Assessing Rodrigo Bentancur's importance to this Tottenham side
by Ben McAleer
at lundi, oct. 31 2022 15:25
Deep into second half injury time at Bournemouth, and the ball fell to Rodrigo Bentancur after his glancing header had been blocked. Rather than snatch at the opportunity, the Uruguayan showed all the composure of a prime Dimitar Berbatov to beat Mark Travers and secure Spurs all the spoils. Tottenh...
Who is Mykhailo Mudryk? The 'Ukrainian Neymar' wanted by Arsenal and Man City
by Ben McAleer
at jeudi, oct. 27 2022 16:15
Shakhtar Donetsk have been a regular feature in the Champions League, yet so often fail to progress beyond the group stage. Seemingly always drawn alongside Real Madrid and another European powerhouse, there is a risk they'll miss out on a spot in the last-16 once more.They currently sit on six poin...
Creative force Fernandes heads Man Utd trio in Premier League midweek best XI
by Ben McAleer
at vendredi, oct. 21 2022 09:35
Manchester United put in their most complete performance under Erik ten Hag on Wednesday night as they saw off Tottenham 2-0 at Old Trafford, though having battered the Spurs goal, the scoreline did flatter the visitors. United have three players make the midweek best XI, so too do Crystal Palace, w...
Arsenal vs PSV: Europa League tie hands Gakpo chance to impress
by Ben McAleer
at mercredi, oct. 19 2022 09:59
When PSV lost their Champions League double header to Rangers, that was expected to spell the end of Cody Gakpo's time at the Philips Stadion. Leeds and Southampton were both linked with a move for the Dutchman over the summer, and while the pair couldn't offer European football, a number of the Pre...
Who is Manuel Ugarte? The ball winning Sporting star linked with Tottenham
by Ben McAleer
at dimanche, oct. 16 2022 12:35
If there is one position Tottenham feasibly don't need to strengthen, then it is central midfield. That is, unless, Antonio Conte elects to move to a 3-5-2 setup. Conte has favoured a 3-4-3 system following his appointment as Spurs boss last November, with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Rodrigo Bentancur...
Exclusive: Talking stats and France with Wolfsburg's Maxence Lacroix
by Ben McAleer
at vendredi, oct. 14 2022 12:10
France boss Didier Deschamps is not short on young, quality centre-back options. William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Kounde and Benoit Badiashile were all included in the national team in the September international break, with Upamecano, at 23, the oldest of the quartet. Competition, then, is ri...
Exclusive: Wolfsburg's Lukas Nmecha discusses Germany and WhoScored strengths
by Ben McAleer
at vendredi, oct. 14 2022 09:10
I think it's always an honour to play for your country. Lukas Nmecha was candid when asked the confidence gained from being selected for the national team. The attacker represented England from the U16s to the U21s, but in March 2019; changed his allegiance to Germany. Born in Hamburg to a German mo...
How Everton's summer signings have helped bring out the best in Iwobi
by Ben McAleer
at mardi, oct. 11 2022 15:45
Everton acted smartly in the summer market to improve their defensive solidity. The Toffees conceded 66 league goals in the Premier League last season, the fifth most in the division, so providing greater protection to goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was of paramount importance.The plan has worked well s...
Guimaraes thriving as the heartbeat of the Newcastle midfield
by Ben McAleer
at lundi, oct. 10 2022 15:10
Newcastle didn't undergo the major spending spree some expected over the summer, but they did add a number of key faces to the squad. Nick Pope improved the side between the sticks, Sven Botman was a player the club wanted in January and Alexander Isak saw them secure the services of a versatile for...