“The Lewandowski Disconnect”
In Spain where a man is causing debate at FC Barcelona, it’s Robert Lewandowski! After his good season last year, this one seems more complicated for the Pole. Indeed, A.S. Talk about “the Lewandowski disconnection» in its interior pages! “The Pole seems to be isolated, he does not play and does not receive balls. The former Bayern Munich striker, although he gave Barça 10 points in La Liga, often seems isolated from the rest of the team. Xavi knows he is not well but keeps him in the eleven and maintains his confidence. He is under contract until 2026, but Vitor Roque is arriving.»And yes, the Brazilian should arrive during this winter transfer window. Sport reports details of “the formula» of the arrival of Vitor Roque: “With the sale of Barça’s studios to an investment fund from December 16, the club will extend fair play. The Brazilian player can be signed in January, will arrive to be registered and will be placed under Xavi’s command.»And this sale of Barça Studio could also allow the Catalan club to take action for the two Joaos, Cancelo and Félix! “Barça is already considering the month of January if it manages to lower the demands of Atlético and City. It would be €40 million for Felix and €15 for Cancelo.» To be continued…
Ratcliffe wants to buy English!
In England, the Manchester United transfer window which is making headlines Daily Mail This morning ! The daily newspaper states: “buy english» ! This is the plan of Jim Ratcliffe, the boss of Ineos, who has marbles in the Mancunian club. And the billionaire intends to put his paw on the transfer window. Indeed, “Ratcliffe set to buy local stars to revive United.» As the country’s media return to Bruno Fernandes’ rant! THE Daily Star placards that “the captain points his finger at… everyone. It’s The Army of Bad Students. Let go of Onana…we are all responsible for this mess.» Same thing on the front page of Daily Express : “We are all responsible» ! But the one who is at the center of the criticism is André Onana. And “the Cameroonian goalkeeper is afraid of losing his place in the Red Devils’ goals when he participates in the CAN with his selection», Reports the Manchester Evening News. After his complicated start to the season, the thinking is logical on the part of the former Inter player.
Ligue 1 rolls into Europe
In France, Ligue 1 clubs see life rosy in the European Cup on Thursday evening! This is the case of Olympique de Marseille who won (4-3) last night against Ajax! And Provence highlights the triple scorer of the evening, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and tells him: “Thank you Auba! At the end of a crazy match, OM ensured their qualification last night at the Vélodrome thanks to a PEA hat-trick. The Olympians are giving themselves a little breathing room.» For the newspaper The Team“Aubam’ returns the Vel’. Highly criticized since the start of the season by supporters due to his ineffectiveness, the Gabonese was the hero of a completely crazy match.» In the Netherlands, the newspaper Telesport estimate that “things are not going well for Ajax» ! Otherwise, Stade Rennais also won on the pitch of Maccabi Haifa (3-0) and “ensures qualification» as reported West France. La Dépêche du Midi also returns the draw of Toulouse against Union Saint-Gilloise (0-0) and considers that “the TFC gets away with it“. The Dams are however in sight. Finally, LOSC won in Slovenia on the pitch of Olimpija Ljubljana (2-0). Nice European evening so…
