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April 14, 2021 “We Don’t Have To Sell Players”, Says Dortmund Chief Executive

“We Don’t Have To Sell Players”, Says Dortmund Chief Executive

Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke says there will be no cut-price sales by his club this summer.

Currently fifth in the Bundesliga with six games remaining, there is no guarantee that Dortmund will qualify for Europe's top competition next season.

But if rival clubs think that will help them sign Dortmund's star men, Erling Braut Haaland and Jadon Sancho, Watzke says they are wrong.

"When Covid-19 struck, we had no debt. Not one euro. Because of that, it is a comfortable situation. We do not have to sell a player. That is important.

"The rich clubs in the world, they must know when they want a player from Borussia Dortmund there are two possibilities. The first is that I tell them they have no chance. Other times, I will tell them 'this is the price'. Then they must know this is the price. It is not another price.

"We are very clear. We are very honest." Said Watzke.

That is exactly the stance Dortmund took with Sancho last summer. Manchester United were told they could sign Sancho for a fee in excess of 100m euros. United felt that was excessive, but the price did not drop and the England man remained where he was.

This year, similar rumours are circulating around striker Haaland.

Dortmund entertain Manchester City in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday, trailing 2-1 from last week's game at Etihad Stadium.

 

April 14, 2021 Klopp Charges His Side Ahead Of Quarter-Final 2nd Leg Tie

Klopp Charges His Side Ahead Of Quarter-Final 2nd Leg Tie

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says his side have to be "their best selves" to overturn a two-goal deficit in their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday.

Real won 3-1 in Spain last week, meaning Liverpool need to win by at least two goals at Anfield to advance.

"When you're 3-1 down, it looks like we're already out so we have nothing to lose and will try," said Klopp.

"To beat Real Madrid you have to defend at your highest level and also create."

Liverpool have reached two Champions League finals under Klopp, losing to Real in 2017-18 before beating Tottenham in 2018-19.

But the Reds, sixth in the Premier League and unable to retain their domestic title, have it all to do after two Vinicius goals and another from Marco Asensio helped Real to a first-leg success.

"We have to bring ourselves in a mood and start believing again. If we can see it's possible then we have a chance but it's still incredibly difficult." added Klopp.

Two seasons ago in the semi-finals Liverpool lost 3-0 in the first leg away at Barcelona before winning 4-0 at Anfield. In 2016 in a Europa League quarter-final, the Reds trailed 4-2 on aggregate with 24 minutes to go against Borussia Dortmund but recovered to progress.

"You don't get a comeback because you had one in the past," added the German.

The winners of the tie will play Chelsea in the semi-finals after Thomas Tuchel's side beat Porto 2-1 on aggregate, despite losing 1-0 in the second leg on Tuesday.

April 14, 2021 PSG Knock-Out Title Holders On Away-Goals

PSG Knock-Out Title Holders On Away-Goals

Paris St-Germain, albeit beaten on the night, held on to claim an away-goals victory over holders Bayern Munich that takes them through to the last four of the Champions League.

In a fascinating second leg between the sides that contested last year's final, PSG were threatening on the break, testing visiting goalkeeper Manuel Neuer a number of times and twice hitting the woodwork through Neymar.

Current champions, Bayern broke the deadlock, giving themselves hope of a comeback win as Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting rose highest to follow-up David Alaba's saved shot with a close-range header.

Missing the injured Robert Lewandowski, the German side lacked their usual ruthlessness up front and were unable to find the second goal that would have continued their trophy defence.

Kylian Mbappe thought he had sealed the tie with just over 10 minutes to go, but after breaking clear and firing in the assistant's flag ruled his effort out.

PSG will face either Borussia Dortmund or Manchester City in the semi-finals, with the latter holding a 2-1 advantage going into Wednesday's second leg in Germany.

 

April 13, 2021 Tuchel Says it’s Time For Chelsea FC to Win Champions League Again

Tuchel Says it’s Time For Chelsea FC to Win Champions League Again

Thomas Tuchel has declared Chelsea’s readiness to conquer Europe – telling his players: Our time is now.

Tuchel is targeting two trophies in his first four months in charge at Stamford Bridge, with his side set to face Manchester City in the semi-final of the FA Cup on Saturday.

They can also book their place in the last four of the Champions League on Tuesday when they take a 2-0 lead into the second leg of their quarter-final with Porto.

Tuchel was parachuted in to rescue Chelsea’s season after it began to unravel under Frank Lampard in January and was told he had to deliver immediately.

The German accepted that challenge and believes his team could be on course for a glorious end to the campaign.

He said: “We are in the second leg of the quarter-final of the Champions League, you will not find any team who does not have the goal to reach the semi-final.

“We are in the semi-final of the FA Cup and have the chance to arrive in the final, if we arrive in the final then we have the chance to win.

“There is nothing to hide. This is a club that has a culture, a structure, to win titles and win games consecutively. Chelsea is the club that has the culture and the history and mentality to do so.

“I am here to win titles, I am here to win games and as a result, win titles. This is what I demand of myself so why should we now say anything different? If you want to win in five years or three years, I don’t know what that is.

“Now is the time, but, honestly, we can talk for hours and hours, but tomorrow is the game to play and there is no tougher match than the next game, there is no tougher obstacle than the one in front of you and we should not get lost in dreams, hopes and speeches or whatever.”

Chelsea are still battling on three fronts, with Tuchel also targeting a top four finish to be certain of Champions League qualification.

But the Premier League will be put to one side as they focus on Europe and the FA Cup.

“If you want to finish the season with a trophy we’d better win both matches, otherwise could be difficult,” said the German. “Because the Premier League title will not be our job to lose.

“It’s most important for me to be fully focused on what we do, and forget that we have already a result (from the first leg), and forget what we did at Crystal Palace because it’s the past.

“There’s nothing less interesting in football than the past. Everything that counts in football is the next match, the next competition. We play in three competitions and hopefully we’ll still be in three competitions.

“Tomorrow there’s no trophy to win, on Saturday there’s no trophy to win, but of course these are matches where we can take decisive steps, we are well aware.

“Everybody can wreck their heads about it, but we are there to play football, and this is the target, and this is the challenge actually – to keep focus.”

 

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