Vasco sai na frente, mas queda de rendimento e falta de entrosamento pesam no empate com o Boavista

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da poker: Iniciar a temporada com um time praticamente novo demanda tempo para realizar encaixes e melhorias técnicas e táticas. Zé Ricardo sabe que o entrosamento do Vasco virá com o tempo e que a questão física pesa neste início de Carioca. No empate com o Boavista, o time apresentou tempos distintos em seu primeiro jogo em São Januário no ano.A queda de redimento após abrir o placar também contou para que pontos ficassem pelo caminho.

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da pinup bet: Para dar ritmo de jogo, o treinador decidiu repetir a escalação da estreia. Porém, o time teve dificuldade na criação e foi facilmente envolvido pela marcação do Boavista no primeiro tempo. O jogo vertical do triunfo sobre o Volta Redonda deu lugar a pouca movimentação e criatividade paŕa realizar triangulações e jogadas em profundidade.

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Responsáveis diretos pela criação, Nene e Bruno Nazário carregaram demais a bola e não deram sequência às jogadas. O camisa 10 só assustou na bola parada, e as melhores chances do Vasco na primeira etapa saíram dos pés de Raniel. Com muito empenho, o atacante fez o pivô e procurou dar opção de passe para quem vinha de trás como o lateral Weverton.

Faltou uma maior aproximação entre as linhas e mais movimentação também dos pontas. Pec foi pouco participativo nos primeiros quarenta e cinco minutos. No sistema defensivo, Yuri Lara mostrou seu poder de marcação e Anderson Conceição foi soberano na zaga. O Verdão de Saquarema levou perigo com Matheus Alessandro e Miguel, mas Thiago Rodrigues foi seguro.

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Na volta do intervalo, o Vasco enfileirou chances de abrir o placar e mostrou outra postura. Com mais volume e intensidade, a equipe foi mais ágil nas transições, e Gabriel Pec quase marcou. Em seguida, o travessão salvou o Boavista. O gol era questão de tempo e surgiu de uma assistência de Nene. O camisa 10 pode não renderem alguns jogos, mas pode decidir em uma bola.

A jogada começou com o desarme de Yuri, que achou o meia em condições de carregar e dar um passe açucarado para Raniel abrir o placar. A partir do gol, Zé Ricardo decidiu promover as estreias de Getúlio e Matheus Barbosa, além da entrada de Galarza. A questao física de um time que teve pouco tempo para treinar e a falta de entrosamento foram evidentes.

+Zé Ricardo admite ansiedade do Vasco e busca reconstrução: ‘Temos que trabalhar, entrosar a equipe’

O Boavista se aproveitou dessa queda de rendimento e foi em busca do empate.Em uma falha de Galarza, que não evitou o cruzamento, Waguinho estufou a meta vascaína. Na reta final da partida, os donos da casa ainda tentaram e tiveram chances de matar o jogo. Getúlio e Figueiredo não foram eficientes e despediçaram as chances de colocar um sorriso no rosto do torcedor.

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Ainda é cedo para fazer análises profundas, porém é nítido que o elenco tem carências e precisa de reforços. Esse início de Estadual, contudo, mostra um time mais vibrante e empenhado em campo. O trabalho é longo até a Série B, e o treinador busca a evolução de um grupo recheado de novidades. Com margem para crescimento, o Vasco mostra uma defesa mais forte e que com entrosamento pode ficar mais consistente para a Série B.

Spurs battling to sign £45m star who’s the perfect Gallagher alternative

da bet7: After a campaign full of promise and disappointment, it's set to be an incredibly important summer for Tottenham Hotspur as they look to bring in the right players to support Ange Postecoglou's plan to lead the club to the top of the Premier League.

da blaze casino: Following an impressive start to the 2023/24 campaign, Spurs sat top of the league at one stage, but ended up finishing the season in fifth position, 25 points off eventual champions, Manchester City.

More additions need to be made to close the gap to Pep Guardiola’s side, especially if the club are to have any chance of fulfilling Postecoglou’s dream of winning the title with the north London outfit.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou

Archie Gray has already arrived at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a deal worth up to £40m, but it appears Daniel Levy and Co aren't stopping there, with more names being touted for a move to the Lilywhites.

One player in particular has been strongly linked in recent days, potentially becoming a key player in Spurs’ midfield transformation.

Tottenham’s transfer news

Pretty much since the conclusion of the previous Premier League campaign, Tottenham have been linked with a move to sign Chelsea central midfielder Conor Gallagher.

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher

The 24-year-old enjoyed a successful campaign under Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge last season, catching the eye of Postecoglou with his tenacious and relentless nature.

Unsurprisingly, with Gallagher being an English talent featuring in the Premier League, he would cost a pretty penny, with Chelsea holding out for £50m to part ways with their academy star.

However, in recent days, the club have been linked with another midfielder to try and complete the club’s midfield overhaul.

According to GIVEMESPORT, Spurs are interested in a move for 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder Ederson from Serie A outfit Atalanta.

The in-demand talent has made 36 appearances in the league this season, scoring on six occasions, helping the club finish fourth and securing a Champions League spot ahead of next campaign.

Atalanta midfielder Ederson

His excellent campaign in Italy hasn’t gone unnoticed, with fellow Premier League side Liverpool recently submitting a €45m (£38m) bid for his services whilst also still retaining an interest in bringing him to Anfield.

Why Ederson would be the perfect Gallagher alternative for Spurs

Whilst both stars are undoubtedly very talented and possess numerous talents that would improve Spurs’ midfield, when comparing the two there’s evidence that the Brazilian is a more complete player despite scoring fewer goals in all competitions than the current England international.

When analysing the duo’s stats on FBref, Ederson has showcased his excellent abilities on the ball, completing over six times more progressive passes – a figure that could allow the attacking players at Spurs to thrive further should the Atalanta star join the club.

How Gallagher & Ederson compare in 2023/24

Statistics

Gallagher

Ederson

Games

37

36

League goals

5

6

Progressive passes

32

214

Tackles won

43%

70%

Aerials won

47%

58%

Stats via FBref

The midfield “machine” as dubbed by writer Carlo Garganese, has also achieved a 27% higher tackle success rate and won 11% more aerial battles than the Chelsea star, fitting into Postecoglou’s relentless system perfectly.

Whilst they’re set to face huge competition from Liverpool for his signature, Spurs must work tirelessly to pursue a move for Ederson, with the Brazilian having all the quality to thrive in north London.

With Atalanta wanting £45m to part ways with their midfield dynamo, he provides a cheaper alternative to Gallagher, whilst also allowing the Lilywhites to sign a higher quality talent who’s ready-made for England’s top flight.

It may be a hefty sum, but it would allow Postecoglou to finally complete his midfield overhaul at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.

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Liverpool favourites to sign “world-class” £25m star who’s like Rodri

da aviator aposta: Members of Liverpool's first-team squad will filter back into Kirkby on Friday onwards, with the U21s and teenagers already back and under Arne Slot's watchful eye.

da dobrowin: Make no mistake, though, Liverpool's prominent members will not be returning for the foreseeable, with many competing on international duty and others currently enjoying their holidays – like Andy Robertson and Dominik Szoboszlai, who were knocked out of Euro 2024 over a week ago.

Feyenoord coachArneSlot

A central defender, defensive midfielder and wider forward are all positions that have been discussed ahead of possible summer spending, though FSG will only make their move if the right opportunity materialises.

Regarding the base of the midfield, the right chance might just have come along…

Liverpool transfer news

According to Spanish publication Sport, Liverpool are considered the favourites in the Premier League in the race to sign Bayern Munich sensation Joshua Kimmich, who is out of contract in Bavaria in one year.

The 29-year-old is currently starring for host nation Germany at the Euros but noise from the Allianz Arena suggests that fresh terms will not be agreed and he will be sold this summer, with Bayern considering a nominal sale of just €30m (£25m).

Hansi Flick's Barcelona have a vested interest and so too do a host of top English outfits, so Liverpool will need to move quickly if their intrigue is indeed serious.

What Joshua Kimmich would bring to Liverpool

Last summer, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho were sold to the Saudi Pro League after dismal, regressive campaigns. Jurgen Klopp needed to bolster with a top-class new no. 6 and after missing out on Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to Chelsea, settled for the shrewd £16m signing of Wataru Endo.

Liverpool's Wataru Endo.

Endo, aged 31, has been an interesting addition to the Anfield clutch but is not the long-term solution to the holding midfield conundrum at Liverpool. Industrious and tenacious, yes, but also limited technically and not the crispest in defensive challenges – winning just 41% of his ground duels in the Premier League last season.

Kimmich, while no longer a new kid on the block, would bring an elite range of passing and a sharp defensive skill set that truly could leave him in a promising position for illustrious success on English shores, a metronomic force to serve Slot's possession and progression-centric system.

Joshua Kimmich vs Wataru Endo (23/24)

Stats

Kimmich

Endo

Matches played

28

29

Matches started

27

20

Goals

1

1

Assists

6

0

Pass completion

91%

88%

Touches per game

90.3

54.4

Tackles per game

1.6

1.7

Key passes per game

2.6

0.6

Recoveries per game

5.0

3.7

Dribbles per game

0.4 (45%)

0.3 (67%)

Ground duels won per game

2.8 (60%)

2.9 (41%)

All stats via Sofascore

He's quite clearly a cut above Endo, so cultured, so combative, so creative. Signing Kimmich would go against Liverpool's principles of targetting young, malleable talents, but exceptions can be made, right? Like when Liverpool signed distinguished midfielder Thiago Alcantara from… Bayern Munich, for £20m, seizing upon a unique opportunity.

Kimmich, unlike his former Bavarian teammate, is not so prone to extended layoffs, missing 17 matches due to injury over the past four campaigns, or 4.25 per season.

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich

A player of myriad qualities, Kimmich ranks among the top 8% of midfielders across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for assists, the top 5% for shot-creating actions, the top 2% for passes attempted, the top 3% for progressive passes and the top 18% for progressive carries per 90, as per FBref.

His immense stretches of ground covered on a game-by-game basis have facilitated his rise to one of the leading European players of his position, with Julian Nagelsmann among those to have gushed over his "world-class" ability.

Such is his prowess, he could be the final piece of the puzzle at Liverpool, the missing link to ensure Slot's success. He could be Liverpool's own Declan Rice, or, even better, Liverpool's very own Rodri.

Arne Slot's very own Rodri

Rodri. Where to begin? Perhaps, aptly, from the end. Last time the Manchester City machine graced a football field, he starred as Spain overcame the valiant efforts of Georgia to advance, with a continent in awe, to the quarter-finals of the Euros, setting up a tie with Kimmich's Germany, ironically.

Unmatched spatial awareness, anticipation and technical quality place the pillars that make up Rodri's standing as one of the finest players in world football. Indeed, the 27-year-old has been described as "the best midfield player, currently, in the world by far" by Pep Guardiola.

He is so influential, completing 91% of his passes as Man City won their fourth successive Premier League title last season, averaging 1.5 key passes, 2.1 tackles and 6.9 recoveries per outing and winning 59% of his contested duels.

Moreover, the Spain star scored nine goals and supplied 14 assists across all competitions last season, showcasing his ability to stretch his influence beyond the expectations and even hopes of the world's finest 'defensive' midfielders.

Rodri celebrates scoring for Manchester City.

His staggering ability to call upon every facet of the midfield game – and more – to a superlative degree is what differentiates him from the rest of Europe's high-class midfielders, but Kimmich could take a claim for bearing such talent.

Kimmich, as mentioned above, is a midfielder of far-reaching quality, and there is every chance that he would lift Slot's Liverpool to another level upon signing this summer, proving to be the catalyst to turbo-power and raise the bar to match that of the country's imperious champions.

For just £25m, it would simply be an offence to refrain from at least making an advance…

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Rescisões de goleiro e meia com o Flamengo são publicadas no BID

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da heads bet: César e Max não têm mais vínculo com o Flamengo. A rescisões de ambos foram publicadas nesta terça-feira no Boletim Informativo Diário (BID) da CBF. O goleiro, vale lembrar, estava há 12 anos na Gávea, e o meio-campista chegou ao clube para integrar o time sub-20 depois de se destacar pelo Tupi.

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da mrbet>Veja imagens do Luso-Brasileiro, casa do Flamengo no Campeonato Carioca

No caso do meia, Max foi vendido pelo Flamengo aoColorado Rapids, da Major League Soccer.Ele, inclusive, foi anunciado pelo time dos Estados Unidos no começo deste ano.

O negócio foi concretizado por 1 milhão de dólares (cerca de R$ 5,6 milhões na cotação da época), sendo 750 mil dólares (aproximadamente) à vista e o restante, ao fim da temporada da MLS, após cumprimento de metas – como 15 jogos pelo novo clube.

Através do acordo, o Flamengo permanece com 20% dos direitos econômicos do meia de 20 anos visando uma futura transação (saiba mais).

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Já o goleiro, que tinha contrato até abril deste ano, entrou em acordo com o Flamengo para rescindir de forma amigável.Formado no Ninho do Urubu, César subiu ao time profissional com expectativa de conquistar espaço como titular do gol do Fla.

A estreia do arqueiro foi em 2013, mas ele não conseguiu uma sequência que o credenciasse à posição. No total, foram 72 jogos disputados com o Manto. Mesmo assim, César fez parte do elenco que conquistou três Cariocas, dois Brasileiros, uma Copa do Brasil, uma Libertadores, uma Recopa Sul-Americana e uma Supercopa do Brasil.

Neste período, ele foi emprestado pelo Flamengo apenas em 2016, à Ferroviária e à Ponte Preta. Em 2021, o goleiro passou por duas cirurgias no joelho direito, sendo o último procedimento realizado no dia 6 de dezembro.

بعد شكوى الزمالك ضد قناة الأهلي.. ميدو يواصل التصعيد ويهدد بالقانون

صعّد أحمد حسام “ميدو”، عضو اللجنة الفنية بنادي الزمالك، من لهجته ضد أي محاولات للتأثير على مسؤولي الكرة في مصر، مؤكدًا أن النادي سيتخذ كل الإجراءات القانونية لمواجهة ذلك.

أكد أحمد حسام ميدو عضو اللجنة الفنية للزمالك، على تمسك القلعة البيضاء باتخاذ كل الإجراءات القانونية ضد مروجي الفتنة ومواجهة أي محاولات لإثارة الفتنة أو ترهيب القائمين على إدارة المسابقات.

وكان الزمالك قد تقدم بشكوى رسمية إلى المجلس الأعلى لتنظيم الإعلام ضد قناة النادي الأهلي وبرنامج “حارس الأهلي”، الذي يقدمه الإعلامي أحمد شوبير، بسبب تصريحاته الأخيرة التي طالب فيها رابطة الأندية بتوقيع عقوبات على جماهير القلعة البيضاء.

وأكد بيان المجلس الأعلى لتنظيم الإعلام أن الشكوى تستند إلى القانون رقم 180 لسنة 2018 ولائحة الضوابط والمعايير الإعلامية، حيث تمت إحالتها إلى لجنة الشكاوى لدراستها.

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ومن المنتظر أن تعقد اللجنة جلسة استماع بحضور ممثل قانوني عن قناة الأهلي، تمهيدًا لإصدار توصية تُعرض على المجلس الأعلى لتنظيم الإعلام خلال اجتماعه المقبل لاتخاذ القرار النهائي بشأن الشكوى.

وكتب ميدو عبر حسابه على منصة “إكس”: “الزمالك سيتخذ كل الإجراءات القانونية الممكنة لردع أي شخص أو أي مؤسسة تحاول أن ترهب المسؤولين في اتحاد الكرة أو في رابطة الأندية أو لجنة المسابقات بشغب الجمهور”.

وأكمل: “ما حدث من بعض مدمني إثارة الفتنة لن يمر مرور الكرام، ونحن في دولة قانون، وكلنا ثقة في المسؤولين بأنهم لن يسمحوا لأي شخص بإعادتنا لأيام سوداء تؤذينا وتضررنا منها جميعًا”.

وأتم: “نريد أن يستمتع الجمهور المصري بحضور المباريات وبالمنافسة الشريفة بين الأندية، وأن يطمئن أولياء الأمور على أولادهم وبناتهم عند ذهابهم للمدرجات، وهذا لن يحدث إلا بمحاسبة مثيري الفتنة أيًا كان من يحتمون بهم!!”.

Marie Kelly, Eve Jones spark upset win over Southern Vipers

Kelly’s unbeaten century and Jones’ fifty lead Central Sparks to six-wicket victory at Hove

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Marie Kelly celebrates with team-mate Eve Jones•Getty Images

Central Sparks upset Southern Vipers in their Charlotte Edwards Cup clash at Hove to win by six wickets after an opening partnership of 137 in 14.3 overs between Marie Kelly, who scored a brilliant unbeaten 100 off 53 balls, and captain Eve Jones, who made 51 from 47.The Vipers were favourites after their own captain, Georgia Adams, had led the way with an unbeaten 88 in a total of 162 for 4. At that stage Jones must have regretted her decision to bowl first.The Vipers had also gone into the game top of Group A with three wins out of three, including an eight-wicket win over Central Sparks at Edgbaston, having bowled out their hosts for 83 and scored the winning runs in just 13.1 overs.The Vipers’ impressive bowling attack had also taken 27 wickets out of 30 in their previous games. But here they were very much second best to Kelly and Jones. After Jones was out, sweeping, Central Sparks lost Milly Home, Gwenan Davies and Thea Brooks cheaply to set up the possibility of a tight finish.But the outstanding Kelly settled the match when she hit the final ball of the 19th over, off Tara Norris, to square-leg for four.Another dominating innings by Adams appeared to have set up victory for the Vipers. She already had 89 runs, including a half-century against South East Stars. But here she almost doubled her tally with 88 from 60 deliveries for a strike rate of 146.66.She used her long levers and sweet timing to strike 16 fours – the rest of the team managed seven between them. She lost opening partner Maia Bouchier, who was caught behind off Hannah Baker for 13 at 35 in the fifth over.The 50 came up off the first ball of the sixth over as Central Sparks struggled to contain the run-rate. Georgia Elwiss was dropped off a no-ball, a high full toss from Baker which she pulled to midwicket, and the ball dribbled over the rope for four. Then she pulled the following delivery in the same direction for the only six of the innings before she was run out by Kelly’s fine throw.Then Charlotte Dean was run out for a solid 31 and Paige Scholfield skied to point. Adams went on and on, but it wasn’t to be enough as Vipers’ bowling and fielding let them down.

Paulo Sousa pede indicações de livros sobre a história do Flamengo e será presenteado por Embaixada do clube

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da lvbet: O Flamengo está prestes a apresentar Paulo Sousa, que desembarcará no Brasil nesta sexta-feira, em entrevista coletiva no Ninho do Urubu. E o treinador, além de estar em contato direto com membros do departamento médico e da análise de desempenho do clube, também pediu indicação de livros que contem a história do Rubro-Negro.

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da bet vitoria: Quem revelou tal pedido foi o perfil daEmbaixada Fla-Portugal, de Lisboa, via redes sociais. Através de sua assessoria de imprensa, o treinador pediu ao grupo de flamenguistas da capital portuguesa indicações:

– Onovo técnico do Mengão, Paulo Sousa, entrou em contato com a gente pedindo indicação de livros que contassem a história do Flamengo. Recomendamos o @hojediaflamengo (“Hoje é Dia de Flamengo”), que será entregue em mãos pelo Ricardo, autor do livro, no aeroporto. Toda sorte do mundo, Paulo! – publicou o perfil, emendando:

-A embaixada também irá presentear o@paulomcdsousa (Paulo Sousa) com o livro “O vermelho e o negro”, de Ruy Castro – completou.

Paulo Sousa deve deixar Lisboa na noite desta quinta-feira e chegar ao Rio nas primeiras horas da manhã de sexta. Será no aeroporto em Portugal que o comandante de 51 anos receberá os livros sobre a história do Fla em mãos.

Membro da Embaixada, Thiago Fragoso conversou com a nossa reportagem e comentou sobre a sua expectativa acerca do trabalho de Paulo Sousa.

– A expectativa é a melhor possível. Para a gente, como Embaixada de Portugal, é excelente ter mais um treinador português no Flamengo. Isso aumenta o volume de torcedores nos jogos, a visibilidade, o que é ótimo pois tem muito brasileiro que ainda não conhece a gente. Temos certeza que será um ano extremamente cheio.

– Como torcedor, confesso que não via o nome como muito badalado no início, e, quando foi confirmado, foram surgindo várias análises e vídeos do estilo de jogo dele, e isso foi me animando, e a muita gente, como vi no Twitter, que é um termômetro. Pela comissão técnica dele, que é top, também. Isso é determinante para o Flamengo. Tenho certeza que, se os jogadores comprarem a briga do Paulo, o ano tem tudo para ser muito positivo – completou Thiago, um dos fundadores da Embaixada, existente desde 2017.

Paulo Sousa deixou a seleção polonesa para assinar com o Flamengo até dezembro de 2023. Com sete novos membros em sua comissão técnica, Sousasolicitou a primeira mudança no Ninho do Urubu, que será a instalação de um telão próximo aos campos principais do CT (veja mais aqui).

O português iniciará os trabalhos junto ao grupo principal a partir do dia 10.

Mark Boucher admits South Africa affected by bio-bubble, unrest at home

“To say it’s not affecting us is not true. It is affecting us and every South African.”

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Boucher – “We knew from the start that if we don’t rock up here in these conditions, which they know well, we’ll be found out”•Sportsfile via Getty Images

The pressures of being in a bio-bubble amid unrest in South Africa is taking its toll on the national team, who shared the three-match ODI series with Ireland 1-1. South Africa came back from defeat on Tuesday to beat Ireland convincingly on Friday, but the head coach Mark Boucher acknowledged it has been a challenge to keep intensity levels up as the players try to cope with bad news from home.Not only is South Africa in the grip of its third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, but riots and looting in the Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal provinces have left more than 200 people dead and caused food and medical shortages, crippling parts of the country. “To say it’s not affecting us is not true. It is affecting us and every South African,” Boucher said.Related

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South Africa wore black armbands in the third ODI to show solidarity with those affected by the violence, which was at its worst earlier in the week, including on Tuesday, when they lost to Ireland.”We weren’t there the other day. Our awareness was down; our intensity was down,” Boucher said. “We looked at quite a few things without making excuses. We had a long chat after the game and we said, ‘Guys we are in a position where we can’t afford to make excuses. You are playing for your country and you have to be up every game.’Boucher said a combination of factors, including moving from one bubble in the Caribbean to another in Ireland, contributed to the lacklustre showing on Tuesday.”I have to look at the reasons why we were flat. It could be that coming off a good win against the West Indian team – usually you get a bit of time to take that in and get away for a while – maybe a week or two and we didn’t have that opportunity. As soon as we got that win, guys were packing and we got onto a plane and we flew for two days and got back into another bubble,” Boucher said.”If you want to be real around the whole thing, our energy is probably a little low because of that. Also what’s going on back home. That’s probably the reason why our awareness was down badly.”The same thing happened in the third ODI, when South Africa’s bowlers allowed the Irish tail to put on a seventh-wicket stand of 104 and a 10th-wicket partnership of 47.”Today we came out and showed when we put our minds to it and we play with good energy, we were there but when the game was sort of won, we took our foot of the gas again, which was a bit disappointing. We didn’t end off the game as we wanted to.”Boucher has taken it on himself, and the rest of the management, to try and keep the squad as focused as possible, despite the difficulties of finding ways to stay entertained under current restrictions.Boucher believes South Africa moving from one bubble in the Caribbean to another in Ireland in a short period of time might have contributed to low energy levels•AFP via Getty Images

“It’s a tough one. It’s even tougher in bubbles because one of the things we’ve liked to do is get the guys out a bit,” he said. “We’ve found a spot on the beach where guys can go for a walk, albeit at 8 o’clock at night. There’s a golf course next to us which we are allowed to play at with restrictions. And in general, in team chats, we are giving a space for everything to get their emotions out because keeping it in and having to be locked down in your room can be quite tough, especially if you have been personally affected. And I know there have been a couple of families personally affected. These are things we didn’t know we’d have to deal with. We are going along with a gut feel of what we feel is best for the players and trying to be there for the guys who feel quite emotionally drained by what is going on.”Their time on the road is not over yet. South Africa have another week in Ireland and will play three T20Is on Monday, Thursday and Saturday before returning home. Boucher expects his team to be up for it against hosts who they take very seriously.”This Irish team is no walkover team. They have had some close series against England, who are a very good team. We knew from the start that if we don’t rock up here in these conditions, which they know well, we’ll be found out,” Boucher said. “If we thought we’d just rock up at 70%, we are going to get tested in a massive way. (On Tuesday), we had a bad day on tour, which we are allowed to have. The energy levels will be a lot higher in the remaining three games. We’ve been on tour for two months, guys have been away from home, families and things are happening at home. Now, it’s about emptying the tanks.”

جاري نيفيل يقارن محمد صلاح بأسطورة مانشستر يونايتد: هو من يمنح ليفربول الفوز

تغنى أسطورة نادي مانشستر يونايتد، جاري نيفيل، بما يقدمه محمد صلاح من مجهود كبير مع ليفربول من أجل الحصول على لقب الدوري الإنجليزي هذا الموسم.

ووصل محمد صلاح إلى الهدف رقم 25 في الدوري الإنجليزي ويتصدر ترتيب الهدافين بفارق 6 أهداف عن مهاجم مانشستر سيتي، إيرلينج هالاند.

مساهمات محمد صلاح وصلت إلى 41 بين تسجيل الأهداف وصناعتها حيث وصلت تمريراته الحاسمة إلى 16 تمريرة ببطولة الدوري الإنجليزي.

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وتحدث جاري نيفيل عن محمد صلاح خلال البودكاست الخاص به، وقال: “لقد كان رائعًا لمدة خمس، ست، سبع، ثماني، تسع سنوات، مهما طالت فترته في ليفربول”.

وأضاف: “نفسيًا، دائمًا ما سيفكر الفريق الخصم فيه وكيفية إيقافه، لكن بالنسبة لتفكير محمد صلاح عندما يواجه ظهيرًا قويًا مثل يوسكو جفارديول، سيقول لنفسه سأحطمه، سأطرحه أرضًا لكنه قويًا للغاية مثل الجدار”.

وتابع: “ورغم ذلك تُمرر الكرة إليه من أليسون من مسافة 40 أو 50 ياردة ويستلمها بصدره، وينجح في تخطي يوسكو جفارديول الذي يبلغ طوله 6 أقدام و3 بوصات وكأنه طفل صغير، وهو أمر كان يفعله دائمًا طوال الموسم، ربما لم أرَ ذلك من قبل”.

واستمر: “لكن محمد صلاح دائمًا قويًا في الالتحامات الثنائية رغم قصر قامته، ويجيد التعامل مع أصحاب القامات الطويلة، عكس السابق، كان اللاعبون الذين كنت تواجههم كظهير، أغلبهم نحيفين للغاية في مركز الجناح”.

وواصل تصريحاته: “محمد صلاح ليس كذلك، لكنه ربما يبدو نحيفًا مقارنة بجفارديول، ومع ذلك بمجرد مد ذراعه تشعر كظهير بأنك لا تستطيع حتى التحرك، هذه قوة محمد صلاح في الوقت الحالي”.

وأضاف: “عندما تأتي الكرة من فيرجيل فان دايك في الشوط الثاني، بتمريرة طولها 80 ياردة، تعلم تمامًا أنه سيسيطر عليها فورًا وببراعة”.

وأكمل: “عندما تلعب مثل هذه الكرات الطويلة، تعرف جيدًا أنه سيسيطر عليها بهدوء شديد، تعلم أنه سيمرر الكرة في اللحظة المناسبة، وتعلم أن التمريرة ستكون مثالية، وتعلم أنه سيرفع الكرة بالشكل الصحيح، وتعلم أنه في التسديد سيكون بدرجة إتقان عالية”.

وزاد: “محمد صلاح في قمة مستواه، بعيدًا عن كل اللاعبين الآخرين في الدوري الإنجليزي، فهو لاعب من الطراز العالمي”.

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وعن مستقبله واقتراب عقده على الانتهاء: “ليفربول سيسعى للحفاظ عليه بالتأكيد، إنه واحد من أفضل اللاعبين الذين شهدهم الدوري الإنجليزي، لقد ساهم بتسجيل هدف وصناعة آخر في 11 مباراة هذا الموسم، أمر مذهل واستثنائي”.

واستمر: “عليك دائمًا أن تكون ممتنًا للغاية للاعب الذي يجلب لك الفوز بالمباريات، لأن ذلك هو الأمر الأكثر صعوبة وتميزًا، وهذا ما يفعله محمد صلاح”.

وقارن نيفيل محمد صلاح بأحد أساطير مانشستر يونايتد، وقال: “عندما أنظر إلى مسيرتي، خاصة في موسمي الأول الذي فزنا فيه باللقب عندما كان إيريك كانتونا يسجل أهدافًا عديدة، كنت تقول، هذا هو اللاعب الذي يصنع الفارق”.

وتابع: “اللاعب الذي يظهر في أصعب اللحظات، في لحظات الحسم من الموسم، عندما يكون اللقب على المحك، وأنت تواجه أفضل الفرق، من هو اللاعب الذي سيمنحك الفوز؟ هذا هو وضع محمد صلاح في ليفربول”.

وأتم: “هذا هو شكل اللاعب الذي يصنف من الطراز العالمي، يظهر في اللحظات الحاسمة، وقد فعل ذلك أمام مانشستر سيتي في ملعب الاتحاد”.

Sky Sports: West Ham agree deal for 33 y/o who Klopp called "incredible"

da luck: West Ham United have reportedly agreed their second signing of the summer, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.

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da supremo: Technical director Tim Steidten helped West Ham win the race to sign Brazilian Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras last week, with the teenage winger becoming the club’s first arrival of the Julen Lopetegui era. Speaking after securing a deal, Steidten was full of praise for Guilherme:

“We are really happy that Luis Guilherme is now a West Ham United player. He is a very exciting young talent who we have followed for some time, and once we became aware that he was available, Julen and I were determined to bring him to London.”

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He then added: “This is a very important signing for us – we’ve worked hard across the Club, working closely with the Board, to secure Luis’s signature.

"We know how the tough the Premier League is, and we want a squad that is competitive next season, but also to find the balance of ensuring that we plan for the longer-term future. Exciting young players like Luis Guilherme will help us to reach those goals.”

Guilherme looks to be the first of many through the London Stadium door ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. For example, contact has been made with left-back Ryan Sessegnon after he left Tottenham, whereas a bid was reportedly launched to sign striker Jhon Arias.

Fabrizio Romano also recently revealed that contacts have begun over reuniting Lopetegui with Wolves centre-back Max Kilman, but it is a goalkeeper who is on course to be the next addition of the window.

West Ham agree Wes Foderingham terms

According to Sky Sports’ Sheth on X, West Ham have agreed terms with goalkeeper Wes Foderingham after he departed Sheffield United. The soon-to-be free agent has agreed a two-year deal at the London Stadium, whereas Nathan Trott is set to secure a permanent Hammers exit to FC Copenhagen.

Foderingham, now 33 years of age, will officially become a free agent at the end of the month, but his exit from the Blades has already been confirmed and West Ham have seemingly made their move for the shot-stopper, who Jurgen Klopp hailed as "incredible" following a save last year.

Wes Foderingham career stats

Games

Goals conceded

Clean sheets

Swindon Town

191

199

71

Rangers

143

144

56

Sheffield United

112

149

39

The Englishman, as can be seen, will arrive with plenty of club experience for the likes of Swindon Town, Rangers and Sheffield United, although he has only played 30 times in the Premier League, conceding 79 times and keeping just one clean sheet.

Wes Foderingham

You’d expect he’ll provide cover for Lopetegui, potentially being used in domestic cup competitions if needed, but with Trott departing, Foderingham could be seen as third choice behind 31-year-old Alphonse Areola and 39-year-old Lukasz Fabianski.

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