Kyle Walker says Chelsea have a player who’s the ‘complete’ defender and better than Phil Foden and two more player’s
Kyle Walker says Chelsea have a player who’s the ‘complete’ defender and better than Phil Foden and two more player’s
Manchester City’s Kyle Walker has claimed that one Chelsea star is the ‘complete’ defender.
The Blues look set to name Mauricio Pochettino’s replacement this week as they close in on Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca.
Maresca will face the task of guiding Chelsea back towards the top end of the Premier League table and getting the best out of this talented young squad.
One player who will be expected to play a key role under the Italian boss is captain Reece James.
The Chelsea academy product endured a miserable campaign last time out as he featured just 11 times due to injuries.
Despite his struggles with his fitness over the past couple of years, Kyle Walker is a huge fan of the Blues star.
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Man City now favourites to sign ‘special’ talent Arsenal thought they could buy this summer
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Manchester City have now moved ahead of Arsenal in pursuit of one of Mikel Arteta’s key targets this summer.
If Arteta was already tired of competing with Pep Guardiola after a long league season, it seems as if both clubs are now eyeing the same block-buster signing.
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Of course, it wouldn’t be the first time the two sides competed in the transfer market of late, given the Declan Rice saga last year.
We’ll never truly know how hard City pushed, but Arsenal fans are content in the knowledge that Rice chose north London, perhaps because he’d be definite first choice.
But that’s unlikely to be a contest Arsenal would like to repeat, not only because they have no desire to be involved in bidding wars, but also because of City’s unrivalled pull.
Both Arteta and Guardiola are faced with the same issue this summer – attempting to improve a squad that won so often, but ultimately endured an underwhelming season.
It’s an odd sentence to say about a team who lifted the Premier League title, but a single trophy isn’t enough for Man City these days.
Man City likely to beat Arsenal to Bruno Guimaraes if he leaves Newcastle
Newcastle United’s ‘special’ midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is certainly a player who could improve both City and Arsenal’s prospects next season – hence why he’s a target of both.
But with Arsenal reluctant to pay Guimaraes’ release clause this summer, journalist Ben Jacobs has explained that City are in pole position if a deal does happen.
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Sharing his update on X, Jacobs said City are contemplating a £100m bid.
He explained: “Manchester City remains the most likely destination if Bruno Guimarães leaves Newcastle.
“They currently are the only club contemplating triggering his £100m clause or offering a similar number to it. Contact has already been made with the Guimarães camp, as revealed.
“Arsenal appreciate Guimaraes, but will only proceed if the price drops.
“PSG not actively working on Guimaraes despite historical interest.
“Al-Hilal have discussed triggering the clause, but Guimarães doesn’t want to go to Saudi.
“He is happy at Newcastle, so not pushing to leave, but the clause means an exit can’t be ruled out.”
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Of course, TBR Football did recently share what Newcastle had been telling Guimaraes behind the scenes amid all of this interest, a stance that remains unchanged.
Therefore, it seems logical to rule a move to Arsenal out, perhaps just leaving Manchester City in the race.
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Kyle Walker says Chelsea have a player who’s the ‘complete’ defender
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Wed 29 May 2024 8:35, UK
Manchester City’s Kyle Walker has claimed that one Chelsea star is the ‘complete’ defender.
The Blues look set to name Mauricio Pochettino’s replacement this week as they close in on Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca.
Maresca will face the task of guiding Chelsea back towards the top end of the Premier League table and getting the best out of this talented young squad.
One player who will be expected to play a key role under the Italian boss is captain Reece James.
The Chelsea academy product endured a miserable campaign last time out as he featured just 11 times due to injuries.
Despite his struggles with his fitness over the past couple of years, Kyle Walker is a huge fan of the Blues star.
READ MORE: How Chelsea players really feel about Enzo Maresca replacing Mauricio Pochettino
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Walker says Reece James is the ‘complete’ right-back
Speaking on his podcast, Walker was asked who he feels is the best right-back in the world, apart from himself.
“Reece James. He’s just got everything. Everything,” the City star said. “If I can make the complete right-back, it would be him. Defend, attack, technically, both-footed, dead-ball situations, quick.
“I think if I was to build one, I’d go with my strength, Hakimi’s pace, Cancelo’s technical ability, Trent’s passing, Carvajal’s mentality and I think Reece James’ football brain because he obviously played in midfield for a long time.
“But if I was to round all of them up, I’d say it would be Reece. He gives you a little bit of everything.”
James faces battle to get back into Chelsea’s side
Despite the fact that James is currently captain, his absence this season has led to the emergence of Malo Gusto at right-back.
The Frenchman caught the eye under Pochettino, registering nine assists in 37 appearances.
With James struggling to stay fit, Gusto has emerged as a vital player at Chelsea after joining from Lyon last summer.
There’s no doubt that based on ability alone, James is among the best right-backs in world football. But the Englishman’s struggles with persistent injuries have been a huge cause for concern for Chelsea.
However, James will be hoping the worst is behind him after undergoing surgery this season as he bids to finally put h
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Sergio Aguero reacts with four words fans will love as Manchester City send birthday message
Mon 3 June 2024 19:00
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Manchester City sent a birthday message to Sergio Aguero at the weekend, and the Etihad Legend gave a response fans will love.
Manchester City recently secured their fourth straight Premier League title, beating West Ham United on the final day of the season to edge out Arsenal.
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That was Pep Guardiola‘s sixth as City manager, and the eighth in the club’s history.
The very first, of course, came back in 2012 – and it could not have arrived in more dramatic fashion.
City fans will never forget the emotions of going 2-1 down against QPR, before turning it around to win and break Manchester United hearts.
The man responsible for arguably the most famous Premier League goal ever was Sergio Aguero, and on Sunday he sent a message to City fans after seeing the club use it to mark his birthday…
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There will likely never again be a final day quite like the 2011/12 Premier League season.
City had their noses in front heading to the final round of fixtures and on any other day, the team would have wiped the floor with strugglers QPR.
But there was a first league title at stake, and nerves were in the air.
City took the lead against QPR through Pablo Zabaleta, but the visitors hit back through Drjibril Cisse. The nerves then took hold, with Jamie Mackie giving QPR a shock lead. Meanwhile, United were leading against United.
City found a late equaliser though through Edin Dzeko, before potentially the most famous Premier League moment of all-time took place; Sergio Aguero collected a pass from Mario Balotelli and evaded a challenge from Taye Taiwo before lashing home at the near post.
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Scenes of bedlam ensued, and Aguero etched his name into the City history books forever.
On Sunday, the club posted on X to mark Aguero’s 36th birthday, and simply had to share his famous goal. Aguero replied ‘Always in my heart’. He also added a blue heart for good measure.
What a player
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It is lovely to see Aguero acknowledging the post from City, and he clearly still cares deeply about the club and the fans.
Quite simply, his goal against QPR in 2012 was one of the most extraordinary moments in the history of football.
He will forever be adored by City fans for that moment alone, but of course, he was a sensational player during his 10 years at the club.
Undoubtedly, he is one of the greatest strikers the Premier League has ever seen. Not only was he lethal, but he was also a brilliant technician and creator, as evidenced by his 65 assists for the club.
He was truly fearsome, and it was a pleasure to see him don the sky-blue shirt.
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INTERVIEWOne year of Cody Gakpo at Liverpool: ‘I love being here’
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Cody Gakpo is loving life at Liverpool as he now targets personal and collective success in his second year at the club.
Thursday marked exactly 12 months since an agreement was reached for the Dutch forward’s transfer from PSV Eindhoven, marking the beginning of his journey at Anfield that has seen him score 14 goals from his half-century of appearances.
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Gakpo feels totally settled on Merseyside and credits the love given to him from the supporters as a reason for his quick adaptation period.
The No.18 told Liverpoolfc.com: “A year with obviously really good moments, some lesser-good moments, but I’m happy to be here and hopefully beautiful moments to come.
“I really feel at home and I think the club is amazing. It’s like a big family. The supporters are amazing every game and show love to all of us. I appreciate it and I love being here.”
On his aims for year two, the 24-year-old stated: “I hope to achieve a lot – on a personal level as well. But as a team we have big dreams and big goals. We are working on that.
“I think it always takes some time for every player in a new place to settle a little bit but I felt [at] home quite fast.
“It’s an amazing club and hopefully many more beautiful moments will come for me and for the team.”
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Jürgen Klopp’s Reds currently sit top of the Premier League at the halfway point in the campaign.
They begin the new calendar year by welcoming Newcastle United to Anfield on Monday night, with Gakpo and his teammates looking to maintain their occupancy of first place.
He continued: “I think we are doing really good from the beginning of the season and we have a good group.
“This game, even though we are in first place, we just go into this game like it’s a really important game – like every other game.
“Of course it brings pressure to be in the top position in the league but I think we don’t see it like that. We are just really focused on that one game we have to play in that moment, and I think that’s also a strength of the team.
“They [Newcastle] have a really good team. Obviously we have to work really hard, we have to fight together, stick together even through the difficult moments maybe that will come in the game – hopefully not but it’s a world-class team as well.
“It’s hopefully going to be a great game with us on top at the end.”
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