Mumbai Indians look for first points as CSK travel to high-scoring Wankhede

Big picture – both Mumbai Indians and CSK look undercooked

Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai Indians vs MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings. Two teams with contrasting T20 ideologies come together once again for IPL’s . Mumbai have always been big on data and match-ups, while Super Kings’ approach is still driven by Dhoni’s instincts. But the absence of key players has taken some sheen off this marquee clash.Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard will be in the respective backrooms. Jasprit Bumrah is still injured and has been sidelined from the entire tournament. Maheesh Theekshana is yet to arrive. Mumbai will also have to deal with the injury-enforced absence of Jhye Richardson for the entire season. CSK did CSK things at Chepauk on Monday, but they appear vulnerable away from home.In the season opener against Gujarat Titans, Super Kings dominated the early exchanges before they let the game slip out of their grasp. The arrival of Sisanda Magala, the South Africa and Sunrisers Eastern Cape death-bowling specialist, could potentially give Super Kings’ seam attack the cutting edge it lacked in that match against Titans. Will Magala slot right in? Will Mitchell Santner be benched after impressive spells both in Ahmedabad and Chennai?Super Kings’ batting depth – they have Deepak Chahar listed at No.11 – is well-suited to the Wankhede pitch. Mumbai’s batting also drips with power – imagine what Suryakumar Yadav, Cameron Green and Tim David can do on an easy-paced Wankhede track – but their bowling attack appears light. On the bowling front, this season might be Jofra Archer or nothing for Mumbai.

Team news

It remains to be seen whether Riley Meredith, who has been signed as a replacement for Richardson, is available for selection for Sunday.Mumbai Indians have won seven of the ten games they have played against Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede•BCCI

Toss and Impact Player strategy

Mumbai Indians
Mumbai might once again start with just three overseas players and use powerplay specialist Jason Behrendorff as an Impact Player in place of one of the batters when they bowl. If Wankhede offers some early swing, the Australia and Perth Scorchers left-arm seamer could be a handful against Super Kings’ top order.Probable bat-first XI: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan (wk), 3 Suryakumar Yadav, 4 Cameron Green, 5 Tilak Varma, 6 Nehal Wadhera, 7 Tim David, 8 Hrithik Shokeen, 9 Arshad Khan, 10 Kumar Karthikeya/Piyush Chawla, 11 Jofra ArcherProbable bowl-first XI: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan (wk), 3 Cameron Green, 4 Tilak Varma, 5 Nehal Wadhera, 6 Tim David, 7 Hrithik Shokeen, 8 Jason Benrendorff, 9 Arshad Khan, 10 Kumar Karthikeya/Piyush Chawla, 11 Jofra ArcherChennai Super Kings
Magala, fresh off a maiden ODI five-wicket haul, is likely to start for Super Kings in place of Santner. After helping Super Kings seal victory in Chennai earlier this week, Tushar Deshpande said that he has been working closely with Super Kings’ bowling coach Bravo to expand his range at the death. Deshpande could start if Super Kings bowl first and then Ambati Rayudu could be introduced to replace him as an Impact Player when they bat.Probable bat-first XI: 1 Devon Conway, 2 Ruturaj Gaikwad, 3 Moeen Ali, 4 Ben Stokes, 5 Shivam Dube, 6 Ambati Rayudu, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 MS Dhoni (capt&wk), 9 Sisanda Magala/Mitchell Santner, 10 Rajvardhan Hangargekar, 11 Deepak ChaharPossible bowl-first XI: 1 Devon Conway, 2 Ruturaj Gaikwad, 3 Moeen Ali, 4 Ben Stokes, 5 Shivam Dube, 6 Ravindra Jadeja, 7 MS Dhoni (capt&wk), 8 Sisanda Magala/Mitchell Santner, 9 Rajvardhan Hangargekar, 10 Deepak Chahar, 11 Tushar Deshpande4:36

‘Dhoni rises to the occasion for his fans’

Stats that matter

  • Mumbai have had the wood over Super Kings at the Wankhede, winning seven of the ten games they have played against them there.
  • Piyush Chawla has a good head-to-head record against Rayudu in the IPL, having dismissed him six times in 12 innings. No other bowler has got Rayudu more times in the league.
  • While Magala offers an attractive pace option for Super Kings, there might also be a case for them to retain Santner, since the left-arm fingerspinner has dismissed Suryakumar twice in seven T20 innings while keeping him to just 52 off 56 balls. Suryakumar has also struggled to get Ravindra Jadeja away in T20 cricket, managing only 43 off 55 balls against him while falling three times.

Pitch and conditions

When Wankhede hosted the ODI against Australia earlier this month, it offered swing and seam movement. There could be some early movement for the seamers on Saturday too, but IPL pitches at the venue are largely flat, resulting in high-scoring contests. The weather is expected to be warm and humid for the duration of the match.

Quotes

“Fortunately or unfortunately, when he plays this season, everywhere he goes, he’s going to have a home crowd and a home support, because of what he has done. We have felt that years ago when we had our own icon, Sachin Tendulkar. No matter where we went, throughout India, we had that support.”

Rishabh Pant airlifted to Mumbai for surgery

Rishabh Pant has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai*, after being airlifted from Dehradun earlier today, for immediate intervention on one of the two ligament tears in his knee. He was examined by doctors upon reaching the Mumbai hospital on Wednesday evening, and was in a stable condition.”Rishabh will undergo surgery and subsequent procedures for ligament tears and will continue to be monitored by the BCCI Medical Team throughout his recovery and rehabilitation,” the BCCI said in a statement on Wednesday. “The Board will make every effort to aid and expedite the recovery process of Rishabh and will provide him with all the support he needs during this period.”In Mumbai, Pant will be under the care of Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, who has previously worked with Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, as well as with other athletes. Pardiwala is Head – the Centre for Sports Medicine, and Director – Arthroscopy & Shoulder Service at Kokilaben Hospital in Andheri, a Mumbai suburb.Related

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The BCCI, while appreciative of the immediate treatment given to Pant at the two hospitals in Uttarakhand, preferred to have his injuries treated by the board’s own empanelled medical team. While Pant’s medical insurance covers his treatment, the cost of the air ambulance was borne by the board.Pant hasn’t had MRI scans for his leg injuries yet, but after two-three rounds of meetings between the BCCI panel doctors and the doctors at Max Hospital in Dehradun, the assessment was that one of the tears needed urgent treatment.On December 30, Pant was on his way to see his mother in Roorkee in Uttarakhand, when his car crashed into a road divider around 5.30am. He miraculously got away without life-threatening injuries even as his car went up in flames.After immediate emergency care at Saksham Hospital in Roorkee, Pant was moved to Max Hospital in Dehradun, where he had plastic surgery on the laceration wounds, facial injuries and abrasions. MRI scans done on his brain and spine that evening returned normal results, but scans of the knee and foot were postponed because of pain and swelling.It is too early to put a timeframe on Pant’s return to athletic activity and then top-flight cricket. He hasn’t started walking yet. India’s three big assignments in 2023 are the four Tests against Australia at home in February-March, a possible World Test Championship final in England in June, and the ODI World Cup in India in October-November. Pant’s chances of playing the Test series against Australia appear to be slim, though it can’t be ruled out. The other big event is the IPL, in April-May, where Pant captains Delhi Capitals.

Guarani tenta quebrar série negativa como mandante

MatériaMais Notícias

Na zona de rebaixamento da Série B, o Guarani precisa reagir o quanto antes e quer embalar no próximo domingo, quando recebe o CSA.

– VEJA A TABELA DA SÉRIE B

Para o duelo no Brinco de Ouro, além de escapar das últimas colocações, o Bugre trabalha para encerrar a série negativa como mandante.

Nos últimos cinco duelos, o time empatou quatro e perdeu uma, fator fundamental para a classificação do torneio.

Com o desempenho negativo, o Guarani está na 19ª posição, com 12 pontos. O CSA, rival do fim de semana, é o primeiro time fora do Z-4, com 13 pontos.

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رسميًا | ريال مدريد يعلن رحيل أنشيلوتي عن تدريب الفريق.. ورسالة مؤثرة من الإيطالي

أعلن نادي ريال مدريد رحيل الإيطالي كارلو أنشيلوتي عن تدريب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بالنادي بعد تراجع النتائج والظهور السيء هذا الموسم.

وأفادت عدة تقارير صحفية باقتراب تشابي ألونسو بشدة من تولي القيادة الفنية لريال مدريد خلفًا للإيطالي خاصةً بعد إعلانه الرحيل عن تدريب فريق باير ليفركوزن الألماني.

وكان الاتحاد البرازيلي قد أعلن تولي أنشيلوتي القيادة الفنية لمنتخب البرازيل بدءً من فترة التوقف الدولي في تجربة هي الأولى من نوعها في تاريخ الطرفين.

ومن جانبه ودع أنشيلوتي جمهور ريال مدريد في رسالة مؤثرة قبل اللقاء الأخير على ملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو” في آخر جولات الدوري الإسباني أمام سوسيداد.

اقرأ أيضًا | أنشيلوتي يراهن على لاعبه السابق لمساعدته في قيادة البرازيل

واستطاع أنشيلوتي أن يتوج بـ دوري أبطال أوروبا 3 مرات، كأس العالم للأندية 3 مرات، السوبر الأوروبي 3 مرات، لقبان في الدوري الإسباني، لقبان في كأس ملك إسبانيا، ولقبان في كأس السوبر الإسباني، بمجموع 15 لقبًا خلال المواسم الـ 6 التي قضاها مع ريال مدريد.

وودع أنشيلوتي جمهور ريال مدريد قائلًا: “اليوم نفترق مرة أخرى، واليوم أستعيد في قلبي كل لحظة عشتها في هذه المرحلة الثانية الرائعة كمدرب لريال مدريد”.

وأكمل: “لقد كانت سنوات لا تُنسى، رحلة لا تُنسى مليئة بالعواطف والألقاب، وقبل كل شيء، فخر تمثيل هذا الدرع، شكرًا للرئيس فلورنتينو بيريز، وللنادي، وللاعبين، ولجهازي الفني”.

وأضاف: “وقبل كل شيء، شكرًا لهذا المشجع الفريد الذي جعلني أشعر دائمًا أنني واحدًا منهم”.

وأردف: “ما حققناه معًا سيبقى إلى الأبد في ذاكرة المدريديسيتا، ليس فقط من أجل الانتصارات، ولكن للطريقة التي حققناها بها، ليالي البرنابيو السحرية هي بالفعل تاريخ لكرة القدم”.

وأتم: “الآن تبدأ مغامرة جديدة، لكن ارتباطي بريال مدريد أبدي، أراكم قريبًا أيها المدريديستا! هلا مدريد ولا مزيد!”.

Aneurin Donald, Kyle Abbott power Hampshire to full bonus points as Surrey pursuit hots up

Northamptonshire 77 for 1 trail Hampshire 400 for 9 dec (Donald 94, Organ 71, Abbott 57) by 323 runsAneurin Donald fell six runs short of an explosive century but tailender Kyle Abbott’s 57 pilfered full batting points for Hampshire in their quest for the LV= Insurance County Championship title.Hampshire pulverised Northamptonshire’s bowling attack with 171 runs coming in 28 overs, with Donald’s 84-ball 94 and Abbott’s 45-delivery barrage doing heavy damage.Having been 167 for five and 273 for seven, the idea of reaching 400 for maximum points seemed fanciful, but Abbott was astonishing in making sure the last wicket got the 46 runs required, to maintain the pressure on leaders Surrey.Hampshire declared at 400, but Northamptonshire were defiant in their defence, with only Will Young falling before reaching 77 for 1 at the close.An all-action, but all-too-brief, half-an-hour morning session before the rain hit saw Liam Dawson half-driving to second slip to the seventh ball of the day and Donald reach his half-century in 53 balls.When play returned, with Hampshire 273 for six, it proved a breathless 20-over afternoon. It started well for Northamptonshire when Luke Procter bowled Barker with the first ball on the resumption, but from then on boundaries were a regular occurrence and runs flowed.It was peak Donald as he mixed the glorious drives with agricultural aggression. One over he was swatting a six and swinging hard and getting an edge over the slips, the next he’d be caressing through the covers.The Welshman has a skill of lifting the run-rate regardless of the match situation, and more often than not makes a telling contribution, with this his third fifty in 10 innings this season.On his comeback game, against Gloucestershire in May, after two years without playing after twice breaking his leg, he scored 89. Again, looking on course for three figures, he fell six runs shy when he was lbw to Josh Cobb while attempting an uncharacteristic sweep shot.He had added 63 runs in 52 balls with the equally boisterous James Fuller – who was caught at mid-on after the highest of skiers soon after. Hampshire were 354 for nine, possibly happy with four batting points but they allowed Mohammad Abbas to keep Abbott company for a while.”A while” turned out to be just over eight overs of happy-go-lucky batting which totted up 46 runs. No.10 Abbott took the majority of the strike and intelligently swung hard to claim seven fours and two memorably long sixes. It was his 11th first-class half-century and his first since last April.A single, off an inside edge, took the score to 400 and brought about the declaration. The extraordinary session saw 127 runs pour in 119 balls, and the final-wicket pair unbroken on 46.Young and Emilio Gay were impeccable in the face of the highest, fourth-highest and sixth-highest wicket-takers in Division One.The movement off the pitch was less than Ben Sanderson and Co managed the previous day but the opening duo’s technique and resolve, especially when leaving the ball, saw them through the new ball.They managed to get through to the 20th over with the light ever dimming before Young was trapped on the crease and leg before to Abbott. Eventually bad light stopped play with the deficit still 323 runs.

Bye bye: Celtic agree £4m+ deal to sell "sensation" with medical now booked

Celtic have now agreed a deal set to net them over £4m this winter as they look to trim their squad to fit Brendan Rodgers’ requirements at Parkhead, according to a fresh report.

Celtic active in the transfer window

Currently a massive 15 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership, that gap has not stopped Celtic from clearing decks already in the early parts of the transfer window.

Bit-part defender Stephen Welsh has already left the club on loan to join Belgian side KV Mechelen for the remainder of the campaign, having made just two substitute appearances in the first half of the season.

Celtic could sign their next Kuhn with swoop for exciting £5m star

Celtic are reportedly interested in a deal to sign the winger in the January window.

ByDan Emery Jan 7, 2025

Meanwhile, it has been reported that Luis Palma could also be on the verge of leaving the Glasgow giants, with Rayo Vallecano seemingly readying a loan to buy offer to sign the winger this month after a tricky spell at Celtic Park.

These exits could set the stage for more incomings in Scotland, with a loan deal for former Celtic captain Kieran Tierney being mooted amid his lack of gametime at Arsenal, with his contract due to expire at the end of the campaign as things stand.

kieran-tierney-celtic

Another star that they are seemingly keen to fight off competition to sign is Ivorian winger Bazoumana Touré, who is currently starring at Swedish side Hammarby and has reportedly impressed scouts across Europe, including Celtic’s. Now, another injection of cash could help them fund their January business.

Defender set to leave with medical booked

That comes as reports from ESPN in Brazil [Via Sport Witness] claim that Celtic defender Alexandro Bernabei is set to leave the club permanently in the coming days, with a medical even having been tentatively scheduled.

The Argentine defender has spent the last year out on loan with SC Internacional. A key figure, he was described as a “sensation” in Brazil by South American expert Tim Vickery, contributing three goals and five assists during his time in Brazil.

At Celtic

At Internacional

Appearances

28

25

Goals

1

3

Assists

3

5

Yellow Cards

4

5

Minutes per goal/assist

393

275

Now back at Celtic, the two clubs have been negotiating his exit on a permanent basis, with previous reports suggesting that Celtic were keen to hold out for a fee as high as £10m.

However, the two clubs appear to have reached a compromise for the 24-year-old Argentine, with the latest report claiming that an agreement has been struck “€4.5m in fixed fees” plus “an additional €500,000 in bonuses”, taking the potential deal just over the £4m mark and representing a minor profit on the £3.6m Celtic shelled out for him in 2022.

It is also added that, given an agreement has been reached, “the fullback is expected to arrive in Brazil at the ‘beginning of next week’ to undergo medical tests and sign the contract with Internacional”, suggesting that a deal could be wrapped up midway through the January transfer window, giving Celtic time to reinvest the money received from his sale.

With Tierney a potential arrival at left-back and Bernabei struggling during his time at Celtic, it appears to be a perfect scenario for all parties.

Dream Duran replacement: Aston Villa target the "perfect striker" for £46m

Aston Villa have had a very stop-start beginning to this campaign, winning eight games, drawing four games, and losing six in their opening 18 Premier League fixtures.

The Villans have scored 26 goals in their 18 Premier League games (ranked 11th in the division for goals scored), which looks poor in comparison to last season, where they scored 76 goals in 38 games (ranked 6th in the division for this metric).

Of their 26 goals so far this season, Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins have the fair share, scoring 14 (seven each) of the 26 goals. But after last summer, where Duran attracted a lot of attention from other clubs – most notably West Ham United – Villa could be on high alert, should Duran want a move to secure consistent minutes.

With the January window just around the corner, Unai Emery and the Villa board will be compiling a list of potential replacements should Duran be sold, and one name in particular is already being touted in the media.

Aston Villa's search for a striker

According to reports from CaughtOffside, Aston Villa are keeping tabs on Atalanta forward, Mateo Retegui. The reports suggest the Italian outfit are not prioritising the sale of their player, but an offer of around €55m (£46m) would ‘force’ them to consider it.

Other Italian clubs are reportedly interested should the forward become available, with Roma, Napoli and Juventus all being mentioned. But if Duran does leave Villa in the January window, the Italian could be the perfect replacement to challenge Watkins.

Mateo Retegui for Atalanta.

The 25-year-old – who Villa are said to have sent scouts to watch in recent times – has made 25 appearances in all competitions so far this season, scoring 14 goals, providing four assists, and totalling 1,393 minutes played.

How Retegui compares to Duran

Compared to Watkins, Duran and Retegui offer a different type of profile, using their box presence and physicality to bully defenders, and get on the end of attacking moves, providing that finishing touch. On the other hand, Watkins is more of a channel runner, looking to stretch teams.

Retegui vs Duran vs Watkins comparison

Stats (per 90 mins)

Retegui

Duran

Watkins

Goals

0.82

1.09

0.43

Assists

0.26

0.00

0.33

xG

0.86

0.62

0.58

xAG

0.12

0.04

0.19

Progressive Carries

1.29

1.11

1.70

Progressive Passes

1.43

1.89

0.88

Shots Total

4.03

4.82

2.93

Goals/Shot

0.16

0.21

0.13

Key Passes

1.29

0.67

1.23

Shot-Creating Actions

3.07

2.22

2.69

Aerial Duels Won

2.07

3.11

1.58

Stats taken from FBref

When comparing the three strikers, you can see Watkins offers more in the way of progressive carrying, and xAG (expected assisted goals) which matches the description used earlier for him, as more of a channel runner who gets involved in all phases.

However, Duran and Retegui, as advertised earlier on, have high shot volume, good aerial duel numbers, and are finishing at a very clinical level, getting on the end of attacking chances created for them, and helping to provide their side with key output.

If Aston Villa are to lose Duran, targeting someone like Retegui would be a good chance to retain the strike department dynamic for rotation in Premier League and Champions League fixtures, whilst keeping two different striker profiles at the club, in order to allow Emery to pick his forward based on game plan.

Described as the “perfect striker” by national team boss, Luciano Spalletti, the former Geno man could be a ‘perfect’ addition for those at Villa Park.

Carlos upgrade: Aston Villa chasing "one of the best in the world" for £21m

Aston Villa are in the running to sign a PSG player…

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Ross Kilvington

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Liverpool and Slot interested in "sensation" who "would be happy" to join

Liverpool have set their sights on signing a “sensation” of a defender, with manager Arne Slot said to be a huge admirer, according to a report.

Liverpool transfer news

With the January transfer window fast approaching, the Reds continue to be linked with new signings, including Juventus wonderkid Kenan Yildiz and FC Porto right-back Martim Fernandes, who could be brought in to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold.

However, Slot’s most pressing concern is likely to be keeping hold of the star players he already has on Merseyside, and there has recently been a positive update regarding the future of Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.

Sky Sports reporter Melissa Reddy has now dropped a major update, saying: “Talks remain ongoing between Liverpool and the representatives of Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold to give them new contracts.

“I’m told the dialogue has been very positive and has been moving forward, and been held in a very respectful manner on all sides.

“Liverpool want to do right by the players, but right by the club too. It’s been very apparent that Salah and Van Dijk want to stay.

Liverpool considering making £8m offer for player who’s "got everything"

He has a massive future ahead of him.

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By
Henry Jackson

Dec 9, 2024

Liverpool keen on Beukema

Although it appears as though Van Dijk could soon sign a new deal at Anfield, that hasn’t stopped Liverpool from looking at other centre-backs, and a report from TEAMtalk has now revealed they are interested in signing Bologna’s Sam Beukema.

Slot is seemingly a big fan of the 26-year-old, having been described as a long-term admirer, and the manager views him as a potential purchase for the summer of 2025, perhaps because Bologna have no desire to let him leave in January.

The Italian club will demand at least £20m to sanction his departure, amid growing interest from a number of Europe’s top clubs. However, the Reds could have the edge in negotiations, as the defender has already admitted he could see himself moving to the club, saying: “I was a fan of West Ham. I once visited Upton Park with my father and I was really impressed, because the atmosphere was similar to that of Feyenoord or Go Ahead Eagles.

“But there are so many fantastic teams in England, so if another great club like Liverpool came along I would be happy to go there one day.”

If Van Dijk does commit his future to the club, it may be difficult for Beukema to break up the Dutchman’s partnership with Ibrahima Konate, but there are signs he could be a quality signing.

The former AZ Alkmaar man was hailed as a “sensation” earlier this season, having cemented himself as a key player for Bologna in both the Serie A and the Champions League, while also captaining the side on two occasions.

The proposed £20m fee seems a little low for a player of the Dutchman’s quality, and the fact that Slot is a big fan is a very good sign that he could be a brilliant addition next summer.

Newcastle ready to sell "unique" £60,000-p/w ace who wants out in January

Newcastle United are believed to be happy to sell a “unique” player during the January transfer window, according to a fresh update regarding his future.

Newcastle transfer news

One player who the Magpies have been linked with signing in recent days is Eintracht Frankfurt star Omar Marmoush, who is enjoying a fantastic season for the Bundesliga club. Scouts are said to have been sent to watch the 25-year-old in action, having registered 18 goal contributions (11 goals and seven assists) in just 11 league appearances in 2024/25 to date.

In what would be a shock signing, in many ways, Paul Pogba has also emerged as a rumoured transfer target for Eddie Howe, with the 31-year-old available to play again in 2025 after completing a ban. The free agent has reportedly turned down Neecastle’s advances, though.

Miguel Almiron has been linked with a move away from St James’ Park plenty of times in recent months, with the Magpies targeting upgrades in his right-sided attacking role. One such figure is PSV Eindhoven ace Johan Bakayoko, who is a young winger with so much potential.

In terms of other attacking targets, Bournemouth hero Antoine Semenyo has been backed to join Newcastle, too, having matured into one of his side’s most important players. He is also predominantly right-sided, however, so it is unlikely that both he and Bakayoko would come in.

"Unique" Newcastle player allowed to leave

According to a new report from The Telegraph‘s Luke Edwards, Newcastle and PIF will let Almiron leave in the January window, allowing the £60,000-a-week winger to enjoy a new challenge in his career, possibly in Saudi Arabia.

The Paraguayan is happy to move on to pastures new and find another club, having increasingly struggled to become an important part of Howe’s plans at St James’ Park.

A January exit for Almiron makes complete sense of everyone involved, with the winger clearly no longer an influential figure at Newcastle, and understandably wanting more playing time at the age of 30.

He has always been a popular figure among Magpies supporters, such is his team ethic, but a lack of end product has too often been a problem, with only 30 goals coming his way in 216 appearances in a wide attacking role.

That said, Howe has always been a big fan Almiron, heaping praise on his “unique” style last year, saying: “He’s (Almiron) a unique footballer. I don’t think there’s anyone better at doing what he does – all energy, all action. I’d like to see his physical stats today because I’m sure they’d be through the roof.”

Newcastle could now sign "exciting" £5m sensation over Celtic and Rangers

He’s one of Scotland’s brightest talents.

ByTom Cunningham Nov 29, 2024

Given his age, however, and the fact that he is out of contract in the summer of 2026, now feels like the right time to move him on, receiving a fee for his services and using those funds to find a superior replacement in January or next summer, making this one to watch in the coming weeks.

موعد والقناة الناقلة لمباراة الزمالك وسموحة اليوم في كأس الرابطة

يلتقي الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الزمالك، مع نظيره سموحة، اليوم الأربعاء، في المباراة التي تجمع بينهما ضمن منافسات مسابقة بطولة كأس الرابطة “كأس عاصمة مصر”.

وتقام المباراة بين الزمالك ومنافسه سموحة، على أرضية ملعب الجيش ببرج العرب ضمن منافسات الجولة الثانية من مسابقة كأس الرابطة.

الزمالك يتواجد في المجموعة الأولى التي تضم معه أندية سموحة والجونة ومودرن سبورت وبتروجيت.

طالع | حكم مباراة الزمالك وسموحة في كأس الرابطة المصرية

ويرغب فريق الكرة بـ الزمالك في الفوز بالمباراة بفارق كبير من الأهداف، بجانب انتظار تعادل الجونة ومودرن سبورت، من أجل خطف المركز الثاني المؤهل مباشرة إلى دور الثمانية، وذلك بعد أن حسم بتروجيت بطاقة التأهل الأولى عن المجموعة، بتحقيقه العلامة الكاملة برصيد 12 نقطة من أربع مباريات.

ويتصدر بتروجيت جدول ترتيب المجموعة الأولى، برصيد 12 نقطة، بينما يأتي الزمالك في المركز الرابع، ولديه نقطتين.

وكان الزمالك قد دخل في معسكر مغلق اليوم بأحد فنادق برج العرب، في إطار الاستعدادات المكثفة لموقعة سموحة، التي تمثل الفرصة الأخيرة للفريق من أجل العبور إلى الدور التالي ببطولة كأس الرابطة (كأس عاصمة مصر). موعد مباراة الزمالك وسموحة اليوم في كأس الرابطة

وتنطلق المباراة بين الزمالك أمام سموحة اليوم الأربعاء، 16 أبريل في تمام الساعة الرابعة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة والخامسة مساءْ بتوقيت المملكة العربية السعودية. القناة الناقلة مباراة الزمالك وسموحة اليوم

ومن المقرر أن تنقل قناة “أون سبورت 1” مباراة الزمالك أمام سموحة في كأس الرابطة.

ويُمكنكم متابعة أحداث مباريات اليوم لحظة بلحظة من مركز المباريات من هنـــــا.

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