Former Valencia, Sevilla and PSG Manager Unai Emery is set to be named the New Arsenal Manager after the Management went silent on former Club Captain, Mikel Arteta.
A brilliant performance as substitute in a 4-1 victory at West Bromwich Albion on 10 March helped revive Kelechi Iheanacho’s debut season as a Leicester City player.
Henry Onyekuru’s hopes of representing Nigeria at the 2018 FIFA World Cup have been dashed after he was omitted from the provisional 30-man list of players.
Hence, the main reason for the on-loan Everton forward’s omission is not relatively unknown as he has just returned from a long-term injury.
But opinions have it that his ‘selfish’ Belgian side’ intention of keeping him in the Jupiler Division for the next season could be responsible for stopping him from making the Super Eagles squad list.
“Onyekuru not playing since his full recovery from injury is not funny. He has not been played for Anderlecht’s main team after his recovery not because he is not fit but because of what I will call selfish interest.
“The club want him to stay for another season and know Henry will get a work permit to play for Everton if he features at the Russia 2018 World Cup. It’s looking like the coach is trying to prevent that from happening.
Belgian media, on the other hand, reported that Onyekuru has suffered a relapse of his knee problem, one that at one stage looked like it might require corrective surgery.
“Henry has played for the reserve team and it was obvious in those games he is fully fit. In fact, the club’s fans are not happy because Anderlecht lost in the championship to Standard Liege at home.
With the player needing to play a certain percentage of matches before he can qualify for a work permit to play in the Premier League, it looks as though he will need to remain out on loan in Europe next season, be that with Anderlecht or another club.
Four years after missing out on the Brazil 2014 World Cup due to injury, the dedicated and hardworking Elderson Echiejile has worked his way back into the Super Eagles team with as one of the few Experienced players who duly deserve the nod to be in Russia.
Arsene Wenger was celebrated on Sunday in his final home match as Arsenal Manager after confirming he will step down as Arsenal manager at the end of the season.
Wenger’s position at Arsenal has been under scrutiny for a number of years as the north Londoners have failed to challenge for the Premier League titles.
At Brila, But we’re huge fans of Wenger, and while it may be time to change, we’ll always have a lot of love for the 68-year-old. Below are the few things the Brila Family will miss about the French Tactician.
His Humour
While Wenger is famed for playing a straight bat to difficult questions – “I did not see it,” has become a catchphrase he’s also provided us with plenty of funny moments over the years.
During his first press conference as Arsenal boss, he warmed himself to supporters by saying: “I tried to watch the Tottenham match on television in my hotel yesterday, but I fell asleep.”
You cannot downplay the Frenchman’s sense of humour, mostly during training sessions and his Press Conferences.
His Legacy
Arsene Wenger’s Legacy may have soured in recent years despite winning three FA Cup triumphs in the last four years, That at least provided fans with some good days out but long term Wenger will hopefully be remembered as a visionary figure who helped change English football.
His attitude to training, diet, recruitment and the development of youth players had a huge effect on the rest of the country.
His Philosophy
Whenever Arsene Wenger does get going in an interview, he can be a thoroughly articulate and insightful man.
How many other football managers would you hear muse like this?
Wenger is well known as a massive believer in Young lads, and He seems like the only Manager making Football look sane with his Streamlined spending style, The Frenchman will never overprize a player.
His Touchline spats
Arsene Wenger is such a big man, and while he generally comes across as an intelligent gentleman, there is definitely an edge to him.
Whether it be former United Manager Sir Alex, Alan Pardew, Tony Pulis or Big Sam Allardyce, and the biggest Nemesis, Jose Mourinho, Wenger has had spats with them all.
Question:
What will you miss about Wenger when he finally moves on?
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he all-important March international friendlies have come and gone. The Super Eagles made do with the opportunity as a build-up to the June World Cup kick off.
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel will miss Friday’s friendly game against Poland in Wroclaw after failing to renew his work permit on time in China.
Former Arsenal playmaker, Alexis Sanchez joined 13 times Premier League Champions, Manchester United during the January transfer window.
Liverpool FC sold Brazilian play maker, Coutinho to Barcelona in January for £142m but summer signing, Mo Salah have proven to be more incredible.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have not missed the Brazilian playmaker in anyway since he joined the Catalan giants.
If anything, Egyptian winger, Salah seems to have gone from strength to strength in his absence posing a timely threat to all defenders in the EPL.
The Egypt international scored four goals yesterday as Liverpool demolished Watford 5-0 in a rescheduled League match.
And the winger’s performance had former Arsenal defender Keown wheeling out the superlatives.
Salah’s 28 goals has now made him the leading goalscorer in Europe’s top Leagues followed by Lionel Messi.
European Golden Boot standings
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): 56 points (28 goals)
- Lionel Messi (Barcelona): 48 points (24 goals)
- Harry Kane (Tottenham): 48 points (24 goals)
- Edinson Cavani (PSG): 48 points (24 goals)
- Immobile (Lazio): 48 points (24 goals)
- Jonas (Benfica): 46,50 points (31 goals)
- Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich): 46 points (23 goals)
- Luis Suarez (Barcelona): 42 points (21 goals)
- Sergio Agüero (Manchester City): 42 points (21 goals)
- Neymar (PSG): 40 points (20 goals)
“He is remarkable,” said Keown on Match of the the Day.
Do you agree that Salah have been more valuable to Liverpool than Coutinho has been for Barcelona?
