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Spalletti cautious despite Inter progress
Paul Little takes a look at Inter Milan who have shown signs of improvement this season under coach Luciano Spalletti.
Author: Paul Little
Freelance football columnist. European Football with the Irish Daily Star. Hold the Back Page podcast regular. Family and Renaissance Man. Dublin born, Wicklow resident.
Unlucky Jardim a victim of time and circumstance at Monaco
Departed manager Leonardo Jardim was simply a victim of changing times and unreasonable circumstance at Monaco, writes Paul Little.
A Bayern Munich show of force, but issues remain
Despite wins against Wolfsburg and AEK Athens respectively, the key issues at the heart of Bayern Munich’s struggles remain, writes Paul Little.
Mitigating circumstances unlikely to shield Lopetegui from Real Madrid shortcomings
Paul Little looks at Julen Lopetegui troubled start to his reign as Real Madrid manager and how background issues are at least partially to blame.
Ronaldo answers questions as Napoli are swept aside
He may not have found the net but Cristiano Ronaldo was instrumental in Juventus’ weekend win over Napoli in Serie A, writes Paul Little.
Plain sailing for Bayern Munich’s Kovac as Schalke 04’s Tedesco suffers
After Bayern Munich’s 2-0 victory over Schalke 04, the two club’s respective managers have endured very different starts to the Bundesliga, writes Paul Little.
Tuchel’s Paris Saint-Germain tenure faces first real test at Anfield
Thomas Tuchel has enjoyed a comfortable start as Paris Saint-Germain manager but that could all change when his side face’s Liverpool in the Champions League.
Experience and know how may give Real Madrid the edge against Liverpool
Ahead of Saturday’s Champions League Final, Paul Little believes that Real Madrid’s recent pedigree could see them over the line against Liverpool.
Is Tedesco’s meteoric rise a sign of things to come at Schalke 04?
Paul Little takes a look at the meteoric rise of Schalke 04 coach Domenico Tedesco after he guided the club to a second place finish in the Bundesliga.
Paris Saint-Germain – Perhaps the missing ingredient is something money can’t buy?
Paris Saint-Germain continue to dominant on the domestic front but they still haven’t made a significant impact on the continent.