Thomas Vermaelen is not a happy man. Marca reports that the Barcelona player has admitted he made a serious mistake by not leaving the club last summer in order to secure regular playing time. The report quoted the Barcelona misfit as saying;
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Sergio Ramos Slams Ronaldo Over Comment On Transfer
Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos has described his teammate, Christiano Ronaldo as an "opportunist' for attributing the current slump in the club's performance to the exit of Alvaro Morata, James Rodriquez and Pepe. Speaking to Cadena SER, the Spaniard said it was wrong to claim that the current squad lacks the depth required to deliver stressing that after the exit of the players identified by Ronaldo, the club had won two super cups.
Abramovich Invites Mourinho To Dinner Amid Plans To Sack Conte
Russian Billionaire and Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich has reportedly invited Manchester United Manager, Jose Mourihno to dinner on Sunday evening after a crucial encounter between both clubs at Stanford Bridge. Jose Mourihno who has coached Chelsea twice is currently in London with Manchester United as he seeks to keep his title chase alive by closing the gap between his team and league leaders, Manchester City.
Chelsea Medical Staff Reveal When Ngolo Kante Will Return
Chelsea medical staff said French midfielder, N’golo Kante is fit to return from his hamstring injury and would be eligible for selection as Chelsea lock horns with Manchester United this weekend. The France international who last featured for Chelsea in their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City picked up the injury during the last international break. Kante suffered a hamstring injury in his national side’s penultimate World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria in Sofia.
Ozil Makes U-Turn, Set To Renew Contract With Arsenal; Makes New Request
German international, Mesut Ozil appears to have reconsidered his longstanding decision on his future at Arsenal. Marca reports that the playmaker has decided to extend his stay at the club contrary to his earlier decision. Ozil whose contract ends this season was billed to leave as free agent next season.
Leicester’s Ahmed Musa Close To Hull City Loan In January
Out of favour Leicester City forward Ahmed Musa has verbally accepted to join English Championship side Hull City in January if he fails to win the trust of new coach Claude Puel.
Belgium Coach Chides Charly Musonda Amid Arsenal Transfer Talk
Belgium Coach, Robert Martinez said Charly Musonda has no right to moan about his lack of playing time at Chelsea after rejecting an offer to go on loan. Martinez’s statement is coming after reports emerged linking the Belgium Under-21 star with a move to Arsenal in January.