Every time there is a priciest transfer in soccer, every eye starts staring over the performance of such a highly priced player expecting he would be outstanding in his first season itself. But it is also true that there could never be such a performance from anyone no matter what the price tag he is carrying with him and experts defend it saying anyone needs time to settle down in a new environment. Manchester United’s £89.3 million Paul Pogba is one such player who could not meet the expectations United fans had raised from him after his high profile transfer from Juventus last summer and if we look at his performance since then he could only score four goals and recorded three assists in 20 Premier League appearances which is way too average from a player of his class. Specifically talking about Sunday game where he gave away a penalty for handball as United drew 1-1 with rivals Liverpool, it looks like his confidence level is also down in the pressing atmosphere he is playing in … [Read more...]
Philippe Coutinho hopes to comeback in the side after early recovery from ankle injury
Injuries have ever been the biggest threat for any player and if he is an in-form player, any untoward injury can almost ruin his dreams. Liverpool ace Philippe Coutinho is one such player who badly injured his ankle in a match against Sunderland in November after a clash with Black Cats’ midfielder Didier Ndong that left him sidelined with ankle ligament. Later, he only made a cameo appearance from the bench in Liverpool's 1-0 EFL Cup loss to Southampton midweek and then Coutinho feared it was the end of his season but after his early recovery he thanked Reds' medical staff who worked indefatigably to get him back to full fitness just in the right time before Sunday's grudge match with Manchester United. Yet, it still depends upon the manager Jurgen Klopp whether he would like to play his 24-year-old midfielder or offer him more time to heal out of injury completely. Factually, Coutinho did not play for nine games for Liverpool that almost made him a surplus asset since team is … [Read more...]
Neymar is the future of the game while Zlatan Ibrahimović is the most complete: Paul Pogba
There has ever been a curiosity among the fans to know who will be the star footballer of the future and today when we have some of the finest soccer talents, everyone has his own view about who will be the superstar some five years from now. Manchester United’s priciest midfielder Paul Pogba is the one who is also in the race to become the future Messi or Ronaldo but he himself has different views in the debate, in fact, he believes Barcelona's Neymar is the future for his class he has maintained in recent years. Moreover, talking about who is the most complete player in contemporary soccer, he clearly says United’s experienced player Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the one who can challenge anyone with his form he has shown in current English season. Knowingly, Ibrahimovic was out of the scene for an injury but will return for Sunday's crunch clash against Liverpool and team is now ready to deliver their best under Jose Mourinho after a mixed start to the season. Talking about his tuning … [Read more...]
No question of doubting Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Neymar: Luis Enrique
Barcelona has ever been one of the toughest sides to overcome in Europe and it is also true that this club has always had the best mix of finest soccer talent. Right now, they are enjoying the services of one of the most lethal trio in contemporary soccer comprising Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Neymar. These three players have proved in almost every match why they can never be deceived by opponents thanks to the fine tuning they enjoy inside the field. Having a dependence on few concentrated players also has a drawback that is if somehow they fail to deliver in any crucial game, they are put in the air and lambasted for not creating opportunities for other players. This season when Barca looks not to be in its best form, fans are pointing their eyebrows over the trio silently questioning why their side is not on the top of the table. Club manager Luis Enrique is the first one to defend his players and refuses to blame the trio for not taking the top leaderboard spot. Recently, … [Read more...]
It’s now turn of Luis Suarez to extend his Barcelona contract until 2021
Barcelona never misses a chance to keep its star players with it for longer than ever and in their current effort to extend the contracts of key players they have extended the term for Luis Suarez until 2021. This is second player of Barca forward line to have such an extension after Neymar who agreed a deal until 2021 earlier this year. Nonetheless, while the deal is being underway, everyone wants to know the status of Messi contract and why his extension is being delayed by the club bosses or if Messi is really willing to enlarge his stay at Camp Nou. If we rely over the rumors Argentine is about to sign a deal of this effect early next year and senior Messi is in the city to discuss the matter with club president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Anyways, let us talk about Suarez extension whose current contract was until 2019 but he had hinted over several occasions that talks are underway to further his Barca stay. Sharing his pleasure on enlarging his stay with Barca giant he said, “I … [Read more...]
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