Sentences with phrase «league squad ahead»

That display did have an impact as Mourinho later confirmed in the post match press conference that the German was not going to be sold in January and also confirmed that he would be included in the club's Europa League squad ahead of their double - header against St.Etienne in the Round of 32.

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As reported by The Mirror, Arsene Wenger gave his latest injury update on the Arsenal squad in the press conference ahead of our Premier League clash at home with West Ham this weekend.

Costa, who was named in Antonio Conte's 25 - man squad for this season's Premier League season but was left out of their squad for the Champions League, is now thought to be consulting his lawyers ahead of a potential lawsuit from the Blues, as reported by the Express.

There was mass confusion on Twitter today when Dunga named his Brazil squad to reveal a bunch of ageing donkeys and Chinese Super League mercenaries ahead of some of Europe's in - form players.

Arsenal won an eventful tie against Southampton yesterday with Arsene Wenger rotating his squad heavily ahead of the crucial second leg Europa League tie against CSKA Moscow.

But Man City are already miles ahead in the Premier League and already has an amazing squad so why should Pep try and improve things right now?

Man United boss Louis van Gaal has moved to strengthen his squad ahead of their own return to Champions League action, the Dutch manager successfully acquiring the services of four top - quality signings thus far this summer.

Now it remains to be seen who it will be with, with Conte undoubtedly looking to bolster his Chelsea squad this summer ahead of their return to the Champions League.

The league is our main priority, So why would wenger need to rotate the squad ahead of the Spud game??

The best news is on Jack Wilshere, who the manager revealed was ahead of schedule and was nearly finished with his fitness training and ready to join up with the squad again, meaning he will be available for the FA cup and Champions League games.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte remained quiet when asked about the controversial decision that happened in the Blues» penalty shoot - out loss to rivals Arsenal, with the Italian wanting his Blues squad to be «focused» ahead of the new Premier League season, as reported by BBC.

The Red Devils were thought to be closing on a deal for the right - back as they look to strengthen their squad for next season ahead of their return to the Champions League and the Metro claimed last week that they were in advanced talks after making an # 18million bid for the Saints star.

Gabriel has been included in the squad and could make his first Premier League outing of the season, but may have trouble forcing himself ahead of the impressive Rob Holding, Shkodran Mustafi and Laurent Koscielny in the bid for a starting role.

After failing to land a world class player last summer in order to strengthen his squad in the defence of the title, it appears Pellegrini is already planning ahead for an assault on the league and in Europe next season:

Blues boss Jose Mourinho has the luxury of a fully - fit squad ahead of tomorrow's league return — here's how CaughtOffside thinks they will line - up.

However, while his value will only be increasing as the campaign goes on, it's now Chelsea who appear to be in a strong position as Conte looks to bolster his squad ahead of a likely return to the Champions League next season as he looks on course to deliver a league title in his first season in charge at Stamford BLeague next season as he looks on course to deliver a league title in his first season in charge at Stamford Bleague title in his first season in charge at Stamford Bridge.

Louis van Gaal and the United squad are in Denmark ahead of the first leg of their Europa League clash with FC Midtjylland and in his pre-match comments reported by Sky Sports the United boss revealed that the reason their captain Wayne Rooney was not with the squad was because he has picked up a knee problem.

There's still much to do for Chelsea in this transfer window as they look to build a stronger squad ahead of their return to the Champions League, but it still seems as though all is not well with the 46 - year - old.

What scares me most is Wenger probably thinks this team could challenge for the EPL and Champions League but we are miles ahead of even the likes of Southampton and West ham at least they have a squad and a sane manager.

Yeah right!the same Wenger that doesn't buy these «star players» and instead chooses to believe in his current squad (which has not won any premier League), will then go ahead to «splash cash» on them when our current team is winning?!

It is therefore been a long time in coming and hope to see some others in the squad being moved on, many are going to say what about the home grown rule, well my answer to that is the fact that there are many british talents in the lower league that would have been miles ahead of OX, RAMSAY, WALCOTT, AND WILSHERE if given half the opportunity.

Pochettino has already added midfielder Victor Wanyama from Southampton this summer in a bid to strengthen his squad ahead of Tottenham's return to the Champions League.

This season man United played around 30 cup games and 38 league games, so plenty of matches for everyone, plenty of rest ahead of the world cup, lots of youngsters gaining experience and an opportunity for a Coach or assistant manager to take charge of one of the squads.

Following a disappointing campaign in which the Reds finished sixth in the league and were knocked out at the semi-final stage in both the FA Cup and Capital One Cup, it appears the club are wasting no time in strengthening their squad ahead of the new season.

Last season, Tottenham missed out on a top - four finish, and Pochettino will be keen to strengthen his squad ahead of a renewed push to secure a Champions League berth.

Louis van Gaal has a job to do to strengthen his squad ahead of next season, with the Dutchman in need of several new recruits to improve his side's chances of mounting a more serious challenge for the Premier League title.

It's bound to be a source of frustration for Conte and supporters as in ideal world they would have made their signings early and well ahead of pre-season, while they desperately need key additions given their return to the Champions League next season as they are lacking in depth in key areas of the squad.

The young Germans have taken a star - studded squad with them to the Czech Republic, with Marc - Andre ter Stegen, who won the Champions League with Barcelona earlier this month, named in goal ahead of Timo Horn and Bernd Leno.

The Foxes completed a hugely surprising Premier League win this week, overcoming huge odds of 5000/1, and are now eager to keep their current squad together ahead of their first ever assault on the Champions League next term.

Man United's owners are reportedly ready to offer boss Louis van Gaal huge sums to invest in his Old Trafford squad as the Glazers look to transform the Premier League side ahead of moves to sell up.

Benitez will be looking to strengthen his squad ahead of their return to the Premier League after securing promotion, and Abraham could now be tasked with firing in the goals to keep them up as this will undoubtedly be a step up for him after last year.

I'm actually with you on this one... He's 25y.o now and despite a few impressive seasons scoring wise he has yet to secure a move away to a big club, a better league or even make the Euro squad ahead of Gignac.

with a... Stable business model that means we can spend with the most affluent oligarch run clubs for every season ahead without fear of FFP... whilst they will have to figure out how to build stadia, buy players and balance the books... Only unbeaten team in the premier leagues history A squad that has improved in the past two seasons with the addition of two world class players Consistency like no one else finishing FIRST (3 times), SECOND (5 times), THIRD (3 times) and FOURTH (6 times)... never worse in 17 seasons......

Jose Mourinho has prioritised the recruitment of a starting left back as he seeks to eliminate clear weaknesses in Manchester United's squad ahead of his second Premier League campaign at the club.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has delivered a fitness update on his first - team squad ahead of tonight's Europa League quarter - final first...

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says that he has let himself dream about the possibility of him lifting the Champions League trophy in Kiev in May, but insists that both he and the rest of the squad aren't looking to far ahead

City have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the game, but with their last match being just 48 hours ago, Paul Tisdale could well rotate his squad to keep players fresh - especially with an FA Cup third round tie against Premier League West Brom coming this weekend.

As Real Madrid still had a chance of nipping ahead of great rivals Barcelona to win this season's La Liga title and be crowned champions of Spain, Zinedine Zidane would have had no thoughts of rotating his squad and resting players for the Champions League final, which they are favourites to win with every online Sportsbook.

Mata is expected to be a part of the matchday squad to face Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley in the Premier League on Wednesday evening — a must - win match for United if they are to continue the challenge of Manchester City, who are still 12 points ahead at the top of the league League on Wednesday evening — a must - win match for United if they are to continue the challenge of Manchester City, who are still 12 points ahead at the top of the league league table.

Coach C.K Akunor is beefing up his squad ahead of the new Ghana Premier League season, following the clubs struggles to replicate the form that saw them win the 2015 campaign.

Mesut Ozil returned from injury to train with our first - team squad ahead of Saturday's Premier League game against Watford.

Sissoko's ability to play centrally makes him a more attractive squad addition ahead of Zaha, especially when the Champions League games begin and Pochettino will need versatile players in his squad.

While Benfica have lost some key players this summer, you couldn't blame their supporters for feeling the Eagles had enough in their squad to qualify ahead of both Basel and CSKA, or atleast finish third and move into the Europa League.

A deep run in this year's Champions League will convince the club's bosses that the squad needs tweaking rather than a complete overhaul ahead of the arrival of Heynckes» likely successor, Thomas Tuchel.

Before the Gunners begin the business of trying to regain their WSL title, they have the chance to reach the last four of the Champions League and new vice-captain Alex Scott thinks there is a freshness in the squad that will stand them in good stead for the season ahead.

The squad have landed safely in Bordeaux ahead of their Europa League tie against FC Girondins de Bordeaux.

Jose Mourinho is to trim his Manchester United squad slightly ahead of the new Premier League season.

Leicester have been chasing Silva, 27, and his Sporting teammate Islam Slimani as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of their debut Champions League campaign which kicks off next month.

And with the Merseyside club closing in on a deal for Saints team - mate Rickie Lambert, Hamann feels Liverpool should push on and seal a deal for the talented midfielder as they look to bolster their squad ahead of a return to Champions League football.

Atletico Madrid received a boost ahead of tonight's Champions League quarter - final second leg tie against Barcelona on their own Vicente Calderon pitch with the news that the hitherto injured Diego Costa is back in the squad.