Malo Gusto proving a right-back upgrade on Reece James at Chelsea
by Sam McGuire
at Jumatano, Apr 3 2024 08:52
New era loading… ps. we just getting started.Reece James wasn’t wrong when he posted that tweet in August. He just didn’t realise the new era at Chelsea would be taking shape without him. The newly appointed skipper was bullish following an impressive opening-day performance again...
Why Chelsea's Reece James should be considered England's best right-back
by Ben McAleer
at Jumatano, Nov 15 2023 09:26
Mauricio Pochettino will have been aware of the risk of making Reece James Chelsea captain back in August. A new skipper was needed at Stamford Bridge following Cesar Azpilicueta's departure and James was the logical choice, to an extent. The England international is a Chelsea youth academy product ...
In Malo Gusto, Chelsea finally have sufficient wing-back cover for Reece James
by Ben McAleer
at Ijumaa, Sep 15 2023 14:55
When Reece James limped off in Chelsea's opening weekend 1-1 draw with Liverpool, Mauricio Pochettino suggested he was withdrawn due to tiredness rather than injury. A few days later, the Blues boss confirmed James had sustained a hamstring problem. It's a hamstring. It's not a few days, a few weeks...
How does Gusto compare to James ahead of summer Chelsea switch
by Ben McAleer
at Jumamosi, Jan 28 2023 12:33
On Thursday, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas tweeted that Malo Gusto would remain at the club until the sumer. That announcement seemed to derail any chance Chelsea had of signing the teenage full-back. And yet, on Friday night, a deal taking Gusto to Stamford Bridge was given the 'Here we go!' tre...
The form based England XI Gareth Southgate should name as his favourites falter
by Martin Laurence
at Alhamisi, Nov 11 2021 11:27
England round off their World Cup qualifying campaign over the coming week and are all but assured of a place at the tournament in Qatar next year. They host Albania on Friday night, with a win enough to cement top spot ahead of a trip to bottom side San Marino.As such Gareth Southgate is expected t...
Rennes sensation Sulemana makes U21 Team of the Month in Europe
by Josh Wright
at Jumanne, Nov 2 2021 11:40
With October done and dusted, now is the ideal opportunity to run through our U21 Team of the Month. Outfielders aged 21 and under from the start of the 2021/22 campaign are eligible, while goalkeepers aged 23 and under can make the cut. Moreover, players must have made at least three appearances in...
Pulisic, Mane and Vardy among this week's Footstock Fantasy Football must haves
by Martin Laurence
at Ijumaa, Okt 30 2020 16:39
It's that time of the week again to be thinking about your fantasy football selections, and Footstock's exciting and fast growing platform is a great place to enter teams for cash prizes.It's a combination of player card trading and fantasy football unlike any other, where you invest in players to a...
Reece James and Calvert-Lewin among uncapped stars worthy of England recognition
by Ben McAleer
at Jumatano, Sep 30 2020 12:55
Ahead of Thursday's England squad confirmation, there are a number of players vying for that first call up from Gareth Southgate. The Three Lions boss isn't adverse to handing in-form players an opportunity to showcase their talent on the international stage.As such, WhoScored look at the six top ra...
Richarlison shines as new-look Everton dominate Premier League Team of the Week
by Martin Laurence
at Jumanne, Sep 15 2020 12:27
There may have only been eight games in the opening round of Premier League fixtures but there were plenty of standout performances to enjoy, including a handful of impressive debuts.However, there are only 11 places up for grabs in our first Premier League Team of the Week of the 2020/21 campaign, ...
Chelsea youngster makes grade but Liverpool dominate team of the month
by Martin Laurence
at Ijumaa, Jan 31 2020 17:02
With the January action completed following Liverpool's midweek win over West Ham as the leaders played catch up in terms of fixtures, the Reds are doing anything but by way of points. Jurgen Klopp's side stretched their lead to a monumental 19 points and unsurprisingly boast three players in our Ja...