He said: The intensity of the modern game means the physical demands on the players are so high these days. He has played 26 league appearances for the club this season and Chelsea remain excited at the thought of him partnering N’Golo Kante in the middle of the park. Silva is also comfortable on the left flank or as a number ten and has netted three times in nine ou. If I am given my chance, and I do not do well, I will leave on my own accord. aniaRex Features4Raheem Sterling had complained of a back problem prior to winning his 30th England capRex Features4England boss Gareth Southgate revealed that he had withdrawn the star to protect his backSterlings availability will be a huge plus for the Citizens. Rakitic, 28, has fallen out of favour at the Nou Camp in recent weeks and the club will not stop him if he wants to leave. Boss Gareth Southgate is worried about the injury-plagued stars ability to play two games in a week. His importance to Jurgen Klopps side was underlined earlier this season when he signed a five-year contract until 2022 with no release clause included. Rex Features4Paul Pogba slumped to the floor after picking up an injury in United’s win over R. 9; £35m fee with Monaco for midfield star Tiemoue Bakayoko on lucrative five-year dealinter and outInter Milan may be worst team ever for selling players before they reached their prime The Reds will lay on a private jet to help Brazil duo Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino get back to the UK as quickly?as possible ahead of the Merseyside derby.