Chelsea’s hectic schedule denying Frank Lampard time on the training pitch
Frank Lampard feels Chelsea’s hectic schedule is hampering efforts to work through the team’s difficulties on the training pitch.
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Gavi would be happiest staying at Barca — Xavi
GETAFE, Spain: Xavi Hernandez believes young Barcelona midfielder Gavi would be happiest staying at the club, amid speculation he could leave in the summer, the Catalan coach said Saturday. Gavi signed a contract renewal with Barcelona until 2026 in September but because of the club’s financial difficulties, they have not been able to register it with La Liga. That means Gavi remains on his previous deal, which is set to expire in June, allowing him to sign for free for any other side.
Monte Carlo Masters Takeaways - New name destined for title as shocks continue with Taylor Fritz, Holger Rune winning
We are down to the business end of the 2023 Monte Carlo Masters with some shock quarter-final results ensuring there will be a new name on the trophy on Sunday evening. Paul Hassall was at the Monte Carlo Country Club on Day 7 to take in the four matches on Court Rainier III and pick out some of the main takeaways from the action.
Frank Lampard bemoans fixture pile-up impact on Chelsea training
Frank Lampard feels Chelsea's hectic schedule is hampering efforts to work through the team's difficulties on the training pitch.
Rafael Nadal will be giving 'the best he can' to be match ready at the French Open, says Justine Henin
Justine Henin believes Rafael Nadal will be giving «the best he can» to get back to full fitness for the French Open in May. Nadal revealed on Friday that he will not be participating in Barcelona as he is still recovering from a muscle injury in his left leg picked up at the Australian Open in January. Ad Nadal had already withdrawn from Indian Wells, the Miami Open and the Monte Carlo Masters as he focuses on returning to full fitness.
Newcastle United reject ‘dark arts’ claims as Eddie Howe thanks Unai Emery for ‘Sliding Doors’ moment
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe has said he is not the master of Premier League “dark arts” despite claims to the contrary by the likes of Erik ten Hag and Thomas Frank. In fact, he does not even know where the tag has come from as he says it does not reflect how his Newcastle United team have performed this campaign. The Magpies have shocked the top flight this season with their quick, compact and pressing style, much akin to the first incarnation of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool.
Klopp says Liverpool can't afford 'Ferrari' signings with Bellingham deal out of reach
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said budget constraints have stopped the club from going after glamorous "Ferrari" signings as the the Reds were reportedly priced out of the race for Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
Klopp says Liverpool can’t afford ‘Ferrari’ signings with Bellingham out of reach
Liverpool’s German manager Jurgen Klopp. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)