Tag: problems

19 October 2026 Off

Ronald Araujo: The stopgap solution fixing Liverpool’s problems

By Total Football News

Seeing Ronald Araujo with the South American drink known as Mate is becoming a regularity around Liverpool.

Those close to the 27-year-old say that true to his Uruguayan heritage, he takes the caffeinated beverage – made by steeping dry leaves in warm water – wherever he goes.

The sight of defender Araujo in Liverpool‘s starting line-up is also becoming the norm this season.

For all the focus on

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19 September 2026 Off

Chelsea analysis: No Joao Pedro, no goals as Xabi Alonso’s problems mount

By Total Football News

Chelsea signed a striker from Brighton for the second successive summer, bringing in Welbeck to reunite him with Joao Pedro and provide support in attack.

Welbeck, 35, was tidy in possession but, with little service, managed only 17 touches before being substituted in the 71st minute.

Unlike Joao Pedro, who is capable of creating chances for himself, Welbeck found it difficult to influence the game in the same way.

Joao

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21 February 2025 Off

Ruben Amorim: Man Utd boss says side have have ‘more problems than solutions’

By Total Football News

Moyes won the Europa Conference League in his time at West Ham and has collected four wins in six games since replacing Sean Dyche to see the Toffees move 13 points clear of the relegation zone.

Such has been Everton’s improvement, they go into the game above United in 15th place.

Asked what makes Everton difficult to play, Amorim replied: “Confidence. The way they play, they believe it a lot

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17 February 2025 Off

Manchester United: The mounting problems facing Ruben Amorim

By Total Football News

During the early weeks of Amorim’s reign, the former Sporting boss bemoaned the lack of time he had been to spend with his players on the training ground.

However with a less packed schedule with qualification for the Europa League knockout stages assured and a Carabao Cup exit at Tottenham’s hands, Amorim has been able to spend more time on the training ground.

But a “free week” before Sunday’s trip

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13 December 2024 Off

Manchester United: Ruben Amorim says side are focused ‘on own problems’ not Man City’s struggles

By Total Football News

Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are focused on their “own problems” rather the struggles of rivals Manchester City before Sunday’s derby at Etihad Stadium.

Premier League champions City have won just one of their last 10 matches in all competitions, seven of those defeats, and dropped to fourth place and eight points behind leaders Liverpool, who also have a game in hand.

Amorim has won three of his six matches

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23 August 2024 Off

Enzo Maresca: As clubs target Raheem Sterling, Chelsea boss warns of ‘problems’ if unwanted players stay

By Total Football News

The forward’s representatives said in a statement on Sunday that they wanted “clarity” over Sterling’s future at the club, since when Maresca has said he had already made his position clear.

BBC Sport understands Crystal Palace are interested in the 29-year-old, while there are reports he has been offered to Aston Villa.

England midfielder Conor Gallagher has left for Atletico Madrid – in an unpopular move with some sections of

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