Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has thrown his full support behind Mike Penders, confirming the young goalkeeper will retain his place for the upcoming Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool. The decision comes despite a difficult afternoon for the Belgian in the London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.
Liverpool defender Ronald Araujo has delivered a powerful and honest account of his battle with depression, revealing he reached a "breaking point" that forced him to step away from the game. The Uruguayan international, currently on loan at Anfield from Barcelona, admitted that the pressures of professional football and personal issues became overwhelming during his time in Spain.
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