The league seasons across Europe are almost over. Titles, European qualification, promotion and relegation are nearly wrapped up. Their next move will be rearing on the horizon, so many will be trying to impress in the remaining games. Here is an update on how they got on in the past week
Europe
Here is where some of the higher profile stars that are seeking paths elsewhere.
Marcus Rashford played the full 90 minutes against Alaves as the new champions celebrated winning the title. It was a game that meant more to the hosts though as they claimed an important 1-0 win to pull themselves clear of the relegation zone. Rashford failed to have any shots on target or chances created in the game. He started on the bench but did not feature in their final game against Real Betis. The Catalans wrapped up a perfect season at home with no dropped points.
Rasmus Hojlund’s Napoli confirmed their place in the top four with a 3-0 win at rock bottom Pisa. The Danish forward set up the opener for Scott McTominay and finished the scoring himself. The Italian club are now obliged to his deal permanent in the summer having secured Champions League. He will be joining for the agreed £38M deal.
Andre Onana was absent as Trapzonspor were shocked by relegation threatened Genclerbirligi. They dropped down to third as a result.
Lausanne lost 2-0 to Servette in the Swiss relegation round. Enzo Kana-Biyik came off the bench for the final 20 minutes. He did not have much impact on the game though. He did start in their final home loss to Grasshoppers. He was taken off at half-time with the side two nil down. Sekou Kone was not involved at all. They finished just above the relegation zone in a disappointing season. Both players are set to return to Man Utd.
Premier League
Jadon Sancho again started on the bench in Villa’s win over Liverpool. The home side secured their place in the Champions League next season with a 4-2 win. Sancho came on in the 90th minute but the game was already secured by then. The midland club have not declared if they intend to keep him beyond the summer.
SPL
Jacob Devaney saw his St. Mirren side win for the first time since early April. It proved to not be enough to ensure their own safety as Kilmarnock got the point they needed. Devaney set up the opening goal for Richard King along with creating another chance. They will now be looking towards the relegation play-off against Patrick Thistle. He did not feature in their final day draw with Dundee with that in mind.
Ethan Williams did not feature in Falkirk’s 3-0 loss to Hearts. The leaders put themselves on the brink of winning the title with the result. Falkirk stay in sixth. He also failed to feature in their final day loss to Glasgow Rangers.
EFL
Toby Collyer was again missing from the matchday squad as Hull City. The Yorkshire club overcame the odds in the return to win 2-0 at The New Den. He is hoping to be fit in time if they make the play-off final. They get to appear at Wembley on 23rd for the chance to get into the Premier League.
Ethan Wheatley was absent as Bradford City were unable to overcome Bolton Wanderers in the second-leg at home. They will have to prepare for another season in League One. It has not been too bad considering they were promoted last season. The club announced that Wheatley will be returning to Old Trafford this summer. His future has yet to be decided.
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