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      Tottenham suffer injury blow with Richarlison set to miss significant time after hurting himself assisting Solanke goal

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      TOTTENHAM star Richarlison is set to be sidelined for a “significant amount of time” after suffering a hamstring injury against Aston Villa.The versatile forward appears to have been hurt after producing the assist for Spurs star Dominic Solanke’s second goal on 79 minutes during Sunday’s 4-1 victory over Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Tottenham star Richarlison is set to be sidelined for a ‘significant amount of time’Credit: RexTottenham star Richarlison got injured again after providing an assistRicharlison suffered a ‘significant’ injury, stated Tottenham boss Ange PostecoglouCredit: RexTottenham boss Postecoglou doesn’t know when Richarlison will returnCredit: RexThe Brazil international passed the ball to Solanke from the left flank and the North Londoners’ striker smashed it behind Emiliano Martinez’s net to make it 3-1 and seal three important points.But it was evident that Richarlison was in pain after that assist as he hobbled off just three minutes later when he was replaced by James Maddison.The 27-year-old looked distraught as he was embraced by both Maddison and Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou.Postecoglou confirmed that the Brazilian has sustained a “significant hamstring injury” shortly after returning from another recent issue.Read More on FootballAnd the Aussie head coach admitted the ex-Everton star will be back in the sidelines for the foreseeable future without issuing a timeline.Postecoglou said: “He was very disappointed. I think I said in the lead up, we tried to take a different approach, he worked awfully hard on his rehab but also his general fitness.“He’d really trimmed down in terms of his conditioning. He was doing everything right, we eased him back into playing, we didn’t want to overload him and unfortunately he broke down again.“He’s disappointed but ultimately, we’ve just got to keep getting him back in there and work with him to get him back up because he’s an important player. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”You saw last week the impact he had coming off the bench and setting up the goal for him.“Disappointing for him, disappointing for us because we haven’t really had him at our disposal this year. Richarlison breaks down in tears as he reveals he wanted to quit football and would always Google ‘rubbish about death'”But we’ll just keep working with Richy and try to get him back.”I’m reticent to put [a time on] it but he’ll be out for a significant amount of time. It’s a significant hamstring injury.”Richarlison spoke of his frustration at sustaining yet another injury in a heartfelt post on social media.The ex-Watford star posted on Instagram: “It’s a difficult moment, again. “I was very happy working hard and playing, but now I am injured again.“It’s difficult to say what I’m feeling in this moment, just pray for me… I hope God will protect me”. More

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      Christian Ziege shares heartbreaking statement after wife dies as Premier League icon, 52, says ‘the world has stopped’

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      FORMER Liverpool star Christian Ziege is mourning the death of his wife, Pia.Pia passed away on Monday after a long battle with a serious illness.Christian Ziege’s wife, Pia, has passed awayCredit: Instagram @ziege.christian17Ziege announced his wife’s death on social media with a heartbreaking statementCredit: Instagram @ziege.christian17Ziege previously played for LiverpoolCredit: PA:Press AssociationEx-Premier League star Ziege announced the devastating news on social media this morning.He wrote: “And there are always traces of your life, thoughts, pictures, moments.”They will remind us of you, make us happy and sad and never let us forget you.”Our world has stood still since November 4th. After a long and serious illness, Pia has closed her eyes forever.Read More in Football”We would like to thank everyone who has walked this long and difficult path with us, as well as for the great sympathy and compassion. Pia, you will live on forever in our hearts.”Ziege and his wife had been married since 1997.They share two children – Alessandro and Maria. The former Germany international is also a father figure to Pia’s daughter, Katharina.Most read in FootballZiege retired from professional football in 2005 having played for the likes of Bayern Munich, AC Milan, Middlesbrough, Liverpool, Tottenham and Borussia Monchengladbach.He was also capped 72 times by the German national team.After retiring, the 52-year-old went on to pursue a career in management.He most recently took charge of FC Pinzgau but left in September 2022.Ziege’s career statsClubs:Bayern Munich: 227 games, 46 goals, 41 assistsAC Milan: 47 games, 10 goals, 14 assistsMiddlesbrough: 33 games, 7 goals, 1 assistLiverpool: 32 games, 2 goals, 6 assistsTottenham: 55 games, 10 goals, 14 assistsBorussia Monchengladbach: 14 games, 1 assistTrophies:1x European Championship (Germany)2x Bundesliga (Bayern Munich)1x Serie A (AC Milan)2x Europa League (Liverpool, Bayern Munich)2x FA Cup (Liverpool)1x League Cup (Liverpool) More

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      Paul Scholes in shock Amorim U-turn and claims Man Utd rivals are ‘JEALOUS’ days after saying ‘feels like Ten Hag again’

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      PAUL SCHOLES has performed a U-turn on new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim by insisting he is now “really excited” about the Portuguese coach’s arrival.Last week, the legendary Red Devils midfielder claimed the hype around Amorim “feels a bit like Erik ten Hag”.Paul Scholes has made a U-turn on his assessment of Ruben AmorimCredit: TNT SportAmorim will officially take charge of Manchester United on MondayCredit: GettyWhen discussing the Sporting Lisbon boss’ tactical ideas – namely a three-man defence and possession-based style – Scholes also cut a concerned figure as he admitted it is “something United don’t really do”.But ahead of his former club’s 2-0 win over PAOK in the Europa League on Thursday night, Scholes transformed his comments into overwhelming positivity.It came just two days after Amorim’s Sporting thrashed Manchester City 4-1 in the Champions League.Speaking on TNT Sports, Scholes said: “I am really excited about it. We have been in for managers and players who we haven’t really had any competition to try to sign.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Especially some of the players where there are not the likes of Barcelona, Man City and Liverpool – the big clubs being after them.”I think with Ruben Amorim, everyone is looking and they are a little bit jealous, because I think some of them really, really wanted him.”I know he has been spoken about with City once Pep goes, so he has been thought of in that high regard.”That is something we haven’t really had before. We had [Louis] van Gaal, who getting a big job at that stage of his career was a surprise.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”For [Jose] Mourinho, it was probably his last big job and it was a bit surprising for the Chelsea rivalry.”This is the first one where you think, ‘yes, this is a real coup’. We have got in there ahead of three, four, five top clubs around Europe and it is exciting. I can’t wait for him to come.”Man Utd legend Paul Scholes names his top 5 toughest Champions League opponents of all time Amorim was heavily linked with the Liverpool job earlier this year before Arne Slot was appointed as Jurgen Klopp’s replacement.He flew to London for talks with West Ham, while there were also reports he was being lined up as Pep Guardiola’s replacement at Man City.But Man Utd is where he has ended up – a position he will officially begin on Monday.His first match in charge comes after the international break on November 24 when they travel to Ipswich.Interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy will take the reigns for a fourth and final time on Sunday when Man Utd host Leicester.Ruben Amorim is ‘Mourinho 2.0’ who turned Sporting from ‘walking dead’ into Portuguese champs… he can revive Man UtdWHEN Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting Lisbon in March 2020, one club official compared their situation to the “walking dead”, writes Jordan Davies.Optimism and hope was at an all-time low.But the Amorim-effect was almost instantaneous, guiding the Portuguese sleeping giants to their first league title for 19 years in 2020/21, losing just once and only conceding 20 goals.Since then, Sporting have lifted another league title in 2023/24 – as well as two League Cups – and currently sit top with nine wins from nine this term.He may be young, but Amorim already has an eye for rebuilding and revitalising fallen super powers with his infectious charisma and intense tactical philosophy that hardly ever wavers. The “walking dead” at Manchester United must be praying for a similar sort of revival.And they may just get it from one of the most talented young coaches on the continent – a man accustomed to breathing new life back into crumbling institutions such as Old Trafford.Amorim has spent the last decade dreaming of one day gracing England’s Premier League, such was his admiration for an ex-United boss in Jose Mourinho growing up.Often nicknamed ‘Mourinho 2.0’, Amorim spent a week with his coaching idol in an internship capacity at United’s Carrington training base in 2018, going on to cite him as his “reference point”.United should not be expecting a mini-Mourinho, as Amorim said himself: “Mourinho is one of a kind. There won’t be another Mourinho. Mourinho is unique.”And yet, you cannot help but compare the two.For all the mismanagement in the Old Trafford hot seats over the years, this would be a real get – finally a slap in the face United’s Prem rivals have no answer for. More

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      Lee Carsley reveals incoming England boss Thomas Tuchel hasn’t said a word to him and knew NOTHING about appointment

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      LEE CARSLEY is yet to speak to new England manager Thomas Tuchel.Interim boss Carsley named his squad for next week’s Nations League games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.England interim boss Lee Carsley claims he hasn’t had a proper talk with new manager Thomas TuchelCredit: GettyTuchel will take over as England manager on January 1Yet bizarrely, Tuchel — who was named as Three Lions boss last month and will take over on January 1 — has NOT had a conversation with the man he will replace.Carsley said: “I sent a text  to him which was ‘congratulations’ and he said ‘good luck for the window and look forward to meeting up’.“He is fully respectful that I am in charge at  the moment.“That is the priority. I do not feel hard done by or shunned.Read More on Football“If anything I look forward to hopefully creating a situation where we can hand over a healthy squad of players to the new coach.”Carsley stressed Tuchel’s impressive CV, having won the Champions League with Chelsea and league titles with Paris Saint-Germain, is a huge benefit.He said: “A track record of winning was definitely in the job description.“The fact we have got that person really helps because there is going to be a stage during the next 18 months where that experience is going to be crucial, in those big moments in the big games.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“I am not saying we did not have that in the past but having that in the locker, that he has done that, definitely helps.”England travel to Greece on Thursday and the Three Lions are at home to the Republic of Ireland three days later.Lee Carsley announces November England squad selection Carsley has handed first call-ups to Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Newcastle full-back Lewis Hall.He will be hoping the team repairs the damage from last month’s shock 2-1 home defeat by the Greeks when England started without a recognised striker. Asked whether he picked this squad with Tuchel in mind, Carsley answered: “No. I am quite selfish in that respect. I picked the squad which I think can beat Greece and the Republic of Ireland. I definitely want to attack.“It was a really tough night after Greece. I am not sure what I would have changed. I know you are saying ‘just play a centre-forward’ but I wanted to try something different.“I have tried to pick players I think have a future in terms of longevity as the World Cup is 18 months away and the more players we have to pick from, who have been in the camp and played in a pressurised game, is a big thing.”Southgate vs Tuchel records comparedTHOMAS TUCHELAugsburg II 2007-2008P34 W 20 D8 L6 Win percentage: 58.82%Mainz 05 2009-2014P184 W72 D46 L66 Win percentage: 39.13%Borussia Dortmund 2015-2017P107 W67 D23 L17 Win percentage: 62.62%Honours: DFB Pokal Paris Saint Germain 2018-2020P127 W95 D13 L16 Win percentage: 74.8%Honours: Ligue 1 X2, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophee des Champions x2Chelsea 2021-2022P100 W60 D24 L16 Win percentage: 60%Honours: Champions League, Super Cup, Club World CupBayern Munich 2023-2024P61 W37 D8 L16 Win percentage: 60.66%Honours: BundesligaGARETH SOUTHGATEMiddlesbrough 2006-2009P151 W54 D43 Win percentage: 35.76%England U21 2013-2016P37 W27 D5 L5 Win percentage: 72.97%Honours: Toulon tournamentEngland 2016-2024P102 W61 D24 L17 Win percentage: 59.8%Honours: Euros runners up, 2020, 2024 More

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      Heartwarming moment PAOK star asks Paul Scholes to sign his shirt live on TV after defeat to Man Utd

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Paul Scholes was asked for an autograph from a PAOK ace after Thursday’s Europa League game at Old Trafford.United finally won their first European fixture in over a year when they beat the reigning Greek champions 2-0 thanks to a brace by Amad Diallo.Manchester United legend Paul Scholes took part in a heartwarming moment after the PAOK gamePAOK ace Magomed Ozdoev asked Man Utd great Scholes for an autograph on his shirtScholes, 49, seemed pleased with the result and his night got even better at full-time when he took part in a heartwarming moment with one of the opposition players.PAOK ace Magomed Ozdoev approached the legendary midfielder at pitchside as he prepared to go live on air for his post-match analysis of the game.And Ozdoev, 32, asked the former England international to sign his shirt for his father who is a big fan.Of course the United great happily obliged, and even shared a cheeky joke on camera as he looked back at that beautiful moment of sportsmanship.Read More on Man UtdScholes told TNT Sports: “He [Ozdoev] did [ask for an autograph].”I wasn’t sure he’d remember me, it was such a long time ago. “But he asked one for his dad, so I obliged. I think I spelled it right as well.”United hadn’t won a game in Europe since last year on October 24 in the Champions League when they beat Copenhagen 1-0 at Old Trafford.Most read in FootballSince then, the Red Devils had amassed a miserable record of two losses and four draws in six matches.The Manchester giants are now 15th in the League Phase table with three points separating them from the top eight and automatic qualification for the Last 16 of the Europa League.’That is so disrespectful’ says fans as Alejandro Garnacho snaps back in altercation with Man Utd fanThis was Ruud van Nistelrooy’s final European match in charge of Man Utd as interim boss as new manager Ruben Amorim will be taking over on Monday when he leaves Sporting Lisbon. More

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      Man Utd matchwinner Amad Diallo to be handed triple-your-money new deal with contract set to expire

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      AMAD DIALLO will be offered a new five-year contract before the end of the year to keep him at Old Trafford.The 22-year-old’s current deal runs out at the end of the season and the club are yet to trigger the option of a year’s extension.Amad Diallo is set to be offered a bumper new deal by Manchester UnitedCredit: ReutersBut United do not want to do that as they want the exciting winger on a completely new deal.After scoring both goals in a 2-0 win over PAOK on Thursday night in the Europa League, he made it clear he wants to put pen to paper on that new contract.Amad said: “I’m happy to be here. I’m happy to play for this club, and yeah, I want to stay here for a long, long, long time to make history with this club.”The deal could see the young star’s current £29,000-a-week wages triple to around £90,000.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe joined United in January 2021 from Atalanta in a £19million deal potentially rising to £37.2m and has had loan spells both at Rangers and Sunderland.Amad was a huge success with the Black Cats in 20022-23 and was named the club’s young player of the year.He returned to Old Trafford but has struggled to hold down a first team place.While he was United’s player of the month for August, his start against PAOK was his first in seven games but what a game it was.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe 5ft 8in winger opened the scoring with a rare header in the 50th minute against the Greek Champions.It was his second that stood out as he wrestled back possession in the 77th minute before curling a shot in.’That is so disrespectful’ says fans as Alejandro Garnacho snaps back in altercation with Man Utd fanHe said: “We worked on it training. We have to be aggressive. I pressed the defender, and I took the ball and then shot. So I was happy to score.”Amad has not kicked up a fuss because of his lack of first team chances but his application in training demanded a start on Thursday.He came in for Marcus Rashford and ahead of £86m man Antony.Amad said: “I always try to do my best, even when I am not starting I am focused.“I know I was Player of the Month in August, but I have moved on. I am focused for now, for the future and to give my best for the shirt and get this team back on top again.”He got a knock on his ankle on Thursday night forcing him off before the end of the game and it will be assessed ahead of Sunday’s home game against Leicester.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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      Chelsea player ratings: Tyrique George has a debut he’ll never forget but team-mate Renato Veiga fails to impress

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      CHELSEA hammered Noah to make it four straight wins in Europa Conference League football. The West Londoners have picked up maximum points after SIX scorers got in on the action. Chelsea celebrate their drubbing of NoahCredit: ReutersTosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Axel Disasi, Joao Felix, Mykhailo Mudryk and Christopher Nkunku scored.Here is how Dan King rated Chelsea’s performers from Stamford Bridge.FILIP JORGENSEN – 7Kept out shot before floodgates opened at other end. Made other sharp saves, including late brave one. Looks a solid No 2.AXEL DISASI – 7Out of position for early Noah chance but in right place to head in third. Good link-up with George on the right.READ MORE IN football TOSIN ADARABIOYO – 7Recovered from shaky start defensively to open scoring and his own Chelsea account. Steadier after the break.Tosin Adarabioyo got in on the goalsCredit: GettyBENOIT BADIASHILE – 6Like Tosin, not entirely convincing as Noah created a few first-half openings, although made one good block. Also better in second half.RENATO VEIGA – 5Couple of early mistakes, one of which could have been costly, set tone. Not as impressive as in previous ECL games.ENZO FERNANDEZ – 8On his own in midfield in the first half yet was able to provide three assists, two from corners, and look very comfortable.Most read in FootballEnzo Fernandez put in an improved performanceCredit: RexTYRIQUE GEORGE – 8 Teenage winger made most of first senior start, beating opponents at will and sending in dangerous crosses. Worked back, too.CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU – 7Looked less hungry to tuck in to goal buffet. But went up front for 2nd half and scored twice after missing two good chances.JOAO FELIX – 8At it from the start, missed an early chance but then scored twice in a swaggering first half. Disappointed not to complete hat-trick.Joao Felix got two in quick successionCredit: GettyMYKHAILO MUDRYK – 7Much quieter than George until he cut inside and smashed home with confidence that had seemed lacking. Decent workrate.MARC GUIU – 7The 18-year-old striker worked hard as ever and got his reward, bagging his first Chelsea goal and stealing ball ahead of Felix’s first.SUBSKIERNAN DEWSBURY-HALL (for Guiu, HT) – 6Some neat touches and won penalty for eighth Blues goal.CESARE CASADEI (for Fernandez, HT) – 6Found life as easy as Enzo, yet unable to make the same creative impact.CARNEY CHUKWUEMEKA (for George, 68) – 5Took a while to get going and missed decent chance to make it nine.READ MORE SUN STORIESSAMUEL RAK-SAKYI (for Nkunku, 80) – 6Teenager mostly composed on first-team debut but shot over bar with goal gaping.Samuel Rak-Sakyi replaced NkunkuCredit: Getty More

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      Declan Rice suffers broken toe but still plans to play for Arsenal and England after being named in Lee Carsley’s squad

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      DECLAN RICE is ready to play through the pain barrier for Arsenal and England with a BROKEN TOE.The Gunners midfielder suffered the injury during the 1-0 defeat to Newcastle at St James’ Park last weekend – still managing to complete the full 90 minutes.Declan Rice suffered the injury against Newcastle last SaturdayCredit: RexThe Gunners lost 1-0 at Inter Milan in Rice’s absence last nightCredit: ReutersHe then stayed home for the side’s mid-week Champions League trip – losing 1-0 to Inter Milan – with boss Mikel Arteta admitting the player was struggling to put his boot on.But SunSport understands that Rice, 25, WILL be able to start against Chelsea on Sunday before joining up with the Lee Carsley’s England camp 24 hours later.The Three Lions face Greece on November 14 and the Republic of Ireland on November 17 in the upcoming Nations League internationals.And should Rice come through the trip to Stamford Bridge unscathed, he will be in contention to start both outings for his country.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRice has started all but one of Arsenal’s Prem fixtures so far this term, his only absence coming via a suspension after getting sent off against Brighton on August 31.And he has missed a total of three games in all competitions – rested for the Carabao Cup fourth round trip to Preston on October 30 before sitting out of the Inter trip.And when he does start, Rice usually completes the entire 90 minutes – subbed off in just one of his last 10 games in all competitions for Arsenal.Rice also played the entirety of England’s September wins over Republic of Ireland and Finland, as well as last month’s 2-1 loss to Greece before featuring for 85 minutes in the 3-1 win away in Finland on October 13.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArteta will be desperate to have Rice involved with Arsenal currently on a poor run of form that has seen them drop to fifth in the Prem – seven points off leaders Liverpool.Arsenal’s woeful early-season injury record appears to be clearing up, with skipper Martin Odegaard expected to return against Chelsea after a near-three month spell out with ankle ligament issues.SunSport’s Charlie Wyett runs the rule over England’s squad after two players are given first call-upMikel Merino should also shake off a knock that forced him off at half time at the San Siro having been PUNCHED in the head by Inter keeper Yann Sommer in the first half.Merino, 28, conceded the crucial penalty against Inter, being penalised for handball on the stroke of half-time.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. More