The Premier League deprived of its stars
This morning, the Daily Express reports to us that Premier League coaches fear the worst for the start of the year because of the CAN. The media gives us a short list, starting with Mo Salah. The Egyptian striker is expected to miss seven Liverpool matches. The situation for many clubs is all the more difficult as the Asian Cup takes place at the same time. For example, Tottenham will have to perform without Heung-Min Son. His coach, Ange Postecoglou, grits his teeth because of this absence, but does not let himself be discouraged, he wants to recruit. In terms of squads, Nottingham Forest will be the most affected, new coach Nuno Espirito Santo will lose six players. Gary O’Neil, Wolves manager, already regrets the departure of his most effective player, South Korean HeeChan Hwang. David Moyes will lament the void left at West Ham when Mohammed Kudus plays for Ghana, while Nicolas Jackson may regret the Senegal call-up if Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino goes on the hunt for a top striker this this month. At Old Trafford, Erik ten Hag does not yet know how he will manage the absence of André Onana while Sofyan Amrabat will also be missing to join Morocco. Regarding his goalkeeper, the Dutch coach plans to play him with Manchester United 48 hours before Cameroon’s first match according to the English media. The Red Devils are negotiating for the 27-year-old goalkeeper to be present in goal against Tottenham, as part of the 21st day of the English championship. He is then expected to take a seven-hour flight to Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, to take part in the five-time African champions’ first match against Guinea.
Inter are economical
Corriere Dello Sport announces to us this Wednesday a possible free transfer this summer for Inter. Indeed, the versatile Napoli midfielder, Piotr Zieliński, would have chosen to continue his career in Italy with Lombardy. His contract expires in June. Giuseppe Marotta prepares 2 more free transfers. According to the media, the interist sports director is also targeting Tiago Djalò from LOSC and Mehdi Taremi from Porto.
Pedri feels “forgotten”
This morning, Sport shared Pedri’s latest statements. Currently injured, the Barcelonan gave an hour of interview to the famous Spanish streamer Ibai. During this exchange, the midfielder admitted to going through a difficult period because of his injury. “I had a difficult time with my injuries. From being with the team every day to training alone… it’s like I’m forgotten. It’s mentally complicated. Everyone talks a lot about you“, he explained. In a more relaxed moment, Pedri revealed his dream eleven, but above all, he gave a real wink to Erling Haaland. The Spaniard imagined himself as sporting director of his club and declared: “for Barça, I would recruit Haaland. He scores a lot of goals. Lewandowski is not going to last until he is 60. Julián Álvarez also plays very well“. A message that will surely make the Skyblues serial scorer smile.
