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Real Madrid finally reveal why Zidane substituted Courtois against Club Brugge

Real Madrid have issued a statement, denying claims Thibaut Courtois was substituted at half time of their Champions League group stage clash with Club Brugge due to anxiety. Manager Zinedine Zidane replaced Courtois with Alphonse Areola at the break with

Osimhen explains anger after being substituted in Napoli's win vs Monza

Victor Osimhen has stated that he was not angry following his substitution in Napoli's 4-0 win against Monza on Sunday. Osimhen was replaced by Algeria international Adam Ounas in the 84th minute. The 23-year-old left the pitch angrily and barely acknowledged

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals why Sarri substituted him in Juventus' last two games

Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that manager, Maurizio Sarri substituted him in his side's last two games against AC Milan and Lokomotiv Moscow because he was carrying an injury. Recall that the 34-year-old was withdrawn after just 55 minutes

Real Madrid vs Chelsea: Tuchel explains why he substituted Azpilicueta, Pulic, Werner

Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has said he took off Cesar Azpilicueta, Christian Pulisic and Timo Werner during their 1-1 draw with Real Madrid, because they were struggling with tiredness. Pulisic opened the scoring in the 14th minute of Tuesday's Champions

Man United interim boss Solskjaer reveals why he substituted Sanchez during Leicester win

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Man United interim boss has revealed why he substituted Alexis Sanchez during the slim win over Leicester City at King Power Stadium, admitting he was satisfied with the Chilean performance. According to Metro report citing Sky Sports

AFCON 2025 qualifier: Why I substituted Ndidi for Onyeka against Rwanda - Eguavoen

Caretaker head coach of the Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen has explained why he substituted Wilfred Ndidi for Frank Onyeka during his side's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier 0-0 draw against Rwanda on Tuesday. With 20 minutes left before the

EPL: Why I substituted Jorginho at half time against Everton - Arteta

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has explained why he took Jorginho off during halftime of their 4-0 win over Everton on Wednesday night. Thomas Partey replaced Jorginho for the second 45 minutes of the game at the Emirates. A brace from Gabriel Martinelli and

PSG vs Lille: Pochettino reveals why he substituted Messi at half time

Paris Saint-Germain manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has said he substituted Lionel Messi at half time against Lille "as a precaution". The 34-year-old was taken off after 45 minutes in Friday's Ligue 1 fixture. Mauro Icardi replaced Messi at the start of the

Revealed! Lionel Messi once refused to be substituted like Chelsea star Kepa Arrizabalaga

Lionel Messi has also once refused to be substituted when the then Barcelona manager Luis Enrique attempted to bring him off in 2014. Though La Blaugrana won the La Liga game by 3-0 over Eibar but Enrique attempted to take the Argentine off in the last 15

EPL: Man Utd react as Ronaldo leaves Old Trafford after Ten Hag substitutes him

Manchester United insist they have no issues with Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Old Trafford early on Sunday, according to Sky Sports. Ronaldo left the stadium before the Red Devils' friendly with Rayo Vallecano ended. However, it is understood the 37-year-old

EPL clubs given green light to use five substitutes in 2020/2021 season

Premier League clubs have been given the green light to use five substitutes next season. Football lawmakers, International Football Association Board (IFAB), have ruled the "condensed" 2020/2021 campaign may leave many leagues facing another crammed fixture

EPL: Zirkzee 'reduced to tears' after Amorim substitutes him in 33rd minute

Manchester United striker, Joshua Zirkzee, was reduced to tears in the tunnel after manager Ruben Amorim substituted him in the first half of their Premier League clash with Newcastle. Zirkzee was taken off with United already 2-0 down at home to Newcastle

EPL: Ten Hag explains why he substituted Hojlund during 3-0 defeat to Man City

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has defended his decision to replace striker Rasmus Højlund midway through the second half of their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. Ten Hag replaced Hojlund with Alejandro Garnacho, with the scoreline at 2-0

Barcelona vs Leganes: Setien explains why he substituted Ansu Fati early, rates Griezmann's performance

Barcelona manager, Quique Setien, has explained why he took forward, Ansu Fati, off early in the second half during his side's La Liga 2-0 win over Leganes on Tuesday night. He also hailed forward Antoine Griezmann's performance against Leganes. Barcelona

What Gonzalo Higuain did after being substituted in Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Burnley

Chelsea striker, Gonzalo Higuain threw his bib and a bottle in front of his teammates and the club's coaching staff after being subbed in Chelsea's Premier League 2-2 draw with Burnley on Monday. Metro UK reports that Higuain was furious with Chelsea manager

EPL: Guardiola reveals why he substituted De Bruyne in Man City's 3-2 defeat to Wolves

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed that he was resting Kevin De Bruyne, when he took him off during their 3-2 defeat at Wolves on Friday. City blew a 2-0 lead, as Raheem Sterling's double was cancelled out by strikes from Adama Traore, Raul

Unai Emery reveals why he substituted Iwobi at half time of 4-2 win over Spurs

Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, has explained why he took off midfielders Alex Iwobi and Henrikh Mkhitaryan at half time, during their 4-2 win over Tottenham on Sunday. Emery's two halftime substitutions helped turn the game around as he brought on striker Alexandre

Manchester United fans boo when Rasmus Hojlund is substituted as Antony is then seen shaking head

Manchester United fans appeared to make their feelings known by booing Erik ten Hag's decision to take Rasmus Hojlund off against Manchester City. With United trailing 2-0 to City at Old Trafford and nearly 15 minutes to go, Ten Hag opted to take his main