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Alexander-Arnold hailed in Spain
Has the moment arrived for Trent Alexander-Arnold to start leaving his mark on Real Madrid’s game with his class? The reaction in Spain is hopeful after the right-back returned to the starting line-up on Saturday night. His crosses and passes against Real Sociedad brought to mind an illustrious compatriot of the 27-year-old Englishman.
Leipzig draw with Wolfsburg and lose ground in the Champions League race
Leipzig dropped key points in the Bundesliga’s Champions League race, drawing 2-2 at home with Wolfsburg after coming from behind twice, while bottom side Heidenheim lost 1-0 at Augsburg to extend their winless run.
Heitinga leaves Tottenham after just over a month
There is not an official statement from Tottenham Hotspur, but English media are now certain that John Heitinga has left his role as assistant coach at the London club. The Dutchman is said to have handed in his contract himself.