The defensive midfielder, 22, would offer competition to NGolo Kante as the Blues first-choice holding midfielder. Smalling’s unknown knock has left Jose Mourinho in a tricky situation as he becomes the sevent. Getty Images7Eden Hazard could see move to Real Madrid as chance to win Ballon d’OrRex Feature. Neymar said: I believe Philippe Coutinho is a player that would totally fit in Barcelona. It was a well-deserved reward for his refusal to give up hope of representing his country again and the gruelling regime he has pushed himself through to achieve his ambition. But this freezing torture is an increasingly popular recovery tool used by top players. ansfer blogSouthgate revealed: He was the first player I went to see when I got the job permanently but he had already made his mind up. and mum YeoPaul Pogba celebrates with his family after Manchester United beat Saint-EtienneThe Sun. The 26-year-old will command a far greater fee this summer with a reported £73million release clause in his contract to ward off potential suitors. Its special days like that which make all the hard work worthwhile.