O meia André Moritz acertou com o Avaí, nesta quarta-feira, para a temporada do ano que vem. O atleta, natural de Florianópolis, estava na capital catarinense desde a última semana para finalizar os detalhes do contrato.
O jogador, de 31 anos, estava fora do Brasil desde 2007. Seu último clube estrangeiro foi o Denizlispor, da Turquia. Vale ressaltar que André já atuou nas categorias de base do Leão da Ilha, e também já jogou pelo Internacional e Fluminense.
Canhoto, André Moritz chega para suprir o meio de campo, posição carente no atual elenco azurra. Cabe lembrar também que na última semana, o Avaí acertou com o atacante Rafinha, de 24 anos, estava no Flamengo e chega para a disputa da temporada 2018.
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has dropped a promising injury update concerning Kyogo Furuhashi.
What’s the latest?
In recent comments cited by The Scottish Sun, the Bhoys boss revealed that, despite being brought off due to a knock after just 15 minutes of Sunday’s fixture against St. Johnstone, the 26-year-old centre-forward’s injury does not look to be anything serious.
Speaking about the hamstring strain suffered by the Japan international, Postecoglou briefly said: “He will be fine.”
Celtic fans will be buzzing
Considering just how important a part of the Celtic side Kyogo has become since his £4.6m move to Glasgow earlier this year, the news that the centre-forward does not look as if he will be ruled out for any real length of time is sure to have left the Parkhead faithful buzzing.
Indeed, over his 14 Premiership appearances this term, the £1.8m-rated forward has already bagged eight goals, registered two assists and created four big chances for his teammates, as well as making an average of 1.1 key passes and taking 2.1 shots per game.
These returns have seen the £18k-per-week man average a SofaScore match rating of 7.07, ranking him as Postecoglou’s 11th-best player in the top flight of Scottish football – of those who remain in the 56-year-old’s first-team squad.
The 26-year-old hitman has also scored a further eight goals and provided three assists over 12 fixtures in the Europa League, Europa League qualifying and the League Cup, taking his total to 16 goals and five assists in 26 appearances for the club.
As such, it is clear for all to see that it is undoubtedly a case of the sooner Kyogo recovers the better for Celtic, meaning Postecoglou’s latest update regarding the striker’s injury is certainly fantastic news for everyone involved with the Hoops.
In other news: Game-changer: Huge Celtic injury update emerges that will leave Postecoglou buzzing
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has issued a statement regarding Raqibul Hasan’s emotional decision to retire from international cricket
Cricinfo staff11-Mar-2010The Bangladesh Cricket Board has issued a statement regarding Raqibul Hasan’s emotional decision to retire from international cricket on the eve of the first Test against England, explaining that “the abrupt nature of this announcement has come as a shock to everyone concerned as this was totally unexpected.”It is thought that the root of Raqibul’s anger lies in an apparent disagreement between the board and the selectors over his recall for the England Test series, and in his omission from Bangladesh’s provisional squad for the World Twenty20. Cricinfo understands that the recommendation from above had been that Raqibul should be dropped for the Tests along with Mohammad Ashraful, whose form has deserted him in recent months.Bangladesh’s coach, Jamie Siddons, criticised the decision to leave Raqibul out of the Twenty20 squad, but highlighted his hopes for reconciliation between the board and the young batsman. “I don’t know who he was trying to hurt or what point he was trying to prove, but I hope the BCB welcomes him back because he’s a kid who’s a bit confused,” he said.”He didn’t like being dropped in the way he was dropped, then missing out on the 30 probables for the World Cup Twenty20 squad, which was probably bad selection, and he’s really disappointed,” Siddons added. “He thought he’d proved his point that he was good enough to be in that 30, which I think he is and then he walked away.”In a response to suggestions that selection disagreements were to blame, the BCB countered: “We take this opportunity to reiterate once again that selection of Test, ODI and Twenty20 Teams is based purely on performance and merit and is done at the discretion of the National Selection Committee which has its own criteria for picking players. Therefore, there is no scope for emotion in this regard.”The Board understands that this was a unilateral decision on part of the player but also feels that it was rather premature,” the statement continued. “We certainly do not wish to see a young talented cricketer like Raqibul leaving the game so early and hope that he will reconsider his position. Raqibul is an important member of the Bangladesh national team and it is our sincere expectation that he will return to mainstream cricket at the earliest.”
West Bromwich Albion have been handed a huge fitness setback ahead of their upcoming Championship clash.
What’s the latest?
That’s according to a Joseph Masi report for the Express & Star, with the journalist revealing that West Brom will be without all four of Cedric Kipre, Semi Ajayi, Matt Clarke and Conor Townsend for the trip to Barnsley on Friday evening.
Masi goes on to state that all four defenders recently tested positive for the ongoing viral pandemic, and, although two of the four will end their isolation period on the day of the fixture, none of the quartet are expected to feature at Oakwell.
Ismael will be livid
While it is no fault of the players, the fact that four of his first-team defenders are unavailable for selection on Friday will nevertheless have left Valerien Ismael livid.
The loss of both Townsend and Clarke will come as a huge blow to the 46-year-old Albion manager, as the defensive duo have been two of the Baggies’ most impressive performers so far this season.
Indeed, over his 21 Championship appearances this term, the £2.25m-rated Townsend has helped his side keep eight clean sheets, registered two assists and created seven big chances for his teammates, as well as averaging a SofaScore match rating of 7.10.
Meanwhile, over his own 13 second-tier outings, Brighton & Hove Albion loanee Clarke has helped West Brom keep four clean sheets, in addition to averaging a SofaScore match rating of 6.92.
As such, being without the pair for the trip to Barnsley on Friday evening, in addition to missing both Kipre and Ajayi, will undoubtedly reduce Albion’s chance of picking up all three points from the fixture – something that could well see the Baggies fall further behind in the race for a top-two finish this season.
In other news: Alan Nixon drops teasing 8-word West Brom transfer claim that’ll have fans buzzing
أعلن الجهاز الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الزمالك بقيادة البرتغالي جوسفالدو فيريرا عن قائمة الأبيض التي ستخوض مباراة إليكت التشادي في دوري أبطال إفريقيا.
ومن المقرر أن يلتقي الزمالك وإليكت غدا الأحد باستاد القاهرة الدولي، في إياب الدور التمهيدي من المسابقة القارية.
وكان الزمالك قد فاز في لقاء الذهاب الذي أقيم في الكاميرون الأحد الماضي بهدفين دون رد أحرزهما محمود عبدالرازق “شيكابالا” وأحمد مصطفى “زيزو”.
طالع | مرتضى منصور يعلن عدد جماهير مباراة الزمالك وإليكت التشادي
ويدير المباراة طاقم تحكيم ليبي مكون من أحمد عبد الرازق حكما للساحة، ويعاونه كل من، عيسى عطية ووحيد الجهاوي مساعدين، وعبد الواحد حريويده حكما رابعا.
وشهدت قائمة الزمالك تواجد الثنائي أحمد سيد زيزو ومحمود حمدي الونش رغم مشاركتهما مساء أمس مع منتخب مصر أمام النيجر وديًا. قائمة الزمالك لمباراة إليكت في دوري أبطال إفريقيا
حراسة المرمى: محمد عواد – محمد نديم – السيد عطية.
خط الدفاع: محمود حمدي ” الونش” – محمد عبد الغني – محمد طارق – محمد عبد الشافي – عبد الله جمعة.
خط الوسط: محمد أشرف “روقا” – يوسف إبراهيم ” اوباما”– محمد حسام “بيسو” – سيف جعفر – سيد عبد الله “نيمار” – محمود عبد الرازق ” شيكابالا” – أحمد مصطفى “زيزو”.
Jadson fez um gol e deu uma assistência nos dois jogos que renderam o título do Campeonato Paulista ao Corinthians contra a Ponte Preta, em maio. Ali, o experiente meia vivia sua melhor fase desta segunda passagem pelo clube e se tornava o maestro de um título muito comemorado pela “quarta força”. Hoje o Timão está a oito partidas de uma conquista ainda mais importante, mas seu camisa 10 está longe de passar pelo melhor momento.
Internamente, a partir de números e análises técnicas, o Corinthians tentou buscar explicações para a má fase de Jadson, que foi substituído pelo técnico Fábio Carille nos últimos oito jogos seguidos – sendo três vezes ainda no intervalo, algo que é incomum na dinâmica de trabalho do jovem técnico. A explicação é que o time inteiro teve uma queda de rendimento e a bola não sai com qualidade dos pés de Jadson porque já não chega assim. Então, como o problema não é o camisa 10, não há razões para mudar.
Poderia haver motivos para trocar as peças se Jadson não fosse um dos jogadores mais dedicados do atual time titular do Corinthians nos treinamentos. Nesta semana, por exemplo, ele pediu ao departamento físico e à comissão técnica para treinar faltas, então foi sacado de uma atividade de bolas aéreas defensivas para poder aprimorar uma jogada que pode fazer a diferença na reta final do Timão no Brasileiro. O pedido partiu do jogador, que já teve sua disposição para melhorar elogiada até publicamente por Carille.
Além da dedicação de Jadson, o próprio Carille destacou outro elemento que faz o camisa 10 ser bancado como titular mesmo com a equipe em má fase: o histórico. Segundo o treinador alvinegro, Jadson é daqueles que podem “decidir o jogo com uma bola, encontrando um passe onde poucos encontram”. Camisa 10 clássico, o jogador entrou em campo 43 vezes nesta temporada, sendo 41 como titular, e é o terceiro do elenco em gols (oito) e assistências (seis).
Ponte Preta é a maior vítima – Uma superstição também pode motivar o pensamento positivo a respeito do camisa 10 neste domingo, no estádio Moisés Lucarelli: a Macaca é o time que mais sofreu gols de Jadson pelo Corinthians e nunca derrotou a equipe da capital desde a primeira passagem.Foram sete jogos, com quatro vitórias, três empates, quatro gols marcados e uma assistência.
-A Ponte Preta vive uma situação delicada e vai brigar muito pela vitória. A gente também precisa conquistar os três pontos para manter, ou até mesmo aumentar, a distância para os outros times que estão chegando. Será um jogo bem difícil, mas iremos em buscar da vitória – declarou o meia do Timão.
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Everton are reportedly lining up potential replacements for Rafa Benitez after a poor run of form, with Nuno Espirito Santo believed to be at the top of their wishlist.
What’s the story?
According to CaughtOffside reporter Colin Walker, the Toffees have identified the 47-year-old as a possible successor to their struggling Spanish tactician.
He tweeted: “As reported earlier this month – Everton are already lining up potential replacements for Rafael Benitez – Nuno Espírito Santo a name I have been quickly informed with.”
The former Real Madrid and Inter boss only arrived at Goodison Park over the summer, signing a three-year deal after Carlo Ancelotti’s departure, but his tenure has already hit several stumbling blocks.
Everton fans will surely be worried
Benitez’s appointment back in June was greeted with some hostility amongst the Everton faithful due to his previous connections with fierce rivals Liverpool.
A fast start saw the Blues lose just one of their opening seven Premier League games under the 61-year-old, though, sparking hope that a push for European football was on the cards.
However, injuries to several key players have seen a huge drop-off in form in recent weeks, with Everton picking up just one point from a possible 15.
The Merseyside outfit’s underwhelming showings have provoked speculation over Benitez’s future, but the club’s supporters will surely be worried to learn that Nuno is the current frontrunner to take over the reins.
Despite enjoying a successful four-year spell with Wolves, guiding them to the Championship title, consecutive seventh-place finishes in the top-flight, the FA Cup semi-finals and Europa League quarter-finals, his failed stint at Tottenham Hotspurs has tarnished his reputation somewhat.
After just 17 matches at the helm, the Portuguese was dismissed by the Spurs hierarchy after a string of disappointing displays.
Defeats to Crystal Palace, Arsenal and a hapless Manchester United saw the former goalkeeper’s position in north London become untenable, and his ability to guide Everton up the division would understandably be questioned.
Benitez is likely to get a few more weeks to turn things around on Merseyside, but with Nuno waiting in the wings, he will need to pick up a positive result sooner rather than later.
And, in other news…Signed for £0m, sold for £8m: Everton struck gold over departure of £50k-p/w dud
Celtic are close to completing the Parkhead arrivals of three players in the January transfer window.
What’s the talk?
That’s according to a report by Japanese publication The Mainichi, who claim that Celtic are nearing deals for all three of Daizen Maeda, Yosuke Ideguchi and Reo Hatate ahead of the winter market.
The report goes on to state that the club are progressing well in discussions with Yokohama F Marinos and Gamba Osaka, the respective clubs of Maeda and Ideguchi, regarding deals, as both sides are happy to sanction the sale of their respective stars.
However, it is also said the Bhoys talks with Kawasaki Frontale, the club of Hatate, are at a less advanced stage, as the J League side are currently demanding much more for the 24-year-old than Celtic are prepared to offer.
Ange will be buzzing
With Ange Postecoglou openly stating that he is willing to raid the Japanese top flight of its most impressive players in January, the fact that Celtic appear close to signing three of Japan’s brightest talents is sure to have left the 56-year-old buzzing.
Indeed, over his 36 J League appearances this season, centre-forward Maeda scored a whopping 23 goals, registered three assists and created four big chances for his teammates, with these returns seeing the £990k-rated man average a SofaScore match rating of 7.09 – ranking him as his club’s joint sixth-best performer in the top flight of Japanese football.
Meanwhile, over Hatate’s 30 league fixtures, the versatile midfielder scored five goals, provided two assists and created three big chances, with these metrics seeing him average a SofaScore match rating of 7.16, while central midfielder Ideguchi averaged a SofaScore match rating of 6.76 over his own 29 J League appearances.
As such, should Celtic indeed go on to land all three of these players in January, not only would they continue Postecoglou’s Japanese revolution at Parkhead – following the summer signing of Kyogo Furuhashi – they would also represent a huge step in the 56-year-old’s revolution of the Bhoys first-team squad – something that would only appear to bode well for the club’s title chances this season.
In other news: Major blow: Ange confirms injury update that will surely devastate Celtic fans
Flocking to Twitter, a number of Manchester United fans have erupted over news involving Ajax manager Erik ten Hag.
It is now official as the Red Devils parted company with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this morning following a run of dismal results, with a 4-1 humiliation at hands of minnows Watford seemingly cementing the Norwegian’s fate.
United severed ties with Solskjaer more than two-and-a-half years after they appointed him on a permanent basis to succeed Jose Mourinho.
The club legend vacates the Old Trafford managerial seat having guided United through 168 games in all competitions, winning 92 of them, drawing 35 and losing 41 – averaging around 1.85 points per match (Transfermarkt).
As such, their search seems set to begin as club chiefs decide best how to take the Red Devils forward whilst making the most of their star-studded squad.
Links to Zinedine Zidane, Mauricio Pochettino and Brendan Rodgers have surfaced in recent weeks but it is the latest update on Ten Hag which has fans excited.
According to CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs, writing on his personal Twitter feed, Ajax’s boss is ‘in the mix’ to succeed Solskjaer as Red Devils manager. Jacobs added that United ‘made contact’ with ‘multiple candidates’ even before their loss to the Hornets on Saturday – including Ten Hag.
Man United fans go wild for Ten Hag…
Taking into account his plaudits, style of play and managerial record, it’s little wonder that so many United fans have raved over this news.
A title winner in the Netherlands and a Champions League semi-finalist in 2019, Ten Hag’s impressive points average of 2.08 per match eclipses that of Solskjaer and the 51-year-old even has admirers in some high profile Premier League coaches.
For example, Jurgen Klopp branded him ‘one of the most exciting coaching talents in world football’ (Planet Football) – perhaps evidence that the Dutchman could be just what United need.
Plenty of Red Devils fans certainly believe so judging by these excited Twitter reactions, with one supporter even calling him a ‘perfect fit’.
Check out more of their verdicts below:
“Ten Hag timeeeeee”
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“Ten Hag, I’m on my knees”
Credit: @casperorace
“Tears in my eyes”
Credit: @_M0J
“Bring him home”
Credit: @Showman_ke
“Get this man inside!”
Credit: @KgosiAkeem
“YEEEEEESSSSSSS”
Credit: @RASHYFORDSZN
“Perfect fit”
Credit: @juxkwabena
In other news: ‘Needs transfer listing’, ‘Shocking’ – These Man Utd fans slam ‘awful’ player who lost the ball 15 times v Watford
Plays of the day from the second day of the Edgbaston Test between England and Australia
Andrew Miller at Edgbaston31-Jul-2009
Graham Manou’s first Test innings was ended by a ripper from James Anderson•Getty Images
Opening gambit of the day Graham Onions was a surprise choice to take the first over of the day, given how much faith England have placed in their senior pairing of Andrew Flintoff and James Anderson in this series. But both men were disappointing in their initial bursts on Thursday evening, and Andrew Strauss wanted a bowler who could be relied upon to aim at the stumps from a full length. He could not have wished for a more dramatic affirmation of his faith in Onions. Two balls, two wickets, as first Shane Watson missed a straight one to be pinned lbw for his overnight 62, and then Michael Hussey, for the second match running, offered no stroke to a ball that picked out his off stump.Innings of the day Batting was apparently a struggle today, as nine Australian wickets and Alastair Cook’s first-over duck would suggest. But one batsman rose all other contenders, to lay claim to the innings just as he had done at Lord’s. Andrew Strauss’s crisp punchy drives and emphatic cut shots allowed no margin for error whatsoever, as he cruised to his half-century from 92 balls. Ominously for Australia, Strauss’s conversation rate is up there with the best in history. Of the 33 innings he has made it to fifty in his career, he’s pushed on to three figures on no fewer than 18 occasions.Milestone of the day He got there a touch chancily, with an aerial prod through short leg, but when you’ve racked up more than 11,000 Test runs, it’s fair to say that you’ve earned a bit of good fortune. Ricky Ponting began the match needing 25 runs to surpass Allan Border’s Australian Test record of 11,174, and resumed on the second day with 17 of those already in the book. A thick-edged four through gully reduced the requirement even further, and he finally went clear of Border with three through midwicket off Andrew Flintoff. An appreciative Edgbaston crowd stood to salute him as he raised his bat. Ponting hasn’t been the most popular player in this series so far, but everyone in the ground could appreciate the class of the man.Statement of the day It didn’t take long for Shane Warne to resume his “Shermanator” jibes from up in the commentary box, but down at pitch level, Ian Bell was determined to make a statement of intent in his first innings for England since February. No single shot was more emphatic than his shimmy and thwack off Nathan Hauritz, who was sent sailing over long-on for six. Bell’s follow-up shot, however, was a little bit dicier however, as he dabbed limply outside off, much in the manner he was dismissed in Jamaica in his last Test innings, but happily for him he avoided getting an edge. He was also outrageously fortuitous not to be given lbw for 18 as Mitchell Johnson clattered his pads plumb in front of middle. But undeterred, Bell followed up with a flowing cover drive for four, to finish the day very much in credit.Ravi Bopara spills a catch off Ben Hilfenhaus•Getty Images
Debut of the day The record-books will state that Graham Manou made his Test debut on July 30, 2009, but to all intents and purposes his international career did not begin until today. Such was the rush on the first day after Brad Haddin’s finger injury, Manou did not even get formally presented with his baggy green until this morning, and besides, he spent Thursday afternoon in a daze in the dressing-room, coming to terms with what had just transpired. When his turn came to bat, he started with confidence with two fours in three balls, but then attracted the delivery of the day from Anderson, which smashed his stumps from wide on the crease. Still, he later fronted up with the gloves, and stooped well in the second over to collect a low edge off Peter Siddle, and send Cook back for a duck.Cameo of the day Up until the moment he was adjudged lbw to a ball that might have missed leg, Michael Clarke led a bit of a charmed life. On 18, he was pinned on the crease by an offcutter that looked to be taking out middle-and-leg, but Aleem Dar decreed it was sliding past the stumps. And then, two runs later, he had an even more remarkable escape when Flintoff, of all people, dropped a catch at second slip. Onions was once again the bowler, as Clarke failed to read the outswinger, and guided the ball expertly off the face of his bat as he attempted to leave. The shot selection seemed to fool Flintoff, who barely reacted as the ball thudded into his chest and away to safety.Catch of the day Matt Prior has had his critics since making his debut in 2007, largely for the fallibility of his glovework – which, in the opinion of many wicketkeeping experts, has stemmed from the leaden nature of his footwork. Against India and Sri Lanka in 2007-08, he spilled chance after chance, most of them off Ryan Sidebottom, and a large proportion of them left-handers, as he seemed slow in pushing off with his right foot whenever a catch flew to his left. Today, however, he demonstrated a new-found agility, as Marcus North edged James Anderson high towards first slip. Quick as a flash, Prior launched himself at the ball, and snaffled the chance one-handed.Drop of the day Taking the ball over your shoulder while running away from the action is arguably the hardest type of catch to judge, but the chance that Ravi Bopara spilled at point off Ben Hilfenhaus was nevertheless a notable lapse. It wasn’t the toughest opportunity he’ll ever be offered either. The ball went so high off a top-edge that Bopara almost had time to walk into position before muffing the opportunity as it slapped off his palms. Hilfenhaus had made just 8 at the time, and that moment could have closed Australia’s innings on 241. Instead the last pair added 22 extra runs, with Hilfenhaus moving along to 20, his highest Test score.Chant of the day Like their team, the Barmy Army enjoyed their best day of the series on day two. A tribute to Bobby Robson, the England football legend who died on Friday morning, stirred the emotions of all in the Eric Hollies Stand, but there were many moments of levity too. A panel of Cricinfo chant experts judged “Your next queen is Camilla Parker-Bowles” the victor by a short-half head over “Super Mitchell Johnson” followed by “Where’s your aura gone” in third. A fine field.