عماد متعب: رفضنا طلب الإسماعيلي بشأن مباراة الأهلي.. والزمالك أمام إنبي في الدفاع الجوي

كشف عماد متعب نائب رئيس لجنة رابطة الأندية المحترفة، عن ملعب مباراة الزمالك وإنبي في إطار الأسبوع الأول من منافسات الدوري المصري الممتاز.

ومن المقرر أن يلتقي الزمالك مع إنبي، يوم الثلاثاء المقبل، ضمن منافسات الجولة الأولى من عمر مسابقة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

وقال متعب خلال تصريحات عبر برنامج “جمهور التالتة” على قناة “أون تايم سبورت 2”: “الزمالك أرسل لنا ملعبين القاهرة والبديل الدفاع الجوي، الملعب الأول به إصلاحات ولذلك وضعنا المباراة في الملعب الثاني”.

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وتابع: “لم يصل لنا أي خطاب رسمي يفيد بعدم امكانية لعب المباراة على الدفاع الجوي كما تردد”.

وأردف: “الإسماعيلي طلب أن تتقدم مباراة الأهلي يوم أو تتأخر يوم بسبب الانتخابات، ولكن ردنا بأن المسابقة ليس لها علاقة بالانتخابات”.

وتابع: “مباراة الأهلي أمام الإسماعيلي لا مشكلة في إقامتها في القاهرة ومصرح لها بذلك، لكن العكس غير مصرح به، ولذلك جعلنا المباراتين في ملعب برج العرب لنطبق العدالة”.

الأهلي يواجه الإسماعيلي، يوم الأربعاء المقبل، في إطار مواجهات الأسبوع الأول من عمر الدوري المصري اممتاز.

وواصل: “أعد الجماهير المصرية إن شاء الله أن هذا الموسم لن يحدث فيه أي تأجيلات ويكون به عدالة وتصوير جيد وحضور جماهيري”.

وأكمل: “لا توجد مشاكل حقيقية ظهرت أمام الرابطة حتى الآن، سنلتزم بملاعب كل فريق ولن يكون هناك استثناءات لأحد وأتمنى أن تساعدنا الأندية”.

وأتم: “الكرة الموحدة ستكون موجودة في الموسم الجديد، وأعتقد أن الأندية استلمتها من اتحاد الكرة”.

Ed Woodward must not ruin Man United’s window by signing Amad Traore instead of Jadon Sancho

Manchester United really, really want a right winger. Only time will tell if the board will be able to bring Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele in on a loan deal, or sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund, or someone else entirely.

Edinson Cavani and Alex Telles are both signing their contracts as we speak while Donny van de Beek has already settled into life at Old Trafford.

What’s the word?

According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils have reached an agreement with Atalanta for Amad Traore, although the teenager will arrive in January due to a complication with his work permit and passport.

The Ivory Coast international became the youngest player to score in his Serie A debut during Atalanta’s 7-1 win over Udinese, via ESPN.

Ed Woodward has handed out new deals left, right and centre to the likes of Brandon Williams and Dean Henderson while the club have finally found an adequate attacking midfielder for the first time since Paul Scholes left the club in January signing Bruno Fernandes.

They’ve even brought in Van de Beek to provide cover and competition for Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic.

If you were Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, you would imagine he would be quite happy with the signings so far, but they still need to strengthen the right wing, which is a bit of a problem when the transfer window closes in such a short space of time.

While Traore, 18, has made all of the headlines in Italy after breaking through the ranks into the first team, he is still largely unproven at the top levels of the game.

Daniel James 2.0?

As far as Solskjaer is concerned, Jadon Sancho remains his number one target, although The Athletic’s David Ornstein recently reported a deal is off as it stands.

The young Ivorian, who was born in 2002, is obviously one to keep an eye on for the future, but he is still vastly inexperienced and cannot be expected to shoulder the responsibilities on the right wing.

In fact, United have been in this situation before. It wasn’t all that long ago that they signed Daniel James for an initial fee of £15m from Swansea City last summer, and we all know how well that worked out, as the Welshman only managed to score three goals and supply six assists in the Premier League, via WhoScored.

And Traore won’t come cheap either, with Romano revealing he is expected to cost €30m, which roughly equates to £27m at the time of writing.

With Traore set to link up with the squad next year, United need a right winger now, not in several months time, it really is that simple. The Red Devils have run out of options on the right wing as Andreas Pereira and Juan Mata are simply not up to the standards required.

Pereira, who fell out of favour with Solskjaer, has found himself shipped out on loan to Lazio.

And United need to sign a player who can dictate play and supply a steady stream of assists for the front three this season, someone who can hit the ground running, not someone who will only be available halfway through the season.

It will leave a sour taste in the mouth if Woodward is unable to sort out a deal with Dortmund for Sancho, a player whom the club have coveted for so long.

AND in other news, Edinson Cavani’s imminent arrival at Manchester United raises more questions than answers…  

Após goleada com 'mistão', Dorival pede manutenção do elenco do Peixe

MatériaMais Notícias

Mesmo apenas ‘cumprindo tabela’ diante do Atlético-PR, na última rodada do Brasileirão, o Peixe não se poupou e aplicou uma goleada maiúscula por 5 a 1 na Vila Belmiro. Três dias após a perda do título da Copa do Brasil para o Palmeiras e com time misto, composto por oito jogadores das categorias de base, o Santos não mostrou abatimento e repetiu o grande futebol de outrora.

Já pensando na temporada de 2016, sem a disputa da Libertadores, o Peixe trabalha com a possibilidade de investir em reforços pontuais em fim de contrato e de baixo custo que cheguem para dar suporte aos garotos do elenco. De acordo com o técnico Dorival Júnior, porém, a prioridade não é a chegada de jogadores, mas sim a permanência daqueles que já estão na Baixada Santista.

– Estamos começando a analisar tudo o que tem acontecido ao longo do ano. Já vínhamos conversando há algum tempo. É natural que comecemos com mais força agora. Algumas situações estão rolando, de possíveis chegadas e saídas. Eu gostaria muito que a equipe fosse mantida. Muito mais do que contratações que chegassem. Gostaria que o presidente e a diretoria priorizassem a manutenção dessa equipe para que tenhamos um 2016 diferente e ainda mais forte. Esse é nosso maior objetivo. Podem acontecer eventuais apostas, uma ou outra posições. Aí sim provavelmente abriremos uma possibilidade, mas eu gostaria muito que fosse priorizada a manutenção desse grupo – pediu o comandante.

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Poupando titulares como Marquinhos Gabriel, Renato e Ricardo Oliveira para o confronto diante do Furacão, Dorival mandou a campo oito jogadores formados nas categorias de base do clube: Vladimir, Gustavo Henrique, Zeca, Alison, Leandrinho, Serginho, Gabigol e Geuvânio, além da estreia de Fernando Medeiros, que saiu do banco. Para o comandante, os garotos não sentiram o peso da derrota para o Palmeiras e tiveram grande atuação.

– É prazeroso oito garotos iniciarem uma partida e manterem um nível bom de atuação. Muito semelhante àquilo que vinha acontecendo com a equipe quando estava completamente composta. Estamos vindo de um resultado que todos sabem o peso que tem. De repente, você vê uma equipe atuando como atuamos três dias depois do vice, é natural que gerasse uma incerteza muito grande. Mas fico feliz, satisfeito, de ver a vibração dessa equipe em campo. A busca pelo resultado a todo momento – elogiou.

لسبب غريب.. كاف يعرب عن أسفه بعد هاتريك محمد صلاح التاريخي أمام مانشستر يونايتد

وجه الاتحاد الإفريقي لكرة القدم “كاف” رسالة للنجم المصري محمد صلاح، بعد تألقه وسطوعه في مباراة فريقه ليفربول أمام مانشستر يونايتد بالدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

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وقاد صلاح ليفربول لفوز عريض على غريمه مانشستر يونايتد على ملعب “أولد ترافورد” معقل الشياطين الحمر.

صلاح صنع الهدف الأول وسجل ثلاثة أهداف لليفربول ليحقق الريدز فوزًا بنتيجة (5-0) على مانشستر يونايتد.

اقرأ أيضًا. هاتريك محمد صلاح في مرمي مانشستر يونايتد

وعبر “تويتر” غرد حساب الكاف الرسمي: “مرحبًا محمد صلاح.. للأسف ليس لدينا صور جديدة لك لإضافتها في تغريدة! ننتظر تألقك في كأس الأمم الإفريقية من أجل صور جديدة”.

وتنطلق منافسات كأس الأمم الإفريقية في الكاميرون في يناير المقبل ويلعب منتخب مصر مباراته الافتتاحية يوم 11 يناير.

EFL Championship Match Preview: Derby vs Watford

Watford have had a difficult start to life back in the Championship, with the Hornets winning two of their first four games, with a draw and loss in the other two. Derby themselves have had a tough start to their season also, with just one win and three losses from their opening four fixtures too.

Friday’s fixture between the pair looks to be hotly contested, with lots of in play betting opportunities to be had and the two sides not having played since 2015 which resulted in a 2-2 draw. Over recent history, however, Derby appears to have come out on top for most fixtures, with three wins and a draw in their last five fixtures against one another. This makes poor reading for Watford fans, but with a squad such as theirs, and Derby’s poor start to this season, the Hornets faithful will certainly be confident of a good result against the Rams.

Here, we’re going to take a look at the important factors of the upcoming game, and take a punt at some predicted XI’s for the match, so without further ado, let’s get into it…

Watford Predicted XI

Watford started their previous league game with a 3-5-2 formation against Reading but lost 1-0. I

think that Vladimir Ivić will opt for the same 5-3-2 formation that saw them beat rivals, Luton, after an impressive performance, as well as selecting the same starting XI, with that important front two of Joao Pedro and Ismaila Sarr.

Watford have been short for goals this season, scoring just 2 goals in their first four games – and will be hoping to change this come their game against the Rams.

Derby County Predicted XI

I can see Phillip Cocu opting for an unchanged XI from their first league win against Norwich thanks to an 87th-minute goal from Wayne Rooney. The club’s first four games have been tough, with their three opening defeats coming with a 4-2-3-1, scoring once and conceding 8 goals.

The Rams will be hoping to continue with winning ways, and an unchanged formation will likely be their best way forward – with their record against Watford in recent years a good one. The club will likely be reliant on the experience and quality of Rooney again, with him scoring the club’s first league goal of the season in the aforementioned game against Norwich during GW4.

Score Prediction: Derby 1-2 Watford

Given both sides starts to the season, I can’t see this being the most exciting game of the season, but it will be a highly contested one nonetheless. I see Derby taking the lead early on in the game, likely through Wayne Rooney – but Watford will make a comeback during the second half, with their front two likely to be the pair to break the deadlock for Ivić’s men.

Joao Pedro and Ismaila Sarr will be important for the Hornets this season if they hope to gain promotion back to the Premier League, and I can see the pair enjoying a good game against Cocu’s side, who themselves will be aiming for Premier League promotion this campaign despite their shaky start.

Player to watch out for – Watford, Christian Kabasele

The Northern Ireland international has been a revelation of himself so far this season and has been Watford’s best performer according to WhoScored in the Championship this campaign.

The 31-year-old scored the club’s opening goal of the season in their first league game against Middlesbrough and has been a commanding force in defence for the club so far. From their first four games, they have kept three clean sheets, with Cathcart at the heart of defence each time, with him averaging 3.8 aerial duels won per game and 3.8 clearances per game too.

Be sure to keep an eye on Cathcart, as he will likely be the one to inspire Watford to a win against Derby.

Player to watch out for – Derby, Wayne Rooney

The 34-year-old inspired Derby to their first victory of the season over Norwich and the club will likely be looking towards him this season during their push for promotion.

So far this campaign the Englishman has only scored the one goal and has averaged 2.3 shots per game, but his performances last season helped inspire the club all the way to the playoffs, and I expect the same again this campaign.

If anyone is to make an impact against Watford, it will be Rooney, but overall I can’t see the Rams coming out of this game with the three points.

Ex-gerente de futebol do Botafogo assume Metropolitano-SC

MatériaMais Notícias

Sidnei Loureiro é o novo gerente de futebol do Metropolitano (SC). Conhecido pelo trabalho desenvolvido no Botafogo, onde ficou por cinco anos – de 2009 a 2014 – o carioca de 41 anos chega com a missão de profissionalizar o departamento de futebol do Metrô e levar o clube de Blumenau a alçar voos mais altos.

– Sempre gostei de desafios. É com muito orgulho e prazer que resolvi assumir o Metropolitano. O objetivo é montar uma equipe forte, competitiva, sem onerar o orçamento do clube – afirmou o novo dirigente.

O Metropolitano tem apenas 13 anos de existência. O clube participa da Primeira Divisão do Campeonato Catarinense desde 2005, sem nunca ter sido rebaixado. Para 2016, o objetivo é garantir, via Estadual, uma das duas vagas do Estado na Série D do Campeonato Brasileiro e subir para a Série C. E, por que não, conquistar o título catarinense.

– Não vejo a hora de começar o trabalho. Quem conhece meu modo de trabalhar sabe que meu objetivo é sempre vencer. O Metropolitano não vai jogar como clube pequeno, procurando perder de pouco. Não me surpreenderia se o time brigasse pelo título catarinense. Vamos trabalhar e nos dedicar muito nesse sentido- disse Sidney, que já tem um preparador físico e um treinador de goleiros apalavrados, restando apenas a definição quanto à escolha do novo técnico.

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– O treinador será experiente, vitorioso, com nome no cenário nacional e conhecimento de mercado – assegurou.

Sidnei Loureiro trabalhou durante 15 anos como técnico. Em 2009, foi convidado a retornar ao Brasil para assumir as categorias de base do Botafogo. Sob sua gestão, o clube de General Severiano revelou jogadores como Vitinho, Dória, Gabriel, Gilberto, Fernandes e Sassá, entre outros. Em 2013, assumiu a gerência do futebol profissional do clube e conquistou o título carioca e a vaga na Libertadores. Sidnei se desligou do Alvinegro em julho de 2014.

ديلي ميل: وسط ترقب ليفربول.. تساؤلات حول إمكانية إقامة أمم إفريقيا 2021 في الكاميرون

كشفت تقارير صحفية إنجليزية عن وجود مخاوف وتساؤلات حول بطولة كأس الأمم الإفريقية التي من المقرر إقامتها في الكاميرون، في يناير المقبل.

وذكرت صحيفة “ديلي ميل” الإنجليزية أن بطولة كأس الأمم الإفريقية ستمضي قدمًا في موعدها المحدد، على الرغم من أن بعض الأمور تحتاج إلى اهتمام عاجل قبل أشهر فقط من انطلاق المنافسات.

وتبدأ المنافسة بين أكبر المنتخبات في إفريقيا في 9 يناير وستشهد مغادرة العديد من لاعبي الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز أنديتهم في أواخر ديسمبر للمشاركة في البطولة، بما في ذلك لاعب ليفربول محمد صلاح.

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واجتمع الاتحاد الإفريقي لكرة القدم، كاف، أمس للاستماع إلى تقرير من اللجنة المنظمة للبطولة، التي زارت الكاميرون مؤخرًا للاطلاع على استعدادات البطولة.

وذكر التقرير الشامل أن هناك حاجة إلى المتابعة للتأكد من إمكانية إقامة البطولة بشكل سلس، حيث هناك أمور تحتاج إلى اهتمام عاجل قبل أشهر قليلة من انطلاق البطولة في موعدها المحدد.

وفيما يتعلق بوضع فيروس كورونا في إفريقيا والترحيب بالجماهير في ملاعب الكاميرون، أثارت اللجنة التنفيذية أيضًا المسائل الصحية التي ستكون جزءًا من المناقشات الجارية بين الكاف وحكومة الكاميرون.

ومع ذلك، وقعت اللجنة نفسها على اتفاقية التنظيم بين كأس الأمم الأفريقية والكاميرون، والتي تنص على أن البطولة ستمضي قدمًا كما هو مخطط لها.

وأكدت “ديلي ميل” أن ليفربول سيكون أحد أكثر فرق الدوري الإنجليزي تأثرًا باستضافة كأس الأمم الإفريقية في الكاميرون، حيث ينضم النجم صلاح إلى أمثال ساديو ماني ونابي كيتا في البطولة.

ويمثل صلاح، الذي يتصدر قائمة هدافي الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز برصيد عشرة أهداف في تسع مباريات، منتخب مصر في البطولة، حيث يلعب ماني مع السنغال وكيتا يرفع علم غينيا.

وزعمت التقارير في وقت سابق من هذا الشهر أن اللاعبين الأفارقة المشاركين في البطولة سيحتاجون إلى مغادرة الأندية بعد مباريات البوكسينج داي في 26 ديسمبر، للتغلب على أي إجراءات الحجر الصحي قبل المسابقة.

أما اللاعبون الذين يتنافسون في المراحل الأخيرة من البطولة، بما في ذلك المباراة النهائية في 6 فبراير، قد لا يكونوا جاهزين لأنديتهم في الدوري الإنجليزي حتى الأسبوع الثاني من نفس الشهر.

بحلول تلك المرحلة، سيغيب اللاعبون بالفعل عن ثماني مباريات، بما في ذلك ست مباريات في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز وجولتين في كأس الاتحاد الإنجليزي.

وهذا يعني أن محمد صلاح وساديو ماني سيغيبان بكل تأكيد عن مباراة تشيلسي في 2 يناير، والتي قد تؤثر في سباق المنافسة على لقب الدوري الإنجليزي، إلى جانب مواجهتين ضد ليستر سيتي.

آرسنال هو فريق آخر سيفقد أكثر من لاعب للمشاركة في أمم إفريقيا، حيث هناك الجابوني بيير إيميريك أوباميانج والغاني توماس بارتي والإيفواري نيكولاس بيبي.

سيكون لاعب الوسط المصري محمد النني بمثابة ضربة أخرى في خط الوسط بالنسبة لـ آرسنال بقيادة ميكيل أرتيتا، في الوقت الذي سيغيب فيه جرانيت شاكا حتى بداية عام 2021 بسبب إصابة في الركبة.

سيغيب لاعبو أرسنال الأفارقة بالتأكيد عن مواجهة مانشستر سيتي في يوم رأس السنة الجديدة ورحلة ديربي شمال لندن إلى توتنهام في 15 يناير، في حين أن أي لاعب سيشارك في المراحل الأخيرة من كأس الأمم قد يغيب عن مواجهة تشيلسي في 12 فبراير..

ومن المرجح أن يخسر تشيلسي حارسه السنغالي إدوارد ميندي كذلك، وسيتعين على مانشستر سيتي التأقلم بدون الجناح الجزائري رياض محرز.

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قد يخسر واتفورد ما يصل إلى خمسة لاعبين في البطولة بما في ذلك المهاجمين الرئيسيين إسمايلا سار وإيمانويل دينيس، بينما من المقرر أن يخسر ليستر سيتي أربعة  لاعبين، مع مشاركة الثنائي النيجيري كيليتشي إيهيناتشو وويلفريد نديدي.

كذلك قد يكون كريستال بالاس أيضًا بدون ثلاثة لاعبين، حيث سينضم ويلفريد زاها وشيكو كوياتي إلى الثنائي الغاني جوردان أيو وجيفري شلوب في كأس الأمم الإفريفية، بينما يخسر أستون فيلا ثلاثة لاعبين وهم مارفيلوس ناكامبا وتريزيجيه وبرتراند تراوري.

مانشستر يونايتد مستعد فقط لخسارة الثنائي الإيفواري إيريك بيلي وأماد ديالو، بينما توتنهام ليس لديه أي لاعب أفريقي يمكن استدعاؤه للمسابقة.

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Speaking to Football Insider, pundit Alex McLeish has made a claim regarding defender Eric Dier and his hamstring trouble – hinting that the fresh injury could be real cause for concern. 

Dier, who seems to be preferred at centre back by manager Jose Mourinho, consistently partnering either Toby Alderweireld or Davinson Sanchez, will miss Spurs’ clash against West Ham on Sunday.

Dier injury blow for Mourinho

He joins Giovani Lo Celso and Japhet Tanganga on the injury list as another blow emerges, potentially putting a slight dampener on what will be an interesting afternoon against the Hammers – especially with superstar signing Gareth Bale nearing his debut.

McLeish, shedding light on the Englishman’s hamstring trouble, has claimed that he could be facing up to a month on the sidelines if it is serious.

McLeish issues damning verdict

Going on to state that hamstrings are ‘very, very awkward’, the out-of-work manager claims that Dier is facing ‘at least’ a fortnight out of action.

“He seems to be an integral part of Jose’s plans as we’ve seen in this season’s opening games,” explained McLeish to Football Insider. 

“To get a hamstring nick, you would think that that would be looking at two weeks at least, possibly a month. Hamstrings are very, very awkward muscle strains and if Dier has, if it’s only a tweak they’ll assess that.

“I think when you’re talking about hamstrings, he’ll definitely miss the next game.”

Transfer Tavern take

Dier, who has attracted mixed reviews from critics and supporters in his makeshift defensive position, now faces a potentially worrying injury update.

Luckily, Tottenham managed to get a deal for Joe Rodon over the line during the last hour of deadline day, and that transfer now looks even more of a coup.

Spurs fans, is Dier missing a huge blow for Mourinho? Have your say in the comments down below…

NÚMEROS: Gabigol é o destaque do Santos na goleada no Atlético-PR

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O Santos terminou o Campeonato Brasileiro goleando o Atlético-PR por 5 a 1, na Vila Belmiro, neste domingo. O destaque do Peixe na partida foi o atacante Gabriel. O jovem fez dois gols e deu duas assistências no triunfo santista. Confira os números do Santos no confronto:

Jogador com a melhor nota L! – Gabriel (8,5)
Jogador com mais chutes certos a gol – Gabriel (3)
Jogador com mais desarmes – Victor Ferraz (4)
Total de defesas do goleiro – Vladimir (4)
Jogador mais faltoso – Leandrinho (4)
Total de posse de bola do time no jogo – 14’43 (49%)

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Everton: Ben Godfrey happy that York benefits from his transfer

Ben Godfrey is happy that one of his old clubs in York City have benefitted from his transfer from Norwich City to Everton.

Speaking to The Press, the England under-21 international has claimed that the money received from a sell-on clause inserted by York when they sold him ‘couldn’t have come at a better time’ as he added that it is ‘massive’ for the club that he supported as a kid.

Indeed, with the outbreak of the global pandemic, teams like York City in the National League North may find it difficult to cope financially at the moment, but Godfrey hopes that the cash paid to them via the sell-on clause will help them out to a great degree.

Everton were right to pay the money for Godfrey

Indeed, Everton were arguably right to pay the £24.75m transfer fee to the Canaries for Godfrey’s services.

Carlo Ancelotti will be hoping that the defender can provide some perhaps much-needed cover for the likes of Mason Holgate, Michael Keane and Yerry Mina in the heart of the defence at Goodison Park.

The 22-year old has made a steady start to the new season so far with the Merseyside club, winning 3.7 0f his duels per game in the Premier League while also averaging 4.3 clearances and one tackle per match (Sofascore).

Can Godfrey get an England call-up?

Indeed, perhaps the next step in Godfrey’s career is a call-up to the senior England national side by Gareth Southgate.

The centre-back has been capped at both under-20 and under-21 level for the Three Lions, and will surely want to earn a chance to prove himself in time for the Euros next summer.

In other news, find out which Toffees star has been stepping up their recovery from injury here!

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