News about Nemanja Matic

IAN LADYMAN: This Manchester United team has an inferiority problem. They know that they aren't good enough, but they know it deep inside

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 4, 2024
IAN LADYMAN: The sobering truth for Manchester United and Erik ten Hag is that this is how it is today against the really good teams. It's not about winning, it's about dignity. Consider the ostensibly fanciful situation in which United had arrived at the Etihad and engaged in a shoot-out with Manchester City. Toe to toe. Punch and Counterpunch are mixed. They would have been defeated and in all likelihood very heavily beaten. So, this was the only alternative open to Ten Hag and his modest group of players yesterday. Sit in. Digging in. There is a hope.

THE NOTEBOOK: Rasmus Hojlund can't stop scoring, Casemiro finds himself in the book once again and a VIP joins the travelling supporters as Erik ten Hag's side secure three points at Kenilworth Road

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 18, 2024
THE BOOK: On a afternoon where Erik ten Hag could place a VIP attendee among his side's travelling contingent at Kenilworth Road Manchester United wasted no time in capturing the initiative, securing three points Luton. Rasmus Hojlund has finally hit his stride in recent weeks after suffering with a difficult start to life in the Premier League. The 21-year-old gave United an almost instant lead, establishing a record for the youngest player to score in six consecutive appearances in competition.

Lyon confirm Nemanja Matic signing from Rennes on deal until 2026 with former Man United and Chelsea midfielder joining French giants engulfed in relegation battle

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 27, 2024
In Ligue 1, the ex-Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder joins Lyon, finishing 16th, a relegation play-off spot. Matic, 35, played only 13 games in half a season at Rennes before making the switch.

Transfer news LIVE: Kasper Schmeichel emerges as Nottingham Forest target, Nemanja Matic signs for Lyon, and Al-Shabab retain interest in Newcastle's Miguel Almiron

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 27, 2024
On Saturday, January 27, visit Mail Sport's live blog for all the most up-to-date information and updates in the transfer window.

Former Man United star 'is on the verge of joining Lyon until 2026'

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 25, 2024
Nemanja Matic has reportedly failed to settle after joining Rennes in the summer, and reports have said he has been attempting to request for an immediate release. Rennes referred to a recent training absence from the Serbian earlier this month, branding it 'completely incomprehensible for a veteran player under contract until 2025' and saying that they were waiting for an explanation. Matic took to social media to inform his followers that he believes in the cause and that he wants to return to the club. However, a contract is still between Rennes and Lyon for the player, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Barcelona's £539 million black hole leads the list of money lost on signings, with Chelsea in second place... but where does Man United rank among the 50 worst worst traders?

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 24, 2024
According to a recent report, the top transfer results in Europe over the past decade have been identified, with several Premier League sides playing. The CIES Football Observatory has conducted its most recent survey in the hopes of determining transfer results and losses for Europe's top sides. This was done by analyzing transfer fees for non-academy players who moved between 2014 and 2023, both current and outgoing.

Nemanja Matic denies going on strike at Rennes in an attempt to convince people to leave... as a midfielder explains, the French club's training absence was described as "completely incomprehensible."

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 12, 2024
The midfielder joined Roma in the summer but hasn't settled, with rumors surfacing over the past few days that he has been attempting to request a prompt departure. Rennes made the change to address a recent training absence from the Serbian earlier this week, calling it "completely incomprehensible for a veteran player under contract until 2025" and claiming that they were waiting for an explanation. Matic has now done exactly that, posting on social media to inform his followers that he has reconsidered his decision and that he wants to return to the club.

Nemanja Matic is dissatisfied with Rennes' performance and anticipating a return to Premier League.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 9, 2024
Before joining Chelsea and Man United in 2017, the former Chelsea and Man United midfielder made 121 appearances for Chelsea, scoring four goals, before joining Man United in 2017. The 35-year-old joined Roma in 2022, making 35 appearances before joining Rennes a year later, where he has played just 13 matches. However, according to French sports newspaper L'Equipe Matic, Matic is not content at Rennes and is considering an exit. According to L'Equipe, the player is 'is dissatisfie with Rennes and calling for an immediate termination.'

Jose Mourinho claims he was accused of BULLYING at Man United because he changed a player at half time - and insists coaching is 'different' now, having once hooked Nemanja Matic off after 28 minutes at Stamford Bridge as he 'did anything to win'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 18, 2023
As he explained how coaching is 'different' today, Jose Mourinho claims he was once accused of bullying at Manchester United after swapping a player at halftime. Since joining Chelsea in 2004, the Portuguese manager, who won three Premier League titles during two separate spells at Stamford Bridge, has firmly established himself on the English top flight. During his first two seasons as manager, Chelsea came to Premier League glory, impressing with his tactical acumacy and no-nonsense style of leadership.

Man United legend Gary Neville says failing to show up on time is 'the most disrespectful thing you can do', after Nemanja Matic claimed Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho were 'ALWAYS late' during his time at the club

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 7, 2023
Gary Neville has slammed Manchester United players for turning up late for training after ex-Red Devils star Nemanja Matic said it was a regular occurrence during his time at Old Trafford. Matic said in an interview earlier this week that United's players earned £75,000 in a single season for failing to turn up on schedule, and he picked out Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho as two players who were always late. Neville says this is completely wrong, and he has opened up on the fact that he was left 'completely distraught' on the one occasion he was late in his 20-year career.

Nemanja Matic, a former Manchester United footballer, has named two players who will'always be late for training' because they'll be 'anyway late for training.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 4, 2023
Nemanja Matic, a former Manchester United midfielder, has revealed which two players enraged their colleagues because they were always late to training. The 35-year-old joined Chelsea in 2017 and then moved to Roma in 2022.

REVEALED: The multi-club empires behind the Premier League's eight rebel sides that rejected a proposed ban on'related-party loans' have been keen to join Man City's 13-strong City Football Group and Everton's global sporting stable Everton

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 22, 2023
Everton received the harshest punishment for breaching financial laws by a Premier League that seemed eager to show improvement and the ability to self-regulate, and its clubs responded in kind. It was generally accepted prior to the Premier League shareholder vote on a provisional ban on new loan agreements between clubs with the same owners that were unlikely to be approved. Rather, it fell short of the necessary 14 votes to pass thanks to eight rebel clubs eager to hold the status quo.

Will Jose Mourinho's third season curse strike again at Roma? In a rough start to Serie A, the Special Ones' side is befuddled with both structure and fitness, the team is weary and confused

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 6, 2023
ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY Jose Mourinho's Roma have off to a rocky start in Serie A, with the Giallorossi occupying a spot in the bottom three after losing a single point from their first three matches. Mourinho's side began the season with a home draw against Salernitana, before losing to Hellas Verona and AC Milan. Mourinho's third season curse has sparked rumors that the slow start has sparked fears that the Mourinho curse might strike again. During his second stint as coach, the Portuguese coach was fired by Manchester United and Chelsea in his second spell.

Since the teen midfielder's move to the Blues, Rennes consider former Chelsea players Nemanja Matic and Tiemoue Bakayoko as potential replacements for Lesley Ugochukwu

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 29, 2023
After the teen's £23.5 million move to Stamford Bridge, Rennes are considering two former Chelsea players as potential replacements for Lesley Ugochukwu. Ugochukwu, 19, is expected to be a future footballer, and Rennes will be left with a defensive midfield hole to fill up ahead of Europa League football this season. Two former Chelsea players have been named in L'Equipe's article, Tiemoue Bakayoko and Nemanja Matic, two former Chelsea players who may have been drafted into the Ugochukwu's role at Roazhon Park.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, a Chelsea striker, was unable to play after the former Chelsea forward sustained a serious ACL injury on the final day of last season, and Roma'e Eye decides to replace Tammy Abraham'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 26, 2023
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: After completing the signing of Rui Patricio, Chris Smalling, Nemanja Matic, Tammy Abraham, Diego Llorente, and Rasmus Kristensen, he eagerly wants to welcome forward Calvert-Lewin to the Eternal City. Roma is a fan of the Everton player because it will help Abraham return to full fitness after his knee injury, and give Paulo Dybala a solid partner at Juventus similar to Mario Mandzukic. Roma are seriously considering a formal bid for the 26-year-old center-forward, who has had trouble in the last two seasons, according to Corriere dello Sport.

Manchester City defeated Inter Milan to win the Champions League, one of the best English teams in history

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 10, 2023
After Manchester City defeated Inter Milan to win the Champions League on Saturday evening, Mail Sport took a look at the best English teams in history.

Jose Mourinho has been fined for using vulgar words against Anthony Taylor

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 2, 2023
Jose Mourinho was charged by UEFA for confronting referee Anthony Taylor in a car park and describing him as a 'f***ing disgrace' following Roma's loss to Sevilla in the Europa League final. Mourinho is banned from using insulting or abusive words against a police officer. On Thursday, Roma fans at Budapest Airport threatened Taylor and his family. As security led them to a safe space, a chair was thrown at the Manchester-based official, screamed out. One Italian citizen has been charged with affray.

ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Jose Mourinho's Roma career looks to have come to an end

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 1, 2023
Jose Mourinho's season came to an end, long, difficult, and brutal one in which he fought the odds with his Roma squad. With only 14 outfield players to his disposal, the Portuguese coach maintained his ability to work with youth even under the most challenging of circumstances. Sevilla's Europa League final loss should be a wake-up call for the club.

Ticketless Roma fans are seen sneaking into the Puskas Arena for their Europa League final defeat

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 1, 2023
As Roma fans cheated the system ahead of Wednesday's Europa League final, they were seen entering the Puskas Arena in Budapest without tickets. Roma supporters were seen compelled to enter the stadium through the turnstiles, which has a maximum capacity of 67,000. They exploited the system by grouping together and breaking through the barriers after the individual at the front had scanned their ticket.

Nemanja Matic supports Chelsea's Mauricio Pochettino, but Nemanja Matic warns him against young players

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 3, 2023
Nemanja Matic has sent Mauricio Pochettino an alert that if the Blues take over at Chelsea next season, he will have a problem. The defensive midfielder, who played more than 100 times for the club from 2014 to 2017, had his say on the club's nefarious fortunes. Chelsea lost 3-1 away at Arsenal on Tuesday night and fell 12th in the Premier League table, losing every game under interim manager Frank Lampard's reign after Graham Potter's dismissal. They seem to be closing in on a deal that will make Pochettino the next permanent boss, but Matic believes that the Argentine will take time to address the problems he'll be dealing with.

Nemanja Matic advises Man United's 'fight for the trophies' next term, as well as Harry Maguire's

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 2, 2023
After Erik ten Hag's stellar debut at Old Trafford, Nemanja Matic is confident that Manchester United will be contending for the Premier League crown next season. In a Sky Sports exclusive interview, the former Serbian international midfielder tipped his old club to compete with Manchester City for the title in 2023-24, and he lauded the Red Devils' unique play. United have flourished this season under Dutchman's leadership, despite a rough start, and the Champions League is expected to return to the Premier League as things stand.

In Sevilla, Man United has a bogey team, awaiting their Europa League match

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 13, 2023
Manchester United should win the Europa League semi-finals against Sevilla. However,'should' doesn't mean' does not promise any guarantees. Erik ten Hag's improving team have a major fear factor this season, while Sevilla's struggling campaign has seen their lowest performance in two decades. And yet, there will be a nagging doubt at the back of United's minds as they prepare to face one of their bogey teams over two legs this week and next.

Jose Mourinho, who is returning to England, is becoming dissatisfied with Roma

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 4, 2023
Jose Mourinho's regular remark separates him from Roma's coterie and supporters. Roma's surprise Coppa Italia departure at the hands of Cremonese was a bitter blow to take for a coach who never emphasizes the club's transfer market or his squad's weaknesses if they lose. In critical situations, a leader should defend his team and accept all responsibility directly. His method of requesting more from his players is rare, but his desire to win goes beyond the boundaries of a charismatic boss.

On his last trip to Crystal Palace, man united were shambolic, but Erik ten Haga has so much improved

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 18, 2023
It may have been enough to cause Erik ten Hag pack his suitcases and fly the first plane back to Amsterdam. In a modern-day nadir, the Dutch coach stood in the stands at Selhurst Park and watched the Manchester United team. On the last day of last season, they lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace on the final day of the season, but they were lucky not to lose out on their Europa League spot. It was United's sixth straight home loss and securing United's lowest point return in a season since 1990.