Serbian defender, Branislav Ivanovic has insisted he is fully focused on his duties at Zenit, but refused to rule out a potential move to Spanish giants, Barcelona.
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IVANOVIC: NO CERTAINTY ON FUTURE
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Nemanja Matic: Jose Mourinho still one of the best managers around
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has said that Jose Mourinho is still one of the best managers around despite the team making an average start to the Premier League. The Portuguese tactician had come under fire after the side lost back-to-back games versus Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur but the reply was perfect versus Burnley after they secured a comfortable 2-0 win.
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SERBIA TO QUALIFY FROM GROUP OF DEATH?
Serbia have a tough job to make it past the group stage of the forthcoming World Cup in Russia. They have favourites Brazil in Group E, the likely team to top the group. For the runner-up, the shot is pretty much open as Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia could get the notch.
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CHELSEA SIGN EDEN HAZARD’S BROTHER KYLIAN
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Eden Hazard’s brother Kylian from Hungarian club Ujpest.
The 22-year old would join the development team at the club. Kylian featured in 42 games for the club in the last two years. He gets to be close to his brother while developing himself at Stamford Bridge.
The Belgian would be involved in development team’s clash with Sunderland, according to reports. The game is slated to happen at home on Sept 9. Moving to the club is not guarantee that he would feature in the first team, with his brother. Eden’s other brother Thorgan also signed for the Blues where he was from 2012 to 2015. He never made any first team appearances.
Thorgan played on loan at Zulte-Waregem and Borussia Monchengladbach before he eventually agreed to join the German Bundesliga side on a permanent basis. Continue reading
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SANCHEZ’S CONTRACT STALL DRAGS ON
Arsenal playmaker Alexis Sanchez is yet to sign a new deal with the club.
This was expected to be wrapped up as soon as the FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia was over. However, up until now the Chilean is yet to agree to new terms with the north London side.
If the club fails to get him to commit now they could lose him for free months down the line. The FA Cup champions have added two playersin a bid to boost the ranks. A decent left back and a top striker have joined with the intent that Sanchez would remain and help the club win the Premier League or return back to playing Champions League football.
The former Barcelona striker could walk for free if he signs pre-contract in January or stalls until June next year, racking up serious sign-on bonus, leaving the Gunners high and dry despite their player loyalty. The 28-year old is a very good player and a game influencer. He is highly sought after across the continent and it is affecting many things at the club.
Sanchez had revealed his intention of exiting the team but Arsenal had hoped to convince him to remain. This process has been going on for a year without success. And as it continues to drag on, Arsenal might be the biggest losers.
Back in 2008, Sir Alex Ferguson had this same issue with his star player Cristiano Ronaldo. After the club convinced him, the Portuguese remained at the club for another year before his record breaking move to Real Madrid. Continue reading
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Ivanovic to get Premier League medals
Former Chelsea player BranislavIvanovic is set to receive a Premier League medal following Chelsea’s triumph in the Premier League.
Despite the fact that the player is now at Zenit St Peterburg, he made enough appearances for Chelsea at the start of the season to be in contention for a medal.
Indeed BranislavIvanovic has been a solid performer for Chelsea at the start of the season until Antonio Conte made the chance to a 3-4-3 formation.
A player can obtain a winning medal if he has played more than five matches for the winning team during the whole campaign. BranislavIvanovic made more than five appearances at the start of the season before deciding that it was time for him to change club.
Oscar is another player that qualifies for a Premier League winning medals for having made the required number of appearances for Chelsea at the start of the season. Just as BranislavIvanovic, he was found to be surplus to requirement and he ultimately made a move to China. Continue reading
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CHELSEA STARS LAUDS CONTE’S PHILOSOPHY AND HIGH DEMAND FROM PLAYERS
Chelsea maintained their nine-point lead with 14 games left after an impressive 3-1 win over Arsenal on Saturday.
A result that means the Blues have lost just two of their past 18 top-flight matches. This statistics has however made players and Premier League watchers realized that Antonio Conte has created something new and lasting at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues’ winning streak is no longer a novelty item, as people now understand how the 47-year-old former Italy boss turned around a team that finished 10th last term to a strong force plus setting a new standard for the Premier League.
Chelsea stars: Thibaut Courtois, Eden Hazard and Willian took turns to reveal how Conte turned around the club and bringing the best out of the players by imposing high demands on his players in training and on game day.
Courtois, 24, relishes the demands from his new boss and said that has lead to his improved performances this season earning him the praise of former greats such as Iker Casillas. This, the goal keeper believes can take his play even further.
“It’s good to have a manager who is demanding a lot. You have to be at your top every week, and that makes you a champion. I think I’m on a very good level, but I know I can improve myself,” he said. Continue reading
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IVANOVIC IN RUMORED MOVE TO BARCELONA
Branislav Ivnovic, Chelsea’s defender has been rumored to be in a shock move to the Spanish side, Barcelona.
This came on the heels of the failure of the Catalans coach, Luis Enrique, to successfully replace Dani Alves.
According to reports from several news agencies, once the upcoming transfer window opens, the Serbian defender will likely make the shock move to Barcelona. For eight years, Ivanovic had enjoyed a wonderful spell at Chelsea, after he moved to the London club from Lokomotiv Moscow.
However, since Antonio Conte took over as Chelsea’s coach, Ivanovic has found playing time with the club hard to come by. Also, with Chelsea not quite keen on extending the contract of the defender, which expires at the end of the current season, it is only expected that he would leave in the coming transfer window. Continue reading
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IVANOVIC SET TO MOVE FROM CHELSEA
Due to an unimpressive start at the beginning of the season, the Serbian was unable to set himself in the heart of the starting XI of Antonio Conte’s men. This has left him struggling for regular playing time over at Chelsea.
The right back for the Blues who is currently 32 years old has not featured in any of his team’s matches since their unfortunate 3-0 loss to Arsenal. So far, Cesar Azpiliceuta and David Luiz have manned that position, leaving him with nothing.
This has led the Serbian right back to begin weighing up offers from clubs in the Far East and Europe, according to reports from The Mirror. Ivanovic moved out of Lokomotiv Moscow in 2008 and has been with the Blues ever since then. His contract however, would be coming to an end this season and several clubs are preparing to go after him already.
Some of these clubs include Inter Milan and Marseille who have been said to be on the lookout for him. Another club, a Chinese one already has an interest to sign him onto their team.
Ivanovic is already being urged to make the big move to the Chinese club where his former team mate, Ramires is also plying his trade.
However, alleged rumors claim that some of the Premier League clubs could send him an offer at the expiration of his contract with Chelsea. These EPL clubs are Crystal Palace and West Ham. Continue reading
