Can Chelsea really rely on a nearly 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo to escape the crisis? The four-game winless streak has made this Premier League powerhouse struggle, with their fourth-place position in the league table precarious and their Champions League qualification seemingly waving goodbye. At such a critical moment, the management has put forward a plan to sign Ronaldo - is this transaction a "sure-kill move" for a desperate counterattack, or is it shooting oneself in the foot? Let's delve into the ins and outs of this "big gamble." When we talk about Ronaldo, what comes to mind is not the image of an ordinary player. Five Ballon d'Or awards, countless highlights, and a superstar who has shaken the global football landscape - these are his labels. But at the end of the day, the former teenage star has entered the "twilight" of his career, and competitive sports are so realistic that age is an obstacle you cannot avoid. So, how does Chelsea plan to spend a whopping salary of up to 30 million euros to loan Ronaldo to save their season? From a competitive perspective, what Chelsea lacks now is a player like Ronaldo with a "never-give-up spirit." After four rounds of winless Premier League matches, the team's morale has almost hit rock bottom; lacking a core leader, the team's tactics also appear chaotic and disorganized. From a spiritual level, Ronaldo's arrival can obviously inject strong confidence and serve as a role model for Chelsea. Don't forget, he once scored 31 goals in a single Premier League season. Although his speed…

When 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo announced his return to the Premier League, fans' emotions were mixed. Some were thrilled, believing that the "boss" had returned to where he made his name; others questioned whether this was a story of reshaping glory or an adventure that would overdraw on his honors? After all, time is impartial to no one, not even a "football machine" can forever defy the ravages of age. But here's the question: Can Ronaldo really continue to prove himself in the Premier League, the most competitive league? It seems like a risky and suspenseful move, akin to "licking blood from the blade." Speaking of Ronaldo, one cannot overlook his achievements at Manchester United. In 2003, a young Portuguese boy first stepped onto the Premier League stage, and his speed, technique, and never-say-die attitude instantly made him memorable to fans. Over six years, he won three Premier League titles, a Champions League trophy, and even a Ballon d'Or. Such achievements would make anyone proud for life. Some say that without Manchester United, there would be no later Ronaldo. Indeed, Sir Alex Ferguson's mentorship and the fast-paced nature of the Premier League honed his skills, giving him the capital to conquer the world. But Ronaldo didn't stop there. He joined Real Madrid with a then-record transfer fee of £80 million, officially entering "superstar mode." His time at Real Madrid was Ronaldo's absolute peak. Four Champions League titles, five Ballon d'Ors, and the title of top scorer in history - these accomplishments are breathtaking. Especially in 2017, when he achieved a hat-trick…

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Chelsea's recent situation can be described as "full of crises." They have failed to win in four consecutive matches, with two draws and two losses, causing their ranking in the Premier League to plummet and their Champions League qualification to become precarious. In an attempt to break out of this predicament, Chelsea seems to be planning a "big gamble" to turn things around by bringing in superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Yes, you heard it right, Ronaldo! The 39-year-old football legend may return to the Premier League, and his destination could very well be Chelsea. Recent news has revealed that Chelsea has made an official offer to Ronaldo, planning to loan him to the team with an attractive salary of up to 30 million euros per year. For Ronaldo, who has already amassed great wealth in the Saudi league, this is undoubtedly a good opportunity to return to Europe's top leagues, especially at a time when his golden career era has just passed. Being able to return to the Premier League, or even play for a powerhouse like Chelsea, is absolutely an opportunity worth seizing. If Ronaldo once shone in the Saudi league, the Premier League is where he achieved his greatest glory. Despite his advancing age, his performance in Saudi Arabia remains impressive, scoring goals as if they were daily bread, and there has been no noticeable decline in his competitive form. Chelsea sees this and believes that Ronaldo can help the team overcome its current slump, strive for a Champions League spot, and even play the role of a spiritual…

For Chelsea, due to a sudden "power outage" in the past schedule, the team was quickly overtaken by competitors in a short period of time. On the Premier League standings, Maresca's team has not only slipped to fourth place but also has a double-digit gap from the top. It seems that Chelsea's most realistic goal this season is still the top four. At the same time, after the transfer window opened, Chelsea has already started the pace of squad adjustments, and several transfers are "on the verge of happening." Offensively and defensively, Chelsea has simultaneously "dropped the ball." In the past four games, Chelsea has clearly experienced a "Waterloo," with a performance drastically different from before. In terms of offense, Chelsea has scored only two goals in four consecutive games, with many attackers losing their form almost simultaneously. In the eyes of the outside world, as the team's head coach, Maresca needs to bear the main responsibility for the team's poor state. When the team's offense is not smooth, Maresca either "randomly pairs up," such as repeatedly switching positions between Enzo Fernandez and Palmer, which limits both of their performances; or he simply ignores the passive situation, with the number of substitutions in multiple games not reaching the limit. Defensively, Chelsea's performance is also unsatisfactory. So far this season, Chelsea has conceded 24 goals, with an average of 1.2 goals conceded per game, making them the only team in the top four with an average of more than one goal conceded per game. In the central defender position, Maresca has…

As of January 8th, Beijing time, according to a report by The Guardian UK, Manchester United will consider any realistic offers for any of its players, with no untouchables! The change in Manchester United's head coach from Ten Hag to Amorim has not improved the team's poor performance, leading to the realization that the main issue may not just be the coach but also the players themselves. To meet Amorim's tactical requirements, the Red Devils must significantly strengthen their squad, but they are constrained by the Premier League's financial fair play rules and cannot spend money recklessly. According to the latest report by The Guardian, Ratcliffe has decided on a major overhaul. As long as there is a reliable offer, Manchester United is willing to sell all players, including some who are considered "untouchables" by the media and fans! For example, Menu, Garnacho, and Hojlund - Manchester United is not actively seeking to sell these three players, but if a team is willing to make a reasonable offer, they will also consider selling them. The same goes for Jolo, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Ugart, and even Rashford, Zirkzee, Casemiro, and others. Transfermarkt shows that the total value of Manchester United's current squad is 795 million euros. It remains to be seen how many players they can ultimately sell and how much transfer funds they can raise for Amorim.

The biggest dark horse of the Premier League this season is undoubtedly Nottingham Forest, which has achieved a record of 12 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses, ranking third only by goal difference. In addition, Forest is the only team to have beaten Liverpool this season, something that even Real Madrid and Manchester City have failed to do. Under the 4231 low defensive counter-attack formation crafted by Portuguese head coach Nuno, center forward Chris Wood is the focal point of the attack, having scored 12 Premier League goals. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder, Gibbs White, is the midfield core, scoring 3 goals and assisting 3 times in the last 6 games, helping Forest win 6 consecutive victories, just 6 points behind the top team Liverpool. In the next round of the Premier League, they will face Liverpool at home, which could be a decisive game for the championship. White was born on January 27, 2000, from the Wolves youth academy, but he never became a regular player at Wolves. During the 2021-22 season, White performed outstandingly during his loan spell at Championship side Sheffield United, scoring 12 goals and providing 10 assists in 37 games. In the summer of 2022, newly promoted Nottingham Forest signed White for a fee of 29.5 million euros. White stands at 1.78 meters tall and weighs 70 kilograms, with neither exceptional absolute speed nor strength; he is a right-footed player. White's technique is simple and practical, with stable dribbling and ball control, as well as an accurate cross from the flank. Although he is an attacking…

The decline in Manchester United's performance over the years has been severe, from being a top Premier League team to not even qualifying for the Europa League. Fans are disappointed with them, but the players within the team have no fighting spirit at all; they only want to secure their own high-paying contracts instead of considering how to improve their skills and enhance the team's performance. This time, the new "Prince" of Manchester United, Meunier, has openly caused trouble. Chris Wheeler, a journalist covering Manchester United for the Daily Mail, discussed on the program: "Meunier is openly pressuring the team, hoping to receive a contract renewal worth 200,000 pounds per week. This contract would be ten times his current salary. As a representative figure of local training, Meunier has indeed become the focus of attention in recent years. Especially since Rashford is likely to leave during the winter transfer window, it's very possible that Meunier will receive significant cultivation if he stays." However, we can also hear that Meunier is getting too arrogant, wanting a tenfold pay raise after just one good year of play. This is something that the Manchester United management really cannot accept. Therefore, it is likely that Meunier will choose to leave if he cannot get a contract that meets his salary demands. Fans are furious, calling Meunier an ungrateful wolf. After giving him opportunities last season, Meunier only then performed well and grew. But now, on his first contract renewal, he is demanding such a high salary, especially as his performance on the field this…

Wednesday 002 Spanish Super Cup: Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona Athletic Bilbao has been in excellent form recently in La Liga, with a record of 10 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses, accumulating 36 points to rank fourth in the league table, just 2 points behind third-placed Barcelona. Notably, Athletic Bilbao has remained unbeaten in their last 15 matches, winning 11 of them, including 7 out of their last 9, demonstrating their strong competitive state and team cohesion. In their previous Spanish Super Cup match, Athletic Bilbao drew 0-0 away against Logrones, forming a stark contrast with Barcelona's 4-0 home victory. However, Athletic Bilbao managed to maintain their undefeated record. Returning to play at home for this match, they will undoubtedly have a strong desire to secure a promotion spot from Barcelona, as they now have the capability to compete with Barcelona. On the other hand, Barcelona, although still occupying a top position in the league table, has shown some inconsistency in their performance. In their last 10 matches, Barcelona has achieved 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, accumulating 38 points to rank third. Particularly in their recent four matches, Barcelona suffered two defeats, including losses at home to Leganes and Atletico Madrid before Christmas, reflecting that there is still room for improvement in their state adjustment. Fortunately, in their last Spanish Super Cup match, Barcelona secured a 4-0 home victory over Barbastre, ending their two-match losing streak and returning to form, with players' confidence also recovering somewhat. Looking at the records of their last 10 encounters in recent years,…

Luis Alberto Suárez, once known as the man who could pass the ball to Messi like no other, has made a remarkable comeback. This season in La Liga, he has been virtually unstoppable, scoring an impressive 8 goals in just 14 appearances. One might mistake these statistics for those of Kylian Mbappé. With such formidable attacking prowess, one wonders why he struggled so much at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League in previous years. This can be attributed to the different emphases of the two leagues. The Premier League places greater importance on explosive physical attributes and intense competition, to the point where some fans jokingly refer to it as "English roughness." On the other hand, La Liga values team coordination and technical skill, making it more favorable for technically gifted players. This explains why Suárez, who failed to shine at Tottenham, found great success after transferring to La Liga. When news broke that Suárez would miss the World Cup due to injury, there was genuine concern for the Argentine national team. Many prominent football figures claimed that his absence would deal a devastating blow to Argentina. Having watched his performance in the Copa America, it's clear that his passing ability and footwork are top-notch, giving the impression of having two Messis on the field. Suárez has experienced the highs and lows of life in recent years, but fortune still favors him. Before the North American World Cup, he has returned to a familiar league where he can play at his best. This will undoubtedly aid his journey in North…