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Conor Coady has been one of Wolves’ key players this season. He’s had an extremely impressive first season in the Premier League that’s even had him in the discussion for an England place.

However, Gareth Southgate shut down claims he should be in the side, citing Wolves’ three–at-the-back formation as the reason.

But having played every minute of every Wolves match in the Premier League this season, the sheer number of minutes the captain has clocked up could now be catching up on him.

As such, he and his club should consider dropping him this weekend in order for the 26-year-old to recharge his batteries.

Performance levels dropping

Wolves have been terrific in 2018/19 but in recent weeks, barring a win over Manchester United, have shown signs of slowing down.

It’s understandable given the effort they’ve put in this term. They’ve claimed 13 points from the Premier League’s top six sides, but a defeat to Watford has called some things into question.

Their loss last weekend in the FA Cup semi-final underlined some key problems, no less than their lack of plan B and ineffective substitutions.

But one of their biggest strengths in Coady may now be becoming a weakness too. This isn’t to say that he should be dropped permanently, but with the club now having less to play for he is deserving of a rest.

He was unfortunate to score an own goal against Burnley, but even then his performance wasn’t too great. Against Watford, meanwhile, he was bullied by the presence of Troy Deeney.

What goes under the radar, is that Willy Boly has statistically been better than the man he plays alongside. Coady only makes 0.9 tackles per game, compared to Boly’s 2.3. He’s also down in terms of interceptions and blocks per game compared to his French teammate.

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Other candidates at centre half in Romain Saiss and Ryan Bennett also boast better tackling and interception stats.

There is no denying Coady’s influence on the team and it would a huge surprise to see the captain dropped, but given Wolves’ poor form away from home, they should experiment with something different against Southampton.

أعلن مسؤولو نادي المقاولون العرب رسميًا ضم التونسي وسيم النغموشي في إطار الاستعداد للموسم الكروي الجديد.

وكان فريق المقاولون العرب قد أنهى الموسم الحالي من الدوري المصري في المركز الرابع بجدول ترتيب المسابقة، ليشارك في بطولة الكونفدرالية العام المقبل.

وانتقل التونسي وسيم النغموشي، في صفقة انتقال حر لذئاب الجبل، بعد نهاية عقده مع فريقه الترجي التونسي.

ووقع النغموشي مع المقاولون لمدة ٤ سنوات مقبلة، كما أنه سيرتدي القميص رقم ٧ الذي كان يرتديه طاهر محمد طاهر الذي انتقل لصفوف النادي الأهلي.

افتتح فريق بورتو البرتغالي التسجيل أمام مضيفه مانشستر سيتي في منافسات دوري أبطال أوروبا، وتعادل أصحاب الأرض سريعًا.

ويحل بورتو ضيفًا على السيتي بالجولة الأولى لدور مجموعات دوري الأبطال على ملعب “الاتحاد”.

تقدم لويس دياز لبورتو بهدف في الدقيقة 14 من عمر المباراة بعدما تجاوز دفاع السيتي وسدد في شباك إيدرسون. هدف دياز

عقب ذلك احتسب حكم اللقاء ركلة جزاء لمانشستر سيتي ثم عاد لتقنية الفار التي أكدت صحة قراره.

ونجح سيرجيو أجويرو في تسجيل هدف التعادل لمانشستر سيتي من ركلة جزاء في الدقيقة 21. هدف أجويرو

The curse of the international break finds its latest victim in Celtic.

As Neil Lennon’s first Old Firm derby after returning as manager approaches, he’s been struck by the break cruelly. Indeed, Kieran Tierney, one of his biggest assets, had to pull out of Scotland’s Euro 2020 qualifiers due to a niggling hip problem.

While the Scottish felt his absence badly with a shocking drubbing away at Kazakhstan, Celtic fans would be worried something as disastrous isn’t heading their way. Obviously, the Hoops aren’t quite as bad as the Tartan Army, but the Scottish Sun claims he’s a major doubt for the imminent Old Firm.

Obviously, Rangers will come all guns blazing and to keep them out, so Celtic clearly need Tierney’s solidity. Since Lennon’s arrival, Celtic have only conceded one goal in four games and kept three successive clean-sheets at that and Tierney might not have been as clinical attacking-wise as he was under Brendan Rodgers, but his defensive strengths are improving.

He successfully kept Aberdeen’s dangerous Greg Stewart quiet recently, showcasing impressive ability to neutralize their attacking threat. A Celt through and through, potentially missing him for the club’s biggest game left this season, is far from ideal.

Indeed, if Lennon’s side are to keep the menacing duo of James Tavernier and Daniel Candeias quiet, they’ll need Tierney at the top of his game.

The youngster is making strides with Celtic and by knowing the gravity of the derby, he’ll be especially pumped to blow away Rangers. If he’s out, the task has got a lot harder.

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Liverpool are interested in signing Celta Vigo hitman Maxi Gomez to provide depth in attack, after former Reds striker Luis Suarez sang his fellow countryman’s praises to boss Jurgen Klopp, as reported by The Sun.

What’s the word, then?

Well, the Premier League title hopefuls are particularly light in attack compared to their league rivals, Manchester City.

Where Pep Guardiola has the likes of Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus to choose from, Klopp is perhaps over-reliant on Roberto Firmino with Divock Origi and Daniel Sturridge less fancied up top – the pair have made a combined four league starts this season.

Gomez hit 17 goals in what was his first La Liga campaign last year, and has continued his form with nine goals and five assists so far this term as Celta Vigo battle to avoid relegation.

The ruthlessness that Liverpool are missing

Standing at 6′ 1″, 22-year-old Gomez is a real powerhouse thanks to his height and stocky physique, although he is not just a towering lump as he possesses great technical skills.

Suarez has given a glowing recommendation of his fellow Uruguayan for a reason, and with Chelsea and West Ham also lurking, the Reds should try hard to get this deal done.

Firmino has been less of an out-and-out striker this season and more of a No.10, so the Merseysiders lack a real frontman to aim for at times.

Football is a squad game, and it doesn’t take a genius to see that Liverpool lack City’s depth.

Klopp has been fairly lucky with injuries so far this season, hence his side’s lofty position in the table, but if one of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane or Firmino are hit with a serious problem, their ambitions will be dealt a severe blow with no one in reserve capable of matching their impact on the pitch.

For the reported price tag of £35m too, a move for Gomez should be a no-brainer.

طالب فرج عامر رئيس مجلس إدارة نادي سموحة، بتأجيل مباراته أمام الزمالك في بطولة كأس مصر.

ومن المقرر أن يلتقي الزمالك مع سموحة في دور الـ16 من كأس مصر، يوم 5 أكتوبر المقبل.

وقال فرج عامر عبر حسابه بموقع التواصل الاجتماعي “فيس بوك”: “سموحة يطلب تأجيل مباراة الزمالك في الكأس لتفادي الإجهاد، ولإعطاء الزمالك فرصة للاستعداد قبل نهائي إفريقيا”.

طالع | رئيس سموحة يحسم موقفه من ضم ثنائي الأهلي ويعلن رحيل حسام حسن لـ سويسرا

ويلعب الزمالك أمام الرجاء المغربي في اطار نصف نهائي دوري أبطال إفريقيا، حيث تقام مواجهة الذهاب بالمغرب 18 أكتوبر، على أن تكون مباراة الإياب بالقاهرة يوم 24 أكتوبر.

يُذكر أن الفائز من مباراة الزمالك وسموحة سيلاقي نادي مصر في دور الـ8 من كأس مصر.

سموحة يطلب تأجيل مباراة الزمالك في الكاس لتفادي الاجهاد ولاعطاء الزمالك فرصة للاستعداد لقبل نهائي افريقيا

تم النشر بواسطة ‏‎Farag Amer‎‏ فيالخميس، ٢٤ سبتمبر ٢٠٢٠

Manchester City defender Rico Lewis posted a brilliant photo of himself as a toddler wearing an England kit after making his Three Lions debut.

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Lewis makes England debutSays it's an honour to play for Three LionsImpresses in North Macedonia drawWHAT HAPPENED?

Gareth Southgate handed Lewis his senior England debut on Monday against North Macedonia and saw the 19-year-old go on to pick up the player of the match award. Lewis has now reflected on his maiden bow on social media with an epic photograph showing him in full Three Lions kit as a very young child.

"Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey so far. It is an honor of a lifetime to represent England," he posted alongside the picture on Instagram.

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Lewis certainly impressed his manager against North Macedonia. Southgate said after the 1-1 draw that he felt the Manchester City youngster was "excellent" and the decision to award a penalty against him was "very, very harsh." Lewis will be hoping he can now make a late push for England's Euro 2024 squad and his versatility will make him an attractive option. The youngster can play in both full-back positions as well as in midfield.

DID YOU KNOW?

Rico Lewis has become the second-youngest Manchester City player to feature for England (18 years, 364 days), behind only Micah Richards in 2006 (18 years, 144 days).

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Lewis will now return to City and will be aiming for more Premier League starts in a bid to boost his international hopes. The teenager has made five appearances in the top flight so far this season but only two of those outings have been as a starter. The Cityzens return to action on Saturday in a top-of-the-table clash with Liverpool.

The Red Devils ran out 2-0 winners at Wembley as Erik ten Hag secured his first silverware in English football with a victory over Eddie Howe's side

A Casemiro-inspired Manchester United ended their near six-year long wait for a trophy, beating Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.

After an even, slightly untidy start where chances were at a premium, United blew the game wide open with two quickfire goals in just six first-half minutes.

The exceptional Casemiro grabbed the opener, nodding Luke Shaw's free kick past Loris Karius. And six minutes later, Marcus Rashford burst free of the Magpies' defence and fired on goal, with an unfortunate deflection off Sven Botman taking the ball into the net.

United didn't have it all their own way after the break as, buoyed by a rampant travelling support, Newcastle dialed up the pressure. In truth though, there was never much danger of them letting their lead slip as they clinched the first major silverware of the Erik ten Hag era.

GOAL rates Man Utd's players from Wembley…

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  Goalkeeper & Defence

  David de Gea (7/10):

  His strong hand denied Saint-Maximin in the first half. Seemed pretty confident collecting high balls and sweeping up behind his defence.

  Diogo Dalot (4/10):

  Early, and largely unnecessary booking, had him walking a tightrope. Saint-Maximin regularly had the beating of Dalot in all honesty, and it was little surprise to see him hooked at half-time.

  Lisandro Martinez (7/10):

  Made a huge block to deny Bruno Guimaraes when Newcastle were piling on the pressure in the second half. What a superb piece of business.

  Raphael Varane (7/10):

  Passing wasn't perfect, but very little wrong with his defending.

  Luke Shaw (7/10):

  Absolutely delicious ball led to the opener. He also chipped in with some vital interceptions, showcasing his astute reading of the game.

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  Midfield

  Casemiro (8/10):

  Guided his header into the corner superbly to open the scoring. Barely did anything wrong – worth every penny United spent on him.

  Fred (6/10):

  A nice foil for his compatriot. Typically full of energy, but was overly enthusiastic in his tackles on occasion. Taken off while on a booking.

  Bruno Fernandes (5/10):

  Worked really hard off the ball but wasn't particularly creative. Not much he tried came off and made a hash of two, potentially game-ending passes late on, before squandering a chance to make it three himself.

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  Attack

  Antony (6/10):

  Rarely gave the ball away in the final third. Nothing too magical, though he did wind up his opponents.

  Wout Weghorst (7/10):

  Ran the channels like an animal all game. Denied by a wonderful Karius save just before the break and completed a nice lay-off just before the second goal.

  Marcus Rashford (7/10):

  United were looking to release him at every opportunity and he eventually forced a goal when his shot deflected off Botman and over Karius. His astounding recent form continues.

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  Subs & Manager

  Aaron Wan-Bissaka (7/10):

  Solid after replacing Dalot. Will be interesting to see if he can become first choice after improving so drastically under Ten Hag.

  Marcel Sabitzer (6/10):

  Kept the pressure on Newcastle as they searched for an equaliser.

  Scott McTominay (6/10):

  His height was helpful in the penalty box.

  Jadon Sancho (N/A):

  Not enough time to make an impact.

  Harry Maguire (N/A):

  Nice of Ten Hag to give his captain a run out in the closing stages.

  Erik ten Hag (9/10):

  Told his side to release Rashford early in the first half – to decent effect. Smartly removed any players on a booking from the fray. The first United manager to lift a trophy since Jose Mourinho.

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De volta ao time titular do Sport, o volante Rithely comemorou o bom desempenho da equipe diante do Afogados, pelo Campeonato Pernambucano. Após ficar de fora do jogo anterior por conta de desgaste muscular,o volante esteve entre os 11 iniciais na goleada por 4 a 0 deste sábado.

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‘Muito feliz pela vitória e atuação. Fomos confiantes, convictos do trabalho que estamos fazendo e muito seguros durante toda a partida. Merecíamos isso e agora nos dará mais tranquilidade para trabalhar’, disse Rithely.

Atrás da segunda vitória seguida e de um alívio na má fase da equipe, o time rubro-negro vai até Petrolina enfrentar o clube da cidade pernambucana. O volante garante foco total no próximo duelo para começar a retomar a confiança do Leão.

‘Agora é esquecer o que passou e focar no Petrolina. Mais um jogo importante se ainda quisermos almejar grandes objetivos durante a temporada. Vamos trabalhar concentrados para fazer mais uma grande partida e se Deus quiser buscar outro resultado positivo’, avaliou.

Rithely voltou ao Sport depois de dois e é um dos principais reforços do Sport para a temporada de 2020.

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O meia Jean Mota, do Santos, faz parte dos planos do Bahia para a próxima temporada. O clube baiano está disposto a desembolsar R$ 5 milhões pelo atleta. O Peixe, no entanto, ainda vai avaliar o valor.

A informação foi inicialmente publicada pelo ‘Yahoo Esportes’ e confirmada pelo empresário do meia, Diogo Silva, ao LANCE!.O presidente do Santos, José Carlos Peres, foi procurado pela reportagem, mas ainda não respondeu.

O interesse do Bahia é antigo. No ano passado, o Tricolor de Aço fez uma proposta de empréstimo, mas o Santos não aceitou. O Peixe, inclusive, quis uma troca entre o camisa 41 e o volante Ramires, que foi recusada pelo time baiano.

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Jean Mota teve um primeiro semestre acima da média. O meia foi artilheiro do Paulistão, com oito gols, e se tornou o craque do torneio estadual. Porém, a má fase e as críticas chegaram no segundo semestre. O atleta tem sido opção do técnico Jorge Sampaoli no decorrer das partidas.

No geral, Mota tem 164 jogos e 15 gols pelo Santos. Ele chegou ao Peixe no meio de 2016 depois de se destacar pelo Fortaleza.