Tag: squad

Phil Foden: England midfielder unlikely to join squad says Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola
1 September 2024 Off

Phil Foden: England midfielder unlikely to join squad says Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola

By Total Football News

Phil Foden is unlikely to join up with the England squad for their upcoming Nations League games because of illness, says Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.

The 24-year-old has only played 45 minutes this season, as a substitute for City against Chelsea two weeks ago.

He was named in England interim boss Lee Carsley’s squad for their Nations League second-tier games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.

“I don’t

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Chelsea: Do owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali have plan for oversized squad?
22 August 2024 Off

Chelsea: Do owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali have plan for oversized squad?

By Total Football News

Chelsea are, to an extent, stockpiling players.

They have spent £1.5bn on young stars from across the world and built a first-team squad that does need slimming down.

There have been between 22 and 28 senior players in Maresca’s group during pre-season, and several will need to leave.

Sterling and Chilwell have been offered to clubs, Chalobah is widely known to be available for sale and talks are ongoing to

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Ivan Toney: Brentford striker not in squad because of transfer interest – manager Frank
18 August 2024 Off

Ivan Toney: Brentford striker not in squad because of transfer interest – manager Frank

By Total Football News

Ivan Toney was left out of Brentford’s squad for their Premier League opener, with manager Thomas Frank saying speculation about a possible move for the England forward was a major factor behind the decision.

Brentford striker Toney has been linked with moves to several English clubs this summer as well as a switch to the Saudi Pro League.

Speaking before his side’s match with Crystal Palace, Frank told Sky Sports:

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Wayne Rooney: Plymouth Argyle boss issues squad warning after heavy loss
12 August 2024 Off

Wayne Rooney: Plymouth Argyle boss issues squad warning after heavy loss

By Total Football News

Having been sacked as Birmingham City manager in early January after just two wins in 15 games the pressure was on Rooney to show he can repeat the career he had as a player as a coach.

His side struggled to defend against a Sheffield Wednesday side that seemed to be able to attack at will.

Having already signed six players this season Rooney says he is open to adding

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Tommy Conway ‘enjoying every minute’ of being in Scotland’s Euros squad
13 June 2024 Off

Tommy Conway ‘enjoying every minute’ of being in Scotland’s Euros squad

By Total Football News

Bristol City striker Tommy Conway says he is “enjoying every minute” after being called up to Scotland’s Euro 2024 squad.

The 21-year-old was brought in to the squad from the under-21s team following injuries to Lyndon Dykes and Ben Doak.

Conway scored in Scotland Under-21s’ 2-1 defeat by Turkey last week before making his senior debut from the bench in the 2-2 friendly with Finland.

Scotland open the Euro 2024

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Manchester United ready to listen to offers for most of squad
29 April 2024 0

Manchester United ready to listen to offers for most of squad

By Total Football News

Manchester United are willing to listen to offers for virtually all their first-team squad this summer as Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks to turn the club back into challengers for major honours.

It is understood Marcus Rashford is on the list, although club sources are adamant their preference is to keep the England striker and work with him to restore the form that brought him 30 goals for the first time

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Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo says points deduction uncertainty is harming squad
19 April 2024 0

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo says points deduction uncertainty is harming squad

By Total Football News
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo watches his team play
Nuno Espirito Santo has called the situation at the bottom of the table “a mess”

Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo says the uncertainty over Nottingham Forest’s Premier League fate is having a detrimental impact on his players.

Forest have appealed against a four-point deduction for breaching profit and sustainability rules.

A hearing is set for 24 April.

The club are a point above the Premier League relegation zone before Sunday’s

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