يواصل مجلس إدارة نادي الزمالك، في الوقت الحالي، تدعيم صفوف الفريق الأول لكرة القدم، بشكل قوي بضم صفقات جديدة، استعدادًا للمنافسة في الموسم الجديد على كل البطولات.
وكان بطولات قد كشف عن اتمام الزمالك صفقتين جديدتين هما عمرو ناصر مهاجم فاركو، والأنجولي شيكو بانزا جناح نادي إستريلا أمادورا البرتغالي.
طالع.. خاص | الزمالك يقترب من ضم لاعب أجنبي لـ 4 مواسم
وأفاد مصدر لـ بطولات: “أحمد ربيع لاعب وسط فريق البنك الأهلي، يخضع للكشف الطبي داخل الزمالك حاليًا، كصفقة جديدة للقلعة البيضاء خلال فترة الانتقالات الصيفية الحالية”.
أحمد ربيع صاحب 24 عامًا، ظهر بشكل جيد رفقة فريقه البنك الأهلي في الدوري المصري الموسم الماضي، ولعب 31 مباراة مقدمًا أداء أكثر من رائع.
يذكر، أن الزمالك أنهى الموسم الماضي 2024-2025 في المركز الثالث بجدول ترتيب الدوري المصري الممتاز، استطاع أن يحصد بطولة كأس مصر.
تجدر الإشارة إلى أن نادي الزمالك، قرر تعيين مدرب جديد لقيادة الفريق بداية من الموسم المقبل، هو البلجيكي يانيك فيريرا.
O Corinthians está escalado para enfrentar o Fortaleza, pela 23ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. O técnico Vítor Pereira trouxe a campo um time com: Cássio; Bruno Méndez, Robson Bambu, Robert Renan e Lucas Piton; Fausto Vera, Ramiro e Giuliano; Gustavo Mosquito, Róger Guedes e Mateus Vital.
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Como terá pela frente o Fluminense, pelo jogo de ida da semifinal da Copa do Brasil, alguns atletas foram preservados, casos do lateral-direito Fagner, os zagueiros Gil e Balbuena, o lateral-esquerdo Fábio Santos, os meias Du Queiroz e Renato Augusto, e o atacante Yuri Alberto. Todos eles ficam no banco de reservas.
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Os desfalques corintianos para esse confronto são: Rafale Ramos (em transição, após sofrer um desconforto muscular), Raul Gustavo (dores no músculo adutor da coxa direita), Bruno Melo (força contratual, pois pertence ao Fortaleza), Roni (dores no joelho), Paulinho (ruptura do ligamento colateral do joelho esquerdo) e Júnior Moraes (dores no joelho).
Além dos jogadores citados acima, VP tem as seguintes opções no banco de reservas: o goleiro Carlos Miguel; o volante Xavier; o meia Adson; e os atacantes Giovane e Léo Natel.
“I have lost one of my mates due to being hit in the head so I think that’s a really poor conversation being had”
Andrew McGlashan01-Jul-20232:11
‘It’s pretty shattering’ – Nathan Lyon on his calf injury
Nathan Lyon has criticised comments which suggested he came to bat at Lord’s in an attempt to get hit on the head to allow Australia to activate a concussion sub as disrespectful in light of Phil Hughes’ death eight years ago.Lyon suffered a calf injury on the second day which is all but certain to rule him out of the tour, but he hobbled to the crease at the end of Australia’s second innings, adding 15 runs for the final wicket with Mitchell Starc.Commentating on Sky Sports, Kevin Pietersen raised the question of whether it could have been done for the potential of getting Lyon subbed out of the game which can only happen through concussion or Covid-19.Related
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“Imagine if he [Lyon] had been hit on the head and got concussion, he’d have got a like-for-like replacement and a world-class spinner [Todd Murphy], based on how he performed in India, it gives food for thought,” Pietersen said.When asked a broader question about whether cricket should introduce substitutes for a variety of injuries to avoid a team being a player down, Lyon referenced the death of Hughes who was struck by a bouncer while playing for New South Wales in late 2014.”Test cricket’s been around a lot longer than I have and injuries are part of the game,” he said. “I have heard comments that I only went out there to get hit in the head but I’m really against that. I have lost one of my mates due to being hit in the head so I think that’s a really poor conversation being had, if I’m honest with you.”Lyon, who described his injury as a “decent tear”, will have further conversations with Australia’s medical team on Sunday about his future on the tour but is resigned to an extended period on the sidelines for the first time since he made his Test debut in 2011. This injury has come during his 100th consecutive Test and he sits on 496 wickets.Nathan Lyon hobbles out to bat to a standing ovation•Getty ImagesHe admitted it had been an emotional few days but was determined to help Australia in any way he could which is why he came to the crease.”I have been absolutely shattered,” he said. “I have been in tears, I have been upset, I have been hurting. That shows this team means everything to me. And I will start this rehab journey now to get back and play my role and keep loving what I am able to do.”After doing this for 13 years and not missing a day of school, if you can put it like that, it’s going to be challenging. It’s going to be different. It’s a different challenge. But we always look forward to different challenges and trying to find a way to get better.”Lyon, who had to wait in the Long Room when the eighth wicket fell to avoid being timed out, said that Pat Cummins and Andrew McDonald had been reluctant about the idea of him batting, but he believed any runs added could prove vital.”I knew the risks,” he said. “But the way I look at it… I’ll do anything for this team. You never know how big a 15-run partnership can be in an Ashes series. I’m proud of myself for going out there and doing that. I’ll do it again and again and again. I love this team. I love playing cricket for Australia. And if I can keep playing my role and help out my team-mates I’ll do that.”
Bayer Munich kicked off their Club World Cup campaign with a dominant 10-0 win over semi-professional minnows Auckland City in Cincinnati.
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The game was a procession from the moment Kingsley Coman opened the scoring in the sixth minute when the Frenchman flicked a header past the helpless Conor Tracey in the Auckland net.
So started a dominant first half, where the German champions showed no mercy against their overmatched opponents. Another effort from Coman, plus goals from Thomas Muller, Sasha Boey and a Michael Olise brace gave Bayern a 6-0 lead at halftime.
Auckland managed to frustrate Bayern for the first twenty minutes of the second half, as Vincent Kompany rang the changes. Jamal Musiala returned from his injury layoff to make it seven, with a beautifully curled finish in the 67th minute. The 22-year-old added another just minutes later, converting from the spot after he was tripped in the Auckland box.
Perhaps the loudest cry from the Queen City crowd went up when Angus Kilkolly broke towards the Bayern net, unleashing a tame effort that Manuel Neuer dealt with easily. It was Auckland's only attempt on goal. Shortly after, Musiala completed a 23-minute hat trick when he was gifted a goal from an errant Auckland back pass. Just as time was running out, Muller bundled home his second of the game, and 250th goal for Bayern, to make the final score 10-0.
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Michael Olise beguiled his opposite number from the off, weaving inside and out in a first-half display that demonstrated the immense gulf between the two sides. Olise's second and Bayern's sixth goal, a curling strike from 25 yards out was the best of the day, while his assist for Muller's effort was perfectly weighted. Mercifully, for the Kiwis, Vincent Kompany subbed the brilliant winger at half time.
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Harry Kane: To single out one of Auckland City's semi-pro players as a 'loser' seems harsh. After all, just sharing a pitch with players of this calibre is a dream come true. Instead, let's mention that in a game where Bayern scored ten goals, Kane did not log a single shot on target in an hour on the pitch.
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Bayern will face much stiffer competition when they continue their Club World Cup campaign with a dream matchup against Boca Juniors. For all the many, many problems with this tournament, a competitive game between the most famous clubs from two of the world's best footballing cultures is a special treat.
Chelsea star Cole Palmer showed off a rare luxury timepiece by Richard Mille as the Blues jetted off for the Club World Cup in the United States.
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Palmer was snapped wearing a stunning Richard Mille RM 07-04 watch worth £220,000 as he boarded Chelsea’s flight to the United States for the Club World Cup. The limited edition timepiece, inspired by Italy’s elite car brands and finished in tricolour hues, was visible in a social media post shared by the Blues.
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The watch, crafted from lightweight titanium, is popular among top footballers, and Palmer’s version of the Richard Mille timepiece is one of the rarest. The Chelsea star, reportedly earning £130,000 per week, had no problem shelling out for the piece, cementing his status as one of football’s newest fashion icons.
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Chelsea open their Club World Cup campaign against LAFC before facing Flamengo and ES Tunis in the group stage. Enzo Maresca will be hoping that the tournament can kick off a new phase in the Blues' history as they look to get back to winning titles consistently after a few disappointing seasons.
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With Chelsea eyeing silverware in the United States, Palmer will be expected to lead by example on the pitch. They will kick off their campaign on Monday, June 16, against MLS side LAFC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
União. Esse pode ser o diferencial do São Paulo na semifinal da Copa do Brasil contra o Flamengo, que se inicia na próxima semana (a CBF definirá os mandos de campo ainda). Após o empate em 2 a 2 com o América-MG nesta quinta-feira (18), em resultado que classificou o Tricolor, o técnico Rogério Ceni apontou o diferencial para o temido rival, mas descartou que seja uma obsessão conquistar o principal mata-mata nacional, título ainda inédito no Morumbi.
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GALERIA + Confira as notas aos jogadores do São Paulo no empate com o América-MG pela Copa do Brasil dadas pela equipe LANCE!
-Ganhar a Copa do Brasil em um clube que trabalhei a vida toda e não ganhei seria fantástico. Obsessão é o próximo jogo. Vamos ver quem é o melhor time para tentar ganhar domingo (do Santos). Temos a amizade de todos, união que é o que pode fazer a gente passar do Flamengo (na Copa do Brasil) e do Atlético-GO (na Copa Sul-Americana).
Sobre o duelo desta quinta, o São Paulo vinha dominando amplamente o mandante até o início da etapa final, quando Miranda recebeu o segundo cartão amarelo e foi expulso.
O experiente defensor será desfalque certo para o primeiro jogo com os cariocas, mas Ceni preferiu, na entrevista após o jogo, minimizar o impacto da expulsão.
-Não vejo que foi um jogador que colocaria algo por água abaixo. Eu não vi de onde eu estava se ele tocou no jogador. O que mais destaco são os outros que estavam em campo. Abaixar as linhas com um a menos é natural. A gente tentou se manter em campo, só que começou a dobrar os lados e passamos a jogar no 4-4-1, e o Calleri estava pendurado e era um risco. O Nikão sustenta bem daquele lado. Mudamos para deixar um time mais experiente. Acho que fizemos o que era possível ser feito, mas confesso que nos primeiros 30 minutos de jogo pensei que se apresentaria um jogo melhor no final. Em determinado momento paramos de jogar, mandamos bola pelo alto e saímos pressionado.
Antes da decisão contra o Rubro-Negro, no entanto, Ceni projeta o Tricolor pelo Campeonato Brasileiro. O próximo adversário será o Santos, às 19h (de Brasília) de domingo (21). E o treinador ainda vê a competição, senão como uma prioridade, pelo menos com a obrigação do clube somar pontos , afastar de vez riscos desnecessários de rebaixamento e lutar por alguma vaga que seja possível.
-No Brasileiro precisamos de pontos. As Copas são ilusórias, o Brasileiro vai até o dia 13 de novembro e temos que estar com uma vaga na pré-Libertadores. O pessoal fala que o trabalho é legal, mas não consegue o objetivo e já falam que o trabalho é ruim. A gente tem que estar ligado no Campeonato Brasileiro, porque se der errado em alguma das duas tem que estar na Libertadores do ano que vem. Por renda e por tudo mais – completou o treinador.
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أعلن الاتحاد الدولي لكرة القدم “فيفا” اليوم الخميس، التصنيف الشهري للمنتخبات لـ شهر يوليو، وذلك بعد انتهاء منافسات الكأس الذهبية الخاصة بـ قارة أمريكا الشمالية، ومنافسات التوقف الدولي عن شهر يونيو الماضي.
وكان منتخب مصر قد أعلن عن عدم إقامة معسكر للفراعنة خلال توقف شهر يونيو لتواجد لاعبي الأهلي في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية بسبب كأس العالم للأندية ومنح المزيد من الراحة للاعبين بعد انتهاء الموسم.
منتخب مصر خاض مواجهتين خلال فترة التوقف الدولي خلال شهر مارس الماضي، أمام إثيوبيا وسيراليون في الجولتين الخامسة والسادسة من تصفيات كأس العالم 2026، فاز في المباراة الأولى خارج الديار بهدفين دون رد، ثم انتصر على ملعبه ووسط جماهيره بهدف نظيف.
ويسعى منتخب مصر خلال الوقت الحالي للاستعداد لاستحقاقات مهمة، على رأسها استكمال تصفيات كأس العالم 2026، بالإضافة إلى بطولة كأس الأمم الإفريقية القادمة، حيث يسعى الفراعنة بقيادة حسام حسن إلى الحفاظ على مستواه التصاعدي وتحقيق نتائج إيجابية تساهم في تحسين تصنيفه الدولي أكثر.
طالع | حسام وإبراهيم حسن يتواصلان مع نجم الأهلي
منتخب مصر يتواجد في المجموعة الأولى من تصفيات كأس العالم، مع كل من إثيوبيا وغينيا بيساو وبوركينا فاسو وسيراليون وجيبوتي.
وجاء منتخب مصر في المرتبة الثالثة بتصنيف الاتحاد الدولي عن قارة إفريقيا متراجعًا مركزًا واحدًا، فيما تواجد في المركز الـ34 عالميًا بالتراجع مركزين عن التصنيف الماضي في أبريل من العام الجاري.
ويتواجد منتخب المغرب في ترتيبه العالمي للمركز الـ12 مواصلًا تصدره ترتيب منتخبات قارة إفريقيا. ترتيب أول 10 منتخبات إفريقية في تصنيف فيفا لشهر يوليو 2025
1- المغرب الأول إفريقيًا والـ12 عالميًا، 1698.72 نقطة.
2 – السنغال الثاني إفريقيًا والـ18 عالميًا، 1635.1 نقطة.
3 – مصر الثالث إفريقيًا والـ 34 عالميًا 1518.79 نقطة.
4 – الجزائر الرابع إفريقيًا والـ 36 عالميًا 1503.8 نقطة.
5 – نيجيريا الخامس إفريقيًا والـ44 عالميًا 1484.26 نقطة.
6 – كوت ديفوار السادس إفريقيًا والـ45 عالميًا 1483.45 نقطة.
7 – تونس السابع إفريقيًا والـ 49 عالميًا 1471.1 نقطة.
8 – الكاميرون الثامن إفريقيًا والـ51 عالميًا 1466.1 نقطة.
9 – مالي التاسع إفريقيًا والـ54 عالميًا1454.72 نقطة.
10– جنوب إفريقيا العاشر إفريقيًا والـ57 عالميًا 1443.31 نقطة. أفضل 10 منتخبات في تصنيف فيفا لشهر يوليو 2025
Will Samson play this time? And how will the hosts respond to being knocked out for 114?
Deivarayan Muthu28-Jul-20234:32
Should India give Axar and Samson a go?
Big pictureThe first ODI in Barbados lasted all of 45.5 overs. What did we really learn from Thursday’s fixture? Nothing new. Despite the absence of a number of a senior seamers, India skittled West Indies for 114. They were so dominant that they didn’t need Virat Kohli with the bat. They barely needed Rohit Sharma with the bat. They could afford to demote Kohli to No.8 and bump Shardul Thakur up to No.6.As for West Indies, their freefall continues. On a track that had some juice for both seamers and spinners, their batters struggled. They continue to drop catches, something that cost them a spot in the 2023 ODI World Cup. They also have to contend with the unavailability of key players. Hours after West Indies were blasted out by India in Barbados, Nicholas Pooran led MI New York past Washington Freedom in Dallas in the MLC Eliminator. Left-arm fingerspinner Akeal Hosein was in action for Washington in the same match. Alzarri Joseph is available for West Indies selection, but the team management had opted to rest him in the first ODI and manage his workload.At the World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe, coach Daren Sammy insisted that he had inherited this squad. This is now his chance to leave an imprint. Sammy has successfully rehabilitated St Lucia Kings in the CPL, but it won’t be as easy doing the same with an international cricket team, especially in the middle of a series against India. In the absence of Pooran, it’s up to Shimron Hetmyer to step up and counter India’s left-arm spinners.For India, the second ODI is another opportunity to shake things up in the lead-up to the World Cup. Will Sanju Samson get a look in? Can Umran Malik slot into Prasidh Krishna’s role as the enforcer in the middle overs? Can India also fit Yuzvendra Chahal in their XI and reunite him with Kuldeep Yadav?Form guideWest Indies LLWLL (last five completed ODIs, most recent first) India WLLWWIn the spotlightThere’s a lot to like about Alick Athanaze. He has a solid technique, can play some fluid drives, and is also sharp in the slip cordon. More runs against India, this time in ODIs, and in the following CPL, where he is set to make his debut for Barbados Royals, could potentially make him the new face of a West Indies side that is in transition.1:56
Hope: We need to focus on little things and results will turn around
India are also in transition and in the absence of Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar made his ODI debut and came away with the wicket of Athanaze. In the longest format, Mukesh can relentlessly probe away outside off, and can similarly test batters outside off in white-ball cricket. But that doesn’t mean he’s a one trick pony. He can nail yorkers with the old ball, something that was on display during his first IPL stint with Delhi Capitals earlier this year.Team newsWith Rovman Powell particularly vulnerable to wristspin – and spin in general – West Indies might consider bringing in Keacy Carty, who has innings construction – and reconstruction – skills in ODI cricket. With Joseph’s workload being managed and with Jayden Seales just making his way back from knee surgery, Oshane Thomas could get a game at some point in this series.West Indies (probable): 1 Brandon King, 2 Kyle Mayers, 3 Alick Athanaze, 4 Shai Hope (capt & wk), 5 Rovman Powell/Keacy Carty, 6 Shimron Hetmyer, 7 Romario Shepherd, 8 Dominic Drakes, 9 Yannic Cariah, 10 Gudakesh Motie, 11 Jayden Seales/Alzarri Joseph/Oshane ThomasSamson’s exclusion was the major talking point in the ODI series opener. It remains to be seen if India can find room for him in their XI and give him a decent run in the lead-up to the home World Cup.India (probable): 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Shubman Gill, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Suryakumar Yadav, 5 Hardik Pandya, 6 Sanju Samson/Ishan Kishan (wk), 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 Shardul Thakur, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Umran Malik, 11 Mukesh KumarPitch and conditionsBoth Rohit and Shai Hope were surprised by how the Barbados pitch played on Thursday. The seamers got encouraging carry while the spinners extracted turn – even with the new ball. If the same pitch is rolled out on Saturday, both teams could consider playing an extra spinner. The weather didn’t interrupt the first match, but the forecast for the second is gloomier, with 50% chance of rain.Stats and trivia West Indies have lost their last five bilateral ODI series at home and are now on the verge of losing their sixth. Since his return to ODIs in January earlier this year, Kuldeep Yadav has picked up 19 wickets in nine games at an average of 17 and economy rate of 5.25. Among spinners from Full-Member nations, only Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana have more wickets than Kuldeep during this period in ODI cricket. Ravindra Jadeja is six wickets away from 200 strikes in ODI cricket. He will become the third Indian spinner to the landmark after Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh. He is also three wickets away from surpassing Venkatesh Prasad’s tally of 196 wickets.
Newcastle United have already ensured that they will play European football in some form in the 2025/26 campaign after they won the League Cup before the international break.
The Magpies beat Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley in the final last month and that victory secured them a place in the Conference League, as well as their first piece of silverware in 70 years.
Eddie Howe’s side can move up in the European pecking order before the end of the current campaign, though, as they compete for a place in the Europa League or the Champions League by finishing higher up in their domestic division.
The Magpies are currently sixth in the Premier League table and sit two points behind Chelsea in fourth place, with ten matches left to be played and one game in hand over the two teams above them.
Newcastle can take another step towards a top four finish in the division this evening when they welcome Brentford to St. James’ Park, with the chance to move above Chelsea – who do not play until Thursday – with a win.
Despite flying down to South America to play for Brazil during the international break and racking up plenty of miles, Bruno Guimaraes should be one of the first names on the teammsheet against the Bees.
Why Bruno Guimaraes is a guaranteed starter for Newcastle
The Brazil international, who played one game for his country – against Colombia – at the end of last month, has started all 28 of his appearances in the Premier League for the Magpies this season.
In fact, Guimaraes has started all 97 of his Premier League games for the club since the start of the 2022/23 campaign, having started 11 of his 17 outings in the second half of the 2021/22 season after joining from Lyon.
This shows that the Brazilian maestro, ignoring the very early stage of his career in England, starts whenever he is available and that is why the midfielder should be in the starting line-up this evening.
Assists
0.22
Top 11%
Expected Assisted Goals
0.19
Top 18%
Passes into final third
5.05
Top 19%
Passes into penalty area
1.97
Top 8%
Progressive passes
7.32
Top 8%
Key passes
1.32
Top 32%
Shot-creating actions
3.38
Top 34%
As you can see in the table above, Guimaraes has been among the best passers in the Premier League as a midfielder this term, ranking highly among his positional peers in a host of key passing and creative metrics.
Bruno Guimaraes
One Magpies player who does not rank as favourably in those metrics, however, is Italy international Sandro Tonali, who has had an up-and-down time at St. James’ Park.
Why Sandro Tonali can be a liability in possession
The former AC Milan star is, essentially, in his first full season on Tyneside after returning from his ban and has started 18 of his 26 appearances in the Premier League this term.
Tonali offers plenty of grit and hard work in the middle of the park, winning 53% of his duels and making 2.4 tackles and interceptions per game, but his use of the ball has left a bit to be desired.
The Italian ace ranks within the bottom 49% or lower of midfielders in the Premier League for pass accuracy (83%), progressive passes per 90 (4.11), Expected Assisted Goals per 90 (0.03), and shot-creating actions per 90 (2.19).
This suggests that Tonali has struggled with the ball at his feet in the top-flight this season, by failing to find his teammates at an efficient rate without creating much for the team.
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The 24-year-old battler played the full 90 minutes against Liverpool in the League Cup final and lost six of his seven duels, whilst completing just 67% of his attempted passes.
In front of their home support this evening, Newcastle may want more quality in possession to put themselves on the front foot against Brentford and that is why Tonali should be ruthlessly axed from the starting line-up by Howe, who should replace him by finally unleashing Lewis Miley from the start.
Why Lewis Miley should finally be unleashed
The 18-year-old dynamo has had an injury-disrupted campaign, missing nine matches with a foot injury, and has only started one of his eight appearances in the Premier League this term.
Lewis Miley scores for Newcastle
Miley did, however, start 14 of his 17 outings in the division last season, in what was his breakthrough year at senior level, and that showed that he does have the capability to play week-in-week-out as a starter in the top-flight.
The teenage sensation’s only start in the Premier League so far this term came in a 4-3 win over Nottingham Forest back in February, as he started alongside Guimaraes and Joe Willock.
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90
Goals
1
Pass accuracy
81%
Key passes
1
Duels won
6/11
Tackles + interceptions
4
Dribbled past
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As you can see in the table above, the England U19 international made the most of his chance to impress, by scoring a goal and catching the eye with his defensive work.
Miley, as shown in the highlights above, scored Newcastle’s first goal in the match with a terrific touch and finish inside the box to make it 1-1, as he showcased his quality and composure in the opposition’s third.
The Magpies academy graduate has not played enough minutes to qualify for ranking this season, but he did rank within the top 15% of midfielders in the Premier League last term for assists (0.22) per 90 – with three assists in 14 starts.
Lewis Miley for Newcastle United against Paris Saint-Germain.
Miley, who was described as “very special” by journalist Mark Carruthers, is a midfield player with the potential to offer a threat at the top end of the pitch with his goalscoring touch, as shown in his only start this season in the league, as well as his creative ability, as evidenced by his form last term.
This means that the 18-year-old ace could be the perfect player to come in and partner Guimaraes in midfield, as they both have on-ball qualities that Tonali has failed to show consistently during his time on the pitch this season.
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It is now down to Howe to ruthlessly ditch the Italy international from the starting line-up in order to finally unleash Miley alongside Guimaraes, as the pair could be fun to watch with their respective qualities in possession.
In search of players who would slot straight into Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system, Manchester United have now reportedly made contact over signing a defender who thrives in a back three.
Man Utd aiming to solve Amorim problem
The Red Devils were finally showing signs of life under Amorim before the international break, with the former Sporting Club boss even nominated for the latest Premier League Manager of the Month award.
Following a four-game unbeaten run which has included a thrashing of Real Sociedad in the Europa League and a well-earned draw against title challengers Arsenal, it’s certainly a deserved nomination.
It’s form that Amorim will hope to see continued after the international break even as his side remain rooted in mid-table, as he looks to salvage what’s left of a disastrous campaign in the final nine games of the season.
Of course, once those nine games are done and dusted, it will be all eyes on the summer transfer window and one that INEOS must get right – starting with handing Amorim one particular defensive target.
According to Messaggeri Veneto in Italy, Manchester United have now made contact to sign Oumar Solet, testing the waters over a potential deal with Serie A side Udinese. The central defender reportedly has a release clause worth £25m and has also attracted the interest of West Ham United.
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For such a low price, those at Old Trafford should swoop in when the summer arrives. They may not be in any position to spend big on Europe’s top talents, but hidden gems like Solet should still be considered viable arrivals in the coming months.
At 25 years old, the Frenchman is at the peak of his powers and knows all about playing in a back three.
"Impressive" Solet thrives in a back three
Whilst the likes of Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro have struggled to adapt in Amorim’s back three, Solet would thrive just like he has done at Udinese. Since arriving in Italy during the January transfer window, the Frenchman has helped his side keep five clean sheets in 10 league games at the heart of that system. Losing just twice in that run, his impact has been clear for all to see.
League stats 24/25 Per 90 (via FBref)
Matthijs de Ligt
Oumar Solet
Minutes
1,999
862
Progressive Passes
2.34
3.33
Tackles Won
0.90
1.25
Ball Recoveries
2.93
5.21
Dubbed “incredibly impressive” by U23 scout Antonio Mango back in 2023, Solet has only continued his rise ever since and could now earn the biggest move of his career yet courtesy of Manchester United.
The numbers suggest that the 25-year-old would be an instant upgrade on De Ligt, who has been unable to match Solet for progressive passes, tackles and ball recoveries per 90.
At just £25m, Solet could solve one of Amorim’s biggest problem and become one of the bargains of the summer in the process.