Is Tom Lees a loser from Darren Moore hire?

Sheffield Wednesday will begin a new era this evening as Darren Moore takes the helm for his first game in charge of the Owls, after Dejphon Chansiri brought him in as the club’s new manager.

The 46-year-old arrives from nearby League One promotion chasers Doncaster Rovers, where he had implemented a progressive attacking brand of football, something that will vastly different to his predecessor, Tony Pulis, at Hillsborough Stadium.

Indeed, he leaves behind the division’s third-highest goalscorers to take over at this sinking ship. There will surely be changes afoot, and as such, long-serving centre-back Tom Lees could be most in danger given the likely change in system.

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‘His teams are renowned for playing an attractive, entertaining style of play,’ wrote YorkshireLive reporter Dom Howson following Moore’s appointment on Monday morning.

As per WhoScored, we can see that his Rovers side set-up to play from the back with 73% of their possession coming from their own third, or the middle-third, of the pitch whilst 72% of their goals have been scored from open play, which reinforces that high-intensity build up.

They also manage 12.9 shots per game, compared to the Owls’ appalling 8.7 per outing, so clearly, they do something right in attack given the limited time they spend in the final third and off the ball.

This is where Wednesday’s centre-backs will prove crucial and certainly why the calamitous Lees could be at risk.

Aside from goalkeepers and those with fewer than ten starts, the former club captain ranks third-bottom for passing accuracy this season (66.2%) behind Liam Palmer (63.8%) and Callum Paterson (53.9%), via WhoScored.

The 30-year-old also averages 2.7 long balls per game, the most of any Owls defender, and that won’t be something that pleases Moore as only one of his former defenders matches this number, meaning he clearly would favour the easy ball to midfield rather than hoofing it up the pitch.

Lees, who is valued at £2.25m by Transfermarkt and reportedly earns a whopping £22k-per-week in Yorkshire, has come under fire from several sections of the Hillsborough faithful in recent months.

Reactions have ranged from the extreme – one dubbed him “brain dead” and another called him a “disgrace” – to the less-so with a further fan simply asking the club to get rid of him in the summer.

As outlined in the summer, Lees’ performances regressed last season, and evidently, not much has improved as he’s part of the starting XI that sees the Owls in the relegation zone, having leaked 38 goals this term.

The “true leader” is surely going to face a tough time of remaining in the line-up under Moore if he continues to be abysmal with the ball at his feet.

AND in other news, Sheffield Wednesday: Izzy Brown a big winner from Darren Moore appointment

Artilheiro do Timão, Romero já atua mais do que em 2015 e 'ignora' rivais

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Romero é o artilheiro do Corinthians em 2016, com seis gols. E a explicação do paraguaio para isso é simples e lógica: ele está tendo mais chances. Muito mais. Neste ano, ele já atuou em 17 partidas e ficou 818 minutos em campo, número que já supera a marca de 2015, quando atuou por apenas 765 minutos e fez um jogo a mais.

Mesmo assim, o camisa 11 ainda não conseguiu se firmar como titular. Embora admita o sonho em ganhar a vaga na equipe do técnico Tite, ele se diz tranquilo e paciente.

-Todo mundo tem vontade de jogar sempre, mas aqui é Corinthians, tem concorrência muito forte, atacantes bons… Temos que trabalhar, há um técnico que decide. Temos que esperar nossa oportunidade – afirmou.

-Só mudou pois estou jogando mais. É muito diferente entrar no segundo tempo e ser titular. Quando fiz gol, foi quando joguei de titular. Para um atacante isso é importante, estou fazendo gol e é isso que a torcida gosta – completou.

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Romero negou a possibilidade de jogar mais avançado e centralizado para disputar posição com André, que não vem tão bem, e em diversos momentos elogiou o técnico Tite, com quem disse aprender dentro e fora de campo.

O paraguaio também já projetou o clássico de domingo, contra o Palmeiras, mas evitou falar do mau momento do adversário e também do São Paulo, outro rival que corre risco de ser eliminado ainda na primeira fase da Copa Libertadores.

-Eu, como jogador, não estou muito ligado a isso. Acho que o grupo também não. O que acontece com Palmeiras e São Paulo não nos afeta, só estamos pensando no Corinthians. Domingo tem clássico, temos que entrar para ganhar. A gente só pensa em Corinthians! – declarou.

موعد والقنوات الناقلة لمباراة برشلونة وليناريس اليوم في كأس ملك إسبانيا

يلتقي فريق برشلونة مع نظيره ليناريس ديبورتيفو في منافسات كأس ملك إسبانيا، مساء اليوم الأربعاء. 

طالع | تشكيل برشلونة أمام ليناريس في كأس ملك إسبانيا.. داني ألفيس أساسي

وتأتي مباراة برشلونة وليناريس ديبورتيفو، في إطار مباريات دور الـ32 من كأس ملك إسبانيا.

ليناريس ديبورتيفو هو فريق يلعب في دوري الدرجة الثالثة الإسباني، وسيستقبل برشلونة على ملعب “دي ليناريخوس”. موعد مباراة برشلونة وليناريس

تنطلق المباراة في تمام الساعة الثامنة والنصف مساء اليوم الأربعاء بتوقيت القاهرة، التاسعة والنصف مساءً بتوقيت السعودية. القنوات الناقلة لمباراة برشلونة وليناريس اليوم

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قناة Arena Sport 1 HD Serbia الصربية، القمر Astra 3A، التردد 11798، الاستقطاب أفقي، الترميز 30000، التصحيح 3/4. تشكيل برشلونة المتوقع أمام ليناريس اليوم

حراسة المرمى: نيتو.

خط الدفاع: مينجويزا، إريك جارسيا، أومتيتي، لينجليه.

خط الوسط: سانز، بوسكيتس، ريكي بويج.

خط الهجوم: جوتيجلا، إلياس أخوماش، لوك دي يونج.

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Klopp confuses with Liverpool comments

Despite Liverpool suffering what was a sixth consecutive home defeat on Sunday, this time to Fulham, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has suggested that his team is still determined to fight amidst their worrying slump.

Speaking after the game, the German said that he does not see a problem with their desire on the pitch – a worrying affirmation from the former Dortmund man – and one that the statistics certainly disagree with.

When taking their current form at face value, the reigning Premier League champions seem simply incapable of arresting their current slide. The Reds have lost six out of their last seven games, their worst run of form since 2012.

They simply do not seem capable of a reaction.

Former Liverpool hero Graham Souness has blasted the players despite Klopp’s comments saying that the German has “found out” exactly what he has got within his dressing room.

Of course, the Reds do have to be praised. The Merseyside outfit had embarked on a stunning run in the league, beginning at the start of the 2018/19 season – claiming 196 points over two campaigns – an achievement that is only managed with a huge amount of determination and motivation.

Those features appear to have evaporated though. The microcosm of 90 minutes against Fulham will attest to that fact.

According to WhoScored, it was the visitors who were simply more motivated to keep the ball out of their own net.

They racked up more tackles, the same amount of blocks and won just one fewer aerial challenge, a remarkable number considering that the Reds attempted 23 fewer longer passes than Fulham throughout the game.

Whilst not the most extortionate disparity in defensive numbers, it is shocking considering Liverpool were only a few months ago were lauded for their committed resolve in defence.

The players’ strength on the ball has also abandoned them, too, possibly a sign of a lack of focus and determination. Liverpool were dispossessed on ten separate occasions yesterday, one of those giveaways being terminal as Mo Salah’s pocket was picked by Mario Lemina who then slammed the ball home.

It is baffling then that having watched his side’s under-par performance against Fulham, paired with Liverpool’s recent run of form, that Klopp can argue that his side is still as determined as they once were. He’s kidding himself if he can’t see a change in attitude from his players.

AND in more news, take a closer look at James Milner’s woeful performance in the latest Anfield reverse…

Viva, Fernandão! Inter destaca liderança do 'Capitão América'

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A festa do Internacional pela conquista da Libertadores de 2006 teve uma ausência muito sentida por jogadores e torcedores no gramado do Beira-Rio. Morto em 7 de junho de 2014, aos 36 anos, vítima de um acidente de helicóptero em Aruanã (GO), Fernandão segue na memória colorada, por ter assumido a liderança da equipe rumo ao título continental. Coube a seu filho, Enzo, a responsabilidade simbólica de assumir o lugar do pai no jogo festivo de terça-feira.

Fernando Lúcio da Costa chegou ao Beira-Rio em 2004. Após participar da campanha do Brasileirão de 2005, Fernandão tornou-se ídolo em definitivo na Libertadores.

De seus pés, saíram cinco gols, sendo o mais importante o primeiro do empate em 2 a 2 no jogo decisivo com o São Paulo, no Beira-Rio. Além disto, o gol de Tinga ocorreu em rebote de Rogério Ceni para uma cabeçada sua.

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Ao LANCE!, Fernando Carvalho, presidente do Internacional em 2006, destacou que Fernandão não era líder apenas em campo:

– Fernandão foi uma pessoa que representou liderança, profissionalismo adequado, sempre se portou bem nas entrevistas e na rotina da equipe, dando orientações. Deu muita segurança a todos os jogadores, e foi fundamental no título.

Autor do segundo gol na final contra o São Paulo, o ex-volante Tinga disse que F9 foi um líder exemplar para qualquer elenco:

– Importância total. Ele era líder dentro e fora de campo. Ajudando o grupo com gols e no dia a dia, mas também ao lidar com a imprensa. São pouquíssimos líderes que conseguem ser assim.

Após deixar o Colorado em 2008, Fernandão teve passagens por Al-Gharafa, Goiás e São Paulo, onde pendurou as chuteiras. Porém, sua ligação com o Inter continuou a ser forte: em 2011, trabalhou como diretor executivo do clube e, no ano seguinte, comandou a equipe entre junho e novembro.

Leeds United: Club linked with Olise move

Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United have been linked with a move for Reading playmaker Michael Olise.

Leeds will face strong competition for Olise

Football Insider have recently reported about Olise’s situation, saying that the Whites are very keen on signing the Reading star but they are expected to face competition because a lot of top flight clubs are looking at him.

Leeds are interested, but they are also aware of other clubs’ interest in the player, who has a release clause of just £8 million and that clause still applies in the upcoming summer transfer window. Apart from Leeds, there is interest from Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal.

The Frenchman has five Championship goals this season, picking up ten assists as well. He has played in a variety of positions across the front line, and the Royals are hoping to extend his current contract and include a larger release clause.

Reading star Sam Baldock heaped praise on Olise, saying: “Michael is a real talent, he’ll get on the ball in any situation. He’s fearless, if you ask him today I’ll guarantee that he had no nerves. He’s a lively character and one who I’ve noticed a real change in the last couple of months.”

Olise would add flair to the Leeds side

In the Championship this season, Olise has grabbed an impressive average match rating of 7.08. Only two other Reading players have picked up better ratings than the Frenchman. He is currently their highest assister and has played the highest number of key passes per game for the side (as per Whoscored).

This shows that he’s a creative outlet and to sign someone like him for a cheap fee could be a very good deal for Leeds. He still young and might still improve in the future, but even now could offer a new creative threat as playmaker Pablo Hernandez approaches the end of his career.

In other news, a Leeds defender has been tipped to leave the club – read more here.

كونتي يرحب بـ إريكسن في توتنهام: الباب مفتوح دائمًا له

أكد أنطونيو كونتي المدير الفني لـ توتنهام أن الباب مفتوح دائمًا للاعب الفريق السابق كريستيان إريكسن، بعد رحيله عن إنتر ميلان.

وتعرض إريكسن لسكتة قلبية مفاجئة خلال مشاركته في مباراة دولية رفقة منتخب الدنمارك في بطولة يورو، الصيف الماضي، أمام فنلندا.

وتلقى صاحب الـ29 عامًا للعلاج على أرض الملعب قبل نقله إلى المستشفى، حيث زُود بجهاز مزيل الرجفان.

وتسبب ذلك الجهاز في فسخ عقده بالتراضي مع نادي إنتر ميلان، قبل فترة عيد الميلاد نهاية العام الماضي، بسبب القواعد المنصوص عليها في إيطاليا.

ويتطلع إريكسن إلى اللعب على مستوى عالِ مرة أخرى، مع العلم أنه يتدرب مع نادِ سويسري درجة ثالثة، كياسو.

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وقع إريكسن، الذي يستهدف مكانًا في تشكيلة الدنمارك لكأس العالم 2022 في قطر، من قِبل كونتي في إنتر في عام 2020، وعلى الرغم من أن الثنائي لم يتحدث مؤخرًا، إلا أن كونتي يقول إنه سيكون موضع ترحيب في توتنهام.

وقال كونتي في تصريحات نشرتها صحيفة “ديلي ميل” الإنجليزية: “لم أتحدث مؤخرًا مع كريستيان، بالتأكيد كان رائعًا، من الجيد رؤيته على أرض الملعب ويركل الكرة”.

وأضاف: “نحن نتحدث عن لاعب مهم حقًا، ما حدث هذا الصيف لم يكن جيدًا، سواء بالنسبة له، أو بالنسبة للأشخاص الذين عملوا معه وأولئك الذين يعرفونه، كنت خائفًا في تلك اللحظة”.

وواصل: “والآن رؤيته مرة أخرى مستعدًا للعب كرة القدم هو خبر سار، أعتقد بالنسبة لـ إريكسن فإن الباب مفتوح دائمًا”.

وسبق لـ إريكسن اللعب بقميص توتنهام في الفترة بين 2013 و2020، وشارك في 305 مباراة وسجل 69 هدفًا وصنع 90.

Sunderland predicted XI vs Lincoln

This has been a brilliant week for everyone at Sunderland. They have won their first trophy for 48 years and it feels like at last, they may get promoted.

That being said, their ambitions could be dealt a colossal blow this Saturday. That’s because they face fellow promotion hopefuls Lincoln.

Lee Johnson has successfully engineered seven wins in the Mackems’ last eight league games and has already risen to the challenge of the Imps.

They currently lie in fourth position, just one place behind the Black Cats. However, Johnson’s men beat them 4-0 earlier this season. Thus, they’ll welcome Lincoln to the north-east full of confidence.

Sunderland still have plenty of injuries to contend with, however, so how will they line up on Saturday?

We’re tipping three changes to be made to the team that defeated Accrington in midweek.

The first replacement is up front where Ross Stewart makes his first start in a Sunderland shirt. He returned from injury on Wednesday and scored on his debut, leaping high to head home their opener.

With Jack Diamond hauled off at half-time, we think that he could be dropped with Stewart coming in to lead the line alongside Charlie Wyke.

A further change is in midfield where we’re tipping Max Power to move to right-back with Josh Scowen coming into the middle of the park.

Conor McLaughlin was in the starting XI in midweek for the first time since returning from an injury lay off. With that in mind, we think Sunderland should play things cautiously and rest him.

The final change is at left-back. The £21k-per-week Jake Vokins was given a rare start on Wednesday night. The Southampton loanee has been a bit of a liability since signing in January, though. He was torrid on debut and hasn’t looked overly convincing since.

Consequently, Callum McFadzean takes his place in that area of the pitch.

Sunderland come into this match without Bailey Wright, while Aiden O’Brien and Jordan Jones remain doubts.

AND in other news, Forget Jones: Johnson must unleash rarely-seen SAFC gem with a “rare” trait

اتحاد الكرة يرد على إمكانية إقالة كيروش من تدريب منتخب مصر

رد محمد أبو الوفا عضو مجلس إدارة اتحاد الكرة المصري، على إمكانية إقالة البرتغالي كارلوس كيروش المدير الفني منتخب لمصر من منصبه حال الإخفاق في بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا.

وقال أبو الوفا خلال تصريحات لبرنامج “يحدث في مصر” على قناة “إم بي سي مصر”: “مصر كلها تتحدث عن مصر أمس وأن أداء المنتخب لم يكن على ما يرام، ولم يعجبنا الأداء مثل كل المصريين، مجلس الإدارة بالكامل تحدث عن المباراة”.

وأضاف: “نأمل أن اللاعبين يتخطون هذه المرحلة، وهذا دورنا معهم، ونحن جاهزين لأي سيناريو، ولكن لا بد في الأول والنهاية أن نساند المنتخب ونقف خلفه لكي نتأهل وإن شاء الله نحصد الكأس، لا نفكر إلا في ذلك”.

وأكمل: “سنقيم الوضع بعد البطولة، تحت أي ظرف وأي وضع لن يكون هناك حساب إلا بعد البطولة”.

طالع | وزير الرياضة يوجه رسالة نارية للاعبي منتخب مصر ويوضح مصير كيروش

وواصل: “الشرط الجزائي في عقد كيروش يمثل 150% من عقده المتبقي”.

وأتم: “عقده مع منتخب مصر حتى كأس العالم قطر 2022”.

منتخب مصر كان قد خسر أمام نيجيريا، في أولي مواجهاته ببطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا المقامة بالكاميرون، ويستعد حاليًا لملاقاة غينيا بيساو المقرر لها يوم السبت المقبل في إطار الجولة الثانية.

Leo Gago vira empresário e abre franquia da apresentadora Xuxa

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Sucesso no futebol, com passagens por Vasco, Palmeiras e muitos outros times, Leo Gago iniciou uma nova fase em sua vida. Aos 33 anos, o veterano se mudou para cidade de Coritiba e iniciou uma nova fase de sua vida como empresário.

Junto com a esposa Karoline, Leo Gagou abriu uma franquia da Casa X,rede de casas de festas da apresentadora Xuxa.

– Agora estou iniciando uma nova fase da minha carreira, bem diferente da anterior. Como jogador vivia num mundo mais bruto e conquistei muitas coisas, agora quero me realizar como empresário ao lado da minha esposa Karoline. Ela sempre teve o sonho de montar um buffet, viver nesse mundo de magia e a Casa X representa esse mundo dos sonhos. Nossa maior inspiração são os nossos filhos, pois conhecemos esse universo dos sonhos através deles e não tem preço ver o brilho nos olhos das crianças, é algo muito puro e precioso – afirmou Leo Gago, antes de completar:

-Uma nova carreira, um novo sonho e um novo desafio se inicia agora em Curitiba, mas a melhor parte disso é poder estar 100% ao lado da minha família que tanto amo.

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