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EPL: Thierry Henry reveals how he benched Nwankwo Kanu at Arsenal

France legend, Thierry Henry has revealed how he managed to keep Nigeria hero, Kanu Nwankwo on the bench during their time at Arsenal. Kanu and Dennis Bergkamp were initially ahead of Henry in Arsene Wenger's pecking order of strikers when he joined the North

Why I benched Mkhitaryan for Iwobi - Emery

Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, has explained why he dropped Henrikh Mkhitaryan for Alex Iwobi in their Premier League clash with Wolves on Sunday. Iwobi made a difference when he came off the bench in the Gunners' last Premier League outing against Liverpool

LaLiga: Koeman reveals why Messi was benched against Real Betis

Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, has claimed he dropped Lionel Messi for their game against Real Betis on Saturday, because he was not fit to start. Messi was left out of the Blaugrana starting line-up as they looked to end their run of four league fixtures

EPL: Why I benched Ronaldo for 1-1 draw with Burnley - Rangnick

Manchester United interim boss, Ralf Rangnick has said Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped for their clash with Burnley on Tuesday, because the game will require "a lot of sprinting". Rangnick opted to start with Edinson Cavani at Turf Moor, as United hoped to maintain

EPL: Solskjaer reveals why he benched Pogba for last three matches

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has claimed that he benched Paul Pogba for their last three fixtures because he is still returning to full fitness. Pogba was named in the starting XI for United's first three league games. However, the 27-year-old

MNU vs MNC: Why Maguire Should Be Benched in This Match

Manchester United escaped an upset in their Champions League game on Tuesday night after they secured a narrow 1-0 win at the Old Trafford Stadium to bag an important three points. Harry Maguire and Andre Onana were the match heroes for the red devils as they

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Real reason I benched Havertz for Lukaku - Tuchel

Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has explained why he benched Kai Havertz for Romelu Lukaku for his side's Premier League tie against Arsenal on Wednesday night. Tuchel opted to start Lukaku alongside Timo Werner and Mason Mount in a front three, with Havertz

Man Utd vs Liverpool: Real reason I benched Ronaldo - Ten Hag

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has explained why he left Cristiano Ronaldo out of Monday night's crunch game against Liverpool. Ronaldo is not named in Ten Hag's starting XI along with captain Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw. The Dutchman is in search

EPL: Why I benched Salah, Alexander-Arnold against Newcastle - Klopp

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has explained why he dropped Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold for Saturday's early kick-off at Newcastle United. Klopp has made changes to the team that beat Villarreal 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League

World Cup qualifier: Rohr reveals why he benched Ighalo against Liberia

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has said Odion Ighalo did not play against Liberia, because he arrived late to camp. Ighalo is back in the Nigeria national team almost three years after he decided to end his international career. The Al-Shabab

Celta Vigo vs Barcelona: Setien reacts to 2-2 draw, reveals why he benched Griezmann

Barcelona coach, Quique Setien, has reacted to his side's La Liga 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo on Saturday. He also explained why he benched forward, Antoine Griezmann, against Celta Vigo. Barcelona and Celta played a draw at the Municipal de Balaidos following

EPL: Ronaldo is minus one to Man Utd team, he should be benched - Ikpeba

Former Nigeria International, Victor Ikpeba has described Cristiano Ronaldo as 'a minus one' for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United team. The former Nigerian striker went ahead to advise Solskjaer to drop the Portuguese superstar on the bench. Manchester

EPL: Solskjaer reveals why he benched Pogba in Man United's win over Newcastle

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has given reasons he benched midfielder, Paul Pogba in the Red Devils' 4-1 win over Newcastle United in Thursday's Premier League encounter. Pogba, who was sidelined since September with an ankle injury, did

Man United vs Leeds: Why I benched Martial, Sancho in EPL 5-1 win - Solskjaer

Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has explained why he benched Anthony Martial and Jadon Sancho during the Red Devils' Premier League 5-1 victory against Leeds United on Saturday. Solskjaer said it is too early to start Sancho, while Martial still

Euro 2020: Mourinho names three England players to be benched against Ukraine

Roma manager, Jose Mourinho, has advised England manager, Gareth Southgate, to rest Harry Maguire, Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips for their Euro 2020 quarter-final against Ukraine on Saturday. The Three Lions trio, along with Phil Foden, have all picked up

What Pogba said after Mourinho benched him for 2-2 draw with Arsenal

Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba left Old Trafford on Wednesday night with a gloomy expression. When asked by reporters to comment on his cameo role in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal, he shrugged and said "what do you expect me to say?" before disappearing

EPL: Why I benched Werner for Pulisic in Chelsea’s win against Crystal Palace – Tuchel

Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has explained why he benched Timo Werner for Christian Pulisic during his side’s Premier League 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. Tuchel admitted he has concerns that he is at risk of overusing Werner, which is why he dropped

EPL: Ronaldo snubs team mates, coaches after being benched for 1-1 draw at Chelsea

Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo stormed down the tunnel following their 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Sunday. Ronaldo was dropped for the game at Stamford Bridge by caretaker manager, Michael Carrick. However, the 36-year-old came on in the 64th minute