Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer hopes have been dashed, Erling Haaland is uncertain ahead of the weekend and alarm bells are ringing around Antonio Conte.
Here are today’s English football news headlines.
Today’s talk: Ronaldo buries the hatchet
Cristiano Ronaldo And Eric Ten Hag has buried the hatchet, says the Daily Mail, as the Portuguese is training again with Manchester United. Ronaldo was left out of the squad to face Chelsea after he refused to be substituted in the last minutes against Tottenham earlier in the week. The striker was then ordered to train with the club’s U21 team, but again returned to the competition.
The mirror believes that Ronaldo still wants to leave United in the near future. However, it could be difficult to make a move in January, as one of the few reasonable options is a return to Sporting Lisbon. According to the newspaper, coach Robin Amorim was asked if a deal could be completed in January and was not optimistic that this was a possibility.
According to The Sun, Ronaldo’s advisors have been in contact with clubs such as Chelsea, Newcastle and Arsenal, without much luck. The Portuguese are seen as ‘too dangerous’ Premier League– Law.
Today’s quote: Casemiro Observer
– I always say he’s our observer in the middle. Anthony says about his teammate Casemiro in an interview with the Manchester United website that he is a straight man, a more serious type.
Today’s worry: Haaland injured?
Erling Haaland played half a game against the old club Dortmund (0-0) and before he was substituted. Coach Pep Guardiola believes the player is “tired” and also mentioned his sore foot.
– He was also a little bit feverish, like Joao (Cancelo). Guardiola explains that he injured his foot, which is why he was unable to play the second half.
The Spaniard adds that the medical team was “a bit worried” although Haaland appeared to be able to move relatively freely. It remains unclear whether he can start this weekend’s meeting with Leicester.
Today’s warning signs: Conte is hesitant
‘Warning bells are ringing’ the Daily Mail believes since Antonio Conte has been tough on his future at Tottenham. The club is currently preparing for the possibility of extending the contract with the coach next month. So far, Conte doesn’t want to give up much.
– We focus on the here and now. Conte says this season will be more difficult than last because many teams have spent a lot of time in the transfer market.
– Right, it should be discussed with the club. To arrive at what is the best solution for us. After a year I understood a lot.
Today’s return: Emery to Aston Villa
Unai Emery is a good choice for Aston Villa according to several English newspapers. “An elite coach can put things right at Villa,” says The Guardian, for example. The Telegraph also encourages everyone to ‘forget slipping at Arsenal’, the club that sacked the Spaniard in the fall of 2019. The Daily Mail reports that Emery has a 55% win percentage at Arsenal (in 75 games). This compares with 57 per cent for Arsene Wenger and 58 per cent for Mikel Arteta.
Lighting the path today: They may not use their shoes
Wrexham banned Paul Mullen from wearing the shoes that have gone viral on social media. The reason is that there is a political message written side by side, specifically “f*ck the Tours!”. The irony is directed at the British Conservative Party, which rules the country.
The Guardian reported that the club, owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny, soon ended the shoes’ existence. An act that has led to significant criticism, including from The Guardian’s special employee, Max Rushden, who believes he “could not be more proud of Mullen”.