Alan Shearer has identified Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler as a primary candidate to take over at Manchester United if the club decides to part ways with Michael Carrick. The Red Devils have endured a miserable start to the new campaign, leaving the former midfielder under significant pressure at Old Trafford.
The road to Madrid has begun with the league phase well under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?
European pedigree meets the new money of Serie A as Feyenoord host Cesc Fabregas’s high-flying Como. We look at the key individual battles, including the firepower of Anis Hadj Moussa and the creative influence of Martin Baturina.
Feyenoord captain Luciano Valente has opened up on the significant shift in energy within the squad as they prepare for a crucial European assignment. The midfielder believes that the team's improved physical durability is directly linked to a newfound positivity surrounding the club this season.
Nico Paz has credited Como manager Cesc Fabregas with playing a pivotal role in his development since his move from Real Madrid. The playmaker has flourished in Italy, helping his side navigate their first-ever Champions League campaign while praising the environment that has allowed him to grow both professionally and personally on the European stage.
Cesc Fabregas admitted to feeling significant regret after Como failed to defeat a ten-man Roma side at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. The Spanish boss noted his young team lacked the necessary patience following Donyell Malen's 53rd-minute red card.
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