You know this cliche that you often hear from announcers this time of year: "there is no such thing as a friendly." Okay, but can you have a derby and a friendly at the same time? In Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea, you have a London derby, in a preseason friendly. And it's happening down under, so it's branded the Sydney Super Cup. It's a match with a brand name, so it's … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Predicted Starting XIs (Preseason Friendly)
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Tottenham Team News vs Chelsea: Fernandes, Danso, Van de Ven, Solanke, Van Hecke
Mateus Fernandes is not, we repeat not, injured. In the past 24 hours or so, the rumor mill has churned overtime about the fitness of Tottenham Hotspur's £85 million summer signing, with some narratives even claiming that the former West Ham United midfielder suffered a serious knee injury. Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi quelled the fears and shot down the rumors after … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs Chelsea: Fernandes, Danso, Van de Ven, Solanke, Van Hecke
P.J. Fleck Says the Norway Viking Row is Coming to Minnesota
It's a perfectly inevitable match- the Norway National Team's Viking Row and the Minnesota Golden Gophers "Row the Boat." At Big Ten Media Days, University of Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck was asked by The Sports Bank about the Viking Row, and its potentially coming to TCF Bank Stadium this fall for Golden Gophers games. "Stay tuned," Fleck said. "It's going to be … [Read more...] about P.J. Fleck Says the Norway Viking Row is Coming to Minnesota
Chelsea Team News vs Tottenham Hotspur: Lavia, Jorgensen, Hato, Sarr
The bad news for Romeo Lavia is that he's injured; yet again. This marks the 12th injury suffered by the Belgian since he moved over from Southampton in 2023. Lavia missed out on the 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers because he, as manager Xabi Alonso put it, “felt something in his hamstring.” The good news is that his hamstring injury is not serious, and Chelsea are … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Tottenham Hotspur: Lavia, Jorgensen, Hato, Sarr
Danny Welbeck Set for Chelsea Medical, Will Join Team on Asia Tour
Striker Danny Welbeck is set to leave Brighton and Hove Albion and have his medical examination at Stamford Bridge, according to multiple reports. The 35-year-old former English international will then fly to Hong Kong to join up with the rest of his new Chelsea FC teammates, who are currently on tour in Australia. They beat Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 yesterday. … [Read more...] about Danny Welbeck Set for Chelsea Medical, Will Join Team on Asia Tour
Man City Team News vs Inter Milan: Maresca, Monga, Grealish, Phillips
The Enzo Maresca era begins on Saturday! Sort of. Kind of. Maresca will manage the Manchester City side for the first time ever this weekend against Inter Milan, in a preseason friendly. The first competitive match, of the Maresca era, will come on August 16 against Arsenal in the FA Community Shield. However, this will be Maresca's first match in charge that comes in view … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Inter Milan: Maresca, Monga, Grealish, Phillips
Manchester City News: Rodri, Josko Gvardiol, John Stones
It was an incredibly news-worthy Tuesday at Manchester City Football Club. The club announced that defender Josko Gvardiol has signed a contract extension and also that midfielder Rodri underwent back surgery. Meanwhile John Stones is no longer with the club, as his contract has expired, but the club currently leading the race to sign him is Inter Milan, who City faces in a … [Read more...] about Manchester City News: Rodri, Josko Gvardiol, John Stones
Liverpool Predicted Starting XI vs Wrexham (Preseason Friendly)
In terms of a preseason friendly, this might be as high profile as it gets for Liverpool FC. They're playing in New York City, "the capital of the world," at the home of the "Bronx Bombers," the New York Yankees, one of the biggest and best brands in all of sports. The Reds are also taking on Wrexham AFC, a club literally owned by Hollywood movie stars, with their own … [Read more...] about Liverpool Predicted Starting XI vs Wrexham (Preseason Friendly)
Liverpool Team News vs Wrexham: Gomez, Jacquet, Isak, Wirtz, Gravenberch
Liverpool got their preseason off to a fine start, with an entertaining 4-2 win over Sunderland in Nashville on Saturday night. The match was of course overshadowed, however, with the loss of defender Joe Gomez to injury. Reportedly, it's a minor Achilles injury, but it's substantial enough to end his preseason tour of the United States, as the English international was sent … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News vs Wrexham: Gomez, Jacquet, Isak, Wirtz, Gravenberch
Tottenham Predicted Starting XI at Sydney FC (Preseason Friendly)
Tottenham Hotspur have made the trip to the land of vegemite sandwiches, koala bears and Kylie Minogue. Yes, fresh off a 2-0 win over Auckland FC, Spurs will now take on Sydney FC in Australia's largest and most famous city. In the win over Auckland, Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi fielded a very weakened side. His first XI was filled with very obscure names- kids and … [Read more...] about Tottenham Predicted Starting XI at Sydney FC (Preseason Friendly)