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Liverpool Injury Update: Key Players and Return Dates
Liverpool injury concerns and potential return dates ahead of Manchester City. Owner-supplied report with conflicting dates; not independently verified.
2026-10-08
2-1: Dumfries, starter in the Netherlands' victory against Serbia
The defender played the entire match and contributed to the play that led to the winning goal.
2026-10-04
'First half was unacceptable!' – Xavi and Virgil van Dijk issue strong Dutch warning before 100th cap
Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez praised captain Virgil van Dijk ahead of his potential 100th international cap against Serbia. The Dutch side aim to claim top spot in Nations League Group 2 following a dramatic second-half comeback against Greece.
2026-10-04
Netherlands vs Serbia: Worldwide UEFA Nations League A broadcasts and how to watch anywhere in the world with a VPN
Want to access your usual streaming service with greater security, or from a different part of the world where you may run into geo-restrictions? This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
2026-10-04
Denzel Dumfries demands defensive fix as leaky Netherlands chase first clean sheet of 2026
Denzel Dumfries has laid down a challenge to his Netherlands team-mates as they look to end a defensive slump that has plagued their 2026 campaign. The Inter wing-back believes the Oranje must show more resilience at the back despite their recent attacking improvements under Xavi.
2026-10-04
"A disaster and factions": former United star exposes the behind-the-scenes clash between Ten Hag and Cristiano Ronaldo
A shocking confession from Farid
2026-10-04
Brobbey and Van Dijk suddenly appear on the radar of the same top club
XinhuaJuventus kept a close eye on the Netherlands during this international break. The Italian giants have placed both Virgil van Dijk and Brian Brobbey on their wishlist, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.Last Thursday, Juventus representatives were at the Joh
2026-10-03
De Jong sends a message to Barcelona fans, and Yamal responds
Frenkie de Jong begins the countdown to returning to the pitch
2026-10-03
De Bruyne responds to his critics and sends a veiled message to Rudi Garcia
After shining against Turkey
2026-10-03
Denzel Dumfries does not mince his words with the Netherlands: ‘I am not in favour of this here’
ANPDenzel Dumfries is no fan of the longer international break, as he made clear at Saturday's press conference. The Netherlands international, who has 79 caps, much preferred the previous format.Usually, players face two internationals in each break. Now ther
2026-10-03
Mourinho, Ten Hag and others: the Jesus crisis reopens Ronaldo's black file
The current crisis is not the first: Ronaldo's memory is full of problems
2026-10-03
Misfortune strikes Thijs Dallinga: season threatens to be over for potential Netherlands striker
GettyThijs Dallinga appears to have played his last match of the season. FC Köln have announced through their official channels that the striker has suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury.The injury happened on Saturday afternoon in the friendly against c
2026-10-03
Valentijn Driessen tears into Netherlands international: ‘He runs around like a headless chicken’
DeFodi ImagesValentijn Driessen was stunned by the Netherlands' first half against Greece, he said on the Kick-off podcast of De Telegraaf. The football editor-in-chief blamed Xavi's decision to start Quinten Timber and Guus Til.Both had a miserable first half
2026-10-03
Driessen tears Van de Ven to pieces and names the ideal replacement
ANPValentijn Driessen is highly critical of Micky van de Ven in Kick-Off from De Telegraaf. After the 2-2 draw against Greece, his verdict is that head coach Xavi should pick a different left-back for the Netherlands.''You can almost see Van de Ven looking aro
2026-10-02
Noa Lang spares no one with the Netherlands: 'This has to stop once and for all'
ESPNNoa Lang came on at half-time in Greece v the Netherlands (2-2) with his side 2-0 down. The Napoli forward is critical of the Dutch national team's first-half displays.Speaking to ESPN, Lang assessed the changes made by head coach Xavi Hernández. "I had to
2026-10-02
Napoli, listen to Noa Lang: "My development has been at a standstill for a year"
AFPNapoli forward Noa Lang spoke to Dutch television after the Netherlands' draw in Greece: "Xavi was angry at half-time, and he was right. We cannot play like that. An away match in Greece is not a walk in the park, but we are the Netherlands, we absolutely h
2026-10-02
Driessen takes aim at Xavi after the Netherlands’ extremely laboured international match
ANPValentijn Driessen says Xavi's substitutions against Greece paid off. "But the Spaniard was also responsible with his starting XI for the dramatic first half in which the Netherlands fell 2-0 behind," De Telegraaf writes. In Driessen's view, little has chan
2026-10-02
Xavi takes blame for poor first half as Netherlands rescue draw against Greece
Netherlands boss Xavi Hernandez has taken full responsibility for his side's dismal first-half performance during their 2-2 draw with Greece. The Spanish tactician even apologised to his players in the dressing room before an inspired triple substitution rescued a valuable Nations League point in Thessaloniki.
2026-10-02
From Ancelotti to Zidane: salary map in the world's national teams revealed
A stunning gap and major surprises
2026-10-02
Perez has a blunt message for two Netherlands players
ANPDanny Koevermans understands why Xavi opted for a different midfield with the Netherlands against Greece on Thursday. Kenneth Perez, however, is highly critical of the national coach's decision to start Quinten Timber and Guus Til."He was not entirely satis
2026-10-02
Arsenal handed fresh injury headache as Christos Tzolis limps off for Greece after ignoring manager’s substitution order
Arsenal's medical team are facing another busy period as summer signing Christos Tzolis became the latest star to be struck by the international break curse. The winger was forced off during the early stages of Greece's Nations League encounter with the Netherlands, leaving Mikel Arteta sweating on his fitness ahead of the Premier League's return.
2026-10-02
Hans Kraay Jr tears into him: 'Everything about him is wild'
DeFodi ImagesHans Kraay Jr has torn into the Netherlands' display against Greece (2-2), with Quinten Timber taking the brunt of his criticism. He said so on ESPN."The first half was really dreadful," judges Kraay. "The Netherlands wanted to build up with three
2026-10-02
This is what Spanish media write about Xavi’s role during the draw with Greece
ANPThe Netherlands drew 2-2 with Greece in Thessaloniki on Thursday evening. The Dutch national team made a dreadful start but put it right just before full time. This is what Spanish media wrote about the draw by Xavi Hernández's side.Spanish media saw the na
2026-10-02
Schneider opens fire on the Dutch Football Association over Xavi
Shocking contradiction
2026-10-02