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Wrexham eye move to sign experienced Wales international in free transfer

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Wrexham are one of a host of EFL clubs interested in signing an “excellent” international player in the summer transfer window, according to a new claim.

Wrexham facing huge period in promotion battle

Phil Parkinson’s side find themselves right in the League One promotion mix heading into the final weeks of the season, as they look to make it an incredible three promotions in a row.

Wrexham have six games remaining in the league in 2024/25, and while they currently sit in second place behind runaway leaders Birmingham City, they only have a three-point advantage over third-place Wycombe Wanderers, who have a game in hand.

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Next up for Parkinson’s men is the visit of Burton Albion on Saturday lunchtime, with their opponents languishing in 21st place and desperately battling to remain in League One for another season. A home win is a must, with Wycombe facing a trickier trip to Reading.

New signings will be needed for Wrexham this summer regardless of what league they are playing in next term, and a proven top-level player has now been linked with a move to The Racecourse Ground.

Wrexham want "excellent" Wales and Rangers star Tom Lawrence

According to an update from The Daily Mail, Wrexham are interested in signing Rangers midfielder Tom Lawrence on a free transfer this summer, with the 31-year-old born there before moving to Manchester United as an eight-year-old.

The League One outfit are far from alone in expressing a willingness to snap him up, however, with the likes of West Brom, Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers all mentioned, among others.

Tom Lawrence

Lawrence would be an ambitious addition for Wrexham this summer, especially if they can get him for free, with his current Rangers deal expiring at the end of this season. At 31, he isn’t getting any younger, but he is still at a good age to come in and make an impact, having been lauded by David McAllum for his influence on young players at Ibrox.

“Tom was excellent around the group, sharing his experience, and we spoke before the game about that. That’s what some of these games are going to be about, when we get the odd occasion where a player, or two, drops down from the first-team squad to get important minutes.”

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Lawrence is a 23-cap Wales international, scoring three times for his country, so his pedigree is undeniable, and his versatility allows him to shine in central midfield, out wide and also as a centre forward.

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The Welshman has huge experience in the EFL too, as well as making a total of 66 appearances for one of Britain’s biggest clubs in Rangers, so the idea of Wrexham signing him is hugely exciting.

Leroy Sane set for imminent Arsenal transfer decision after "concrete talks"

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Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane is set to be one of the most high-profile free agents up for grabs in this summer transfer window, with an update coming to light on Arsenal and their chances of signing him after “concrete talks”.

Arsenal eyeing bargain summer deal for Leroy Sane

The former Man City forward once commanded a £145 million price tag during his time at Eastlands, but now he’s on the verge of being available at zero cost.

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It is a significant loss for the Spaniard.

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Sane’s deal expires on June 30th and Vincent Kompany risks losing his ex-City teammate, following four years at Bayern where he’s racked up an impressive 59 goals and 50 assists in 211 appearances across all competitions.

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The 29-year-old has started just over half of their Bundesliga matches this term, but Sane’s recent form has played an important role in Bayern’s chase for the German title as they look to wrestle it back from Bayer Leverkusen.

Leroy Sane for Bayern Munich.

Sane helped Bayern to a crucial 3-2 win over St. Pauli most recently, bagging a brace and adding to his tally of four goals and two assists from his last seven German top flight matches.

Arsenal have been expressing an interest in Sane since during Edu Gaspar’s reign as sporting director and afterward, with the Gunners maintaining their watching brief following the Brazilian’s resignation in November.

Since then, Arsenal have appointed a new sporting director in former Atlético Madrid chief Andrea Berta, and it appears the Italian’s arrival in north London hasn’t altered their fondness for Sane.

Leroy Sane set for imminent Arsenal transfer decision after talks

According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Arsenal have “already” held “concrete” talks with Sane over joining them on a free deal this summer.

The winger is also expected to make a decision on his future at Bayern, or potentially signing for Arsenal, within the next one to three weeks – so fans can expect some pretty imminent news on whether they can poach Sane from the Allianz Arena.

However, there’s also been a word of caution, as the forward is keen to remain at Bayern and talks are continuing over an extension.

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“There have been, and still are, internal sceptics about Leroy Sané’s contract extension,” wrote Plettenberg on X.

“However, his performances and commitment are increasingly being recognised. Max Eberl continues negotiations, and Sané is willing to accept a pay cut. No written offer from Bayern yet – the club must now make a move. Sané wants to stay, with a decision expected within 1-3 weeks.

“Arsenal are seriously interested in signing him as a free agent in the summer. Concrete talks have already taken place.”

One of Berta’s potential aims for the summer is signing an alternative to Bukayo Saka on the right-hand side, according to GiveMeSport, and Sane would be an excellent option considering his star quality and Premier League experience.

A major obstacle would be negotiating his high salary, but if he’s willing to take a pay cut to remain in Bavaria, perhaps he’d be willing to entertain a salary decrease to seal a blockbuster return to England.

Kumara goes from back-up to frontman

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The Sri Lanka quick stuck to his strengths against England and, for a change, got the rewards he so deserved

Shashank Kishore27-Oct-2023It’s a story similar to that of many of his team-mates. Lahiru Kumara made his ODI debut as a 20-year-old in 2017, but has managed just 28 games over the years. He’s battled all sorts of fast-bowler injuries in between: knee, back, ankle, hamstring, side… But every time he’s returned, the one constant has been pace, bristling pace.Unfortunately, he’s been prone to waywardness and inconsistency; an ODI economy of 6.48 is some indication of that.He doesn’t swing the ball but can be more than handful if there’s lateral movement. He also has the ability to work batters over with the short stuff. But, at the World Cup, on largely flat surfaces, he has had to work that much harder to execute.Related

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Kumara didn’t start the tournament and was largely seen as a back-up option. But Sri Lanka’s pace stocks have been depleting faster than the world’s gold reserves. Injured fast bowlers have recuperated and come in to replace other injured fast bowlers as a result. Kumara has been part of this merry-go-round for a while now. At the World Cup, he may well have been on the bench had Dushmantha Chameera been fit, but an injury to Matheesha Pathirana forced Sri Lanka to alter their combination.On Thursday, Kumara was up against England on one of the flattest decks in the country. He came in with a clear plan. He was told clearly to forget about Australia – he managed all of four wicketless overs and got taken for 47. “Just go flat out, bowl short, and be the middle-overs enforcer.”It’s easier said than done. But Kumara had been putting in the long hours in training. His nets sessions have been devoid of much drama. Just three stumps, the bowling coach on the side, and him. The mandate: bowl fast, hit the area marked out between short of length and good length repeatedly, and stick to one line. And Kumara had been at it, 30 minutes non-stop, sometimes 40, every day.

For once, he’s not in the news for a scan or a period of rehab. It’s about a bowling performance that has reinvigorated Sri Lanka’s flagging World Cup campaign

Kumara is strongly built. Broad shoulders, ripping muscles, he generates the strength from his core. The run-up may not be butter smooth, but there’s a hustle, effort, the grunt as he finishes off in a whippy open-chested action.On Thursday in Bengaluru, his pace and seam movement accounted for Jos Buttler. He bowled it just a touch fuller than Buttler probably anticipated as he tried to flay it on the up, the ball decking away and taking the thick outside edge to be superbly grabbed by Kusal Mendis behind the stumps. This was Kumara in his zone. He was simply running in and letting it rip. It’s likely he wasn’t sure how the ball was going to behave after pitching.The ball that got Liam Livingstone lbw ducked back in off a length to trap him lbw as he played all around it. Kumara was simply targeting one spot, give or take a few centimetres this way or that. Most times, this small margin is the difference between good and bad deliveries on flat decks. Against England, Kumara also got a touch lucky that England were on damage-control mode after a top-order meltdown when he got into his act.Kumara’s biggest wicket was yet to come. Ben Stokes had begun to raise hopes of a rearguard of the kind he’s known for. With England’s campaign on the line, he reined himself in for much of his stay. It hadn’t quite got to a point where he had to tee off, but he did nonetheless.1:46

Shane Bond: Hopefully this win kickstarts Sri Lanka’s campaign

But Kumara, by then, was like a four-stroke engine. Bounding in, hitting hard lengths, generating some movement. He beat Stokes twice with balls that held their line. Stokes, though, couldn’t hold back when he finally saw one dropped short. He took him on, pulling it from outside off, but picked out deep midwicket.Kumara was modest enough to admit afterwards that the Stokes dismissal played out accidentally. It was perhaps just the rub of green he needed.”Stokes,” he said spontaneously with a smile when asked after the match which of the three wickets he had enjoyed the most. He led the flag wave with a few Sri Lankan fans, chatted with the press pack, and walked off with the contented smile of a man who had thoroughly enjoyed his moment in the spotlight for all the right reasons.For once, he’s not in the news for a scan or a period of rehab. It’s about a bowling performance that has reinvigorated Sri Lanka’s flagging World Cup campaign.

Ross Taylor: A batting giant for New Zealand and a star at No. 4

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Stats highlights from Ross Taylor’s long and storied international career

S Rajesh08-Jan-2022With an aggregate of 18,145 runs, Ross Taylor has scored 2679 more runs than the next-best for New Zealand across all international formats. He has scored more Test runs, ODI runs, ODI hundreds and overall hundreds than any other New Zealand batter. That speaks of a career which has combined longevity with prolific run-scoring. He hasn’t always been counted among the very best batters in the world – and we’ll see the reasons for that later – but that in no way diminishes his overall contribution to New Zealand cricket.ESPNcricinfo LtdTaylor’s Test career can neatly be split into three phases. Till 2011 he was a competent, but not exceptional, middle-order batter, averaging 40.81 from 33 matches. He was superb in home conditions, averaging 49.62, but it dropped to 32.58 in away games. Similarly, in the period since the start of 2018 the returns haven’t been impressive: the average has dropped to 34.36, and away from home he averages only 25.82.

His best in Tests was the six years in between those two phases. Between 2012 and 2017, Taylor was among the top batters in the world, averaging 54.24 from 50 Tests, marginally higher than Kane Williamson and Joe Root. He averaged 64.92 at home, while the away average improved to 48.31.It helped that he scored 486 runs without being dismissed against Zimbabwe during this period (122*, 173*, 124*, 67*), but he had some significant innings against the better teams too, including a career-best 290 in Perth, and 142 against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Among batters who scored 3000-plus Test runs in these six years, only six had a higher average. These numbers are even more creditable given that this phase includes a period – around 2014-16 – when he battled an eye problem which prevented him from picking the swing from the bowler’s hand. That might have been part of the reason he averaged only 35.53 from eight Tests in 2014, and 42.4 in 2015.

Taylor’s numbers in Tests are good, but his ODI stats are even better. An average of 48.20 over 217 innings is incredible – it puts him in sixth place among the 32 batters who have scored 8000-plus runs – and his 21 hundreds in the format is 31% more than the next-best for New Zealand, despite the fact he batted mostly at No. 4 and didn’t have the opportunity to play out all the overs.

And unlike in Tests, where his numbers have faded away recently, they remain strong in ODIs: since the start of 2018, he averages 66.18 at a strike rate of 89.12. In fact, his highest ODI score of 181 not out came during this period, against England in March 2018.Taylor’s ODI numbers over the last 11 years are up there with the very best – an average of 57.27 in 131 innings, including 18 hundreds. Among the 45 batters who have scored at least 3000 runs during this period, only two – AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli – have a better average.ESPNcricinfo LtdOwning the No. 4 slotOf the 7655 runs he scored in Tests, 7059 runs came at the No. 4 position, at an average of 47.37. In the period since his Test debut, no batter scored more runs at that slot, while overall, only four have made more runs at two down.

In ODIs, Taylor sits on top for most runs and centuries by any batter at No. 4. While his overall ODI average of 48.20 is impressive, his average at that slot is even better: 52.13. In fact, he is one of only two batters – de Villiers is the other – to score 2500-plus runs at that position at a 50-plus average.

The partnership with KaneWith Williamson coming in at No. 3, it meant New Zealand didn’t have to bother about these two slots for over a decade. It’s hardly surprising that these two – and their third-wicket partnership – have been the cornerstone of New Zealand batting over the last 10 years. Across all international formats, Williamson and Taylor have put together 8018 partnership runs, including 24 century stands. Both are by far the best for New Zealand: the next-best in terms of runs is 5802 by Nathan Astle and Stephen Fleming, while in terms of century stands it’s 14, by Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum.In Tests, the 3882 runs they’ve added is a whopping 58% more than the next-best for New Zealand – 2458 by Tom Latham and Williamson. In ODIs, they are second in terms of aggregate, a mere two runs short of Astle and Fleming’s 3814. But while Astle and Fleming needed 118 partnerships to score those runs – at an average of 33.16 – Taylor and Williamson have scored 3812 runs in just 69 stands, at an average of 57.75 runs per completed partnership. This average is fourth-best among the 41 pairs who have put together at least 3000 partnership runs in ODIs.

Where Taylor fell shortDespite all the runs and hundreds, though, a couple of aspects of Taylor’s career stats remain underwhelming. In Tests, his overall average away from home is 38.16, but that includes 516 runs for two dismissals in Zimbabwe. In seven other overseas countries – Australia, England, India, UAE, South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies – his average falls to 33.55. Among the 14 New Zealand batters who have scored 1500-plus runs in these seven countries plus Pakistan, nine have a higher average. Williamson isn’t on top of this list – his average of 40.07 in these countries puts him in fifth place – but he probably has a few more tours to improve his numbers.

In the 50-over World Cup, Taylor averages 37.11, sixth among the 10 New Zealand batters who have scored 500-plus runs in the tournament. Williamson averages 56.93, Martin Crowe 55 and Glenn Turner 61.20.The run-out kingNo stats piece on Taylor would be complete without pointing out this quirk, so here goes: Taylor has been involved in 73 run-outs over his international career, the most among all players since his international debut in March 2006. MS Dhoni is next with 68, followed by Angelo Mathews with 67. Taylor himself has been out 33 times out of those 73, which is a far higher percentage than those for Dhoni and Mathews.

Chelsea atinge valor milionário desejado pelo Palmeiras e fica perto de fechar com Estêvão

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O Chelsea, da Inglaterra, está próximo de acertar a contratação do meia-atacante Estêvão, do Palmeiras. Em um encontro na tarde de quinta-feira (16), em São Paulo, os representantes do clube inglês se alinharam com o estafe do jogador em uma operação próxima aos R$ 400 milhões.

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O Verdão ainda não recebeu oficialmente a oferta, o que deve acontecer nos próximos dias, mas a quantia está alinhada ao que a equipe alviverde deseja receber pelo atleta de 17 anos, que, caso o negócio seja fechado, só se transferiria ao time britânico na próxima temporada, após completar 18 anos.

A diretoria palmeirense está decidida que não vai liberar Estêvão para clube algum pelo valor menor da multa, que é de 45 milhões de euros (R$ 249,78 milhões, na cotação atual). O Chelsea, então, apresentou a quantia fixa de 55 milhões de euros (R$ 305,28 milhões), que representa o preço estipulado mais o pagamento dos impostos referentes à transação.

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Parte desse montante já seria pago imediatamente após a assinatura do contrato e o restante quando o jogador se apresentar aos Blues. Além disso, há previsão de pagamento de bonificações por desempenho, que gira em torno de mais 10 milhões de euros (R$ 55,51 milhões). Contando com comissões e intermediações, o negócio, se concretizado, se aproximará dos 70 milhões de euros (R$ 388,54 milhões).

O formato da oferta apresentada pelo Chelsea se aproxima ao que o Real Madrid, da Espanha, ofereceu para a contratação do atacante Endrick, no ano passado. O time merengue pagou 35 milhões de euros fixos mais 25 milhões de euros em bonificações por desempenho, além de arcar com os impostos da transação.

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Agora, com os Chelsea chegando ao valor desejado pelo Palmeiras, o desafio será outro para convencer o Verdão a topar o negócio: aceitar que Estêvão dispute o Mundial de Clubes no ano que vem. O garoto completa 18 anos em abril de 2025, dois meses antes da competição, que acontecerá nos Estados Unidos, e o clube alviverde não abre mão de ter a sua jóia no torneio internacional.

Se o Chelsea topar a condição palmeirense, o negócio ficará muito próximo de ser concretizado, mesmo com os palestrinos não tendo pressa e aguardando ofertas de outras equipes internacionais, como Barcelona (Espanha) e Paris Saint-Germain (França) nos próximos meses.

Já a pressa do estafe de Estêvão em fechar com os ingleses é muito motivada pela divergência dos empresários com o Barça. Recentemente, o mesmo grupo negociou o atacante Vitor Roque, ex-Athletico-PR, com os espanhóis, mas está insatisfeito com o tratamento dado ao garoto no Camp Nou.

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Assim, foi feito um esforço para que os culés, que foram os primeiros a se interessarem pela cria alviverde, quando ele ainda atuava pelas categorias de base, não avançassem pela contratação do jogador.

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لاعب برشلونة يثير إعجاب مدرب أتلتيكو مدريد قبل مواجهة الدوري الاسباني

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يستعد برشلونة لمواجهة أتلتيكو مدريد، يوم الثلاثاء المقبل على ملعب الكامب نو في الجولة الخامسة عشر من الدوري الاسباني لكرة القدم.

ويحتل برشلونة صدارة ترتيب الدوري الإسباني مؤقتاً بـ34 نقطة، بينما يحتل أتلتيكو مدريد المركز الرابع بـ31 نقطة.

وكان رافينها لاعب برشلونة قد تلقى إشادة من دييجو سيميوني المدرب الأرجنتيني لنادي أتلتيكو مدريد، والذي أثار إعجابه بقدرات النجم البرازيلي الدولي.

وقال سيميوني في تصريحات نشرتها “barca blaugranes” عن رافينها: “أحب أسلوب لعب برشلونة وأحب رافينها”.

وأضاف: “أحب رافينها وتحركاته وروحه الجماعية، قدم بيدري أداء رائعًا وغياب هؤلاء اللاعبين في بداية الموسم يثقل العبء على الفريق رغم امتلاكه لاعبين رائعين، لكنهم يغيرون مجرى المباراة ومن يغير مجرى المباراة يحدث الفارق”.

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ويدخل أتلتيكو مباراة برشلونة بعد ستة انتصارات متتالية في الليجا لكن سيميوني لا يبدو منبهراً بأداء فريقه.

وقال سيميوني: “لا أركز على هذه المواقف، كرة القدم تتعلق دائماً بالحاضر والمباراة القادمة، تتعلق بمسؤولية تقديم أداء جيد، علينا التحسن والحفاظ على الثبات وهذا أصعب شيء في الدوري بتقلباته”.

وختم: “لا أفكر بنفس هذا القدر، فزنا بمباراة كان علينا الفوز بها، والآن تنتظرنا مباراة صعبة للغاية ضد خصم نعرفه جيداً ولديه إمكانيات هائلة وتزداد مع عودة بيدري ورافينها، سنواجه خصمًا صعبًا للغاية”.

Lamine Yamal warned about 'downsides' of Barcelona and Spain stardom as Ivan Rakitic praises 'truly special' teenager

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Former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has warned emerging superstar Lamine Yamal about the inevitable "downsides" of football stardom, such as injuries and pressure. While praising the teenage winger as a "truly special player," Rakitic emphasised the importance of Yamal following his own path rather than being compared to club legends.

Barca & Spain star shining bright

Yamal has rocketed to global fame amid his excellent performances for Barcelona and Spain. After winning Euro 2024 with Spain, the 18-year-old went on to score nine goals and set up a further 13 as Barcelona won La Liga under coach Hansi Flick and played an integral role in their Copa del Rey success. His influence resulted in him coming in second in the Ballon d'Or rankings, losing out to Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele. He is off to a solid start this season, too, scoring six and assisting five across La Liga and the Champions League as he continues to battle injury issues.

The astonishing start to the winger's career has sparked praise from across the football world, and ex-Barcelona star Rakitic is the latest to hail his talent.

AdvertisementRakitic warns Yamal of football's pressures and downsides

The Croatian legend, who played for Barcelona for six seasons and won a treble alongside Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar, believes Yamal needs to be prepared for the difficulties that come with top-level football. 

"It's all going in the right direction, and he has become aware that football has its downsides, such as injuries and the pressure he faces," Rakitic said to

"I think he has to follow his own path; I wouldn't compare him to the three I mentioned [Messi, Suarez, Neymar]. Barcelona and Spain have something special in him, and we all need to help him learn to handle the pressure. He is a truly special player."

Yamal's ambitious targets and injury concerns

Yamal himself has recently outlined his ambitious goals for the future. After receiving the Di Stegano Award from Marca for the best player of the 2024-25 season, the 18-year-old declared his desire to win "everything," targeting a clean sweep of the La Liga title, Champions League, World Cup and the Ballon d'Or in 2026. "I want it all. I hope I achieve it all, and as long as we can play, it's possible," he said.

However, these ambitions are currently tempered by an injury concern. Yamal is navigating a recovery from pubalgia, a chronic groin issue that forced him out of Spain's recent World Cup qualifiers. Barcelona have implemented a cautious treatment plan involving radiofrequency therapy and rehabilitation. The treatment resulted in him withdrawing from the Spain national team a day after the team gathered ahead of the recent World Cup qualifying matches. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) was left surprised, claiming Barcelona were late in notifying the governing body about the issue. 

"I've never experienced a situation like this before. I don't think it's very normal. It has surprised us all. You don't have any news, you don't know any details, and on top of that, it's a health issue, so you're left surprised," coach Luis de la Fuente said last week.

While he has since returned to partial group training, his participation in Barcelona's upcoming historic return to the Camp Nou against Athletic Club remains uncertain and would likely be minimal.

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Barcelona are preparing for their emotional return to Camp Nou this Saturday against Athletic Club in La Liga. Yamal's involvement is in doubt due to his ongoing recovery from pubalgia, while Marcus Rashford is also a doubt after coming down with illness. However, Flick has confirmed goalkeeper Joan Garcia will start and Raphinha is also available again having recovered from injury. 

The club hope to ensure Yamal and Pedri are fit enough to start in the crucial Champions League encounter against Chelsea, which follows shortly after. Barcelona's medical team will continue to monitor their progress closely, alternating between individual work and controlled group sessions, with a focus on avoiding any setbacks that could lead to a longer lay-off.

'Sky's the limit' for Frank Lampard as intriguing prediction is made for when Coventry City boss may look to find a new job

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Frank Lampard has been told that the “sky is the limit” when it comes to his coaching career, with his reputation in management being rebuilt during a productive spell at Coventry City. The ex-England captain has previously worked with Chelsea and Everton in the Premier League and could soon find himself back in the top tier while being linked with other big jobs.

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    Questions were asked of whether Lampard was cut out for life at the top of the coaching ladder following his dismissal by Everton in January 2023 and subsequent interim spell at Stamford Bridge – where he won only one of his 11 games at the helm.

    The former Three Lions midfielder does, however, have vast experience to pass on. He was a Premier League and Champions League title winner in his playing days, while earning 106 caps for his country. He is a student of the game and always wanted to put his tactical skills to the test.

    They are now flourishing at Coventry, with the Sky Blues surging to the top of the Championship table. Lampard endured play-off heartache during his first season in the West Midlands, but now has collective sights locked on bringing a 25-year absence from the Premier League to a close.

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    Career path: Lampard rewarded for taking a step back

    Lampard has taken a step backwards in order to move forwards again, having previously worked in the second tier with Derby, and former Coventry striker Clinton Morrison – speaking in association with Freebets.com, the home of best casino sites – told GOAL when asked about the 47-year-old’s career path: “I feel like this was Frank’s big opportunity when people were doubting him. Frank was a fantastic player and is now doing ever so well in management. It’s a big job because everyone at Coventry loved Mark Robins – the fans didn’t want Mark Robins to leave. Look at the job he is doing at Stoke City, he’s a top manager in the Championship. Frank went in and everyone asked what he could do. He got them to the play-offs, probably unfortunate that Sunderland beat them because Coventry were the better team over both legs and just missed out. This season they are flying, one defeat in the league. Fans aren’t foolish, they know it’s only November and there is a long way to go, but the form they are in at the minute is really good. It’s positive signs because they are flying.

    “He’s a really good manager. You can see the players enjoying working with Frank Lampard – they have got smiles on their face, everyone knows their job and everyone is going into work happy. If you go into work with a smile on your face, you are going to enjoy it. That’s what they have got at Coventry.”

  • Will Lampard fill another prominent Premier League post?

    Part of the problem now will be keeping Lampard in his current surroundings. Morrison is convinced that he will see an ambitious project through at Coventry, but concedes that wings may be spread again at some point in the future.

    He added when asked if he can see Lampard filling another prominent Premier League post: “Maybe. First and foremost I think he would love to get Coventry City promoted. I think they have got a good chance, and then try to stay in the Premier League and do well at Coventry. I don’t think that is something for now with Frank Lampard. Maybe three or four years down the line, maybe he wants to go and get one of the big jobs. At the moment, Coventry City are very good for Frank Lampard.

    “I don’t think Frank is the kind of person that will jump ship because Coventry gave him a good opportunity. If he gets them promoted and in the Premier League, I think he will stick with the club and do well there. I think he is a fantastic manager with really good ideas. The sky is the limit for him.”

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    Coventry fixtures: Next up for Championship leaders

    Coventry, whose only Championship defeat this season came at the hands of Wrexham, have opened up a five-point lead at the top of the table. They will be back in action on Saturday when playing host to local rivals West Brom.

'It's so annoying!' – Andreas Christensen bites back at constant questions around fitness as Barcelona defender insists he's been fit all season

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Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen lashed out at being constantly asked about his fitness as the Denmark international claimed that he has been fit all season. After spending the majority of the 2024-25 campaign on the sidelines due to serious concerns, Christensen has managed to accumulate just 342 minutes on the in the 10 matches he has played for the Catalan giants this season.

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    Until the 2024-25 season, Christensen was a key member of the Barcelona starting lineup, however, an Achilles tendon injury and muscle issues forced him to remain sidelined for the majority of the last campaign.  In the current campaign, the Danish defender has fallen down the pecking order behind Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi and Ronald Araujo under Hansi Flick. He was ruled out for four games due to gastroenteritis but has otherwise been available for the Spanish champions.

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    Christensen frustrated with fitness queries

    Speaking to reporters, the 29-year-old said: "Before last season, there were hardly any questions about my fitness. But since then, there have been many. Now I'm back in competition, without getting injured. In fact, apart from illnesses I've been fit all season. So it's annoying, but I have to accept it. I'll keep my head held high and play, as I always have, except when I've been sick."

    He further claimed that he constantly keeps track of whatever is said about him in the media, as the centre-back added: "I think it's more difficult if you're a player and you follow a lot of news. But since I don't use social media and I almost never read the news in Denmark, luckily I don't see them. So for me it's not that difficult. But I imagine it must be incredibly stimulating and at the same time totally exhausting. Luckily, I don't mind staying out of it."

  • Ex-Chelsea defender wants new Barcelona deal

    Speaking to earlier this month, Christensen admitted that Barcelona had not yet approached him about an extension, as he said: "No, not really. I don't think so. I think we're in a good situation, and there's not really anything that can change anything I do in my everyday life. Of course, you want to have it in place and know what's happening. But it's not something that changes our mood during the days, or something we talk about 

    "Of course, we have desires, we all do, but it's not something I think about in my everyday life. I try to do what I can do on the pitch, and hopefully that's enough for me to stay there." Christensen also admitted that his agent will remain involved over future decisions. If there is something that needs to be done, he will, of course, do it. Of course, I would like to know what is happening, but I would rather focus on what I can do, and that is to do what I can do."

    He added: "Oh, no, I have no idea. Not yet. I'm just choosing to focus on being part of the team and playing as much as I possibly can. Hopefully that's how it ends up, but I'll have to take it as it comes, right now. Not at all. No plan B."

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    Will Barcelona offer a new deal to Christensen?

    As of now, there has been no indication that the Spanish champions would offer Christensen a new contract and with his limited role in the current campaign, it is possible that Barcelona could let him leave for free at the end of the season. Last month, Barca sporting director Deco had told : "We’re taking Andreas step by step. He had a spectacular first year. Then injuries have affected him quite a bit. We’ll see how he does this season and we’ll talk. He’s a great player. We don’t have to renew all the players in October either."

    Flick's men will be back in action after the international break on November 22 when they take on Athletic Club in a La Liga fixture at home. 

Zé treina com o grupo, e Palmeiras conta com todos os titulares em preparação para pegar o Boca

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Na manhã desta segunda-feira (2), na Academia de Futebol, o Palmeiras deu sequência em sua preparação para o duelo com o Boca Juniors-ARG, na quinta (5), às 21h30 (de Brasília), no Allianz Parque, pela partida de volta da semifinal da Libertadores. Na ida, na última quinta (28), na Argentina, o embate terminou 0 a 0. O alivio do dia foi a presença de Zé Rafael durante o trabalho com o grupo.

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Os jogadores que mais atuaram na derrota para o Bragantino, no domingo (1), fizeram atividades de “recovery” na parte interna do centro de excelência. O restante, assim como no final de semana, trabalhou novamente visando o jogo decisivo de quinta. Lembrando que os titulares nem viajaram para Bragança preservados para a semifinal.

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Além de movimentações técnicas em dimensões reduzidas, o elenco aprimorou conceitos táticos e específicos sob orientações da comissão de Abel Ferreira.

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Depois do jogo na Bombonera, Abel Ferreira revelou que Zé Rafael deixou o campo sentindo algum problema que não foi revelado. No entanto, nesta segunda (2), o volante apareceu treinando com o restante do elenco, segundo fotos divulgadas pelo clube. Com isso, ele não deve ser problema para enfrentar o Boca.

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Nesta terça-feira (3), às 10h, o Verdão volta a treinar de olho no Boca Juniors. Abel Ferreira ainda treinará na manhã de quarta (4), e na manhã de quinta (5), dia do jogo, para encerrar a preparação. Qualquer novo empate levará a decisão para os pênaltis. Para se classificar no tempo normal, o Alviverde precisará vencer por qualquer placar.

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