-----AROUND THE WORLD----- * Radamel Falcao is a doubt for Manchester Uniteds clash with Arsenal according to the Colombia team doctor, Carlos Ulloa. Ulloa reportedly told Colombian media: He is ending his last phase of recovery, we expect that may be in eight days. * Meanwhile, Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud, is available for Saturdays match against Manchester United, almost a month ahead of schedule after breaking his leg in August. * He may be 36, but Gianluigi Buffon isnt slowing down just yet. The Juventus goalkeeper has just signed a new three-year deal at the Serie A club. I want to continue performing to a high level, so that I can be an asset and a point of reference for the club, Buffon. * Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has reportedly admitted his surprise that he has been nominated for Fifas coach of the year award. When you see the results of Manchester United it is unbelievable that Im on the coach of the year shortlist. Van Gaal. Javier Mascherano is speaking at a news conference ahead of Barcelonas weekend match against Sevilla. I dont see any problem with Messi at Barca or with the Argentine team. Hes in good form. Its impossible to discredit one of the best players in history. You cant have any doubts about Messi. Mascherano. * It seems David Moyes already has won a few friends in Spain ahead of his first match as Real Sociedad boss against Deportivo Coruna on Saturday. Above all it is the intensity he brings to training, in the aggression he demands. He is really on top of everything, he pressures you constantly from the side of the pitch and this is something that motivates players. The intensity we are seeing now was not there before and we need to learn everything he knows and then put it to use at the weekend. Defender Inigo Martinez. * Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm had successful surgery on a broken ankle and will remain in hospital for a few more days, the German champions said on Thursday.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 16:33:39 +0000