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Valencia has parted ways with head coach Ruben Baraja after a disappointing start to the LaLiga season, which sees the club languishing in 19th place, four points from safety. Baraja, a former Valencia player, returned to the club in February 2023, successfully guiding them to LaLiga survival on the final day of the 2022-23 season. He subsequently signed a two-year contract extension and led the team to a respectable ninth-place finish the following season, narrowly missing out on European qualification. However, this season has been a stark contrast. With only two wins in 17 league games, Valencia’s poor form has prompted the club to make a change. In a statement, Valencia thanked Baraja for his passion and dedication, acknowledging his role in stabilizing the team last season and bringing them close to European contention. They explained that the decision, while […]

Barcelona forward Ferran Torres has been ruled out indefinitely with a calf injury, dealing a further blow to the struggling La Liga giants. Torres sustained the injury during Barcelona's 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid on Saturday, a loss that saw them surrender the top spot in the league. The Spanish international came on as a second-half substitute in the match but was forced off with a calf problem. Barcelona confirmed the injury on Tuesday but did not provide a timeline for his return. Torres has been a key contributor for Barcelona this season, scoring five goals and providing two assists in 16 appearances. His absence will be felt by the team, who are currently enduring a poor run of form. Barcelona have won just one of their last six La Liga matches, suffering defeats to Atletico Madrid, Leganes, and Las […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has acknowledged the need to better utilize star striker Erling Haaland as the team struggles to regain its winning form. Haaland, who began the season with a prolific scoring streak, has seen his goal output decline significantly in recent weeks, coinciding with City's slump in form. Guardiola emphasized that the responsibility for the team's struggles falls on everyone, not just Haaland. "When Erling was so prolific, it was about us, the team," Guardiola stated. "Erling is so important for us and will be so important for us. We need to use him better." Haaland's impressive start to the season saw him average a goal every 81 minutes with a high shot conversion rate. However, his scoring rate has dropped dramatically since City's dip in form, with his minutes-per-goal ratio increasing significantly. Guardiola acknowledged the team's […]

Wolves are expected to finalize the appointment of Vitor Pereira as their new head coach within the next 24-48 hours. A broad agreement on a compensation package with his current club, Al Shabab, is in place, and plans are being made for Pereira to arrive in England mid-week to prepare the team for their weekend match against Leicester.1 This appointment continues Wolves' trend of hiring Portuguese managers, following Bruno Lage and Nuno Espírito Santo. While Wolves' owners, Fosun, have strong ties with Portuguese agent Jorge Mendes, his involvement in this particular appointment is unclear.2 Pereira, who has won league titles in three different countries, has never managed in the Premier League but is highly regarded by the Wolves hierarchy.3 He was previously a candidate for the Everton managerial position before Frank Lampard was appointed. This move comes after Wolves sacked […]