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Trent Alexander-Arnold won’t be the only Liverpool player feeling scorned by an undeserved lack of game-time at Euro 2024. Ibrahima Konate has voiced his ‘frustration‘ at being consistently overlooked by Didier Deschamps for France, while Diogo Jota hasn’t started in any of Portugal’s four matches at the tournament so far. The 27-year-old could hardly be doing much more to make his case to Roberto Martinez, and it’s fair to say that he played his part in dragging the 2016 winners to the quarter-finals last night. Liverpool’s number 20 was introduced off the bench 65 minutes into the goalless draw against…
Portugal booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Euros despite a penalty miss by Cristiano Ronaldo, with Diogo Jota playing a pivotal role off the bench. Jota was substitute for the fourth game in a row at this summer’s Euros, unable to break into the Portugal side as he manages his fitness in Germany. But with Slovenia producing a heroic display in their last-16 clash on Monday night, manager Roberto Martinez turned to the Liverpool forward as a late roll of the dice. It was an influential change, with Jota twice setting Ronaldo up for big chances which the…
The race for Riccardo Calafiori is set to heat up following Italy’s exit from the European Championship this summer. In an intriguing transfer twist, it seems that the Bologna star may yet end up in the Premier League despite positive talks with Serie A rivals Bologna. Fabrizio Romano now reports on X (formerly Twitter) that Arsenal and Chelsea ‘remain both attentive to the situation’. It’s important to highlight once more that interest has not yet developed into bids or talks. Though, it is quite curious that Liverpool aren’t mentioned as one such interested party given their own clear need for…
Ronald Koeman says it’s been a long week in the Netherlands camp – and Cody Gakpo seems to have spent it all researching Romania. The Dutch are back in action on Tuesday having had a full seven days to reflect upon their 3-2 defeat to Austria which left them needing to qualify for the last-16 as one of the best third-placed sides. In truth they appear to have landed on their feet having been dropped into what looks to be the kinder half of the draw, and they’ll take on a Romania side who won Group E despite having the…
Darwin Nunez has inadvertently given his new club boss a huge helping hand over the past few hours. The Liverpool striker missed out on his chance to become the first male Uruguayan to score in eight successive national team games, but his country’s 1-0 win over USA completed a 100% group stage record for the two-time world champions and eliminated the host nation. As outlined by Liverpool Echo, the early exit for Gregg Berhalter’s side means that Fabian Otte – the Reds’ new head of goalkeeping – is now free to link up with the Merseysiders, having seen his involvement…
The former Liverpool midfielder believes the forward is ‘so important’. Mohamed Sissoko has insisted that Liverpool should be contemplate allowing Mo Salah to leave in the summer transfer window. The winger, who has recorded 211 goals and 87 assists in 349 games for the Reds, was the subject of a bid of up to £150 million from Saudi Arabia last summer. It’s expected that the Saudis still admire him. Salah recently turned 32 and has just a year remaining on his Anfield contract. Liverpool run the risk of losing the Egypt international on a free transfer next summer. But with…
Humble Italian is in his first grand slam as world No 1, but he has won six ATP titles since last year’s semi-final defeat. Everything you need to know about Jannik Sinner can be summed up in the words he uttered in the immediate aftermath of his painful defeat against Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals here last year. “I’m going to learn about this and hopefully I can improve.” And improve he did. This time last year, Sinner was ranked No 8 in the world, an obvious talent but somewhat overshadowed by the meteoric rise of Carlos Alcaraz, who had…
Carlos Alcaraz said recently that the forearm problem that had been bothering him during the early clay season seemed to be fixed. Following his triumph at Roland Garros, Carlos Alcaraz stated that the forearm issue threatening him during the first part of the clay season appears to have been resolved. At a Babolat-hosted event that included Cameron Norrie and Holger Rune, Alcaraz clarified that he was in London to confirm the title he had won in 2023. Alcaraz updated his fitness in an ominous way and said: “I feel like I have no more injuries, that I can hit freely,…
Arsenal are yet to start concrete negotiations for PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko, Fabrizio Romano has exclusively revealed to GIVEMESPORT. The Gunners are still evaluating their options as Bakayoko is being eyed by several clubs this summer. Romano suggests the 21-year-old is one of the most talented wingers available on the market. Bakayoko, who is currently focused on Euro 2024 with Belgium and has been called “incredible” by teammate Romelu Lukaku, is anticipating a busy summer ahead after another promising season in the Eredivisie. Liverpool have shown interest in the right-winger previously – their new boss Arne Slot knows Bakayoko…
Arsenal transfer news as Mikel Arteta plans analysed for the summer window with the Gunners yet to get their business underway. Unlike many sides across the top two divisions in England, Arsenal have not been particularly busy so far this summer. Still in the early days of the 2024 summer transfer window, there is little to speak of. The closest they have come to doing meaningful business was with Benjamin Sesko and even that was wrapped up before the European Championship even started. Although there is no scramble to the June 30 profitability and sustainability rules (PSRs) deadline, there is…