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3 proven LaLiga GKs Barcelona could sign for free to replace Marc-Andre ter Stegen

24Sep

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3 proven LaLiga GKs Barcelona could sign for free to replace Marc-Andre ter Stegen

Barcelona star goalkeeper and captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen went down with a horrific right knee injury that has now been diagnosed as a patellar tendon rupture, which will cost the German international the remainder of the 2024/25 LaLiga season. Although ter Stegen had become a target of criticism from Culers recently, he is the second-best goalkeeper in LaLiga and has been one of the best goalkeepers in European football for the past decade. No matter how you spin it, the ter Stegen injury is a big loss for Barcelona, with the promising but unproven Inaki Pena stepping in as the starter. Barcelona could sign a player in the January transfer window if Pena proves inadequate, but even before that, Barca are eligible to sign a free agent on the open market. Mundo Deportivo provided...

This Barcelona January transfer replacement for Marc-Andre ter Stegen could be an upgrade

22Sep

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This Barcelona January transfer replacement for Marc-Andre ter Stegen could be an upgrade

Barcelona goalkeeper and captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a serious right knee injury during the Blaugrana's 5-1 win over Villarreal in LaLiga on Sunday, and he is expected to miss seven to nine months More testing will be carried out to determine the extent of the injury, but, at this juncture, it appears Barcelona will have to assume that the 32-year-old's season is over. Barcelona brought in 25-year-old goalkeeper Inaki Pena off the bench, and he will be the starter at least up until the January transfer window, during which Barca could sign another goalkeeper to replace ter Stegen for the remainder of the 2024/25 campaign. According to a report from Diario Sport, Las Palmas starter Alvaro Valles could be a potential option to replace Marc-Andre ter Stegen in the January ...

Even after Toni Kroos’ exit, Real Madrid still have the best No. 8 in LaLiga

22Sep

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Even after Toni Kroos’ exit, Real Madrid still have the best No. 8 in LaLiga

Toni Kroos was a legitimate Ballon d'Or candidate after an incredible 2023/24 season for Real Madrid in LaLiga and the Champions League, as he was the best No. 8 in European football in what ended up being his final season as a professional. But even after Kroos' retirement and the inevitability of being unable to replace the German international directly, Real Madrid still have the best No. 8 in Spanish football right now. That honor belongs to Fede Valverde, who, on a star-studded Real Madrid side, has actually been the Merengue club's standout player through the first six league matches of the 2024/25 campaign. Valverde produced another fine, if not underrated, display in the 4-1 win over Espanyol, registering five combined tackles and interceptions while completing 92.4 percen...

Endrick could replace Real Madrid superstar in starting XI vs. Alaves

22Sep

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Endrick could replace Real Madrid superstar in starting XI vs. Alaves

Real Madrid took care of business again this past Saturday night with a 4-1 victory over Espanyol, overcoming a 1-0 deficit in the 54th minute to score four unanswered, with Vinicius Junior coming off the bench to lift the Merengues to a win. Rodrygo Goes had another Man of the Match display for Real Madrid, while Endrick and Kylian Mbappe also had strong performances for a Real Madrid attack that is starting to fire on all cylinders. With better luck finishing in front of goal, especially on the part of Mbappe, Real Madrid could start putting up seven or eight goals on teams like they used to during the peak of the Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Gareth Bale days. Unfortunately, one of the Real Madrid superstars will likely be out against Deportivo Alaves in LaLiga this com...

The three strikers Barcelona have on their transfer wishlist

22Sep

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The three strikers Barcelona have on their transfer wishlist

Barcelona have one of the best strikers in the world in Robert Lewandowski, but because he is 36 years old and one of the club's top wage earners at over 30 million euros per season, the Blaugrana have quietly been trying to find ways to replace him. Lewandowski is, at least, still an asset to Hansi Flick's elite attack, scoring four goals with two assists in the 2024/25 LaLiga season thus far. Although he was a record-breaking goal-scorer for Bayern Munich, Lewandowski is legitimately one of the best all-around No. 9's in the world. According to a report from Diario Sport, Barcelona have three talented strikers on their transfer wishlist going into the 2025 markets. Unsurprisingly, Joan Laporta's dream counterweight to Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, Manchester City superstar Erling Ha...

Real Madrid want to sign one of the best young CBs in Europe

22Sep

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Real Madrid want to sign one of the best young CBs in Europe

Real Madrid have one of the best starting center back duos in world football in Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger, who each have legitimate shouts at being the best individual central defender on the planet today. Aside from them, Real Madrid have a couple of talented prospects rising through the ranks, with Joan Martinez being the best of the bunch. Compared to Sergio Ramos, Martinez unfortunately suffered an ACL tear before his season could start, but Real Madrid have high hopes for him. Meanwhile, veteran David Alaba, one of the best defenders of his generation, is also recovering from an ACL tear with serious questions regarding his future contributions due to the slow nature of his recovery from this serious injury. Therefore, Rudiger and Militao are the only center backs Real...

Arne Slot just crushed the Martin Zubimendi to Liverpool transfer rumors

20Sep

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Arne Slot just crushed the Martin Zubimendi to Liverpool transfer rumors

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is already successfully imprinting his vision of football at the club, making the transition from legendary manager Jurgen Klopp a less daunting one that many would have otherwise expected. After four matches, Liverpool are in the top four of the Premier League, and Slot has gotten the most out of two of the club's most talented players, left winger Luis Diaz and breakout center midfielder Ryan Gravenberch. The performances of the latter have been a particular boost for Liverpool, who came into the 2024/25 season with question marks in midfield. With his legitimately world-class displays, the former Ajax and Bayern Munich midfielder has answered many of those questions. Yet there are more than a few Liverpool supporters who would like the Reds to sign a...

Chelsea inquire about signing €60M Barcelona star

19Sep

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Chelsea inquire about signing €60M Barcelona star

Chelsea have shown signs of improvement under Enzo Maresca through four Premier League fixtures in the 2024/25 season, making a huge statement with a six-goal showing against Wolves a couple of weeks ago. Although Chelsea are getting better, results like the draw against Crystal Palace show that there is still more work to be done at Stamford Bridge before the Blues can confidently secure Champions League football again. Much of the discussion around Chelsea focuses on the attack, which was strengthened with the addition of Jadon Sancho at the deadline, but the defense also needs to step up and perform to the level that its young starters are capable of. Chelsea are considering adding one more center back to the mix to compete with Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill, as Fofana, in par...

Carlo Ancelotti contemplating dropping Rodrygo Goes from starting XI

19Sep

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Carlo Ancelotti contemplating dropping Rodrygo Goes from starting XI

Last season, Real Madrid played with four midfielders and utilized Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes as strikers with Jude Bellingham scoring goals behind them as a No. 10. Carlo Ancelotti's new formation worked wonderfully, as Real Madrid returned as LaLiga and Champions League winners with Vinicius Jr. and Bellingham becoming the top Ballon d'Or candidates. This season, Real Madrid brought in Kylian Mbappe, another Ballon d'Or-caliber forward, necessitating a move back to a 4-3-3 in order to accommodate all three star forwards: Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, and Mbappe. However, Real Madrid haven't looked better on the pitch, and with Toni Kroos retired, they are lacking stability in the middle of the park, and it appears Ancelotti misses the balance having four midfielders provided. ...

Real Madrid predicted XI vs. Espanyol: Arda Guler and Luka Modric run the show again

19Sep

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Real Madrid predicted XI vs. Espanyol: Arda Guler and Luka Modric run the show again

After defeating Stuttgart 3-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday, Real Madrid will head back to LaLiga this weekend for a battle against Espanyol on Saturday night at the Santiago Bernabeu. Nothing less than the full points will be expected for Real Madrid, and although they will be riding high after back-to-back wins over quality Spanish sides in Real Sociedad and Real Betis, Espanyol are stingy against the elite teams and shouldn't be slept on. Here is a look at the possible Real Madrid starting XI against Espanyol this weekend. Defense: Thibaut Courtois, Ferland Mendy, Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal The best back four remains the same. None of these four Real Madrid starters is going to be displaced any time soon, and the only real weak link is Ferland Mendy wh...