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• French media single out Ethan Nwaneri as his woeful penalty miss costs Marseille dearly

  18-year-old Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri is under fire from French media after his missed penalty led to Marseille’s elimination from the Coupe de France quarter-finals. Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri faces intense scrutiny after missing the decisive penalty in Marseille’s Coupe de France shootout loss to Toulouse. Entering as a half-time substitute, the 18-year-old hit the woodwork in regulation but fired his spot-kick over the bar. French outlets were critical, with L’Equipe awarding him a 4/10 and branding him the individual who “let qualification slip” through his fingers. Questions have emerged regarding why the teenager shouldered such immense pressure. So Foot questioned why he took the final penalty, while Foot Mercato noted the substitution “unbalanced the defensive block.” Despite his effort, media consensus suggests the responsibility “should have fallen to others.” This setback marks a difficult turn for Nwaneri’s loan spell following the recent departure of manager Roberto De Zerbi.

• Former Newcastle star appointed as De Zerbi replacement at Marseille

  Former Newcastle United and Marseille captain Habib Beye has been named head coach of Olympique de Marseille on an 18-month contract, succeeding Roberto De Zerbi.

  ​Olympique de Marseille have confirmed the appointment of former captain Habib Beye as their new head coach.

  The 48-year-old replaces Roberto De Zerbi, who departed following a heavy 5-0 defeat to rivals PSG.

  Beye joins on an 18-month deal just nine days after being dismissed by Ligue 1 rivals Rennes, where he had guided the club to sixth place before a recent winless run.

  ​The former Senegal international returns to the Vélodrome, where he previously spent four seasons as a player.

  Club officials highlighted his “deep attachment” to the side as a key asset for re-motivating the squad.

  Beye, a fan favorite during his time at Newcastle United, will make his managerial debut for the fourth-placed club this Saturday against Brest, aiming to secure a Champions League qualification spot.

• Tottenham can rub salt in Arsenal wounds with exciting Thomas Frank replacement

  Tottenham Hotspur’s potential appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach could add insult to injury for rivals Arsenal, especially given Arsenal’s loan of Ethan Nwaneri to Marseille to play under the now-departed De Zerbi.

  Tottenham Hotspur could appoint Roberto De Zerbi as Thomas Frank’s successor, a move that would significantly frustrate rivals Arsenal.

  The Gunners recently loaned teenage star Ethan Nwaneri to Marseille specifically to develop under the Italian.

  Mikel Arteta previously praised the choice, stating: “Roberto [De Zerbi] is there and he’s an incredible developer of young talent and he’s a really courageous manager.”

  The timing of Frank’s sacking, coming just hours after De Zerbi’s Marseille exit, has fueled speculation ahead of the North London Derby.

  While Nwaneri remains stuck in France, his former mentor could soon lead Tottenham.

  Discussing the potential impact, Joe Hart noted: “He’s going to get a great opportunity… working with a great coach in Roberto De Zerbi,” though that opportunity has now shifted.

• Virgil van Dijk set demands for Liverpool teammates as injury crisis worsens

  Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged his teammates to improve after a costly defeat to Manchester City, while new £60million signing Jeremy Jacquet faces a potential season-ending shoulder surgery.

  ​Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has demanded a sharper performance from his squad following a late 2-1 loss to Manchester City.

  The defeat, marked by Dominik Szoboszlai’s red card and a disallowed goal, leaves the Reds reeling ahead of Wednesday’s trip to Sunderland.

  Reflecting on the conceded goals, Van Dijk stated: “I keep saying it but we have to do better in this.”

  ​Adding to Arne Slot’s woes, January recruit Jeremy Jacquet may require surgery on a shoulder injury sustained while playing for Rennes.

  The 20-year-old’s recovery could sideline him for months, potentially impacting his pre-season arrival at Anfield.

  Former Rennes manager Habib Beye confirmed the severity, noting: “For Jeremy, it’s his shoulder. We’ll have time to see, but it’s definitely quite serious.”

• Liverpool New boy Jeremy Jacquet suffers horrific injury for Rennes

  Incoming Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet was stretchered off in tears after sustaining a severe shoulder injury during Rennes’ Ligue 1 defeat to Lens on Saturday.

  ​Liverpool’s newest recruit, Jeremy Jacquet, faced a devastating setback just days after finalizing a £60m move to Anfield.

  The 20-year-old defender fell awkwardly during Rennes’ match against Lens, screaming in agony before medical staff assisted him from the pitch.

  The injury heightens concerns for Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who is already navigating a significant defensive crisis ahead of the player’s summer arrival.

  ​Slot recently praised the youngster’s potential, emphasizing his importance to the club’s long-term strategy.

  “He’s a very big talent and maybe even more than talent but we speak about talent because of his age,” Slot remarked.

  “Second, because we weren’t the only one interested in him so it’s a big compliment to the people working really hard to sign players.” The club now awaits further medical updates.