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      Sean Dyche incredibly reveals he’s checking Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s MATTRESS to get to the bottom of his injury woes

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      NEW Everton boss Sean Dyche is going to extreme lengths to ensure striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin can get fully fit.The 25-year-old has only featured in 28 of the Blues’ last 60 Premier League matches due to his fitness issues.
      Dominic Calvert-Lewin is out of Everton’s clash with LeedsCredit: Rex
      Sean Dyche is ready to examine his full medical history and lifestyle to get him back fitCredit: Getty
      And he has been ruled out of Saturday’s crunch relegation clash with Leeds due the effects of a persistent hamstring problem.
      Everton have struggled for goals this term with the England international missing most of it.
      However, Dyche is ready to examine Calvert-Lewin’s whole medical history and lifestyle to try and get him back.
      He said: “I’ve got to learn about his physiological history.
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      “I’ve got to learn what his body will and won’t take, which is what we are trying to do now. 
      “We’re speaking to him, the medical staff and the sports scientists, looking at the stats.
      “We will look at his training programmes, the distances he has covered. 
      “What’s his diet like? What’s his lifestyle like? What car does he drive, what mattress does he use, how many hours does he sleep a night?”
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      But Dyche added: “I’ll take scientific feedback.
      “Equally, you can’t just leave a player forever and wait. 
      “You can’t leave a one-month injury for three months, just to be sure. There has to be a balance.” More

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      Harry Redknapp reveals reason he hasn’t taken the Leeds job after rumours he was set to come out of retirement aged 75

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      HARRY REDKNAPP has revealed why he hasn’t taken the Leeds job after rumours claimed he was set to come out of retirement aged 75.The iconic English manager hasn’t taken up a managerial post since 2017, when he was in charge of Birmingham.
      Redknapp was linked with the Leeds jobCredit: Louis Wood
      Following Jesse Marsch’s dismissal by Leeds, Redknapp was linked with a sensational return to Premier League management.
      However, contact was never made between Leeds and the former Tottenham boss.
      And Redknapp has now taken to talkSPORT to put the rumours of him coming out of retirement at the age of 75 to bed.
      When asked by Ray Parlour if he was waiting to catch a train to Leeds from London Euston, Redknapp quipped: “I would, Ray. I would do it, but it coincides with Cheltenham week.”
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      Redknapp continued: “So really, I can’t miss Cheltenham. I really can’t miss Cheltenham – I’m up there with you lads on the Thursday, I’ve got a couple of runners hopefully.”
      On whether there were conversations, Redknapp said: “No, I don’t know where it came from, Ray.
      “Someone rang me yesterday, and I said ‘What are you talking about? It’s not April 1st is it?’
      “I mean, it came out of the air. So yeah, no idea, Ray.”
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      When pressed on whether he would get back into management, an enthusiastic Redknapp said: “Yeah I would, yeah. I would do it. Ray, I love it. I wouldn’t say no anywhere.
      “But I’m not going to get the Leeds job, not a chance.
      “But yeah, if someone asked me to go in and work there…
      “Yeah I’d go there [keep a team up], no wages, bonus for keeping them up – that’s the move.”
      Another manager in their 70s has returned to professional football.
      Neil Warnock came out of retirement aged 74 to take charge of Huddersfield – a team he managed in the 90s.
      Redknapp has tipped Warnock to “wind up” his Huddersfield team and pick up some results to beat the drop from the Championship. More

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      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta slams Premier League fixture pile up ahead of crunch Saturday lunchtime clash vs Aston Villa

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      MIKEL ARTETA has called on the Premier League to scrap Saturday lunchtime kick-offs for teams involved in Wednesday night games.The Arsenal boss is unhappy with the timing of tomorrow’s 12.30 trip to Aston Villa just 63 hours after their midweek defeat by Manchester City.
      Mikel Arteta has complained about being given the Saturday lunchtime gameCredit: Alamy
      And now he wants Premier League bosses to extend the protection they give to the Champions League teams to every club.
      He complained: “There are certain rules with the Champions League teams. When you are playing on Wednesday night, you cannot play on Saturday lunchtime.
      “So I think that should apply to any competition.
      “It’s been discussed at the managers’ meetings and I think that is why the changes were made towards the Champions League teams.

      “If you follow the same principle physiologically, it is very difficult to turn around in that period to get the best outcome and reduce the injury risk for players.”
      Premier League chiefs changed their kick-off rule for the teams involved in the Champions League in May 2021 following a rant from Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
      But it doesn’t apply to domestic fixtures selected by BT Sport for their 12.30pm Saturday slot.
      And now Arteta fears his team could pay the price as they look to end a run of four games without a win which has seen them surrender first place in the table for the first time since August.
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      He said: “They put the schedule together the way they did and it’s a bit unusual, but it is what it is.
      “The players are highly motivated for tomorrow’s game because we want to perform well and win.”
      Thomas Partey will again be sidelined after missing the City match with a back injury but Emile Smith Rowe has recovered from a thigh problem and should be back in the squad. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea on Neymar transfer alert ‘with PSG winger available to leave this summer for huge fee’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea have reportedly “been alerted” to the possibility of signing Brazilian superstar Neymar.The 31-year-old’s club Paris Saint-Germain are five points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table but are on their worst run for 12 years.
      A report states Prem clubs have been alerted to Neymar’s potential availabilityCredit: Getty
      PSG suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League clash this week.
      The Bayern setback marked a third straight defeat in all competitions for PSG – the first time that has happened since 2011.
      Neymar, who was slammed for enjoying a McDonald’s and hitting a casino after the midweek loss, was involved in a dressing-room row with chief Luis Campos on Sunday after being beaten 3-1 at Monaco.
      And that result came after the 2-1 setback at Marseille in the last-16 of the French Cup.
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      Now 90 Mins are claiming that the forward could be offloaded by PSG at the end of the campaign.
      Neymar, the world’s most-expensive footballer, is believed to be under contract at Parc des Princes until 2027.
      However, the French giants “are understood to be open to his possible departure” and “sources have confirmed to 90min that a number of Premier League sides have been spoken to over a potential deal”.
      They state that “intermediaries are believed to have spoken with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle” to inform them of the Samba star’s interest in playing in the Premier League.
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      And this fresh report also adds that “Neymar’s name is also understood to have been mentioned during a recent meeting between Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly and PSG counterpart Nasser Al-Khelaifi”.
      Neymar has scored 17 goals and produced 16 assists in his 28 appearances this term. More

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      Five amazing transfers Newcastle boss Eddie Howe unearthed, including £800k Aaron Ramsdale signing

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      NEWCASTLE manager Eddie Howe has a knack for finding talent that others fail to unearth.The ex-Bournemouth boss is likely to be handed a transfer war chest by the Magpies’ Saudi owners in the coming years.
      Eddie Howe has proved himself as a shrewd operator in the transfer marketCredit: Reuters
      But club officials have warned they won’t be opening their cheque books for the sake of it.
      If that is the case, the good news for Toon fans is that Howe has a proven track record of locating hidden gems.
      Here SunSport runs the rule over five unsung heroes who were brought through the ranks by the Newcastle tactician.
      AARON RAMSDALE – £800K
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      Aaron Ramsdale has been performing heroics between the sticks for Arsenal since his £30million move to the Emirates in 2021.
      He produced what was hailed as one of the best saves of all time in the Gunners’ 2-0 victory over Leicester last season.
      But the stopper cost Howe less than £1m when he brought him to the Vitality Stadium in 2017.
      Three years later he was sold back to boyhood club Sheffield United before Arsenal came knocking.
      Aaron Ramsdale has cemented his place as Arsenal’s first-choice keeperCredit: Getty
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      CALLUM WILSON – £3M
      Howe linked up with former Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson when he arrived at St James’ Park.
      The 30-year-old bagged 67 goals in 187 appearances for the Cherries between 2014 and 2020.
      He cost just £3m when he moved to the south coast from League One side Coventry.
      But by 2020 his stock had risen so high it cost Newcastle £20m to take him up north.
      Callum Wilson moved to Newcastle from Bournemouth in 2020Credit: Getty
      RYAN FRASER – £400K
      Ryan Fraser is another ex-Cherry man now plying his trade with the Magpies.
      The Scotland international cost Bournemouth just £400k when they signed him from Aberdeen back in 2013.
      The skilful winger was once linked with the likes of Arsenal but his form declined in the 2019-20 season as he was distracted by speculation.
      Now armed with a five-year contract at St James’ Park, the 28-year-old has been given the opportunity to rekindle his working relationship with Howe.
      Ryan Fraser joined Callum Wilson at the MagpiesCredit: Reuters
      JOSH KING – FREE
      Josh King is another who owes his top-flight opportunities to Howe.
      The Norway-born forward joined Bournemouth on a free from Blackburn Rovers back in May 2015.
      He went on to score an impressive 53 goals for the club before heading to Everton on the last day of the 2021 January transfer window.
      Another move followed in July when he joined newly-promoted Watford – again for a free transfer – before he signed for Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
      Watford’s Josh King tussles with Arsenal defender Ben WhiteCredit: Reuters
      DAVID BROOKS – £11.5M
      Wales international David Brooks was tipped for big things before illness temporarily cut short his playing days.
      The Wales international cost Bournemouth around £11m when they bought him from Sheffield United in 2018.
      The 25-year-old was nominated for the PFA young player of the year award back in 2019.
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      A cancer diagnosis in October 2021 forced the midfielder to step back from football and begin treatment for the disease.
      But he returned to training in 2022 after winning his battle with cancer and is now keen to resume his playing career in the Premier League with Bournemouth.
      Brooks battled cancer to return to football in 2022Credit: Reuters More

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      Italy legend Daniele De Rossi sacked after just FOUR MONTHS of first managerial job at SPAL with side in relegation zone

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      ITALY legend Daniele De Rossi has been sacked as manager after only four months at Serie B strugglers SPAL. The 39-year-old was in only his first job in football management but could not replicate his on-pitch talent in the dugout.
      Daniele De Rossi enjoyed a legendary playing career but has struggled in his first managerial jobCredit: Rex
      De Rossi lost his job after only 16 league games in charge, managing just three wins.
      Spal sit third bottom in the table a point away from safety in Italy’s second tier.
      SPAL announced their decision with a statement on their website where they also revealed a number of backroom staff were also leaving the club.
      They said: “SPAL announces that Daniele De Rossi has been relieved of his role as first team coach.
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      “The Company would like to thank the coach and the members of his staff for the work done in recent months, wishing them the best professional luck for the future of their careers.”
      De Rossi replaced Roberto Venturato in October but could not help turn around the club’s fortunes.
      He is the latest football legend of the noughties to try their hand at management with the new generation experiencing mixed fortunes.
      The Italian was seen as one of the best players in his position during his 18 years at Roma between 2001 and 2019.
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      He left the club after making 616 outings in all competitions and made the most appearances for the Italian side apart from fellow legend Francesco Totti.
      He retired following a short stint at Boca Juniors after leaving the Stadio Olympico.
      Despite his incredible reputation, he would only win three cup trophies during his time at Roma.
      But he would win the 2006 World Cup with Italy however missed four games for elbowing ex-Fulham and US star Brian McBride. More

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      Ex-Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg reveals how VAR is making referees WORSE amid string of awful decisions

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      MARK CLATTENBURG has slammed VAR and claims it is making referees worse.The ex-Premier League referee revealed the introduction of VAR almost made him quit officiating.
      Mark Clattenburg claims VAR is making refs fearful to make decisionsCredit: Getty
      PGMOL chief Howard Webb called a meeting with refs this week to address the problems with VARCredit: Getty
      He believes it made him more hesitant to make on-field decisions, and more reliant on VAR.
      Clattenburg claims Prem refs are fearful of making an incorrect decision and having it overturned – but that leads to VAR not intervening at all, as happened when the ball struck Tomas Soucek’s hand in West Ham’s draw with Chelsea last weekend.
      Clattenburg, 47, explained the issue to old William Hill and Footy Accumulators’ podcast, No Tippy Tappy Football, saying: “VAR has caused a big problem.
      “It happened to me when I went to China, I started not refereeing, and I actually relied on the VAR. For the first month I felt like I was going to quit.
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      “I thought, what am I doing? I’ve lost my core ability to make a decision. As a referee you make split second decisions and I was so comfortable at doing it.
      “I’d made lots of decisions in the Premier League and I didn’t need VAR – well I could’ve needed it sometimes, but not to the amount that they’re using it now.
      “When I see these referees now week in, week out, there is a fear, and they’re scared to make a decision. The problem is when you’re scared to make a decision you don’t make one, and then the VAR doesn’t make one either.
      “If we look at the West Ham decision against Chelsea on Saturday [Tomas Soucek’s handball]… Because the referee doesn’t give it, the VAR then goes ‘I don’t want to give it because he’s breaking his fall’, so it compounds the mistake.
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      “If the referee just gave the penalty as he should have seen it and had the courage to blow, the VAR would’ve supported it. So, we have still got all of these problems with the referees not making the original decisions like we did in our time and that’s the difference.”
      VAR has come under a lot of scrutiny in recent weeks with the Premier League forced to apologise to Brighton and Arsenal after mistakes potentially cost them points last weekend.
      PGMOL chief Howard Webb called an emergency meeting to try and solve the problems while John Brooks was taken off VAR duty this week after incorrectly ruling a goal offside in Crystal Palace’s draw with Brighton. More

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      Axed Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel being lined up for return to former club as he looks for return to management

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      OUT-OF-WORK Thomas Tuchel is being lined up for a return to Paris Saint-Germain with boss Christophe Galtier struggling to get a tune out of the super team, reports say.The Parisians have lost their last three outings – including Tuesday’s Champions League round of 16 first leg AT HOME to Bayern Munich.
      Thomas Tuchel still has fans in PSG’s hierarchyCredit: Getty
      Christophe Galtier is under pressure at the French giants following three-straight defeatsCredit: Getty
      And according to RMC Sport, boss Galtier’s position at PSG has weakened.
      The Frenchman, regarded as one of the country’s current best coaches only behind France World Cup-winning boss Didier Deschamps, will remain coach of the Parisian club up to March 8.
      That gives the ex-Lille manager the second leg against Bayern.
      However, after that, his position will be determined by results.
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      The report states that there were concerns in the summer before Galtier joined, whether he could lead their dressing room filled with football’s biggest personalities.
      Fast forward six months, and those same questions are shared by the decision-makers in Doha, Qatar.
      A name being touted as Galtier’s replacement is Tuchel.
      The 49-year-old has history with the Parisians, managing the team between 2018 and 2020.
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      He won two Ligue 1 titles and guided the team to their first-ever Champions League final, which they lost to Bayern in 2020.
      Tuchel was dismissed that year, joined Chelsea and won the Champions League in 2021.
      But he has been out of work since late last year after being sacked by Chelsea’s new ownership, headed by Todd Boehly.
      His departure came shortly after a summer transfer splurge, which saw the Blues blow close to £300million on eight high-profile players.
      Despite his strained relationship with PSG chief Leonardo, Tuchel still has supporters at the club.
      PSG also remain big admirers of Zinedine Zidane, who they were keen on after dropping Mauricio Pochettino in the summer.
      The France football icon has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid in 2021.
      Zidane was said to be wanting to take over from Deschamps as France boss post-World Cup.
      However, France have confirmed Deschamps will lead the team at Euro 2024 – a competition he hasn’t won as a manager.
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