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Lokonga needs regular playing time – Campbell

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2 years ago

September 12, 2022

Muktar Balogun

Midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, according to Arsenal great Kevin Campbell, requires consistent playing time under manager Mikel Arteta to advance.

Lokonga moved from Anderlecht to Arsenal last summer for a cost of £17 million.

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He has been acting as Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka’s backup in Arteta’s team, who are both experienced midfielders.

Lokonga has started the previous three games for Arsenal since Partey is injured, and he has performed admirably.

He’s probably not where he needs to be in his growth because he probably needs more game experience, Campbell told the Highbury Squad (via HITC) when questioned about Lokonga’s progress thus far.

“He has only played three games this season. If Partey’s fit, then he’s out of the team and he is probably only going to get started in the Europa League. So, Sambi isn’t probably where he (should be).”

He added: “I think he has done pretty well in that midfield area, considering he doesn’t play. He’s more progressive than Elneny.”

The Belgian recently featured in Arsenal’s Europa League win against Zurich.

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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3 months ago

June 3, 2024

Mayowa

Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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3 months ago

June 2, 2024

Mayowa

After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”