Ben Dinnery Archives: 06/2022

It is an inherent “gamble” to hand players big-money contracts – and Man United were burnt in 2021-22 because of bad luck when it came…

Head injuries like the one suffered by Wolves striker Raul Jimenez two years ago could spark a “massive” lawsuit within football in the next 12…

Leeds United became stuck in a “vicious” cycle of injuries in 2021-22 because of Marcelo Bielsa’s failure to adapt. That is the view of injury…

Jules Kounde is ready for a medical at Chelsea now that he has successfully undergone surgery on a pelvic injury. That is the view of…

It is a “huge financial burden” to run a Category One academy and Burnley should be cut some slack given their circumstances. That is the…

Luke Shaw is “back to square one” as he tries to convince new Man United manager Erik ten Hag that his fitness is not a…

Erling Haaland’s injury record may have been “offputting” for other clubs – but Man City will feel the risk is well worth the potential pay-off.…

Bournemouth star David Brooks could return between October and November after being given the all-clear from cancer. That is the view of injury expert Ben…

West Brom are at risk of losing their brightest academy prospects to rival clubs if they lose their Category One academy status. That is the…

Chelsea star Ben Chilwell has given himself the best possible chance of a return in the peak physical condition in time for the potentially “career-defining”…

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been right to lobby for the introduction of five substitutes as football’s “integrity” will suffer if players are constantly exhausted.…

Claims that Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips is injury prone are wide of the mark. That is the view of injury expert Ben Dinnery, who…

Southampton star Tino Livramento could indeed come back stronger from his anterior cruciate ligament injury. That is the view of injury expert Ben Dinnery, who…

Man City will make a lot of money if they continue to provide top-drawer care for their young players out on loan. That is the…

Nottingham Forest have been handed a major youth recruitment boost after their academy was granted Category One status. That is the view of data expert…

Liverpool are unlikely to turn their own behind-the-scenes and mid-match content into a lucrative revenue stream. That is the view of data expert Ben Dinnery,…

Liverpool are emulating the approach employed by Man United by signing Jay Spearing to a hybrid player-coach role. That is the view of injury expert…

It is no surprise to see so many Liverpool stars struck down with injury on international duty – but the “truth” is that Jurgen Klopp…

Man United will be delighted that Marcus Rashford is working with some of the best coaches in the world during his pre-season downtime. That is…

Tottenham could theoretically save “£70million” per season if Gretar Steinsson and Andy Scoulding are successful in their new youth development roles. That is the view…