Van de Ven taken on in England
Micky van de Ven is under fire in England after Tottenham Hotspur’s defeat away to Fulham. With Cristian Romero absent, the Netherlands international wore the captain’s armband, but he was heavily criticized afterwards. Former international Tony Cascarino did not hold back in The Times, while the London Evening Standard also gave him a failing grade.
One Point in Four Games Is Nowhere Near Good Enough
Only one point from the last four matches is not enough for 1. FC Köln. That also frustrates captain Marvin Schwäbe, who is particularly bothered by the defensive work leading up to the first goal conceded.
Sassuolo, reduced to ten men, upset Atalanta thanks to Koné and Thorstvedt
Sassuolo stunned Atalanta 2–1 despite playing most of the match with ten men, with Koné and Thorstvedt scoring before Musah’s late strike set up a tense finish that Grosso’s side survived.