French women's team coach Herve Renard says he wants to manage at the men's 2026 World Cup and that's partly why he is stepping down from his role.
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Renard to leave France role after OlympicsEyes coach role at men's 2026 World CupLinked with Poland, Nigeria and South KoreaWHAT HAPPENED?
Renard is set to leave his role after the Olympic Games this summer following less than 18 months in charge. And amid links with the men's teams of Poland, South Korea, Cameroon, Nigeria and Morocco, the Frenchman admits he wants to manage a new national side soon.
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He said, via Get Football News France: “It’s a difficult job. If I had to be brief, I have in the back of my mind the 2026 World Cup in men’s football, I hope that it will be my third World Cup at the head of a men’s team. These are my personal motivations."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The former Saudi Arabia, Zambia and Morocco manager has made a name for himself as an international boss and it seems the 55-year-old wants another crack at the men's game. And after the French women's third successive quarter-final defeat at last year's World Cup, he will be a free agent later this year.
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France are hosting this year's Summer Olympics and will hope being on home soil will help them towards gold medal glory. The United States, Brazil, Canada, World Cup winners Spain, and Germany are among the teams in the 12-team competition which begins on July 25.
Cada jogo uma história e uma equipe diferente. É difícil criar um padrão tático e técnico para o Botafogo, que passa longe de desenvolver um estilo próprio de jogo. Na derrota para o Atlético-MG, nesta quarta-feira, não foi diferente: Emiliano Díaz, auxiliar-técnico de Ramón, começou com uma estratégia que não havia testado em nenhum dos dois primeiros jogos à frente do Alvinegro. Deu errado, mas ficou tarde para tentar mexer.
Com três volantes e sem Keisuke Honda, a intenção do argentino era colocar energia e bater de frente com a intensidade do Atlético-MG, que cria jogadas a partir do controle da posse da bola. O que se viu em campo, contudo, foi um Botafogo correndo atrás do Galo no primeiro tempo.
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A atuação do Alvinegro nos primeiros 45 minutos diante do Galo foi para esquecer. Sem, literalmente, nenhum ponto positivo, a postura de aumentar o número de jogadores no meio-campo para potencializar os contra-ataques não deu certo. Pedro Raul, isolado, pouco tocou na bola. Warley e Marcinho, nas pontas, apareciam apenas ajudando na marcação.
Vale lembrar que Emiliano Díaz colocou um estilo de jogo baseado na pressão no campo de ataque nas duas primeiras partidas à frente do Botafogo, algo que pouco aconteceu contra o líder do Brasileirão.
No segundo tempo, o Botafogo apareceu para o jogo quando o placar já marcava 2 a 0. Em um lance de bola parada, Marcelo Benevenuto diminuiu. O empate, até pelo tempo restante de partida, era totalmente alcançável, mas, na prática, parecia distante: a bola na rede pareceu um acaso. Por mais que o Alvinegro tivesse melhorado e aparecesse mais no campo de ataque, o Galo foi pouco ameaçado.
Perdido, o Botafogo não tem um estilo de jogo. Parece não ter uma direção sobre o que fazer dentro de campo. O tempo para desenvolver uma estratégia está passando e a situação da equipe é cada vez mais preocupante.
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The win against India A gave them a bonus point, but their chance of making the final was wiped out by Australia A’s victory over India B
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On a cloudy day and a greenish pitch, South Africa A’s pacers ran through India A, consigning them to a four-wicket defeat and knocking them out of contention for a place in the quadrangular series final. The win gave South Africa a bonus-point, but their own chance of making the final was wiped out by Australia A’s victory over India B.Dane Paterson was the destructor-in-chief as he scythed through the hosts’ line-up, picking up his best bowling figures in a limited-overs game. The South Africa batsmen, in their chase, survived an equally-disciplined India bowling effort on a pitch that never looked easy to bat on.”Funnily enough, that was a South African wicket put out today,” Paterson said after the match, following his figures of 5 for 19. The new-ball duo of Paterson and Robert Frylinck found movement off the pitch, quickly drew parallels with the ones back home, and made no mistake in applying them. While keeping the scoring quiet with probing lines outside off, they accounted for the top-four batsmen within the first ten overs to leave India A reeling at 31 for 4.Dane Paterson on being called a T20 specialist
“It’s a dream to play Test cricket, so I’m working on that, aspiring to be there. It’s funny because at the beginning of my career, I used to have a lot of success with the red ball and suddenly now once I’ve got older, my white-ball game has taken off.
“I feel relieved, it’s been a long time since I took a five-for, it was my first with the white ball, so quite happy about today’s performance.”
At that point, Krunal Pandya joined Nitish Rana at the crease, following which India saw a brief flash of recovery. The two motored on for about six overs, rotating strike and seeing off the new-ball pair, but then Pandya edged one to the keeper, contributing just five to the overall score. While Rana pushed India’s score past 50, his struggle against the short ball was exposed, and soon he lost his wicket to a Malusi Siboto bouncer after making a 45-ball 19.The onus was on Sanju Samson to resurrect India’s innings, but Deepak Chahar did his bit to hold up South A too. He batted freely even as South Africa captain Khaya Zondo set an aggressive field. While Samson at the other end played watchfully, Chahar hit three sixes and as many fours to make a 42-ball 38, ending as India’s top scorer of the day.From 76 for 6, the duo pulled India to 140 before the South Africa pacers struck again. The promising 64-run stand was ended by a sharp catch by Pieter Malan at backward point to send Chahar back, and the fielder duly received a loud appreciation from the 50-odd spectators at the stadium. Following that, Paterson and Sisanda Magala did not take much time to wrap up the innings.For South Africa, Malan opened with Gihahn Cloete and the pair was treated to tidy bowling by Chahar, Shivam Mavi and Khaleel Ahmed. Khaleel provided the breakthrough for India, sending an edgy Cloete back, but Malan stuck around at the other end, making an 86-ball 47 before Khaleel came back to dismiss him. Paterson was sent in at No. 5 with the intention of collecting quick runs, but his brief stay at the crease was terminated by a Khaleel full toss that found its way to deep point to leave South Africa 111 for 5.With spin pressing from both ends, South Africa’s scoring slowed down in the middle. Mayank Markande and Krunal Pandya stifled the flow of runs with tight lengths – and also picked up three wickets between them in all – but India needed more runs on the board. South Africa took the relatively small chase to the 38th over but got home they did, Farhaan Behardien and Frylinck finishing the job. The bonus point they got for doing it in under 40 overs took them over Australia A in the points table, but only till the latter registered a win themselves later in the day in Alur.
طغت المشاهد الفوضوية خارج ملعب هارد روك في ميامي صباح الأحد الماضي، على نهائي كوبا أمريكا بين الأرجنتين وكولومبيا بمقاطعة ميامي في ولاية فلوريدا الأمريكية.
وفاز المنتخب الأرجنتيني ببطولة كوبا أمريكا بهدف نظيف سجله لاوتارو مارتينيز، في المباراة التي تأجلت بين الفريقين لمدة ساعة ونصف بسبب مشاكل دخول الجماهير.
طالع أيضًا.. أول تعليق من ميسي بعد إصابته وبكائه في نهائي كوبا أمريكا 2024
تم اعتقال العديد من الأشخاص، حيث أغلق المنظمون البوابات بسبب الفوضىى وتم تصوير عدد كبير من المشجعين وهم يتم دفعهم نحو البوابات، وسقط البعض مصابًا، من بينهم أطفال.
ألقى العديد من المشجيعن باللوم على المنظمين لفشلهم في السيطرة على الموقف، لكن اتحاد أمريكا الجنوبية لكرة القدم، ألقى اللوم على بعض المشجعين في أعمال العنف.
وفي بيان صادر من الاتحاد الأمريكي الجنوبي لكرة القدم “كونميبول”: “نهنئ الأرجنتين والبرازيل على المباراة النهائية الرائعة التي أقيمت بينهما، اختتمت أمس البطولة الأكثر تحديًا في التاريخ والتي نظمها اتحادنا بالتعاون مع كونكاكاف، حيث وصلت إلى أرقام قياسية في الملاعب والحضور والجمهور والموظفين المكرسين لتنظيمها، بوجود أكثر من 42 ألف متعاون”.
وأضاف البيان: “كما هو معروف بالفعل، خلال المباراة النهائية التي اقيمت في ميامي، توجه المشجعون الذين لا يحملون التذاكر إلى محيط الملعب، مما أدى إلى تأخير الوصول للمشجعين الذين لديهم تذاكر، وإبطاء الدخول أدى إلى إغلاق الأبواب”.
وواصل البيان: “في هذه الحالة، كان اتحاد أمريكا الجنوبية خاضعًا للقرارات التي اتخذتها سلطات ملعب هارد روك، وفقًا للمسؤوليات التعاقدية المنصوص عليها لعمليات التأمين”.
واختتم: “أوصينا هذه السلطات بالإجراءات التي تم اتباعها في أحداث بهذا الحجم، ونحن نأسف لأن أعمال العنف التي تسبب فيها بعض الأفراد الخبيثة، شوهت حدث كاد أن يكون احتفالًا رياضيًا رائعًا”.
Celtic central midfielder Matt O’Riley has recently been linked with an exit from the club, and a fresh report has now shared the player’s verdict on him leaving in January.
Brentford and Brighton interest in O'Riley
The Denmark international first arrived north of the border from MK Dons back in January 2022 where he’s since gone on to make a total of 86 appearances to date, becoming an integral member of the squad in the Scottish Premiership (Transfermarkt – Matt O’Riley stats).
The Hoops talisman has firmly established himself as Brendan Rodgers’ overall best-performing player so far this season with a match rating of 7.91 (WhoScored – Celtic statistics), with his outstanding form having attracted interest from two clubs in the Premier League.
At the start of next year, Brentford are considering an approach for the 22-year-old, with the same outlet claiming that chiefs wouldn’t be in a position to turn down a big offer, whilst Brighton and Hove Albion are also admirers, but it doesn’t sound like either of his potential suitors will have much fortune should they try their luck in January.
Matt O'Riley fully focused on Celtic
According to Daily Record reporter Gavin Berry in the last 48 hours, Matt O’Riley doesn’t want to leave Celtic and is happy at the club having only recently signed a new long-term contract, in what will be seen as a boost for Rodgers.
“Matt O’Riley isn’t contemplating a Celtic exit amid claims the Hoops midfielder is being eyed by English Premier League pair Brighton and Brentford.
"Reports south of the border suggested the Hoops midfielder was on the radar of the two top flight clubs but Record Sport understands the 22-year-old former Fulham graduate has no interest in leaving the Scottish Premiership champions any time soon after signing a new contract just last month to keep him at the club at least until 2027 after summer bids were rejected from Leeds United and Bologna.”
Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley.
When O’Riley put pen to paper from MK Dons, Celtic paid a reported £1.5m to secure his services and he’s proven that he’s worth that and so much more since then, especially this season where he has eight contributions (six goals and two assists) to his name in ten outings in the Scottish Premiership.
Sponsored by Nike, the left-footed ace has also recorded 27 shots over the course of the current campaign which is more than any other of his fellow teammates (FBRef – Celtic statistics), showing not only his constant desire to hit the back of the net but also how much he stands out compared to his peers at Parkhead.
Key passes
Tackling
Taking set-pieces
Passing
Through balls
Long shots
Direct free-kicks
Additionally, O’Riley is a versatile operator having been deployed in six different positions over the grass since the start of his career, including everywhere across the midfield and as a second striker, so regardless of him not wanting to leave, it’s hugely important that chiefs do what they can to fend off interest and retain his services.
Uma das principais questões que Eduardo Barroca precisa tentar melhorar no Botafogo a curto prazo é a parte defensiva. Por mais que o Alvinegro tenha apresentado uma evolução no jogo ofensivo diante do Internacional, no último sábado, pelo Campeonato Brasileiro, o primeiro terço do gramado continua sendo o calcanhar de Aquiles do Glorioso.
O Botafogo foi vazado nos últimos sete jogos que disputou. Nesta sequência, a equipe levou ao menos dois gols em cinco partidas – duelos contra Bahia e Flamengo foram as exceções.
A última vez que o Alvinegro saiu de campo sem ter a defesa vazada foi no dia 3 de setembro, no empate sem gols com o Cuiabá, pelo jogo da volta das oitavas de final da Copa do Brasil. Na ocasião, contudo, o resultado não serviu para o Botafogo ficar classificado.
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Nesta sequência de sete jogos, o Botafogo levou 14 gols, o que dá uma média de dois gols levados por partida. Vale ressaltar que o Alvinegro, ao mesmo tempo, perdeu estes sete duelos e caiu para a última posição do Campeonato Brasileiro. O desempenho do sistema defensivo passa por isso.
Dessa sequência, seis gols levados nasceram diretamente de erros individuais dos próprios jogadores do Botafogo – que tiveram um equívoco direto na jogada ou erraram no posicionamento para com o atleta que balançou as redes para o time adversário.
A questão envolvendo o sistema defensivo – como um todo, não apenas a linha de quatro marcadores – é uma das principais dores de cabeça para Eduardo Barroca resolver no curto período que tem para treinar no Botafogo. Na última colocação, o clube clama por resultados imediatos.
The two seamers took seven wickets between them before Pucovski’s unbeaten fifty cut Victoria’s deficit to 55 at stumps on day one
ESPNcricinfo staff16-Oct-2018 Chris Tremain sends down a delivery•Cricket Australia/Getty ImagesA destructive opening spell from seamers Scott Boland and Chris Tremain handed Victoria the ascendancy on day one against Western Australia at the WACA ground.Boland and Tremain ran through WA’s top order to leave them at 4 for 42 in the 18th over after Peter Handscomb had opted to bowl on a surface with plenty of live grass. Tremain made the first breakthrough before Boland bagged the next three.Marcus Stoinis and Josh Philippe, though, countered before lunch. Philippe played a rollicking innings of 41 off 27 balls before falling to Andrew Fekete immediately after the break. Stoinis was resolute and got some support from wicketkeeper Josh Inglis. Tremain returned to break the partnership and then run through the tail to end with 4 for 37. Stoinis was the last man out for a well-made 80 as WA folded inside 50 overs.There was another scalp for Victoria with Matthew Kelly struck in the head and forced to retire hurt. Kelly was substituted out of the game under the concussion rules and was replaced by legspinner Usman Qadir. Kelly was reportedly in good spirits after the incident but was told to rest by the medical staff and will take no further part in the game.WA made an early breakthrough with Travis Dean edging Cameron Green in the fourth over.Twenty-year-old Victorian batsman Will Pucovski then took control of the innings. While Marcus Harris and Peter Handscomb both fell for starts of 26 and 27 respectively, Pucovski pushed onto 64 not out at close. Cameron White joined him in a 41-run stand to be unbeaten on 14 at stumps.
Siddle to stay back as T20 cover for hamstrung Starc
Australia’s spearhead Mitchell Starc has complained of tightness in his left hamstring while bowling in the second Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi, leaving him in doubt for the T20 series that follows. Peter Siddle, a revelation with the white ball for the Adelaide Strikers in their BBL-winning campaign last summer, will be retained as cover for the T20 matches rather than flying home. Starc took on a heavy workload in the first Test in Dubai and has looked stiff and sore in the second, bowling only one spell so far in the second innings and also fielding in the slips rather than running round the outfield.
Today was the day all days this series were supposed to be like. With a Pakistan team that has historically been near-invincible in the UAE against an Australian Test unit that was near-unrecognisable, the hosts, at last, dominated in every single facet. Their fast bowlers outbowled Australia’s, their spin bowlers were a class apart, and the batting was in a different league to the visitors’ calamitous effort that they offered this morning. The upshot was Pakistan lead by 281 runs with eight wickets still in hand. With three days remaining in this Test, any fourth-innings batting heroics this time, however Herculean they may be, are unlikely to prevent an Australian defeat.Australia’s only chance of victory lay in turning over Pakistan cheaply, but those hopes were dashed courtesy another deft innings from debutant Fakhar Zaman. This one was more to type, the opener clever enough to understand he would be able to cut loose in the way that’s become his strength, quick runs being the best way to put the game out of Australia’s reach. He put on 66 of them, and looked on track to reach the debut hundred he was so agonisingly denied yesterday. But a stunning catch from Nathan Lyon off his own bowling dashed Fakhar’s hopes. Lyon looked to be taking evasive action after Fakhar struck the ball hard, but the cherry lodged itself in his hands, and Australia could celebrate a fleeting moment of joy.Even Azhar Ali, who had struggled for runs over the past 18 months, found form today, finishing unbeaten on 54 when the day drew to a close. He looked more confident than he has in months, looking more certain when he used his feet. He was also willing to be patient when the bowling grew tight, refusing to yield in the manner he had in two of his three previous innings this series. While Lyon remained – by a distance – Australia’s best bowler, it wasn’t compliments but numbers in the wickets column that Australia needed to feel more hopeful at the end of the second day.For the second time in as many Tests, Pakistan punched big holes in Australia’s middle order, establishing firm control right from the outset. It was Mohammad Abbas, the flavour of this season, who continued to endear himself to Pakistan’s fans. He teased and tested Australia’s batsmen in a game of patience, as Shaun Marsh and Travis Head were his third and fourth victims this morning, adding to the two scalps he had from last evening. The pair fell in almost identical fashion: Abbas pitching on a line just outside off stump and nipping away ever-so-slightly, the outside edges almost drawn to the ball as if they were in its magnetic field.Sarfraz Ahmed, keen to take advantage of the new ball while the pitch was cooperative, kept Abbas in for a lengthy seven-over spell, and Pakistan seem to have unearthed a gem who looks dangerous whatever the conditions or situation. He can bowl in England, West Indies or the UAE without so much as noticing where he is. Right-handers, left-handers, new ball, old ball. He is a trump card Pakistan may continue to play for years to come.Mitchell Marsh looked solid for the time he was at the crease, and with Aaron Finch, who had managed to survive all morning, Australia needed a partnership of the sort Sarfraz and Fakhar had put on on Tuesday. But within the last half hour before lunch, the session’s pendulum swung decisively in Pakistan’s favour as the spinners made their presence felt. First it was Yasir who took Marsh’s edge, another catch for the reliable Asad Shafiq at first slip. Bilal Asif then struck the hammer blow when he removed the opener Finch for 39, with short leg diving to take a smart catch after the ball had skimmed the inside edge. And there was still time for Asif to remove the Australia captain Tim Paine in the last over before lunch, trapping him on the crease as the ball spun sharply into his pads.Pakistan didn’t need any help, but they were assisted by a moment of madness from Marnus Labuschagne which ended Australia’s biggest partnership – 37 runs. After Starc drove Yasir tamely back to the bowler, Yasir got a touch onto the ball as it headed towards the stumps. Labuschagne had his bat in the air as he watched the ball hit the stumps, but inexplicably failed to ground his bat. Soon after, Asif broke through Lyon’s defences, before Abbas completed a five-wicket haul – and his career-best innings figures – to wrap up Australia’s innings.With none of the batting concerns Australia had before this series coming close to being resolved, it appears hard to see a way out of this hole for Paine’s men. Pakistan, meanwhile, are on course to put last week aside as an unfortunate blip, and walk away with the authority to claim that their UAE formula still adds up.
Manchester United's centre-forward recruitment in recent seasons has been short-sighted, with the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Edinson Cavani, and Cristiano Ronaldo all moving to Old Trafford in their mid-to-late 30s, while Wout Weghorst joined on a six-month loan at the start of this year.
There had been little to no attempt by the Red Devils to purchase a striker with the aim of having the player lead the line for the next five to ten years. That was until Rasmus Hojlund was brought to the Theatre of Dreams for £72m.
The Dane has looked sharp so far when leading the line, but Man United's struggles on the pitch have turned him into quite an isolated figure at times. However, the return of one man to the squad may be about to change Hojlund's fortunes.
Rasmus Hojlund
Amad Diallo injury update
Ivorian youngster Amad Diallo signed for Man United back in 2020 for a whopping £37.2m from Serie A side Atalanta. Three years later, the attacker has made merely nine appearances for the English giants in all competitions, including eight in the 2020/21 season under former head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
English football never truly saw Diallo's potential until he made the switch to the Stadium of Light on loan for the entirety of the 2022/23 season. Sunderland made an unprecedented push for promotion back to the Premier League and the winger earned both the PFA Championship Fans' Player of the Year award as well as Sunderland's Young Player of the Year award for his contribution with the Black Cats in the previous campaign before returning to Old Trafford. During his year in the North East, former WSL striker Courtney Sweetman-Kirk called Diallo a "special" talent.
Amad Diallo for Sunderland
Big things were expected from Diallo at Manchester United under Erik ten Hag this season but a poorly-timed injury in pre-season has kept the Ivory Coast international out of action since July with a knee problem, which ultimately forced the 21-year-old into having surgery. Nevertheless, Diallo is said to be nearing a return and could be seen back out on the pitch within the coming weeks.
Sunderland have reportedly informed Manchester United that they would be willing to take the forward back on loan in January but the English giants are keen to test Diallo's quality in the Premier League, according to The Real EFL.
Amad Diallo
With Marcus Rashford and Antony underperforming this season, there is a real possibility that Diallo could get into the side.
Amad Diallo's stats last season
Over the course of 42 games with Sunderland, Diallo found the net 14 times and registered four assists with the Championship outfit, finishing as the club's top goalscorer at the end of the 2022/23 season. The ex-Atalanta man was averaging 0.45 goals per 90 in the Championship, as per FBref.
In comparison, Rashford currently holds a 0.11 goals per 90 rate, having bagged merely once in all competitions this term, while Antony has yet to find the net this campaign.
Diallo's stats show that he is a better finisher than his Manchester United counterparts, having outperformed his xG per 90 of 0.28 compared to Rashford's 0.38 xG per 90 and Antony's 0.15 xG per 90. The Ivorian wide-man had a four-times better goals per 90 rate than the England international has this season despite averaging less xG per game.
The 21-year-old is also more selfless than his two competitors on the flanks, particularly Rashford who was deemed "selfish" by former Man United fullback, Paul Parker, earlier in the season. Diallo averaged 1.39 key passes last season at Sunderland while Rashford is currently averaging 1.18 key passes per 90.
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford andDonnyvandeBeekduring training
Perhaps the most damning stat comes in the form of crosses into the penalty area. Diallo boasted 0.10 crosses into the box per 90 last season while Rashford has failed to complete a single cross inside the penalty area this term, according to FBRef, which is certainly one of the factors contributing to Hojlund's poor service. Furthermore, Diallo was dispossessed 1.74 times per 90 in the previous campaign, with Rashord losing the ball 1.94 times per 90 this season.
Rashford is not a creative winger and is more of a goalscorer, hence why he has registered a higher xG per 90 than Hojlund this season in the Premier League. However, with the £375k-p/w star underperforming at the moment, Ten Hag may be able to unlock Hojlund's prolific potential by pairing him with Diallo in the forward line.
Leeds United could be set to lose one of their senior players next year, with a fresh report revealing that club chiefs have already set their price range.
Leeds' summer departures
Daniel Farke sanctioned the sales of 15 players over the summer, Tyler Adams, Rodrigo, Tyler Roberts, Adam Forshaw and Joel Robles being the ones to leave on a permanent basis, whilst the remaining ten were sent out on a season-long loan to increase their game time.
The Whites will be aware that the likes of Wilfried Gnonto and Crysencio Summerville attracted significant interest during the previous transfer window, so there’s a strong possibility that they could be on the move in the coming months, but they aren’t the only ones to have been linked with an exit.
Maximilian Wober joined Borussia Monchengladbach back in July until the end of the campaign, following the club’s relegation to the Championship, and it’s fair to say that he’s made a fantastic start to life on the road in the Bundesliga.
The Austrian centre-back has firmly established himself as Gerardo Seoane’s overall best-performing player so far this season with a match rating of 7.04 (WhoScored – Borussia Monchengladbach statistics), and the 25-year-old’s form means that his loan club are keen to retain his services next year.
Leeds open to Maximilian Wober sale
According to Fussball News (via The Yorkshire Evening Post), Leeds have named their price for Maximilian Wober.
“Borussia Monchengladbach reportedly know how much they will have to pay if they want to keep Leeds star Max Wober. Much will likely depend on whether the Whites can return to the top flight, but Fussball News have reported a vague asking price.
"They say Monchengladbach will have to pay a ‘low-end double digit figure’ (eight figures) to land Wober permanently amid his comfortable adaption to life with his loan club. Wober only joined Leeds in January.”
Leeds United defenderMaximilian Wober.
Whilst Leeds understandably wanted to get Wober off their wage bill after making the drop down to the second tier, he can be a true “leader” at the heart of a backline, according to former manager Jesse Marsch, so selling him for good may be the wrong decision.
Standing at 6 foot 2, Vienna’s native currently ranks in the 99th percentile for blocks per 90 minutes by players in his position (FBRef – Wober statistics), and he's made 19 tackles so far this season, which is more than any of his fellow teammates (FBRef – Borussia Monchengladbach statistics), displaying his desire to get stuck in and clear the danger for his team.
The German outfit’s left-footed ace is also capable of getting involved at the opposite end of the pitch having clocked up 32 contributions, 17 assists and 15 goals, since the start of his career (Transfermarkt – Wober statistics), so the fact that he can make an impact in both boxes is a huge bonus for Farke.
Furthermore, Wober has the versatility to operate at left-back and higher up in two midfield roles alongside his usual position at centre-back, so keeping him in the building upon his return from his loan really is a no-brainer of a decision to make should the club be able to afford having him on the books.