Liverpool struck gold on "machine" who’s worth more than Salah & Gakpo

Let’s take it back to August – when Liverpool held off a spirited Ipswich Town side to claim a 2-0 victory on the road and start the Arne Slot era on strong footing.

Liverpool oozed quality and slickness after the interval but were stodgy and incoherent over the first 45. For Anfield’s new tactical warden, the jury was still out.

But Liverpool have thrived, confidently in pole position to win the Premier League for the first time since 2019/20 (Jurgen Klopp’s lone triumph), having also reached the last 16 of the Champions League and the Carabao Cup final, set for mid-March against dangerous Newcastle United.

Liverpool managerArneSlot, Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina and Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk react after the match

That first victory against Ipswich said a lot about how Liverpool would shape up under their new coach, but it failed to portend the incredible efforts that have cushioned the fallout from Klopp’s shock step-down.

The likes of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have been at the top of their games, fronting the charge, but Slot has also triumphed in taking the less-prominent (but still important) members of the team and pushing them toward greener pastures.

Cody Gakpo is among the biggest winners in that regard, recently awarded Liverpool’s Player of the Month award for January.

Liverpool's January Player of the Month

Last season, Gakpo played an important role for Klopp’s Liverpool, filling in across numerous roles to combat the injury issues that ultimately unravelled the multi-front charge toward the end of the campaign.

Cody Gakpo – LFC Stats by Position (23/24)

Season

Apps

Goals

Assists

Centre-forward

27

12

3

Left winger

12

3

3

Right winger

7

1

0

Central midfield

7

0

0

Stats via Transfermarkt

This was a blessing and a curse for a forward who was unable to craft a run of true consistency in his best role. Under Slot, there have been no such problems, with Gakpo invariably deployed off the left flank.

With 16 goals and five assists from 35 matches, the 25-year-old has matched last year’s tally having played roughly 1,000 fewer minutes across all competitions. Correspondent David Lynch summed it up nicely: “He has been reinvigorated by Arne Slot simplifying his role.”

Cody Gakpo celebrates for Liverpool

Gakpo draws on the power of Anfield’s roaring crowd to produce his finest results, scoring in seven successive home games, but he’s proved to be a title-winning force for a Liverpool side that has been overly reliant on Mohamed Salah at times in recent years.

Having claimed four goals and an assist in January, the £120k-per-week ace was awarded the Player of the Month award as a result.

The nature of the Netherlands star’s role means that he takes the limelight more than others, but he’s not the only late Klopp signing to have gone from strength to strength this season.

Slot's influence on Liverpool's midfield

Slot was always going to need a high-octane and technical engine to charge his team. It was frustrating at the time, but it’s perhaps a testament both to Klopp’s vision and Slot’s wherewithal that he made do with the pieces at his disposal – botched bid for Martin Zubimendi notwithstanding.

Liverpool managerArneSlotbefore the match

Alexis Mac Allister is an industrious and dynamic part of the team once again, having thrived for most of his debut campaign. Ryan Gravenberch is bound to collect the ‘most improved’ trophy at Liverpool’s end-of-season award ceremony, but he’s reaping the plaudits for his efforts.

Only two weeks ago, Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher revealed that he’s still not convinced by Dominik Szoboszlai, who Klopp signed from RB Leipzig last summer for £60m to begin a much-needed rebuild.

Dominik Szoboszlai for Liverpool

Szoboszlai started the 2023/24 campaign with such vim that he drew comparisons to Steven Gerrard for his all-action presence in and around the centre circle.

However, he petered out as the year dragged on, but has seemingly found his feet under new management, excelling as the unsung hero in a multi-title-chasing team.

Dominik Szoboszlai's improvements in 'Slot-ball'

Klopp ran out of patience with the ebb and flow of Szoboszlai’s levels last term and restricted him to a bit-part role over the closing months of the 2023/24 term, with the midfielder starting only one of the final six top-flight matches after previously being hooked at half-time as Liverpool lost at home to Crystal Palace.

Dominik Szoboszlai scores for Liverpool

It wasn’t all doom and gloom. He showed many fine qualities. Reporter Bence Bocsak even hailed him for his suitability in the Merseyside outfit. “He is a pressing machine. Perfect for Klopp.”

Well, it’s starting to seem like Slot’s football is actually where it’s at for the Hungary captain. Szoboszlai plays with unbridled enthusiasm, blending his energy and technical qualities to a resounding effect. You can see below that his ball-playing metrics in particular have been straightened out this season.

Dominik Szoboszlai in the Premier League

Statistics (per 90)

23/24

24/25

Goals

0.13

0.19

Assists

0.09

0.12

Touches

77.08

61.79

Pass completion

82.6%

85.7%

Progressive passes

6.50

5.25

Shot-creating actions

4.92

4.81

Progressive carries

3.21

3.21

Ball recoveries

7.31

5.31

Tackles + interceptions

2.01

1.54

Aerial duels won

0.51

0.99

Stats via FBref

In the Premier League this season, Szoboszlai’s subtle shift into a more controlled role – with retained energy levels – is indeed emblematic of the changes enforced by Slot.

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Effectively, the 24-year-old has been calmed down, structured into a more disciplined No. 10 role, less raging bull, more athletic and artful matador.

He lopes and drives, chasing down lost causes and showcasing his clever movements by picking at the right opponent, thus creating space for his fellow forwards in red.

Oh, he’s got his detractors, sure, but Szoboszlai is one of the business, with Transfermarkt currently marking his transfer value at £63m, meaning that he’s currently worth more than the fast-improving Gakpo (£50m) and indeed Salah – who is worth £46m when not considering his contract situation.

This goes to show that he’s a top-class midfielder with plenty still to give. You could argue that at 24, his prime years are very much in front of him, and that market value could continue to mushroom up.

Slot-ball has restored Liverpool’s belief that they can conquer football’s biggest prizes. The new system’s in full swing, so polished that you can hear it squeak.

Szoboszlai might not be the most clinical attacking midfielder in the business, but he’s indispensable, the facilitator who provides forwards such as Gakpo and Salah with the space and support to shoot, and to score, and to claim win after win after win.

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Textor deseja reunião com irmãos Moreira Salles e revela planos de novo local de treino para o Botafogo

MatériaMais Notícias

A presença de John Textor no Estádio Nilton Santos calhou de revelar planos. O dono do futebol do Botafogo explicou que medidas precisam ser tomadas em breve. As críticas ao gramado do centro de treinamentos, por exemplo, feitas por Luís Castro, podem render um período de atividades longe do Espaço Lonier. O investidor revelou que houve procura para receber o Glorioso. E, ao olhar para o futuro, ele espera se reunir com os irmãos Moreira Salles, investidores do Espaço Lonier, nos próximos dias.

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– Temos um plano de longo prazo para ver a base e até mesmo alguns dos elementos do estádio no mesmo lugar. Isso é um plano de três anos. Estamos vendo um local para comprar para isso, e é bom que tem vários lugares para isso e ainda com transporte público por perto. A curto prazo, é surpreendente quando você compra um grande clube e espera boas instalações, mas, para nós, ainda temos times muito separados, não é ideal. Tive uma reunião muito boa com o Luís (Castro). Eu amo o Lonier, os irmãos (Moreira Salles) estão sendo incrivelmente bons ao Botafogo, também gosto deles. Algumas coisas estão sendo faladas errado sobre eles, eles estão sendo muito participativos – ressaltou Textor, antes de prosseguir:

– Nós é que estamos muito lentos, ainda não decidimos se será um local para o time profissional, sub-23 ou base ou se continuará com o plano original, com a base e uma escola. Espero falar com eles nas próximas 48 horas porque fizemos muitas procuras e espero que isso case com a visão deles. Existe um local que foi oferecido para a gente e acho que vamos para a frente. Só precisa de quatro ou cinco semanas de reformas para ser de grande qualidade. Infelizmente, não é muito grande, mas pode ajudar nossas necessidades a curto prazo e é muito perto um dos outros – afirmou.

+ATUAÇÕES: Chay recebe nota baixa em noite de pouca inspiração ofensiva do Botafogo

A expectativa de John Textor e de Luís Castro é dar melhores condições de trabalho para os jogadores. Um bom gramado é parte fundamental neste processo, e os exemplos estão nos times que o próprio empresário possui pelo mundo.

– Você vê como os jogadores podem subir rapidamente de um time para o outro. A única forma de fazer funcionar é colocar os times perto um do outro e os treinadores se olharem. Eu mostrei a qualidade do gramado do time belga (Molenbeek) para o Luís Castro, um time que não chega nem perto do Botafogo, e colocamos um campo de qualidade de Premier League lá, com um investimento de 1,3 milhão de euros. É claro que vou fazer isso aqui, mas preciso de tempo, não posso fazer no meio da temporada – ponderou.

رد فعل حسام حسن على رسالة إمام عاشور للعودة إلى منتخب مصر

علق حسام حسن المدير الفني لـ منتخب مصر الأول، على الرسالة التي وجهها إمام عاشور لاعب فريق الكرة بـ الأهلي، للجهاز الفني للفراعنة بعد تتويجه بلقب الدوري المصري مع القلعة الحمراء.

وقاد إمام عاشور الأهلي للتتويج ببطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز، للمرة الـ45 في التاريخ، بعد الفوز على فاركو بسداسية نظيفة.

وأثار استبعاد إمام عاشور من قائمة منتخب مصر خلال الفترة الماضية، حالة من الجدل بسبب تألق اللاعب بقميص الأهلي وتصدره قائمة هدافي ترتيب الدوري المصري، قبل أن يوضح حسام حسن أن سبب استبعاده هو ادعاء الإصابة والتهرب من الانضمام لأحد معسكرات الفراعنة.

طالع | إمام عاشور يوجه رسالة لـ حسام وإبراهيم حسن بعد التتويج بالدوري

وقال مهيب عبد الهادي في تصريحات تلفزيونية عبر قناة “إم بي سي مصر”: “أنا تواصلت مع حسام حسن مدرب منتخب مصر، وأبلغني أنه لن يرد على منشور إمام عاشور، وأكد لي أنه لا توجد أي مشكلة مع أي لاعب”.

وأوضح: “حسام حسن أكد أنه كان هناك لوم على إمام عاشور لغيابه عن المعسكر بداعي الإصابة، وأن كان هناك شبه تمارض أو تهرب من منتخب مصر”.

واختتم: “حسام حسن قال إن لو كان على إمام عاشور الاعتذار فيكون لـ مصر كلها والجمهور وليس لي شخصيًا، وأي لاعب يرغب في الانضمام لمنتخب مصر عليه الالتزام، لأنه السمة الأساسية وهو الحل والسبيل”.

Chelsea perform U-turn over signing prolific striker after £25m price drop

Chelsea are beginning to change their minds about signing a prolific striker, after previously deciding not to in 2024, with the addition of a new centre-forward standing out among the club’s top transfer priorities this summer.

Chelsea make summer striker plan after inactive January

Enzo Maresca’s side elected not to acquire a number nine in January, a decision which has been met with fierce criticism ever since, especially following long-term injuries to Marc Guiu and Nicolas Jackson.

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Guiu and Jackson’s absences means that Christopher Nkunku is Maresca’s only real striking option right now, dealing Chelsea a real obstacle to overcome in their chase for Champions League qualification.

While Nkunku has scored 13 goals in all competitions this season, the Frenchman is arguably not suited to being a natural striker, and a fresh vocal point has long been tipped as a real missing piece for Chelsea.

Chelsea’s next five Premier League fixtures

Date

Aston Villa (away)

February 22nd

Southampton (home)

February 25th

Leicester City (home)

March 9th

Arsenal (away)

March 16th

Tottenham (home)

April 2nd

Victor Osimhen was the subject of serious late summer interest from Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea were involved in a high-profile race alongside Al-Ahli for the Nigerian’s signature, before neither side could manage a deal for the eventual-Galatasaray marksman.

Attention now turns to the next summer transfer window, as Chelsea shortlist striker targets ahead of the 2025/2026 campaign.

Ipswich Town sensation Liam Delap and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko are both thought to be on their agenda, as per reliable Chelsea reporter Simon Phillips and other media sources, while Sporting Lisbon superstar Viktor Gyokeres has also been linked.

Sporting CP's ViktorGyokeres

The Sweden international has bagged a pretty incredible 34 goals across 36 appearances in all competitions this season, following up his equally electric 23/24 season in the Primeira Liga, and it is surely only a matter of time before elite clubs become tempted to take him off Sporting’s hands.

Chelsea performing U-turn over signing Viktor Gyokeres

As per reliable journalist Ben Jacobs, writing for GiveMeSport, Chelsea decided not to pursue a move for the 26-year-old in January 2024.

However, Chelsea are now giving fresh consideration over signing Gyokeres, with the Blues seemingly performing a U-turn over their previous stance. This is also fuelled by the notion that Sporting could now sell for around £58 million, which is a £25 million drop from his actual £83 million release clause.

Given the former Coventry City star’s exceptional record in front of goal, this could prove to be a bargain, but agents fees and wages could still make it a fairly costly operation.

“He joined Coventry on loan and then signed for them permanently. All the lads have said when he came back in the summer after signing permanently, he was a different animal,” said former teammate Jake Bidwell.

“With the way he plays as well, with his aggression, the two (qualities) go hand in hand with how well he has done. He all of a sudden realised how quick and strong he was and had the confidence to use it and mixed with the aggression, it’s made him pretty unstoppable.”

رمضان السيد: ثلاثي بيراميدز قادر على حسم لقب دوري أبطال إفريقيا أمام صن داونز

تحدث رمضان السيد، نجم الأهلي السابق، عن مواجهة بيراميدز وماميلودي صن دوانز في إياب نهائي دوري أبطال إفريقيا اليوم الأحد، على ملعب الدفاع الجوي.

وقال السيد، عبر إذاعة “أون سبورت إف إم”: “بيراميدز يتفوق على صن داونز من حيث المستوى، وهذه تُعد من أضعف نُسخ صن داونز فعلى سبيل المثال، في مباراتي الأهلي، لولا بعض الأخطاء الفنية من كولر، لكان الأهلي قادرًا على حسم الأمور، وبالعودة لبيراميدز أيضًا كان من الممكن أن يحسم مباراة الذهاب بهدفين أو ثلاثة وفرصه كبيرة جدًا في التتويج”.

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وواصل: “لا أريد لبيراميدز أن يلعب بطريقة دفاعية أمام صن داونز، خصوصًا أن الفريق كان متفوقًا في ملعب صن داونز، وضغط عليهم وكان بإمكانه تسجيل المزيد من الأهداف، التفوق كان واضحًا في كل الجوانب، حتى من الناحية البدنية يجب استغلال وجود الجمهور، ومن الممكن أن يحسم بيراميدز اللقاء في الشوط الأول ورأيي أن بيراميدز يجب أن يضغط من الأمام، وقادر على إنهاء المباراة في الشوط الأول”.

واستكمل: “إذا تحدثنا عن مواجهة الأهلي، فالفرق الإفريقية تتأثر بالجماهير، ولو أن الأهلي ضغط عليهم بشكل كافٍ لكان تأهل، لكنه تراجع، وهذا ما حدث وسط جماهيره، والدفاع كان خطأ كبيرًا وبنسبة كبيرة، سيسجل بيراميدز هدفًا، وإذا كرر نفس أسلوب اللعب والضغط الأمامي، قد يسجل أكثر من هدف”.

وأضاف: “مصطفى فتحي على اليمين، وإبراهيم عادل في الجهة اليسرى، ومايلي يمثل قوة هجومية كبيرة، خاصة أن الأخير مهاجم رائع، سريع، وقوي في الالتحامات، ويُحسن استغلال المساحات، هذا الثلاثي، في ظل الضغط الأمامي، قادر على حسم اللقب ومدرب بيراميدز تصرّف بشكل صحيح في مواجهة سيراميكا كليوباترا، حيث منح اللاعبين راحة استعدادًا لنهائي دوري أبطال إفريقيا، وتعامل بشكل جيد مع المباراة بالمقابل، كانت من أسوأ مباريات سيراميكا كليوباترا، وكذلك من أسوأ مباريات علي ماهر، الذي يُعد مدربًا كبيرًا”.

وواصل: “وزارة الشباب قادرة على تجميع جمهور كبير لمساندة بيراميدز في المباراة، فرغم تفوق بيراميدز من ناحية اللاعبين، يبقى الجمهور عنصرًا مهمًا، والفريق بحاجة إليه”.

وردا على سؤال هل أخذ بيراميدز مكان الزمالك؟ قال: “مشاكل الزمالك ساعدت بيراميدز على التقدم، ونحن نراه اليوم في نهائي دوري أبطال إفريقيا والمركز الثاني في الدوري، هناك تعاطف واضح من جماهير الزمالك مع بيراميدز”.

واسترسل: “مدرب صن داونز يتميز بامتلاك فريق يجيد الاستحواذ، خاصة في المباريات خارج ملعبه، ويملك حلولًا هجومية مميزة، ويُعد موكوينا وسلاح التسديدات من أبرز عناصره والفريق يؤدي بشكل قوي خارج أرضه، والأهلي كان مثالًا على ذلك”.

وأتم: “من الصعب دعوة جماهير الأهلي لمساندة بيراميدز بسبب التوترات بين الناديين، ووجود شكاوى متبادلة، ولذلك من غير المتوقع دعم جماهيري من الأهلي، رغم أن الأمور كان من الممكن أن تسير بشكل أفضل ولا يوجد قلق من بيراميدز بالنسبة للأهلي الذي يستعد حاليًا لكأس العالم للأندية، وقادر على التأهل وتحقيق نتائج إيجابية، وقد نجح بالفعل في تكوين فريق قوي ومتماسك”.

Após enfrentar velhos conhecidos, Botafogo encara sequência contra times em ascensão no Brasileirão

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Em meio à pressão da torcida, o Botafogo volta a campo nesta quinta-feira, às 16h, para medir forças contra o São Paulo, no Nilton Santos, pelo Brasileirão. Depois de enfrentar equipes que também estiveram na Série B em 2021 (Coritiba, Goiás e Avaí), o Alvinegro terá pela frente uma sequência contra adversários da parte de cima da tabela.

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Sem vencer há um mês, os cariocas não conseguiram pontuar contra os rivais que subiram com eles em 2021. As atuações evidenciaram carências no elenco e sérias dificuldades no poder de criação e eficiência do ataque. A defesa também tem comprometido e gerado espaços explorados pelos adversários. Com fragilidade, tornou-se a segunda mais vazada da competição.

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No Couto Pereira, a equipe oscilou entre os dois tempos diante de um Coritiba mais organizado em campo. O primeiro tempo foi um deserto de ideias, sem qualquer produção ofensiva. Na volta do intervalo, porém, houve uma melhora e uma certa pressão, sem conseguir o empate.

Na sequência, a torcida compareceu em peso no Nilton Santos contra o Goiás. Em vantagem no placar, faltou ao Alvinegro ser letal para conquistar os três pontos e voltar à parte de cima da tabela. Na reta final do jogo, a defesa voltou a bater cabeça, e Pedro Raul emplacou a lei do ex.

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O reflexo da queda de rendimento teve seu ápice na goleada para o Palmeiras, quando o time foi amplamente dominado. No entanto, é um jogo que deve ser utilizado como exemplo para compreender os erros. Na segunda, o Botafogo jogava melhor que o Avaí, quando sofreu o gol de falta de seu ex-jogador, o lateral-direito: Kevin.

+Em vídeo, Luís Castro condena violência e pede união: ‘Todos juntos podemos fazer um grande Botafogo’

Com a invasão de membros da torcida e a queda brusca de rendimento, Luís Castro precisa recalcular a rota para finalizar o turno com mais tranquilidade antes dos reforços. Para isso, o português necessita não só de mudanças no estilo de jogo, como na questão psicológica dos atletas.

Diante do Tricolor Paulista, a pressão será gigantesca e mais uma derrota pode gerar ainda mais problemas. Invicto há nove partidas, a equipe, comandada pelo ídolo Rogério Ceni, está em grande fase e tenta se consolidar na zona de classificação para a próxima edição da Libertadores.

+Botafogo repudia invasão de torcida organizada ao CT da equipe

Além do duelo desta quinta, o Glorioso embarca para o Rio Grande do Sul, onde encara o Internacional, domingo, às 18h, no Beira-Rio. Desde a chegada de Mano Menezes, o Colorado emplacou onze jogos de invencibilidade e entrou no G4. Os próximos adversários têm campanhas parecidas, e os duelos serão uma prova de fogo para a sequência do Botafogo no Brasileirão.

Ryan ten Doeschate appointed KKR fielding coach for IPL 2023

He takes over from James Foster, who has been elevated to the post of assistant coach

ESPNcricinfo staff08-Nov-2022

Ryan ten Doeschate retired from professional cricket in 2021•Peter Della Penna

Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed Ryan ten Doeschate as fielding coach for the upcoming edition of the IPL.The former Netherlands captain, who was part of Knight Riders’ title-winning sides in 2012 and 2014, takes over from Englishman James Foster, who has been elevated to the post of assistant coach. Ten Doeschate and Foster will work alongside head coach Chandrakant Pandit, who took over the mantle from Brendon McCullum in August.Related

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“We are delighted that James Foster has taken on more responsibility in his new role as assistant coach and he will be a great resource for the head coach, Chandu Pandit, along with Abhishek Nayar (assistant coach), Bharat Arun (bowling coach) and Omkar Salvi assistant bowling coach,” Venky Mysore, the CEO of Knight Riders, said in a press release.”In addition, we are very happy to welcome Tendo back to the KKR family in his role as fielding coach. Tendo played an important role as a player from 2011-14 and in the two championships KKR won in 2012 and 2014, and has been a genuine supporter of KKR all these years.”These two appointments strengthen the support staff under the leadership of Head Coach Chandu Pandit.”Ten Doeschate featured in 29 matches in the IPL, all for Knight Riders between 2011 and 2015. In all, he has played 382 T20s, in which he scored 7597 runs, took 114 wickets and held 134 catches.Following his retirement from professional cricket, after the 2021 T20 World Cup, he has been Kent’s batting coach.

محمد هاني يكشف عن استعدادات الأهلي لمواجهة إنتر ميامي.. ويصرح: نثق في قدراتنا أمام ميسي

أوضح محمد هاني لاعب النادي الأهلي، استعدادات الفريق لمواجهة إنتر ميامي الأمريكي في افتتاح بطولة كأس العالم للأندية التي ستنطلق منتصف شهر يونيو الجاري.

ويلعب الأهلي في المجموعة الأولي لـ كأس العالم للأندية، بجانب أندية إنتر ميامي وبالميراس البرازيلي وبورتو البرتغالي.

وسيلتقي الأهلي مع إنتر ميامي في الثالثة فجرًا صباح يوم 15 يونيو الجاري، في الجولة الأولي من مواجهات المجموعة الأولي لـ كأس العالم للأندية 2025. 

وقال هاني خلال تصريحات عبر الموقع الرسمي للأهلي: “الجميع يدرك أهمية المباراة، الفريق يدخل البطولة بروح جديدة بعد حسم بطولة الدوري المحلي، أغلقنا صفحة الدوري بعد مجهود كبير في المباريات الست الأخيرة، وبدأنا التركيز على كأس العالم للأندية”.

وأضاف: “نعلم أننا نواجه فرقًا على أعلى مستوى، ولاعبين عالميين، لكن هذا الجيل من اللاعبين أصبح يمتلك من الخبرات ما يجعله جاهزًا للتحديات القوية”.

وتابع: “مواجهة إنتر ميامي هي مباراة كبيرة بكل تأكيد، نواجه فريقًا يضم لاعبين من الطراز العالمي على رأسهم ليونيل ميسي، لكننا أيضًا سبق أن لعبنا أمام فرق تضم كبار نجوم العالم، وقدمنا مستويات قوية، هذا الجيل يملك الثقة والطموح، ويثق في قدراته، ونؤمن بأننا قادرون على تحقيق نتيجة إيجابية”.

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وتطرق هاني إلى الحديث عن المدير الفني الجديد للفريق، البرتغالي خوسيه ريبيرو، قائلًا: “تغيير الأجهزة الفنية هو أمر يخص إدارة النادي، ونحن كلاعبين نتحمل مسؤوليتنا في العمل مع أي مدير فني، ونسعى دائمًا للتكيف مع أفكاره وطريقته التكتيكية بأقصى سرعة، المنظومة في الأهلي دائمًا هدفها النجاح، والتفاهم بين اللاعبين والجهاز الفني عنصر أساسي لتحقيق ذلك”.

وأردف: “أعتز كثيرًا بثقة جماهير الأهلي بي، سواء داخل الملعب أو في مواقف مختلفة مثل تجديد التعاقد، أحاول دائمًا أن أكون على قدر المسئولية، وأترك صورة طيبة تعبر عن لاعب تربى داخل جدران هذا الكيان الكبير”.

واختتم: “شكرًا من القلب على دعمكم لنا طوال الفترة الماضية، وثقتكم في قدرتنا على الفوز بالدوري رغم أن البطولة كانت تبدو بعيدة، دعمكم هو سر تفوقنا، وأتمنى أن تواصلوا المساندة في كأس العالم للأندية، نحن نعدكم أن نقدم أقصى ما لدينا، ونسعى لأن تظلوا فخورين بكونكم أهلاوية، وبالفريق الذي يمثل هذا الكيان العظيم أمام العالم”.

Saiba onde assistir Universidad Católica x São Paulo pela Copa Sul-Americana

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A Universidad Católica e o São Paulo se enfrentam nesta quinta-feira (30) pelo primeiro jogo válido pelas oitavas de final da Copa Sul-Americana. O encontro será às 21h30, no estádioSan Carlos de Apoquindo, no Chile.

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O Tricolor paulista encerrou a fase de grupos invicto, enquanto o adversário chileno venceu somente um jogo, com dois empates e três derrotas, porém conseguiu se classificar.

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Local:Estádio San Carlos de Apoquindo, em Las Condes – CHI
Data/Horário: 30/6/2022, às 21h30
Árbitro:Christian Ferreyra (URU)
Auxiliares:Richard Trindad (URU) eAndres Nievas (URU)
VAR:Leodan Gonzalez (URU)
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"Incredible" Man City star may need surgery alongside Akanji in fresh blow

In another injury blow for Pep Guardiola to contend with, one Manchester City star may now require surgery alongside Manuel Akanji with the Citizens’ problems going from bad to worse.

Man City injury news

Anything that could go wrong has gone wrong for Manchester City this season. After four Premier League titles in a row, the champions have finally suffered from their push for such success and been hit with injury after injury. Rodri’s season-ending injury was enough to send Guardiola’s side in the wrong direction, but far more than just the Spaniard have been sidelined throughout the current campaign.

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Just when those at the Etihad thought they’d restored some stability in the first leg of their eventual Champions League defeat against Real Madrid, their medical team once again received what has become an all too familiar call. Down went Jack Grealish and down went Akanji followed by City’s Champions League hopes altogether, with the latter requiring surgery.

Only compiling their misery, Madrid then took a 3-2 lead to the Bernabeu where they romped to a 3-1 victory to win 6-3 on aggregate courtesy of a Kylian Mbappe hat-trick. But still, the bad news didn’t stop there.

As confirmed by Guardiola, John Stones may now require surgery alongside Akanji after he suffered his latest injury blow in the second leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday.

Just over a week ago, Stones looked likely to become the solution to Rodri’s absence in a surprise defensive midfield role. In just one half, he was forced to move back into the back four following Akanji’s injury. In just over a week, he’s been forced out the side altogether through another injury of his own.

Man City's injury crisis continues

To say that Manchester City are paying for any potential sins this season would be an understatement. For the first time in Guardiola’s career, Champions League qualification is in doubt and a trip to the Etihad is perhaps a scarier prospect for the Spaniard himself rather than league leaders Liverpool this weekend.

Stones, perhaps even more than most, will be a major miss up against the Reds and others in the coming weeks. The England international has often found himself at the centre of Guardiola’s praise in what has been an illustrious City career.

The former Barcelona manager praised his defender’s shock goalscoring form earlier this season when he netted against both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sparta Prague, telling reporters: “When Erling is not available John can play as a striker. Gerard Pique in Barca he had an incredible sense of goal and John is the same. He’s already scored a few goals. He’s back and I’m happy for him.”

Now set to be without both Stones and Akanji for some time, City must somehow create internal solutions yet again ahead of Liverpool’s visit.

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