Giroud and Morata battle for Chelsea starting spot
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has a tough decision to make over whether to pick Alvaro Morata or Olivier Giroud for a testing encounter with West Ham on Sunday.
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has a tough decision to make over whether to pick Alvaro Morata or Olivier Giroud for a testing encounter with West Ham on Sunday.
Paul Pogba’s fine form for Manchester United this season is evidence that post-World Cup hangovers are as much mental as physical, according to the club’s manager Jose Mourinho.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Thursday lifted a ban on Russia’s anti-doping agency, paving the way for Russian athletes to return to competition across all sports.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) lifted a ban on Russia’s anti-doping agency, paving the way for Russian athletes to return to competition but also sparking claims of “treachery” and “dark shadows” cast over the fight against drugs in sport.
“Sergio has tons of experience in the Ryder Cup,” Rose said. “Thomas is banking that he’s going to bring that enthusiasm.”
Alternating keepers is a diplomatic solution but, probably, not a long-term one.
The champions will be without German midfielder Sami Khedira who suffered a thigh muscle injury in Spain.
He will find out next week whether his one-match ban is extended.
The second instalment of the Laver Cup comes at just the right time for 14-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic who is back in top form after winning the US Open.
The first Test is in Dubai from October 7 with the second in Abu Dhabi from October 16.
