Carioca Preliminary Overview

Mykhailo Mudryk has expressed his immense joy at returning to competitive football after making his Tottenham Hotspur debut against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The winger took to social media to celebrate his first appearance since November 2024 following a lengthy suspension, though manager Roberto De Zerbi was quick to caution that the player still needs time to build fitness.

Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have delivered their verdicts after Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday. While Carragher was left incredibly impressed by Arsenal's defensive solidity despite missing William Saliba, Neville issued a harsh critique of Chelsea's back three, though he remains confident in Xabi Alonso's overall project at Stamford Bridge.

Alonso sets out the perfect plan