Manchester City fear playmaker David Silva will require surgery on a troublesome ankle problem at the end of the season, FootballDirectNews.com understands. The Spaniard, who has mustered more assists than anyone in the Premier League over the last two seasons, is unable to train more than twice a week and […]
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Chelsea star unsure of World Cup call
Fernando Torres has admitted that it will be tough to make Spain’s squad for this summer’s World Cup finals in Brazil. The Spanish striker has been pivotal in his nation’s three consecutive major tournament successes in the last six years but was not called up to the last squad, leaving […]
Everton star feeling great after serious injury
Everton’s Bryan Oviedo suffered a horrific double leg-break against Stevenage at the end of January which many believed would rule him out of the World Cup in Brazil. The Costa Rican, however, is defying all odds in his recovery and is on course to face England in the group stage […]
Spurs favourites to land hotshot striker
Tottenham Hotspur will face competition from Italian clubs for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke in the summer. The Belgium international, who has just been ruled out of the World Cup with an achilles injury, will have his pick of clubs when the season finishes. The powerhouse, who joined Villa from Genk for 7m, put […]
Ex-Liverpool star fears for Rooney
Former Liverpool and England striker Stan Collymore fears the Three Lions’ World Cup preparations could be thrown into turmoil if forward Wayne Rooney’s toe injury proves to be serious. The Manchester United hitman misses today’s Premier League trip to Newcastle United and is a major doubt for the Champions League […]
Spurs fight for Serie A striker
Tottenham Hotspur target Alberto Gilardino is being chased by Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande, according to fresh reports in Italy. Tutto Mercato Web claims the Chinese Super League outfit have set their sights on the Genoa targetman, and an offer could be put on the table within a matter of weeks. […]
Cole is one of the best – Hanson
Ashley Cole has been described as one of the best players of the Premier League ever as he accepts being left out of England’s World Cup squad with good grace. The Chelsea defender announced via his Twitter account that he had received the call from England boss Roy Hodgson confirming […]