Kane suffered a significant ankle ligament injury against Manchester City last week, similar to the one which kept him out for six weeks earlier this year, but the club confirmed on Thursday that he has "commenced rehabilitation". Pochettino would not put a timeframe on his likely return, only to say the England captain will do everything possible to make it back before the end of the season. "Still we cannot say nothing," he said. "We are going to assess him day-by-day, we'll see. "We're not optimistic but you know Harry Kane and with Harry Kane all is possible. "We're not going to say he won't play again or not, we are going to assess him day-by-day." Of course, Kane has a massive incentive to get back as quickly as possible after Spurs qualified for the Champions League semi-final for the first time in their history with a dramatic away-goals win at City on Wednesday. After losing 4-3 on the night, they progressed with a 4-4 aggregate score on a memorable evening in Manchester. … [Read more...] about ‘With Harry Kane all is possible’
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Revealed: The statistics that highlight why Man United need a defensive overhaul this summer
Revealed: The statistics that highlight why Man United need a defensive overhaul this summer Independent.ie Manchester United's defensive frailties were exposed by Lionel Messi and Barcelona in Tuesday night's Champions League tie at the Nou Camp and their overall defensive record this season makes for pretty grim reading. https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/premier-league/revealed-the-statistics-that-highlight-why-man-united-need-a-defensive-overhaul-this-summer-38025057.html https://www.independent.ie/incoming/article38025046.ece/66a2f/AUTOCROP/h342/phil%20jones.jpg Email Manchester United's defensive frailties were exposed by Lionel Messi and Barcelona in Tuesday night's Champions League tie at the Nou Camp and their overall defensive record this season makes for pretty grim reading. David de Gea's huge error in United's 3-0 second leg defeat against Barcelona and unconvincing performances from a backline that included the much-maligned trio of Ashley Young, Phil … [Read more...] about Revealed: The statistics that highlight why Man United need a defensive overhaul this summer
Cardiff take step towards safety with crucial win as Brighton are dragged further into relegation battle
Goals either side of half-time from Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Sean Morrison moved the 18th-placed Bluebirds to within two points of the Seagulls. Toothless Brighton, who have managed just two top-flight goals at the Amex Stadium in 2019, once again struggled to create as they suffered a fourth successive league loss. Glenn Murray headed against the woodwork in stoppage time but the Seagulls offered little in attack and remain anxiously looking over their shoulders. With title-chasing Liverpool and Manchester United still to come this season, anything but a win on the south coast would have left the visitors with an improbable chance of avoiding an immediate return to the Sky Bet Championship. Bluebirds manager Neil Warnock reacted to Saturday's defeat at Burnley by making three changes, including recalling attacking duo Mendez-Laing and Oumar Niasse. That decision was rewarded within 22 minutes as Mendez-Laing drove forward on the counter-attack, exchanged passes with Junior Hoilett … [Read more...] about Cardiff take step towards safety with crucial win as Brighton are dragged further into relegation battle
West Ham winger Robert Snodgrass handed one-match ban
Sport by Press Association 16/04/2019, 5:22 pm Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter West Ham winger Robert Snodgrass has been handed a one-match ban after an Independent Regulatory Commission found him guilty of misconduct towards UK Anti-Doping officials, the Football Association has announced. Scotland international Snodgrass was not scheduled to be tested nor did he refuse to take a test when officials visited West Ham’s training ground in February, Press Association Sport understands. The 31-year-old has also been fined £30,000. An FA statement read: “A misconduct charge against Robert Snodgrass has been found proven by an Independent Regulatory Commission. “It was alleged that his language and/or behaviour towards UK Anti-Doping officials, who were visiting West Ham United’s training ground on 06 February 2019, was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper. “The player has been given a one-match … [Read more...] about West Ham winger Robert Snodgrass handed one-match ban
Paul Scholes charged with misconduct by the FA after allegedly placing 140 bets on football matches
Paul Scholes charged with misconduct by the FA after allegedly placing 140 bets on football matches Independent.ie Former England midfielder Paul Scholes has been charged with misconduct in relation to the Football Association's betting rules, the governing body has announced. https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/premier-league/paul-scholes-charged-with-misconduct-by-the-fa-after-allegedly-placing-140-bets-on-football-matches-38021590.html https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/article37735646.ece/25615/AUTOCROP/h342/ipanews_2df6618d-addb-4d8f-ac86-3cf5d3cca853_1 Email Former England midfielder Paul Scholes has been charged with misconduct in relation to the Football Association's betting rules, the governing body has announced. The charge relates to bets allegedly placed between August 17 2015 and January 12 2019, when Scholes was a part-owner of non-league side Salford City but before his appointment as Oldham manager in February 2019. "Paul Scholes has been charged … [Read more...] about Paul Scholes charged with misconduct by the FA after allegedly placing 140 bets on football matches