Virgil van Dijk is now universally regarded as one of the greatest footballers currently playing, however, the Liverpool central defender says he nearly failed to make it as a professional when coming through as an academy player.
Christian Pulisic is aiming to deliver more goals and assists for Chelsea, with the United States international insisting that he’s working on boosting his numbers.
Riyad Mahrez has claimed that Liverpool ‘were interested’ in his services before he joined Manchester City, but Mohamed Salah’s move to Anfield scuppered any potential deal.
Manchester United winger Daniel James admits to having sought inspiration from Arsenal and Chelsea legends growing up, with Thierry Henry and Eden Hazard among his idols.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says every club in the division would rather play games at home stadiums than neutral venues.
Manchester City star Raheem Sterling says he is concerned about ‘what the worst outcome could be’ if the Premier League returns before it is safe.
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno says his Liverpool counterpart Alisson is the best in the Premier League.
Christian Pulisic admits he will be forever grateful to Jurgen Klopp for giving him his big break, with the current Chelsea winger saying it was ‘unreal’ to work with the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan at Borussia Dortmund.
Virgil van Dijk has been billed as the best defender in the world by AC Milan legend Franco Baresi, with Liverpool considered to have found a ‘leader’ who adds ‘quality, character and strength’ to their ranks.
Chelsea legend Petr Cech admits he was ‘not happy at all’ when the decision was taken to drop him behind Thibaut Courtois in the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.