Mooney may be rested but Australia determined not to relax

The batter did not field in Canberra and both teams have an eye on the upcoming World Cup

ESPNcricinfo staff05-Feb-2022Australia may take a cautious approach with Beth Mooney in the second ODI but they are in no mood to let up on England despite the Ashes having been retained.For those involved in the 2017-18 series there are memories of how England were able to fight back to level the contest at 8-8, something Australia are determined not to let happen again.”We didn’t finish off as well as we would’ve liked,” Rachael Haynes said of 2017. “We played some good cricket but we just opened the door and it felt like we allowed them to finish pretty strongly, I guess walk away feeling like they drew the series. From our point of view we want to make sure that we win.”However, they are unlikely to take a risk with a key player as the departure date for the World Cup approaches. Mooney, who has returned to action remarkably quickly after a fractured jaw, did not field in Canberra due to some quad tightness after her 73 had anchored Australia to what proved a match-winning 205 on a tricky surface.Related

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The squad departs for New Zealand two days after the Ashes concludes, and will undergo 10 days hard quarantine which adds to the complexity for anyone who is carrying an injury into the tournament.”I wouldn’t be surprised if our staff took a little bit of a conservative approach with Moons just given how crucial she is to our line-up,” Haynes said. “I don’t think they’ve selected the team yet but I wouldn’t be surprised if she was rested just to make sure she’s raring to go with what’s ahead.”If Mooney does sit out it could open the door for a return for either Annabel Sutherland or Nicola Carey unless they call in someone from outside the Ashes squad.Although both teams have insisted their focus has remained firmly on the Ashes, Haynes would not be surprised if a few different combinations are tried out. The two teams face each other in their opening World Cup match on March 5.”It’s sort of a bit of a tricky time because you want to make sure you’re peaking at the right moment,” Haynes said. “You don’t want to peak too early and then all of a sudden you get to a World Cup and run out of gas.”It might even be interesting to see how both teams approach these last couple of games. Whether there’s a bit of cat and mouse in terms of how they mix up their attacks or lineups in general in teams. It could be something that each opposition does.”After the first ODI, England captain Heather Knight conceded her team had not seized the chances that had come their way but they are determined to leave their mark on the series.”We feel like we’ve played some good cricket on this tour so far but it’s about getting over the line and we haven’t quite been able to do that which is frustrating,” Anya Shrubsole said. “There’s still a chance to level up the Ashes if we win the next two games…It’s not what we came to do, we came to win the Ashes but there’s still a huge amount to play for in this series and with the World Cup around the corner.”After the England A portion of the tour concluded in Canberra, Lauren Bell, Georgia Elwiss, Eve Jones and Emma Lamb have stayed with the England squad for the final two ODIs. The World Cup squad will be announced on February 9.

Georgia Elwiss ruled out as England women name T20I squad for West Indies series

Sophia Dunkley and Katie George added to T20 World Cup squad

ESPNcricinfo staff16-Sep-2020Georgia Elwiss has been ruled out of England women’s five T20Is against West Indies due to a back injury, with Sophia Dunkley and Katie George included in a 16-strong squad for the series.Head coach Lisa Keightley has largely stuck with the squad knocked out of this year’s T20 World Cup thanks to a semi-final washout against India, with Elwiss the only member of that group not selected. Allrounder Bryony Smith and left-arm spinner Linsey Smith are both on standby.Some 24 women’s players had gone into the biosecure bubble at Derby ahead of the series, and the seven not selected will be available for the final round of Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy fixtures and the final (if their teams qualify). Those seven players are Lauren Bell, Alice Davidson-Richards, Kirstie Gordon, Emma Lamb, Bryony Smith, Linsey Smith and Issy Wong.West Indies arrived in the UK on August 31, and both teams have been playing intra-squad warm-up matches in Derby over the past two weeks. The series starts on September 21.”It’s been a challenging summer for everyone and we are privileged to be in a position to play an international series, and to get the chance to showcase the women’s game,” Keightley said.”We have worked hard since the group came back together in preparation for this series and we’re in a great place going in to the Vitality T20Is against West Indies.”England squad to play West Indies: Tammy Beaumont, Katherine Brunt, Kate Cross, Freya Davies, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Katie George, Sarah Glenn, Heather Knight (captain), Amy Jones, Nat Sciver, Anya Shrubsole, Mady Villiers, Fran Wilson, Lauren Winfield, Danni Wyatt.

Alex Hales cleared for county comeback as Notts issue behaviour warning

Notts batsman will begin county comeback as England team-mates begin their one-off ODI against Ireland in Dublin

ESPNcricinfo staff01-May-2019Alex Hales has been given a clear warning about his future as he prepares to make his return to action for Nottinghamshire against Durham in Grantham on Friday, following the 21-day drugs ban that led to his axing from the England World Cup squad.Fitness permitting, Hales – who was said to be “devastated” after being stood down from England’s 15-man preliminary squad for the World Cup – will begin his comeback in the Royal London Cup at the same time that his former team-mates begin their one-off ODI against Ireland in Dublin.He will do so with an unequivocal warning from his county ringing in his ears, after the club said in a statement that his actions, which include two failed tests for recreational drugs as well as his role in the fracas outside a Bristol nightclub in September 20117, “have, at times, fallen way short of the behaviours the club expects from any of its staff”.Hales, who is on a white-ball-only contract at Nottinghamshire after making himself unavailable for four-day cricket last season, has missed the entirety of the club’s Royal London campaign to date. He is out of contract at the club at the end of the season, making the remaining two group matches, as well as the knock-out phases for which the club is well placed to progress, especially crucial to the rebuilding of his career.”The recent events in relation to Alex Hales have been difficult for everyone involved with Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club,” said the club on its website. “Alex’s off-field actions have, at times, fallen way short of the behaviours the club expects from any of its staff.”Hales attended an England squad get-together in Cardiff over the weekend, but was removed from the squad on Monday morning, reportedly with the blessing of the team hierarchy, who believe his behavioural issues, and his lack of repentance, are an unwelcome distraction on the eve of the team’s biggest challenge.And, having met with Nottinghamshire’s management to assess his readiness for a comeback, Hales would appear now to have recognised that the situation he is in is one of his own making, having initially accused the ECB of reneging on a commitment to back him in spite of his ban.”Following his withdrawal from all England squads this week, we have met with Alex to express our concerns and to re-iterate that such actions cannot continue,” said the club.”The meeting was open, honest and constructive and a way forward was agreed between both parties. Alex has expressed a great deal of regret and contrition for his actions and he has ultimately paid a heavy price.”He accepts that the position he finds himself in is of his own making. He knows he has a long road back to redeem himself in the eyes of many people, but that now has to be his aim.”After much deliberation, we believe it’s in the best interests of all concerned for him to get back to playing cricket for Nottinghamshire as quickly as possible.”With his suspension now served, he is available for selection for all white-ball cricket for the remainder of the 2019 season, starting with the fixture against Durham on Friday.”As Alex’s County Club, we will work with him, the PCA and the ECB to look after his welfare and to ensure he receives the support and guidance he needs to work through this experience and to prevent any re-occurrences.”

Bad news for Arsenal! Gabriel Jesus set to start for Brazil in Argentina World Cup qualifying showdown despite month-long injury layoff

Brazil coach Fernando Diniz is likely to field injured Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus against Argentina in their World Cup qualifier.

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  • Jesus set to start against Argentina
  • Did not travel to Colombia
  • Missed the last five Arsenal matches
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    Jesus, who has not appeared in Arsenal's last five matches due to a hamstring injury, was called up by Brazil national team manager Fernando's Diniz for their two important World Cup qualifying games in November.

    While the striker did not travel to Colombia for the first game where the Selecao lost 2-1, he is now set to take the field for his national team against arch-rivals and reigning world champions Argentina on Wednesday.

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    According to , in a training session on Sunday at Granja Comary, Diniz deployed Gabriel Jesus in the attack in place of injured Vinicius Junior. He also fielded Carlos Augusto in place of left full-back Renan Lodi.

    With just two wins from their first five matches in the World Cup qualifiers, the five-time champions are currently fifth and will aim to get back to winning ways at their home against the Argentines and climb up on the points table.

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    After calling up Jesus to the national side, the Brazil manager had assured Arsenal that he would take utmost care of the player and stated that the striker would return to his club in even better shape.

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    After taking the field against Argentina in the midweek, the 26-year-old would hope to feature for the Gunners in their next Premier League clash which is against Brentford on Saturday.

Karim Benzema bust-up and Cristiano Ronaldo's rotten start to the season shows Pro League superstars they won't have things all their own way in Saudi Arabia

The big-name players that moved to the Middle East were expected to dominate, but things have not gone that way so far

The Saudi Pro League's entrance into the transfer market this summer may have changed football forever. Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to join Al-Nassr in January opened the door, and Europe's best players have since flooded over to the Middle East to experience a 'new challenge' – and become even more wealthy in the process.

So much of the debate surrounding this great migration has focused on off-field considerations, such as transfer fees, wages and commercial potential. Whereas the effect that this influx of talent might have on the pitch was scarcely considered.

However, the season is now finally underway and the performances of these glitzy arrivals have been surprising to say the least. Marquee signings like Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane and Riyad Mahrez were expected to take the Pro League by storm. Instead, the European imports have had variable success.

Perhaps what's been even more surprising is that some of them have struggled to get their own way in the dressing room, allaying any fears that Pro League clubs would bend to every whim of their new signings.

GOAL ARBenzema and Al-Ittihad is not a happy marriage

The prime example of such tension is Benzema's apparent power struggle with Nuno Espirito Santo at Al-Ittihad. The Frenchman is yet to score in the league since joining the Saudi champions, and there's been a storm brewing in the dressing room too.

Shortly after arriving at the club, Benzema is said to have requested the captaincy, but Nuno refused to budge, with the armband remaining with Brazilian forward Romarinho this season.

This disagreement is threatening to spiral into a full-blown internal war. Benzema is understood to be 'uncomfortable' at Al-Ittihad, meaning a quite sensational early-season departure cannot be ruled out. All of this is playing out amid a backdrop of further uncertainty.

Saudi newspaper recently reported that there is a disagreement over foreign player registration at the club. Former West Brom defender Ahmed Hegazi is currently injured but is demanding his contract be paid up in full if Al-Ittihad wants him to leave. Skipper Romarinho is even understood to have asked to depart at one stage

Then there's the strange story of Jota, a £25 million ($31.7m) arrival from Celtic in July, who is apparently set to exit after just a few weeks. The reasons for his apparent departure are not entirely clear and nothing is confirmed yet, but it's indicative of the wider culture of chaos that has engulfed the champions this summer.

It's not what Benzema signed up for when he agreed to swap Madrid for Jeddah back in June.

AdvertisementGetty ImagesThe heat is no joke

It's not just off-field politics that has taken some of the Saudi Pro League's new arrivals by surprise. The unrelenting heat has also proved challenging.

When asked about his first impressions of the country after scoring his maiden Al-Ahli goal against Al-Khaleej, Mahrez joked that it was "very hot". In truth, though, the conditions are no laughing matter for athletes not used to the stifling weather.

In August, temperatures in the Gulf State can reach highs of 49°C and things rarely get cooler than 30°C – even in the 'coldest' moments. Fabinho has also mentioned how the heat got to him on his Al-Ittihad debut, saying: "We dominated the course of the match, despite the difficult atmosphere and the high temperature."

His feelings are likely shared by a significant portion of players in the league. It's something they will have to adjust to as they look to make a new life in the country.

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It's not just the recent signings that haven't had it all their own way in the Pro League this season. The division's poster boy, Ronaldo, has also endured a challenging start to the campaign.

Since helping his side lift the Arab Club Champions Cup by grabbing a fine brace against Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr's form has fallen off a cliff. With Ronaldo injured, they slipped to a shock defeat against Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq on the opening day.

Things didn't go much better when they hosted Al-Taawoun the following week, with Ronaldo looking far from fit as his team suffered another disappointing loss. Victory over Shabab Al-Ahli in the AFC Champions League may look like a return to form, but they made hard work of their win – even if some questionable refereeing decisions made their task much harder.

So, what's going wrong? Well, we are used to Premier League managers complaining about fixture congestion, but Saudi clubs also have to contend with tricky schedules too. Al-Nassr boss Luis Castro recently fumed after his side had to play Al-Ettifaq just 48 hours after that aforementioned Arab Club Champions Cup final.

"I do not know how to play on Monday, it is impossible, besides that we played extra-time in the final tonight. We have to respect the players. It is impossible for us to play after 48 hours of a strong final," he said.

In this sense, playing at the top clubs in Saudi is far from the holiday it was presented as by some onlookers this summer. Combine the heavy fixture load with the intense heat and it's a recipe for underperformance.

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Fixture congestion is not Al-Nassr's only problem either. Much like at Al-Ittihad, disputes about the squad's composition have played out rather publicly in recent times.

David Ospina remains contracted to the Saudi side until next summer, but the club are understood to want to move him on due to a long-term injury. Supporters have also loudly voiced their dissatisfaction over the team's lack of defensive solidity on social media in recent weeks.

Ronaldo has had plenty of complaints in addition to the schedule too. Back in April, he took aim at the poor condition of the pitch after Al-Nassr's King's Cup defeat to Al-Wehda, and various referees have attracted his ire already this season.

His complaints are not entirely unreasonable. They are more of a reflection of how the Saudi Pro League needs to continue developing in areas separate from on-field talent if they want to seriously rival the big European leagues.

Where's Aubameyang?! Chelsea winners, losers and ratings as Joao Felix's finishing lets Graham Potter down in Dortmund

The Blues were left counting the cost of the Portuguese's profligacy as they slumped to a 1-0 Champions League loss at Signal Iduna Park.

Chelsea spent a fortune on players during the winter window but they were once again left counting the cost of their failure to sign a proven goalscorer in Wednesday night's Champions League loss at Borussia Dortmund.

Joao Felix was the most high-profile forward to arrive at Stamford Bridge in January but the Portuguese has never been prolific, and the Blues' 1-0 loss at Signal Iduna Park showed precisely why.

Having already squandered one great opening, after receiving a clever cut-back from Hakim Ziyech, Felix fired against the bar after being put clean through on goal by Kai Havertz.

Unsurprisingly, his profligacy was punished in the second half, as Karim Adeyemi raced away from Enzo Fernandez to score a stunning solo goal that gives Dortmund the narrowest of advantages ahead of the second leg of this last-16 tie at Stamford Bridge next month.

Below, GOAL runs through the winners and losers from another frustrating evening in front of goal for Chelsea…

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Karim Adeyemi:

Truth be told, this wasn't a high-quality contest but it was decided by a goal worthy of a Champions League final. When Raphael Guerreiro hooked the ball clear in the 63rd minute, he was merely trying to relieve some of the pressure on the Dortmund goal. However, in doing so, he inadvertently released Adeyemi, who picked up possession deep inside his half before absolutely rinsing poor Enzo Fernandez. Adeyemi also took a wonderfully delicate touch to take the ball around the onrushing Kepa before slotting home. It was no more than the Germany international deserved, too. He had looked the man most likely to break the deadlock for Dortmund during a dominant first half and he now has three goals in his last three appearances – more than he had in his first 20 outings combined (two).

Jesus Gil Manzano:

The Spaniard is not many people's favourite official. Gerard Pique had a few choice words for Manzano before retiring from the game last year… But credit where it's due, Adeyemi's wonder-goal would not have been possible without the referee, who decided to play the advantage after his assistant had flagged a Chelsea offside just moments before Dortmund broke to such devastating effect. Match officials are copping an awful lot of criticism right now – some justified, some horribly over the top – so it's only right that we highlight great calls when they're made.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang:

The man's stock is rising without even having to take a seat on the bench. Seriously, what was Potter thinking leaving Aubameyang out of his squad for the knockout stage of the Champions League?! He may have been a Thomas Tuchel signing but he's the only proven goalscorer in this dreadfully imbalanced Chelsea squad. Yes, Potter has too many players to choose from right now. He's not been helped at all by his bosses' scattergun approach to recruitment. But to not even have Aubameyang as an option off the bench is madness. Chelsea needed a goal at Signal Iduna Park and they couldn't even bring on a player who used to score goals there for fun.

AdvertisementGettyThe Losers

Joao Felix's finishing:

The Portugal international is a joy to watch at times. He's got a wonderful ability to get out of the tightest of situations with the ball still glued to his feet. But, for all his attributes, and he does have plenty, finishing is not one of them. Remember, he scored just 34 goals in 131 games for Atletico Madrid, while he's only netted four times for his country. He was never likely, then, to suddenly run riot at Chelsea. However, one is perfectly entitled to expect a player of his undoubted quality to convert the second chance he had in Dortmund. The goal was at his mercy and yet he somehow construed to crash the ball off the bar. It cost Chelsea the game, and could yet end up costing them the tie too…

Mykhailo Mudryk's first touch:

The Ukrainian's potential is obvious, his pace absolutely breath-taking, but he's far from the finished article, which is quite something given his transfer fee. There is a worrying lack of control right now; at times, it's almost as if he is too quick for his good, as underlined by the way in which he never quite got the ball out of his feet after being released into acres of space by Felix early on. The net result was that he ended up being dispossessed on the edge of the area. Then, just moments before he was subbed midway through the second half, his pace got him in behind the Dortmund backline once more but he failed dismally to control a lofted pass from Kalidou Koulibaly. Mudryk scares defenders. He should develop into a serious and constant threat but it's clear that it will take some time and patience to polish this roughest of diamonds.

Graham Potter:

Had the Blues boss got the victory that his team arguably did enough to earn (their xG was 2.13, to Dortmund's 1.41), he would have become the first English coach to win five consecutive games in the Champions League, which would have gone some way towards easing the intense pressure he is under. As it was, though, Europe provided no respite for the former Brighton manager. Indeed, Chelsea have won just two of their past 12 games in all competitions, and tasted victory just once in 2023. This is obviously a team in transition, one in the middle of the most expensive overhaul in football history. It can't be easy working in such an unstable environment but there's no denying that Potter's results simply aren't good enough right now. He needs to mastermind a second-leg turnaround to buy himself more time to work with this expensively-assembled side.

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Kepa Arrizabalaga (5/10): Didn't have much to do, truth be told, but could have done better to make life more difficult for Adeyemi, who rounded the Spaniard with ease.

Reece James (7/10): One of Chelsea's better players, looking more and more like his old self going forward.

Thiago Silva (6/10): Booked for stupidly handling the ball into the net in the first half but was otherwise his usual clever, composed self.

Kalidou Koulibaly (7/10): Performed well on his return to the starting line-up and very nearly levelled the game late on with a low drive that Can cleared off the line.

Ben Chilwell (5/10): Looked unsurprisingly rusty in his first start since November. His distribution was particularly poor but he'll be delighted to get 70 minutes under his belt.

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Ruben Loftus-Cheek (7/10): A very solid showing from the Englishman, who won the ball back repeatedly and used it well.

Enzo Fernandez (6/10): Embarrassed by Adeyemi's pace for the only goal of the game but did his best to try to make things happen. Indeed, everything went through the Argentine, who drew a great save out of Gregor Kobel in the dying seconds.

Chapecoense decepciona e fica no empate com o São Raimundo na Copinha

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Em Suzano, São Raimundo e Chapecoense protagonizaram um jogo pouco movimentado, que acabou sem gols. Agora, os dois times estão na liderança da chave, com quatro pontos.

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Na rodada derradeira, o São Raimundo encara o União ABC-MS. Enquanto isso, a Chape mede forças com a Usac.

O duelo

Quem viu a Chape massacrar o União ABC-MS na rodada de estreia, se decepcionou nesta segunda-feira. Com pouca criatividade para furar a defesa rival, quase nenhuma chance era criada. As melhores aconteceram na reta final, mas o goleiro do Mundão salvou.

No segundo tempo o panorama do time catarinense buscar o ataque permaneceu. Sem sofrer muito incômodo, a Chape se lançava ao ataque, porém apresentava os mesmos erros.

Nos minutos finais, o Mundão conseguiu chegar com perigo e assustou o time de Santa Catarina. Na chance mais clara, Lucas aproveitou a sobra na grande área e cabeceou para fora.

Comissão do Senado aprova punição dura para oferta ou venda de bebida alcoólica em estádios

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Nesta terça-feira, a Comissão de Educação do Senado Federal aprovou parecer favorável para a proposta de uma punição dura para a oferta ou venda de bebida alcoólica em estádios. No texto, o Estatuto do Torcedor poderá punir duramente quem oferecer, armazenar, distribuir ou vender, caso o projeto de lei 3.788/2019, de autoria do senador Eduardo Girão (Podemos/CE), seja sancionado. A pena aos infratores passaria a ser de dois a quatro anos de reclusão, mais multa e o impedimento de o condenado comparecer a qualquer evento esportivo, ou se deslocar pelas proximidades do estádio, em um prazo de dois a quatro anos.

Este projeto também apresenta outras mudanças no Estatuto do Torcedor. No artigo sobre o crime de promover tumulto, praticar ou incitar a violência, a proposta sugere o aumento da pena de um a dois anos para um a três anos de reclusão, além da multa. Caso o condenado estiver sob efeito de álcool ou outra substância psicoativa que leve a dependência, a pena poderá ser aumentada em um terço. Ao justificar o projeto, o senador Eduardo Girão, que já foi presidente do Fortaleza, afirmou entender que “essas medidas são primordiais para a contenção do crescente quadro de violência que hoje permeia o futebol brasileiro”.

– Brigas generalizadas, dentro e no entorno dos estádios, que colocam em risco a segurança dos torcedores e do espetáculo. Com essas medidas, espera-se que todo torcedor possa ter garantidas segurança e tranquilidade para frequentar os estádios de prática esportiva em todo o território nacional – comentou o senador Plínio Valério (PSDB/AM), relator da proposta na Comissão de Educação do Senado Federal, reconhecendo que notícias sobre confrontos envolvendo pessoas alcoolizadas em eventos esportivos estão sendo cada vez mais frequentes no cenário nacional.

O próximo passo do projeto de lei é ir para votação final na Comissão de Constituição e Justiça do Senado Federal, o que ainda não tem data para ocorrer.

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Arun named RCB assistant coach

Royal Challengers Bangalore have appointed former India fast bowler B Arun as the assistant coach. Arun, who is currently serving as India’s bowling coach, will be part of an IPL side’s staff for the first time, as deputy to Daniel Vettori.Before he was appointed to India’s coaching staff during the England tour last year, Arun was in charge of the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore in addition to being the head coach of the India team that went to the Under-19 World Cup. Arun believes his experience with the senior India team will help him settle easily in his role at Royal Challengers. “You can draw a lot of confidence after working with some of the top players of the world,” he said. “There is a lot of confidence I will be taking from the Indian job into the IPL.”Despite fast bowling being his forte, Arun has always believed in understanding the mindset of a player to make him grow. And this is one area he believes he can make a difference with at Royal Challengers. “I help a player to discover himself more and a player understanding himself better gives him the best chance to succeed.”Despite having a star-packed line-up Royal Challengers have tended to underachieve, and finished seventh on the points table last year. Arun is confident about bouncing back. “The team is pretty well balance and strong. They have always been front-runners to the title.”Arun also stressed that Virat Kohli, the Royal Challengers captain, will continue to be the most important factor in the team’s success. “Virat has an outstanding work ethic, befitting a top athlete in the world. He is extremely passionate about the game. A captain having such an attitude makes it easier for the players to follow him. He walked the talk in Australia. So it would be quite exciting to watch him bring the same attitude into the IPL.”

قائمة الأهلي لمباراة المقاولون في الدوري.. استبعاد الشناوي ومعلول والشحات

تعرف على قائمة الأهلي لمباراة المقاولون العرب في الدوري المصري

استقر السويسري مارسيل كولر مدرب الأهلي على قائمة الفريق لمواجهة المقاولون العرب اليوم السبت في الدوري المصري.

وتقام مباراة الأهلي والمقاولون العرب على ملعب الأخير في إطار الجولة السادسة من عمر الدوري، ويديرها تحكيميًا إبراهيم نور الدين ويعاونه شريف عبدالله ووائل شعبان.

وعلم “بطولات” أن القائمة ستشهد غيابات عديدة أبرزها، محمد الشناوي وأكرم توفيق ومروان عطية وحسين الشحات وعلي معلول ومحمود عبد المنعم “كهربا” للإيقاف ومحمد زعلوك ومعتز محمد.

اقرأ أيضًا.. حكم مباراة الأهلي والمقاولون العرب في الدوري المصري

ويبحث الأهلي عن مصالحة جماهيره عقب توديع دوري السوبر الإفريقي من دور نصف النهائي أمام صن داونز الجنوب إفريقي.

ويدخل الأهلي المباراة محتلًا المركز الـ11 برصيد 6 نقاط في الدوري المصري، جمعها من خلال خوضه لقائين فاز فيهما، وله 3 لقاءات مؤجلة.

بينما يحتل فريق المقاولون العرب المركز الـ17 برصيد نقطتين جمعهما من 5 مباريات، حيث خسر في 3 وتعادل في مباراتين. قائمة الأهلي لمباراة المقاولون العرب في الدوري

حراسة المرمى: مصطفى شوبير – حمزة علاء – مصطفى مخلوف.

خط الدفاع: محمد عبد المنعم – رامي ربيعة – ياسر ابراهيم – كريم الدبيس – محمد هاني – خالد عبد الفتاح.

خط الوسط: أليو ديانج – أحمد نبيل “كوكا” – إمام عاشور – كريم وليد – محمد مجدي “أفشة” – أحمد عبد القادر – طاهر محمد طاهر – بيرسي تاو – محمد الضاوي “كريستو”.

الهجوم: أنتوني موديست – صلاح محسن.

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