Chelsea opened their Women's Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Austria Wien at Plough Lane thanks to Wieke Kaptein's early wonder strike. However, the narrow win was overshadowed by an early injury concern for Keira Walsh, who was forced off after just 20 minutes.
Bukayo Saka has heaped praise on Arsenal's record-breaking teenager Max Dowman, describing the young midfielder's natural ability as completely "insane". The England winger also sent a clear message to the 16-year-old sensation, warning that his future success now depends entirely on his own dedication and work ethic.
The Englishman was strongly requested by Chivu in the summer, but on the pitch, so far, he has not shown himself to be better than the Croatian who was already in the squad.
Former Wales international James Collins has sensationally claimed that Chelsea star Cole Palmer feigned an injury to withdraw from the latest England squad. Collins believes the attacking midfielder is still furious with manager Thomas Tuchel over his controversial World Cup exclusion and simply refused to link up with the national team.
Germany Under-21 international Paris Brunner will have to watch for the time being after returning to his club AS Monaco. The striker has been suspended by the French league for his controversial celebration on 12 September.
Federico Chiesa is facing a crucial few months to save his Liverpool career after new manager Andoni Iraola reportedly told him to fight for his place or leave. The Italian forward has endured a miserable spell at Anfield and was recently left out of the club's Champions League squad.
Only a few weeks ago, Eduardo Camavinga turned down an offer from Galatasaray Istanbul. But the Turkish champions do not want to give up and apparently are still hoping to lure the France international to the Bosporus.
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