Ten years ago, as Celtic prepared to draw a line under the Ronny Deila years, then chief executive Peter Lawwell outlined where the club stood in relation to recruitment.
Training always goes up a level when a new manager arrives, as players look to impress, but the intensity of the Matthias Jaissle's double sessions are said to have been "off the charts". Such effort is a non-negotiable for Jaissle who, like Eddie Howe, wants his players to train the way they play and take that vigour into games. During his spell at RB Salzburg, where he won back-to-back titles and reached the last 16 of the Champions League, Jaissle's aggressive side ranked first per game in the Austrian league for high turnovers (9.8) and possession won in the final third (5.6) per match.
Bournemouth earned a 2-2 friendly draw with Real Betis over the weekend and there were some key takeaways. A quick trip to Spain for a physical game against Champions League opposition was just what the Cherries needed. Real Betis provided a great test for Marco Rose's side in pretty intense heat.
Looking to finish the job and extend on their Champions League qualifying adventure on Tuesday night, Fenerbahce will travel to Austria for their second-leg showdown. With the rest of Europe’s elite set to follow suit and mark their respective returns over the next fortnight, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available. Verdict: Under 3.5 […] The post Prediction: Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahce appeared first on SoccerNews.
Seeking an essential second-leg turnaround on Tuesday night, Lyon will welcome Sparta Prague to France as they look to keep their Champions League qualification dreams alive. With Europe’s elite domestic leagues set to make their respective returns over the next fortnight, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available. Verdict: Goal to be scored in […] The post Prediction: Lyon vs Sparta Prague appeared first on SoccerNews.
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