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Jannik Sinner is in the mood for confidences: “I know you were here for him.”
Sinner speaks to the audience
After his clear victory in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open against Alex De Minaur (6-3, 6-2, 6-1), Jannik Sinner è was featured in the traditional post-match interview with Jim Courier on the court of Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. The world number 1 first è addressed the spectators in attendance.
“I know you all were here for him, but you were sporting and the atmosphere è was extraordinary,” he began.
Alex and I know each other well, we have faced each other several times, we try to understand each other’s game and prepare as best we can”.
“I like to sleep a lot, so I have been trying to rest as much as possible to be ready – he added -I have a very experienced team: my staff understand every moment well, more than I can. I have been playing tennis for a while but not very long, there are many things to improve on, their input è phenomenal. But this morning I got up good and I knew I was ready”.
Now on to Ben Shelton, whom Lorenzo Sonego è couldn’t bar the way: “He è left-handed and has a fantastic serve, I have to respond as much as possible and stay focused. I hope it will be a good match also for you in the audience”.
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Europa League 2024-2025, Roma-Eintracht Frankfurt, the likely lineups
Roma-Frankfurt, the probable formations
At the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, at 9 p.m., the match between Roma and Eintracht Frankfurt will be staged. The Giallorossi are coming off a 1-0 defeat against AZ in the last European match, this is a crucial match for access to the playoffs. The Germans, on the other hand, come to the match after a 2-0 success over Ferencvaros, currently occupy the second position in the standings and are close to direct qualification to the round of 16.
Ranieri will rely on the attacking pair Dybala and Dovbyk, while on the outsides space for Saelemaekers on the right and Angelino on the left. Finally, the three-man defense will be led by Hummels. Between the posts Svilar.
For Frankfurt, Ebimbe, Dahoud, Brown and Hojlund are unavailable. Toppmoller deploys Ekitike as the only forward who will be supported by the imagination of Gotze in the three-quarter. Knauff and Uzun will act as the outside midfielders, at the center of defense Koch and Tuta.
Probable lineups
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Roma (3-5-2): Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Kone, Paredes, Pellegrini, Angelino; Dybala, Dovbyk. All: Ranieri.
Frankfurt (4-4-1-1): Trapp; Kristensen, Koch, Tuta, Theate; Knauff, Skhiri, Larsson, Can Uzun; Gotze; Ekitike. All: Toppmoller.
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Dusko Ivanovic reveals Fenerbahce’s strengths
Ivanovic’s words
It’s all set for Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul-Virtus Segafredo Bologna. Two-way ball tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 31, at 6:30 p.m., at the Ulker sports and event hall in Istanbul).
Coach Dusko Ivanovic spoke this way on the eve of the game: “I believe that in the last month Fenerbahce has been playing their best, winning 10 victories in a row. They are a great team, attacking very well with excellent shooters, they can open the court with many players and always play with great confidence”.
He was echoed by Achille Polonara: “We face one of the best teams in’Europe. A difficult challenge awaits us on a tough court, but we are also aware that we can compete with anyone if we play our basketball”.
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Europa League 2024-2025, FCSB-Manchester United, the likely formations
FCSB-Manchester United, the probable formations
At the Națională Arena in Bucharest, at 9 p.m., the match between FCSB-Manchester United will be staged. Both teams are currently in the top eight positions thanks to their successes in the previous round: the Romanians conquered the Qarabag field with a 3-2 victory, while the English won 2-1 against Rangers.
For FCSB, Olaru, Lixandru and O.Popescu are unavailable. Charalambous relies on Birligea in attack with Stefanescu, Tanase and Miculescu in support in the three-quarter. In defense, space is made for Dawa who will partner with Ngezana in the center, with Tarnovanu between the posts.
For Manchester United, Evans, Shaw and Mount will be absent while Ugarte è in doubt. Amorim will rely on Zirkzee as the lone striker with Diallo and B.Fernandes in support behind him. De Ligt will lead the three-man defense with Yoro and L.Martinez on his flanks. With Bayindir between the posts.
Probable lineups
FCSB (4-2-3-1): Tarnovanu; Cretu, Ngezana, Dawa, Radunovic;Sult, Edjouma; Stefanescu, Tanase, Miculescu; Birligea. All: Charalambous
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Bayindir; Yoro, de Ligt, L.Martinez; Mazraoui, Collyer, Eriksen, Malacia; B.Fernandes, Diallo; Zirkzee. All: Amorim.
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