Pundit: Crystal Palace right to be looking at Conor Gallagher

Chelsea youngster Conor Gallagher is the kind of player Crystal Palace have got to be looking at this summer, former Premier League midfielder Carlton Palmer has told The Transfer Tavern.

While West Brom, where Gallagher spent last season out on loan, had a difficult 2020/21 campaign, it was still a campaign the 21-year-old can draw positives from.

After loan spells with Swansea City and Charlton Athletic in the Championship, it was his first taste of Premier League football, which he got plenty of.

In total, Gallagher made 30 appearances and scored two goals as he continued his development in the men’s game.

Palace are now thought to be keen on bringing the midfielder in and reuniting him with Marc Guehi, with The Athletic reporting on the club’s interest, and Palmer believes it would be the right decision.

“He did really well at West Brom,” the ex-Baggies player said. “He’s proved he can play at that level, so with funds going to be limited at Crystal Palace, you’ve got to be looking at a player like that to come [in on loan] and be part of your squad.

“He’s got lots of ability and I’m sure with Patrick Vieira taking over at the helm of the club that these players want to play for him.”

Bringing Gallagher in may not be straightforward, with Newcastle United also said to be interested in the England U21 international.

الأهلي يعلن جاهزية نجمه لمواجهة المقاصة

أعلن سيد عبدالحفيظ، مدير الكرة بالفريق الأول لكرة القدم بالنادي الأهلي، جاهزية لاعب جديد قبل مواجهة مصر للمقاصة في الدوري المصري الممتاز.

الأهلي يلاقي نظيره المقاصة يوم السبت المقبل في إطار منافسات الجولة الثامنة والعشرين من المسابقة الأكبر محليًا.

قال عبد الحفيظ في تصريحات للموقع الرسمي إن حسين الشحات لاعب الفريق أصبح جاهزًا للتواجد تحت تصرف الجهاز الفني بعد إنهاء برنامجه التأهيلي للتعافي من آثار جراحة الفتاق التي أجراها مؤخراً.

وأضاف أن اللاعب شارك في مران اليوم، الخميس، بشكل طبيعي في التدريبات الجماعية وبات جاهزا للمرحلة المقبلة.

ويدخل الأهلي معسكرا مغلقا غدا الجمعة استعدادا لمواجهة مصر المقاصة المقبلة.

جدير بالذكر أن الأهلي يتصدر جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري برصيد 72 نقطة.

Between the lines: Pablo Hernandez is returning to top form at the perfect time

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Pablo Hernandez has been struggling to discover his magic touch in recent weeks and it’s no coincidence that his dip in form has coincided with Leeds United’s biggest blip of the season.

What’s the word?

Things haven’t quite been clicking for Hernandez with the same fluidity that they were before the turn of the year. His confidence has taken a small hit as a consequence, but his performance against Swansea City will have given him a huge mental boost as the club move towards the business end of the season.

There were plenty of positive performances from the home side, with the likes of Pontus Jansson and Kalvin Phillips coming in for esteemed praise.

However, Phil Hay was also eager to laud Hernandez for his performance, with the Yorkshire Evening Post reporter awarding him an 8/10 in his player ratings column and hinting that he was close to returning to his brilliant best.

‘Orchestrated so much again, with lovely deliveries and clever passes. Tough to play against when he’s in this mood. 8/10’.

Hernandez’s return to form arrives at a perfect time

A return to top form for the Spaniard is always good news for everybody associated with the Whites, but it could be particularly vital when you place Leeds’ run of fixtures into context.

On paper, Leeds are strong favourites to win their next two games. First, they welcome a Bolton Wanderers side to Elland Road who have only won twice on the road all season, and then they travel to QPR to go head-to-head with a side who have been leaking goals of late.

Of course, there are no easy games in the Championship, but both of the two upcoming fixtures should offer Leeds’ attacking players the chance to strut their stuff and continue to build momentum ahead of the huge clashes which follow thereafter against fellow promotion contenders West Bromich Albion and Bristol City.

If the 33-year-old can continue to build on his glowing performance against Swansea with excellent displays against Bolton and QPR, Leeds’ chief playmaker should be full of confidence and ready to offer a decisive creative threat in the defining moments of the season.

موعد والقناة الناقلة لـ مباراة الأهلي والزمالك اليوم في نصف نهائي كأس مصر للكرة الطائرة

يلاقي الفريق الأول للكرة الطائرة رجال بالنادي الأهلي نظيره الزمالك، اليوم الإثنين، في بطولة كأس مصر.

ويواجه الأهلي، الزمالك في نصف نهائي كأس مصر، وذلك علي صالة الصيد 6 أكتوبر.

وكان الأهلي تأهل إلي نصف النهائي بالفوز على الشمس تلاثة أشواط دون رد، فيما صعد الزمالك بعد انتصاره على الداخلية ثلاثة أشواط مقابل شوط

المتأهل بين الأهلي والزمالك سيلاقي الفائز من مباراة الاتحاد السكندري والجيش، التي ستقام اليوم، في الساعة الرابعة.  موعد مباراة الأهلي والزمالك في نصف نهائي كأس مصر للكرة الطائرة

وتقام المباراة في تمام الساعة السادسة مساءً. القناة الناقلة لمباراة الأهلي والزمالك

من المقرر أن تنقل المباراة عبر قناة  نايل سبورت. يمكنك مطالعة مواعيد ونتائج جميع المباريات لحظة بلحظة على مركز المباريات من هنا 

Jacob Murphy has found his level in the Championship

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West Brom grabbed all three points with a dramatic late win against QPR on Tuesday night, and the performance of Jacob Murphy had a little bit of everything.

West Brom are now one point behind the automatic promotion chasers, although Leeds United have played one games less than the rest of the top four.

The Baggies made up their game in hand on Tuesday, travelling to Loftus Road to take on Steve McClaren’s QPR.

Jefferson Montero opened the scoring on his first start for the club, firing past Joe Lumley after just five minutes.

Luke Freeman levelled for the hosts, but a breakaway goal from Murphy put the Baggies back in front on the hour mark.

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The hosts then equalised again through a Tomer Hemed penalty, but Jake Livermore delivered the goods in stoppage time, burying Mason Holgate’s low cross to win the match 3-2.

While there were plenty of good performances – Ahmed Hegazi and Holgate were superb – Murphy’s all-action display is definitely the major talking point.

The 23 year-old was a key player in Newcastle’s promotion season, but has made almost no impact in the Premier League.

He joined the Baggies on loan in January, and this was definitely his best performance so far. The youngster took five shots, three of which were on target, and also completed two dribbles.

Murphy also showed the wasteful side of his game though, completing just 63 per cent of his passes and finding a Baggies shirt with just two of his 15 cross attempts.

The Newcastle loanee was also dispossessed twice and recorded two unsuccessful touches.

West Brom were clearly wise to sign Murphy last month, as the young attacker’s speed and energy is a huge threat in the Championship.

His lack of quality on the ball is what cost him a chance to succeed in the top flight though, and it showed itself again on Tuesday night.

All things considered, the Baggies should not attempt to sign the 23 year-old permanently if they get promoted, the old cliché of “finding his level” has never been so accurate.

رئيس المقاصة يكشف السبب الحقيقي وراء رحيل إيهاب جلال المفاجئ عن تدريب الفريق

كشف محمد عبد السلام رئيس نادي مصر للمقاصة، عن السبب وراء رحيل إيهاب جلال عن تدريب الفريق الفيومي.

وقرر إيهاب جلال تقديم استقالته من تدريب المقاصة، بسبب تأخر الحصول على مستحقاته، وتم قبول الاستقالة من مجلس إدارة الفريق الفيومي.

طالع | وكيله: إيهاب جلال لا يمانع قيادة الأهلي خلفًا لـ فايلر.. ويكشف حقيقة مفاوضات بيراميدز

وقال عبد السلام خلال تصريحات عبر برنامج البريموعلي قناة تن: “المقاصة قادر أن يستوعب موضوع رحيل إيهاب جلال، وليست مشكلة فظيعة، وجود إيهاب كان يجعلنا مطمئنين، صنع فريقا جيدا ونشكره على فترة تواجده معنا”.

وأضاف: “اعتقد أن وكيل أعمال إيهاب جلال هو الذي خطط لرحيله”.

وتابع: “إيهاب جلال له بعض المستحقات المتأخرة وهذا الكلام متواجد في جميع الأندية، وكيل أعماله هو الذي بدأ يتحدث عن الموضوع في السوشيال ميديا وبدأ الأمر بهذه الطريقة”.

وأتم: “لا توجد مشاعر طيبة بينا وبين وكيل أعمال إيهاب”.

يذكر أن مصر المقاصة يحل بالمركز السابع في جدول ترتيب الدوري برصيد 37 نقطة.

The Chalkboard: Tottenham must drop two struggling stars for Chelsea clash

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Tottenham suffered their seventh league defeat of the season on Saturday, and Mauricio Pochettino needs to ditch two players who are massively struggling when the Lilywhites visit Chelsea on Wednesday.

On the chalkboard

Spurs missed a golden opportunity to gain ground on Manchester City and Liverpool on Saturday, falling to a 2-1 defeat at Burnley.

The Clarets have not lost in the league since Boxing Day, and they showed exactly why in the first half, stopping their guests from getting anything going with a stern defensive display.

Chris Wood then nodded the hosts in front with a second half header, though Harry Kane was able to equalise from a tight angle.

Ashley Barnes ultimately decided the match with one of the easiest goals he’ll ever score, and Mauricio Pochettino must now be ruthless with his players after perhaps their worst performance of the season.

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Stopping Hazard

Unfortunately, the first player that needs to miss out when Spurs visit Chelsea on Wednesday is Juan Foyth.

The 21 year-old has shown real character to bounce back from his shocking display in the 3-2 win at Wolves, but his lack of experience and maturity was on full display at Turf Moor.

Davinson Sanchez may be a bit rash at times, but the beastly Colombian international will have a far better chance of stopping the irresistible Eden Hazard than Foyth, who looks like an accident waiting to happen at the moment.

Extra protection

The next man that needs a rest is surely Moussa Sissoko, who had a run of fantastic form earlier this season, finally proving why the club shelled out £30m for him back in 2016.

The 29 year-old’s performances have dipped a little bit in recent weeks though, and he was back to his old self against Burnley – flying all over the pitch with plenty of effort but offering nothing of any quality or substance.

With Chelsea sure to be absolutely desperate for three points, Victor Wanyama might be the best choice to replace the Frenchman, offering that extra bit of defensive security in front of the three centre backs.

The Kenyan international has been in the squad for the last three Premier League games and played for ten minutes against Leicester, so if he is not ready now then he never will be.

So, Spurs fans, do you think Foyth and Sissoko should lose out? What other changes would you make for the trip to Chelsea? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below…

Sheffield Wednesday fans were impressed by Michael Hector’s derby display

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The Steel City derby ended in stalemate on Monday night as Sheffield United failed to break down their bitter rivals Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.

The Blades did much of the attacking, but Steve Bruce’s Owls held firm throughout. The result dents Sheffield United’s title hopes too, with Chris Wilder’s side having missed this chance to really close the gap on Leeds United and Norwich City.

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The home side produced a very disciplined and determined performance to keep the Blades at bay. United’s strike-force, featuring Billy Sharp, Gary Madine and substitute David McGoldrick, struggled to find space and create chances. The Owls defenders deserve great credit for this, especially 26-year-old Michael Hector.

The 6’4” Chelsea loanee was a giant at the back for the hosts on Monday. Performances like that should convince Wednesday to sign the 22-cap Jamaica international permanently this summer.

After the match, plenty of Wednesday fans took to Twitter to praise Hector’s display…

فيديو | كوكا يصنع وأولمبياكوس يفوز على بانيتوليكوس في الدوري اليوناني

حقق فريق أولمبياكوس الفوز على ضيفه بانيتوليكوس، بهدفين دون رد، في المباراة التي جمعتهما مساء اليوم السبت.

واستقبل أولمبياكوس، بانيتوليكوس على ملعب “كارايسكاكيس”، ضمن منافسات الجولة الثالثة من عمر الدوري اليوناني.

وسجل الدولي المغربي يوسف العربي هدف أولمبياكوس الأول في الدقيقة 48 من زمن المباراة.

وشارك لاعبنا أحمد حسن كوكا، في المباراة كبديل ليوسف العربي في الدقيقة 70.

وصنع كوكا الهدف الثاني لفريقه، والذي سجله كافو في الدقيقة 86 من عمر اللقاء

وارتفع رصيد أولمبياكوس إلى 6 نقاط، في صدارة الدوري اليوناني، بينما احتل بانيتوليكوس المركز الثالث عشر دون رصيد من النقاط. 

فليك يمدح كيميتش وهيرنانديز ويعلق على اهتمام بايرن ميونخ بضم كراماريتش

أشاد هانزي فليك، المدير الفني لفريق بايرن ميونخ، بلاعبه جوشوا كيميتش، بعد الفوز بكأس السوبر الألماني على حساب بوروسيا دورتموند.

وأحرز كيميتش هدف فوز بايرن ميونخ على دورتموند، في المباراة التي انتهت بنتيجة 3-2 لصالح الفريق البافاري (طالع تفاصيل اللقاء).

وقال فليك في تصريحات للصحفيين عقب المباراة: “كيميتش لاعب كبير، كان هدفه رائعًا، وبمثابة تتويجًا لجهوده خلال المباراة، فهو لم يستسلم حتى أسكن الكرة الشباك”.

وأضاف: “لوكاس هيرنانديز؟ أنه مقاتل كبير ويفيدنا بشكل جيد في مباريات كهذه، ولديه أيضًا بعض الصلابة المطلوبة في هذه المواجهات”.

وأردف المدرب الألماني: “لم يكن لديه وقت سهل، أعتقد أنه تخطى هذه الأوقات الآن”.

وبسؤاله عن أندربه كراماريتش، مهاجم هوفنهايم، أجاب: “أعرفه جيدًا وقلت بالفعل إنه أحد أفضل المهاجمين في البوندسليجا”.

وأتم: “أنه يملك صفات هائلة، لكن لا أعرف شيئًا عن تعاقد بايرن ميونخ معه”.

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