Nigeria captain Mikel Obi has joined the football community in wishing Ray Wilkins well following disturbing news on the health condition of the former Chelsea assistant manager.
Wilkins, 61, has been placed in an induced coma after suffering a heart attack and a fall on Friday night.
Russian side Amkar Perm had their loan recruit Aaron Samuel to thank as his brace helped them to a 2-1 win over Lokomotiv Moscow as the Russian Premier League returns after the international break.
The Nigerian joined Amkar Perm on loan from fellow Russian side CSKA Moscow during the January transfer window, and the striker who scored just once in seven games for CSKA in the first half of the league has already doubled his tally in just three games for his new side.
Liverpool’s came from a goal down to defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park thanks to top scorer Mohamed Salah, who scored the winner for the Reds six minutes from time.
Luka Milivojevic scored Crystal Palace’s first goal in the 13th minute of the game.
Leicester City manager, Puel has confirmed that Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho sustained a broken hand on international duty but could still feature in the club’s away trip to Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday. Speaking at a prematch conference, Puel said “almost all the players are fit. Just Iheanacho, who has a broken hand, and (Matty) James. We will see if Iheanacho can play with this injury.
Former Chelsea defender, William Gallas believes Tiemoue Bakayoko deserves more time to prove himself at Chelsea after a successful spell at Monaco. The midfielder who joined Chelsea last summer from the League 1 side has been disappointing since his arrival the Chelsea fans calling for his sale.
Manchester United have made an offer to Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Diario Gol.
The report states Ronaldo is frustrated with Real president Florentino Perez, who has refused to sanction a new contract for the 33-year-old.
