However, the club received a boost when news came of Kompany's quick recovery after Pellegrini feared that he would be missing for the side's Champions
League opener next month, as well as the game with Manchester United on September 22nd.
Not exact matches
Portuguese preparing to put faith in Kane.Spurs boss Andre Villas - Boas is preparing to sensationally snub Jermain Defoe and put his faith in 19 - year - old Harry Kane for the Premier
League opener with Newcastle
next Saturday.
It may be wise for such a key player, who is likely to play the majority of games
next season, to have a longer rest over the course of the summer, but a bit of light training surely would help Wenger's cause of having as many fit players available for the Premier
League opener as possible.
But Conte says it's all about passion as the Blues continue their preparation ahead of
next week's Premier
League opener.
However, Bayern could not repeat their heroics in the
next round when they were defeated by eventual winners AC Milan, for whom Paolo Maldini scored a first - minute
opener in the 2005 final that remains the quickest goal ever scored in a Champions
League final.
The result means the Reds have navigated their eight summer fixtures without a defeat in 90 minutes — and focus now turns to
next weekend's Premier
League opener at Watford.
On a personal level, Joe was pleased to have scored his first Premier
League goal for Huddersfield Town whilst making amends for the Hammers»
opener; and stressed that Town need to move on quickly ahead of
next week's trip to Stoke.