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Oh dear, Dean Henderson. The 22-year-old played a key role in Sheffield United’s return to the top-flight, conceding just 41 goals last season in the Championship – the joint-lowest of any side.

There were suggestions earlier this summer that the goalkeeper would return to his parent club Manchester United and compete with David de Gea for the number one spot, but he ended up moving back to Bramall Lane on another season-long loan.

On Saturday afternoon, the England U21 international came up against Liverpool, who had been firing on all cylinders this season with six wins from six in the Premier League.

However, Henderson and his Blades teammates held firm for the majority of the clash and looked on course for an impressive draw and clean sheet. Until, a massive moment to forget.

Georginio Wijnaldum’s effort from outside the box squirmed away from Henderson’s grasp and rolled agonisingly over the line, with the goal proving to be the difference at the end of the match.

After seeing his massive gaffe, Red Devils fans flooded to Twitter to voice their thoughts on their loanee.

Many supporters of the Manchester side insisted the club and its players are somehow finding new ways of letting the fans down.

Some fans insisted the howler proved exactly why Henderson isn’t good enough to be in the United set-up right now, with one supporter in particular calling for him to be sold.

Check out some of the reaction of United fans below:

Unfortunately, Dalot couldn’t have picked a worse kit to pose in.

The famous grey away shirt from the 1995/96 season is infamous in United lore for being one of the worst kits the club have ever produced.

United actually never won a game in that strip, and its most notable appearance came in a 3-1 loss to Southampton.

Alex Ferguson found his side 3-0 down at half-time against the Saints, and in one of the Premier League’s classic moments, he forced his team to change into another strip at half-time.

The kit supposedly made it difficult for players to see each other, and United were subsequently fined £10,000 for switching at half-time.

Although Dalot will have wanted to invoke memories of a happier time at Old Trafford with his Instagram post, he has chosen the worst possible kit to make that statement, and any old-school United fan who comes across the snap will be tormented by the memories of their club’s worst ever kit.

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Vinicius Junior has so far had a mixed career at Real Madrid.

After arriving from Brazil in 2018, he seemed like the real deal. Back then, at just 18 years of age, Vinicius was already well established and with enough flair to warrant a transfer to a club of Real Madrid’s size.

He scored ten goals and assisted four for his former club and then went on to score three and assist 12 in 34 games for Los Blancos. But unfortunately, a serious injury halted his progress and he is yet to fully regain his momentum.

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But with the arrival of Eden Hazard, he might have to adapt to playing on the right as opposed to his natural left. In a recent interview with his national team, however, he confirmed that he has difficulties playing in an unknown role but also that he is slowly adapting to it.

Unfortunately, many Real Madrid fans didn’t really take kindly to his words despite the young forward’s willingness to try out a new position on the pitch.

They quickly took to Twitter to slam the 19-year-old after the interview. Some thought that he should be grateful to just be a part of such a big team while the others were harsher and demanded that he be sent back to Castilla or the bench.

You can see some of their replies in the tweets below…

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[ad_pod ]Crystal Palace travel up to Old Trafford this weekend to take on Manchester United, where the south Londoners will be keen to put their dismal loss to Sheffield United behind them – however, it will unquestionably be a tough game.The Red Devils smashed Chelsea on the opening day and probably should’ve got the three points against Wolves too, but for a screamer from Ruben Neves and a missed penalty from Paul Pogba resulting in a 1-1 draw.Roy Hodgson’s side looked devoid of ideas against the Blades, leading to Christian Benteke calling for more ‘animation’ from his teammates whilst captain Luka Milivojevic said that his teammates can expect an even worse weekend if they do not sort themselves out against United.

As a result of the uninspiring performance, we expect a few changes to the Palace lineup…

Hodgson set his side up with some slightly adventurous options against a Sheffield United side who he would’ve expected a result against given their status as a newly-promoted team.

Patrick van Aanholt, a full-back who loves to attack given his 17 goals across the last five league campaigns, strangely admitted that the Blades ‘wanted it more’ on Twitter, and we expect him to be dropped for a more reliable option in Jeffrey Schlupp – the Dutchman could well be ran ragged by Dan James on the wing.

Hodgson is a fairly negative manager even at the best of times, so we’re expecting him to set his side up to defend deep and keep United at bay for as long as possible.

This will include handing the vastly experienced Gary Cahill his debut. The 33-year-old has reportedly impressed coaches with his fitness and appears ready to start, so we think he will come in alongside Martin Kelly.

Given the expected conservative approach, we also think that Hodgson will drop Max Meyer – who he substituted against Sheffield United – for the more workmanlike James McCarthy, who would be making his full debut if he came into the side.

The former Wigan man came on for his debut against the Blades, and his industry in midfield alongside James McArthur would help Hodgson’s expected game plan come to fruition.

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أشاد الاتحاد الإفريقي لكرة القدم “كاف”، بأداء الأهلي في مباراة الأمس أمام بايرن ميونخ، في بطولة كأس العالم للأندية.

وتلاقى الفريقان في إطار منافسات نصف نهائي البطولة المُقامة حاليًا في قطر.

وفاز بايرن ميونخ بهدفين دون رد، حيث حصل على بطاقة التأهل إلى نهائي البطولة لمواجهة تيجريس أونال المكسيكي. أهداف مباراة الأهلي وبايرن ميونخ

وكتب الكاف عبر حسابه الرسمي بموقع “فيس بوك”: “أداء رائع من الأهلي ممثل القارة الإفريقية ضد بايرن ميونخ”.

وأضاف: “لقد جعلنا جميعًا فخورين، إلى المباراة التالية”.

A great performance from Africa’s #ClubWC representatives Al Ahly against Bayern. 👏 Made us all proud. On to the next game. 👊 Posted by Total CAF Champions League & Confederation Cup on Monday, February 8, 2021

يُذكر أن الأهلي سيواجه بالميراس البرازيلي الخميس المقبل، في مباراة تحديد المركز الثالث والرابع.

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This article is part of Football FanCast’s Pundit View series, which provides opinion and analysis on recent quotes from journalists, pundits, players and managers…

In an interview with Football.London, Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has urged his former side to make a move for Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser this summer.

What’s he said?

Having seen the Gunners’ most natural wide players Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Alex Iwobi struggle to really deliver big numbers last season, it’s been no surprise to see Unai Emery target a new wide-man this summer.

Reports in recent weeks and months had suggested that the club would be looking for a move for Fraser, particularly with the Scotland international’s contract expiring next year. Now, Parlour has given his seal of approval on a potential move for the 25-year-old.

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He said: “I’ve watched him a few times last year at Bournemouth, he’s always positive, he runs at players, he creates chances so sometimes you’ve got to take a punt on players and take a gamble and certainly he’s impressed me when I’ve watched him.

“I think Fraser would do a great job for Unai Emery. They’ve got to take a chance on him. The number of assists he creates is impressive.”

Proven Premier League quality

Valued at £27m by Transfermarkt, Fraser’s numbers in the Premier League were amongst the best. Scoring seven goals and providing a further 14 assists, the winger had a prolific campaign for Eddie Howe’s men last season.

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The diminutive winger struck up a fine partnership with Callum Wilson and showed all the characteristics Emery will be hoping to add this summer. Pace, directness and an end product. It is perhaps a damning statement of both Iwobi and Mkhitaryan that Fraser alone comfortably bettered their combined output in the top-flight last year.

Indeed, Fraser’s contract situation is only of added benefit to Arsenal and it will mean that they can potentially strike a deal for far less than what the 25-year-old would otherwise be worth. In an inflated market like today, a deal for Fraser makes both financial and footballing sense and Parlour is spot on in urging his club to make a move for the Premier League ready star.

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He may not have had the most enjoyable of times at Old Trafford, but when Alexis Sanchez puts on the red of Chile, he turns into a different animal.

The Manchester United star has long been the star man of his country’s successes in recent years, and will once again be expected to lead the nation for this summer’s Copa America.

The Chilean took to

/ByjNEqJDUt-/” data-lasso->Instagram to post a picture of him in training in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where the tournament will be head, and looks in fine shape ahead of the tournament.

The 30-year-old has endured a torrid time with injuries since joining United in January 2018, and has come under heavy criticism from Red Devils fans for his poor form.

Reports in recent weeks have suggested that Sanchez could be a target for Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid side, with the former Arsenal man seemingly on his way out of Manchester this summer.

However, a return to form with Chile, and a good showing in the Copa America, could be Sanchez’s last chance to potentially salvage his career in the Premier League, and if he can keep fully fit, then there could well be a way back for the forward.

قدم نادي نابولي المنافس في بطولة الدوري الإيطالي استئنافًا جديدًا بشأن مباراته مع يوفنتوس والتي أعُتبر فيها منسحبًا ومهزومًا بنتيجة 3-0 في الجولة الثالثة.

ولم يسافر نابولي إلى مدينة “تورينو” في بداية شهر أكتوبر، مبررًا ذلك بوجود حالات إصابات بفريقه بفيروس كورونا المستجد، كوفيد 19، وهو ما أدى إلى منع السلطات الصحية المحلية له بالسفر.

اقرأ أيضًا | رسميًا.. نابولي يطلق اسم مارادونا على ملعبه

وتمت معاقبة نابولي بالعقوبة اللازمة بالهزيمة 3-0 لصالح يوفنتوس، وقدم الفريق أكثر من التماس في الفترة الماضية لكن تم رفضه.

وبحسب شبكة “فوتبول إيطاليا”، قدم نابولي استئنافه الثالث رسميًا إلى اللجنة الأولمبية الإيطالية، مع تعيين محامي متخصصُا مع هذه الحالات ويدعى، إنريكو لوبرانو.

من المتوقع أن تكون هناك جلسة استماع وإصدار حكم قبل أعياد الميلاد، على الأرجح في 18 ديسمبر الجاري، إذا فاز نابولي بالقضية ربما يكون التاريخ الجديد للمباراة في 13 يناير المقبل حسب جدول مباريات الدوري الإيطالي.

أكد الهولندي رونالد كومان، المدير الفني لنادي برشلونة الاسباني، أن الدولي الفرنسي كليمونت لينجليه، بخير، ولا تبدو إصابته خطيرة.

وتعرض اللاعب الفرنسي لإصابة في مواجهة أوساسونا، خلال المباراة التي فاز بها برشلونة برباعية نظيفة “طالع تقرير المباراة”.

طالع أيضًا.. كوتينيو: أريد استعادة مستوايّ في برشلونة.. والجميع سيشتاق لـ مارادونا 

وقال كومان في تصريحاته عقب المباراة: “لا يبدو الأمر خطيرًا بالنسبة لـ لينجليه، لكن لا يمكننا قول أي شيء حتى يجري الاختبارات غدًا”.

وأضاف: “لا أعرف ما إذا كان جاهز لمواجهة فرينكفاروس الأربعاء، لا أستطيع أن أعرف شيء الآن”.

وعن احتفال ميسي الخاص بـ مارادونا، قال كومان: “الاحتفالات تخص كل لاعب، لم أكن أعرف أن ميسي يحضر شيئًا، لكن كانت لحظة رائعة ومؤثرة للغاية”.

وأردف: “وضعنا في الترتيب لايزال معقدًا للغاية، لدينا 6 مباريات، 4 منها على أرضنا حتى نهاية العام، لا يمكننا أن نفشل فيها، علينا الفوز بكل المباريات”.

وشدد: “رأيننا ريال مدريد بالأمس، أتلتيكو كذلك، فرق قوي جدًا، في الوقت الحالي لا يمكن أن تفشل، من الممكن حدوث الكثير من الأشياء”.

اختتم: “قدمنا مباراة جيدة، أخبرت أوسكار مينجويزا أنه قدم مباراة رائعة، كان من الممكن أن نتلقى أهدافًا في بعض الكرات، ولكن كان أوسكار قويًا أمام أوساسونا، كذلك خط الوسط، أنا سعيد بالانتصار”.

[ad_pod ]Leeds United fans on Twitter are hoping that a mysterious tweet posted by Marcelo Bielsa’s translator means that Izzy Brown will play a part in the playoffs.

Salim Lamrani has worked closely with the Yorkshire club’s manager all year, and on Thursday afternoon he posted a picture of the midfielder captioned “Izzy ‘The Sniper’ Brownâ€.

Brown has only played one game for Leeds so far this season, yet that hasn’t stopped fans from clamouring for him to feature in their most crucial game up to this point.

The Chelsea loanee is the only member of the Whites’ squad who has been promoted through the Championship playoffs before, so perhaps Bielsa has opted to draft him in due to his experience.

The midfielder has endured an injury-plagued season, but there is still time for him to become a hero at Elland Road.

It remains to be seen as to whether or not Brown will feature on Sunday, but this tweet could be a sign that he is in line for a return.

Here’s what Leeds fans have been saying on Twitter…