A vitória do São Paulo sobre o Bahia por 1 a 0, no Morumbi, teve um gosto doce para a equipe de Hernán Crespo. Além do triunfo, outra uma boa notícia foi a estreia do atacante Marquinhos, do sub-20, e que defende o Tricolor desde os oito anos de idade e acumula convocações para a Seleção Brasileira sub-15 e sub-17.
ATUAÇÕES: Liziero marca no fim e leva a maior nota do São Paulo contra o Bahia
O camisa 47 entrou aos 32 minutos do segundo tempo na vaga de Vitor Bueno e foi bastante participativo. Segundo o ‘SofaScore’, ele deu nove toques na bola, acertando os seis passes tentados ao longo do período em que esteve em campo.
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Com o Bahia mais recuado, coube ao atacante ir para a cima dos zagueiros e tentar jogadas individuais. Foram uma finalização, defendida pelo goleiro Matheus Teixeira, mas que iniciou a jogada do gol do São Paulo, marcado por Liziero.
Em questão de marcação, Marquinhos também se entregou. Foram um duelo no chão ganho, além de outro pelo alto. O camisa 47 sofreu uma falta ao longo de sua participação.
VEJA OS NÚMEROS DE MARQUINHOS NO JOGO CONTRA O BAHIA SEGUNDO O ‘SOFASCORE’
Minutos jogados – 12 (sem contar acréscimos) Toques – 9 Precisão nos passes – 9/9 (100%) Cruzamentos (precisos) – 0 (0) Bolas longas (precisas) – 0 (0) Finalizações no gol – 1 Finalizações para fora – 1 Tentativas de drible (sucedidas) – 0 (0) Duelos no chão (ganhos) – 1 (1) Duelos aéreos (ganhos) – 2 (1) Perda da posse de bola – 1 Faltas sofridas – 1
The prospects of Ireland’s ODI series against England going ahead were boosted on Monday, as their centrally-contracted players returned to training under strict health protocols following government approval.Cricket Ireland has been involved in discussions with the ECB for several weeks about moving the three-match series forward from September to the end of July, and the games look set to go ahead pending approval from the UK government.Ireland men’s and women’s squads will resume training this week, with some players starting on Monday, following deep cleans at the Cricket Ireland High Performance Centre in Dublin, the Civil Service ground in Belfast, and at Bready CC, as well as online education sessions for players and coaches over the weekend.ALSO READ: Ireland itching to play England ODIs despite risks, says Paul StirlingRichard Holdsworth, Cricket Ireland’s high performance director, said that the timing of the resumption was necessary to avoid falling behind England’s white-ball players, most of whom returned to training last week.”We are still in discussions with the ECB,” Holdsworth said. “In terms of getting ready for those matches should the approval come, with a six-to-eight-week period regarded as essential from the standing start of lockdown to being ready for international cricket – particularly for our bowlers – it was crucial that our players did not lose any more time with the England squad already back to training.”In addition, there is also still the outside prospect of the men’s T20 World Cup in late 2020 – so it may still be a big year for the men’s squad. The women’s squad are looking at a rescheduled World Cup qualifier tournament which, if it proceeds this year, will require a lead-up programme.”We have a few players still overseas at the moment, and two who permanently reside in England, but otherwise we expect to have the contracted senior men’s squad involved today. The women’s senior performance squad and the four emerging contracted players will start training from tomorrow [Tuesday].”Ireland’s centrally-contracted players remained on full pay throughout the lockdown – although the majority of their earnings usually comes from match fees rather than retainers – and have been in regular contact with support staff over the past few months.Training will start at an individual level under strict guidelines similar to that followed by England, meaning players will turn up in full kit after registering their temperature before leaving home, use all their own equipment, and have no access to changing rooms or storage facilities.England are likely to be without several important players for the series, with the expectation that they will name completely separate Test and white-ball squads for the series against West Indies and Ireland respectively.The series is also set to be the first in the qualification process for the 2023 World Cup via the new ODI Super League, and Paul Stirling told ESPNcricinfo last month that “whatever team they [England] put out, we know it’ll be a strong one”. England have won their last five completed ODIs against Ireland, a run which dates back to their famous defeat in Bengaluru at the 2011 World Cup.
Leeds United got their stuttering promotion charge at the top of Championship back on track with a win over Middlesbrough on Monday night, but it was anything but smooth sailing for the Whites at the Riverside Stadium.
Michael Carrick's men constantly found a way to unnerve and unsettle Daniel Farke's automatic promotion-chasing Whites, with Emmanuel Latte Lath in particular causing the likes of Joe Rodon and Illan Meslier all sorts of bother in the barnstorming 4-3 contest.
The final scoreline would ultimately swing in Leeds' favour to the visible relief of the German manager at full-time, helped by Wilfried Gnonto putting in another blistering display from down the right wing.
Now onto nine goals in all competitions for the season after firing home for 3-2 against Boro, the £3.8m fee Leeds splashed to sign Gnonto only two years ago continues to look like an absolute masterstroke.
Wilfried Gnonto's transfer to Leeds
If Leeds do end up parting ways with their dynamic Italian attacker in the very near future, the Whites will take some reassurance away from the fact they will end up making a very healthy profit on their star player.
The £3.8m spent to secure the slick winger's services from FC Zurich at the back end of 2022 continues to look like a golden bargain, with the 20-year-old ripping it up in the Championship as of late with Daniel James having to make do with a spot on the Leeds bench recently as a result.
Wilfried Gnonto
The deal looks even more like a steal when you evaluate the millions Leeds wasted on other flops in the same transfer window Gnonto arrived into Elland Road, with the likes of Brenden Aaronson costing the Whites a reported £25m who is now nowhere to be seen in Farke's promotion-chasing camp.
Leeds won't think about selling on their standout 5 foot 7 winger just yet however even with higher-up suitors rumoured to be eyeing up his services, hoping that the 20-year-old can continue delivering in pressurised games to steer Leeds even closer to an immediate return to the Premier League.
Georginio Rutter
£36m
Brenden Aaronson
£25m
Luis Sinisterra
£21m
Tyler Adams
£20m
Marc Roca
£10.9m
Maximilian Wober
£10m
Darko Gyabi
£5m
Wilfried Gnonto
£3.8m
Wilfried Gnonto's numbers at Leeds
Gnonto would quickly become a fan's favourite during his first season donning Leeds white, succeeding whilst other names on that extensive list failed to settle down in their new West Yorkshire location.
The diminutive winger would net four goals during his debut season in all competitions, with one of those strikes coming in the FA Cup – away from the slog of the Premier League – against Cardiff City where the attacker would net this sublime beauty.
Gnonto also terrorised top-flight defences for Leeds even with his team suffering relegation at the end of his first campaign, with football talent scout Antonio Mango describing the Italian attacker as "explosive" in the process.
It wasn't a shock, therefore, to see a number of Premier League clubs circle for the 20-year-old's services in the immediate aftermath of Leeds' disastrous demise down to the second tier, with Gnonto even refusing to play at the start of this campaign to try and push a move through.
Leeds United forward Wilfried Gnonto.
Gnonto would eventually decide to knuckle down and stay put in West Yorkshire away from being a disruptive presence, a smart decision by the now on-fire number 29 who has become even better under Farke.
His electric display away at Boro showed off how crucial he is to his side's promotion chances currently away from just his decisive strike getting the better of a shaky Seny Dieng, with a remarkable 11 ground duels won as a constant livewire at the Riverside.
Leeds slapping a bumper £30m fee above Gnonto's head is no coincidence therefore, with Farke fully aware that the likes of Everton will come back in for the former Inter Milan man soon.
Wilfried Gnonto's transfer value in 2024
That £30m price tag means the 20-year-old is now worth two times more than Kalvin Phillips' value currently, further exposing how much the former Leeds great has fallen off since leaving the comforts of Elland Road behind for the riches of Manchester City and how much Gnonto has grown to become an exciting and valuable asset.
Former Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips.
In the case of Phillips, the struggling star has seen his value slide all the way down to a meagre £13.3m, as per Football Transfers, with his loan stint at West Ham the latest chapter in his ongoing downfall.
Phillips will look to resurrect his faltering career after his dismal Hammers spell is over, with Leeds reportedly even taking a fancy to bringing back their former academy product to West Yorkshire in the summer.
They'll definitely be able to get him back for a cut-price, whilst knowing they can definitely sell on Gnonto for far more than the £3.8m they paid to Zurich only two years ago.
Wilfried Gnonto
It remains to be seen what Gnonto's future entails at Leeds, but if Leeds do slip up at the final hurdle in their hunt to win promotion back to the top flight, expect the 20-year-old to be edging for a move to the Premier League without the Whites.
Leeds could soon cash in on a player who's worth more than Dan James
Leeds United will be faced with a conundrum about what to do with this star in the summer.
Series will happen in South Africa if government regulations on both sides allow it
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South Africa have been encouraged by the BCCI’s willingness to play three T20Is at the end of August, provided government regulations on both sides allow the fixtures to go ahead. The series, which is not part of the Future Tours Programme (FTP), was negotiated by Cricket South Africa’s director of cricket Graeme Smith and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly during a CSA executive trip to India in February, and finalised via teleconference yesterday as both boards consider ways to get their teams back on the park.Of course, there remain significant challenges to the series going ahead, with both countries still under lockdown, with their Covid-19 infection rates on an upward curve. South Africa is preparing for a September peak in infection rates, which would make hosting matches in August seem unlikely. In such a case, CSA’s acting CEO Jacques Faul said the BCCI expressed “willingness” to play the matches later in the South African summer.Hosting is crucial to CSA’s finances and hosting India would generate significant profits at a time when the board is bracing for big losses. Ahead of the 2019-20 season, CSA was forecasting losses of R654 million (USD 36 million approx) over the next four-year cycle and the South African Cricketers Association put that figure at closer to R1 billion (USD 56 million approx). Although the coronavirus pandemic has not cost South African cricket heavily yet, the long-term projections are grim and an India series would go a long way to putting South African cricket in a more stable financial situation.From a financial perspective, as long as the India series is played before the end of the financial year, which ends on February 28, 2021, CSA will be able to mitigate some of its projected losses.Arun Dhumal, the BCCI treasurer, confirmed that the Indian board had spoken to CSA on Wednesday but also said the tour would be subject to the travel guidelines at the time. “We are positive. We’ve had a healthy discussion, but it is work in progress as of now,” Dhumal told ESPNcricinfo.According to Dhumal the BCCI would not want the India players to be quarantined. “We have committed that in case there are no travel restrictions, everything is safe, then we would like to work it out. Our commitment is to that level. We have not firmed up any date.”Before that possibly happens, sporting activity would first need to resume in South Africa. The country is on its 55th day of lockdown, which is among the strictest in the world. While individuals are allowed to exercise outdoors between 6am and 9am daily, group activity remains prohibited, which has caused all professional sport to be halted. The country is set to ease some restrictions on June 1, when it moves to Level 3 of a five-stage lockdown (with Level 5 being the most severe), but indications are that sport would only be allowed at Level 2 or lower.CSA, through the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee, is seeking an audience with the country’s sports minister to ask for permission to play behind closed doors, if needed.”This will relate to the possibility of the India incoming tour,” Faul confirmed.If government approval is obtained, CSA would then look to create a bio-bubble, similar to what the ECB, which it has been in consultation with, is planning. “It will be a sanitised cricket biosphere with strict entry standards and limited movement out of this cordon, and this will require regular testing of all those in the bubble,” Dr Shuaib Manjra, CSA’s chief medical officer, said. “We will create a cordon sanitaire, where people will not be allowed to leave or come in unless strict criteria are met.”Ideally, a bio-bubble is created at a ground that has accommodation options on-site. If that is the case, the South African venue best suited to this is in the student-town of Potchefstroom, outside Johannesburg. The facility is often used by touring teams in preparation for series because it has a complete sports complex, including accommodation, within one area.As per the FTP, India’s next international assignment is a limited-overs series in Sri Lanka in July followed by another limited-overs series in Zimbabwe in August. Dhumal said the South Africa tour would be “on top of” the latter tour if it materialised. Dhumal said both the Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe series were not yet firmed up but India would “like to” travel provided it was safe for players to do so.Hosting India in late August would impact the rest of South Africa’s calendar. They are scheduled to play two Tests and five T20Is from mid-July against West Indies, but it appears this series will be moved to a later date. “We are working with the West Indies board to try and find a window, post their tour of England, which would shift our dates,” Smith said.West Indies are due to be in England until July 29, and with South Africa hoping to host India at the end of August, they would be looking to visit the Caribbean either in the small window between the end of the West Indies tour of England and the home series against India, or after the India T20Is. With teams likely to have to spend two weeks in quarantine either side of series, squeezing the West Indies tour into August would appear unlikely and South Africa will instead look at playing that series after hosting India, perhaps even outside of the islands.”We are looking at all avenues,” Smith said. “It seems to be Trinidad is their favoured venue from a playing and a health perspective. Or to a neutral ground. Or playing in South Africa. It’s a time for members to work closely together and try and find a way to get cricket going and to support each other.”
Noel Buck has completed a loan move from the New England Revolution to Southampton, the clubs announced on Saturday.
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Buck completes move to Southampton
Initial loan through January
Midfielder currently playing for England's youth teams
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Noel Buck is heading to Southampton on loan from the New England Revolution, the two clubs confirmed on Saturday. have signed the midfielder on a loan deal through January 31, 2025 with an option to purchase. Buck will initially join Southampton's U-21s.
The teenager has made 57 appearances in all competitions for the Revs since signing a Homegrown Player deal in 2022. Across 45 MLS appearances, he has five goals and three assists.
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Buck has been at the center of an international battle and, so far, England has been winning handily. The midfielder is eligible for both England and the U.S. men's national team, but Buck has opted to play for England thus far. He's featured for England up to the U-20 level and was a part of that squad as recently as June.
“I feel like [the USMNT hasn't] really given me the time of day to be completely honest,” Buck said in September after arriving at a Revs game wearing an England jersey. “And when I get called to an England camp, you know, it’s an honor for me.
“Wearing this shirt isn’t a symbol of like, screw the U.S. because it’s not. They just haven’t given me the time of day and I want to have a good time and really learn something there.”
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WHAT WAS SAID
"Noel is an extremely talented young player who is very deserving of this opportunity to join Southampton and test himself in a new environment," Revolution Sporting Director Curt Onalfo said. "It has been gratifying to watch Noel's growth as a player from his start in our Academy through his ascendancy to the first team. We look forward to seeing Noel continue his development during this loan spell in England."
"Noel joins us with over 50 professional games under his belt with New England Revolution, and representing England at various age groups," Southampton Academy Director Andy Goldie added.
"That experience, and how he performed on those stages, makes him a really interesting signing for us and the deal provides a great opportunity for us to work closely and learn more about his long term potential over the coming months."
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WHAT NEXT FOR BUCK?
Buck could make his debut as soon as Sept. 13, when Southampton's U-21s face West Brom's U-21s in the Premier League Cup.
After a disappointing season, Manchester United and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have reportedly turned towards the summer transfer window and lead the race to sign a key target for Erik ten Hag.
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Change is needed at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have gone from a Premier League top four place and Carabao Cup win under Ten Hag to failing to qualify for the Champions League in a season full of moments to forget. And whilst they've still got the chance to salvage the campaign in the FA Cup final against Machester City, it's clear that reinforcements are needed in abundance this summer.
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With that said, the Red Devils have already been linked with both Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Araujo in a summer raid of Barcelona that would undoubtedly improve Ten Hag's current side. Araujo, in particular, would add some much-needed control next to Harry Maguire in United's backline, whilst De Jong could help to unleash Bruno Fernandes' best form.
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If reports are to be believed, then Ratcliffe is certainly not messing around this summer and could even weaken a fellow Premier League side in the middle of his spending spree. According to ESPN, Manchester United are in pole position to sign Michael Olise from Crystal Palace this summer in a deal that would see them trigger the winger's reported release clause of between £50m and £60m, after initial reports indicated their interest.
Chelsea, of course, came close to signing the former Reading star last summer, before Palace sealed a new contract with Olise to pour cold water on any potential deal. Upping his release clause in the process, it is now United who are the frontrunners ahead of the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool, despite not qualifying for the Champions League this season.
A player who has more than proven his quality in the Premier League, Olise could finally add some much-needed creativity to United's attack, where the onus has nearly entirely fallen on Fernandes this term.
"Wonderful" Olise can thrive where Sancho failed
Whilst there will be a lot of finger pointing as to why Jadon Sancho failed to find his best form at Manchester United, before heading out on loan to Borussia Dortmund, the conclusion is that a big-money arrival ultimately struggled to make the impact needed by such an expensive signing. Where he failed, however, Olise can shine at Old Trafford.
The winger has earned plenty of praise in the past, including from former Palace manager Roy Hodgson, who told the Palace club website after a match last season: “In the second-half he was spot on with everything. In the first-half we didn’t get enough out of him, and we couldn’t bring him into the game as much as we wanted. In the first-half he was a figure on the right but he wasn’t creating chances or showing aggression in his play. In the second-half he got it all right in both defence and attack and he showed what a wonderful player he is."
To sum up his form throughout the current campaign, Olise has managed seven goals and four assists in just 16 appearances. With 11 goal involvements in such little time, United fans may be left wondering just how impressive the winger would be in a season without injuries.
أكد البرتغالي هيلدر دوارتي المدير الفني لفريق بلاك بولز الموزمبيقي، أنه يرغب في تحقيق الفوز على الزمالك، في المباراة التي تقام بينهما مساء الأربعاء، على ملعب استاد القاهرة الدولي، ضمن منافسات بطولة كأس الكونفدرالية.
الزمالك يستضيف بلاك بولز، في إطار الجولة الأولى من عمر مواجهات دور المجموعات من بطولة الكونفدرالية الإفريقية للموسم الحالي 2024-2025.
الزمالك يتواجد في المجموعة الرابعة لـ كأس الكونفدرالية، بجانب كل من المصري البورسعيدي وبلاك بولز، إنيمبا النيجيري.
وقال دوارتي خلال تصريحات في برنامج “ملعب أون تايم” المذاع على “قناة أون تايم سبورت 1”: “سوف نواجه الزمالك وهو فريق كبير ومخضرم في البطولات الإفريقية، علاوة على ذلك يوجد فارق في المستوى، لذلك علينا الظهور بمستوى مختلف”.
وأضاف: “نحن أبطال موزمبيق ونهاجم دائمًا وندافع أيضًا، ونعلم أننا سنواجه صعوبات كبيرة أمام الزمالك، نريد أن نُحقق إنجاز كبير ضد فريق الزمالك الكبير، لا نريد التعادل بل الفوز على الأبيض”.
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وأكمل: “نريد بالطبع الفوز، ونعلم أن المباراة ستكون صعبة جدًا، ولكننا نؤمن بأنفسنا بأنه يُمكننا الفوز، فريق الزمالك يمتلك لاعبين كبار ولكن دعونا نحاول المنافسة، نعلم أن المستوى مختلف بيننا وبينهم لكننا سنحاول في تلك البطولة وسوف تكون مباراة كبيرة جدًا”.
وأتم: “دائمًا أريد الفوز بالطبع، لن أدخل المباراة من أجل التعادل، إذا فكر أحد في التعادل كما نقول في البرتغال أنه سوف يخسر الكرة، لذلك لاعبينا لا يريدون التعادل”. موعد مباراة الزمالك وبلاك بولز في كأس الكونفدرالية
وتقام مباراة الزمالك ضد بلاك بولز، في تمام الساعة 9 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 10 بتوقيت السعودية، يوم الأربعاء 27 نوفمبر.
Wrexham have been fined by the FA for "failing to control players" during their Carabao Cup loss to Sheffield United in August.
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Wrexham were beaten 4-2 by SheffieldSeveral players from both sides got into a spatFA have issued a fine for "mass confrontation"WHAT HAPPENED?
Tensions boiled over after Wrexham's Jack Marriott and Sheffield United midfielder Sydie Peck were involved in a skirmish following a late consolation goal by Sebastian Revan for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's team. Peck, who was named Man of the Match for his standout performance, obstructed Marriott from retrieving the ball from the back of the Blades' net. Frustrated by the delay, Marriott tussled with Peck, leading to a brief but intense confrontation between the two players.
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As the two players grappled, teammates from both sides quickly joined the scuffle, escalating the situation into a broader melee. The match officials intervened, issuing yellow cards to both Marriott and Peck for their roles in the altercation.
In the aftermath of the incident, the FA launched an investigation into the conduct of both clubs during the match. In conclusion, the FA issued fines to both Wrexham and Sheffield United for their respective roles in the incident. According to an official statement from the FA, Sheffield United was fined £8,500, while Wrexham received a lesser penalty of £2,500.
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The FA's disciplinary commission, which reviewed the incident, noted that nearly every Sheffield United player became involved in the "mass confrontation to some degree." However, the commission also acknowledged that the aggression displayed during the incident was "of a fairly low level," which factored into their decision-making process. Sheffield United's more substantial fine was attributed to several factors, including the number of players involved and the club's "very poor previous disciplinary record – both short and long-term".
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Despite the setback in the Carabao Cup, Wrexham have started their League One campaign on a positive note securing three victories in their first four matches, showing promise in their quest for promotion. Their next challenge will come on September 7, when they face Shrewsbury Town.
Everton extended their unbeaten to four matches in the Premier League after securing a 1-1 draw away at relegation-threatened Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Friday night.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin opened the scoring from the penalty spot, before Elijah Adebayo's strike brought Rob Edwards' side level, with either side unable to find a winner in the second half.
Sean Dyche's men could've walked away from the encounter empty-handed, but Jarrad Branthwaite's last-minute goal-line clearance saved the Toffees from a 16th defeat in the league this season.
The Toffees failed to replicate performances from the victories against Nottingham Forest, Liverpool and Brentford, but still managed to avoid defeat – the sign of a good team that can avoid defeat despite not playing at their best.
However, one player in particular failed to impress, having little impact on the encounter after being brought on by Dyche during the second half of the game.
Andre Gomes' stats against Luton Town
After Idrissa Gueye's record of two goals in three games and James Garner's excellent recent displays, fellow midfielder Andre Gomes has found starts hard to come by under Dyche.
The Portuguese playmaker hasn't started since the Forest victory but was brought on in the 54th minute of last night's draw in the hope of changing the game in Everton's favour.
However, he hindered the club's chance of claiming any more than a point from the fixture, losing 100% of the three duels that he contested after his substitution onto the pitch.
Gomes only managed nine passes, an average of one successful attempt every four minutes, whilst also giving possession away five times following his introduction.
Andre Gomes' stats against Luton Town
Statistics
Tally
Minutes played
36
Touches
16
Passes completed
9/12 (75%)
Duels lost
4/4 (100%)
Possession lost
5x
Fouls
2
Stats via Sofascore
The 30-year-old's poor display didn't stop there, committing two fouls, and picking up a yellow card for his troubles as his unsuccessful substitution was compounded.
The former Barcelona ace was handed a 6/10 rating by Liverpool Echo journalist Chris Beesley, with the Everton correspondent claiming he looked 'off the pace'.
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In what has been another injury-hit campaign for Gomes, missing another 16 games this season, it is unlikely the club will be looking to extend his current contract at Goodison Park.
The Portuguese's deal at the club expires this summer, with the club potentially looking to offload Gomes given his poor injury record and his mammoth £112k-per-week wages, as per Capology.
His display against the Hatters was evidence that he's no longer up to the level needed for Everton in the Premier League, especially if the club are to build on the strong finish to the current campaign.
Former Everton midfielder Andre Gomes.
It also demonstrates that Dyche can't trust the experienced star to make a positive impact on games where they need a decisive goal, with the club needing to part ways with him this summer.
Ultimately, it's an unfortunate end to his Toffees career, especially given his awful luck with injuries, but unfortunately, football is a brutal industry, with the club needing to raise funds to avoid any further PSR breach next season.
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The 2023/24 season has been a very disappointing campaign for Manchester United, who are currently eighth in the Premier League. They can finish no higher than sixth place, which Chelsea occupy at the moment, although they would have to turn over an outrageous goal difference to do so.
The Red Devils currently have 57 points, equal to that of Newcastle United, who they beat 3-2 in their most recent game. If results go their way, the Old Trafford outfit can reach seventh place and qualify for the Europa Conference League – should they beat Brighton and Hove Albion.
It has also been something of a mixed-bag season for their biggest stars, too. Bruno Fernandes has had an impressive campaign, and has the most goal involvements by any United player this term, with 18 in the Premier League.
Youngsters Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho have also had a strong time of things this season. 19-year-old Mainoo has played 28 games for the first team, scoring four times and registering one assist. Garnacho has featured in 48 games, getting on the scoresheet nine times and registering five assists.
The academy pair have shown up a fair few of their senior colleagues it's fair to say, but one high-profile star will be hoping to finish the season strongly against the Seagulls, alongside Fernandes and co.
Marcus Rashford's season in numbers
The player in question here is United and England winger, Marcus Rashford. The 26-year-old is one of the most destructive wingers in world football but has not found his feet in the 2023/24 season.
In 41 games in all competitions for United, Rashford has scored just eight goals, of which seven have come in the Premier League, and has just five assists. This is a far cry from his 2022/23 exploits when he scored 30 goals and registered ten assists in 56 games in all competitions.
Like many of his teammates, Rashford has struggled with an injury at the back end of the season. This has caused him to be unavailable for the past few United games, but he did make an appearance off the bench against Newcastle on Wednesday.
Interestingly, that was Rashford’s 400th appearance for the club, a span of games during which he has scored 131 goals and registered 64 assists.
Marcus Rashford's United career by numbers
Games
400
Starts
293
Goals
131
Assists
64
Stats from UtdDistrict
After a spell on the sidelines recently, Erik ten Hag could well reinstate Rashford in the starting lineup for a game against one of his favourite opponents later today…
Rashford’s record against Brighton
United travel down to the South Coast to face Brighton at the Amex for their Premier League finale. Of course, it is not their last game of the season, with the FA Cup final against Manchester City the weekend after.
Indeed, Rashford’s record against Brighton is impressive. He has scored four goals in 12 Premier League appearances at the Seagulls. Arguably the best of the bunch came at the Amex, where he got on the end of a superb trivela pass from Fernandes, before cutting in from the left-hand side, chopping inside and away from two oncoming defenders before firing home.
United’s number ten certainly has the potential to hurt Roberto De Zerbi's side again this weekend, having previously run "Brighton ragged", as journalist Liam Canning described it, when the two sides met earlier this season. Whilst Rashford has not been at his best in 2023/24, there is no doubting his lethal ability when in full flow.
With the ball at his feet, the Englishman is deadly. According to FBref, per 90 minutes this season, Rashford averages 3.38 progressive carries which places him in the top 4%, 2.11 final third carries per 90 minutes, which ranks him in the top 5%, and 2.45 carries into the penalty box per 90 minutes, which ranks him in the top 2%. He is deadly with the ball at his feet, and could well provide United with a cutting edge driving in from the left-hand side.
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford.
It makes sense for Rashford to start against Brighton. Not only does he have a good record against them, he will likely be a key player against City in the FA Cup final, so giving him a start at the Amex will help build match sharpness. The hope will be that he can once again wreak havoc alongside Fernandes, who also has four goals – and two assists – against the Seagulls to date.
Not only that, but Garnacho struggled last time out and has looked tired of late on the left flank, receiving just a 5/10 match rating from the Manchester Evening News in midweek; this is no surprise given he has started all of United's Premier League games since 11 November.
This certainly seems like the perfect game to reintroduce Rashford to the starting lineup, and Ten Hag will no doubt be hoping he can have his usual explosive impact against Brighton.
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