
Lijnders applies 'Cruyff philosophy' to Scottish Liverpool prospect
For clubs like Liverpool, the League Cup tournament always offers opportunities to give young talents a taste of the big stage. Pep Lijnders, who will be stepping in as the head coach against Leicester City on Wednesday, discussed one specific player, Ben Doak, referencing Johan Cruyff.

'Firefighter' Amrabat makes an immediate big impression on English media
Sofyan Amrabat made a positive impression on the English media during his starting debut for Manchester United in the League Cup match against Crystal Palace. The Moroccan international, who played as a left-back, received high ratings in the newspapers.

Ancelotti full of praise for fellow coach: 'I hope he becomes a coach of Real someday'
Carlo Ancelotti is extremely positive about the work of his colleague Xabi Alonso. The Spaniard has been impressive in the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen and is being linked in Spain with succeeding Ancelotti at Real Madrid.