Joe Soriano, Author at The Trivela Effect

‘Same line as Benzema and Kane’ – Chelsea icon praises Joao Pedro’s best trait

11Mar

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‘Same line as Benzema and Kane’ – Chelsea icon praises Joao Pedro’s best trait

Joao Pedro has been a smashing success for Chelsea since signing from Brighton last summer, and his production has taken on another level since the hiring of former Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior. Everyone is taking notice of the work Pedro is doing, especially beyond scoring goals. His all around play and off ball movement have been extraordinary, among the best in the Premier League. Speaking on the Champions League Round of 16 broadcast between PSG and Chelsea for TNT Sport in Brazil, former Chelsea icon Thiago Silva spoke very highly of Joao Pedro, comparing his understanding of the game to the two best all around No. 9's of the modern game, Harry Kane and Karim Benzema: “Joao Pedro is basically on the same line as Benzema and Kane. I don’t mean technically, I mean in terms ...

‘The right project’ – Journalist hints at possibility of elite manager joining Manchester United

11Mar

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‘The right project’ – Journalist hints at possibility of elite manager joining Manchester United

The majority of Manchester United fans want Michael Carrick, a former star center midfielder at the club, to remain as permanent manager after how quickly he has turned things around at Old Trafford, but the Red Devils are looking at some big names, too. We have already seen former Bayern Munich manager and current German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann linked, and Roberto De Zerbi of Marseille appears to be on the list as well. But now according to Manchester Evening News reporter Tyrone Marshall, PSG manager Luis Enrique is someone who could move to Old Trafford as a dream option. Per Marshall, Enrique wants to coach in the Premier League in the future and speaks excellent English, but he needs to be convinced by Manchester United or any other club that they are "the right...

David Ornstein says Liverpool will make the signing every fan wants

11Mar

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David Ornstein says Liverpool will make the signing every fan wants

Liverpool have been major disappointments this season after winning the Premier League title last year, and for all they invested in Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, and Alexander Isak, the attack remains a problem. Cody Gakpo has been an issue on the left wing, and Mohamed Salah's decline on the right has been an even bigger problem. Liverpool need new wingers, and they are very much missing Luis Diaz, who is starring for Bayern Munich. According to a report from David Ornstein, via Anfield Sector, Liverpool are about to get what they wished for, because the top Premier League transfer reporter expects the Reds to sign a winger this summer. There are a number of options available to Liverpool who can offer the more dynamism, but the biggest dream option of late has to be RB Leipzig's...

Peter Schmeichel drops wild news on Chelsea’s goalkeeper situation

11Mar

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Peter Schmeichel drops wild news on Chelsea’s goalkeeper situation

Chelsea fans were surprised to see Filip Jorgensen in the starting lineup over Robert Sanchez first against Aston Villa in the Premier League and then against PSG in the Champions League Round of 16. Sanchez had made high profile errors and became difficult to trust, but he was also playing pretty well for most of the season, an improvement from Filip Jorgensen previously after the young Danish goalkeeper lost the job with some bad performances during a low confidence period. But speaking on the CBS Sports broadcast of the Champions League, legendary Premier League goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel dropped some serious intel that Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has now made Jorgensen the starter over Sanchez: “My information, I’m told Rosenior has directly told Jorgensen he is now the num...

Fabrizio Romano drops massive Alisson Becker transfer news for Liverpool

11Mar

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Fabrizio Romano drops massive Alisson Becker transfer news for Liverpool

Lately, there has been some drama regarding the future of Liverpool superstar goalkeeper Alisson Becker, as Juventus and other clubs, particularly in Serie A, are dreaming of bringing the Brazilian international in as an upgrade to their situations. However, on his YouTube channel, top transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano clarified the Alisson rumblings by stating that the star goalkeeper wants to stay with Liverpool. Per Fab, the message from Alisson's reps is that despite the interest from Serie A suitors, Alisson wants to stay for another season. Romano did not comment on his future beyond 2027, but he states that Alisson at least wants to fulfill his contract through the 2026/27 campaign. Although Alisson has been disappointing this season, so has the entire Liverpool team, inclu...

Bukayo Saka, 3 Arsenal stars to blame for failing to beat Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League

11Mar

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Bukayo Saka, 3 Arsenal stars to blame for failing to beat Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League

Arsenal drew Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 thanks to a late penalty converted by former Leverkusen star Kai Havertz and won controversially by Noni Madueke. A mere draw is not what the Gunners expected to get out of this game, even on the road, as they are the Premier League leaders. Here are three players most to blame for the result. RW Bukayo Saka This is the worst Bukayo Saka has looked. In a big Champions League game, Saka could not produce anything other than pass the ball backwards, and he genuinely looked slow and concerning, totally lacking in quality. Injuries are catching up to the talented and efficient winger, who was anything but efficient on this day. The worst player on the pitch, Saka got hooked at the hour mark, and Arsenal were visibly much, much better and more dangerous wi...

Eden Hazard names the best baller he ever played with, and his choice was obvious

11Mar

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Eden Hazard names the best baller he ever played with, and his choice was obvious

Eden Hazard was one of the best players and biggest icons of the 2010s, dominating the Premier League with Chelsea after first being a phenom in Ligue 1 with Lille. A two time Premier League and Europa League champion as well as a two time La Liga winner and Champions League winner with Real Madrid, Hazard played with some incredible footballers over the years like Luka Modric, Thibaut Courtois, Toni Kroos, Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas, Gareth Bale, Sergio Ramos, and John Terry. But if you ask Hazard who the best player he ever played with is, he can't help but wax poetic about the man who was, briefly, to his right at Real Madrid, Karim Benzema. Hazard said, via Madrid Xtra, "Best player I played with? Karim Benzema. In matches and training he delivered a very high level. I'd be on...

Manchester United midfield transfer target now all but officially off the table

11Mar

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Manchester United midfield transfer target now all but officially off the table

Manchester United are in the market for multiple center midfield transfer targets this summer window. Although Felix Nmecha isn't one of their top targets, he was on their radar as a possible signing. However, as Fabrizio Romano and Sky Sports Germany's Patrick Berger reported, with Borussia Dortmund later confirming on social media, Nmecah has officially signed a long term contract with BVB. Dortmund had been hoping to sign Nmecha amidst a breakout season in which he has finally become one of the top midfielders in Germany, providing a key solution to a Dortmund midfield that still has question marks besides himself and fellow young star Jobe Bellingham. Manchester City were rumored to be keen on bringing Nmecha back, as, like Jadon Sancho, he was a youth prospect for them before...

Every Premier League Big 6 club’s biggest disappointment of the 2025/26 season

10Mar

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Every Premier League Big 6 club’s biggest disappointment of the 2025/26 season

The pressure of playing for one of the big boys can get to anyone, or it could simply be down to injuries or a poor fit causing a star to underperform at a top club. Here is the most disappointing player at every Premier League Big Six club this season. Arsenal: Martin Odegaard The Arsenal captain is one of the best midfielders and playmakers in world football, and when he is healthy and at his best, he can really elevate this team. Problematically, Odegaard has not been healthy since the start of the 2024/25 season, and he has not been at his best in the biggest games. Viktor Gyokeres has been worse in terms of overall performance on the pitch, but his tactical impact on the team as a true No. 9 has been massive. Meanwhile, it is legitimately debatable if Odegaard has been any better...

Mohamed Salah, 3 Liverpool players to blame for the 1-0 loss to Galatasaray

10Mar

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Mohamed Salah, 3 Liverpool players to blame for the 1-0 loss to Galatasaray

Liverpool came, they saw, and they stunk, losing 1-0 in Istanbul to a Galatasaray side that suddenly looks like as big of a sleeper team in the 2025/26 Champions League season as Bodo Glimt. Here are three Liverpool players who cost their team the most in the defeat. RW Mohamed Salah It starts with Mohamed Salah, who produced such a disastrous outing that you would have been forgiving for failing to realize that he was subbed out at around the hour mark in a totally anonymous display. Salah's performance vs. Galatasaray is the latest embarrassment in a 2025/26 season to forget, and Salah genuinely looks past it, especially in these big games. He contributed more offsides than genuine progressive or creator play for Liverpool. LB Milos Kerkez Speaking of progressive play, Milos Kerke...