Worse than Tavernier: Martin must drop Rangers flop who was saved by Aarons

Glasgow Rangers ended their months-long wait for a win in the Scottish Premiership thanks to a last-gasp strike from Max Aarons on Sunday afternoon.

The loan defender popped up in stoppage-time to find the bottom corner with a fantastic finish from Nicolas Raskin’s corner to claim all three points for the away side.

Russell Martin’s side had four draws and one defeat on the board from their first five matches in the Premiership before Sunday’s match, which is why Aarons’ goal was so important.

Despite picking up all three points, there were several players who may not come away from the game being pleased with their individual showing, including captain James Tavernier.

How James Tavernier performed against Livingston

The Rangers skipper will rue the fact that he failed to make it 2-0 from the penalty spot in the first half when he put his spot-kick down the middle, making it relatively easy for Jerome Prior to leave a leg out and block.

The English defender, who failed in three of his four attempted dribbles (Sofascore), will be disappointed that his penalty gave the goalkeeper a chance to keep it out.

Tavernier did, however, score the opening goal of the game with a terrific acrobatic finish from Oliver Antman’s cross to put Rangers 1-0 up early on, which may allow supporters to forgive him for the penalty miss.

Meanwhile, Bojan Miovski was even worse than the captain will be thankful that Aarons saved him from being blamed for a loss of points if the Gers had drawn the game.

Why Bojan Miovski should be dropped

The summer signing from Girona was selected to lead the line for the Light Blues ahead of Youssef Chermiti, after the £10m signing from Everton started the 1-0 defeat to Genk.

Football FanCast have suggested moving to a 4-4-2 against Sturm Graz with both Miovski and Chermiti for the Europa League clash with Sturm Graz on Thursday because of Mohamed Diomande’s suspension, but the left-footed striker should be dropped for the trip to Falkirk.

Rangers travel to Falkirk in their next Premiership match next Sunday and Martin must ruthlessly ditch the Macedonia international from the XI with the favoured 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation, because he did not do enough as the lone marksman in the win over Livingston.

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Big chances missed

2

Dribbles completed

0/3

Duels won

2/12

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As you can see in the table above, the Rangers number 28 was completely dominated by the Livingston defenders, losing ten of his 12 duels and failing with all three of his attempted dribbles.

On top of his incredibly lightweight play out of possession for the Scottish giants, the former Aberdeen star also spurned a glorious chance to find the back of the net in the first half.

Miovski, as shown in the clip above, was clear through on goal with the chance to score his first Premiership goal for the club, but blazed his effort well over the bar. Prior had committed and was already going the other way, which meant that the striker only had to keep his effort down and he would have been celebrating the opener.

The Gers forward was even worse than Tavernier, who won eight duels and scored the opening goal, and should now be dropped for the trip to Falkirk next weekend, providing Chermiti with a chance to lead the line.

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Miovski may have been saved from bucket loads of criticism for his performance by Aarons scoring the winner, but he may not escape being dropped from the starting XI in the league.

Gareth Southgate's two Man Utd demands to INEOS revealed as pressure mounts on Amorim

Manchester United are in a perilous position with Ruben Amorim in charge, and it is no surprise that they are considering alternative bosses at Old Trafford.

Manchester United's potential alternatives to Ruben Amorim

Inconsistent results have led the Red Devils to a lowly plight in the bottom half of the Premier League, and club chiefs are now casting an eye to alternatives should Amorim be relieved of his duties.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has been earmarked by Manchester United, and Steve Parish is doing all he can to see the German coach remain in the capital.

Crystal Palace manager OliverGlasnerbefore the match

Nevertheless, Paul Merson believes the Red Devils should go in a different direction, claiming the 51-year-old’s preferred formation wouldn’t align with the squad available at Old Trafford.

He stated via The Express: “Let’s say Ruben Amorim was manager at Palace now, he’d have half a chance of being a success. Palace have the players to play three at the back. They have the attributes in their squad to play in that system. For me, that’s why I’d be concerned about Glasner going to Man United.

“He’s a three-at-the-back man, and it is being proven that it is a system that just doesn’t fit the players at Man United. Glasner is not a good fit for Man United. Of course, I’m sure he’d be adaptable, and he’s proven with how he handles the players, but the system he uses is just all wrong for United. Amorim can tell you that.”

Michael Carrick has been mentioned in media circles, albeit he is probably one for the future, though one of his compatriots is now believed to be firmly in the running should Amorim be discarded over the coming weeks.

Gareth Southgate makes two demands to Man Utd

According to The Sun, former England manager Gareth Southgate has asked Manchester United for two key demands as he becomes a potential candidate to succeed Amorim.

First off, the 55-year-old, who was hailed for his underappreciated “ruthless” streak by John Stones, has made it clear he wants time to piece together a long-term roadmap to success, something he believes could take four years to master before the Red Devils are Champions League regulars once again.

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Reticent to commit before his guarantees are fulfilled, he also wants INEOS to back him through all phases of his plan without fail, creating a sense of unity among all parties as Manchester United look to establish themselves among the elite once again.

The ex-Three Lions coach hasn’t managed at club level since his spell at Middlesbrough between 2006 and 2009. However, his time in charge of England was largely successful, reaching back-to-back European Championship finals and finishing fourth in the World Cup in 2018.

Given his ability to build sides capable of deep runs involving some of the world’s best talent, he may be the ideal man to get more out of Manchester United’s faltering players.

Why Newcastle could be facing instant punishment from UEFA back in UCL

It’s not all good news for Newcastle United back in the Champions League amid reports that they’ve comfortably breached one of UEFA’s rules and could be facing a punishment as a result.

Where Newcastle stand financially

Whilst they were incredibly limited in 2024 when it came to spending in the Premier League, Champions League qualification and player sales quickly solved their domestic problems this summer. As such, Eddie Howe was finally in a position to welcome fresh faces again and after much toing and froing, he secured Nick Woltemade, Yoane Wissa, Anthony Elanga, Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey.

Woltemade’s arrival would have come as a particular relief. The German was one of many options on Newcastle’s list of striker targets, as they were handed rejection after rejection. Eventually, it was the Stuttgart striker that arrived and, to his credit, he’s wasted no time before finding his feet – scoring on his debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

But after a summer of spending and the record sale of Alexander Isak, where do Newcastle stand financially? Football finance expert Kieram Maguire had his say and compared it to when Aston Villa sold Jack Grealish to Manchester City in 2021.

He told BBC Sport: “It will give them that financial flexibility that they didn’t have 12 months ago when they were forced to do nothing for a couple of windows. You don’t want that repeating, especially when the club are ambitious and aspirational.”

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So, as things stand, it looks as though PIF will satisfy the Premier League’s financial regulations. However, the same may not be said for UEFA’s financial rules. Reports are now suggesting that Newcastle could be facing further trouble away from the pitch.

Newcastle could be facing UEFA punishment

According to The Athletic, Newcastle have comfortably breached UEFA’s loss limit, which allows teams to lose up to £52m over three years. PIF recorded operating losses at St James’ Park worth around £68m in each of the last two seasons and could now be facing a similar punishment to Aston Villa and Chelsea, who were hit with fines earlier this year.

Even after the sale of Isak, the problem that Newcastle have is that UEFA have noted Elliot Anderson’s move to Nottingham Forest as a swap deal with Odysseas Vlachodimos. They’ve also reduced the sale of Allan Saint-Maximin to Al Ahli to nil profit due to the fact that the Saudi club are a shared party with the club.

Newcastle United and PIF chairmanYasirAl-Rumayyan.

Whilst the official financial reports for 2024/25 are yet to be released, it doesn’t look good for Newcastle once again. They will hope that this is the final time that they face such issues after selling big in the summer.

For now, however, it looks as though they’re set to join Villa and Chelsea on the list of Premier League clubs to be hit with a fine by UEFA, unless their accounts provide an unexpected twist.

"Promising" £10,500-a-week Rangers player waiting for Martin to be sacked

A “promising” Glasgow Rangers player may not make a decision regarding his Ibrox future until Russell Martin has been sacked, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

Martin still under huge pressure at Rangers

The pressure on Martin isn’t easing at all currently, with the 39-year-old struggling badly since arriving at Ibrox before the 2025/26 season.

There is almost an inevitability about the Englishman being sacked at some point in the near future, unless there are drastic improvements on the pitch, with potential replacements already being mentioned.

Former Everton and Burnley manager Sean Dyche is reportedly considered a “serious option” to come in and replace Martin at Rangers, and he is thought to be keen on taking the job, having most recently been in charge of the Blues.

The current Gers boss has alienated certain players, with Nicolas Raskin only recently returning to the fold, and now a new update has emerged regarding the future of an individual in a similar position.

"Promising" Rangers player waiting for Martin to be sacked

Speaking to Football Insider, O’Rourke claimed that Clinton Nsiala is waiting for Martin to be sacked, and that could open the door for his future to still be at Ibrox under a potential new manager.

“Obviously he’s not figured under Russell Martin since the former Southampton manager’s arrival at Ibrox. It doesn’t appear that he does have a long-term future under Martin, but we know things could change at Ibrox, especially if a new manager is appointed to replace the under-fire Martin.

“That would mean a clean slate for everybody. So Nsiala will be waiting to see what happens there because that might give him the opportunity to win back his place in the plans of a new manager as well.

“While Martin remains in charge, I don’t think he is going to change his mind on Nsiala and he will continue to find himself on the sidelines. As we said, with so much pressure on Martin, things could quickly change and then Nsiala could be back in favour under a potential new manager.”

Nsiala is a talented footballer, with The Rangers Review calling him a “promising” player, so it has been frustrating to see him not feature much for Rangers of late.

In fact, the 21-year-old defender hasn’t featured at all this season, highlighting what Martin thinks of him, so if he remains in charge of the Gers moving forward, he will surely feel the need to move on.

For Nsiala’s sake, though, he will hope that a change in manager happens sooner rather than later, which, in truth, is likely to be the mindset of many supporters who have already lost faith in the current boss.

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WATCH: Lily Yohannes scores spectacular 57-yard goal for OL Lyonnes on her Champions League debut for the club

USWNT midfielder Lily Yohannes announced her arrival on the Champions League stage with an extraordinary long-range strike for OL Lyonnes, scoring from 57 yards in a commanding 3-0 victory over Austrian side St. Pölten on Wednesday. The 18-year-old scored her first Champions League goal just hours after being named to Emma Hayes' USWNT roster.

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    A moment of pure inspiration

    Standing near the halfway line at Groupama Stadium, Yohannes appeared to be surveying her passing options as OL Lyonnes built another attack against St. Pölten. Instead, the teenage midfielder spotted goalkeeper Schlüter slightly off her line.

    Without hesitation, Yohannes unleashed a powerful right-footed strike that traveled 57 yards before dipping perfectly under the crossbar and into the net. The audacious strike came in the 51st minute with Lyonnes already leading 2-0, effectively ending any hopes of an Austrian comeback.

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    Perfect timing

    Just hours before kickoff, Yohannes was included on Emma Hayes' 26-player USWNT roster for the upcoming October international window. The U.S. will play Portugal on Oct. 23 and Oct. 26, followed by a match against New Zealand on Oct. 29.

Lo'eau LaBonta joins USWNT roster for October matches as injured Sam Meza, Trinity Rodman ruled out

Kansas City Current captain Lo'eau LaBonta has been added to the U.S. women's national team roster for the upcoming October friendlies, replacing injured Seattle Reign midfielder Sam Meza ahead of matches against Portugal and New Zealand. LaBonta will have opportunity to play in front of her club crowd on Oct. 29.

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LaBonta will replace Seattle Reign's Meza, who was ruled out due to what U.S. Soccer described as a "mild hamstring strain."

The 32-year-old midfielder earned her first USWNT call-up earlier this year for matches against China and Jamaica, where she made history by becoming the oldest player ever to debut for the U.S. at 32 years and 74 days.

LaBonta earned her first cap on May 31 against China and also appeared against Jamaica, though she sustained an injury at the end of that match that sidelined her for several weeks of NWSL play.

AdvertisementGetty ImagesRodman sidelined with knee injury

In addition to Meza's absence, Rodman will not attend the training camp after sustaining a knee injury while playing for the Washington Spirit on Oct. 15 in the CONCACAF W Champions Cup.

Rodman, who was set to make her first USWNT appearance since April, sustained an MCL sprain following a collision with a Monterrey defender during the match. U.S. Soccer has confirmed that Rodman will not be replaced on the roster, which will now include only 25 players.

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The call-up for LaBonta gives the Current captain an opportunity to represent her country on home soil when the USWNT visits CPKC Stadium against New Zealand. Kansas City now boasts four players on the national team roster, with midfielder Claire Hutton and forwards Ally Sentnor and Michelle Cooper also representing the club.

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The October matches mark the USWNT's return following a 113-day break since their last match, a 3-0 victory over Canada in Washington, D.C. on July 3. Head coach Emma Hayes initially named a 26-player training camp roster with the three-match window where the USWNT will face Portugal twice – on Oct. 23 and Oct. 26 – before taking on New Zealand on Oct. 29.

'Única e Inovadora'. Designer de moda Beatriz Barhouch avalia terceira camisa do Palmeiras

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O Palmeiras surpreendeu seus torcedores e admiradores da moda esportiva ao revelar sua mais recente criação: a terceira camisa comemorativa “O Coração da Terceira Academia”. O uniforme, que celebra o aniversário de 109 anos do clube, ostenta uma vibrante cor verde limão e uma estética única, inspirada na paixão pelo esporte e na inovação da moda.

O lançamento, que acontece dois dias antes do aniversário do Palmeiras, destaca-se não apenas pelo design arrojado, mas também pela narrativa por trás dele. Nas últimas partidas da equipe durante o Brasileirão 2022, conquistado brilhantemente pelo Alviverde, os dados das frequências cardíacas dos jogadores foram capturados pelo departamento médico do clube. Esses batimentos cardíacos foram incorporados ao padrão frontal da camisa, conferindo um toque simbólico ao uniforme.

De acordo com a designer de moda Beatriz Barhouch, essa nova abordagem do Palmeiras, usando os batimentos cardíacos dos jogadores como elemento de design, é uma maneira excepcionalmente criativa de unir a paixão dos torcedores com a performance dos atletas.

“A abordagem do Palmeiras é verdadeiramente inovadora e emocionante. Ao incorporar os batimentos cardíacos dos jogadores no design frontal, eles conectam a paixão dos torcedores com o desempenho dentro de campo. Além disso, incorporar os batimentos cardíacos dos jogadores no padrão zig-zag da camisa é genial. Essa conexão entre a pulsação do jogo e o design da peça é uma representação visual única da paixão e intensidade que os jogadores trazem para o campo”, analisa Barhouch.

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A colaboração entre a Puma e o Palmeiras não apenas homenageia a história do clube, mas também reafirma a importância da inovação na moda esportiva. A coleção inclui dois modelos: um destinado aos jogadores e outro para os torcedores. Ambos apresentam o padrão zig-zag na parte frontal. A versão para jogadores incorpora a arte com uma tecnologia emborrachada, enquanto a versão para torcedores utiliza uma tecnologia à base d’água, como explicou a Puma.
“A tecnologia emborrachada, com sua camada de tinta em relevo, cria uma experiência tátil única, perfeita para peças esportivas que buscam se destacar visualmente. Por outro lado, a tecnologia à base d’água oferece estampas suaves, quase fundidas ao tecido, proporcionando uma sensação leve e confortável, ideal para roupas casuais e do dia a dia. São abordagens diferentes, cada uma trazendo seu próprio toque especial para a moda”, finaliza Beatriz Barhouch.

Bairstow sparkles for Yorkshire before Surrey battle back

Skipper falls short of hundred as visitors finish opening day in ascendancy at Headingley

ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay16-May-2025Captain Jonny Bairstow made a sparkling 89 and Adam Lyth passed fifty for the sixth time this season, but Yorkshire squandered a promising position on the first day against Surrey.For the 16th Rothesay County Championship game in a row at the Kia Oval the side who won the toss bowled first, but at 203 for five just before tea, with Bairstow at his attacking best, Yorkshire were in the ascendancy on a typically green-tinged pitch offering some seam movement and good carry.Matthew Revis had helped Bairstow put on 49 but former Yorkshire teammate Matt Fisher had Revis caught behind off the last ball before the interval and after tea Surrey took control.Bairstow was cruising towards a hundred when he top-edged a sweep and although Yorkshire’s tailenders did secure a batting point their last five wickets fell for 52 in a total of 255. In 13 overs before the close Surrey openers Rory Burns and Dom Sibley reached 46 without loss.Bairstow is expected to miss next week’s game against Nottinghamshire so he can join Mumbai Indians, and some of his shots would not have looked out of place in the IPL including a sumptuous straight drive off Nathan Smith – his tenth four – which brought up a 63-ball fifty in front of an appreciative crowd of more than 5,000.Three more boundaries followed and having passed 50 for the fourth time this season he looked odds-on to convert it into a hundred. Surrey turned to off-spinner Dan Lawrence and he made the breakthrough when Bairstow top-edged a sweep to deep backward square leg, an anti-climactic end to a fine innings.As the situation demanded, Lyth’s approach was more circumspect but his was still a crucial contribution in the first half of the day.The left-hander and opening partner Fin Bean were relatively untroubled as they put on 52 in 75 minutes before Bean, who’d been dropped at leg gully by Lawrence on eight, drove at Tom Lawes and Kurtis Patterson, the Australian batter making his Surrey debut, took a good catch at third slip.Lawes and Jordan Clark shared six wickets and were the pick of the Surrey attack. Clark’s extra bounce undid James Wharton while Lawes benefitted from Ben Foakes’ athleticism when Jonny Tattersall fended the ball off his hips and the Surrey keeper dived full length to his left to hold the catch.Lyth reached his fifty off 117 balls (5 fours) and it took an outstanding ball to remove him, a brutish lifter from New Zealander Smith which he gloved to Foakes.George Hill edged to second slip where Sibley held a juggling catch to give Clark his second wicket, but in the hour before tea Bairstow and Revis were caused few alarms.One they departed in the space of nine overs, however, Surrey made short work of Yorkshire’s lower order. Lawrence, diving to his right, took a fine return catch to dismiss Ben Coad while Jordan Thompson played well for his 30 before a top-edged pull, expertly held on the long-leg rope by Jason Roy, gave Lawes his third wicket. Clark needed only four deliveries with the second new ball to pin Jordan Buckingham on the boot and finish things off.

هل يشارك إمام عاشور مع الأهلي في السوبر المصري؟.. القرار الحاسم

علّق الإعلامي أحمد شوبير على موقف لاعب النادي الأهلي إمام عاشور من اللحاق بالمشاركة في كأس السوبر المصري، وذلك بعد أزمته الصحية، عقب تحسن مؤشرات تعافيه بشكل كبير.

وقال شوبير في تصريحات عبر برنامجه الإذاعي صباح اليوم الثلاثاء: “من وجهة نظري الشخصية، من المستحيل أن يلحق إمام عاشور بمباراة السوبر، الأهلي قد يفكر في اصطحابه إلى الإمارات من الناحية النفسية فقط، لكن من ناحية الجاهزية الطبية، الأمر شبه محسوم”.

وتابع: “الحمد لله، حالة إمام تحسّنت بنسبة 98%، بعد أن كانت في البداية لا تتجاوز 1%، كل إنزيماته في الجسم تقريبًا استقرت، وهذا أمر يدعو للشكر، ولم يتبقَّ سوى إنزيم واحد يحتاج إلى ضبط خلال 48 ساعة”.

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وأضاف: “من المقرر أن يخضع اللاعب لتحاليل جديدة بعد 48 ساعة لتحديد درجة التعافي النهائية، ثم يُحدد موعد عودته إلى التدريبات تدريجيًا، بدايةً من حضور النادي ثم أداء تدريبات خفيفة”.

واختتم: “نحن اليوم في 28 أكتوبر، ومباراة السوبر يوم 6 نوفمبر، لذلك الأمر يبدو شبه مستحيل من الناحية الطبية، الأمل الوحيد أن يسافر إمام مع البعثة لدعم زملائه نفسيًا، خاصة أن ييس توروب يعشقه، ويُقدّره كثيرًا، البعض سيقول لي ولكنه لم يشارك معه.. نعم، ولكن المدرب شاهد فيديوهات له ويعرف إمكانياته”.

Spurs flop is proving to be their biggest waste of money since Ndombele

Over the last couple of years, Tottenham Hotspur haven’t been afraid to splash the cash, with the ownership handing various managers the tools to achieve success.

The Lilywhites have spent around £400m on new signings in the last four years, numerous of which have made a huge impact on their ability to create new history for the club.

Brennan Johnson is one of the players who arrived during such a period, with his £47.5m transfer fee now appearing to be an excellent piece of business, given his record in North London.

The Welshman netted 18 goals across all competitions last campaign, but undoubtedly his most important came in the Europa League final as he helped end the club’s 17-year wait for a trophy.

Despite the 24-year-old’s positive impact in the first-team, the same can’t be said for one player who fell way below the expectations placed upon him after his own big-money transfer.

Tanguy Ndombele’s failed spell at Spurs

In the summer of 2019, Spurs forked out a then club-record fee of £62m for the signature of midfielder Tanguy Ndombele from Ligue 1 outfit Lyon.

Such a move generated huge excitement amongst the fanbase, but it’s safe to say his time in North London was one of bitter disappointment, given his failure to impress.

He would feature a total of 91 times for the Lilywhites over a three-year period, spending two separate spells on loan at Napoli and Galatasaray before his contract was cut short – allowing him to depart on a free transfer in the summer of 2024.

Whilst he produced some moments of magic, including his superb effort against Sheffield United, he was unable to produce such levels on a regular basis – with concerns being voiced around his attitude and fitness.

His tally of 10 goals and nine assists highlight the lack of impact he had, with the hierarchy subsequently losing a small fortune on their investment – especially after he departed for nothing.

However, he’s not the only player to fall below the standards expected of him, with one current first-team player currently finding himself in a similar situation.

The Spurs player who’s becoming the biggest waste since Ndombele

Current boss Thomas Frank has made a solid start to his Spurs career so far, only losing one of his nine games in charge across all competitions in 2025/26.

The Dane has created a settled 4-3-3 side that has allowed them to make some major scalps, including a 2-0 triumph against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City at the Etihad.

However, it hasn’t all been plain sailing, with the 51-year-old unable to secure a win against Norwegian outfit Bodo Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

The Lilywhites found themselves two goals down with just 24 minutes remaining, but managed to fight back to secure a 2-2 draw and maintain their unbeaten record in Europe this season.

Many players had an off night during the stalemate, but Richarlison once again continued to disappoint and was unable to shake off his recent poor form.

Despite netting three goals in his first six games this campaign, many supporters have become frustrated with the Brazilian, leading to criticism being directed his way.

In the last two games combined, he’s only managed a total of 30 touches combined, completing just seven passes – often unable to get himself into the game.

Richarlison – stats against Bodo Glimt

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Possession lost

5

Big chances missed

1

Chances created

0

Fouls committed

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Match rating

3/10

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When in front of goal, the 28-year-old has also been just as dreadful, missing two big chances in as many games – leading to one analyst stating that he “offers nothing”.

To further highlight his lack of impact in North London, he’s only scored 23 times in his 100 appearances for the club, with departed fan-favourite Harry Kane managing to score over 100 goals for Bayern Munich since his transfer two years ago.

If the Brazilian joined in a bargain deal, the lack of impact wouldn’t be as concerning, but the hierarchy forked out £50m for his signature three years ago – with such a decision now looking like an awful one.

There’s no doubt he’s failed to live up to the hype in North London, but the hierarchy must look to offload him and replace him with a top-level player in the months ahead.

Richarlison for Tottenham

They desperately need to recoup a competitive fee for his services, subsequently avoiding losing him for nothing – just as they did with Ndombele a little over 12 months ago.

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