Juninho Capixaba é anunciado pelo Fortaleza

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O Fortaleza iniciou o domingo com uma boa notícia ao seu torcedor. Através das redes sociais, o Leão confirmou o lateral-esquerdo Juninho Capixaba. O acordo é válido por uma temporada e fica no Tricolor até dezembro de 2022.

+ Veja no aplicativo do LANCE! o resultado dos jogos da rodada

A chegada do atleta foi uma oportunidade de negócio. Após encerrar a passagem no Bahia, ele ficou livre para acertar os detalhes da transferência junto ao Leão.

Outro ponto que ajudou foi a saída de Bruno Melo, que acabou negociado com o Corinthians e abriu uma lacuna no elenco de Pablo Vojvoda.

No Fortaleza, Juninho Capixaba terá a oportunidade de disputar a Libertadores da América ao longo de 2022.

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Newcastle named as the team ready to bid in January in 56-cap striker chase

Newcastle United are believed to be the favourites to complete the signing of a “fantastic” striker with 29 goals in 56 international caps.

Newcastle eyeing new signings

The Magpies may be seventh in the Premier League, suggesting that things have been going solidly on the pitch this season, but performances have flattered to deceive too often. A lack of transfer activity in the summer window has caused plenty of frustration among the fanbase, also seemingly affecting the relationship between Eddie Howe and Paul Mitchell.

It is still clear that Newcastle’s squad is in need of additional quality all over the pitch, with Lille striker Jonathan David one player who has been mooted as an option to come in. Talks are said to have taken place over a move for the Canada international, who could replace Callum Wilson when his time at St James’ Park comes to an end.

Aston Villa transfer target Jonathan David in action for Lille.

Meanwhile, the Magpies are reportedly interested in signing Monaco attacker Maghnes Akliouche, too, with none other than Thierry Henry an admirer of the 22-year-old, having managed him for France at the 2024 Olympics earlier this year.

On the flip side, there are some Newcastle players whose time at the club could be coming to an end soon, including Kieran Trippier. The Englishman could join AC Milan, according to one update, with his best days now arguably behind him.

Newcastle favourites to sign attacking star

According to a fresh update from Tutto Juve [via Sport Witness], Newcastle are the favourites to sign David from Lille, with a January move not out of the question despite the fact he will be available for nothing next summer.

The Magpies are “ready to pay the most” in the next transfer window, instead of waiting until the summer, and they are ahead of Serie A giants Juventus and Inter Milan in the race to acquire the 24-year-old’s signature. Neither have the financial power of the Premier League side, putting them in a strong position to get their man.

Canadian striker Jonathan David

David is a huge talent who could forge a devilish striker partnership with Alexander Isak at Newcastle, having already achieved such impressive goalscoring feats in his career. The Canadian has 91 goals in 194 appearances for Lille, proving to be one of Ligue 1’s most deadly attacking players, and he has also netted 29 times in 56 caps for his country. Football talent scout Jacek Kulig is a big admirer of David and has been for some time, once taking to X to laud his various abilities as a footballer.

If Newcastle could pip Juve and Inter to David’s signing it would be a massive coup, given the two clubs’ stature in European football, and it would give Howe the added firepower he craves in the final third, with Isak out injured too often and Wilson expected to move on soon.

Wolves senior player now wants to leave after barely playing this season

A European side are looking into signing a senior Wolverhampton Wanderers player in the January transfer window, according to a new report, and he wants to go.

The Midlands side have just come off the back of an extremely busy and frustrating transfer window, as Gary O’Neil hopes he now has enough to tackle the first six months of the Premier League campaign.

Imagine him & Forbs: Wolves make deadline day offer for "unbelievable" ace

The club are desperately trying to bolster their attacking ranks.

By
Ethan Lamb

Aug 30, 2024

Wolves’ transfer window

Wolves were very busy during the summer transfer window, especially towards the end, as they brought in eight new players. The club’s biggest arrival was midfielder Andre, who joined them on transfer deadline day.

Wolves' summer signings

Andre

Fluminense

Rodrigo Gomes

SC Braga

Sam Johnstone

Crystal Palace

Pedro Lima

Sport Recife

Tommy Doyle

Man City

Bastien Meupiyou

FC Nantes

Jorgen Strand Larsen (Loan)

Celta de Vigo

Carlos Forbs (Loan)

Ajax

As well as improving the squad, Wolves were unable to get through the transfer window without losing key players, as they saw Pedro Neto and Max Kilman leave Molineaux for big money to Premier League rivals.

While losing these two players, the window could have got better for Wolves were they able to complete a couple of transfers. One player the Premier League side had their eye on was Sassuolo winger Armand Lauriente, with Wolves making an offer for the player.

The attacker enjoyed a successful 2023/24 season with the Italian side despite them being relegated, and those in the Midlands were keen to bring him to Molineux. However, a deal was unable to get over the line before the window slammed shut.

Another player Wolves had their eye on was West Ham defender Nayef Aguerd, as they were interested in a deal before the window closed. The defender fell out of favour with the Hammers, and Wolves were reportedly interested, but he joined Real Sociedad on loan.

The transfer window is now closed for the English teams, but it has emerged that a Wolves player is already being eyed by a European side ahead of the January transfer window.

Wolves player wants to leave and could be sold for pennies

According to Vamos Mi Sevilla, relayed by Sport Witness, La Liga side Sevilla are weighing up a move for Wolves forward Pablo Sarabia, with the player keen to leave the Premier League side.

The report states that Sarabia is not considered a key player for Wolves, and that has given Sevilla hope of landing the player in January, as he also “wants to return to Spain." The 32-year-old has played for the Spanish side before, and they are interested in re-signing him, as they believe he would bring goals and creativity, something they state they are missing now.

Sevilla consider this potential transfer to be a “low-cost operation” given the fact that he is now 32, and he is in the final year of his contract with the Premier League side, meaning by January Wolves would have little negotiating power, especially with the player's stance.

Sarabia joined Wolves in January 2023 from PSG, and since joining the club, he has played 52 times in all competitions, scoring five goals and recording 10 assists. The Spaniard has featured three times for Wolves this season, twice in the league and once in the EFL Cup, but only playing a total of 90 minutes of football spread across the three games.

"Accomplished" £27k-a-week Rangers player now closing in on loan exit

An "accomplished" Rangers player is reportedly closing in on a move away from Ibrox this summer.

Rangers transfer news

This has been a hugely productive summer transfer window for the Gers, with a host of new names brought in, adding significant depth to Philippe Clement's squad in the process. Mohamed Diomande made his loan switch a permanent one, while the likes of Robin Propper and Hamza Igamane have also come in, among others.

That's not to say that there couldn't be some late business at Rangers, with rumours continuing to swirl. Norwich City striker Abu Kamara has emerged as a transfer target for the Scottish Premiership club, with personal terms involving the 21-year-old not expected to be an issue.

Meanwhile, the Gers are believed to have submitted a bid for Almeria defender Kaiky, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the offer is a sizeable £6.5m. It has been rejected, though, so an increased amount will need to be tabled.

Fiorentina attacker Josip Brekalo is also on Rangers' radar, having been made surplus to requirements by the Serie A club, and contact has been made over a summer move. Now, it appears an outgoing regarding a current Ibrox ace is "imminent".

"Accomplished" Rangers player heading for exit

According to a report from The Daily Record, Ben Davies is set to complete a loan move from Rangers to Birmingham City.

The deal involving the 29-year-old could include a buy option at the end of the season should he impress enough at the League One club for them to retain his services.

Ben Davies at Rangers.

Birmingham have been big spenders this summer following their relegation from the Championship, parting with over €15m (£12.7m) to date – far more than any of their League One rivals as they seek an immediate promotion.

This feels like the right decision for all parties, with Davies not considered an important part of Clement's plans moving forward, and never truly feeling like a key man since arriving from Liverpool in the summer of 2022.

That's not to say that the English centre-back isn't a good player, with none other than Jurgen Klopp heaping praise on him when he joined Rangers, saying:

"This presents a proper opportunity to demonstrate his quality and composure. As a person, he’s as good a guy as you could hope to meet. It’s a smart piece of recruitment from Giovanni van Bronckhorst, to be honest. Perfect for all parties. He has himself an accomplished defender, who is entering his peak years and whose character is top-drawer."

The hope is that Davies enjoys a successful stint on loan at Birmingham prior to completing a permanent move this time next year, allowing Rangers to receive a fee in the process.

Rangers eyeing move to sign £2m attacker with personal terms not an issue

Rangers are looking to improve their attacking options.

By
Brett Worthington

Aug 24, 2024

The £27,000-a-week defender is contracted at Ibrox until 2026, meaning that next summer will be the last realistic opportunity for that to happen, so it does feel as though he has played his final match for the Gers.

Everton handed boost regarding "outstanding" £100k-a-week hero’s future

Everton have been given a huge boost regarding the future of an "outstanding" player on the eve of their season opener against Brighton, according to a new update from journalist Graeme Bailey.

Everton transfer news

The Blues get their new Premier League season up and running this weekend, with a home clash against Brighton coming their way on Saturday afternoon. It will be fascinating to see how the new signings fare at Goodison Park, following a summer that has seen the likes of Jake O'Brien, Jesper Lindstrom and Iliman Ndiaye come in.

There is still time for further reinforcements to arrive at Everton, with plenty of rumours doing the rounds in recent days. That includes Strasbourg midfielder Habib Diarra, who could help fill the void left by Amadou Onana, having joined Aston Villa earlier in the transfer window.

Habib Diarra in action for Strasbourg

The Blues are also believed to have made contact with Borussia Dortmund teenager Youssoufa Moukoko over a summer move after his proposed move to Marseille fell through. The 19-year-old scored five goals in the Bundesliga last season, despite only making four starts.

Another young player, Barcelona's Vitor Roque, has also emerged as a summer transfer target for Everton, with the La Liga giants seemingly happy to let him go despite only snapping him up recently. Now, a key update has emerged over the future of a current Goodison hero, too, in what could be a welcome boost for Sean Dyche.

Everton boosted over "outstanding" player

Speaking to Everton.News, Bailey claimed that Everton are "hopeful" that Dominic Calvert-Lewin will stay put this summer, despite interest from Newcastle.

"I still wouldn’t rule Newcastle out of this. There’s still two weeks to go. Newcastle like him a lot. He still hasn’t signed that contract. Nothing imminent, but I think over the last two weeks I wouldn’t rule anything out. I think there’s still interest there from a few teams.

"There’s been a few sniffs around him from what I’m hearing, but there’s not a lot Everton can do at this point. He’s got a year left, they want him to stay. From what I’m hearing they’re pretty hopeful."

Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Keeping hold of Calvert-Lewin would feel like a massive positive for Everton, even though injuries have plagued him down the years, preventing him from consistently finding the form that saw him score 29 Premier League goals in 2019/20 and 2020/21 combined.

When available, the 27-year-old remains a formidable striker who combines pace, power and strong finishing, with Dyche hailing him last season.

"I thought he was excellent. He's had a bit of illness. We're hopeful that has passed, he had it before the game, so I must commend him on that. His physical performance was outstanding, he's not quite over it but we hope it settles down a bit."

Everton tracking £45k-p/w Onana replacement with "insane athletic ability"

He could be perfect for Sean Dyche’s system.

ByBen Browning Aug 15, 2024

Newcastle could still potentially chance their arm, looking to make a late move for the £100,000-a-week-earning Calvert-Lewin, but if Everton can retain his services beyond this summer, it could end up feeling every bit as important as any new signing that comes in.

As it happened: Queensland vs New South Wales, Sheffield Shield final, 1st day

Recap how the opening day of the final in Brisbane unfolded

Andrew McGlashan15-Apr-2021*Most recent entry will appear at the top, please refresh your page for the latest updates. All times are local.4.30pm: Closing stagesNew South Wales have made a breakthrough, Josh Hazlewood finding the edge of Joe Burns with a terrific delivery, but they are desperate to strike again in the final period of the day. Nathan Lyon has found some big spin early in his spell and Trent Copeland has challenged Marnus Labuschagne.

3.50pm: Starc strains for a breakthroughThe Queensland openers, Bryce Street and Joe Burns, have repelled the early exchanges against the new ball. Street has stood up against Mitchell Starc with the pair sharing a few words after the batter was struck on the chest. There have been a few near-misses – Trent Copeland nearly struck first ball when he squared up Burns – but New South Wales have not yet been rewarded. They need something soon.3.00pm: New South Wales 143 all outMichael Neser walks off after his five-wicket haul•Getty ImagesA superb performance from Michael Neser and Jack Wildermuth has given Queensland control of the final. Neser took the final two wickets after tea to finish with 5 for 27. New South Wales will need to make inroads through the rest of the final session to get themselves back into the game. Having seen the success of the Queensland attack, Josh Hazlewood is the type of bowler who could be a considerable handful if he gets things right.

2.10pm: Tea – New South Wales 8 for 123It’s not looking great for the visitors on the opening day. Jack Wildermuth ended the afternoon session with two wickets in two balls by removing Mitchell Starc and Sean Abbott. It will be down their bowling attack (a very strong one, it must be said) to keep them in the game.Here’s Dan Brettig on the day so far

There was always a gambling element to the youthful batting lineup selected by NSW for the Sheffield Shield final, betting on talent over experience to generate enough runs against Queensland. As the Blues ran into enormous trouble on the first afternoon at Allan Border Field, limping into tea at 8 for 123, the balance of the side was cause for some reflection. In several ways, the Blues’ young bats were unable to deal with the pressure of the bowling and the vagaries of a crusty pitch. Matt Gilkes misjudged Michael Neser and was bowled shouldering arms; Jason Sangha’s flying start was ended when he chose the wrong ball to pull; Jack Edwards drove unwisely at a tempting Neser away drifter, and Baxter Holt hung his bat out in a fashion he won’t want to look at on too many replays. With Daniel Hughes and Kurtis Patterson unable to go on to truly substantial scores, it added up to a world of pain for the visitors, even as Mitchell Swepson stood wicketless.

12.55pm: Michael Neser, againIs there a player more unlucky to not yet have played a Test than Michael Neser? He is such a consistent performer for Queensland and his post-lunch spell has put them in control with him quickly adding the scalp of Jack Edwards to that of Jason Sangha. He has been a regular part of Australia squads for the last two years but hasn’t yet been able to crack into the XI. There’s an argument to say that the selectors should look beyond outright pace, especially on certain pitches. After this match he’s off for a spell with Glamorgan in county cricket where he’s sure to be a threat.12.35pm: Sangha throws it awayThere had been a hint of New South Wales putting the pressure back on Queensland after lunch with a little flurry of boundaries with Jason Sangha, who scored a century in the previous Shield match, being especially positive as he moved along at better than a run-a-ball. However, he then made a costly error when he took on a short delivery from Michael Neser and toe-ended a catch into the leg side to reinvigorate the home side with the ball still moving around.11.30am: Lunch – New South Wales 2 for 54The Queensland slip cordon wait for a chance•Getty ImagesIt’s been a tense morning at Allan Border Field with New South Wales doing well to be just two down. And there was a touch of controversy with the second wicket with Jack Wildermuth mighty close to a no-ball. Here’s Dan Brettig with a view of session:

An enigmatic surface made for an absorbing start to the Sheffield Shield final. Typically known for being flat as concrete, AB Field this time offered a pitch that was both extremely dry but also offering some green grass. The result was a generous helping of sideways seam movement with the new ball, well exploited by Michael Neser to bowl Matt Gilkes shouldering arms, and very nearly followed up by Jack Wildermuth having Daniel Hughes taken behind – only to see the low edge narrowly missed by a diving Jimmy Peirson. More intrigue was created by a couple of puffs of dust as balls appeared to go through the top of the surface, and there were signs of spin in Mitch Swepson’s exploratory couple of overs before lunch. Whatever happens, the pitch already looks like it will produce a result inside five days.

10.25am: What role for spin?The Queensland seamers have been excellent so far, but this match also features the two best spinners in Australia: Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Swepson. We’ve already seen one delivery disturb the surface, albeit from a short length, which suggests there will be something for the spinners later.Lyon has been doing his stuff for seasons, but this summer has been very significant in Swepson’s development – it looked like he was done for the season with a neck injury but has made a timely recovery and in Wollongong earlier this month produced a delivery Shane Warne would have been proud of.Dan Brettig looks at Swepson’s development and what it could mean for AustraliaESPNcricinfo Ltd10.00am: Early challenge against the new ballIt’s been a demanding start for the New South Wales top order against the new ball in the hands of Michael Neser and Jack Wildermuth. Neser has provided the first breakthrough when Matthew Gilkes shouldered arms and lost his off stump – it was a beautiful set-up from Neser who had been moving the ball away from the left hander. There has been nibble on offer for both bowlers.

9.30am: Play underwayA nervy start from New South Wales in the opening. Daniel Hughes gets an inside edge into the vacant short leg area then Matthew Gilkes would have been run out with a direct hit. Will be interesting to see how much movement there is with the new ball due to the earlier start.9.15am: The talking pointsNew South Wales almost have Australia’s Test attack for this match (just missing Pat Cummins who is at the IPL) but there batting has a far more inexperienced look after changes were made following the 32 all out against Tasmania. However, there are already signs that was the right move. Dan Brettig takes a look at the future.The new breed: Jack Edwards, Lachlan Hearne, Jason Sangha•Getty Images

“The New South Wales selectors had already shown some degree of interest in the future arc of the national team by elevating Pat Cummins to the domestic limited-overs captaincy ahead of Smith. It was a call effectively indicating their preference for who they would like to see named national captain whenever the time comes for Tim Paine to surrender his post – most likely after next summer’s Ashes series, as commentary roles and the release of a memoir await him.

“At the same time, the Tasmania defeat forced a pivot to a far more less experienced batting line-up for the final Shield game against Queensland with a place in the final still to secure. Out went Larkin, Solway and Nevill; in came Matthew Gilkes, Jack Edwards, Lachlan Hearne and Baxter Holt as wicketkeeper. Of this group, Edwards (to turn 21 on the final day of the final) has already been heavily invested in, while Hearne (20) and Holt (21) have been growing ever more impatient for chances to show their wares.”

9.00am: The final actIt’s been a long season – the longest ever – and we’ve reached the final game. Who will take the Sheffield Shield title? It should be a terrific contest with a host of international players on show across both sides.The early news from Allan Border Field is that New South Wales have won the toss and will batQueensland 1 Bryce Street, 2 Joe Burns, 3 Marnus Labuschagne, 4 Usman Khawaja (capt), 5 Matt Renshaw, 6 Jimmy Peirson (wk), 7 Jack Wildermuth, 8 Michael Neser, 9 Xavier Bartlett, 10 Mitch Swepson, 11 Brendan DoggettNew South Wales 1 Daniel Hughes, 2 Matthew Gilkes, 3 Kurtis Patterson (capt), 4 Jason Sangha, 5 Jack Edwards, 6 Sean Abbott, 7 Baxter Holt (wk), 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Trent Copeland, 10 Nathan Lyon, 11 Josh HazlewoodWant to know how things are decided if it’s draw…here are the details

Ashley Giles: 'The door can't be closed forever' as Alex Hales given hope of comeback

Ashley Giles has given the strongest hint yet that Alex Hales may be offered a route back into England’s white-ball set-up, almost two years after he was axed from the 2019 World Cup squad for failing two tests for recreational drugs.On Thursday Giles, England’s director of cricket, held what have been described as “positive” talks with James Cross, Hales’ agent, shortly after recording an interview for Sky Sports’ Cricket Show, in which he admitted that “the door can’t be closed forever” to a player who is regarded as one of the foremost batsmen on the T20 franchise circuit.”We all know what a good player Alex is,” Giles told Sky. “There has to be a way back in. In these times bringing someone back in – trying to reintegrate them – has been difficult to do because we’re living bubble life. But I certainly hope there are opportunities to do that this year.”Since his banishment from the England squad, Hales, 32, has carved himself a niche on the franchise circuit with a run of eye-catching performances – most recently at Australia’s Big Bash, where he finished as the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 543 runs for Sydney Thunder.And the longer his exile has gone on, the more the questions have begun to stack up for the England management – not least the captain Eoin Morgan, who accused Hales of a “complete disregard” for the team’s values in the wake of his sacking, and has repeatedly stated that that such a fundamental loss of trust can only be rebuilt over time.Last month, Hales pleaded to be given closure on the matter, one way or the other, describing himself as “desperate” to return to the England set-up after the “sickening” manner in which his career crumbled on the eve of the World Cup.He claimed to have made significant lifestyle changes since his fall from grace, including a move to a village outside Nottingham, and during the recent BBL, his coach at Sydney Thunder, Shane Bond, criticised the ECB for failing to enquire after a player who would walk into most T20I line-ups in the world.Related

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Though Morgan has not yet spoken to Hales in his attempts to rebuild bridges between the pair, it is understood that he could be involved in a further round of talks with Hales’ management next month.Certainly, his stance appeared to have softened a touch when he was asked about Hales’ status on the eve of the first T20I in Ahmedabad.”A lot of players who aren’t in the squads have had really good winters,” Morgan said. “Alex is one of those, as is James Vince. The truth is it’s a very difficult side to get into at the moment.”Given the challenges around Covid, what we would normally do, if it wasn’t around, is try and have players that we perceive may be a part of the future coming in and spending time around the side, maybe two days out before the game,” he added.”Given that the regulations are being eased throughout our summer, that could be an opportunity for players outside of the squads to come in and be around the team, and Alex is in that place.”Giles added: “He is a high-class player. We are lucky at the moment we are blessed with a lot of high-class players in our T20 line-up particularly, but the door can’t be closed for ever. We all know that trust is a really important thing and that has to be won back.”

Contra o Bragantino e nos próximos jogos, críticas e elogios ao Flamengo são condicionadas pelo mesmo ponto

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Com apenas quatro nomes que formam a escalação ideal de Renato Gaúcho, o Flamengo enfrentou, nesta quarta, o Bragantino, que tem em Maurício Barbieri o técnico mais longevo da Série A, e empatou em 1 a 1. Qualquer análise, elogio ou crítica a respeito da atuação do time e do trabalho de Renato, nesta e nas próximas duas partidas, deve partir de um mesmo ponto: os vários desfalques.

-Lógico que temos um grupo bom, montado para disputar as três competições, mas o que peca nesses jogos é a falta de entrosamento – comentou Renato.

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A importância de Everton Ribeiro, Arrascaeta e Gabriel Barbosa, e os impactos que cada um deles têm no desempenho do Flamengo, já foram esmiuçados ao longo das últimas três temporadas. São três dos atletas mais técnicos atuando no futebol sul-americano, três dos maiores construtores e, no caso do camisa 9, o principal artilheiro. Soma-se a esta conta Isla, e o Flamengo não terá quatro de seus titulares também contra o Fortaleza, no sábado, e Juventude, na terça.

Tudo isso por conta da CBF, que não consegue organizar seus campeonatos e respeitar as datas Fifa. As reclamações da direção da Gávea durante a semana, se justificam, ainda mais pela entidade voltar atrás de acordo firmado em 2021.

Dito isso, há de se destacar, também, a série de problemas físicos no elenco principal do Flamengo. Para o jogo em Bragança Paulista, Renato não contou com Gustavo Henrique, Diego e David Luiz, além de Diego Alves, desfalque após apresentar quadro gripal. O técnico e o clube negam que a preparação física esteja com problemas e fala em desgaste pelos jogos. É verdade, mas, quando ficou 14 dias sem atuar em setembro, a equipe ainda teve ausências.

Diante disso, é normal que uma equipe sem sete titulares caia de rendimento – como aconteceu com o Flamengo diante do Bragantino, por maior que seja a qualidade de Vitinho, Pedro e Thiago Maia. O time sentiu, mas, dentro de uma proposta mais conservadora, fez jogo duro diante do sexto lugar do Brasileiro.

As falhas individuais defensivas não são uma novidade na temporada. Os erros de Léo Pereira já se acumulavam na etapa final quando Artur venceu a marcação do camisa 4 para marcar o gol de empate. Matheuzinho – outro reserva – também caiu de rendimento na etapa final, errando na saída de bola.

Diante disso tudo, a opção do técnico em Renê como substituto de Filipe Luís, que volta lesão, para marcar os avanços de Artur e Ytalo, e não em Ramon – jovem pedido pela torcida, passa a ser um detalhe no resultado da partida. As substituições feitas também não surtiram efeito, mas Vitinho e Andreas Pereira – dois dos melhores do Flamengo no jogo – deixaram o campo desgastados.

Os problemas nas próximas duas rodadas do Brasileirão, contra o Fortaleza, no sábado no Ceará, e Juventude, na terça-feira no Rio de Janeiro, continuarão para Renato Gaúcho, que não contará com os convocados. Os demais serão avaliados jogo a jogo. Entre as partidas, mal há tempo para a recuperação dos atletas, e os ajustes precisam ser feitos na base da conversa e vídeo, sem o técnico perder de vista o líder Atlético-MG, as semifinais da Copa do Brasil – nas últimas semanas de outubro – e a decisão da Libertadores, em 27 de novembro.

– Não temos tempo nem para descansar, nem para dormir direto. Vivemos dentro de hotel e avião. Agora seria o prazo, com os jogos da seleção, teríamos tempo, mas o campeonato não parou. Tem equipes que jogam duas, uma vez por semana, e o Flamengo joga três. Depois temos que ver as pessoas falando que o Flamengo não se interessa pelo Brasileiro – afirmou Renato Gaúcho.

Ipswich now targeting "extraordinary" partner for Hutchinson

Ipswich Town are already showing to their fans that they won't roll over and just allow relegation to happen moving up to the Premier League, with a new record buy now in through the door.

Omari Hutchinson has now officially rejoined the Portman Road ranks, signing for a record £20m fee, and will hope he can perform as well as he did in Ipswich's promotion story, whilst now playing in the elite division for Kieran McKenna's men.

It's unlikely that this will be the only statement buy from an Ipswich perspective in the weeks to come, with links now suggesting the Suffolk outfit are keen on signing a deadly striker to add even more firepower to the camp.

Ipswich keeping a close eye on Chile international

According to football journalist Darren Witcoop via social media, Ipswich are eyeing up the services of former Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton-Diaz this summer, with the Chile international keen on a return to the Premier League.

Ben Brereton Diaz in action for Villarreal.

On loan at Sheffield United for the back half of the campaign and making an impact for Chris Wilder's beleaguered Blades, Brereton-Diaz could be tempted by the prospect of joining another relegation-threatened team in Ipswich and being a hero, with fellow promoted side Southampton also reportedly interested.

What Brereton-Diaz can offer Ipswich

Ipswich will hope the current Villarreal man, who has struggled to be potent out in Spain since moving out there in 2023, can be a reliable source of goals, alongside Hutchinson, when making the switch back to England again.

The two new recruits could form a deadly partnership over time, as Ipswich aim to take teams by surprise with attacking intent – which saw them net 92 strikes in the Championship – over just being defensively staunch in the top division.

Last term, Ipswich's new signing scored ten goals and registered six assists in Championship action, leading us to believe that it could be quite the sight if he partnered Brereton-Diaz in attack.

Away from being a renowned cool finisher in the second tier, bagging 14 goals in his final full season at the level with Blackburn, Brereton-Diaz also showed, whilst playing at Bramall Lane on loan, that he won't let the bright lights of the Premier League faze him.

The striker helped himself to six goals from just 14 Blades games, scoring every 185 minutes for his short-term employers subsequently, to try and lift spirits in South Yorkshire away from the doom and gloom of a miserable relegation.

Brereton-Diaz

43

14

4

Conor Chaplin

44

13

9

George Hirst

26

7

6

Nathan Broadhead

38

13

4

Omari Hutchinson

44

10

6

As can be seen looking at the table above, the 25-year-old will hope he can be Ipswich's leading man in attack next season if signed, having beaten all of his competition in the Tractor Boys ranks last season for goals scored across a full Championship campaign.

Moreover, whilst Nathan Broadhead, Hutchinson and Conor Chaplin tore the second-tier apart from down the wings and behind the lone striker, Ipswich's number 27 in George Hirst struggled with just seven goals managed from the striker spot, with injury problems constantly troubling the former Leicester City man.

Therefore, it could be a wise buy from the powers that be at Portman Road to sign Brereton-Diaz, especially with Kayden Jackson no longer at the club and Freddie Ladapo looking to be moved on in the centre-forward spots.

Described as being "extraordinary" by former Riversiders boss Tony Mowbray, Brereton-Diaz will hope his goals, if he does move to Suffolk, helps Ipswich pull off an unbelievable escape from relegation.

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Younis Khan to be Pakistan's batting coach till 2022 T20 World Cup

The PCB also has the option to extend his contract till the 2023 50-over World Cup.

Umar Farooq12-Nov-2020Younis Khan will be Pakistan’s full-time batting coach, after he accepted a long-term deal from the PCB to train the national team at least until the 2022 T20 World Cup. The PCB also has the option to consider extending Younis’ contract for another term, till the 2023 50-over World Cup. In addition to his role with the national team, Younis will also run the Batsmen Development Program at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre in Karachi.Younis had travelled with the team to England during the summer on a short-term stint as a batting consultant, with the PCB keen to fully integrate him into the coaching system. His immediate assignment now will be to assist the team’s head coach Misbah-ul-Haq in New Zealand, as Pakistan will fly out on November 23 for a tour that includes three T20Is and two Tests.”I am pleased to join the Pakistan cricket set-up on a long-term basis,” Younis said. “I felt honoured when I was given the opportunity this summer and thoroughly enjoyed my time, and I now look forward to continuing the work with the same group of people on an important tour of New Zealand. I am particularly happy that my scope of work has been extended beyond the national duties.”I am equally interested and keen at working at the domestic level by identifying potential batsmen and then helping them improve their skills. However, I want to remind all fans and followers that there is a process to achieve excellence and while some improvements can be noticed quickly, this will require lots of hard work, perseverance and patience before the required skills are embedded and start producing consistent results.”Younis’ integration into the Pakistan coaching set-up hasn’t been straightforward, as the former batsman had turned down the PCB on two previous occasions. The board had earlier tried to rope him in to work at the development level at the NCA, but those talks didn’t materialise into anything concrete. Then, in May last year, Younis was close to taking up a role as the country’s Under-19 coach, but that plan, too, did not come to pass. One of the sticking points, ESPNcricinfo reported, had to do with finances, while the other was with the job profile, as the PCB had proposed for Younis to be only a mentor and coach, while the former captain wanted a bigger say in the national team’s selection as well.The PCB moved on and turned to other former players, with an aim of revamping the entire coaching structure. While Younis brings with him vast experience as Pakistan’s highest scorer in Test cricket, he has had a frayed relationship with the PCB over the years. However, a pep talk that he gave to the players on video during the Covid-19 enforced lockdown earlier this year, as well as his first stint as batting coach in England, seem to have mended some bridges. Younis even received positive feedback from the backroom staff for his role during the tour of England, where he had to deal with a large pool of players.”I am delighted that Younis will now be with us for, at least, the next two years as a batting coach,” Wasim Khan, the PCB chief, said in a statement. “The feedback we received about Younis’ impact in a short period of time in England was excellent. His work ethics, commitment and knowledge are second to none, and I am confident that his appointment will benefit a number of talented batsmen who have either recently broken into the national side or are knocking on the door of international cricket.”The PCB will also be utilising his expertise and skills when he’s not on national duty as he will help local batsmen hone their skills. This is part of the PCB’s strategy to appoint highly-qualified and respected coaches across all major centres of the country so that we can start producing cricketers who can represent Pakistan with distinction.”

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