Manchester United
There’s been a story about Bruno Fernandes angering some of his teammates with his behaviour against Liverpool, with some questioning if he’s the right choice to wear the captain’s armband. I’m not aware of this, honestly. My understanding is that Bruno has always been super appreciated internally at Man United and I don’t think one game can change the reputation of a player who was lifting a trophy just ten days ago… I think he’s a true leader, it’s too easy to change opinion every week.
Napoli
Victor Osimhen: “I’m working so hard to make sure that I achieve my dream of playing in the Premier League one day. It’s a process and I just want to keep on this momentum, Serie A is in one of top five leagues in the world and it’s an amazing feeling for me.”
PSG
Confirmed: Huge blow as Neymar will be out for 3-4 months. He will miss the rest of the season and will have ankle surgery in Doha in the coming days.
Lionel Messi: “I feel great at PSG. The first year cost me a lot to adapt to Paris, but now I feel good with a lot of desire to feel comfortable in the club and in the city. I’m enjoying it a lot. This season I started it differently with a lot of enthusiasm.”
Real Madrid
Talks will take place in the next weeks between Real Madrid and Eden Hazard’s camp — his last appearance in La Liga was on September 11. The feeling internally is for Hazard to leave the club in the summer, in case of good bid/opportunity. It’s likely that only a managerial change can change the situation of Hazard, because at the moment the idea is clear for him to be on the market.
Wherever it will be, I’m sure Hazard wants to play. He wants to be a regular starter, find good game time, be part of the starting XI. This is crucial for him, more than what league or country he is in. There will be a meeting with Real Madrid to discuss his future soon.
It’s an important summer for Real Madrid, but this will be decided once manager situation will be clear. Now they are 100% focused on the current season, this is how Real Madrid work.
Luka Modric has been called up again by Croatia for the upcoming Euro qualifiers — at 37 years of age he’s going to continue to represent his country.
Luka Jovic: “My experience at Real Madrid went wrong from the beginning, I left Eintracht too early. All the spotlights were on me. I was only 21, it was difficult to adapt. Injuries, Covid and unfair pressure… it was an unhappy experience.”
Tottenham
Tottenham are considering a move for Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse this summer (Football Insider)