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UCL: Alexander-Arnold unfazed by potential hostile reception ahead of Liverpool return

Real Madrid full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold says he will not be shaken by whatever reception he gets from Liverpool fans ahead of Tuesday's crunch UEFA Champions League game at Anfield on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The 27-year-old Englishman ended his 20-year association with the Reds to join Los Blancos on a free transfer in the summer after failing to renew his contract. Alexander-Arnold's departure was seen as a...

Barcelona coach Flick wants Rashford to improve on finishing

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick wants to see Marcus Rashford improve on his finishing, even as he has been on a good run of form, Afrosport reports. The Manchester United loanee was on target in Sunday's 3-1 win over Elche, taking his tally to 13 goal involvements in 14 competitive games. Despite such impressive figures, Flick believes Rashford is capable of scoring more. "When you see the...

Brighton boss Hurzeler tips Welbeck for England call-up

Salah proud to score landmark 250th goal in Liverpool colours

Mohamed Salah says he feels proud to have scored his 250th goal for Liverpool, Afrosport reports. The 33-year-old Egyptian superstar reached the milestone after netting the first goal in the Reds' 2-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa on Saturday which ended their run of four consecutive defeats in the top flight. Salah sits third in Liverpool's all-time scorers list behind Ian Rush (346 goals) and...

Brighton boss Hurzeler tips Welbeck for England call-up

Chelsea coach Maresca calls Caicedo best defensive midfielder in the world

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has called Moises Caicedo the best defensive midfielder in the world after his stellar display in Saturday's 1-0 Premier League derby win over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, Afrosport reports. The 24-year-old Ecuadorian did not put a foot wrong all game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as he assisted Joao Pedro for the only goal in the first half while he was rock...