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'Have them ready'- Thomas Frank addresses injured Tottenham duo; absence felt on the field

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank says both Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski are still unavailable ahead of game against Fulham Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank has been unfortunate regarding the injury situation since walking into the club.

Real Sociedad News / Football Espana / November 27

Real Sociedad hit by dramatic injury blow as star man is ruled out

Real Sociedad have been making small steps back up the table in recent weeks, with Sergio Francisco letting some of the tension out of the Reale Arena.

Juventus FC News / Football Espana / November 27

Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny opens up on long-standing injury – 'I completely lose feeling in my hands'

Over the summer, Wojciech Szczesny extended his stay at Barcelona, but he did so knowing that he would prolong his “suffering”. The suffering in question?

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / November 27

Adrien Rabiot reveals the person who persuaded him to join Juventus

Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot opens up on his special relationship with his manager, Massimiliano Allegri, which dates back to their time together at Juventus.

Soccer News / Football Espana / November 27

Real Betis agree new Manuel Pellegrini deal with exit clause

Real Betis have reached an agreement with manager Manuel Pellegrini to extend his deal. The veteran coach is on course to be one of the most successful Betis managers ever, but at the age of 73, does have an expiry date on his time in Triana, even if it is as much down to his ambition as anything else.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 27

Italiano: ‘Some players deserve a starting spot more than others’

Vincenzo Italiano has given his reasoning for naming a heavily rotated Bologna side for Thursday’s Europa League match against RB Salzburg following a

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 27

UEL | Roma 2-1 Midtjylland: First home victory ends perfect Danish record

Neil El Aynaoui and Stephan El Shaarawy gave Roma a much-needed first home victory in the Europa League, ending a perfect Midtjylland record. The Giallorossi were Serie A leaders, but hadn’t brought that form to Europe, where they lost both previous home fixtures.

Leeds United News / To The Lane And Back / November 27

Tottenham urged to take the positives from PSG loss; lessons learnt from NLD loss

After a dismal derby defeat to North London rivals Arsenal last weekend, things had to get better for Tottenham Hotspur. Following Spurs’ drubbing at the Emirates Stadium, many supporters may have feared the worst against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / November 27

Vanoli: ‘Emotional’ European debut, Fiorentina ‘can achieve great results’

Paolo Vanoli admits that it is an ‘emotional’ evening on a personal level ahead of his European debut as a head coach, but insists that he is ‘fully concentrated’

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / November 27

Will Raya become the next Premier League keeper to win FIFA Best award?

David Raya has earned back-to-back Golden Glove awards in the Premier League and is now aiming for a third consecutive achievement this season. Since his arrival at Arsenal from Brentford, the Spanish goalkeeper has delivered consistently strong performances and continues to indicate that his peak may still be ahead.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / November 27

Tottenham ready to make €40m January offer for Juventus ace; Serie A giants to hold firm

There is plenty to unpack regarding Tottenham’s defensive stability this season. The Lilywhites began the campaign with impressive resilience at the back, keeping four clean sheets in their first five matches across all competitions.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / November 27

Should Mikel Arteta be the best-paid coach in England?

Mikel Arteta has firmly established himself as one of Europe’s leading managers, particularly since the 2022/23 campaign, when his long-term work at Arsenal began to deliver consistent and measurable progress.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 27

Kone forced to withdraw from Roma vs. Midtjylland after ankle blow

In a worrying turn of events for Roma and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, star midfielder Manu Kone was forced off injured during the first half of Thursday

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / November 27

Report: Juventus rekindle interest in a midfielder they tried to sign in 2012

Juventus have reportedly added Marco Verratti to their midfield shortlist, reviving their interest in their old obsession. The Pescara native rose to the scene during the 2011/12 season, when he helped his hometown club earn a promotion to the Italian top flight.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / November 27

Arsenal suffers injury blow ahead of the Chelsea game

Arsenal have suffered an untimely setback ahead of their weekend Premier League clash with Chelsea, as Leandro Trossard was forced off during the first half of their Champions League meeting with Bayern Munich.

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 27

Man Utd wants to beat Arsenal to sign impressive Ligue 1 youngster

Arsenal’s recruitment strategy continues to centre on securing the most promising young talents across Europe, and Jeremy Jacquet has emerged as one of the standout names on their radar.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 27

Arne Slot hints at bigger issue while giving update on injured trio

Liverpool’s build-up to West Ham away has taken another twist after Arne Slot offered cautious optimism on three of our most important players. The Dutchman confirmed that Alisson trained fully on Thursday and is expected to be available, which is a significant boost given how disruptive it always is when we lose our world-class goalkeeper.

Soccer News / Stretty News / November 27

PL star’s drop in form will prompt United to try and haggle for lower price tag – or else end their pursuit entirely

Manchester United will reportedly try and pay a lower fee for Carlos Baleba if he fails to oversee an upturn in form before the end of the season. The Brighton and Hove Albion starlet has come under the spotlight since the term began, having struggled to replicate the same high-quality standard of performances he was putting in last campaign.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 27

Enzo Maresca’s 12 consecutive changes mean Chelsea don’t know who will play in key position

Chelsea went into this week knowing it would be a huge one, and it’s a sure sign of that that attentions are already turning to Sunday’s game against Arsenal, long before we’ve really had a chance to celebrate the win over Barcelona on Tuesday.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / November 27

Crystal Palace ready to sell key player for €40m

Crystal Palace defender Daniel Muñoz has publicly revealed his ambition to play for one of Europe’s elite clubs, naming Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain as his dream destinations.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / November 27

Premier League Relegation: Are Leeds and Burnley Both in Trouble After Positive Starts?

The rollercoaster ride with the impending doom of Premier League relegation at the end of the season rumbles on, as sides near the bottom of the table battle it out for survival.

Villarreal News / Extratime Talk / November 27

Samuel Chukwueze’s Form: The Nigerian Winger Showing His Importance For Fulham

Following his assist at the weekend, Samuel Chukwueze’s form appears to be good for Fulham, as the Nigerian winger shows his importance to the side. The player joined the club in the summer, and, although Samuel Chukwueze’s form has taken time to improve, the player may be showing how pivotal he may now be to Fulham.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / November 27

Alexander Isak’s Struggles at Liverpool: When a £110m Big-Money Move Goes Wrong

12 Premier League games, no impact and loads of missed chances. This is the stark reality for one of the Premier League’s most promising strikers, a player whose dream of moving to a bigger club in the hopes of reaching new heights and becoming the main man his new team desperately needed has turned into a nightmare.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / November 27

Leeds United hero set for sensational January return

Leeds United are targeting a move for midfielder Kalvin Phillips in the January transfer window, according to Daily Star, as reported by MOTLeeds News.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / November 27

Man Utd ‘keen’ to replace Maguire with £35m defender dubbed ‘new Saliba’

Manchester United are determined to prevail in the race for young Stade Rennais centre-back Jeremy Jacquet. While laying plans for the new year, the Red Devils have prioritised the midfield revamp above all else.