The revolt is brewing at Manchester United, the physique of Marc-André ter Stegen worries FC Barcelona and the beautiful tribute from Jude Bellingham to Carlo Ancelotti.
Manchester United executives want Erik ten Hag's skin
In England, Manchester United is having a truly special start to the season. Currently 7th in the Premier League , the Red Devils are experiencing a lot of internal turbulence. Between the sale, the disappointing results and the tense relations between the players and the coach, Erik ten Hag ! But this morning, the local press agrees to announce that the Manchester United locker room is in full “ mutiny ” against the Dutch coach. This is the case of the Daily Star which does not beat around the bush: “ The kick-off is given at Old Trafford. The stars clash with Ten Hag. Bad results fuel unrest. Some want Sancho back. » For the Daily Mirror , it’s “ Manchester… disunited ”! “ Erik is facing player revolt at Old Trafford... and the Dutchman needs quick wins to prevent unrest from spreading among the Reds. Players have too much power like in the era of David Moyes, Louis Van Gaal, José Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjær… Ten Hag could be the next to suffer the same fate. » For the Daily Express , it’s “ the revolt of the Reds ”! “ Ten Hag fights to keep a disillusioned star on his side. » For its part, the Manchester Evening News announces that Raphaël Varane has made his decision for the winter transfer window. While he has been announced as leaving for several weeks, the 2018 World champion has “ pride, he does not want to leave United. » Hoping that he manages to get back on track...
Ter Stegen worries Barça
Barcelona breathes a little thanks to its victory against Atlético de Madrid on Sunday evening (1-0). But what worries the Catalan club is the situation of Marc-André ter Stegen . The German goalkeeper has been suffering from back pain for several weeks and this is forcing Barça to think about this situation. This morning, the Sport newspaper speaks of “ Ter Stegen dilemma. Barça's German goalkeeper is studying all options to treat his back injury. Marc-André is asking for time to decide whether to undergo surgery, which would leave him unavailable for several weeks. » The German international sees Iñaki Peña take over as interim but the goalkeeper's injury frustrates Barça in this first part of the season.
Bellingham pays tribute to Ancelotti
In Italy, the man at the start of the season is on the front page of Tuttosport because it's official, Jude Bellingham received the Golden Boy trophy last night in Turin! The English star makes the front page of the Turin newspaper which reads: “ From Golden Boy to number one. Bellingham crowned in Turin. » The Real Madrid player also made the front page of AS this morning where his statements were taken up by the Madrid daily: “ All the credit goes to Ancelotti . The Mister gave me freedom and now I'm flying in the field, he found my ideal position. » Perhaps a message also for his coach. “ Bellingham wins the Golden Boy hands down ,” the newspaper reported. For its part, Marca believes that Bellingham is “ the golden kid of world football ” with this title won! Note the presence of two French people in the top 20 , Warren Zaire-Emery, 5th and Mathys Tel, 9th.