News about Jonathan Clauss

MATT BARLOW AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Joao Pedro's sixth goal of Brighton's maiden European campaign secured a spot in the last 16 of the tournament, but the evening came to a disappointing conclusion. For 88 minutes, it seemed that Roberto de Zerbi's team would be forced into a frustrating play-off tie in February. The Brazilian forward struck in the final minutes, gaining a pass in a cramped space, working the ball into his right foot, and firing a shot high into the goal.

Jonathan Clauss, a Marseille defender, has admitted that he did not want to join Chelsea in the summer transfer window in order to move to the Blues. Chelsea had a tumultuous summer, with over £200 million invested on new players including Kalidou Koulibaly, Raheem Sterling, Marc Cucurella, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. As his deal with the Ligue 1 club came to an end at the end of the current season, the London club was also keen on bringing the former RC Lens right-back on a cut-price contract.

Marseille lost 1-0 at home to Europa League champion Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday, and careless defence cost the team yet again in the Champions League. Coach Igor Tudor's side is undefeated in the French league, but his team lacks a cutting edge at this level. Marseille looked organised and unhurried, just like last week against Tottenham Hotspur, but they fell behind in the 43rd minute after a defensive mistake allowed attacking midfielder Jesper Lindstrom to score. Daichi Kamada, a Japan midfielder, thought he had made it 2-0 in the 79th, but his bid was rejected due to offside.