Marcel Sabitzer is to don the number 15 jersey. Manchester United signing on the final day While at Old Trafford, Marcel Sabitzer will don the No. 15 jersey. On the final day of the transfer window, an Austrian midfielder from Bayern Munich joined the team on a season-long loan.
On February 1, Sabitzer, 28, was present at the Theatre of Dreams to witness the Red Devils clinching their spot in the Carabao Cup final. Erik ten Hag’s team will face Newcastle United at Wembley on February 26 after defeating Nottingham Forest 2-0 (5-0 overall).
Ten Hag desperately needed to replace Christian Eriksen, who is out until early May with a knee injury, thus the acquisition of the midfielder was crucial. After joining Fulham in the summer, he will wear the number 15 shirt that was previously worn by Andreas Pereira. Sabitzer made 24 appearances for the Bavarians in various competitions, contributing an assist and one goal. At the Allianz Arena, he was unable to replace Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka in midfield.
In his professional career, he has never donned the number 15 shirt; instead, he has worn No. 18 at Bayern, No. 7 at RB Leipzig, and No. 9 for the Austrian national team. Out of those three, #7 was the only one that was available. The other kit numbers are worn by Anthony Martial (9) and Casemiro (18).
The match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on Saturday (February 3) at Old Trafford might be Sabitzer’s debut. In Ten Hag’s midfield, he will rival Fred, Scott McTominay, Casemiro, and Bruno Fernandes.
The center defender for Manchester United ends his international career.
Varane’s surprise announcement of his retirement from international football today has startled France’s football fans (February 2). The 29-year-old played for Les Blues, who lost to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final in tragic fashion last December.
He has 93 international caps and five goals after winning the competition in 2018. “The moment has arrived for the new generation,” the Frenchman said. We have several young, skilled players who are ready to step up and who merit a chance.
Hugo Lloris, the captain of France, also announced his retirement after France lost to Argentina in the World Cup final, prompting Varane’s choice. Since his 2013 debut, the Manchester United defender has been a staple in the French defense.
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