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Maresca needs to trust this summer signing now – otherwise Chelsea must buy someone he does trust

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has been under fire in recent weeks because of his rotation policy. The Blues boss can’t really win – he either plays his first team every week, picks up injuries and gets criticised, or he rests players, drops points and gets criticised.

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Maignan renewal: clear Milan priority and Allegri’s strategy

Milan are profoundly focused on Mike Maignan’s contract extension talks and, at the moment, they are not considering signing another goalkeeper. A couple of shot-stoppers have been offered to the Rossoneri, but the club didn’t want to discuss them in detail, so it’s not even worth naming them.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 11

Atalanta Vs Inter Milan – Italy Wingback Hands La Dea Major Injury Blow

Atalanta will reportedly take on Inter Milan in a heavyweight Serie A showdown without star wingback Raoul Bellanova. According to FCInterNews, the 25-year-old has suffered a hamstring injury and could spend over a month on the sidelines.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 11

Spalletti set plans for Bremer’s return ahead of Bologna & Roma clashes

Juventus defender Gleison Bremer is ready and raring to go after finally overcoming his latest injury ordeal. The 28-year-old spent the bulk of the previous campaign on the sidelines after tearing his Cruciate Anterior Ligament in October 2024.

Inter Milan News / Football Italia / December 11

Dumfries fuels Premier League speculation with new agent, but West Ham warned

Multiple sources in Italy claim that Inter star Denzel Dumfries has picked Ali Barat as his new agent, fuelling speculation of a possible move to the Premier League.

Napoli News / SempreInter.com / December 11

Benfica Manager Mourinho Backs Inter Milan To Fight Napoli & AC Milan For Serie A Title: 'Have Super Potential'

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho views his former club, Inter Milan, as one of the most genuine Scudetto contenders. During his latest interview via FCInterNews, the ‘Special One’ delivered his verdict on a dramatic Serie A title battle.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 11

Lewis Steele: Liverpool ace ‘should be back in contention’ to face Brighton on Saturday

Liverpool were without a few first-team players for a variety of reasons against Inter Milan on Tuesday night, but one of the absentees is expected to be available for the weekend clash against Brighton.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 11

Celtic v Roma – Scoreline predictions for Celtic Star staff writers

Tonight’s Europa League fixture at a sold-out Celtic Park will mark Nancy’s first experience of leading Celtic on the European stage, with the Frenchman aiming to bounce back after his opening domestic defeat against Hearts on Sunday.

Barcelona close to signing 17-year-old Egyptian forward

Barcelona are reportedly closing in on the signing of Egyptian talent Hamza Abdelkarim. The 17-year-old is regarded as a promising prospect for the future, and would theoretically join the ranks at Barca Atletic.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 11

Vardy makes history as Englishman wins Serie A Player of the Month for November

Cremonese star Jamie Vardy has won the Serie A Player of the Month Award for November. English striker Vardy has become the first Englishman to be named Player of the Month in Serie A.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 11

Should Arsenal start Saka and Madueke at the same time? Keown

Noni Madueke strengthened his claim for increased starting opportunities at Arsenal with a decisive brace in the win against Club Brugge. The match carried its challenges, yet Arsenal emerged with another important result that further distances them from their rivals in the Champions League table.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 11

Del Piero: Juventus ‘not for everyone’

Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero believes Bianconeri players feel the ‘weight of the past’ and that playing for the Serie A giants is ‘not for everyone.’ Del Piero examined Juventus’ 2-0 win over Pafos last night.

Brentford FC News / Caught Offside / December 11

Baffled ex-Man United coach says he 'can’t fathom' one major Ruben Amorim decision

Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen admits he can’t fathom why current Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim has been unable to find a place in his team for Kobbie Mainoo.

Rennes News / To The Lane And Back / December 11

Djed Spence’s role vs. Slavia is the clearest sign yet of Thomas Frank’s evolving Spurs blueprint

Tottenham Hotspur returned to winning ways in the Champions League as they got the better of Slavia Prague on a 3-0 scoreline this midweek. While a lot

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 11

Madueke believes Arsenal can win the Champions League

Noni Madueke delivered another outstanding performance in Arsenal’s victory over Club Brugge in the Champions League last night and expressed his belief that the team are capable of going all the way in the competition.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 11

Chelsea’s biggest 'tactical lesson' for Maresca remains a weakness well into his second season

Chelsea games are coming thick and fast right now – it’s hard to find a minute to take a breath and look at the season as a whole. The Athletic have tried to do that today with a look at Enzo Maresca’s time at the club so far – what he’s doing well, what he’s doing not so well, and what we don’t yet know.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 11

Thurs afternoon update: Journo confirms fresh team news out of Carrington as three first-teamers are nowhere to be seen

Ruben Amorim might still be navigating a few injury woes heading into the side’s clash against Bournemouth. Thankfully for the Manchester United boss,

Bayer Leverkusen News / Extratime Talk / December 11

Real Madrid vs Man City 1-2: Real Madrid Form Continues To Increase Pressure on Xabi Alonso

The current Real Madrid form is worrying, as they lost to Manchester City at Santiago Bernabeu in a UEFA Champions League match, adding to the pressure already on their manager, Xabi Alonso.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 11

Former Chelsea player says the club 'made a mistake' by letting player go in summer

A former Chelsea player believes that the club have made a mistake by letting a player go in the summer just gone. Paul Parker, who actually played most of his games in his career for Manchester United, did actually also play for Chelsea too!

VfB Stuttgart News / Extratime Talk / December 11

Three Takeaways From Bayern Munich vs Sporting

Bayern Munich boosted their bid to finish in the top eight of the UCL league phase table on Tuesday, December 9, by beating Sporting Lisbon 3-1. Here we look at three takeaways from Bayern Munich vs Sporting.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 11

New suitor hellbent on signing ‘wonderful’ Man Utd star in January; This could be a game-changer

AC Milan have become the latest club in Serie A to express their interest in signing Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutchman has been playing his football at Old Trafford since making the £37.5 million move from Bologna in the summer of 2024.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 11

Crisis talks at Liverpool: Arne Slot and club hierarchy ready to deal with Mo Salah

Tensions at Liverpool have reached a boiling point as senior figures Richard Hughes, Michael Edwards, and manager Arne Slot prepare to hold emergency talks with Mohamed Salah following the forward’s controversial comments that have thrown the club into turmoil.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Caught Offside / December 11

Sources: Liverpool begin 'work on replacing Salah' with 11 G/A Man United transfer target

Liverpool are understood to be eyeing up Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola as they begin background work on replacing Mohamed Salah. As first

Torino News / To The Lane And Back / December 11

Thomas Frank reveals three key things he likes about Mohammed Kudus’ Tottenham form

Mohammed Kudus delivered yet another strong display in Tottenham Hotspur’s comprehensive 3-0 success over Slavia Praha in the Champions League on Tuesday evening.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 11

Tottenham hold talks with agents of £88m star who will add 'freshness and unpredictability'

Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. The 19-year-old winger is highly rated across Europe, and Tottenham are monitoring his progress.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 11

Emery gives blunt response on Elliott dilemma leaving future in limbo

Liverpool find ourselves watching a difficult situation unfold from a distance, as Harvey Elliott’s season at Aston Villa has drifted into uncertainty at the worst possible time.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 11

A Manchester City left-back shone on the biggest stage against Real Madrid

Manchester City came from a goal down to beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu last night. The win was crucial to Manchester City’s Champions League campaign as Pep Guardiola’s side consolidated their place in the top-eight of of the UEFA Champions League league phase table.