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The most obvious signing for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United isn’t Viktor Gyokeres
18Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Features, Premier League

The most obvious signing for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United isn’t Viktor Gyokeres

At this point, the most frequently linked transfer target to Manchester United is none other than new manager Ruben Amorim's biggest star at Sporting CP, striker Viktor Gyokeres. The 26-year-old was phenomenal in his previous two campaigns, including in the Championship with Coventry, but he's truly blossomed in 2024/25 with five goals in four Champions League fixtures and a whopping 16 goals in 11 league matches for Sporting. After a signature hat trick against Manchester City, Gyokeres is the hottest name on the transfer market in general, and Manchester United won't be the only big club in Europe eyeing the sharpshooting No. 9. However, Manchester United already signed a second striker this past summer in Joshua Zirkzee to pair with Rasmus Hojlund, and Marcus Rashford could be ...
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It looks like Erling Haaland is about to be off the table for Barcelona in 2025
18Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Features, LaLiga, Premier League

It looks like Erling Haaland is about to be off the table for Barcelona in 2025

Manchester City superstar striker Erling Haaland hasn't received as much fanfare this season with the Citizens falling further behind Liverpool in the Premier League title race, but he's actually on pace for his best goal-scoring numbers of the season. The clear top dog in Manchester with Rodri injured, Haaland has scored 12 goals in 11 Premier League matches this season, putting him on pace to potentially flirt with a historic 40-goal season. Haaland already holds the Premier League record for most single-season goals after smashing home 36 with 8 assists in Man City's treble-winning 2022/23 campaign. Although the Norwegian sensation's all-around numbers have slipped in recent seasons, his displays in 2022/23 and then prior to that with Borussia Dortmund show that his all-around ...
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There is only one way Viktor Gyokeres joins Ruben Amorim at Manchester United
17Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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There is only one way Viktor Gyokeres joins Ruben Amorim at Manchester United

Ever since it was announced that Ruben Amorim would step in as Erik ten Hag's replacement at Manchester United, the transfer rumors linking Sporting CP's rising standouts to the Red Devils began. Sporting have one of the best young center back duos in European football between Ousmane Diomande and Goncalo Inacio, who have both regularly been linked to top Premier League clubs dating back to last year. However, after Manchester United brought in Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro at center back, there's been less focus on the defenders with the vast majority of the speculation focusing on striker Viktor Gyokeres. A breakout star in the 2023/24 season with 29 goals and 10 assists after quietly notching 21 goals with 12 assists for Coventry in the previous season, Gyokeres became one of ...
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The whole world will be talking about one Liverpool star soon enough
16Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Features, Premier League

The whole world will be talking about one Liverpool star soon enough

Liverpool are one of the two best teams in European football right now, having built up a rather commanding lead at the top of the Premier League table as they get prepared to exit the November international break. The Reds have not missed a beat without Jurgen Klopp. Far from it. In fact, as Klopp may have predicted when he noted that his time had come to move on so that the club could progress, Liverpool have looked significantly better under the tactical innovation of Arne Slot. He's proven that he is an elite coach in world football already, and for those fans who clamored for Xabi Alonso or Ruben Amorim, there are certainly no regrets about the Slot decision now. Slot deserves credit for helping several key players at Liverpool show their true levels, as the left winger duo o...
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Juventus offered the wrong option from Manchester United to save their defensive injury crisis
16Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Features, Premier League, Serie A

Juventus offered the wrong option from Manchester United to save their defensive injury crisis

Juventus may sit sixth in the table, but they are just two points behind Serie A leaders Napoli in what has become the most wide open title race in the Italian top flight in ages. Defending champions Inter Milan are still seen as the de facto favorites after running away with the Scudetto last season by nearly 20 points, but Juventus are just as much in the hunt as the Nerazzurri to finally win the crown after going nearly five years without a title they used to be guaranteed to win every season for a decade. Juventus have improved their attack under new manager Thiago Motta, but their real calling card coming into the season was a steady defense bookended by the center back trio of Danilo, Federico Gatti, and, of course, former Serie A Defender of the Year Gleison Bremer. Injurie...
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Roy Keane’s inane commentary on Alejandro Garnacho is the epitome of the problem
16Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Features, Premier League

Roy Keane’s inane commentary on Alejandro Garnacho is the epitome of the problem

Manchester United attacker Alejandro Garnacho is one of the gems of the squad and someone whom incoming manager Ruben Amorim should undoubtedly want to build his team around. In Garnacho, Amad Diallo, and Rasmus Hojlund, there is a great deal of hope in the future at Old Trafford, and despite the fact that Man United are in the bottom half of the Premier League table after more disastrous coaching from Erik ten Hag, the witch is gone. Moreover, Garnacho and friends have given Manchester United fans plenty to be happy about this season, with the 20-year-old already providing seven goals and four assists in all competitions in just his second season as a regular starter at the club. Yet Garnacho hasn't felt welcomed by all sections of the fanbase, and while captain Bruno Fernandes d...
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There’s only one thing Tottenham need to do with Cristian Romero after latest injury news
15Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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There’s only one thing Tottenham need to do with Cristian Romero after latest injury news

Tottenham star center back Cristian Romero has been hampered by injuries recently. The Argentinian international suffered a right foot injury at the beginning of the month about an hour into a 4-1 blowout win over Aston Villa. Romero was able to return against Ipswich Town, so his second injury in the calendar year 2024 was even briefer than the first - a hamstring ailment that cost the 26-year-old three matches. Nobody would call Romero an injury prone player, as his most extensive absences have been due to the usual soft issue stuff in this era of overplaying, specifically hamstring injuries that take him out of action for a couple of games here and there. So while Tottenham clearly don't have to treat Romero with the kid gloves, they should approach his latest injury with cauti...
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The top Omar Marmoush alternative for Liverpool may not be so logical
15Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Features, Premier League

The top Omar Marmoush alternative for Liverpool may not be so logical

Liverpool have the best winger duo in world football right now between Mohamed Salah, the best player in the Premier League, and left winger Luis Diaz, who has returned his world-class form under new manager Arne Slot. And even when Diaz isn't starting, Liverpool still arguably have the best partnership on the wings in European football because 1) Salah is that good and 2) Cody Gakpo is also having an outstanding breakout 2024, further improved by the appointment of Slot as manager. Yet in the middle of the wingers, Liverpool have a question mark in their front three, as neither Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez have been able to force the issue of who is the true heir to Liverpool legend Roberto Firmino. Both players have their strengths, as Jota is highly intelligent off the ball and ...
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Two Manchester United stars who need Ruben Amorim to save their careers
15Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Two Manchester United stars who need Ruben Amorim to save their careers

Manchester United have a new sheriff in town, and it's a good thing Ruben Amorim relishes the challenge of rebuilding this team because he sure has his work cut out for him after another disastrous run of games under Erik ten Hag. The only surprise regarding Ten Hag's dismissal as Manchester United manager is that it didn't come several months sooner, but, now, INEOS have a promising new manager to lead their new era. Amorim will have to wait several months in order to get an influx of talent in his image, as the feeling is that the former Sporting CP manager will want to transition into a highly attacking side with a back three, which will necessitate some new personnel. However, he does have some quality pieces to work with at the start and can make use of them immediately in a ...
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The 3 biggest tasks for Ruben Amorim as Manchester United manager
15Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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The 3 biggest tasks for Ruben Amorim as Manchester United manager

New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim takes over for Erik ten Hag with a great deal of optimism, as he established himself as one of the best young coaches in world football during his time at Sporting CP. But expectations are higher at Old Trafford than in Lisbon and the competition is stiffer in the Premier League, with Amorim already behind the eight ball, having inherited a listless Manchester United side that sits in the bottom half of the league table. However, United's struggles can be construed as a blessing for the Portuguese manager, because Amorim has lower expectations and a clean slate to turn the Red Devils into true killers with whatever system he desires. It won't be easy, but Amorim has all the tools to be the guy to finally turn Manchester United back into a...
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