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    Tottenham vs Ipswich LIVE SCORE: Premier League updates as Spurs look to move into top-4 with win over Tractor Boys

    TOTTENHAM host Ipswich in a huge Premier League clash TODAY.Spurs are looking to move into the top-4 places with back-to-back wins in the top-flight.Ipswich will be hoping to secure their first win of the season by pulling off a huge shock in the capital.Kick off time: 2pm GMTTV/Stream: Not available in the UKFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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    Borussia Dortmund line up stunning bid for Jude Belligham’s brother Jobe but scouting mission hits stumbling block

    BORUSSIA DORTMUND want Jobe  Bellingham to follow in brother Jude’s footsteps by moving to Germany.The Bundesliga giants have stepped up interest after the 19-year-old’s displays for Championship high-fliers Sunderland.Borussia Dortmund are keeping tabs on Jude Bellingham’s brother JobeCredit: RexReal Madrid superstar Jude enjoyed a stunning career after leaving DortmundCredit: RexJude joined the Bundesliga club as a 17-year-old from Birmingham for £30million in 2020 and moved to Real Madrid in a deal worth up to £115m three years later.Dortmund were due to have scouts watching Jobe at Preston on Wednesday — but changed plans after he got a three-game ban.Sunderland would want around £20m for the midfielder and Dortmund will back their judgment with cash.This comes as Nottingham Forest are chasing Sunderland duo Chris Rigg AND new star Tommy Watson.Read More on FootballForest have tracked left-winger Watson for a while and watched him  at Preston but the 18-year-old played on the right, making it hard to judge his display.Therefore, Sunderland may be careful about letting Jobe go if they lose two key players.The playmaker would love to follow in Jude’s footsteps after his glittering three-year stint at Dortmund.The England international stood out for Real last season with a staggering 23 goals and 13 assists in 42 appearances.Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, Jude has struggled this term and only just scored his first goal after a six-month drought with the reigning Spanish and European champions.The 21-year-old netted during Los Blancos’ 4-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday at the Santiago Bernabeu.How to cure England’s Bellingham, Foden and Palmer headacheJude then issued a passionate post on Twitter: “Even in s**t times, giving up is not an option.”Madridistas, thank you for your incredible support in the good moments and the bad ones.” More

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    Arne Slot makes best start of any manager in Premier League era with surprise name among legends in top ten

    ARNE SLOT has overseen a remarkable start to life at Liverpool.There were doubts over how he would fare when taking over from Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.Arne Slot tops the list for most wins from his first 17 competitive games in the Premier League era with 15 winsCredit: AFPJose Mourinho previously headed the list with 14 winsCredit: GettyThis feat was later matched by Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea – a club with eight managers in the top 12Credit: Getty Images – GettyJohn Gregory earned 13 wins from his first 17 games when he took over at Aston Villa in 1998Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdBut the former Feyenoord manager has certainly placated those concerns after a stunning start to life in England that sees Liverpool top of the table going into the final international break of the year.Goals from Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah sealed a 2-0 win for the Reds over Aston Villa, extending their lead at the top of the table to five points after Manchester City fell to defeat at Brighton.They are also the only team with a 100 per cent winning record in the Champions League, with four from four.Slot’s team is also still in the hunt for the first trophy available in the form of the Carabao Cup, and will face Southampton in the quarter-finals next month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd this strong start has also seen Slot make history as the manager to make the best start of any manager in the Premier League era.With the latest win over Villa, Slot has now won 15 of his first 17 games in charge in all competitions, the most of any manager in the Premier League era.This saw him eclipse former Chelsea managers Carlo Ancelotti and Jose Mourinho, who both racked up 14 wins from their first 17 games. Ex-Blues bosses Antonio Conte and Maurizio Sarri were next on the list with 13 each, while John Gregory also earned 13 wins after being parachuted into Aston Villa in early 1998.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSix managers then achieved 12 wins from their first 17 games, four of whom were Chelsea managers. Those four are Luiz Felipe Scolari, Guus Hiddink, Avram Grant and new England manager Thomas Tuchel.Liverpool have put Jurgen Klopp’s sprawling £4million home for sale – after Anfield successor Arne Slot turned it down.Meanwhile, the late Sven Goran Eriksson got to this number as Man City boss, while Unai Emery achieved the feat at Arsenal.Fans might be surprised to see the aforementioned Guardiola not on the list.But his first 17 games at Man City yielded 11 wins in all comps, with a start of ten wins on the bounce giving way to a run of six without a win before picking up the 11th.Meanwhile, legendary Gunners boss Arsene Wenger won just seven of his first 17 games in charge of the North London side when he took over in 1996.The Premier League’s most successful manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, also won only seven of his first 17 games with Man Utd.That record was remarkably even worse when the Premier League era kicked off in 1992, with United registering just six wins from the first 17 games of that season.READ MORE SUN STORIESLooking back at Liverpool, Klopp’s first 17 games in charge of the club saw him win nine games, which goes to show how far they have come and the amazing job done in building a capable squad.While it may be early in the season, Slot will doubtless be aware of what winning the title this season would mean – given that it would see Liverpool match Man Utd’s record tally of 20 English league titles. Slot snubbed Spurs, hates defending and has a PASS named after himBy Dan KingLIVERPOOL’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.Click here to read all about the incoming Liverpool boss. More

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    Man Utd 3-0 Leicester LIVE SCORE: Stream and TV channel info as Bruno Fernandes scoring run continues

    MANCHESTER UNITED are taking on Leicester in a huge Premier League clash RIGHT NOW!And the big team news is that in-form Amad Diallo has started in place of Alejandro Garnacho after his Europa League heroics in the week.This afternoon’s match will mark the end of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s interim reign, with Ruben Amorim officially taking the hot seat on Monday.Kick off time: 2pm GMTTV/Stream: Not available to watch in the UK.Man Utd team: Onana, Dalot, De Ligt, Martinez, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Casemiro, Fernandes, Amad, Hojlund, Rashford.Leicester team: Hermansen; Justin, Vestergaard, Faes, Kristiansen; Winks, Soumaré, Ndidi; Fatawu, Ayew, BuonanotteFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…FT: Man Utd 3-0 LeicesterRuud van Nistelrooy ends his interim charge undefeated.Three wins and a draw for the Dutchman.He certainly has done the job asked of him by the board.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 3-0 LeicesterThe referee brings the game to a close.It has been a comfortable win for the Red Devils.Fernandes gets a goal on his 250th appearance for the club.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester90+6. It will be a little more positive at Old Trafford when Ruben Amorim arrives for his first day in the job tomorrow.A lot is expected of the Sporting manager.He will be expected to hit the ground running no doubt, such are the demands of being at a club like Man Utd.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester90+4. Amad is continuing to cause problems down the right.On this occasion he cannot find a teammate in the box.Leicester look like they are already on the bus home mentally.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester90+2. Man Utd come forward once again, looking to add some icing to the cake.Amad tries his luck from distance but it sails over the goal.Confidence is high with the youngster at the moment so you can understand him going for goal.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester90. What a disappointing trip this has been for those Leicester fans.Their team has offered nothing for them to get exicted about today.The biggest threat to Onana today has been catching a cold stood in this rain doing nothing.We are going to have six added minutes.Painful.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester88. This is a game to forget for The Foxes today.It has been a very bad day at the office.Nothing they planned for this game has worked at all.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester86. Van Nistelrooy will be happy with the performance today.He can sign off from his interim stint unbeaten.The Dutch manager has steadied the ship since the sacking of Erik ten Hag.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester84. If the game wasn’t over before that goal, it is now.Martinez seems to be struggling with a back injury.Garnacho almost gets away again but it is adjudged that the ball had gone out of play in the build-up.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester82. A sublime ball from Eriksen sets up the attack.Fernandes then threads it to Garnacho, who cuts inside onto his right foot and bends one in the top corner.Great move.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGoal – Alejandro Garnacho (Man Utd)Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester80. Leicester force yet another corner.This time they actually look to cross it into the box in a normal fashion.Another poor delivery as it is headed clear at the near post by Amad.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester78. Man Utd have brought Zirkzee and Eriksen on.They replace Casemiro and Hojlund.Everyone is looking forward to the full-time whistle now.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester76. This second half has been a tough watch.Neither side seems to have much attacking intent.Leicester have huffed and puffed but it all goes pear-shaped when they get to the final third of the pitch where they look clueless.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester74. Garnacho stays down for some time but eventually gets to his feet.The replay shows Faes may have accidentally stepped on his wrist while he was on the floor as he tried to jump over him.It looks as though he is actually crying on the pitch, wow, we have seen it all now.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester72. Steve Cooper must be tearing his hair out on the touchline.As another attack breaks down, Man Utd hit them on the counter.Fortunately for the visitors, it is Garnacho.He gets towards goal, feigns a shot and tries to cut back inside.Instead he plays it from one foot against his opposite heel and it goes out for a goal kick.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester70. Leicester force a corner and try another bizarre effort that you can only assume worked this week on the training ground.Instead, it is easily cleared by Man Utd.The visitors look like they have no idea of how to break a side down to create goalscoring opportunities here.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester68. Man Utd are happy to just pass the ball around now.They are trying to frustrate Leicester by keeping the ball and forcing them to throw caution to the wind more.Steve Cooper needs to come up with some sort of tactical miracle to change this game for the visitors now.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester66. Martinez is able to continue, much to the delight of the home fans.Amad is brought down as he truns Vestergaard.This game has gone the way of the Chelsea match last week now, the biggest cheer will be for the full time whistle.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester64. Buonanotte is shown a yellow card for a clumsy foul.It means the Leicester midfielder wiill miss their next game.He slid in on Martinez and just caught him on the back of the leg.The Argentine defender is receiving some treatment as a result.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester62. The away fans are trying to raise their team.They have not asked enough questions of Onana this afternoon.On such a wet pitch, they should be trying some shots from distance to see if they can get lucky.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester60. Hojlund would make a great signing for Leicester in January.He would fit in well in a team that rarely looks like they are going to score.It will be interesting to see Amorim’s first Man Utd side, whether Zirkzee gets the nod instead of the Dane.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester68. Fernandes is receiving some treatment after a head collision.The fans will be pleased to see him able to continue.He is integral to all they do in an attacking sense.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester56. Leicester have a free kick in a dangerous position.Winks and Buonanotte are stood over it.The former Tottenham man plays it to a Foxes’ player in the wall, looking for it back.It all goes hopelessly wrong and is a waste of a good opportunity.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester54. You kind of feel with Man Utd’s current plight results are more important than performances.That said, while the fans are eager for the Amorim era, you cannot underestimate the size of the task he has.Even ex-players like Paul Scholes have said it will take a lot longer than the three year contract he has signed to sort things out.Copy linkCopied More

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    David Beckham’s Inter Miami out of MLS play-offs in ‘biggest upset ever’ with Lionel Messi’s future thrown into doubt

    LIONEL MESSI’S Inter Miami saw their MLS season come to a devastating end following a shock loss to Atlanta United in the play-offs.Miami ended the regular season top of the Eastern Conference and with the best record and highest points total in MLS history to win the Supporters Shield.Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami are out of the MLS play-offs after a shocking lossCredit: GettyInter Miami were eliminated by Atlanta United, who ended Messi’s MLS seasonCredit: GettyDavid Beckham’s Inter Miami saw their title hopes go up in flamesCredit: APAtlanta were handed just a ten per cent chance of making the MLS Cup semi-finals after coming through the first round against Montreal FC and they will now face Orlando City in the final four.David Beckham’s team suffered a devastating 3-2 loss at the Chase Stadium where their titles hopes came crashing down.Miami opened the scoring on 17 minutes with Matias Rojas but Atlanta equalised only two minutes later with Jamal Thiare, who then completed a brace in the 21st minute.Messi equalised for Gerardo Martino’s side on 65 minutes but United sealed their historic triumph in the 76th minute with Bartosz Slisz’s winner.Read More on FootballThe host of Apple TV’s MLS 360 coverage Kevin Egan described this as the “biggest upset in MLS history”.Egan tweeted: “We’ve just witnessed easily the biggest upset in MLS history!”Atlanta United had a 10% chance of making the playoffs on Decision Day.”The lowest ranked team remaining just knocked Messi and Miami out on their own turf. What?!?!”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMartino then addressed Messi’s future at the club, with the star forward’s contract running out on December 31, 2025.And the ex-Barcelona manager confirmed the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner’s future is uncertain.David Beckham rewarded as Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami to second trophy by knocking reigning champions off their perch Martino said: “I actually don’t know how limited [Messi’s time in the MLS] is.”There is a question of time passing, but I would not dare to say that it is so short. “If you look at the context in which this began, it seems to me that the progress of the club is important.”The comparison of the last game of last season, back in October, with today’s third game in the play-offs and this bitterness that we all have for not having progressed, is clear that the club’s objectives have been modified and I think there is no reason for the club not to continue trying next year.”What happened this year, the bad and the good in general have been better than everything that happened last year and I would say even from the entire life of the club.”Miami, though, are set to compete in this summer’s controversial Club World Cup competition in the US after a questionable call from Fifa.Rival MLS club officials have accused Fifa of having no clear qualification criteria for Inter.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe world governing body pointed to Miami winning the Supporters Shield, awarded to the club who perform the best over the regular season, as the reason for their qualification.But MLS club owners claim they have jumped the gun simply to ensure that Messi is involved in the revamped 32-team tournament. More

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    Eddie Hearn reveals real reason Anthony Joshua’s February rematch with Daniel Dubois was KO’d amid ‘major injury’ claim

    EDDIE HEARN has opened up on the injury which has prevented Anthony Joshua from renewing his rivalry with Daniel Dubois early next year.The Watford warrior was on course for a do-or-die rematch with Dubois, who brutalised him in their September slugfest at Wembley, on February 22.Anthony Joshua suffered a devastating fifth-round KO loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley in SeptemberCredit: GETTYA rematch was in the works for February 22 but injury has left AJ incapable of making a quick return to training campCredit: PAPromoter Eddie Hearn has poured cold water on talk of the former champ’s injury being a serious oneCredit: REUTERSBut a new timeline for the domestic dust-up is currently being explored due to nagging injuries to the former two-time heavyweight champ.But promoter Hearn insists it won’t be long before the Olympian is fighting fit again, telling The Stomping Ground: “There’s no major injury.”Every fighter has niggles in camp, especially when you’re a heavyweight who trains every day and spars really hard.“There’s nothing that’s going to be a long-term problem. READ MORE ON ANTHONY JOSHUA”For a turnaround after a five or six-week break after a defeat like that, it’s just not possible to be a hundred per cent.”Joshua, 35, has yet to give any indication of the injury he’s currently dealing with.Although Hearn has seemingly hinted he may be suffering from a minor issue in one of his biceps.The Matchroom Boxing chief said: “There’s no tear in the bicep, there’s just wear-and-tear that means he cannot go into a training camp with the same intensity that he would want to.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJoshua was dropped a staggering four times by IBF king Dubois on his way to suffering a fifth-round KO defeat.AJ was champing at the bit to exact his revenge, so much so he was willing to push through his injury.Frank Warren throws doubt on Dubois v Joshua rematch happening But he ended up being overruled by his team and Hearn, who revealed to Boxing News: “We had a very awkward call.“He wanted to fight on February 22 and basically was told that there is no way you can start camp and be 100 per cent for February 22, physically.“There’s nothing major. “There’s two or three issues that he had a little bit in camp but also after the fight as well.”And they said you need to come back in May-June and he didn’t want to do it.Eddie Hearn admits Anthony Joshua’s career could be over if he loses to Daniel Dubois againCredit: GETTY”He wanted to fight on February 22 but unfortunately we kind of had to overrule him on this and say no because we can’t afford not to get this right.“If you get beaten again by Daniel Dubois you have to seriously consider your future.”We got one last chapter in this career that we need to make sure we get 100 per cent spot on.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So when he comes back in May or June or whenever that’s gonna be you got to be physically mentally 100 per cent ready.”He wants to rematch Daniel so bad.” More

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    Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard linked with return to former club as pressure piles on struggling Al-Ettifaq manager

    LIVERPOOL legend Steven Gerrard has been tipped for a stunning return to one of his former clubs amid his struggles in Saudi Arabia.Al-Ettifaq boss Gerrard, 44, has come under fire amid a disastrous start to the Saudi Pro League campaign that has seen his team tumble to 12th place after three wins and five losses in 10 games.Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has been tipped to return to RangersCredit: GettyGerrard’s ex-Liverpool team-mate Danny Murphy believes there is a path back to RangersCredit: The SunAccording to Al-Youm, club chiefs are considering sacking the ex-Rangers and Aston Villa boss amid the team’s poor form, which led to fans booing the England legend after Tuesday’s loss at Al-Qadsiah.But Gerrard’s former Liverpool team-mate Danny Murphy claims there is still a path for him to return to the Ibrox where he enjoyed the most success as manager after hanging up his boots in 2016.The former midfielder led Rangers to the Scottish Premiership during the 2020-21 campaign, which saw him finishing undefeated and beating arch-rivals Celtic twice in the league.The Gers have endured a rough start in the league under manager Philippe Clement this season as they are third in the table after six wins and three losses in 10 matches.Read More on FootballMurphy told Boylesports: “I think it would be hard to replicate what Steven Gerrard did at Rangers before because they’re struggling.”Their squad is inferior to Celtic and the gap has got much bigger since he left.”But he’s a determined man who wants to work hard and if he was to go back there and then win the league again and overcome Celtic again then it would be a huge achievement.”It’s hard to see him being back there but never say never.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSGerrard also worked as a coach for the Under-18 and Under-19s of his beloved Liverpool soon after retiring at LA Galaxy.The Reds are now enjoying immense success under Arne Slot, despite losing legendary manager Jurgen Klopp after a glittering nine-year reign.Steven Gerrard mercilessly BOOED by Al-Ettifaq fans after losing local derby with Liverpool legend on brink of sackVilla, where Gerrard also worked and struggled immensely, are now thriving under Unai Emery.The Al-Ettifaq boss’ troubles piled up on Friday as his team suffered a 3-1 loss at Al-Hilal, which puts his lucrative £15.2million-a-year contract at risk.Steven Gerrard managerial recordHere’s how Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has fared since switching to management:RANGERS: 192 matches – 124 wins, 27 lossesASTON VILLA: 40 matches – 13 wins, 19 lossesAL-ETTIFAQ: 48 matches – 17 wins, 17 losses More

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    Roberto De Zerbi ‘showed Marseille side his Man Utd job offer and revealed why he chose them instead’ in crazy team-talk

    ROBERTO De Zerbi showed his Marseille players his Manchester United job offer in an unbelievable team-talk, according to reports.The former Brighton boss, 45, was linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer but left for France before United handed Erik ten Hag a contract extension.Roberto De Zerbi reportedly showed his Marseille players his Man Utd job offer in a team-talkCredit: ReutersDe Zerbi was being considered as a replacement for Erik ten Hag this summerCredit: The TimesMan Utd have since sacked Ten Hag with new boss Ruben Amorim set to take charge tomorrow.But a report from L’Equipe would suggest that Amorim may not have been their first choice for the job with De Zerbi receiving a contract offer from the Red Devils in the summer.The French outlet have claimed that, prior to Marseille’s first game of the season, De Zerbi got out a projector to show his new players his contract offer from Man Utd.Reportedly telling the squad: “This is where I could have been, but I put my passion before money. I came to Marseille for the passion.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt clearly worked as Marseille battered State Brest 5-1 away from home to start their campaign.However, the ex-Seagulls gaffer has seen his Marseille team struggle in recent weeks, winning just two of their last six games in all competitions.And after falling NINE points behind league leaders PSG in the Ligue 1 standings, De Zerbi may have resort to some crazy measures to try and get his team ticking once again.A 3-1 defeat to to Auxerre on Friday prompted another crazy rant by De Zerbi in his post-match press conference.Most read in FootballRoberto De Zerbi’s managerial careerA brief look at De Zerbi’s time as a manager…Darfo Boario (2013-2014)Games: 22Wins: 5Win percentage: 22.7%Foggia (2014-2016)Games: 90Wins: 48Win percentage: 53.3%Palermo (2016)Games: 13Wins: 1Win percentage: 7.7%Benevento (2017-2018)Games: 29Wins: 6Win percentage: 20.6%Sassuolo (2018-2021)Games: 120Wins: 43Win percentage: 35.8%Shakhtar Donetsk (2021-2022)Games: 30Wins: 20Win percentage: 66.6%Brighton (2022-2024)Games: 89Wins: 38Win percentage: 42.7%Marseille (2024-present)Games: 11Wins: 6Win percentage: 54.5%FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe tactician threatened to quit after reportedly fuming that his players had “humiliated” him and the club in front of their own fans in a changing room dressing down.Speaking in his press conference, he said: “If I’m the problem, I’m ready to leave. Ruud van Nistelrooy impressed by Amad Diallo after Man Utd end European drought “I’ll leave without the money, I don’t care about all the rest.”I came to Marseille for the Velodrome, to play at the Velodrome. And I can’t get the players to give here what I see in training and in away games. It’s my fault, it’s my responsibility.”Playing at the Velodrome is a privilege. I want to be able to pass on to the people who work with me what I think about football. And I can’t do that.”De Zerbi’s current contract runs until June 2027.De Zerbi’s Marseille side have been struggling in recent weeksCredit: Getty More