Com a permanência de Abel Ferreira assegurada após o título brasileiro, o Palmeiras quer repetir a fórmula das últimas temporadas para ter sucesso em 2024. Mas o que esperar do Verdão no próximo ano? O Lance! listou alguns pontos para ficar de olho!
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COMPETIÇÕES
Pelo segundo ano consecutivo, o Palmeiras disputará cinco campeonatos distintos: Campeonato Paulista, Supercopa do Brasil, Libertadores, Copa do Brasil e Campeonato Brasileiro.
PODE CONQUISTAR
O entrosamento da equipe e a disparidade entre os rivais deixam o Verdão como favorito ao título estadual. Tanto no Brasileirão quanto na Libertadores, Atlético-MG e Flamengo devem ser os principais adversários do Palmeiras, que também possui chances de conquistar a Copa do Brasil.
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QUAL JOGADOR VALE FICAR DE OLHO?
O Palmeiras não deve apresentar um “pacotão” de reforços, mas a diretoria vem se movimentando no mercado e acertou com Aníbal Moreno e Bruno Rodrigues. A chegada do atleta ex-Racing deverá mudar a dinâmica do meio-campo, enquanto o atacante ex-Cruzeiro ocupará o lugar de Dudu, que se recupera de lesão no joelho.
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E NA BASE?
2023 foi o ano de Endrick, mas o Palmeiras possui outras Crias da Academia em seu elenco que podem chamar a atenção na próxima temporada. Os grandes nomes que devem ganhar mais oportunidades em 2024 com Abel Ferreira são Luis Guilherme e Estevão.
The India A coach says Abhimanyu “stays very motivated to challenge himself,” as he has been on the fringes of Test cricket for years now
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Abhimanyu Easwaran was in the India squad for the England tour recently•PTI
Abhimanyu Easwaran first turned out for India A in July 2018. Over the years, he has played 30 first-class matches for India A – KS Bharat is second with 21 – but the Test cap has not come his way yet, despite being in five Test squads, including the one in England earlier this year. He is back with India A, for the two four-day games against Australia A, and back to the grind, which can’t be getting easier at 30. But Hrishikesh Kanitkar, the India A coach, expects Abhimanyu to “stay very motivated to challenge himself,” as always.”Abhimanyu is an experienced player. He has captained Bengal and played a lot of cricket at the higher level. So there isn’t much need to say a lot to him because he knows how cricket is played,” Kanitkar said at a press conference ahead of the first four-day match in Lucknow.”It was not a big challenge to talk to him because he is already prepared. He knows what to do if opportunities don’t come. One good thing is that he stays very motivated to challenge himself, push himself, perform well. And if he gets a chance at the higher level, do well there too. He is mentally very strong, prepared, and is also playing well.Related
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“He is batting well. He is in good form and in good touch. He is a very, very good player who has done it [for India A] many times. So I think he is ready for the challenge now. He is in a good place right now in terms of batting and the way managing his cricket.”Lucknow is a city that will evoke fond memories for Abhimanyu. He has played three first-class matches there, and has scored a century each time to average 117.75, with a total of 471 runs in five innings.Last year, while playing in Lucknow for Rest of India in the Irani Cup match against Mumbai, Abhimanyu scored 191 while opening the batting. Ten days later, he played a Ranji Trophy match at the same ground for Bengal against Uttar Pradesh and scored an unbeaten 127. The call-up to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad followed.No one in India has possibly been on the fringes of Test cricket for this long without making the cut. But now, with India A again, Abhimanyu will walk out to open and will be expected to play the same sort of calm, responsible, long innings he has made a name for, and hope the Tests at home against West Indies next month are the ones he had been waiting for.
يستعد الجيش الملكي المغربي لمواجهة الأهلي في الجولة الثانية من دور المجموعات لبطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا، بعد أن بدأ مشواره بخسارة مفاجئة أمام يانج أفريكانز التنزاني بهدف دون رد على ملعب الأخير.
وكشفت مصادر لموقع “البطولة” المغربي، أن إدارة الجيش الملكي قررت تقديم احتجاج رسمي للاتحاد الإفريقي لكرة القدم “كاف”، على خلفية ما اعتبرته ظلمًا تحكيميًا في مباراته الأولى، بعد إلغاء هدف صحيح للفريق بداعي التسلل، رغم أن اللقطات التلفزيونية أثبتت صحة الهدف. هدف الجيش الملكي الملغي أمام يانج أفريكانز في دوري أبطال إفريقيا
وقاد المباراة الحكم الإيفواري مودست ريشارد كوكورا، بمساعدة مواطنيه هيرمان ديريري وأبا ميدارد إتيان، بينما تولى كواسي فريدريك فرنسوا بيرو مهمة الحكم الرابع.
وعادت بعثة الجيش الملكي مساء أمس إلى المغرب، على أن تصل إلى مطار الرباط – سلا صباح الغد، قبل أن يحصل الفريق على راحة اليوم الأحد استعدادًا لبدء التدريبات المكثفة تحضيرًا لمواجهة الأهلي.
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Manchester United’s work in the transfer market over the last couple of months has been hugely directed towards the central midfield department to bolster the options at Ruben Amorim’s disposal.
Other areas of the pitch have previously been improved by the hierarchy, with the attacking department transformed during the summer transfer window.
Over £200m was spent on new talent in the final third, with Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko tasked with leading the Red Devils up the Premier League table in 2025/26.
A new goalkeeper was also firmly on the agenda, but Senne Lammens’ arrival from Royal Antwerp has ended the need for added reinforcements between the sticks.
As a result, the midfield department remains the last one that needs work conducting to it, which has seen various players being touted with a move to Old Trafford in January.
The latest on Man Utd’s hunt for a new midfielder in January
Elliot Anderson has been United’s most talked-about target over the last couple of days, with the Englishman firmly in their sights ahead of the January window.
The 23-year-old has starred for Nottingham Forest over the last couple of months, even becoming a full England international as a result of his tremendous rise to stardom.
However, Amorim’s side have been quoted a fee in the region of £100m for his signature at present, but it’s unclear if the hierarchy would be willing to pay such a fee in the winter window.
He’s not the only player in their sights at present, with Portuguese international Ruben Neves a player they’re considering, according to one Spanish outlet.
Their report claims that the Red Devils have already made an approach to Al Hilal over a deal for the 28-year-old, who wants to return to the Premier League after previously playing for Wolves.
It also states that Newcastle United are also in the race for his signature, but the player hasn’t currently given his preference over which team he would want to join this winter.
How Ruben Neves compares to Elliot Anderson
Given his displays in the Premier League this season, many United fans will have Anderson as their top target this January – especially after his display against them earlier this month.
The 23-year-old featured for the entire contest at the City Ground, creating three chances and completing 100% of the dribbles he attempted – subsequently showcasing his talents in possession.
Without the ball, he was just as impressive, as seen by his 100% tackle success rate and 14 recoveries made – with the latter the highest of any player on the pitch.
He’s featured in every minute of the Premier League campaign for the Reds to date, undoubtedly being one of their key men, with the £100m price tag reflecting his importance to Sean Dyche’s men.
The Red Devils will have to match such a few to prise him away, but the hierarchy will no doubt be targeting other alternatives to try and improve the midfield department.
Neves is just one player who is on their radar, with the 28-year-old potentially offering a more experienced and cheaper option for Amorim’s current squad.
He made 177 appearances for Wolves before his switch to join Al Hilal, but could be available for as little as £20m this summer, with the player himself open to a return to England.
His stats from the Saudi Pro League this season showcase his talents, certainly backing up the praise he’s received from one analyst in the last few years.
Neves has completed 91% of the passes he’s attempted, subsequently creating 1.4 chances per 90 – which has led Raj Chohan to label him as “the most underrated player in world football”.
Ruben Neves – stats in 2025/26
Statistics (per 90)
Tally
Games played
8
Goals scored
3
Passes completed
91%
Chances created
1.4
Touches per game
97
Times dispossessed
0
Duels won
59%
Recoveries made
5.1
Stats via FotMob
The former Wolves star has also averaged 97 touches per 90 this season, whilst being dispossessed zero times in his eight league appearances this campaign – further showcasing his talents in possession.
Without the ball, Neves has been just as impressive in recent months, subsequently winning 59% of his duels per 90, whilst also making 5.1 recoveries per 90 at present.
His box-to-box nature could allow Amorim’s men to finally end their pursuit for a new number six, which could see Anderson sounded out until the summer at least.
Neves’ Portuguese compatriot Bruno Fernandes is already one of the starting midfielders in the squad, with the pair able to take the club to the next level if they can replicate their success at international level.
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Can Rangers continue their Premiership winning run?
Well, the Gers did bring to an end their seven-match losing streak in Europe on Thursday, albeit a 1-1 draw with ten-man Braga at Ibrox did little to boost their hopes of reaching the Europa League knockout phase.
Back in the Premiership, Danny Röhl has won four out of four since arriving in Glasgow, albeit his team will kick off down in fifth place when Falkirk visit Ibrox on Sunday.
This is followed by clashes with Dundee United at Tannadice and then Kilmarnock at Rugby Park in the next week, presenting the Light Blues with a golden chance to climb up the standings, so which forgotten summer signing should Röhl unleash in these matches?
Can Rangers rely on Mohamed Diomandé?
Most would agree that, in a squad that otherwise lacks quality, the strongest part of this Rangers team is their midfield pairing of Nicolas Raskin alongside Mohamed Diomandé.
However, while the Belgian continues to impress, the same cannot be said of the Côte d’Ivoire international.
On Thursday, Diomandé was sent off in the dying embers of the underwhelming 1-1 draw with Braga, a pretty harsh dismissal in fairness, but this was his second red card of the Europa League already, having also been dismissed for a tackle on Zakaria El Ouahdi when Genk were 1-0 winners in Govan.
Thus, having now been sent off twice, the Ivorian will miss the next two Europa League fixtures against Ferencváros and then Ludogorets Razgrad.
That aside, he more broadly is not showing his best form this season, scoring his first goal of the campaign to snatch victory against Livingston last weekend.
Nevertheless, as a reflection of this, Diomandé has not been called up by les Éléphants manager Emerse Faé since June, putting his participation at both next month’s Africa Cup of Nations and the summer’s World Cup in doubt, unless his form improves.
Thus, searching for solutions as he attempts to configure a winning team, perhaps Röhl should leave Diomandé on the bench against Falkirk on Sunday, instead starting Rangers’ forgotten summer signing.
Rangers' forgotten new recruit deserves an opportunity
Given that Rangers brought in 13 new recruits during a busy and expensive summer, the first of those new recruits has been overlooked.
Back in January, 23 year old midfielder Lyall Cameron agreed to join Rangers on a pre-contract from Dundee, thereby arriving in the summer for mere compensation, having established himself as one of the Premiership’s most outstanding young players.
Of course, at the time he put pen to paper, Philippe Clement was still the manager, with a lot of change happening during the intervening six months, later admitting that the knowledge Russell Martin “didn’t sign” him was being used as extra motivation to prove his worth.
During his final season at Dundee, Cameron scored 14 goals across all competitions, an impressive return considering the Dark Blues finished tenth, narrowly avoiding relegation, certainly showcasing his talent.
Kai Watson was very much impressed, noting that “ball carrying, chance-creation, tenacity and vision” are his primary attributes, praising his “ability to be in the right place at the right time” in the penalty area, calling the signing a “no-brainer”.
Well, towards the start of the season, Cameron appeared set to be a key figure, starting three Champions League qualifiers and two of the first three Premiership matches, scoring his first goal for the club against Viktoria Plzeň on the road.
Overall, the Scotland under-21 international accumulated 409 minutes of action across July and August, but has seen a miserly ten minutes on the park subsequently, introduced as a late substitute by Röhl during home Premiership wins over Kilmarnock and Livingston.
Nevertheless, he surely deserves more of an opportunity, so let’s compare his statistics to those of Diomandé.
Cameron 24/25 vs Diomandé 25/26
Stats
Cameron
Diomandé
Goals
0.3
0.2
Assists
0.2
Zero
Shots
1.2
0.7
Shots on target
0.7
0.4
Chances created
1.8
0.9
Big chances created
0.19
0.17
Passes completed
32.1
39
Forward passes
16.3
10.4
Duels won
4.1
4.9
Ball recoveries
5.8
4.9
Tackles
1.2
1.4
Ground duels won %
44.5%
45.5%
Touches
63.8
65.4
Average rating
7.12
6.54
Note: all stats are Premiership only and per-90.
Stats via Squawka and SofaScore
As the table documents, Cameron’s Premiership statistics last season are pretty much universally more impressive than those of Diomandé this time round, all on a per 90 basis, the Scotsman doing so for struggling Dundee, making it all the more impressive.
Cameron scored more goals and registered more assists, as well as coming out on top for a wide variety of underlying metrics, including shooting, chance creation, passing and ball recoveries.
Thus, considering Rangers’ lowly league position and, at best, mixed form, it is frankly baffling that Cameron has been given pretty much no playing time by Röhl, a fact that the German head coach should rectify against Falkirk on Sunday.
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كشفت تقارير صحفية تطورات الدولي البرازيلي فينيسيوس جونيور، من تجديد عقده مع الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ريال مدريد خلال الفترة المقبلة.
وكانت الشكوك تحوم حول استمرار فينيسيوس مع ريال مدريد وكثرت الأنباء عن رحيله الصيف المقبل، خاصةً وأنه عند بدء الحديث عن تجديد عقده بعد كأس العالم للأندية باءت كل المفاوضات بالفشل.
كان فينيسيوس يرغب في أن يكون الأعلى أجرًا في الفريق أو على الأقل يتساوى مع الدولي الفرنسي كيليان مبابي، وهذا ما رفضته إدارة ريال مدريد.
وينتهي عقد فينيسيوس جونيور مع ريال مدريد في 30 يونيو 2027، ويتقاضى حاليًا أجرًا يُقدر حوالي 15 مليون يورو في الموسم الواحد.
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ويحصل لاعب باريس سان جيرمان السابق على 15 مليون يورو صافيًا بموجب عقده، بالإضافة إلى مكافأة توقيع سنوية قدرها 8 ملايين يورو صافية من موسم 2024-2025 حتى 30 يونيو 2029، بإجمالي 23 مليون يورو صافيًا، و46 مليون يورو إجماليًا.
لكن وفقًا لمصادر لصحيفة “موندو ديبورتيفو” الإسبانية فقد يجدد فينيسيوس جونيور عقده مع ريال مدريد خلال الأشهر القليلة المقبلة بعدما وافق على تخفيض مطالبه المالية.
يأتي هذا الخبر بعد فوز ريال مدريد الصعب على أولمبياكوس بنتيجة 4/3 في دوري أبطال أوروبا، على أرض اليونان وهو ما لم يحدث منذ خمسينيات القرن الماضي.
هدف إدارة ريال مدريد الآن إتمام هذه الاتفاقية الجديدة خلال الأشهر المقبلة، لكن ولأن كل شيء وارد حدوثه في كرة القدم، في حال عدم التوصل إلى اتفاق، يحق للاعب التفاوض بحرية مع ناد آخر بدءًا من 1 يناير 2027.
Anderson Barros, diretor de futebol do Palmeiras, telefonou nesta segunda-feira (22) para Bruno Spindel, diretor de futebol do Flamengo, pedindo desculpas pela cusparada sofrida por Tite durante o empate entre as equipes no Allianz Parque, pela terceira rodada do Brasileirão. A informação é da ESPN.
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Durante entrevista coletiva, Tite cobrou mais respeito no futebol após ser alvo de uma cusparada por um torcedor do Palmeiras. O treinador do Flamengo alegou que precisou limpar a cabeça em razão durante a partida.
– Deixa eu fazer uma observação. A minha atividade como técnico, eu sei que ela é bastante exposta, e eu tenho que aguentar todas as ofensas que vão de fora possíveis. E não é da torcida do Palmeiras. Elas são de algumas pessoas que talvez não tenham a condição de saber que tem um monte de criançada que dá para educar. As ofensas são do jogo, mas cusparada é muito feio, cara. Eu ter que limpar minha cabeça e minha roupa é feio, cara – afirmou Tite.
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O Palmeiras está analisando imagens das câmeras de segurança do Allianz Parque para identificar o torcedor que realizou a cusparada. Caso ele seja associado ao Avanti, será banido do programa de sócio-torcedor.
A diretoria alviverde afirmou ao Flamengo que só tomou conhecimento da cusparada após a partida, e caso fosse notificado antes, trabalharia para levar o torcedor ao Jecrim (Juizado Especial Criminal) do Allianz Parque.
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O Palmeiras entende que o episódio envolvendo Tite e o Flamengo é “inaceitável” e “incompatível com os valores da atual gestão”.
Bosch scored an unbeaten 30 and picked up two wickets but was unable to deny Pakistan a comfortable win
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Shaheen Shah Afridi picked up two wickets in the first over of the game•AFP/Getty Images
Finally, Pakistan’s crowd got what they wanted. Babar Azam struck an imperious 68 off 47 balls to take charge of a flagging Pakistani chase of 140, helping them ultimately cruise to the finish line with four wickets and one over to spare. It was his 37th T20I half-century overall, and his first since May 2024, helping Pakistan seal the series 2-1 against South Africa.The game appeared far from certain despite a relatively modest chase after Saim Ayub holed out softly for a six-ball duck. Corbin Bosch was Pakistan’s usual tormentor with a tight pair of overs, with George Linde also typically miserly as the visitors began to squeeze. Sahibzada Farhan and Salman Agha both struggled for touch early, and by the eighth over, the asking rate was beginning to approach eight.Babar, however, found a way to keep easing the pressure, recording nine fours through the innings, including three with the sweep. Busy running between the wickets in the interim turned the partnership with Agha into an ultimately match-winning one. The pair fell just short of the finish line within five runs of each other but by then, they had put together 76 in 52 balls.It promised to be much more straightforward when Shaheen Shah Afridi burst through the defences of Quinton de Kock and Lhuan-dre Pretorius in an electric first over. South Africa rebuilt with a workmanlike rearguard from Reeza Hendricks, supported by cameos from Dewald Brevis and Donovan Ferriera. Faheem Ashraf struck through the middle to leave them wobbling at 95 for 7, but Bosch chipped in with an unbeaten 30 off 23 to leave himself, as well as his team-mates, something to bowl at. Babar ensured it would not quite be enough.ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Shaheen’s opening over maniaThat Shaheen will pick up a wicket in his opening over is almost so regular as to be mundane. But how about two, and possibly three?Utilising the swing that vaporises within a few overs of the innings, Shaheen got one to nip back into de Kock, whose tentative push only saw him deflect it off the inside edge onto his stumps. Shaheen would soon turn a successful opening over into an epic. Pretorius clipped one off the pads first up, only to pick out short fine leg perfectly, with debutant Usman Tariq completing a straightforward catch.And still the drama wouldn’t end. A lovely delivery two balls later cut Dewald Brevis in half, seaming back in and crashing into his knee. Shaheen wouldn’t appeal, and the umpire didn’t need one, raising his finger immediately. It was only on review that DRS, somewhat surprisingly, showed it bouncing well over and denied the left-arm quick a third wicket in an incredible start that set the tone for Pakistan; they would keep South Africa to 22 in the powerplay, their third-lowest in T20I history.South Africa target NawazMohammad Nawaz has enjoyed some of the form of his career since he was reintroduced into the T20I side earlier this year. On Saturday, his introduction to the attack right after the powerplay came at a position of strength. But Brevis, who showed sparks of his devastating ability in the middle overs of the first T20I, smacked him over the sightscreen off his third ball, signing off the over with another one over midwicket.Nawaz did snare Matthew Breetzke in his second over, but when he came back for his third, South African captain Ferreira was primed. Two sixes and a four saw him blown out of the attack for good as the visitors began to get their innings on track. The five overs immediately after the powerplay produced 55, with Nawaz’s three leaking 38. It laid the foundations for a defendable total.Usman Tariq took two wickets on debut•Getty Images
Babar bedlam at GaddafiThroughout this series, crowds in Islamabad and Lahore have cheered when the fall of a wicket brought Babar in to bat, and streamed out of grounds the moment he got out. In the decider, at the Gaddafi, there was no ungluing them from their seats. Ayub fell early, whipping the crowd into an excitement as Babar ambled up to the crease. Pakistan’s supporters have deluded themselves for a while now, thinking this might just be the innings that brings him back to his stratospheric height, often in vain. He began inconspicuously enough; it wasn’t until the ninth ball that he found his first boundary.Babar began to do things differently. He swept – you read that right – Linde over fine leg for his third boundary, and the glimpses of an innings began to sketch themselves into existence. Farhan, and later Agha, struggled to make much of a dent in the strike rate, and so, in the sort of chase Babar is generally built for, he took control.Time and again, he would punish South Africa for missing their lines and found sumptuous timing along the way. Like the top of a ketchup bottle finally being unscrewed, he denuded the match of its jeopardy with three successive boundaries off Ottniel Baartman, the third bringing up a 36-ball half-century.Bosch had kept Pakistan to just six runs in his first two overs, but Babar caressed him for a boundary over mid-on before lashing one past cover for four more. A crowd that tends to clear out upon Babar’s dismissal was rooted as he got each of his 68 runs, only clearing out after a rare, poorly placed jab found deep square leg.
Tottenham Hotspur were left reeling after being thumped by north London neighbours Arsenal last weekend. It was a sobering afternoon for Thomas Frank, who did take solace days later in his side’s spirited 5-3 defeat at Paris Saint-Germain.
Much of the frustration around Spurs’ start to the season has centred around attacking struggles. To be sure, Ange Postecoglou’s unshackled offensive system is no longer discernible down N17, though Frank has undeniably instilled a more stable base.
Premier League 25/26 – xG Leaders
Club
League Position
xG
(1) Chelsea
2nd
22.1
(2) Man City
3rd
21.8
(3) Arsenal
1st
20.7
(4) Crystal Palace
5th
20.2
(5) Man Utd
10th
19.9
(17) Tottenham
9th
11.1
Data via FBref
However, while there is work to be made on the creative front – and remember, injured playmakers James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski have not kicked a ball this season – nine goals shipped in the last week underlines the wider problems.
It’s for this reason that the new hierarchy is considering a winter move for a centre-back.
Spurs' search for a defender
In Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, Tottenham have one of the most robust defensive partnerships in the Premier League. However, the balance isn’t there at the back.
The Lilywhites have been sold short in key areas. You could make a top starting 11 in a fully-fit Spurs stadium, but the wider squad leave plenty to be desired, Kevin Danso and Ben Davies applicable in regard to central defence.
That’s why Spanish sources have confirmed that Tottenham are planning a winter move for Juventus centre-half Gleison Bremer, who could be available for a cut-price €40m (£35m)
The report suggests that Spurs ‘would be willing to negotiate’ and offer an ‘attractive financial package’ in order to tempt the Old Lady into a sale.
What Bremer would bring to Spurs
Two months ago, Bremer suffered a meniscus injury to his left knee. This week, he returned to full team training. Considered one of the best defenders in Europe for his defensive security and “world-class” performances, as said by CBS commentator Matteo Bonetti, against elite forwards.
Juventus defender Bremer.
In truth, he hasn’t played much football over the past year, but Bremer is returning to full fitness now and started the Serie A season off strongly, Sofascore recording that he won 63% of his ground duels across the first four fixtures of the term, averaging 5.5 clearances and 4.5 recoveries per game. He set up two goals, underscoring the ball-playing quality that Frank needs to help establish build-up patterns down N17.
Van de Ven, of course, would provide Bremer with stiff competition in front of Guglielmo Vicario’s goal, but there’s a case to be made that the Brazilian is a stronger defender than his Dutch counterpart, who has only won 52% of his duels in the Premier League this season, ranking among the bottom 36% of positional peers for tackles won per 90 (0.36).
The 24-year-old is an athletic phenomenon, and no mistake.
Top Recorded Speeds in the Prem (since 20/21)
Player
Club
Speed (km/h)
Micky van de Ven
Tottenham
37.38
Kyle Walker
Man City
37.31
Jackson Tchatchoua
Wolves
37.30
Micky van de Ven
Tottenham
37.23
Micky van de Ven
Tottenham
37.12
Data via Premier League
But he’s hardly flawless. Van de Ven has made two direct mistakes in the Premier League this year (Bremer has yet to blunder), and he needs to continue to develop his positioning and tactical alliance with those around him.
Maybe Van de Ven feels overburdened by the weight of responsibility at times. He has a lot of ground to cover, after all, especially with Romero in and out of the team due to injuries.
Hailed as a “monster” by analyst Ben Mattinson for his physicality and power, Bremer might just be the solution for a Tottenham side desperate to make headway after an up-and-down start.
This ferocious defender would offer a different flavour, and maybe that’s what Frank’s rearguard need to stabilise and create a more fluent overarching system.
Juventus legend Sergi Brio described Bremer as the “best defender in Serie A” two years ago, and though his match action has been limited thereafter, there’s no question that this is a star who could make a marked difference at Frank’s Tottenham, providing a counterpoint at the back while deepening the squad as they look to kick on.
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كشفت تقارير صحفية إنجليزية أن نادي ليفربول ينتظر رد الاتحاد الدولي لكرة القدم، فيفا، قبل اتخاذ أي قرار نهائي فيما يخص مشاركة النجم محمد صلاح في بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا.
وتستضيف المغرب نهائيات كأس أمم إفريقيا في الفترة بين 21 ديسمبر 2025 و18 يناير 2026.
وذكرت شبكة “thisisanfield” الإنجليزية أن هناك حالة من الترقب داخل أروقة ليفربول فيما يخص قرار الاتحاد الدولي لكرة القدم بشأن الموعد الإلزامي لإطلاق سراح اللاعبين المشاركين في كأس أمم إفريقيا، قبل اتخاذ قرار بشأن محمد صلاح.
وتضمن المشاركة في دور المجموعات وحدها غياب محمد صلاح عن صفوف ليفربول، عن ثلاث مباريات على الأقل، ولكن من المرجح أن تمتد فترة غيابه.
وسيخوض منتخب مصر مباراة ودية ضد نيجيريا يوم 7 ديسمبر المقبل، حيث يأمل الاعتماد على الثنائي محمد صلاح وعمر مرموش في ذلك اللقاء الذي يعني بدء المعسكر التدريبي في وقت مبكر من الشهر المذكور.
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وأوضحت أنه رغم رغبة حسام حسن، فإن ليفربول وكذلك مانشستر سيتي ينتظران ردًا من فيفا حول الموعد الإلزامي للتخلي عن خدمات محمد صلاح ومرموش لصالح منتخب مصر، والذي من المتوقع أن يكون قبل أسبوعين من انطلاق البطولة.
وأفادت أن ذلك يعني أن الموعد النهائي هو 8 ديسمبر، وفي حال تطبيق هذا، فإن محمد صلاح سيغيب عن مباراتي ليفربول ضد إنتر ميلان في دوري أبطال أوروبا، 9 ديسمبر، وبرايتون 13 ديسمبر في الدوري الإنجليزي، بخلاف المباريات الأخرى في فترة البطولة الإفريقية.
وسيسافر منتخب مصر إلى المغرب في 17 ديسمبر قبل مواجهة زيمبابوي (22 ديسمبر)، وجنوب أفريقيا (26 ديسمبر)، وأنجولا (29 ديسمبر) في المجموعة الثانية.
وإذا طٌلب من محمد صلاح مغادرة ليفربول والسفر مبكرًا، وفي حال وصول منتخب مصر إلى المباراة النهائية أو تحديد المركز الثالث، فإنه قد يغيب عن 9 مباريات رفقة كتيبة آرني سلوت.
وشرحت الشبكة الأمر على النحو التالي:
أقرب موعد محتمل لمغادرة محمد صلاح صفوف ليفربول: 8 ديسمبر.
ليفربول وإنتر ميلان خارج ملعبه، دوري أبطال أوروبا: 9 ديسمبر.
ليفربول وبرايتون على ملعبه، الدوري الإنجليزي: 13 ديسمبر.
الموعد المتوقع سابقًا لرحيل محمد صلاح عن ليفربول (حال عدم إجباره على المغادرة مبكرًا): 14 ديسمبر.
ليفربول وتوتنهام خارج ملعبه، الدوري الإنجليزي: 20 ديسمبر.
ليفربول وولفرهامبتون على ملعبه، الدوري الإنجليزي: 27 ديسمبر.
نهاية دور المجموعات في كأس أمم إفريقيا: 29 ديسمبر.
ليفربول وليدز يونايتد على ملعبه، الدوري الإنجليزي: 1 يناير.
دور الـ16 من كأس أمم إفريقيا: 3/5/4 يناير.
ليفربول وفولهام خارج ملعبه، الدوري الإنجليزي: 4 يناير.
ليفربول وآرسنال خارج ملعبه، الدوري الإجليزي: 8 يناير.
دور ربع نهائي كأس أمم إفريقيا: 9/10 يناير.
دور نصف نهائي كأس أمم إفريقيا: 14 يناير.
ليفربول وآرسنل على ملعبه، الدوري الإنجليزي، 17 يناير.
مباراة تحديد المركز الثالث في كأس أمم إفريقيا: 17 يناير.
نهائي كأس أمم إفريقيا: 18 يناير.
ليفربول ومارسيليا خارج ملعبه، دوري أبطال أوروبا، 21 يناير.