Ivan Juric, manager of Southampton, feels Liverpool should have been given a penalty in the second half of their 3-1 loss at Anfield on Saturday. Will Smallbone gave the Saints an unexpected lead in stoppage time of the first half, but Darin Nunez quickly erased the lead. Mo Salah scored two penalty penalties in the second half to give Liverpool the victory, but Juric thought the first one was unfair. There didn't appear to be much in the area as Smallbone and Nunez collided, but referee Lewis Smith gave the penalty. Juric, the Southampton manager, is furious at Liverpool's penalty call. "They responded quite well," Juric said to BBC Sport. "We had some excellent first-half situations. The match was altered, in my opinion, by the [first] penalty, which was not a penalty. I'm happy with the way we performed today. "This can never be a punishment. Since it was 1-1 and somewhat altered the outcome, I apologize for what happened. Many of our yo...
According to Italian media outlet Corriere della Sera (page 7), West Ham United is close to signing Tammy Abraham from AS Roma.
The Hammers have offered a loan arrangement with a buyout clause worth roughly €22 million.Abraham did not play in Roma's recent defeat to Empoli, as manager Daniele De Rossi instead to rely on Eldor Shomurodov from the bench.
AC Milan had indicated interest in Abraham, offering Alexis Saelemaekers in exchange, but West Ham's pursuit has gained traction.
They feel they can reach a personal agreement with the player despite his high wage expectations.
The 26-year-old has formerly represented Chelsea, Bristol City, Swansea City, and Aston Villa. Despite a recent injury setback, he remains a highly sought-after prospect.
Given the availability of Niclas Fullkrug and Michail Antonio on West Ham's roster, the choice to pursue Abraham may raise questions. However, the club sees Abraham as a long-term investment.
The striker can take his time adjusting to Julen Lopetegui's style of football without immediate pressure to perform, while also serving as a potential replacement to Fullkrug and Antonio.
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