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Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the continent. In this edition, there’s the latest on Hugo Lloris’ new guard dog, transfer news from Manchester United and City plus an insight into the Premier League’s planned return. Jump to: Premier League return | FIFA awards ceremony off | Man United calm as Gomes interest heats
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Julien Laurens reacts to FC Augsburg’s Heiko Herrlich breaking quarantine to buy toothpaste. Taylor Twellman and Ale Moreno explain why the Bundesliga is not an apt comparison to MLS for resuming play. Danny Higginbotham explains why he expects a healthier, more formidable RB Leizpig this weekend. One of the most powerful politicians in Germany has
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ESPN How Hansi Flick has ‘revitalised’ Bayern this season Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders, supporters are ready to party. But has coronavirus affected their joy? ESPN Illustration Look away now, Fernando Torres, Mario Balotelli and Bebe; Bill Barnwell is back to reveal the worst moves in
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ESPN’s Tom Hamilton reflects on Gio Reyna’s maturity and relationships with Borussia Dortmund’s young stars. Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss how the Bundesliga is planning to deal with coronavirus cases within the league. Borussia Dortmund have appointed a sports psychologist, the club’s former reserve keeper Philipp Laux, to prepare the team for the restart
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Jeff Carlisle dives into MLS’s proposed wage cut with the season still suspended indefinitely. Jordan Morris says the USMNT are “confident and optimistic” about Gregg Berhalter’s direction for the team. Major League Soccer announced plans for its new youth development platform, incorporating 65 youth clubs along with 30 MLS academies. The platform will include more
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Gab Marcotti says Serie A’s intentions to restart on June 13 still depend on government approval. UEFA is prepared to offer some flexibility as the deadline to confirm plans to restart and complete domestic competitions looms amid the coronavirus pandemic. European football’s governing body had instructed all national associations to submit firm dates for the
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Gab Marcotti examines the notion that Liverpool are leading the race for Kalidou Koulibaly’s signature. Danny Higginbotham explains why Liverpool star Sadio Mane doesn’t make his Premier League team of the year. Danny Higginbotham picks Jordan Henderson as his Premier League player of the year. Liverpool physiotherapist Jose Luis Parada has said the club has
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