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The 2022 Qatar World Cup will kick off in November, and the major championship favorites are also approaching the final screening stage of the lineup. Taking stock of the past week, we bring you our international observations on the top teams from the past week.
Brazil:
Alisson (Liverpool)
Following the winning assist against Manchester City in the last round, Alisson once again became the absolute hero of Liverpool's victory. In the midweek league game against West Ham, Alisson kept the lead for Liverpool. In the 43rd minute, Joe Gomez kicked Bowen in the penalty area and the referee awarded a penalty kick. But Alisson judged the direction of Bowen's penalty correctly and saved the penalty with a side kick, preventing West Ham from tying the score.
Casemiro (Manchester United)
In the weekend league game against Chelsea, Casemiro scored a countdown for Manchester United. In the 4th minute of stoppage time in the second half, Luke Shaw made a 45-degree cross from the left, and Casemiro nodded to the goal. Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa pounced, but failed to prevent the ball from falling, and finally hit the left post and bounced into the goal. Manchester United equalized 1-1 at the last moment.
Vinicius (Real Madrid)
In the weekend league game against Sevilla, Vinicius contributed two assists. In the 5th minute, Vinicius cut in from the left and entered the penalty area. After swinging the angle, he crossed and made a cross to help Modric easily push the empty goal and score, Real Madrid led 1-0. In the 78th minute, Vinicius faced a single-handed opportunity to score the ball selflessly, assisted Vazquez to score an empty goal, and helped Real Madrid lead 2-1 again.
【France】
Kante (Chelsea)
Kante has been battling injuries after suffering a hamstring injury against Tottenham in August. However, on October 18, local time, Chelsea officially announced that Kante had successfully undergone surgery and is expected to be out for four months. This also means that the French will miss the World Cup.
Benzema (Real Madrid)
Benzema, who had just won the Ballon d'Or, was out of luck. In the midweek league match against Elche, Benzema had 2 goals and 1 assist and was called invalid. In the 5th minute, Vinicius made a straight pass on the left side of the arc of the penalty area, Rodrigo crossed the middle, and Benzema pushed and scored, but Rodrigo was whistled for offside and the goal was invalid. In the 25th minute, Benzema and Alaba collided with the wall at the front of the penalty area. The latter pushed and scored in the penalty area, but this time it was Benzema who returned from the offside position and the goal was invalid. In the 60th minute, Kroos made a long pass from the midfield on the right, and Carvajal made a cross. Benzema stopped the ball in the chest and scored, but again because Carvajal was offside, the goal was invalid. It wasn't until the 75th minute that Benzema scored. Mr. Golden Ball and Rodrigo completed the collision with the wall, and they pushed the goal from the bottom left corner of the penalty area online and succeeded.
Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur)
In the midweek league game against Manchester United, although Tottenham lost 0-2, goalkeeper Lori played brilliantly. In the game, Lori saved Rashford's threatening shot 3 times, and the number of saves in the whole game was as high as 8. If it weren't for Lori's repeated attacks, Tottenham might have been beaten by Manchester United at Old Trafford.
However, against Newcastle in the weekend league game, Lori became the team's sinner. In the 31st minute, Lori attacked outside the penalty area to make a clearance but made a mistake, collided with the opponent's player, and gave the opponent a chance to kick an empty goal. In the 40th minute, Lori's big kick was broken directly in his own half, and then he failed to save Almiron's small-angle push, causing Tottenham to fall behind 0-2.
Rabiot (Juventus)
In the weekend league game against Empoli, Rabiot helped Juventus to a big victory. In the 82nd minute, Cuadrado took a left corner kick, and Rabiot nodded to the goal. Although goalkeeper Vicario saved the ball, the referee confirmed that the ball had crossed the goal line as a whole and the goal was valid. In the 4th minute of stoppage time, Juventus made a straight pass in the middle and Danilo made a cross in the penalty area. Rabiot easily pushed and scored, locking the score at 4-0. Within 12 minutes, Rabiot scored two goals. A good show.
Maine (AC Milan)
Maine has been sidelined so far due to an injury in the national team game in September. Milan coach Pioli recently confirmed that Meignan will be injured until January next year, missing the upcoming World Cup. However, according to media reports, Meignan himself hopes to participate in the World Cup. The final decision will be made by the French coaching staff and medical staff.
Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain)
Against Ajaccio in the weekend league, Mbappe completed 2 shots and 1 pass. In the 23rd minute, the Paris midfielder made a steal, Mbappe received Messi's through pass on the left side of the penalty area, and scored with his right foot, opening the scoring for Paris. In the 78th minute, Mbappe and Messi hit the wall in front of the penalty area. 3 minutes later, Mbappe took Messi's straight pass and fell to the ground on the penalty area line to score.
Varane (Manchester United)
In the weekend league game against Chelsea, Varane left the game with an injury. In the 58th minute, Varane was injured without confrontation when trying to intercept. After the injury, Varane covered his face with a jersey and cried and was replaced by Lindelof. Fortunately, according to the "Team News", Varane was diagnosed with a biceps femoral injury after examination, and only needs to be out of action for 3 weeks, there is still hope to catch up with the World Cup.
Griezmann (Atlético de Madrid)
In the weekend league game against Betis, Griezmann scored twice. In the 54th minute, Griezmann took a right corner kick. No one grabbed the spot in the penalty area. The ball rubbed against the opponent's defender and turned to the far end of the goal. Atletico Madrid led 1-0. In the 71st minute, Cunha slanted his back to the right side of the penalty area line. Griezmann pushed with his right foot from a small angle. The ball penetrated the goalkeeper's wicket and entered the net, giving Atletico a 2-0 lead.
Dembele (Barcelona)
Against Athletic Bilbao at the weekend, Dembele contributed 1 shot and 3 passes. In the 12th minute, Dembele cut a long shot from the right and was saved. Lewandowski got the ball from the left and then made a cross. Dembele scored a header in front of the goal, breaking the deadlock for Barcelona. In the 17th minute, Dembele made a straight pass from the right and assisted Roberto to score Barcelona's second goal. In the 21st minute, Dembele cut in from the right and slanted into the penalty area. Lewandowski volleyed and scored, giving Barcelona a 3-0 lead. In the 72nd minute, Dembele took the medicine according to the prescription, and a diagonal plug from the right assisted Ferran Torres to score, and Barcelona took a 4-0 lead.
【Argentina】
Messi (Paris Saint-Germain)
In the weekend league game against Ajaccio, Messi contributed 1 shot and 2 passes. In the 23rd minute, the Paris midfielder stole the ball and Messi sent a scalpel through to help Mbappe open the scoring. In the 78th minute, Messi and Mbappe collided with the wall in front of the penalty area. They caught the ball in the penalty area and passed the goalkeeper and then pushed and scored. In the 81st minute, Messi dribbled the ball from the backcourt for a long-distance attack, and sent a through ball in front of the penalty area in the middle to help Mbappe win another victory.
Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)
In the weekend league game against Fiorentina, Lautaro completed 2 shots and 1 pass. In just 2 minutes of the opening, Lautaro sent a subtle oblique plug from the right rib to assist Barrera to break the deadlock. In the 14th minute, Lautaro passed the defender at the front of the penalty area and volleyed the goal with his left foot into the bottom right corner of the goal, giving Inter Milan a 2-0 lead. In the 74th minute, Lautaro broke into the penalty area to create a penalty kick. He personally took the penalty and helped Inter Milan take the lead again 3-2.
【England】
Bellingham (Dortmund)
In the mid-week German Cup against Hannover, Bellingham dribbled the ball into the penalty area in the 70th minute to create a penalty kick. He personally took the penalty and helped Dortmund 2-0 to advance. Against Stuttgart in the weekend league game, Bellingham once again played a leading role. In the 2nd minute, Sule on the right side of the ball from the top of the arc in the penalty area of Bellingham, the latter crossed the ball with a low level, and Bellingham followed up and scored, breaking the deadlock for Dortmund. In the 53rd minute, Dortmund stole the ball from the left in the frontcourt. Bellingham got the ball and turned around, scored the goal and shot from the far corner of the goal. In the 72nd minute, Bellingham also planned the team's fifth goal. His through ball in front of the penalty area penetrated Stuttgart's defense. Guerrero crossed the middle and Mukoko easily scored.
【Germany】
Sule & Mukoko (Dortmund)
Against Stuttgart in the weekend league, Sule contributed a pass. In the 2nd minute, Sule received a ball from Bellingham on the right side of the penalty area and crossed the middle, assisting the latter to break the deadlock. In the 12th minute, Guerrero took a free kick from the left side of the frontcourt, and Sule scored from the front to make the score 2-0.
Mukoko also completed the pass. In the 44th minute, Mukoko slanted the top of the arc in the penalty area to the left, and Reina took a shot from the far corner of the goal with his right foot, and Dortmund led 3-0. In the 72nd minute, Mukoko received Guerrero's left cross and easily pushed an empty goal in front of the goal to lock the score at 5-0.
【Portugal】
Jota (Liverpool)
In the league game against Manchester City, Jota was carried away on a stretcher due to an injury. On October 18, local time, coach Klopp confirmed to the public that Jota suffered a serious calf muscle injury and may miss a few months and will miss the World Cup. Jota also said on social media: "Such a wonderful night at Anfield, but it ended in the worst way for me. At the last moment, one of my dreams was broken."
Ronaldo (Manchester United)
In the midweek league match against Tottenham, Cristiano Ronaldo did not play, but once again became the focus after the game. In the 89th minute of the game, the broadcast camera captured Ronaldo walking straight back to the player tunnel.
Belgium De Bruyne (Manchester City)
In the weekend league game against Brighton, De Bruyne scored a wonderful world wave. In the 75th minute, Bernardo Silva made a cross from the left to the middle. De Bruyne stopped the ball at the top of the penalty area and adjusted his long shot. The ball crossed the goalkeeper and flew into the upper left corner of the goal. The score is locked at 3-1.
