07/09/2023 Football
07/09/2023 Football – Plenty of football is being played today. There are European Qualifiers taking place with games, including Slovenia v Northern Ireland.
07/09/2023 Football – France v Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny remains optimistic about his team’s chances against France in the Euro 2024 qualifier despite losing striker Evan Ferguson to injury.
Facts
- โฝ๏ธ Evan Ferguson will miss the Euro 2024 qualifier against France and the Netherlands due to a knee injury, which is seen as a significant setback for Ireland.
- ๐ฎ๐ช Despite various player unavailability, Kenny is confident in the depth of his squad and remains positive about the team’s prospects.
- ๐ Republic of Ireland faces challenging matches against France and the Netherlands to improve their chances of qualifying for the tournament.
- ๐ซ๐ท Kenny acknowledges the formidable challenge posed by France, a team that reached the last two World Cup finals.
- ๐งค John Egan is expected to captain Ireland, and the team aims to embrace the tough task of facing France.
- ๐ซ๐ท France’s Kylian Mbappe is a formidable opponent, but Ireland draws confidence from their previous performance against France in Dublin.
- ๐งค Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and defender Ryan Manning will miss training, while Andrew Omobamidele has joined the squad after a family bereavement.
07/09/2023 Football – Friendly – Wales v South Korea
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Wales manager Robert Page prioritizes the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying match against Latvia over the friendly against South Korea.
Facts
- Robert Page is focused on managing players’ minutes and keeping key players fresh for the Latvia game.
- Wales has faced criticism after recent defeats in European Championship qualifying and the 2022 World Cup.
- Despite Wales’ recent struggles, captain Aaron Ramsey and senior players support Robert Page.
- A modest crowd is expected at Cardiff City Stadium for the South Korea friendly.
- South Korea’s head coach Jurgen Klinsmann aims for his first win in charge.
- Key team news includes the absence of Daniel James due to injury and Brennan Johnson’s limited playing time.
- This is the first international meeting between Wales and South Korea.
- Wales has won just one of their past 12 matches in all competitions, while South Korea is winless in their past five matches.
- Wales has struggled in recent friendly matches, with only four wins in their past 21 and none in their last four.
- A significant portion of Wales’ recent goals have come from set pieces and penalties.
Wales face South Korea friendly but focus on Latvia, says boss Robert Page – BBC Sport
07/09/2023 Football – Other Games
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07/09/2023 Football Gossip & News
- Al-Ittihad’s Big Move for Salah: Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad is preparing a ยฃ200 million offer for Liverpool’s Egyptian sensation, Mohamed Salah. However, they are concerned that time is running out before the upcoming transfer deadline.
- John Terry’s Managerial Debut: Former England and Chelsea star, John Terry, is close to joining Saudi club Al-Shabab FC as a manager.
- Hugo Lloris Stays Put: Tottenham’s goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris, has shown no interest in leaving, despite receiving offers. He may not play until January.
- Eric Dier’s Uncertain Future: Tottenham’s Eric Dier has discussed his future with chairman Daniel Levy after being sidelined by the team’s manager. A move to Saudi Arabia is a possibility.
- Liverpool’s Missed Opportunity: Liverpool attempted a player swap involving Darwin Nunez and Joao Felix, who eventually moved to Barcelona from Atletico Madrid.
- Kepa’s Near-Miss with Bayern: Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga, now on loan at Real Madrid, revealed that he almost joined Bayern Munich after discussions with their head coach, Thomas Tuchel.
- Bayern’s Interest in Palhinha: Bayern Munich plans to make a new offer for Fulham’s Portuguese midfielder, Joao Palhinha, in the upcoming January transfer window.
- Gundogan’s Barcelona Dream: Former Manchester City captain, Ilkay Gundogan, turned down offers from Arsenal and others to fulfill his childhood dream of playing for Barcelona.
- Coutinho’s Loan Move: Aston Villa has arranged for Brazilian midfielder Phillipe Coutinho to join Qatar’s Al-Duhail on loan, covering all his wages.
- Colwill Stays at Chelsea: Young Chelsea defender Levi Colwill decided to extend his contract after being persuaded by ex-Brighton player and former Liverpool star, Adam Lallana.
- Griezmann’s MLS Plans: Antoine Griezmann is likely to leave Atletico Madrid and join Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer after the current season.
- Chelsea’s New Sponsor Talks: Chelsea is in discussions with Saudi state airline Riyadh Air to become the club’s new shirt sponsor.
- Mbappe’s Contract Stalemate: Kylian Mbappe is willing to forgo a ยฃ68.6 million loyalty bonus from Paris St-Germain but has reiterated that he won’t sign a new contract.
- Hazard’s Retirement Hints: Former Real Madrid and Chelsea player, Eden Hazard, has indicated that he might be considering retirement soon.
Thursday’s gossip: Salah, Terry, Lloris, Dier, Nunez, Gundogan, Griezmann – BBC Sport
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