As Chelsea's Enzo Maresca, backed by a staggering £275 million, continues to adjust his squad this season, the Blues have yet to mirror their cup success in the Premier League. With notable transfers like Alejandro Garnacho joining from Manchester United and Noni Madueke leaving for Arsenal, former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given shares his surprise at Chelsea's decision and doubts over Garnacho's performance in their recent draw against Brentford. Meanwhile, Nicholas Jackson's move to Bayern Munich has garnered attention after previously being linked with the likes of Manchester United and Newcastle. Stay updated on all Chelsea's transfer news with Mirror Football.
Data shows that Liverpool stars Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are not performing as well as they used to, leading to rumors that they may have lost motivation. However, it's important to remember that the team is still mourning the loss of a teammate. A fan also argues that calling Manchester United vs Sunderland a relegation six-pointer is exaggeration, as only one team is truly in danger of being relegated.
Chelsea's upcoming match against Norwich City has fans eagerly speculating about the lineup, particularly in the role of defender. With suspensions to Trevoh Chalobah and injuries to Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Wesley Fofana, it appears that coach Enzo Maresca will turn to Benoit Badiashile to fill the gap in the middle. All eyes will be on this young player as he takes on the challenge of defending against Norwich's offence.
After suffering multiple injuries to key players, Liverpool manager Arne Slot has provided an update on the status of Alisson Becker, Federico Chiesa, and Hugo Ekitike. While Alisson is making steady progress and could soon return to training, Chiesa's recovery is also on track and he could be back on the field within the next week. However, concern remains for Ekitike, who will miss some playing time due to a training injury. With important matches coming up, Slot will hope to have all three players back in action as soon as possible to improve Liverpool's chances of success.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes his team has been experiencing a string of poor results due to playing against tough opposition. The team has suffered three straight defeats, with the latest one being a 2-1 loss to Chelsea. Despite this, Slot remains confident and sees no need for panic.
The latest defeat for Liverpool resulted in another injury to goalkeeper Alisson, who will be sidelined until after the November international break. This gives backup goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili the opportunity to start and show fans what a future without Alisson could look like. In addition, forwards Ekitike and Chiesa are also doubtful for the match and will undergo fitness tests on Friday.
In a weekend filled with exciting Premier League action, one standout moment came from Mikel Arteta's praise for young defender Jurrien Timber. The Arsenal manager expressed his admiration for Timber, commending him for his impressive all-around abilities and noting his growth in the offensive aspect of the game. With news of a potential new contract for Timber, it's clear that Arteta sees a bright future for the talented 23-year-old.
Arne Slot's Liverpool side have been grinding out results this season, but their performances have lacked the commanding and free-flowing style of last year. One of their big summer signings, Florian Wirtz, has yet to make a significant impact and was benched for the recent Merseyside derby. In an interview, Wirtz discussed the behind-the-scenes discussions with Slot regarding his benching and addressed the issue of his fitness levels in relation to the Premier League's intense pressing demands. In the EFL Cup win over Southampton, another new signing, Federico Chiesa, showed raw emotion after his teammate received a red card, highlighting the tension within the team.
In an intense Premier League match, Chelsea took on Liverpool at Stamford Bridge and secured a 2-1 victory in dramatic fashion. After a strong start, the Blues scored their first goal in the 14th minute and maintained control throughout the first half. However, Liverpool fought back in the second half, with Cody Gakpo equalizing in the 63rd minute. But it was Estevao's last-gasp goal in injury time that sealed the win for Chelsea, much to the delight of their fans.
French striker Hugo Ekitike has revealed his journey to becoming a key player at Liverpool, discussing how he had to adapt his position due to his physical transformation. Ekitike also candidly admits his time at PSG was a failure, but it ultimately prepared him for his eventual move to Anfield. Now, the young striker is focused on winning the Premier League with his new club, after a temporary stint in Germany and an impressive loan spell at Vejle.