Heynckes mulls Gustavo experiment Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes says he may play Luiz Gustavo alongside Bastian Schweinsteiger in Saturday's clash with Hamburg.
With Javi Martinez suspended for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg with Juventus, Heynckes is looking to test Gustavo's effectiveness at the heart of midfield.
"I think I will play Luiz Gustavo alongside Bastian Schweinsteiger, although I'm yet to discuss this decision with Luiz and Javi," Heynckes told reporters.
Heynckes also revealed he is wary of featuring Franck Ribery, after the France star suffered a toe injury in training on Thursday.
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Garde notes Sochaux threat Lyon coach Remi Garde believes 18th-placed Sochaux could prove difficult opponents when they visit the Stade de Gerland on Sunday.
Sochaux sit in Ligue 1's relegation zone but a win away to Lyon could see them rise as high as 16th by the end of the weekend.
Lyon, second in the French top tier, need victory to keep the pressure Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain, who are five points ahead of Garde's team.
Despite the disparate fortunes of Lyon and Sochaux this season, Garde expects the visitors to provide a tough test, although he hopes the motivation to remain a title contender will ensure his t
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Rodgers dismisses Suarez punch drama Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has fended off questions about Luis Suarez's alleged punch on Gonzalo Jara while on international duty.
Suarez appeared to aim his fist at the defender's face during Uruguay's 2-0 victory over Chile in World Cup qualifying and could face FIFA action.
But the Reds boss was unwilling to comment on an issue which he feels has 'no great relevance' to his own job.
"I always say to players I've got a very simple rule, that when you're with Liverpool, just talk about Liverpool," Rodgers told reporters.
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Jimenez: Real right to sign Lopez Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Roberto Jimenez has praised Real Madrid's decision to sign Diego Lopez from Sevilla in January.
The 27-year-old, who has himself been linked with a move to Real, believes Lopez is now pushing Iker Casillas to become first-choice 'keeper in the side.
"They made a great decision signing Diego Lopez. He is proving that the club was right to sign him," he told AS.
"There is no doubt he is producing great performances, and I don't know if Casillas is fit enough at the moment. I don't know what Mourinho's decision (on team selection) would be."
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Lloris bracing for ´eight finals´ Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris says the club will approach their final eight matches of the Premier League season like cup finals.
Andre Villas-Boas' side lost their three games before the international break, and they sit four points ahead of Arsenal in the race for fourth place and a Champions League berth.
The Frenchman feels the spell away from the club will help the squad recharge their batteries ahead of the run-in.
"I have big confidence because we have good character. We've proved it this season and now we have to show it on the pitch," Lloris told Sky Sports News.
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Allegri likens Balotelli to Ibrahimovic AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has compared Mario Balotelli to his side's former talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Balotelli joined the Rossoneri in January and has scored seven goals in his first six games for the club, leading Allegri to compare the 22-year-old with the Paris Saint-Germain star.
"He's similar to Ibrahimovic both physically and technically, but he can get better because he's playing with continuity here," Allegri told reporters.
"Balotelli still has to improve a lot as a centre-forward given his potential, but he has all the right ingredients to do it."
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Bent available for Villa selection Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has confirmed that Darren Bent has returned to first-team training following a spell on the sidelines.
The striker has been unavailable since mid-February through illness and injury but is available for selection against Liverpool on Sunday.
"Benty is back training. He had a little flu bug there for the last few days but I think he is OK," Lambert told Sky Sports News.
"He trained Wednesday morning, so he is back. He got a kick - one of the lads caught his foot. It was a bit tender to kick the ball but it could have been worse. He is OK now."
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