Jurgen Klopp Dismisses Liverpool as Favourites in Carabao Cup Final Clash with Chelsea Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has downplayed his team's chances of being considered favourites in the upcoming Carabao Cup final against Chelsea this weekend. The highly anticipated final will serve as a rematch of the 2022 edition, which saw Liverpool emerge victorious via penalties after a goalless 120 minutes of play. Despite Liverpool's current position at the top of the Premier League table, where they are being touted as favourites to secure another victory over Chelsea, Klopp remains cautious. Chelsea, currently sitting in 10th place with only 10 wins, may not be in the best form, but Klopp believes they still pose a significant threat, especially considering Liverpool's injury concerns. In an interview with BBC Sport, Klopp stated, "Will we be big favourites? Definitely not. Since we last played Chelsea, they have shown significant improvement. It will be a tricky encounte...

 Bayern Munich Manager Thomas Tuchel Eyes Premier League Return, Eyes Manchester United Role Thomas Tuchel, currently at Bayern Munich, has expressed his desire to return to the Premier League after his tenure with the Bundesliga club ends. Manchester United holds a special appeal for the 50-year-old as his preferred destination in England. Having joined Bayern just last year, Tuchel's impending departure from the Allianz Arena has been confirmed by both the club and himself. According to reports from Bild, Tuchel is keen on another stint in the Premier League, marking his second foray into English football. Tuchel previously coached Chelsea from 2021 to 2022, during which he achieved remarkable success by clinching the Champions League title with the Blues. Despite his triumphs, his tenure was short-lived as he was replaced by Graham Potter following his dismissal in September 2022. Sources suggest that the managerial role at Manchester United has always intrigued Tuchel. However,...

Former Chelsea and AS Roma coach, Jose Mourinho, has candidly shared his reservations about traveling to Africa, citing the overwhelming enthusiasm of fans as a deterrent. Mourinho elaborated on his reluctance, highlighting instances where his presence in Africa has been met with an impassioned reception that impedes his ability to move freely. In a recent interview on FIVE, hosted by Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand, Mourinho delved into his profound connection with African footballers he's mentored, including Didier Drogba, John Obi Mikel, and Michael Essien, expressing admiration for their loyalty and sincerity. "I find it challenging to visit Africa due to the fervent fan base," Mourinho articulated. "Whenever I've had the pleasure of being in the continent, the reception from fans has been so overwhelming that it restricts my mobility. My experiences with exceptional talents like Didier Drogba, Geremi, Salomon Kalou, John Obi Mikel, and Michael Essien ha...

  Retired Nigerian footballer Mikel Obi has unveiled his Premier League's all-time African XI, notably omitting compatriot Nwankwo Kanu and Algerian star Riyad Mahrez. Despite Kanu's decorated career and Mahrez's multiple title wins with Manchester City and Leicester City, they didn't make the cut. Obi himself didn't include in the XI, alongside Kanu, despite their impressive achievements. Obi revealed his XI in a 4-2-1-3 formation on his podcast, "The Obi One." His lineup features Édouard Mendy in goal, Celestine Babayaro at left-back, Kolo Toure and Lucas Radebe as center-backs, and Lauren at right-back. In midfield, Michael Essien and Yaya Toure were chosen, with Jay Jay Okocha as the attacking midfielder. The attacking trio comprises Mohamed Salah, Didier Drogba, and Sadio Mane.