Liverpool Plan £35m Premier League Trio Raid: Dalglish and Comolli Look to Improve Anfield Squad

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish will be handed substantial funds by the club’s owners this summer and the Anfield boss plans to make moves for three Premier League targets. Newcastle United full back Jose Enrique, Tottenham playmaker Niko Kranjcar and Bolton centre back Gary Cahill are all on the Merseyside club’s wish-list.

Liverpool are looking for a left back to fill what has become something of a problem position and Dalglish hopes to lure Spaniard Jose Enrique to the club but may have to battle AC Milan for the 25 year old who has decided to keep talk of a new Magpies deal until the end of the season, leaving many to conclude the former Villarreal man may be ready to leave the St James’ Park club.

With two of his centre back contingent, Sotirios Kyrgiakos and Jamie Carragher, over 30 years of age and with Daniel Agger having injury concerns, Liverpool are looking to bring England international Gary Cahill to beef up the club’s defensive options. The consistent Trotters defender is also wanted by both Tottenham and Arsenal and Owen Coyle has reportedly placed a slightly inflated

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De Rossi, Balotelli axed from Italian squad

Daniele De Rossi and Mario Balotelli have been left out of Italy’s squad to face Slovenia and Ukraine due to misconduct.

The high-profile pair have both recently been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons, breaching the code of conduct set by manager Cesare Prandelli.

De Rossi was handed a three-match ban by UEFA for elbowing Shakhtar Donetsk’s Dario Srna in a recent Champions League encounter for his club Roma, while Balotelli received a straight red card for an ugly challenge on Dynamo Kiev’s Goran Popov while playing for Manchester City.

The indiscretions saw the duo fall foul of Prandelli’s new rules, which outline that players involved in the national team must meet high behavioural standards at club level.

The loss of the pair is a further blow to a squad also missing midfield playmaker Andrea Pirlo.

Marco Parolo has impressed this season for relegation-threatened Cesena and received his first international call-up, while Parma’s Sebastian Giovinco and Juventus’ Alessandro Matri will complement the likes of Antonio Cassano, Alberto Gilardino and Giuseppe Rossi in attack.

Italy travel to Slovenia for a Euro2012 qualifier on Friday before heading to Ukraine for a friendly on Tuesday.

Italy:

Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Salvatore Sirigu (Palermo), Emiliano Viviano (Bologna).

Defenders: Davide Astori (Cagliari), Federico Balzaretti (Palermo), Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Domenico Criscito (Genoa), Daniele Gastaldello (Samp), Christian Maggio (Napoli), Andrea Ranocchia (Inter Milan), Davide Santon (Cesena).

Midfielders: Alberto Aquiliani (Juventus), Claudio Marchisio (Juventus), Stefano Mauri (Lazio), Riccardo Montolivo (Fiorentina), Thiago Motta (Inter Milan), Antonio Nocerino (Palermo), Marco Parolo (Cesena).

Forwards: Antonio Cassano (AC Milan), Alberto Gilardino (Fiorentina), Sebastian Giovinco (Parma), Alessandro Matri (Juventus), Giampaolo Pazzini (Inter Milan), Giuseppe Rossi (Villarreal).

Sun 20 March, 2011

De Rossi, Balotelli axed from Italian squad

Daniele De Rossi and Mario Balotelli have been left out of Italy’s squad to face Slovenia and Ukraine due to misconduct.

The high-profile pair have both recently been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons, breaching the code of conduct set by manager Cesare Prandelli.

De Rossi was handed a three-match ban by UEFA for elbowing Shakhtar Donetsk’s Dario Srna in a recent Champions League encounter for his club Roma, while Balotelli received a straight red card for an ugly challenge on Dynamo Kiev’s Goran Popov while playing for Manchester City.

The indiscretions saw the duo fall foul of Prandelli’s new rules, which outline that players involved in the national team must meet high behavioural standards at club level.

The loss of the pair is a further blow to a squad also missing midfield playmaker Andrea Pirlo.

Marco Parolo has impressed this season for relegation-threatened Cesena and received his first international call-up, while Parma’s Sebastian Giovinco and Juventus’ Alessandro Matri will complement the likes of Antonio Cassano, Alberto Gilardino and Giuseppe Rossi in attack.

Italy travel to Slovenia for a Euro2012 qualifier on Friday before heading to Ukraine for a friendly on Tuesday.

Italy:

Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Salvatore Sirigu (Palermo), Emiliano Viviano (Bologna).

Defenders: Davide Astori (Cagliari), Federico Balzaretti (Palermo), Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Domenico Criscito (Genoa), Daniele Gastaldello (Samp), Christian Maggio (Napoli), Andrea Ranocchia (Inter Milan), Davide Santon (Cesena).

Midfielders: Alberto Aquiliani (Juventus), Claudio Marchisio (Juventus), Stefano Mauri (Lazio), Riccardo Montolivo (Fiorentina), Thiago Motta (Inter Milan), Antonio Nocerino (Palermo), Marco Parolo (Cesena).

Forwards: Antonio Cassano (AC Milan), Alberto Gilardino (Fiorentina), Sebastian Giovinco (Parma), Alessandro Matri (Juventus), Giampaolo Pazzini (Inter Milan), Giuseppe Rossi (Villarreal).

Sun 20 March, 2011

Ronaldo named in Portugal squad

Portugal manager Paulo Bento has included Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo in his squad for upcoming friendlies against Chile and Finland.

Bento, 41, has named the joint-top scorer in the La Liga in a 20-man squad that also includes highly-rated Fabio Coentrao from Benfica.

Defenders Pepe and Ricardo Carvalho – Ronaldo’s teammates at club level – have also been picked. Liga Sagres leaders FC Porto had their dominance recognised, with Rolando, Ruben Micael, Varela and Joao Moutinho included by Bento.

Portugal are second in Group H of Euro 2012 qualifying, with seven points from four matches.

They will face Chile on March 26 and then Finland three days later.

Full squad: Goalkeepers: Eduardo, Rui Patr?cio, Ventura. Defenders: Silvio, Rolando, Bruno Alves, Fabio Coentrao, Joao Pereira Pepe, Ricardo Carvalho. Midfielders: Ruben Micael, Joao Moutinho, Carlos Martins, Miguel Veloso, Paulo Machado, Nani, Ricardo Quaresma. Attackers: Cristiano Ronaldo, Helder Postiga, Danny, Hugo Almeida, Varela.

Fri 18 March, 2011

Ronaldo named in Portugal squad

Portugal manager Paulo Bento has included Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo in his squad for upcoming friendlies against Chile and Finland.

Bento, 41, has named the joint-top scorer in the La Liga in a 20-man squad that also includes highly-rated Fabio Coentrao from Benfica.

Defenders Pepe and Ricardo Carvalho – Ronaldo’s teammates at club level – have also been picked. Liga Sagres leaders FC Porto had their dominance recognised, with Rolando, Ruben Micael, Varela and Joao Moutinho included by Bento.

Portugal are second in Group H of Euro 2012 qualifying, with seven points from four matches.

They will face Chile on March 26 and then Finland three days later.

Full squad: Goalkeepers: Eduardo, Rui Patr?cio, Ventura. Defenders: Silvio, Rolando, Bruno Alves, Fabio Coentrao, Joao Pereira Pepe, Ricardo Carvalho. Midfielders: Ruben Micael, Joao Moutinho, Carlos Martins, Miguel Veloso, Paulo Machado, Nani, Ricardo Quaresma. Attackers: Cristiano Ronaldo, Helder Postiga, Danny, Hugo Almeida, Varela.

Fri 18 March, 2011

Squad Depth, Silver Linings, and Other Monday Notes

By: Noel | March 14th, 2011
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It’s always hard to quite believe that cup draws are completely random, isn’t it? I mean, everybody knew Barcelona was going to face Arsenal in the Champions League this year, and low and behold they faced each other in the first knock-out round. It was rather like the way Chelsea would always always always face Liverpool if both sides made it past the last sixteen, when rules to prevent facing an opponent from one’s own federation lifted.

In the same way, when the quarter finals of the FA Cup came to light and the games began to roll along, everybody with the slightest interest in Liverpool just knew that United and City would meet in the semi-finals, guaranteeing that Liverpool would need to manage fifth or an Europa League triumph to get back into Europe at all as a result.

Some might say, “Noel, that’s silly, you can find narrative and a whiff of paranoid delusion anywhere if you look hard enough,” and, “Noel, wouldn’t the FA rather have the hype and pomp and television audience of a United-City final?” and, “Noel, none of this would be an issue if that nice man Christian Purslow had made a competent hire back in July.” And I would say balderdash! It’s perfectly obvious that somebody at the FA was pissed off when Liverpool held back players from the last set of international friendlies in retaliation for the FA playing Gerrard longer than had been agreed on and getting him injured in the set before that, and that conspiring to keep Liverpool out of Europe is simply the latest escalation. Or, in short, the FA must be made to pay for this injustice…

* To start things off, A Liverpool Thing looks at the potential positives of the FA Youth Cup defeat, which may seem to be just another log on the fire that is people looking for silver linings in unfortunate situations of late, but in this case I find myself fully agreeing with the silver linings. Not that dropping out is a good thing, of course, but in a run out against the highest level of competition the Liverpool youth had yet faced there was a distinct disjointedness to proceedings to remind that these dominant pass and move masters against Southend might not quite be ready to grab Premier League competition by the scruff of its neck and drag a team full of Carraghers kicking and screaming towards silverware:

This is why it is so difficult to judge players of this age. Or, rather, why it is always wise not to rush into judgments. Many were disappointed when Raheem Sterling wasn’t given some playing time in the Europa League after he had helped tear Southend apart in the previous round of this competition. Others would have picked the Spanish midfielder Suso for the first team within the first month of his joining the club, so impressive was he whenever he played for the reserves.

The reality is that there is a huge gap between the level of football they are used to playing and that which they would be facing in the first team. The strength of players they would be playing against, their experience and the speed with which they would punish any mistake or hesitation is far greater than what they’ve ever come against.

No reason for them to all be crap now, of course, but perhaps a needed reminder that these are young kids and realistically we’re looking at years before they can make a real impact instead of weeks.

* Meanwhile, despite that reality might suggest otherwise, Kenny Dalglish says he’s perfectly happy with the current squad’s depth, thank you very much. Which of course is what a manager should say, rather than blaming b-teams and scrubs who are hardly going out there trying not to measure up to expectations:

The depth of the squad has been tested with Liverpool’s involvement in the Europa League and although the stand-ins have not always impressed–Thursday’s 1-0 first-leg defeat in Braga a case in point–Dalglish recognises the importance of being able to call on those fringe players.

“Everyone in the squad is capable of playing in the first team,” he said. “Those that haven’t played as much are very important to us and their attitude in the games they have played in the past has been superb.”

Though it doesn’t seem to have registered amongst those who simply put Europa League right next to Cole, Poulsen, and Spearing and draw a conclusion or three, the squad that faced Braga was hardly an intentionally weakened one. One can only hope that Dalglish’s public faith in the fringe players who will play no matter how large or small a priority he puts on the competition, combined with a lively Anfield crowd, can somehow get the team through at home against Braga.

* And speaking of depth and the upcoming match against Braga, The Tomkins Times takes the time to preach patience on the Andy Carroll front:

Carroll’s presence is about making Liverpool a stronger unit, not wowing the fans in quite the same way that prime-years Torres did; I don’t expect our jaws to drop quite as often. Also, the crux of the deal is that Liverpool got two young strikers for little more than the price of a single older, injury-prone one.

Right now, based on the evidence of the first handful of matches the pair have played for their new clubs, I’d have happily swapped Torres for Suarez. Straight swap, with both valued at £20m, £35m or £50m.

The little Uruguayan has already done things worthy of Torres at his best, whereas at Chelsea, Torres continues to look like the moody, relatively mediocre player who’d failed to spark into full life for Liverpool for 18 months

A good reminder all around, as one would expect. Still, given the difference he made in his brief appearance against Braga, it’s hard not to hope that he can make a similar difference against them at Anfield, and that doing so for the entire match and with the home support will be enough to see Liverpool through.

In the meantime, while you try to wrap you head around rules stating that if the winner of the FA Cup is in the Champions League already the loser gets the Europa berth, which wouldn’t be an issue if Arsenal hadn’t choked on their own two feet in the Carling Cup but they did and now they’re also out of the Champions League and out of the FA cup and only managing unimpressive draws against Sunderland to help Manchester United through their troubled stretch atop the league…

Some Related Liverpool Posts:FA Youth Cup, Poll Wrap, and Other Monday NotesFake Plastic Chelseas, Raheem Sterling Makes Europa Squad, and Other Wednesday NotesSuarez Says Goodbye, Torres Says Hello, and Other Monday NotesRaul’s Kicks, Suarez’ Tricks, and Other Monday NotesJuventus Hemorrhaging Cash, Ashley Get Your Gun, and Other Monday Notes

Category: Premier League, Team News Tags: Andy Carroll, FA Cup, FA Youth Cup, Has Anyone Labeled Andy Carroll a Bust Yet?, Luis Suarez, Paranoid Schizophrenia, Premier League, Team News, The FA Hates Liverpool, The Shallowest Swimming Pool In The World
    Tweet « Blog Pollin’: European Competition in 2011-2012 | Home | Smitty_wSliver linings no European football, can concentrate on becoming Premier,s again.Not sure i buy into not being able to attract quality players. 50 mill + spent in summer transfers shows enough intent. The only dark cloud i see off in the didtence is PepeEdThe "FA hates Liverpool" tag was created for a reason.NoelAnd now I know that the "FA Hates Liverpool" tag was created.Red2death"realistically we’re looking at years before they can make a real impact instead of weeks."

I'd have to disagree.

Maybe for Sterling (16 this year) it's a bit early. But definitely not years for the likes of Suso (18), Pacheco (20), Coady (18), Amoo (20).

This is the age where they should be knocking on the first team door for the good ones and at least getting regular substitute appearances for the later bloomers. Rooney and Wilshere both 18 and trusted with first team duties. Aaron Ramsey, 19, playing regularly. Walcott, 21, already been out there for many years now. Javier Hernandez, 22, straight into the first team. Darren Fletcher blooded at 19. The list goes on for players that will truly make a difference by the time they're 23, 24, 25. By that time they need to have a good 4-5 years top level experience under their belt.

Yes, our young players are works in progress. But some of that progress has to take place on the pitch beside in and among the senior players. Not just in the academy or FA Youth Cup or the reserve league.

All our rivals have Rooneys and Wilsheres and Walcotts coming through their ranks. I'd like to think our boys are the same calibre too, and judging by their youth performances it seems they are. But come 5 years from now, it'd make a massive difference whether they already have 5 years premiership experience or whether they're just finding their feet against first-choice opposition.
Eddieagreed. i cant see a reason why the likes of coady suso sterling morgan wisdom will have to wait years to make an impression. Im not saying they should all be regular starters for the first team, but lets be honest i'd rather have coady and suso sitting on the bench rather than as often as poulson and jovanovic do. Sterling is perhaps slightly too young to be given a run out. but ultimately there is are several dead wood players that i would like to see replaced with promising youth players. that would be refreshing to see.

Hopefully the king will sign a longterm contract, have a huge transfer budget and hopefully buy the likes of ashley young nzogbias taiwo adam. add that to younger players coming through, there will be a lot to smile about in 2011-12 season regardless of whether we get in the europa league.KhaineAge in and of itself is not that important, but rather phsyical development (Rooney) and level of experience (Wilshere at Bolton, Ramsey at Cardiff and Nottingham). Shelvey has 2 seasons of fast-paced football under his belt and that's the reason he can hang with the big boys even though he's just 18. The kids currently at the academy have neither of these qualities, with the possible of exception of Coady being a physical player. They need experience at a higher level of competition, and Liverpool this particular season, where every game is a must-win and a struggle to the end, is just the wrong time and place.

Hell, just read this:

http://tomkinstimes.com/2011/0...LFC4LIFE.......''Right now, based on the evidence of the first handful of matches the pair have played for their new clubs, I’d have happily swapped Torres for Suarez. Straight swap, with both valued at £20m, £35m or £50m.''.....


who the fuck is Torres?ArmenianREDwho the fuck torres is???

he is the siSSy boy that enjoying jokings and personal relations at one of the london clubs....

did u remember him now?
;)

Hail KK
long live LFC!Dj-ChutfieldJust to continue the Torres hate in this thread of replies, I saw this in a comments section on another site and made me chuckle for a good few days:


His armband lied - he was no red, Torres, Torres
He's just a rentboy like they said, Torres, Torres
Into our backs, he plunged his knife,
I hope John Terry shags his wife,
Fernando Torres, he's just a pile of shit.

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Robin Van Persie In Arsenal Squad To Face Barcelona

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Emirates forward flies to Spain for Nou Camp clash.

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Kruse on move, Sydney finalising squad

The Asian Champions League campaign is expected to be Robbie Kruse’s farewell to Melbourne Victory, with the striker set to move to Germany.

German newspaper Bild has said a deal for Kruse’s services is as good as done with a move to Bundesliga II club Fortuna Dusseldorf in the European summer set to be finalised.

Kruse’s manager John Grimaud has strong contacts in Germany and secured a dream deal for another promising Victory youngster, goalkeeper Mitchell Langerak, to current Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund 12 months ago.

Kruse’s contract with the A-League club expires after the Asian Champions League group stages – which begin for Victory on March 1 against Japanese club Gamba Osaka – upon which time the club appear resigned to his departure.

Kruse impressed with 11 goals in 19 matches in the Victory’s recently completed A-League campaign, strengthening his credentials for a European move when given his chance for the Socceroos in January’s Asian Cup.

While Kruse’s departure from Victory appears a fate accomplit, the club will fight hard to try and retain Marvin Angulo after the Costa Rican’s impressive finish to the season.

Angulo’s loan deal runs out in June, with Melbourne needing to have to either convince home club CS Herediano to continue the loan or buy out his contract, as happened with Carlos Hernandez.

At Australia’s other ACL entrant Sydney FC, North Queensland Fury loan striker David Williams is hoping his stint at his new club will put him in the shop window for a ‘dream’ move back overseas.

Williams had his first training session with the Sky Blues on Tuesday since signing a six-month deal with Sydney which takes in the group stage of their ACL campaign, beginning on March 2 against South Korean club Suwon.

While Williams, who is the only player contracted to the Fury for next season as doubts over the their future continue, remains committed to the long-term future of the club. But he admitted he had a strong desire to move to a big overseas club – especially if North Queensland fold.

“For me it’s all up in the air at the moment and I’ve got to weigh it all up,” Williams – who tasted life abroad with Danish club Brondby from 2006 to 2009 – said on Tuesday.

“But hopefully (the ACL) opens some doors for me. It will be a good experience for me and maybe create something I hope.”

Meanwhile, Sydney coach Vitezslav Lavicka will have to finalise his final squad for the ACL later on Tuesday, with one unlucky visa player needing to be left out.

ACL rules only allow each club to have three foreign players and one Asian player in their final 30-man squad’s for the tournament, with out-of-contract Korean defender Sung Hwan Byun already left out after Japanese midfielder Hiro Moriyasu was given the nod for the Asian spot.

Lavicka will have to cut one of Brazilian Bruno Cazarine, Finn Juho Makela, Northern Ireland’s Terry McFlynn and Swiss Stephan Keller, with Wellington defender Andrew Durante signed and Perth’s Jamie Coyne being chased.

In other news at the club, former Socceroo Hayden Foxe has announced his retirement.

Foxe, who had a decorated career in leagues in Japan (Sanfrecce Hiroshima), Holland (Ajax), and England (West Ham, Portsmouth and Leeds), informed his team-mates at training on Monday.

Tue 22 February, 2011

Kruse on move, Sydney finalising squad

The Asian Champions League campaign is expected to be Robbie Kruse’s farewell to Melbourne Victory, with the striker set to move to Germany.

German newspaper Bild has said a deal for Kruse’s services is as good as done with a move to Bundesliga II club Fortuna Dusseldorf in the European summer set to be finalised.

Kruse’s manager John Grimaud has strong contacts in Germany and secured a dream deal for another promising Victory youngster, goalkeeper Mitchell Langerak, to current Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund 12 months ago.

Kruse’s contract with the A-League club expires after the Asian Champions League group stages – which begin for Victory on March 1 against Japanese club Gamba Osaka – upon which time the club appear resigned to his departure.

Kruse impressed with 11 goals in 19 matches in the Victory’s recently completed A-League campaign, strengthening his credentials for a European move when given his chance for the Socceroos in January’s Asian Cup.

While Kruse’s departure from Victory appears a fate accomplit, the club will fight hard to try and retain Marvin Angulo after the Costa Rican’s impressive finish to the season.

Angulo’s loan deal runs out in June, with Melbourne needing to have to either convince home club CS Herediano to continue the loan or buy out his contract, as happened with Carlos Hernandez.

At Australia’s other ACL entrant Sydney FC, North Queensland Fury loan striker David Williams is hoping his stint at his new club will put him in the shop window for a ‘dream’ move back overseas.

Williams had his first training session with the Sky Blues on Tuesday since signing a six-month deal with Sydney which takes in the group stage of their ACL campaign, beginning on March 2 against South Korean club Suwon.

While Williams, who is the only player contracted to the Fury for next season as doubts over the their future continue, remains committed to the long-term future of the club. But he admitted he had a strong desire to move to a big overseas club – especially if North Queensland fold.

“For me it’s all up in the air at the moment and I’ve got to weigh it all up,” Williams – who tasted life abroad with Danish club Brondby from 2006 to 2009 – said on Tuesday.

“But hopefully (the ACL) opens some doors for me. It will be a good experience for me and maybe create something I hope.”

Meanwhile, Sydney coach Vitezslav Lavicka will have to finalise his final squad for the ACL later on Tuesday, with one unlucky visa player needing to be left out.

ACL rules only allow each club to have three foreign players and one Asian player in their final 30-man squad’s for the tournament, with out-of-contract Korean defender Sung Hwan Byun already left out after Japanese midfielder Hiro Moriyasu was given the nod for the Asian spot.

Lavicka will have to cut one of Brazilian Bruno Cazarine, Finn Juho Makela, Northern Ireland’s Terry McFlynn and Swiss Stephan Keller, with Wellington defender Andrew Durante signed and Perth’s Jamie Coyne being chased.

In other news at the club, former Socceroo Hayden Foxe has announced his retirement.

Foxe, who had a decorated career in leagues in Japan (Sanfrecce Hiroshima), Holland (Ajax), and England (West Ham, Portsmouth and Leeds), informed his team-mates at training on Monday.

Tue 22 February, 2011

Raheem Sterling makes it to the Liverpool squad

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After his, pardon the ghastly pun,sterling performance in Liverpool's 9 - 0 win over Southend in the FA youth cup,Raheem Sterling has been put on the Liverpool squad for their game against Sparta Prague in the Europa League.
Sterling scored 5 goals in that FA youth cup game - the second being the most brilliant.Video available while it lasts.

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Schalke star in China squad for Qatar

Schalke 04 midfielder Hao Junmin is the only foreign-based player in China’s 23-man squad for the Asian Cup in Qatar next month.

The Chinese Football Association kept faith with their domestic league players in picking a squad containing three goalkeepers, eight defenders, 10 midfielders and two forwards for the continental championship.

Wuhan-born 23-year-old Hao became the first Chinese player to play for Schalke 04, having joined the Bundesliga side early this year.

China are in Group A with hosts Qatar, Kuwait and Uzbekistan in the tournament.

Squad: Goalkeepers: Yang Zhi (Beijing Guo’an), Zeng Cheng (Henan Jianye), Guan Zhen (Jiangsu Shuntian). Defenders: Du Wei (Zhejiang Lucheng), Rong Hao (Zhejiang Lucheng), Li Xuepeng (Dalian Shide), Zhao Peng (Henan Jianye), Wang Qiang (Changsha Jinde), Liu Jianye (Changsha Jinde), Zhang Linpeng (Shanghai Dongya), Li Jianbin (Chengdu).

Midfielders: Deng Zhuoxiang (Shandong Luneng), Wang Song (Zhejiang Lucheng), Yu Tao (Shanghai Shenhua), Zhou Haibin (Shandong Luneng), Yu Hai (Shaanxi Zhongjian), Qu Bo (Shaanxi Zhongjian), Zhao Xuri (Shaanxi Zhongjian), Yang Hao (Beijing Guo’an), Huang Bowen (Beijing Guo’an), Hao Junmin (Schalke 04). Forwards: Gao Lin (Guangzhou), Yang Xu (Liaoning Hongyun).

Wed 29 December, 2010

Schalke star in China squad for Qatar

Schalke 04 midfielder Hao Junmin is the only foreign-based player in China’s 23-man squad for the Asian Cup in Qatar next month.

The Chinese Football Association kept faith with their domestic league players in picking a squad containing three goalkeepers, eight defenders, 10 midfielders and two forwards for the continental championship.

Wuhan-born 23-year-old Hao became the first Chinese player to play for Schalke 04, having joined the Bundesliga side early this year.

China are in Group A with hosts Qatar, Kuwait and Uzbekistan in the tournament.

Squad: Goalkeepers: Yang Zhi (Beijing Guo’an), Zeng Cheng (Henan Jianye), Guan Zhen (Jiangsu Shuntian). Defenders: Du Wei (Zhejiang Lucheng), Rong Hao (Zhejiang Lucheng), Li Xuepeng (Dalian Shide), Zhao Peng (Henan Jianye), Wang Qiang (Changsha Jinde), Liu Jianye (Changsha Jinde), Zhang Linpeng (Shanghai Dongya), Li Jianbin (Chengdu).

Midfielders: Deng Zhuoxiang (Shandong Luneng), Wang Song (Zhejiang Lucheng), Yu Tao (Shanghai Shenhua), Zhou Haibin (Shandong Luneng), Yu Hai (Shaanxi Zhongjian), Qu Bo (Shaanxi Zhongjian), Zhao Xuri (Shaanxi Zhongjian), Yang Hao (Beijing Guo’an), Huang Bowen (Beijing Guo’an), Hao Junmin (Schalke 04). Forwards: Gao Lin (Guangzhou), Yang Xu (Liaoning Hongyun).

Wed 29 December, 2010

Osieck names strong Socceroos squad

Five Premier League players have been named in Australia’s squad for next month’s Asian Cup in Qatar.

Everton’s Tim Cahill, goalkeepers Mark Schwarzer (Fulham) and Brad Jones (Liverpool), Blackburn’s Brett Emerton and David Carney (Blackpool) have been named in Socceroos coach Holger Osieck’s squad.

The 23-man squad also includes Harry Kewell and Lucas Neill from Galatasaray in Turkey and AFC footballer of the year Sasa Ognevenovski.

The English Championship is also well represented with Leeds United midfielder Neil Kilkenny receiving his first call-up since the World Cup qualifier against China in 2008.

Middlesborough striker Scott McDonald and Hull City midfielder Richard Garcia are also included but Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici has surprisingly been omitted despite a strong showing and a penalty save in Australia’s recent 2-1 friendly victory over Poland in Krakow.

A-League stars Robbie Kruse (Melbourne Victory) and Brisbane Roar skipper Matt McKay were two of four Australian-based players in Osieck’s squad, the others being established Socceroos midfielder Jason Culina and Wellington Phoenix defender Jade North.

The Socceroos will assemble for a pre-tournament training camp in Dubai from Monday January 3, which will include a friendly clash against the United Arab Emirates, ahead of flying to Doha the following Thursday.

The Socceroos’ opening Group C match against India is on Monday, January 10.

Tue 28 December, 2010

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