Injured Amelia Kerr out of remaining India ODIs and most of WBBL

Quadricep tear could force her to miss eight of Sydney Sixers’ 10 league games

ESPNcricinfo staff26-Oct-2024

Amelia Kerr picked up 4 for 42 in the opening ODI but also picked up an injury•BCCI

New Zealand allrounder Amelia Kerr has been ruled out of the remaining two ODIs against India after tearing her left quadricep muscle. Kerr picked up the injury during the opening game on Thursday, which India won by 59 runs, and is expected to take approximately three weeks to recover. She will not be replaced in the ODI squad.This also puts her WBBL participation in serious doubt for Sydney Sixers with the tournament set to start on Sunday. Amelia was a big-name pre-signing for Sixers as a platinum-category pick and could miss eight of Sixers’ 10 league games even if she recovers in three weeks.An NZC release stated Amelia was taken for scans on Friday morning, which revealed a grade-one quadricep tear, and that she would return home on Sunday to start her rehabilitation.”We’re really gutted for Melie,” New Zealand head coach Ben Sawyer said. “Injuries are always a challenging time for a player and we know how disappointed she is to not be able to play these games.”Everyone knows how much of an integral part of this team Melie is so we’ll certainly miss her but we’re wishing her a speedy recovery.”Soon after playing a pivotal role in New Zealand’s T20 World Cup-winning campaign as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker with 15 scalps, Amelia was New Zealand’s best bowler in the opening ODI too, taking 4 for 42 before scoring an unbeaten 25 off 23 in the chase. The remaining two ODIs are on October 27 and 29, also in Ahmedabad.Amelia’s absence could hurt New Zealand’s hopes of climbing the Women’s ODI Championship table, where a top-six finish will ensure direct qualification for the ODI World Cup in 2025. New Zealand are currently placed sixth out of 10 teams and will next play Australia in December.

Perfect for Cunha: PL "monster" is now keen to join Man Utd after Sesko

Manchester United look set to complete their third big-money signing of the summer transfer window, after a deal was agreed with RB Leipzig for striker Benjamin Sesko.

The 22-year-old has been subject to a tug-of-war battle between Ruben Amorim’s side and Newcastle United over the last couple of weeks – leaving the player with a decision to make.

However, the Slovenian international has made the decision to make the move to Old Trafford, after the Red Devils had a £74m bid, including add-ons, accepted earlier this week.

Benjamin Sesko

He joins Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo at the Theatre of Dreams this window, taking the club’s spending during the off-season to a staggering £207.5m.

The board have certainly backed the manager in his quest for success at the club, potentially doing so once again on another key target before the market slams shut on September 1st.

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

Fiorentina centre-back Pietro Comuzzo has emerged as a potential defensive reinforcement for United this summer, after scouting the Italian in recent months.

It’s reported that the Serie A side are currently demanding a fee in the region of £35m to sell the 20-year-old, who also has admirers from fellow Premier League sides Sunderland and Bournemouth.

However, he’s not the player who’s currently in their sights, with Brighton star Carlos Baleba another talent they’re considering, according to Fabrizio Romano.

He claimed in his latest update with GIVEMESPORT, the journalist claimed that the Red Devils have held talks with the player’s intermediaries over a potential move to the club.

The Italian also stated that the player himself would be keen on a deal to join Amorim’s side, but it would be a tricky deal to complete, given his current £100m asking price.

Why United’s latest target would be perfect for Cunha

As previously mentioned, Cunha is just one of the players to complete a huge move to join United this summer, costing a whopping £62.5m from divisional rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Matheus Cunha

The Brazilian will provide the added quality the club have greatly lacked in attacking areas, that’s if he can replicate his form from the previous campaign, which saw him net 15 league goals.

He’s likely to operate in the number ten position alongside Mbeumo and in behind Sesko, with the trio a real force to be reckoned with ahead of the 2025/26 season.

However, if Cunha is to reach his full potential under Amorim’s guidance, he will need support from players behind him to help him in his quest throughout his time at the club.

Baleba, who’s primarily a ball-winning midfielder, has also showcased his talents in possession for the Seagulls in recent seasons, arguably being the missing piece in the Red Devils’ puzzle.

Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba

The Cameroonian, who’s been labelled a “monster” by one analyst, won 2.7 tackles per 90 last season – enabling him to break up the play before playing into forward areas.

He registered 4.1 progressive passes per 90, 3.7 of which were into the final third, tallies which could provide Cunha with the tools he needs to create carnage in front of goal.

Carlos Baleba’s stats for Brighton in the PL (2024/25)

Statistics (per 90)

Tally

Games played

34

Goals & assists

4

Pass accuracy

87%

Progressive passes

4.1

Tackles made

2.7

Interceptions made

1.6

Blocks made

1.6

Aerials won

1.4

Passes into the final third

3.7

Stats via FBref

His superb ability with the ball at his feet is further showcased by his 87% pass completion rate in 2024/25, which has seen him break the lines and contribute to his aforementioned tallies in forward areas.

The Brighton star also ranked in the top 20% of all central defensive midfielders in England’s top-flight for successful take-ons – further affirming his ability to get the ball into the opposition’s territory at any given opportunity.

Should Baleba manage to replicate his figures from his recent year at the AMEX, he could make a huge difference in the Red Devils’ quest for success at both ends of the pitch.

His ability to link up with Cunha would certainly improve the club’s situation in the final third, allowing one of the other big-money additions to prove his worth throughout the 2025/26 campaign.

He's like Bellingham: Man Utd make £60m "genius" the top target after Sesko

Manchester United’s heavy spending looks set to continue after agreeing a deal for Benjamin Sesko.

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اختيارات صادمة.. لمن ذهب صوت العرب في جائزة الكرة الذهبية 2025؟

أزالت مجلة “فرانس فوتبول” الفرنسية الستار عن أصوات الصحفيين الذين قاموا بالتصويت للاعبين المرشحين المتنافسين على جائزة الكرة الذهبية لعام 2025.

وكان عثمان ديمبلي نجم باريس سان جيرمان قد استطاع أن يتفوق على العديد من اللاعبين ليفوز بجائزة الكرة الذهبية، في الحفل الذي تم يوم الاثنين الماضي في مسرح شاتليه في باريس.

وحصد عثمان ديمبلي 1380 نقطة في المركز الأول، وجاء لامين يامال نجم برشلونة في المركز الثاني بـ1059 نقطة، بينما حصد فيتينيا لاعب وسط باريس سان جيرمان 703 نقاط، واحتل محمد صلاح المركز الرابع بـ657 نقطة، بينما حل رافينها خامساً بـ620 نقطة.

أقرأ أيضاً.. لمن ذهب صوت مصر في الكرة الذهبية 2025؟

وجاءت أصوات الفرنسي والتي حصل على أغلبها من بين 100 صحفي مؤهل للتصويت على الجائزة بفضل تألقه مع باريس سان جيرمان الفرنسي.

وبحسب “تريبونا” فقد تم الكشف عن أصوات الدول العربية عبر صحفييها في جائزة الكرة الذهبية، حيث قامت فقط الأردن والبحرين بالتصويت لمحمد صلاح نجم ليفربول في صدارة العشرة الأوائل للفوز بالجائزة.

وتتكون لجنة التحكيم في الكرة الذهبية للرجال من صحفيين متخصصين يبلغ عددهم 100 صحفي، حيث يقوم كل منهم باختيار 10 لاعبين، ويحصد صاحب المركز الأول في اختيارهم على 15 نقطة، ثم 12 نقطة للثاني و10 للثالث و8 للرابع و7 للخامس و5 للسادس و4 للسابع و3 للثامن ونقطتين للتاسع ونقطة للعاشر. وفيما يلي جاءت أصوات الدول العربية عبر صحفييها كممثلين عنها في جائزة الكرة الذهبية:

الصحفي عبد السلام “ممثل تونس”:

1- لامين يامال
2- عثمان ديمبلي
3- أشرف حكيمي
4- بيدري
5- محمد صلاح
6- رافينها
7- فيتينيا
8- كيليان مبابي
9- هاري كين
10- جيراسي

الصحفي “عروة قنواتي” ممثل سوريا:

1- عثمان ديمبلي
2- رافينها
3- محمد صلاح
4- لامين يامال
5- سكوت ماكتومناي
6- هاري كين
7- جانلويجي دوناروما
8- أشرف حكيمي
9- كيليان مبابي
10 – فيتينا

الصحفي ماجد الخليفي “ممثل قطر”:

1- عثمان ديمبلي
2- أشرف حكيمي
3- فيتينا
4- لامين يامال
5- كيليان مبابي
6- نونو مينديز
7- هالاند
8- هاري كين
9- جود بيلينجهام
10- خفيتشا كفاراتسخيليا

الصحفي صالح البارحي “ممثل عمان”:

1-عثمان ديمبلي
2- محمد صلاح
3- أشرف حكيمي
4- لامين يامال
5- رافينها
6- كيليان مبابي
7- هاري كين
8- فينيسيوس جونيور
9- بيدري
10 -إيرلينج هالاند

الصحفي محمد العراقي “ممثل فلسطين”:

1- عثمان ديمبلي
2- لامين يامال
3- فيتينا
4- أشرف حكيمي
5- محمد صلاح
6- رافينها
7- فيكتور جيوكيريس
8- ديكلان رايس
9- كيليان مبابي
10- نونو مينديز

 

الصحفي حسام بركات “ممثل الأردن”:

1- محمد صلاح
2- لامين يامال
3- عثمان ديمبلي
4- كول بالمر
5- كيليان مبابي
6- أشرف حكيمي
7- رافينها
8- فيتينا
9- هاري كين
10- لاوتارو مارتينيز

الصحفي سامي عبد الإمام “ممثل العراق”:

1- عثمان ديمبلي
2- أشرف حكيمي
3- رافينها
4- كيليان مبابي
5- محمد صلاح
6- لامين يامال
7- رايس
8- فيتينا
9- كول بالمر
10- فيكتور جيوكيريس

الصحفي أسامة محمد العامري “ممثل الإمارات”:

1- لامين يامال
2- أشرف حكيمي
3- فيتينا
4- كفاراتسخيليا
5- عثمان ديمبلي
6- رافينها
7- محمد صلاح
8- دوناروما
9- كول بالمر
10- كيليان مبابي

الصحفي يزيد وهيب “ممثل الجزائر”:

1- لامين يامال
2- عثمان ديمبلي
3- رافينها
4- بيدري
5- أشرف حكيمي
6- محمد صلاح
7- روبرت ليفاندوفسكي
8-ديزري دوي
9- كول بالمر
10 -جواو نيفيز

الصحفي خالد العرافة “ممثل السعودية”:

1- عثمان ديمبلي
2- لامين يامال
3- أشرف حكيمي
4- فيتينا
5- بيدري
6- رافينها
7- محمد صلاح
8- نونو مينديز
9- كيليان مبابي
10 -كول بالمر

الصحفي عبد الله عاشور “ممثل البحرين”:

1-محمد صلاح
2- أشرف حكيمي
3- لامين يامال
4- كيليان مبابي
5- عثمان ديمبلي
6-فينيسيوس جونيور
7- رافينها
8- خفيتشا كفاراتسخيليا
9- فيتينا
10- فيرحيل فان دايك

الصحفي مصطفى بدري “ممثل المغرب”:

1- أشرف حكيمي
2- لامين يامال
3- عثمان ديمبلي
4- محمد صلاح
5- فيتينا
6- كيليان مبابي
7- رافينها
8- كول بالمر
9- جيراسي
10- لاوتارو مارتينيز

Anderson Phillip to rejoin Lancashire for County Championship, Blast

West Indies fast bowler returns after wicket-taking stint at back end of season

ESPNcricinfo staff28-Nov-2024

Anderson Phillip took 15 wickets in three appearances for Lancashire last season•Getty Images

Lancashire have signed Anderson Phillip for the first four months of the 2025 summer. Phillip is expected to be available for 11 County Championship fixtures as well as the group stage of the T20 Blast.Fast bowler Phillip played three Championship matches at the end of last season, taking 15 wickets at 23.93, but was unable to help Lancashire avoid relegation from Division One.”I really enjoyed my spell with Lancashire at the end of last season and I am excited by the opportunity to return for the 2025 season to spend a longer period of time at Emirates Old Trafford,” Phillip said.”Helping Lancashire return to Division One at the first time of asking is my number one priority for next season and hopefully I can put in the performances with the ball which can help the team to achieve that.”The standard of first-class cricket in England is high and as close as you can get to playing Test cricket, so I am looking forward to being back next summer, continuing to test myself in those conditions, learning and improving my game.”Phillip, 28, has played two Tests and five ODIs for West Indies, the most-recent of which came in 2022.Lancashire’s director of cricket performance, Mark Chilton, said: “We were hugely impressed by Anderson’s performances during the final three matches of last season and jumped at the opportunity to bring him back for a longer spell next season.”Dale [Benkenstein] and I have continually spoken about our desire to add further pace to our bowling attack as we look to win more red-ball matches. We know that Anderson will offer that, and he has the added bonus of familiarity with our environment.”Anderson displayed a really good attitude during his time with us and we believe that he has all the right attributes for a fast bowler – with room to still grow and improve his game. We are looking forward to working with Anderson again next season and helping him to push on and achieve his international ambitions.”

Luxemburgo revela que se chegasse antes ao Corinthians não liberaria Biro para Seleção sub-20

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Após o empate do Corinthians por 1 a 1 diante do Fortaleza, o técnico Vanderlei Luxemburgo concedeu entrevista coletiva e comentou a atuação de Guilherme Biro, jovem da base que entrou bem na segunda etapa da partida. O treinador foi direto e afirmou que, se chegasse antes ao clube, vetaria a convocação do atleta para a Seleção sub-20, que disputará o Mundial da categoria a partir do dia 20 de maio.

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– Acho difícil (a dispensa), porque ele é titular da equipe, a Seleção conta bastante com ele. Eu cheguei agora. Se eu tivesse chegado um pouquinho antes, pediria para que ele não fosse, porque o Endrick (atacante do Palmeiras) não foi. Acho que para valorizar a base, e para uma equipe que precisa de um jogador talentoso como ele, eu teria pedido pra que ficasse aqui. Ele, o Pedro, jogadores importantes.

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Luxa aproveitou a oportunidade para elogiar o jogador e comentar algumas de suas características, como a versatilidade. O ‘pofexô’ ainda revelou qual a qualidade que considera mais valiosa em Biro.

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– Ele é um jogador interessantíssimo, joga tanto por dentro como por fora, na esquerda e na direita. E com uma coisa: primeira jogada que ele fez, ele quebrou linhas. Isso é fundamental no futebol.

Na zona mista, após o jogo, Guilherme Biro foi questionado sobre qual seria o seu desejo: permanecer no Corinthians ou disputar o Mundial sub-20. O meia afirmou que gostaria de estar nos dois lugares, se fosse possível, mas ressaltou que vai aguardar uma orientação do clube. O jogador seria liberado para a Seleção na última segunda-feira (08), mas o Corinthians conseguiu atrasar a apresentação do meia junto à CBF para terça-feira (09).

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– Para mim, tanto lá quando aqui é uma oportunidade única. Não consigo descrever se quero ir para lá ou ficar aqui. Se pudesse estar nos dois lugares ao mesmo tempo, é o que eu faria. Vou aguardar, sou funcionário do clube. O que passarem para mim, vou acatar da melhor maneira – declarou Biro.

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تيم شيروود: أداء لاعب برشلونة "محدود".. وعليه التعلم من لامين يامال

انتقد تيم شيروود، مدرب ولاعب نادي توتنهام هوتسبير السابق، لاعب برشلونة، موضحًا أنه لم يصل إلى المستوى المطلوب مع البلوجرانا.

راشفورد رحل عن صفوف نادي مانشستر يونايتد خلال انتقالات الصيف الماضي، من أجل التوقيع مع نادي برشلونة على سبيل الإعارة حتى نهاية الموسم.

ويمتلك برشلونة أحقية شراء راشفورد من مانشستر يونايتد بشكل نهائي مقابل 35 مليون يورو.

وقدم راشفورد مستويات طيبة مع برشلونة حتى الآن منذ بداية الموسم، حيث سجل اللاعب هدفين وصنع خمس أهداف أخرى.

أقرأ أيضًا .. برشلونة يقترب من تجديد عقد نجم الفريق

ويرى شيروود في تصريحات نقلها موقع ”tribalfootball”، أن راشفورد عليه أن يتعلم من لامين يامال ويرفع مستواه مع برشلونة.

وقال: ”أداء راشفورد جيد، يناسبه أكثر عندما تكون الكرة في متناوله، لكن هذا غير كافي بالنسبة له نظرًا لما يقدمه لامين يامال على الجهة اليمنى حيث يدور بالكرة كثيرًا والجمهور يكون سعيد بأدائه”.

وأضاف: “عندما تمر الكرة إلى ماركوس من اليسار يكون أداؤه محدودًا، نحن نعرف من هو ماركوس وهو فعال للغاية عندما يفعل ذلك، يسدد الكرة ببراعة ويركض بين اللاعبين وعندما لا يفعل، يفكر الجمهور ويقول لماذا لا يلعب بنفس مستوى اللاعب العبقري في الجهة الأخرى”.

وأوضح: “أعلم أن هذا قاسي عليه، لكنها بيئة صعبة للغاية بالنسبة له للعب فيها، سيتطور ماركوس راشفورد إذا أراد ذلك وسيتحسن مع برشلونة وعليه أن يتحسن”.

واختتم شيروود: “حاليًا، يبدو متوسط ​​المستوى، لأن اللاعب الشاب في الجانب الآخر جيد جدًا”.

Frank's own Kulusevski signing: Spurs preparing move for £34m "monster"

Tottenham Hotspur have added some shrewd signings to Thomas Frank’s fledgling project this summer, Mohammed Kudus adding flair to the widths and Joao Palhinha bringing some steely mettle to the engine room.

However, Heung-min Son has completed a £20m transfer to LAFC in the United States, and James Maddison has ruptured his ACL and will be sidelined for the lion’s share of the season.

FFC Spurs – James Maddison

Spurs have issues in midfield and attack, but Daniel Levy might be convinced to add another signing to his team’s backline, even though Cristian Romero looks set to stay amid interest from Atletico Madrid.

Spurs eyeing Serie A raid

Tottenham have had a lot of success in raiding the Italain top flight for talented up-and-comers in recent years, with the likes of Romero and Destiny Udogie springing to mind.

However, Dejan Kulusevski might be the cream of that crop, having hit his stride last season and made good on praise from football scout Jacek Kulig that he is a “world-class talent”.

Now, Tottenham are ready to repeat their trick by raiding one of the Serie A superpowers for another elite player, with sights set on AC Milan’s Malick Thiaw.

According to Caught Offside, Spurs and Arsenal have joined the race for the German centre-back, with Newcastle United already displaying a vested interest this month.

Thiaw, 24, has been the subject of a new €40m (£34m) offer from Newcastle, and while negotiations are understood to be advancing quickly, the Magpies have failed to sign a litany of targets this summer, and Tottenham could be primed to complete a hijack.

Why Spurs want Malick Thiaw

Having joined Milan from Schalke three years ago, Thiaw has made 85 appearances for his Italian side, bringing a dynamic defensive skill set to the squad.

AC Milan's Malick Thiaw celebrates.

Both crisp and enterprising with his passing, Thiaw ranks among the top 6% of centre-backs across Europe’s top five leagues over the past year for pass completion, and the top 14% for progressive passes played per 90, as per FBref.

He’s also been hailed as a “monster in the air” by journalist Martino Puccio, so would bring some substance to the team, ensuring some defensive solidity is found where such went lacking last year.

Given that Micky van de Ven and Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate are considered two of his most comparable players, it feels like Frank could hit the jackpot with this one, emulating the deal for Kulusevski and allowing him to grow into one of the Premier League’s superstars.

Tottenham signed Kulusevski from Juventus on an initial loan in January 2022, wrapping a move up 18 months later for a shrewd £25m fee (a similar ballpark to Thiaw now).

Dejan Kulusevski – Tottenham Career by Season (all comps)

Season

Apps

Goals

Assists

24/25

50

10

11

23/24

39

8

3

22/23

37

2

8

21/22

19

5

8

Data via Transfermarkt

Last season, the 25-year-old Kulusevski finally struck a balance between his output, with Ange Postecoglou shifting him into a central attacking midfield berth to an emphatic effect.

Not just a potent attacking threat, the Sweden international’s energy and tenacity fed the belief of his teammates, and he was often a shining light throughout a challenging, albeit ultimately rewarding, season.

He averaged 4.1 successful duels and 1.4 tackles per league match, as per Sofascore, and added much to the Ange system when it needed him most.

In Thiaw, Spurs could repeat the trick, signing a rising talent who has more than his position demands of him. It’s one that Tottenham need to get over the line as they head back onto the Champions League stage.

Frank's answer to Palmer: Spurs enter talks to sign "exceptional" £40m gem

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Em jogo de expulsões, Flamengo bate o Bahia e vence a primeira fora de casa no Brasileirão

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O Flamengo conquistou a sua primeira vitória fora de casa no Campeonato Brasileiro. Na Arena Fonte Nova, o Rubro-Negro bateu o Bahia por 3 a 2 e entrou no G4 da competição, de forma provisória. Matheus França, Gabigol e David Luiz marcaram para o time carioca, enquanto Biel e Ademirdescontaram para os donos da casa. A partida foi marcada pelas expulsões de Rezende e Kanu na segunda etapa, que geraram reclamações do clube baiano.

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Com o resultado, o Rubro-Negro agora soma nove pontos, Já o Esquadrão Tricolor, por sua vez, segue com seis e ocupa a décima terceira colocação. O confronto marcou a estreia do uniforme número 2 do clube carioca para a sequência desta temporada.

INÍCIO EQUILIBRADO

O Flamengo iniciou a partida com mais volume de jogo e tendo espaço para contra-atacar, porém a primeira grande chance foi do Bahia. Cauly cobrou a falta no lado direito e, por pouco, quase surpreendeu Matheus Cunha, mas o arqueiro espalmou para fora. Em rápida jogada em velocidade, Everton Cebolinha avançou para o meio, mas bateu fraco nas mãos de Marcos Felipe.

PELO ALTO

Os donos da casa buscaram jogadas aéreas para surpreender a defesa rubro-negra, porém faltou eficiência para levar perigo. A equipe de Jorge Sampaoli também encontrou nas bolas alçadas na área o caminho para abrir o placar e conseguiu.Arrascaeta cobrou falta na cabeça de David Luiz, que escorou para Matheus Françaabrir o placar.

HOJE TEVE

Logo em seguida, o uruguaio voltou a aparecer bem e ser decisivo. O meia recebeu um bom passe de Everton Cebolinha e, na área, deu um drible desconcertante em Vitor Hugo. O zagueiro não teve o que fazer a não ser derrubar o jogador do Flamengo. Na cobrança, Gabigol foi eficiente, tirou do goleiroe ampliouo placar na Fonte Nova.

TRICOLOR DESCONTA

Como pelo alto os donos da casa não foram felizes, mudaram a estratégia para as triangulações por dentro. Foi em um jogada desse estilo que o Bahia conseguiu diminuir o placar. Cauly e Thaciano tabelaram pelo meio, e o camisa 11 encontrou Biel com liberdade entre os zagueiro rubro-negros. O camisa 11 finalizou no canto de Matheus Cunha.

XERIFE DESENCANTOU

No fim do primeiro tempo, o Bahia se lançou ao ataque e levou perigo com Ryan. O atleta fez boa jogada pela esquerda e finalizou para boa defesa de Matheus Cunha. Na sequência, Everton Cebolinha cobrou falta, na medida, na cabeça de David Luiz. O zagueiro marcou seu primeiro gol com a camisa do Flamengo e ampliou o placar.

CINCO MUDANÇAS DE UMA VEZ

Na volta do intervalo, o técnico Jorge Sampaoli decidiu fazer cinco alterações no time de uma só vez, algo incomum no futebol brasileiro. Entraram Santos, Wesley, Erick Pulgar, Vidal e Bruno Henrique nos lugares de Matheus Cunha, David Luiz, Thiago Maia, Matheus França e Everton Cebolinha.

SEGUE VIVO

Depois de uma falta de Arturo Vidal, o Bahia diminuiu o placar e mostrou que estava vivo na partida para tentar buscar o empate. Ryan cobrou na área e a bola sobrou para Ademir, que havia acabado de entrar. O atacante finalizou, sem chances para o goleiro Santos.

EXPULSÕES NA FONTE NOVA

O Bahia tentava o empate quando teve duas expulsões em sequência. A primeira delas aconteceu em uma falta de Rezende, que já tinha cartão amarelo, em Wesley. Minutos depois, Kanu disputou a bola com Gabigol e também levou o vermelho. Na saída de campo, o defensor estava inconformado com a decisão da arbitragem.

CHANCES DESPERDIÇADAS

Na reta final da partida, ambos os times perderam oportunidades. Do lado do Bahia, Biel dividiu com Fabrício Bruno e a bola sobrou para Cauly mandar por cima da meta de Santos. Pelo Flamengo, Wesley foi acionado pela direita e cruzou para Ayrton Lucas mandar por cima. Em outro bom momento, Arrascaeta cruzou para Gabigol estufar a rede, mas o atacante estava em impedimento.

MINUTOS FINAIS

Por pouco, o Tricolor não deixou tudo igual no placar. Ademir cruzou na área, mas Acevedo cabeceou para fora. O Rubro-Negro também teve a chance de sacramentar a vitória com Ayrton Lucas, mas Ryan afastou o perigo. No fim, a equipe carioca ficou com os três pontos.

OLHO NA AGENDA

Na próxima rodada, o Bahia volta a atuar na Fonte Nova, desta vez contra o Goiás, dia 20, sábado, às 16h. O Flamengo, por sua vez, mede forças com o Corinthians no dia seguinte, às 16h, no Maracanã. Ambas as partidas são válidas pela 7ª rodada.

Antes disso, ambas as equipes entram em campo pela Copa do Brasil no meio da semana. O Rubro-Negro encara o clássico contrra o Fluminense, na terça, às 21h, no Maracanã. Na quarta, o Bahia visita o Santos, às 19h, na Vila Belmiro. Ambos são jogos de ida das oitavas de final da competição eliminatória.

FICHA TÉCNICA
BAHIA 2X3 FLAMENGO – 6ª RODADA DO CAMPEONATO BRASILEIRO
Local: Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador (BA)
Data e hora: Sábado, 13/05, às 16h (Brasília)
Árbitro: Paulo César Zanovelli da Silva (FIFA-MG)
Assistentes: Bruno Boschilia (FIFA-PR) e Marcyano da Silva Vicente (MG)
VAR: Wagner Reway (FIFA-PB)
Cartões Amarelos: Vitor Hugo, Kanu, Yago Felipe, Rezende, David Duarte, Ademir (BAH) /Arturo Vidal, Arrascaeta, Ayrton Lucas, Léo Pereira, e Fabrício Bruno (FLA)

Cartões Vermelhos: Rezende e Kanu (BAH)

Gols: Matheus França(22’/1T) (0-1) / Gabigol (28’/1T) (0-2) / Biel (34’/1T) (1-2) / David Luiz (48’/1T) (1-3) / Ademir (5’/2T) (2-3)

BAHIA (Técnico: Renato Paiva)

Marcos Felipe; Kanu, Vitor Hugo (Ademir – intervalo), Rezende; Jacaré,Yago Felipe (Acevedo, 14’/2T), Thaciano, Cauly, Matheus Bahia (Ryan, 10’/1T); Biel e Arthur Sales (Layly ,28’/2T)

FLAMENGO (Técnico: Jorge Sampaoli)
Matheus Cunha; Fabrício Bruno, David Luiz (Wesley – intervalo), Fabrício Bruno e Ayrton Lucas; Thiago Maia (Erick Pulgar – intervalo), Victor Hugo, Arrascaeta, Matheus França (Arturo Vidal – intervalo); Everton Cebolinha (Bruno Henrique – intervalo) e Gabigol.

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حمل فوز آرسنال أمام وست هام بهدفين نظيفين مساء أمس في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، خبراً سيئاً بإصابة أحد لاعبيه المهمين قبل فترة التوقف الدولي.

وأكد نادي آرسنال عبر موقعه الرسمي: “لقد تم استبعاد مارتن أوديجارد من منتخب النرويج للمباراتين القادمتين ضد نيوزيلندا ومنتخب آخر بعد تعرضه لإصابة في الرباط الجانبي للركبة اليسرى خلال الشوط الأول في الفوز ضد وست هام يونايتد أمس السبت”.

وسيستمر مارتن أوديجارد في الخضوع للتقييم والعلاج من قبل الفريق الطبي في مركز تدريب سوبها ريالتي خلال فترة التوقف الدولي بهدف العودة للملاعب في أقرب وقت ممكن.

اقرأ أيضاً.. أرتيتا يوضح إصابتي رايس وأوديجارد بعد فوز آرسنال على وست هام

وسيلتقي منتخب النرويج ضد أحد المنتخبات في تصفيات أوروبا المؤهلة لمونديال 2026 يوم السبت 11 أكتوبر، ثم يلتقي منتخب نيوزيلندا ودياً يوم الثلاثاء 14 أكتوبر.

وأصبح آرسنال يحتل صدارة ترتيب الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز برصيد 16 نقطة، ويبتعد عن ليفربول بطل البريميرليج الموسم الماضي في الوصافة بفارق نقطة واحدة.

Perfect for Cunha & Mbeumo: Man Utd lead race to sign £69m English star

As part of the summer rebuild at Manchester United, Ruben Amorim has splashed the cash, with all three of his major additions to date being made in the final third of the pitch.

Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo have all made the move to Old Trafford – setting the hierarchy back a sum in the region of £200m in the process.

However, such moves were desperately needed, especially after the Red Devils only managed to average 1.15 goals per game in the Premier League last campaign.

Such movement has formed a new deadly trio for Amorim, but he must now turn his attention to other areas of the squad, with the September 1st deadline rapidly approaching.

The midfield department is desperately crying out for another reinforcement, which could see the hierarchy land a big-money partner for Bruno Fernandes for 2025/26 and beyond.

The latest on Man Utd’s hunt for a new midfielder

Over the last few weeks, United’s hunt for a new midfielder has been dominated by a potential deal to sign Brighton and Hove Albion star Carlos Baleba.

Despite deliberations between the player’s representatives and Amorim’s side, it appears as though the Cameroonian will stay at the AMEX this window – with his £100m asking price deemed too expensive.

However, it appears as though the Red Devils hierarchy have moved onto another Premier League talent in the form of Crystal Palace youngster Adam Wharton.

According to Spanish outlet AS, Amorim’s side are currently leading the race for the 21-year-old’s signature, with Real Madrid also in the race for the Englishman’s signature.

The report also states it’s unclear whether the Eagles will be willing to let him depart after Eberechi Eze’s deal to join Arsenal, only entertaining offers in the region of €80m (£69m).

Why United’s target would be perfect for Cunha & Mbeumo

There’s an understandable amount of excitement building at United, with their business in the transfer market certainly playing a huge part over recent weeks.

Moves for Cunha and Mbeumo have added needed Premier League experience, with the hope the pair can replicate their impressive goalscoring form from the 2024/25 campaign.

The duo netted 35 times between them in England’s top-flight last season, which led to the Red Devils hierarchy forking out a combined £133.5m for the pair.

Both are likely to operate behind Sesko at Old Trafford, needing ammunition from players around them to provide the chances to impress within the final third.

Bruno has dropped into a deeper role in recent weeks, but could also be joined in such a position by Wharton before the end of the summer window.

The youngster would likely provide the ball-winning option needed at the heart of the side, but he could also offer a threat in forward areas – should he replicate his form at Selhurst Park.

Wharton, who’s been labelled “phenomenal” by HLTCO, managed to complete 7.3 progressive passes and 5.3 passes into the final third per 90 last time around, having the ability to provide the aforementioned duo with numerous chances in front of goal.

Adam Wharton’s stats for Palace in the PL (2024/25)

Statistics (per 90)

Tally

Games played

20

Goals & assists

2

Pass accuracy

76%

Progressive passes

7.3

Key passes

1.8

Passes into final third

5.3

Tackles won

2.3

Interceptions made

1.4

Clearances made

1.8

Recoveries made

6.9

Stats via FBref

He also registered 1.8 key passes per 90 – at an accuracy rate of 76% – further highlighting the talent he possesses when having the ball at his feet.

However, out of possession, the youngster has also impressed, winning 2.3 tackles per 90 and making 1.4 interceptions – subsequently having the tools to offer the ball-winning player Amorim has craved at the heart of his side.

It would undoubtedly be yet another expensive addition for the Red Devils this summer, but it’s one that would massively solve the issues currently apparent at the Theatre of Dreams.

If he can sit deep and regain possession, whilst also having the tools to provide others with chances in dangerous areas – it would be an excellent piece of business, not to mention an investment that could be worth millions more in the years ahead, given his tender age.

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