أشاد بيب جوارديولا، مدرب نادي مانشستر سيتي، بلاعبي فريقه عقب الفوز على نابولي يوم الخميس بدوري أبطال أوروبا، موضحًا أن فريقه بدأ المسابقة بشكل مثالي. 

مانشستر سيتي تمكن من تحقيق انتصار مستحق على حساب نابولي بهدفين مقابل لا شيء يوم الخميس، ضمن منافسات الجولة الأولى من مرحلة الدوري بدوري أبطال أوروبا.

وأشار جوارديولا، إلى أن مانشستر سيتي نجح في اجتياز أسبوع صعب، والمتمثل في الفوز على مانشستر يونايتد في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، ومن ثم تجاوز نابولي.

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وقال جوارديولا في تصريحات إلى شبكة تي إن تي سبورتس عقب نهاية المباراة: ”نعم، كانت بداية مثالية لموسم دوري أبطال أوروبا، لعبنا دقائق كثيرة ضد 10 لاعبين، الفرق الإيطالية مذهلة في الدفاع لقد واجهتهم مرات عديدة في دوري أبطال أوروبا، مرونتهم وتركيزهم مميزة وأنا معجب بهم كثيرًا”.

وأضاف جوارديولا في حديثه: ”أنا سعيد جدًا، اجنزنا أسبوعًا صعبًا بالفوز في ديربي مانشستر وعلى نابولي، وأمامنا تحدي صعب للغاية يوم الأحد ضد أرسنال، لكننا سنذهب إلى هناك بشعور جيد”.

وفيما يتعلق بمهاجم مانشستر سيتي إيرلينج هالاند، أوضح المدرب الإسباني: ”لا توجد لدي كلمات لوصف ما يقدمه هالاند”.

وعن جيريمي دوكو وهدفه الرائع اليوم اختتم جوارديولا: “في المساحات الضيقة، على بعد خمسة أمتار من المرمى لا يمكن إيقافه، إنه رائع حقًا”.

How to stop the rot? In fairness, it’s perhaps unfair to assess Ruben Amorim at this early stage of a potentially long Manchester United tenure. The Portuguese tactician needs this pre-season to implement his teachings.

In fairness, the 46-year-old left a Sporting Lisbon side which he grew into a comparative superpower, surpassing Porto and Benfica and now two-in-a-row Liga Portugal champions. He didn’t lift the title for a second time, but it was his team, his framework.

In fairness, Amorim took over an Old Trafford side in disrepair, and judgment should be reserved until a few months into the 2025/26 Premier League season.

Matheus Cunha has been added to the first-team ranks; a brilliant signing. Heading out the door, Jonny Evans, Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof have all gone, and Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho are all wide forwards touted for exits.

But who else might the Red Devils be looking to reel in?

Man United's summer transfer plans

It’s taking a while, but Bryan Mbeumo should sign from Brentford to Man United this summer. Sights remain fixed on the goalscoring winger, with a series of bids already rejected.

Whether Rasmus Hojlund stays or goes remains to be seen, but it’s clear attacking investment is the club’s priority. However, it’s not the only port of call, with Jason Wilcox pushing to strengthen Amorim’s midfield too.

Well, former Nigeria international, Julius Aghahowa, believes that Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi would like to join Man United this summer, despite growing interest from Everton.

Aghahowa said: “While Everton and Al Ahly are clearly interested, Ndidi hopes to join Manchester United. He wants to take a step up by signing for a big club like Manchester United. This would be an excellent move for someone I consider one of the best African midfielders of recent years.”

Ndidi is still only 28 and has a vast wealth of experience at the highest level. The Foxes might have fallen by the wayside last term, but he maintained a high standard and would be a shrewd signing indeed, valued at just £5m amid summer interest from United.

Why Man United want Wilfred Ndidi

United are forking out a fair bit of cash this summer, but then they need to. Last year’s woes must not, cannot, be repeated, lest this behemoth of the English game sink into an unescapable pit.

But the transfer progress is slow but steady, and Ndidi would be an effective and pragmatic addition, for sure. Once described as an “incredible” talent by Brendan Rodgers and an an “absolute monster” by ESPN’s Colin Udoh, the Nigeria international has been at the King Power Stadium for a minute, joining from Belgian club Genk for £15m in January 2017.

He’s hit some highs, winning the FA Cup, and indeed suffered some lows, being relegated from the Premier League twice in the past three seasons. However, Ndidi is a tough-tackling and intelligent midfielder, with robust athleticism and an eye for goal.

Given that Bruno Fernandes often plays a bit deeper these days, this could be the perfect move to ensure the Portuguese skipper maintains his high level, having notched 19 goals and 19 assists apiece in 2024/25.

Fernandes’ creativity could also help the number six toward promotions his own attacking game, Ndidi having ranked among the top 13% of central midfielders across Europe last season for touches in the attacking box and the top 12% for successful take-ons per 90, as per FBref.

But, of course, the £75k-per-week talent’s bread and butter is his combative quality, his protective presence in front of the backline.

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As per Sofascore, he averaged three tackles, 4.5 ball recoveries and 6.1 duels per Premier League match last year – you can only imagine how far Leicester would have sunk without his presence in the centre.

This is perfect for a player like Fernandes to skip from the centre toward the danger area, advancing with winged feet to thread passes through to the forwards. Despite United’s struggles for creativity last season, Fernandes stood strong as one of the most effective playmakers in the country.

Most Chances Created in the Premier League (24/25)
#	Player	Chances Created
1.	Bruno Fernandes	91
2.	Mohamed Salah	88
3.	Cole Palmer	86
4.	Enzo Fernandez	75
5.	Bryan Mbeumo	70
Data via StatMuse

But then we know Fernandes. We know he’s great.

He needs support, though, and Ndidi could prove the perfect player to arrive and add some stability to the centre of the park, reinforcing Amorim’s midfield with steel but also adding to the ball-playing focus, adding to the forward flow.

Cunha 2.0 for Amorim: Man Utd in talks to sign "unstoppable" £35m star

Manchester United are still planning to make some attacking signings this summer.

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The already chaotic summer transfer window has certainly livened up in the past couple of days involving the newly promoted Premier League sides. Sunderland and Leeds United seem to be regularly locking horns over who to buy, with the Black Cats winning many of the battles so far, as seen in Regis Le Bris’ men pipping the Whites to the signature of £30m midfielder Habib Diarra.

On top of that, they are now raining on the Elland Road parade further by nearing a deal to land Noah Sadiki, who was also on Leeds’ radar.

Still, there’s plenty of time for Leeds to iron out deals away from finding themselves somewhat in Sunderland’s shadow, as a whole host of standout names continue to be linked to West Yorkshire.

Leeds' latest transfer business

The panic button won’t be pressed just yet, considering Leeds are already three signings down as they go about building a Premier League-ready team.

But, there are priority positions that are in need of reinforcements still, with Gustavo Hamer notably continuing to be linked to Elland Road to gift Daniel Farke and Co. more numbers down the left wing, and in the troubled number ten position.

On top of that, a brand-new goalkeeper to replace a shaky Illan Meslier is also a must, with a fantastic target now coming to the surface.

As per Leeds Live, the Whites are still monitoring the situation of Brazilian shot-stopper Lucas Perri, and are said to be ‘exploring’ a move, with the likes of AS Monaco also noted as an interested party in the Lyon goalkeeper.

Lyon’s dire financial situation remains up in the air, with Leeds potentially capitalising on their woes to land the 27-year-old for a cut-price deal, but no bid or even talks have occurred just yet.

Why Perri would be a better signing than Sadiki

This could well be seen as a better buy long-term for Leeds than their failed pursuit of Sadiki, with Perri at the top of his game last season in Ligue 1, meaning the Whites could be handed a top-flight-ready ‘keeper very soon, over having to persist with Meslier.

Of course, winning the services of the Congolese international would have been an ideal scenario as Leeds attempt to bolster all over the pitch.

Indeed, Sadiki – when glancing at his career-wide numbers – can slot into various spots on the pitch if needed, with the 20-year-old starlet having played in defence on 12 occasions, while also excelling as a central midfield option.

Yet, at £17.75m – which is the agreed fee Sunderland have reportedly signed off on – it is a risky move, with the up-and-coming Union Saint-Gilloise prospect having to get up to speed with the demands of the Premier League fast.

Further, with Ao Tanaka, Ilia Gruev, and Ethan Ampadu already at Farke’s disposal centrally, a pricey addition here might not be seen as the most pressing capture to make.

Whereas, for a reported £13m, snapping up Perri’s signature should be viewed as a no-brainer to try and get over the line, with the South American ‘keeper even featuring in the Europa League last season for Paolo Fonseca’s men.

Games played

33

39

Goals conceded

44

29

Saves

116

65

Goals prevented

+6.05

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Whilst the table above might initially sway those into thinking Meslier is just about the stronger ‘keeper when staring at clean sheets numbers alone, Perri was in a far tougher terrain last campaign in the French top division, with the Lyon number 23 preventing a whopping 6.05 goals in the process courtesy of his shot-stopping.

On the contrary, his ex-Lorient counterpart had far too many error-strewn displays – irrespective of his 21 clean sheets overall – leaving him with a worrying -2.35 in this regard.

Further lauded as being “the best goalkeeper in the world” by Fonseca last season, this feels like a signing that would make Leeds a far more competitive force when returning to the Premier League, rather than hoping for Sadiki to come good in such a challenging environment.

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David, a former left-arm spinner, is the second Indian woman in the Hall of Fame

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Alastair Cook, Neetu David and AB de Villiers left their mark on the game•ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Alastair Cook, Neetu David and AB de Villiers are the newest inductees into the ICC Hall of Fame. The trio are the 113th, 114th and the 115th members of the club.David, a former left-arm spinner who played 10 Tests and 97 ODIs, is the second Indian woman after Diana Edulji to be included in the ICC Hall of Fame.”It is truly an honour to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, something that I consider to be the highest recognition available to anyone who puts on their national team jersey,” David said in an ICC statement. “This comes after a lifetime of dedication to this great sport, and it caps a very special journey for me to get to this point. I would like to thank the ICC for the recognition, as well as all the BCCI, my team-mates, coaches, family and friends that were a constant source of support throughout my career.”David, currently the chair of selectors for the Indian women’s team, was the first Indian woman to pick up 100 ODI wickets. She topped the bowling charts at the 2005 ODI World Cup, taking 20 wickets as India finished runners-up. She ended her career with a bowling average of 16.34, which is the best by any bowler – male or female – to have taken at least 100 ODI wickets. Her figures of 8 for 53 are also the best in an innings in women’s Tests, and it was the first eight-wicket haul in the format.Alastair Cook retired from Test cricket as England’s leading run-scorer and century-maker•Getty Images

Former opener Cook was, until recently, the leading run-scorer and century-maker for England in Test cricket. He scored 766 runs in seven innings in England’s first Ashes win in Australia for 24 years in 2010-11 and captained England to two successive home Ashes wins in 2013 and 2015. He was at the forefront of England’s first Test series win in India for 28 years in 2012.”It is a huge honour to join some of the greatest players to have ever played the game,” Cook said. “I have always felt very fortunate to have had the opportunity to play for Essex and England and so to have this latest honour given to me just makes it all the more special.”De Villiers lit up world cricket with his innovative strokeplay and set the record for the fastest 50, 100 and 150 in ODI cricket. He scored over 20,000 runs in international cricket and was part of South Africa’s semi-final finishes at the 2007 and 2015 ODI World Cups. His career-best Test score of 278 not out against Pakistan in 2010 was briefly the highest individual score for South Africa. He retired from internationals in 2018 with an average of over 50 in Tests and ODIs.”Cricket is often described as an individual sport within a team game … and it’s true that, whether you are a batsman taking guard at the crease or a bowler pausing at the start of his run-up, you – and only you – are responsible for what happens,” de Villiers said. “That said, everyone who plays cricket understands it is, in spirit, a team game. And I know I would have achieved nothing without the help and support of so many team-mates, coaches and support staff from my early days at school in Pretoria, through so many memorable days at the Titans and with the South Africa team – and, indeed in franchise cricket – all around the world. To all of them, to the ICC, and supporters around the world, thank you.”

Bad light forced the third day’s play of the Dhaka Test to be called off at 4pm local time, an hour before the scheduled end of the day. Bangladesh fought back in the game and now lead by 81 runs, with South Africa still short of three wickets. The hosts ended the day on 283 for 7, thanks mainly to half-centuries from Mehidy Hasan Miraz and the debutant Jaker Ali.Play was stopped at 3.17pm after 17 minutes of play under floodlights at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. There was earlier a 78-minute stoppage due to rain from 1.42pm onwards. This is unseasonal rain in Bangladesh due to a depression in the Bay of Bengal, which is forecast to turn into a cyclone on Wednesday.Mehidy was Bangladesh’s saviour on the day with his fourth half-century this year, once again saving the team’s blushes from a difficult position. They were 112 for 6, from where Mehidy and Jaker added 138 runs for the seventh wicket. It is Bangladesh’s third century stand from the seventh wicket in their last five Tests.Mehidy struck nine fours and a six in his 171-ball stay on the third day, batting confidently enough to pass some of that confidence to Jaker, who had got only 2 in the first innings. But the day had started horribly for Bangladesh, who lost three wickets in the first 30 minutes of play, with a Test to save.Kagiso Rabada had removed both of Bangladesh’s overnight batters Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Mushfiqur Rahim by the fourth over of the day. Mahmudul edged a wide one, giving first slip an easy catch after making 40. Rabada then blew away Mushfiqur’s middle stump later in the over with a delivery that was similar to his dismissal of the same batter in the first innings; while Mushfiqur lost two stumps on the first day, this time it was the middle pole which came off.When Litton Das was caught behind off Keshav Maharaj shortly afterwards, Bangladesh slipped to 112 for 6, and were in danger of an innings defeat on the third day. Mehidy and Jaker then stepped in, battling through a tough first session, and helping Bangladesh go past South Africa’s 202-run first-innings lead.Jaker, who played second fiddle to Mehidy, struck the ball nicely through the covers. He pinched two fours through fine leg too, one of them getting him to a half-century. Jaker hammered Rabada with a confident pull shot too. He also took three fours off Rabada, twice through the off side and once through a pull.Mehidy, meanwhile, was mainly effective against Maharaj, hitting him for four boundaries through the covers – sometimes even lofted ones, but mostly along the ground. He generally handled spin well, as Bangladesh got within one run of South Africa’s lead at lunch.An hour into the second session, rain stopped play for 78 minutes. Before the rain break, Jaker reached had his maiden Test fifty. He fell lbw to Maharaj after getting beaten trying to turn the ball on the leg side. The umpire gave it out despite a casual appeal from the visitors, but replays showed it was the correct decision. Jaker struck seven fours in his 111-ball stay.

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana could be set for a move away from Old Trafford, with Turkish side Trabzonspor pushing to complete a loan deal before their window closes. However, the move is not yet guaranteed, as the Cameroon international is waiting to review the contract terms before making a final decision and Onana’s future is still uncertain.

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Talks between Manchester United and Trabzonspor are ongoing over a season-long loan for Onana, with no fee or option to buy included in the deal. The 29-year-old has not featured in the Premier League this season and is open to a move after slipping down the pecking order. Trabzonspor are eager to register him in time for their September 14 clash with Fenerbahce, but the move still depends on the goalkeeper’s approval, as per .

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Onana has endured a difficult spell at Old Trafford since arriving from Inter Milan in July 2023 for a deal worth up to £48 million ($65m). A hamstring injury, coupled with poor form, has seen him lose his place as Manchester United moved for younger options like Senne Lammens. With Ruben Amorim planning for the long term, Onana’s situation has deteriorated and he is no longer the undisputed No. 1.

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The Cameroon international has only made one appearance this season, starting in the Carabao Cup defeat to League Two side Grimsby, where he made costly errors in normal time but saved a penalty in the shootout. His omission from Premier League action led his representatives to ask the club about exit options, though United insisted he was still part of their plans.

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The Turkish transfer window remains open until September 12, giving Trabzonspor a few more days to finalise an agreement. Onana will now review the contract terms before deciding whether to make the switch. If a deal does not materialise, he could remain at Old Trafford until January, but his first-team chances look slim under Amorim.

Looking to spend big once again this summer, Manchester United are now reportedly preparing a “formal bid” to sign an attacking reinforcement who’s just as quick as Erling Haaland.

Amorim: Man United look like "different team" in pre-season

It’s been a summer full of positives so far for Manchester United, who have welcomed both Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo to Ruben Amorim’s side. Off the pitch, the Red Devils have spent well and have the potential to spend more. On the pitch, meanwhile, things are beginning to come together under Amorim.

His side particularly impressed in their most recent pre-season outing when they defeated Bournemouth 4-1 in the Premier League Summer Series. Goals from Rasmus Hojlund, Patrick Dorgu, Amad Diallo and Ethan Williams sealed an impressive victory just two weeks out from the start of the campaign.

Amorim lauded his side for how different they’ve looked in pre-season, telling reporters: “Of course, scoring first in the beginning of the games can change the confidence of the team. We changed some positions, and you feel that they know what to do in different positions.

“It was a good test. We controlled quite well the runs of Evanilson and Semenyo one against one. Luke Shaw was also really strong. So it was a good day.

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“It was just a pre-season game but the feeling with the same players, even being a pre-season game, if you look at the same players now playing, it looks like a different team and that is a good sign.”

Things could be about to get even better for the United boss too, with reports suggesting that those at Old Trafford are now readying a formal bid to land their answer to Haaland.

Man Utd readying "formal bid" for Sesko

According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United are now readying a “formal bid” to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. Looking to welcome the forward, who reportedly favours a move to Old Trafford rather than Newcastle United, the Red Devils have been told to pay as much as €75m (£65m) for his signature in their biggest deal of the summer.

Whether Manchester United match Leipzig’s hefty price tag with their opening offer is now the big question. Of course, it’s clear to see why the German club are keen to make a hefty profit on their star striker.

Dubbed “special” by former Leipzig technical director Christopher Vivell, Sesko scored 21 goals in all competitions last season and clocked a top speed of 36 km/h to match Haaland’s explosive record.

The last powerful speed demon took to the Premier League with ease and now Manchester United will be hoping to welcome Sesko before watching him enjoy the same fortunes as the world-class Haaland.

Wicketkeeper says he had originally planned to retire before the start of this season

Shashank Kishore06-Nov-2024Wriddhiman Saha had already made up his mind to retire from cricket when he casually went to the Eden Gardens this June. But after he returned from a meeting meant to amicably resolve differences with certain factions within the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), which had led to his departure to Tripura for two seasons, Saha had a change of mind.The reason: Sourav Ganguly. The former India captain had convinced Saha to stay on so that he could end his career with Bengal. And so, Saha, who has had plenty of taping around his fingers and strapping around his hamstring and pain-relief patches on his back, decided to continue with the team’s physio on speed dial to be able to help him fight through another season.”You can say it was because of emotional attachment,” he says as he sits down for a chat on the opening day of Bengal’s fourth-round Ranji fixture against Karnataka in Bengaluru. “I wasn’t going to play this year but Sourav Ganguly and my wife pushed me to play and finish with Bengal after two seasons with Tripura.”When he gave his nod to play, Saha made it clear he won’t be available for the white-ball leg of the domestic season. He knew he wouldn’t last the rigours of another full season. It was also partly influenced by his desire to have his spot taken by someone else, because he’d already informed his previous IPL franchise, Gujarat Titans, he wasn’t going to play in the tournament anymore.As it turns out, one of the direct beneficiaries of Saha’s exit (from when he moved to Tripura) has been Abishek Porel, who has flourished so much over the past year across formats that Delhi Capitals considered him worthy of being retained. For Saha, a mentor to the young group of wicketkeepers across the country, there couldn’t have been a better validation.”I’ve been pushing myself for the last year. But because of my body condition and injuries, I won’t be able to play for the full season,” he says. “That’s why I chose the most vital format – Ranji Trophy. It will be tough [to carry on] but I will play and hopefully we qualify. If we do, I will play till the end of the season, else I’ll finish off at Eden Gardens.”Related

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Saha laughs when asked if the decision to contemplate retirement was tough. “It was very easy,” he replies spontaneously. “I was already prepared that I won’t play this year. But when my wife and Sourav Ganguly pushed me, I couldn’t refuse.”Still considered among the best wicketkeepers in India, perhaps even around the world, Saha seems at peace with his decision. He’s fully happy with the way his career has panned out, even though his career coincided at different times with two mavericks: MS Dhoni in the early years and Rishabh Pant in the later. Has he ever considered himself unlucky?”No, I don’t think so,” he says. “There are so many of them who didn’t play despite toiling so hard. Amol Muzumdar, Padmakar Shivalkar sir. I feel fortunate and proud to have played 40 Tests for India.”Wriddhiman Saha behind the stumps: acrobatic and safe•BCCIAs he looks ahead, Saha is open to opportunities in coaching and mentoring. He’s clear the first rights will be with Bengal. “Not yet [thought of the immediate future], but if I get an offer from another state or Bengal, I will think about it,” he laughs. “If not, family life (laughs). I have been playing cricket since childhood. I haven’t done anything else. I want to share as much knowledge as I have in cricket. I’ve already started doing that at a couple of academies back home.”Saha ended his Test career with 1353 runs in 56 innings at an average of 29.41, with three centuries and six half-centuries. Arguably, his finest moment on home turf when he hit unbeaten half-centuries in both innings to help India beat New Zealand in 2016. Saha admits “maybe I could’ve done more” with the bat, but insists his career graph was largely a reflection of his emphasis on being a wicketkeeper first and a batter next.”When I started, I was a wicketkeeper. I knew I could never be as good as Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman and Virat Kohli,” he says. “I wanted to earn a name in what I did from childhood – that’s why I put more emphasis on wicketkeeping.”He grew up working with Kiran More, Saba Karim and Deep Dasgupta. Chats with Dhoni over the years, and occasional interactions with Adam Gilchrist and Ian Healy fueled his pursuits of being his best version. As a seasoned professional, Saha says he’s happy to chat with young keepers and help them.”I’ve spoken to keepers from the women’s team, we keep talking to each other,” he says. “Last IPL, Dhruv Jurel spoke to me. Rishabh [Pant] has done it all along when we played together. The understanding was good, he used to share his experiences, I used to give him as much input as possible.”As Saha reflects on his career, he’s happy he continued to play for three more years despite being told in late 2021 by then coach Rahul Dravid that the Indian team were moving on from him.”That door got closed, but I knew domestic, and IPL was still there,” he says. “It wasn’t like I got demoralised because of that. I’ve played now for three-four years since that. Why did I start playing? Because I like it. Last year, I’d stopped liking the game and planned to leave. After this season, I’m moving on.”Hopefully we can make the final. If not, I’ll finish off at Eden Gardens.”

Everton have already had a busy summer transfer window, bringing in their new centre-forward, Thierno Barry, who is essentially a direct replacement for Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

However, the Toffees aren’t done there when it comes to attacking signings, and are seemingly looking to sign an attacking midfielder, too.

Well, one man who they seem to show keen interest in is Manchester City academy graduate James McAtee. They are said to be keen to finalise a deal for the England under-21 captain. However, they will face competition from West Ham United, so a move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium is far from a guarantee.

Thus, Everton are seemingly in for another Premier League attacking midfielder, if a move for McAtee doesn’t materialise.

Everton’s McAtee alternative

It remains to be seen if the Toffees actually manage to sign McAtee this summer, with the race for the Citizens youngster certainly a close one. It seems that the Toffees are set to enter another transfer battle for their alternative signing to City’s attacking midfield.

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According to a recent report from The Telegraph, David Moyes’ side have an ‘interest’ in signing Aston Villa academy graduate Jacob Ramsey this season. He has ‘previously been looked at’ by Everton who ‘retain’ their interest in the boyhood Villa fan.

They are not the only club that want the 24-year-old. Ironically, they are also set to face competition from Moyes’ former side, West Ham, with Nottingham Forest another team who have made the attacker ‘a primary summer target’ ahead of a possible departure by Morgan Gibbs-White.

As for a price for Ramsey, Villa could demand as much as £30m.

Why Ramsey would be a good signing

At 24 years of age, Ramsey is now an experienced Premier League player. Despite struggling with injuries at times during his career, he has built up a fantastic reputation in the top flight that has led Statman Dave to describe him as a “magic” player.

The Birmingham-born Villa academy star impressed at times last season. He made 46 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals and grabbing seven assists in that time. Six of those goal involvements came in the top flight.

If you think those numbers are impressive, then his stats from the 2022/23 campaign really stand out. In the top flight that season, Ramsey bagged six goals and assisted seven, playing 35 games in total. That included a winning goal against Southampton at Villa Park.

Interestingly, the attacking midfielder is noted as statistically and stylistically similar to former Toffees star Adoulaye Doucoure, among players in their position in the Premier League, as per FBref.

More on those stats later, but it is certainly intriguing to note that Moyes wants to sign a player of the same profile as Doucoure, who was so important to him at the start of his second stint in charge at the club.

The Mali international was vital for the Toffees during his time at the club, with 21 goals and 14 assists in 166 games in that famous Blue shirt.

His winning goal against Bournemouth back in 2023 on the final day of the season kept Everton in the Premier League.

His record under Moyes last season showed just what kind of an impact he had going forward. A box-crashing midfielder, the 32-year-old only played 16 Premier League games under the Scot, but managed three goals and two assists.

Looking at those aforementioned FBref stats from last term, the similarities are clear to see. Ramsey averaged 0.22 goals and assists, and 1.17 key passes per 90 minutes, compared to 0.18 goals and assists and 0.98 key passes each game for Doucoure.

Goals and assists

0.22

0.18

Key passes

1.17

0.98

Progressive passes

3.78

2.88

Goal-creating actions

0.44

0.11

Progressive carries

3.39

1.47

Tackles and interceptions

2.11

2.04

The likeness is apparent, with Ramsey averaging far higher in some stats, such as ball-carrying, adding an extra element to his appeal. Keeping such a profile in the squad could be vital for Moyes and the way he wants his side to play next term. He could become the new Doucoure for the Toffees.

As far as McAtee alternatives go, Ramsey could be the guy Everton bring to play on Bramley Moore Dock next term. Signing a Premier League proven star for just £30m could be one of the bargains of the summer.

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خسر الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ليفربول لأول مرة هذا الموسم في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز “بريميرليج”، أمام كريستال بالاس، في اللقاء الذي جمع بينهما اليوم السبت.

واستضاف ملعب “سيلهرست بارك” معقل فريق كريستال بالاس، المباراة المثيرة والقوية، في تمام الساعة الخامسة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة ومكة المكرمة.

وخسر رجال سلوت بثنائية مقابل هدف، في المباراة التي جمعتهما ضمن منافسات الجولة السادسة من بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز “بريميرليج”.

وسجل أول أهداف اللقاء اللاعب السنغالي إسماعيل سار من ركلة ركنية شهدت أخطاء من لاعبي ليفربول في الدقيقة التاسعة من المباراة.

اقرأ أيضًا | رجل مباراة ليفربول وكريستال بالاس في الدوري الإنجليزي

وتعادل البديل الإيطالي فيدريكو كييزا، لصالح ليفربول وسجل هدفًا أكثر من رائع بنفس الطريقة التي أحرز بها سار هدفه في الدقيقة 87.

وفي الوقت القاتل من المباراة تمكن نكيتاه لاعب كريستال بالاس من تسجيل الهدف الثاني لصالح فريقه، ليكتب فوزًا مهمًا ومؤثرًا على حساب ليفربول في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز. أهداف مباراة ليفربول وكريستال بالاس في الدوري الإنجليزي

ولم يفز ليفربول في آخر 3 مواجهات أمام كريستال بالاس، إذ تعادل مرة وخسر مباراة كأس الدرع الخيرية ومباراة اليوم.

بتلك النتيجة، توقف رصيد نادي ليفربول عند النقطة 15 في صدارة جدول ترتيب الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز “بريميرليج”، فيما زاد رصيد كريستال بالاس إلى النقطة 12 في الوصافة. تشكيل ليفربول أمام كريستال بالاس في الدوري الإنجليزي

حراسة المرمى: أليسون بيكر.

خط الدفاع: برادلي – فيرجيل فان دايك – إبراهيما كوناتي – ميلوس كيركيز.

خط الوسط: ريان جرافنبيرخ – ماك أليستر – دومينيك سوبوسلاي.

خط الهجوم: فلوريان فيرتز – ألكسندر إيزاك – محمد صلاح. تشكيل كريستال بالاس أمام ليفربول في الدوري الإنجليزي

في حراسة المرمى: هندرسون.

خط الدفاع: مونوز – ريتشاردس – لكرويكس – جويهي – ميتشيل.

في خط الوسط: كمادا – وهارتون.

في خط الهجوم: سار – ماتيتا – بينو.  الشوط الأول

1، ضربة مرمى لصالح كريستال بالاس.

 4، هدوء نسبي في المباراة بين الفريقين.

5، ليفربول حتى الآن غير قادر على الخروج بالكرة إلى منطقة وسط ملعب كريستال بالاس.

7، عرضية من برادلي الظهير الأيمن لكنها تخرج إلى رمية تماس لصالح كريستال بالاس.

8، هجمة مرتدة لصالح كريستال بالاس لكن برادلي يخرج الكرة إلى ركلة ركنية لصالح كريستال بالاس. هدف سار الأول لصالح كريستال بالاس في مرمى ليفربول بالدوري الإنجليزي

9، هددددددددددددددددددف أول لصالح كريستال بالاس عن طريق اللاعب سار من ركلة ركنية.

 

GOAL!

Back in the side, back amongst the goals!

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11، فرصة خطييييرة للغاية ضائعة من كريستال بالاس من هجمة مرتدة مميزة لكن أليسون يتألق ويتصدى لكرة بينو.

12، توقف المباراة وبطاقة صفراء لصالح آرني سلوت مدرب ليفربول بسبب اعتراضه على الركلة الركنية التي جاء منها هدف كريستال بالاس.

13، توقف المباراة

18، استئناف المباراة بعدما توقفت بسبب علاج أحد المشجعين

18، تنفيذ محمد صلاح لركلة حرة مباشرة لكن ترتطم بلاعبي كريستال بالاس ثم سدد جرافنبيرخ الكرة وتصدى هندرسون ببراعة.

20، ضغط متواصل من كريستال بالاس

21، فرصة خطييييرة للغاية من مونوز لكن أليسون يواصل التألق وتصدى ببراعة.

23، انفراااااد تام بمرمى ليفربول عن طريق ماتيتا لكن أليسون يواصل التألق ويتصدى بمهارة كبيرة

25 دقيقة مرت وسيطرة كبيرة من كريستال بالاس وغياب تام من لاعبي ليفربول حتى الآن.

26، بطاقة صفراء لصالح إبراهيما كوناتي مدافع ليفربول.

28، فرصة ضائعة من ألكسندر إيزاك سدد الكرة خارج الملعب بعدما مرر له صلاح كرة رائعة.

30، نصف ساعة ولم يهدد ليفربول مرمى هندرسون سوى مرة وحيدة

33، إيقاف المباراة بعد سقوط سار على أرض الملعب

35، ركنية لصالح ليفربول

37، فرصة  خطييييرة من كوناتي سدد كرة رأسية من الركلة الركنية لكنها خارج المرمى.

40، فرصة ضائعة من سار خرجت بجوار القائم الأيمن للحارس أليسون.

 42، محاولات من ليفربول

45، الحكم يحتسب 10 دقائق وقت محتسبًا بدلًا من الضائع

 48، ركنية لصالح ليفربول

49، فرصة ضائعة من فان دايك، سدد الكرة التي لُعبت من ركلة ركنية.

50، خطييييييرة ماتيتا يهدر فرصة ذهبية، سدد الكرة لكنها ارتطمت بالعارضة

53، فرصة لصلاح لكن هندرسون يخرجها إلى ركلة ركنية

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الدقيقة 45، خروج برادلي ونزول جاكبو

الدقيقة 47، فرصة ضائعة من كريستال بالاس

49، تسلل على محمد صلاح

51، بعد مجاولات عديدة من لاعبي ليفربول، تسديدة رائعة من جاكبو لكنها خارج المرمى

52، تسل على ماتيتا مهاجم كريستال بالاس

55، ركلة حرة لصالح ليفربول عن طريق اللاعب كوناتي.

57، ركلة حرة من سوبوسلاي لكنها تصل سهلة إلى هندرسون

58، عرضية رائعة من سوبوسلاي وصلت إلى فيرتز الذي سددها في منتصف المرمى

60، فرصة ضائعة من جرافنبيرخ

62، اعتراض من صلاح بعدما تم احتساب خطأ عليه.

65، نزول كيرتس جونز بدلًا من ماك أليستر

68، ركنية لصالح ليفربول

72، تبديلان لصالح ليفربول بخروج إبراهيما كوناتي وفلوريان فيرتز ونزول فيدريكو كييزا وجيريمي فريمبونج

73، تبديلان لصالح كريستال بالاس بنزول جيفيرسون ليرما وإيدي نكيتاه بدلًا من سار وبينو.

76، فرصة ضائعة من محمد صلاح

78، فرصة ضائعة من كريستال بالاس عن طريق نكيتاه

80، استمرار محاولات ليفربول من أجل إحراز هدف التعادل

83، نزول نجوموها بدلًا من إيزاك

85، فرصة  ضائعة من كييزا، سدد كرة بجوار القائم هدف كييزا لصالح ليفربول في مرمى كريستال بالاس بالدوري الإنجليزي

87، هدددددددددددددددددددددف التعادل لصالح ليفربول عن طريق كييزا

 

GOAL!

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88، ضربة مرمى لصالح ليفربول

6 دقائق وقت محتسب بدلًا من الضائع

94، محاولات مستمرة من ليفربول

96، رمية تماس لصالح كريستال بالاس والمباراة ترقترب من نهايتها

97، نيكيتاه يسجل هددددددددددف كريستال بالاس الثاني من ركلة ركنية وسددها ببراعة في المرمى.

GOAL!

SCENES AT SELHURST PARK 🥳

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