Kieran Trippier injury: England left-back a doubt for Euro 2024 last-16 tie against Slovakia with Ezri Konsa lined up | Football News

Kieran Trippier is a doubt for England’s last-16 tie against Slovakia after the defender missed training again on Friday, Sky Sports News has been told. Trippier is still nursing a calf injury that dogged the end of his domestic season with Newcastle, but he has managed to start each of England’s three matches in the…

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Ian Maatsen: Aston Villa complete signing of left-back from Chelsea | Football News

Aston Villa have completed the signing of left-back Ian Maatsen from Chelsea. The 22-year-old has signed a six-year-deal and moves to Villa Park for a fee of £37.5m. Maatsen had a £35m release clause which expired earlier this month, allowing Chelsea to negotiate the higher price they agreed with Villa. Borussia Dortmund were keen on…

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Josko Gvardiol’s reinvention as a goalscoring left-back driving Man City’s title charge under Pep Guardiola | Football News

It should come as no surprise that the £77m Josko Gvardiol is playing an important role in Manchester City’s title charge. But the manner of his contribution is certainly unexpected. The 22-year-old, a natural centre-back, had made 32 appearances without scoring before his stunning strike against Real Madrid last month. He now has five goals…

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