Barcelona`s resources increased in the summer, and today the team has a better bench and senior coach Ernesto Valverde can score his eleven-day goals and be more flexible in his choice, especially during matches, as shown inthat for the Super Cup of Spain and both in the new championship. Valverde was able to find different formulas for replacing Neymar and is now looking for solutions to fill the void and leave Andres Iniesta. The variants are so many and different that it is still unclear whether the coach prefers to confuse the opponent or has not yet understood how to combine the qualities of Ousmane Dembele and Philippe Coutinho; that is, the two expensive recruits of last season, who have come to replace Neymar and Iniesta on the eleventh day.
The former Technical Secretary Robert Fernandez told BeIN Sports:`I have always thought that Coutinho is Andres (Iniesta). Valverde claimed that Iniesta was indispensable, and Coutinho`s profile was more offensive . A view shared by the Lakers Cullen proponents. In the center it is difficult to get rid of the ball in time and is not oriented in the combinations, but in the defensive phase is late to cover in the transitions.'
In Valladolid on Saturday, however, the Brazilian played as a left midfield midfielder and coaxed a flank with Dembele as a wing. This mix did not work and even prevented Lionel Messi`s appearance, which began on the right wing. As the Argentine moved as a second striker and Dembele took his place to the right, the Frenchman`s goal came;decisive for the success of Barcelona. The variation was already successful against Sevilla for the Super Cup, when a French national`s strike again resolves the dispute.
While Dembele`s ability to enter combinations is controversial, he is certainly a direct and unbalanced rival;an striker who can also live on his own terrain outside Messi`s thick shadow. Strong with both legs, he sometimes confuses himself at the moment of making a situational decision, but on the other hand he easily knocks and scores after recovering from his injury a year ago in Getafe. Valverde chose to wager Dembele and that led to Coutinho`s move to the midfield when it seems that his Brazilian is more cozy in the attack. There he can easily find firing positions, while as a midfielder the verticality in the game prevents him from combining often with Messi and Luis Suarez.
The four attackers find it difficult to find a common language at the moment when Suarez is not in optimal shape after the World Cup. The match analyzed by photos of messi in Valladolid obliges Dembele and Coutinho to be repaired on the same side, all the more so that it limits the corridor to the attack on the left back, Jordi Alba, and rightly looks to cover the huge slums of Sergio Buscakes and, on the other hand, re turnsto the old hot question with Messi`s position. Valverde very keeps in order 1-4-4-2, when his team does not control the ball - this is one of the key game elements after Neymar`s escape.
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Ancelotti: 'I understand Mourinho`s reaction!'
Napoli`s coach Carlo Ancelotti gave his traditional press conference ahead of Serie A`s 12th round genoa tomorrow. While talking about the Genoese, Carlo was asked about his view of Jose Mourinho`s reaction after the match according partners of best sport picks between Juventus and Manchester United. The Portuguese allowed himself to provoke the typhoon of the Old Lady after the last signal, and his behavior caused contradictory opinions.
'So far we have done well, but we can do even better. Tomorrow we will have another tough game. We are facing a team that has difficulty but will be motivated. I am happy with what the team has done so far. Tomorrow I expect to show serious attitude because it is always difficult to be motivated against a team that is not the caliber of Paris Saint-Germain!', Ancelotti began.
'Mourinho? It is normal to respond in such a way after being offended for 90 minutes. The problem is in culture. I`m not just referring to Juventus typhus, because things like that happen in Naples and Milan, as well as other stadiums. Let`s experience the sport in a simple and responsible way. It would be great for Italian football if all the Italian teams continue in the next phase of the Champions League!', the coach concluded.
'So far we have done well, but we can do even better. Tomorrow we will have another tough game. We are facing a team that has difficulty but will be motivated. I am happy with what the team has done so far. Tomorrow I expect to show serious attitude because it is always difficult to be motivated against a team that is not the caliber of Paris Saint-Germain!', Ancelotti began.
'Mourinho? It is normal to respond in such a way after being offended for 90 minutes. The problem is in culture. I`m not just referring to Juventus typhus, because things like that happen in Naples and Milan, as well as other stadiums. Let`s experience the sport in a simple and responsible way. It would be great for Italian football if all the Italian teams continue in the next phase of the Champions League!', the coach concluded.
Sunday, December 9, 2018
Wavrinka reminded her again of her best shape
Stan Wawrinka played one of his best matches after returning to Tura and managed to overtake Karen Khachanov in a clash with the St. Petersburg Olimpit. Former 3 has placed over the fourth with 7-6 (10) 7-6 (1) in a very valuable match, lasting two hours and ten minutes.
The Swiss entered the meeting very well, as his rival needed for some time. Khachanov led with 30-0 in his first bid but made two consecutive uninvoiced mistakes that led to a reversal and he had to save a break in the second game.
Handle this situation, but at 1-2 lags with 15-40 after a failed lobe and this time failed to get out. He managed to get two consecutive points for a rebrew, but he was not exactly right in his two sights.
Stan played with 5-2 and was only a game of set advance, but the roles at that moment turned. Karen drastically reduced the mistakes as they began to sneak into his opponent`s game. Wawrinka lost two consecutive turnouts to 15, with most of the points coming from his rocket. But when he got the right to serve for winning the first part, Khachanov also entered a hole and gave three points to his opponent -;he reached a tiebreak.
In the crucial game, Stan ran a mini-bar at the first serve of his opponent and reached three sets in 6-3, but in the first two Russians he managed, and the third 88th in the world sent the ball away from the court and the draw was resumed. The two kept a high level in their submissions, and there were no more than 11-10 new mini-guns. But then the fourth in the circuit sent the ball into the net and Wawrinka won the set at his fifth chance -;7-6 (10).
The second part went without breaks, even though both of them had their chances. At 2-2 Khachanov was saved in a tough, long game predicted by tennis predictions with two breaks and in 5-4 failed to materialize any of the two sets he received. Stan could have made a break even in the next game, but he wasted two options, which led to a new tiebreak.
Again, the Swiss made the first stroke and led with a mini-tracking at the first point. With 0-2, Karen took the initiative early and held it to the very end of the game, but his opponent`s defense was indescribable and no new minibank was made. On the other hand, Wawrinka shot a new relentless backhand and led by 4-0, but there was an unprovoked mistake by the Russian who gave him the right to serve for the set. Khachanov replied with a magnificent passing stroke from a difficult position and narrowed the gap before Stan got five matches;6-1. The first one was finished with another classic backhand on the Stan Wavrinka style line;7-6 (10) 7-6 (1).
In the next round, Waurinka is expecting Damir Gumhur or Guido Peya.
TennisKafe. com
The Swiss entered the meeting very well, as his rival needed for some time. Khachanov led with 30-0 in his first bid but made two consecutive uninvoiced mistakes that led to a reversal and he had to save a break in the second game.
Handle this situation, but at 1-2 lags with 15-40 after a failed lobe and this time failed to get out. He managed to get two consecutive points for a rebrew, but he was not exactly right in his two sights.
Stan played with 5-2 and was only a game of set advance, but the roles at that moment turned. Karen drastically reduced the mistakes as they began to sneak into his opponent`s game. Wawrinka lost two consecutive turnouts to 15, with most of the points coming from his rocket. But when he got the right to serve for winning the first part, Khachanov also entered a hole and gave three points to his opponent -;he reached a tiebreak.
In the crucial game, Stan ran a mini-bar at the first serve of his opponent and reached three sets in 6-3, but in the first two Russians he managed, and the third 88th in the world sent the ball away from the court and the draw was resumed. The two kept a high level in their submissions, and there were no more than 11-10 new mini-guns. But then the fourth in the circuit sent the ball into the net and Wawrinka won the set at his fifth chance -;7-6 (10).
The second part went without breaks, even though both of them had their chances. At 2-2 Khachanov was saved in a tough, long game predicted by tennis predictions with two breaks and in 5-4 failed to materialize any of the two sets he received. Stan could have made a break even in the next game, but he wasted two options, which led to a new tiebreak.
Again, the Swiss made the first stroke and led with a mini-tracking at the first point. With 0-2, Karen took the initiative early and held it to the very end of the game, but his opponent`s defense was indescribable and no new minibank was made. On the other hand, Wawrinka shot a new relentless backhand and led by 4-0, but there was an unprovoked mistake by the Russian who gave him the right to serve for the set. Khachanov replied with a magnificent passing stroke from a difficult position and narrowed the gap before Stan got five matches;6-1. The first one was finished with another classic backhand on the Stan Wavrinka style line;7-6 (10) 7-6 (1).
In the next round, Waurinka is expecting Damir Gumhur or Guido Peya.
TennisKafe. com
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Modric:The World is exhausted, I need more time
Last season`s winner Luca Modric has admitted he is not yet in optimal shape. Real Madrid`s midfielder made a very dynamic summer in which he played the final of the World Cup with Croatia. I had only three weeks to rest before the new season. It was the shortest vacation in my career so far. That`s why it was not easy for me to start again with Real. But every day I feel better. I just need more duels to reach my previous level, `said Modric in an interview with FIFPro. 33-year-old footballer was selected as Best Player by both UEFA and FIFA to dethrone Cristiano Ronaldo.
The World Championship left me completely exhausted, the Croatian national continued. `But everybody in my country was impatient in wanting to do something great again like in 1998. And in the past championships via soccer livescore we had strong teams, but things did not happen. And now that we have come to the battle for the title, all these emotions that have been harvested over the years have plummeted upon us. I remember when we returned to Zagreb 7 hours on a bus from the airport to the city center. And we were left with the feeling that it was just half an hour.
The World Championship left me completely exhausted, the Croatian national continued. `But everybody in my country was impatient in wanting to do something great again like in 1998. And in the past championships via soccer livescore we had strong teams, but things did not happen. And now that we have come to the battle for the title, all these emotions that have been harvested over the years have plummeted upon us. I remember when we returned to Zagreb 7 hours on a bus from the airport to the city center. And we were left with the feeling that it was just half an hour.
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Buffon: 'I`m better than I was 5 years ago!'
The legendary Italian footballer Gianluigi Buffon shared his impressions after his first months in Paris Saint-Germain in an interview with 'France Football'. The former goalkeeper of Juventus feels better than ever and ready to face all the difficulties that come out of his way.
'After 40 years in Italy, it`s not easy to change your life. I was a little worried how they would meet me here. Sometimes we build a zone of comfort that makes us refuse the challenges because the news frightens us. But I am in a different opinion. I like to take on new challenges. Like a real monster when it comes to that. I want to face the difficulties and try to deal with them!', Buffon began.
'You may find it impossible, but I have been better since I was 35 years old. I changed my methods of work, but at my age I think it`s all a matter of motivation!', the Italian player continued. Buffon commented on the competition in the PSG team - Alphonse Areola and Kevin Trapp: 'We will play at least 60 matches by football livescores this season. It is logical to own three goalies, not one. We understand well and we have great relationships. We respect and help!', Buffon finished.
'After 40 years in Italy, it`s not easy to change your life. I was a little worried how they would meet me here. Sometimes we build a zone of comfort that makes us refuse the challenges because the news frightens us. But I am in a different opinion. I like to take on new challenges. Like a real monster when it comes to that. I want to face the difficulties and try to deal with them!', Buffon began.
'You may find it impossible, but I have been better since I was 35 years old. I changed my methods of work, but at my age I think it`s all a matter of motivation!', the Italian player continued. Buffon commented on the competition in the PSG team - Alphonse Areola and Kevin Trapp: 'We will play at least 60 matches by football livescores this season. It is logical to own three goalies, not one. We understand well and we have great relationships. We respect and help!', Buffon finished.
Friday, September 21, 2018
LeBron revealed what he was sorry for
LeBron James has drawn the hatred of many different people over the years - whether by making decisions about changing teams or by terrorizing their favorite ones. He himself, however, reveals that one of the things he most regrets is that he chose his eldest son to bear his name.
LeBron James Jr. , who is better known as Bronnie, is already walking in the footsteps of his father, and although he is still a teenager, he is extremely impressed on basketball. The 178-cm talent is always at the center of public attention, but the situation is not different when your father is one of the greatest of all times, and you wear his name.
'I`m still sorry that I gave my 14-year-old son the holy name!', reveals James in a special HBO show.
'When I watch my boys play, I feel my palms and chest begin to sweat and I say "What is this?". I watch 10-year-old basketball players, why is that happening?', added the King.
'I did not have a father when I was younger. My whole idea is that once I have a child, he will not just be my son. I will do whatever the man did not do. I will make sure that my children experience all that I am not.', added the three-time NBA champion who will play for the first time in the Western Conference with the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron James Jr. , who is better known as Bronnie, is already walking in the footsteps of his father, and although he is still a teenager, he is extremely impressed on basketball. The 178-cm talent is always at the center of public attention, but the situation is not different when your father is one of the greatest of all times, and you wear his name.
'I`m still sorry that I gave my 14-year-old son the holy name!', reveals James in a special HBO show.
'When I watch my boys play, I feel my palms and chest begin to sweat and I say "What is this?". I watch 10-year-old basketball players, why is that happening?', added the King.
'I did not have a father when I was younger. My whole idea is that once I have a child, he will not just be my son. I will do whatever the man did not do. I will make sure that my children experience all that I am not.', added the three-time NBA champion who will play for the first time in the Western Conference with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Napoli rose from the ashes and overcame Milan in a super match
Napoli`s team recorded an impressive victory 3:2 over Milan in the clash between the two teams in the 2 nd round of the Serie A at San Paolo. The opponents made a super-clash as the guests led with two goals after Giacomo Bonaventura scored in the 15th and Davide Calabria in the 49th minute, but the Neapolitans managed to rise from the ashes and make a full twist with two hits by Piotr Zielinski the 53nd and 67th minute and defeated the goal of the Dres Mertens in the 80th minute. Thus, a bad tradition for the Rossoneri who have not won as Napoleon`s guest for eight consecutive meetings, has been respected.
Napoli`s new addition Ospina began at the door, with Elseid Hysaj, Kalidou Koulibaly, Raul Albiol in front of him. The trio in the middle of the pitch was composed by Piotr Zielinski, Marek Hamsik and Allan Marques s. Lorenzo Insigne, Arkadiusz Milik and Jose Callejon acted on the attack.
For Milan, at the door, Gianluigi Donnarumma started, and Davide Calabria, Mateo Musacchio, Alessio Romagnoli and Ricardo Rodriguez were on the defense. Giacomo Bonaventura, Lucas Biglia and Franck Kessie were the trio in the middle of the pitch, and Fabio Borini, Susa and Gonzalo Higuain played in the attack.
The first danger in the match predicted by football live video was on the hosts` account, and in the 5th minute Allan made a dangerous blow that was saved by Donnarumma.
Napoli`s new addition Ospina began at the door, with Elseid Hysaj, Kalidou Koulibaly, Raul Albiol in front of him. The trio in the middle of the pitch was composed by Piotr Zielinski, Marek Hamsik and Allan Marques s. Lorenzo Insigne, Arkadiusz Milik and Jose Callejon acted on the attack.
For Milan, at the door, Gianluigi Donnarumma started, and Davide Calabria, Mateo Musacchio, Alessio Romagnoli and Ricardo Rodriguez were on the defense. Giacomo Bonaventura, Lucas Biglia and Franck Kessie were the trio in the middle of the pitch, and Fabio Borini, Susa and Gonzalo Higuain played in the attack.
The first danger in the match predicted by football live video was on the hosts` account, and in the 5th minute Allan made a dangerous blow that was saved by Donnarumma.
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