05/05/2023 Football
05/05/2023 Football. Not much football is being played today. There is a game in the Women’s Super League and one in the Cinch Championship.
05/05/2023 Football – Bundesliga – Bayer Leverkusen v FC Koln
Bayer Leverkusen will have to deal with many injury issues ahead of their upcoming fixtures. While Nadiem Amiri will be available for selection after serving a suspension, several other key players face fitness concerns. Let’s take a closer look at the team news.
Injury concerns:
- Patrik Schick is still struggling with a groin problem, and his return is uncertain.
- Exequiel Palacios is currently struggling with a thigh injury.
- Edmond Tapsoba is facing a muscle injury.
- Amine Adli was unable to train earlier in the week.
- Backup goalkeeper Andrey Lunev has a back injury.
- Timo Hübers is struggling with a shoulder injury.
- Florian Dietz suffered an ACL injury and will be out for several months.
- Mark Uth remains on the sidelines after a pelvic operation.
Suspension:
- Eric Martel will be unavailable after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.
On the bright side, Sebastian Andersson is nearing a return after recovering from knee surgery. Leverkusen hopes to put up a good fight in their upcoming fixtures despite the injury woes.
05/05/2023 Football – Bundesliga – Mainz v Schalke
Mainz 05 has a mixed injury update ahead of their upcoming fixtures. Let’s take a closer look at the team news.
Injury concerns:
- Key player Jonathan Burkardt is set to miss the rest of the season as he recovers from a knee operation.
- Silvan Widmer will be out of action for several weeks due to an ankle problem.
- Moritz Jenz is ruled out with a muscle injury.
- Soichiro Kozuki is ruled out with an ankle problem.
- Justin Heekeren has suffered an ACL injury.
On the bright side, several players are nearing a return:
- Cedric Brunner is close to returning to action.
- Tim Skarke is nearing a return from a foot injury.
- Striker Sebastian Polter is also nearing a return from an ACL injury.
Barring any late injury concerns, coach Bo Svensson should have a full-strength squad at his disposal, with Tom Krauss returning from suspension.
Unfortunately, the team will be without keeper Ralf Fährmann who is ruled out.
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05/05/2023 Football – Other Football
OTHER FOOTBALL – FRIDAY 5 MAY
1:00am UK FRI / 8:00pm ET THU
COPA LIBERTADORES – Libertad v Athletico Paranaense
Australia – beIN Sports 3
Canada – beIN Sports
Indonesia – Mola TV
New Zealand – Sky Sport 7
USA – beIN Sports
1:00am UK FRI / 8:00pm ET THU
COPA SUDAMERICANA – Audax v Blooming
Canada – beIN Sports 6
Indonesia – Mola TV
MENA – beIN Sports 1 English
USA – beIN Sports 6
1:00am UK FRI / 8:00pm ET THU
COPA SUDAMERICANA – Botafogo v LDU de Quito
Australia – beIN Sports 2
Canada – beIN Sports 3
Indonesia – Mola TV
USA – beIN Sports 3
1:00am UK FRI / 8:00pm ET THU
COPA SUDAMERICANA – Defensa y Justicia v Penarol
Canada – beIN Sports 5
Indonesia – Mola TV
USA – beIN Sports 5
1:00am UK FRI / 8:00pm ET THU
COPA SUDAMERICANA – Fortaleza v Estudiantes Merida
Canada – beIN Sports 8
Indonesia – Mola TV
MENA – beIN Sports 2 English
USA – beIN Sports 8
3:00am UK FRI / 10:00pm ET THU
COPA LIBERTADORES – Pereira v Monagas
Australia – beIN Sports 3
Canada – beIN Sports
Indonesia – Mola TV
MENA – beIN Sports 1 English
New Zealand – Sky Sport 7
USA – beIN Sports
3:00am UK FRI / 10:00pm ET THU
COPA SUDAMERICANA – Universitario v Santa Fe
Australia – beIN Sports 2
Canada – beIN Sports 8
Indonesia – Mola TV
MENA – beIN Sports 2 English
USA – beIN Sports 8
7:00pm UK / 2:00pm ET
SPANISH LIGA F – Sevilla W v Real Madrid W
UK – DAZN
Canada – DAZN
International – DAZN
USA – DAZN
7:30pm UK / 2:30pm ET
ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION – Barracas v Cordoba
USA – Paramount+
7:30pm UK / 2:30pm ET
ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION – Godoy Cruz v Union
USA – Paramount+
7:45pm UK / 2:45pm ET
IRISH PREMIER DIVISION – Cork v St Patrick’s
International – LOITV
7:45pm UK / 2:45pm ET
IRISH PREMIER DIVISION – Drogheda v Derry
International – LOITV
7:45pm UK / 2:45pm ET
IRISH PREMIER DIVISION – Shamrock Rovers v Bohemians
International – LOITV
Ireland – RTE Two
7:45pm UK / 2:45pm ET
IRISH PREMIER DIVISION – Shelbourne v UCD
International – LOITV
05/05/2023 Football Gossip & News
The summer transfer window is fast approaching and football clubs are starting to make their moves. Here are some of the latest transfer rumors and news from around the Premier League and Europe:
- Newcastle United’s owners are reportedly interested in making a ‘marquee’ signing this summer, with Paris St-Germain’s Brazilian forward Neymar among their targets.
- Chelsea are thought to be one of the clubs keen on signing Lionel Messi when his PSG contract expires this summer.
- Wolves could offer Barcelona £26.3m plus midfielder Ruben Neves for Spain midfielder Ansu Fati.
- Barcelona are turning their attention to signing Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina, which could boost Arsenal’s hopes of signing Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.
- Manchester United are making progress in talks over a new contract for England striker Marcus Rashford, hoping to pair him with Tottenham’s England striker Harry Kane.
- Aston Villa are considering moves for Juventus’ Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic and Barcelona’s Spain winger Ferran Torres.
- Former Spain and Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has been linked with taking over as manager of Tottenham, although he has said he is “100%” focused on Bayer Leverkusen.
- Paris St-Germain are interested in Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva and Crystal Palace’s French winger Michael Olise.
- Brighton are confident of signing Liverpool midfielder James Milner, while Liverpool are looking to buy Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton.
- Fulham will demand more than £50m for Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha, who is a target for Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
- Newcastle United are well placed to sign France midfielder Khephren Thuram from Nice, who will be open to bids of £60m this summer.
- Newcastle United have had RB Leipzig’s Hungary midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai and Mali midfielder Amadou Haidara watched by scouts this season.
- Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly interested in giving Romelu Lukaku another chance to establish himself at Chelsea when the Belgian striker returns from his loan at Inter Milan.
- England midfielder Harvey Barnes is being tracked by Newcastle, Tottenham, and Aston Villa, with a potential summer move on the cards.
- West Ham are concerned about losing Czech Republic midfielder Tomas Soucek and England midfielder Declan Rice this summer.
- Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson has rejected the first new contract proposal and is attracting interest from clubs in England and abroad.
- Manchester City are close to finalizing a new contract for defender Rico Lewis.
- Norwich City’s Republic of Ireland center-half Andrew Omobamidele is attracting interest from AC Milan and Nice, with a price tag of £20m.
- West Ham have identified Paulo Fonseca as a potential replacement for David Moyes as manager, with the Portuguese coach interested in the job should Moyes leave.
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