تحدث فيرجيل فان دايك قائد ليفربول، عن زميله ألكسندر إيزاك المنضم للفريق من كريستال بالاس في سوق الانتقالات الصيفي، واحتمالية ظهوره الأول مع الريدز في دوري أبطال أوروبا.
وتعاقد ليفربول مع إيزاك في اليوم الأخير لانتقالات الصيف في صفقة بلغت قيمتها 130 مليون جنيه إسترليني.
ويستعد ليفربول لمواجهة أتلتيكو مدريد غدًا الأربعاء في إطار مباريات الجولة الأولى بمرحلة الدوري لبطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.
وافتتح فان دايك المؤتمر الصحفي قبل المباراة، بالحديث عن الوافد الجديد إلى ليفربول، ألكسندر إيزاك، وقال: “انطباع جيد جدًا، متحمس جدًا، وقد أُثبتت جودته بالفعل، نتبادل أطراف الحديث، وقد تحدثت معه خلال فترة التوقف الدولي عندما تم ترتيب كل شيء”.
وأضاف: “أهم شيء هو الوصول إلى أقصى لياقة بدنية ممكنة في أسرع وقت ممكن، وفهم كيفية التدريب، وكيفية الضغط، وكيفية تنفيذ الكرات الثابتة، لقد كان أسبوعًا جيدًا بالنسبة له، لنرَ ما سيحدث غدًا”.
وأكمل: “إيزاك جاء ليفربول ليس فقط كإضافة هجومية ولكن بديلاً بعدما غادرنا لاعبون ذوو جودة عالية، واضطررنا لاستبدالهم لأهميتهم لنا ونجاحاتنا، ليس لدينا أي سيطرة على سعر اللاعب، دائمًا ما يكون هناك نقاش حول ذلك، وهذا يُسبب ضغطًا، لكن الأمر يعود إليه وإلىّ في عدم الحديث عنه”.
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وأكد: “نأمل أن يُسجل الكثير من الأهداف، يجتهد ويستمتع بكونه صانع ألعاب ليفربول، وأن يكون عنصرًا مهمًا في الفريق بتسجيله الأهداف وتمريراته الحاسمة وترابطه مع زملائه”.
وتابع: “إنه مهاجم بارع، يجيد التسديد بالرأس، يسارًا ويمينًا، وفي الزوايا، إنه المهاجم المتكامل حاليًا، يمكن قول الشيء نفسه عن هوجو إيكتيكي، يختلفان قليلًا، لكن ليس بنفس القدر، كلاهما يتمتع بجودة عالية، ويجيد التعامل مع الكرة، ويمكنهما ربط اللاعبين ببعضهم البعض، ويتمتعان بالسرعة”.
وأصر: “هذا ما يُطلب من المهاجم المعاصر، كلاهما صعب المراس، من الجيد أنهما في فريقي، آمل أن يُظهرا ذلك للخصم”.
وأسترسل: “أنا سعيد بمستوى التعاقدات، لكن الأمر يتطلب وقتًا، هذا طبيعي تمامًا، إنهم في وضع جيد، والتواجد هنا هو مكان رائع، والنادي في وضع رائع، ومنحهم فرصة التعبير عن أنفسهم أمر جيد”.
وبشأن الثنائي ميلوس كيركيز ودومينيك سوبوسلاي، علّق: “يتمتعان بطاقة هائلة وجودة عالية، ميلوس يتعلم أسلوب لعبنا وقوة اللعب مع ليفربول وكيفية التعامل معها داخل الملعب وخارجه، ليس بالأمر السهل، سيكون في أفضل حالاته بالتأكيد”.
وأتم فان دايك: “بدأ سوبوسلاي الموسم بشكل رائع، ليس هذا مركزه المفضل، لكنه قدم أداءً رائعًا، إنه خيار رائع لبقية الموسم، أنا سعيد جدًا بهما، إنهما يتعلمان كل يوم”.
Rabada, Maharaj, Nortje, Jansen, Shamsi, Miller and Klaasen not included in any of the squads
Firdose Moonda09-Sep-2024
Lungi Ngidi will lead South Africa’s pace attack•AFP/Getty Images
South Africa will rest several first-choice players on their tour of the UAE this month, where they face Afghanistan and Ireland in white-ball matches, as their Champions Trophy preparation gets underway. None of Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Marco Jansen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Gerald Coetzee, David Miller or Heinrich Klaasen will feature in either the ODI or T20I squads. The management has widened the player pool instead with some fresh names.Allrounder Jason Smith, who made his T20I debut in West Indies last month, has been given a maiden ODI call-up alongside legspinner Nqabayomzi Peter, who has recovered from a shoulder injury that kept him out of the Caribbean tour. The other new face is 21-year-old seam-bowling allrounder Andile Simelane, who has been part of South Africa Emerging and ‘A’ sides recently and has been named in both the ODI and T20I squads against Afghanistan.South Africa ODI squad vs Afghanistan, Ireland•ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Lungi Ngidi, who suffered a right calf injury during the Caribbean tour, has recovered and is expected to lead the attack but Quinton de Kock, who has not confirmed his retirement from T20Is, does not feature. Kwena Maphaka, who made his debut against West Indies, has not been included as he completes his final school examinations. Donovan Ferreira is the only other player from the West Indies T20I series who will not be on this tour, while Matthew Breetzke has been included in the T20I squad.Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks and Simelane are part of the ODI squad against Afghanistan, but not for the ODIs against Ireland. Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton are present only for the Ireland ODIs.South Africa T20I squad vs Ireland•ESPNcricinfo Ltd
“We have decided to give opportunities to some of the fringe players as well as those who have impressed in recent weeks and months,” Rob Walter, South Africa’s white-ball coach, said in a statement. “This has been a deliberate move from management, in line with our goal of building a wider pool of players to choose from, as we prepare for the major ICC tournaments taking place over the next 18 months, with a long-term view on the 50-over World Cup in 2027.”South Africa ODI squad against AfghanistanTemba Bavuma (capt), Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Nqabayomzi Peter, Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Lizaad Williams.South Africa T20I squad against IrelandAiden Markram (capt), Ottneil Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Patrick Kruger, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad WilliamsSouth Africa ODI squad against IrelandTemba Bavuma (capt), Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Lizaad Williams
Harry Kane has been a player who’s been constantly on their radar over recent years and understandably so given his goalscoring ability in England.
The 31-year-old managed to score 213 goals during his spell in the Premier League, sitting second in the all-time list, with Alan Shearer the player who has scored more.
Back in the summer of 2023, the Red Devils were firmly in the race to land his signature, but he chose to join German giants Bayern Munich in an £82m transfer instead.
Despite moving to the Bundesliga, he’s still managed to haunt the club, scoring against them in the Champions League back in his first year in Munich.
However, despite missing out on his signature, Ruben Amorim could be about to land his own version of the England international, with a deal for one player in the pipeline.
The latest on United’s hunt for new additions this summer
A deal for Bryan Mbeumo appears to be edging ever closer, with journalist Graeme Bailey stating that a deal is expected to be agreed in the coming days for his signature.
He claims that a £65m deal remains on the cards this summer, after Amorim’s side previously had two offers rejected for the forward, who netted 20 league goals last campaign.
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However, progress has been made on a deal to sign Juventus talisman Dušan Vlahović, with the Serbian expected to leave the club this summer, according to CaughtOffside.
Their report claims that talks have been held with the Serie A side over a deal for the 25-year-old, which could see current Red Devils outcast Jadon Sancho.
It also states that the forward has rejected approaches from the Saudi league to stay in Europe, after netting 17 goals in his 44 appearances across all competitions in 2024/25.
Why United’s latest target would be their answer to Kane
Given United’s measly tally of just 44 league goals last campaign, it’s understandable that Amorim will want to land a forward who can hand him that clinical edge within the final third.
Rasmus Hojlund
Current strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee only managed to score seven Premier League goals, highlighting the lack of confidence in front of goal.
Undoubtedly, many supporters must wish they had landed Kane when they were originally interested, with the Englishman finding the net on 85 occasions in the last two seasons.
However, despite missing out on his signature, they could be about to land their own version of the talisman this summer, with a potential move for Juve star Vlahovic.
The Serbian has been labelled as a similar player to the former Spurs star, highlighting how much of a superb signing he could be for the Red Devils this summer.
When comparing their respective stats from the 2024/25 campaign, Vlahovic has outperformed Kane in numerous key areas, showcasing the threat he poses within the final third.
Vlahovic, who’s been labelled “world-class” by journalist Matteo Bonetti, has matched the Englishman for shots on target per 90, but won more aerials – handing Amorim the focal point he’s craved since taking the reins.
How Vlahovic compares to Kane throughout 2024/25
Statistics (per 90)
Vlahovic
Kane
Games played
29
31
Goals & assists
14
35
Progressive carries
2.4
1.1
Carries into opposition box
0.9
0.7
Aerials won
2
1.1
Shots on target per 90
1.7
1.7
Take-ons completed
1.4
0.8
Stats via FBref
He’s also completed more progressive carries and more carries into the final third, having the ability to transition the play and carry the ball into more dangerous areas.
The 25-year-old’s dominance doesn’t end there, completing more take-ons per 90, and having the all-round tools to thrive within attacking areas at Old Trafford.
Given the need for a new striker and the availability of Vlahovic, a deal for his signature should be a no-brainer this summer, potentially reaping the rewards of any move this summer.
If he can manage to get anywhere close to the levels produced by Kane in England’s top-flight, it would be an excellent addition and one that could catapult the side to added success in the near future.
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حقق فريق التأمين الإثيوبي، الفوز على نظيره ملانديجي الزنجباري، بهدفين دون رد، في المباراة التي أقيمت بينهما اليوم السبت، ضمن منافسات دوري أبطال إفريقيا.
والتقى فريقا التأمين الإثيوبي وملانديجي الزنجباري، على ملعب الأول بإثيوبيا، في إطار دور الـ 64 من منافسات بطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا للموسم الحالي 2025-2026.
وبهذا الفوز، يضع فريق إنشورنس كومباني الإثيوبي قدمًا في دور الـ 32 من بطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا، قبل مواجهة الإياب التي تجمع الفريقين الأسبوع المقبل.
طالع | رسميًا.. موعد وملعب مباراة بيراميدز ونهضة بركان المغربي في السوبر الإفريقي
ومن المقرر أن تقام مباراة العودة في زنجبار، يوم السبت المقبل 27 سبتمبر 2025، لتحديد المتأهل بشكل رسمي إلى دور الـ 32 من البطولة الإفريقية.
وتعد مباراة التأمين الإثيوبي وملانديجي الزنجباري، مهمة للجماهير المصرية، حيث أن المتأهل منهما سيواجه الفائز من مباراة بيراميدز والجيش الرواندي، في دور الـ 32 من دوري أبطال إفريقيا.
وسيلاقي بيراميدز “بطل دوري أبطال إفريقيا الموسم الماضي”، نظيره الجيش الرواندي، في دور الـ 64، حيث ستقام الذهاب 1 أكتوبر والإياب 5 من الشهر ذاته.
It’s hard to think of a summer which has felt more positive for Chelsea.
Not only are Enzo Maresca’s side Conference League champions, but they are also World Champions after they demolished Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain over a week ago.
Add to that the fact they’ve already completed the seriously exciting signings of Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, and it feels like they could achieve something seriously special in the Premier League next season.
Moreover, the Blues have been heavily linked with the exciting Xavi Simons, although if reports are to be believed, they could now be targeting someone who’d be an even better signing.
Chelsea target Simons upgrade
Even though Chelsea have already been incredibly busy in the transfer window this summer, the club continue to be linked with potentially game-changing acquisitions, such as Simons.
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The RB Leipzig gem enjoyed another stellar campaign in Germany last season, but has made it clear he now wants to leave for a fresh challenge, and alongside teams like Arsenal, the Blues have been one of the teams most liked for a move for him.
Based on reports from earlier this week, it looks like the West Londoners would have to pay as much as £95m for the 22-year-old’s services, and while that isn’t a crazy amount, it now looks like they’re eyeing up another young star, someone who’d be an even better signing.
At least that is according to a recent report from Caught Offside, which has confirmed that Chelsea are still very interested in Morgan Rogers.
In fact, the report has revealed that the Pensioners are now preparing an offer for the Aston Villa star that would see them offer Benoît Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo, plus a small fee, to try and secure the Englishman’s services.
It might sound like overkill to offer three players plus money, but that might be what is required, considering other reports from this summer claim the Claret and Blue value their young star at up to £100m.
It could be a complicated transfer to get over the line, but Rogers would certainly be worth fighting for, especially as he’d be a better signing than Simons.
Why Rogers would be a better signing than Simons
While both players are incredibly talented and look like they’re set for brilliant careers at the very highest level, there are a number of reasons why Rogers would be a better signing for Chelsea than Simons, and the first is due to his experience.
While the Dutchman has played plenty of top-flight football across his career to date, he’s never played in the Premier League, and that is a significant disadvantage, as it would likely take him some time to adapt, whereas the Villa ace could potentially slot right into Maresca’s side with no problem at all.
Moreover, while the Bundesliga is a great competition in its own right, it is only the fourth-toughest league in world football, whereas the Premier League takes the top spot, and quite comfortably so.
In fact, when we compare their output from the one competition they both played in last season, the Champions League, the difference in their effectiveness is really quite stark.
For example, in 12 appearances in Europe’s top competition, totalling 1025 minutes, the Claret and Blue’s game-changing “machine,” as dubbed by The Athletic’s Jacob, scored four goals and provided three assists.
Rogers vs Simons in the 24/25 UCL
Players
Rogers
Simons
Appearances
12
5
Minutes
1025′
337′
Goals
4
0
Assists
3
0
Goal Involvements per Match
0.58
0
Minutes per Goal Involvement
146.42′
N/A
All Stats via Transfermarkt
In other words, the England star managed to average a goal involvement every 1.71 games, or every 146.42 minutes, which is all the more impressive given that it was his first time playing in it.
In contrast, the former PSV Eindhoven gem made five appearances, totalling 337 minutes and failed to score a single goal or provide a single assist.
Morgan Rogers
Ultimately, Chelsea would do well to sign either Simons or Rogers this summer, but given his experience in the Premier League and his proven ability in Europe, the latter would be the better signing.
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After his four first-innings wickets, Abbott claims 3 for 11 as Somerset slump
ECB Reporters Network27-Sep-2024
Kyle Abbott had a hand in the first five wickets to fall•Getty Images
Kyle Abbott wreaked more havoc on Somerset’s batting as Hampshire assumed a dominant position on the second day of the Vitality County Championship Division One game at Taunton.The visitors gained a first-innings lead of 60 in the battle for runners-up spot by extending their overnight score of 62 for 5 to 196 all out, Toby Albert making 77 and Jack Leach claiming 5 for 52.Then Abbott went to work, following his four first-innings victims with 3 for 11 as Somerset slumped to 60 for 4 by stumps on another rain-shortened day. The 37-year-old seamer has now taken 67 wickets against them during his prolific career, more than against any other county.Heavy rain overnight and morning drizzle meant a major mopping up job for groundstaff and an early lunch was taken at 12.15pm. After two pitch inspections, play eventually got underway at 12.55pm.Somerset surprisingly began with seam bowling at both ends, but when left-arm spinner Leach was introduced with the total on 76 for 5, his second ball saw Felix Organ, on 12, edge to Kasey Aldridge at second slip.Albert, who had been dropped before scoring by Aldridge on day one, moved to an immensely valuable 116-ball half-century, with five fours. Normally one of Somerset’s best fielders, Aldridge was at fault again when spilling a straightforward chance at square leg, offered by Ben Brown on 10.Albert hit straight sixes off Leach and Shoaib Bashir as the seventh-wicket partnership with Brown prospered and took Hampshire into the lead before the opener’s 162-ball innings ended, caught behind flashing at a delivery from Aldridge.Brown departed for 35, caught at backward point, aiming to reverse sweep Leach, to make it 159 for 8. But Somerset’s hopes of restricting the lead suffered a blow when Bashir dropped Abbott at mid-on off Leach.On 2 at the time, Abbott went on to score 18 before driving a catch to short cover off Lewis Gregory. James Fuller then hit Archie Vaughan for six over long-on before perishing in the same over, caught at deep extra cover for a rapid 25, aiming another big hit.Somerset had paid dearly for dropping three catches. But soon they were benefitting from one as Tom Lammonby escaped a low chance to third slip in Abbott’s first over. It didn’t prove costly for Hampshire, however, as Lammonby fell for only a single, edging a catch behind off Mohammad Abbas.Soon Abbott was wielding his customary spell over Somerset. Bowling from the River End, he pinned Vaughan lbw for 25 and then induced edges from Andy Umeed and Tom Abell, who both fell to slip catches as their side stumbled to 38 for 4, still 22 runs behind.Tom Kohler-Cadmore picked up a delivery from left-arm spinner Liam Dawson over mid-wicket for six as 16 runs were added before a short rain break, which saw eight overs lost when play resumed at 5.20pm.Only 2.2 had been bowled when another heavy shower sent the players off again, Somerset just having written off the first-innings deficit. A downpour followed and the umpires abandoned play for the day at 5.45pm.
A spectacular day’s play in Bengaluru ended with the visitors 134 runs in the lead
Sidharth Monga17-Oct-20244:49
46 all out: decoding India’s batting collapse
It was well worth the wait for New Zealand. On their seventh day of Test cricket in India this year, New Zealand finally got on the field, on day two in Bengaluru, and lost a good toss. Once they were denied their wish to bat first under overcast skies, on a pitch that was covered all week, New Zealand’s seam bowlers were all over India with deadly accurate bowling, bowling them out for 46, their lowest score at home and third-lowest overall.This was the fourth-lowest first-innings score in Test history after a side had chosen to bat. Riding on Devon Conway’s enterprising 91 in conditions that had quietened down a bit, New Zealand had attained a lead of 134 by stumps. They had seven wickets in hand.There is a good chance both sides misread the conditions. India won the toss, picked three spinners and batted first, trusting the dry nature of the pitch more than the overcast conditions and the wet lead-up to the Test. New Zealand had hedged their bets: even though they wanted to bat first, they played three seamers, including the king of these conditions, Matt Henry, who ended up with a five-for that took him to 100 Test wickets.It was apparent as early as the first two overs that the ball was moving more than either of the sides expected. New Zealand started off with just the two slips but reinforced the cordon. India were now reacting instinctively and not via pre-series mental preparation as they showed in challenging conditions in England in 2021.And the instinct was to counterattack. Jaiswal played the first loose drive to just the 12th ball he faced even while Tim Southee had been challenging him. Rohit Sharma survived an extremely close lbw shout off Henry on umpire’s call but soon tried to charge Southee and loft him back over his head. The wobble-seam ball jagged back in to take the top of leg stump.3:32
Did India err in opting to bat?
With Shubman Gill missing because of a stiff neck, Virat Kohli moved up to No. 3 for the first time since 2016. While it was brave of Kohli to move up, the batter perhaps best suited to seaming conditions is the current No. 6, KL Rahul, who is the only Asian opener with centuries in Australia, England and South Africa.As it turned out, Kohli didn’t get a chance to make a mistake or show application as the ninth ball he faced jagged back in and kicked at him thanks to Will O’Rourke’s height. Glenn Phillips at leg slip took the catch off the glove diving forward, his presence there suggesting a plan.Another batting-order surprise followed as Sarfaraz Khan walked in at No. 4, at least one slot higher than the one he takes in domestic cricket. It took him just three balls to attempt an aerial drive on the up, shanking it for a sensational catch by Conway at mid-off, diving to his right and taking it well behind his body. A just reward for Henry, who drew an average seam movement of 1.3 degrees in the first session.Rain brought a brief halt at 13 for 3 in 12.4 overs without a single boundary. India enjoyed some luck after the break with Tom Blundell dropping a sitter from Rishabh Pant and other loose shots not resulting wickets.Eventually the fourth wicket came not off a testing delivery, but a middled cut shot by Jaiswal, who fell for 13 off 63, out of which he was in control of just 42. The luck had turned, and a flurry of wickets followed either side of lunch. Rahul nicked O’Rourke down the leg side six minutes before lunch, and Ravindra Jadeja followed with an extravagant flick that produced a leading edge to what proved to be the last ball of the session.Henry produced a snorter immediately after lunch, taking the shoulder of R Ashwin’s bat from a good length. Pant survived the hat-trick ball, but two balls later he nicked Henry to second slip. Again Henry was on a good length and managed to draw seam movement. Bowling on a good length was New Zealand’s hallmark: they stayed in the 6-8m about half the time, and while they had incentive to go to 5m, they rarely ever went to 4m from where they could be driven.Matt Henry took five in the innings to complete 100 career wickets•BCCI
Henry wasn’t done yet, though. He put in a full-speed sprint to his left from fine leg to give O’Rourke his fourth wicket, Jasprit Bumrah not fancying hanging around after one kicked at him and hit him. Henry had substitute Michael Bracewell to thank for completing his five-for as Bracewell dived to his left at gully to get Kuldeep’s wicket.It was the perfect storm for India. The sun was out as they came out, and while the ball still moved, it wasn’t as threatening as in the morning. India’s innings lasted just 31.2 overs with average seam movement of 0.87 degrees. Their bowlers could extract just about 0.65 degrees in the first 31.2 overs, by which time New Zealand had reached 111 for 1. New Zealand played only 36 false shots in that period; India were bowled out to 75.Conway, especially, drew home the advantage during this period. India’s selection meant they had to go to spin early, and Conway attacked Ashwin before the ball had a chance to start helping the spinners. He drove anything too full from the quicks, and swept, reverse-swept and charged at the spinners. It didn’t help that India missed three chances in the slips: Rahul lost the ball once, and Rohit missed one half chance and one to his right off Jadeja. Pant, too, missed two stumpings. None of the beneficiaries survived till stumps.Rohit made up for it with a gully for Jadeja, which drew a big sweep from Will Young, resulting in a catch at short fine leg. Conway had bossed Ashwin with the new ball, but was bowled nine short of a hundred when trying to welcome him back with a reverse-sweep. The ball was now misbehaving enough for the spinners to provide some justification for India selecting three of them.It also underlined the importance of fourth-innings-proofing the lead for New Zealand. Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell took the first steps towards that by surviving the last 10.5 overs of the day.
Chegou ao fim o jejum de gols de Gabriel Barbosa com a camisa do Flamengo. Após dez jogos sem estufar as redes, o atacante desencantou na vitória do Rubro-Negro por 3 a 0 sobre o Coritiba, neste domingo, no Maracanã. Esse foi o 10º gol do jogador no ano e o de número 143 desde que chegou à Gávea.
Décimo maior artilheiro da história do Flamengo, Gabigol agora é também o 14º maior goleador do Campeonato Brasileiro em todos os tempos. O tento anotado sobre o Coxa foi o 105º do jogador na Série A, empatando com Alecsandro, que também passou pelo clube carioca na década passada.
Entre os atletas que continuam em atividade no Brasileirão, apenas Diego Souza, atualmente no Grêmio, e Wellington Paulista, do América Mineiro, marcaram mais vezes do que Gabi. O centroavante gremista ocupa a 6ª colocação do ranking geral com 130 gols marcados, enquanto que o camisa 9 do Coelho é o 13º, com 106.
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Arsenal have been blessed with some incredible attacking players over the years.
In Mikel Arteta’s team today, you have the talismanic Bukayo Saka, who over time could become one of the greatest players the club has ever had.
Go back a couple of decades, and you reach the man with the current title in Thierry Henry, but you go back even further than that, and you hit the record-breaking Ian Wright.
The iconic forward was a force to be reckoned with during his time in North London, and while he was a unique player and character, it looks like Arsenal could be about to sign someone who could be a modern version of the Englishman.
Arsenal target attacking superstar
It’s been a brilliant summer of transfer business for Arsenal so far, with the stand-out acquisition undoubtedly being Viktor Gyokeres for around £63.5m including add-ons.
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The Swedish international racked up an astounding 54 goals and 13 assists in just 52 games last season, and therefore could be the key to turning the defensively solid Gunners into an attacking tour de force next season.
On top of the former Coventry City star, Andrea Berta and Co have also added the likes of Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, Cristhian Mosquera, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga to the side.
However, even though the club have been jam-packed in the market, they don’t appear done just yet, as they now appear keen on an international who could be their new Wright.
At least that is according to transfers expert Fabrizio Romano, who has revealed that Arsenal are still incredibly interested in Eberechi Eze.
The Italian journalist claims that the Crystal Palace star is now their “top target” and that they have been in talks with the player’s camp.
However, it could be a financially complicated transfer to get over the line, as reports from earlier this week claimed that the South Londoners want buying clubs to pay the Englishman’s £67.5m release clause, and that the first payment has to be a lump sum of around £30m.
While that is a lot of money to spend, it would be worth it for Eze, as he’s more than proven his ability over the years and could even be Arsenal’s new Wright.
Why Eze could be the new Wright
So, the first thing to say is that, yes, Eze plays in a very different position to the one Wright played in during his career, but this comparison is not really about that.
Instead, there are several other easy comparisons to make between the two players, with the first being that, should this deal go ahead, it would be another example of the Gunners going back to Crystal Palace and signing their most important attacking outlet.
Moreover, while he’s not an old player, like Gyokeres, the former QPR gem is older than other players the Gunners have tended to target in recent years, coming in at 27 years old, and when the former Arsenal striker moved to Highbury in 1991, he did so at 28 years old.
The next similarity is that the midfield “superstar,” as dubbed by analyst Ben Mattinson, is also a dangerous player in front of goal.
While he’s never going to have the goalscoring numbers of the former England international, due to his position, he’s still a genuine threat, much like the Gunners great, as over the last two campaigns for the Eagles, he’s been able to amass a seriously impressive tally of 25 goals and provided 17 assists in 79 appearances, totalling 5588 minutes.
Eze recent form
Season
23/24
24/25
Appearances
36
43
Minutes
2285′
3303′
Goals
11
14
Assists
6
11
Goal Involvements per Match
0.47
0.58
Minutes per Goal Involvement
134.41′
132.12′
All Stats via Transfermarkt
In other words, the Greenwich-born “magician,” as dubbed by pundit Micah Richards, has averaged a goal involvement every 1.88 games, or every 133.04 minutes across two years for a team that is mid-table at best.
On top of that, the former Hale Ender has shown an ability to take games by the scruff of the neck like Wright used to, scoring in the quarter-final, semi-final and final of the FA Cup to deliver Palace their first ever major trophy.
Finally, while it was some time ago now, the 61-year-old goal machine was also a tremendously entertaining player to watch when he was in red and white, and while he has a different style of play due to his primary position, you can say the same thing about the Eagles star.
Ultimately, while it won’t be an easy deal to get over the line, Arsenal should be doing all they can to sign Eze this summer, as he has the potential to follow in Wright’s footsteps and help guide the club back to the glory days.
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عقد إنزو ماريسكا مدرب تشيلسي مؤتمرًا صحفيًا للحديث عن استعدادات فريقه لمواجهة برايتون مساء السبت في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.
وبدأ ماريسكا المؤتمر الصحفي تصريحاته التي نشرتها “فوتبول لندن” البريطانية بالحديث عن إصابة بالمر قائلاً: “قررنا حماية بالمر قليلاً حتى لا تتفاقم إصابته، قررنا إراحته لأسبوعين أو ثلاثة قبل فترة التوقف الدولي لنرى إن كان سيتعافى تمامًا ويستعيد كامل لياقته بعد فترة التوقف الدولي”.
وأضاف عن بالمر: “لا أعتقد أنه بحاجة لجراحة، الأمر يتعلق بمعالجة الألم الذي يشعر به في منطقة الفخد، مع كثرة المباريات هذا أمر وارد”.
وواصل عن الإصابات في فريقه: “لدينا أدارابيويو المصاب ومن المرجح غيابه حتى فترة التوقف الدولي، لديه مشكلة بسيطة في ربلة الساق، ويس فوفانا أصيب بارتجاج في المخ ضد لينكولن والبقية بخير، روميو وبادياشيلي في حالة أفضل ولنرى إن كانا سينضمان لنا غداً”.
وسئل ماريسكا عن مركز حراسة المرمى: “أعتقد أن روبرت سانشيز كان جيد جداً معنا لفترة طويلة، في النصف الأخير من الموسم الماضي وبداية هذا الموسم، كان رائعاً، لقد ارتكب خطأ واعترف به، نحن سعداء بروبرت وفيليب، كلاهما، لا توجد مشكلة مع روبرت، البطاقة الحمراء التي حصل عليها قد تحدث، إنه قرار سريع، استقبلنا خمس أهداف بسبب أخطاء روبرت الموسم الماضي لكن كم هدف تجنبنا بفضل تصدياته؟”.
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وأجاب ماريسكا حول إذا كان إنزو فرنانديز يعاني من الإرهاق: “يستطيع إنزو اللعب في مراكز مختلفة معنا، يمكنه اللعب كلاعب وسط مهاجم أو صانع ألعاب، نستخدمه في 90% من مبارياتنا كلاعب وسط مهاجم، هو جيد جداً في هذا المركز وربما يعود سبب تألقه لكثرة المباريات، من الصعب تخيل لعب 64 مباراة بنفس المستوى، لكننا سعداء بإنزو، يعتمد الأمر قليلاً على ما نفكر فيه بشأن خطة اللعب، هو لاعب مهم ونحاول الاستفادة منه قدر الإمكان”.
وحول اللاعب الذي يستطيع تعويض بالمر في التشكيل الأساسي ذكر ماريسكا: “بونانوتي قادر على اللعب في هذا المركز لكن الأمر يعتمد قليلاً على أداء الفريق المنافس وأسلوب دفاعه، الأمر يعتمد على ذلك، قلنا إننا مع كول بالمر فريق أفضل لكننا بحاجة للعب بدونه، سنلعب بـ11 لاعبًا بالتأكيد وسنجد حلاً مختلفًا”.
وحول ما ينتظر تشيلسي هذا الأسبوع: “من المبكر جداً الاعتقاد بأن الأسبوع المقبل سيحدد مصير الموسم، لم نصل بعد لأكتوبر، بالنسبة لي الوقت مبكر جداً وعلينا مواصلة النمو والتطور”.
وأشاد ماريسكا بمدرب برايتون هورزلر: “هو يقدم عمل ممتاز، هم يفوزون بالمباريات معه”.
وأكمل حول إذا كان سيقوم باستدعاء ديساسي: “لا توجد أي معلومات من النادي للنظر في هذا الأمر، في الوقت الحالي هذا ليس خياراً”.
وأتم ماريسكا عن المداورة: “نسعى دائماً لذلك، هذا هو هدفنا الرئيسي نظراً لكثرة المباريات والإصابات هذا الموسم، أحياناً لا نستطيع تدوير اللاعبين لعدم امتلاك العدد الكافي”.
واختتم عن تأثير كأس العالم للأندية: “في هذه اللحظة ولأسباب مختلفة نواجه مشاكل، لدينا سبعة أو ثمانية لاعبين غائبين، لا أعرف إن كان ذلك نتيجة الموسم الماضي”.