The 28-year-old has been exceptional for the Spanish club over the last 12 months, and he was one of the contenders to win the Ballon d'Or. Raphinha has been labelled as an unbelievable player. Man United eyeing Raphinha There is no doubt that he is one of the best players in the world right now, and he could prove to be an exceptional acquisition for any team. According to Fichajes, Manchester United are keeping tabs on his situation, and they believe that he could be a transformative addition for the club.
The big game of the weekend in the Premier League features Liverpool visiting Chelsea. Chelsea have lost their last two in the top flight at Manchester United and at home to Brighton & Hove Albion after being reduced to 10 players in both games. Liverpool have also looked short of their best in recent weeks, losing 1-0 at Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday and 2-1 at Crystal Palace in the Premier League last Saturday.
De Bruyne's perfectly placed through ball set up Højlund's opener for Napoli in Wednesday's Champions League clash. After Colombian forward Luis Suárez equalised from the penalty spot, De Bruyne then also provided the cross for Højlund's header that restored Napoli's advantage in the second half. "Kevin is a legend of the sport," Højlund said. "For me, it's just every time he has the ball, go find some space. I'm so grateful to play with a player like this."
Rasmus Højlund struck twice to give Napoli a 2-1 victory over Sporting in their Champions League clash at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Højlund, on loan from Manchester United, pounced in each half with Kevin De Bruyne the provider on both occasions as the former Premier League foes combined beautifully to dispatch spirited opponents. A Luis Suárez penalty catapulted Sporting back into contention and they also had chances to snatch a point in an action-packed climax to the game.
Victor Osimhen's first-half penalty consigned Liverpool to a limp 1-0 defeat at Galatasaray as the Reds were embroiled in late VAR drama in Tuesday's Champions League clash. The Nigeria international kept his cool from 12 yards in the 15th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai was penalised for tripping Baris Yilmaz at Rams Park. Arne Slot's men thought they had a late lifeline when referee Clement Turpin pointed to the spot once more,