On one hand it was a memorable 2018 season for Tom Curran – part of Surrey’s first County Championship title since 2002 – but on an international front his England career stalled due to injury ruling him out of the entire white-ball campaign.With the World Cup looming, he is desperate to get back into England’s starting XI for the series against Sri Lanka. They will be missing first-choice picks from the home season in Liam Plunkett (for the first three matches) and David Willey, though the uncapped Olly Stone was given the first chance to impress in the one warm-up match that escaped the rain.”I came back from the IPL and picked up a couple of niggles when we were playing Australia so that was very frustrating but at the same time you get time to reflect and set goals,” Curran told . “It’s hard to think too far ahead, but it’s [also] hard not to think of the World Cup so it will just be about small steps – get in the side for the first ODI, push on in this series, take that through to West Indies and then next summer.”Before his injury-hit season, Curran had enjoyed a run in the one-day side on the tours of Australia and New Zealand, taking a matchwinning five-wicket haul against in Perth and becoming a go-to man at the death for Eoin Morgan where he also helped close out a tight victory in Wellington.”There was that five-wicket haul against Australia which was almost ‘right, you can do it at this level’ – when you make your debut there will be nerves, more about doing it on this stage – now it’s about making it permanent in the side so I’m one of the first bowlers on the team sheet,” he said.The death-overs could well be a role entrusted to him again on this tour, but if selected for the opening match in Dambulla he will start without any middle time on the trip after the second warm-up match was washed out. It may not be long until cabin fever sets in among the squad with torrential rain – unsurprising given the series is being played during the monsoon season – also greeting them on arrival in Dambulla on Sunday but the quick bowlers, especially, are already well aware of the demanding conditions they will face.”It’s not ideal but we’ve just come off the back of a full summer so it’s not like we are short of game time,” he said. “We had a couple of good net sessions in that heat, it’s not ideal in terms of overs in the feet but it is what it is. I bowled for 45 minutes on one of the sessions which is just over six overs and it was tough but at the same time you do adapt. It won’t get worse than the first session.”This series also throws up the prospect of the Curran brothers – Sam is part of the squad – appearing in an England side together for the first time. Sam made his ODI debut against Australia during the home season, but it was in the Tests he really impressed with the Player-of-the-Series award against India.”It all happened so quickly,” Tom reflected. “One day you are playing in the garden together and the next thing you are watching him to do it in a Test match. I’m so proud and hopefully it’s just the start.”
Manchester United defeated Sheffield United in the Premier League to make it three wins from four matches, but Erik ten Hag will not be satisfied with yet another uninspiring performance.
Oli McBurnie restored parity for the home side shortly after Scott McTominay continued his hot streak in front of goal with a fine strike.
There were discernible improvements after the break, with Diogo Dalot's stunning effort enough to bag the three points, though with Manchester City looming next weekend there is much work to be done.
How did Rasmus Hojlund perform vs Sheffield United?
The lack of fluidity hindered United for large spells and exciting striker Rasmus Hojlund was made to feel the brunt of a lack of service and effective supplementation.
Having signed from Atalanta for £72m in the summer, the Danish centre-forward has plundered three goals from two matches in the Champions League but is yet to get off the mark in the English top-flight after five contests.
Rasmus Hojlund
As per Sofascore, the 20-year-old striker only took 16 touches in a non-existent display, though he did manage to weave through the half spaces and squandered two big chances, also winning just one out of five duels.
Hojlund's issues stemmed from the unimpressive supplemantion of midfielders such as Sofyan Amrabat, while offering glimpses of his impressive skill set, not producing the best performance that he is expected to forge for the Theatre of Dreams side.
How good was Sofyan Amrabat against Sheffield United?
Amrabat was not exactly dreadful at Bramall Lane, but he certainly didn't produce the awe-inspiring performance desired and contributed toward an insipid display.
Branded with a 5/10 match rating by Manchester Evening News' Samuel Luckhurst writing: 'Struggled to match the intensity and his use of the ball was often errant. Better when United had more of the ball and he smacked the upright.'
He took 78 touches and completed 84% of his total passes – including all four of his attempted long balls – but he failed to make a single key pass and was somewhat ineffective in the first half especially.
Booth said: 'Sofyan Amrabat is having the proverbial shocker. Doesn't look like he knows where he's supposed to be.'
The £65k-per-week Moroccan did start to produce a performance of greater merit after the break, but Ten Hag will currently be questioning if his central midfield boasts enough creativity at present.
That being said, the 26-year-old did underscore his defensive calibre by remarkably winning nine of his ten duels and making five tackles, corroborating on the pitch past claims of his "defensive instinct" by pundit Joe Cole.
The Old Trafford side's Dutch manager has options at his disposal, with Casemiro set to return soon after picking up an ankle knock on international duty with Brazil, but more is definitely needed.
The Red Devils have quality in abundance, players of offensive and defensive distinction both and evidence from last year that success is attainable.
It's worth remembering that Manchester United now have back-to-back victories ahead of the Manchester derby next weekend. Now it's just about making it click into gear.
Mikel Arteta revealed that he has successfully managed to instill confidence in the current Arsenal squad.
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Arteta revealed Arsenal's one aspect that has improvedPlayers' body language has changedGunners take on Man City on SundayWHAT HAPPENED?
The Basque coach claimed that the current crop of Gunners stars have a lot of confidence which is reflected in their body language on the pitch. Arteta's side are gearing up to face reigning champions Manchester City in an important Premier League fixture on Sunday.
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Speaking to , the manager said, "That is something I think they have right now. That body language, in my opinion, is very, very important. It is something the players have to feel. And to be able to feel it, they have to feel that confidence, they have to feel emotionally prepared as well to make that step. They are growing.
"You want to maintain all the qualities we had in the past and keep improving. Don't lose them. Add, and add, and add, without losing anything. That is the aim of the club and every coach, to be better in every department. That is what this league requires."
He added, "That is a huge quality of theirs but as well their intelligence, their character, the passion they have for the game and how competitive they are. You have to add a lot of elements. One specific element is not enough at this level to make a huge impact on the team. But those two have brought a lot of qualities.
"To win big trophies, you need game-winners. You need world-class players who can win you the game at any moment, players who can open the door when it is closed. We are developing those players because they are necessary for the big moments."
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The north London side are currently sitting at the top of the table – tied on points with Liverpool and have a point more than the Cityzens. Arteta's side have had the upper hand in the last two games between the clubs. They won the Community Shield after coming back from behind, while in the Premier League, they edged out Pep Guardiola's men 1-0 at Emirates Stadium.
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The Gunners will aim to extend their lead at the top of the table by beating Guardiola's men at Etihad. After facing City, their next league encounter will be against Luton Town on Wednesday.
O São Paulo, além de ser líder isolado do Campeonato Brasileiro, pode se orgulhar de mais um feito na competição: o Tricolor é a única equipe que ainda não teve jogadores expulsos. E em uma temporada tão atípica, com desfalques por Covid-19, muitas lesões e maratonas de jogos, isso é uma conquista e tanto que explica a boa fase da equipe.
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O Tricolor é a 13ª equipe que mais comete faltas na competição, com 354 em 22 jogos, uma média de 16 infrações por jogo. A disciplina, principalmente dos jogadores de defesa, chama a atenção. O recordista de cartões amarelos no setor é o lateral-esquerdo Reinaldo, que tomou cinco cartões na competição.
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Entre os zagueiros, o que mais levou cartão é Diego Costa, com três amarelos. Para se ter uma ideia, o número é o mesmo dos atacantes Brenner e Luciano e menor que o do meia Gabriel Sara, que já recebeu cinco advertências. Já Arboleda, Juanfran e Léo têm dois cartões amarelos cada. Bruno Alves e Tiago Volpi completam a lista dos defensores, com uma advertência cada.
DISCIPLINA CONTRA A COVID-19 NO SÃO PAULO É DIGNA DE ELOGIOS
Outra questão que mostra o bom planejamento do São Paulo são os tratamentos em relação a Covid-19. Desde que o futebol retornou da pandemia, apenas o volante Tchê Tchê contraiu a doença. Um caso que mostra a preocupação dos médicos do São Paulo foi o de Bruno Alves.
O zagueiro ficou de fora das partidas contra Ceará e Bahia mesmo com os exames para o novo coronavírus derem negativo. Isso porque um parente dele testou positivo. Mesmo em casos de desobediência ao isolamento, como o flagra de Arboleda em uma festa, o Tricolor teve sucesso até aqui no combate as infecções.
Com todas as disciplinas tanto dentro, quanto fora de campo, o São Paulo trilha um bom caminho, que pode resultar em títulos no final da temporada.
يعيش البرازيلي فيتور روكي أوقاتًا عصيبة منذ أن وصل إلى برشلونة في يناير الماضي، ليزداد الأمر تعقيدًا في مباراة ميلان الودية التي جمعت بين الفريقين.
فيتور روكي مستقبله مجهول مع هانز فليك، بعدما لم يحصل على دقائق مع المدرب السابق تشافي هيرنانديز في برشلونة منذ يناير الماضي.
وشارك روكي صباح اليوم في مباراة برشلونة وميلان الودية والتي انتهت بالتعادل 2-2 وفاز بها الروسونيري 4-3 بركلات الترجيح.
طالع أيضًا.. ليفاندوفسكي يلوم لاعبي برشلونة بعد الخسارة من ميلان ويصرح: راضٍ عما أقدمه مع فليك
ورغم أن فيتور روكي سجل ركلة ترجيحية، ولكن حسب ما أفادت صحيفة “سبورت” الإسبانية، أن اللاعب صاحب الـ19 عامًا، لم يرغب في تسديد ركلته، ولكن بعد أن جادله تياجو ألكانتارا المدرب المساعد، أقنعه رغم أنه لم يكن راضيًا.
بعد المباراة غردت ديانا صديقة اللاعب، بأنها فخورة به وسط جدل كبير في الصحافة الكتالونية بشأن موقف اللاعب وعدم رضاه عن تواجده داخل برشلونة.
الصحيفة الإسبانية شددت على أن فيتور روكي يشعر بإحباط شديد داخل برشلونة، وليس واثقًا بشأن الرحيل عن البلوجرانا أو الاستمرار مع المدرب هانز فليك.
The future of an "ultimate professional" at Newcastle United appears to be up in the air, with two clubs interested in signing him in the January transfer window.
Newcastle's January transfer business
It won't be too long until Eddie Howe is ready to head back into the transfer market and look for new signings, with mid-season additions at St James' Park widely expected. Newcastle have suffered an extremely challenging season to date, picking up constant injury problems and seeing their form affected in the process, and while they have steadied the ship impressively, it will be hard to secure another top-four finish in the Premier League without fresh signings.
The 10-month suspension handed to Sandro Tonali has highlighted the need for a new central midfielder to come in, with Kalvin Phillips and Ruben Neves two names who have continually been thrown into the hat as potential targets.
Defenders and attackers have also been linked with moves to Newcastle, however, from Sporting CP centre-back Goncalo Inacio to in-form VfB Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy, so there are certainly lots of options being looked at.
On the flip side, there are some individuals who could potentially move on in the New Year, should they not be earning enough playing time, and a key update has emerged over the future of one Magpies ace.
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ByHenry Jackson Nov 27, 2023 Jacob Murphy could leave Newcastle
According to a new transfer update from Football Insider, Newcastle's Jacob Murphy could leave the club in the January window, with two Premier League clubs keen on snapping him up.
"Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy is attracting interest from Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest ahead of the January transfer window, sources have told Football Insider. The 28-year-old has emerged as a valuable squad player for Eddie Howe and can star in a number of positions.
"Palace and Forest are both looking to bolster their attacking options in the mid-season window and have lined Murphy up as a potential target. It is believed both clubs have made enquiries about his price tag and availability as the new year approaches."
Murphy has been a really strong servant for Newcastle, rarely finding himself in the headlines as a match-winner, but proving to be a brilliant squad player and an important part of the dressing room.
The 28-year-old has been hailed as the "ultimate professional" by Howe, and Murphy has scored ten goals and registered 15 assists in 158 appearances, proving to be a solid if not spectacular source of end product and someone who provides plenty of industry out wide.
Jacob Murphy's Newcastle stats
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Appearances
158
Goals
10
Assists
15
While the Englishman isn't out of contract at Newcastle until the summer of 2027, he could like the idea of featuring more prominently for the likes of Crystal Palace or Nottingham Forest, so selling him in January could be the best decision for all parties.
That being said, the injuries that Newcastle have suffered this season mean that selling any player is a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly.
Manchester United slumped to a new low during the 2023/24 campaign with their recent 3-0 loss to Manchester City.
It may not have been as traumatic as the 6-3 trouncing they received last season, yet it doesn’t matter as the Red Devils offered little to no attacking prolificacy against the current Premier League champions.
With just five league wins from ten games so far this season, United are currently 11 points behind leaders Tottenham Hotspur and even the most passionate supporter will claim that a title challenge now looks beyond realistic.
Erik ten Hag enjoyed a productive start to life in Manchester last term, leading the Red Devils to their first major trophy in six years – winning the EFL Cup against Newcastle United – while qualification for the Champions League was secured by finishing third in the Premier League.
Things were looking positive again at Old Trafford, yet following a rather underwhelming transfer window, plus a team besieged by injuries, the Dutchman could soon be under real pressure unless results start to go his way.
Although the former Ajax boss will be looking to build a dynasty at United and establish a long-term project, if their form doesn’t improve prior to the festive season, he may soon find his position untenable – amid suggestions that Roberto De Zerbi could be a dream replacement.
Man Utd manager news – Roberto De Zerbi
The current Brighton and Hove Albion manager may not be a marquee name such as Zinedine Zidane for example, yet the work he is doing on the south coast is nothing short of exemplary.
The 44-year-old took the reins at Brighton last year after Graham Potter left for Chelsea and while many surely felt this was as far as the Seagulls would go, the Italian has continued to boost their profile by qualifying for Europe.
The club defeated Dutch heavyweights Ajax recently and there is no limit to what this team could achieve and a manager like that would be ideal at Old Trafford.
De Zerbi has even defeated Ten Hag twice in 2023, with the most recent victory arriving back in September and the performance clearly impressed pundit and former player Pat Nevin, who tipped the Red Devils to turn to the Italian tactician.
He said: "There is also the not inconsiderate matter that a crammed Old Trafford should have given United a huge advantage on top.
"Even so, everyone still fancied Brighton. Is this because Roberto de Zerbi’s men are that good or because United are in disarray?
"There were boos at the end and incredulous gasps when Ten Haag suggested that this negativity was a positive. I wonder how many Reds fans were looking at the technical areas and wondering what it would be like to have De Zerbi as their coach instead?"
It is certainly an interesting idea and one that may look unrealistic, especially given his likeness to City boss Pep Guardiola and the fact he still has a job to do on the south coast in the coming months.
Roberto De Zerbi’s style of play
Upon his arrival in the Premier League, Jurgen Klopp was a coach who praised his style, saying: "Pushing through your ideas by changing what probably everyone at Brighton thought had worked out pretty well and still putting on your stamp is a really good job he did. You see the difference. They played Potter-ball. Now they play De Zerbi-ball."
High praise indeed from one of the finest managers in the world, while one of his former players, Maxime Lopez, hailed De Zerbi as a “genius” after enjoying playing under him during his spell at Sassuolo.
The Italian loves his team to have a lot of possession during matches and also instructs them to press high on a regular basis, stifling the opposition into making mistakes and losing the ball.
He tends to utilise a 4-2-3-1 formation from which his team can control the ball and dominate possession, while also bursting forward whenever possible in order to score.
Roberto De Zerbi's managerial career
Games
Points per game
Brighton
53
1.6
Shakhtar Donetsk
30
2.17
Sassuolo
120
1.38
Benevento
29
0.72
US Palermo
13
0.38
Foggia
90
1.86
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One drawback of this system is it allows opponents plenty of chances to score. During his spell in Serie A, Sassuolo finished the 2019/20 league season with the seventh worst defensive record in the top flight, yet they still secured eighth place. They finished 11th the season prior to that, but conceded the fifth most goals in the league, indicating that while De Zerbi likes his teams to dominate the midfield and create plenty of opportunities, they can be fragile defensively.
This season for example, Brighton have scored 23 league goals, with only two teams outscoring them in the whole league – Newcastle United and Aston Villa. In contrast, they have conceded 19 times in just ten matches, the fifth-worst record in the Premier League at this current moment in time.
How De Zerbi compares to Guardiola
Guardiola is a big admirer of the current Brighton boss and his style of play, plus comparisons to the former Barcelona icon have landed him in the conversation as one of the candidates to take over from the 52-year-old when he eventually does leave the Etihad.
As the City boss himself only recently said of his managerial counterpart: "Pay attention to what I'm going to say. I'm pretty convinced I'm right in what I'm saying, I think Roberto is one of the most influential managers in the last 20 years.”
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
The comparison between the pair has also been noted by Hull City boss Liam Rosenior, who stated: "That says everything about the way De Zerbi is coaching this team. I think he's an absolute genius.
"I know Pep said it yesterday, and I'm going to say it now, there are certain coaches who come along – [Arrigo] Sacchi with Milan, Pep has come along and changed the game…
"What De Zerbi is doing with this Brighton team is something different, something new in provoking the press in the way they build…"
Ten Hag’s future might be secure at this present moment in time, yet football is a fickle business and his employment status could change if United continue their Jekyll and Hyde form in the coming weeks.
De Zerbi has demonstrated just how effective his philosophy can be in England, and he is now showcasing it on the continental stage, leading Brighton to a win over an Ajax side who are in an even worse position than the Red Devils just now.
This shouldn’t take away the achievement of beating the four-time winners of the European Cup and the Italian would be a perfect replacement for Ten Hag should he depart in the near future.
A lot of work would have to be done in Manchester, yet everyone has seen how far De Zerbi has taken Brighton. The key question now is, could he be ready for a step-up sooner than later?
O Náutico e o atacante Paiva bem que expressaram seus desejos de que o paraguaio tivesse seu acordo de empréstimo no Timbu prorrogado. Entretanto, não será possível.
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Segundo informação publicada pelo portal ‘JC’, o Olimpia se mostrou irredutível nas negociações e manteve sua postura de contar com o avante de 23 anos de idade pensando nos trabalhos de pré-temporada que serão iniciados no próximo dia 7 de janeiro.
O Timbu chegou a montar duas estratégias de negócio onde Paiva continuaria no clube até o final de 2021 ou, ao menos, até o fim do mês de janeiro, data prevista para o término da Série B do Brasileirão. Ambas as possibilidades foram rejeitadas pelo clube de Assunção que preferiu exercer a cláusula prevista no acordo inicial (válido até 31 de dezembro) onde seu retorno imediato poderia ser solicitado a qualquer momento.
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Sergio Ramos could be set to join Lionel Messi in the United States as the Sevilla defender's agent is on the lookout for a new club.
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Ramos returned to former club Sevilla in September after leaving Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. However, the defender is reluctant to continue with the Spanish side and his agent travelled to the United States before Easter to visit some MLS clubs, according to . Ramos has also attracted interest from Saudi Arabia, with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr reportedly interested in his services.
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Ramos has played regularly for Sevilla in the current campaign, scoring seven goals along the way, in what has been a difficult season for the Spanish side. Quique Sanchez Flores was appointed as the club's third coach of the season in December following the tenures of Jose Luis Mendilibar and Diego Alonso. Sevilla currently sit in 14th place in the table but just six points off the relegation zone.
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Ramos is one of the few footballers to have played with both Messi and Ronaldo during his career. He spent a large portion of his career with the Portuguese superstar at Madrid before moving on to PSG. Ramos was joined by Messi in the French capital and admitted he was glad to finally be playing with the forward rather than coming up against him.
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Ramos will see out the season with Sevilla but it remains to be seen if the club will offer him a new deal or whether the 38-year-old will look for a new challenge in the summer.
Sandhu’s record spell helps Pakistan bowlers apply the squeeze after Javeria’s enterprising half-century in a must-win game
The Report by Shashank Kishore13-Nov-2018Ireland were in the contest for eight overs after losing the toss. Then, they saw it sensationally slip away. As is the case most times, a missed opportunity proved costly. Pakistan didn’t look back from there, blasting 110 off their last 12 overs to finish with a competitive 139. This was 38 too many for Ireland. The win kept Pakistan just about breathing in the competition after two heavy losses to Australia and India.The beneficiary of the missed opportunity was Javeria Khan, the Pakistan captain. On nine at the start of the ninth over after Pakistan had limped to 29 for 1, she should’ve been caught at long-on, but Clare Shillington was five yards inside the ropes. When she finally backpedaled, it was too late. Celeste Raack, the Australia-born legspinner, was denied a wicket in her very first over. Javeria went on to make 74 not out, the highest score by a Pakistan batsman in a women’s T20I.Ireland’s chase never took off, and they were expertly tied into knots by Nashra Sandhu, the left-arm spinner. Left out for the game against India, 20-year-old returned to finish with 4-0-8-2. After managing only 36 for 2 in the Powerplay, it turned out that Ireland never quite had the muscle in the middle overs to pinch boundaries. Instead they chose to play ugly across-the-line swipes to either be bowled or lbw. Isobel Joyce’s 30 added the only touch of respectability for Ireland in what was a one-sided affair.ICC/GettyThe effort of the game clearly came from Javeria, who brought a sputtering innings to life with her industry. When long-off was wide, she hit straight. When mid-off was in, she went over the top. When there were two point fielders, she opened the bat face to carve it into the gap behind the wicket. When the bowlers drifted the ball in, got inside the line and played inside-out. If the bowlers bowled short, she walked across to sweep.It was an exhibition of batting right out of the top drawer. She raised her half-century off 41 deliveries, and with the landmark out of the way, put her head down to bat right through the innings without compromising on her strike rate. Her three successive boundaries in the 17th over off Raack displayed her full range.Ireland’s chase never took off, but they also weren’t helped by an umpiring gaffe. Gaby Lewis, the first to fall, should’ve survived a stumping as wicketkeeper Sidra Nawaz gathered the ball in front of the stumps – as per the rules, that’s not allowed. But the decision went in favour of Pakistan to trigger the slide. In the face of an escalated asking rate, only Shillington managed to strike the ball clean and pinch runs to briefly give Pakistan a flutter, but she was gone before the Powerplay was done. Barring two double-digit scores from the top three, Ireland caved in meekly.