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      Chelsea blow as Tammy Abraham lasts just five minutes on training return over nagging ankle injury

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      TAMMY ABRAHAM has suffered a fresh blow in his battle to be part of Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea revolution.The club’s top scorer will undergo a scan on a persistent ankle injury after breaking down in training yet again.
      Chelsea frotnman Thomas Tuchel has been struggling to shake off an ankle problem since JanuaryCredit: Getty
      Tammy Abraham had an ‘accident’ in training says Chelsea boss Thomas TuchelCredit: Getty
      Striker Abraham, 23, has not played since February 20 and lasted only five minutes before getting  crocked.
      Boss Tuchel said: “It was an accident in training. He quit after only five minutes of the warm-up and it is more or less on the same spot as where the first injury was.
      “We thought he was going to be in the squad for today but now he will be out for many games.

      “He has to take it step by step. The way back is for him  to be a substitute and be hungry and show it in training.”
      Abraham, with 12 goals for Blues this season, was left out of the England squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers.
      Tuchel says the player has not been right since being tackled heavily at Burnley on January 31.
      Chelsea are  unbeaten in 14 games under Tuchel following Sunday’s 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Sheffield United.
      This means that German Tuchel will  pay his first visit to Wembley  for the semi-finals next month.
      Tuchel said: “I have not even been there as a spectator before so it has been a big personal target for me.
      “It is obviously also a target for the club. So I am very, very happy and very excited about this.
      “Sounds excellent to say we’re through to the semi-finals — it was a tough match.
      After 14 consecutive matches I could feel we were tired and we made many little faults.Thomas Tuchel
      “We had a good first half where we controlled everything. We lost control in the second half.
      “After 14 consecutive matches I could feel we were tired and we made many little faults.”
      Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy will skip international duty with Senegal to have dental surgery.
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      Meanwhile, Blades caretaker boss Paul Heckingbottom was upbeat after his side matched Blues for long periods.
      He said: “I’m encouraged. It’s been another week of turmoil and adversity.
      “The boys we put out  were in makeshift positions at times but they showed a fight and willingness.” 
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      Dele Alli seeks love on celeb dating app Raya after being dumped by model Ruby Mae

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      PREMIER League star Dele Alli is seeking love on celebrity dating app Raya.The Spurs and England midfielder, 24, is hoping to move on just weeks after he was dumped by model Ruby Mae.
      Dele Ali’s profile picture on celeb dating app Raya
      Dele will be hoping for some joy off the pitch — having seldom scored on it this season.
      He is seeking classy dates using a photo from a magazine shoot of him in a natty blue suit.
      A pal said: “Dele’s still gutted about the break-up with Ruby but knows he’s got to look to the future.
      “His pride was dented but now he is open about starting a relationship with the right person.”
      Dele and model Ruby Mae split after five years togetherCredit: Rex
      Ruby moved out of their £2million pad after a series of rowsCredit: Instagram
      Dele is the latest star to seek romance on Raya, an uber-exclusive dating app for the rich and famous.
      Cara Delev­ingne, Paul Mescal, Lewis Capaldi, Ben Affleck and Adele have all been linked to the site.
      Dele has been linked with a £50million move away from Tottenham Hotspur this summer after a disappointing season.
      Earlier this month, The Sun told how Dele and Ruby, 24, broke up after five years together.
      Mates blamed the amount of time Dele spent playing online video game FortniteCredit: Instagram / @ruby_mae
      Ruby, 24, has modelled for Dolce & Gabbana and ChanelCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
      She moved out of their £2million pad after a series of rows.
      Friends said Ruby was incensed over Dele’s recent behaviour — including spending too much time playing Fortnite.

      They broke up just before Valentine’s Day. Ruby — who has modelled for Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel — began dating Dele in 2016. They briefly split in 2018.
      Last year, masked robbers with knives raided their home as £150,000-a-week Dele was playing pool with his brother and a friend.
      Dele was punched in the face by the crooks who escaped with watches and jewellery. He has since beefed up security and bought a guard dog.
      Dele Alli has split from model girlfriend Ruby Mae ‘because he spent too long playing Fortnite’
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      Marcus Rashford a doubt for Man Utd’s FA Cup clash with Leicester as Solskjaer warns striker may miss England games

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE may have to go into England’s World Cup triple header without Marcus Rashford.The Manchester United striker is doubtful for Sunday’s FA Cup meeting with Leicester.
      Marcus Rashford is a doubt for Manchester United’s FA Cup tie at LeicesterCredit: AFP
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer cast doubt on the striker’s availability for EnglandCredit: AFP
      If he does not make the sixth-round tie then boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fears he will have to withdraw him from World Cup qualifiers against San Marino, Albania and Poland.
      Rashford was replaced by goal-hero Paul Pogba in Thursday’s Europa League 1-0 win over AC Milan.
      The 23-year-old has had a series of injuries and was frequently troubled by a back ailment.
      Solskjaer is unsure how serious Rashford’s current problems are.
      He said: “I don’t know to be honest. He struggled a little bit in Milan so he’s doubtful for Sunday but we hope he will be OK.
      “Of course if he can’t play for us then it is more difficult to go and travel with England because then it is more serious than just a day or two.”

      Mason Greenwood might have expected to take over from his club mate for the internationals.
      But Three Lions boss Southgate left him out and he will be on England Under-21 duty.
      The 19-year-old has been frozen out since he and Manchester City’s Phil Foden were sent home from Iceland in September.
      They invited girls back to their Reykjavik hotel room, breaking team rules and Covid protocol.
      Greenwood has struggled since. He has managed only four goals this season and has not hit the net for 15 games.
      Despite that, Solskjaer believes “100 per cent” he is improving.
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      Mason’s overall game has improved so much. People are too concerned about stats and look just at assists and goals.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

      He said: “He’s got those scoring instincts and I’m saying to him just make your decision quickly, don’t even think about it, the goals will come.
      “His overall game has improved so much. People are too concerned about stats and look just at assists and goals.
      “He still has a good chance of making the Euros. He has to play well for us and for England.”
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      Solskjaer reveals Man Utd ARE in contract discussions with Edinson Cavani despite talk of Boca Juniors transfer

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has revealed that Manchester United are talking to Edinson Cavani about a new deal.And that the Uruguayan star is listening.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that the club are talking to Edinson Cavani about a new dealCredit: AFP
      As Sun Sport revealed Cavani has grown unhappy over the sound of silence from within Old Trafford regarding a new deal.
      He had been preparing to quit at the end of the season when his year’s contract runs out to realise a boyhood dream of playing for Boca Juniors.
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      The 34-year-old striker’s father declared he would be leaving while there are reports that he already has a verbal agreement with the Argentine club.
      But Solskjaer and United hope the seven–goal frontman, expected to lead the line in today’s FA Cup clash with Leicester City, will still be around next season.
      The Old Trafford boss insists: “We want a competitive squad and we need someone up there to score the goals for us.
      “So we’re looking at it. We’re speaking to Eddy.
      “Edinson is a top striker and whatever he decides to do, let’s see.
      “But we’re in good dialogue with him.”
      We want a competitive squad and we need someone up there to score the goals for us. So we’re looking at it. We’re speaking to Eddy.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
      Cavani is certainly acting like he has not finally decided to head back to South America.
      He rallied Solskjaer’s troops as they go for a first trophy since the Europa League triumph of 2017.
      United can reach the FA Cup semis today while a Europa League draw against eight-placed La Liga side Granada offers an optimistic route into a last four Europa clash with Roma or Ajax.
      Cavani stresses: “If we’re all convinced that we can achieve what we want to, with the right amount of concentration and the determination that we need to have, we can do it
      “That’s why I say it depends on us, it depends on how much we want to succeed.”

      He also told Inside United: “Your winning mentality always comes from the work you put in on a day-to-day basis.
      “Wanting to surpass yourself every day, wanting to prepare yourself to face up to difficult situations and when things get tough.
      “I think that these are things that you can work on.”
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      Police making SURPRISE visits to Prem stars’ homes to check they are sticking to coronavirus protocol after Euro trips

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      COPS are carrying out Covid spot-checks on the Premier League’s Euro stars to ensure they self-isolate.Surprise visits have been paid to the homes of some top-flight players who have travelled away in the Champions and Europa leagues to see if they are obeying the restrictions on their return.
      Tottenham’s Giovani Lo Celso, Erik Lamela and Sergio Reguilon, as well as West Ham’s Manuel Lanzini, were caught mixing households over Christmas
      All players and staff who have flown to the continent with their clubs must self-isolate for five days when they get back.
      They are only permitted to travel to and from training and matches and are not allowed to leave their homes or go out for any other reason during that time — not even to shop or exercise.
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      Competing clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal, have been warned they must stick to the rules.
      The random police checks are to ensure stars are staying home — and so far it is understood they have uncovered no Covidiots breaking the rules.
      An insider at one club told SunSport: “The authorities obviously have all  the details of those who have travelled on file.
      “We thought one of the lads was joking when he said the police had visited his home to make sure he was in. But he wasn’t joking.
      “We then heard people from other clubs had received a visit as well.
      “We’d been told we would be in big trouble if we were caught breaking the self-isolating rules and it is clear they are deadly serious about it.”
      A string of Premier League stars have come under fire for breaking Covid-19 rules.
      Tottenham’s Giovani Lo Celso, Erik Lamela and Sergio Reguilon, as well as West Ham’s Manuel Lanzini, were caught mixing households at a party over the Christmas period.

      The Spurs players were fined by their club for joining a large group.
      City’s Benjamin Mendy hosted a New Year’s Eve party, just after five team-mates were hit by the coronavirus.
      Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic and Crystal Palace’s Luka Milivojevic were also caught breaching rules at a New Year gathering as Covid cases continued to rise.
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      Sheffield United want Championship promotion expert Slavisa Jokanovic to get them back to Prem at first attempt

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED want to tempt Slavisa Jokanovic back to England to lead them back to the Premier League at the first try.The Blades, who look doomed, have started their hunt for a long-term boss and the Serb is their first choice if they can come up with the money.
      Slavisa Jokanovic is being lined up by Sheffield United as they prepare for life in the Championship next seasonCredit: PA:Press Association
      The former Watford and Fulham chief has two promotions on his CV and United want him to make it a lucky third.
      The 52-year-old is in Qatar with Al-Gharafa on a lucrative deal, so it would be an expensive recruit.
      He would need to be the best paid manager in the Championship in the £2million-a-year range.
      Jokanovic is very choosy about where to go, so the Bramall Lane outfit would have to sell it to him.
      He has been in the Middle East since June 2019, but has strong links with England and could move if the terms are right.
      The Blades have even asked former boss Chris Wilder who they should go for and he has suggested highly-rated Steve Cooper at Swansea.
      Cooper could be available if the Welsh club fail to go up this season, but does have other admirers.
      He will not come cheap, but United are willing to get their cheque book out for the right man.
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      Chris Wilder left Sheffield United with relegation all-but guaranteedCredit: PA

      Both Jokanovic and Cooper would cost big but United insiders reveal they know how key this decision is in their future plans.
      After surprising everyone to finish ninth last year in their debut Premier League season, Wilder was left angry when they failed to land top targets Jesse Lingard, Ollie Watkins and Matty Cash in the summer.
      And there were disagreements with Prince Abdullah in recent weeks over the future direction of the club.
      Wilder was believed to have been unwilling to work with a director of football next season and left after having the control of recruitment taken out of his hands.
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      Man Utd eye shock £50million Pedro Neto transfer as Solskjaer sees Wolves star, 21, as Jadon Sancho alternative

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are eyeing a £50million-plus summer move for Wolves star Pedro Neto.United have made signing a right winger one of their top priorities and Neto’s impressive season, despite Wolves’ struggles, has moved him up the shortlist of Old Trafford chiefs.
      Man Utd are eyeing a stunning £50million-plus move for Wolves star Pedro NetoCredit: PA
      Solskjaer sees Neto as a possible alternative to long-time top target Jadon SanchoCredit: Reuters
      Man Utd could have signed Neto, 21, for next to nothing back in 2016 when the he came to Carrington on trial from Portuguese side Braga – but he did not do enough to convince them to buy him then.
      But now United are understood to regard the Portugal international – Wolves’ £16m signing from Italian club Lazio – as a genuine alternative to long-term targets like Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish.
      Rivals Manchester City have also been linked with Neto, but sources insist they are now ahead of United in the queue for Villa captain Grealish instead.
      Sancho’s future at Borussia Dortmund is tied up with what the German club decide to do if mega-money bids come in for striker Erling Braut Haaland.
      Sancho’s Champions League and international experience, especially for a player who will not turn 21 until Thursday, mean he is still an attractive proposition – but only at the right price.
      Dortmund refused to budge on their £100m valuation last summer.
      If the German side fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League, they will be under pressure to cash in on at least one of their biggest assets.
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      But there’s no guarantee that it will be Sancho.
      Neto is just a few days older than Sancho. He has caught the eye despite being part of a Wolves team that lost much of its attacking threat when centre forward Raul Jimenez suffered a fractured skull in November.
      United are also thought to be looking at Leeds winger Raphinha and Sporting Lisbon’s Pedro Goncalves, 22.
      Goncalves’ release clause is said to be £51.5m and it would probably take a similar offer to prise Neto away from Wolves.
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      Jordan Pickford in race to play again this season as England sweat on Everton keeper’s fitness before Euros

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      JORDAN PICKFORD faces six weeks out in a Euros scare for England.The Everton keeper could be sidelined until May and may only make a couple of appearances before going off with the Three Lions.
      Jordan Pickford’s side strain is making Gareth Southgate sweat ahead of the EurosCredit: PA
      Pickford, 27, needs to rest a muscle injury in his side, having not taken enough of a break when he first did the damage earlier this season.
      Everton’s medical team have found out the problem was aggravated when Pickford made a save last weekend against Burnley.
      Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti is stunned by the setback, that could hurt his team as they chase a European place.
      The Italian is frustrated that Pickford has broken down a second time after Goodison staff thought he was clear of the problem.
      But the bigger concern will be for Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate.
      He is without his first-choice keeper for three World Cup qualifiers this month, starting with San Marino on Thursday.
      And he will hope Pickford is 100 per cent fit for the summer.
      Southgate called up West Brom shot-stopper Sam Johnstone for the first time in the absence of Pickford.
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      Burnley’s Nick Pope and Manchester United’s Dean Henderson are the other keepers in the mix to deputise for the England No1.
      Everton were knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester City on Saturday.
      The Toffees made the Citizens sweat but two late goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne, past stand-in goalie Joao Virginia, kept Pep Guardiola’s quadruple hopes alive.
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