Tag: dropping

Michael Carrick: Man Utd boss gives emotional address, refuses to rule out dropping Bruno Fernandes
23 October 2026 Off

Michael Carrick: Man Utd boss gives emotional address, refuses to rule out dropping Bruno Fernandes

By Total Football News

Under-pressure Manchester United boss Michael Carrick delivered a passionate and emotional address lasting five minutes and 30 seconds as he battles to save his job.

And he refused to rule out dropping skipper Bruno Fernandes for Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

Instead of taking his seat and answering questions as normal in Friday’s scheduled pre-match media conference at Carrington, Carrick said he wanted to start himself.

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Mark Robins: Stoke City boss unhappy at dropping out of top six
12 December 2025 Off

Mark Robins: Stoke City boss unhappy at dropping out of top six

By Total Football News

Stoke City boss Mark Robins says it “doesn’t feel good” to have dropped out of the promotion places in the Championship after five defeats in six matches.

That poor run has seen the Potters fall from second spot down to eighth ahead of Swansea City’s visit to the bet365 Stadium on Saturday (12:30 GMT).

Although frustrated, Robins says being only one point off seventh is a reason to remain positive.

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'Mo will be important for us' – Slot defends dropping Salah. Video, 00:03:06'Mo will be important for us' – Slot defends dropping Salah
30 November 2025 Off

'Mo will be important for us' – Slot defends dropping Salah. Video, 00:03:06'Mo will be important for us' – Slot defends dropping Salah

By Total Football News

‘Mo will be important for us’ – Slot defends dropping Salah. Video, 00:03:06’Mo will be important for us’ – Slot defends dropping Salah

This article was originally posted on https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c9vjmrr189jo

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Enzo Maresca: Chelsea boss open to dropping goalkeeper Robert Sanchez for Filip Jorgensen
31 January 2025 Off

Enzo Maresca: Chelsea boss open to dropping goalkeeper Robert Sanchez for Filip Jorgensen

By Total Football News

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says he has yet to decide which goalkeeper will face West Ham on Monday – having previously backed number one Robert Sanchez despite high-profile mistakes.

Sanchez, 27, has been the Italian coach’s first-choice keeper but has made a joint Premier League-high of five mistakes leading to goals this season.

Having previously said mistakes are common with his style of play, Maresca hinted at a possible change

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Marcus Rashford: Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he has to be ‘trusted’ over reasons for dropping forward
24 September 2024 Off

Marcus Rashford: Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he has to be ‘trusted’ over reasons for dropping forward

By Total Football News

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he has to be “trusted” over his reasons for dropping Marcus Rashford to the bench for Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.

Prior to the match Ten Hag said the England forward was returning to his best form after taking control of his career, scoring three times in two games.

But the Dutchman then unexpectedly left Rashford out in favour of Alejandro Garnacho

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