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Tottenham Hotspur are arguably one of the teams most shrouded in positivity at the moment, given how Ange Postecoglou has started his reign in north London with ease.

Their Premier League performances have been largely flawless, and whilst much of that can be attributed to the tactical stylings of the Australian, James Maddison certainly deserves a mention for his adaptability and instant impact.

How is James Maddison playing?

Having signed for £40m in the summer, the addition of this tricky midfielder marked an imperative acquisition to both replace the creativity lost with Harry Kane's exit and also inject some much-needed goals from central midfield.

Years of slow, sluggish football under Jose Mourinho, Nuno Santo and Antonio Conte had seen the squad stagnate, formed around the ideals of three defensively-oriented managers.

So, the England international marked a huge step in a more positive direction for the Lilywhites, with their new number ten spearheading such a shift. His 8.03 average Sofascore rating in the league thus far suggests this has been a successful venture, with that figure actually making him the second-highest rated in the entire division.

It is further buoyed by his two goals and four assists across seven games, the 26-year-old is also averaging an astronomical 3.1 key passes per game whilst raining down three shots per game, via Sofascore. His desperation to forge chances for his teammates is a trait that has instantly endeared him to his new fanbase, and should he soon be partnered with the attacking exploits of Giovani Lo Celso, who knows how far this side can go?

How good is Giovani Lo Celso?

Having joined back in 2019 for a mouth-watering £55m fee, there were understandably huge expectations on the Argentinian creator, who was fresh off the back of an outstanding year with Real Betis.

His performances during the 2018/19 La Liga term were impressive, with his nine goals and four assists from the engine room boding well for his likelihood to succeed in England.

However, the various managerial shifts saw him seldom afforded much opportunity, and as such he has mustered just 86 scattered senior appearances across his four years with Spurs.

That could be set to change under Postecoglou though, who has showcased a desperation to ease him back into the starting side. Such eagerness to reintegrate him is likely due to the philosophy he has showcased with Celtic among other clubs, in which he often employs two number eights to spearhead the press and create plenty of chances.

It would mark a risk worth taking now, to perhaps remove Pape Matar Sarr from the starting side given his youth, with the promise that his absence will likely be short-lived. After all, it would be harsh to drop a man who has enjoyed such a blistering start to the new campaign, with his two goal contributions, 0.9 key passes and 5.6 ball recoveries per game, via Sofascore, impressive figures.

Despite that, it would be worth reducing the 21-year-old to the bench to see whether they could squeeze some value out of Lo Celso.

The left-footed wizard could pair perfectly with Maddison in this role, especially given how his most recent loan spell with Villarreal saw him recapture that initial form that spurred on Mourinho's big-money purchase.

Averaging 1.4 shots and 1.4 key passes per game could easily be translated into the Premier League, with his goal threat and creativity sure to terrorise any side alongside such a supreme star such as the former Leicester City man.

Giovani Lo Celso's league seasons

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Average Sofascore rating

2022/23 (Villarreal)

22

2

3

7.10

2021/22 (Villarreal)

16

1

1

7.09

2021/22 (Tottenham Hotspur)

9

0

2

6.72

2020/21 (Tottenham Hotspur)

18

1

1

6.78

2019/20 (Tottenham Hotspur)

28

0

2

6.77

After all, his former teammate during that aforementioned loan spell, goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli would reserve the highest praise for the £70k-per-week star: "He [Lo Celso] gives us a plus as a team, he helps us improve and I don't discover anything by saying that he is a top player in the world. I know him well as a player and a person, so I hope he does very well."

So, should he earn his chance to feature alongside Maddison, the foundation is in place for Lo Celso to prove this claim correct and become the perfect partner for Postecoglou's key man.

Leeds United could look to offload one member of their squad in January as Daniel Farke continues to shape his squad at Elland Road, according to reports.

Leeds updates: Elland Road verdict, Gruev criticism, Archie Gray prediction

Speaking to Football Insider, pundit Frank McAvennie has signalled that he believes Leeds could enter into further decline if they fail to sort out issues with the ownership of Elland Road, in light of reports that former Whites owner Andrea Raddrizzani is charging the club hierarchy £1.7 million per year to use the stadium. McAvennie said:

"It is a bit weird. I really do not understand that part of the game. It is like renting a house you can’t do anything to it. If you are going to buy a football club buy it all. They could go further into decline if they do not get it sorted. Leeds are a huge club and their fans deserve better – if somebody wants to buy them and take them forward, I would hope they would be willing to get it sorted."

Summer signing Ilia Gruev is on international duty with his native Bulgaria and has received some bizarrely worded criticism from BTA journalist Atanas Vasilev via Leeds Live, who slated the midfielder's performance in their surprise 2-0 defeat at home to Lithuania in EURO 2024 qualifying. Vasilev wrote on the outlet's website: "Leeds United’s new signing Ilia Gruev also has no explanation as to why the series of ridiculous losses, poor results."

In other news, former Whites goalkeeper Paul Robinson has tipped Leeds United youngster Archie Gray to have an outside chance of being included in the England squad for EURO 2024. Speaking to Radio 5 Live via Leeds Live, Robinson revealed his shock revelation, explaining:

"My dark horse for the Euros squad, a real outsider from me, somebody I've watched regularly at Leeds United, Archie Gray. Hasn't played in the England under-21s yet, represented England at every level up to under-19s. He's a regular for Daniel Farke in the Leeds side this year, and I expect him to make great strides in the next 12/18 months."

Leeds United's next five Championship fixtures

Competition

Opponent

Venue

Sky Bet Championship

Norwich City (A)

Carrow Road

Sky Bet Championship

Stoke City (A)

bet365 Stadium

Sky Bet Championship

Huddersfield (H)

Elland Road

Sky Bet Championship

Leicester City (A)

King Power Stadium

Sky Bet Championship

Plymouth Argyle (H)

Elland Road

Leeds transfer update; Sean McGurk

According to a Leeds United transfer update on youngster Sean McGurk from reliable reporter Alan Nixon's Patreon, the Whites are keen on loaning the 20-year-old out on a temporary basis as he looks to build up his senior experience.

The former Wigan Athletic midfielder has made a positive start to proceedings in 2023/24, registering three goals and one assist in his opening six appearances in the Premier League 2 (McGurk's statistics – Transfermarkt).

Nevertheless, he doesn't look to have a place in Farke's plans this term and has yet to make his senior breakthrough at Elland Road since joining the Yorkshire giants. Back in 2020, McGurk was labelled "terrific" by former Wigan Athletic Under-23 boss Nick Chadwick, though it now seems that he may need to earn his stripes elsewhere before making the grade at Leeds United is a realistic possibility.

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O domingo foi intenso para o Bragantino. Após ficar o segundo tempo todo atrás do Santos, o Massa Bruta conseguiu o gol de empate nos acréscimos e escapou da zona de rebaixamento.

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Na coletiva de imprensa, o técnico Mauricio Barbieri e analisou o desempenho da equipe e prometeu muito trabalho para melhorar o sistema de criação do time.

‘A gente teve um domínio territorial quase que absoluto contra o Santos, tentamos criar dificuldades para a equipe do Santos, que é um time muito técnico, para que não conseguissem criar muita coisa. Acho que neste sentido, tivemos sucesso. Mas precisamos ser capazes de criar melhores oportunidades. Um ponto que precisamos melhorar sem dúvida. Ficamos a maior parte do tempo no campo adversário, tivemos bolas na trave, mas temos tido dificuldades de criar chances mais claras. Vamos aproveitar a semana cheia, ver a volta de alguns jogadores e tentar desenvolver melhor neste quesito’, afirmou o treinador.

Com o empate dentro de casa, o Bragantino chegou aos 20 pontos e encerrou a rodada na 16ª colocação, uma acima da zona de rebaixamento.

أعرب ديوجو كوستا، حارس مرمى منتخب البرتغال الأول لكرة القدم، عن سعادته بالتأعهل إلى ربع نهائي يورو 2024، على حساب المنتخب السلوفيني.

منتخب البرتغال تأهل على حساب سلوفينيا بركلات الترجيح، رغم اهدار رونالدو ركلة جزاء في الوقت الإضافي، ليضرب المنتخب البرتغالي موعدًا مع فرنسا في ربع نهائي يورو 2024.

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وقال كوستا الذي تصدى لـ 3 ركلات ترجيحية أمام سلوفينيا، في تصريحاته لوسائل الإعلام المختلفة عقب المباراة: “عندما تصديت لانفراد سيشكو في الوقت الإضافي، اعتقد أنني يجب أن أقود البرتغال إلى ربع النهائي”.

وأوضح: “قرأت لغة الجسد في كل لاعب للمنتخب السلوفيني، ركزت على القيام بما كان عليّ القيام به، لقد درست كل اللاعبين للمنتخب السلوفيني، واتبعت حدسي، اللاعبين يتغيّرون وكذلك طريقة تسديدهم، لكنني نجحت في النهاية”.

وأكمل: “ربما هذه كانت أفضل مباراة في حياتي، أنا أسعد شخص الآن، نتواجد في ربع النهائي، ونواصل السعي من أجل حصد اللقب”.

واختتم كوستا: “لقد شعرنا جميعًا بأننا بحاجة إلى الاستمرار في الإيمان بأنفسنا بعد ركلة جزاء رونالدو المهدرة، آمنا حتى النهاية، ونحن جميعًا سعداء بما قدمناه”.

Winner of Wednesday’s final tri-series fixture between the two sides will clinch the title, although Netherlands can lift the cup even with a tie

ESPNcricinfo staff19-Jun-2018Peter Della Penna

Another commanding opening stand between Kyle Coetzer, the captain, and George Munsey helped Scotland secure a comfortable seven-wicket win over Netherlands at the VRA Ground in Amstelveen.It means the winner of Wednesday’s final tri-series fixture between the two sides will clinch the title, although Netherlands can lift the cup even with a tie.Chasing 161, Scotland’s top three all passed 40 for the second match in a row; this time it came in a winning effort. The 74-run stand ended in the sixth over when Coetzer fell for a 20-ball 42. The heavy lifting by Coetzer and Munsey (46 off 29 balls) meant nearly 50% of the target had been wiped out in the first six overs, with Scotland needing just 85 from there on.Richie Berrington, who batted at No. 6 against Ireland two days earlier, came in ahead of the in-form Calum MacLeod, and the move paid off as he finished 49 not out. This included a winning boundary, his ninth of the match.Netherlands’ innings was anchored by Wesley Barresi’s somewhat slow half-century that came at barely better than a run a ball. From 81 for 1 in nine overs, Netherlands just about managed to nearly double their score despite playing most of the innings with wickets in hand.Alasdair Evans and Safyaan Sharif pinned down the Netherlands middle order at the death, combining for two wickets and a run out off the final seven balls to prevent a late surge.Two days after allowing just six runs off the final over against Ireland to produce a tie, Sharif conceded just eight in the 20th against the Netherlands, ensuring the platform was set for the visitors for a win in the chase.

كشف محمد أسامة طبيب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الزمالك، أخر تطورات إصابة مدافع الفريق محمود حمدي الونش، موضحاً موعد عودته للمشاركة مع القلعة البيضاء.

وكان محمود حمدي الونش قد تعرض للإصابة بالرباط الصليبي في الركبة للمرة الثانية والثالثة في مشوارة الكروي.

وقال محمد أسامة في تصريحات عبر قناة “إم بي سي مصر2”: “الونش ملتزم جدًا في مرحلة التأهيل، هو لاعب قوي، وتعلمنا من الإصابة الأولى، هو الآن في المرحلة الثانية”.

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وأضاف: “خلال شهر سنجري قياسات ثم يبدأ المرحلة الأخيرة وسيسافر ألمانيا للطبيب، وبعدها سيتم تحديد موعد عودته للتدريبات”.

واختتم: “أريد أن أكتب كتاب عن شخصية محمود الونش بعدما أنهي عملي في كرة القدم، هو لاعب جميل وقوي ويتعامل نفسيًا بشكل جيد”.

Somerset outdid Gloucestershire a week ago but on a rain-hit return in Bristol they ran into Australian Andrew Tye with a point to prove after a horrific ODI series against England

ECB Reporters Network and ESPNcricinfo staff13-Jul-2018

ScorecardAndrew Tye began to put his bad memories of this England summer behind him as he came up trumps in the West Country derby by bowling Gloucestershire to victory on a rainy night in Bristol.In a match reduced to 11 overs per side by rain before the start, Somerset ran up 114 for 8 after losing the toss, with Corey Anderson hitting 40 off 17 deliveries. Andrew Tye claimed 3 for 24 from three overs, while Tom Smith (2 for 21) was on a hat-trick at one stage.It was a satisfying night for Tye, who had a terrible time, like many of his Australian team-mates, as Australia were sunk 5-0 in the recent ODI series against England. Tye registered figures of 0 for 100 off nine overs at Trent Bridge, becoming the first Australian to concede 100 runs since Mick Lewis against South Africa in 2006. Lewis never played for Australia again.In reply, Ian Cockbain’s unbeaten 43 off 22 balls led Gloucestershire to a four-wicket Vitality Blast South Group victory over Somerset with five deliveries to spare. Cockbain, who hit 4 fours and 2 sixes, was well supported by Kieran Noema-Barnett (25) and Jack Taylor (19).The game did not begin until 8.15pm and hopes of a 12,000 crowd for the West Country derby were dashed by the bad weather leading up to the start. At least they were consoled by a home victory and speedy revenge for a six-wicket defeat by their arch-rivals at Taunton a week earlier.Talking T20 Podcast

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Gloucestershire fielded poorly that night. This time they were aided by a stunning Miles Hammond catch at extra cover to break an opening stand of 27 between Myburgh and Davies.More good work from Michael Klinger’s men led to Cockbain running out Myburgh with a direct hit at the bowler’s end from backward point and the skipper holding onto a sharp chance at the second attempt to dismiss Roelof van der Merwe.From 48 for 4Andrew Tye went for 100 in nine overs•Getty Images

At the end of the sixth over, Gregory and Anderson lifted the tempo with sixes off Tom Smith, whose previous over had seen James Hildreth and Peter Trego dismissed with successive balls.Anderson then hit two maximums in the tenth over, sent down by Ryan Higgins, and when Tye, whose first two overs had cost only ten, went for 14 off the last, Somerset had a challenging score.Gloucestershire’s hopes suffered a blow in the first over of their reply when Klinger, who had already hit a straight six, got an inside edge to Craig Overton and was caught behind.Fellow opener Miles Hammond fell to Max Waller and after two overs the home side were 15 for two. The power plays were 3.2 overs and Noema-Barnett’s six off Gregory helped the hosts to 32 for two, compared to Somerset’s 32 for one at the same stage.The powerful Noema-Barnett looked threatening before clothing a Gregory full toss to extra cover. And when he departed Cockbain took charge with sixes off Gregory and Peter Trego, whose over, the seventh of the inning,s cost 19.Higgins was caught at extra cover off a van der Merwe full toss with 34 still needed, but Jack Taylor hit Jamie Overton for a two sixes and a four in the ninth over and Gloucestershire had the necessary momentum to clinch victory.

Leeds United have enjoyed a strong start to the current Championship campaign as they sit in third place and chasing an automatic promotion spot.

Daniel Farke's side beat Huddersfield Town 4-1 on Saturday and have now racked up 25 points and 24 goals scored in their 14 league matches so far.

The form of the talented Georgino Rutter has played a significant role in the club's success on the pitch as the former Hoffenheim man has taken the division by storm this term.

Georginio Rutter's statistics this season

Farke hailed the talented gem as "unplayable" at times after the victory over the Terriers as the French attacker registered his fifth assist of the season.

The 21-year-old whiz has now created a staggering 14 'big chances' for his teammates in 12 starts and has showcased his ability to carve open the opposition's defence on a regular basis.

However, one criticism that could be levelled at the terrific maestro is that he does not offer a significant goal threat on his own. Rutter has only scored two Championship goals and has had the opportunities to add to that tally with five 'big chances' missed so far.

Meanwhile, the player whose spot in the side he has taken up through the middle of the pitch – Rodrigo – has outscored him at league level this season.

Rodrigo's goal record for Al-Rayyan

The Spain international, who was once dubbed "brilliant" by pundit Micah Richards, reportedly had a release clause of £3m that allowed Al-Rayyan to swoop in to secure his services ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

Since moving on from Elland Road, Rodrigo has racked up three goals and three assists in six Stars League appearances for the Qatar-based outfit.

The 32-year-old marksman has also scored two goals in two Stars Cup clashes for Al-Rayyan and this means that the excellent attacker has five goals and three assists in eight games in total for the club.

Whereas, Rutter has only scored two goals in 27 appearances for Leeds in all competitions since the start of the year, which is a less-than-impressive return for a player who looks to make an impact in the final third.

Marcelo Bielsa splashed out a club-record fee of £26m to sign Rodrigo from Valencia in the summer of 2020 and he went on to score 28 goals in 97 clashes for the English side in total.

The Spanish ace scored 13 goals in 23 Premier League starts last season and only missed four 'big chances', which is a tally of misses that Rutter has already surpassed after 12 Championship starts.

Leeds' current forward sensation is not able to offer the same level of threat in front of goal as Bielsa's former brilliant dynamo in terms of his finishing ability, as shown by their respective statistics.

However, Rutter has been a consistent creative menace for his side and is contributing on a regular basis in ways outside of just scoring goals.

Hopefully, the French phenom will be able to find his goalscoring touch and add a Rodrigo-esque goal threat to his arsenal over the coming weeks and months to become a complete forward.

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O retorno de Pedro ao Ninho do Urubu, após ser cortado da Seleção Brasileira por conta de uma lesão muscular na coxa direita neste fim de semana, expõe um problema o qual o Flamengo está convivendo desde o outubro, quando as Eliminatórias Sul-Americanas voltaram a ser disputadas. Os cinco jogadores convocados nas duas Datas Fifa (três pelo Brasil, um pelo Uruguai e um pelo Chile) já desfalcaram o time da Gávea 35 vezes neste período, levando-se em conta jogos com datas coincidentes e as ausências em partidas do clube por parte de atletas que se reapresentaram lesionados após atuarem nas seleções.

As 35 vezes citadas, portanto, representam o número de oportunidades que um jogador desfalcou o Flamengo em função dos critérios citados acima. Na partida contra o Goiás, em 13 de outubro, Everton Ribeiro, Rodrigo Caio, Arrascaeta e Isla não puderam atuar por estarem a serviço de suas seleções – representando quatro vezes, por exemplo. Confira a lista completa abaixo.

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Rodrigo Caio é o recordista negativo neste aspecto. Contando com o empate em 1 a 1 com o Atlético, no último sábado, o zagueiro já desfalcou o Flamengo 13 vezes desde que se apresentou à Seleção Brasileira para os jogos contra a Bolívia e o Peru, nos dias 9 e 13 de outubro, respectivamente. O camisa 3, pilar da defesa rubro-negra, é desfalque certo para o jogo decisivo de quarta-feira, contra o São Paulo no Morumbi, que vale vaga na semifinal da Copa do Brasil.

Everton Ribeiro, Pedro e Isla também não devem estar à disposição de Rogério Ceni. Após perder por 2 a 1 no Rio,, o Flamengo precisa de uma vitória simples para forçar a decisão nos pênaltis, enquanto o São Paulo joga por um empate.

EVERTON RIBEIRO – 5 jogos fora

Convocados pelo Brasil para a 1ª e 2ª rodada das Eliminatórias Sul-Americanas, em 9 e 13/10, Everton Ribeiro ficou de fora contra o Sport, Vasco e Goiás, e voltou, sem problemas, e atuou contra o Red Bull Bragantino, no dia 15/10.

Depois, o meia foi convocado para a 3ª e 4ª rodada das Eliminatórias, em 13 e 17/11, e foi baixa nos jogos contra o São Paulo e Atlético-GO, na última semana.

Rodrigo Caio – 13 jogos fora
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Convocados pelo Brasil para a 1ª e 2ª rodada das Eliminatórias Sul-Americanas, em 9 e 13/10,Rodrigo Caio ficou de fora dos jogos contra o Sport, Vasco e Goiás, e retornou com desgaste muscular e, conforme informado pelo clube posteriormente, foi diagnosticado com um edema ósseo no joelho direito.

Assim, ainda não retornou aos jogos do Flamengo e foi baixa contra Red Bull Bragantino, Corinthians, Junior Barranquilla, Internacional, Athletico, São Paulo, Athletico, Atlético-MG, São Paulo e Atlético-GO.Ainda está em recuperação.

MAURÍCIO ISLA – 4 jogos fora

Convocado pelo Chile para a 2ª rodada das Eliminatórias Sul-Americanas, em 13 de outubro, Maurício Isla ficou de fora dos jogos contra Vasco e Goiás. Depois, foi chamado para para a 3ª e 4ª rodada das Eliminatórias, em 13 e 17 de novembro, pela La Roja e perdeu os jogos contra o o São Paulo e Atlético-GO.

ARRASCAETA – 11 jogos fora
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Convocado pelo Uruguai para a 1ª e 2ª rodada das Eliminatórias, em 8 e 13 de outubro, Arrascaeta ficou de fora dos jogos contra o Sport, Vasco e Goiás, e retornou lesionado. Assim, também ficou fora contra Red Bull Bragantino, Corinthians, Junior Barranquilla, Inter, Athletico, São Paulo, Athletico e Galo.

PEDRO – 2 jogos fora
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Convocado para a 3ª e 4ª rodada das Eliminatórias Sul-Americanas, em 13 e 17 de novembro, Pedro ficou fora das partidas contra o São Paulo e Atlético-GO, reapresentando-se no CT do Ninho do Urubuneste domingo, 15/11, lesionado.

أعرب عبد الله جورج، مستشار مجلس إدارة نادي الزمالك، عن سعادته بالفوز على طلائع الجيش، بالمباراة التى أقيمت بينهما أمس الخميس ببطولة الدوري المصري.

وفاز الزمالك على طلائع الجيش بهدفين مقابل هدف، على أرضية استاد الكلية الحربية، في إطار مؤجلات الجولة الـ16 من المسابقة المحلية.

وقال عبد الله جورج في تصريحات عبر قناة “الزمالك”: “المكسب يأتي بمكسب، وكل مباراة نرى لاعبين صغار إضافة حقيقية للفريق، وأتمنى استمرارهم وأن يكونوا نجومًا في نادي الزمالك”.

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عن آخر تطورات حالة أحمد سليمان عضو مجلس الزمالك، الصحية أتم تصريحاته قائلاً: “على الأقل سيبقى من 48 إلى 72 ساعة في الرعاية من بعد خروجه من غرفة العمليات، وهو حالياً حالته مستقرة، وأتمنى تحسن صحته والشفاء العاجل له”.

وتعرض أحمد سليمان لأزمة قلبية مفاجئة في الساعات الماضية، وخضع لعملية جراحية في القلب بعد معاناته من مشاكل صحية في الفترة الأخيرة.