Hazard 'likes' Real Madrid link
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Social media may land yet another athlete in hot water. This time, it’s Eden Hazard.
According to the Sun, the Chelsea attacking midfielder could further risk Jose Mourinho’s wrath for supposedly liking an online post suggesting a move for the Belgium international to Real Madrid.
On Monday, a photo of the Chelsea No. 10 was posted to Instagram, with a caption that read “according to Spanish media Eden Hazard is on Real Madrid’s radar for a 2016 transfer.”
Hazard, according to the paper, couldn’t help himself and performed a double-tap that could land him doubly-deep in Mou’s doghouse.
MIRROR SPORT: Hazard warning #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/WhZGB4laEE
– Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 19, 2015
Hazard was left out of Mourinho’s side for Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat of Aston Villa on Saturday, with the Portuguese saying he was unhappy with the playmaker’s lack of tactical discipline on the pitch.
When asked later in the day, Mourinho would not commit to starting Hazard in Chelsea’s Champions League fixture at Dynamo Kiev.
Hmm, we wonder why…
No Anfield move for Marchisio
Juventus chief executive Giuseppe Marotta has told reporters that midfield maestro Claudio Marchisio is determined to see his career out in Turin, despite interest from “several” clubs including Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool.
“We get so many offers for our players, but we are used to buying — not selling,” Marotta said, according to the Guardian.
“We have renewed with him, our focus is strong and I think Claudio’s first thought is to finish his career here. Not only Liverpool, we have received several offers.”
Marotta also opened up about the Bianconeri’s lengthy summer fight to keep hold of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester City target Paul Pogba.
“There were offers from other clubs formalised, but we have rejected them because Paul is the heritage of the club,” Marotta said.
“Maybe we have loaded him with many responsibilities, but this will help him to become a leader.”
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Will Moyes replace Sherwood at Aston Villa?
Aston Villa have had an abysmal start to their 2015-16 Premier League season as the team has just one win and a concerning seven losses in its opening nine matches.
Considering the club’s struggles, it isn’t surprising that several managers have been rumoured to be replacing under-pressure manager Tim Sherwood at Villa Park. One of those managers could be a former Manchester United boss, who is facing some pressure of his own.
Real Sociedad’s David Moyes addressed rumours this weekend that he may be joining the Birmingham side, insisting that he will remain in Spain despite the fact that his side also only has one win.
“During the preseason I had contact with clubs, which is normal, because they know my statistics, but my intention is to stay here at La Real, I’m not thinking about anything else,” Moyes said according to the Daily Star.
“You saw the hard work and determination the players put in, how they fought [in the 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid].
“I’m very happy with that and I want to stay, there are no doubts in my mind.”
Still, if Moyes continues to struggle at San Sebastian, that decision may not be entirely up to him.
Tap-ins
– The Express says that Lorenzo Insigne won’t be heading to Arsenal — or anywhere else — any time soon.
The Napoli forward’s agent, Antonio Ottaiano has said that other clubs will “have to give up. Lorenzo is a Napoli player until 2019, and not only is he happy, he wants to win in a blue shirt.”
Back to the drawing board then Arsene?
– Sam Allardyce has ruled out making a move for free agent Kevin Nolan. According to the Telegraph, the Sunderland boss would prefer to bring in a striker.
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