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Barcelona squad list vs Elche: Lewandowski and Olmo are back
Barcelona welcome back Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski for the LaLiga matchday 11 game against Elche at Montjuïc. Despite a long injury list, Hansi Flick plans tactical tweaks, careful minutes management, and continued trust in Barça Atlètic youngsters to stabilize the team and sharpen the attack.
Gyökeres will miss the Arsenal match in the Champions League
Arteta rules Viktor Gyökeres out of Arsenal’s Champions League trip to Slavia Prague, forcing tactical tweaks up front and in midfield, with further tests planned to determine the extent of the striker’s muscular injury.
Van Dijk reacts to Rooney’s criticism: Last year I didn’t hear him
Virgil van Dijk has responded to Wayne Rooney’s harsh words aimed at the Liverpool defender. The former striker, notably of Manchester United, felt that captain Van Dijk is not a true leader. Van Dijk calls Rooney’s remarks petty.
Tottenham made six substitutions against Chelsea
Tottenham used six substitutions in a 0-1 defeat to Chelsea because an early suspected concussion to Lucas Bergvall triggered an extra, protocol-approved change, followed by five regular substitutions as Spurs chased the game.
Frenkie reaches an incredible level; he is a fantastic player
Frenkie de Jong made sure on Sunday evening that Barcelona didn’t feel Pedri’s absence. After the 3-1 win over Elche, the Netherlands international received plenty of praise from coach Hansi Flick and the Spanish sports papers.
Roma lose to Milan and squander the chance to go top on their own
Roma controlled long stretches at San Siro but fell 1-0 to Milan, undone by a Leão burst and a Maignan penalty save. The result keeps the top of Serie A tightly bunched and highlights Roma’s need for greater ruthlessness in both boxes.
Hangover mood in Mainz: These negative records are threatening FSV
The cup match against Stuttgart was supposed to lift the mood, but instead it deepened the gloom in Mainz. The Rheinhessen now urgently need a positive result in the league — otherwise, some unwanted records are looming.
English professor victim of a knife attack, Nottingham fan performs a heroic deed
On a London train Saturday evening, a knife attack took place in which a professional footballer was among the victims. The player was Scunthorpe United’s Jonathan Gjoshe, 22, and Nottingham Forest fan Stephen Crean was also a victim.
Raphinha cites his achievements in response to his absence from the FIFPRO
The Brazilian uses his Instagram to share last year’s stats, when he was one of the main architects of Barcelona’s treble.
Eberl’s comparison regarding Kane - and the question for the new year
Harry Kane got to recharge a bit for the big showdown in Paris. Bayern Munich want to hold talks soon about his long-term future.