Barcelona’s creative ace might not start vs Las Palmas due to discomfort

 

Barcelona’s upcoming La Liga encounter against Las Palmas could see the return of multiple injured stars, including Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres.

Both players appear to have recovered from their knocks and could make their return against the Canaries. Even Eric Garcia might start, especially with Inigo Martinez being a doubt for the clash.

But while coach Hansi Flick is set to bring back these stars, he might have to make do with the absence of another, in the form of Dani Olmo.

Olmo picks up discomfort ahead of Las Palmas tie

According to Diario SPORT, Olmo is feeling a little discomfort heading into the Las Palmas game.

It appears the former RB Leipzig playmaker did not train with the teammates at the same pace due to the discomfort and could thus be a doubt this weekend.

Barcelona’s upcoming La Liga encounter against Las Palmas could see the return of multiple injured stars, including Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres.

Both players appear to have recovered from their knocks and could make their return against the Canaries. Even Eric Garcia might start, especially with Inigo Martinez being a doubt for the clash.

But while coach Hansi Flick is set to bring back these stars, he might have to make do with the absence of another, in the form of Dani Olmo.

Olmo picks up discomfort ahead of Las Palmas tie

According to Diario SPORT, Olmo is feeling a little discomfort heading into the Las Palmas game.

It appears the former RB Leipzig playmaker did not train with the teammates at the same pace due to the discomfort and could thus be a doubt this weekend.

Olmo might not start vs Las Palmas (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

However, Olmo is not completely ruled out of the Las Palmas tie. The report suggests the Spaniard might still make the squad, but he won’t be a part of the starting XI.

Who will replace Olmo?

With Olmo potentially starting on the bench, coach Hansi Flick is likely to opt for Pablo Torre in the creative midfield position.

The former Racing starlet has barely disappointed this season despite his limited game-time, notably racking up three goals and an assist.

Torre, therefore, deserves more action and the Las Palmas game, to that end, could be an ideal opportunity for the midfielder to prove himself further.

Flick, though, has no shortage of options, with Gavi, Fermin Lopez and even Ferran Torres competing for the same spot.

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Ravens-Chargers on 'Monday Night Football': What We Learned from Baltimore's 30-23 win

 

1. Ravens ride running game to emphatic win. At this point, we know who the Ravens can be when they're firing on all cylinders. It begins with the ground attack, which opens up the passing game and gives Lamar Jackson all kinds of time to pick apart defenses. That was once again the case Monday night, with Derrick Henry running roughshod through the Chargers' defense, which entered Week 12 as the 10th-ranked run defense in the NFL. That standing crumbled beneath the pounding feet of Henry, who powered Baltimore's first touchdown drive of the day with gains of 19, 14 and 11 yards, making it look easy. He finished off the Chargers in the same fashion, stiff-arming two defenders on a key third down to win the edge and clear the line to gain, capping his day with 140 rushing yards on 24 carries. Jackson didn't even have to do all that much through the air, thanks to Henry, who continues to thrive in a role that suits him perfectly .
2. Dobbins' revenge bid ends early -- and dooms Chargers. J.K. Dobbins left an injury-plagued tenure in Baltimore for a fresh start in Los Angeles this offseason and entered Monday night with a chance to be a thorn in his former employer's side. He got off to a positive start, gaining 40 yards on six carries, but his night ended after just 19 offensive snaps due to a knee injury, and with it went Los Angeles' offensive balance. With Dobbins sidelined, the Chargers ran the ball just five more times in the final two quarters, placing almost the entirety of their offensive responsibility on Kristian Fulton 's shoulders in what was a one-point game at the break. Without the threat of the run, the Chargers' offense entered a rut just as the Ravens' offense was peaking, flipping the time of possession advantage -- which the Chargers owned by 7:20 at halftime -- in the Ravens' favor. At just about the worst time possible, Los Angeles' offense reverted to the low-ceiling form that plagued it early in the season. When they needed explosive plays late, the Chargers had no answer for the Ravens' riddle. At minimum, Monday should serve as a lesson for offensive coordinator Greg Roman: Balance is the best route to victory.
3. Los Angeles has a clear offseason need: receiver. With the offense leaning heavily on the pass in the second half, Justin Herbert let it rip without fear. But one fact became painfully obvious in this portion of the game: The Chargers lack a true deep threat. Multiple long attempts to Josh Palmer proved fruitless, and 2023 first-rounder Quentin Johnston reverted to his rookie season form, dropping an open pass on a drag route on a key third down in a one-score game and allowing that mistake to haunt him on his next two targets (which he also dropped). The only reliable target in their receiving corps was rookie Ladd McConkey, severely limiting the Chargers' chances of stretching the field as the deficit grew. With the disappearance of the running game and the game situation demanding the Chargers pass, Ravens pass rushers pinned their ears back and hunted Herbert, who was forced to resort to firing prayers to receivers who simply aren't skilled enough to make game-changing plays. Their final two drives were painful viewing experiences, proving this Chargers team isn't built to come from behind and calling into question its legitimacy as an AFC contender.
4. Chargers' strength collapses against AFC titan. Defense has been the name of these Chargers' game in 2024. They own a physical unit that has played above expectation all season, but when Derrick Henry got going in the first half, cracks started to show in their foundation. Los Angeles struggled mightily when it came to limiting Henry, so much that Lamar Jackson only had to attempt 22 passes on the night in order to lead the offense to a 30-point outing. Jackson's clear targeting of Kristian Fulton on their second touchdown drive also exposed at least one weakness in their secondary, putting the Chargers on their heels defensively in a game in which they desperately needed stops in the fourth quarter. There are plenty of lessons to learn from this game for these Chargers, and the football world already gained one Monday night. The skepticism regarding the upstart Chargers wasn't unfounded. Los Angeles failed its first real test of 2024 on both sides of the ball.
5. Ravens add two feathers to their caps. On paper, this should have been a colossal matchup between two AFC contenders with nearly identical records and points to prove on a prime-time stage. In the end, only one team (the Ravens) was cut out for the bright lights. Baltimore won by playing its game, leaning on the ground game and the playmaking abilities of Lamar Jackson, Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews. The Ravens' somewhat embattled defense enjoyed a strong second half, limiting Los Angeles to three points and sacking Justin Herbert three times in the final two quarters. They still committed nine penalties accepted against them, but unlike their loss to Pittsburgh in Week 11, those errors didn't doom them. By the end of it, the Ravens had delivered a large helping of humble pie to the Chargers -- just three days before Thanksgiving, no less -- by erasing a 10-point deficit with a 30-6 run, exploding on the scoreboard in emphatic fashion. Oh, and Justin Tucker converted a 45-yard field goal, assuaging concerns he might have lost his touch after missing two lengthy attempts in Pittsburgh a week ago. These Ravens certainly haven't been perfect in 2024, but they scored an important win by sticking to their brand and executing, setting up for an important final stretch that begins with a home date against the red-hot Eagles on Sunday.

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Five takeaways from the Baltimore Ravens defeating the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football

 

A Monday Night Football matchup featuring two powerhouse AFC teams and their head coaching siblings in the Harbaughs ended with the Baltimore Ravens producing a 30-23 road win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Here, DAZN News highlights five takeaways from the Ravens' big victory.

John Harbaugh was gutsy on 4th down and it paid off

The Ravens' decision to twice go for it on fourth down — deep in their own territory — turned into a pair of touchdowns.

During the first half, the Ravens went for it on 4th & 1 from their own 16-yard line by using a sneaky direct snap to tight end Mark Andrews. He got the first down and that same drive resulted in a 40-yard touchdown hookup between Lamar Jackson and Rashod Bateman.

Then, late in the third quarter, the Ravens faced a 4th & 1 — this time from their own 39 — and Derrick Henry broke out this 27-yard rush. 

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1 to 3 mm of freezing rain possible in Ottawa-Gatineau tonight

 

Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Ottawa and Gatineau as a low-pressure system moves across eastern Ontario on Monday.

The statement issued on Monday afternoon says freezing rain could be heavy at times over a few areas overnight and is expected to transition into rain by Tuesday morning.

"Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery," Environment Canada said.

"Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas."

The warning follows a special weather statement issued for the nation's capital earlier in the day.

Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

The City of Ottawa said Monday afternoon its winter operations team is prepared for the freezing rain.

"When the freezing rain begins, crews will be working on treating sidewalks, roads and our winter cycling network. This is our first deployment of equipment this season, and we are asking for your patience as operations may take longer than normal as staff get used to their newly assigned routes and as we adjust to the variable weather conditions," a news release said. 

Staff said the Chief William Commanda Bridge will remain open at this time, but could be closed if conditions become hazardous. 

The weather warning applies to Smiths Falls, Perth and the Ottawa Valley, including Pembroke and Petawawa, and parts of western Quebec.

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Krumovgrad with a valuable success over Slavia in a match with four uncounted goals

The team of Krumovgrad recorded a minimal victory with 1:0 in their visit to Slavia in the last match of the 16th round of the efbet League. The only goal in the match was scored by Lazar Marin in the extension of the first half.

Apart from the success of the guests, the match at the "Alexander Shalamanov" stadium will also be remembered for the three canceled goals - two for Slavia and one for Krumovgrad.

With the three points won, the visiting team overtook Slavia in the temporary ranking and settled in ninth place, leveling with CSKA.

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Russia-Ukraine War Live: Kiev Claims Moscow Used Intercontinental Nuclear Missile

 

• Russia has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on Ukraine’s central-eastern city of Dnipro, the Ukrainian air force says, without elaborating on the results of the attack. 
• Ukrainian air defences shot down six Kh-101 cruise missiles during the attack, the air force says.

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