The English press is worried about Romelu Lukaku, Atlético de Madrid trembles at the idea of facing his executioner CR7 and the thunderous debut of Dusan Vlahovic in the Champions League. Find in your Foot Transfer market press review the latest information from the European sports press.
The absence of Romelu Lukaku worries in England
Chelsea took a serious advantage for qualification by winning 2-0 against Lille. A man is put forward on this Wednesday morning, it is Kai Havertz, author of the opening of the score of the head yesterday following a corner. A great performance from the German which eclipses the absence of Romelu Lukaku, who did not even come into play. A real snub for Romelu Lukaku who even saw Tuchel prefer Timo Werner to him during the match. “Who needs Lukaku?”asks the DailyMail. For The Times, “Havertz shows Lukaku how to do it”. The Blues cruise is also highlighted by the DailyMirror who even worries about the future of Big Rom. After the meeting, coach Thomas Tuchel explained the Belgian’s dismissal due to his state of form. Not sure that this excuse is to the taste of the person concerned…
CR7, the executioner of Atlético de Madrid
While the atmosphere is tense at Manchester United, the Red Devils are playing a crucial match this evening against Atlético de Madrid in the knockout stages of the Champions League. The Madrid press particularly fears the return of CR7 to Madrid. For ASit will be a “cockfight” between João Felix on one side, and Ronaldo on the other. Atlético de Madrid is the favorite victim of CR7, who have scored 25 goals and delivered nine assists against this opponent in 35 games.
Dusan Vlahovic puts Italy at his feet
Juventus could not do better than a draw yesterday against Villarreal (1-1). The meeting was especially marked by the thunderous debut in the competition of the flagship rookie, Dusan Vlahovic. 32 seconds. This is the time it took him to open his goal counter. On his first ball, the Serb made a superb sequence and scored with a cross shot from the right. “The Dusan Lightning”ignites Tuttosport. “What a thunderbolt”exclaims the Gazzetta dello Sport. “Juve in a flash”summarizes the Corriere. This is called an express adaptation.
