يستعد فريق ريال مدريد، بقيادة المدرب تشابي ألونسو لخوض مباراته مساء يوم السبت في بطولة الدوري الإسباني لكرة القدم ضد نظيره فريق فالنسيا.
ويستضيف ملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو” مباراة فريقي ريال مدريد وفالنسيا، في خضم لقاءات الجولة الحادية عشر من الدوري الإسباني، موسم 2025/26.
ويحتل ريال مدريد صدارة الدوري الإسباني برصيد 27 نقطة، في حين أن فالنسيا لديه 9 نقاط فقط حيث يتواجد في المركز الثامن عشر.
ويسعى ريال مدريد إلى مواصلة نتائجه المميزة وتوسيع الفارق بينه وبين برشلونة، بعدما فاز في الكلاسيكو بهدفين لهدف يوم الأحد الماضي. موعد مباراة ريال مدريد وفالنسيا اليوم في الدوري الإسباني
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ESPNcricinfo’s experts impressed by RCB’s collective match-winners, team depth, and steady contributions from all corners of their squad
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Aaron: Different players have stepped up for RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) behind-the-scene efforts of shaking off their reputation of being reliant on “superstars” has paid off magnificently as a ninth Player-of-the-Match in Suyash Sharma secured their spot in the IPL 2025 final on Thursday evening.They’ve found match-winners in nearly every corner of the playing XII. New recruits and seasoned pros alike have delivered at different points, helping RCB find answers at every step. Varun Aaron, explained further, on ESPNcricinfo’s Time Out.”At the end of the day, you’ve got to attribute it to eight [nine] players being man of the match throughout the season,” Aaron summed it up. “Because RCB have always been dominated by a few players, a few big batters, I would say, did a bulk of the lifting. But there was always talks about, after Virat Kohli, who’s the highest [Indian] run-scorer? Till last year, it was Rahul Dravid. This year, that has changed.”Phil Salt has come in, he’s played a really big hand. Devdutt Padikkal was instrumental in the first half. Now, you’ve got somebody like Jitesh Sharma standing up. Rajat Patidar is looking good, even from last game, though he didn’t get too many runs.POTM winners in IPL 2025
Krunal (KKR, DC) Patidar (CSK, MI) Salt (RR) David (PBKS) Kohli (PBKS) Hazlewood (RR) Shepherd (CSK) Jitesh (LSG) Suyash (PBKS)
“So, there are signs, and then Tim David comes in, plays brilliantly. Romario Shepherd, what an innings. So if you actually think about it, so many moments from RCB straightaway comes to mind that, you know what, everybody’s chipped in at different times, when they were down and out.”Obviously, Josh Hazlewood, huge addition. Bhuvi [Bhuvneshwar Kumar] again today, brilliant. Krunal Pandya and Suyash, again, before the season, we were talking about their spin. ‘You know what, RCB don’t have the best spin attack,’ but their spinners have stood up better than anybody else.”Related
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Apart from different match-winners stepping up, Tom Moody was most impressed by the balance of the overall team.”I think their squad, and particularly their playing XI or XII that they’ve gone with throughout the whole season has been the big difference between previous years,” Moody said. “It’s a better balanced side, far better balanced side. It’s not top heavy. There’s opportunities for other players to have an impact in the game, where previously you look at RCB and it was always the top three and then you’re concerned about what follows that.”But you look at their side now, it’s just got a better balance to it. And their bowling attack, aside from the fact that they don’t have any sort of real mystery to their spin, but their spin has dovetailed nicely into the hard work that the pace bowlers have done.”RCB’s collective spirit has become their greatest strength this season, one that could be the key to ending their long IPL title drought on June 3 in Ahmedabad. As Aaron put it best: “It’s just a story of guys stepping up more than they have stepped up before.”
Chelsea finish for the international break with plenty to build on under Enzo Maresca, and they could now go big for a forward in January to bolster their striking ranks.
Chelsea rejoice after last-gasp winner vs Liverpool
Last week proved to be a significant one in West London, and plenty of pressure was on the shoulders of Maresca after winning once in five matches leading into the Blues’ double-header against Benfica and Liverpool.
On the face of it, the Italian can count himself slightly unfortunate to be under the spotlight after bringing two trophies to the club during his tenure so far. Nevertheless, the high demands at Stamford Bridge rest for nobody as Chelsea look to place themselves among the Premier League elite.
Chelsea manager EnzoMaresca
A tetchy 1-0 victory over Benfica came at the right time for Maresca, and he followed that up with an excellent 2-1 triumph over Liverpool to move his side into seventh, leading the former Manchester City assistant to a dismissal after enjoying wild celebrations with their support.
Stepping in after the match, his assistant Willy Caballero urged the Blues to take advantage of the international break to come back stronger once they are back in the capital.
He stated: “He’s OK (Maresca after red card). He’s so happy now. Of course, he cannot be here now but we are so happy that we achieved the three points in the last seconds. We are so happy and so proud. The players did a fantastic job. Now is a good break for many of them, and hopefully we can recover a few more players and start the new cycle of games with energy.”
After a brief wobble, things are looking up for Chelsea, and they could now be set to target a January move for one of the most prolific forwards in the top-flight.
Chelsea preparing bid for Antoine Semenyo
According to reports in Spain, Chelsea are preparing a bid worth around £78 million for Antoine Semenyo after his blistering start to the Premier League campaign at Bournemouth.
Moving to Stamford Bridge appeals to the Ghana international after publicly admitting he separates his Arsenal fandom from his job, and the Cherries may find it tough to resist the financial capital on offer despite his return of six goals and three assists in his opening seven top-flight appearances.
Gary Neville: Chelsea star "best" in Premier League and better than Arsenal ace
Neville has delivered his verdict.
ByTom Cunningham Oct 5, 2025
Labelled a “special player” by Owen Hargreaves, Semenyo has created an impressive ten chances in the Premier League, per Fotmob, thriving on either flank or whether coming inside to provide a focal point for his teammates.
Semenyo’s rise in England
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Chelsea are in the market for another attacker to mix experience with their youtful frontline. However, they are unlikely to be the only club interested in offering the 25-year-old a new challenge.
With the Blues pushing for the Champions League slots, Semenyo could well be the difference if he were to pitch up in West London.
O lateral-direito Júnior Caiçara foi anunciado, nesta quarta-feira (30), e aproveitou a ocasião para falar da sua relação e torcida pelo Santos. Diante da oportunidade de defender o time de coração, o jogador se emocionou e contou a motivação de tirar o time da atual situação.
– Eu queria dizer que estou muito feliz. Dá até vontade de chorar hoje aqui. Eu vivi minha vida inteira fora do Brasil e vestir essa camisa significa muito para mim. Para minha mãe, meu pai e meus irmãos. Eu tenho certeza que tá todo muito feliz hoje. Quero agradecer o torcedor santista pela recepção calorosa que me deram. Sei o que significa esse momento para o Santos. Vou me doar ao máximo. Tem muita gente me cobrando por ficar esse período parado. Espero retribuir dentro de campo para tirar dessa situação o mais rápido possível – disse o novo reforço do Alvinegro Praiano.
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Sem jogar uma partida profissional desde janeiro, o atleta sofreu com uma lesão e um longo tempo de recuperação. Porém, Caiçara diz se sentir pronto fisicamente.
– Tive uma microcirurgia no meu tendão que eu precisava fazer. Estava jogando com dor, conversei com o Istanbul Basaksehir e optei pela cirurgia. Infelizmente fiquei um tempo longo parado. Trabalhei para estar pronto para esse momento. Sabia que Deus ia me honrar para hoje estar aqui. Quero contribuir e estar na expectativa do torcedor – declarou o jogador.
VEJA OUTRAS RESPOSTAS DE JÚNIOR CAIÇARA:
TRABALHO DO TREINADOR DO SANTOS
Diego tem mostrado um trabalho incrível mostrado dentro de campo contra o Grêmio e também no primeiro tempo contra o Atlético-MG. O time está muito bem e vai sair dessa situação o mais rápido possível
SONHO DE VESTIR A CAMISA DO SANTOS
(Eu sinto) um pouco de tudo. É um clube que eu sempre sonhei em jogar, eu cresci aqui e meus parentes todos são daqui. Vestir essa camisa significa muito, não só para mim. Qualquer jogador que vestir isso daqui tem que se sentir emocionado. O torcedor não merece passar pelo que está passando.
JOGA CONTRA O AMÉRICA-MG?
Eu poderia ter viajado para enfrentar o Athletico. Acredito que a comissão está feliz com o meu rendimento dentro de campo. Quando se tem um treinador inteligente isso acontece. Não adianta treinar só uma semana e chegar para jogar. Eu estava empolgado para ir e me sinto pronto para jogar. Espero poder estar em campo neste fim de semana, se o Diego deixar isso.
LESÃO E RECUPERAÇÃO
Eu estive trabalhando. Agradeço à Portuguesa Santista por abrir as portas para mim. Se não fosse isso, não estaria me sentindo tão bem quanto estou me sentindo para estar ajudando o Santos. Quem pode dizer isso é a comissão técnica. Acredito que, dentro daquilo que sempre joguei, me sinto pronto fisicamente. Para mim também é um momento muito especial na minha carreira.
CARACTERÍSTICAS DE JOGO
Eu me coloco como um lateral mais ofensivo, mas o futebol de hoje exige que o lateral trabalhe bem e venho evoluindo meu nível de futebol. Venho melhorando na defesa também, venho demonstrando isso na minha carreira. Espero que assim eu consiga ajudar o Santos.
PORQUE A CONTRATAÇÃO NÃO ACONTECEU ANTES
Na verdade eu não trabalho dentro do Santos. Eu sempre quis estar aqui. É a cereja do bolo da minha carreira. Eu acredito que os treinadores que estavam aqui achavam que meu futebol não se adequava ao estilo de jogo, acha que o diretor que estava aqui achava isso também. Queria estar aqui antes, mas hoje estou e estou feliz demais.
DIMINUIÇÃO DO TEMPO DE JOGO
Eu fiquei um período fora e quando eu voltei era o final da competição. Fiz uma boa pré-temporada, mas acabei sentindo um desconforto do outro que foi o que me impediu de jogar o meu melhor futebol. Graças a Deus estou trabalhando forte sem dor e sem nada.
SEMANA DE TESTES
Fiz várias ressonâncias magnéticas. Fiz trabalho na esteira e surpreendi o pessoal da fisiologia do Santos. A questão era só ganhar tempo de campo. Eu vejo no olhar dos jogadores que a gente sabe da importância desse momento. O trabalho está sendo intenso. Eu via de fora, como torcedor, e eu não via o Santos jogando bem. Agora, eu estou vendo diariamente o trabalho que está sendo feito e o pessoal está se dedicando ao máximo para tirar o Santos o mais rápido possível dessa situação, e tenho certeza que vai acontecer.
أجريت اليوم الأربعاء قرعة دور ربع نهائي بطولة كأس خادم الحرمين الشريفين، والتي أسفرت عن مواجهات نارية تجمع بين كبار الأندية السعودية، في واحدة من أكثر المراحل إثارة هذا الموسم.
وأقيمت مراسم القرعة في مقر الاتحاد السعودي لكرة القدم بمدينة الرياض، بحضور ممثلين عن الأندية المتأهلة، وعدد من مسؤولي اللجنة المنظمة للبطولة.
وشهدت مباريات دور الـ16 من البطولة إثارة كبيرة ومفاجآت محدودة، حيث نجح فريق الهلال في حجز بطاقة التأهل بعد فوزه الصعب على الأخدود بهدف دون رد خارج أرضه، في لقاء شهد تألق الحارس عبدالله المعيوف وعدد من نجوم الفريق الأزرق.
أما الاتحاد، فاختتم مباريات الدور بانتصار مثير على النصر بهدفين مقابل هدف، في قمة جمعت بين نجوم الدوري السعودي من الطرفين، ليواصل العميد مشواره في الدفاع عن اللقب.
طالع أيضًا | فيديو | الاتحاد يفوز على النصر بثنائية ويتأهل إلى ربع نهائي كأس خادم الحرمين
وفي المقابل، تأهل القادسية إلى ربع النهائي بعد فوز مميز على الحزم بثلاثة أهداف مقابل هدف، بينما تمكن الشباب من تجاوز عقبة الزلفي بهدف نظيف في لقاء حسمه الفريق الأبيض بفضل خبرته. نتائج قرعة ربع النهائي لكأس خادم الحرمين الشريفين
الاتحاد × الشباب
الخلود × الخليج
الأهلي × القادسية
الهلال × الفتح
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Sunderland looks to have a tricky few clashes in store as they continue their return to the Premier League.
Thankfully, the Black Cats haven’t been paralysed by the challenges in front of them just yet, with Regis Le Bris’ men sitting in a pretty ninth spot in the early standings, after picking up an impressive three wins from their opening seven fixtures.
Still, a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester United last time out will be a worry for Le Bris, considering Chelsea, Everton, and Arsenal are on his team’s fixture list heading into the rest of October and then November, who are all above Ruben Amorim’s underperforming Red Devils in the division.
Further down the line, the Frenchman will also need to make some cutthroat decisions about who he keeps on past their contracts expiring, with many of his reserve personnel perhaps walking away next summer.
The Sunderland players now in danger of leaving
As a direct consequence of Sunderland splashing out over £160m on transfers in the busy transfer window just gone, many of Le Bris’ camp have now had to make do with limited gametime, despite once being important cogs in the Black Cats’ machine.
Indeed, despite only missing two Championship games last season during the regular campaign, Dan Neil looks to be running out of time now as his deal expires next June, with only one minute of Premier League action afforded to him so far.
Patrick Roberts was even sent out on loan to Birmingham City in the summer, as another figure that has dramatically tumbled down the Stadium of Light pecking order.
With a goal and assist already next to his name at St. Andrew’s, it’s clear that the 28-year-old still has more to give in the second tier, even if he has been deemed surplus to requirements back at his parent employers.
There is also reserve goalkeeper figure Simon Moore, who will surely be moved on soon, with Robin Roefs eating up all his potential minutes even more.
Before the Dutchman’s inspired arrival, the ex-Brentford stopper had only ever made six first-team appearances on Wearside, with his exit from the club presumably in the offing.
There is another figure who hasn’t been mentioned yet, who will also find it hard to make a pressing case to stay put, despite consistently shining when selected by Le Bris.
Why Dennis Cirkin is now on borrowed time
While Sunderland did break the bank this summer to prepare for their Premier League voyage, several of Sunderland’s promotion heroes have also stepped up to the mark, away from the disappointing tales of Neil and Roberts.
Wilson Isidor – who fired home a respectable 13 goals during their promotion heroics – already has three league goals to shout about, whilst Trai Hume’s fiery character in the Championship has been front and centre of his game in the top-flight, too, with the Northern Irishman winning a mammoth six duels on average across his seven outings in the demanding league, as per Sofascore.
One of Hume’s reliable teammates at the back in the EFL’s elite division in Dennis Cirkin, has failed to make the step-up look effortless, though, with the number three’s ongoing journey on Wearside marred by injuries once more.
Since entering the club as a wide-eyed prospect from Tottenham Hotspur in 2021, Cirkin has collected a standout haul of eight goals and six assists from 116 appearances, with his ability to break up the pitch with speed, matched by his Hume-like tenacity in defence, seeing him earn rave reviews in the past.
Indeed, he seemingly has “the potential to be a Premier League player”, according to ex-boss Tony Mowbray, who also noted that “Jose Mourinho really liked him” back at Spurs, amid his rise up the Lilywhites youth ranks.
Cirkin – Sunderland stats by season
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Games out with injury
25/26
0
5
24/25
39
3
23/24
8
34
22/23
36
18
21/22
41
7
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He is yet to live up to Mowbray’s – and Mourinho’s – praise and grace the Stadium of Light turf in the Premier League, owing to more injury difficulties mounting up, with a concerning 67 games missed in total over the five seasons he’s been at the top-flight newcomers.
With a £20m price tag once above his head when at his Black Cats peak, it does look far-fetched that any club would want to fork out that lavish amount on such an injury-prone individual in January, even if he does have a bilstering strike up his sleeve when free from his demons.
Sunderland could, therefore, be staring down the barrel at Cirkin leaving for nothing when his contract ceases to be next year, with it a risk to keep such an injury-ravaged star around, in what would be a very sad end to the 23-year-old’s long-established Wearside affiliation.
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حجز الفريق الأول لكرة اليد بالنادي الأهلي، مقعده في نهائي بطولة كأس السوبر المصري، بعدما حقق فوزًا مستحقًا على سبورتنج.
وحقق الأهلي الفوز على سبورتنج بنتيجة 29-22، في اللقاء الذي جمع بينهما مساء الأربعاء على صالة العاصمة الإدارية الجديدة ضمن منافسات الدور نصف النهائي.
طالع.. سموحة يقصي الزمالك وينتظر الفائز من الأهلي وسبورتنج في نهائي السوبر المصري لكرة اليد
المباراة بدأت بقوة من جانب سبورتنج الذي أنهى الشوط الأول متقدمًا 15-13، قبل أن ينتفض الأهلي في الشوط الثاني ويقلب الطاولة بأداء هجومي مميز ودفاع منظم، لينهي اللقاء بفارق سبعة أهداف كاملة.
وكان سموحة قد تأهل إلى النهائي بعد فوزه المفاجئ على الزمالك 29-28، ليضرب موعدًا مع الأهلي في مواجهة قوية تجمع بين بطل إفريقيا والمفاجأة الكبرى في البطولة.
ويُعد الأهلي حامل لقب النسخة الماضية من كأس السوبر المصري لكرة اليد، إذ توّج بالبطولة بعد تغلبه على سبورتنج بنتيجة 26-24.
ويدخل الأهلي اللقاء المقبل بمعنويات مرتفعة بعد تتويجه مؤخرًا بلقب بطولة إفريقيا للأندية أبطال الدوري في المغرب، إثر فوزه في النهائي على فريق المنتدى المغربي 31-20.
Após insinuar “roubo” na saída do gramado na derrota do Palmeiras para o Grêmio, pelo Brasileirão, o técnico Abel Ferreira foi denunciado ao STJD (Supremo Tribunal de Justiça Desportiva) pela Abrafut (Associação Brasileira de Árbitros de Futebol). No entanto, segundo apurou o Lance!, a denúncia não deve ser acatada pelo órgão.
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– Isso é roubar! Isso é roubar! – disse Abel, se dirigindo às câmeras enquanto ia para o vestiário antes mesmo do fim da partida.
Essa foi a frase com a qual se baseou a Associação de Árbitros para protocolar o pedido junto ao Tribunal. O treinador palmeirense se irritou com a marcação de uma falta de Richard Ríos já nos minutos finais do duelo. No entanto, na entrevista coletiva, Abel fez um discurso ameno, sem culpar a arbitragem. Algo que pode ter feito toda a diferença.
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Na nota de infração enviada ao STJD, a Abrafut diz que não irá mais aceitar insinuações que comprometam a honra e dignidade dos árbitros.
– Não aceitaremos mais nenhum tipo de insinuação, acusação ou insulto comprometendo a dignidade e a honra dos nossos árbitros, que estão atuando de forma que tem que ser, cumprindo as regras do jogo – diz trecho da nota da Abrafut.
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Em contato com fontes do clube e do Tribunal, a reportagem ouviu que o fato de o comandante português ter adotado uma outra postura na entrevista coletiva ameniza a avaliação do órgão. Apesar da insinuação em campo, com a cabeça quente, não houve qualquer abordagem sobre o tema na conversa com a imprensa. Isso deve ser entendido como uma retratação.
+ Abel desconversa sobre arbitragem e fala o que faltou ao Palmeiras para vencer o Grêmio
– Se disserem que eu disse que foi por culpa do árbitro, é mentira, quem for por aí é mal intencionado, não gosta de mim e do Palmeiras. Não ganhamos o jogo, porque não fomos eficazes, ao contrário do nosso adversário, que não precisou chutar muito ao nosso gol para marcar. Sobre a arbitragem, disse que ela foi hábil, só. Não disse que falhou, pode ter errado para mim, para eles.
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– Não quero falar sobre arbitragem, isso não é um problema meu, é da CBF e da comissão de arbitragem avaliar os árbitros e entender se podem melhorar. Não é meu problema. Eficiência, foi o que se passou aqui hoje. Hoje o Grêmio foi muito eficaz, nos primeiros dez minutos não fizemos o que deveríamos fazer e depois dominamos o jogo, mas não fomos eficientes – declarou Abel.
Usman Khawaja hopes to start forging something good with Sam Konstas in the West Indies in the lead up to the Ashes
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Head not fazed by big-name absences
Usman Khawaja won’t overstay his welcome in the Australia team but is adamant he has more to contribute and sees a significant role for himself in helping nurture Sam Konstas on his return to Test cricket against West Indies.Khawaja scored a career-best double-century earlier this year against Sri Lanka but his form returned to the spotlight with twin failures against Kagiso Rabada in the World Test Championship final. That continued a trend of lean returns against pace bowling following the challenges posed by Jasprit Bumrah last season and New Zealand’s quicks earlier in 2024. However, speaking after Lord’s, head coach Andrew McDonald all but confirmed that Khawaja’s position was secure for the Ashes later this year.Khawaja, who was the second-highest-scoring opener in the last WTC cycle, behind Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Australia’s leading scorer overall, stands by his longer-term record and believes any downturn is more a symptom of his role in the side at a time when top-order batting has been a challenging prospect. Since the start of 2024 he averages 25.29 against pace, only a little below the global average of all openers of 27.84, compared to 65.80 against spin.Related
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“I can’t understand how I can [have a problem against seam bowling] if I can score so many runs in [Sheffield] Shield cricket or be the highest run-scorer for Australia in the WTC cycle,” he said in Barbados ahead of the opening Test. “I open the batting for Australia. So I get out to seam more than I get out to anyone else. It’s just part and parcel of the game.”I wish I could face more spinners, but you don’t always get that opportunity. So, I’m facing the new-ball bowlers with the new ball every single time. I went back from Sri Lanka to domestic cricket and scored a hundred against Tasmania. I pretty much faced seam the whole time there [and] against Riley Meredith, who is one of the fastest bowlers in the country.””I understand I’m 38 years old. People will be looking for an excuse. [But] I think I’ve got a role to play: open the batting, starting off, and setting a good platform for Australia.”Since David Warner’s retirement in early 2024, Khawaja has had five opening partners: Steven Smith, Nathan McSweeney, Konstas, Travis Head and, latterly, Marnus Labuschagne in the WTC final. Khawaja spoke of the rapport he built with Warner in their 41 innings together at the top, which included almost a sixth sense of what the other was thinking – “I knew when and where he was going to drop and run a quick single, and I was ready for it” – and hoped to start forging something similar with Konstas in the West Indies with an eye to the Ashes.”With young Sammy coming in, it’s an added role [for me],” he said. “To help Sammy along through his journey, trying to impart as much knowledge as I can. I won’t be around forever. But it’s very important that I can do whatever I can, obviously first and foremost, [to] have a solid partnership between us but then bit of stability at the top [and] also guide him through this journey. He’s still very young, he’s a 19-year-old boy, and it’s quite exciting.”There’s obviously this series and then a big Ashes coming up. [You] probably want a little bit of stability at the top. It’ll be tough to chop and change, and opening is a tough place. Mentally it can be very tough. Going out there against the new ball and sometimes just getting a good ball and low scores.Australia are hoping Sam Konstas is the answer to the spot left vacant by David Warner•Getty Images
“I’m just looking forward to playing with Sammy, as much as on the field as helping him off the field. I’ve been through a lot in my life, a lot of ups and downs. There are lots of things I’ve seen throughout my career and most of them are not technical. More mindset things. If I can help Sammy through this journey, especially over the next couple of series, try and impart as much knowledge I can to him.”The Sydney Test at the end of the Ashes is often referenced as a stepping-off point for Khawaja but, unlike Warner, he is not outlining a precise route to retirement. After the England series, Australia won’t play Tests again until Bangladesh visit for a series in the Top End in August.”For me, I feel like I have plenty to give still,” he said. “To be playing this series and the Ashes is the pinnacle. That’s the one we all love winning and being involved in… after that there is a bit of a gap between that and the next Test series. We’ll cross that bridge when we get there but for me it’s about making sure I stay in the moment. Because if I’m not in the moment, I don’t think I’m doing the right thing by myself and the team.”I’m not the guy who’s going, ‘I want to play for another ten years’. I’m very attuned to whatever is best for the team [and that] is what I’m trying to do. I’m not here for myself anymore. I’m here for the team. I could have stopped playing two years ago, really. But I found that I was still contributing, still trying to be the best player for the team at that opening spot, trying to do what I can do, [and] that hasn’t changed for me. When it does, you guys will surely find out.”
أدلى جاري نيفيل، لاعب مانشستر يونايتد السابق، والمحلل الرياضي الحالي بتصريحات بشأن هزيمة ليفربول أمام مانشستر سيتي، منتقدًا أداء أحد لاعبي فريق آرني سلوت، ووجه دانييل ستوريدج انتقادًا لنفس اللاعب.
وتعرض ليفربول للهزيمة من مانشستر سيتي بثلاثة أهداف دون مقابل، خلال مباراة الفريقين أمس الأحد على ملعب “الاتحاد” بالجولة الحادية عشر للدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز “البريميرليج”.
وقال نيفيل في تعليقه على قناة “سكاي سبورتس”: “إنه أداء مقلق للغاية لليفربول، إنه أسوأ أداء رأيته منهم منذ فترة طويلة، لقد خسروا كل معاركهم الفردية، كل واحدة منها، بدت أرجلهم ضعيفة في الشوط الأول”.
وأضاف: “كان أداء فيرجيل فان دايك غريبًا للغاية في الهدف الثاني لمانشستر سيتي، كان واقفًا هناك وترك الكرة تصطدم به، هناك حركة بسيطة من ساقه اليمنى ضربت حارس مرماه في مقتل”.
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وواصل: “سيشعر مشجعو ليفربول بالقلق، كان هناك قدر كبير من التفاؤل حول سوق الانتقالات، لكن هذا لم يحدث بعد، وهذه خيبة أمل كبيرة اليوم”.
كما شكك مهاجم ليفربول السابق دانيال ستوريدج في دفاع فان دايك في لحظة حاسمة من المباراة، مضيفًا: “قدم فيرجيل أداءً جيدًا، لكنه لم يكن حاسمًا”.
وأفاد: “كان أداء ليفربول ضعيفًا، توقعت تنظيمًا أفضل وضغطًا أفضل، توقعتُ أداءً أفضل بعد فوز ريال مدريد، لكن اللاعبين لم يُقدموا أداءً يُذكر”.