Onana lifts lid on friendship with Ngannou
Andre Onana has lifted the lid on his friendship with heavyweight crossover boxer Francis Ngannou – who’s up towards Anthony Joshua tonight.
Onana informed Man Utd membership media: “I’ve pal of mine, Francis Ngannou. He is a world champion. They [he and AJ] will struggle in Riyadh. I hope Ngannou will win.
“Anthony is a powerful one as nicely however, on one other day, you simply should take pleasure in it. The greatest goes to win and we’re going to assist all of them.
“He [Francis] is an enormous United fan. I met him in Las Vegas, final time, and he was glad when he heard that I used to be coming to Manchester United. So, for me, it’s one thing nice.”
On Ngannou’s earlier struggle with Tyson Fury, the Red Devils goalie added: “Two massive guys, they’ve a struggle and it was very good to look at. I loved it, it was, for me, nice to look at.
“Like I stated, two completely different individuals with completely different mentalities however it was good to look at them as a result of, you see, life is completely different, some individuals are completely different.
“It was good to have a look at what Tyson was doing and what Ngannou was doing. It was an enormous lesson.”
‘Your inventory does go down slightly’ – Andy Cole on De Zerbi hyperlinks
Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Roma within the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie final night time.
It was a disastrous show following the weekend’s 3-0 mauling by Fulham, and Man Utd icon Andy Cole believes De Zerbi’s inventory could also be broken amid hyperlinks to the Red Devils.
He informed Betfred: “Managers get judged on outcomes. It’s that straightforward.
“Last season was improbable for Brighton, taking part in actually enticing soccer, getting themselves into Europe and Graham Potter was a factor of the previous.
“This season’s been completely completely different and it’s been quite a bit harder for them.
“Their kind within the Premier League has been very inconsistent and I’ve seen that Pep Guardiola has stated that Barcelona must be taking a look at him as nicely, however everyone’s going to be taking a look at you once you’re successful soccer matches and once you’re not successful typically, then individuals are going to ask questions.
“Your inventory does go down slightly bit once you’re not successful soccer matches, however that’s soccer.
“If Brighton go on run between now and the tip of the season, then his inventory will rise once more.
“Playing on Thursday and Sunday could be very tough and it might have taken a little bit of a toll on Brighton this season.”
Man Utd in talks with information agency which led Liverpool to glory
Man Utd have held talks with information consultancy agency Ludonautics, who have been the brains behind Liverpool signings akin to Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Andy Robertson.
The firm is run by former Liverpool Director of Research Dr Ian Graham, however will not be solely employed by the Reds.
Dr Graham set as much as the agency final 12 months supply the information and analytical companies he supplied in 11 years at Anfield, and this has seen the Red Devils make an method, based on the Daily Mail.
It is unclear, nevertheless, whether or not this was a proper supply, although because it stands Ludonautics – who even have ex-Reds chief Michael Edwards on board – don’t work for Man Utd.
This being stated, Man Utd are stated to have an ongoing dialogue with a number of information corporations to make sure they’ve a full scope of the market.
Keane goals brutal dig at Solskjaer
Roy Keane aimed a brutal dig at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer whereas showing on The Overlap collectively.
The pair additionally just lately shared an Instagram snap collectively, illustrating how shut their bond is.
Check out the video under.
Amad praises workforce leaders
Amad Diallo heaped reward on Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro for serving to him again from damage and likewise for his or her management qualities.
Speaking to Man Utd membership media, he stated: “Lisandro Martinez helped me quite a bit as a result of he was injured additionally.
“Every time, once we are at coaching, he spoke with me and stated: ‘It’s nothing, Amad. Keep coaching onerous’.
“Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro additionally. They are good leaders.”
Amad Diallo reveals who hardest opponent in coaching is
Amad Diallo has named Lisandro Martinez as his hardest opponent in coaching.
Speaking to Man Utd membership media, he stated: “Licha [is the most difficult player to face in training].
“He’s very sturdy within the coaching. For him, the coaching is just like the Champions League closing.
“He never trains easy, he goes stronger, so it’s harder to train against him.”
