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Maresca blames his English for criticism of player who doesn’t listen and 'needs to improve'

Wednesday night’s game against Wolves in the EFL Cup was supposed to be a glorious return for Liam Delap after two months out injured. But after coming off the bench in the second half, the striker picked up two yellow cards in 7 minutes to become Chelsea’s latest player to be dismissed.

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Inter Milan Legend Praises Chivu’s Influence – ‘Bisseck & Sucic Roles Showing Real Identity’

Former Inter Milan goalkeeper Walter Zenga has joined the growing list of admirers of Cristian Chivu’s work, praising both the coach’s tactical intelligence and the team’s mental strength after the 3-0 victory over Fiorentina.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / October 31

Ruben Amorim confirms early line-up news for Forest clash with two Reds nailed-on to start

Ruben Amorim has confirmed that he will continue using both Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo each week until the pair jet off to the Africa Cup of Nations in January.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 31

Arsenal star vows to keep fighting for his place on the team

Myles Lewis-Skelly has found himself on the fringes of Arsenal’s starting line-up this season after previously being one of Mikel Arteta’s preferred defensive options.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / October 31

Coaching Change Could Help Juventus Retain Vlahovic

The arrival of Luciano Spalletti could have an impact on the future of Dusan Vlahovic at Juventus. The gaffer is used to making strikers thrive. The Serb starts the boss’ tenure as the frontrunner to lead the attack, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Fiorentina News / SempreInter.com / October 31

Inter Milan Star’s Strike Breaks Fiorentina Resistance As Midfielder Reclaims Leadership Role

Inter Milan dominance over Fiorentina seemed destined to go unrewarded until Hakan Calhanoglu delivered the decisive moment for head coach Cristian Chivu.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / October 31

'Complete player' – Man United urged to sign Premier League star who fits their 'DNA'

Former Manchester United winger Nani has called on his old club to seal a transfer move for Tottenham midfielder Joao Palhinha. The Portugal international is currently on loan at Spurs from Bayern Munich, having previously impressed in the Premier League with Fulham.

Lecce News / Football Italia / October 31

Cremonese defender plays down Leicester comparisons, but ‘We have Vardy’

Federico Baschirotto does not hide his admiration for Jamie Vardy but plays down comparisons with Leicester City: ‘We think about ourselves.’ Cremonese have had a fantastic start to the season as they sit 8th in Serie A with 14 points in nine games.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 31

Plenty Talking Points as Celtic Release Fan Survey Results

Celtic FC today released the results of the Celtic FC Fan Survey 2024/25 which has been delayed for a considerable period due to some formatting issues, possibly caused by the sheer volume of responses received….

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / October 31

Inter Milan Defender’s Revitalised Role Becoming Key As Chivu Works To Steady Defence

The defensive record of Inter Milan remains one of contrasts and German defender Yann Bisseck appears at the heart of Chivu’s plans for the future. Eleven goals conceded in just nine Serie A games feels excessive for a title contender, yet the pattern tells a different story.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 31

Comolli on Tudor’s sacking, Spalletti’s contract and Juventus’ ‘decisional process’

Juventus General Manager Damien Comolli explains that all club directors and the ownership agreed that the team needed a new coach and reveals they are in a ‘shortlist phase’ to appoint the new sporting director.

Cadiz News / Football Espana / October 31

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe awarded Golden Boot ahead of Liverpool, Arsenal and Barcelona stars

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe thanked his teammates for helping to win the award on Friday afternoon, as he collected the Golden Boot award for the 2024-25 season.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / October 31

France International Back In Full Inter Milan Training Ahead Of Verona Clash But Not Certain To Feature

Inter Milan have received encouraging news from Appiano Gentile ahead of Sunday’s trip to Hellas Verona, with Marcus Thuram back in full training and officially recovered from injury, reports Sky Sport.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 31

Maresca admits he has spoken to team about major improvement they need to make

Chelsea won on Wednesday night against Wolves, but it was one of those wins which brought as much bad energy as a defeat. Not only did Chelsea conceded 3 goals having led 3-0 at half time, they also got yet another red card.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / October 31

Real Madrid wants to sue UEFA over Super League after threats to Juventus

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing legal action against UEFA, claiming that the European governing body’s opposition to the failed European Super League caused the club to lose billions in potential revenue.

Crystal Palace News / SempreInter.com / October 31

Inter Milan Planning January Move For Liverpool & Bayern Munich Target As Nerazzurri Prepare To Bolster Defence

Inter Milan are exploring the possibility of signing Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace in January as they look to reinforce their defence ahead of the second half of the season.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 31

Enzo Maresca explains what Chelsea are doing to prepare for long throws

The biggest talking point in the Premier League this season so far in a general sense is the rise of the set piece and long throw. Following Arsenal and Brentford’s leads, more and more teams are focusing on them as an important part of their strategy.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 31

In-form Arsenal man rewarded with Premier League nomination

Jurrien Timber’s outstanding form this season has been one of the key reasons Ben White is no longer a regular starter for Arsenal. The Dutch defender has become a consistent and dependable presence at right-back, impressing both fans and analysts with his defensive awareness and composure on the ball.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 31

‘No sympathy coming Liverpool’s way’ – Craig Burley takes aim after Slot’s latest comments

Liverpool’s title defence has taken another bruising this week and now Craig Burley has joined the growing list of voices questioning how our head coach is handling it.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 31

'They can’t leave him out' – Paul Merson says one Liverpool player simply must start on Saturday

Paul Merson has implored Arne Slot to select one Liverpool player in particular in his starting line-up to face Aston Villa on Saturday. The 47-year-old

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 31

Despite interest Arsenal man could remain beyond this season

Gabriel Jesus’ future at Arsenal appears uncertain, although it remains possible that he will stay at the club until the end of his contract. The Brazilian forward has experienced mixed fortunes since joining the Gunners, with injuries and inconsistency often interrupting his progress.

Soccer News / Stretty News / October 31

Wantaway Man Utd man told he’ll have to offer himself to Euro giants to secure move after snubbing them in 2024

Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly been urged to offer his services to AC Milan to seal an exit route away from his Manchester United struggles. The European giants were said to have been in the mix for Zirkzee prior to his Old Trafford move in 2024, which saw him leave Bologna for United in a £36.5 million deal.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 31

Sources: Man United discuss new midfielder transfer target after scouting him 'extensively'

Manchester United have had some internal discussions over signing Lille midfield wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi, as first reported in an exclusive for the Daily Briefing.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / October 31

Whitecaps pursue sweep after opening rout of FC Dallas

After a dominating series-opening victory, the Vancouver Whitecaps will look to finish off FC Dallas in Game 2 of their opening-round series on Saturday night at Frisco, Texas.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 31

Report: Chelsea closely monitoring impressive youngster with €17.2m release clause

Chelsea are closely monitoring Boca Juniors youngster Milton Delgado who impressed at the U20 World Cup according to reports. The Blues are known for targeting and signing the best youngsters from around the world, and it now forms a large part of their transfer strategy.

Soccer News / Stretty News / October 31

United ‘ask for more details’ to gauge feasibility of signing player who’s now destined for PL relegation

Manchester United have reportedly made an approach to see whether a deal for West Ham United’s Lucas Paqueta could be feasible. According to a report relayed by Football365, the Red Devils have ‘asked for more details’ to determine what the Brazilian’s transfer fee would be in January.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / October 30

MLS coaching changes: What's next for these three franchises?

The 2025 Major League Soccer regular season has come to a close. While 16 of the league's top teams compete for the MLS Cup, the remaining 14 have some serious reshuffling to do.

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