In the wake of Philippe Coutinho’s move to Aston Villa to joined a team managed by his ex-teammate, we take a look at the long list of top players who have served and still serving under their former teammates.Diego Simeone and Fernando Torres representing Atletico Madrid. Photo Credits: Getty.Sergio Ramos under Zinedine ZidaneFormer Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos was managed by ex-teammate Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid after the duo play alongside each other for the club in the 2005-06 season.Spanish defender Ramos arrived at Real Madrid from Sevilla in what was Zidan’s final season at the club. It was…
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Steven Gerrard has finally succeeded in his quest to bring former teammate Philippe Coutinho to Aston Villa and play under him in a move to help the Brazilian rejuvenate his dying career and strengthen his Villa side.Philippe Coutinho joins Aston Villa on loan for the season remainder from Barcelona. Photo Credits: Getty.Brazilian, who left Premier League club Liverpool in a big money move to Barcelona back in January 2018 has endured difficulties with the Spanish side.His only joy in club football came when he spent the 2019-20 season on loan with Bayern Munich. He has since return to his parent…
Brazilian, who left Premier League club Liverpool in a big money move to Barcelona back in January 2018 has endured difficulties with the Spanish side.His only joy in club football came when he spent the 2019-20 season on loan with Bayern Munich. He has since return to his parent club to continue his nightmare spell.The move to Aston Villa for six months will help the Brazilian return to his best as earlier mentioned by Steven Gerrard, who is also looking to improve his side with the abilities and technicality of the 29year old.Coutinho has made just five starts for Barcelona…
Liverpool are edging closer to finalising a £60million deal for Colombian midfielder Luis Diaz from Portuguese side, Porto.Luis Diaz close to a move to the Premier League with Liverpool. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)The midfielder, on the back of a successful Copa America where he finished joint top scorer alongside Lionel Messi has been in a red-hot form for Porto, scoring 12 goals in 15 league appearances so far.Manchester United have also been linked with the former Junior FC player but it is Jürgen Klopp’s Reds who are now close to sealing a deal for the 24year old.Author:…
Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas has respond to the claim of German superstars, Alexander Zverev that Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev and himself (Alexander Zverev) are the big three in the
Romelu Lukaku will remain at Chelsea amidst the uncertainty surrounding his future at the club due to the revelation of his controversial interview with Sky in Italy last month.Thomas Tuchel has chosen to let Lukaku back into the group after suspension against Liverpool. Photo Credits: Getty.The player was translated to have said a lot of needless words which costed him a place in the squad when Chelsea welcome Liverpool to the Stamford Bridge in the weekend.Following a clear-the-air talk with manager Thomas Tuchel, the club has now reached a decision that the player will remain at the club this month,…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria trained for the second time on Monday as they continue preparations for the continental showpiece coming starting later this month in Cameroun.Chidozie Awaziem trained separately due to a knock.The Nigeiran representative, trained at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, the country’s capital despite some members of the invited players yet to arrive to the camp.Interim boss, Austin Eguavoen oversaw the session with 13 players while defender Chidozie Awaziem trained separately due to a knock he picked up in the first training session.Reports also has it that Leganes defender Kenneth Omeruo has tested positive for Covid…
Chelsea since the 2020 summer have made good progress in their transfer businesses but maybe too focused on incomings and outgoings that they have failed where it really matters.Stalled contract talks for defenders a real headache for Chelsea. (Credit: Andy Hooper-The Daily Mail)The Blues last summer in that time had secured the services of Hakim Ziyech, Kai Havertz, Timo Werner, Edouard Mendy, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva and Romelu Lukaku, all top signings that every club dreams of having altogether in their squad.However, the blues have in the process forgotten to start contract talks earlier, with players like Antonio Rudiger, Cesar…
Southampton Midfielder Samuel McQueen has been forced to retire from football at the age of 26 after rupturing his ACL in his right knee in 2018 while playing for Middlesbrough against Crystal Palace.Image of the Southampton stadium, Saint Marys’ ParkThe recurring infection meant that he required additional surgeries and the player, who made his senior debut in 2014 has not played since then.Sam McQueen has called time on his playing career. (Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images Sport)Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhüttl had said in 2021 that it will be a miracle for the player to ever return to playing again and player, on…
Top clubs in Europe will be out there in January with the aim of strengthening their squad as competitions continue to get tougher in different leagues and in the two or three European club competitions.We take a look that the players who will be perfect for each of the top teams in the month.Arsenal – Bruno Guimarães of Olympic LyonThe Brazilian has been linked with a move to the club and age 24, the midfielder is the perfect fit for a young squad given the current options for Mikel Arteta are much older, and with Thomas Partey is leaving for…