Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann has offered an interesting insight on his approach to building a relationship with João Cancelo, after the Portugal star lost his place with the German team.
Cancelo arrived at Bayern at the end of the winter transfer window, but was substituted at half time last month against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and has been dropped to the bench for three successive games. Speaking in a press conference, Nagelsmann confirmed Cancelo has not always impressed in training, but emphasised a desire to help the right-back regain his form.
Manchester City have a real battle on their hands if they are to retain the English Premier League title this season.
Bruno Fernandes has not experienced many low points since moving to Manchester United three years ago. This week, however, the Portuguese midfielder has been the target of widespread criticism in the wake of his team’s shocking 7-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.
Some desperately unfortunate news from France on Monday as Lille defender Tiago Djalo has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Bernardo Silva is officially back in goalscoring form. Having recently gone 35 appearances without scoring for club or country, the Portuguese midfielder now has two in four matches for Manchester City, after helping them beat Newcastle United in the Premier League.