Halilhodzic doubled down on that assessment last week, saying Ziyech's behaviour on national team duty does not fit the selection.
The Rams were then reduced to 10 men after 64 minutes, as Byrne was sent off for his second yellow card, as he brought down Mason Bennett.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Carlo Ancelotti was full of admiration for Mbappe despite seeing him dent Real’s hopes of progressing to the quarter-finals. “Mbappe is the best player in European football,” he said.
For all the people who watch the game, I think it's good to see the best players on the pitch. But] honestly, I'd like not to speak about Romelu because Romelu now is at another team.
Athletic, meanwhile, have not won at the Bernabeu since 2005, although they did beat Los Blancos on their way to a memorable Spanish Super Cup win in January.
But the game turned on its head in the second half as whatever Conte said at the interval worked wonders.
However, Jude Bellingham, whose progress with England is being carefully managed by Southgate, seems to be the more straightforward selection in the middle of the park if a ball-player is the priority - and his run out against Albania was a reminder he is very much a part of Southgate's plans.
There is no margin for error, especially at home against a mid-table side, which Leicester are this season.
Spurs clean sheets are on my radar for the rest of the season but you'd need to be brave here to back Liverpool not to score at 6/1 with Sky Bet.
Guinea-Bissau rallied shortly after when an on-target free-kick from Fali Cande was deflected behind by Troost-Ekong's arm, with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) overlooking the incident.
A statement on the Arsenal website confirmed the 32-year-old has been stripped of the armband, adding that he will not be considered for Wednesday's Premier League meeting with West Ham at the Emirates Stadium.
Aston Villa have agreed a deal to bring in former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho on loan from Barcelona until the end of the season.
This doesn't get worked on the training pitch and if it is, then the players aren't taking any notice.
Former England midfielder Frank Lampard has been appointed Everton manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
What's next?Leeds face two away games starting with a match at relegation strugglers Watford on Saturday, April 9; kick-off 3pm.
Inter Milan ended the match with no shots on target - with Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate imperious at the back to see Liverpool keep their sixth clean sheet in eight matches - but a lack of shots on target is something that does not bother Klopp now the game has concluded.
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Former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked in November, with ex-midfielder Michael Carrick in charge for three matches before former RB Leipzig boss Rangnick took charge on an interim basis in December until the end of the season.
Napoli are third, two points off league leaders Milan, while Atalanta are two points behind them in fourth.
“We’re trying to be much more deliberate and strategic about this whole process and we think that on every level that makes sense. Morally, economically and from a sporting perspective.”
I think that sums up the spirit, character and determination of the group. I felt like we dominated the game with our possession and the way that we wanted to play from start to finish.
Some lay or knelt. Some stood. Doomed people who could move just a bit. Sonny still carries Theresienstadt with him in the haunting memories he will never forget.
Asked if he misses pitting his wits against the Portuguese on the domestic stage, Messi replied: Time has passed since we competed in the same league. We not only competed on an individual level but also on a team level for the same aims.
Liverpool striker Divock Origi praised his side's never-say-die attitude after helping them clinch victory over Wolves with a last-gasp strike on Saturday.
The only way this record can improve is if Lampard identifies his first-choice back-line and has them working tirelessly on creating a better understanding of each other's game.
Despite reports that he is retiring, Tom Brady has told the Tampa Bay Buccaneers he hasn't made up his mind.
But he’s a leader. He’s a workhorse. Still playing for his country and has all these caps. It would be great for him to come back to the Premier League.
It happened to us at West Ham and it happened again today. Suddenly when we concede two goals we can step up, we can show a reaction.
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Three of those appearances have come during interim manager Ralf Rangnick's first seven games in charge.
Meanwhile, Beale, who had taken up coaching after being forced to cut short his playing career at just 21, ran a number of academy teams at Liverpool, becoming one of the key figures in the production of talented youngsters such as Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The International Olympic Committee said on Saturday it shared concerns raised by other bodies, including European football confederation UEFA, over the plans.
Matty James' corner was drifted in towards striker Martin, who could only head over Wes Foderingham's bar from six yards out.
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Wales are now second in Group E, three points ahead of the third-placed Czech Republic, who will be expected to beat Estonia on Tuesday.
Trippier told the club website: I'm delighted to be joining this fantastic club. I really enjoyed my time in Madrid, but when I became aware of interest from Newcastle United, and having worked with Eddie Howe before, I knew this was where I wanted to be.
Heckingbottom's Blades had not learned their lesson from that goal - and were nearly caught out for 2-0 in two similar fashion.
He is now back in Strumica, in Macedonia, and offers are already starting to arrive from interested clubs.
That shows how small we are but naturally my ambition is to build something that is more long-term. We've got a young group of players who can grow still.
So, the system works for Dembele. But can he keep fit? There is some cause for hope. Despite the bad knee injury he suffered at Euro 2020, it is completely unrelated to his prior hamstring issues. Those were the main problem for him and the knee problem may just have been bad luck.
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Asked if he had been assured of backing in the winter transfer window, he replied: I can't make any promises on that, but I can promise that the people above me, the owners, will support the team and support me in trying to achieve what we need.
Man Utd fixtures | Premier League tableGet Sky Sports | Download the Sky Sports AppWhile Ten Hag is readily attainable given the modest sub-£2m compensation owed to Ajax, prising one of the club's long-term midfield targets is becoming more exorbitant with each passing day.
How the teams lined up | Match statsPremier League results | Premier League tableGet Sky Sports | Live football on Sky SportsMartin Odegaard and Smith Rowe were denied by Nick Pope, who impressed in goal for the visitors, while Bukayo Saka fired wide when he should have hit the target shortly before half-time.
But controversy reigned late on with another refereeing decision going against Palace. Guaita and Jota collided inside the area, with Kevin Friend initially waving away the claims.
Tottenham are concentrating their efforts on improving other areas of the team and there does not appear to be any viable new centre-backs on the market for them this month that may have allowed Tanganga to go.
