Author: Kevin Parvizi

The managing editor of The Trivela Effect, Kevin has 15 years of experience in digital media. He covered Real Madrid from 2019-2022 for The Real Champs as a site manager. You can contact him at the site's official Twitter handle @TrivelaEffect or via the site's official email thetrivelaeffect@gmail.com.
Manchester United’s discounted asking price for Antony transfer is still too much
16Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Manchester United’s discounted asking price for Antony transfer is still too much

Manchester United spent nearly 100 million euros in order to sign right winger Antony from Ajax in the summer 2022 transfer window, doing so at the request of his former manager Erik ten Hag. While Antony was a skillful player in the Eredivisie, he wasn't known for his prolific goal-scoring or assist rates, topping out at 9 goals and 8 assists in the 2020/21 season. So it wasn't much of a surprise to the more cynical fans that Antony has failed to establish himself as a consistent source of end product for a Manchester United side that has since moved on from Antony. Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo are both favored to Antony on the right wing, while Manchester United can also play a two-striker system after signing young Serie A standout strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkz...
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Barcelona could finally give Ansu Fati his first shot at a comeback
16Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Barcelona could finally give Ansu Fati his first shot at a comeback

Barcelona have won their last two matches against BSC Young Boys and Deportivo Alaves by a combined score of 8-0, getting back to their dominant ways under new manager Hansi Flick in order to recover from a shock 4-2 defeat against Osasuna. At the October international fixtures, Barcelona sit atop the La Liga table, as they have truly boasted the most explosive attack in European football despite all the hype surrounding arch rivals Real Madrid, the defending Spanish and European champions. Barcelona have two dates with destiny in October against long-time Champions League nemesis Bayern Munich and then Real Madrid in El Clasico. Before that, though, they will face another historic La Liga side in Sevilla, who can be dangerous even when they are in their worst moment. The Blaugran...
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The player Real Madrid need to cut ties with the most in 2025
16Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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The player Real Madrid need to cut ties with the most in 2025

No club in world football holds their players to a higher standard than Real Madrid, and that's one of the reasons why they are the most successful club on the planet in the Champions League, having just won their second UCL title in the last three seasons under Carlo Ancelotti. So when Real Madrid fans see a player in their squad that isn't remotely good enough in comparison to his peers, alarm bells start ringing. It doesn't matter if they barely play and it isn't even anything personal against the player; it's just that Madridistas believe everyone in the squad needs to be there for a reason. A couple of years ago, Real Madrid had trouble convincing Mariano Diaz to leave, as the third-string striker stuck around on a contract nobody wanted to take on. Mariano's case was nobody's f...
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Why Barcelona won’t go after a DM in the January 2025 transfer window
16Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Why Barcelona won’t go after a DM in the January 2025 transfer window

Barcelona have been linked to defensive midfield help since the start of the 2023/24 season, as the club knew they would have impossibly big shoes to fill after club legend Sergio Busquets left for Inter Miami in MLS. The Blaugrana actually did bring in someone at the defensive midfield position, signing Girona veteran Oriol Romeu after a strong 2022/23 campaign. Predictably, Romeu wasn't at the level of Barcelona and quickly fizzled out. Barcelona have even tried Andreas Christensen in the defensive midfield. But at the start of the 2024/25 season, they unearthed a real gem in Marc Bernal, the latest academy product to show world-class potential and the right attributes to fit the style of Barcelona. Unfortunately, Bernal tore his ACL after just three games. You'd bet on the 17-y...
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Thomas Tuchel decision is terrible news for Manchester United but great for Erik ten Hag
15Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Thomas Tuchel decision is terrible news for Manchester United but great for Erik ten Hag

Thomas Tuchel had been first on Manchester United's wishlist of managers to replace Erik ten Hag, but the German coach didn't seem to be pushing hard to move to Old Trafford this summer, nor did the Red Devils seem ready to axe their current manager despite rampant criticism. Ten Hag managed to survive another lengthy internal meeting from the INEOS leadership, who deliberated on the Dutchman's future at Old Trafford prior to initiating their summer 2024 transfer plans. Despite Manchester United investing heavily in their squad, the initial results have been poor, with the club sitting 14th at the October international fixtures. Thus, the Tuchel rumors heated up. However, in another twist, Tuchel has taken the England national team appointment after rumors briefly surfaced last we...
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Man United can block Liverpool from signing breakout star and fill major need in process
15Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Man United can block Liverpool from signing breakout star and fill major need in process

Manchester United brought in a trio of top young players in the summer 2024 transfer window, signing Lille center back Leny Yoro from under Real Madrid and Liverpool's noses for 60 million euros while bringing in former Bayern Munich striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna for jus over 40 million euros. Their biggest addition may have been PSG defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte, who should form a world-class axis with Kobbie Mainoo, making Casemiro's decline a thing of the past. In general, Manchester United spent more of their financial resources attacking a woeful defense, which was invigorated further by the addition of Bayern Munich (and former Ajax) pair Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt. Despite signing three legitimately starting-caliber defenders this summer, Manchester U...
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Manchester United are forced into a disastrous decision at left back
15Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Manchester United are forced into a disastrous decision at left back

Manchester United made three notable signings to bolster their defense this past summer, bringing in right back Noussair Mazraoui and center back Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich, as well as top prospect Leny Yoro for 60 million euros. All three players are starting-caliber, but only Mazraoui has been able to show that level for Manchester United thus far. De Ligt has struggled to assert himself next to Lisandro Martinez, while Yoro has yet to play due to a preseason injury. To make matters worse, Manchester United are still being stretched thin defensively by injuries. The left back position has been particularly hit, with Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw both injured. That forced Diogo Dalot to play as an inverted left back, and while he and Mazraoui have formed an exceptional pa...
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15Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Manchester United apparently don’t think Manuel Ugarte transfer was enough

Manchester United were eyeing PSG defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte throughout the summer transfer window, but they knew it would be difficult to sign the Uruguayan at a reasonable fee just one year after he joined the Parisians from Benfica. So when Manchester United saw PSG sign Joao Neves from Benfica this year, they knew it was the right time to pounce on their ideal midfield signing and long-term Casemiro replacement. Ugarte has started just one Premier League game and is finding fitness after injury woes, so it is impossible to say anything about how Manchester United feel about their decision to sign the 23-year-old for potentially 50 million pounds. However, it seems as though Manchester United feel like they need more help in midfield, even though they signed Ugarte and ...
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Manchester United could finally get defender back soon to help relieve injury crisis
15Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Manchester United could finally get defender back soon to help relieve injury crisis

Manchester United are feeling a crunch defensively with mounting injuries and absences, as star summer signing Noussair Mazraoui became the latest blow after an unspecified cardiac issue that necessitated procedural intervention.  Coming into the season, Manchester United were already down three key players in defense with Leny Yoro suffering a preseason injury, and the left back duo of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia also recovering from various ailments. With Mazraoui out, that now leaves right back Diogo Dalot as the lone fullback and a situation where Manchester United are having to shift a center back to the left back position in the interim. On the bright side, Manchester United should have one of their long-term - really, their longest-term - absentees back soon. The Mancheste...
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Now we see why Real Madrid want Florian Wirtz despite already having Arda Guler
15Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Now we see why Real Madrid want Florian Wirtz despite already having Arda Guler

Real Madrid have been one of the handful of elite clubs most frequently linked to Bayer Leverkusen superstar Florian Wirtz, and since former Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso is his coach and has his eyes on the Madrid managerial job after Carlo Ancelotti, there's a school of thought that says the Merengues are the favorites to sign the German international. However, there is another school of thought within the Spanish capital that says Real Madrid should not spend 100-150 million euros on a No. 10 when they already brought in the very talented and successful trio of Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, and Brahim Diaz in summer 2023. All three men played key roles in Real Madrid hoisting the La Liga and Champions League trophies last season. Although Bellingham has moved back to a No. 8 role i...
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