The Manchester City captain’s all-action display captured what has made him indispensable to Pep Guardiola By Opta Analyst “You were like fucking Cannavaro today.” Erling Haaland scored the winner in Manchester City’s colossal 2-1 victory against Arsenal but he was quick to highlight the real standout performer: his team’s captain, Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese midfielder will leave City in the summer after nine trophy-laden seasons, and his latest all-action display against gave everyone a clear reminder of what Pep Guardiola’s side will be losing when he departs. Haaland was referring to a crucial headed clearance late on, with Silva defending his own box and beating 6ft 2in striker Viktor Gyökeres to a dangerous cross. Silva and Cannavaro play in different positions, but the comparison to the World Cup-winning centre-back felt pretty accurate. Like Cannavaro, Silva is not particularly tall or physically imposing, but he compensates with his outstanding timing, bravery and reading of the game.

With the highly anticipated and emotional departure of Mohamed Salah officially announced, Liverpool’s front line is currently undergoing a massive, necessary transition. To make matters significantly more stressful for manager Arne Slot, an awful long-term Achilles tendon injury to Hugo Ekitike means the Reds are suddenly incredibly short on reliable firepower. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE […] The post Not Michael Olise: Liverpool target Frenchman to replace Mo Salah this summer appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Liverpool are interested in signing France international Randal Kolo Muani. The 27-year-old is currently on loan at Tottenham Hotspur, where he has shown flashes of quality but has largely struggled. Kolo Muani has made just two goal contributions in 25 Premier League appearances. He has fared better in the Champions League, scoring four times in nine […]

Real Madrid’s first game since its elimination from the Champions League ended in a 2-1 win for the Spanish giant, leaving it six points behind Barcelona.

Both Yamal and Mbappe fail to make the top three, while Bayern have the top two

A round-up of all the games on Tuesday night in La Liga, as the stakes grow ever higher in the final stages of the season. RCD Mallorca 1-1 Valencia: Mallorca rue chances Martin Demichelis was left ruing his side’s missed opportunity at Son Moix on Tuesday night, after RCD Mallorca drew with Valencia. Following a […] The post La Liga Round-Up: Isco makes long-awaited return for Betis as Unai Simon digs out Athletic Club appeared first on Football España.

Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior each scored as Real Madrid ended a four-game winless streak by defeating Alaves 2-1 on Tuesday to move closer to Spanish league leader Barcelona.

Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa was forced to answer multiple questions on his players being whistled by their own fans for a third time this season, following Los Blancos’ 2-1 win over Alaves. Vinicius Junior was the main target for the Santiago Bernabeu again, despite turning out to be the match-winner. Of course the main […] The post “I was whistled as a player too” – Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa on Vinicius Junior reaction appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid got themselves back on track in LaLiga as goals from Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior sealed a 2-1 win over Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday. After failing to win their last two league matches, Madrid returned to winning ways here, but they still find them six points adrift of leaders Barcelona, […] The post Real Madrid 2-1 Alaves: Mbappe and Vinicius help Arbeloa´s side return to winning ways appeared first on Soccer News.