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Napoli were wasteful in attack, too sluggish in the tempo, and ultimately Eintracht Frankfurt had the best scoring opportunity in a disappointing 0-0 Champions League draw. The pressure was on the Partenopei after the 6-2 defeat to PSV Eindhoven, leaving them with only three points from as many games. Lorenzo Lucca was suspended following his red card, with Kevin De …

Austrian defender of Ghanaian descent, Samson Baidoo, has been named in the French Ligue 1 Team of the Week for Game Week 11, put together by WhoScored.com.The youngster was in action for his RC Lens side over the weekend when they hosted FC Lorient.In the match played on Sunday, Samson Baidoo impressed with his strong defensive displays and scored in …

Quick take: Injury outlook: depth players may get minutes, but the knock could strain the side’s rhythm. Recovery timelines will guide expectations; international duty could also be impacted. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Luciano Spalletti explains how he is using Teun Koopmeiners and Weston McKennie on his Juventus Champions League debut against Sporting CP this evening. ‘We need the right attitude.’ It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 20.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Napoli-Eintracht Frankfurt on the …

Dreams FC head coach Winfred Dormon has indicated that his team’s victory against FC Samartex has boosted the confidence of players ahead of their Ghana Premier League Week 9 encounter against Karela United. The coach and his team have endured a difficult start to the 2025/26 league campaign, but he believes things are gradually picking up.Over the past weekend, Coach …

Kwabena Amissah has confirmed that Mallam Yahaya will join him on the technical bench at Bechem United, marking the start of a new chapter for both men.Bechem United are turning to the experienced Ghanaian coach to steady their season after a difficult start in the Ghana Premier League.Amissah, known for his tactical discipline and calm leadership, brings with him years …

Kenan Yildiz returns with Dusan Vlahovic and that surprising Teun Koopmeiners deeper role as Luciano Spalletti makes his Champions League debut on the Juventus bench against Sporting CP. It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 20.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Napoli-Eintracht Frankfurt on the …

Ivan Juric admits he is ‘certainly an admirer’ of Olympique Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi, but insists Atalanta results do not reflect their performances. It kicks off at the Stade Velodrome on Wednesday at 20.00 GMT. La Dea have been feeling the pressure in Serie A and Europe, becoming increasingly frustrated at the number of scoring opportunities wasted, leading to …

Juventus remain hopeful Khephren Thuram will be fit to face Sporting Lisbon tonight, despite Tuttosport raising concerns over a potential recurrence of his calf injury. The French midfielder had missed the recent win over Udinese with a problem in his left calf but returned to start against Cremonese, lasting 79 minutes before being substituted. According to Tuttosport, Thuram experienced renewed …

Daniele Galloppa will be Fiorentina’s coach, almost certainly for the next two matches. He will lead the team against Mainz in the Conference League and, in all likelihood, again at Genoa in Sunday’s crucial foot-of-the-table clash. Roberto D’Aversa remained, until this morning, as I had already revealed last night, the number one candidate to immediately succeed Stefano Pioli. However, the …

Napoli director of sport Giovanni Manna confirms they are ‘looking around’ for a Kevin De Bruyne replacement, but the transfer strategy had been to ‘improve the reserves.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 17.45 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Juventus-Sporting CP on the Liveblog. There …

Antonio Conte gives an important fitness update on Stanislav Lobotka for tonight’s Champions League tie with Eintracht Frankfurt, and makes a pointed comment about the transfer strategy. It kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 17.45 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Juventus-Sporting CP on the Liveblog. Lorenzo …

Napoli midfielder Eljif Elmas says he is available for head coach Antonio Conte ‘wherever I am needed’ ahead of the Partenopei’s Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt this afternoon. It kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 17.45 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Juventus-Sporting CP on the …

Fiorentina’s coaching situation remains open after the club decided not to proceed with the appointment of Roberto D’Aversa, despite a verbal agreement reportedly reached in recent days. Transfer expert Matteo Moretto reported via X that the Viola hierarchy have now placed the deal on hold and opted against finalising D’Aversa’s arrival. “Fiorentina have decided not to continue with the D’Aversa …

Napoli welcome Stanislav Lobotka back with Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund amid an injury crisis as they host Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League. It kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 17.45 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Juventus-Sporting CP on the Liveblog. The pressure is on …