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A “fantastic” Leeds United player is now believed to have reached an agreement over a £7.2m exit, as his Elland Road career edges towards its conclusion.

Players who could leave Leeds this summer

While much focus is on the shiny new signings who could join the Whites in the summer transfer window, there are current players who are expected to move on to pastures new in the coming weeks and months.

There is no guarantee that Illan Meslier will still be a Leeds player come the opening game of next season, for example, following a 2024/25 campaign that included some dreadful mistakes.

Elsewhere, left-back Junior Firpo is heading to La Liga outfit Real Betis, following four years with the Whites. He played there prior to his move to Barcelona back in 2019.

Mateo Joseph is another player who reportedly wants to leave Leeds this summer, following a frustrating 2024/25 season for him, in terms of playing time. Only 11 starts came his way in the Championship, and he may feel that now is the right time for a new challenge.

"Fantastic" Leeds ace reaches agreement over £7.2m move

Speaking to LeedsUnited.News, journalist Gramae Bailey has claimed that Leeds youngster Joseph is now also heading to Betis in an initial £7.2m move this summer, with an agreement reached.

“Leeds have agreed to let him leave. I am told the overall deal could be around the €10m [£8.5m] mark including add-ons. There were a few teams keen, but the player made it clear he wanted Betis. It has moved on from that point. Leeds would have been more than happy for him to fight for his place, but Joseph wanted the move back to Spain.”

It would be a shame to see Leeds lose Joseph, considering what a talented young player he is, with scout Jacek Kulig describing him as “fantastic” in the past.

As mentioned, the attacker has struggled to be a genuine key starter under Daniel Farke, and while he has still featured lots from the substitutes’ bench, he may see his playing time further limited in the Premier League next season.

For that reason, there is clear sense in allowing Joseph to leave Leeds in the summer window, and the fact that they have a sell-on clause included in the contract acts as a positive.

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There is a risk in the Whites allowing him to move on, given his potential – he has scored eight goals in just 11 caps for Spain’s Under-21s – but at this point, it is understandable why he would want to be a star man elsewhere.

Tottenham Hotspur are in the market for a forward this summer and have now made a formal approach to land a striker who models his game after one of the best forwards in the world, according to a report.

Tottenham Hotspur's hunt for attacking reinforcements

Thomas Frank has already tied up deals for Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel since walking through the door in N17. However, you get the impression there is plenty more to come given they will be playing Champions League football next term.

Looking to provide strength in depth across the front four positions, Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo and Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo are prominent Tottenham targets, while West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus has also been mentioned in dispatches.

With a managerial change coming into play, Daniel Levy has outlined that he has full faith in new boss Frank to deliver success after carrying out a rigorous search for Ange Postecoglou’s successor.

He explained: “Whenever you have a new coach, it’s always a fresh start. [They] always have different ideas but we want to build on the success of winning a trophy last season.

“One of the things that stood out to me with Thomas was that he is clearly highly intelligent, a great communicator, super human being plus all the technical aspects which are obviously important.”

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Boca Juniors striker Miguel Merentiel could also be on Spurs’ radar after an excellent start to the Club World Cup, signalling that eyes and ears will be on all potential markets from the Lilywhites this summer to extract a fair rate of value for money.

Fundamentally, bolstering the offensive areas will give Frank the depth required to progress his side, so it won’t come as any surprise to hear Merentiel isn’t the only South American star the club is seeking to add.

Tottenham launch formal approach for Ian Subiabre

According to reports in his homeland via Sport Witness, Tottenham have launched a formal approach for River Plate’s Ian Subiabre to ascertain details about his current situation.

Chelsea previously had a meeting with his agent, Claudio Caniggia, though they eventually baulked due to his release clause that is mooted to amount to around £22.4 million.

Ian Subiabre at River Plate – how has the youngster fared since breaking through?

Appearances

16

Goals

1

Assists

0

Mainly used as a substitute, Spurs haven’t been deterred and could look to make an offer that includes a future sell-on percentage for the Argentina Under-20 international, who has scored three times in six matches at that youth rank.

Describing Julian Alvarez as a player he models his game on, it remains to be seen whether his release clause will be met or if a transfer fee would be structured via alternative means.

River may entertain bids after the Club World Cup and haven’t ruled out a departure in this case, meaning Spurs could well add another talented youngster to the ranks.

Southampton are looking to bounce back to the Premier League and could be set to pounce for a talented star if they lose one of their higher-profile assets this summer, according to a report.

Southampton look to build with Kamaldeen Sulemana funds

With the window underway at St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton have sold Kamaldeen Sulemana to Atalanta for £18 million as they begin to clear the decks ahead of returning to competitive action.

Will Still’s men have also inserted a sell-on clause in the agreement, which will see the Ghana international link up with Ivan Juric after the pair worked together last season.

Joshua Quarshie has come in from Hoffenheim and there will be more signings to come at Saints, with FC Köln striker Damion Downs reported to be on their list.

Previewing how his potential arrival could unfold, German journalist Constantin Eckner has pleaded for caution as the United States international continues to develop.

He stated: “He’s still an up-and-comer with little experience but has developed into an interesting striker. He’s more of a project rather than a finished product.”

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Bobby Clark is reportedly keen on a move to Southampton after being left out of RB Salzburg’s squad for the Club World Cup, and he has all the hallmarks of a smart acquisition that could add some fresh legs in the engine room.

On the other hand, any fee for Downs would likely sit just below £7 million, which would represent good value for money after his return of 11 goals and six assists last campaign.

Making tracks, Southampton could now swoop for a reliable stopper between the sticks who has proven pedigree in the EFL Championship.

Southampton enter race to sign Anthony Patterson from Sunderland

According to Football Insider in conversation with former scout Mick Brown, Southampton are in contention to sign Anthony Patterson from Sunderland as a potential replacement for Aaron Ramsdale.

He explained: “Patterson is a top young goalkeeper and he’s got a good reputation. I personally still have some doubts about him, and it looks like Sunderland might share those.”

Anthony Patterson in 2024/25 – Sky Bet Championship

Appearances

45

Goals conceded

45

Clean sheets

14

Save percentage rate

70.3%

Shots on target against

128

He added: “I’m told Southampton are one of the clubs looking at him because they expect Ramsdale to leave. He’s got a release clause in his contract and clubs have been looking at him.”

Labelled “excellent” by Simon Moore, the Black Cats seemingly do hold conerns over Patterson as they close in on Djordje Petrovic, making first-team minutes difficult to come by at Sunderland, who are worried by his lack of top level experience.

Brown made it clear the ball will be in his court, but Southampton will hope they can convince Patterson to make the move south if Aaron Ramsdale indeed does leave the club for a new challenge.

Pair delayed because of Hurricane Beryl; it is understood Motie landed in London on day one of the game, while Shamar will arrive on day three

Nagraj Gollapudi03-Jul-2024

Fast bowler Shamar Joseph and left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie were late to link up with the West Indies Test squad in England after their flight from Guyana was cancelled because of Hurricane Beryl, which has left the Caribbean in distress over the past few days. Shamar and Motie, subsequently, were absent from the visitors’ line-up for the three-day warm-up game against the First Class Counties XI, which started in Beckenham from Wednesday.It is understood that Motie landed in London later in the day, while Shamar will arrive on Friday. This means they will be good to go for the first Test, which starts at Lord’s on July 10.Shamar had grabbed the headlines in January after a fantastic spell to stun Australia in the Brisbane Test and help West Indies draw the two-match series 1-1. He is expected to play a key role for West Indies in England too, as part of a fast-bowling unit which will be led by Alzarri Joseph after Kemar Roach pulled out due to injury recently. Jayden Seales is likely to be the third fast bowler West Indies utilise in the three-match series, keeping in mind the strong form he has displayed in the second division of county cricket where he is among the leading wicket-takers with 24 wickets in six matches at an average of 24.25 including two five-fors.Kavem Hodge shines on day one of tour gameJuly might be summer in England but Wednesday in Beckenham was overcast and windy, forcing both locals and visitors to put on their hoodies and tuck their hands into their pockets. The nippy weather, though, didn’t have any impact on the West Indians: on the back of a spirited 112 from Kavem Hodge and half-centuries from Alick Athanaze, Kirk McKenzie and Mikyle Louis, they posted 339 in their first innings after electing to bat in front of 1200-odd fans, including a healthy Caribbean contingent.Hodge, who is on his maiden England trip, said he found it cold but enjoyed his first outing and cannot wait to get to Lord’s.Kavem Hodge celebrates getting to his century in the tour game•Kyle Andrews

“It’s always a dream to play that at Lord’s,” Hodge said after the day’s play. “Something growing up as a kid that you sit and dream about, you watch a lot of cricket at Lord’s. It’s something I am looking forward to: getting the opportunity to sit and watch the game, play there with the crowd, the prestige, the home of cricket, it’s something that every cricketer aspires to do.”Like Shamar, Hodge – who at 31 has played only two Tests – was part of the memorable win at the Gabba win in January, scoring 71 and 29. Hodge said the character shown by West Indies in the Australia series could keep their self-belief high in England too.”It [the Gabba win] has played a big role in the sense of belief that we have as a team. Going into a Test match against Australia with [several] debutants [on the tour], I don’t think much people give us a sniff, but it proved to everybody that the belief that we have as a team, we prepared well.”I must big up Andrew Coley [head coach] and his backroom staff, they put in a lot of work and a lot of work that people don’t see, but it showed there on the field. So it’s something that really pushed us and we just continued to ride off that.”

واصل الإعلامي أحمد شوبير توضيح الحقائق المتعلقة بأزمة أرض نادي الزمالك، وموقف القلعة البيضاء، كاشفًا عن تفاصيل الخطابات الرسمية والإجراءات القانونية المتخذة، ومسار القضية على المستويين الحكومي والقضائي.

وقال شوبير في تصريحات عبر برنامجه الإذاعي صباح اليوم الأحد: “الدكتور كمال شعيب، المستشار القانوني لنادي الزمالك، قال لم يصل للنادي أي قرار بسحب الأرض سواء من وزارة الإسكان أو هيئة المجتمعات العمرانية أو جهاز مدينة حدائق أكتوبر”.

وتابع: “أنا هنا أنقل لك على لسان المستشار القانوني لنادي الزمالك، قال كما سبق التأكيد على خلاف ما ذكره البيان الأول للوزارة: الزمالك لم يخطر أو يتسلم أي خطاب يفيد تأخره في تنفيذ المشروع أو انتهاء مدة تنفيذ المشروع أو شروع الجهاز في اتخاذ إجراءات سحب الأرض”.

وأضاف: “وقال: الزمالك هو من سعى بحثًا عن حقيقة ومصير الخطاب الوارد ذكره في بيان الوزارة، وحصلنا على شهادة رسمية من الهيئة القومية للبريد المصري تفيد أن الزمالك لم يخطر أو يتسلم هذا الخطاب حتى تاريخ 1/9/2025”.

وواصل: “وقال: الخطاب الذي تسلمه الزمالك رسميًا بتاريخ 29/2/2025، خطاب قديم ومحرر بتاريخ 4/6/25 صادر من جهاز حدائق أكتوبر وليس له أي أثر قانوني لعدم تسليمه ووصوله للنادي إلا بعد فوات أكثر من ثلاثة أشهر، هذا الخطاب القديم لم يتضمن قرارًا بسحب الأرض، وما تضمنه من معلومات غير دقيقة وتم الرد عليه قانونيًا بموجب خطاب رسمي صادر من النادي مرفق به المستندات الدالة على صحة موقف النادي”.

وأوضح شوبير: “أنا سأقول لك القصة والمعلومات التي لدي، هذا الأمر تم تصعيده ووصل إلى مجلس الوزراء، وهناك وزير الإسكان هو المسؤول عن هذا الملف، الدكتور أشرف صبحي وزير الرياضة حاول بكل الطرق، لكن الموضوع لا يتعلق به بل بوزارة الإسكان التي تعرض الأمر على مجلس الوزراء”.

طالع أيضًا | إنفراجة في أزمة أرض الزمالك بعد جلسة مع وزير الإسكان

واستكمل: “بالإضافة إلى أنه بالفعل هناك بلاغات للسيادة النائب العام، وسيتم التحقيق فيها، والأمور تسير في هذا الأمر والزمالك نفسه موافق على هذا الطرح، وليس عنده مشكلة”.

وتابع: “إذاً لا أحد يستطيع أن يتكلم أو يحكي أو يستنتج، لماذا؟ لأن الموضوع قيد العرض، يعني في النهاية أنا عندي جهتين: جهة وزارة الإسكان التي تعرض على مجلس الوزراء، وجهة النيابة العامة، هل أنت حضرتك تعلم قرار وزارة الإسكان؟ مستحيل، هل ممكن أستبق تحقيقات النيابة؟ (يا سلام، ده أنا أبقى عنتر زماني) فمن فضلكم، إذا كان الكلام من فضة فالسكوت من ذهب”.

وأشار: “ولكن كلام الدكتور كمال شعيب كان مهم جدًا، لأنه هنا يوضح، قال: هناك خطاب وصل، لكن هذا الخطاب بتاريخ قديم، لذلك فالصمت في هذا الوقت هو الأفضل للجميع”.

وشدد: “ودعونا ننتظر ونرى، الزمالك متمسك بهذه الأرض، لأن مجلس إدارة النادي تعامل معها بمنطق استثماري، وكل الناس في الوسط الرياضي ترى أن هذا المشروع سينقل النادي نقلة كبيرة، ويضبط الأمور هناك بشكل جيد”.

وأردف: “(سيبكم من التحفيز والناس اللي شغالة على السوشيال ميديا، وده مش عارف بيتكلم على ده وبيتكلم على ده، أصلاً مالوش لازمة)، يا جماعة، الموضوع أصبح سيادي، مجلس وزراء، وزارة إسكان، نيابة عامة، فننتظر”.

واسترسل: “لو الأرض عادت للزمالك، مليون مرحبًا، ما المشكلة؟ بالعكس، إلا إذا الناس تريد التهريج، لكن أحيانًا التهريج عندما يزيد عن حدّه ينقلب ضده، أنا أفهم إنك كزملكاوي عندما يخسر الأهلي من بيراميدز تقيم الأفراح، هذه بالتأكيد منافسة، وأفهم إنك كأهلاوي عندما يخسر الزمالك من وادي دجلة تقيم الأفراح، هذا مقبول”.

واختتم: “لكن في الأمور الأساسية، الأمور التي من الممكن أن تصنع فتنة وتُثير أزمة، أنا صراحة لا أرى لها أي داع، هذه وجهة نظري، يعني دون أن يغضب مني أحد”.

Tottenham Hotspur are a side that have fallen below the expectations set for them in the Premier League in recent years, as seen by their standings last campaign.

The Lilywhites ended the year in a measly 17th position, only one place above the relegation zone and becoming the first side to survive in the division after losing 22 matches.

As a result, Ange Postecoglou lost his job, with Thomas Frank the man tasked with building on their European triumph and transforming their league form.

The Dane has already wasted no time in the role in North London, targeting countless players who could help improve the current situation at the club.

Whilst no first team additions have yet been agreed, work has been conducted behind the scenes, in an attempt to catapult the side to added success in 2025/26.

The latest on Spurs’ hunt for new additions this summer

Mohammed Kudus has been a player firmly on their radar in recent days, even making a £50m offer for the West Ham United star, but the offer was swiftly rejected.

The Ghanaian was said to be wanting a move to join Frank’s men this window and The Athletic’s David Ornstein has since revealed that a £55m total agreement has now been struck for the 24-year-old.

However, despite the interest in the former Ajax star, moves have been made elsewhere, with Southampton star Tyler Dibling once again in their sights, according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg.

He claims that the Lilywhites have made an approach for the 19-year-old star, despite suffering relegation back to the Championship with the Saints last season.

He also claims that Nottingham Forest and West Ham are other teams keeping tabs on the teenage star, who could be available for around £55m this summer.

Why Spurs’ £55m target could be a bigger talent than Kudus

Over the last couple of months, Spurs have showcased the attacking threat they possess, registering 64 goals in their 38 league outings last season.

Brennan Johnson ended the year as the club’s top scorer, notching 18 goals across all competitions, including in the Europa League final, subsequently ending the club’s 17-year drought.

Other players such as Dominic Solanke and James Maddison also managed to achieve double figures, highlighting the strength in depth currently at Frank’s disposal.

However, such depth clearly isn’t enough, especially considering the rumours around moves for Kudus and Dibling over the last couple of weeks.

Both would represent impressive options for the Dane, but given the nature of the fees touted for each player’s signature, it is crucial they land the right one during the off-season.

When comparing their respective stats from the Premier League last time out, the Saints’ youngster managed to outperform him in numerous key areas, despite the relegation – highlighting why he’d be a better addition.

Dibling, who’s been labelled “incredible” by former boss Ivan Juric, managed to register a higher shot-on-target accuracy rate, whilst matching the Hammers star for goals per shot on target – showcasing the clinical edge he possesses.

How Dibling compares to Kudus in the PL (2024/25)

Statistics (per 90)

Dibling

Kudus

Games played

33

32

Goals & assists

2

8

Shot on target accuracy

32%

28%

Goal per shot on target

0.2

0.2

Progressive passes

3.1

2.7

Passes into final third

1.9

1.6

Carries into final third

2.4

2

Fouls won

2.4

2.2

Stats via FBref

He also managed to register more progressive passes per 90, and more passes into the final third, subsequently having the tools to provide some of the aforementioned talents with added opportunities in front of goal.

The teenager’s dominance doesn’t end there, producing a higher tally of carries into the final third, whilst also drawing more fouls – showcasing the threat he poses to the opposition at any given time.

Whilst £55m may appear to be a huge risk for such a young talent, he’s already showcased he can thrive despite featuring for a side who fell well below the expectations set in 2024/25.

There’s no denying that Kudus would also represent an excellent pickup, but ultimately, Dibling has already outperformed him and has the tools to rapidly develop further, given his tender age.

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خاض فريق ليفربول، عصر يوم الأحد، مباراته في إطار منافسات بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، موسم 2025/26، ضد خصمه فريق بيرنلي على ملعب الأخير.

واستضاف ملعب “تورف مور” مباراة فريقي ليفربول وبيرنلي، في إطار منافسات الجولة الرابعة من بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي، حيث حقق الريدز فوزًا قاتلًا بهدف دون رد. هدف فوز ليفربول القاتل على بيرنلي في الدوري الإنجليزي

وحاول كودي جاكبو تهديد مرمى بيرنلي، في الدقيقة الخامسة من عمر الشوط الأول، حيث سدد كرة ولكنها بعيدة خارج الملعب، لتتحول إلى ضربة مرمى للخصم.

وكاد بيرنلي أن يباغت ليفربول بهدف أول، عن طريق هجمة مرتدة في الدقيقة السابعة، ووصلت الكرة إلى جيدون أنتوني الذي سددها أعلى العارضة.

وسدد إبراهيما كوناتي كرة رأسية في الدقيقة 12 من عمر الشوط الأول، بعد ركنية، ولكن فرصته اعتلت المرمى.

وتوقفت المباراة لبضع لحظات بعدما تعرض أليكسيس ماك أليستر لتدخل قوي من لاعب بيرنلي، شيموانيا أوجوشوكو، حيث تحصل الأخير على بطاقة صفراء إثر ذلك.

وطالب ميلوس كيركيز بالحصول على بطاقة صفراء في الدقيقة 22، بداعِ العرقلة، ولكن الحكم مايكل أوليفر منحه الإنذار للتمثيل.

وقرر المدرب آرني سلوت استبدال كيركيز في الدقيقة 38 والدفع بزميله آندي روبرتسون، خشية حصول الأول على بطاقة صفراء ثانية من ثم الطرد.

وسدد ريان جرافنبيرخ كرة قوية تجاه مرمى بيرنلي، في الدقيقة 47، ولكن الكرة اعتلت المرمى، في فرصة خطيرة مبكرة لـ ليفربول في الشوط الثاني.

وكاد دومينيك سوبوسلاي أن يسجل هدفًا مميزًا لصالح ليفربول، في الدقيقة 59، بعد تسديدة صاروخية للكرة ولكن حارس بيرنلي تألق وتصدى لها، لتتحول إلى ركلة ركنية.

وسنحت فرصة لـ كييزا، بعد دقيقة من نزوله كبديله، حيث سدد كرة رأسية في الدقيقة 72، ولكنها مرت بجوار المرمى، وسط غضب شديد من اللاعب الإيطالي.

واضطر بيرنلي إلى اللعب بـ10 لاعبين فقط منذ الدقيقة 85 بعد حصول لاعب الفريق شيموانيا أوجوشوكو على بطاقة صفراء ثانية ومن ثم الحمراء.

وقرر المدرب آرني سلوت الدفع بالثنائي جيريمي فريمبونج وريو نجوموها، في الدقيقة 84، بدلًا من كل من فلوريان فيرتز وإبراهيما كوناتي.

وكاد فريمبونج أن يسجل هدفًا بعد تمريرة من نجوموها، ولكن حارس مرمى بيرنلي تصدى ببراعة في الدقيقة 93.

وتحصل ليفربول على ضربة جزاء قاتلة في الدقيقة 95 بعد اصطدام الكرة باللاعب التونسي حنبعل المجبري، ونفذها النجم المصري محمد صلاح بنجاح، ليحولها إلى هدف فوز قاتل.

بتلك النتيجة، ارتفع رصيد ليفربول إلى 12 نقطة في صدارة الدوري الإنجليزي، بينما تجمد رصيد بيرنلي عند 3 نقاط في المركز السابع عشر.

Bangladesh allrounder could be in England for a four-day game on September 9 and then fly to Chennai for the start of a Test series against India

ESPNcricinfo staff30-Aug-2024

Shakib Al Hasan could be in line to play one County Championship game next month with Surrey working on a deal to bring him in, before he leaves for Bangladesh’s tour of India. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reportedly issued him a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the match, set to be played from September 9, against Somerset in Taunton. Surrey will be without all of their England players as that round coincides with the end of the ongoing Sri Lanka Test series and the start of the Australia white-ball series.From London, Shakib will fly to Chennai where Bangladesh play their first Test against India from September 19. Bangladesh are set to play two Tests and three T20Is against India, before their home series against South Africa in October. Shakib is currently playing in the Test series in Pakistan.A former member of parliament in Bangladesh’s previous government, Shakib is among 147 people against whom charges have been filed in connection with an alleged murder during the protests in Bangladesh in early August. At that time, Shakib was out of the country, playing in the Global T20 Canada.Related

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The BCB had said that Shakib can continue playing for Bangladesh since the investigation is in its nascent stages. “It’s an FIR (first information report), there are a lot of legal procedures left to prove someone guilty following the filing of FIR,” new BCB chief Faruque Ahmed told the Dhaka-based the on Tuesday. “At this moment there is no bar on Shakib to continue playing. We have responded to the legal notice served to us and we have said the same thing (no bar on Shakib playing in the UK) there too.”ESPNcricinfo has learned the ECB has the right to withhold Shakib’s registration to play in their domestic system even if he is granted a UK visa.Bangladesh’s Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs adviser, Asif Nazrul, said on Wednesday it was unlikely for Shakib to be arrested.”This is a matter for the police administration,” Nazrul told reporters in Dhaka. “We have tried to say as much as we can. Filing a case does not mean an arrest. I believe our Ministry of Home Affairs will take steps to ensure that no one becomes overly enthusiastic about making an arrest. I hope Shakib will not be arrested. As far as I know, our police force has been given certain instructions.”Bangladesh posted a historic win against Pakistan in the first Test in Rawalpindi, with Shakib taking three important wickets on the fifth day. He is also part of the second Test, whose first day, on Friday, was washed out due to rain.

استجاب رونالد أراوخو قائد برشلونة لثقة المدرب الألماني هانز فليك وشارك في فوز فريقه ضد نيوكاسل يونايتد بهدفين لهدف واحد في الجولة الأولى بمرحلة الدوري في دوري أبطال أوروبا.

ولعب أراوخو أول مباراة مهمة هذا الموسم وهي أول مشاركة له في دوري أبطال أوروبا وأمام فريق قوي وخصم قوي، وتشارك مع باو كوبارسي في دفاع البلوجرانا.

وقال أراوخو في تصريحات نشرتها صحيفة “آس” الإسبانية عن تحليله للمباراة: “كنا الفريق المسيطر على المباراة، عندما سجلوا تعقد الأمر وهذا طبيعي، لقد أراد الفريق الفوز ولعب بحماس واستحوذنا على الكرة، سعيد لأنه من المهم أن نبدأ دوري أبطال أوروبا بهذه الطريقة”.

وسئل أراوخو عن المشاكل البدنية التي تعرض لها في المباراة: “كنت أعاني من تشنج في النهاية، كان جهد الفريق هائلاً، حققنا الفوز وهذا هو المهم”.

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وواصل عن أهم النقاط من الفوز ضد نيوكاسل يونايتد: “حللنا هذا الخصم جيداً، وكنا نعلم أنهم سيبدأون بقوة، هناك بعض المباريات التي يجب أن نلعب فيها بشكل جيد”.

وتابع مشيداً بما قدمه الإنجليزي ماركوس راشفورد الذي سجل هدفين في شباك نيوكاسل: “ماركوس يفعل الشيء نفسه في التدريبات، هو لاعب رائع وجودة عالية”.

وأكمل أراوخو: “لقد عانى كوبارسي من مشكلة في الركبة، نعلم أن هناك فريقًا تنافسيًا للغاية يجعلنا نبذل قصارى جهدنا، المدرب يدير الأمور بشكل جيد للغاية وهناك مباريات للجميع”.

واختتم عن الثقة التي حصل عليها من الألماني هانز فليك: “لقد عملنا بشكل ممتاز، ملتزمون بأسلوب لعب المدرب، الذي حقق لنا النتائج، علينا أن نواصل الإيمان بأسلوب لعبنا”.

Head coach hails outgoing director of cricket, who is retiring after 11 years in the role

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Gareth Batty, Surrey’s head coach, dedicated his team’s third consecutive County Championship title to the outgoing director of cricket, Alec Stewart, describing him as “irreplaceable” and adding that it was “delusional” to think that anyone could emulate the influence he has wielded across his five decades at the Kia Oval.Surrey, who beat Durham by ten wickets on Thursday afternoon to put themselves on the brink of the title, were crowned as champions shortly after 11am on Friday morning, once their nearest challengers Somerset had slipped to defeat against Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford.That result leaves them 26 points clear at the top of Division One ahead of next week’s final-round trip to Chelmsford, but the celebrations were already beginning at the Kia Oval on Friday, after the club’s 23rd county title.”It’s a whole squad coming together and putting in a heck of a lot of work over a long period of time,” Batty told the BBC. “To do it three times in a row is very satisfying. We shall enjoy today and then start the hard work tomorrow to do it all again.”Every time you get over the line it’s the hardest one, because other teams are trying to close the gap, trying to improve their squads, improve their players.”I feel like we are still keeping some distance, in a healthy, confident way, not in an arrogant way, because we’re working incredibly hard trying to improve our performances year in and year out.”Though Surrey’s pre-eminence on the county circuit is clear, this latest victory was not without its challenges, not least when their shock loss to Somerset at Taunton last week closed the gap at the top to eight points.A major hurdle came in the form of international call-ups, with four Surrey players featuring in both England’s Test and white-ball squads – which was both a credit to the calibre of player emerging from the club, but also a stretch even on their well-resourced squad.”In the T20 Blast we used 25 players in 15 games, and in the Championship it was 24 or 25. Some counties don’t have that size of squad,” Batty said. “So to have the rotation of players, to have the tenacity, the belief, the skill set, to come in and still be playing as a wonderful XI, is a credit to every single person. It’s the staff, it’s the players, it’s the drive.”Rory Burns and Ryan Patel celebrate together•Getty Images for Surrey CCC

Stewart, 61, made his Surrey debut in 1981, and has been a near-constant presence at the club ever since. However, he announced at the start of the season that he would be standing down as director of cricket after 11 years in the role, having taken a leave of absence in January 2023 to care for his wife Lynn, who has been undergoing cancer treatment.”He is irreplaceable,” Batty said. “Anyone who thinks they can do what Alec Stewart has done here is delusional. He is the heartbeat, he is the brains – everything here comes through Alec.”You don’t often get a cuddle and a bit of a tear from Stewie, but when the Lancs boys got the final wicket there was a big outburst of emotion. It was wonderful to see an iconic English cricketer get some rewards for his dedication and the club will forever be thankful to him.”Stewart, for his part, promised that he would not be a stranger at The Oval despite entering retirement.”I’ll still be around the place, sat in the stands watching,” he told the BBC. “If I’m involved in some capacity, very much in the background, then fantastic, because you know what this club means to me and my family.”But it’s about the boys. I thanked each and every one of them. Three in three hasn’t happened since Yorkshire in the 1960s, it doesn’t happen too often and that’s what I’m proud of.”