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Amiri is out: Nagelsmann calls up Ouedraogo
At 3:41 p.m., the national team entered Wolfsburg’s AOK Stadium, which was well attended with nearly 4,000 fans and welcomed with warm applause – but without Nico Schlotterbeck and Nadiem Amiri. While the Dortmund defender is only sitting out for now, the Mainz midfielder has not traveled. Assan Ouedraogo has been called up to replace him.
Brazilian Oscar admitted to hospital: He is stable
The Brazilian footballer Oscar is in hospital. His club São Paulo confirmed this in a statement. Oscar is stable but still needs further examination.
Koeman calls up Emegha for the Dutch national team after all
Emmanuel Emegha has been called up to the Dutch national team for the first time. The selection of the 22-year-old Strasbourg striker is linked to the physical condition of Wout Weghorst, who may not be available for the World Cup qualifier against Poland.
De Ligt highlights an overlooked aspect in football
The mental aspect is hugely underestimated in football, says Matthijs de Ligt. To ensure he feels good in his own skin, the Manchester United and Netherlands defender talks a lot with people around him.
Zidane on one of the big questions of the moment
Zinedine Zidane says he will return to coaching soon after four years away, speaking in Toulon. The former Real Madrid boss hints at a comeback despite injury.
Spain withdraws Lamine Yamal and targets Barcelona in official statement
The Royal Spanish Football Federation expressed its “surprise and discomfort” after being informed that the young winger had undergone an invasive treatment for pubalgia administered by Barcelona, which requires a rest period of seven to ten days, forcing the federation to withdraw him from the squad.
Mbappé on Upamecano: There are better clubs than Bayern
Kylian Mbappé is not surprised that Dayot Upamecano is being courted by top clubs. On Wednesday he voiced his high regard for the Bayern defender and joked.
Turkish match-fixing scandal reaches unprecedented scale, with Turkey international also involved
The Turkish Football Federation has referred 1,024 of the 3,700 players to the disciplinary committee as a precaution due to an ongoing investigation into involvement in betting activities. Among them is Galatasaray player Eren Elmali (pictured), who came on as a substitute against Ajax just last week.
Gladbach’s Hack makes his comeback against Lierse
Borussia’s attack has recently gained significantly in firepower. Another option for the offensive is already waiting in the wings.
Huijsen asks for advice
After a blistering start at the Bernabéu, Dean Huijsen has hit his first rough patch amid a broader team dip. How simplification, stable partnerships, tactical tweaks, veteran guidance and repetition can help the 20 year old centre back reset and reclaim his early season form.