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THIAGO SILVA has left a brutal parting message for his Chelsea team-mates.The Brazilian, 39, is set to leave Stamford Bridge after tomorrow’s final day clash with Bournemouth.Thiago Silva is set to leave Chelsea after their final day clash with BournemouthCredit: GettySilva produced a tearful video message confirming his imminent Blues exit last month.Speaking again ahead of his final game, the decorated centre-back fired a warning to his team-mates about meeting Chelsea’s standards.He told Sky Sports: “Thiago knows what it means to wear a Chelsea shirt, you know.”And if I have a message to send to the boys that are here today, I hope they understand that everything they did to get to Chelsea has to be worth it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Because the season we’re having is not worthy of Chelsea. It’s not.”And I think they have to do more next year, they need to do more.”Silva then paid tribute to the Chelsea supporters.”If you look at the games, the fans never left the team, never,” he added.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”We were in ninth place, eighth, right? And the fans were always there.”They booed us off a little at the end of the match, but they’re always there in the stands, always with 40,000, 45,000.Emotional moment Thiago Silva breaks down in tears on stage and has to be consoled at Chelsea awards ceremony”If we were somewhere else, they could throw rocks at us – we know that happens in our country.”So these boys need to be aware that Chelsea has to fight for the top positions.”If we take a little of our ego and put it in favour of the team, I think it will work. If we don’t do that, the situation will hardly change unfortunately.”Chelsea’s spending has eclipsed £1bn since Todd Boehly’s arrival in 2022.They have since failed to compete at Europe’s top table, despite their lavish outlay.Nonetheless, the Blues have enjoyed a late season charge that has seen them climb into the top six.Chelsea have won their last four games, and have lost just one of their last 14 in the Premier League.READ MORE SUN STORIESAfter tomorrow’s match, Silva will return to Brazil to re-join former club Fluminense.He played for the Brazilian club between 2006 and 2009, making 97 appearances before joining AC Milan.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE FIGHT More

BRIGHTON have identified Kieran McKenna as their leading candidate to replace Roberto De Zerbi, according to reports.De Zerbi, 44, will leave the Seagulls after their final day clash with Manchester United.Kieran McKenna is in high-demand after impressing at IpswichCredit: RexRoberto De Zerbi will leave Brighton after tomorrow’s final day clashCredit: PAWith the Italian to depart, Brighton have begun making contingency plans.And according to talkSPORT, Ipswich boss McKenna is a “leading contender” to be offered the Amex hotseat.McKenna, 38, worked as a first team coach at Man Utd under both Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.He left Old Trafford in December 2021 to manage Ipswich Town, then in League One.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Northern Irishman has since done a stunning job at Portman Road, guiding them to League One promotion in his first full season, before repeating the trick in the Championship.McKenna is primed to lead Ipswich into their first top flight campaign in 22 years.Brighton, however, will try to tempt him into leaving Town to take on a new challenge on the South Coast.McKenna is set to be a man in demand moving forward.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEarlier this week he was linked with a move to former club Man Utd, should Erik ten Hag get the boot.As for De Zerbi, the outgoing Brighton boss has been linked with vacant posts at Bayern Munich and Barcelona.Man Utd boost as Thomas Tuchel ‘rejects chance to stay on at Bayern Munich’ with boss keen on Premier League return Upon the announcement that he would be leaving the Seagulls, De Zerbi wrote in a statement: “I am very sad to be leaving Brighton, but I am very proud of what my players and staff have achieved with the support of everyone at the club and our amazing fans in the past two historical seasons.”We have agreed to end my time at Brighton so that the club and I can continue to work in the way that suits each of us best, following our own ideas and visions, as well as our work and human values.”I have really enjoyed an intense and challenging two years working in the Premier League, not least competing in four major competitions this season.”Leaving now provides me with time to take a break before deciding on my future plans.”Chairman Tony Bloom, 54, added: “Roberto has given us two excellent seasons of service in which he has led the club to new heights, not least our first ever European campaign which will live long in the memory of Albion fans.“We have mutually agreed to end Roberto’s contract at a time that suits both parties allowing us the earliest opportunity to plan for next season, and Roberto plenty of time to consider his next move and his future.“I am sure our fans will give Roberto and his staff a wonderful and fully deserved send off at the Amex before, during and after tomorrow’s match.“In the meantime, I’d like to thank Roberto and his staff for all their hard work in the past two seasons. They all leave our club on good terms and with our very best wishes for the future.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIn addition to McKenna, Brighton have also been linked with a stunning reunion with former boss Graham Potter.While Francesco Farioli has also featured prominently with the bookies.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE FIGHT More

ARNE SLOT has confirmed he will be the new Liverpool manager.The Dutchman, 45, will succeed Jurgen Klopp, who is stepping away at the end of the season.Arne Slot will replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager this summerCredit: GettyThe German is waving goodbye to Anfield after nine yearsCredit: APKlopp, 56, led the Reds for nine years – taking over from Brendan Rodgers in 2015 – but announced his shock exit in January. Slot himself has confirmed that he will be in the hotseat at Anfield next season.He said: “I can confirm that I will be the new Liverpool manager next season.”A compensation package was agreed with Feyenoord to release the manager from his contract with the Eredivisie side.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSlot previously revealed negotiations between the clubs were already underway when he told reporters: “I’d like to become the new Liverpool manager, my decision is clear.“It is no secret that I want to go to Liverpool.“Feyenoord and Liverpool are in talks to negotiate, I’m waiting to see what will come out of it.“I am confident, waiting for the clubs to reach an agreement.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSKlopp has also spoken about leaving Liverpool during his final pre-match press conference.He said: “I know we could have won more but I can’t change that. Not becoming champions is not a great experience, it’s not in the history books but it shows you are really good.Awkward moment Sky Sports reporter grabbed by security as he asks Liverpool target Arne Slot question live on airSlot snubbed Spurs, hates defending and has a PASS named after himBy Dan King

LIVERPOOL’S new manager Arne Slot was a good enough player to have a type of pass named after him.
But it is as a manager that the Feyenoord head coach is really making his mark.
Like another bald Dutchman, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, Slot earned his stripes bossing smaller sides before being given a chance at one of the Netherlands’ big three.
But the question Liverpool are pondering is whether Slot would make a better fist of running one of the biggest clubs in the world than Ten Hag so far has at Old Trafford.
Slot, 45, was certainly easier on the eye as a player than centre back Ten Hag.
“The Arne Slot Ball” was something he perfected as a silky No 10 – a back-to-goal, first-time, 180-degree spin and flick behind the defensive line for a winger to run on to deep in the opposition half.
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“I think one season when we don’t score at City, when it was over the line but not and when Aguero scores at Burnley with the same. I can’t take responsibility for that.”Being three times in the Champions League final is a great achievement. I would not be happy if I thought I could have done more. I couldn’t. That’s why I am fine with it.”The rest will be judged by the people. More are fine with it, and some think not enough and both is fine.”The German also revealed some of his favourite moments from his time managing the Reds.He added: “The best football we played against Man City this year. We never controlled City like that day.”That day we played the best, we won before but different games. We play well and score good goals against them but controlling a game like that we never did before.”Barcelona. Best goal, Alisson Becker. Best assist, Alexander-Arnold.”Best save, Alisson against Napoli. Best backheeled goal, Sadio Mane.”Slot – a former playmaker in his native Netherlands – started his coaching career with his final club PEC Zwolle before joining Cambuur, initially as an assistant before taking on the head coach role alongside Sipke Hulschoff.In 2017, he joined AZ Alkmaar, again as an assistant until taking on the manager job from the 2019-20 season.AZ were level on points with Ajax in March 2020 – having done the double over Erik ten Hag’s side – but the season was abandoned due to Covid. But Slot was sacked in the December after holding talks with Feyenoord – and duly became their boss from the start of the 2021-22 campaign. He led the Rotterdam giants to the inaugural Europa Conference League final, losing to Roma, and then Feyenoord won the Eredivisie title the following season.That was just Feyenoord’s second league success of the century and propelled them into the Champions League – with Slot rejecting the chance to take over as Tottenham boss to sign a new contract at De Kuip.And Slot oversaw the club’s KNVB Cup glory this season, beating NEC Nijmegen in April’s final. The ex-midfielder – who had a specific PASS named after him – looks to be a suitable fit to replace Klopp at Anfield thanks to his proven ability to compete with clubs on bigger budgets with an attractive style.Arne Slot’s record is WORSE than Erik ten Hag’s
ARNE SLOT is set to be tasked with a near-impossible job – replacing Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.
Should he swap the Eredivisie for the Premier League, Slot will follow in the footsteps of fellow follically-challenged Dutchman Erik ten Hag.
Ten Hag left Ajax to become Manchester United manager in 2022.
But he has suffered a nightmare spell at Old Trafford and appears to be a dead-man walking despite making the FA Cup final.
With Slot seemingly destined for Anfield, fans won’t be able to help but compare his record in Holland with Ten Hag’s.
And Reds supporters won’t like what they see.
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He favours an exciting, high-pressing style of football – not dissimilar to the gegenpressing made famous by Klopp himself – and is an excellent man-manager and communicator.A charismatic, funny and likeable character, Slot is fluent in English.He places strong emphasis on improving players individually and relishes the chance to give youngsters the chance to prove themselves, as demonstrated by many of his title-winning Feyenoord squad being aged under 25.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, fans may be concerned to know his overall Eredivisie record is worse than that of Ten Hag.Klopp’s 491st and final game in charge of Liverpool will be the home clash with Wolves on the final day of the season on May 19.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.Slot led Feyenoord to the Eredivisie title in 2022-23Credit: EPAHe added the KNVB Cup to his CV in April 2024Credit: GettySlot is known to be an excellent man manager and communicatorCredit: EPAHe is married to his doting wife MirjamCredit: GettyKlopp will be remembered as one of Liverpool’s greatest managers and sealed the Champions League in 2019Credit: Getty More

NOTTINGHAM FOREST loanee Gonzalo Montiel has been ordered to return to Argentina for a psychiatric evaluation after being accused of rape.The incident between the World Cup winner, 27, and a model is alleged to have taken place at his birthday party on January 1, 2019 when he was playing for River Plate.Gonzalo Montiel has denied any wrongdoing following the allegationsCredit: RexMontiel’s partner Karina Nacucchio has publicly backed the footballerCredit: Instagram / @nacucchio.karinaMontiel, whose friend Alexis Acosta is also under investigation, has been accused of drugging and raping the woman.The alleged victim also claims she was threatened by the player’s relatives and associates following the incident.According to national media, Montiel, who denies any wrongdoing, has been ordered to fly back to Argentina to see a psychiatrist on September 17 and 20.Acosta will undergo the same evaluation on September 2 and 5.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKarina Nacucchio, Montiel’s partner, has publicly supported the Forest loanee – who is set to return to Sevilla at the end of the season.Prior to being told he was the subject of a formal investigation, Montiel voluntarily testified before a judge in June last year.The testimony came six months after he had scored the winning penalty for Argentina in their World Cup triumph over France.Raquel Hermida, the lawyer of the accuser, has quashed reports the investigation into the alleged crime had been shelved.Most read in FootballMontiel has made 13 Premier League appearances for Forest this seasonAfter alleging “irregularities” in the case, Hermida demanded psychiatric evaluations take place on Montiel and Acosta.In April, Hermida also shared a video of the alleged victim talking about the incident while her face was partially covered by sunglasses.She said: “I am Carolina, a model and hostess and survivor of group sex abuse in which the principal author was Gonzalo Montiel, who scored the last goal in the World Cup.”She then went on to add: “It was his birthday and he invited me to his home. We were getting to know each other.”They drugged me until I was unconscious. That was proven during the investigation, that and my screaming during the party.”Gonzalo raped me. I spent a long time looking for lawyers. All of them wanted to negotiate. None wanted to go to trial.”I give thanks to the foundation which provided me with psychologists and psychiatrists and my lawyer Raquel.”Forest signed Montiel on loan from Sevilla with the knowledge he was being investigated for rape.The Premier League side told The Athletic: ”The club has conducted due diligence and we are fully satisfied following conversations with his representatives.”The woman that has made the allegations initially could not name or describe the men that committed the alleged rape after the complaint was filed.But after psychological therapy, she conducted some anonymous TV appearances insisting she could now remember more details about the perpetrators.READ MORE SUN STORIESMontiel’s voluntary statement denying any wrongdoing was conducted under oath.No indictments have yet been submitted by the prosecution, while it also remains unconfirmed whether the case will go to trial.Montiel scored the winning penalty in the 2022 World Cup finalCredit: Getty More