Analysis

The midfielder has gone from unwanted to undroppable with a series of standout performances for the Serie A title challengers

The reigning La Liga champions are back in financial trouble, with no immediate avenue to negotiate their way out

With most of the big names absent, GOAL takes a look at the players and positions to keep a close eye on in Saturday's friendly clash

The ex-Real Madrid man completed an emotional return to his boyhood side in the summer - but it could end in tears if they don't improve

For a long time, the best player at the 2017 Under-20 World Cup looked incapable of realising his potential but he is now flying at Bournemouth

The Bavarians have been buoyed by the arrival of the England striker, but uncertainty abounds at the Allianz Arena right now

The reigning Saudi champions sit seventh in this season's standings and speculation is mounting that their star striker wants out

The France forward has had fleeting moments to remember in an inexplicably long stay at Old Trafford, which is now grinding to a miserable conclusion

The club has had a heck of an offseason as it prepares for its first full campaign spearheaded by the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner

The Portuguese was sacked on Tuesday morning, but it might not be long before he returns to coaching as he's unlikely to be short on offers

The superstar defensive end has tasted joy and disappointment already after investing into the Turf Moor outfit

The Blues boss prefers to be patient with young players, but it's time to give the American striker her chance to shine

The Portuguese was adored by fans after leading the club to a European trophy - but this season's results and performances were dire

There has been clamour for a new No.9 at the Emirates, but a central midfielder is equally important to keep their dwindling title challenge alive

The former Red Devils attacker has been without a club for six months, and might be risking his career longevity by holding out for the perfect move

Twenty-four teams will battle to be crowned African champions, and individual brilliance could be the difference between glory and pain

It was far from a merry Christmas at St. James' Park, but the ex-Bournemouth boss has done enough in his tenure to command more time

From USWNT stars to World Cup winners, GOAL takes a look at every player to be first off the board...

The teenage forward was signed up by adidas at the age of 10 and is now being touted as a potential superstar in Turin

The Red Dragons have had plenty to celebrate over the past few months as they look for back-to-back jumps up the pyramid

The Belgian has been missing all season, but he is back now and ready to add rocket fuel to City's hopes of winning yet more silverware

The 21-year-old was discarded by the Serie A giants - but he has now completed a life-changing Premier League move

A series of high-profile errors have put the goalkeeper in the spotlight at Nottingham Forest, but the American star can play his way out of it

The midfield dynamo simply can't stay fit — and Xavi might have to confront a future without him if things don't change

One of the hottest names on the transfer market in 2020 simply has to shine at Spurs if he is to earn a Germany recall for Euro 2024

The Blues' boss will hope to go out on a high before taking over the USWNT, but those ambitions have hit a serious setback with the striker's injury

The Portuguese was tipped for great things after moving to Anfield in 2022, but he's set to spend the rest of the season in the Championship

United hoped the £74m winger would be a transformative signing, but his spell at Old Trafford has been a dismal affair for everyone involved

The Gunners are faltering badly in front of goal, and something needs to change if they are to challenge for trophies in 2024