Man Utd could rue letting Angel Gomes leave

Speaking ahead of Manchester United’s clash against Brighton, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Angel Gomes is set to leave the club.

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The academy starlet’s future has been up in the air for many months now, with speculation linking him with a move away from Old Trafford once his contract had expired.

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And with Gomes’ deal coming to an end on June 30, Solskjaer has delivered a worrying update on the situation. Speaking in his pre-match press conference, he said: “I’ve not heard from him last night or this morning so it seems like they haven’t managed to agree anything. The answer is probably short – yes (he will be leaving).”

Pogba deja vu

As United themselves have seen before, watching a talented youngster leave the club on a free could come back to haunt them big time. The Red Devils saw Paul Pogba make his departure from Old Trafford a few years ago, before turning into a world-renowned star at Serie A giants Juventus.

Whilst Gomes has seen the likes of Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams overtake him in terms of first-team progression, there’s no question that he is still very highly-rated by those in and around the club. Head of first-team development Nicky Butt even insisted that his “talent is unbelievable”, and that “if it all comes together then we’ve got one hell of a player on our hands”.

With Chelsea reported to be one of the clubs interested in snapping Gomes up, United are in major danger of seeing one of their own prodigious prospects going on to join a direct rival and potentially developing into a star there. And in a couple of years time, Ed Woodward and co may look back at this moment and rue the fact they didn’t try harder to get him to stay.

صور | تاكيس جونياس يودع لاعبي بيراميدز ويصفهم بالجواهر الثمينة

حرص اليوناني تاكيس جونياس المدير الفني السابق لبيراميدز، على توديع لاعبي فريق الكرة بعد قرار الإدارة بتوجيه الشكر له.

وكان بيراميدز قد قرر توجيه الشكر لـ جونياس، وتعيين إيهاب جلال لقيادة الفريق في الفترة القادمة طالع التفاصيل من هنا.

وعقد المدرب جلسة مع لاعبي الفريق في غرف الملابس قبيل مغادرة مصر، والتأكيد على سعادته البالغة بأنه كان على رأس الجهاز الفني للفريق ولبعض الوقت ولو لفترة قصيرة، مشيرًا إلى أن جميعهم لم يقصروا مطلقًا خلال فترة وجوده وفخور بأنه تولى تدريبهم.

وشدد المدير الفني اليوناني على أنه يوجه الشكر لجميع منظومة نادي بيراميدز على الفترة التي قضاها على رأس الجهاز الفني، مشيرًا إلى أنه يفخر بكونه كان مديرًا فنيًا لفريق بحجم بيراميدز، لما يمتلكه من إدارة محترفة ولاعبين على أعلى مستوى وإمكانيات هائلة، وسيبقى دائمًا جزء من عائلة النادي.

وتابع: “أتمنى كل التوفيق لنادي بيراميدز كإدارة ولاعبين في الفترة المقبلة، وكذلك يتمنى التوفيق للجهاز الفني الجديد بقيادة إيهاب جلال في تحقيق أحلام النادي وطموحاته، وحصد الألقاب والبطولات”.

وأشار المدرب اليوناني إلى أنه ينظر إلى لاعبي بيراميدز على أنهم “جواهر ثمينة” عليهم العمل أكثر لتحقيق أحلامهم وأحلام النادي، وعلى ثقة كبيرة بأن الفريق سيكون أفضل بكثير في الفترة المقبلة، وعلى ثقة بأن بيراميدز ستكون بدايته بالفوز بلقب كأس مصر هذا الموسم، لأن الفريق بالفعل يستحق أن يحصد أول ألقابه.

ويستعد نادي بيراميدز لمواجهة سموحة، في إطار منافسات نصف نهائي كأس مصر، والمقرر إقامتها يوم السبت 25 سبتمبر الحالي.

Man Utd must give Smalling a chance rather than going for Skriniar

Despite being repeatedly linked to new attackers ahead of the summer transfer window, the one area that Manchester United seemingly need to improve is their defence.

The Red Devils have had no problem finding the back of the net since the restart, scoring 12 goals in their last four games, but defensive lapses are still there to be exploited.

Handing Bournemouth a route back into the game due to Eric Bailly giving away a silly penalty could have cost Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team points had they not been so clinical going forward, and conceding an injury-time equaliser to Southampton is what currently stands between them and a top-four spot.

United fans will be glad to know that they’ve been linked to a £43.2m-rated centre-back this week, with reports circulating that Inter Milan are willing to offer the 20-time champions of England a swap deal involving Milan Skriniar for Anthony Martial.

Skriniar would seemingly bolster the United backline, he’s started 28 league games for a team with the best defensive record in a league famed for its defensive prowess, but is it worth sacrificing their top scorer for him when there could be a player just as good already on the books?

Of course, we’re talking about Chris Smalling.

The 30-year-old has seen a bit of a career resurgence over in Italy, and due to the fact he’s playing in the same league as Skriniar it’s very easy to compare the two.

The Englishman does make fewer tackles per game, but he trumps the Inter man when it comes to interceptions, clearances, catching people offside, making blocks and being dribbled past.

In fact, the 31-cap ace is dribbled past six-times more often than Smalling, and in a league where most teams have incredibly pacy attackers, that could be very costly if United want to bring him in.

Signing defenders from Serie A is always going to be fashionable due to the reputation that league has, but United’s loanee has shown he can hang with the best of them in Italy, and he has more than earnt his chance at another shot at Old Trafford, especially when one of the alternatives is swapping Martial for a defender who has been statistically outperformed by Smalling this term.

Catarinense: Avaí vence e, com ajuda do Figueira, escapa do rebaixamento

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Acabou o sofrimento do Avaí. Após sete derrotas seguidas, na lanterna do Campeonato Catarinense e entrando na penúltima rodada do returno sob o risco de rebaixamento, o time avaiano, nesta segunda-feira, na Ressacada, obteve importantíssima vitória por 1 a 0 sobre um rival direto pela degola, o Guarani de Palhoça. O gol foi de Yuri, no primeiro tempo. Com isso, o Avaí chegou aos 20 pontos e não corre mais risco de queda para a Segunda Divisão. Afinal, resta apenas uma rodada e Guarani (14 pontos) e Camboriú (15 pontos, após empate com o Figueirense) não podem mais alcançá-lo.

O Avaí, jogando em casa, partiu para cima com tudo nos primeiros minutos, perdendo duas ótimas chances. Aos 12 minutos,chegou ao gol quando William escorou cruzamento da direita e Yuri entrou livre só para concluir para as redes. Depois, o Avaí parou e sofreu pressão do Guarani. Na etapa final, depois de um bom inicio nos primeiros dez minutos, o Avaí foi muito mal, sendo pressionado pelo Guarani. No fim, ficou o alívio da torcida pela salvação, mas ela não perdoou o time e vaiou muito os jogadores.

Na coletiva, o treinador Silas disse que o torcedor teve todo o direito de cobrar bons resultados e disse que as vaias foram justas.

– Quero parabenizar o torcedor pois ele veio, empurrou o time e ajudou até o fim. Mas ele tem duas funções apoio e cobrança. A gente podia ter empatado o jogo. Mas a bronca do torcedor é pelos últimos três anos e campanha ruim no segundo turno. Mas parabenizei o grupo, pois o objetivo foi alcançado. Saiu um peso nas costas dos meninos. Se o Barcelona que é o Barcelona vem sofrendo com a pressão, imagine esses garotos. William, que é experiente, foi dormir às cinco da manhã na véspera deste jogo. Agora vamos virar a página e começar a pensar na Copa do Brasil e na Série B – disse Silas.

Figueira ajuda o Avaí

No outro jogo desta segunda-feira, o Figueirense, que nada aspira no Catarinense, jogou fora de casa e ficou no empate em 1 a 1 com o Camboriú. O resultado que acabou rebaixando os donos da casa, que foram para 15 pontos.

O duelo foi dramático, pois o Camboriú precisava da vitória para escapar e o Figueira catimbou bastante. A temperatura foi às alturas no fim. Para se ter ideias, após os 44 minutos da etapa final, saíram os dois gols e dois jogadores (Rafael Moura, do Figueirense, e Rhuan, do Camboriú) foram expulsos. O Figueira saiu na frente aos 44, num gol de Dodô de fora da área. Aos 48, Jean Carlos acertou uma bonita bicicleta.

A penúltima rodada do returno do Catarinense será fechada com o jogo entre Metropolitano e Criciúma, nesta quarta-feira. Vale lembrar que o título do returno ficou com o Joinville, que decidirá o Estadual contra o vencedor do turno, a Chapecoense.

فيديو | أهدر 3 فرص محققة.. مصطفى محمد يشارك في خسارة "قاتلة" لـ جالطة سراي أمام ألانيا سبور

واصل جالطة سراي التعثر في الدوري التركي، وخسر بهدف قاتل أمام ألانيا سبور، ضمن الجولة الخامسة من المسابقة، على ملعبه تورك تيليكوم أرينا.

شوط المباراة الأول انتهى بالتعادل السلبي بين الفريقين، ليلجأ فاتح تريم مدرب جالطة سراي للدفع بـ نجم الزمالك المُعار، مصطفى محمد.

دخول مصطفى محمد أنعش الفريق هجوميًا، وحاول النجم المصري وأضاع 3 فرص محققة أمام الضيوف، بعد رأسية قوية اعتلت المرمى، وتسديدة أخرى بالرأس أعقبتها، وصاروخية حوّلها الدفاع إلى ركنية، كل هذا كان في ربع ساعة فقط من وقت دخوله.

ظل جالطة سراي يبحث عن هدف الفوز مع دعم الجماهير، ولكن تأتي الرياح بما لا تشتهي السُفن، ويسجل الضيوف هدفًا قاتلاً في الدقيقة 87 عن طريق دانيل كاندياس.

بعد أقل من دقيقتين، أهدر مصطفى محمد فرصة التعادل في الوقت القاتل، بتسديدة قوية بالقدم اليُمنى من داخل منطقة الجزاء وأمام المرمى، ولكن كُرته ذهبت إلى المدرجات.

بهذه النتيجة، يسقط جالطة سراي ويتراجع للمركز الثامن برصيد 8 نقاط، بينما ألانيا يرفع رصيده إلى 9 نقاط في المركز السابع. ملخص لمسات مصطفى محمد ضد ألانيا سبور 

Matheus Menezes crê em classificação da Aparecidense na Série D

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A primeira fase da Série D do Brasileiro está chegando ao fim e a Aparecidense ocupa a terceira colocação do Grupo 5, com nove pontos, a apenas dois do Rio Branco-ES, último da zona de classificação para próxima etapa da competição. Para o zagueiro Matheus Menezes, a equipe tem totais condições de avançar no campeonato. Ele disse que o grupo está confiante para as últimas duas partidas, contra a líder Caldense, neste domingo, e Operário, uma semana depois.

– O time vem em uma crescente, ficou alguns jogos sem ganhar, mas vem jogando bem e no último conseguimos vencer, com isso aumentou a confiança de todos e chegamos bem para essas duas últimas rodadas da primeira fase. Só depende de nós para conseguirmos a classificação, a possibilidade é boa, o grupo está confiante em conseguir uma vitória lá contra o Caldense e encaminhar nossa situação para a segunda fase – disse o defensor.

O jogador aprovou sua atuação na vitória por 2 a 0 contra Comercial, na última rodada. O zagueiro elogiou a atuação do time e destacou o fato de não ter levado gols.

– Eu vinha a um tempo sem jogar 90 minutos, a falta de ritmo foi superada pela vontade, acho que tanto eu quanto o sistema defensivo fizemos um grande jogo, uma partida de segurança e por isso não levamos gol – concluiu Matheus Menezes.

‘Willian better for Tottenham over Arsenal’ – Darren Bent

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Darren Bent has given his views on Willian’s future as the Brazilian’s contract is ending with Chelsea at the end of the season.

Bent told talkSPORT that “Spurs would be in for him with the whole Mourinho factor, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Arsenal were interested, they want all of Chelsea’s leftovers – this is one I’d actually take, though!”

The former England international went on to talk about Arsenal’s front line, with the likes of Aubameyang, Lacazette and Pepe, in addition to promising youngsters; Nketiah, Saka and Martinelli. He feels like Willian may stunt the growth of youth players and may have an impact on their game time which is currently given by Mikel Arteta.

“Their right-hand side has been a problem, they’ve tried Steven Bergwijn and they’ve tried Lucas Moura out there and it hasn’t quite worked” – Bent said on Spurs’ current forward options.

It would make sense for the 31-year-old to reunite with former manager Jose Mourinho if they can secure him on a decent contract, though the question must be asked as to whether or not Chelsea would sell the winger to one of their main Premier League rivals aiming for the top.

It has been reported that Chelsea are prepared to give Willian a two-year contract extension, though the Brazilian is looking to commit for his long-term future through to 2024. Bent agrees that Chelsea should give him a three-year contract, and sees no issue.

Verdict

If Spurs can sign the proven Premier League winger, he would certainly add a different dynamic to their front three which they have been lacking for years. Willian would complement the left-side of Son Heung-min and Harry Kane through the centre for sure, and this would free up space in the middle for the likes of Moura and Bergwijn.

As Bent said, it would not make sense for the Gunners to sign the Brazilian as they already have the quality up top and he would hinder the youngster’s chances of playing.

كارتيرون لـ كيروش: لاعبو الزمالك جاهزون لمهمة منتخب مصر.. والعالم كله يعاني من ضغط المباريات

وجه باتريس كارتيرون المدير الفني لفريق الكرة الأول بنادي الزمالك، رسالة إلى كارلوس كيروش مدرب منتخب مصر الجديد، مؤكدًا أن ضغط المباريات أمر يعاني منه العالم أجمع بسبب فيروس كورونا.

وقال كارتيرون في تصريحات تلفزيونية بفضائية “الزمالك”: “الضغط ليس في مصر فقط ولكن في العالم كله بسبب كورونا”.

وأضاف: “تم ضغط الموسم، ولم ينته في موعده الطبيعي مثل قبل، لكن لدينا لاعبين كثيرين وعلى أعلى مستوى ولديهم إمكانيات كبيرة وذو مستوى بدني عالي”.

طالع | وكيله: كارتيرون كان قريبًا من الدوري الإماراتي قبل التجديد مع الزمالك

وأردف: “لاعبو الزمالك حاليًا يتمتعون بروح معنوية مرتفعة وحصد بطولة الدوري صنع الفارق معهم، وتخطوا صعوبات كثيرة في الفترة الماضية وواحدة من المشاكل ضغط الموسم الماضي”.

واستكمل: “نخوض المعسكر الحالي لكي نحضر فريق الزمالك أيًا كانت البطولة التي سنلعبها، نحضر اللاعبين الذين سينضمون للمنتخب، وأقول لكيروش أن لاعبي الزمالك جاهزون على أعلى مستوى بدنيًا وفنيًا”.

واختتم: “لاعبو الزمالك جاهزون لخوض المباريات خارج أرضنا مثل مباراة مصر أمام ليبيا المقبلة، وهذه ستكون أفضل طريقة لكي نحضر أنفسنا بعد ذلك لمباريات دوري”.

يذكر أن منتخب مصر يستعد لمواجهة ليبيا، المقرر لها 9 أكتوبر المقبل، ضمن تصفيات إفريقيا المؤهلة لكأس العالم 2022 بقطر.

Sob fortes chuvas, Joinville se prepara para duelo com o Santos

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19º colocado no Brasileirão, o Joinville terá o Santos, finalista da Copa do Brasil, pela frente, neste domingo, às 18h, pelo Brasileirão. No entanto, as dificuldades não param por aí. A equipe vem enfrentando dificuldades em realizar a preparação para o importante duelo. Isso porque a cidade de Florianópolis vem sendo castigada pelas fortes chuvas.

Há 40 dias, os atletas do JEC vêm treinando sob pancadas de chuva, que deixam o campo de treinamentos enlamaçado. A equipe voltou aos treinamentos nesta quarta, no CT do Morro do Meio, e PC Gusmão realizou atividades em campo reduzido. Segundo o atacante Kempes, o campo pesado dá vantagem ao JEC.

– Acho que ajuda, mas não é um fator determinante para ganharmos o jogo. Vamos ter um pouquinho de vantagem, mas o campo é ruim para os dois lados, para eles e nós. Será um jogo difícil, contra um Santos com qualidade imensa, que tem o artilheiro do campeonato (Ricardo Oliveira). Mas passa por esta partida a nossa ambição de sair da zona de rebaixamento, porque será uma final para nós – opinou.

Chelsea: Blues confident they can land Ben Chilwell for £30m less than original asking price

Chelsea have made it their mission to sign left-back Ben Chilwell this summer transfer window. 

Frank Lampard has identified his defence as an area of concern heading into the new season. The 42-year-old has highlighted the fact that in order to challenge next campaign, the likes of Kepa Arrizabalaga need to be replaced.

The Spaniard has been a disappointment in between the sticks this term, with Lampard doubting his ability to perform for the team.

Another position with room for improvement has turned out to be the left-back position, with an exit for Marcos Alonso looking to be on the cards. A report from The Times revealed that the 29-year-old has been named amongst four defenders who are up for sale this summer. Chelsea are looking to make up funds to further kit out their squad.

Football Insider claim that the Blues are confident they can sign top target Chilwell for less than the original asking price.

After selling Harry Maguire to Manchester United for £80million, Leicester have valued their left-back as even higher than the record centre-back. (via The Mirror). However, Chelsea believe they can seal the deal for £50m instead, knocking a huge chunk off the original fee.

The report states ‘extensive negotiations’ have been held between the two clubs and it’s looking positive that the Blues can chisel as much as 37.5% away from the mammoth price tag.

Do you think Chelsea will sign Ben Chilwell this summer? Join the discussion in the comments below…

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