Striker Meerdink gets first call-up for Netherlands
AMSTERDAM :Mexx Meerdink has been handed a first call-up by the Netherlands as they look to find additional striking options for this month's World Cup qualifiers.
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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker ruled out until after international break
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been ruled out until after this month’s international break.
Alisson expected to be out until after international break, says Liverpool boss Slot
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is not expected to be available until after the November international break due to a hamstring injury, manager Arne Slot said ahead of Saturday's Premier League game against Chelsea.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson ruled out until after international break
LIVERPOOL: Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been ruled out until after this month’s international break after injuring his hamstring in the Champions League defeat at Galatasaray. The Brazil international was replaced by Giorgi Mamardashvili in the 56th minute of the game in Istanbul — Liverpool’s second straight defeat after they started the season with seven successive wins in all competitions. Manager Arne Slot confirmed on Friday his number one goalkeeper would not be fit to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge this weekend. “Alisson is not a part of the squad tomorrow and he’s not going to travel to Brazil as well for the national team,” he said. Slot said it was difficult to put a timescale on when the goalkeeper, 33, would return. “I would be surprised if he would be there in the first game after the international break, but from there on sometimes things can go a bit faster or a bit slower,” he added. “It’s difficult to say the amount of days and weeks, but for the upcoming games he will not be part of us or the Brazil team.” Slot said forward Hugo Ekitike, who also came off with an injury in the second half in Turkiye, would train on Friday and would be assessed. Liverpool remain top of the Premier League despite last week’s 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace — two points clear of second-placed Arsenal.
Alex Pereira attempts to retake title from Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320
LAS VEGAS: Before Alex Pereira’s loss to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 in March, it looked as if the Brazilian knockout artist had given in to the temptations that come with being the sport’s most marketable fighter. At times, it became a common joke among fans and fighters about how visible Pereira was during his camp. At UFC 320 on Saturday, Pereira will get what could very well be the final chance in his storied career to reclaim the light heavyweight title belt. Since Ankalaev (20-1-1, 1 no contest) beat Pereira (12-3-0) earlier this year, some visible bad blood has festered between the fighters in their interactions. With his reputation at risk and with a fighter who clearly irritates him holding the title he recently elevated to prominence, Pereira steps into the Saturday fight with a hunger that was missing in March.
Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr return to Brazil squad for South Korea, Japan friendlies
Real Madrid forwards Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr have been called up to the Brazil squad for friendlies against South Korea and Japan this month, while Neymar misses out due to a thigh injury.
Clean sheets and bench strength boosting Arsenal, Arteta says
LONDON :Arsenal's beefed-up bench strength and habit of keeping clean sheets are putting the club in position for another good run in the Champions League, coach Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday after his team battled past Greek side Olympiacos.
Bukayo Saka settles Arsenal nerves in win over Olympiacos
Bukayo Saka eased some increasingly frayed Arsenal nerves with a late strike to secure a 2-0 Champions League win over Olympiacos.