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Better than Xabi Alonso? What really matters to Hjulmand
With Leverkusen, Kasper Hjulmand is on a record chase. But is Bayer 04 actually better than last year under Xabi Alonso, as the statistics seem to suggest? The insights from the upcoming top matches are, in any case, far more meaningful for the coach.
Irritation for Conceição in Saudi Arabia
Sérgio Conceição was absolutely not pleased with the performance of his Al-Ittihad team. The Saudi Arabian champions have started the season disastrously and on Monday also lost 4-2 to Al-Duhail SC in the AFC Champions League. Conceição was especially irritated by his team’s tempo.
Nico Williams returns to the squad against Slavia
Athletic travel to Prague under pressure to revive their Champions League campaign, with Nico Williams included despite ongoing pubalgia. Several key players miss out through injury, while academy talents like Hierro and Selton step in as Valverde prepares for a crucial clash against Slavia.
Amorim hopes to see more of the player De Ligt was at Ajax
Rúben Amorim is very happy with how Matthijs de Ligt has been asserting himself lately as Manchester United’s defensive leader. Still, there is one aspect in the 26-year-old defender’s game where there is plenty of room for improvement, according to the Portuguese manager.
Gueye was sent off for hitting a teammate and apologises
Idrissa Gueye apologised after being sent off for hitting Michael Keane, his teammate, in the opening minutes of Everton’s win over Rúben Amorim’s Manchester United.
Guardiola only kept Nico González in the starting XI
With ten changes to the starting eleven, the Citizens lost at home to Bayer Leverkusen before the clash with Real Madrid.
Criticism for Gravenberch as Liverpool struggle
In Liverpool’s current slump, attention is falling on key figures such as Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, while manager Arne Slot is also facing criticism. Analysts have noted that Ryan Gravenberch is likewise a shadow of his usual self.
Shock for RB Leipzig: Ouedraogo out for a long time
The joy of a perfect week was followed by a terrible setback for Assan Ouedraogo: the RB Leipzig midfielder has suffered a serious knee injury and will be out for several weeks.
Neymar may not play again in 2025 due to a knee injury
According to Brazilian outlet O Globo, Neymar is not expected to play again this year for Santos. The 33-year-old forward suffered a knee injury at his club Santos, and a place at the 2026 World Cup seems to be slipping further and further away for him.
Oosting is the main candidate for the Antwerp coaching vacancy
Joseph Oosting is currently the leading candidate to become the new Antwerp FC manager. Sources confirm this to Voetbal International. The Great Old are searching for a new coach following the dismissal of Stef Wils.