Author Archives: Ryan Baldi

Ryan Baldi

Having established Crystal Palace in midtable, Roy Hodgson is now eyeing up European qualification

The Eagles have won four straight games without conceding to give genuine credence to European aspirations.

Ryan Baldi

Premier League relegation: Which teams have a better chance of beating the drop now than they did pre-lockdown?

With players returning from long-term injuries, and fans not attending games, the state of play at the bottom has changed.

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Atletico Madrid must discover their ruthlessness to seal a top four spot this season

Diego Simeone's side were brutally efficient at Anfield, but they have been too easy to play against in La Liga.

Ryan Baldi

Real Madrid’s hand may have been forced but sticking with Luka Jovic is the sensible approach

Real may have been tempted to let Jovic go after a tricky first year at the Bernabeu, but that would be a mistake.

Ryan Baldi

Can Union Berlin hang on to their Bundesliga dream? Or does relegation beckon?

Union have the chance to snap a run of six games without a win when they face rudderless Schalke this weekend.

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David Wagner’s promising start is long forgotten now – Schalke are sinking fast

Nine games without a win, just four goals in 2020 - how has it gone so badly wrong for Schalke?.

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Borussia Dortmund vs Schalke preview: There is no more suitable fixture to restart the Bundesliga

The Bundesliga becomes the first major European league to return this weekend, and what a match to start with.

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However Jurgen Klopp chooses to accommodate him, Timo Werner makes perfect sense for Liverpool

The RB Leipzig has been linked with the Reds for several years. Now a move seems likely..

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A Bundesliga switch was meant to resurrect Ademola Lookman’s career… now he needs to start again

RB Leipzig's former Everton man has just 159 Bundesliga minutes to his name this season.