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      Fans are all saying the same thing after Chelsea star Jorginho reveals new tattoo on his arm

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      CHELSEA midfielder Jorginho has had some new ink – but it hasn’t gone down too well with fans.The Italian marked his incredible 2021 by having the Champions League and European Championship trophies that he won last year tattooed onto him.
      Jorginho has shown off his new tattoosCredit: EPA
      One of his tattoos is of the Champions League trophyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CiS0BC6oFrR/?hl=en
      Another tattoo shows the Euros titleCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CiS0BC6oFrR/?hl=en
      His tattoo artist shared the designs, with one of his arms showing the Champions League trophy with blue ribbons.
      And the other arm has the Euros trophy with the red, green and white colours of Italy.
      Fans though have been quick to troll the Chelsea star for his new ink.
      One slammed on twitter: “That’s actually horrendous.”
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      While another wrote: “I can’t lie this tattoo is horrendous.”
      A third said: “This tattoo is awful can’t lie.”
      And another quipped: “Wtf is that?”
      But some did stick up for the midfielder after he showed off his latest artwork.
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      One supportive Chelsea fan wrote: “He even got the blue ribbons.”
      After helping the Blues to Champions League glory, and lifting the Euros with Italy, Jorginho was voted third in the Ballon d’Or rankings.
      The midfielder was linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer after entering the final year of his contract.
      He is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from January, if he chooses not to extend his four-year stay with the Blues. More

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      Rangers’ Champions League clash against Napoli postponed due to ‘severe limitations on police’ after The Queen’s death

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      RANGERS’ Champions League clash with Napoli has been postponed due to “severe limitations on police” following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.The Glasgow side had been due to face the Italians at Ibrox on Tuesday night.
      Rangers’ Champions League clash with Napoli has been moved back 24 hoursCredit: PA
      But amid the mourning period following The Queen’s passing aged 96, the match has been moved back 24 hours to Wednesday.
      The game will now have no away supporters, with Rangers fans also not allowed to attend the return fixture in Naples.
      A club statement read: “Rangers can today confirm the upcoming Uefa Champions League match with SSC Napoli at Ibrox has been rescheduled for Wednesday, 14 September at 8pm.
      “This is due to the severe limitations on policing resources and organisational challenges related to the ongoing events surrounding the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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      “Rangers, of course, recognise this switch in date will inconvenience a number of our loyal supporters, and refunds will be available to those unable to attend the match.
      “Additionally, no away supporters will be present at the match, allowing the club to make additional tickets available to MyGers members as a priority.
      “Uefa have also confirmed that as a matter of sporting integrity, no Rangers fans will be permitted to attend the return fixture in Naples.”
      Her Majesty’s coffin is on Sunday being taken on a six-hour procession through Scotland.
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      After beginning at her beloved Balmoral, its route takes it through Aberdeen and Dundee before heading down to Edinburgh.
      The Queen will remain in Scotland until Tuesday, when she will be flown back to England and met by a guard of honour at Buckingham Palace.
      Rangers’ weekend clash at Aberdeen was postponed as British football came to a standstill as it mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
      Their clash with Napoli is set to be their first Champions League group stage match at Ibrox in 12 years.
      The Gers lost 1-0 to Manchester United in November 2010 to a late Wayne Rooney penalty last time around.
      Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side were defeated 4-0 at Ajax on matchday one in Amsterdam last week.
      Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side will be back in action on Wednesday nightCredit: Rex More

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      Bayern Munich vs Barcelona: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for HUGE Champions League clash

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      BAYERN MUNICH return to Champions League action with a mouth-watering clash against Barcelona – and they’ll be hoping Robert Lewandowski stays off the scoresheet this time round.The Polish talisman inspired his new club Barca to a 4-0 victory against Cadiz on Saturday.
      Robert Lewandowski will go up against Bayern Munich for the first time in eight yearsCredit: Rex
      Bayern have gone three consecutive games without a win in the BundesligaCredit: Getty
      And for the first time since leaving Borussia Dortmund eight years ago, Lewandowski is set to step foot in the Allianz Arena as an opposing striker.
      Plus it couldn’t have come at a better time as Bayern’s stuttering start has seen them draw their last three games in the Bundesliga.
      However, the Bavarians comfortably dispatched Italian giants Inter Milan on matchday one.
      What time does Bayern Munich vs Barcelona kick off?

      Bayern Munich roll out the red carpet for Barcelona on Tuesday, September 13.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time – 9pm local time.
      Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany is the designated venue for this mouth-watering match and it has a capacity of 75,024.
      The Bavarians did the double over Barca when these two European giants were in the same group last season.

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      What TV channel is Bayern Munich vs Barcelona on and can I live stream it?

      Bayern Munich vs Barcelona will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 4 in the UK.
      Coverage will begin immediately after Tottenham Hotspurs’ fixture against Sporting Lisbon.
      Subscription holders of BT Sport can stream the entire action live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.

      Team news
      Julian Nagelsmann will be sweating over the fitness of Kingsley Coman who missed out on the 2-2 draw with Stuttgart on Saturday.
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      But the Bavarian coach still has numerous options to choose from in attack such as Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry and Sadio Mane.
      As for Xavi, the Barcelona head coach has a fully fit squad available for their biggest game of the season so far.
      Latest odds

      Bayern Munich to win 4/5
      Draw 16/5
      Barcelona 3/1

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      Tottenham confirm Sporting Lisbon clash is ON and forced to apologise after saying Champions League game was postponed

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      TOTTENHAM have confirmed their Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon is on after their official website wrongly told fans the game had been postponed.The club have been forced to apologise for the “technical error” that had left supporters who had booked planes to Portugal panicking.
      Fans have called for clarity over the Sporting Lisbon game in the Champions LeagueCredit: Rex
      Fans had been alarmed by the official Spurs website claiming their next game is postponedCredit: https://twitter.com/N17_SAUL/status/1568891563043864577
      Spurs face the Portuguese side on Tuesday in the Champions League.
      Eagle-eyed supporters had spotted their website had been claiming the game was off just 48 hours before kick-off.
      This follows the weekend’s matches in England being postponed after the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
      As suspected the announcement was a “technical error” and Tottenham have confirmed the match is going ahead as planned.
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      The official Tottenham account tweeted this morning: “Due to a technical error, Tuesday’s match against Sporting CP is displaying as postponed on our website.
      “We can confirm this is incorrect – the match is going ahead as planned. We are looking into the issue urgently and apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
      Thousands have booked flights and match tickets for the European game in Portugal.
      The error had caused concern for fans as the news spread online.
      One Spurs fan on Twitter wrote of the postponement claim: “This is legit on the site, unclear if an error or true. Fans need to know asap either way as sure loads flying tomorrow.”
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      A Tottenham supporter page wrote: “The Tottenham Hotspur website is showing our next game vs Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League as POSTPONED.
      “With no official update on social media from The Club or UEFA, we are unsure whether this is a mistake or legitimate information.”
      Another concerned fan site wrote: “Can you let us know what’s happening @SpursOfficial?”
      The tweeter adds that they are “flying in the morning”
      Tottenham have an allocation of just over 2,500 fans for the game, with tickets costing £34.
      Spurs won their first Champions League game of the season against Marseille courtesy of two goals from Richarlison.
      Meanwhile, Rangers have announced that their Champions League game with Napoli at Ibrox this week has been pushed back 24 hours from Tuesday to Wednesday.
      The club said this is due to limitations on “policing resources” and “organisational challenges” related to the Queen’s passing. More

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      Cadiz 0-4 Barcelona LIVE: Delayed game ends after lengthy medical emergency in the stands – latest updates

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      BARCELONA’s 4-0 win at Cadiz was paused in the 83rd minute because of a medical emergency in the crowd and was delayed over nearly an hour.In dramatic scenes, goalkeeper Jeremias Ledesma ran across the field with a defibrillator for the incident in the crowd, with reports a fan had suffered a cardiac arrest.
      Barca were winning 2-0 before players left the field, with goals from Frenkie de Jong and Robert Lewandowski.
      Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembele then completed the rout as play continued.

      Kick-off: 5.30pm
      TV/live stream: Premier Sports 1
      Cadiz XI: Ledesma; Zaldua, Luis Hernandez, Mbaye, Pacha Espino, Alex Fernandez, San Emeterio, Alejo, Sobrino, Ocampo, Lucas Perez
      Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen, Bellerin, Pique, Araujo, Sergio, Ferran, Memphis, De Jong, Raphinha, Balde, Gavi

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      Barcelona defeated Cadiz 4-0 following a dominant display at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.
      Barca couldn’t open the scoring in the first half and broke the deadlock after 55 minutes with Frenkie de Jong.
      Raphinha found Gavi with an incredible pass down the right and the Spaniard delivered a low cross that Jeremias Ledesma tapped away with a lunge, which set De Jong up in front of open goal.
      Robert Lewandowski came off the bench on 57 minutes and got on the scoresheet just seven minutes later.
      Lewandowski passed to Hector Bellerin, who made his debut, on the right and the ex-Arsenal star played through Raphinha, who delivered a low cross from the right.
      De Jong tried to get his second but was stopped by Ledesma, however the Cadiz keeper failed to hold on to the ball and the star striker scored in front of open goal.
      The game was halted after 83 minutes when a fan fainted in the stands and required medical treatment.
      Ledesma was one fo the first people to notice and rushed to his dugout to pick up a medical kit and hand it over to the crowd.
      The game was paused for quite some time while the supporter received medical attention until they were taken to hospital with reports suggesting their condition is thankfully stable.
      Barcelona scored a third after the game was restarted when Lewandowski set Ansu Fati up in front of open goal in the 86th minute.
      Ousmane Dembele capped off a big win with an exquisite run and weak shot that Ledesma failed to hold on to in the second minute of stoppage time
      Credit: GETTY
      Cadiz vs Barcelona stats
      Barcelona dominated tempo throughout the match against Cadiz.
      Barca controlled a total of 71 per cent of possession during an impressive display at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.
      The Blaugrana registered a total of 16 shots, eight of which were on target.
      Cadiz, on the other hand, produced six shots but none of them were on target
      FT: Cadiz 0-4 Barcelona
      Barcelona defeated Cadiz 4-0 at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla in a dramatic encounter.
      Barca opened the scoring with Frenkie de Jong after 55 minutes and sealed the win just 10 minutes later with a strike by Robert Lewandowski.
      The Blaugrana made it three on 86 minutes before Ousmane Dembele capped off a major win during stoppage time.
      But the match was overshadowed by a tragic incident in the stands as a fan fainted during the closing minutes.
      The game was paused until the supporter received medical treatment and was taken to hospital with reports suggesting their condition is thankfully stable
      Credit: GETTY
      FT: Cadiz 0-4 Barcelona
      Peep!
      That’s full-time in Cadiz!!!!
      Cadiz 0-4 Barcelona
      90+2 Demebele picks up a pass from Lewandowski in midfield and puts together a fantastic run down the right flank.
      The forward fires a shot from the edge of the area that Ledesma can’t hold on to and sees it ending up behind his net.
      Second assist by Lewandowski!
      Cadiz 0-4 Barcelona
      90+2 Goal!
      Barcelona score a fourth with Dembele!!!!
      Cadiz 0-3 Barcelona
      90 Three more minutes of stoppage time to go until full-time.
      Both teams have now slowed down considering the result has been sealed a long while ago
      Cadiz 0-3 Barcelona
      86 That surely seals it for Barcelona!
      Lewandowski picks up a fantastic pass from midfield and breaks through Cadiz’s defence.
      The star striker passes to Fati on his left and the young star has no problem beating Ledesma
      Cadiz 0-3 Barcelona
      86 Goal!
      Barcelona make it three with Fati!!!
      Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
      85 What we know so far is that a fan suffered a heart problem in the stands.
      The supporter received important medical assistance and was put to an ambulance before they were taken to hospital.
      Reports suggest, their condition is thankfully stable
      Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
      82 And we’re back in Cadiz!
      The players warmed up for 10 minutes until the referee restarted the match
      Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
      It seems like a stretcher was brought to the stands from the pitch for a fan that fainted during the match.
      Players are still warming up with the match expected to restart soon
      Credit: GETTY
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      Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
      Players from both teams are warming up with some drills.
      We will obviously let you know if we receive a medical update
      Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
      Players are coming back to the pitch, it seems like the game may restart soon.
      Reminding you that the match was halted after 83 minutes
      Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
      The game is still paused, we haven’t seen the players, managers or referees coming out yet.
      The official information from the stadium is that the game has been halted due to a health issue with a spectator.
      A member of the medical staff has returned to the dugout and is receiving a warm and very well deserved ovation
      Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
      Cadiz goalkeeper Ledesma was reportedly among the first to notice the medical emergency.
      The keeper informed the referee, then rushed to his dugout before running back with a medical kit which he handed to the crowd
      Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
      Players are going back to the dressing room.
      Obviously, there is no information about when the match will restart.
      The fan’s health and life is the absolute priority
      Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
      The players are still on the pitch.
      But a decision could be made to call them back to the dressing room.
      At this point in time, we can’t give you more details but will keep you updated as this concerning situation progresses
      Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
      What we know so far:
      A supporter has suffered a medical issue and the game between Cadiz as well as Barcelona has been paused until further notice.
      Stewards and medical staff are attending to the situation and are looking after the fan..
      Cadiz goalkeeper Ledesma ran towards the stands with what looked like a medical kit, which he offered to the crowd
      Players, managers, referees and fans are evidently concerned
      Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
      90 Players are visibly concerned, the game has obviously stopped until further notice.
      Stewards and medical staff are tending to a fan who’s suffered a health issue
      Credit: GETTY
      Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
      90 It looks like a supporter has had a medical emergency.
      We are all hoping everything goes well and this incident ends in the best possible note
      Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
      88 Players from both teams are visibly worried and concerned.
      Araujo is currently praying…
      This is quite a worrying moment
      Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
      87 Cadiz goalkeeper Ledesma was just spotted running to the stands holding what looks like a medical kit.
      The keeper handed it over to the crowd
      Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
      87 Commentators claim there may have been a health emergency.
      The home crowd is applauding in support it seems
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      Cadiz vs Barcelona LIVE: Stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news – Lewandowski on BENCH with Bayern looming

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      BARCELONA are back in LaLiga action TODAY after a stunning Champions League win in the week.Star striker Robert Lewandowski helped himself to a hat-trick in the 5-1 battering of Viktoria Plzen, and a trip to Cadiz is here now for Xavi’s side.
      But Lewandowski has been dropped to the bench for today’s match 0 with former side Bayern Munich on the horizon next week.

      Kick-off: 5.30pm
      TV/live stream: Premier Sports 1
      Cadiz XI: Ledesma; Zaldua, Luis Hernandez, Mbaye, Pacha Espino, Alex Fernandez, San Emeterio, Alejo, Sobrino, Ocampo, Lucas Perez
      Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen, Bellerin, Pique, Araujo, Sergio, Ferran, Memphis, De Jong, Raphinha, Balde, Gavi

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      Cadiz stats
      Cadiz are bottom of the LaLiga table after a rough start to their campaign.
      The Pirates have lost all four of their opening league matches to Real Sociedad, Osasuna, Athletic Bilbao and Celta Vigo.
      Sergio Gonzalez’s side has also conceded a staggering 10 goals so far this season.
      To make things worse, Cadiz haven’t scored a single goal yet!
      Credit: GETTY
      Barcelona stats
      Barcelona got their season off to a strong start as they are so far undefeated in LaLiga.
      Barca have won three out of four matches and are second in the table behind defending champions Real Madrid, who have emerged victorious out of all four of their games so far.
      The Blaugrana have scored a whopping 11 league goals and have conceded only once against Real Sociedad.
      Barcelona’s attack has been vastly improved following the arrival of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha as they also destroyed Viktoria Plzen with a score of 5-1 in their Champions League opener
      Credit: GETTY
      Cadiz formation
      Cadiz manager Sergio Gonzalez appears to have opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation against Barcelona.
      Jeremias Ledesma starts between the sticks with Joseba Zaldua at right-back and captain Alfonso Espino on the other side, while Luis Hernandez and Mamadou Mbaye link up at centre-back.
      Alex Fernandez and Fede team up in midfield with Ruben Sobrino at No10.
      Ivan Alejo covers the right flank with Brian Ocampo on the other side, while ex-Arsenal ace Lucas Perez spearheads the attack
      Barcelona formation
      Barcelona manager Xavi appears to have opted for a 4-3-3 formation against Cadiz.
      Marc-Andre ter Stegen starts in goal with ex-Arsenal star Hector Bellerin making his debut at right-back and Alejandro Balde on the other side, while Gerard Pique and Ronald Araujo team up at centre-back.
      Frenkie de Jong, Gavi and captain Sergio Busquets link up in midfied.
      Raphinha, Ferran Torres and Memphis Depay lead the attack as Robert Lewandowski is being rested ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich
      Cadiz subs
      3 Jarque, 4 Alcaraz, 6 Bejarano-Serrano, 10 Bongonda, 12 Alarcon, 13 Gil, 17 Mabil, 18 Negredo, 19 Gimenez, 20 Carcelen, 21 Arzamendia, 32 Chust
      Cadiz XI
      1 Ledesma; 2 Zaldua, 23 Hernandez, 5 Mbaye, 22 Espino; 8 Fernandez, 24 Fede; 11 Alejo, 7 Sobrino, 14 Ocampo; 15 Perez
      Barcelona subs
      7 Dembele, 8 Pedri, 9 Lewandowski, 10 Fati, 15 Christensen, 17 Alonso, 18 Alba, 19 Kessie, 23 Kounde, 24 Garcia, 26 Pena, 36 Tenas
      Barcelona XI
      1 Ter Stegen, 2 Bellerin, 3 Pique, 4 Araujo, 5 Busquets, 11 Torres, 14 Memphis, 21 De Jong, 22 Raphinha, 28 Balde, 30 Gavi

      The team sheets are in!!!
      Head-to-Head
      Barcelona and Cadiz’s first ever meeting took place way back in 1977 in a LaLiga match that saw the former winning 2-0 away.
      Since then, the two sides have faced off a total of 28 times with Barca winning a majority of 19 games, compared to the Pirates’ mere four wins.
      One of Cadiz’s few victories took place last season in their most recent meeting as they beat the Blaugrana 1-0 at the Nou Camp.
      The hosts also picked up a shock 2-1 win over Barcelona at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla only two years ago.
      The visitors have a better head-to-head record but shockingly haven’t beaten Cadiz since 2006, as they lost two out of their last four meetings
      Credit: GETTY
      Good afternoon from Cadiz
      Welcome to SunSport’s live coverage of the LaLiga clash between Cadiz and Barcelona at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.
      Barca manager Xavi will be without Sergi Roberto, who is sidelined with a muscular injury he sustained against Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League last week.
      However, the Spanish tactician dismissed fears regarding Roberto’s fitness as he insisted that his injury is not serious.
      The Blaugrana may be keeping one eye open on their upcoming Champions League clash with Bayern Munich, whom they are facing on Tuesday at the Allianz Arena.
      Therefore, Xavi may rest a few of his big names, such as Bayern legend Robert Lewandowski and Ousmane Dembele.
      Former Arsenal ace Hector Bellerin and ex-Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso were not involved against Plzen due to their late arrivals, but both have been named in Barcelona’s squad today.
      Cadiz boss Sergio Gonzalez, on the other hand, will again be without Jon Ander Garrido as he is still nursing a knee injury.
      Ruben Alcaraz remains a doubt but other than that the hosts seem to be in good shape for this big match.
      Sergio is expected to make some changes today and could bring in former Arsenal ace Lucas Perez, Ruben Sobrino and Alex Fernandez
      Credit: GETTY
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      Liverpool vs Ajax: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League match

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      LIVERPOOL will be determined to put that nightmare on Naples street behind them when they host Ajax in Tuesday’s Champions League encounter.The Reds were humiliated by Napoli 4-1 on the opening night of European footballs top tier competition.
      Liverpool were annihilated by Napoli on matchday oneCredit: Rex
      Former Tottenham attacker Steven Bergwijn inspired Ajax to a 4-0 win over RangersCredit: Getty
      And Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher slammed the defence in his post-match interview claiming that it could have been “four or five at half-time, not just three”.
      To make things worse, the Merseyside giants’ upcoming opponents Ajax, comfortably dealt with Rangers 4-0 in the other Group A clash so they’ll be breeding with confidence.
      But Liverpool did the double over Ajax when the these two European giants were in the same group during the 2020/21 campaign.
      What time does Liverpool vs Ajax kick off?

      Liverpool host Dutch giants Ajax on Tuesday, September 13.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time.
      Anfield in Liverpool is the allocated arena for this mouth-watering contest and it can host around 53,394 spectators.
      Curtis Jones’ 58th minute strike secured all three points when these two clubs last met in a Champions League Group D game.

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      What TV channel is Liverpool vs Ajax on and can I live stream it?

      Liverpool vs Ajax will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 2 in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 7pm UK time – one hour before kick-off.
      Subscription holders of BT Sport can stream the entire action live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.

      Team news
      Jurgen Klopp’s injury woes could be going from bad to worse as Fabio Carvalho’s dead leg which ruled him out of the trip to Naples, will need to be assessed once more.
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      And if the wonderkid is unavailable, Carvalho will be joining, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Curtis Jones, Ibrahima Konate, Jordan Henderson and Calvin Ramsay who are all currently in the treatment room.
      Joe Gomez and James Milner could lose their spots in the starting line-ups following a poor display against Napoli.
      But the one plus for Klopp is that midfield maestro Thiago was able to get some minutes under his belt which puts the Spaniard in contention to start.
      Meanwhile, minor injuries to Mohamed Ihattaren and Owen Wijndal may force Ajax boss Alfrd Schreuder into leaving the pair at home.
      However, Schreuder almost has a fully fit squad to choose from including former Tottenham Hotspur winger Steven Bergwijn.
      Latest odds

      Liverpool to win 40/85
      Draw 15/4
      Ajax to win 15/4

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      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly ‘has NO idea about football and will bitterly regret sacking Thomas Tuchel’, slams Mainz chief

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      MAINZ sporting director Christian Heidel has slammed Chelsea owner Todd Boehly for sacking Thomas Tuchel.Boehly sacked the 49-year-old after a poor start to the Premier League campaign AND their shock defeat in their Champions League group stage opener against Dinamo Zagreb.
      Thomas Tuchel was sacked shortly after a 1-0 loss to Dinamo ZagrebCredit: Getty
      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has been widely criticised for the call to sack the GermanCredit: Rex
      Mainz sporting director Heidel is the latest football figure to take a swipe at the American ownerCredit: Getty
      But the decision to sack the 2021 Champions League-winning manager has been widely criticised.
      And the latest scolding of Boehly has come from Mainz’s sporting director Heidel.
      Tuchel worked with Heidel during his spell as Mainz manager between 2009-2014.
      Heidel says Boehly “has no idea about football” and will “bitterly regret” his decision to axe Tuchel.
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      Speaking to Bild, he said: “The sacking is grist to the mill of those who are against investors in football.
      “It was purely an investor’s decision.
      “Someone who has no idea about football probably thought that sixth place wasn’t good enough for him and said: ‘Then let’s try another coach’ after only six games.
      “I can’t think of any other reason.
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      “But Chelsea will bitterly regret this decision – they won’t get such a good coach again so quickly.”
      Chelsea opted for ex-Brighton boss Graham Potter to head their long-term project.
      The Englishman has been described by the club as “one of the most exciting coaches in the game”.
      On his appointment, Potter said: “I am incredibly proud and excited to represent Chelsea FC, this fantastic football club.
      “I am very excited to partner with Chelsea’s new ownership group and look forward to meeting and working with the exciting group of players and to develop a team and culture that our amazing fans can be proud of.
      “I would also like to place my sincere thanks to Brighton & Hove Albion for allowing me this opportunity and in particular Tony Bloom and all the players, staff and supporters for their continued support during my time at the club.” More