RAHEEM STERLING OPENS UP, EXPOSES STRUGGLES DURING CHELSEA SIDELINES PERIOD
Exiled Chelsea star Raheem Sterling remains absent from Enzo Maresca's plans. The winger posts training footage with his academy amid his ongoing exclusion from the first-team squad at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea striker Sterling speaks truth - Photo Credit: Getty Images
Raheem Sterling, who is still not included in the Chelsea team, has shared an update on social media. Since returning to Stamford Bridge this summer following a season-long loan at Arsenal, the former forward for Liverpool and Manchester City has not participated in a competitive game.
He played his final game in May, helping the Gunners defeat Southampton 2-1. Sterling is still sidelined because their head coach, Enzo Maresca, has refused to include him in his plans after he was unable to find a move out of west London before the summer transfer market closed.
Since there are any games coming up, Sterling has been occupied off the field. With the description, "Repetitions on Left Foot Finishing," he shared a video of himself instructing young players in shooting drills on Instagram. Every little detail counts.
As part of his RS7 Academy initiative, which he started in August, Sterling is offering this training session to "provide young players encouragement, structure and belief." Having previously compared Sterling's circumstances to his father's arduous workdays as a fisherman, Maresca may value his commitment off the field.
Maresca was questioned on the difficult situation faced by players who were left out of the first team squad and had been unable to find other places to transfer after the summer transfer window ended. "My father is 75 years old and has been a fisherman for 50 years, working from two o'clock in the morning to ten o'clock in the morning," he responded.
Maresca clarified: "Life is sad like this. Not a player, and the manner in which they operate.
"As a player, I have been in Raheem's and Axel's [Disasi's] shoes, and I can tell you that it is not the best feeling when you want to practice and play, but for some reason, the circumstances are what they are. This is all I can say because I am certain that the club is providing them with the opportunity to work properly.
"I can assure you that any club in the world is affected, not only Chelsea. Italy, Spain, England, France, the United States, Brazil, or any other club in the world... when the player and the club are unable to come up with a solution for any reason.
Additionally, you provide the player with all the resources they need to complete training sessions and other tasks. However, you are not a part of the squad if you are not a member.
When Maresca took over in June of last year, his position became clear when he remarked, "I spoke with Raheem... I said that he is going to struggle to get minutes with us." The winger will now have to wait until the winter transfer window for a potential departure from West London after reportedly declining summer loan offers from Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, and Napoli.
PSG TARGETING VICTOR OSIMHEN IN POTENTIAL €150M BLOCKBUSTER TRANSFER
PSG is linked with a shock move for Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian striker is in top form, but the Turkish club will demand a fee of around €150 million for any transfer.
PSG chase €150M Victor Osimhen - Photo Credit: Getty Images
According to Reports, Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been connected to a surprise move to PSG, a team in the French Ligue 1.
For the last five years, Osimhen has been among the world's most attractive shooters. In France, Italy, Belgium, and now at Galatasaray, he has continuously scored goals.
The 26-year-old striker has already shown his worth after joining the Turkish powerhouses in the summer for a league-record €75 million.
Osimhen has six goals in three games this season, which puts him atop the UEFA Champions League goalscoring chart. He scored a record-breaking hat-trick at Ajax this week, which was his most recent haul.
Many clubs have taken notice of Osimhen's performances, and if he keeps up his current pace, a larger team may attempt to sign him away from Galatasaray in the near future.
Meanwhile, according to recent claims from Fichajes, PSG may even try to sign the former Lille player. They claim that coach Luis Enrique has requested that the team sign a top striker who is similar to Osimhen.
PSG's top nine. Since moving from Benfica for €65 million two years ago, Goncalo Ramos has not been totally convincing, and Enrique thinks a striker like Osimhen would help them keep up their position at the top of European football.
In response to PSG's interest, Galatasaray has committed €150 million for Victor Osimhen.
Fichajes claims that Galatasaray will only consider offers for Victor Osimhen that total about €150 million.
However, given that they recently paid €75 million for him and placed him on a massive wage plan, this is not shocking. They will therefore wish to recover the majority of their capital as well as more.
In addition, Alxander Isak, who is nearly as good as Osimhen, cost more than €140 million during the most recent summer transfer window. Galatasaray would therefore believe that they have the right to demand €150 million.
PSG has a reputation for spending a lot of money. The record of €222 million for Neymar is still in their possession. This is not the first time Osimhen and PSG have been connected. Les Parisiens would undoubtedly spend a fortune if they truly wanted him.
PREMIER LEAGUE RIVALS BEWARE: ERLING HAALAND PROMISES RELENTLESS CITY ATTACKING THREAT
Erling Haaland warns Man City's rivals he is in the "best version of myself" physically and mentally. The striker aims to break records as Pep Guardiola manages his 1000th game vs Liverpool.
Erling Haaland has warned Manchester City’s rivals - Photo Credit: Steven Paston/PA
In his quest for more goals, Erling Haaland has cautioned Manchester City's opponents that he is in the best physical and mental shape of his career.
With 13 goals so far this season, the Premier League's leading scorer has more than doubled his nearest rivals, including Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth.
Haaland is hoping to surpass his previous best of 52 goals in a single season, having scored 18 goals in 14 games across all competitions going into Sunday's matchup with Liverpool.
The 25-year-old declared, "I think this is the best version of myself." "This is the best feeling I have ever had."I feel great, and it is been a terrific start.
I have to keep my head in the correct place in order to stay sharp. It involves maintaining equilibrium and staying in the zone.
With a victory over Arne Slot's team at the Etihad Stadium, City may move four points clear of Liverpool thanks to Haaland's incredible play, which has kept them in the hunt behind league leaders Arsenal.
Erling Haaland has cautioned Manchester City's opponents that, in his quest for more goals, he is in the finest physical and mental shape of his career.
In addition, Haaland honoured City manager Pep Guardiola before his 1,000th game in charge.
Pep Guardiola's 1000th game as manager is brought up during the discussion, and Haaland feels that City owes its head coach to fire themselves into the running for the championship.
It is the brilliant Pep Guardiola. The Norwegian continued. There is a reason he has been winning so much: his hard work and dedication.
Take a look at all that he has accomplished for this team and over his career; it is quite amazing. It is about cooperating; we must pay attention to him as he instructs us on how to play and what to do. He deserves our performance, so we must do it for him.
Guardiola said Liverpool are ideal opponents for the day he hits 1,000 and denied claims that his coaching has tactically altered the game.
Eight of the nine titles since Guardiola took over have been won by City and Liverpool, who were separated by just one point in two of those seasons.
"They would be the best rival if I had to pick only one for my personal milestone," Guardiola remarked. Liverpool has been the nation's fiercest adversary, particularly under Jurgen Klopp.
To be honest, it could not be better. That was decided by the universe. Living life to the fullest is pleasant. I am sorry, but the numbers are crazy.
"The wins, the average (points), not only in the Premier League but also in the Champions League... we have achieved amazing feats here, at Barcelona, and in Bayern Munich."
It is hard to get to, and I would not get there if I started over. Throughout history, managers have had an influence. Since the numbers support it and it has been enjoyable to watch our team, I can say that I have been involved.