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Maresca admits €43m signing has 'struggled' with one part of playing for Chelsea

Chelsea face Ajax in the Champions League tomorrow night, meaning there were some Dutch press at Stamford Bridge for today’s press conference. They were curious about the progress of one of their players who moved to Stamford Bridge in the summer for €43m, Jorrel Hato.

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Liverpool stalwart absent from Tuesday training but Arne Slot gets double boost elsewhere

The Liverpool squad were put through their paces at the AXA Training Centre today prior to flying out to Germany for the Champions League fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt tomorrow night.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / October 21

Manchester City have high hopes for a young centre-back learning his craft at Girona

Vitor Reis has become a regular first-team player at Girona this season. Manchester City sent the young centre-back out on loan this season to accelerate his development.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / October 21

Lazio Pondering January Move for Forgotten Torino Midfielder

Lazio could revive their interest in Torino benchwarmer Ivan Ilic as they look to bolster their midfield ranks in January. Following his return to the club last summer, Maurizio Sarri was promised several squad reinforcements, and chief among them was a new midfielder.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / October 21

Real Madrid down to five defenders after another injury setback

Real Madrid are down to just five fit defenders, another another setback just five days away from El Clasico. This time it is David Alaba who has suffered an injury, as he continues his shaky fitness record.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 21

Arsenal is one of the clubs tracking Juventus midfielder

Khephren Thuram is steadily establishing himself as one of the most promising midfielders in European football, despite currently playing for a Juventus side that continues to struggle for form.

Bayer Leverkusen News / The Cult of Calcio / October 21

Wage Bill Factor in Potential Juventus Coaching Change

Igor Tudor needs to right the ship in the next two or three matches to stay at the helm of Juventus. In addition to the technical elements, the hierarchy would have to weigh the economic aspects should they indeed opt to hire a new manager, Calciomercato informs.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / October 21

Villarreal vs Manchester City: Three Key Factors to Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will be looking to continue their unbeaten run in the Villarreal vs Manchester City clash in the Champions League on Tuesday, October 21.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / October 21

Xabi Alonso confirms three Real Madrid absences for Juventus clash in Champions League

Real Mädrid manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that they will not have any of their five injured defenders back in time for their Champions League clash with Juventus on Wednesday night at the Santiago Bernabeu.

RB Leipzig News / Football Italia / October 21

Costacurta: Leao undroppable for Milan, Gimenez ‘reminds me of Crespo’

Alessandro Costacurta believes that Milan star Rafael Leao is undroppable when fit and available, and says that fellow Rossoneri striker Santiago Gimenez

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 21

Chelsea explore short-term option: Source reignites Ivan Toney to Chelsea story

Now this is a story of the ages, Ivan Toney to Chelsea being sparked back up by a source? What’s going on here then? You can go all the way back to September 2023 and find a story about Chelsea being confident of landing striker Ivan Toney, back when he was playing for Brentford.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Esteemed Kompany / October 21

The prospect of what Pep Guardiola could turn Rayan Cherki into is salivating

Rayan Cherki has returned from injury and put in a promising cameo performance off the bench in Manchester City’s 2-nil win over Everton. With Cherki back fit, the hope is that he can quickly become a key player for Manchester City.

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Soccer News / Extratime Talk / October 21

Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: Three Key Factors to Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

The Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid clash will be one of the biggest matches of the third matchday of the league stages of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, when the English and Spanish giants face off to get an important win at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, 21 October.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 21

Chelsea now keen on signing attacker that Cesc Fabregas called ‘special’ recently

Chelsea are reportedly now keen on signing a player that Cesc Fabregas described as ‘special’ in some recent comments. We are approaching the January transfer window now so we are going to be seeing more and more of these transfer rumours starting to boil up.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 21

Pundit believes Enzo Maresca has tweaked one tactic to a more old school style

A pundit believes that Enzo Maresca has tweaked one tactic to a more old school style tactic this season. I also happen to agree with him as well, and we’ve been seeing it in many more Chelsea games this season.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 21

What Virgil van Dijk told his Liverpool teammates in Anfield dressing room after latest defeat

Virgil van Dijk had a clear message for his Liverpool teammates after their fourth defeat on the spin on Sunday. The Reds’ woes continued at the weekend

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / October 21

Real Madrid star’s potential exit would make them step up interest in Liverpool ace

The situation begins at Real Madrid, where uncertainty looms over the futures of two key figures in their defensive unit. David Alaba is yet to make a final decision about his future, but the latest indications suggest that he could leave the Santiago Bernabéu at the end of the season.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 21

‘Not good enough’ – Slot told that he could soon be ‘under pressure’ if Liverpool woes continue

Six months on from delivering Liverpool’s 20th league title, Arne Slot has been told he could soon be ‘under pressure’ at Anfield. The 47-year-old is currently

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 21

Arsenal could make an approach for Barcelona star in the summer

Arsenal’s long-standing interest in Raphinha is showing no signs of fading. The Gunners have admired the Brazilian winger since his impressive spell at Leeds United, where he became one of the Premier League’s most exciting attackers.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Caught Offside / October 21

Report: Chelsea ready to make £87m move for striker who has eight goals this season

Chelsea are once again preparing to flex their financial muscle in the transfer market, with reports in Portugal suggesting that the Premier League club are readying a blockbuster offer for one of Europe’s brightest young forwards.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / October 21

Fabrizio Romano confirms recent exclusive on Man United transfer target

Real Madrid wonderkid Endrick is edging toward a January loan, with conversations already under way as all parties search for a pathway to regular first-team football, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Soccer News / Stretty News / October 21

‘From the moment he signed’: United have got their hands on a player who ‘raises the level’, says Deeney

Troy Deeney believes Matheus Cunha has elevated Manchester United’s play to ‘a different level’ this season. It’s certainly a sentiment that’ll be echoed by fans, too, as the forward has become an instant hit with the Old Trafford faithful since the term got underway.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / October 21

Our next run of 4 games will be surely be the final make or break chance for Tottenham ‘ace’ – opinion

The Champions League is back, and this is Match day 3 for both sides, with Tottenham aiming to build on their unbeaten European start and Monaco desperate to avoid a third straight defeat in the competition.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 21

6 of 7 duels won and 44 of 47 passes – controversial star puts up great stats as Blues win

Marc Cucurella is rarely out of the spotlight at Chelsea, although on Saturday he didn’t get as many headlines as usual. There were some shaky moments early on in the game against Nottingham Forest, but Enzo Maresca’s team gradually took control of the game and Cucurella was solid down the left.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / October 21

Report: Tottenham join Arsenal & Man United in the race for €80m midfield powerhouse

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand. The 26-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League for months, and it remains to be seen whether his suitors can get the deal done.

Soccer News / Stretty News / October 21

Ferdinand shines light on ‘outstanding’ unsung hero at Anfield who’s ‘invaluable’ to Amorim

Rio Ferdinand singled out Casemiro for praise following his commanding showing in the middle of the park at Anfield on Sunday. Whilst the likes of Bryan Mbeumo, Senne Lammens, Harry Maguire and Matheus Cunha have stolen the headlines for their efforts, it’s safe to say almost every Red did their bit to get the emphatic result over the line.

Inter Miami News / Yardbarker / October 20

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