Xavi calls on Barca's Dembele to 'give us more'
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez called on French winger Ousmane Dembele to believe in himself more and consistently help the team to win.
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Chastened Man United back in Europa League action
DUBAI: Erik ten Hag says Manchester United will learn lessons from Sunday’s humiliating 6-3 loss to Manchester City. The healing process begins with a trip to Omonia Nicosia for the third round of matches in Europe’s second-tier competition.
Leipzig beats Celtic 3-1 for 1st win in Champions League
LEIPZIG, Germany: Leipzig earned their first win of the Champions League season by beating Celtic 3-1 on Wednesday thanks to two late goals from André Silva and a defensive error from visiting goalkeeper Joe Hart. The outstanding Christopher Nkunku also scored as Leipzig finally got off the mark in Group F after losses to Shakhtar Donetsk and Real Madrid. But the win came at a cost as influential goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi had to be carried off early with an apparent right knee injury.
Franck Kessie Cedera, Bisa Absen 2 Pekan
Franck Kessie dibekap cedera usai tampil bersama Barcelona di laga Liga Champions. Penggawa anyar Blaugrana itu diperkirakan absen dua pekan.
Leverkusen fires coach Gerardo Seoane, appoints Xabi Alonso
LEVERKUSEN, Germany: Bayer Leverkusen have fired coach Gerardo Seoane and replaced him with Xabi Alonso. The Bundesliga club said Wednesday that they had “parted ways” with the Swiss coach and appointed the 40-year-old former Spain midfielder, who was to be given a contract through June 2024.
Andreas Christensen, Franck Kessie Out As Barcelona Injury Crisis Deepens
Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen and midfielder Franck Kessie are injured, the club confirmed on Wednesday, leaving the Catalans with seven players sidelined ahead of crucial games. Denmark centre-back Christensen suffered a sprained ankle in the 1-0 Champions League defeat by Inter Milan on Tuesday, and is a doubt for matches including the Clasico on October 16. "Tests carried out on Wednesday have confirmed that the first team player Andreas Christensen has a sprained left ankle," said Barca in a statement.
Christensen, Kessie out as Barca injury crisis deepens
Denmark centre-back Christensen suffered a sprained ankle in the 1-0 Champions League defeat by Inter Milan on Tuesday, and is a doubt for matches including the Clasico on October 16.