I'm not inside his head. I only see how he has played the last two matches, that he is returning to the level he always was, and we need him in this way. Then, in his head, I cannot be, but in what reflects in his work, I am very happy with what he gives us.
Remaining patient has been a recurring theme throughout Eze's career ever since he was released by Arsenal at 13 and then rejected by several other clubs before finding a home at Queens Park Rangers. Yet having made an immediate impression after a 67.5m dream move back to his boyhood club from Crystal Palace that peaked with a memorable hat-trick against Tottenham at the end of November, the goals have dried up completely as Mikel Arteta has seemingly lost faith in the England forward.
Koepka was ranked 10th in the world then, had just finished runner-up at the PGA Championship (his 10th top-10 finish in a major in his past 15 appearances) and boasted the fourth-best odds to win that week. His aura was unmistakable then -- he had four majors to his name and had engineered a reputation for himself that exuded a kind of cool carelessness matched only by his effortless confidence on the sport's biggest stages.
After navigating the first three months with considerable difficulty adjusting to Serie A and some physical issues, Nkunku has come alive with four goals in the last 25 days: two against Hellas Verona, one against Fiorentina, and one against Como from a penalty. These are positive signs from a striker who - until two years ago - was the top scorer in the Bundesliga and on the radar of elite clubs like Bayern Munich.
West Ham United are preparing to revive their long-standing interest in Harry Maguire ahead of the summer transfer window, with Football Insider reporting that the club are hopeful of securing the Manchester United defender on a free transfer. The Hammers came close to signing Maguire during David Moyes' tenure, only for the move to collapse late in negotiations. Now, with his contract at Old Trafford nearing its end, West Ham believe this summer represents their best chance yet to bring him to London Stadium.
Liverpool are reportedly interested in the potential transfer of Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes, who could likely move for around 90m. The Brazil international has not been as much of a key player under new manager Xabi Alonso, who replaced Carlo Ancelotti in the summer. Rodrygo's future is now uncertain, with Liverpool eager to swoop for the 24-year-old, and believing that an offer of around 90m could tempt Real to sell, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
After the pair won the Championship together with Leicester City, Maresca brought Dewsbury-Hall to Stamford Bridge after being appointed as Chelsea boss. Dewsbury-Hall made just 13 appearances in the Premier League for Chelsea, but scored four goals and registered two assists in 15 Conference League appearances on their way to winning the trophy. The 27-year-old also featured in five Club World Cup games, scoring in the last 16 against Benfica before coming on as a substitute in the final as they beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0.
I thought he got (dismissed by) a good ball today, which can happen when you are short on form, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said after Gill, who has an impressive record in the Indian Premier League (IPL), fell for a first-ball duck against South Africa on Thursday. But we also know the class. If you look at his IPL record, where he stacks up 700 runs, 600 runs, 800 runs, 600 runs. We believe in his class and we believe he will come good.
Monaco boss Sébastien Pocognoli has confirmed that Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati has suffered a hamstring injury and is out of his team's next game against Stade Brestois on Friday. Fati missed training on Wednesday due to the problem and Pocognoli offered an update an his pre-match press conference. "Ansu Fati suffered a hamstring injury on Tuesday at the end of training. We expect tests today. Bad news," he told reporters.
Every Friday I will pick the weekend's best or most exciting games that are not to be missed in the world of football. From derbies to top-of-the-table clashes, relegation six-pointers to world-class players facing each other or other interesting tactical battles, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. This week, it is all about top (or near top) of the table clashes, so let's get right into it!
From Brazil they mentioned Chelsea as a possible solution for Rodrygo, Romano said. But at the moment, what I'm getting from Chelsea sources is very clear; Chelsea are not in negotiations with Rodrygo, and are not in talks with Rodrygo's camp or Real Madrid. That's about as straightforward as it gets really, isn't it? Sorry to any Chelsea fans who were hopeful about the Brazil international rocking up at Stamford Bridge any time soon!
Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal continues to make headlines with his electric form in front of goal. The 18-year-old forward has been unstoppable in recent weeks, registering three goals and one assist in his last four appearances. Now, as Barcelona gear up to face Celta Vigo, Yamal will be aiming to tick off a personal milestone that has so far eluded him - scoring against the La Liga side.
This clash with the All Blacks is coming so early in the season that it's hard to get a gauge on player form, but there's a freshness to the team Andy Farrell picked that suggests he's learnt lessons from last season's defeat in the same fixture. Seven of his starting pack were Lions last summer, six of them took part in the Test series, and while there's a worry over their lack of game-time, there's a lot of experience and class up front to bridge the gap.
He has a contract for one more year, two more years with us. The most important thing for him is he's back, he's playing, Guardiola told reporters. His influence in every Everton game is there maybe after what happened, Manchester City wants him back. I don't know, many things are still going to happen. It's about the club, the agent, of course the manager's involved but we'll see.
