Daily Digest: Netherlands crush Germany to pile pressure on Joachim Low

Sport360 staff 08:51 14/10/2018
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    Joachim Low is facing the biggest crisis of his 12-year tenure as Germany’s head coach after their embarrassing 3-0 defeat away to the Netherlands.

    Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk gave the Dutch a first-half lead before late goals by Memphis Depay and Georginio Wijnaldum capped a golden night for the Oranje at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruyff Arena.

    These are dark days for the Germans in the wake of their dismal World Cup display when they crashed out after finishing bottom of their group.

    They are now bottom of Nations League Group One and Low must avoid defeat against world champions France in Paris on Tuesday, knowing his future will be debated at home.

    FOOTBALL

    Former Real Madrid star Roberto Carlos has told fans to be patient and trust the hierarchy after defending the club’s decision not to sign a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. Read our interview with the Brazilian here.

    In other news, Manchester City have firmly denied claims they made a failed bid to sign Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.

    The Argentine has been linked with City several times since former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola was appointed manager in 2016.

    CRICKET

    India found themselves within just three runs of West Indies‘ first innings total when day two of the second Test between the two sides drew to a close.

    Continuing from their overnight score of 295-7, the visitors were bundled out for 311 in Hyderabad. In reply, India reached 308-4 on the board when stumps were drawn on Saturday.

    Read our key talking points from another eventful day which saw India inch ahead.

    FEATURE OF THE DAY

    The Aussies dug in for a famous survival act in Dubai but only the second Test will show where the team is really at, says our man Alex Broun.

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