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JUVENTUS COULD SIGN DORTMUND MIDFIELDER AS GIFT TO INCOMING COACH
Teun Koopmeiners is struggling to adapt at Juventus, failing to match his Atalanta form. With the midfielder unhappy in his role, Juventus are eyeing Dortmund's Felix Nmecha as a potential upgrade.
Juventus Plan Big Move For Dortmund Midfielder Felix Nmecha - COURTESY/PHOTO
The challenging beginning to Teun Koopmeiners' Juventus career is becoming a hot topic in Turin. Although the Dutch midfielder was expected to play a significant role in the new endeavour, his performances thus far have not been up to par with those at Atalanta.
Under Igor Tudor, he played a variety of roles, but he has not found consistency or had the impact the team had hoped for.
Koopmeiners has stated that he would rather play deeper in midfield than as an advanced playmaker, and the winter transfer window will be used to reassess his future.
Nmecha of Dortmund is coveted by Juventus as a Koopmeiners improvement.
Although the team has demonstrated faith, it is acknowledged that midfield balance is still lacking and that additions may be needed.
Felix Nmecha, a midfielder for Borussia Dortmund, is one of the profiles Juventus is still keeping an eye on, according to CalcioMercato. The German international was recently seen during Dortmund's European victory in Copenhagen after making an impression against the Bianconeri in the Champions League.
However, any January move is complicated by competition from Premier League and La Liga teams as well as a valuation close to €50 million.
NAPOLI TAKE THREE-POINT LEAD AFTER CLOSE WIN AGAINST LECCE
Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa's header secured a 1-0 win for Napoli over Lecce, moving them top of Serie A. The victory was sealed after Vanja Milinkovic-Savic saved a Francesco Camarda penalty.
Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa celebrates scoring - Photo Credit: Getty Images
Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa scored another goal to give Napoli a narrow victory over Lecce, although Vanja Milinkovic-Savic also saved a penalty kick from Francesco Camarda.
The thrilling 3-1 victory against Inter put the Partenopei back atop the league, but it came at a price: Kevin De Bruyne will miss several months of action due to a significant thigh strain. Rasmus Hojlund and Amir Rrahmani returned to the bench, but Stanislav Lobotka, Alex Meret, and Romelu Lukaku remained on the treatment table. Leonardo Spinazzola and Scott McTominay were rested, and the 4-3-3 formation was reinstated. Following the 3-2 loss to Udinese, Lecce was without Gaby Jean, Filip Marchwinski, Matias Perez, and Riccardo Sottil.
Billy Gilmour's attempt was deflected wide as Napoli wore their special edition Halloween uniform, but Lorenzo Lucca unintentionally charged down a Matteo Politano strike that was on target.
On the Matias Olivera pull-back, Politano turned over from six yards out, while Medon Berisha also threatened by drilling wide from the area's edge.
Olivera had been put clear by a clever Gilmour first-touch lay-off, but Wladimiro Falcone made a fantastic stop with his legs at the near post.
On the cusp of halftime, Francesco Camarda's chest and half-volley was inches wide, yet it would not have been considered handball.
Moments after the restart, Noa Lang added to the growing list of Napoli players out after hobbling off with a hit to the thigh just above the left knee.
Lucca sprinted onto a long ball that Falcone hurried out to nod clear, and Politano's follow-up was charged down with the goalie off his line, creating a double chance to open the score.
After a VAR review, the Lecce penalty was given because Kialonda Gaspar's header on a corner seemed to hit Juan Jesus' hand, which bent back on impact. Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, who has saved five of the past nine Serie A penalties faced, demonstrated his expertise by parrying the spot-kick when Camarda stepped up.
Hojlund made his comeback from injury, with McTominay and Leonardo Spinazzola reinforcing the team off the bench for the final half-hour.
It paid off, as a free kick from David Neres was glanced into the far top corner off the head of Anguissa from six yards out, giving Napoli the lead.
Nikola Stulic was too slow to capitalise on a Danilo Veiga pull-back, Elmas shot wide, and Hojlund missed the Neres assist in stoppages.
BARCELONA SIGNING SUBJECTED TO VILE CHANTS — LA LIGA RESPONDS
La Liga has reported Espanyol fans to authorities after hateful chants targeting former goalkeeper Joan García were heard during a match. Fans chanted "We want Joan's head" over his Barça move.
Vile Fan Abuse Prompts La Liga Action Against Espanyol, Elche - COURTESY/PHOTO
Last summer, Joan Garcia decided to quit Espanyol in favour of a move to Catalan rivals FC Barcelona, which sparked a great deal of animosity and hatred from the team's supporters.
On social media, Garcia was instantly inundated with hate speech, and Espanyol supporters did everything in their power to express their disapproval of the transfer.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the controversy surrounding Garcia reappeared this week after La Liga formally notified that the rookie goalkeeper had been the target of insulting shouts during Espanyol's most recent match against Elche.
La Liga condemns hateful chanting directed against Garcia
The complaint submitted by La Liga's match directors claims that some Espanyol fans yelled obscenities at Garcia, calling for "Joan's head."
According to the report, the chanting originated from the "Gol Cornella" section and the incident occurred in the 35th minute of the game at the RCDE Stadium.
This was especially noticeable in sectors 109, 110, and 111, which are where Espanyol's ultras club "Grada Canito" resides.
For almost 20 seconds, the song, "Queremos la cabeza de Joan" (We want Joan's head), was sung in unison.
Another incident of animosity was also noted in the report, this time from Elche supporters who screamed "Puta Barça" (F*** Barça) as a group for about 15 seconds.
Both events have been sent by La Liga to the Anti-Violence Commission and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for examination. At this point, the disciplinary committee will determine whether to launch a formal investigation.
Reminders to adhere to anti-violence rules that forbid and punish violent, homophobic, or xenophobic behaviour at sporting events were shown on the stadium's video screens during the game.
Garcia, meanwhile, is presently out due to an injury, but according to recent sources, the goalie may be able to play this weekend against Elche.
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