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On a day where as many as 15 wickets fell in Alur, West Zone drove themselves into a commanding position by stumps on day two of the Duleep Trophy semi-final against Central Zone.Having been bowled out for 220 – they added just four to their overnight 214 for 8 – West stormed back courtesy Arzan Nagwaswalla. The Gujarat fast bowler picked up 5 for 74, his sixth first-class five-for, to skittle Central for just 128.Rinku Singh, whose omission from India’s T20I squad for West Indies became a raging debate among fans on Wednesday night, top-scored with 48, while Dhruv Jurel, his Uttar Pradesh state mate, scored 46. Both players were among Nagwaswalla’s victims as West pocketed a 92-run lead.West then consolidated their position courtesy a 95-run stand between Cheteshwar Pujara and Suryakumar Yadav, before Central had some respite in the last half hour. Saurabh Kumar, who had earlier in the innings accounted for Priyank Panchal, dismissed Suryakumar after he’d made a robust 58 as he chipped one straight to short extra cover.As he did in the first innings, Pujara battled hard and lent solidity to the innings. He will hope to build on his unbeaten 50 on day three along with Sarfaraz Khan, who will be keen to make amends for his first-innings duck.Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz’s Mumbai team-mate, however, couldn’t impress as he fell for a 26-ball 25 to go along with his 26 in the first innings. Shaw was cleaned up by Yash Thakur*, shouldering arms to one that decked back in sharply.Jayant Yadav picked up three wickets to keep South Zone to 195•PTI

On a see-saw day at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where rain and bad light had the players indoors for much of the afternoon, North Zone kept themselves in the game after their bowling unit combined to skittle South Zone for 195.Vaibhav Arora and Jayant Yadav picked up three wickets apiece as South Zone collapsed on either side of a 110-run stand between top-scorer Mayank Agarwal and Tilak Varma, who on Wednesday celebrated his maiden call-up to India’s T20I squad.Agarwal struck a 115-ball 76 and was the first wicket to fall. Washington Sundar, who managed just 12, fell soon. Varma’s wicket in the next over turned the tide. R Sai Kishore hit 21 to narrow the deficit, before Arora picked up two of the last three wickets to help North Zone secure a three-run lead.South Zone struck twice before Ankit Kalsi and first-innings top scorer Prabhsimran Singh ensured no further damage as North ended on 51 for 2, effectively 54 ahead with two full days remaining.0900GMT The report had erronously stated Shaw getting out to Yash Thakur twice in the match. This has been corrected.

Newcastle United fans will already be excited about the upcoming Carabao Cup final, despite Eddie Howe’s men going through a bumpy patch of form as of late.

A choppy February saw the Magpies lose three Premier League contests to lose ground on the race for a top-four finish, whilst March was also kicked off in grim fashion with an FA Cup exit at the hands of Brighton and Hove Albion.

Still, there is that silver lining of a Wembley final, but Howe will be without the ever-improving and England hopeful Lewis Hall for this showdown versus the Reds in yet another blow to Newcastle’s ever-thinning confidence.

The latest on Lewis Hall's injury situation

Hall did not feature in that clash against the Seagulls, instead replaced by Tino Livramento on the left as Kieran Trippier featured from the right.

Sadly, the club’s worst fears have now been confirmed with it now being revealed that the ex-Chelsea youngster will be out for the rest of the campaign due to a foot injury, which was coincidentally picked up against Liverpool at the back-end of last month.

This will be a kick in the teeth for Newcastle with Hall a consistent bright spark for the Toon from the left-back spot this season, leading to four assists being picked up in all competitions.

Moreover, this could result in the Toon having to rely on Matt Targett in games to come, with a lack of other options at Howe’s disposal away from the reserve defender.

However, as Newcastle’s successful track record with youngsters is evident in the current make-up of the senior side – with William Osula and Lewis Miley given opportunities routinely – it could be time for the Magpies manager to bump up an exciting starlet to add depth to Hall’s depleted position.

Newcastle's next rising star could profit from Hall's injury

There a number of top talents in the Newcastle U21 ranks just waiting for a senior shot, with 19-year-old striker Ben Parkinson up to seven strikes this season in Premier League 2, alongside his midfield teammate Alfie Harrison helping himself to a stellar five assists.

Undoubtedly they will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of Toon sensation Lewis Miley and former Magpie Elliott Anderson in rising to the top of the game.

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But, away from the standout forward areas, there is a left-back in the U21 camp who could soon be fast-tracked to the senior side, with Dylan Charlton perhaps now the chosen starlet.

After all, Charlton is already known to Howe when the Magpies boss gave the teenager some minutes in a post-season friendly versus Tottenham Hotspur back in May 2024, with the 18-year-old, ironically, replacing Hall on that day out in Melbourne.

Completing all eight of his passes from his 13-minute cameo, Charlton will hope his further progression in the U21 ranks this season stands him in even more good stead for a senior chance soon, especially with the former Chelsea man now occupying the St James’ Park treatment room.

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Much like Hall, Charlton has shown throughout his time on the youth pitches at Newcastle that he has an eye for an assist from the full-back spot, with three picked up from 75 appearances lining up for the U18s and U21s.

His patience to keep performing competently in youth sides could now pay off, with Howe unafraid to gift academy products senior chances too, considering Miley became the club’s youngest-ever Premier League debutant under his regime.

Further, Hall is only 20 years of age himself, meaning a route into the first team isn’t out of the question for the Gateshead-born defender whatsoever, as the St James’ Park masses crave another homegrown gem.

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The Dutch striker has been one of the breakout stars of the Ligue 1 season, and is now being linked with a summer move to the Premier League

The battle to sign Europe's best No.9s is set to be intense this summer. Plenty of the richest clubs in the world are in need of a new striker, and there are set to be a whole host on the market, albeit available at extortionate prices. Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak are among the most coveted, but there are those who might be able to produce similar results who will be available for more palatable fees.

One of those potential hidden gems is Emanuel Emegha, the 22-year-old forward who has been lighting up Ligue 1 for Strasbourg this season. The Dutchman has scored 14 goals and provided three assists in 27 league appearances in 2024-25, with only four players having found the net more often in the French top-flight. That form has spearheaded Strasbourg's push towards European football, as they currently sit sixth in the table, though only goal difference separates them from a Champions League qualification berth with two rounds of games to play.

Unsurprisingly, Emegha's form has seen him linked with some of the continent's biggest teams, and it seems likely that a summer switch is in his future. But who is Emegha, and why did it take so long for him to emerge as one of the Europe's hottest forwards? GOAL has everything you need to know…

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  Where it all began

  Emanuel and his twin brother, Joshua, grew up in the Schilderswijk neighbourhood in The Hague. The area is renowned for its high levels of crime and poverty, but Emegha was able to express himself through football, and at the age of 11 was picked up by Sparta Rotterdam's academy.

  Having grown up in a rough area and without his father, Emegha struggled with behavioural problems and was labelled an 'enfant terrible' by his former youth coach Paul Simonis. However, under Simonis' tutelage, the youngster was able to develop as both a person and a footballer, and Emegha now credits the current Go Ahead Eagles coach for putting him on the right path to succeed.

  Having impressed though the age-group sides, Emegha made his senior Sparta debut at the age of 17 against Ajax, and he soon followed that up with his first professional goal against Vitesse, which he dedicated to his former team-mate Ousmane Kone who tragically lost his life during a team outing.

  That would be one of only three goals Emegha would score in his 39 appearances for De Kasteelheren before his departure in January 2022.

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  The big break

  Emegha felt the time was right to take the next step in his career, and joined Belgian side Royal Antwerp. However, he failed to impress his new employers, and Emegha made just one solitary substitute appearance during the second half of the campaign before it was decided that he would be free to leave the club less than six months after his arrival.

  Sturm Graz swooped in to give Emegha an opportunity, and he grasped it with both hands as he netted 10 goals and provided five assists 36 matches for the Austrian outfit. That form was enough to convince Strasbourg to pay €13 million (£11m/$14.7m) and bring Emegha to France in the summer of 2023.

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  How it's going

  Having scored eight league goals during his debut season at BlueCo-owned Strasbourg, Emegha has taken his game to new levels in 2024-25. Only Ousmane Dembele, Mason Greenwood, Jonathan David and Arnaud Kalimuendo have found the net on more occasions in Ligue 1 this term, with the Dutchman's form since the turn of the year (11 goals in 17 appearances) particularly impressive.

  Emegha's form has helped take Strasbourg on a 12-match unbeaten run which began in early February, as former Hull City manager Liam Rosenior has been able to lift one of Europe's youngest squads to the cusp of European qualification.

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• Biggest strengths

  Emegha has been likened to Victor Osimhen in recent times, and it is easy to see why. Both are stronger than their slim builds would suggest, possess enormous work ethic and position themselves well to ensure they get plenty of chances in front of goal. Emegha is also unselfish and always looks to team-mates if he feels they are in a better position to find the net.

  Unsurprisingly given his form, Emegha is brimming with confidence, and though he could improve his conversion rate, there's no doubt that he is feeling himself after the best campaign of his short career to date.

  No more clearly could that be seen than after January's draw with Marseille, during which Emegha had opened the scoring, he attacked OM defender Leonardo Balerdi in the media having been involved with a heated exchange with the Argentine on the pitch.

  "Balerdi couldn't keep up with me, so he tried to distract me by talking and grabbing me. That's petty behaviour. That's not football. Play the game normally," Emegha told post-match.

Everything you need to know about Folarin Balogun's salary details playing for Monaco

USMNT attacker Folarin Balogun spent his entire youth career playing for the Arsenal academy. Despite breaking into the first team, Balogun was given limited minutes, leading to loan moves to Middlesbrough and Reims before permanently switching to AS Monaco in Ligue 1 in 2023.

Despite a strong start to life in France, the youngster has struggled with injuries, leading to inconsistent performances. However, Balogun’s talent has shone through whenever he is fit, showing great potential.

His current contract with Monaco runs until 2028, with the player being well compensated for his efforts.

How much exactly does he earn at the Ligue 1 giants, though?

GOAL delved into the numbers with Capology and found out!

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• Folarin Balogun's wages at Monaco in numbers

  Balogun's current five-year contract with the French team provides him with a weekly salary of £46,932 ($62,925) and annual earnings of £2.4 million ($3.2m).

  Player	Nationality	Weekly wages in GBP	Weekly wages in USD	Annual wages in GBP	Annual wages in USD
  Folarin Balogun	American	£46,932	$62,925	£2,440,461	$3,272,125

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  Top earners at Monaco

  Aleksandr Golovin, a Russian international, is the top earner at AS Monaco, with Takumi Minamino and Denis Zakaria receiving the same salary.

  Thilo Kehrer is fourth, and Breel Embolo is fifth in the club's salary ranking.

  Player	Nationality	Weekly wages in GBP	Weekly wages in USD	Annual wages in GBP	Annual wages in USD
  Aleksandr Golovin	Russian	£63,939	$85,728	£3,324,809	$4,457,842
  Takumi Minamino	Japanese	£63,939	$85,728	£3,324,809	$4,457,842
  Denis Zakaria	Swiss	£63,939	$85,728	£3,324,809	$4,457,842
  Thilo Kehrer	German	£56,416	$75,642	£2,933,655	$3,933,390
  Breel Embolo	Swiss	£56,416	$75,642	£2,933,655	$3,933,390

• Top earners in Ligue 1

  Monaco players have high earnings, but Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) dominates the league's wage structure.

  PSG's impact in Ligue 1 is evident from the list of top earners. PSG players occupy the top thirteen spots, with Adrien Rabiot from Lyon at fourteenth.

  Player	Club	Weekly wages in GBP	Weekly wages in USD	Annual wages in GBP	Annual wages in USD
  Ousmane Dembele	Paris Saint-Germain	£297,548	$393,131	£15,472,512	$20,442,812
  Khvicha Kvaratskhelia	Paris Saint-Germain	£270,438	$357,312	£14,062,794	$18,580,245
  Marquinhos	Paris Saint-Germain	£222,235	$293,756	£11,561,405	$15,275,324
  Lucas Hernandez	Paris Saint-Germain	£218,202	$288,296	£11,346,509	$14,991,396
  Achraf Hakimi	Paris Saint-Germain	£218,202	$288,296	£11,346,509	$14,991,396

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  Highest paid players in the world

  PSG leads Ligue 1, but none of their players are among the top five highest-paid footballers globally.

  The top five are all from the Saudi Pro League. Cristiano Ronaldo has the highest salary at Al Nassr.

  Karim Benzema, his former Real Madrid teammate, is second. Riyad Mahrez, formerly of Manchester City and now with Al-Ahli, is third.

  Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly, both from Senegal, are in fourth and fifth places, respectively.

  Player	Club	Weekly wages GBP	Weekly wages USD	Annual wages GBP	Annual wages USD
  Cristiano Ronaldo	Al Nassr	£3,216,155	$4,210,425	£167,250,468	$218,942,120
  Karim Benzema	Al Ittihad	£1,608,178	$2,105,213	£83,625,234	$109,471,060
  Riyad Mahrez	Al Ahli	£839,469	$1,098,921	£45,652,372	$57,43,893
  Sadio Mane	Al Nassr	£643,271	$842,085	£33,450,094	$43,788,424
  Kalidou Koulibaly	Al Hilal	£558,038	$730,509	£29,017,956	$37,986,458

Chelsea could swoop for one marquee striker “at any moment”, according to a reliable journalist, with Enzo Maresca’s side firmly on the hunt for a new number nine before January deadline day on February 3rd.

Chelsea shortlist new striker options amid Nkunku uncertainty

It was rumoured that Chelsea’s plan to bring in a centre-forward was more for the summer window than January, but amid the uncertainty surrounding Christopher Nkunku’s future, it is widely reported that the west Londoners are keen on one right now.

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Nkunku is said to have agreed terms with Bayern Munich, and if Chelsea can agree a deal to sell him this month, then Maresca would lose an impactful back-up star who’s netted 13 goals across all competitions so far this term.

Bearing this in mind, Chelsea are targeting a host of potential centre-forward options who could come in to potentially replace the Frenchman. RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, Ipswich Town star Liam Delap, Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović, Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran and Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez are thought to be on their shortlist (Simon Phillips), so the search is well and truly on for Maresca’s perfect man.

Chelsea have reached out to the representatives of Vlahovic, according to reports in Italy. Maresca’s side have also made multiple approaches to Delap’s agent in the last few weeks, according to respected Stamford Bridge reporter Simon Phillips.

As per the same media source, Wolves forward Matheus Cunha is now a serious potential incoming.

Chelsea could move for Matheus Cunha "at any moment"

The versatile Molineux forward, who has starred in an array of attacking positions under both Gary O’Neil and Vitor Pereira this season, is attracting very real interest from Chelsea as they pursue a proven new striking option to complement Nicolas Jackson.

Cunha has been in the midst of a contract debacle, and reportedly agreed the financial aspects of a new deal, but both the Brazil international and his club hit a roadblock in talks when discussing the possibility of a relegation clause (Dean Jones).

Ben Jacobs writes that Wolves will demand around £80 million to sell him in this window, but that hasn’t stopped Maresca’s side from potentially rivaling Arsenal in the race for his signature.

Phillips, writing via his Substack, says Chelsea could move for Cunha “at any moment”, and he is “definitely one to watch” heading into the final stretch of January.

“My top source has said Matheus Cunha ‘is definitely one to watch’,” wrote the reporter.

“With Cunha, more and more noise is building that he will leave this month, and our source has said that Chelsea are in and around this situation and could move for Cunha at any moment. Although the same source believes that it’s most likely at the moment that he ends up at Arsenal, because they are the club trying and pushing the most right now.”

The 25-year-old has bagged 10 goals and four assists in all competitions for Wolves this season, and there is little denying he could be an excellent alternative to Jackson as Chelsea aim to qualify for the Champions League.

Once again turning their attention towards future stars, Chelsea have reportedly set their sights on signing another Premier League gem alongside Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho this month.

Chelsea transfer news

A side building for years to come, a young Chelsea squad are beginning to fall away from their early season form as defeat at the hands of struggling champions Manchester City exposed for all to see.

Despite taking the lead within the first three minutes through Noni Madueke, who took full advantage of Abdukodir Khusanov’s nightmare start in a Man City shirt, Chelsea eventually found themselves on the end of a 3-1 defeat with another Robert Sanchez mistake at the heart of proceedings.

Such a defeat won’t stand in the way of Chelsea’s transfer plans this month, however, with Garnacho the name threatening to steal the headlines. Out of favour at Manchester United, a swap deal between himself and Christopher Nkunku has reportedly been discussed, which would see the Blues kill two birds with one stone.

It’s then at Stamford Bridge that Garnacho could be joined by another young Premier League talent. According to reports in Spain, Chelsea now want to sign Jermy Monga from Leicester City in another move with the future in mind.

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Still just 15 years old, Monga is quite the prospect and perhaps the future of Chelsea’s attack should they get their deal over the line. Appearing for Leicester’s U18s this season – scoring once and assisting three times in four appearances – the teenager is ahead of schedule in his development and seemingly destined for the top.

In one swoop, Chelsea could land two wingers capable of playing a part for years to come at Stamford Bridge with Monga eventually joining what would be a Garnacho at the peak of his powers when he’s ready for senior football on a consistent basis.

Monga is one to watch

Throughout Premier League history, Stamford Bridge has been the place to be for young players. Whether it’s been John Terry, Frank Lampard or now Cole Palmer, all made the switch to join up with the West London club at a young age before stealing the show in their own rights. Now, Monga could follow that same path from Leicester to Chelsea glory.

The young winger is certainly one to watch given his current trajectory and when the time comes, he’ll have quite the decision to make regarding his future. There’s undoubtedly space in Chelsea’s youth side for a starring winger these days too following the exit of Rio Ngumoha to Liverpool last summer.

By signing Monga, those at Stamford Bridge could be instantly making up for Ngumoha’s exit, which looks likely to become their latest transfer regret as he continues to progress at Anfield.

Maintaining their transfer policy, Chelsea are gradually transforming into a side to be feared with several stars destined to have their say for years to come in the Premier League.

As they look to push on towards promotion, Leeds United are now reportedly considering a move to sign an attacking boost who’s already got nine goals to his name this season.

Leeds transfer news

Whilst they’re yet to get their January business underway, Leeds are in no position to panic at the top of the Championship and on course to earn promotion back to the Premier League at the second time of asking under Daniel Farke.

That’s not to say they haven’t been eyeing potential reinforcements, however. Names such as Emmanuel Latte Lath have already threatened to steal the headlines and may continue to do so as the window rolls on.

The Middlesbrough striker has been in top form in the current campaign and would offer Farke an ideal attacking boost to potentially replace Patrick Bamford and compete against Joel Piroe for a place in his strongest side for the remainder of the season.

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Recruiting from a Championship rival won’t come cheap though and those at Elland Road have seemingly already thought about potential alternative options as a result this month.

According to Sky Sports, Leeds are now eyeing a move to sign Willem Geubbels on loan from Swiss side FC St. Gallen for the remainder of the campaign. In a move that could see them fend off any competition from fellow interested clubs West Bromwich Albion and Norwich City, the Whites may welcome a striker who’s far from shy in front of goal.

Still just 23 years old, Geubbels is yet to reach the peak of his powers but has already managed nine goals in just 23 games in all competitions for St. Gallen this season. Earning the interest of Leeds and the 49ers as a result this month, the forward could yet complete his return to the spotlight for the first time since leaving AS Monaco in 2023.

"Quick" Geubbels could be Leeds upgrade

Following an impressive breakthrough as a young player Lyon to earn a move to Monaco, Geubbels struggled to find his form and prove his plaudits right. And that looked set to be the same case at St. Gallen before he found his feet in the last two campaigns to such great success. Now, he may well have done enough to fight his way back to the big stage.

Dubbed “quick” and “creative” by The Rangers Journal at the start of last year, the Frenchman would undoubtedly be an upgrade on Bamford, who is yet to score or start in the current Championship campaign.

On loan, the 23-year-old is a player that Leeds could take a gamble on, especially as they push towards promotion and potential title success by the time May arrives.

It’s easy to look at last weekend’s Anfield draw against Fulham as two more points dropped in the Premier League, but Liverpool actually showed title-winning spirit to claw back from the maw of defeat.

Arne Slot’s men had been reduced to ten before 20 minutes had struck the clock, with Andy Robertson’s erratic lunge compounding the woes that had already been inflicted by Andreas Pereira’s opening strike.

Goals from Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota preserved the Reds’ 20-match-unbeaten run that has seen them assume control across domestic and continental fronts.

But Arsenal thrashed Crystal Palace on Saturday evening to increase the pressure on the Redmen, who know that dropped points for a third top-flight fixture on the trot would change the mood significantly at the top of the table – especially if Chelsea beat Everton.

How will Liverpool line up at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium? Slot’s sure to ring the changes after rotating for the midweek Carabao Cup victory at Southampton.

1 GK – Alisson Becker

Caoimhin Kelleher stood between the sticks in the Carabao Cup but Alisson Becker is fit once again and will take the number one spot in the Premier League, as he did against Fulham last time out, making a string of excellent saves.

He’s simply the best and will be crucial against a free-scoring Tottenham team.

2 RB – Trent Alexander-Arnold

Withdrawn at half-time at St. Mary’s, Trent Alexander-Arnold will of course look to influence Liverpool’s attacking play.

His celestial range of passing could prove too much for the hosts, carve them open and make them pay for daring to dream against the rampant Reds.

3 CB – Joe Gomez

Joe Gomez is doing a decent job with the £36m Ibrahima Konate out of action, and Slot should opt to partner him with the skipper this afternoon, for Jarell Quansah lacks the authority that he demonstrated so prodigiously last year.

Given that the experienced England international was taken off with Alexander-Arnold at the interval on Wednesday, it seems clear that the plan is for him to start in north London, and having played at centre-back for the past three Premier League matches, he seems set to reprise his role.

4 CB – Virgil van Dijk

What is there to say about Virgil van Dijk? He’s really good. Really, really good. Expect Tottenham to fashion attacking corridors that sit decidedly away from his zone of operation.

5 LB – Andy Robertson

Can he atone for last week’s mess in north London? Robertson seems to face detractors on a regular basis this season but it’s important to remember that he is a devoted servant to the Liverpool cause.

Moreover, he literally won the Man of the Match award a week and a half ago against Girona in the Champions League. He has what it takes to steer his side toward three points.

6 CM – Ryan Gravenberch

Liverpool’s deep-sitting midfielder has been nothing short of a revelation this season, producing masterful performances from number six after FSG failed to convince Martin Zubimendi to spearhead the project as Slot’s first big buy.

Ryan Gravenberch will be restive after sitting out against Southampton and might prove too much for Spurs’ midfield.

7 CM – Curtis Jones

Curtis Jones was controversially sent off on this ground this season in what proved to be a disastrous and contemptuous affair for Jurgen Klopp’s side.

However, he’s been a quiet triumph over the past few months and may replace Alexis Mac Allister to bring a bit more control and progression to Liverpool’s centre.

8 RW – Mohamed Salah

Another to be given a rest a few days ago, Mohamed Salah’s mere presence will strike frissons of fear through Lilywhite fans, especially with Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven sidelined.

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9 AM – Dominik Szoboszlai

Dominik Szoboszlai might not rake in the goal return that fans hoped for after he left RB Leipzig for a £60m fee in 2023, but he’s a tireless and protean attacking threat who doesn’t shirk from his defensive duties either.

10 LW – Luis Diaz

You get the feeling Luis Diaz might play out his football on Sunday with a certain vengeance, having seen a perfectly good goal wrongly chalked off down N17 last season.

He’s bound to cause problems with his pace and movements, but given that the Colombian hasn’t scored a league goal since September, he does need to start proving that Salah isn’t leading a one-man frontline.

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Em bom momento na Ponte Preta, o volante Wesley destacou a importância do jogo com o CRB no sábado, em casa, pela Série B do Campeonato Brasileiro. Segundo o jogador, essa partida pode ser o início de uma boa sequência da equipe na competição.

– VEJA A TABELA DA SÉRIE B

‘Vamos enfrentar uma grande equipe, com um elenco forte e que tem tudo para fazer uma grande Série B também. Tem tudo para ser um jogo equilibrado, entre duas equipes que buscarão a vitória. Um triunfo vai motivar muito o grupo para essas próximas semanas, sem nenhuma dúvida’, afirmou o jogador.

De acordo com Wesley, a Ponte tem condições de fazer uma campanha em busca do acesso esse ano.

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Shimron Hetmyer, who recently became a parent, has rejoined Rajasthan Royals and will be available for selection for their final league match, on May 20 against Chennai Super Kings.Hours after scoring a high-impact 16-ball 31 in the victory against Punjab Kings on May 8, Hetmyer rushed back home to Guyana to be by the side of his wife Nirvani, who was due to give birth to their first child. Days later, Hetmyer announced the news of the birth of a baby boy via his social media account.It is understood that Hetmyer is undergoing quarantine as per IPL protocol and will be out in time to train ahead of Royals’ final league match on Friday. Royals have emerged strong favorites to make the playoffs after an emphatic 24-run victory against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. The win also took Royals to the second position on the points table with eight wins from 13 matches.Hetmyer, who was bought by Royals for INR 8.5 crore in the auction, has played a significant role in his team’s success in his role as a finisher: the West Indies’ left-hand batter has smashed 291 runs at an average of 72 while remaining undefeated in seven out of the 11 times he has batted this IPL. Hetmyer’s impact can also be gauged from the fact that his strike rate in the death overs – 214.28 – is the fifth-highest among the most destructive finishers this season. Such a dominant form was enough for West Indies’ selection panel, led by Desmond Haynes, to consider Hetmyer for the tours of Netherlands and Pakistan, where the Nicholas Pooran-led side are scheduled to play three-match ODI series each.However, Haynes said during a media briefing that Hetmyer had told the selectors via email he was unavailable for the tours due to the birth of his child, but that he would be returning to the IPL.”We got the email from Hetty saying that he is unavailable for selection because of the birth of his child,” Haynes said. “That is all the information we received so we acted that way; we had considered him for selection and the note stated he was unavailable.”Hetmyer, 25, was West Indies’ leading run-maker at the T20 World Cup last year, but instead has made headlines over fitness issues. In December, West Indies’ head coach Phil Simmons said it was “heart wrenching” to see Hetmyer continue to fail to meet the fitness standards mandatory to make the cut for West indies. That meant that Hetmyer did not play in the home series against Ireland and England and then was left out of the series in India.But while announcing the squad for the India tour, Haynes had pointed out that Hetmyer remains part of the selectors’ “plans” subject to him reaching the minimum fitness levels required.”What we need to do is we need to put our arm around these guys and let them know that we are interested in their development,” Simmons had said. “To also [make them] understand that there’s a level of fitness that is required to play at international level. But Hetmyer is in our plans. There’s no question about it.”