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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.
Pep Guardiola apologises to cameraman
Pep Guardiola apologised after images went viral showing him confronting a cameraman following Manchester City’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle. The manager admitted he acted out of frustration and said he felt embarrassed by the incident as City continue to struggle in the Premier League.
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.
Thigh muscle injury: Schmied ruled out for Cologne
The 1. FC Köln defense has been plagued by injuries this season. Joel Schmied is sidelined for now, but at least another recently injured player is on his way back into the team.
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.
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.
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.
The grand return of Gerard Moreno
The striker has now scored in four consecutive matches after returning to action two months later.
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.
Messi steals the show again for Inter Miami and equals the assist record of Puskas
Lionel Messi once again played a starring role for Inter Miami on Sunday night in the US. The Argentine led the Florida club to a 0-4 win over FC Cincinnati with one goal and three assists.