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Lachlan Stevens is keeping an open mind going into the tournament but knows the squad has an “ace in the pack”

Andrew McGlashan24-Oct-2020

Melbourne teams in the WBBL, the Renegades and Stars, will venture a little into the unknown this weekend when they begin their tournaments having done the majority of their preparation amid strict Covid-19 lockdown in Victoria.Although Victoria-based players, who were not part of the Australia squad for the recent series against New Zealand, have been able to train during Melbourne’s stage 4 restrictions it has been a far from ideal lead-in for the competition that will be staged in a Sydney-based hub over the next five weeks.There have been some protocols other teams have needed to follow, specifically those in Sydney, but far less restrictive than Melbourne over the last three months while the Perth Scorchers, Adelaide Strikers, Hobart Hurricanes and the defending champions Brisbane Heat have largely been able to train as normal in their home states.The teams have all been in Sydney this week so have been able to train at full tilt ahead of starting the competition on Sunday, but Renegades head coach Lachlan Stevens knows it has been a tough build-up.”It’s a really difficult question to answer,” he told ESPNcricinfo about how ready the Victoria-based players would be. “First and foremost we are very grateful to everyone who has gone out of their way and helped us come into the tournament, helped us train before the tournament even though it was with restrictions and a lot of protocols because of what was going on down in Melbourne.”We are all really lucky to be here, both the girls in the Stars and the Renegades teams. It’s certainly been a challenge and I’ve certainly felt for them in that regard so I’m really hoping once they get out there, and I know they will, they compete as hard as they can but it’s been a difficult preparation.”While Stevens expected the will to win to be as strong as usual, he conceded that the pandemic and the challenges of the last seven months brings a different outlook”It’s not that we are not here to try and compete and everyone will be doing their best to win matches,” he said, “but certainly I think you’d be a pretty harsh judge if you walked away from a tournament where everyone was safe and happy expecting any more than that. We want to provide an environment where they can do the very best they can and then whatever comes of that. Priorities have changed a little bit as they have for everyone in the last 12 months.”There will be challenges on the field for the Renegades from the outset with New Zealand pace bowler Lea Tahuhu not set to feature for at least the first half of the competition due to the side injury she picked up against Australia and is doubtful for the whole tournament. Stevens hopes to cover her absence from within the squad rather than dipping into the replacement-player pool that is available.They will also have to contend with missing last season’s leading run-scorer Jess Duffin following her pregnancy, but do have the return of Amy Satterthwaite as captain plus a potent spin attack of Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux and Molly Strano.”With Lea and Jess being out they [the spinners] are our ace in the pack,” Stevens said. “If we can get them enough runs on the board to be able to do what they do well, and likewise if we are bowling first hopefully they can take some wickets for us and be restrictive, then it gives us an opportunity in the game. They are certainly holding a large key for how we go about our work over the next few weeks.”Wareham and Molineux were both outstanding in the recent internationals against New Zealand in Brisbane and Strano is the leading wicket-taker in WBBL history with 96 in 72 matches at 17.10. She was a late addition to the T20 World Cup squad after injury to Tayla Vlaeminck, but given the strength of Australia’s resources can’t command a regular place.”She’s just one of the most wonderful team people in the history of cricket,” Stevens said. “She brings energy, enthusiasm and competes as hard as she possibly can every time. And with a smile on her face. I love watching her play.”What she does well is understand where batters’ strengths lie and how she can control them. She reads the play and batters very well and that goes a long way towards her record.”

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Lucas Lima chegou ao Fortaleza. Nesta sexta-feira, o meio-campista desembarcou na capital cearense e vestiu a camisa do novo clube.

+ Veja no aplicativo do LANCE! o resultado dos jogos da rodada

Contente, o novo reforço foi recepcionado pelos torcedores, que ecoaram músicas de arquibancada para animar a sua chegada.

Inicialmente, Lucas Lima desembarca no Tricolor do Pici por empréstimo até dezembro e com a esperança de voltar a brilhar nos gramados.

Vale lembrar, que ele não atua desde o dia 9 de junho, quando defendeu o Palmeiras diante do CRB, no Allianz Parque.

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Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner have been called into the Test squad while Santner has also been named captain for the third T20I

ESPNcricinfo staff24-Nov-2020

Colin de Grandhomme has been ruled out of the Test series against West Indies due to bone bruising to his right foot and left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel will miss the opening match as he continues to recover from a calf injury.Allrounder Daryl Mitchell, who made his Test debut against England last year, has been called up as de Grandhomme’s replacement while Mitchell Santner will cover for Patel.Santner has also been named captain for the third T20I against West Indies when Tim Southee, who was standing in for Kane Williamson, will depart the squad to link up with the Test team in Hamilton. Santner and Mitchell will join the Test squad on December 1, two days ahead of the start of the opening match.”The unavailability of Colin and Ajaz has obviously had a flow on effect to our T20 squad who are providing the replacement players for the Test squad,” New Zealand coach Gary Stead said. “I highlighted last week how tight and complex the schedule was – so when you throw in some injuries, it really begins to challenge how you juggle your resources.”Mitch and Daryl will be available for the final T20 game, before linking up with the Test squad on Tuesday where we will monitor them closely to ensure they’re fit and fresh ahead of the first Test on Thursday.”I’d like to acknowledge Mitch Santner for taking on the responsibility to captain the T20 side. It’s a great honour to lead your country and I know his calm demeanour along with the sheer amount of international experience he’s amassed in the past five years will hold him in good stead.”It’s disappointing for Colin to be ruled out of the Tests completely and he’ll now target being fit and available for the Boxing Day Test at Bay Oval. Ajaz will join the team in Hamilton to have treatment and train. We will make a call on the second Test in Wellington closer to the time.”Meanwhile, all the New Zealand and West Indies players who arrived from the IPL have cleared their third and final Covid-19 tests meaning they are on track to leave managed isolation on Thursday, the day before the opening T20I at Eden Park.

A member of Chelsea's squad has been telling one player to make the move to Stamford Bridge and sign for Enzo Maresca this summer.

Chelsea targeting new senior forwards after flurry of early summer deals

Co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart have been spearheading yet another active transfer window for Chelsea so far, with the Blues already spending £105 million in total on Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Omari Kellyman, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Brazilian starlet Estevao Willian.

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Luckily, exits for Thiago Silva, Hakim Ziyech, Lewis Hall, Omari Hutchinson and Ian Maatsen have brought in around £84 million in sales, meaning Todd Boehly and co have done fairly well in balancing the books with a net spend of around £21 million.

Chelsea are involved in a high-profile race to sign Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna as well, but Arsenal appear set to have a major say on this potential transfer as the London rivals go toe-to-toe for his signature.

Riccardo Calafiori's best Serie A games for Bologna last season

Match

Match Rating (WhoScored)

Bologna 3-0 Salernitana

8.09

Empoli 1-0 Bologna

7.76

Bologna 1-0 Lazio

7.65

Roma 1-3 Bologna

7.55

Bologna 4-0 Lecce

7.49

There remains the possibility of Chelsea signing more senior forwards to bolster Maresca's squad as well. 18-year-old striker Guiu, despite arriving from Barcelona with bags of potential, could be seen as one for the future rather than an immediate first team upgrade.

Estevao, meanwhile, isn't actually linking up with the club until 2025. Therefore, it has been reported that Chelsea chiefs are still scouring the market for new attacking options.

Reports in France claim a Chelsea bid has been submitted for Brazilian winger Wesley, while other media sources suggest Chelsea are prepared to bid for Napoli star Victor Osimhen for the striking position.

One name who refuses to go away is that of Spain starlet Nico Williams, coming amid a very impressive Euro 2024 campaign for him personally. The 21-year-old racked up 19 assists in all competitions for Athletic Bilbao as well and already has a connection to Chelsea through international teammate Marc Cucurella.

Cucurella has been telling Williams to sign for Chelsea

Speaking to Spanish newspaper Sport, via TEAMtalk, Cucurella admits that he's been trying to convince Williams to join Chelsea.

“He is a great player, he is bringing out all his potential,” said Cucurella when questioned about Williams.

“It is a source of pride that he is on our team, that he is our teammate and with players like him everything is easier. He would be a great signing [for Barcelona], but it all depends on what he wants. I’ve been telling him to sign for Chelsea. In the end everything depends on him, he is very young, with a lot of experience. I think he will be a great player.”

The forward, who earns a reported £200,000-per-week at Bilbao, could depart for the value of his £49 million release clause.

شهدت مباراة ريال مدريد وديبورتيفو ألافيس، لقطة مثيرة للجدل، بعد نهاية اللقاء بفوز وصيف الليجا بهدفين لهدف واحد، في الدوري الاسباني لكرة القدم.

وأنقذ رودريجو فريقه ريال مدريد ورأس تشابي ألونسو من الإقالة، بهدفه الثاني الذي سجله من صناعة مواطنه فينيسيوس جونيور في الدقيقة 76.

وكان ريال مدريد قد تقدم في الدقيقة 24 عن طريق مبابي، قبل أن يتعادل كارلوس فيستني لديبورتيفو ألافيس في الدقيقة 68.

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وحلل الخبير التحكيمي إيتورالدي جونزاليس من إذاعة “كادينا سير”، لقطة فينيسيوس جونيور في تصريحات نشرتها صحيفة “آس” الإسبانية، حيث رفض حكم اللقاء احتساب ضربة جزاء للبرازيلي بداعي التمثيل.

ولم ير حكم المباراة فيكتور جارسيا وبابلو جونزاليس حكم تقنية الفيديو المساعد، أي خطأ في اللقطة يستوجب احتساب ركلة جزاء.

وأكد إيتورالدي جونزاليس صحة القرار، وأنه لم ير أي خطأ، ويعتقد أن الأمر مجرد تلامس فقط، ثم سقط فينيسيوس جونيور، وأضاف أن الأمر مشابه لما حدث مع رودريجو ضد جيرونا (ولم تُحتسب كذلك).

واسترسل: “كانت هناك لقطة مماثلة في مباراة سيلتا فيجو وأتلتيك بلباو الأحد، اٌحتسبت ضربة جزاء لصالح بلباو، لم أتوقع أن تتدخل تقنية الفيديو في ذلك الموقف”.

وأوضح: “كان عليهم توضيح سبب احتساب ضربة الجزاء في مباراة فيجو وليس سبب عدم احتسابها في مباراة ريال مدريد، المشكلة تكمن في المعايير ومدى اتساقها، إذا احتسبوا ذلك التدخل ضربة جزاء في مباراة في نفس يوم لقاء ريال مدريد، فعليهم احتسابها هنا (مباراة مدريد وألافيس) كذلك”.

كان الحكم أليخاندرو خوسيه هيرنانديز قد احتسب ضربة جزاء لـ أتلتيك بلباو، بعد مراجعة تقنية الفيديو، بداعِ وجود عرقلة من كاريرا ضد إيناكي ويليامز داخل المنطقة في الدقيقة 64، ولكن نيكو ويليامز أهدرها في النهاية.

وعارض جونزاليس احتساب ضربة الجزاء المذكورة، مؤكداً وجود احتكاك ولكن لا يكفي لاحتساب الركلة ولا يكفي كذلك لتدخل تقنية الفيديو.

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O São Paulo pode ter dúvidas na ala direita contra o Fluminense, neste domingo (12), às 20h30, no Maracanã, pelo Campeonato Brasileiro. Isso porque Daniel Alves estará voltando das Eliminatórias, enquanto Igor Vinicius está suspenso. Orejuela briga pela vaga com o camisa dez são-paulino.

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Por ter sido convocado para a Seleção Brasileira nos jogos contra Chile, Argentina e Peru, Dani ficou fora das duas semanas de treinamento do São Paulo, uma espécie de intertemporada. No entanto, o jogador ficou no banco de reservas contra os chilenos, e a partida diante dos argentinos foi suspensa.

O camisa dez do São Paulo entrou no segundo tempo contra o Peru, atuando por 28 minutos sem contar os acréscimos. Nessa temporada, Dani disputou 22 jogos pelo Tricolor, com dez vitórias, oito empates e quatro derrotas. Foram quatro assistências e um gol marcado nesse ano.

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Já Orejuela não vem recebendo muitas oportunidades na equipe de Hernán Crespo. O colombiano não entra em campo pelo São Paulo desde o dia sete de agosto, na vitória diante do Athletico-PR, pelo Campeonato Brasileiro. Desde então, foram três jogos sem atuar.

Se contarmos toda a temporada, Orejuela jogou oito jogos pelo São Paulo, com quatro vitórias, dois empates e duas derrotas. O lateral ainda marcou um gol e deu uma assistência no período.

NÚMEROS DE DANIEL ALVES E OREJUELA NO SÃO PAULO EM 2021

Daniel Alves
22 jogos
10 vitórias
8 empates
4 derrotas
1768 minutos
1 gol marcado
4 assistências

Orejuela
8 jogos
4 vitórias
2 empates
2 derrotas
543 minutos
1 gol marcado
1 assistência

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Crespo continua no comando do São Paulo. O diretor de futebol do clube, Carlos Belmonte, rechaçou uma possível saída do treinador após a eliminação na Copa do Brasil para o Fortaleza, em derrota por 3 a 1, no Castelão.

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Belmonte concedeu entrevista coletiva logo após a partida e reafirmou sua postagem feita no começo do dia, na qual mostrava segurança no trabalho do treinador argentino.

-Fizemos hoje a colocação (permanência de Crespo), porque achávamos importante dar uma resposta ao torcedor do São Paulo. Queríamos deixar claro que não haveria troca de treinador. Estou aqui para mostrar que essa diretoria não se esconde, damos a cara pra bater – afirmou Belmonte.

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O diretor também ressaltou o trabalho da diretoria são-paulina, que vem para um ano de reconstrução do clube do Morumbi.

-Acredito que o São Paulo não fez uma boa partida hoje. O fato é que temos convicção que o trabalho está sendo bem, feito. Conseguimos bons resultados, vencemos o Paulistão. Temos que continuar com o trabalho, é um ano de transição – finalizou.

Com a eliminação na Copa do Brasil, o São Paulo agora foca na recuperação no Brasileiro, já que está na 16ª colocação, com apenas 22 pontos. O time volta a campo no domingo (19), quando enfrenta o Atlético-GO, às 16h, no Morumbi.

Both sides will be led by captains who are new to the role in Mitchell Santner and Shadab Khan

Danyal Rasool17-Dec-2020

Big PicturePakistan haven’t played much cricket in the month since they set off for New Zealand, but that doesn’t mean this tour hasn’t been among the headlines. After three weeks of acrimonious quarantine that included positive Covid test, isolation breaches, threats from New Zealand that Pakistan were on their final warning and counter-threats of Pakistan returning home anyway – the series getting off the ground at all is something of a relief. Which is nice, because in these somewhat cricket-starved times, few boards can bear an expensive cancellation – just ask Cricket South Africa. More importantly, the cricket promises to be really, really good.Of course, Kane Williamson will be missed in the first T20I by New Zealand, still absent following the birth of his first child. In fact, there are several high-profile absentees for the hosts, with Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson and the injured Lockie Ferguson all absent from a notably inexperienced 13-man squad. That might allow Pakistan to look upon the game as an opportunity to start the tour well, though the red-hot Glenn Phillips and experienced hands of Martin Guptill and James Neesham ensure the batting line-up is not entirely wet behind the ears.Watch cricket on ESPN+

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Mitchell Santner will hope for his first complete international as captain after the third T20I against the West Indies was ruined by rain. But it’s the other spinner in the squad, Ish Sodhi, whose contribution may prove of greater consequence. The hosts are fresh off a clutch 2-0 T20I series win against a West Indies side that on paper appears to pack a greater threat than Pakistan, and Sodhi was pivotal to the second win. Varying his flight and pace expertly, he conceded just 26 in his four overs in a game where Southee, Santner and Neesham each went at over 12, and New Zealand themselves managed 238. One such spell in a high-scoring T20I could well turn the game around once more.Perhaps all those absences put together don’t quite make up for the extent to which Pakistan will miss Babar Azam, ruled out of all three T20Is in a huge blow for an already unfancied visiting side. Their squad has its own quota of young players, but doesn’t necessarily correlate with inexperience in their case. Shaheen Afridi is an all-format world-leading bowler despite his tender years, while 22-year old stand-in captain Shadab Khan has morphed into an exciting all-rounder.Mohammad Hasnain and Wahab Riaz should enjoy the pace and bounce Eden Park offers. Mohammad Hafeez appears to have reinvented himself more times than you might care to keep track of, and his form could be a crucial barometer for Pakistan’s showing in the series. And in Haider Ali and Khushdil Shah, Pakistan possess the sort of insouciant power-hitters each elite side needs to have to be competitive at the top in the modern game.Form guideNew Zealand WWLT(L Super Over) T (L Super Over) (last five completed matches, most recent first)
Pakistan WWWWL
In the spotlightAfter comments by Haider Ali that he’d been told to somewhat rein in his attacking instincts, you can feel sure the closest thing to his counterpart in the New Zealand side, Glenn Phillips, will absolutely not be doing any such thing. Having decimated the West Indies with the fastest T20 hundred by a New Zealand batsman (46 balls), Phillips spoke about the joy of “producing freedom in my performance”. That is the philosophy that has allowed Phillips to emerge as perhaps the most lethal attacker in New Zealand’s batting line-up. Having followed up those exploits with a first-class hundred for the A side, Phillips is not going to have a shortage of confidence.With Babar Azam forced out, Shadab Khan finds himself thrust suddenly under the microscope as his stand-in. Having shaken off a niggle of his own, he will be fit to lead the international side out for the first time in his career. That may bring about its own pressure on a tour where there’s enough of it already, but the 22-year old has led Islamabad United for a couple of years now, and has that experience to draw on. It goes without saying his stint with the ball will be pivotal, but perhaps the more interesting question surrounds what position he may come out to bat after enjoying a power-hitting role in the top four with Islamabad this season. He was immensely successful at it, and should he back himself to reprise that role on Friday, watch out for an absorbing tactical battle.Team newsWith most of New Zealand’s absences in the bowling department, how they line up on that front should be interesting. There could be a debut for 26-year old Otago quick Jacob Duffy, with Scott Kuggeleijn and Blair Tickner partnering.New Zealand (possible): 1 Martin Guptill 2 Tim Seifert 3 Devon Conway 4 Glenn Phillips 5 Mark Chapman 6 James Neesham 7 Mitchell Santner (capt) 8 Todd Astle 9 Ish Sodhi 10 Scott Kuggeleijn 11 Blair Tickner/Jacob DuffyPakistan’s biggest decision is the way they go about replacing Azam at the top of the order. Hafeez may be promoted, but with young opener Abdullah Shafique in the squad, Haider and Shafique could make for a fresh pair at the top.Pakistan (possible):: 1 Haider Ali 2 Abdullah Shafique 3Shadab Khan (capt) 4 Mohammad Hafeez 5 Iftikhar Ahmed/Faheem Ashraf 6 Khushdil Shah 7 Mohammad Rizwan 8 Imad Wasim 9 Wahab Riaz 10 Haris Rauf 11 Shaheen AfridiPitch and conditionsEden Park has one of the shortest boundaries in world cricket, as well as one of the flatter surfaces for T20 cricket. Expect a run-fest, with no chance of rain playing spoilsport.Stats and trivia Pakistan have won on the two most recent occasions these sides have played at Eden Park, with New Zealand’s only win coming 10 years ago in 2010. Hafeez needs 41 more runs to overtake Shoaib Malik as the highest run-getter for Pakistan in T20Is. Santner and Sodhi have each played the same number of T20Is (47) and taken the same number of wickets (54).

If there is one area of the squad for Manchester United that needs rebuilding during the 2024 summer transfer window, it is the midfield. It could be decimated this summer, with player departures and potential sales in the middle of the park, too.

There are some players who are guaranteed to stay at Old Trafford. Captain Bruno Fernandes has been linked with a move away to Saudi Arabia but seems likely to stay. Mason Mount and exciting youngster Kobbie Mainoo will also stay at the club ahead of next season.

In terms of departures in midfield, one has already occurred. Sofyan Amrabat’s loan has expired, and he has now left the club. However, there are talks of the club negotiating a new deal to keep the player at the club, which could be at lower terms than the buy clause in his old loan deal.

The trio of Casemiro, Scott McTominay and Christian Eriksen could also all leave Old Trafford this summer. The Daily Mail reported in April the trio were part of a ten-player list who could exit the club.

With that in mind, United will certainly need to add to their depth in midfield this summer. They have recently been linked with one player who could add depth and quality to the middle of the park.

Man Utd target Ligue 1 midfielder

The player in question here is Paris Saint Germain and Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte. Despite only playing for one season with the French champions, Ugarte could depart the club this summer.

According to a report from Le 10 Sport, United are 'exerting a lot of pressure behind the scenes' on PSG in order to get a deal over the line, with the board 'very optimistic' about getting a deal done for Ugarte.

The report suggests the Red Devils have tabled an offer for the 23-year-old midfielder worth £38m, which has been 'accompanied by several bonuses'. It's further explained that PSG head coach, Luis Enrique, will have the final say and could decide he wants to keep Ugarte.

Whilst United lead the race for the Uruguay international, they are not the only club interested in signing the midfielder. United’a Mancunian rivals Manchester City, as well as Spanish giants Barcelona, are also interested in adding the tough-tackling Uruguay to their squad to bolster their midfield options.

Why Ugarte would be a good signing

It may be somewhat surprising that PSG are willing to move on Ugarte just a year after they signed him from Sporting for £51.1m. He played 37 times for PSG last term, which included only 25 games in Ligue 1.

The defensive midfielder plays in a similar mould to France and Chelsea legend N’Golo Kante. Like the World Cup winner, Ugarte is a tough-tackling midfielder, who one analyst praising his “aggressiveness, tenacity and determination” off the ball.

Indeed, this is reflected in his FBref stats, too. The PSG midfielder averages 2.32 tackles won per 90 minutes, and 1.86 interceptions made. This places him in the top 2% and top 4% amongst midfielders in Europe respectively.

Not only that, Ugarte reads the game very well and has excellent recovery pace, something that is reflected in his ball recovery stats per 90. The Uruguay international averages an impressive 8.14 ball recoveries, which ranks him in the top 1%. It really is no wonder that he was described as a "destroyer" by football analyst Ben Mattinson on X.

Ugarte defensive stats 2023/24

Stat (per 90)

Number

Percentile in Europe

Tackles attempted

4.11

99th

Tackles won

2.32

98th

Interceptions

1.86

96th

Tackles + interceptions

5.97

99th

Ball recoveries

8.14

99th

Stats from FBref

As a result, the Uruguay international could become the perfect partner for United’s captain Fernandes, given his defensive ability. It would allow the Portugal international to have less defensive responsibility and flourish more in the final third.

Last season, Fernandes’ 18 Premier League goals and assists were the most amongst United’s squad, as per Sofascore. If he was freed up even more with Ugarte behind him, then we could well see Fernandes’ numbers explode further.

A partnership of Ugarte and Fernandes could well be a match made in heaven for United. Not only do the Red Devils get to add a tenacious defensive midfielder to their squad, who is happy to do the dirty work, but he could help unlock their captain and allow him great freedom in the final third. For just £38m, it could be the dream deal for United to do this summer.

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Posts ByMatt Dawson Jul 10, 2024

رد نادي الفتح السعودي على الأنباء التي ترددت خلال الساعات القليلة الماضية بشأن فسخ عقد المدرب، جوزيه جوميز، ورحيله سريعًا عن الفريق الأول لكرة القدم.

وكان جوميز قد رحل عن الزمالك بعد دفع الشرط الجزائي في عقده، من أجل الالتحاق بنادي الفتح قبل أسبوعين مما دفع القلعة البيضاء لعودة، كريستيان جروس.

اقرأ أيضًا | رونالدو: سأحاول مساعدة السعودية للوصول لأفضل شيء.. ويكشف عن أفضل لحظاته مع النصر

أنـا هنـا أهو 📍
بـلاش كـلام فاضي 👀😉 pic.twitter.com/z4BxpPad2h — نادي الفتح السعودي (@FatehClub) January 4, 2025

ولكن اليوم، السبت، ظهرت بعض الأنباء عن فسخ عقد جوميز مع الفتح في حين أن المدرب البرتغالي لم يخض أي مباراة رسمية لأن الدوري السعودي كان متوقفًا بسبب بطولة كأس الخليج.

وتواصل btolat.com مع المتحدث الرسمي لنادي الفتح، محمد الضيف، لتوضيح الأمر، وقال: “غير صحيح ما يتم تداوله عن فسخ عقد المدرب جوميز، ونتعجب من هذه الشائعات”.

وستكون أولى مباريات الفتح مع جوميز أمام الوحدة في إطار الجولة الرابعة عشر من الدوري السعودي وذلك يوم الخميس المقبل، 9 يناير، في تمام الساعة الخامسة إلا ربع بتوقيت “القاهرة”.