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Fast bowler expected to win debut during five-match ODI series against Australia

Matt Roller17-Sep-2024

England will test out their fast-bowling depth when they unleash seven seamers across their ODI series against Australia. A tight schedule of five matches in 11 days – starting at Trent Bridge on Thursday – will demand some degree of rotation, which could aid Hampshire’s John Turner in his long-standing bid to make his international debut.Turner is 23 and only finished an economics and finance degree at Exeter University this summer, but has been on the fringes of England white-ball selection for over a year. He was first named in a squad for last summer’s T20I series against New Zealand, but was ruled out through injury, and was then an unused member of the touring party in the Caribbean in December.After running the drinks during last week’s drawn T20I series, Turner looks set to win first cap at some stage in the Australia ODIs – not least with Jofra Archer’s workload being managed, and three of England’s seven fast-bowling options (Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts and Olly Stone) flying to Pakistan for October’s Test series days after the final ODI on September 29. Saqib Mahmood’s late addition to the squad on Tuesday further underlined that there will be regular changes through the series.”Just being in the squad is a cool experience for myself,” Turner said. “But you obviously want to and hope to debut at some point, and hopefully that comes at some stage in this series… being in and around the squads and the players, you naturally improve and you naturally learn.Related

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“I definitely would say I’m in a much better place now than I was this time last year, but I’ve still got quite a long way to go: I’m not anywhere near the finished product… The way you approach the game with different ideas for different batsmen and different scenarios, that’s what I end up taking from these types of environments.”Turner has an unmistakable South African accent and only moved to the UK four years ago. But his pace piqued England’s interest during his first T20 campaign for Hampshire last summer and he has taken regular wickets throughout his young professional career, with a bowling average below 20 in all three formats.England are still hoping to identify a middle-overs wicket-taker in the Liam Plunkett mould and Jos Buttler – who will watch this series from the sidelines due to his calf injury – hinted last week that Turner could be used in a similar role. “[It’s about] finding ways to break partnerships and take wickets, which is crucial in those 50-over games,” Buttler said. “Having high pace is certainly a way of doing that.”Turner broke the 90mph/145kph barrier while playing for Trent Rockets this year and describes himself as “naturally competitive”. His Hundred season started in bizarre fashion – he was removed from the attack with figures of 0-0-5-0 against London Spirit after consecutive beamers – but he quickly recovered, taking five wickets in his next two games.He has enjoyed the challenge of playing in the Hundred – “constantly bowling against the best… you’re always under pressure” – and in particular, having his speeds tracked. “Post-game, I’ll probably end up watching every single ball back to see what speed I was at… it’s quite handy to know at times: almost don’t try too hard and it works itself out.”Turner believes that there will be “healthy competition” among England’s fast bowlers in their ODI series. “I’ve never played in the same team as Jof, and I probably won’t be as quick as him. But if I’m bowling with him, if I see his speed on the board, I’ll be like, ‘let me see if I can match him.’ I’m naturally competitive and I’ll naturally want to try and be the quickest.Turner jumps in celebration during the Hundred•PA Images via Getty Images

“It’s probably healthy competition if we have that as well… Pace is my point of difference, but around that, I want to have the skillset also to be able to compete. It’s always exciting to have a full stock of fast bowlers: the crowd enjoy watching sixes and boundaries, but I think it’s quite enjoyable watching guys bowling 85-plus and pure speed.”Despite having played only twice in the County Championship this year, Turner’s ambitions extend across formats. He missed the start of the season with a knee injury and has struggled to break into a Hampshire seam attack which boasts both Mohammad Abbas and Kyle Abbott as spearheads.”Just being in and around them has been a good learning area for me: they’ve helped me improve my game immensely,” Turner said. “That’s definitely the way I want my career to pan out. I’d like to be an all-format [player]: Test cricket, white-ball and franchise stuff. I don’t really want to put myself into a single category.”John Turner was speaking at Hampshire’s Utilita Bowl to mark the installation of 1044 solar panels at the venue, as part of an industry-leading partnership with Utilita Energy

Leeds United have now officially unveiled Sean Longstaff as their fifth summer buy after promotion to the Premier League.

This is the first time this summer that the Whites have actually purchased some experience of the division; however, with Longstaff able to boast a mammoth 171 Premier League appearances for former employers Newcastle United – with ten goals and nine assists tallied up along the way – before Elland Road came calling.

Still, there are more exciting signings potentially on Leeds’ radar than the 27-year-old’s £12m switch to West Yorkshire, as a versatile forward presence is now eyed up.

Leeds ready to hijack deal for £12m star

A far more eye-catching pick-up than Longstaff’s arrival onto the scene would surely come in the form of Rodrigo Muniz entering Daniel Farke’s ranks, with recent reports suggesting that Leeds are continuing to pursue a move for the Fulham attacker who has a healthy 17-goal return in the top-flight.

Moreover, Igor Paxiao is also on the Whites’ agenda from Feyenoord as they try to replicate their Crysencio Summerville magic, but a move might be on the table for Juventus star Timothy Weah, too, if Leeds can hijack Marseille’s advances at the final hour.

Indeed, as per football journalist Mirko Di Natale, via his X account, Leeds and Everton remain in the background for the hunt for Weah, but a hijack could be on the cards owing to no agreement being reached yet between Marseille and the Old Lady.

The interest is still there – and at a reported £12m – this might well go down as one of the standout deals from Leeds’ hectic transfer window, with Weah potentially going on to be a far more exciting buy than the ex-Toon midfielder.

Why Weah would be a more exciting signing than Longstaff

Longstaff does have that added boost of plenty of Premier League experience, but it will be a competition for the 27-year-old to make Farke’s XI from the get-go, when considering the Whites’ already stacked midfield options.

The German already has Ao Tanaka at his disposal centrally, who is fresh from a standout Championship season where he collected seven goal contributions in total, on top of also having the steady presence of Ilia Gruev by his side.

The brand new Leeds purchase will also need time to get up to speed with proceedings, having only made eight starts in league action last season for Eddie Howe’s Magpies as a rotation member of his squad.

Weah did also struggle for consistent first team minutes in Turin last campaign, with 18 starts being handed his way in the hustle and bustle of Serie A, but the “versatile” ace – as he’s been praised in the past by Sky Sports’ Dougie Critchley – has still managed to shine in spurts across various positions on the pitch for Igor Tudor’s giants across 78 clashes.

Weah’s numbers for Juventus by position

Position played

Games played

Goals scored

Assists

RM

32

2

1

RB

11

1

1

RW

10

3

1

LM

6

0

0

CF

3

0

0

LW

3

2

1

LB

1

0

0

Sourced by Transfermarkt

Despite such limited opportunities, Weah would manage to chip in with an impressive five strikes last campaign for his Italian employers, with the American even lining up in defence on occasion.

This flexibility for the cause will be music to Farke’s ears, considering the ex-Norwich City boss loved utilising a similarly fluid body in the form of Archie Gray when he was situated at Elland Road.

Away from his adaptable nature piquing Farke’s interest, Weah would also be capable of pushing Daniel James all the way to a starting spot on the right channel when you weigh up the Welshman’s previous Premier League difficulties – with only 12 goals next to his name in the daunting division – next to the 25-year-old’s more assured presence in Serie A.

This isn’t to say that Longstaff won’t be a valued member of Farke’s squad, with his know-how of the taxing league no doubt coming in handy.

But, the “wonderful” £12m star – as he’s been labelled by ex-boss Brendan Rodgers – might just be a slightly more captivating signing to someone peeking in, when you take into account his malleable nature and his bursts of quality at the very top of Serie A.

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Paul Pogba will always remain a what-if player for Manchester United, given his failure to sustain his success during his spell as a first-team member at Old Trafford.

The Frenchman left the club on a free transfer, before joining in a then world-record £89m transfer just a couple of years after originally being allowed to depart the Red Devils.

The midfielder was known for his moments of magic, but questions were always asked about his commitment and effort, which held him back from being one of the elite players in world football.

He racked up over 200 appearances during his second spell in Manchester, but ultimately struggled to match the huge fee he returned to the club with.

However, his individual brilliance will always outshine the tough times he spent at the club, with current boss Ruben Amorim able to land his own version of the 32-year-old this window.

The latest on United’s hunt for new signings this summer

Benjamin Sesko undoubtedly remains as United’s main target this summer, as the club look to provide the boss with the talisman he craves during his spell in charge.

Talks have already been held between the players’ representatives and the Red Devils hierarchy, but any deal will be an expensive one, given the current £78m asking price.

However, the Slovenian international isn’t the only player currently on their radar, with work also being conducted to secure a deal for Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra.

Marca’s latest update claims that Amorim’s side have already reached out to the LaLiga giants over a move for the 22-year-old, who’s currently valued at £25m.

The report also states that AC Milan are also currently exploring a move for the Spaniard, which could see the Red Devils spring into action for his signature in the near future.

Why United’s latest target could be Amorim’s own Pogba

Along with his effortless ability to change a game, Pogba was known for his ball-carrying talent, which often saw him run the game when he was performing in full flow.

During the 2017/18 campaign he spent at Old Trafford, the former Juventus star registered 4.1 progressive carries per 90, a figure that ranked him within the top 5% of all players within England’s top-flight.

His dominance on the ball is further backed up by current professional Declan Rice, who placed the Frenchman within his top three players he’s ever come up against.

United’s current midfield is currently lacking the dynamism that Pogba possessed, which should come as no surprise given 33-year-old Casemiro is still one of the options at Amorim’s disposal.

However, the manager could be about to land his own version of the former fan-favourite this summer, with Guerra possessing a lot of the qualities that made the World Cup winner a hit with the supporters.

Guerra, who’s been labelled “special” by analyst Ben Mattinson, managed to register 4.8 progressive passes and 1.8 progressive carries per 90 – able to glide past opponents when in control of the ball.

Such a skillset may come as a surprise given his 6”2 frame, sitting just one inch smaller than Pogba, with the pair freakishly talented with the ball at his feet given their height.

Javi Guerra’s stats for Valencia in LaLiga (2024/25)

Statistics (per 90)

Tally

Games played

36

Goals & assists

6

Progressive passes

4.8

Passes into final third

4.2

Take-ons attempted

2.7

Carries into final third

1.5

Tackles won

1.7

Stats via FBref

However, the youngster’s talents are also further reflected in his tallies of 1.7 tackles won and 1.7 clearances made per 90, able to do the dirty work at the heart of the side before making the desired impact higher up the field.

At just 22, he’s already made a name for himself for his ability to find the net from distance, with his effort against Espanyol arguably the best of his career.

Pogba also managed to possess such a quality, as seen by his own catalogue of strikes, which always managed to excite the fanbase – something which Guerra could do himself should he join the club.

Given his £25m asking price, a deal should be a no-brainer, potentially landing themselves a bargain this summer with a player who could emulate the levels produced by the former world record signing.

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تتواصل الأنباء حول اقتراب النادي الأهلي من التعاقد مع مدرب أجنبي جديد لقيادة الفريق خلال المرحلة المقبلة، بعد رحيل الجهاز الفني السابق، وسط تكهنات عديدة بشأن الأسماء المرشحة.

ومن بين الأسماء المطروحة، يبرز البرتغالي برونو لاج، المدير الفني السابق لفريق بنفيكا، حيث أكدت مصادر مقربة أن الأهلي فتح بالفعل خطوط اتصال معه لبحث إمكانية توليه المهمة.

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جواو كاماتشو، وكيل المدرب البرتغالي، تحدث في تصريحات خاصة لـ بطولات، كاشفًا تفاصيل المفاوضات بين الطرفين.

وقال كاماتشو: “هناك بالفعل مفاوضات واتصالات مع النادي الأهلي للتعاقد مع المدرب، لكن ليس هناك اتفاق بعد”.

وأضاف: “المدرب يحتاج لبعض الأيام للحديث مع عائلته وطاقمه الفني للرد على الأهلي”.

وتابع وكيل برونو لاج: “المفاجأة أن هناك وفدًا من الأهلي من الممكن أن يسافر إلى البرتغال خلال ساعات للحديث وجهًا لوجه مع المدرب”.

وبحسب ما علمه بطولات، فإن لاج منفتح للغاية على الاجتماع بمسئولي الأهلي في البرتغال، وهو لا يمانع مناقشة تفاصيل العرض بشكل مباشر.

Bangladesh earned just two wickets on opening day, both picked up by Taijul Islam

Firdose Moonda29-Oct-2024

South Africa 307 for 2 (De Zorzi 141*, Stubbs 106, Bedingham 18*) vs Bangladesh It was a coming of age day for two of South Africa’s top three as Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs both scored their first Test centuries in Chattogram. De Zorzi and Stubbs, with eight and five Test caps to their names respectively, shared South Africa’s third-highest second-wicket stand in Asia of 201 to put South Africa in a strong position to push for a series sweep.They made the most of batter-friendly conditions with little seam movement, swing or steep bounce and only hints of turn to assist the home attack. Bangladesh’s bowlers had little to work with and the best they managed was to keep South Africa quiet in patches. Their tall seamer Nahid Rana was the most impressive of the five-man attack and reached speeds of up to 148kph but went wicketless. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam picked up from where he left off after a five-for in Mirpur and was the only bowler to take wickets, although Hasan Mahmud will feel hard done by. De Zorzi was dropped off him twice, on 6 and 69, on his way to an unbeaten 141.South Africa started the day strongly as stand-in captain Aiden Markram and de Zorzi motored at 4.6 runs an over in the first hour. They hit four fours and a six between them as South Africa reached morning drinks on 60 without loss. The only threat came from Hasan, who took de Zorzi’s edge with the first ball of his fourth over but debutant wicketkeeper Mahidul Islam could not hold on. Bangladesh turned to spin from both ends after that and it brought success for Taijul. Markram advanced down the track to a ball that was not as short as he anticipated and chipped it to Mominul Haque at mid-on.Related

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Markram’s dismissal allowed Bangladesh to pull the scoring rate back. They did not concede a boundary for 21 deliveries as Stubbs played himself in. He found his first four when he reverse-swept Mehidy Hasan Miraz behind point but then Bangladesh reapplied the squeeze. Another 28 balls were bowled for just 14 runs before de Zorzi brought up South Africa’s hundred with a sumptuous cover drive. De Zorzi went to lunch one away from a third Test fifty and got there in the over after the break.The opening exchanges of the afternoon session were difficult for South Africa and they went 91 deliveries between boundaries as they navigated Rana’s pace and small amounts of proper turn from Taijul. Nahid’s lengths were improved from the fuller ones he employed in the morning and he stuck to back-of-a-length balls which proved difficult to get away. But he did not come close to a wicket. Instead it was Mahmud who should have had something to show for his efforts. He drew de Zorzi forward again and took the edge but the chance slipped through the hands of Shadman Islam at first slip, de Zorzi and South Africa survived a period in which they scored only 34 runs in 13 overs after lunch and then things opened up a bit for them.The next eight overs brought 32 runs at a healthier scoring rate and Stubbs brought up his second Test fifty. Stubbs grew in confidence when he hit Mehidy over the sightscreen for six and de Zorzi followed suit by entering the nineties by sending Taijul over long-on. De Zorzi reached his hundred with a sweep shot off Mehidy through square leg and celebrated his achievement to warm applause from the dug out, which included injured captain Temba Bavuma. De Zorzi is only the second black African batter from South Africa to score a Test hundred, after Bavuma.2:12

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As de Zorzi struggled with cramps, Stubbs faced 25 of the first 30 deliveries after tea and showed good intent. He was particularly severe on Mehidy, charging him twice for six and reverse-sweeping him for four to near the nineties and knuckle down. De Zorzi struggled to run between the wickets so the pair quietened down and Stubbs spent 39 balls getting from 88 to 100. He did it with a single to deep point and a standing ovation from everyone in the South African camp.Stubbs was bowled in the next over by a ball that kept low from Taijul with about half an hour left of play in the day. South Africa saw that as a license to attack. De Zorzi and David Bedingham played with freedom and scored 34 runs in the six overs that followed as Bangladesh awaited the second new ball. They were also without their captain Najmul Hossain Shanto for that period after he left the field with what seemed like illness. Taijul led in his absence and took the second new ball as soon as it became available. Mehidy bowled one over with it before the players came off for bad light, with the day’s accolades going to de Zorzi.South Africa went into this series with only two specialist batters in their squad with playing experience in the subcontinent and only one, Markram, with a century in Asia. The other, Bavuma, was ruled out of the series with injury, which left them further bereft of experience. A Test and a day into the series they have four batters in the playing XI who have scored centuries in the subcontinent.

It’s been a roller coaster of a summer for Tottenham Hotspur this year.

The North Londoners started the transfer window in an understated manner, completing the permanent signing of Mathys Tel and bringing in the exciting but still young Kota Takai.

Then, Daniel Levy and Co completed the capture of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United before trying and ultimately failing to sign Morgan Gibbs-White.

However, unlike previous summers, the Europa League champions appear determined to bring in more potential game-changers before the window slams shut.

One of the players they’ve been heavily linked with in recent days has been Savinho, although if reports are to be believed, the club could now be plotting a move for someone who’d be an even better signing.

Spurs target Savinho upgrade

Reports of Spurs’ interest in Savinho first began popping up towards the end of last week. However, it’s been over the last day or so that the links have started heating up.

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According to some sources, the North Londoners have already progressed from internal talks to making their first offer for the 21-year-old gem.

However, while the Brazilian would be a tremendously exciting addition to the Lilywhites’ squad, it now looks like the club are also looking at another Premier League star, someone who’d be an even better signing.

At least that is according to a recent report from Spain, which has revealed that Spurs are still very interested in Eberechi Eze this summer.

In fact, the report goes much further than that, claiming that the Lilywhites are now preparing an offer for the Crystal Palace star, whose £68m release clause reportedly expires at the end of the week.

It could end up being a complicated and costly transfer to get over the line, but Eze has more than proven he’d be worth the effort and, for our money, he’d be a better signing than Savinho.

Why Eze would be a better signing than Savinho

Now, it should be said that Spurs would do well to sign either Savinho or Eze this summer, as both players are undeniably talented and would bring something fresh to Frank’s attack.

Still, there are several reasons why the latter would be a better addition than the former.

The first is simply their output from last season, as in 48 appearances for Manchester City, totalling 3087 minutes, the Brazilian ace scored three goals and provided 13 assists.

That means he maintained a reasonably impressive average of a goal involvement every three games, or every 192.93 minutes, and while that’s certainly not bad, it pales in comparison to the Palace star.

In his 43 appearances for the Eagles, totalling just 3303 minutes, the 27-year-old “superstar,” as dubbed by analyst Ben Mattinson, scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists.

Eze vs Savinho in 24/25

Season

Eze

Savinho

Appearances

43

48

Minutes

3303′

3087′

Goals

14

3

Assists

11

13

Goal Involvements per Match

0.58

0.33

Minutes per Goal Involvement

132.12′

192.93′

All Stats via Transfermarkt

In other words, the Greenwich-born dynamo managed to maintain an average of a goal involvement every 1.72 games, or every 132.12 minutes, for a team that finished in mid-table.

The second reason the Englishman would be a better signing for the Lilywhites is down to his versatility, as while the former Girona ace can play on either flank, he can play in the ten as well as off the left.

This ability to play in the middle of the park is now even more important for the North Londoners as James Maddison is expected to miss almost the entire season due to his ACL injury.

Finally, on top of the output and positional versatility, the former QPR gem is simply more of a sure thing when it comes to the Premier League, as so far, he’s made 146 appearances in the competition, in which he’s scored 34 goals and provided 23 assists.

In contrast, the City ace has made just 29, in which he’s scored one goal and provided ten assists, and therefore it’s far harder to make a concrete prediction about how he’ll fare in the coming seasons.

Ultimately, while Savinho is a very talented player and someone who could develop into a star, Spurs would be better off going out and signing someone who is already a superstar, such as Eze.

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O Santos enfrentou o Atlético-MG e ficou no empate por 0 a 0, na Vila Belmiro. Com explicações para dar após ficar três partidas sem vitórias, Odair Hellmann frisou evolução na competitividade do elenco.

-Eu acho que nós temos evolução precisamente na parte defensiva, na parte de competição , de intensidade de compactação do time. Temos que corrigir a parte final. ́ Último passe, última tabela. Hoje erramos no primeiro tempo em boas situações. Evoluímos nos outros aspectos e competimos contra Grêmio e o Atlético-MG, que são times experientes – declarou o comandante.

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Após o treino de sábado (22), Mendoza, por ter entrado em contato com um medicamento que contém substância proibida pelo controle de doping, foi cortado dos relacionados para a partida. Além dele, as ausências de Soteldo (suspenso) e Lucas Braga (transição) limitaram a utilização de peças da posição, e a complicação para a formação do elenco foi exposta por Odair.

-Se vocês visualizarem, os jogadores que a gente tem de profundidade, velocidade e força não tenho nenhum à disposição. A gente está usando meias nas pontas e tivemos um jogo mais de posse e profundidade – relatou o atleta.

Contestado pela conclusão das jogadas ofensivas, Ângelo ficou distante de realizar uma boa exibição contra o Galo. Em defesa ao jogador, Odair reforçou que ele possui todo apoio que um jovem de 18 anos precisa para evoluir.

-Não falta liderança, Ele tem apoio quando precisa ter apoio. Ele é um jogador promissor de talento inegável. Ele tem um aspecto que precisa evoluir, que é a parte final de jogada. São evoluções que a gente precisa buscar pessoalmente, a gente precisa dar apoio, a gente precisa dar colo e isso ele vai ter da gente – explicou Odair.

Ainda sobre o assunto, o treinador criticou o método ‘de pular etapas’ para colocar o jovem no profissional.

– Quantas situações a menos o Ângelo fez na base? Quantos jogos a menos o Ângelo fez em sair com 16 anos para o profissional? Aí ele sobe, a gente coloca ele lá num pedestal e depois lá na frente a gente visualiza o que faltou evoluir – concluiu Odair Hellmann.

سلطت صحيفة “ديلي ميل” الإنجليزية الضوء على أداء محمد صلاح رفقة فريق ليفربول في الوقت الحالي، خاصة بعد الخسارة أمام كريستال بالاس يوم السبت الماضي في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

واستضاف ملعب “سيلهرست بارك” مباراة فريقي ليفربول وكريستال بالاس في الجولة السادسة من الدوري الإنجليزي، موسم 2025/26.

وتعرض ليفربول للهزيمة الأولى في هذا الموسم بعدما سقط أمام كريستال بالاس بهدفين لهدف، في مباراة شهدت مشاركة محمد صلاح منذ الدقيقة الأولى وحتى النهاية.

وتحدثت صحيفة “ديلي ميلي” الإنجليزية عن أداء محمد صلاح في الفترة الحالية، حيث حرصت في البداية على التذكير بما قاله آرني سلوت مدرب الفريق مؤخرًا حول ما إذا كان قد فكر في استبعاد محمد صلاح من التشكيل الأساسي أو استبداله خلال المباراة، بعدما قدم أداءً سيئًا للغاية ضد بيرنلي، وسجل هدف الفوز من ضربة جزاء في الوقت القاتل.

وقال سلوت آنذاك إنه يفكر أحيانًا في منح محمد صلاح وقتًا أقل في اللعب، ولكنه دائمًا ما ينتهي به المطاف إلى كونه لاعبًا ذو قيمة كبيرة في الملعب.

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وأضافت الصحيفة أنه على الرغم من ذلك، فإنه لا شك أن أداء محمد صلاح سيكون مصدر قلق قبل شهر مهم لـ ليفربول، بداية من مباراة تشيلسي يوم السبت المقبل، ثم لقاء مانشستر يونايتد بعد التوقف الدولي.

واستدلت بما قاله أحد الصحفيين، في الصحيفة نفسها، بعد مباراة ليفربول وكريستال بالاس عندما أشار إلى كون محمد صلاح يعاني من تراجع في الأداء وصعوبة في محاولة التأقلم مع زملائه الجدد.

ليس هذا فقط، بل أكد أن محمد صلاح ببساطة ليس جيدًا، والحقيقة أنه كان كذلك منذ الثلث الأخير من الموسم الماضي فصاعدًا، هذه في الواقع مشكلة تعود إلى ما قبل هذا الموسم، على حد قول الصحيفة.

وتساءلت “ديلي ميل” قائلة: “هل تتذكرون أداء محمد صلاح في نهائي كأس كاراباو ضد نيوكاسل؟ أو ضد باريس سان جيرمان في مباراتي ذهاب وإياب في دوري أبطال أوروبا؟”.

وأكدت أن أداء محمد صلاح كان متذبذبًا في مباراتي باريس سان جيرمان في مارس الماضي، ومنذ ذلك الحين سجل 5 أهدافًا مع النادي، بما في ذلك ضربة الجزاء التي سجلها ضد بيرنلي.

واختتمت بقولها إن محمد صلاح سيغادر ليفربول للمشاركة في كأس الأمم الأفريقية في ديسمبر، وسيحتاج سلوت إلى شيء منه بحلول ذلك الوقت.

Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra and Will O’Rourke also return to the white-ball squads after being rested for the Sri Lanka tour

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Hard-hitting middle-order batter Bevon Jacobs has been handed his maiden New Zealand call-up by being picked for the upcoming three-match home T20I series against Sri Lanka.Jacobs was part of the New Zealand XI side that took on Sri Lanka in a 10-overs-a-side tour match in Lincoln on Monday, although he did not get a chance to bat.Jacobs’ call-up comes barely a month after he was picked up by Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 auction, joining New Zealand internationals Trent Boult and the new white-ball captain Mitchell Santner. Jacobs’ maiden IPL contract came after an impressive Super Smash campaign last season, where he hit 134 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 188.73 while batting as a finisher.Related

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“It’s obviously an exciting time for Bevon and his family,” NZC selector Sam Wells said. “He’s a promising player with a lot of talent and we’re looking forward to exposing him to international cricket.”He’s clearly got a lot of power with the bat, but he’s also shown in the longer formats that he has a decent technique and temperament.”Having come through the system at Auckland, Jacobs had made a switch to Canterbury for whom he made his List A and T20 debuts just over a year ago. But he returned to Auckland ahead of the ongoing home summer, and made his first-class debut for Auckland last month, with scores of 75 and 79.After narrowly missing out on another half-century in his second before, he racked up 80 against his old team, Canterbury.Fast bowler Zakary Foulkes, wicketkeeper Mitchell Hay and top-order batter Tim Robinson are also part of the T20I squad, and could play their first international home games, having made their debuts abroad earlier in the year.Foulkes and Robinson debuted in the T20Is in Pakistan in April, while Hay’s debut came in Sri Lanka in November. Hay is set to keep wickets in the T20Is, and will be cover for Tom Latham in the ODIs that follow.While Jacobs, Foulkes and Robinson have only been called up for the T20Is, Latham, Will Young and Will O’Rourke will join the squad for the one-dayers. O’Rourke has been rested for the T20Is after a heavy Test workload, having featured in all eight Tests against Sri Lanka, India and England.Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra will be back in white-ball action for New Zealand•Associated Press

The series against Sri Lanka will also see Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell and Matt Henry make a return to the white-ball squads, having been rested during their tour of Sri Lanka to prepare for the home Tests against England.New Zealand will miss many big names, due to their commitments to various franchise T20 leagues. Lockie Ferguson, Finn Allen, Adam Milne and Tim Seifert are away at the BBL, while Kane Williamson and Devon Conway are part of the SA20, which is scheduled to begin on January 9.Ben Sears and Kyle Jamieson remain unavailable as they are still recuperating from knee and back injuries respectively.The team will be coached by Luke Ronchi, with regular head coach Gary Stead taking a break. Ronchi will have Jacob Oram for support as the bowling coach, while Craig McMillan will look after the batting and fielding.This will be New Zealand’s final ODI bilateral series before the Champions Trophy, where they will take on hosts Pakistan in the tournament opener.New Zealand also will play a tri-series in Pakistan, also featuring South Africa, before the Champions Trophy begins.”As with the squads that recently toured Sri Lanka, we’re keen to keep exposing new talent to the big stage and it’s nice to have an experienced core of players around them,” Wells said. “The Champions Trophy, like all ICC pinnacle events, is an obvious incentive for players and I know many will be keen to put their best foot forward in the ODI series to be in the frame for selection.”The T20Is will be played on December 28, 30 and January 2 before the ODIs on January 5, 8 and 11.New Zealand T20I squad vs Sri LankaMitchell Santner (capt), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Mitchell Hay, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Nathan SmithNew Zealand ODI squad vs Sri LankaMitchell Santner (capt), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Mitchell Hay, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Will Young

تغلب فريق آرسنال على خصمه وست هام يونايتد بهدفين دون مقابل، بالدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز “البريميرليج”.

وحل وست هام ضيفًا على آرسنال اليوم السبت في الجولة السابعة للدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز موسم 2025-2026.

وتعرض قائد آرسنال مارتن أوديجارد للإصابة خلال اللقاء، وتوجه الطاقم الطبي لفحصه والاطمئنان على حالته، ثم استكمل اللقاء.

وتقدم آرسنال بهدف في الدقيقة 24 عن طريق بوكايو ساكا لكن لم يحتسب بداع التسلل، لتظل النتيجة تعادل سلبي.

ولم يتمكن أوديجارد من الاستمرار إثر إصابة في ركبته وقام ميكيل أرتيتا باستبداله ليشارك مارتن زوبميندي بديلاً له في الدقيقة 30.

وجاء هدف تقدم آرسنال عن طريق ديكلان رايس، بعد تمريرة بينية قابلها إيزي بتسديدة من داخل منطقة الجزاء وتصدى لها الحارس وارتدت الكرة وتابعها رايس وسدد في الدقيقة 38.

واحتسب حكم اللقاء ضربة جزاء لآرسنال بعد سقوط تيمبر في منطقة الجزاء، وتوجه بوكايو ساكا للتسديد وسجل بنجاح في الدقيقة 67.

حسمت المباراة بفوز آرسنال بهدفين دون مقابل، ليرفع رصيده إلى النقطة 16 في صدارة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، ويتوقف رصيد وست هام عند النقطة 4 في المركز قبل الأخير.

ويلاقي ليفربول نظيره تشيلسي في الجولة ذاتها مساء اليوم، وحال الفوز سيستعيد الصدارة من آرسنال. أهداف مباراة آرسنال ووست هام اليوم في الدوري الإنجليزي