Steven Gerrard running out of time at Aston Villa as Premier League struggles continue - Paper Round

Gerrard close to exit at Villa The Mail reports that Steven Gerrard’s position at Aston Villa is no longer safe. While owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens are in no hurry to sack the 42-year-old, there is a limit to their patience ahead of the break for the World Cup in November.

Bo Svensson at Mainz is one potential replacement, and Mauricio Pochettino is in the mind of many club owners. Ad TransfersMan Utd scout Sassuolo midfielder, Ronaldo lined up by Inter Miami — Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 21:56 Paper Round’s view: Pochettino did well enough at PSG to maintain his excellent reputation in the Premier League, but he did not do so well that he would be in demand with another big European side.

For Gerrard, his odd decisions regarding Tyrone Mings, coupled with some bad luck with injuries, has highlighted his limitations as a coach and tactician. Read the full story Pique given chance to prove talents Barcelona’s 35-year-old defensive stalwart Gerard Pique will be given a chance to demonstrate his worth to the Spanish side, according to Marca.

Pique has been behind Ronald Araujo and Jules Kounde this season, but injuries mean that the veteran will get minutes on the pitch under Xavi Hernandez, with two more years left on his current deal. Paper Round’s view: A mixture of deferred wages and salary reductions would mean that it would be tough to get rid of Pique without him demanding a full pay-off to leave earlier than 2024.

However it is clear that his talents have faded of late and the best he can hope for at Barcelona is the occasional runout when other defensive options are unavailable. Read the full story Zakaria frustrated at Chelsea Denis Zakaria joined Chelsea in the summer transfer window from Juventus, despite