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Football news - Paper Round: Mourinho worried after Zidane call, Sanchez fuming after being dropped
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Published 01/10/2018 at 01:12 GMT+1
Firstly a huge congratulations to Team Europe in the Ryder Cup. Onto the football and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly worried for his future after a call from Zinedine Zidane whilst Alexis Sanchez is fuming after being dropped. It's Monday's Paper Round.
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Mourinho worried for future
We start with the back page of The Sun which reports that Jose Mourinho is now worried for his Manchester United future following a call from Zinedine Zidane. The Frenchman reportedly only called to inform Mourinho that United's representatives had been in touch and he wanted to be up front. However Mourinho is concerned that it means that United are planning to sack him.
Paper Round's view: It's hardly a good look is it? Mourinho getting a call from Zidane to tell him that the latter has been contacted about the former's job. Mourinho's probably right to be worried, another tough week and it might be his last at Old Trafford...
Sanchez furious after being dropped for West Ham clash
We move to an exclusive from The Mirror which says that Alexis Sanchez is furious having been left out of the squad that was beaten by West Ham at the weekend. Sanchez was reportedly fit and travelled down with the team, only to be left out of the match-day squad. Sanchez is now reportedly considering his future.
Paper Round's view: This is hardly what Mourinho wants to hear, on top of everything else he has going on, yet another big name he has supposedly fallen out with. Most United fans would agree that he is right not to play Sanchez but there has to be question marks over how he has used the Chilean after pushing so hard for him in January.
Azpilicueta hoping for Chelsea captaincy
In The Telegraph it is reported that Cesar Azpilicueta is hoping to be named Chelsea captain on a regular basis. The defender has been leading the team with club captain Gary Cahill not starting. Maurizio Sarri has been choosing between Azpilicueta and Hazard and has reportedly made his decision.
Paper Round's view: It is reported that Hazard isn't particularly bothered about the captaincy whereas Azpilicueta is keen to keep it so surely on that basis it makes sense to give it to the Spaniard? Seems logical...
Van Dijk backs Sturridge for England
Finally we end with quotes from Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk. The defender has praised team-mate Daniel Sturridge and backed him to earn an England recall from Gareth Southgate.
Paper Round's view: Has it ever been about Sturridge's quality? Surely that has never been in doubt? It's just his fitness. However it appears as if Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool have finally worked out a way to keep Sturridge fresh and that is excellent news for both the Reds and potentially England.
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