EPL: Morata reveals how Chelsea made him miss World Cup, decision to leave Stamford Bridge

Chelsea striker, Alvaro Morata, has revealed how the club failed him and how he nearly left this summer. The Spaniard said he considered quitting the club this summer after failing to make Spain’s World Cup squad. Chelsea paid a massive £60m for Morata in 2017 to bring Morata from Real Madrid. Former Chelsea boss, had hoped the Spaniard replicate the form he showed when they were at Juventus together. But the striker proved a flop in his first season and by the end of the campaign was surged by Olivier Giroud in the starting XI. Morata missed out of Spain selection from the World Cup due to his lacklustre performances for Chelsea. The striker told AS that he considered moving back to La Liga or Serie A in the summer. “Yes, of course I considered returning to Spain or Italy,” he admitted. “But one cannot always escape reality. “I left here (Spain) to be at the World Cup and I did not go.” Asked by AS if he would consider joining Real for a third spell, Morata said, “There has never been a possibility. “I think they are all things that have not existed. “Of course, it was my worst moment, when you start playing football and watching the World Cups on TV, it’s your biggest dream."

Messi reveals Barcelona player that has surprised him this season

Barcelona ace, Lionel Messi has said that the club’s new signing, Arthur Henrique Ramos de Oliveira Melo, commonly known as Arthur, has surprised him with the way he plays. Authur joined the Catalan club from Gremio for £27.5million in July. According to Messi, the Brazilian midfielder plays similar style of football like Barca legend, Xavi Hernandez, who now plays in Qatar having left the Camp Nou in 2015. Messi told Marca: “They are very good, those that have come in, in particular Arthur has surprised me as I didn’t really know him. “He is very similar to Xavi as he likes to have the ball, play short, not loses it and is very solid. He surprised me but I like them all. “Arthur has the style we have here, he understood quickly in training. “Barcelona fans like players who are good with the ball at their feet and we are used to having possession.”

EPL: Neymar makes shocking Premier League top-four title prediction

Paris Saint Germain superstar, Neymar has delivered a shocking Premier League prediction. The Brazilian said Manchester City, who won title last season, will repeat the feat this season. “It’s very hard, it’s very difficult, but Manchester City will win it,” he told dailyseasonsport. “Pressed on who would take the other top four places, Neymar added, “Second will be United, third is Chelsea.” The Brazilian international picked Tottenham for the fourth position, saying, “Fourth is Tottenham.” Neymar, who jetted into Spain for the Pokerstars event, was joined by his former Barcelona team-mate, Gerard Pique. Pique reacted in shock as Neymar dubbed Spurs as fourth-place finishers – handing a snub to Liverpool. But Neymar confirmed “no Liverpool” despite the Reds sitting top of the pile after four games of the Premier League.

Yaya Toure speaks after joining Olympiacos

Manchester City legend, Yaya Toure has expressed delight after returning to Greek Super League club, Olympiacos. The 35-year-old ended his free agency by signing a one-year contract with an option for another year with the Greek giants on Sunday. The veteran midfielder left the Premier League champions at the end of the 2017/18 after eight years at the Etihad Stadium. “It is an honour to be back at Olympiacos! When I left in 2006 I said I would come back and I am delighted to keep my word,” Toure told the club’s official website. “I had offers from lots of clubs across Europe, Asia and the USA. Ultimately, I made my decision based on the special relationship I have with this incredible club. “I am as hungry for success now as I was when I first arrived here many years ago and I cannot wait to help the club win the trophies the great fans of Olympiacos deserve. “It is now time to let my football do the talking once again. Let’s do this!,” he said. The Ivorian legend will hope to make his ‘second debut’ for Olympiacos when they host Asteros Tripolis in a Super League clash on Saturday

Chelsea goalkeeper, Arrizabalaga sends strong message to David de Gea

Chelsea goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga has said that he is ready to battle Manchester United keeper, David de Gea for the No.1 jersey with the Spain national team. Arrizabalaga became the most expensive goalkeeper in history when he moved to Stamford Bridge in a £71.6million deal from Athletic Bilbao in the summer, replacing Thibaut Courtois, who joined Real Madrid. The 23-year-old was part of Spain’s squad at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where De Gea struggled for form. “It is a question for the coach,” Kepa told AS when asked about competing with De Gea for the No.1 jersey. “What I will do is work, although it is clear we all want to play. “The coach will decide what is best for the team, and in training, I will try to work hard.” Asked about the criticism De Gea has received, Kepa continued: “I try to separate myself from that. We wanted to get as far as possible in the World Cup and it did not work out like that. With De Gea we have a goalkeeper who perfectly covers the goal. “I do not pay attention to the polls or what people say, I try to isolate myself and focus on myself. “The coach will decide his selection on what is best for the team – he makes the final decision and will accept whatever it is, always in good harmony.” Arrizabalaga has been called up for the international games against England and Croatia in the UEFA Nations League by Spain coach, Luis Enrique