Roberto De Zerbi believes his past as a creative midfielder has helped him form an immediate bond with Xavi Simons at Tottenham. The new Spurs boss praised the playmaker’s "great" performance against Brighton last time out, but has also demanded even more as the club bids to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
There is a bitter irony to the fact that Chelsea will face Brighton on Tuesday at one of the lowest ebbs of the BlueCo 'project'. The Blues travel to the south coast with their hopes of a top-five Premier League finish hanging by a thread, and the club hierarchy is finally ready to move away from a transfer model that was inspired by the Seagulls' success as a result.
“We would have taken the title from Liverpool.” A confident PSG supporter believes his team’s star power is enough. Kamal Marley counters that avoiding a proper 38-game campaign has left them untested against the real depth and intensity of English football.
Roberto De Zerbi has called on his Tottenham players to undergo a psychological transformation to save their season after a crushing late draw against Brighton. Despite a spirited performance that saw Spurs leading late on, Georginio Rutter’s injury-time equaliser denied the hosts a vital three points, leaving them languishing in the Premier League relegation zone.
Roberto De Zerbi has offered Tottenham’s players a unique incentive ahead of their clash with Brighton. The Italian has promised to pay for weekly team dinners if they start winning, with Spurs battling to escape the Premier League relegation zone.
New Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi has taken his squad for an extravagant team-bonding dinner as he looks to inspire a late escape from the Premier League relegation zone. The Italian tactician is desperate to transform the mood in north London following a dismal run of form that has left the club staring at the possibility of Championship football next season.
Koln president Jorn Stobbe has issued a strong warning to Premier League clubs interested in teenage sensation Said El Mala. Following a stellar breakthrough season in the Bundesliga, the young attacker is heavily linked with a move to England. However, the German side remain determined to keep their prized asset, insisting it would be madness to sell him now.
Tottenham have received a significant boost in their fight against relegation as Rodrigo Bentancur returns to first-team training. The Uruguayan international has been sidelined since January after undergoing surgery for a serious hamstring injury sustained against Bournemouth. His availability comes at a vital time for Roberto De Zerbi, who prepares to face his former club, Brighton, this Saturday.
For months, reports have suggested that Said El Mala could be set to leave 1. FC Köln for Brighton & Hove Albion. However, the latest indications now suggest that these rumours are unfounded. There is also talk that the player has changed agents once again.
Bayern Munich and Brighton have cooled their interest in Koln sensation Said El Mala, according to a report. The Billy Goats are said to be holding out for a record-breaking transfer fee for the 19-year-old winger, leading potential suitors to reconsider their pursuit during the current window.
It is almost certain that El Mala will leave 1. FC Köln this summer. But where to? His preferred plan might be risky for his development, but it is likely to be beneficial overall.
Former Liverpool and Brighton midfielder Adam Lallana has insisted there is "not even a doubt" that Roberto De Zerbi will secure Tottenham’s Premier League survival. The Italian tactician inherits a squad languishing in 17th place, just one point above the drop zone, after signing a lucrative five-year deal in north London.
In light of his strong performances for the German U21s during the international break, 1. FC Köln has apparently raised its asking price for Said El Mala.
England will head to the World Cup this summer as one of the favourites to lift the trophy after a run of strong tournament showings by a still relatively young core group of players. Football, though, moves fast, and soon there will be new stars who come along and usurp those established names. Fortunately for the Three Lions, the production line is showing few signs of slowing down.
Brighton are intensifying their efforts to sign Koln sensation Said El Mala, but the Seagulls face stiff competition from domestic rivals. Following a change in the 19-year-old's representation, several top Premier League clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City, have entered the race but Brighton are reportedly preparing a record-breaking offer after having previous bids rejected by the German side.
Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly considering a move for Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler as a replacement for Kasper Hjulmand. Die Werkself are considering a change in the coaching seat even though Hjulmand only arrived at the BayArena in September last year.
The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.
Virgil van Dijk has delivered a bleak assessment of Liverpool's current form following a damaging 2-1 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. The Reds captain revealed his growing frustrations as the defending champions saw their hopes of securing Champions League football take another significant hit at the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has issued an update on Alexander Isak's fitness after Hugo Ekitike was injured in the club's dismal defeat to Brighton on Saturday. The former Eintracht Frankfurt striker had to be withdrawn within the first 10 minutes after sustaining a dead leg, while Isak has been out since December's clash with Tottenham.
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