O São Paulo segue sua preparação para o jogo de domingo, contra o Fortaleza, pelas oitavas de final da Copa do Brasil. Na manhã desta sexta, o Tricolor foi a campo no CT da Barra Funda, mas não contou com os reforços de Luciano e Igor Vinícius – titulares de Fernando Diniz. O atacante fez uma parte do trabalho com bola, enquanto o lateral ficou com os fisioterapeutas.
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Peça-chave no esquema do Tricolor, Luciano trata de um incômodo muscular e foi poupado no jogo da última terça, contra o Binacional, no Morumbi. O excesso de partidas do jogador causou o problema e o departamento médico corre contra o tempo para tê-lo à disposição no fim de semana. Segundo as informações divulgadas pelo São Paulo, o atacante participou de uma parte do treinamento.
O lateral Igor Vinícius, que se recupera de uma contratura, vive situação mais delicada e não treinou com o restante do elenco. O jogador trabalhou com os fisioterapeutas e, caso não tenha condições de ir a campo no treino de sábado, não jogará contra o Fortaleza.
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Se a situação permanecer a mesma e Luciano e Igor Vinícius não apresentarem melhora, Pablo será titular no ataque e Tchê Tchê atuará improvisado na lateral. A escalação do São Paulo para domingo deve ser com Tiago Volpi; Tchê Tchê (Igor Vinícius), Bruno Alves, Diego Costa e Reinaldo; Luan, Daniel Alves, Gabriel Sara e Igor Gomes; Pablo (Luciano) e Brenner.
O jogo que define a vaga para as quartas de final da Copa do Brasil acontece domingo, às 20h30, no Morumbi. O São Paulo precisa de uma vitória simples para ficar com a vaga, em caso qualquer empate o confronto vai para a disputa de pênaltis, já que o duelo de ida, no Ceará. acabou empatado em 3 a 3.
ScorecardImpatience is a virtue in the modern world.Where once we were content to wait for letters, for food, for success, it seems we now want everything yesterday. The next generation of aeroplanes will not have windows (except, you presume, at the front) as their absence will increase speeds by around 10%. There’s no time to look around anymore.This attitude appears to extend to cricket. Where once batsmen might be prepared to look around a bit, to allow the bowlers an hour or a session, to build an innings rather than attempt to get rich quick, it now seems the response to every challenge is to try to hit the ball harder and further. Lost early wickets? Counter-attack. Bowlers on top? Hit them off their length. Pitch proving tricky? Thump those runs before the wicket-taking ball claims you. Eat, drink and be merry, for next over one may skid on and take you on the pad.Right around the country we are seeing low scores. It is true that conditions at this time of year are demanding for batsmen. But they’re no more difficult than they were in the days of uncovered pitches. Or when the world’s best bowlers – the likes of Imran Khan and Joel Garner and Malcolm Marshall and Richard Hadlee – were on the county circuit every week. It’s just that some of cricket’s old virtues, notably patience and application, have become less fashionable. It’s not a coincidence that England’s Test batsmen rarely make centuries. It is a reflection, in part, of the modern way of thinking.Certainly it seemed that way at Trent Bridge. Even Hashim Amla, a man so patient it he once made England bowl to him through a summer (or so it felt in 2012, anyway), succumbed. Having seen off Nottinghamshire’s excellent seam attack in typically masterful fashion, he gifted to a simple catch to mid-off after attempting to loft a delivery from Samit Patel over the top.It was a surprising and pivotal moment. While Rilee Rossouw had fallen pushing hard at a good one on off stump that may have left him a fraction, Amla had let the ball come to him and been content to nudge and deflect his way to a typically unfussy half-century. With Liam Dawson having already flicked to square leg, Hampshire needed Amla to take root. And, once he had gone, Kyle Abbott departed in similar fashion – he chipped to midwicket – Chris Wood played across a straight one and Hampshire conceded a first-innings lead of 79.Hashim Amla acknowledges his half-century•Getty Images
To be fair to Amla, there was some logic in his approach. With runs proving hard to come by against the seamers (Luke Fletcher conceded under two an over; Stuart Broad only a little over) and Patel having settled into a frugal spell (he barely conceded one an over in his first 10), Amla hoped to disrupt the spinner’s rhythm and perhaps force mid-off back to the boundary and open up an opportunity for easier singles. It would be unfair to praise the intent when it works and criticise it when it fails.Equally, it is unfair on Nottinghamshire to underplay their role in Amla’s dismissal. To test the patience of a man renown for the quality underlines the quality and control of their bowling. By providing so few release deliveries, they applied pressure on Hampshire’s batting and by trusting Patel, a modest spinner of the ball but an increasingly patient, disciplined bowler, they dangled the bait.But there is another way. Or at least there used to be another way. And, for all the entertainment value offered by modern cricket – and the game has surely never moved so fast – it does appear that batsmen are losing the mentality where they are prepared to graft. Where they are prepared to concentrate on nothing but survival. Where they are prepared to dare to be dull. And, while red ball cricket is played, there will still be a place for such virtues.Lewis McManus ensured the deficit was at least reduced for Hampshire. Shrugging off two blows to the helmet – both inflicted during a spell of impressively sustained short bowling by Broad – McManus recorded a plucky half-century.Stuart Mullaney and Jake Libby consolidated Nottinghamshire’s advantage in the final session. Already the pair have recorded their side’s only century partnership of the season so far; already Mullaney has the highest individual score. Mullaney, in particular, elected for a positive approach, but Hampshire might reflect they made life a bit too easy by failing to match the discipline and control of their Nottinghamshire counterparts.It was a particularly important innings for Libby. A tricky start to the season has left him under just a little bit of pressure, but he took advantage of easing conditions and a few loose deliveries to record his first half-century of the campaign. And, while the pitch is slow, there is still enough nibble and enough uneven bounce to suggest Hampshire are likely to face a desperately tough proposition in the fourth innings. How they respond to such a challenge may prove intriguing.
Newcastle United might be on the up under the tutelage of Eddie Howe, but littered across St. James' Park are the remnants of a less prosperous past.
True, it's still early into the new dynasty at the Premier League club, with the affluent PIF takeover transforming the hopes and dreams of a proud and prestigious outfit, but already the difference from the pitch to the boardroom is clear.
Newcastle has been restored, with the footballing marriage of technical director Dan Ashworth and manager Howe paying off to a tee, having navigated away from relegation peril in the ex-Bournemouth manager's first season on Tyneside before eclipsing expectations with a sensational top-four finish last term, resulting in Champions League qualification.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe.
The early results of the present season have not gone in Newcastle's favour, with a 5-1 victory over Aston Villa on the opening day followed up with three successive league defeats, but it's inevitable that this talented squad will click soon and start to climb the table in search of European qualification once again.
As stated, there are, however, certain utility members of the squad who could do with discarding and upgrading, with the likes of Javier Manquillo among those on the periphery under Howe's stewardship, something that doesn't look likely to change any time soon.
How much did Newcastle sign Javier Manquillo for?
Having previously featured on loan with Liverpool and for Newcastle's bitter rivals Sunderland, Manquillo made the £4.5m move to St. James' Park in 2017, penning a permanent transfer from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.
His acquisition was made with the view that he would aid the club in cementing a position in the English top-flight, having achieved an instantaneous return to the big time with a first-place finish in the Championship, relegated the year prior for the second time in eight years.
That maiden year on Tyneside, he did earn 20 league starts, however, with just four coming during the second half of the campaign, when Newcastle's form picked up; in fact, seven of United's 12 Premier League victories came with Manquillo as an unused substitute, hardly evoking high levels of confidence.
He has now made 110 displays for the Magpies across all competitions since first penning a contract, though given how fleeting his action has been over the past few years, he is effectively just steadily draining the club's cash, earning a wage to sit on the fringe.
What is Javier Manquillo's salary at Newcastle?
Given that Manquillo is not a regular name on the teamsheet, it's somewhat surprising that he is on a salary of £35k-per-week, putting him on a similar wage to first-teamer Fabian Schar (£40k-per-week) and the same deal at Jacob Murphy (also £35k-per-week), who has been described as "so important" by his manager.
Indeed, despite not holding a particularly alarming injury record under Howe, he has only made 19 appearances since the 45-year-old's appointment in October 2021, playing just 33 minutes of league action last term – sidelined as an unused substitute on 24 occasions.
When combining the transfer fee paid with the dripping outlay of Manquillo's salary, it's gathered that Newcastle have consigned £16m to oblivion for an ace to have barely made a mark.
While such does not appear a particularly large amount in the modern game, it's a reminder that he has cost over £10m in wages across his six years at St. James' Park.
And indeed, even when he does earn time under the lights, his performances have left the likes of pundit Jamie Carragher criticising his "Championship" level defending, also branding him "really poor".
How good is Javier Manquillo?
While Manquillo was once deemed a prospect exciting enough to earn a loan move to Liverpool, even though they were at their nadir in the term preceding Klopp's arrival, he failed to impact a struggling Reds team and only chalked up 19 appearances, seeing his two-year loan spell cut short after not featuring in the Premier League beyond December.
Playing just 22 times for the Black Cats the year before his move to Newcastle, Manquillo did score on his final outing against Chelsea, albeit in a chastening 5-1 defeat.
The versatile defender was allegedly "told he's allowed to leave" this summer, according to one report, but no move materialised and it now looks likely that he will sit the 2023/24 season on the periphery before departing on a free transfer when his contract expires in June.
The report continued to claim that Newcastle had even offered a gentleman's proposal to allow him to depart on a free transfer, cutting his stay short by one year amid interest from LaLiga outfit's Girona and Getafe, with Manquillo said to be pushing himself for a return to his homeland.
For whatever reason, it didn't happen, and with journalist Luke Edwards rebuking him for his “awful” defending just months after Howe's arrival, it's evident that he lost his manager's backing right from the get-go.
Having yet to feature in any capacity within the matchday squad thus far this campaign, the prospects of pitch time for the 29-year-old Spaniard grow slimmer by the week.
This summer, Howe bolstered his full-back ranks with exciting young talents Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall, both previous Player of the Year holders with Chelsea's academy, and given that the likes of club captain Kieran Trippier, Dan Burn, Matt Targett and even Paul Dummett still reside on Tyneside, Manquillo might be moored in the shadows for a while longer.
Perhaps Manquillo might feel that his decision to reside on Tyneside is justified following the club's qualification to the Champions League, which is now but a stone's throw away.
However, the dynamo can only watch from the sidelines having not been included in Howe's final continental squad, set to miss out on the most exciting phase of the club's new direction; surplus to requirements.
It would be a prudent move for the full-back to depart the club as soon as he can, salvaging his career and forging a new chapter that might warrant some more time on the pitch.
At Newcastle, under Howe, he has barely made a mark, and the chances of a Toon resurgence for his ill-fortuned full-back are indeed infinitesimal.
Not much to tell at Grace Road. And that is a common theme of a Championship shoved to the margins of the season
ECB Reporters Network29-Apr-2018 ScorecardPaul Horton and Colin Ackermann hit brisk half-centuries for Leicestershire after play finally got underway in their Specsavers County Championship match against Derbyshire at the Fischer County Ground.After two days when constant heavy rain rendered the Grace Road outfield unplayable, improved conditions and much hard work on the part of the groundstaff, enabled the game to start shortly after lunch, with Derbyshire captain Billy Godleman exercising the away team’s prerogative to bowl first.The pitch looked a good one, however, and despite having been under covers for such a long period, offered the Derbyshire seamers little assistance. Nor was there much swing to be had in the cold conditions, and Horton and fellow opener Michael Carberry took full toll of some wayward bowling.Carberry hit three fours and a six in one Ravi Rampaul over, and looked set for his first half-century for Leicestershire when he edged an attempted drive at a Luis Reece delivery straight to Wayne Madsen at first slip.Horton made no mistake however, going to his 50 off 69 balls as Leicestershire continued to score at close to five runs an over, before being dismissed in the same manner as Carberry, edging a offside drive at Reece to Madsen at first slip.Mark Cosgrove handed Reece his third wicket, clipping the left-arm seamer straight to Ben Slater at midwicket, but Ackermann picked up where he left off in scoring 186 against Sussex last week, hitting six fours and a six in going to 50 off just 67 balls before going back to a Matt Critchley leg-spinner which hurried on and hit the top of his off stump.Lewis Hill came and went quickly, edging a lovely out-swinger from Will Davis to wicket-keeper Gary Wilson, but having passed 250 and picked up a second batting bonus point, Ned Eckersley and Neil Dexter allowed the scoring rate to fall markedly – a decision they may regret if, as the weather forecast suggests could be the case, rain prevents any further play in the match.
Celtic head coach Brendan Rodgers was backed throughout the summer transfer window as the board allowed him to bring in nine new signings to bolster the squad.
Nat Phillips, Luis Palma, Odin Thiago Holm, Paulo Bernardo, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Maik Nawrocki, Marco Tilio, Hyeok-kyu Kwon, and Hyun-jun Yang all came through the door at Parkhead.
However, snapping up talent from other clubs is not the only way to improve the side as the Northern Irish tactician could also look to the academy to find a future first-team star.
One player whose performances for the club's youth sides suggest that the potential is there for them to emerge as an option at senior level is 20-year-old striker Joey Dawson, who could be unearthed as the eventual heir to Kyogo Furuhashi at Paradise.
How many goals has Kyogo scored for Celtic?
The 28-year-old marksman has plundered an impressive 58 goals in 91 matches in all competitions for the Hoops since the start of the 2021/22 campaign.
He has been a prolific scorer for the Bhoys since his move from Vissel Kobe in 2021 and contributed with a stunning 27 goals in 36 Scottish Premiership clashes last season.
Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi.
The Japan international, who has scored four goals in six league games this term, produced a goal every 1.33 matches on average throughout the 2022/23 Premiership campaign, which shows that he is a reliable goalscorer for the Scottish giants.
Kyogo has proven himself to be able to find the back of the net on a regular basis and Celtic have a player who has the potential to replicate that success with Dawson.
How many goals has Joey Dawson scored for Celtic?
The English youngster has scored a phenomenal 20 goals in 24 matches for Celtic B since joining the club from Scunthorpe ahead of the 2021/22 campaign.
Dawson made his Scottish Premiership debut for the senior side that term but has not appeared in any more matches since then, despite an incredible 2022/23 season for the academy.
The 20-year-old marksman, who was described as "big" by his uncle and former Tottenham defender Michael Dawson, racked up an outstanding 20 goals and three assists in 21 Lowland League games last term.
He averaged one strike every 1.05 league outings for the B team and averaged more than one goal contribution every clash for the side throughout the campaign.
Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi.
This shows that the talented finisher has the potential to be a lethal and prolific scorer for the Hoops if he can translate that form over to the Premiership and other senior competitions.
His record for the B team is outstanding even in comparison to Kyogo's phenomenal form for the Bhoys and he, therefore, could end up being the dream heir to the Japan international if he can handle the step up.
However, the young star suffered a horrible knee injury back in March and is not expected to be back until the start of 2024. This means that there is no immediate need for him to emerge as a first-team player but Rodgers could slowly bed him into the set-up throughout next year.
The Northern Irish head coach could see how Dawson deals with his recovery and then offer him a chance to impress in a competitive setting later this season, or at the start of the following campaign, to see if he can eventually take over from Kyogo in the number nine position.
Arsenal are back in action this afternoon after their Champions League win against PSV Eindhoven in midweek, as the Gunners host fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur in what is guaranteed to be an enthralling match-up.
The north London derby is always an occasion to grab the attention of the footballing world, with today’s contest showing all the signs that Mikel Arteta’s side will be tested by the visitors, with both teams level on points in the table.
Ange Postecoglou’s men have showcased some impressive football so far this campaign, with an intensity matched by Arsenal who will feel confident going into the fixture based on history alone.
The Gunners haven’t lost at home to the Lilywhites since 2010, sparking inspiration for Spurs and motivation for Arteta’s side to keep the tradition running.
What is the latest Arsenal team news?
There aren’t any injuries to report on since Wednesday night’s 4-0 win over PSV, as it’s expected that Gabriel Martinelli will remain away from the action after sustaining a hamstring injury against Everton.
Arsenal are yet to discover the extent of the Brazilian’s blow, however Doctor Rajpal Brar speculated that at first glance the injury looks to be one that would typically keep a player out for two weeks.
Leandro Trossard stepped in for the 22-year-old to make his Champions League debut, which he marked with a goal to add to his sensational winner at Goodison Park last weekend.
Another change that could be made to the Premier League squad is the player who is selected to lead the line, as Gabriel Jesus got the nod over Eddie Nketiah midweek, scoring a fabulous goal to cap off a delightful performance.
Should Gabriel Jesus start against Tottenham?
Previously lauded as “exquisite” by U23 scout Antonio Mango, Jesus was at his best at the Emirates on Wednesday night, as he looks to have regained full fitness after missing the start of the season due to a knee injury.
Against PSV, the 5 foot 9 Brazil international scored and registered three shots on target, along with one key pass, causing havoc to the opposition with his energy and desire to get forward, via Sofascore.
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Spurs centre-back Cristian Romero suffered nightmares after failing to contain the 26-year-old last time the two sides met at the Emirates, where Arsenal’s number nine scored and the Argentine recorded a dire 5.9 Sofascore match rating.
If restored to the Premier League starting eleven, Jesus could repeat history and trouble the hot-headed 25-year-old – who has been dubbed a "reckless teenager" in the past by journalist Sam Dean – once again in front of a home crowd.
Despite performing to a good standard for the Gunners, Arteta could cause Spurs more of a threat by unleashing Jesus over Nketiah, with the Brazilian performing so well in midweek and bringing more energy to the front line with his playing style.
The four-time Premier League winner dubbed himself as a player who likes to “create chaos” on the pitch, which is a statement supported by his numbers over the past year, with the striker averaging 3.79 shot-creating actions per 90.
Such a figure ranks the £265k-per-week earner in the top 8% of forwards in Europe's top-five leagues, reinforcing the danger that the Arsenal whiz can bring in the final third in any given moment.
If the 26-year-old can replicate his performance against PSV this afternoon, it could be a tiring afternoon for the likes of Romero in Spurs’ defence.
England’s burgeoning status as a white-ball team has been confirmed by their ascent to the top of the latest ICC one-day rankings, with India slipping to No. 2 on the list.England’s ascent to the top spot was cemented by two impressive away victories this winter – they beat Australia 4-1 in January before seeing off New Zealand 3-2 in March.However, they owe much of their rise to the removal from the permutations of their dismal run of form in 2014-15, when they won just seven out of 25 ODIs and bombed out of the World Cup at the group stages following an infamous defeat against Bangladesh at Adelaide.That 2014-15 season, which also featured the removal of Alastair Cook as ODI captain in the wake of a losing tour of Sri Lanka, is now widely recognised as a watershed moment for English cricket.Eoin Morgan’s appointment as captain was unable to salvage their World Cup campaign, but England’s form in the subsequent home summer was revelatory. Against New Zealand at Edgbaston, in their first completed fixture of the post-World Cup era, England posted their first 400-plus total in ODIs, and have made 300 or more in 27 of their 60 completed innings.England, who last topped the ODI rankings in January 2013, have gained eight points and moved to 125 points. India, who were at the top before the update, have lost a solitary point and are in second place with a total of 122 points.South Africa, who were second, have dropped down to third place after losing four points, from 117 to 113, leaving them nine points adrift of India and only one point ahead of fourth- placed New Zealand.The remaining places remain unchanged, confirming that the current top 10 ranked sides are the ones who will be playing at next year’s World Cup in England. However, there have been some significant changes in points.World champions Australia have lost eight points to go down to 104 in fifth position and are only two points ahead Pakistan, last year’s Champions Trophy winners, who have gained six points.In other changes, Bangladesh (93 points) have gained three points, Sri Lanka (77) have lost seven points, the Windies (69) have lost five points, Afghanistan (63) have gained five points, Zimbabwe (55) have gained four points and 12th-placed Ireland (38) have lost three points.In the T20I rankings, led by Pakistan, there is no change in the top seven places but Afghanistan are now ahead of Sri Lanka in eighth slot.
أعلن الاتحاد الأوروبي لكرة القدم “يويفا”، عن الفائز بجائزة رجل مباراة هولندا وبولندا في كأس أمم أوروبا “يورو 2024”.
والتقى منتخب هولندا مع بولندا، اليوم الأحد، ضمن مباريات الجولة الأولى لدور المجموعات في يورو 2024.
ونجح المنتخب الهولندي في تحقيق الفوز بهدفين مقابل هدف، ليحصد أول ثلاث نقاط في مشواره.
وفاز كودي جاكبو لاعب هولندا بجائزة رجل المباراة أمام بولندا، وقالت لجنة المراقبين الفنيين في الاتحاد الأوروبي لكرة القدم: “لقد كان إيجابيًا في المواقف الفردية، خاصة في الشوط الأول”.
وأضافت: “لقد عمل بشكل جيد مع آكي طوال المباراة وسجل هدفهم الأول، لقد شكل تهديدًا واضحًا في الخلف بمكانته وسرعته، لقد صنع الفارق، خاصة في أول 45 دقيقة”.
ونجح جاكبو في تسجيل هدف تعادل هولندا أمام بولندا بالدقيقة 29 من عمر المباراة.
Bruno Guimaraes' potential new deal at Newcastle United is a key talking point currently, and now a separate update has emerged regarding another Magpies hero.
Will Bruno Guimaraes sign a new Newcastle deal?
Newcastle have made some superb signings in recent years, making the most of their newfound wealth and improving greatly as a team. A host of player have arrived at St James' Park and it has helped them return to the Champions League after a 20-year absence, by virtue of finishing fourth in the Premier League last season.
One of the biggest stars to have come in has been Bruno, who joined the Magpies in January 2022 and has made an enormous different in midfield, bringing both quality and winning mentality to that area of the pitch.
The Brazilian is reportedly close to signing a new contract with the Magpies, even though he still isn't out of contract until the summer of 2026, which would be massive news for the club, and arguably as important as any new signing that comes in.
While nailing Bruno down for many years to come is right at the top of Newcastle's list of priorities, sorting out the futures of other players is also important, and a key update has emerged regarding one of his teammates.
According to TEAMtalk, Newcastle striker Callum Wilson could also now sign an extension at St James', with talks opened on extending his current deal which expires next summer:
"Newcastle have opened contract talks with striker Callum Wilson over a new deal at St James’ Park, TEAMtalk understands. Wilson is in the final year of his current deal after joining Newcastle from Bournemouth in 2020.
"The 31-year-old has been a roaring success for the Magpies since his arrival on Tyneside and played an instrumental role in their fourth place finish last season and subsequent qualification for the Champions League. Wilson – who has scored twice in Newcastle’s opening four games – scored 18 goals and provided five assists for the club last season."
Extending Wilson's stay makes perfect sense for Newcastle, but only if it is a relatively short-term contact, considering the fact that he is now 31 years of age and has had injury problems in the past. If he remained in a Magpies shirt until he was around 33 or 34, he could continue to be a good squad player, acting as a handy backup option to Alexander Isak.
The eight-cap and two-goal England international has been an impressive servant for Newcastle since arriving from Bournemouth back in 2020, scoring 40 goals in 86 matches, and there are few signs of him slowing up at the moment.
Granted, losing him next summer wouldn't necessarily be the end of the world, considering a strong replacement would likely come in – Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been linked with a move – but he knows the club well and still has enough in the tank to be a handful for Premier League defenders for some time, having been lauded as a "hugely important part of our team" by Magpies manager Eddie Howe.
Over the years, Leeds United has been the home to numerous attacking talents, many of whom have captured the hearts of the fanbase as a result of their impressive stints at Elland Road.
After joining as a teenager, last season Crysencio Summerville burst into life, playing a huge role under boss Daniel Farke, notching 20 goals and nine assists in his 46 Championship outings.
However, the Whites would be unable to keep hold of him after their failure to secure promotion, joining West Ham United in a £25m deal – banking the club a hefty profit in the process.
Leeds duo Daniel Farke and Crysencio Summerville.
Jack Clarke was another player capable of getting supporters off their seats with his dribbling ability, making just 27 appearances for his boyhood side before making a big-money move to Tottenham Hotspur.
However, fast-forward nearly six years on from the youngster’s move to the North London outfit, Farke’s side currently have one player on loan from the aforementioned side, following in the footsteps of the two players and already being a success in Yorkshire.
Manor Solomon’s stats for Leeds United in 24/25
After the high-profile departure of Summerville during the off-season, it was pivotal that the hierarchy provided Farke with the tools to claim promotion at the second attempt.
They dipped into the market and secured a loan move for winger Manor Solomon from Premier League side Spurs, moving to Elland Road until the end of the current campaign.
The Israeli forward has impressed beyond anyone’s imagination, registering seven goals and seven assists in his 26 league outings, registering the third most contributions of any player in the first-team squad.
Solomon’s efforts in the final third have aided the Whites massively, helping them boast the best-attacking record in the division, subsequently allowing them to sit top of the table with 13 games left.
However, despite his impressive form in Yorkshire, he could’ve been further aided with his efforts had the club kept hold of one player rather than prematurely offloading him.
The player who would’ve been perfect for Solomon
Junior Firpo has been a player who has divided the fanbase in recent years, but when given the opportunity this season, the Spaniard has impressed under Farke for the Whites.
The 28-year-old has registered seven assists in just 20 Championship matches, a phenomenal record for a full-back, but he’s out of contract in the summer, with no more deal yet to be agreed.
As a result, it leaves the club potentially facing a dilemma at left-back, something which they would not have faced had they kept hold of Leif Davis a couple of years ago.
Davis joined the club as an 18-year-old from Morecambe, rapidly developing and making the jump into the first team – featuring twice in the Premier League during the 2020/21 campaign.
However, he would join Bournemouth on loan for the following season, but would not return to Leeds after joining Ipswich Town on a permanent deal ahead of 2022/23.
Since his move to Portman Road, Davis has taken his career to the next level, registering three goals and 14 assists in League One, helping the Tractor Boys secure promotion back to the second tier.
He continued his excellent form under Kieran McKenna last year, with 20 combined goal contributions and helping the club make it back-to-back promotions, preventing the Whites in the process.
The full-back, who’s previously been dubbed “sensational” by journalist Stuart Watson, has seamlessly made the jump into the top flight, producing numerous impressive stats that would’ve aided Solomon in attacking areas.
Games played
24
Goals & assists
3
Shot-creating actions
3.1
Key passes
1.8
Passes into final third
1.2
Crosses completed
4.7
Progressive passes
1.9
Given his meteoric rise to the top of the English game, there must be an ounce of regret from the Whites’ hierarchy in allowing him to depart the club back in 2022.
At the age of just 25, he has the potential to improve further in the years ahead, but unfortunately for the supporters, it’s a case of what could’ve been had they kept hold of the defender.
Leeds must rue offloading "sensational" talent who's outperforming Tanaka
Leeds United may have made a mistake in allowing one former star to depart Elland Road.