Big team, big expectations: DFB women against world champions USA
The DFB women around national coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg have already arrived in the United States to face two endurance tests there: The German team meets on November 11 (from 1 a.m. CET) at the stadium DRV PNK from Fort Lauderdale / Florida and November 13 (from 23:00 CET) in the Red Bull Arena in Harrison / New Jersey against world number ones. Despite the late hour, both games can be seen live in the stream.
The encounters: double endurance test
The trip to the USA does not come at the best time. Due to the corona pandemic, the matches have been postponed several times and now take place in an important national phase of the Bundesliga and the DFB Cup. Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg are also challenged in the Champions League. For players, the showdown against a strong opponent becomes a double test of endurance.
The two meetings with top opponents should not only mark the end of a successful international year with the European Championship in England, but also provide important information regarding the 2023 World Cup in Australia / Nova Scotia. Zeeland.
In Florida, a severe weather warning caused a nasty surprise. Tropical storm « Nicole » made landfall there and the women of the DFB had to postpone their last training until the afternoon. Friday night’s game should be able to go ahead as normal, Team USA said.
The workforce: many players, returns and new faces
Martina Voss-Tecklenburg has named a large team for the trip to the United States so that she can use as many players as possible during the grueling phase. She has to do without a few experienced players anyway, such as Marina Hegering ((Site notre bureau spécialisé) injury), Dzsenifer Marozsan (torn cruciate ligament), Sara Däbritz (ankle injury) and Giulia Gwinn (torn cruciate ligament). Tabea Waßmuth, Sydney Lohmann and striker Lea Schüller canceled for health reasons.
Janina Minge, 23, from SC Freiburg, will be there for the first time. Defender Carolin Simon from FC Bayern Munich and Joelle Wedemeyer from VfL Wolfsburg as well as midfielder Paulina Krumbiegel from TSG Hoffenheim also return to the squad. For Lea Schüller, the national coach has now appointed Melissa Kössler from TSG Hoffenheim for the first time. After the opening training session in the USA, Voss-Tecklenburg said of the two debutants Minge and Kössler: « But it’s clear that the new players don’t have the same prerequisites because we can’t use practice time perfectly due to the tight schedule of the games.Whether the two will be used is still open.
Merle Frohms will definitely be in goal in the first game, as the national coach had already announced. For the second game, the casting is still open. Almuth Schult, who has also been playing in league operations in the United States since this season, is also in discussion. « Almuth let us know that she wants to feel safe and fit enough when she plays. That’s why we haven’t assessed it conclusively yet, » the national coach said.
The opponents: a world-class team in upheaval
Above all, mentally, the USA bring enormous strength to the field. The players around Megan Rapinoe, who are great role models for young players like Jule Brand in particular, will also face Germany with a lot of confidence. “You need that mental stability to perform in the final. The United States can be a model for us in this regard,” says Voss-Tecklenburg. More recently, however, the United States lost to Spain and England and will want to catch up against Germany.
For German players, meetings with the reigning world champions are very special, after all it is not often that the two nations meet. Out of a total of 35 games, Germany have only won four games so far. Linda Dallmann says of the difficult tasks: « That’s the level we have to measure up to in view of the World Cup. You really can’t have a friendly match at a higher level. » She and her teammates are aware of the enormous experience and physical strength of the United States.
National coach Voss-Tecklenburg also watched her opponents’ last two games. She says, “They initiated the upheaval and are currently trying things out a bit. The pillar does not seem to have been found yet. She is delighted to see how things will develop in the team, which will face the German team with young and fast players.
Watch DFB Women vs. USA live
Both DFB women’s matches against USA can be seen in the free live stream, despite the late hour. The match on Friday November 11 will be broadcast on ZDF in the stream from 1am (CET). The second encounter, on Sunday, November 13, can be seen in the ARD stream from 11 p.m. (CET).
Football – Regional 3 A big shock for Chadrac with the arrival of Mozac
Between the complicated trip for the Algerians from Chambon to Blavosy, the clash between Chadrac and Mozac and La Seauve in search of their first points, the R3 weekend promises to be exciting.
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📺 Praying in front of the TV: this is how Brazilian stars celebrate their appointment
Being present at a World Cup is something very special for every player on the planet. Playing for a country like Brazil is not easy. Because the Seleção team is packed with all sorts of big stars, players who would be regulars on almost any other national team have no place in the Brazil squad.
The most recent example is Liverpool star Roberto Firmino, who didn’t make the squad for the 2022 World Cup, although the former Hoffenheimer could still be an absolute difference player.
The other Brazilian stars seemed well aware of the difficulty of finding a place in coach Tite’s squad. As a result, the kickers cheered exuberantly along with family and friends in front of televisions as the names were announced.
United star Antony is taking part in a World Cup for the first time. So did his Premier League colleague Richarlison, who buried his face in front of the television until his name was called. Did the abuser say a last prayer? At least it was heard.
Much like Richarlison, Newcastle star Bruno Guimarães paused for a moment before emotions boiled over in him and his loved ones.
But it’s not just European players who have been selected for the Winter World Cup. Everton Ribeiro plays for traditional Brazilian club Flamengo. The midfield partner in particular seems particularly happy with the appointment.
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PSG: Extension in sight for a manager
05/11/2022 07:25
PSG would have spent the second to extend their Captain Marquinhos.
The love story between PSG etc Marquinhos looks set to last. Landed in Paris in the summer of 2013, the 28-year-old Brazilian defender is about to extend his lease in the capital for three more seasons, i.e. until June 2027, reports the daily. The Team.
The Parisian captain would achieve unanimity internally and some club leaders would even maintain that he would end his career on the side of the Parc des Princes. A perspective that also seems to be excited about the main interested party.
« I always want to stay »
“I have always had my mind at PSG. I have a year and a half of my contract left. I always want to staya declared Marquinhos after PSG’s victory in Turin on Wednesday evening. The club shows me its confidence in me. There are discussions. I hope everything will end well. Before the World Cup? Have. »
Martial also recovers in time
10/31/2022 10:20 p.m.
Like Lucas Hernandez, who resumed collective training on Monday with Bayern, Anthony Martial is back in business in the ranks of Manchester United.
After missing six matches with the Red Devils due to a back injury, the 26-year-old striker (30 caps, two goals) can apply for a place in the France group for the 2022 World Cup (from November 20 to November 18). December).
It’s great to see you back there, @AnthonyMartial! 💪#MUFC
–Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 31, 2022
The former Monegasque, however, has not been called up by Didier Deschamps since the Final Four of the League of Nations last year. Premier League and Europa League combined, the interested party scored 3 goals and delivered two decisive assists in four games this season.
ᑕ❶ᑐ AC Milan extended with head coach Pioli
Head coach Stefano Pioli has extended his contract with AC Milan until 2025. It was announced by the Rossoneri on Monday.
Together, they will « pursue an ambitious project which reflects the values and the history of the club », he declared. Pioli led Milan to their 19th Scudetto last season, ending a one-game losing streak.
In the current season, the defending champions are third in the table after twelve games, six points behind leaders SSC Napoli.
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ᑕ❶ᑐ Ex-France striker identifies major concern with PSG trio Messi, Neymar and Mbappe
Even after Paris Saint-Germain secured a 7-2 win at home to Maccabi Haifa in the UEFA Champions League group stage, former France striker Jérôme Rothen is yet to be fully won by the attacking trio. of the team Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
The 3 star forwards combine to score or assist on six of PSG’s seven goals that day. When on the ball, the trio just keep pushing their way into the final third. But off the ball, Rothen, as he noted on RMC sportsYou program « Rothen ignites », sees that they still do little each to help PSG regain possession of the ball.
« On the other hand, the real problem for PSG is without the ball, » Rothen said. “How does PSG do when they lose the ball? Do the 3 in front want to help the collective to recover it? Today, I tell you no. This team is too fragile.
“When there is pace and technical quality in front of them, they find themselves in danger too quickly, they fall back too easily and they concede too many chances. This is an area for improvement.”
In total, PSG won 41 duels in total and also had 19 successful tackles in the home win over Maccabi Haifa. The current Ligue 1 leaders made the most of their time on the ball in the contest, which left 14 shots in total inside the box.
PSG will then meet Troyes for a home game on the 13th day of Ligue 1.