Mauricio Pochettino reveals worry about Christopher Nkunku’s fitness.
Chelsea signed Christopher Nkunku to lead the team’s new attacking phase. However since his arrival at the Stamford Bridge, the French attacker has been ravaged by consistent injuries that has affected his integration into the team. Coming off a long term injury, Nkunku played four games for Chelsea, including a substitution appearance in Chelsea’s Carabao Cup victory over Newcastle. Scoring one goal in three Premier League appearances, the attacker looks to sustained another injury. Chelsea’s boss, Mauricio has revealed his worries about Nkunku’s inability to train over the last ten days. He is set to undergo further assessments in coming days.
🚨🔵 Pochettino: “I’m a little bit worried about Christopher Nkunku. We don’t know what’s gonna happen”.
“Of course I am worried because, still now, it’s ten days he cannot train. We are assessing him”. pic.twitter.com/Nj1MgxoWEc
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 12, 2024
Harry Kane equals Robert Lewandowski’s half season record at Bayern.
The signing of Harry Kane has been nothing short of a blissful experience with Bayern Munich. The England captain has become a very important player for the Bundesliga club, scoring loads of goals and creating as well. With 22 league goals scored in the first half of the league’s campaign, the striker has now broken Robert Lewandowski’s record for the most goals scored in the half season of a Bundesliga campaign. Without a doubt, Harry Kane will continue to justify his huge transfer fee, scoring and helping the team compete.
🔴🏴 Harry Kane keeps making history at Bayern as he equals Lewandowski’s record for the most goals in the first half of a Bundesliga season (22). pic.twitter.com/iDJivgfhEv
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 12, 2024
Pascal Siakam tipped to move to the Dallas Mavericks franchise.
Emerging reports from the NBA world have indicated a potential move for the Toronto Raptors’ superstar, Pascal Siakam. The Cameroonian Power Forward, who has engraved his name as a Raptors’ legend, is attracting trade attention from many NBA franchises. However, reports believe that a potential trade to the Dallas Mavericks is the most realistic, with beliefs that Siakam would be the missing piece in the Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic team, and could be a major piece in helping them win the championship.
People within the Mavericks’ organization believes Pascal Siakam could be the missing piece next to Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, per @JakeLFischer
“I know there are absolutely people in Dallas who really think Pascal is a missing piece that could potentially pair with Luka… pic.twitter.com/TXa1337vPz
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) January 13, 2024
Mason Greenwood wins La Liga player of the month for December.
There has been a major career turnaround since Mason Greenwoods loan move to Getafe during the summer. Since making his debut with Getafe, Greenwood has helped the team stay within the top ten of the leagues standings. With one goal and assist in Getafe’s clash against Sevilla and a stellar performance in the 3-3 draw against Atletico Madrid, Greenwood has been named La Ligas player of the month for December. Manchester United are yet undecided as regards selling him or re-integrating him back into the team.
🚨🚨🎙️| Mason Greenwood on Getafe:
"Everything’s fine, I adapted pretty quickly. My team-mates took me under their wing and I’ve just been happy ever since coming here, training and playing the games." pic.twitter.com/nuRVSG6ouy
— centredevils. (@centredevils) January 13, 2024
Bayern’s Director talks on João Palhinha summer failed transfer.
Fulham’s João Palhinha has been one of the best holding midfielders in the world, attracting offers from some of the biggest clubs in the world including Bayern Munich. Despite Bayern’s offer which drew into the final minutes of the summer transfer window, the Bundesliga league was unsuccessful in signing the midfielder who immediately signed a new contract at Fulham. Speaking on the failed transfer and rumors about another potential bid, Bayern Munich director has stated that whilst wanting Poão last season was an unforgettable experience, the club was focusing on the center back position.