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      Sir Alex Ferguson reveals Ryan Giggs would have ended up playing for MAN CITY if it wasn’t for Man Utd steward

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      SIR ALEX FERGUSON says Ryan Giggs was his first big win over Manchester City.Fergie’s dismissive taunt about the “noisy neighbours” after the Abu Dhabi takeover has gone down in football history.Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Ryan Giggs nearly played for Man CityCredit: GettyA steward told Sir Alex about Giggs’ talent when he was a kidCredit: Times Newspapers LtdBut the former United boss told Tony Pulis in Sky’s “Chasing the Dream” documentary that prising Welsh wizard Giggs out of City’s clutches was a key moment in his Old Trafford success story.Ferguson recalled: “At United, our first-team squad there were quite a few over 30.“City were getting all the best young players at the time, absolutely. They would win the Youth Cup.“We had to put a stop to that, so we increased the scouting and worked really hard at that, particularly in Manchester.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS“We got the Phil and Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt. David Beckham was the only one from down south.“With Ryan Giggs, we had a steward at the club who came to me and said ‘there’s a young boy training at City, but he’s a United fan. You need to get hold of him.’“We got him down the training ground right away, they played a practice match against Viv Anderson, and Viv was screaming: ‘Can I kick him? Can I tackle him?’And I said: ‘Don’t you dare touch him! He’s only 14.’”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSGiggs and Co were part of the group known as “Fergie’s Fledglings” when they broke into the first team squad.The Scot added: “When you get a gem like Giggs or Scholes, it’s staring you in the face.Man Utd’s best XI of academy graduates“Scholes was an incredibly young player. You get diamonds like that, whereas Beckham was a late developer..“The Nevilles – always hard working, always making great sacrifices to be footballers. “Nicky Butt – determined young lad, always going to make it.“You have a responsibility too, to give them the right guidance, to be strong in terms of the path you’re taking them through.“Playing for Manchester United, playing in front of 75,000, playing in cup finals, playing for your country – these are all the stepping stones that you’re guiding them for.”What Man Utd said on hiring EACH of their post-Fergie managersDavid Moyes”All the skills needed to build on United’s phenomenal legacy.”Louis van Gaal”One of the outstanding managers in the game today.”Jose Mourinho”Quite simply the best manager in the game today.”Ole Gunnar Solskjaer “A wealth of experience, with a desire to give young players their chance and a deep understanding of the culture of the club.”Erik ten Hag”One of the most exciting and successful coaches in Europe.”Ruben Amorim “One of the most exciting and highly rated young coaches in European football.” More

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      Forgotten former Newcastle star who swapped national teams now a RAPPER after leaving Saudi minnows

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      A FORMER Premier League star-turned-rapper has switched hitting crossbars to spitting bars.The 35-year-old has gone from being released by Saudi Arabian minnows Al-Orobah to releasing his fourth single earlier this year.Vurnon Anita played 155 times for NewcastleCredit: PA:Empics SportThe midfielder now balances football with rappingCredit: Dreams Never End Records
      Vurnon Anita is best known for the five years he spent at Newcastle.But he is now going down a different path under the pseudonym JR.He has gone from getting on the ball in midfield to picking up the microphone, having launched a career as a rapper.Anita’s biggest hit “On Top” has amassed 600,000 listens on Spotify and he averages 3,000 plays per month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs a player, he featured 155 times for Newcastle and won the Championship title with the Toon in 2017.The Ajax academy graduate also had a brief loan spell at Leeds the season after.Since leaving England, he has played for Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia, Willem and RKC Waalwijk in Holland and Al-Orobah in Saudi Arabia.He is currently without a club but is keeping busy in the music studio.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnita was capped three times by Holland and was included in their provisional squad for the 2010 World Cup.But he has since changed his allegiance represent Curacao.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballersThe country is a Caribbean island just 37 miles away from Venezuela that classes itself “within the Kingdom of the Netherlands”.Their national team, ranked 90th in the world, are managed by ex-Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat.Former Aston Villa star Leandro Bacuna and ex-Southampton defender Cuco Martina are their top two-capped players.Anita is not the only footballer with Dutch descent to try their hand at rapping.Memphis Depay, Ryan Babel and Royston Drenthe all had spells in the Prem and in the charts. Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Man City star Rodri opens door to astonishing Real Madrid transfer just weeks after club’s Ballon d’Or snub

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      MANCHESTER CITY star Rodri has opened the door to a potential move to Real Madrid.It comes just weeks after the midfielder won the Ballon d’Or, leading Real Madrid to boycott the event.Rodri has opened the door to a switch to Real MadridCredit: GettyLos Blancos’s star Vinicius Jr was tipped to win the award and the snub led Real president Florentino Perez to turn down the invite.But Rodri still admires the club and said it would be difficult to ignore the Spanish giants if they came knocking.He told Spanish podcast El Larguero: “When Real Madrid call you, the best club in history and the most successful… it makes you proud and you always have to listen.“It’s obvious. You always have to pay attention.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRodri, 28, also has no qualms about joining Real despite his affiliation to fierce rivals Atletico Madrid, having come through the club’s youth system.He recently stated he was not bothered about Real Madrid’s claim that Vinicius deserved to win the Ballon d’Or.Rodri said: “All the Spanish clubs would have to congratulate me and they haven’t.“I care about my family and my club. They must have their reasons, I wouldn’t have done it that way and there’s no point in going over it.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBallon d’Or 2024 results1: Rodri, Man City and Spain2: Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid and Brazil3: Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid and England4: Dani Carvajal, Real Madrid and Spain5: Erling Haaland, Man City and Norway6: Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and France7: Lautaro Martinz, Inter Milan and Argentina8: Lamine Yamal, Barcelona and Spain9: Toni Kroos, Real Madrid and Germany10: Harry Kane, Bayern Munich and England11: Phil Foden, Man City and England12: Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen and Germany13: Dani Olmo, Barcelona and Spain14: Ademola Lookman, Atalanta and Nigeria15: Nico Williams, Athletic Bilbao and Spain16: Granit Xhaka, Bayer Leverkusen and Switzerland17: Federico Valverde, Real Madrid and Uruguay18: Emi Martinez, Aston Villa and Argentina19: Martin Odegaard, Arsenal and Norway20: Hakan Calhanoglu, Inter Milan and Turkey21: Bukayo Saka, Arsenal and England22: Antonio Rudiger, Real Madrid and Germany23: Ruben Dias, Man City and Portugal24: William Saliba, Arsenal and France25: Cole Palmer, Chelsea and England26: Declan Rice, Arsenal and England27: Vitinha, PSG and Portugal28: Alejandro Grimaldo, Bayer Leverkusen and Spain29: Mats Hummels, Roma and Germany30: Artem Dovbyk, Roma and Ukraine“The mistake is giving so much attention to a club that hasn’t decided to participate.”Rodri is also hopeful he will be back from his ACL injury before the end of the season.Erling Haaland does pull ups on cliff edge and runs with wolves as Man City ace stars in insane Beats by Dre advert He said: “The seasons are getting longer and this one has the Club World Cup.“It is good to have a challenge and I have it in my head to return this season — we’ll see when.” More

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      Premier League clubs rebel against Man City and agree new financial rules in huge win for Richard Masters

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      PREMIER LEAGUE clubs have voted in favour of new financial rules – in a huge win for embattled chief exec Richard Masters.Manchester City had led the charge against the tweaks to the Associated Party Transaction rules.Man City failed to convince the other clubs to vote against the rule changesCredit: GettyThe decision is a huge win for league chief Richard MastersCredit: GettyCity had warned the other 19 top-flight clubs that the changes – backed by an independent KC – remained unlawful.But at this morning’s meeting of the shareholder clubs at a central London hotel, the measures were passed by 16 votes to four.League bosses propelled the matter to the top of the agenda in a sign of their confidence.And in a surprise twist, Chelsea, who had been thought to be in City’s corner, backed Masters and spoke up – alongside Manchester United – in support of the “need for rules”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt is understood that Aston Villa, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest joined City in voting “no”.But the scale of the support for the Prem board, which significantly exceeded expectations, is a huge victory for Masters.League chiefs tabled the new regulations after an Arbitration Tribunal of three senior former judges found aspects of the rules, introduced in February despite fierce opposition led by City, were “unlawful”.Senior commercial expert Daniel Jowell KC advised the revised rules met the demands of the Arbitration Panel and commercial law.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIn a statement, a Prem spokesperson said: “At a Premier League Shareholders’ meeting today, clubs approved changes to the League’s Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules.“The amendments to the rules address the findings of an Arbitration Tribunal following a legal challenge by Manchester City to the APT system earlier this year. Moment Pep Guardiola launches furious F-word rant at ‘unacceptable’ Phil Foden captured in Man City documentary“The Premier League has conducted a detailed consultation with clubs – informed by multiple opinions from expert, independent Leading Counsel – to draft rule changes that address amendments required to the system. “This relates to integrating the assessment of Shareholder loans, the removal of some of the amendments made to APT rules earlier this year and changes to the process by which relevant information from the League’s ‘databank’ is shared with a club’s advisors.”The spokesman added: “The purpose of the APT rules is to ensure clubs are not able to benefit from commercial deals or reductions in costs that are not at Fair Market Value (FMV) by virtue of relationships with Associated Parties.“These rules were introduced to provide a robust mechanism to safeguard the financial stability, integrity and competitive balance of the League.” More

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      Joshua Zirkzee ‘would gladly go back to Italy’ after Man Utd struggles just months after transfer with Juventus keen

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      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE is open to moving back to Italy after a nightmare four months at Manchester United, according to reports.The Dutchman’s agents have supposedly offered him to Juventus ahead of the January transfer window.Joshua Zirkzee is keen on a move back to Serie A just months after joining Man UtdCredit: GettyZirkzee, 23, joined the Red Devils in a deal worth £36.5million in the summer. But newspaper La Stampa claim he is already looking for a way out after struggling to adapt to the Premier League.Zirkzee’s representatives have been in contact with Juventus as their manager is Thiago Motta.The boss got the best out of him last season at Bologna, with him scoring 12 goals.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLZirkzee’s time at Man Utd started positively, scoring the winner just 26 minutes into his debut against Fulham on the first day of the season.But the player has since struggled and it remains his only goal in 17 appearances.SunSport exclusively revealed that sacked manager Erik ten Hag did not want to sign him and he was a stone overweight when he rocked up at his new club.It took him a while to shift the unwanted timber and his former boss was unhappy about his fitness.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSZirkzee was an Ineos buy as they identified the deal as good value for money.But just months into his five-year contract, they could now let him go to potentially free up space to sign Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres at the end of the season.Ruben Amorim takes charge of first Man Utd training sessionNew manager Ruben Amorim is reportedly keen on bringing the Swedish goal machine with him to Old Trafford.But the transfer will not come cheap as the Portuguese giants are set to demand around £80m for the man with 23 goals in 18 games this term.Three Sporting stars Amorim could swoop for after joining Man UtdRUBEN AMORIM has ruled out poaching any of his Sporting Lisbon players in the January transfer window.But the Portuguese side’s chiefs expect Amorim will come calling in the summer – with his cheque book wide open.Here’s are three Sporting starts United could swoop for… but they won’t come cheap:VIKTOR GYOKERESAge: 26Position: StrikerCost: £84millionSwede has shone since joining Sporting last summer from Coventry — catching the eye of all Europe’s top clubs.Hit 43 goals in 50 games last season and boasts 18 strikes already this term.GONCALO INACIOAge: 23Position: DefenderCost: £50millionBall-playing centre-back was handed his debut by Amorim and has since become a key figure in Sporting’s recent title successes.Can also slot in at left-back if required and has 12 caps for Portugal.MORTEN HJULMANDAge: 25Position: MidfieldCost: £40millionDane is one of the top holding midfielders in Portugal — and made skipper by Amorim.He could be the man to replace Casemiro. More

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      Inside Arsenal legend Edu’s bombshell move from title contenders to madhouse under eccentric and impatient owner

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      EDU has swapped a Premier League penthouse for a multi-club madhouse.As Arsenal welcome Nottingham Forest this weekend, the Gunners are still trying to pick up the pieces from the shock departure of their Sporting Director for an expanded role under City Ground owner Evangelos Marinakis.Edu Gaspar is preparing for his new multi-club role after quitting ArsenalCredit: GettyEdu will oversee the stable of clubs owned by Nottingham Forest chief Evangelos MarinakisCredit: PAIt has come at a time when the title-chasing North Londoners are at their most stable, consistent and successful on and off the pitch since the glory days of Edu’s own Invincibles side under Arsene Wenger.A dream job, some would argue.In comparison, Forest have been leaving a trail of undesirable box office drama behind them for many years now, from VAR squabbles to cigar-spitting accusations, under their eccentric owner Marinakis who is eyeing world domination via his Manchester City-inspired multi-club model.So, why would Edu risk tainting an impressive dossier of work at Arsenal for an unspecified triple-your-money role with Grecian grouch Marinakis – a man currently at the centre of a blackmail conspiracy in his home country?READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe simple answer is: power. Edu is an ambitious Brazilian who quietly eyed a bigger role at the Emirates, and discretely looked elsewhere when it was clear that was unlikely.Despite several Brazil stars currently in Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s squad, Edu’s expertise and knowledge of the country and English football was not solely relied upon with Arteta having a large say in all recruitment dealings.Under Marinakis, however, he is expected to have greater say as a powerful and extremely well-paid executive over the general running of an empire which so far consists of Forest, Olympiacos and Portuguese side Rio Ave.Marinakis has also eyed up Serie A’s Monza and is reportedly in talks to add Rio de Janieiro-based Vasco da Gama to his growing portfolio.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe latter is believed to have been with Edu in mind – a man who has great connections in Brazil from his time as a director of football at Corinthians and general coordinator of the national team before joining Arsenal in July 2019.But Edu will also be aware that Marinakis is prone to pulling the trigger if expectations are not met.Edu’s exit is a huge loss for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal will feel very different without him, says SunSport’s Jack RosserArsenal and Edu resignation statement in fullEdu Gaspar has today resigned from his position as our Sporting Director.Edu, our former player and Invincible, re-joined us in the role of Technical Director in July 2019. He progressed through the club and was promoted to Sporting Director in November 2022, where he oversaw men’s, women’s and academy football.   We thank Edu for the part he has played in our renewed football strategy and driving the club forward with the values of Arsenal in his heart. Edu said: “This was an incredibly hard decision to make.”Arsenal has given me the opportunity to work with so many amazing people and the chance to be a part of something so special in the club’s history. It has been a special journey and I thank Stan, Josh, Tim and Lord Harris for the support they’ve given me.  “I’ve loved working with so many great colleagues across our men’s, women’s and academy teams, especially Mikel, who has become a great friend. “Now it is time to pursue a different challenge. Arsenal will always remain in my heart. I wish the club and its supporters only good things and all the very best.”Our Co-Chair, Josh Kroenke, added: “We respect Edu’s decision and thank him for his immense contribution and dedication to drive the club forward.  “Everyone at the club wishes him well. We are all so fond of him and the positive energy he brings to everything and everyone.  “Change and evolution is a part of our club.  We remain focused on our strategy and winning major trophies. Our succession plan will reflect this continued ambition.”Marinakis’ erratic trial and error process for this role began with Spaniard Antonio Cordon in June 2023 after his past success with Villarreal and Real Betis.Cordon was initially the Olympiacos Sporting Director before Marinakis promoted him to also cover Forest and Rio Ave six months later. Cordon left the role in July 2024.In the middle of all this, Portuguese Sporting Director Pedro Alves was given the Olympiacos gig in December 2023, but lasted just two months.One of Edu’s great strengths is his ability to control communications from top to bottom, something Arsenal chiefs are understood to be aware of replacing sooner rather than later.But Edu knows he will be dealing with quite the character in Marinakis, one who has been known to smash TVs in director’s boxes in anger at the City Ground, and played his part in the club being fined £750k last term for green-lighting a tweet that accused referee Stuart Atwell of bias.Edu’s 35 signings rankedEDU oversaw the arrival of 35 players during his time at the club.Some worked out better than others.Here, SunSport ranks them from worst to best…35. Nicolas Pepe (£72m)34. Willian (Free)33. David Luiz (£8m)32. Runar Alex Runarsson (£2m)31. Mat Ryan (Loan)30. Fabio Vieira (£34m)29. Neto (Loan)28. Marquinhos (£3m)27. Nuno Tavares (£8m)26. Matt Turner (£5m)25. Cedric Soares (Free)24. Albert Sambi Lokonga (£17m)23. Pablo Mari (£5m)22. Dani Ceballos (Loan)21. Raheem Sterling (Loan)20. Jakub Kiwior (£17m)19. Jorginho (£12m)18. Riccardo Calafiori (£42m)17. Kieran Tierney (£25m)16. Takehiro Tomiyasu (£20m)15. Mikel Merino (£28m)14. Aaron Ramsdale (£24m)13. Oleksandr Zinchenko (£30m)12. Gabriel Jesus (£45m)11. Kai Havertz (£65m)10. Jurrien Timber (£38m)9. Gabriel Martinelli (£6m)8. David Raya (£27m)7. Leandro Trossard (£20m)6. Thomas Partey (£45m)5. Ben White (£50m)4. Gabriel Magalhaes (£27m)3. Declan Rice (£105m)2. William Saliba (£27m)1. Martin Odegaard (£30m)Click here to read more Arsenal stories.He then was hit with a five-game ban last month for spitting at the feet of an official, his defence being that it is due to smoking two to three cigars a day.And this week, Olympiacos were forced to come out in defence of Marinakis and board members, claiming they were being “blackmailed” with allegations of financing “sports violence”.The influence of the City Football Group on Marinakis cannot be understated.Under Abu Dhabi United Group owner Sheikh Mansour, a 13-strong collection of teams across five continents includes City, Melbourne City, New York City, Mumbai City, Girona and Shenzhen Peng City.This is Marinakis’ blueprint, one that is expected to be overseen and run by Edu – an opportunity of global expansion that was not seen as a priority at Arsenal.But for every City Group, there is Chelsea’s topsy-turvy and messy growth under Todd Boehly’s own multi-club vision, one that feels constantly on the verge of a crisis.READ MORE SUN STORIESOn his six-month gardening leave before beginning his Marinakis adventure, Edu will watch Arsenal vs Forest from home this weekend.A penny for his thoughts, whatever the score.How Edu made Arsenal great againBy Jack RosserEDU GASPAR has been on a mission to ‘Make Arsenal Great Again’ ever since returning to the club he played for 2019.After a few wobbles early on – signing Nicolas Pepe will never reflect well – the Brazilian has, alongside Mikel Arteta, been crucial in the club’s transformation.Arteta was brought in as the new manager within months of Edu’s return to North London and the former midfielder stuck by the boss when the pressure was on two years into the job.Instead of making the knee-jerk decision to change manager again, the former Brazil international, joined forces with Arteta to institute a huge change of culture at The Emirates.Overpaid toxic influences such as Mesut Ozil and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were purged from the dressing room and Arsenal set about adding strong characters.Edu finally got the club competing in the transfer market again, with Martin Odegaard an outstanding capture for the club. In landing Declan Rice ahead of Manchester City last year Arsenal showed they couple compete for and sign some of Europe’s biggest talents once more.Arsenal have become one of the most attractive clubs in the Premier League and one of the most efficient in the market.While there have been big deals for the likes of Rice and Calafiori, there have been smart ones too – picking out value where others have lost hope.Kai Havertz appeared as a surprising signing after a dreadful season at Chelsea. But after Edu gave the German space and support to rebuild his confidence he has developed into a fine asset for Arteta.Edu does not only have a tight relationship with Arteta – who many fans will be glad signed a new deal before the sporting director’s departure – but the players too, always ready and waiting to check in, keep them going.London Colney and The Emirates will feel a very different place for all of them without Edu. More

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      ‘There were moments’ – Pep Guardiola admits he considering leaving Man City but LOSING STREAK convinced him to stay

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      PEP GUARDIOLA admits he considered leaving Manchester City but their four-game losing streak convinced him to stay.The Spaniard’s contract was set to expire next summer, ending his nine-year stay at the Etihad.Pep Guardiola stayed at Man City to end their run of four straight defeatsCredit: Manchester City FCBut Guardiola will now be at City for a decade and beyond after agreeing a year-long extension with the option for a further season.He’s enjoyed plenty of success in the north west following his arrival in 2016.Guardiola has led City to six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four Carabao Cups and a Champions League.While the 2022/23 season saw City become just the second English side to complete a historic modern-day Treble.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd just last term, City became the first-ever English team to win four Premier League titles in a row.But despite still having a star-studded squad, City’s current campaign has not yet lived up to expectations. Guardiola has been forced to go without key men like Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne for the majority of the term so far.And City’s form has taken a huge hit, with the champs losing their last four matches in all competitions for the first time since Guardiola’s arrival.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSome outsiders felt it showed the Spaniard had perhaps lost his spark and interest.But Guardiola insists the opposite, claiming the losing streak is the main reason behind his decision to sign on for at least another season.Thomas Tuchel ‘was NOT England’s first choice and Pep Guardiola could still get the job’Admitting that he did consider walking away at the end of the current campaign, Guardiola said: “I felt I could not leave now — simple as that.“Maybe the four defeats was the reason why and I felt the club still wanted me.Firstly because we won a lot, I feel love. But it’s a business and you have to win. I have a contract but I know if we don’t win I won’t continue.“The moment it’s done, the club will know it. And at this moment we didn’t feel it.“Txiki, Ferran and Khaldoon didn’t feel it so that’s why I’ve extended – to stay here and to continue to do well.“Every time I signed the contract I say it’s the last two – and still we are here. So honestly myself and my staff, we deserve to be here. I’m not arrogant to say it, it’s the truth. “We deserve the chance – after four defeats in a row – to bounce back and try to turn the situation. I had the feeling I wanted to take the right decisions for the future.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I enjoy being here, I like my job. I said many times, the moment I don’t have that feeling – even with a contract – I will call my chairman, my CEO and say the best thing for the club is for me to leave.“I don’t have that feeling right now, so I’ve extended.” More

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      Chelsea captain Reece James releases 96-word statement about ‘another challenge ahead’ after latest injury setback

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      REECE JAMES is ready to take on the challenge of getting back fit after suffering yet another injury.The defender has been sidelined for much of the past two years, and has barely featured since being named Chelsea captain last week.Reece James has suffered yet another hamstring injuryCredit: GettyHe was thankful for the support he has receivedThe defender also shared a photo of his defiant tattooJames had only just returned from his latest injury, making four appearances for Enzo Maresca’s side since the end of October.But he has now injured his hamstring yet again, with the problem proving a persistent one.However the right-back is not too down about his latest setback and he is determined to overcome his latest challenge.James released a statement which read: “Hello all, I hope and wish you’re all well.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”This message is to the people that understand and have respect for what I’m going through. I appreciate you so much, your support and kind messages go further than you could ever imagine.”And just to touch on me. I’m doing okay, been better and also been worse. Another challenge ahead accepted. Eventually I’ll come out on top. Against all the odds.”James, 24, also shared a photo of a tattoo on his leg which reads: “I just didn’t quit.”The Chelsea skipper has had to undergo several rehabilitation and his injuries have kept him out of the World Cup and Euros.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe has missed over 120 Blues games throughout his career, according to Transfermarkt.James is set to miss Chelsea’s next match against Leicester but boss Enzo Maresca played down concerns he could be a long-term absentee.Maresca said: “We have just one injured player and that’s Reece [James] who unfortunately felt something small in training two days ago and we don’t want to take a risk for the weekend.”It’s a hamstring, muscular problem. We will see, we don’t know for how long, for sure [we want him fit for longer]. At the moment it is not happening but we hope it will happen soon.”He is out this weekend but hopefully he can be back soon. It’s probably difficult that he can be available for the Conference League [next Thursday], but hopefully soon.” More