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Lopetegui ‘tells Tim Steidten to stay away from training ground’

New West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui (right) with West Ham United technical director Tim Steidten during a press conference at the London Stadium. Picture date: Monday July 1, 2024. (Photo by Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images) West Ham sporting director Tim Steidten has been told to stay away from the club's training ground by under-fire boss Julen Lopetegui, according to a report. The German's relationship with the Hammers boss has reportedly deteriorated amid the side's dismal form, which has seen them fall to within just seven points of the relegation zone in 14th place. West Ham have won only one of their past five Premier League games, a run that includes a 4-1 defeat by Manchester City and 5-0 defeat by Liverpool in their most recent fixtures. Steidten was ...

Barcelona forward remains sidelined with full fitness still over a week away

Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona reacts on the floor during the LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Mendizorroza on October 06, 2024 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Barcelona forward Ferran Torres is still in the process of recovering from a hamstring tear he sustained five weeks ago during the match against Alaves and despite the progress he has made, Torres will need a few more days to fully recover. In that regard, a report from Javier Miguel in AS confirms that his return to the pitch is expected to come against either Brest or Las Palmas, marking the completion of a month and a half of absence, which was the initial timeline for his recovery. Torres, who started the game against Alaves, had to be substituted just six minutes into the match due to the inju...

De Jong blown away by Barca fans after return from injury

Frenkie de Jong admitted he was blown away by Barcelona fans after receiving a standing ovation on his return to action after injury. The Dutchman made his first appearance since April in the win over Young Boys, with supporters at Montjuic delighted to see him back in action. “I’m very happy with the victory and personally to be back on the pitch, to play football, and also for the applause from the fans. I appreciate it. A happy night,” he told Movistar. “I didn’t expect such a standing ovation. I’m very happy with the way people treat me.” De Jong also spoke about the game itself and how he feels the team are shaping up under their new manager. “I see the team in good shape, in good form. Lots of energy, lots of dynamism, we are playing well. We have to continue like this and improve, l...