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    Jude Bellingham blasted over ‘discipline’ and told to ‘play differently’ amid Man Utd and Chelsea transfer interest

    BORUSSIA DORTMUND superstar Jude Bellingham has been put on full blast because he “doesn’t have discipline”.That is according to Liverpool hero Dietmar Hamann, who insists Bellingham needs to work on his game if he wants to join a bigger club.
    Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham has been slammed for lacking disciplineCredit: Getty
    Dietmar Hamann insists Bellingham has to work on his game amid intense interestCredit: Getty – Contributor
    The midfielder has attracted immense interest from some of Europe’s heaviest hitters, such as Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and the Reds.
    Hamann claims the England international isn’t used to criticism as he suggested he gets treated favourably at Dortmund.
    However, the ex-Germany international insists that won’t be the case at a bigger club.
    The former City star added that the 19-year-old will have to learn how to help at the back and move forward in order to take his game to the next level.
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    Hamann told Sky Sports: “What Bellingham doesn’t have is discipline.
    “He may want to return to the island [England] or Real Madrid. He has to play differently.
    “At Dortmund he can do what he wants. Nobody dares to say anything.
    “Because they’re afraid of upsetting him. If you have that as a team-mate, you’ll have a problem.
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    “If he doesn’t do anything forwards and backwards, what does he do then?
    “Obviously he is an exceptional player. But he has to get his discipline under control.”
    Dortmund are unlikely to sell Bellingham for anything less than €150million (£130m) in the summer. More

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    Man Utd legend in car crash before Everton win with police called to scene

    MANCHESTER United legend Bryan Robson was yesterday involved in a car crash while heading to watch his old club’s victory over Everton.The 66-year-old was driving to Old Trafford when his blue Mercedes S350d was hit from behind by another vehicle – damaging the boot and bumper.
    Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson was involved in a car crash on the way to Old TraffordCredit: Zenpix
    Police cordoned off the scene and Robson eventually made it to Old Trafford on timeCredit: Zenpix
    Police officers attended, closing one lane while debris was removed from the dual carriageway.
    Robson – nicknamed Captain Marvel during his playing days – stood on the grass embankment hugging a young lad while chatting to cops.
    The ex-midfielder was dressed in official club colours ready for his role as a Manchester United ambassador.
    An onlooker said: “I didn’t see the other vehicle involved but it looks like his car had been clobbered from the behind.
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    “There was quite a lot of damage to the Mercedes and a section bumper was hanging off.
    “It didn’t look like anyone was injured and Robson was all smiles while talking to the officers.
    “He’s probably been tackled harder from behind during his playing days!”
    The incident occurred at around yesterday morning on Princess Parkway, Manchester.
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    Robson was later spotted at the Old Trafford stadium, where United beat Everton two-nil in the lunchtime kick-off.
    Robson made 470 appearances, scoring 103 goals during his 13-year stint with United before managing Middlesborough, Bradford City, West Bromwich and Sheffield United.
    A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said it did not comment on minor road traffic incidents.
    Robson is regarded as one of Manchester Unnited’s best ever midfielders and also represented EnglandCredit: Getty More

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    Scholes criticises Ten Hag for not using certain players and singles out one star who has ‘struggled’ because of it

    MAN UTD legend Paul Scholes has criticised Erik ten Hag for not utilising his squad enough.The Dutch tactician rang the changes as the Red Devils took on Everton at Old Trafford – winning 2-0.
    Paul Scholes has criticised Erik ten Hag over his squad rotationCredit: Getty
    Ten Hag has used 28 players this season, as the Red Devils have won the League CupCredit: Getty
    Ten Hag has used 28 players, as Utd went on to League Cup success and are in the Champions League places in the league.
    Harry Maguire was one of three changes the ex-Ajax coach made, along with Aaron Wan-Bissaka given the nod at right-back and Tyrell Malacia replacing the injured Luke Shaw on the opposite defensive flank.
    But that wasn’t enough for the former England international, who believes he should have rotated more during the season.
    “Something I don’t think Ten Hag has done is use his squad enough,” he told BT Sport.
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    “When players have come into a game they’ve really struggled at first to pick up the pace a bit and there’s a few of those positions – Malacia at left-back.
    “Maguire’s got experience, I think it’s a decent game for him to come into today. It’s not easy when you’re coming in, Harry just has to make sure he’s prepared properly and he’s training properly.
    “He looks the type of lad who will be doing that and he’s played for England, but coming to Manchester United, coming to the Premier League, it’s slightly different, he’ll be tested more, but I expect him to deal with it.”
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    Man Utd made light work of Everton – thanks to goals from Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial.
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    Yet it wasn’t all roses for manager Ten Hag, as Marcus Rashford limped off with ten minutes to go, casting doubts on him making Thursday’s Europa League clash with Sevilla. More

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    Eric Bailly’s Marseille transfer ‘OVER’ with on-loan Man Utd defender not expected to play another game

    MANCHESTER UNITED loanee Eric Bailly is expected to return to Old Trafford at the end of the season, reports suggest.The 28-year-old joined Marseille on a season-long loan in August after falling out of favour with Erik ten Hag.
    Bailly is expected to leave Marseille at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
    His current contract includes an £8.4million obligation to buy clause, which will be triggered if he makes 19 Ligue 1 appearances and Marseille qualify for the Champions League.
    However, according to French outlet La Provence, Bailly is not expected to meet that target.
    The defender has made just 11 league appearances for the Olympians so far this season.
    And he is not expected to play a part in the majority of the club’s nine remaining Ligue 1 games.
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    Instead, Leonardo Balerdi is the preferred presence in the heart of Igor Tudor’s defence.
    Bailly is now expected to return to Man Utd at the end of the season.
    However, Ten Hag currently has no plans for him ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
    The Ivory Coast international is one of several players set to leave Old Trafford this summer.
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    The likes of Harry Maguire, Brandon Williams, Alex Telles and Anthony Martial are also expected to move on.
    Dean Henderson and Scott McTominay could also depart, while Anthony Elanga and Facundo Pellistri are pencilled in for a loan. More

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    Paul Scholes claims Harry Kane will NOT join Man Utd as he predicts huge blow for Erik ten Hag’s transfer plans

    MANCHESTER UNITED legend Paul Scholes believes Harry Kane will choose to stay at Tottenham this summer despite interest from the Red Devils.Kane, 29, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks.
    Harry Kane has been linked with a move to Man UtdCredit: AFP
    Scholes does not believe Kane would be the right fit for the Red DevilsCredit: Getty
    He emerged as one of Erik ten Hag’s top transfer targets at the beginning of March, shortly after becoming Tottenham’s all-time leading goalscorer.
    But according to Scholes, the England skipper would not be the best fit for Man Utd.
    When speaking to BT Sport, the 48-year-old said: “I think goals are a problem, [United are] a long way behind City and Arsenal at the top of the table goals wise.
    “I think Harry is very happy where he is. If he was going to move it would have been to Man City a couple of years ago. 
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    “He would be fantastic, 25 goals guaranteed, but it’s very difficult for him to move at 30 years of age.
    “It’s a risk as well for Man Utd, if you put all your eggs in that Harry Kane basket and all of a sudden Daniel Levy is messing you about, you might end up with no one.
    “If you get him early, brilliant, but I just think he’s very happy at Tottenham doing what he’s doing.”
    Man Utd have expressed an interest in signing several young strikers since January.
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    Victor Osimhen remains a top target, but Napoli are demanding a Premier League record fee of £115-130million.
    United are also keen on the prospect of signing Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos.
    However, the Portugal international is also expected to cost more than £100m. More

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    Man Utd transfer target Osimhen reveals he had face reconstructed after horror injury and had special mask designed

    MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Victor Osimhen has revealed he underwent facial reconstruction surgery and had a mask specially designed for him after suffering a horror injury. The Napoli striker is enjoying a fine season in Serie A, with the team on the verge of winning the title and they are into the Champions League quarter-finals.
    Victor Osimhen had to have his face reconstructed after a horror injuryCredit: Rex
    Osimhen has donned a face mask throughtou this season after he clattered into Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar last term.
    Opening up on his issue, Osimhen told L’Equipe: “With Skriniar it was like receiving a blow to the face.
    “Ten minutes later, I got up and was taken to the hospital.
    “The doctor asked me how I could continue standing. I didn’t want to have surgery, but they had to reconstruct my face.
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    “They passed through my mouth, it was very complicated and for two months I had a part of my head as if asleep.
    “Little by little, and thanks to the doctors, everything returned to normal. 
    “They invented a mask for me and the side that protects my wound is very hard. I’m not afraid anymore”.
    Dr Gianpaolo Tartaro, who worked on player, previously said: “The orbital bone stopped just in time because Osimhen could even have lost his sight.
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    “That bone could indeed have caused other problems, but fortunately some factors helped us and the eye was able to go back into its socket.”
    Osimhen has been linked with a move to United this summer.
    Manager Erik ten Hag views signing a striker as a priority with him and Tottenham’s Harry Kane the top choices.
    However, both are expected to have £100million-plus price tags slapped on them. More

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    Classy Marcus Rashford makes young Man Utd fan’s day as he hands him his shirt while coming off injured against Everton

    MARCUS RASHFORD classily handed a young Manchester United fan his shirt as he hobbled off against Everton. The forward had enjoyed a energetic day in front of goal before pulling up holding his groin not long from full-time
    One young fan looked on top of the world as he held Rashford’s shirt
    This worrying image threatened to blight an otherwise great day for Man Utd fansCredit: Rex
    Despite the 25-year-old appearing in discomfort as he slowly departed, he still found time for one lovely gesture.
    TV cameras picked up a young United fan proudly holding Rashford’s shirt aloft after the star player had been subbed off.
    The England international had made the effort to hand the youngster his shirt before limping down the tunnel.
    Rashford could later be seen without his shirt as he headed back to the dressing room.
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    United fans will be praying his issue is not too serious with the star still enjoying an extraordinary purple patch.
    Rashford has 15 Premier League goals this campaign and 28 in all competitions.
    With the exception of United transfer target Victor Osimhen, Rashford has the most goals of any player in Europe since the end of the World Cup.
    He would have been disappointed to not add to his numbers with Jordan Pickford making a big first-half save to deny his Three Lions colleague.
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    Goals from Scott McTominay and substitute Anthony Martial were enough to give United a 2-0 win against the Toffees.
    The win has given the Red Devils a jump on top four rivals Newcastle and Tottenham who will be looking to respond. More

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    Man Utd fans say Erik ten Hag needs to fine HIMSELF as they spot him ‘breaking his own rule’ against Everton

    FANS all said the same thing after Erik ten Hag emerged a minute late from the tunnel late for the second half against Everton. The manager reappeared from the dressing room in the 47th minute with the game already having restarted.
    Erik ten Hag was late for the second halfCredit: Getty
    Fans think they know what he was doing in the changing roomCredit: Reuters
    Ten Hag walked out and attempted to get the crowd to make more noise before heading to the dugout.
    Fans were left in hysterics after the bizarre moment, as one said: “Ten Hag was late out of the tunnel. He have to take a s***?”
    A second wrote: “Bro went for a poo.”
    Another reacted: “Why did Ten Hag come out like a WWE wrestler.”
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    More joked he was still trying to work out how Aaron Wan-Bissaka failed to convert a glorious chance when the game was goalless.
    Some supporters even suggested that the manager needs to fine himself for breaking his rule around being late.
    Ten Hag dropped Marcus Rashford for missing a team meeting for oversleeping and he reportedly fines players if they are not on time.
    He is known for his tough stance on discipline, previously punishing players for bad performances in losses to Brentford and Liverpool.
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    This is not the first time the Dutchman has been late, however.
    He didn’t turn up when was supposed to for a press conference earlier this season and joked he should be fined.
    Man Utd started the second half ahead thanks to a goal from Scott McTominay.
    Anthony Martial made sure of all three points as he slotted home after being set up by Marcus Rashford.
    But United were dealt a blow as the red-hot England forward limped off with an apparent injury. More