🎯 Troy Parrot continues top goal-scoring form for Ireland in WC qualifier
The Republic of Ireland equalised against Hungary in their final group stage match of World Cup Qualifying, but Ireland now find themselves 2-1 down to the hosts. After Hungary opened the scoring ins...
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Atlético await test results as Oblak leaves Slovenia camp injured
![](/<figure><img alt="" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/804e87cbf9b18e1aea7eb5fd98ee7b03" data-uuid="6cdaf838-a852-351c-9b8a-4ac6b1ffaecc"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p class="has-text-align-none">Good morning, folks…</p><p class="has-text-align-none">The Texas Rangers news is non-existent this morning.</p><p class="has-text-align-none">Over at ESPN, <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46966709/angels-mlb-skaggs-kay">Michael Rothstein writes</a> that the testimony in the Tyler Skaggs civil trial has not gone well for the Los Angeles Angels.</p><p class="has-text-align-none">David Laurila has his <a href="https://blogs.fangraphs.com/sunday-notes-mike-hazen-on-azs-middle-infield-and-more-from-the-gm-meetings/">Sunday Notes column up at Fangraphs.</a></p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="�� Troy Parrot continues top goal-scoring form for Ireland in WC qualifier" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/onefootball_articles_802/297649e76dbcfe7c34d7392520126ba4" data-uuid="6e740e67-767f-38b2-b717-77df96110ddc"><figcaption>🎯 Troy Parrot continues top goal-scoring form for Ireland in WC qualifier</figcaption></figure><p>The Republic of Ireland equalised against Hungary in their final group stage match of World Cup Qualifying, but Ireland now find themselves 2-1 down to the hosts.</p><div class="onefootball-match-scores-data"><br></div><p>After Hungary opened the scoring inside three minutes, Ireland striker Troy Parrot equalised from the penalty spot, slotting his penalty into the bottom-left corner</p><p>Following his decisive brace in Ireland's 2-0 win against Portugal, the 23-year-old has now scored three goals in his last two matches.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">1-1 Ireland.<br><br>GOOOOOOAAAALLLL TROY PARROTT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3 GOALS IN HIS LAST 2 GAMES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <a href="https://t.co/a2SmeJzJu6">pic.twitter.com/a2SmeJzJu6</a></p>— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) <a href="https://twitter.com/TouchlineX/status/1990061849232982316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2025</a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Troy Parrott has been on fire for club and country this season. <a href="https://t.co/4KqyJYy568">pic.twitter.com/4KqyJYy568</a></p>— Sports Illustrated FC (@SI_FootballClub) <a href="https://twitter.com/SI_FootballClub/status/1990065477880520927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2025</a></blockquote><p>Ireland need a win against the Hungarians to advance to the playoff round of WC WC qualifying.</p><p>However, they face an uphill battle after Hungary regained the lead through a goal from Barnabás Varga.</p><p>Will the Irish be able to complete a remarkable turnaround in Budapest?</p><hr><p>📸 ATTILA KISBENEDEK - AFP or licensors</p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/560b13c9e210663840420721e229771b" data-uuid="1ef8b727-542b-3f31-bb8c-994a87cbe563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p class="has-text-align-none">Jan Oblak is heading back to Madrid from the Slovenia national team setup with an injury — and an uncertain status ahead, according to reports Sunday morning.</p><p class="has-text-align-none">Oblak completed the 90 minutes in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier, a 2-0 loss to Kosovo at Stožice Stadium in Ljubljana. But national team coach Matjaz Kek confirmed post-match that Oblak had been fighting through a physical ailment that is now worsening, and the Atlético Madrid vice-captain will not play in already-eliminated Slovenia’s final World Cup qualifier against Sweden on Tuesday.</p><p class="has-text-align-none">“The discomfort was there, we have to admit it. Now it has gotten worse,” Kek said. “I think there will be another goalkeeper between the posts in Sweden. I hope Jan doesn’t have anything serious and he can return to play as soon as possible.”</p><p class="has-text-align-none">Great.</p><p class="has-text-align-none">In a positive update to the situation, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20251116/1002570229/atletico-aguanta-respiracion-molestias-oblak-han-agravado.html">Mundo Deportivo</a> has reported that Oblak should be fit enough to play against Getafe next Sunday. <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/atletico/2025/11/16/alerta-oblak-han-agravado-molestias.html">Marca</a> though are less certain; David Medina reported that nothing will be determined until Oblak undergoes tests early next week.</p><p class="has-text-align-none">Oblak has played in every competitive fixture for Atlético this season. He has shipped 20 goals in 16 appearances, though that figure is inflated a bit by the seven combined goals that Atleti conceded in Champions League defeats at Liverpool and Arsenal. While Oblak has not quite been his vintage, world-class self this season — his 70.6 save percentage ranks in the bottom half of LaLiga — he remains the first name on Diego Simeone’s team sheet; his saves against Osasuna and Real Betis helped deliver victories against both opponents. His 511 appearances in all competitions rank second in club history, and first among foreign-born players who have represented Atlético.</p><p class="has-text-align-none">Seeing how conservatively Atlético have responded to player injuries under second-year fitness coach Luis Piñedo, I would not be surprised at all to see Juan Musso start against Getafe as Oblak recovers from his physical problem. The medical staff would not want to imperil Oblak’s status against Inter Milan next Tuesday night, a game that is vital for Los Rojiblancos’ hopes of progressing in the Champions League.</p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/c372fac9c3589a1ca70718bdc4e4a683" data-uuid="e72a4da6-8a1a-33da-bafa-b9d81b1d8640"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p class="has-text-align-none">The 7-3 Los Angeles Chargers will travel across the country to take on the 5-4 Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday in the early game window. They’ve won three in a row and sit in second place in the AFC West, with the Broncos ahead of them and the Chiefs behind, two teams they’ve beaten this year. With the Broncos and Chiefs playing this week and a winnable game against the Jaguars, they’ll need to come out of this weekend victorious. </p><p class="has-text-align-none">They got good news from the MRI done on rookie TE Oronde Gadsden’s leg, and he will be a full go this week. Receiver Quentin Johnston did suffer a shin injury in Week 10, which has now left him as questionable.</p><h4 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-none">Quentin Johnston injury updates</h4><p class="has-text-align-none"><strong>Game day update</strong>: Johnston was a <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1989910045262582087">full go at practice on Friday</a>, which suggests he is ready to play, per Ian Rapoport.</p><p class="has-text-align-none">Johnston must have suffered his shin injury against the Steelers last week, as he was limited in their first practice of this week. He remained limited all week, but never missed a practice. At this point it appears he will be okay, but keep an eye on reports. </p><h4 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-none">Fantasy football analysis</h4><p class="has-text-align-none">Johnston started the season white hot in fantasy and looked very much like the No. 1 receiver on the team. But as most expected, Ladd McConkey eventually moved back ahead of him in the pecking order. Then rookie Gadsden stepped up and became a target Justin Herbert and company couldn’t ignore. Overall, veteran slot receiver Keenan Allen has taken the biggest cut in snaps, keeping Johnston as a full time starter. Now there are just too many mouths to feed to feel confident about Johnston putting up consistent numbers. He has remained a fantasy play on a good offense, but nowhere near what he was early in the season. </p><p class="has-text-align-none">If he were to miss, rookie Tre Harris would likely see a bump, but in the end Gadsden and McConkey would just become smash plays in a good matchup. If he does play, he is a start due to the Jaguars positive matchup. </p>)