرشلونة، ومن المفترض أن يدفع موناكو خيار الشراء قبل نهاية الموسم ومن المحتمل أن يعود يوماً ما إلى البارسا ولكن ليس الموسم المقبل.
ويتلقى أنسو فاتي اهتماماً من أندية الدوري الإنجليزي لكنه يشعر بالسعادة في موناكو، رغم أن تغيير المدرب لم يكن مناسباً له، ووجد النجم الشاب أجواء مناسبة ودوري مثالي لتقديم أفضل مستوياته.