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Nouri’s family takes in Mohamed Ihattaren
Mohamed Ihattaren has recently been accompanied by Mo Nouri, the older brother of former Ajax player Abdelhak Nouri. In conversation with De Telegraaf, the duo announced that they would work to get Ihattaren back to the top. “I see him as family, a bonus brother. Since I live with him a few days a week and thanks to the faith, I have my life back on track,” says the twenty-year-old Ajax player.
Read more about Nouri and Ihattaren here
Horror scenario Senegal: Mané is injured 13 days before the the Dutch duel
Sadio Mane had to be replaced early on Tuesday evening. Already after twenty minutes, the attacker had to stop the fight in the meeting between Bayern Munich and Werder Bremen. The star player of Senegal, opponent of the Dutch in the group stage of the World Cup, walked off the field injured and was replaced by Leroy Sané.
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Noussair Mazraoui gives two assists on a pitch-black evening for Sadio Mané
Bayern Munich did not make a mistake in the Bundesliga on Tuesday evening. At home, coach Julian Nagelsmann’s team won 6-1 against Werder Bremen. Serge Gnabry scored a hat trick for of the Rekordmeister, while Jamal Musiala, Leon Goretzka and Mathys Tel all scored one goal. Noussair Mazraoui was the principal at two Bayern goals. Anthony Jung was accurate on behalf of Werder. Bayern now has a four-point lead in the Bundesliga over number two SC Freiburg, which is still in action on Wednesday. Werder is currently seventh.
Here you will find more information about the victory of Bayern Munich
“Memphis hears ‘yes’ from Barcelona and is already on Dutch soil”
Memphis Depay is already on Dutch soil, de Mundo Deportivo knows. The 28-year-old has received clearance from Barcelona to complete recovery from his hamstring injury in his native country. Memphis has been recovering since September from the injury he sustained in the Nations League match with Poland (2-0 win). It remains to be seen whether the goal-getter will be fit in time for the World Cup.
You can read the whole story about Memphis here
Frenkie disguises red cards Pique and Lewandowski with great assist
Barcelona booked a narrow win in La Liga on Tuesday evening. When visiting Osasuna, trainer Xavi’s team was too strong with 1-2. Frenkie de Jong played a crucial role, as he had an amazing pass at Raphinha. The latter then decided the game with an equally beautiful header. Robert Lewandowski also received his first red card in the Barcelona shirt and Gerard Pique, who was on the bench, was also sent to the dressing room with a red card for comments on the lead.
Read more about Barcelona’s difficult victory here