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Tottenham star could miss Liverpool clash as investigation continues

Submitted by daniel on Thu, 14/11/2024 - 05:00

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Liverpool FC news: The Reds face Tottenham on December 22 but the London club could be without a key starter for the Premier League clash.

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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur could miss up to seven matches as an FA investigation into an alleged rule breach continues, meaning he could miss the London club’s clash with Liverpool in December.

The two sides are set to lock horns at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 22, as Arne Slot will hope to gain revenge for his side’s late defeat last season under Jurgen Klopp. Despite it being just over a month away, Spurs could be without a key starter.

Bentancur, 27, is currently under investigation for comments he made relating to team-mate Son Heung-min. In fact, he was charged in September by the FA with an alleged breach of Football Association (FA) rules over the comments made. He was forced to apologise after saying, in a quote translated from Spanish, that South Korea international Son and his cousins “all look the same” on television programme Por la Camiseta, which is broadcast in his native Uruguay.

As per the rules from the FA, relayed by The Athletic, he was accused of acting “in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or brought the game into disrepute.” The FA added in a statement that the charge further constitutes an “aggravated breach” under FA Rule E3.2, as it allegedly “involved references to nationality, race, or ethnic origin.”

The translation of Bentancur’s comment on the Spurs club captain reads as: “Sonny, or a cousin of Sonny, they all look the same”. He later issued an apology to Son on social media while also doing so privately.

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“Sonny, brother! I am sorry for what happened, it was a joke in bad taste,” Bentancur wrote. “You know that I love you and I would never disrespect you or hurt you or anyone. I love you brother!”

The Athletic suggest that Spurs are expecting a long suspension for the player which could result in him missing potentially up to seven games. Those would include Manchester City, Fulham, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Southampton and Liverpool while they also face Manchester United in a Carabao Cup quarter-final in December.

If he is suspended for those games, it would be a big blow for Ange Postecoglou who has started him 10 times across all competitions. Having been vastly experienced at Juventus and Boca Juniors, he has been a key player for the club when fit, having spent the majority of 2023 due to a Cruciate injury.

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Everton prospective owner John Textor says he doesn't like something about Tottenham Hotspur

Submitted by daniel on Thu, 12/09/2024 - 05:00

Everton are set to move into their new stadium at the start of the 2025-26 season.

Prospective Everton owner John Textor has insisted the club’s new stadium is not a pivotal reason behind his takeover.

Textor has been granted exclusivity to complete a purchase from Toffees majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri. The American is hopeful of completing a deal by 30 November but will first have to sell his 45% stake in Crystal Palace because of Premier League rules.

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Everton are in a difficult financial situation, having lost almost £400 million in the past four years while more than £600 million in debt is owed to 777 Partners/ A-Cap, the Freidkin Group - both of whom saw prospective takeovers collapse earlier this year - and Rights & Media Funding. But the Toffees’ new state-of-the-art stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock is set to increase the club’s avenue significantly when it opens at the start of the 2025-26 season.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Textor admitted he prefers old stadiums such as Goodison Park and Palace’s Selhurst Park - and dislikes Tottenham Hotspur’s cutting-edge ground that opened in 2019. But he’s wary that Everton’s 52,888-seat stadium on the Liverpool waterfront will be crucial as he wants the Blues to again be challenging for major trophies.

Textor said: "Not for me... I don't like Tottenham. I go into that stadium, and I think it's too nice. I remember the first couple of games I went there and the people I was with were in this banquet hall, and I thought: ‘This isn't football' and I really believe that.

"It's way too nice a stadium for football. I remember as an owner of Crystal Palace watching them have one of the best games they've had in a long time under Patrick Vieira against Everton. We were 2-0 up but then Everton came out and turned it around.

"People were running all over the stadium and I was sat just above the dugout. I was thinking, 'what a weird stadium, what a weird layout... but what a beautiful stadium'. It's like going to Fenway Park where you have a big pole in front of you. You can't see the field but it's what's beautiful about it.

"For me, I would still be interested in Everton if they were playing on a pitch next to Goodison Park. I would stay at Goodison forever, but investors are clearly supportive because when we talk about the capital that I have to buy the club, I do believe I can take this squad well beyond its current level of competitiveness alone.

"But let's face it, we don't want Everton to be bouncing around eighth place forever. We want to win a title, and so to do that you need serious capital. I've always been very good at accessing it in my life, and so the stadium is huge in that respect.

"The fact that somebody else paid for this incredible place, with these luxury suites and glass VIP rooms, that kind of stuff is amazing from a capital perspective. But from the fans' perspective, it's important to them it's important to me."

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Sean Dyche gives honest answer to whether teenage rookie could play for Everton

Submitted by daniel on Mon, 19/08/2024 - 06:00

Everton face a right-back crisis for the trip to Tottenham Hotspur.

Sean Dyche has ruled out Roman Dixon coming to Everton's rescue as they face a right-back crisis for the trip to Tottenham Hotspur.

The Toffees' 2024-25 Premier League campaign started with a 3-0 loss against Brighton at Goodison Park. And to compound Everton's misery, Ashley Young was given a straight red card and must serve a one-match suspension.

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The Blues travel to Tottenham on Saturday without a recognised right-sided full-back. Young is banned while Seamus Coleman (calf) and Nathan Patterson (hamstring) are injured. James Garner is a centre-midfielder but has played full-back previously for Everton and England under-21s - yet has a calf issue of his own.

Dixon, 19, was part of Dyche's squad throughout pre-season and featured in several friendlies. He was not on the bench against Brighton, though, and featured for the under-21s in a 3-1 win over Blackburn the night previously.

But when asked if he could turn to the academy to ease Everton's issues, Dyche admitted it is unlikely. The Goodison boss said: “It’s a big ask for under-21s to dive straight in but we’ll certainly have to look at the best available options. Certainly for the next week. You never know for the cup game and two weeks' time.”

Unless Dyche opts to deploy an alternative formation, Mason Holgate is likely to feature at right-back against Tottenham. The defender was loaned to Southampton and Sheffield United last term, while he's fifth choice in the centre-back pecking order.

Holgate came off the bench in the 85th minute against Brighton as Dyche was already thinking about the Tottenham game. He added: “The squad is what it is. We have added to it and tried to find a balance but have been a bit unfortunate with injuries.

“None of them apart from Youssef [Chermiti’s] are drastic but they are all two or three weeks and that can cost you at this early stage when you’ve got the games coming and have just finished pre-season.”

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Everton confirm quadruple blow as seven players could now miss Tottenham Hotspur

Submitted by daniel on Sun, 18/08/2024 - 08:00

Tottenham host Everton in the Premier League next week and the visitors face a defensive crisis.

Everton face a right-back crisis ahead of their trip to Tottenham Hotspur next weekend.

The Toffees suffered a 3-0 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion on the opening day of the season. And to compound Sean Dyche’s side’s misery, they finished the game with 10 men as Ashley Young was given a straight red card for fouling Kaoru Mitoma.

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Young featured at right-back against Brighton - being the only option available - but now must serve a one-match suspension.

Nathan Patterson is on the comeback trail from a hamstring injury he suffered in April and missed the entire pre-season. Meanwhile, Seamus Coleman has a calf issue he sustained in a 1-1 friendly draw against AS Roma.

James Garner, who is a centre-midfielder, has played on the right-hand side of defence in the past for Everton and England under-21s. Yet the former Manchester United man has a calf problem of his own and was absent against Brighton.

Dyche admitted after the Seagulls loss that it’s unlikely any will be back for the trip to Tottenham on Saturday 24 August. Speaking at his post-match press conference, the Everton boss said: “Highly unlikely they’ll be fit. [All three] won’t be fit.”

On Young’s sending off, Dyche said: “Youngy knows he should head that not bring it down.”

Everton were also without Jarrad Branthwaite against Brighton. The key centre-back had minor groin surgery earlier in the summer and did not feature throughout the pre-season period.

Youssef Chermiti remains unavailable after he had foot surgery earlier this month and versatile youngster Stanley Mills continues his rehab from a long-term knee injury.

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Everton already rule out four players for Tottenham Hotspur as Sean Dyche faces defensive crisis

Submitted by daniel on Sat, 17/08/2024 - 18:27

Everton next travel to Tottenham after losing 3-0 to Brighton & Hove Albion in their opening game of the 2024-25 season.

Everton face a right-back crisis ahead of their trip to Tottenham Hotspur next weekend.

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Young featured at right-back against Brighton - being the only option available - but now must serve a one-match suspension.

James Garner, who is a centre-midfielder, has played on the right-hand side of defence in the past. Yet he has a calf problem of his own and was absent against Brighton.

On Young’s sending off, Dyche said: “Youngy knows he should head that not bring it down.”

Everton were also without Jarrad Branthwaite against Brighton. The key centre-back had minor groin surgery earlier in the summer and did not feature throughout the pre-season period.

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Everton favourite 'open' to Tottenham exit after Saudi Arabia links

Submitted by daniel on Wed, 07/08/2024 - 12:00

Everton FC transfer news: The former striker has struggled to impose himself as a key starter at Spurs.

Former Everton fan favourite Richarlison is currently being linked with a move away from Tottenham.

The 27-year-old joined Spurs two years ago and has totalled 66 games so far across two campaigns. Everton received around £60m for his sale after he left as one of the most adored figures following 53 goals and 13 assists in 152 appearances. Initially, he struggled for form under Antonio Conte managing just three goals from 35 games in his first season. However, the introduction of Ange Postecoglou saw his fortunes turn around.

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He managed 12 goals and four assists in 31 games last season playing as their main striker after Harry Kane’s departure and scored nine goals in eight games across December to February. However, injuries meant he missed seven of the last 13 games. While over the past few years he has often posted cryptic videos about Everton showing his support, a return will always be considered unlikely but he is reportedly open to an exit this summer. TalkSPORT have revealed that the London club are waiting for a ‘huge bid’ from Saudi Arabia to help fund their new striker search.

Dominic Solanke has been targeted and the AFC Bournemouth striker would certainly not come cheap given his £65m release clause - a deal in which Liverpool would a profit due to a sell-on-clause inserted in their deal with the Cherries. Al-Ahli are one club mentioned and it is said that the Brazilian is said to be open to an exit to the Middle East.

Previous instances have seen Richarlison comment regularly on Everton posts, with his latest being in June as the official Everton account posted a video about Goodison Park over the years. And he responded to the post replying with a four-word message. “I love Goodison Park”, he said. Furthermore, taking to Instagram, he commented on a post that featured both Seamus Coleman and Leighton Baines. Taking to his Instagram story, Richarlison posted an image of himself with Coleman and Baines with the caption: “The kings”.

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Tottenham Hotspur set price for Everton favourite

Submitted by daniel on Tue, 23/07/2024 - 13:27

Richarlison left Everton for Tottenham Hotspur two years ago.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly slapped a price tag of £60 million on Richarlison.

The Brazil international is reportedly wanted by Saudi Arabia side Al-Ahli in the summer transfer window. Richarlison was a fans’ favourite during his four years he spent at Everton. He netted 53 goals in 152 games and played a pivotal role when the Toffees avoided relegation from the Premier League in the 2021-22 season.

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The versatile forward left that summer for Spurs for a fee of up to £60 million. However, he has stuttered in north London, especially in his maiden season, and netted a total of 15 times in 66 games.

Richarlison has three years remaining on his Tottenham contract but his future could be uncertain. According to the Times, Ange Postecoglu reportedly wants to sign a new attacker in the transfer window. The 27-year-old is reportedly wanted by Al-Ahli but Tottenham would look to recoup all of the money they paid two years ago.

However, Richarlison has previously made it clear that he plans on playing in the Premier League in the 2024-25 season when rubbishing claims he wants to leave Spurs. He wrote on X (formerly Twitter): "I gave up my vacation and came to work in SP (Sao Paulo) so I could return well and [be] ready for the next season.

"I never said I was dissatisfied at my club, and everything that has been coming out in the media here about negotiations is fake news. I don't know where they got that from! I won't leave England next season!"

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