There's a New Sheriff in Town - The 2021-22 Other Teams thread

BocaFan · Jan 31, 2023

Jorginho has been transferred from Chelsea to Arsenal on an 18-month deal.

Arsenal transfer news: Jorginho bid accepted by Chelsea - BBC Sport

JoCryuff98 · Feb 1, 2023

120 million for Enzo Fernández is too much. He’s a good player, but it could be a hit or miss.

TitoTata · Feb 1, 2023

JoCryuff98 said: ↑

120 million for Enzo Fernández is too much. He’s a good player, but it could be a hit or miss.
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It will be interesting to see how he fares in the hustle and bustle of our league !!

Plus he will have a target on his back !

Bada Bing · Feb 1, 2023

Mbappe misses penalty, retaken penalty and empty goal rebound in a minute. Never seen anything like it.

Brilliant Dutch · Feb 1, 2023

JoCryuff98 said: ↑

120 million for Enzo Fernández is too much. He’s a good player, but it could be a hit or miss
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That American Chelsea owner is a dumbass

BocaFan · Feb 1, 2023

Just noticed that Neymar has another carnival-related injury! On top of that, I see that PSG subbed out Mbappe in the first half of tonight's match with an injury. No idea if serious or not.

celito · Feb 1, 2023

BocaFan said: ↑

Just noticed that Neymar has another carnival-related injury! On top of that, I see that PSG subbed out Mbappe in the first half of tonight's match with an injury. No idea if serious or not.
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It's a bit early for Canaval

TitoTata · Feb 1, 2023

JoCryuff98 said: ↑

120 million for Enzo Fernández is too much. He’s a good player, but it could be a hit or miss.
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He was apparently valued at £8.5 million just 5 months ago !!

Bada Bing · Feb 1, 2023

unclesox · Feb 2, 2023

Bada Bing said: ↑

Mbappe misses penalty, retaken penalty and empty goal rebound in a minute. Never seen anything like it.
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Bada Bing said: ↑

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If he had scored that second penalty it would not have counted.
After a player takes a penalty and it rebounds back to the kicker, he cannot touch the ball again until another player (from either team) has touched it.
If the goalkeeper parries/saves the penalty and the ball rebounds back to the kicker, there's no problem since another player (the goalkeeper) had touched the ball.
But in this case, the shot rebounded back to the kicker off the post without another player having touched it. So his follow up shot was a no-go if he had scored.
At least, that's how I've always known it to be unless the Law has changed.

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If the goalkeeper pushed the ball onto the post, then Mbappe would have been okay. But I cannot tell from this gif if the goalkeeper touched the ball onto the post.

evil_allan · Feb 2, 2023

JoCryuff98 said: ↑

120 million for Enzo Fernández is too much. He’s a good player, but it could be a hit or miss.
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better not miss on an 8.5 year contract!

unclesox · Feb 2, 2023

Helmond Cup update:

Paksi 1-3 Ferencvaros

Next:
Sunday 5 February
Nemzeti Bajnokság I, 20. Forduló
Ferencvaros v Ujpest

Bada Bing · Feb 2, 2023

unclesox said: ↑

If he had scored that second penalty it would not have counted.
After a player takes a penalty and it rebounds back to the kicker, he cannot touch the ball again until another player (from either team) has touched it.
If the goalkeeper parries/saves the penalty and the ball rebounds back to the kicker, there's no problem since another player (the goalkeeper) had touched the ball.
But in this case, the shot rebounded back to the kicker off the post without another player having touched it. So his follow up shot was a no-go if he had scored.
At least, that's how I've always known it to be unless the Law has changed.

EDIT:
If the goalkeeper pushed the ball onto the post, then Mbappe would have been okay. But I cannot tell from this gif if the goalkeeper touched the ball onto the post.
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Yeah it's kind of hard to see, but the second penalty was a save too, so it would've counted.

BocaFan · Feb 2, 2023

Mbappe's injury is not serious. Apparently just taken off for precautionary reasons.

Bada Bing · Feb 2, 2023

BocaFan said: ↑

Mbappe's injury is not serious. Apparently just taken off for precautionary reasons.
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There was an update just now: thigh injury and likely to miss first leg against Bayern. Out also against Toulouse, Marseille and Monaco.

TitoTata · Feb 2, 2023

Not over impressed with Mbappe at all

BocaFan · Feb 2, 2023

Bada Bing said: ↑

There was an update just now: thigh injury and likely to miss first leg against Bayern. Out also against Toulouse, Marseille and Monaco.
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And Neymar out too?

Was looking forward to that matchup. It is/was the most interesting R16 contest by an absolute mile.

Bada Bing · Feb 2, 2023

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And Neymar out too?

Was looking forward to that matchup. It is/was the most interesting R16 contest by an absolute mile.
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Nah, Neymar should be back the next game.

celito · Feb 2, 2023

BocaFan said: ↑

And Neymar out too?

Was looking forward to that matchup. It is/was the most interesting R16 contest by an absolute mile.
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From what I had read Neymar injury was muscle fatigue and minor. Although in Brazil I heard he hadn't recovered properly from the injury he had at the WC. We will see. PSG might be screwed if it's only Messi out there without Mbappe and Neymar.

TitoTata · Feb 2, 2023

celito said: ↑

From what I had read Neymar injury was muscle fatigue and minor. Although in Brazil I heard he hadn't recovered properly from the injury he had at the WC. We will see. PSG might be screwed if it's only Messi out there without Mbappe and Neymar.
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Slight tangent but apparently Djokovic just played and won the whole competition in Australia with a slightly torn hamstring !!

How is that even possible ?

Danko · Feb 2, 2023

PSG completely screwed by injuries. Mbappe, Neymar, Ramos, Kimpembe all hurt and doubtful to be available and fit vs Bayern. They have no chance to do anything.

BocaFan · Feb 2, 2023

Danko said: ↑

PSG completely screwed by injuries. Mbappe, Neymar, Ramos, Kimpembe all hurt and doubtful to be available and fit vs Bayern. They have no chance to do anything.
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Kimpembe is back with the team for training. His return would make Ramos' injury largely irrelevant. But having at least 2 of MnM healthy would obviously be important.

celito · Feb 2, 2023

Unfortunately Madrid beat Valencia but they Militão and Benzema went off injured. Looks like Militão is more serious while Benzema was more of a precaution.

Danko · Feb 3, 2023

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Kimpembe is back with the team for training. His return would make Ramos' injury largely irrelevant. But having at least 2 of MnM healthy would obviously be important.
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Kimpembe might play but he hasn't played a competitive game in months. Honestly I give them close to zero chance against Bayern.

celito · Feb 3, 2023

Danko said: ↑

Kimpembe might play but he hasn't played a competitive game in months. Honestly I give them close to zero chance against Bayern.
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Bayern will be without Mane though.