El equipo verdiblanco busca la primera victoria en esta liguilla de la UEFA Conference League, donde recibe al Celje en el estadio Benito .... Real Betis vs Celje | UEFA Conference League 2024/25 The Swedish defender was replaced in the second half of Saturday's win over Norwich after he complained of breathing problems but was deemed OK by interim manager Ralf Rangnick post-match. Time and time again his team-mates looked for him during that opening 45, with Joao Cancelo spraying passes out to him on a couple of occasions alone. A point here or there and they add up, and before you know it people start saying Everton are five games undefeated. The incoming manager's preferred tactical set-up of 3-5-2 could help, too. You can picture Spurs' front two enjoying those roles in Conte's system. Not scoring is a little bit in your mind - happy to get those out the way. They were [top finishes] and it has been a long time coming. January transfer window: All you need to knowSubscribe to the Essential Football Podcast | Live football on Sky SportsLeeds have targeted Juventus's £20m American midfielder Weston McKennie to boost their survival fight. The hosts sensed another upset and had Tottenham on the rack in the opening 15 minutes of the additional period. Yeah that is exactly how I described the game to you, though, is it not, he said, later adding: But well done for spotting that It wasn't just the result but the nature of the performance that proved to be so frustrating for the team's fans - some of whom booed the players off at half-time - and their manager. Salah finished seventh in this year’s list, despite being widely touted as the world’s best player on current form. With last season's LaLiga champions failing to find their rhythm this season, Diego Simeone was keen to make sure his side kept up with the pack. Smith left in 1998 to manage Everton and then Scotland before returning to Ibrox in 2007 to take over the hot seat for another four years. He had sent a penalty way off target against Turkey and horribly miscued his left-foot volley unmarked eight yards out against Italy, to his disbelief and that of the Wales coaching staff. All my energy, my mind, is on Sunday. I didn't have to ask too many questions, it happened very quickly. Only in 2009-10 (17) have Wolves failed to score in more different games in a single Premier League campaign.Despite only Burnley (23) and Crystal Palace (24) using fewer players than Chelsea (25) in the Premier League this term, the Blues have made more starting XI changes than any other side (114).Mason Mount is Chelsea's highest scorer (10) and assister (9) in the Premier League this season, with only Mohamed Salah registering double figures for both goals and assists so far this term. The arrival of Ronaldo only served to paper over the cracks, while the arrival of Claudio Ranieri might actually save Watford. Mohamed Elneny was perhaps the best player on the pitch as Arsenal defeated Chelsea earlier this week, and was certainly one of the key figures in their victory. The 29-year-old Egyptian midfielder has a contract that runs out at the end of the season, and The Mirror suggests that his efforts might prompt manager Mikel Arteta to award him a new contract. Karim Benzema has been their best player as they embarked on a run of games which has opened up an eight-point gap at the top of la Liga, but this performance without him would have been even more encouraging for Carlo Ancelotti. All facets of Real seem to be coming together. Their back four looks very solid with Militao and Ferland Mendy more old school full backs whose priority is action in their own half. The midfield three of Casemiro, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric is just as good as it has always been but with the improving form of Brazilian flankers Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo they have fine talent to work with. It will still be a tough challenge against the three top English sides and Bayern Munich, but Real Madrid have reason to think they again can pose a challenge in the tournament synonymous with them. He's a coach who gets very high performances from his players. Conte won three Serie A titles with former club Juventus and twice led them to Coppa Italia glory, and spent two years in charge of Italy before becoming Chelsea manager in 2016. Martial has started just four games for United this season, and was accused by Ralf Rangnick, the club's interim manager, of asking not to play in the 2-2 draw at Aston Villa on January 15. He is an impressive young man on and off the pitch. He has played at the very highest level of the game and has football in his blood. Tottenham have been tipped to make a move for Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries amidst their failure to capture Adama Traore in the winter transfer window. If you ask him, I am pretty sure he will say he can be even better. If the 30-year-old does indeed improve then in the short term he will have Brentford looking up the table rather than down, and will become the club's greatest ever signing, as Frank suggested last month. It's not in my nature to give anything up. Peterborough's Grant McCann: I'm really pleased with our lads. These clubs have spent a lot of money on Academy football, on giving young kids a chance. How would those players feel when the manager turns around and says he hasn't got any players? Real Betis vs Celje | Información del partido Real Betis - Celje: todas las novedades del partido de V de la UEFA Conference League, incluyendo estadísticas, estados de forma, historia y mucho más. Speaking on Sky Sports, former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness said: This is a fabulous Liverpool team and they are on the brink of true greatness. This is the biggest game in English football and Liverpool were sensational. Moments later, McCann thought he had his first competitive goal for Northern Ireland, but his strike was ruled out with Magennis offside as he was deemed to have blocked Setkus' view. That’s the fear. The Reds may have started the season well enough – they are only four points off the top of the Premier League and have breezed through a tough-looking Champions League group – but big tests lie in wait. Lots of them. The Dutch outfit are pushing for a €6 million purchase option to be included in any final agreement, while the Blaugrana have suggested sending La Masia graduate Alejandro Balde to Johan Cruyff ArenA as part of the deal. The Championship side insisted they wanted both a sizeable transfer fee for Carvalho, and for the attacking midfielder to remain at the club for the rest of the season. If you watched my team at Rangers, it'll give you a good idea of that. I've lived under that pressure and demand to win. We might assume that inconsistency is the hallmark of a young and emerging team, and look to the positives. Or we might conclude that this whole Arsenal adventure has come unmoored from pedestrian reality and is floating off into a higher realm, where the laws of causality have been taken apart and then tied back together in exciting new patterns. Or both! Let's go with both. Laumann has taken charge of the Championship side on a temporary basis following Schopp's departure, and won his first game in charge against Derby before Barnsley's defeat by Hull prior to this month's international break. Arteta was disappointed with his side’s performance, but also addressed the decision to hook Tavares. Betis - Celje | Toca recuperar el crédito en Europa Betis y Celje disputarán este jueves (21:00 horas) en el Benito Villamarín la tercera jornada de la UEFA Conference League, ... He inspires everyone. You listen and his team-mates say, 'Yes, I want to go there, I want to play.' And then it's not just talking, he always performs in the big games. However, while Ronaldo’s name might have been struck off the to-do list, there are still a few issues to resolve. PART 2: Sky Sports Football journalist Charlotte Marsh takes a look at a new role for Adama Traore for a Wolves side who have managed 42 shots but 0 goals in their first two Premier League games, and we dissect Man Utd's remarkable run of results away from home. If we can do that then we can plan what's next for Everton and where we want to take this place in terms of the culture, the squad and those are big questions we'll want to attack at that point. He likes his team to be traditionally very well-organised but to label him a defensive coach would be unfair. Right midfield: Harry Wilson (Fulham) - 7.82 rating The defence will not get much protection with this midfield, with Wilson kicking off an attacking quartet. Guinea-Bissau rallied shortly after when an on-target free-kick from Fali Cande was deflected behind by Troost-Ekong's arm, with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) overlooking the incident.