the top Reddit posts from r/soccer for the past week
Latest posts:
[Ian Doyle] Klopp: Defending is an art, and it worked for us really well for a long time. But with it not working you realise you have to go back to the basics.
[Ornstein] Man City hope Phil Foden will sign his new contract until 2027 this week. Once last details agreed #MCFC plan to confirm 22yo’s deal - finally achieving what all parties wanted after protracted negotiations & tying down another key player
Norik Avdalian scores a penalty while doing a backflip
Aubameyang: “At Milan, I was a child among stars. I tried to learn it all. I was there when Ronaldo said his famous quote, ‘Do you want me to run or score?’. That’s the mentality of an elite forward. Ronaldo was the best, albeit a bit fat.”
Monday Moan
Daily Discussion
Premier League + 1st Division All-time League table.
Great goal by Santos U-13 team
[Fabrizio Romano] Gareth Southgate: “I am not foolish, I know I will be judged on the results at the World Cup and nothing else. Contracts are irrelevant in football - if results aren’t good enough, then you accept that’s time to part ways. My contract is not protecting me”.
Kai Havertz: “I was surprised when Tuchel was fired, especially given what he won with us. We didn’t even start the season that badly, we were in 6th place, and a lot of new players needed to adapt. Everything happens so fast in football.”
Watford sack Rob Edwards as head coach and will appoint Slaven Bilic.
Messi: “Mbappé is different. He’s a beast on the field. He’ll be among the best in the next few years. And Neymar, life brought us back together in Paris. I enjoy being with him every day. We all want to finally win the CL this year. We’ve been close, but missed little details.”
Trent Alexander-Arnold not in England squad for Germany game at Wembley, Ivan Toney included
Monday Moan
Daily Discussion
[CBS Sport] Thierry Henry being asked if Kylian Mbappé can replicate Erling Haaland's kung-fu kick goal against Borussia Dortmund: "No. But he created and scored (against Maccabi Haifa)."
[The Guardian] Kevin De Bruyne on Jack Grealish: "With all due respect, he was at Aston Villa before & if you lose a game sometimes it's not the end of the world. But if we lose a game, it's different. We have to perform every week. That is the difference & what he has had to adjust to."
Paul Pogba reportedly under police protection in Turin
[Fabrizio Romano] Bayern's Oliver Kahn confirms Julian Nagelsmann as manager: "We're not considering any other coaches right now. We are totally convinced of Julian. We need to get back on track. As soon as things get started again against Leverkusen, we have to go all-out."
[Jules Kounde] Salary has been paid in full, thanks for your concern my G (When asked “You haven't received your salary yet?” on Twitter)