Liverpool and West Ham represented in Europa League group stage best XI
by Ben McAleer
at Friday, Dec 15 2023 10:27
Slavia Prague dominate the Europa League group stage best XI with three players, while Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool have two representatives. Elsewhere, players from West Ham, Freiburg, Olympiacos and Atalanta also make the cut.Matej Kovar (Bayer Leverkusen) - 7.31Bayer Leverkusen were imperious i...
Man City dribble machine Doku stars in U21 Team of the Month
by Ben McAleer
at Thursday, Nov 30 2023 16:36
Manchester City star Jeremy Doku is the U21 player of the month having excelled for the Premier League champions in November. Lille are the dominant side with three players, while Luton, Verona, Bayer Leverkusen, Gladbach, RB Leipzig, Frosinone and Monza are also represented.Lucas Chevalier (Lille) ...
Granit Xhaka the driving force behind Bayer Leverkusen's title pursuit
by Ben McAleer
at Friday, Nov 24 2023 14:05
Three teams remain unbeaten in Europe's top five leagues as football fans welcome the return of domestic duties following the final international break of the year. Ligue 1 side Nice are yet to succumb to defeat, as are Bundesliga pair Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. You'd be forgiven for thinki...
Why Florian Wirtz's return to form is key to Leverkusen's title pursuit
by Yash Shah
at Thursday, Nov 9 2023 15:19
Bayer Leverkusen have been one of the most impressive teams so far this season, and Florian Wirtz has been at the heart of their early season form that sees them top the Bundesliga.Wirtz, with a WhoScored rating of 7.49, has been directly involved in a goal every 69 minutes. His phenomenal start has...
Chelsea academy sensation features in U21 Team of the Month
by Ben McAleer
at Wednesday, Nov 1 2023 09:50
Once again, Jude Bellingham is the U21 player of the month in Europe's top five leagues as the Real Madrid star continues to thrive. Elsewhere, stars from Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen and Athletic Club all make the cut as we run through the full XI.Lucas Chevalier (Lille) - 7.02Only Marc...
Man City's Doku makes U21 Team of the Season so far
by Ben McAleer
at Friday, Oct 13 2023 10:30
With the second international break of the season upon, we take a look at the best rated U21 team of the season so far. Manchester City are the Premier League's sole representative, while Real Madrid, RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen also have players make the cut.Filip Jorgensen (Villarreal) - 6.96F...
Who is Victor Boniface? The Nigerian striker setting the Bundesliga alight
by Yash Shah
at Saturday, Sep 9 2023 12:52
Nigeria have been churning out some exciting forwards in recent years. Victor Osimhen and Gift Orban spring to mind, but a player who is currently making headlines is new Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface.Africa has always been a gold mine of footballing talent, but Scandinavian clubs are ren...
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane one of five Bundesliga stars in Europe's best signing XI
by Sam Hammond
at Friday, Sep 8 2023 14:44
Why Aston Villa are willing to smash their transfer record for Moussa Diaby
by Ben McAleer
at Friday, Jul 14 2023 15:37
Aston Villa are making big moves after a successful season. Unai Emery guided the Villans back to European football last term, confirming a Europa Conference League spot in the final day of the campaign with the Spaniard making a superb impact at Villa Park following his November appointment.Had the...
Assessing the playmakers on Chelsea's radar to replace Mount
by Ben McAleer
at Sunday, Jul 2 2023 16:00
With Mason Mount on the cusp of a move to Manchester United, Chelsea are in the market for another attacking player. The Blues are overhauling their squad following their 12th-placed finish last season, with N'Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, Kai Havertz and Mateo Kovacic among those to have been show...