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Um protesto realizado por jogadores do Internacional fez com que o treino previsto para a manhã desta quarta-feira (1), no CT Parque Gigante, precisasse ser cancelado. A informação foi divulgada pelo portal ‘ge’ e ainda não foi comentada pelo clube de forma oficial.
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Os atletas teriam organizado o protesto por conta do atraso de pagamento nos direitos de imagem, percentual que ocupa uma parcela considerável no vencimento dos jogadores na soma do valor estabelecido na carteira de trabalho.
Alguns atletas estariam sem receber direitos de imagem há quatro meses, o que pode impactar em até 40% dos rendimentos acordados entre clube e jogador.
Diante desse cenário, o elenco comando por Mano Menezes chegou a comparecer às dependências do centro de treinamento para dar início a atividade às 9h45 (de Brasília). Porém, cerca de 45 minutos depois alguns atletas foram vistos deixando o CT.
A situação ocorre em momento em que o time coleciona resultados ruins em campo. Apesar da goleada sobre o 9 de Octubre que carimbou passagem ao mata-mata da Sul-Americana, no Campeonato Brasileiro o Inter vem de quatro empates consecutivos, ocupando a modesta 12ª colocação com 11 ponto ganhos.
Liverpool are now keen on signing a “dominant” defender, with Arne Slot identifying the need for a new left-footed option at the back, according to a report.
Liverpool keen to strengthen in multiple positions
Given that Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are set to leave at the end of the season as things stand, it is vital the Reds are proactive in the transfer market, and they have identified a range of targets in a number of positions.
With Trent to Real Madrid still very much on the cards, Joshua Kimmich is on the shortlist, and contact has been made with Bayern Munich to discuss a deal, while Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz has been picked out as a potential Salah replacement.
Slot is not light on options at centre-back, although Ibrahima Konate has struggled with injuries this season, but the manager remains interested in bringing in more bodies in defence.
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That is according to a report from Rousing The Kop, which has revealed Liverpool are great admirers of Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, who has just put pen to paper on a new contract at the City Ground.
Although the centre-back has just signed a new deal, which puts Forest in a strong negotiating position, they would be willing to sanction his departure if they receive an £80m+ offer in the summer.
Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson celebrates scoring their first goal with Nikola Milenkovic andMurillo
Real Madrid and Barcelona are also keen on the defender, who is likely to move to one of Europe’s top clubs when he leaves the Tricky Trees, although Barca’s financial troubles leave the path clear for Florentino Perez to compete with Liverpool.
With Slot keen on a left-footed defender, Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Chelsea’s Levi Colwill are also of interest, and club chiefs still believe that a deal for the former could be possible.
Murillo impressing at the City Ground
Forest have defied all expectations to push for the Champions League spots this season, and the Brazilian has played a key role in their successful campaign, averaging a WhoScored match rating of 7.07 in the Premier League, amongst the highest in the squad.
The 22-year-old also impressed in his debut season in the Premier League last year, receiving high praise for his tackling and dribbling ability from scout Ben Mattinson.
That said, an asking price of over £80m is very high, considering the Forest star is still yet to prove himself at the top level over a sustained period of time. As such, Liverpool should try to negotiate a deal for a lower fee, particularly if Van Dijk commits to a new deal and there isn’t a pressing need to sign a new centre-back.
West Ham are now in talks with a new forward for Graham Potter as they look to solve their striker crisis at the London Stadium, according to a fresh report.
West Ham chasing forward
West Ham have shown improvement under Potter since he took over in east London, but remain on the hunt for a new forward in the final days of the transfer window.
Mohammed Kudus was deployed as a no.9 in their most recent Premier League outing, a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa, underlining the lack of options available to the new manager.
Michail Antonio remains sidelined indefinitely after a car crash, while Jarrod Bowen has a fractured foot and is also unavailable. Summer signing Niclas Fullkrug’s injury misfortune continued earlier in the month too, with the German now set to miss the next three months with a hamstring injury which forced him off just minutes into their FA Cup defeat against Aston Villa.
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One player who they have been strongly linked with is Brighton forward Evan Ferguson, who Potter knows well and handed his debut during his time on the south coast. It is believed that he could be available on loan and several clubs are chasing his signature, but that previous relationship combined with the chance for regular first-team football could give the Hammers the edge.
Multiple forwards could arrive however, given the current shortage in the no.9 spot at the London Stadium. The club have also been in talks to sign Brian Brobbey from Ajax, while a move for out-of-favour RB Leipzig striker Andre Silva on loan for the remainder of the campaign has also been mooted.
Now, a new name has entered the fray, with the Hammers looking beyond the final week of the transfer window.
West Ham in talks over 10 goal striker
That is according to a fresh report from French outlet L’Equipe [Via West Ham Zone], who report that West Ham are in talks to sign OGC Nice forward Evann Guessand.
The 23-year-old striker has found the net nine times in Ligue 1 so far this season, as well as netting in the Europa League, and is regarded as a top prospect in France.
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And the report claims that West Ham are “in talks with the entourage” of Guessand over a potential move, with Nice reportedly valuing their striker at £25m, a fee that would be their second highest-ever sale behind Jean-Michel Seri.
However, it is a deal that has been earmarked for the summer rather than in the coming days, with Guessand enjoying a fine season for Les Aiglons and expected to remain there this winter.
“I’m at Nice. The season is ongoing and we have objectives. I am fully focused on my club and the objectives that await us,” said the versatile forward in a recent interview.
There is also thought to be interest from Germany in the talent, but West Ham could be at the head of the queue as things stand following talks.
Liverpool have now shortlisted a “fantastic” right-back who plays for a fellow top English club as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to a report.
Alexander Arnold's uncertain future
There has been some positive news on the contract front in the past few days, with various rumours suggesting Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have now signed new deals to extend their stay on Merseyside beyond the end of the season.
It remains to be seen whether those reports are true, but there is a feeling the Reds may find it easier to keep hold of Van Dijk and Salah, rather than Alexander-Arnold, despite the right-back’s long-standing affiliation with the club.
Former scout Mick Brown has recently suggested a move to Real Madrid is still the most likely outcome this summer, saying: “I think, at the moment, the odds are in favour of him going to Real Madrid. They’ve been talking about a potential move for a while now and it’s definitely an option.
“From what I hear, he’s leaning towards that move because players find it notoriously difficult to turn down Real Madrid when they come calling.”
Liverpool'sTrentAlexander-Arnoldapplauds fans after the match
As such, it is important Arne Slot identifies potential replacements for the defender, and he is now eyeing a player who is currently at a rival Premier League club.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Liverpool have now shortlisted Chelsea’s Malo Gusto as a replacement for Trent, although they are still trying to convince the England international to sign a new deal. Gusto has recently changed agents, which often suggests a move could be in the offing, and the timing is intriguing given the situation surrounding Alexander-Arnold.
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The Chelsea ace is said to tick a lot of boxes for Slot, but it may take a big offer to tempt Chelsea, as he is contracted until 2030 with no release clause, which places the Blues in a strong negotiating position.
Gusto could be the ideal Trent heir
The hope will be that Trent commits to a new deal over the next few months, but at the moment it looks like the 26-year-old is heading for the exit. As such, it is good news that Liverpool are being proactive by looking for replacements, and Gusto could be an ideal heir, given his skill-set.
The Reds’ current right-back is well-known for his attacking contributions, and the Frenchman is also impressive going forward, ranking in the 83rd percentile for assists per 90 over the past year. Enzo Maresca has also praised the £45k-per-week youngster for his ability to play further forward this season.
Gusto could be a superb signing for Liverpool, but Chelsea may be unwilling to sell to a rival club, which could be a major stumbling block.
Ever since Ange Postecoglou arrived in north London, it’s been clear that his emphasis lies on attacking football that easy on the eye and overwhelming.
Tottenham Hotspur are an enigma – at their best, they are capable of giving top teams a hiding, but at their worst, are susceptible to the most ignominious of results or stuck on the wrong side of a basketball scoreline.
TottenhamHotspur manager Ange Postecoglou celebrates after the match
Scour through social media and you’ll find rival supporters peddling false claims of Spurs whinging about their injury issues, but there is substantial truth in Postecoglou’s indignation on that front.
Tottenham’s season has been decimated by fitness blow after fitness blow after fitness blow. Oh, he’ll die on his tactical hill to be sure, but the Australian gaffer’s electric start to life down in N17 last season bespeaks his and Tottenham’s potential.
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In fairness, Spurs were drained of colour and inspiration as Liverpool picked them apart in the Carabao Cup semi-final on Thursday, but Arne Slot’s side are probably the best team in the world right now, steamrolling through the season.
Naturally, Tottenham didn’t reach the end of the match without another cruel injury blow.
Richarlison added to the injury list
Ever since Postecoglou arrived, Tottenham have wanted to attack. This has been both a blessing and a curse. Son Heung-min is one of the finest forwards of his generation, but aged 32, he has struggled to match the desired intensity this term and has floundered with the cogs crashing around him.
It doesn’t help that his teammates keep getting picked off, with Richarlison unable to complete the Merseyside clash after pulling up with an issue as he was withdrawn before the break.
Postecoglou resignedly said that it was “another one to add to the list” after the fixture, with Richarlison set to return to the medical room only a month after returning from a hamstring problem that had ruled him out for two months.
Mathys Tel arrived on loan last week to add relief, but Spurs need Dominic Solanke to return from the infirmary if their attacking fluency is to be restored.
Spurs have struck gold on Dominic Solanke
Last month, Tottenham’s injury crisis deepened when Solanke pulled up with a knee injury that will take six weeks to recover from. He’s unlikely to return before the end of February.
Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke
Solanke is Tottenham’s club-record signing, brought in from Bournemouth last summer in a deal rising to £65m. Richarlison was the previous number one.
The belated Harry Kane replacement, 27, has posted 11 goals and 6 assists across 29 matches in all competitions this season. This is a decent return, built on the excellent campaign that convinced Daniel Levy to pay the big bucks, with Solanke notching 19 top-flight goals for the Cherries last year.
Solanke isn’t the most relentless of goalscorers, only averaging 2.59 shots per Premier League match this season, as per FBref, which puts him in the bottom 45% of strikers in the division.
He suffered from similar defects in his early days at the Vitality Stadium, with former teammate Junior Stanislas highlighting the many other areas that make him a top forward: “His quality was evident in training. His hold-up play, skills and willingness to run in behind – he was someone you always wanted on your team. He brought so much more than goals.”
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Spurs held off from signing a direct Kane successor last season, but Solanke is now proven as a well-thought-out option, bringing his own take on the No 9 role and not expected to bring the obscene strike record of his predecessor.
Moreover, five of his seven Premier League goals this season have come against teams in the top half of the table, with the other two bagged against Brentford and Manchester United (he also put two past the Red Devils as Spurs advanced to the Carabao Cup semis).
He’s a big-game player and a facilitator for teammates such as Son to find more space in the danger areas and wreak the kind of havoc that Postecoglou’s system, at full throttle, provides.
Described as a “pressing monster”, the England international will be a major player over the coming years and will be one of the biggest driving forces as Spurs push to escape from the rut that they are currently bogged in.
Before long, Spurs’ new striker might be worth more than the legendary Kane, whose £54m release clause at Bayern Munich becomes active during the 2026 January transfer window.
Kane, who turns 32 this summer, has scored 72 goals from 73 matches since joining Bayern from Tottenham in 2023, adding 28 assists. The Three Lions captain’s teammate, Jamal Musiala, has described him as “an incredible player, one of the best in the world”.
Certain fans might be tempted to voice hopes of Kane re-joining next summer when his release clause becomes active, but in Solanke, Tottenham have a most industrious and energetic option.
Simply, £54m would be too heavy a price for a player whose 33rd year would be encroaching. Tottenham have endured plenty of misery in the transfer market over the past few years, but in Solanke, they have a striker capable of offering a multi-faceted approach over the coming years.
Re-signing Kane for such a sum would set Levy back, and the fact that Solanke will soon be worth more than his predecessor bears testament to his importance in Ange’s side
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Training without the fear of competition has been liberating for Harshal Patel.Having recovered from a rib injury that ruled him out of the Asia Cup that just finished in the UAE, Harshal is looking forward to life on the road again, which will soon include a maiden World Cup appearance. But first he has to deal with the T20Is against Australia starting on Tuesday in Mohali.Related
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Harshal has spent the past four weeks in rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. The first two weeks were spent working on his physical conditioning, before he resumed bowling. One of his key focus areas has been to be ahead of the curve and continue as the X-factor bowler teams yearn for.”I want to be tighter with my execution,” Harshal told ESPNcricinfo in August. “And I achieved that more or less last IPL [19 wickets in 15 matches]. I will continue to strive for that. If I’m bowling one or two bad balls out of 24, [I want to see] if I can completely eliminate that.”You’re not going to be able to do that every single game, but if I can do that in two games out of five, or three games out of five, that will be a goal worth striving for.”Known for his terrific slower balls and a potent dipping yorker, Harshal vaulted to the top of the wicket-taker’s charts at IPL 2021 and has ridden that wave all the way to an India cap last November.Nearly a year on, he’s emerged as a key member of India’s T20I arsenal. The time off due to injury, he believes, has helped him explore different facets of his craft apart from working on their execution, which is the “tougher bit.” Two of those areas are his new-ball bowling and variations in lengths.”I’ve explored a little bit in terms of the lengths I can bowl with the slower ball,” he explained. “Usually when I bowl the slower balls, it’s mainly fuller or at the good length. But now I’ve started bowling more shorter slower balls which are working out very well for me. That’s one thing obviously.”I’ve also been working on my new-ball skills for a while. I started doing that mid-IPL. Just because in the IPL, what I was supposed to do [mainly middle-overs and death bowling], all my skills were top notch, so I didn’t need to work on them.”So, every time I’d go to practice, I’d take a new ball and start bowling with it because it’s good to have a skill and not need it than the other way round,. It’s just something I’ve been working on and if I get an opportunity, for India or for RCB [Royal Challengers Bangalore], I would love to do that.”Harshal is deeply analytical, and challenges himself to keep getting better. That the team management has been clear of what they expect of him has helped, too.Harshal Patel: My ability to bat at No. 8 is something they [team management] really value•Getty Images
In the 30 T20s this year, he has bowled 54 overs in the middle phase for 19 wickets at an economy rate of 6.61 and 41.1 overs at the death for 18 wickets at 10.17. In comparison, in the 11 innings where he came on in the first six, he has averaged just one over per game.”They [India coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma] have been nothing but supportive,” Harshal said. “Whatever the team ethos is, they have taken precedence over individuals, which is a great thing.”They told me my role exactly. They said, ‘we want you to be able to bowl in all three phases, not just middle and death’. They’ve been bowling me once at the end of the powerplay every single game just to get used to that.”It isn’t just his bowling that Harshal has been working on. He takes great pride in his ball-striking too. “My ability to bat at No. 8 is something they [team management] really value,” he said.”I have not been working a lot on my batting because of time constraints, because you’re constantly in competition. But during rehab, I’ve had a chance to hit 500-700 balls over two-three weeks. It’s something I’ve wanted to work on for quite a while because I really want to contribute in that capacity as well.”What has helped along the way is clarity of roles and backing from the captain and the coach. Harshal believes this is critical for individuals from a mental standpoint, because it helps in better decision-making, especially when players return from injuries.”It does take a bit of pressure off you,” he said. “Because sometimes people make foolish decisions when they’re returning to play. They’re either trying to do too much or trying to push too hard because they feel that their place is in danger or for whatever reason.”But if you know for a fact the team management will remember what you’ve done prior to getting injured, and those performances and contributions are not forgotten, then that gives you a sense of calm or comfort that once you go back into the team – obviously you will have to perform again and again and that goes for every single cricketer – you know that you will hold that place in the team.”As Harshal looks ahead, the mention of ‘World Cup’ brings a smile to his face. He grew up like any other kid dreaming of playing in one, and in about a month’s time, it will all come true.”Obviously I am super excited,” he said. “I will get nervous at some point, but at this point of time, I’m just excited. The two World Cups India have won in 2007 and 2011, I vividly remember where I was and what I was doing.”After we won the World Cup, like every kid, we took our scooters and went onto the roads to dance and jump and shout. It would be great if I could play and if we end up winning the World Cup, to have that circle completed would be a great feeling. But [right now] it’s going to be a lot of excitement and nervous energy.”
Joint head coach ‘not currently part of the business’, say club, as Kirtley takes over
ESPNcricinfo staff28-Sep-2022James Kirtley says that the turmoil behind the scenes at Sussex is “an obvious distraction” to the players, after it was revealed that Ian Salisbury, his fellow head coach, was “not currently part of the business” following a non-cricketing dispute with one of his players.Salisbury had been in charge of Sussex’s Championship and 50-over team since November 2020, with Kirtley taking over the T20 set-up in the same timeframe following the departure of their predecessor Jason Gillespie.However, with the club currently second-from-bottom in the County Championship and battling to avoid defeat in their final match of the season against Glamorgan, it is understood that Salisbury has been placed on gardening leave, due to his handling of the 21-year-old spinner, Jack Carson.Carson, who debuted as a teenager in the Bob Willis Trophy in 2020, was Sussex’s leading wicket-taker in both that competition and the 2021 County Championship. However, having missed the start of the 2022 season following knee surgery, all three of his appearances in the current campaign have come in the past fortnight, since Salisbury’s departure.That includes the ongoing contest against Glamorgan at Hove, but speaking to the BBC at the close of the second day’s play, Kirtley was coy about the circumstances at the club.”We can’t make any further comment on that. There’s a legal process that has to be followed,” Kirtley said. “But it’s an obvious distraction to the lads.”We talk a lot about distractions,” he added. “This is a time of year when contracts are negotiated, and for this young side, it’s very important they understand that this is part of the game, and their ability to rise above those situations is a real skill.”The prospect of losing Carson – a highly-rated offspinner who was born in Northern Ireland but is England-qualified – comes in the wake of several high-profile departures from Hove in recent seasons, most recently the England duo of Chris Jordan and Phil Salt, but before them the likes of Reece Topley, Luke Wells, Danny Briggs, Laurie Evans, Michael Burgess and Harry Finch.It is a talent drain that has come in for scathing criticism from the former Sussex and England wicketkeeper, Matt Prior, who renewed his attack on the club hierarchy – in particular the CEO Rob Andrew and director of cricket, Keith Greenfield – in a series of tweets on Tuesday evening.”Another one the @SussexCCC Chairman, Board, Cricket committee, CEO and Performance Director will want to disappear very quickly,” Prior wrote. “Not sure that’s happening this time. The circle is closing around these people who have done so much to destroy our club.”
Real Madrid TV launched a scathing video aimed at Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea before locking horns with Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final.
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Known for their practice of scrutinising referees publicly, Real Madrid’s in-house media arm has taken another opportunity to question the integrity and consistency of match officials, placing De Burgos Bengoetxea at the centre of their latest controversy. The Basque official, aged 39, is no stranger to Spain’s biggest fixtures and with several El Clásico appearances already on his résumé, his selection for this high-stakes final initially appeared to be a testament to his experience.
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According to Spanish outlet , the club’s television network highlighted a series of what they claim to be glaring officiating "mistakes" by De Burgos Bengoetxea in matches involving Real Madrid. The video points out Real Madrid’s relatively poor record when officiated by De Burgos Bengoetxea. With only a 64% win rate under his supervision, Los Blancos appear to struggle when he’s on the pitch. In contrast, Barcelona reportedly thrives, having secured victory in 81% of their matches with him in charge.
Adding further weight to their argument, Real Madrid TV noted that the club has managed just two wins from their last five games with the referee. The concern, they claim, isn't just about a single match, but a broader trend that raises doubts about fairness and balance.
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Critics of the appointment have also drawn attention to De Burgos Bengoetxea's continental track record—or lack thereof. Although he has held international referee status since 2018, he has never officiated a UEFA Champions League fixture. Furthermore, FIFA has yet to include him in any of their global tournaments. Despite his absence on the global stage, De Burgos Bengoetxea has found favour in Spain, especially in matches involving the country's biggest sides. This upcoming title decider marks his third time officiating a Real Madrid vs Barcelona final, having previously overseen the Super Cup clashes in 2017 and 2023.
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Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has defended struggling goalkeeper Andre Onana amid the criticism for his many errors.
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Onana's time has at United has not been great since his big-money move from Inter. The Cameroonian goalkeeper has been on the end of a number of mistakes with the Red Devils, and his recent mistakes against Lyon following criticism by former United star Nemanja Matic, who called Onana 'one of the worst goalkeepers in the club's history'.
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Onana has conceded a total of 122 goals in 96 games for United in all competitions and the Red Devils are now considering their options for next season. However, Schmeichel, who won five Premier League titles and the Champions League with United, has now launched a defence for Onana and made a point showcasing the "mental toughness" he has shown so far at Old Trafford.
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Speaking to , Schmeichel said: "It’s been a difficult year, it’s been a difficult year for everyone, so singling out anyone, I think that would be very, very wrong. Just look where Manchester United are in the Premier League. The players are not having the greatest time. I try to explain this to people, why is it different playing for Manchester United as opposed to any other club?
"I showed this to my wife the other day. We have a broadsheet newspaper in Denmark that doesn’t have a sports section, but they still carry Manchester United’s results and not just a little line but in an article. If you’re any other club, or most other clubs, you don’t have that. You don’t have all the fringe, non-sporting papers reporting on your games and that is where the pressure is. Every single thing you do in a game of football will be reported everywhere in the world.
"For instance, as a goalkeeper, if you make a mistake, everybody in the world will be talking about that mistake. If you make a mistake for so many other clubs in the Premier League, they might just be in the newspaper the next day. But you’re not going to talk about it tomorrow or the day after. That is where the mental toughness of being a Manchester United player comes in."
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United are rumoured to be looking at alternatives for Onana and have been connected to Eintracht Frankfurt’s Kaua Santos and Lille’s Lucas Chevalier. However, the Cameroonian will be hoping to alter his future at the club with a strong showing before the end of the season.