A lot of people tell me that Saelemaekers is a completely different person on the pitch than he is off it. It's not something that bothers me, but it does bother me a little because people never get to know the real me. On the pitch, since I'm someone who always does things 100% and with so much emotion, sometimes I don't know how to regulate them and they always come out 100%, whether they're good or bad.
Cardinale entertained himself talking to the managers (present in full), the technical staff and the players. Particularly significant was the moment when he shook hands and hugged Captain Maignan, whom he congratulated on the renewal of the contract, since Mike has an important value for the Devil's sports project. Cardinale also stopped to talk alone with Allegri, with whom he took stock of the team's situation, fresh from two consecutive victories and -8 from the leader Inter.
Manchester United are becoming more assured that Harry Maguire will commit his future to the club by signing a new contract, according to TEAMtalk. The 32-year-old centre-back is currently set to see his existing deal expire at the end of the season, a scenario that would technically allow him to depart as a free agent. However, there is a growing sense within Old Trafford that an agreement can be reached before that point.
Ferran Torres had a mixed outing when Barcelona took on Elche last night. He scored the team's second goal against Eder Sarabia's men, but struggled to convert at least four other chances during his time on the field. On a larger level, however, Torres has been good for Barcelona this campaign and has given Hansi Flick enough reason to see him as a starting No. 9.
According to SPORT, Barcelona youngster Pedro 'Dro' Fernández did not train in the session prior to the match against Racing Santander and will not travel to Santander for the Copa del Rey tie. The 18-year-old midfielder will be unavailable and will not join the squad after it was confirmed that he is carrying physical discomfort that prevents him from competing at full capacity.