23/11/2023 Football
23/11/2023 Football – Not much football is being played today. The Women’s Champions League has games, including Chelsea v Paris FC.
23/11/2023 Football – Women’s Champions League
- Chelsea’s Upcoming Champions League Match: Chelsea striker Sam Kerr emphasizes the importance of not underestimating Paris FC in their upcoming Women’s Champions League group stage match at Stamford Bridge.
- Paris FC’s Impressive Qualifying Campaign: Paris FC has had a notable qualifying run, having defeated Arsenal and last season’s runners-up Wolfsburg, though they lost narrowly to BK Hacken in their first group game.
- Chelsea’s Current Position: After a controversial 2-2 draw with Real Madrid, Chelsea is second in their group, trailing leaders BK Hacken of Sweden by two points.
- Sam Kerr’s Outlook: Kerr focuses on performance rather than must-win scenarios, stressing the difficulty of the Champions League and the team’s expectation to win, especially at home.
- Manager Emma Hayes’ Comments: Hayes acknowledges Paris FC’s deserving place in the group stages, expecting an “extremely tough game” due to their organized play and effectiveness in transition.
- Injury Concerns: England captain Millie Bright is doubtful for the match due to a knee injury, with manager Hayes managing her playing time carefully.
- Niamh Charles’ Form: Defender Niamh Charles, who scored and had a goal controversially disallowed in Madrid, is praised by Hayes for her professionalism and hard work.
- Potential Debut for Aggie Beever-Jones: Striker Aggie Beever-Jones, who has scored in four successive Women’s Super League matches, could make her Champions League debut. She is also being considered for an international call-up.
23/11/2023 Football – Other football
OTHER FOOTBALL – THURSDAY 23 NOVEMBER
12:30am UK THU / 7:30pm ET WED
BRAZILIAN SERIE A – Fluminese v Sao Paulo
USA – Paramount+
10:00pm UK / 5:00pm ET
BRAZILIAN SERIE A – Fortaleza v Botafogo
UK – OneFootball
USA – Paramount+
23/11/2023 Football Gossip & News
- Newcastle United’s Transfer Targets: Newcastle is closely monitoring Dominic Calvert-Lewin from Everton, considering him as a potential target for next summer.
- Fulham’s Transfer Ambitions: Fulham leads the race to sign Andre, a 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder from Fluminense, ahead of Liverpool and Manchester United. They are also eyeing Jonas Wind, a 24-year-old Danish striker from Wolfsburg.
- Manchester United’s Squad Overhaul: Manchester United is preparing for a major squad clearout in 2024, with over 10 players expected to leave in the winter and summer transfer windows. Jadon Sancho, 23, is likely to be the first to exit next year.
- Manchester City and Erling Haaland: Manchester City is negotiating a new deal with 23-year-old striker Erling Haaland, although an agreement is not yet close.
- Chelsea’s Transfer Interests: Chelsea is tracking Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a 22-year-old winger from Napoli and Georgia. They are also monitoring Santiago Gimenez, a 22-year-old Mexican striker from Feyenoord, and Assane Diao, an 18-year-old Senegalese winger from Real Betis.
- Graham Potter’s Career Plans: Former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter declines the opportunity to manage the Sweden national team, preferring a return to club management.
- Tottenham’s January Transfer Targets: Tottenham’s potential January targets include Marc Guehi, a 23-year-old English centre-back from Crystal Palace, and Jarrad Branthwaite, a 21-year-old English defender from Everton.
- Arsenal’s Striker Plans: Arsenal plans to sign a new marquee striker in 2024, likely in the summer transfer window.
- Jorginho’s Contract Talks with Arsenal: Talks for a contract extension with 31-year-old Italian midfielder Jorginho are currently stalled, as per his agent.
- Tottenham’s Defensive Reinforcements: Tottenham prioritizes signing Sebastian Caceres, a 24-year-old Uruguayan defender from Club America, in the January transfer window.
- AC Milan’s Loan Interests: AC Milan is interested in a loan move for Benoit Badiashile, a 22-year-old French defender from Chelsea, and is also contacting Arsenal about Jakub Kiwior, a 23-year-old Polish defender.
- Chelsea’s Potential Sale: Chelsea is open to selling 24-year-old English defender Trevoh Chalobah.
- Eintracht Frankfurt’s Interest in Pascal Gross: Bundesliga team Eintracht Frankfurt shows interest in signing Pascal Gross, a 32-year-old German midfielder from Brighton.
- Manchester United’s European Ban Risk: Manchester United faces the risk of a European ban next season due to a potential minority takeover by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, whose Ineos group also owns French club Nice.
- 777 Partners and Everton’s Takeover Talks: American investment firm 777 Partners is ready to re-enter negotiations with Everton regarding the club’s takeover, following the Premier League club’s points deduction.
- Investigation into Tottenham’s Transfer Dealings: The FA is investigating allegations of serious breaches of agent rules in a transfer involving Tottenham, Portsmouth, and former England striker Jermain Defoe.
Thursday’s gossip column: Calvert-Lewin, Andre, Haaland, Jorginho, Caceres – BBC Sport
