Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
August 2025
Van Dijk criticised a small group of Crystal Palace fans for interrupting a minute’s silence for Diogo Jota and his brother ahead of the Community Shield. The tribute was cut short due to noise from the Palace section, drawing widespread disapproval. Palace later won 2-2 (pens) in a dramatic match.
Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
August 2025
Luke Shaw is reportedly unhappy after being left out of Manchester United’s new six-man leadership group, which includes Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire. Manager Ruben Amorim hopes Shaw channels his frustration into better performances, though concerns have been raised about his pre-season intensity and focus.
Dimitar Berbatov, Rasmus Hojlund, Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United)
August 2025
imitar Berbatov believes Benjamin Sesko’s signing could motivate Rasmus Hojlund rather than push him out of Manchester United, creating healthy competition for the striker role. Berbatov warned of the challenges Premier League strikers face but urged Hojlund to use the new arrival as inspiration to fight for his place and improve his performances.
David de Gea (Fiorentina)
August 2025
Sir Alex Ferguson was spotted catching up with former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea ahead of Fiorentina’s friendly against United this weekend. Signed by Ferguson in 2011, De Gea made 545 appearances for United. The meeting was shared by Fiorentina on social media, delighting fans ahead of the pre-season clash.
Jamie Gittens (Chelsea)
August 2025
New signing Jamie Gittens has chosen Chelsea’s No.11 jersey ahead of debut matches against Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan. The shirt has been worn by club legends like Didier Drogba, adding pressure and prestige to the young winger’s arrival.
Endrick (Real Madrid)
August 2025
Endrick is upset after the No.9 shirt was given to academy graduate Gonzalo Garcia instead of him. Garcia impressed at the Club World Cup, leapfrogging Endrick in the pecking order amid fierce competition from Mbappe and others.
Ruben Amorim (Manchester United)
August 2025
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is using cutting-edge GPS technology to monitor training performance in real time, aiming to expose underperformers and prevent injuries. The club has installed STATSports Apex 2.0 GPS trackers and beacon tech at Carrington. Amorim now receives live kinematic data on iPads, helping him assess intensity and effort in each session.
Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
August 2025
Micah Richards has backed Arsenal to sign Eberechi Eze and suggested that Gabriel Martinelli should be used off the bench, calling him more of an impact option than a starter. Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Richards praised Eze’s creativity and expressed doubt over whether new striker Viktor Gyokeres can deliver consistently at Premier League level.
