
De Jong points to Pedri as responsible for his good form
Frenkie de Jong has spoken highly of his Barcelona teammate Pedri. The Dutchman couldn't hide his happiness after the Copa del Rey victory against Atlético Madrid, where he shared the midfield with the 22-year-old Spaniard.

Van Nistelrooy emphasizes discipline and excludes player from the squad
Ruud van Nistelrooy left Harry Winks out of the squad ahead of last Wednesday’s Premier League clash against Manchester City. The Leicester City manager was furious after the English midfielder ignored his request to stay overnight at the training complex.

Tense atmosphere at Marseille: De Zerbi refused to lead training
Roberto De Zerbi has significantly strained relations at Olympique Marseille earlier this week. The Italian coach refused to lead training any longer because he felt his players were letting him down.