[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-clinton-morrison-advises-chelsea-on-john-stones-transfer-amid-injury-concerns":40,"news-related-clinton-morrison-advises-chelsea-on-john-stones-transfer-amid-injury-concerns-en":84,"news-related-match-clinton-morrison-advises-chelsea-on-john-stones-transfer-amid-injury-concerns-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-12,4,"running",false,{"article":41},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":42,"category":43,"excerpt":44,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":45,"leagueId":46,"leagueName":47,"matchId":48,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":49,"slug":50,"sourceName":51,"sourceURL":52,"teamId":53,"teamName":54,"teamIds":55,"teamNames":69,"title":83},"Clinton Morrison, a respected football pundit and former striker, shares his expert opinions in his latest column for FourFourTwo. He delves into several hot-button topics in the sport, including the high-profile match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, the future of Manchester City defender John Stones, the potential managerial move of José Mourinho to Real Madrid, and Michael Carrick's candidacy for the permanent Manchester United job.\n\nOne of the central points in Morrison's column is his strong recommendation that Chelsea should pursue the signing of John Stones during the summer transfer window. He acknowledges that Stones has faced significant injury challenges throughout his career but firmly believes in the defender's exceptional talent. Morrison describes Stones as a \"Rolls Royce\" of a central defender, emphasizing his elegant playing style, technical proficiency, and ability to read the game effectively.\n\nMorrison elaborates on why Stones would be a valuable asset for Chelsea. He notes that when fit, Stones brings a unique combination of composure on the ball and defensive awareness that can elevate a team's backline. His skill in initiating attacks from deep positions and maintaining possession under pressure aligns with modern football demands, making him a worthwhile investment despite the fitness risks.\n\nThe column also features Morrison's analysis of the thrilling encounter between PSG and Bayern Munich, which he labels a titanic tussle. He breaks down the tactical nuances, standout performances from key players, and the broader implications of the result for both clubs in their respective league and European campaigns.\n\nAnother intriguing aspect Morrison discusses is John Stones' retirement. While the specifics are not detailed, Morrison includes this topic in his commentary, possibly alluding to Stones' long-term career plans or recent developments. This adds a layer of uncertainty to Stones' future and complements the transfer speculation.\n\nShifting to managerial matters, Morrison explores the possibility of José Mourinho making a sensational return to Real Madrid. He reflects on Mourinho's previous successful tenure at the club, where he secured a La Liga title, and considers how such a move could reignite old dynamics and present new challenges for the Spanish giants.\n\nAdditionally, Morrison evaluates Michael Carrick's interim performance at Manchester United and his prospects of being appointed permanently. He assesses Carrick's results since taking charge, his man-management skills, and how he has navigated the pressures of the role amidst scrutiny from fans and media.\n\nIn summary, Clinton Morrison's FourFourTwo column provides a comprehensive look at current football narratives, blending transfer insights with managerial speculation and match analysis. Based on reporting from Latest from FourFourTwo.","news","In his FourFourTwo column, Clinton Morrison urges Chelsea to sign John Stones, highlighting his quality despite injury issues, while also covering PSG vs Bayern, Mourinho's Real Madrid return, and Carrick's Man Utd chances.","327054055882887169","326135624820068352","La Liga","0","2026-05-02T07:00:00Z","clinton-morrison-advises-chelsea-on-john-stones-transfer-amid-injury-concerns","Latest from FourFourTwo","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fourfourtwo.com\u002Fperson\u002Fclinton-morrison-chelsea-manchester-city-john-stones","326257546220277760","Chelsea",[53,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68],"326257545712766976","326257565535047680","326222707169431552","326257536078450688","326257589841039360","326257766752587776","326257810339794944","326257613643714560","326257554193649664","326257601098551296","326257546258026496","326222713142120448","326257545754710016",[54,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82],"Manchester United","Real Madrid","Anderlecht","Paris Saint Germain","San Jose Earthquakes","Fortaleza EC","Forest Green","Hassania Agadir","Perth Glory","Deportivo Pereira","Manchester City","Canada","Newcastle","Clinton Morrison Advises Chelsea on John Stones Transfer Amid Injury Concerns",[85,119,145,175],{"awayTeamId":86,"awayTeamName":87,"body":-1,"category":43,"excerpt":88,"homeTeamId":89,"homeTeamName":90,"id":91,"leagueId":46,"leagueName":47,"matchId":92,"matchName":93,"publishedAt":94,"slug":95,"sourceName":96,"sourceURL":97,"teamId":86,"teamName":87,"teamIds":98,"teamNames":108,"title":118},"326255041704890368","Rayo Vallecano","Augusto Batalla says Rayo Vallecano are full of emotion ahead of the Conference League semifinal second leg vs Strasbourg, as the Madrid club looks to take a historic step.","326255037997125632","Strasbourg","327184215663710209","327052252315389952","Strasbourg vs Rayo Vallecano","2026-05-06T02:25:04Z","emotions-running-high-rayo-vallecano-keeper-batalla-eyes-conference-league","Fútbol","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mundodeportivo.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Frayo-vallecano\u002F20260505\u002F1004179153\u002Fgran-sueno-no-hay-decir-todas-emociones-flor-piel-falta-finiquitarlo.html",[86,89,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,58,67,107],"326222712592666624","326257537865224192","326257550938869760","326257556060114944","326257610309242880","326257618995646464","326257621004718080","326222711653142528","326255038584328192",[87,90,109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,72,81,117],"Congo DR","Estoril","Lask Linz","Estudiantes L.P.","Club Queretaro","CA Estudiantes","Esteghlal FC","Spain","Legia Warszawa","Emotions Running High: Rayo Vallecano Keeper Batalla Eyes Conference League Final Dream",{"awayTeamId":120,"awayTeamName":121,"body":-1,"category":43,"excerpt":122,"homeTeamId":123,"homeTeamName":124,"id":125,"leagueId":46,"leagueName":47,"matchId":126,"matchName":127,"publishedAt":94,"slug":128,"sourceName":96,"sourceURL":129,"teamId":123,"teamName":124,"teamIds":130,"teamNames":137,"title":144},"326257565702819840","Real Sociedad","Chidera Ejuke delivered a game-changing performance for Sevilla, emerging from obscurity to terrorize Real Sociedad's defense on the left wing and forcing a key substitution in a vital LaLiga victory.","326257565400829952","Sevilla","327183694919897089","326324465602400256","Sevilla vs Real Sociedad","from-ostracism-to-hero-how-chidera-ejuke-rescued-sevilla-against-real-sociedad","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mundodeportivo.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Fsevilla\u002F20260505\u002F1004179163\u002Fejuke-emerge-momento-clave.html",[123,120,131,132,133,101,134,135,58,67,136],"326257544051822592","326255042430504960","326257539807186944","326257559755296768","326257610179219456","326257546392244224",[124,121,138,139,140,111,141,142,72,81,143],"Internacional","Servette FC","Cremonese","OFI","U.N.A.M. - Pumas","Nottingham Forest","From Ostracism to Hero: How Chidera Ejuke Rescued Sevilla Against Real Sociedad",{"awayTeamId":57,"awayTeamName":71,"body":-1,"category":43,"excerpt":146,"homeTeamId":147,"homeTeamName":148,"id":149,"leagueId":46,"leagueName":47,"matchId":150,"matchName":151,"publishedAt":94,"slug":152,"sourceName":96,"sourceURL":153,"teamId":147,"teamName":148,"teamIds":154,"teamNames":164,"title":174},"Ezequiel Lavezzi disclosed he turned down Barcelona in 2020, weeks after retirement. The Argentine was at the beach when the call came and replied 'ni en pedo' (no way), a rare rejection of the Catalan giants.","326257565195309056","Barcelona","327183381961904129","327052734794567680","Barcelona vs Real Madrid","ezequiel-lavezzi-i-was-at-the-beach-when-barcelona-called-and-i-said-not-a","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mundodeportivo.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Finternacional\u002F20260505\u002F1004179200\u002Flavezzi-dia-playa-me-llamaron-me-dicen-barcelona-quiere-vengas-dije-pedo.html",[147,57,155,156,157,103,158,159,59,160,161,162,163],"326257539962376192","326222767416414208","326257600507154432","326257666898792448","326257781126467584","326222712110321664","326257700071542784","326257539425505280","326257789708013568",[148,71,165,166,167,113,168,169,73,170,171,172,173],"Como","Lesotho","Deportivo Pasto","APR","Quevilly","Argentina","Olympic","Napoli","China","Ezequiel Lavezzi: 'I Was at the Beach When Barcelona Called, and I Said Not a Chance'",{"awayTeamId":120,"awayTeamName":121,"body":-1,"category":43,"excerpt":176,"homeTeamId":123,"homeTeamName":124,"id":177,"leagueId":46,"leagueName":47,"matchId":126,"matchName":127,"publishedAt":94,"slug":178,"sourceName":96,"sourceURL":179,"teamId":120,"teamName":121,"teamIds":180,"teamNames":183,"title":186},"Takefusa Kubo was shockingly benched at Sevilla by Matarazzo, despite playing 90 minutes vs Rayo and with Guedes out. The decision baffled fans and raises questions about the Japanese star's role.","327183140139307009","real-sociedad-s-kubo-conundrum-star-winger-benched-amid-growing-mystery","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mundodeportivo.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Freal-sociedad\u002F20260505\u002F1004179199\u002Fextrana-e-inesperada-suplencia-take-kubo-nervion.html",[120,123,86,155,181,99,182,132,58,67],"326222712143876096","326255038852763648",[121,124,87,165,184,109,185,139,72,81],"Portugal","BK Hacken","Real Sociedad's Kubo Conundrum: Star Winger Benched Amid Growing Mystery"]