Latest posts of: QueenVera

Quote from: klidex on January 25, 2024, 05:23:27 AM

Hearing the latest news, Mohammed Salah suffered an injury that was worse than initially thought. Even though many hoped that the injury suffered by Mohammed Salah would not be too serious so that Mohammed Salah could immediately return to Liverpool and return to strengthening the Premier League that club, but because of the injury he suffered Moh Salah is quite serious so he could be absent for quite a long time and could be almost 4 weeks, which means Salah could miss Liverpool's match in the Europa League which will be held in February.

But I hope that these rumors are not really valid and Mohammed Salah can return earlier than expected because Salah's role in the Europa League is very important, even though Liverpool is still doing well without Salah, Liverpool and Jurgen Kloop still really need a role Salah, unless Jurgen Kloop recruits a player in this transfer market so that he can be used as a replacement option for Moh Salah, Liverpool can recruit Mbappe from PSG if Liverpool is willing to spend a large amount of money to recruit the French player.

Mo’s injury and it’s effect in the Liverpool side is one story that’s real trending now. Now we’re hearing he’ll probably be out for over 4-6 week which is a big blow especially for Liverpool who’re now on a serious chase for the league title with Man City, Arsenal. Let’s take away the focus from the EPL and look out the UEL where Liverpool are featuring, with Mo absent, I think Liverpool will not even get to the Semi Finals of this competition. I know Mo will be back before then but how sure are we he won’t have another slight hitch.

I think the Medical Team will have to try all possible best to get him to heal fast and on time because I don’t think they’ll want to lose grip on both the league and the UEL at large, besides they’ve got a final in about 4 weeks which Mo could probably miss if he’ll be out for that long.

Quote from: rendravolt on January 25, 2024, 09:22:28 AM

I believe that Inter will still advance even to the semifinals and it seems that comparing the performance of each team in each different domestic league will make it increasingly difficult to determine the fate of each team in advancing to the higher rounds. Maybe it's true that we can't measure the strength of a team because every team that competes in the Champions League is a difficult game to predict and the team that is the favorite will always have a greater chance of qualifying.

However, it is again worth watching Inter's performance in the Champions League this season because they are much stronger than last season and even have a chance to win the title in the domestic league. Apart from that, the thing that Inter needs to pay attention to is that they must not lose the game when facing a team that is equal to or even stronger than them.

Well Inter Milan are one strong contenders for the UCL especially as they’ve grown stronger than they were last season. When you compare them domestically to other teams participating in the UCL, then you can rank them among the Top 4 contenders. I think the finals they played last season really boost their morale in all competitions this season.

The issue now is they’ve got the league and they’re being chased seriously by Juventus who’s not ready to slow down on the chase. I think Inter will have to avoid injuries if they’ll want to advance so well in the UCL, because opponents in the UCL are way different from the league. So I think Inter Milan taking every match and opponent seriously will be abig boost for them in this year’s UCL and it’ll be of great help to them for their league challenge too.

Quote from: Agbamoni on January 25, 2024, 08:21:59 AM

If you say the team with the best midfield will attain victory, then obviously Nigeria has a better midfield than Cameroon. Am not saying Nigeria has the best midfielders in the competition, i know they have poor midfielders especially the attacking midfielders, it is the defensive midfields that are performing better in all their matches i have watched. But compared to Cameroon, Nigerians can boast that they have a well performing midfielder. Moreover, we should not just conclude that any of the team the best midfielders will win, don't forget that Nigeria has been struggling to score goals in their last matches. While Cameroon makes use of their chances at the front to score goals. Which means Cameroon will win the game if they can persist to use their opportunities at the front to score goals.

To me, I'll say the game will be a game of luck and favor. Since the bother teams are not performing to their standard any of them might just get luck and win the match. However, I don't see them scoring a total of 3 goals and above. So, if am to place a bet ill just bet with 0ver 1.5 which means above 2 goals.

Yes I said this yesterday that the Cameroon vs Nigeria game will be a battle of the midfield. These 2 teams are lacking one in attack and one in the dense and that’s what resulting the match to be a battle of the midfield. However for both teams to qualify to this stage, it means they're strong anyways let's see who's strong among them.

When comparing these teams, Nigeria has a better midfield than Cameroon because you can see how the midfield of Nigeria helps to defend the ball and also help to progress the ball but the attacking midfield aren’t creative to help the forwards get the goals. Cameroon have scored more which is one thing the Super Eagles should be wary of, as they are able to take their chances. Well the bottom line is that this match will be decided majorly on luck and any opponent who takes his chance pretty well and fast to get the goal.

Quote from: Distraction on January 25, 2024, 10:20:02 AM

Arsenal fans must have really missed the times with players like Henry.

Because those times were the brightest for this team. Since then I don't remember a single Premier League title achieved by Arsenal... The last time they won this title was in the 2003/04 season. It has been 20 years since then, time flies. Sad

Now Arteta has a big responsibility. Maybe the board wasn't expecting Arsenal to improve this much when they first brought him. However Arsenal can't still reach the championship.

Like I said they would really benefit from having some more experienced players with a leader character. Signing a player such as Mbappe would also change things a lot but I wouldn't expect Mbappe to choose Arsenal while there are better alternatives.

Arsenal are really now turning to a team that’s dependent on past glory as the last time they got the EPL title is over 20 Years ago and not just that, you can see how they get eliminated from the FA Cup which they’ve got the highest, they get eliminated so fast and quick which is unlike the Arsenal of old. Mikel Arteta has got some muh a task to do with this Arsenal team, especially as yes he’s improved the way the team is shaped and have also taken them back to the UCL. Now he’s got a challenge of winning the league and this seems much a heavy task for him.

I think he’ll need a big name addition to this squad and if you’re thinking Mbappé, I think you’ve got to think well because I don’t think Arsenal will have that amount of money to spend on him and besides Arsenal are a building project and Mbappé needs an already established project where he’ll easily fit in and get the European titles he needs.

Quote from: Obari on January 25, 2024, 10:43:28 AM

I see a spirit in Liverpool,ad that spirit is that winning spirit that makes a team win something,they are leading the table now,and they don't want to be dragged back by any team,whether there is Salah or no Salah,I think they can still go on to win games and prove people wrong.Peoole say that Salah is Liverpool,but they flogged Arsenal 2:0 away from home without the Salah,so as long as the team spirit is there,they can still continue topping the table,and might end up claiming the tittle.By the time Salah comes back from injury,it will be an added boots to their them and their moral.In less than no times,they will be playing Arsenal again,and maybe that game will be a decider within the two clubs which team will qualify top or second.

Liverpool without Mo, is going to be quite crazy as we can see them falling to a drAw yesterday in the 2nd leg of the Carabao Cup Semi Final. They were lucky to escape with a 2-1 win they secured at Anfield if not the story could have been different. Mo Salah his own inspiration and spirit in this team and now his absence and the absence of some key players like TAA is making the fans have shaky hopes for them going forward. They’ve got crucial matches that they need to win in the EPL and without Mo it’s seeming like they wouldn’t be able to come out victorious.

Well Liverpool aren’t a weak team as they could hit us with big surprises when we least expected so I feel, we’ll have t wait till the end of 90 minutes before saying anything. I feel Liverpool will not get much win and will not also fall to losing points, rather they would probably fight to get a draw at least.

Quote from: rahmad2nd on January 24, 2024, 11:06:21 PM

If Lyon is successful in bringing in Benzema, that means they have the opportunity to improve their performance and avoid the relegation zone. However, like at Al Ittihad, Benzema does not get full support or competent teammates to help Benzema in terms of scoring goals. the result, will be the same as in Al Ittihad. so, Benzema needs full support from his teammates if he joins Lyon this January. especially, the front line players. If not, the risk is not only on Lyons who has already spent his money to sign Karim Benzema from Al Ittihad. as reported by Fabrizio Romano, Lyon experienced obstacles in bringing Benzema to the French League. I'm interested in what you say, if Benzema plays as expected. Moreover, if Lyon is relegated, it will not only be the club that will lose but Karim Benzema too. Maybe that's why Lyon is still having problems bringing Benzema to the Groupama Stadium.

Because on the other hand, while Benzema has been linked with the Premier League's top three, United are reportedly getting the green light to bring Benzema to Old Trafford. Chelsea and Arsenal are rumored to have held discussions with Benzema. especially for Arsenal, Benzema can return to playing in the most elite competition, namely the Champions League. so, I haven't received any official news or claims regarding Benzema.But if in the end Benzema chooses a team that makes his name famous, I hope he is able to lift Lyon up again, especially securing the team's position from the relegation zone.

Lyon are battling in relegation zone and yes the addition of Benzema to their team could be the little ray of hope they need. The issue is will they be able to support Benzema as the striker and feed him so he gets the goals because that’s one issue is having at Al Ittihad. The main problem of attackers is having a good midfielder or winger to always know how to feed them and when to feed that pass. I think if he goes and he doesn’t succeed in getting this club out of relegation then it’ll be bad for his image he’s already built over the years.

Yes, another reason he’s considering a move to England with United, Arsenal and Chelsea in the race and currently, Arsenal stands ab better chance especially as they’re still in the UCL and they’ve got good midfielders and wingers who would help him stand out. Well whatever be the case, I think Benzema will be able to make the right choice.

Quote from: Ndabagi01 on January 24, 2024, 06:26:09 PM

You can't say Bayern Munich can't beat Bayern Leverkusen again because they're currently in poor form. There are still some games to play, and if Bayern Leverkusen loses more points than they are supposed to gain to maintain a good lead over Bayern Munich, Munich can still overtake them and win the title this season. I know Bayern Leverkusen does not appear to be a team that will give up or perform poorly anytime soon.

I expect the best from Bayern Leverkusen until the end of the season; this is their opportunity to lead Bayern Munich by this many points, and if they can maintain this lead until the end of the season, they will undoubtedly win the Bundesliga this season. Xabi Alonso has done an excellent job; as things stand, he deserves all of the accolades and is very deserving of the league title; I hope he can win it by the end of the season.

Football today is a very much unpredictable sport. Days back, Bayern Munich lost to Werder Bremen in their Bundesliga game. No matter the caliber of players Bayern Munich played, they still didn't have to loose a match soo petty as that. But currently anything happens and it has to be accepted that way. It was really a shameful loss as everyone put their confidence in Munich to come out victorious.

Munich are a better team and should themselves be confident of the their win. While hoping to see Kane score a number of goals, it's still hopeful that their subsequent game would be made successful to some extent for Munich but we just have to watch out for the game. They shouldn't take their chances with their competitors. They are really eager to be outshine them and win the trophy.

Quote from: bering on January 24, 2024, 04:00:14 PM

It has been discussed before because basically Barcelona and Napoli has similar problem that their performance at their domestic league doesn't really good especially for Napoli because previously they were suffering several defeat which make their position is dropped and currently Napoli even have to out from top 4 at league standings and several days ago Napoli too has failed to gets their first trophy this season because they were lost at Super Coppa final match from Inter Milan so i think if we compared between these teams Barcelona is slightly better than Napoli because at least their position is still at top 4

But indeed Barcelona owner didn't accept the failure because if Xavi want to secured his position as a manager so he have to bringing Barcelona to eliminate Napoli because if Xavi unable to do that most likely he will be sacked and for European competitions Barcelona under Xavi still hasn't displayed good performance even last season Barcelona have to play at round of 16 for Europa League because for Champions league group stages Barcelona have to finish at 3rd place and about this match first leg will be held at Napoli home ground and if Barcelona can able to not lost from this match i think there is a chance for them to advances to the quarterfinal and Napoli records during group stages also not impressive because Real Madrid can beat them twice so Barcelona have to utilized this record to at least get draw result at Napoli home ground

Barcelona vs Napoli in the UCL Round of 16, is one fixture that’s seen as 2 last season wonders who’re a shadow of themselves this season both competing in a match. Napoli are the pretty bad side when you compare these teams because they’re already out of Top 4 spot and will find ot difficult to get to that spot, because recently they’ve had series of losses and funny enough even lost out in the Super Coppa where they lost to Inter Milan. Barcelona are pretty better, the only issue is that the Barcelona squad isn’t clinical as they ought to be and that’s one big worry, the defense of this Barcelona side can’t be trusted as they’re not able to withstand a very good attack. Well to Xavi, I think his job is on the line especially with this fixture; he needs to get Barcelona to attain European success.

This as easy as it may seem is quite a heavy task especially as he hasn’t been able to achieve a nice European success in his time as head coach of Barcelona. He also has to make sure they’re not finishing beyond 3rd in the league and that’s still under pressure because the team isn’t balanced yet. I think Xavi will have to do everything to make sure the first leg at Napoli’s ground ends in a draw or go in his favor else I think he’ll be without a job soon.

Quote from: armanda90 on January 24, 2024, 02:12:31 PM

First Premier League match not much problem for Liverpool getting three points without Mohamad Salah after defeating Bournemouth over 0-4, crucial upcoming matches later against Chelsea and Arsenal how impressive with Liverpool performance without Salah likely confirmed will absent for longer time. Liverpool has two matches left in this month before facing two crucial matches in Premier League, tomorrow night The Kop will face Fulham on EFL Cup second leg and three days later will face Norwich City on FA Cup 4th round.

For Premier League tittle race actually have many teams still get chance for winning not only Liverpool and Manchester City but also have Arsenal, Aston Villa then Tottenham Hotspurs with not many points left from Liverpool managed top position standings awhile. All top fourth teams still has the same opportunity with Premier League tittle this season but depend on consistency performance or not actually with crucial match against top teams.

Well talking of how Liverpool will cope with the absence of Mo, well I think it wouldn’t be an easy one. Yes they were able to stay without him and get the win over Bournemouth. Now they’ve got 2 crucial matches going forward in the league and against 2 top London clubs, Chelsea and Arsenal. These matches are important for them in a bid to chase for the league title as they’re having City who’re not going to let them rest at any point of the chase.

We still have Arsenal, Villa and Tottenham who’re also having close point with Liverpool. These clubs are on the chase to for the league and therefore Liverpool will need maximum 4-6 points in the matches against Chelsea and Arsenal to still remain on top of the log. Salah will sure be missed especially as he’ll be out for a good number of weeks but I think this Liverpool side should be able to cope, my issue now is how long will they be able to hang on without Mo in the squad.

Quote from: Sunderland on January 24, 2024, 05:17:01 PM

Its not the semifinal of FA Cup but League Cup, or EFL cup or Carabao Cup.
2 weeks ago Middlesbrough has been lost to Aston Villa 0-1 in the FA Cup 3rd round.

Yeah Middlesbrough luck finally runs out when they have to face Chelsea at the EFL Cup semifinals.
Middlesbrough considered very lucky since the round 1 of the EFL Cup because they only met weaker opponents.

Round 1 they beat Huddersfield, another Championship team in relegation zone
Round 2 they beat Bolton, a team from League one (lower league than Championship)
Round 3, they beat Bradford, a team from League two (lower league than League one)
Round 4 they beat Exeter, a team from League one
Round of 16 they beat Port vale, another team from League one
Semifinal, Chelsea beat them with aggregate 6-2

Middlesbrough going out in the semi finals of this competition is pretty impressive and we must credit them for their successes. Well yeah you must also count luck as one of the many factors for their success. Yea, they were defeated by a wide range of goal margin but still were able to get through to the semifinals. Well they’ve had massive luck with the draws as they’ve always had weaker opponents.

Chelsea are obviously better and one tough opponent they’ve had in this competition and one reason why they weren’t able to survive. They’re out of the FA CUp as they were defeated by Villa, Middlesbrough might have really tried there very best in those tournaments but they're no match for Chelsea or Aston Villa that's in the EPL tournaments and got better squad with experience than them.

Quote from: Barikui1 on January 24, 2024, 09:02:00 AM

If it's already been confirmed that Cameroon is our next opponent then it will definitely be an interesting encounter between them, this year the Cameroonian national team have not been that good but the Nigerian team have not been spectacular either, the only difference among them which makes the Nigerian team better is their defense.

The Cameroonian team need to sort out their defense if they will have to go past the Nigerian team into the quarter finals of this year African cup of nations, while the major issue of the Nigerian team have been their attack, they are not banging in the goals, they need to be clinical in front of goal against this Cameroonian team if they must progress to the next round of the competition, but it's really a mouth watering clash no doubt.

Cameroon vs Nigeria will be one very fun match to watch as these are two top African teams. What’s similar between them is that, they haven’t been able to attain their full potentials as Giants of Football in Africa. While Nigeria is lacking the shooting strength upfront, Cameroon aren’t looking composed at the defense. So I think this match will be worn by the midfield. The team with the best midfield perfomance might claim the victory.

Yes, the midfield; who’ll be able to feed the strikers creatively and help the defenders wisely and then you take the glory. From this I’ll say Nigeria has better chances of going past this Cameroon side because I don’t see their midfield being strong to match Nigeria’s own, if Nigeria can use the quality players they've got in their squad properly, then there's no way Cameroon would get ahead of them.

Quote from: arimamib on January 24, 2024, 08:20:25 AM

Bringing in Benzema might not be the best option for club's future, but I think Lyon shouldnt think about future for now. They need to concentrate on their current effort to escape relegation. Benzema could be a big help for their current situation with his experience, skill, familiarity and love for the club. His recent form is not too bad for a team that is fighting at the bottom of the table, but the risk of spending a significant amount on a player who might not meet expectations are valid concern, because it could cost their plan for future.

The importance of investing in younger talents and building a team for the future is a strategic perspective, but Lyon need a pracmatic approach for now. Strengthening a squad with experienced and skillful players should be the best option they can have, while ensuring a potentially brighter future for the club can wait till next season, because they should stay in Ligue 1 first before they make a plan for sustainable future. Lyon's limited time before the winter transfer window closes adds urgency to the need for thoughtful and swift decision-making in the transfer market. No matter what decision they make, staying in Ligue 1 should be priority.

New signings and putting the team in a dilemma of evicting and retaining one out of two options. When the situation happened with Ronaldo, it was said that it's cos of his influence, money and capacity. Now it's Benzema's turn, what will be said. For me I'd blame Saudi league because the teams are trying all their possible best to be recognized. Al-Nassr before Ronaldo joined weren't heard about. All of a sudden, they're talked about occasionally. It's rumoured that the league wants to secure a spot in the UEFA champions league and they shouldn't be blamed for doing all it takes to make meaning.

They'd rather do away with those that doesn't really matter and retain those that actually do matter. It's kind of life's lifestyle
No doubt every team there, if in that situation will do the same as Al-Nassr had done or even worse. It's all for a purpose, I don't know but likely in the coming months, we should expect to see more of these occurrences.

Quote from: puloweh555 on January 23, 2024, 08:10:05 PM

Of course, many clubs want the services of a player like Casemiro. I also read several news which stated that Juventus and AC Milan really wanted his services, but if you look at current developments, Al Nassr is getting closer to being able to get Casemiro because of course this is also because of Ronaldo at Al Nassr. If successful, it will be good for the Al Nassr squad in competing for the SPL title.

I want to correct those of you who say that his contribution at Man United is not very visible, which I think is wrong, he is a player who has a lot of passion and hard work in helping the defense and also in helping the attack, it's just that Erik Tan Hag can't take advantage of a player like Casemiro .

Casemiro's decision to join Man United from the start was the wrong decision because every player who joined Man United would definitely become a scapegoat for Man United's defeat after defeat. It's clear everyone, players who have a work ethic, a passion for development are the scapegoats, first Cristiano Ronaldo, then De Gea, now Casemiro. This coach has no quality and instead has a hobby of looking for problems with his own players.

Based on the agenda of the Saudi Pro League striving to create visibility and awareness in the European space with the major goal of ensuring an expanded sports market, the clubs find themselves in a situation where there's less utilization of local players. These players have no doubt some certain level of effects to a club but the aims of these clubs won't allow for the players to be used. It'll only make sense that a policy be put in place for the use of local players in every team but I don't think that'll be enough to take them to where they visioned the league to get to.

SPL wants to be broadcasted and be seen worldwide and this makes for the rapid purchase and push for European stars who'd cause focus to gradually be shifted to their league. If the local players are entertained, then there'd definitely be no room for this hot caked stars in Europe and in the long run, it won't give them the focus they want to get. All things in the SPL currently occurs as a planned activity, and they are all working towards a set goal. It's only a gradual process before the impacts are seen.

Quote from: Distraction on January 24, 2024, 10:08:45 AM

Benfica is a really wonderful team honestly. Even though they part ways with their really important players they are still able to stay strong. I can't say that for the Champions League this season though. Grin

But in the Liga Portugal they are amazing. They look like they will be competitive for the title until the end of the season.

Benfica is really good at making a good profit in talented players also. Gonçalo Ramos, Enzo Fernandez, Darwin Nunez and so on. All of them were sold for huge amounts.

Mark my words, Marcos Leonardo will also be a target for big teams in the future. He is a really talented striker who was signed from Santos for only 18 million euros.

In the Portuguese league, there are teams with higher impacts in the league games and European contests too. Benfica, Sporting, Porto are most impactful in this regard. For Porto, they're doing well in the league and also have good performance records in the UCL too even though they weren't able to keep up with their good performance in their last league game which wasn't so acceptable.

Same applies for Benfica and Sporting who's got their own record in the European cups too. Benfica did well at securing the three points in their last game with a good goal margin. It only shows how set they are for the task put before them. Although a lesser performance wasn't expected from them though but they're definitely a stable team in the league.The league seems less competitive though as there are still weeks left and just these 3teams are trying to make good wave in the league. Over the years it's still these three that have been the most talked about because of the feats they've attained. One would be so sure to bet on these teams and their ability to keep progressing in points in their league games.

Quote from: Gallar on January 24, 2024, 05:09:44 AM

When Barcelona played against Real Betis, the situation was quite tense when the second half almost reached the 90th minute. Because at that time the goal difference was still equal. However, what I admire about the Barcelona players is that in the crucial minutes they still had extraordinary composure and in the end were able to score 2 goals scored by Felix and Torres. So even though Barcelona is not yet at a point that I think is extraordinary, I still appreciate it. Because even though Barcelona is currently in 3rd place in the La Liga standings, I don't think that's bad either. Considering that the players that Barcelona currently has are not what they used to be (when Barca was victorious), but the development shown by Xavi and his players can be said to be quite good.

Apart from that, Barcelona is currently undergoing a slightly difficult journey to reach the top of the La Liga standings. The reason is that currently Barcelona is quite far behind the top two teams (Girona & Madrid) if you look at the point difference. So I agree with your opinion, that in order for Barcelona to be at the top of the standings, one solution is to wait for several defeats from Madrid and Girona. Because if this is not the case, it will be quite difficult for Barcelona to be at the top of the standings.

And for the next match in La Liga, Barcelona will face Villarreal. So hopefully Barcelona can reap maximum results in the upcoming match, so that they don't fall further behind Madrid and Girona. The reason is that currently Madrid and Girona are in very good performance.

Barcelona have had quite an impressive Spanish cups journey and they were up against Betis some days ago and it was expected that no matter the condition they're in, they're given the higher odds of winning. Their games this second half of the season have been both good and bad. But they're still pushing and struggling to maintain the top 3.

In all they've not failed to give an impressive performance. Betis were a side that gave them a tough time though. They had the experience too and were the host and so it was so easy for Barcelona coupled with their shaky performances so far in all contests. Well their performance was quite remarkable and at least I'm a bit confident to place a bet in Barcelona's favor in subsequent games. Xavi knows how best to get good results as the league games draws the season to an end.

Quote from: execijutiere on January 24, 2024, 01:42:14 AM

Things are not going well in Beşiktaş and the fans are very uncomfortable with this situation.The chants after today's game show this.I don't know what Fernanda Santos has in mind and how he intends to put the team together, but transfers are absolutely necessary for this squad.I think the new president will give all his support to the new manager in this regard. I think Beşiktaş didn't make good use of their opponent's early lead in the second half.If you can't make use of your opponent's advantage in such matches, you may not get good results in the league.Big teams like this should know how to open up the closing defense.If the team can't recover in the following weeks, a big regeneration process may be waiting for them.

The league has been quite favourable for Besiktas, they've had good and bad times, victories and losses too. Though the first half was a bit shaky due to the management switch and the team just had to find a soft landing. Well they've arrived to secure a 3points with good goal margin from their last game and this only means that there's positivity ahead for them.

There's confidence and high expectations in and from the team and truthfully, they're likely to deliver. The odds are in their favor. One would watch them up until the season ends and see how far and well they'd achieve. The coach himself will put in extra work to cover up the breaches that were experienced at the beginning journey through the season. There's still ample time to cover up. Atleast they're still in the top 4 in the league, even though it's just 3 points separating them from Antalyaspor.

Quote from: klidex on January 24, 2024, 05:44:09 AM

So far there have been no offers from big clubs like Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid to recruit this coach even though Jose Mourinho has a lot of experience. Because big clubs already have a suitable coach at the moment so they have no intention of recruiting him. There are rumors that Barcelona has been linked with him but I think it's just a rumor because Xavi's coaching is still good enough to handle Barcelona. I think it's true that it seems like only an average club would dare to appoint him as coach, but I'm not sure he will leave Italy and I think maybe he will coach an Italian club and reportedly he will replace Walter Mazzari at Napoli.

Jose Mourinho has emphasized many times that he will not leave Europe and move to Saudi Arabia because he is comfortable in Europe, even though in Saudi Arabia he will get a tempting salary, Jose Mourinho is not at all tempted and moves to Saudi Arabia because he still wants to. become a trainer in a European country.

The season hasn't been quite adventurous for Juventus as they've been indicted to not taking part in the Europa League. They've been focusing their strength on the domestic Serie A league and they've been doing excellently well in it. They've even got a greater chance of being far ahead in the standings than the likes of Inter Milan because for others, after the league games, they'd still have to play the continental tournament and this will definitely affect players' physical capabilities too. Although inasmuch as a weighty gap is expected of them, Inter Milan has made it difficult because they've also been in their best form.

The team are using this season to put in more work to ensure a spot in next season's European cup tournament and they definitely would earn it. They've got good set of players, right squad combination and their coach is doing his best part and giving them the right tactical approach. I don't know if they've got choice of changes to make during the mid season transfer window but at this state now, Juventus are good to go to some extent only if extra energy wants to be pumped into the squad to increase their efficiency too.

Quote from: arimamib on January 24, 2024, 09:15:24 AM

De Rossi's role in steering AS Roma to a top-five finish indeed comes with a substantial challenge, especially given the team's recent struggles to compete for the Serie A title. The difficulty in achieving this target adds a realistic perspective to the expectations placed on De Rossi. The upcoming match against Inter Milan is a significant test for De Rossi to guide his team on how they react to a big challenge. The importance of consistency and accumulating wins for AS Roma to secure a top-five position is important. This game shouldnt be seen as just about win or loss, but how De Rossi executes his tactical plan and how the players perform under his instructions. Facing a team like Inter Milan, currently in their best form in Serie A, only amplifies the difficulty of the task at hand.

De Rossi's ability to navigate such challenging fixtures and secure positive results will undoubtedly be a key factor in Roma's success this season. Overcoming formidable opponents like Inter Milan will require strategic planning and effective execution on the field. It will be interesting to see how De Rossi approaches this pivotal match and how AS Roma responds to the challenges ahead in their quest for a top-five finish.

Roma are a good side. Their manager Mourinho has some kind of special ability to raise up a team into a pretty much successful squad. Even with the loopholes they're faced with, he's still been able to help the team stand out in some games. Injury has definitely been a number one deprivation of a team's performance but the manager has been able to make do with the players and squad he's got available and even though not perfect as expected, they're not relenting in their efforts.

Although their performance against teams in the league didn't fully get good commendation but still they tried to secure the points to themselves. The European competition would definitely favour them, they only need to strive to win a ticket. Good thing also that their striker is at his peak performance and he's always capable of delivering the team to victory in dire moments. I'd admit that the team and manager are very much compatible maybe it's the resonance that's natural or maybe Mourinho's great coaching ability at work but at the moment, the situation in the team is in safe hands and patiently and gently, they'd stride to the spots they want to be.

Quote from: owengtam09 on May 29, 1975, 03:27:25 PM

Poor Thomas Tuchel he surely realized if he lost another game he would be replaced for sure, that is why he is under a lot of pressure right now or maybe he already has seen the news that Bayern Munich has already talked to Xavi Alonso for a potential comeback to Bayern Munich as a new coach for Bayern Munich in the future and Thomas Tuchel could have known this so he potentially sabotaging Bayern Munich or he doesn't really care anymore well this is just speculation and it is a maybe on what Thomas Tuchel might be up to, now if he heard this kind of news because Bayern Munich is eyeing in getting Alonso while Xavi Alonso also wants to return back to his original team and that is Bayern Munich.

Bayern Munich is one team that has very good player combinations, they have in the team quality and skilful players who are in their various positions performing their best. Yes there are competitions from Leverkusen in the Bundesliga and a lot more competitions in the UCL but the team is capable of subduing the stress of the competitions. Tuchel has his eyes on the Bundesliga trophy and a bigger eye on the UCL trophy.

Although Alonso seems as a threat with the current performance and display from Bayern Leverkusen but Tuchel who's more experienced has drafted out his plans, processes and techniques and he seems ready for any competition that awaits him. He's got a good team for himself and I believe he'd be able to be victorious in 95% of his encounters. Bayern Munich is just one good team that are a general threat to every team they're up against and they have better victory chances too.

Quote from: piebeyb on January 24, 2024, 10:47:47 AM

Currently, Madrid players have a lot of talented young players, which is why Manchester City might consider their meeting in the UCL this season, even though in the UCL match last season Manchester City beat Madrid with a landslide score, it doesn't mean that this season their meeting will get the same result. Madrid's strength is quite good this season, which is why I don't expect Manchester City to meet Madrid in the UCL quarter-finals or semi-finals this season.

I think it would be better for them to meet in the UCL final because it determines the strength of both of them better. I still see Manchester City looking quite good since the return of their players from injury. That's what makes Manchester City come back into consideration now, but if in the future they will meet again in semi-finals or quarter-finals, of course Manchester City will have difficulty against Madrid this time because as far as I can see they have performed very well in several matches, even in the domestic league, with talented young players who have been put forward to be quite a good force in terms of stamina and performance. I am sure that Madrid and Manchester City will win the title this season, no other club is the favorite.

Real Madrid vs Manchester City will be one tough match at any stage of the Ucl but will be more fun to watch in the final where it’ll be a single leg match. Yes, City were able to go past them last season and we must credit them for that performance. The difference is clear now that Madrid has real improved and would be a hard nut to crack for City. The talents in this Madrid side are purly on another level and you’ve got to require more than talent to beat them. To defeat them you’ve to be on another level.

For this match, it’ll be one fierce encounter and I’m very sure Madrid will come out top of this encounter. Madrid has improved so good that they didn’t lost their UCL group stage matches which has Italian Champions, Napoli in it, they’ve won 2 El Classicos this season already and the Spanish Super Cup and are currently sitting ontop the league. The talent, and experience of these Madrid team will be a hard force to reckon with if you want to go past them in the UCL.