Liverpool’s issues in midfield are well-documented. Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (in addition to Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino) all said their farewells after last weekend’s 1-1 draw against Aston Villa, whilst Thiago and Jordan Henderson have struggled with injuries over the course of the season. Many names have been touted with a move…

It’s the worst-kept secret in English football that Chelsea need to trim their squad down ahead of next season, and with Mateo Kovacic entering the final 18 months of his contract, the Croatian looks likely to be one of the first out the door. But with Premier League champions Manchester City sounding out their interest in…

Age: 17 Nationality: Argentina Position/s: Winger Height: 5ft 5 in Current club: Velez Sarsfield Number: 42   At 17 years old, Gianluca Prestianni has enjoyed a breakout campaign at Velez Sarsfield under ex Peru manager Ricardo Gareca, and after Thiago Almada, Maximo Perrone and many more, he could be the next Argentine prospect to earn…

“I think it was the worst time that I lived as a professional,” Willian poignantly reflected after a disastrous stint at the Emirates.    Mikel Arteta’s first full season in charge was tumultuous and depressing as the club succumbed to another eighth-place finish. The Brazilian departed Arsenal as a villain – an agent of the…

For the first time in their history, Brighton & Hove Albion have qualified for the Europa League – the second tier of European competition. Everyone’s second-favourite team have defied all the odds and will now finish in sixth place, above the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Aston Villa. Their magnificent coach, Roberto De Zerbi…

At 19 years old, Julio Enciso is schooling Premier League defenders in the art of the beautiful game. Swiveling, shimmying, and shaking his way into Roberto De Zerbi’s plans, the sky’s the limit for this pocket rocket Paraguayan. Enciso has a highlight reel to marvel at, with his wand of a right foot leaving goalkeepers suspended…

While underwhelming in La Liga, Sevilla have once again reached a Europa League final, sweeping away Manchester United and Juventus to face Roma in Budapest. At the forefront of their success has been the timely goal-scoring of 25-year-old Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri.   Under Julen Lopeteugi, the coach who had the longest tenure and most…

Leighton Clarkson scored a lovely free-kick in Aberdeen’s 3-0 victory over St Mirren that confirmed their third-place finish that guarantees European football for next season. On loan from Liverpool, Clarkson has had a fantastic season, winning Aberdeen’s Young Player of the Year award and scoring six goals and nine assists in all competitions.   Born in…

For the first six months of the 2019/20 season, Liverpool reigned supreme as the hottest team in Europe, building an insurmountable lead in the Premier League title race and threatening to defend their Champions League crown. What’s more, they looked poised to replicate a feat not achieved in English football since Arsène Wenger’s 2003/04 Arsenal…