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Alert Phase One: Lyon wants to strengthen and sell stars
Twelve games played, one victory, seven points, and an eighteenth place: it's a crisis at Olympique Lyon. The pressure has increased even more after last weekend's defeat to Lille. The club management wants to make significant changes and is even considering selling heavyweights Alexandre Lacazette and Corentin Tolisso.

After his hat-trick, Sankoh has a nice destination for the match ball
Born in Sierra Leone, Mohamed Sankoh can give something back to the children in his homeland through his hat-trick in the match against Almere City FC. The match ball will not find a place in his own home.

Slot and Wieffer on guard against Memphis: 'It's troublesome for us'
Arne Slot and Mats Wieffer realize that with the return of Memphis Depay, Atlético Madrid has gained an additional weapon. This is while coach Diego Simeone already has a number of top-quality attackers, as was evident in the first leg in Madrid.

Persistent questions about future at Real irritate Ancelotti
The future of Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid continues to be a topic of discussion. Will he take up the role as the national coach of Brazil, or will he extend his expiring contract in Spain? The Italian coach himself refused to provide clarity.

'Bandit' Mourinho sees sweethearts at Roma: 'They miss their grandma's desserts'
AS Roma in home and away games is like the difference between day and night. This was confirmed again on Sunday when the Romans recorded their fifth consecutive league victory at home against Udinese. José Mourinho explained it in his own unique way.

Angry Gattuso vents after 'disastrous' Marseille dress rehearsal ahead of Ajax
Olympique Marseille coach Gennaro Gattuso has called his players to account ahead of the Europa League match with Ajax (Thursday). The Italian was furious about the performance of L'OM during their visit to Strasbourg.

Guardiola praises: 'What a player Manchester City has brought me...'
Pep Guardiola holds Manuel Akanji in high regard. The Spanish manager thanks the Manchester City leadership for the Swiss defender.

Van Basten gets upset about millimeter work in offside: 'To cry about'
Marco van Basten was annoyed this weekend by the way the offside rule is currently being applied by the VAR. The former top striker advocates for change. The trigger was a disallowed goal by Napoli defender Amir Rrahmani, who was offside by a toe.

Barcelona aims for a turning point: 'Important players like Frenkie are back'
Xavi does not fear for his job as head coach of Barcelona. He acknowledges that Tuesday's match with FC Porto could be crucial. It is clear that there is pressure on Barcelona.

Worrisome situation at Schalke angers Stevens: 'If things don't change quickly...'
Huub Stevens is deeply concerned about Schalke 04. The former successful coach of the German club sees that changes must happen quickly to prevent the fallen powerhouse from Gelsenkirchen from being relegated again.