Ravel Morrison s absence from Lazio relates to personal matters and is not a breach of discipline, the Serie A club have confirmed.
Reports in Italy emerged claiming the former West Ham midfielder had failed to show up for team meetings, and was refusing to return to Italy from London in a bid to force through a move away from the club in January.
However, Lazio released a short statement on Friday explaining that Morrison s return home was to deal with personal issues.
Lazio announce that contrary to what was reported by the media, Ravel Morrison is in England for personal matters duly authorised by the company, it read.
Morrison, a former England Under-21 international, has developed a reputation as something of a difficult character to manage during h…
Pep Guardiola is eager to keep Ilkay Gundogan at Manchester City but admits the midfielder is not 100 per cent committed to signing a new contract.
Gundogan, who arrived from Borussia Dortmund in 2016 and was Guardiola s first signing at the club, has previously spoken about the possibility of running down a deal that expires in July 2020.
Despite not being a regular first choice at the Etihad Stadium, Gundogan – who has spent long spells in the treatment room since joining the Premier League club – is still highly valued by Guardiola, who wants to retain the Germany international s services, with negotiations ongoing.
In the first season he couldn t play because of a tough injury, six or seven months out, but always when he was able to play a lot of games h…
Virgil Van Dijk has weighed into the debate over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s best position by proclaiming his Liverpool team-mate as the complete package.
Alexander-Arnold delivered another reminder of his attacking talents as he got forward to strike a fine equaliser for the Reds in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at champions Manchester City.
The 25-year-old right-back had spent a lot of a tight Premier League encounter in defensive mode, trying to contain City’s tricky Belgium winger Jeremy Doku.
It was a sweet moment for Alexander-Arnold after plenty of debate over the past fortnight over whether or how he can fit into the England team.
Van Dijk, the Liverpool captain, said: “I think everyone this season, as a defender, one v one against Doku will have a tou…