04/10/2023 Football

03/10/2023 Football – Plenty of games are being played today. In the Champions League, Newcastle, Celtic and Manchester City are in action.

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04/10/2023 Football – Champions League – Celtic v Lazio

📅 Cameron Carter-Vickers may return for Celtic against Lazio in the Champions League after a hamstring injury.

Facts

• 🇺🇸 USA centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers could make a surprise comeback for Celtic against Lazio in the Champions League.
• 🤕 Carter-Vickers had been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury against Aberdeen on 13 August.
• 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers mentioned that Carter-Vickers had a productive week of training and was closer to returning than expected.
• ⚽ Celtic aims to play without fear against Lazio, who have struggled in Serie A this season.
• 🤜🤛 Rodgers emphasises their game’s need for intensity, speed, and quality.
• 🏟️ Celtic seeks to break a 10-year Champions League home win drought.
• 🚫 Celtic faces team news challenges with suspended players and injuries.
• 🇮🇹 Lazio has a fully fit squad and expects Ciro Immobile to return.
• 🌟 Celtic captain Callum McGregor emphasizes their competitive spirit in European competitions.
• 🗣️ Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri acknowledges Celtic as a dangerous side with great intensity and technical ability.
• ⚽ Historical match stats include Celtic’s previous victories against Lazio and Lazio’s struggles against British sides.
• 🔴 Both teams have had mixed records in recent Champions League campaigns.
• 🥅 Key statistics about Celtic’s performance and goalkeeper Joe Hart’s penalty-saving abilities.
• 🏆 Brendan Rodgers’ record in the Champions League is highlighted.

04/10/2023 Football – Champions League – Newcastle v PSG

🤝 Kieran Trippier aims to contain Kylian Mbappe in the PSG vs. Newcastle match, even if it disappoints his son’s obsession.

Facts

• 🧒 Trippier’s son, Jacob, is a huge fan of Kylian Mbappe, often watching his YouTube clips.
• ⚽ Newcastle enters the Group F match in good form, with an unbeaten streak and a memorable 8-0 victory at Sheffield United.
• 🤕 Mbappe suffered an injury but returned to the PSG side recently.
• 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Trippier has previously faced Mbappe in matches for Tottenham and England.
• 🌟 Trippier acknowledges Mbappe’s world-class talent but emphasizes the importance of playing their own style against PSG.
• ⚽ Newcastle has some injury concerns with Callum Wilson and Sven Botman unavailable, but Sandro Tonali is fit to play, and Joelinton might feature.

04/10/2023 Football – Champions League – RB Leipzig v Manchester City

📰 Manchester City lost 2-1 to Wolves in the Premier League, with Ruben Dias scoring an own goal. Pep Guardiola expects a reaction against RB Leipzig in the Champions League after losing their last two matches.

Facts

• 🥅 Manchester City recently suffered a 2-1 defeat against Wolves and a 1-0 loss to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.
• 🗣️ Pep Guardiola expressed that losing is not the club’s standard, and they have a team of winners who know how to handle it.
• 🏆 Guardiola has led City to multiple Premier League titles, FA Cup wins, and League Cup victories, including their long-term goal of winning the Champions League.
• ⚽ City’s previous Champions League match saw them come from behind to beat Red Star Belgrade 3-1.
• 🇩🇪 John Stones and Bernardo Silva, recovering from injuries, will travel with the squad to Germany for the RB Leipzig match.
• ✈️ City’s flight to Germany was delayed due to strong winds, but Guardiola assured that safety was the top priority.
• 🤝 This marks the third consecutive Champions League campaign where City faces Leipzig, with varying results in previous encounters. Guardiola anticipates a tough challenge from the energetic German side.

04/10/2023 Football – Other Games

OTHER FOOTBALL – WEDNESDAY 4 OCTOBER

1:30am UK WED / 8:30pm ET TUE
COPA SUDAMERICANA – Fortaleza v Corinthians
Australia – beIN Sports 3
Canada – beIN Sports
Indonesia – Mola TV
New Zealand – beIN Sports NZ
USA – beIN Sports

11:00am UK / 6:00am ET
AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – Pohang v Wuhan
Australia – Paramount+
International – Fite TV
USA – Paramount+

11:00am UK / 6:00am ET
AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – Urawa Reds v Hanoi
Australia – Paramount+
International – Fite TV
USA – Paramount+

11:00am UK / 6:00am ET
AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – Ventforet Kofu v Buriram
Australia – Paramount+
International – Fite TV
USA – Paramount+

1:00pm UK / 8:00am ET
AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – Bangkok v Jeonbuk
Australia – Paramount+
International – Fite TV
USA – Paramount+

1:00pm UK / 8:00am ET
AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – Kitchee v Lion City
Australia – Paramount+
International – Fite TV
USA – Paramount+

1:00pm UK / 8:00am ET
AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – Zhejiang v Melbourne City
Australia – Paramount+
International – Fite TV
USA – Paramount+

1:00pm UK / 8:00am ET
UEFA YOUTH LEAGUE – RB Leipzig U19 v Manchester City U19
UK – TNT Sports 1
Australia – Stan Sport
Canada – DAZN
Caribbean – Flow Sports / SportsMax 2
Hong Kong – beIN Sports 3
Indonesia – Champions TV 1
Ireland – Virgin More
Malaysia – beIN Sports 3
New Zealand – beIN Sports NZ
South Africa – Supersport Football
Thailand – beIN Sports 3

3:00pm UK / 10:00am ET
UEFA YOUTH LEAGUE – Newcastle U19 v PSG U19
UK – TNT Sports 1

3:00pm UK / 10:00am ET
UEFA YOUTH LEAGUE – Porto U19 v Barcelona U19
Australia – Stan Sport
Canada – DAZN
Caribbean – Flow Sports / SportsMax 2
Hong Kong – beIN Sports 3
Indonesia – Champions TV 1
Malaysia – beIN Sports 3
New Zealand – beIN Sports NZ
South Africa – Supersport Football
Thailand – beIN Sports 3

3:30pm UK / 10:30am ET
INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE – Bengaluru v East Bengal
UK – OneFootball
India – Sports18

4:00pm UK / 11:00am ET
SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIERSHIP – Swallows v Chippa
South Africa – Supersport PSL

6:00pm UK / 1:00pm ET
LIGA F – Real Sociedad v Levante
International – DAZN

6:15pm UK / 1:15pm ET
SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIERSHIP – Richards Bay v Polokwane
South Africa – Supersport PSL

6:30pm UK / 1:30pm ET
SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIERSHIP – Stellenbosch v Galaxy
South Africa – Supersport OTT 3

7:00pm UK / 2:00pm ET
LIGA F – Real Madrid v Real Betis
International – DAZN

7:45pm UK / 2:45pm ET
NATIONAL LEAGUE – Boreham Wood v Hartlepool
International – National League TV

11:00pm UK / 6:00pm ET
COPA SUDAMERICANA – Defensa y Justicia v LDU de Quito
Australia – beIN Sports 3
Canada – beIN Sports
Indonesia – Mola TV
New Zealand – beIN Sports NZ
USA – beIN Sports

04/10/2023 Football Gossip & News

• Jadon Sancho’s Potential Exit: The likelihood of England’s winger Jadon Sancho departing from Manchester United is increasing. Borussia Dortmund is showing interest in bringing the 23-year-old back to Bundesliga. (Source: Sky Germany)
• Man Utd’s New Target: Jarrad Branthwaite, a 21-year-old center-back from Everton and England Under-21s, is on Manchester United’s radar for the upcoming transfer window. (Source: Mail)
• Rangers Managerial Vacancy: Frank Lampard is reportedly willing to discuss the open managerial position at Rangers as the club seeks a permanent successor for Michael Beale. (Source: Telegraph)
• Messi’s Future Plans: Argentine legend Lionel Messi, aged 36, has reportedly decided to return to his first club, Newell’s Old Boys, after his contract with Inter Miami concludes in 2025. (Source: Mirror)
• Premier League Spending Controversy: Leeds, Leicester, and Burnley have collectively sent a letter to Everton’s potential new owners, 777 Partners, warning of a £300m lawsuit if found guilty of violating Premier League spending rules. (Source: Mail)
• Chelsea’s Attacking Targets: Chelsea is leading the race to sign 24-year-old Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli. Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, 18, and Brentford’s Ivan Toney, 27, are also on their list. (Source: Caught Offside)
• Tottenham’s Transfer Plans: Tottenham may consider selling Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg for £28m, with Juventus being the most likely buyer. (Source: Gazzetta Dello Sport)
• Spurs Eyeing Jota: Tottenham is keeping tabs on Portugal winger Jota, who is currently unregistered at Saudi club Al Ittihad after transferring from Celtic. (Source: 90 min)
• PSG’s Future Star: Paris St-Germain has declared that Xavi Simons, a 20-year-old midfielder, is crucial for their future amid interest from Manchester City and Barcelona. (Source: 90 min)
• Barcelona’s Financial Woes: Barcelona is open to offers for all first-team players as they exceed La Liga’s annual spending limit of 270m euros. (Source: Sport)
• Modric’s Uncertain Future: Luka Modric, linked with a move to Inter Miami, may leave Real Madrid as the club feels the 38-year-old is not performing at his peak. (Source: Football Espana)
• Bayer Leverkusen’s Rising Star: Jeremie Frimpong, a 22-year-old Dutch left-back at Bayer Leverkusen, is likely to sign a new contract, increasing his transfer value and drawing attention from Manchester United and Real Madrid. (Source: Daily Record)

Wednesday’s gossip: Sancho, Messi, Osimhen, Ferguson, Toney, Branthwaite, Lampard, Modric – BBC Sport

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