When you lose, you're never in a good mood. But we're all experienced enough and know how to deal with defeats. You experience defeats not only in football, but also off the pitch, and you learn from them. We're fully focused and motivated for the game tomorrow,
The hosts should have doubled their lead soon after, but Driouech tried to play one pass too many after being released by Sergino Dest, allowing Marc Pubill to intervene. That missed chance came back to haunt them when, having seen Pablo Barrios go close moments before, Yarek Gasiorowski made a mindless mistake in possession and allowed Julian Alvarez a simple finish.
United States striker Folarin Balogun scored his first career Champions League goal to lead AS Monaco to a 1-0 win over Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday night. Balogun scored the game's only goal right before halftime, smashing his shot from a tight angle into the roof of the net as Monaco won its first game of the league phase and are on five points after four matches.
Aston Villa, Everton, West Ham United, Fulham and Brighton and Hove Albion are also keen on the 24-year-old, who can operate as a midfielder or as a winger. Journalist Graeme Bailey said: "Saibari is attracting a lot of attention and his treble last week was special. He is one to keep an eye on for January, getting goals in January is something Premier League clubs, especially are looking for and he could offer that."
Sheffield United's Gus Hamer could seal a loan move with an obligation to buy worth 15-20m before the end of the summer transfer window, FourFourTwo understands. The reigning Championship Player of the Year has remained at Bramall Lane throughout the summer, despite prior interest from the likes of Leeds United and PSV Eindhoven. Sheffield United missed out on promotion to the Premier League last season, defeated by Sunderland at Wembley Stadium in the Championship play-off final.
PSV Eindhoven are considering an ambitious move for Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee as they search for reinforcements in attack following a devastating injury blow to Alassane Plea. The Frenchman has been ruled out until 2026, leaving PSV in urgent need of a reliable striker to lead their frontline. Sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside that PSV see Zirkzee as the perfect candidate and are preparing to open talks with Man United over a potential loan deal.
