Rampant Liverpool dominate Europa League Team of the Round
by Sam Hammond
at Friday, Mar 15 2024 10:42
After two thrilling weeks of Europe League round of 16 action, we take a look back at the standout performers across both legs. Included in our Team of the Round are players from Roma, Marseille, Liverpool, Benfica, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham and Qarabag FK.Mile Svilar (Roma) - 7.2124-year-old Roma ...
Why Man Utd target Neves is tipped for a gargantuan 2024
by Yash Shah
at Thursday, Mar 14 2024 14:56
Very few clubs can successfully fast-track the development of young talents like SL Benfica. Their knack for integrating these players into the first team and selling them for huge profits has made them one of the top operators in the market.Joao Neves' trajectory over the last 12 months signals tha...
Youth Watch: Man Utd winger Garnacho ranked Europe's best rated teen
by Ben McAleer
at Tuesday, Feb 6 2024 14:03
This week on Youth Watch, a Manchester United star takes top spot in the teengage top performers across Europe, while two Brighton youngsters also make the cut. Players from Benfica, Besiktas and Bayern Munich also make the cut as we run through the top 10.10. Patrick Dorgu (Lecce) - 7.50 vs Fiorent...
Who is Joao Neves? The teenager to succeed Casemiro at Man Utd
by Ben McAleer
at Sunday, Jan 14 2024 15:58
There is nothing quite like a drawn out transfer saga at Manchester United in their bid to add a new central midfielder. Fans will remember Ander Herrera's long-protracted switch to Old Trafford back in 2014, and who can forget the failed efforts to sign Frenkie de Jong almost 18 months ago? It also...
Assessing the young centre-backs on Man Utd's January wishlist
by Ben McAleer
at Friday, Nov 10 2023 13:05
We're less than two weeks into November and yet teams are already drawing up their January transfer lists. Manchester United are likely to delve into the market in the New Year as they seek to shore up their backline and we assess four young centre-backs reportedly on the Premier League side's short...
Why Antonio Silva would be perfect for dire Man Utd
by Yash Shah
at Friday, Oct 6 2023 10:35
SL Benfica have been one of the most shrewd operators in the market over the last decade. Their incredible scouting network works in tandem with their top class youth academy to develop players who can regularly break into the first team.Playing in a less competitive league also allows the Liga Port...
Assessing Liverpool target Florentino and why he'd be Fabinho's ideal replacement
by Ben McAleer
at Sunday, Jul 16 2023 13:15
Liverpool's decision to leave Fabinho out of their 32-man that travelled to Germany for pre-season last week all but spells the end of the Brazilian's time at Anfield. Fabinho is set to be the latest player to make the move to Saudi Arabia, with Al-Ittihad believed to be closing in on the the 29-yea...
Haaland spearheads Champions League Team of the Season dominated by Man City
by Ben McAleer
at Sunday, Jun 11 2023 09:22
Rodri's second half strike on Saturday night was enough to fire Manchester City to Champions League glory at Inter's expense as Pep Guardiola's side secured a historic treble. Here, we take a look at the WhoScored Champions League team of the season.For this XI, we take a look at those to have at le...
How Chelsea target Ugarte could help unlock Fernandez's full potential
by Ben McAleer
at Friday, May 26 2023 15:35
Chelsea were embarrassingly poor in their 4-1 loss at Manchester United on Thursday night. Yes, they had chances to score, with Kai Havertz, Conor Gallagher and Mykhailo Mudryk all missing big chances in the opening 45 minutes. The Blues, though, were made to rue those missed opportunities as United...