Exclusive | Lens’ Adrien Thomasson on the Lille derby: ‘We are expecting a difficult match, and we hope that it will be difficult for them, too.’
RC Lens host Lille OSC in the Derby du Nord on Saturday night. Les Sang et Or’s captain, Adrien Thomasson (31), was bullish ahead of the encounter.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Get French Football News, Thomasson said that Lens will look to lean on the Bollaert atmosphere. “It is a special match, even more so when we play at home,” he began.
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The Iowa Hawkeyes have some moxie, and they showed some guts. This team is tough and this team is not afraid of the moment. It took the offense, defense, and special teams all making plays in the 38-28 win over Rutgers.
Iowa went into Rutgers, in front of a sold-out crowd on a raucous night in SHI Stadium, and came away with a hard-earned Big Ten victory that felt bleak at times, but reminded everyone how Kirk Ferentz can rally a team like no other.
The victory pushes Iowa to 3-1 on the year with a 1-0 start to their Big Ten slate, and saw some individuals lead the way.
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Dylan Lawlor has got what it takes to reach the top, according to his Cardiff City centre-back partner Will Fish, who has helped the Bluebirds to their unbeaten start in League One.
Lawlor has been one of the success stories of the season for Brian Barry-Murphy’s impressive promotion-chasers.
The 19-year-old’s form earned him a first Wales cap and plaudits from plenty of former players.
Now fellow defender Fish has also heaped praise on Lawlor after their time together in a Bluebirds backline that has already kept five clean sheets.
Dan Quinn believes the Commanders are in good hands on Sunday with Marcus Mariota.
Yes, it’s official, Mariota is starting for Jayden Daniels because of an injured knee that is not yet ready for NFL action. Mariota is not only starting, but Quinn is absolutely confident Mariota can run the Commanders‘ offense just the way offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury wants it run. He also conveyed that it is not just because of the present situation of Daniels not being in the lineup this week. How confident is Quinn? “A lot, zero honestly to do with this week.
“Enzo is more” – Joao Pedro reveals main difference between Maresca and former boss De Zerbi
Joao Pedro has revealed what he thinks the main differences are between his former manager Roberto De Zerbi and Enzo Maresca.
Pedro joined Chelsea from Brighton in a deal worth up to £60m in the summer, and was one of five attacking signings the Blues made.
The Brazil international has made an instant impact at Stamford Bridge, and after scoring three goals in three games at the Club World Cup, he’s followed it up with two goals and three assists in the opening four Premier League matches.
Lille predicted XI v Lens: Alexsandro and Thomas Meunier out
Lille OSC will be without two key defenders as they make the short trip to face rivals RC Lens on Saturday night.
Alexsandro suffered a psoas injury last weekend, Bruno Genesio confirmed. His involvement in last weekend’s fixture was a risk, as the Lille manager himself admitted. It came just a couple of days after he had returned from international duty with Brazil. During the international break, he had played at high altitude against Bolivia. He will therefore miss the Derby du Nord.
Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin says fans are entitled to their opinions but believes “they should always support their own players”.
Thelin was responding to questions on apparent cheering and clapping following the withdrawal of Sivert Heltne Nilsen during the second half of last weekend’s goalless Premiership draw with Livingston at Pittodrie.
“I can understand emotions, but they should always support their own players,” said Thelin, who was unaware of the reaction to the substitution.
Manuel Ugarte: Atletico Madrid plot January transfer raid
Atletico Madrid are reportedly plotting to sign Manuel Ugarte in the January transfer window – and this interest opens up the possibility of Manchester United securing their own midfield target.
Atletico want a new midfielder
Spanish outlet Fichajesreveals Atleti manager Diego Simeone wants a new defensive midfielder as none of his current options offer the “positional” profile he wants.
Patrick Beverley has never shied away from a beef. With anyone.
Enter Trae Young. Beverley and the Atlanta Hawks’ All-Star guard have been going back and forth this week, and it all started over the All-Star Game. It all began on X, when Beverley responded to a question about why players go harder in random summer pick-up games than the All-Star Game — Beverley said the All-Stars take the game for granted — then Young jumped in and said All-Stars should speak on that.
Relax. Let us speak for ourselves.
In Week Four, the Packers head to Dallas to face the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, a showdown for Micah Parsons with the team that traded him away. That will be a very big game, but Parsons has more pressing issues on his mind right now.
Asked if he’s thinking about the Packers-Cowboys game, Parsons told reporters all his thoughts are about this week’s game against the Browns and trying to sack quarterback Joe Flacco.
“Man, really just getting after Flacco. I kind of like the name ‘The Hunter.’ I haven’t had Flacco yet. I need him. I want him.