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Van Dijk and Gomez will also be missing at EURO 2020, says Klopp

Center-backs Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez will not be fully rehabilitated to participate in the 2020 European Championship this summer, according to Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp.

The representative of the Netherlands Van Dijk underwent surgery after a serious injury to the knee ligaments in October.

Gomez was injured during a match with his England national team in November and underwent surgery on his left knee.

“Joe is not running, Virgil has already started running but it will be very difficult,” said Klopp.

EURO 2020 will be held from June 11 to July 11, after being postponed for a year due to the pandemic.

Speaking about the possible involvement of Van Dijk and Gomez in this tournament, Klopp: “It is not my decision, but to be honest, as I have been informed, is very unlikely.”

“Not because I do not allow them to go, but because of the extent of their injury. We hope they will be ready to start preparations with us for next season, we have this hope.” he added.

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UEFA with official press release for the founders of the Super League, Juve, Real and Barca

UEFA has decided to terminate disciplinary proceedings against Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona “until further notice”.

Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona are the only three clubs that have not yet withdrawn from the Super League.

UEFA has threatened to exclude them from the Champions League, but such a thing is claimed that it will not happen, not for now.

A disciplinary procedure has been opened for the founding clubs of the Super League, but UEFA a few moments ago issued an official statement announcing:

“Following the opening of disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid for a violation of the legal framework of UEFA in relation to the so-called ‘Super League’ project, the UEFA Appeals body has decided to terminate the proceedings until another announcement “, it is said in the announcement of UEFA.

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Douglas Costa will complete the transfer to Gremio within 48 hours

Douglas Costa is expected to complete his move to Gremio within 48 hours, said the vice-president of the Brazilian club.

The 30-year-old joined Bayern Munich on loan from Juventus this October, but the Bavarians had informed the Serie A giants that they would not buy the player.

The Brazilian is now expected to return to his former club Gremio on a free transfer.

“Negotiations are underway. Juventus have officially authorized us to make a deal with the player,” Gremio vice-president Marcos Herrmann told Globo Esporte.

“We are waiting for the documentation, which should arrive on Tuesday or Wednesday, and there is enough time to register the player before the deadline. We are optimistic.”

Douglas Costa’s contract with Juventus expires in 2022, but the Bianconeri will end the deal with the Brazilian winger a year ago.

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Mancini extends his contract with the Italian National Team

Roberto Mancini has decided to extend his contract with the Italian National Team.

This is what the well-known Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano is reporting.

Mancini has signed the contract until June 2026.

Months ago he had stated that he would leave the Italian national team after the World Cup to be held in 2022.

“After the World Cup in Qatar, I will return to work at the club level.” said Mancini.

The 56-year-old coach has been in charge of Italy since May 2018.

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