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Luiz Felipe: Barcelona’s answer to their center back woes?
Since the suspension of football across the globe, due to COVID-19, several reports have been released which have confirmed Barcelona’s interest in Lazio’s Luiz Felipe. Most recently, the Blaugrana are said to have scouted the 23-year-old during the Serie A match against Parma (Matchday 23) and were also set to watch the match against Genoa…
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Tactical Analysis: Frank Lampard’s Chelsea
Something unique is happening at Stamford Bridge this season. For the first time in the club’s history, Chelsea were forced to deal with a transfer ban, which prohibited them from replacing their best player in Eden Hazard. They replaced outgoing manager Maurizio Sarri with club legend Frank Lampard, a far cry from the more proven…
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Bruno Fernandes – The Portuguese Magnifico
With Manchester United suddenly looking like a team with confidence, how much of that is down to the signing of Bruno Fernandes? Since signing for around £50 million at the end of January, Fernandes has surpassed what most expected of him at United. Five appearances, two goals and three assists – pretty good statistics for…
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Olivier Pickeu and Angers: An Ugly Divorce to End a Fruitful Marriage
The Angers SCO Sporting Director, Olivier Pickeu, was dismissed by the club on the 10th of March. He has been at the centre of the club’s fortunes since joining in 2006. From 2011 till today, the same three people have occupied the standout positions at the club. President Saïd Chabane, Head Coach Stéphane Moulin and…
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Home sweet home for Toronto FC
With a record of two wins, one draw and two losses in the last five home openers, Toronto FC looked to please a warm crowd on a cool March evening. The site that christened Alejandro Pozuelo last season, who delighted fans by chipping the Revolution’s goalkeeper twice that game, was pleased once again by a late…
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Is the best Toronto FC yet?
Heading into Toronto FC’s home opener of the 2020 season, Reds fans can’t help but wonder what to expect to see this season at BMO Field. The departures of Sebastian Giovinco and Victor Vazquez were only partially addressed by acquiring Alejandro Pozuelo last year. TFC general manager Ali Curtis (who squeezed a 2019 MLS Cup…
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The unbreakable rise of Cyriel Dessers
It was like every other Sunday in the Eredivisie. Kick off was at 4:45pm CET at the Polman stadion, Almelo. Ninth placed Heracles hosted current champions & leaders – Ajax Amsterdam – who were six points clear of AZ Alkmaar prior to the start of the game. If José Bordalás’ Getafe made Erik ten-Hag think…
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Analyzing the Championship promotion race
Championship promotion races are notoriously tight and this season is no different. Whilst West Brom are currently leading the pack by some way, a cluster of teams behind the Baggies are all scrapping with each other to reach the Premier League, or even the top six. With twelve games of the regular Championship season left,…
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In Which Position Do Lazio Need a Reinforcement the Most?
Near the conclusion of the January Transfer Window, David Amoyal – Editor of Gianluca Di Marzio’s English Website – asked: “As it stands, in which department would Lazio be best in reinforcing?”. A question that took some time to answer, after reviewing Simone Inzaghi’s squad, four alternatives became visible. In priority, these choices are to…
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How will the rest of the season pan out for Chelsea following January transfer duck?
Chelsea fans would have been feeling confident heading into the January window with their transfer ban lifted early. However, Frank Lampard has failed to add any strength to his inexperienced side – leaving him and the Blues’ fans frustrated. The former England international made it clear he was on the hunt for a striker to…
