Sentences with phrase «world cup squad ahead»

Berlusconi refused to rule out the prospect of selling the 23 - year - old - who is currently with the Italy World Cup squad ahead of the finals in Brazil.

Meanwhile, teenage Flamengo forward Vinicius Jr. has said he dreams of making Brazil's 2018 World Cup squad ahead of the 17 year - old's summer move Real Madrid for $ 45 million.

Not exact matches

The young Brazil star was omitted from Luiz Felipe Scolari's World Cup squad this summer, and by the looks of it he made the wrong decision as the former Inter Milan ace dazzled the Danes with some exceptional moves and boosted his credentials ahead of the new campaign.

After being his county's first - choice right - back for the 2014 World Cup, even ahead of Bacary Sagna, the possibility of not even making the squad for the Euros is perhaps unacceptable for a defender of his calibre, and understandably so!

Southgate, revealed that Spurs» midfielder Alli would have come on had it not been for a head injury to John Stones which forced the defender off, and also underlined his importance to his squad ahead of the World Cup.

His fine form earned him a call - up to France's World Cup squad and he started four games at the FIFA super tournament, being selected ahead of former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna.

Things have turned out pretty well for him in recent times, as he was called up to the England squad for the first time ahead of the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Scotland on Friday.

France international assistant coach Guy Stephan has called for him to leave as his current minutes is insufficient, and his place in the international squad is at risk should things continue ahead of next summer's World Cup.

Wilshere has initially been snubbed by Gareth Southgate for a number of England squads leading up to this month's Italy and Holland clashes and was likely hoping to get his fist minutes in an England shirt in nearly a year under his belt ahead of the World Cup.

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.

Especially with a World Cup year ahead, the Spanish international will want to be playing regularly to secure a place in the final squad for Russia, and staying at Madrid would surely put that in jeopardy with such strong competition ahead of him in the pecking order.

The move could even go ahead as early as next week as the 28 - year - old was left out of Luiz Felipe Scolari's Brazil squad to take part in the World Cup.

We asked the Soccer Saturday pundits who they fancy as wildcards to make the World Cup ahead of Gareth Southgate's latest England squad announcement.

But in a stark warning to Gareth Southgate's current squad ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Carrick admits the 2010 tournament in South Africa almost sent him over the edge.

As Gareth Southgate continues to fine tune his England squad ahead of next summer's World Cup in Russia, the competition for places is hotting up.

While Nigeria's spot at the 2018 World Cup was already secured heading into Friday's final qualifier against Algeria, the fixture in Constantine offered an ideal opportunity for several players within Gernot Rohr's squad to impress ahead of the showpiece.

Oxlade - Chamberlain is due to fly to Malta with the England squad on Thursday ahead of Friday's World Cup qualifier and he will now complete the formalities of his Anfield switch prior to take - off.

Coleman clearly knew being asked about the Eagles vacancy was coming as he named a 26 - man training squad ahead of the crunch World Cup qualifier in Serbia on June 11.

The midfielder has earned his first call - up to the national squad following his stunning performances in Turkey ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

Both Morata and Pedro had a point to prove after being left out of the Spain squad on Friday just three months ahead of the World Cup.

Reports have suggested that Kepa has rejected a move to the Santiago Bernabeu this winter, wanting to see out the remainder of the season at San Memes, possibly in a bid to make the Spain squad for the FIFA World Cup in Russia this summer, not that he will get ahead of De Gea, who is the current Spanish number one.

Wales have a squad get - together in Portugal next week ahead of the World Cup qualifier in Serbia on June 11, and Jones has been pencilled in for the Algarve trip with the Socceroos keen to bring the 21 - year - old defender on board.

Rossi's incredible comeback doesn't end there, however, with the striker also back in the Italy squad ahead of the summer's World Cup in Brazil, with Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli recently using the 26 - year old alongside Mario Balotelli in the attack.

Dropped from the squad of the Super Eagles after failing to make an impression when he was first invited by coach Gernot Rohr, he will be hoping to maintain his goal scoring form to force his way back into the plans of the coach ahead of the World Cup in Russia.

In doing so, he will have the chance to gain more vital game time ahead of the 2018 World Cup, and put himself in a prime position for inclusion in a strong France squad.

The player may be seeking to secure his future elsewhere ahead of Belgium travelling to Russia for the FIFA World Cup, if he is picked for the squad, then able to settle in at his new club before the new season starts.