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Scotsman
3 days ago
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- Scotsman
FC Midtjylland vs Hibs: Team news, manager quotes, kick-off time, TV and live stream details
Hibs return to European action on Thursday when they face Danish side FC Midtjylland in the Europa League second qualifying round. Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hibs will face Danish side FC Midtjylland in the first leg of their Europa League second qualifying round tie later this week as David Gray's men kick off their competitive action for the 2025/26 season. After an impressive first season under Gray's management, Hibs secured third spot in last season's Premiership and that landed them a place in the qualifying rounds of UEFA's secondary club competition. A draw against the Danish outfit will provide a sizeable test for Hibs after Thursday's hosts ended last season as runners-up in the Superliga table after narrowly missing out in a tense title race with FC Copenhagen. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The two sides already know what lies ahead if they progress after they were handed a possible tie against Fredrikstad FK of Norway in the next round. The losers of the tie will drop into the Europa Conference League, where they will take on either Oleksandriya of Ukraine or Serbia's Partizan Belgrade. But for now, Hibs are solely focused on FC Midtjylland - so here is everything you need to know ahead of the first competitive game of an exciting season? When does FC Midtjylland vs Hibs take place? Liverpool FC via Getty Images The first leg of the Europa League second qualifying round tie between FC Midtjylland and Hibs takes place on Thursday, July 24 at the MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark. Kick off is scheduled for 6.30pm BST. What is the latest team news ahead of FC Midtjylland vs Hibs? Hibs have discovered their next Europa League foes | SNS Group Hibs have enjoyed a positive summer transfer window and a number of David Gray's latest additions will come into contention to make their competitive debuts for the club. Free transfer additions Jamie McGrath and Josh Mulligan, goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger and club record signing Thibault Klidjé could all appear in Denmark as Hibs look to secure a positive result ahead of next week's second leg at Easter Road. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The hosts are set to be without long-term injury victim Cho Gue-Sung once again but Nigerian striker Friday Etim could be available after appearing in the matchday squad for a 3-3 league draw with Odense on Sunday following his summer move from Portuguese club Mafra. What has David Gray said ahead of FC Midtjylland vs Hibs? Hibs head coach David Gray | SNS Group Speaking to Sky Sports, the Hibs boss said: "We've got a very good group of players here who are constantly trying to get better. We know we need to keep improving, that we don't rest on our laurels. There are a lot of improvements still to come but this is what you want to do when you come to this football club. 'The opportunity to try and play in Europe and test yourself against top teams. We're definitely going to be tested, we need to be at the very top of our game but are we capable of getting a result? Absolutely. And we'll be going there with a game-plan and belief to try and get into the next round." Is FC Midtjylland vs Hibs being shown live on television? The first leg is not being shown live on television - but supporters can watch the entire 90 minutes via a stream provided by Solid Sport. Their coverage will get underway around five minutes before kick-off and access to the stream can be purchased at a cost of £12 here. Hibs have also confirmed they will be broadcasting the game at the Behind The Goals sports bar at Easter Road - but the event is sold out. Your next Hibs read: Hibs star sets European target 11 years after maiden continental adventure and two missed chances
BBC News
5 days ago
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- BBC News
Midtjylland warm up for Hibs clash with league draw
Midtjylland started their league campaign with a 3-3 draw against Odense BK on Sunday as they prepare for the first leg of their Europa League qualifying tie against Hibs on from Noah Ganaus and Jay-Roy Grot put OB 2-0 up, before Franculino Dju and Adam Buksa struck in first-half stoppage time to level the Arp scored from the penalty spot to restore OB's lead, but Dju scored his second goal of the game to earn a point for Thomasberg's side finished second in the Danish Superliga last season and reached the knockout phase play-off in the Europa League, where they were beaten by Real Sociedad.
Scotsman
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Midtjylland suffer big injury blow ahead of Hibs clash as boss sends message to club
There's an issue in a key area of the park for FC Midtjylland as Hibs prepare for Europa League battle Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... FC Midtjylland have suffered a major injury blow ahead of their Europa League clash with Hibs - as their head coach sends a clear continental message. The Danes will play hosts next week in the first leg of the second qualifying round, before action at Easter Road a week later. Hibs will face Bolton Wanderers this weekend as they continue to ramp up for the game while Midtjylland's Superliga campaign starts versus Odense this weekend. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ahead of that, they have confirmed key central defender Ousmane Diao has suffered a foot injury that rules him out of both legs. The Senegalese star played 42 times last campaign and scored an impressive seven goals with two assists from the back, but won't be kitted out to take on Hibs. FC Midtjylland injury blow ahead of Hibs A statement reads: 'Ousmane Diao has suffered an injury during training on his holiday in his home country, and examinations have subsequently shown that it is a fracture in the foot, which has required surgery, which has gone according to plan. 'The injury means Diao has not yet been in action in pre-season and will miss the first few months of the new season. He is expected to be ready after the international break in September. We wish Diao a good rehabilitation and we look forward to seeing him back on the field.' Meanwhile, head coach Thomas Thomasberg has fired a message to Hibs that his side are preparing for matches in Europe beyond the summer after impressive pre season performances against Slovan Bratislava and Dynamo Kyiv. He said: 'We had some good training sessions and also two matches that resulted in two wins against Dynamo Kyiv and Slovan Bratislava. We actually think that many of the things we had trained and talked about were also carried out. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What FC Midtjylland have said about Hibs clash "When you spend so many hours together on a trip (to Austria) like this, you also get shaken up even more – and that applies to both us in the coaching staff, but also the playing squad. So in every way, I think it was a great trip, which we ended with a good victory in Bratislava. We really want to play these two games a week, because the European midweek games are just great matches where we get the opportunity to be matched against teams from other countries. 'It is our clear goal that this is something that will continue for the rest of the autumn. I think we are in a good place to be able to handle that game schedule, but I think we will only really get the answer when the tournaments have started. You have to know that every point counts, we've seen that for ourselves the last two years. 'We crossed the finish line the first full season I was here, and last year we were one or two points short of it. So every time we go out on the field – including next Sunday – it has an impact on the overall result. When you've experienced the difference in emotions, depending on whether you end up with gold or silver, it definitely does something to my own hunger, and I also have the feeling that the players feel the same way. That it's even greater in relation to the fact that we're the ones who are going to win gold again."
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bristol City sign forward Riis after Preston exit
Bristol City have signed forward Emil Riis Jakobsen on a three-year deal following his departure from Preston. The 27-year-old scored 46 goals in 186 games for Preston during his five years at the club and was out of contract at Deepdale this summer. Advertisement He began his career in his home country Denmark for Superliga side Randers. "It is no secret how in demand Emil was, and we are very pleased to have secured his signature," said technical director Brian Tinnion. "He provides us with extra fire-power and is very experienced in the Championship and we cannot wait to see him in action." The Robins have prioritised bringing in a forward this summer, with Riis now joining Sinclair Armstrong and Fally Mayulu - who spent most of last season on loan - in their front line following Nahki Wells' departure. "It is a club which has the right ambitions for me, so I am very happy to be here and hopefully I can be a part of the dream to go to the next level," Riis said. Advertisement "I want to score goals and help the team in that way."
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Scotsman
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hibs Euro opponents in 'sea of chances' win as Midtjylland hit stride
Danish Superliga kicks off before David Gray's men travel for Europa League qualifier Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Midtjylland boss Thomas Thomasberg is thrilled to see his team hitting their attacking stride after just one pre-season game, as the Danish club warm up for their Europa League clash with Hibs. And he singled out striker Franculino Dju for praise after the Guinea-Bissau forward scored both goals as a youthful side beat Superliga rivals Silkeborg in a low-key training ground match. The Danish championship kicks off a couple of weeks earlier than the SPFL Scottish Premiership, with Midtjylland at home to Odense Boldklub – Hibs midfielder Alasana Manneh's former side – on July 20. They host Hibs in the first leg of their second qualifying round tie four days later, with the return match at Easter Road on July 31. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Striker bagged both goals in starring role Thomasberg, whose wholesale half-time changes included handing new striker Friday Etim a debut, was still without a DOZEN first-team squad members as international players were given extra time off. But he was pleased with the performances of academy kids thrown into the second-half mix against experienced opponents. Thomasberg, whose dismissive instant reaction to being drawn against Hibs didn't go down well among David Gray's squad, said: 'I got what I hoped for - in both halves. I'm very happy with the first half and the sea of chances, if you can call it that, that we created. 'Franculino scores two goals, and he could have scored more on a good day. We saw again that we have some offensive players who can create something on their own every time we get there. 'I'm actually quite impressed with the young players we were bringing on in the second half. They're a match for a Silkeborg team that still has a lot of established Superliga players. They manage to get on the ball a lot and put something together, and they also defended really well. It just goes to show that we have really good talent development here at the club.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad New Nigerian striker impressed for Danish Superliga side Nigerian striker Etim impressed with his strength and ability, despite not finding the net in his first 45 minutes for Midtjylland. The 23-year-old, who finished as top scorer for CD Mafra in the Portuguese second tier last season, is tipped for big things following his recent move within the stable of clubs controlled by Midtjylland owner Anders Holch Povlsen – Denmark's richest man. Etim insists he's still settling into his new surroundings - but declared: 'It feels great to have gotten my first minutes for the club. It helps me build my momentum. 'Physically, I'm not quite at my peak yet. But I'm building on it and also working extra after training to quickly get my best fitness back.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Midtjylland expect to have most of their squad back for Wednesday's friendly against Randers, much sought-after playmaker Dario Osorio among the international stars due to report back for duty. Joel Anderson, Kevin Mbabu and Ousman Diao all missed the Silkeborg game with minor injuries, although Thomasberg is optimistic about the trio returning soon.
