Europa League
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer provides fresh injury update on three Manchester United stars
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has provided an injury update on three players following the club’s disappointing 1-1 draw against AC Milan in the first leg of the Europa League last 16. The Red Devils opened the scoring in the 50th minute following a delightful debut goal from Amad Diallo, who headed the ball beyond the goalkeeper after a terrific run. However, they could not double the advantage and eventually paid the price with the Rossoneri scoring through a Simon Kjaer header in stoppage time. Both Harry Maguire and Daniel James squandered gilt-edged scoring chances and the club travel to San Siro next week needing a goal to stay in the competition. Speaking after the game, Solskjaer provided an injury update on three players including Anthony Martial, who was substitu...
‘Big game player’, ‘Fantastic’: Some Arsenal fans react to 23-year-old’s display vs Olympiacos
A selection of Arsenal fans on Twitter heaped praise on Gabriel Magalhaes following the club’s 3-1 win over Olympiacos in the first leg of the Europa League round of 16. The centre-back returned to the starting line-up after sitting out the last two games where Pablo Mari was preferred to partner David Luiz. He could not do much to restrict the equalising goal (1-1) from Olympiacos before the hour mark which was gifted after a poor bit of play between Bernd Leno and Dani Ceballos. However, he made the difference in the 79th minute with a towering and looping header in the box which found the top right corner of Olympiacos’ net. Five minutes from time, he turned provider for Mohamed Elneny, who unleashed a swerving shot from outside the box which put the Gunners’ 3-1 ahead. The performance ...
‘His feelings are not the best’: Mourinho suggests Spurs man won’t play on Thursday
Jose Mourinho confirmed in his pre-match press conference yesterday that he will make changes to his side ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League game on Thursday. Spurs face Dinamo Zagreb in the round of 16, and Mourinho has hinted that he will rotate his squad. The Spurs boss has confirmed that he will field a strong side, but there will be changes. One player who will not be playing is Giovani Lo Celso. The Argentine has suffered a minor setback and is not completely fit to play on Thursday. Lo Celso has not featured for Spurs since he was forced off with a hamstring injury in the 2-0 defeat to Leicester City in mid-December. He returned to training last month, and there were suggestions that he could play in the Europa League clash and the north London derby on March 14. H...
Injury-ridden United pay the price as Milan hold advantage ahead of Europa League second leg
It was a tale of two headers as Manchester United conceded an injury-time equaliser in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie against AC Milan with the sides playing out a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Simon Kjaer’s first goal for Milan late in the game cancelled out Amad Diallo’s 50th-minute opening goal for the hosts ahead of next week’s second leg at the San Siro. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made four changes to his starting line-up from Sunday’s 2-0 win at rivals Manchester City in the Premier League. In came Eric Bailly, Alex Telles, Nemanja Matić and Mason Greenwood, with the latter replacing an injured Marcus Rashford. Solskjaer’s side were also without goalkeeper David De Gea, who remains in Spain following the birth of his first child, so Dean Henderson continue...
Four changes for United, key forwards miss out, Rangers keep the faith
The Europa League takes centre stage this evening with the round of 16 first leg ties featuring some mouthwatering fixtures. We’ll update this story with reports, results and the latest Europa League highlights as the games are played. The action is already underway and most eyes were on the clash at Old Trafford between Manchester United and AC Milan. Amad Diallo gave United the lead, but a late Simon Kjaer header handed Milan a vital away goal ahead of the second leg. Filip Helander was on target as Rangers grabbed a 1-1 draw at Slavia Prague. Davy Klaassen, Dusan Tadic and Brian Brobbey were on the scoresheet as Ajax ran out 3-0 winners at home to Young Boys. Villarreal are well placed to reach the last eight after winning 2-0 at Dynamo Kiev – Pau Torres and Raul Albiol got the goals. T...
Possible injury boost for Arsenal, selection issues for Tottenham
The Europa League returns with the round of 16 first leg ties scheduled to be played on Thursday. Manchester United are involved in the standout tie of the round as they go head-to-head with AC Milan. Both teams have injuries ahead of the game, although the Red Devils are expected to field a strong starting XI. Arsenal could have a fitness boost for their game at Olympiacos, with playmaker Emile Smith Rowe in line to return to the squad. Smith Rowe missed the visit to Burnley over the weekend but was involved in training yesterday, and he may feature in Greece. Tottenham Hotspur have a few selection concerns ahead of their first-leg meeting with Dinamo Zagreb. Matt Doherty, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Dele Alli have all collected two yellow cards in the competition, and another caution would...
Predicted Spurs starting XI: Mourinho to make seven changes, 24-year-old starts
Tottenham Hotspur will take on Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League round of 16 on Thursday. Spurs are high on confidence and head into this tie on the back of four consecutive wins in all competitions. Jose Mourinho has already insisted in his pre-match press conference that he will make some changes for this game, before adding that it would still be a strong side. Giovani Lo Celso has been ruled out of this game. The Argentine is suffering from a small back problem after recovering from his hamstring injury, while Joe Rodon is not registered for the Europa League. Gareth Bale could be dropped to the bench after the Welshman started in the last three Premier League games. He could be joined by Heung-min Son on the bench. Mourinho confirmed yesterday that Pierre-Emile Hoj...
Manchester United could be without seven players for AC Milan clash
Manchester United could be without seven first-team stars for the first leg of the Europa League round of 16 tie against AC Milan on Thursday. The Red Devils recently registered a superb 2-0 win over Manchester City in the Premier League, but Marcus Rashford picked up an ankle injury towards the end of the game. It was reported that the England international had not suffered any ligament damage, but Solskjaer has since said that the forward is a big doubt to face the Rossoneri. Meanwhile, Solskjaer added that Paul Pogba (thigh), Donny van de Beek (calf), David de Gea (personal leave), Juan Mata and Phil Jones (both knee) are definitely ruled out. The Red Devils boss was also unsure over Edinson Cavani’s fitness and refused to confirm whether he could be available for the gam...
Dynamo Kiev vs Villarreal – Europa League Preview, Team News & Predicted Line-ups
Villarreal travel to the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium to take on Dynamo Kiev in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie. The two sides experienced contrasting fortunes warming up for this showdown. While Dynamo have enjoyed an almost perfect competitive year (W5, D2), Villarreal have suffered back-to-back defeats ahead of kick-off. The hosts have extensive experience facing Spanish clubs in major European competitions, while the visitors only met Ukrainian opposition twice before. You can watch this game and other Europa League matches live online. Dynamo Kyiv Preview Kiev will be looking to end a 16-match run of winless European encounters with Spanish sides (D7, L9), last coming out on top of such contest in 1998-99. Their winless streak against La Liga teams includes a 2-0 aggr...
Man United receive boost with AC Milan missing six key players due to injury
Manchester United have received a boost ahead of the Europa League tie against AC Milan with the Serie A side without several first-team players due to injury. The Red Devils are scheduled to host the first leg of the last 16 tie on Thursday, and they should go into the game with confidence after a 2-0 derby win over Manchester City in the Premier League last weekend. Before the clash, the Rossoneri have announced their 19-man squad travelling to Old Trafford, and they are missing multiple players including former United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has not recovered from a thigh concern. 💪 #MUFCACM 💪The squad heading to Old Trafford 🔴⚫I rossoneri convocati per la sfida di #UEL#ClashOfDevils #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/cuqWwGDPmP — AC Milan (@acmilan) March ...
Granada vs Molde – Europa League Preview, Team News & Predicted Line-ups
Granada’s inaugural appearance in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 pits them against Molde, another debutant at this stage of the tournament. For the first time in history, Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes will host a Norwegian club, with Granada facing the sides from seven different countries so far. Meanwhile, this will be Molde’s fifth European trip to Spain (D2, L2), with two of their last three visits to the country yielding three-goal defeats. You can watch this game and other Europa League matches live online. Granada Preview Granada have enjoyed one hell of a debut European campaign, going from the Europa League second qualifying round all the way to the competition’s last 16. Seven of their 11 European matches this season have seen one or both sides fail to get on the scoresheet, incl...
Ajax vs Young Boys – Europa League Preview, Team News & Predicted Line-ups
The Europa League action kicks-off on Thursday at 5:55 pm as Ajax entertain Young Boys at the Johan Cruijff Arena in the first leg of their last-16 tie. Since exiting the Champions League group stage in December 2020, the Lancers have gone unbeaten in 19 matches in all competitions (W16, D3). Although widely considered as underdogs in this tie, Young Boys have enjoyed a stellar calendar year so far, avoiding defeat in all 13 competitive matches since the turn of 2021 (W9, D4). Both teams will stake their claim for the Europa League quarter-finals berth after showcasing some eye-catching football in the previous knock-out round. You can watch this game and other Europa League matches live online. Ajax Preview Erik ten Hag’s men marked their record-breaking ninth appearance in the Europ...
