Gareth Southgate has headaches to contend with in the goalkeeper and left-back department as the England manager prepares to select his squad for a pair of high-profile Euro 2024 warm-up friendlies on Thursday. With just three months to go until their tournament opener against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen, preparations ramp up with March meetings against Brazil […]
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Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw sidelined for ‘a few months’
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw is expected to be sidelined for “a few months” due to a muscle injury. Shaw had to come off just before half time in Sunday’s 2-1 victory at Luton, a match for which he had been a doubt. The 28-year-old left-back had previously been substituted at the break in the […]
Jurgen Klopp dismisses idea of left-back crisis despite Kostas Tsimikas injury
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has played down fears of a left-back crisis after Kostas Tsimikas joined Andy Robertson on the injured list. The Greece international broke his collarbone in the 1-1 draw at home to Arsenal after a challenge from Bukayo Saka saw him collide with his manager in the technical area before falling heavily. […]