In case you’re not familiar with expected goals (xG) yet, the statistic is built around the idea that the majority of teams and players convert the same chances at the same frequency. For the most part, the best teams and players aren’t the best because of their ability to finish a high percentage of attempts; they’re the best because of their ability to generate a high volume of high-quality shots.
In other words, it puts a number on the idea that you hear managers talk about every weekend: Who…
The ESPN FC crew analyse Barcelona’s performance sans Antoine Griezmann in their 4-0 win over Sevilla.
Steve Nicol weighs in on the rumours Barcelona may try to swap Antoine Griezmann for PSG’s Neymar.
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Barcelona must bring in €124 million in player sales before the end of the season or the club risks damaging its financial stability, sources have told ESPN FC.
Philippe Coutinho, on loan at Bayern Munich, and out-of-favour midfielder Ivan Rakitic are two of the players Barca believe they will be able to sell.
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They are already working hard on balancing the books before the 2019-20 financial year ends on June…
Philippe Coutinho is tasked with naming his favourite player, his top games and goals after completing his move to Bayern Munich.
Philippe Coutinho explains how his chats with Thiago helped make his move to Bayern Munich come to fruition.
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It’s that time of year again! Bayern Munich geared up for Bavaria’s traditional Oktoberfest celebrations, with new signings Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Perisic wearing lederhosen and sloshing…
Philippe Coutinho is tasked with naming his favourite player, his top games and goals after completing his move to Bayern Munich.
Philippe Coutinho explains how his chats with Thiago helped make his move to Bayern Munich come to fruition.
Philippe Coutinho explains how his chats with Thiago helped make his move to Bayern Munich come to fruition.
Alejandro Moreno and Brian McBride react to Philippe Coutinho’s move to Barcelona from Bayern Munich on a season-long loan.
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Alejandro Moreno delves into the benefits a departure would have for Philippe Coutinho’s confidence and Barcelona’s bottom line.
Philippe Coutinho will not return to the Premier League this month despite Barcelona offering him to a number of English clubs in recent weeks, sources at the Catalan club have told ESPN FC.
Barca had hoped to push through a move to Tottenham Hotspur before the transfer window shuts on Thursday, Aug. 8 but talks have now broken down.
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Shaka Hislop feels Barcelona’s high asking price for Philippe Coutinho is scaring off potential buyers, given the Brazilian’s erratic from at the Nou Camp.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp tells ESPN FC’s Melissa Reddy that re-signing Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona would take “big, big money” and “it’s not our year for that.”
Arsenal are not interested in signing Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho this summer but north London rivals Tottenham remain keen, sources have told ESPN FC.
The Brazil international is out of favour at Camp Nou and reports in Spain and France have linked the Gunners with the former Liverpool player, with some even stating that a deal was close to completion.
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However, sources have told…