Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo believes the squad is just one win away from turning their season around despite a difficult start. The academy graduate emphasized his duty to pass down the club's core values while thanking manager Michael Carrick for his continued guidance.
Roma midfielder Marten de Roon hailed Gian Piero Gasperini as a unique tactical genius ahead of their Champions League showdown with Manchester United. De Roon stressed that Gasperini's fast-paced, high-intensity style makes Roma a formidable opponent at Old Trafford.
Michael Carrick has come out fighting ahead of a decisive week for his Manchester United tenure, insisting he remains energized despite the intense speculation surrounding his job. The under-fire manager finds himself in a precarious position following a dismal run of results that has left the Red Devils' season in a state of crisis.
Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini praised his side's supreme confidence after a rampant 5-2 victory over Udinese took their tally to 28 goals in ten league matches. Gasperini highlighted the squad's shared responsibility as the Giallorossi put pressure on the Serie A leaders.
Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan is facing a requested two-year jail term and a €105,000 penalty after Brussels authorities accused him of financial offences. The legal proceedings against the 38-year-old ex-Serie A midfielder stem from his arrest in January 2025 during a wider anti-narcotics investigation in Antwerp.