![]() ![]() 10 role at the tip of a diamond midfield offering ample support. Madrid, who lost Ballon d’Or holder Karim Benzema to Saudi football in the summer, are still heavily linked to Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe as a replacement, as the transfer saga drags on.īrazilian duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo worked well as a strike duo, with Bellingham in the No. “This team deserve so much trust, they will go for it!”īARCELONA: Jude Bellingham said “it was really special” to score on his Real Madrid debut in a 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in their opening La Liga match.ĭespite concerns at both ends of the pitch, Carlo Ancelotti’s side earned a convincing victory at the San Mames to kick off their title bid, with Rodrygo Goes opening the scoring. “Today didn’t decide where our season will go, it’s just important information,” added Klopp. Liverpool are aiming to bounce back after missing out on Champions League qualification last season for the first time in seven years. However, Klopp insisted he is still “really looking forward” to the season ahead. It gave the game a different direction, so we were not in control of the game.” “We opened up the door for Chelsea, we lost the ball in moments where it was difficult to prepare for it. “We scored two wonderful goals, one was disallowed for an offside. “The start was pretty convincing,” said Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. ![]() Liverpool are in even more desperate need of midfield reinforcements after losing captain Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to the wave of players heading to the Saudi Pro League.Īfter a bright start, the Reds’ defense was easily picked apart with an attack-minded midfield offering little protection. This result makes us believe, that is why I am positive.” “It’s time to work all together, once the transfer window closes, to find the best dynamic. “If we want to be a contender we need to improve in all areas,” added Pochettino. Liverpool had a £110 million ($140 million) offer for the Ecuadorian accepted by the Seagulls, but the player appears to be holding out for Chelsea and Brighton to agree a fee. “That is only the beginning and I am so pleased with the performance of the players.”Ĭhelsea and Liverpool have spent recent days battling for the signing of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo for a Premier League record fee. We feel pleased and at the same time disappointed. “Overall I think we deserve a little bit more. “Fantastic way to start the season, unbelievable game,” said Pochettino, who previously managed Southampton and Tottenham in the Premier League. Pochettino took over a side that had finished 12th last season - Chelsea’s lowest finishing position since 1994.Īnd the Argentine believes they will only improve as the season goes on. VAR intervened once more to deny the Blues a second when Ben Chilwell scored and the home side wasted a series of chances to secure three points after the break. Salah then saw a second goal ruled out after a VAR review for offside.īut the momentum swung back Chelsea’s way after debutant Axel Disasi equalized eight minutes before half-time. Mohamed Salah hit the crossbar before teeing up Luis Diaz to open the scoring. The visitors settled into the new season quicker at Stamford Bridge and could have been out of sight inside the first 30 minutes. LONDON: Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed just to take a point from his opening match in charge after his side came from behind to draw 1-1 with Liverpool on Sunday. He went on to lift the European Cup again in 2008 with Manchester United after spells at Juventus and Fulham. ![]() The 130-times capped Van der Sar played for Ajax from 1990-1999, winning the Champions League in 1995. Van der Sar announced in May that he was quitting as Ajax chief executive after the worst season in 14 years for the historic Dutch club which finished third in the Eredivisie. We have to wait patiently to see how his situation will develop,” his wife said. “Every time we visit him, he’s communicative. He is not in life-threatening danger,” Ajax said in a statement, adding that it was sharing the update on behalf of Van der Sar’s wife Annemarie. “Edwin is still in the intensive care unit but is stable. The 52-year-old, who played for Amsterdam’s Ajax and then Manchester United, was on holiday on a Croatian island when he fell ill. THE HAGUE: Former Netherlands goalkeeper and Ajax executive Edwin van der Sar was out of life-threating danger, but remained in intensive care in hospital after a brain haemorrhage, his club said on Tuesday. ![]()
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