He's like Klopp: INEOS want "incredible" boss to replace Amorim at Man Utd

Manchester United’s defeat against League Two Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night has undoubtedly set a new low for Ruben Amorim during his tenure in charge.

The Red Devils were knocked out in the second round of the competition, losing on penalties after coming from two goals down in the second half.

However, it may prove to be a damning defeat for the 40-year-old, adding more pressure to his shoulders after their dismal start to the 2025/26 Premier League campaign.

His side have failed to win any of the first three games, which could force the hierarchy into making a change – especially after backing him with £200m worth of new additions this summer.

The window still has a few days remaining, but it remains to be seen if the former Sporting CP boss will carry on leading the side, with rumours circulating about his future at Old Trafford.

The latest on Amorim’s future at United

Over the last couple of days, it’s been reported by CaughtOffside that the United hierarchy are now considering making a change of manager, after Amorim’s disastrous start to the new season.

The report states that it’s a matter of time before the 40-year-old is handed his marching orders, with concerns around his ability to take the side forward in the future.

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INEOS are said to be willing to make an early decision to sack the boss, in order to avoid a repeat of last season, which saw the side finish in a measly 15th place.

The same article also states that Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is being lined up as a potential replacement, if and when Amorim is dismissed from his position at Old Trafford.

It states that the FA Cup-winning boss would be keen to take the reins, potentially being the next manager in a long list to try and take the Red Devils back to their former glory.

Why United’s Amorim replacement would be Klopp 2.0

Jürgen Klopp is a manager who has caused United no end of problems over the years, often leading rivals Liverpool to countless victories over the Red Devils in the Premier League.

The German only suffered five defeats in his 21 outings against the Red Devils, even claiming a historic 7-0 victory at Anfield back in the 2022/23 campaign.

Whilst he may have managed their bitter rivals, there’s no denying the former Reds boss is a serial winner – something which United have lacked, given their decade-long wait for a top-division title.

He may be out of management after leaving Liverpool in 2024, but there is no chance he would return to management and replace Amorim – especially considering his ties with the Merseyside outfit.

However, INEOS could hire their own answer to Klopp with a move for Glasner, with the Eagles boss previously being compared to the Premier League legend by German expert Constantin Eckner.

When comparing his stats at Selhurst Park to Amorim in England’s top-flight, he’s managed to better him in various key areas – potentially being the perfect replacement should the former Sporting CP boss depart.

Oliver Glasner lifts the FA Cup.

Glasner, who’s been dubbed “incredible” by Pep Guardiola, has achieved a better win percentage than Amorim – doing so whilst having a much lower budget during his time in England.

He’s also notched a better point per game record, having the tools to change the Red Devils’ fortunes should he take the reins in the coming months.

How Glasner & Amorim’s record compare in England

Statistics

Glasner

Amorim

Games managed

65

45

Wins

31

17

Draws

19

9

Losses

15

19

Points per game

1.72

1.33

Win percentage

47.6%

37.7%

Goals scored (per 90)

1.69

1.98

Goals against (per 90)

1.17

1.91

Trophies won

2

0

Stats via Transfermarkt

The Austrian’s dominance over the United boss is further reflected in his ability to build a solid defensive unit – achieving a better goal conceded per 90 record.

Amorim’s future in the role could well be coming to an end in the coming weeks, but it’s clear such a decision would be the right one after such an embarrassing showing in the Carabao Cup.

Glasner would be an excellent replacement, already winning two trophies in recent months, having the tools to bring the glory days back to Old Trafford should he make the move.

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Corinthians marca jogo-treino durante Data Fifa; saiba o adversário

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O Corinthians irá realizar um jogo-treino contra a Portuguesa-SP, neste sábado (17), no CT Joaquim Grava. A ideia da comissão técnica é aumentar a intensidade das atividades e dar ritmo de jogo aos atletas visando o clássico contra o Santos, na próxima quarta-feira, pelo Brasileirão.

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Corinthians e Portuguesa se enfrentaram na fase de grupos do Paulistão e o jogo terminou sem gols no Mané Garrincha, em Brasília. Fora da Série D, a Lusa só tem a Copa Paulista como competição oficial até o final do ano.

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Smith's triumph: Australia surge to clinical 2-0 series victory

The visitors had few alarms as Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne knocked off the target before lunch on the fourth day

Tristan Lavalette09-Feb-2025

Usman Khawaja set about Australia’s small chase•Getty Images

Australia 414 (Carey 156, Smith 131, Jayasuriya 5-151) and 75 for 1 (Khawaja 27*, Labuschagne 26*) beat Sri Lanka 257 (Kusal 85, Chandimal 74, Starc 3-37) & 231 (Mathews 76, Kusal 50, Kuhnemann 4-63, Lyon 4-84) by 9 wicketsSteven Smith completed an outstanding series at the helm with his 200th Test catch, but he wasn’t needed with the bat as Australia clinically sealed a rare series victory in Asia early on day four.After wrapping up Sri Lanka’s second innings within the opening 20 minutes of the day’s play, Australia only lost opener Travis Head in pursuit of the 75-run victory target to win the second Test by nine wickets and sweep the series 2-0.Related

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Usman Khawaja, who set the tone with a double century in the first Test, finished unbeaten on 27 while Marnus Labuschagne made a fluent 26 not out in a confidence boost with his place in the side attracting some scrutiny.Frontline spinners Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon claimed four wickets apiece in Sri Lanka’s second innings to cap their brilliant series. They combined to take 30 of the 40 Sri Lankan wickets in the series.It was Australia’s first Test series victory in Sri Lanka since 2011 having lost four of five matches across the 2016 and 2022 tours. Australia’s only other series victory in Asia since 2011 was in Pakistan three years ago.The only concern for Australia will be the fitness of Smith, who looked sore in the field in what might be an aggravation of an elbow injury that he suffered ahead of the series in the BBL. But he remained on the field and was padded to bat.Sri Lanka’s hopes of setting a tricky chase rested entirely with Kusal Mendis, who had raced to 48 in a counterattack late on day three. Resuming at 211 for 8 with a lead of 54, Sri Lanka promoted Lahiru Kumara to No. 10 after he survived 26 balls in the first innings in a 33-run last wicket partnership with Mendis.Mendis on his second delivery of the day’s play reached his second half-century of the match, but he fell two balls later to vicious bounce from Lyon as a top-edge ballooned to fine-leg where Smith became the first Australian to claim 200 Test catches.With Sri Lanka’s hopes dashed, the only remaining interest centered on whether Kuhnemann or Lyon would finish with a five-wicket haul. Lyon had two big lbw shouts on Nishan Peiris turned down by umpire Adrian Holdstock as Australia reviewed unsuccessfully.Lyon’s frustrations grew after Kumara edged low down to Beau Webster at second slip only for replays to show it didn’t carry. Webster took it upon himself to end the innings when – just like late on day three – he unfurled his offspin and clean bowled Kumara on his first delivery.It completed a strong allround match for Webster, who showcased his versatility with the ball and he also took several sharp catches.Kusal Mendis’ half-century was ended by a top edge•Getty Images

Desperately needing early wickets, skipper Dhananjaya de Silva went straight to his offspinners and Peiris produced sharp spin, but Head pounced when the bowlers missed their lengths.After a nervous start, Head whacked Ramesh Mendis down the ground before Khawaja hit a couple of boundaries as Australia started to cruise. De Silva had to quickly resort to left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, who promptly dismissed Head off the top-edge.With just 37 runs needed, there wasn’t a lot to gain for Labuschagne who had missed out in this series amid a century drought stretching back to the 2023 Ashes.He eased his nerves with a superb drive to the boundary and he whacked another off Jayasuriya to bring up Australia’s 50. After a tough tour, Labuschagne had the satisfaction of hitting the winning run as Australia celebrated their first clean sweep in Asia since beating Bangladesh 2-0 in 2006.Contests between the teams in Sri Lanka had been traditionally competitive, but Australia flipped the script with consecutive ruthless performances that felt out of the Steve Waugh era.Their selections worked well and Australia had contributions across the board with four centurions and an attack that was all over Sri Lanka’s struggling batting-order.Lone quick Mitchell Starc built on his outstanding record in Sri Lanka, while Kuhnemann claimed a series-high 16 wickets at 17.18 to prove why he has been deemed so valuable in these conditions. He also showed plenty of grit to play through a sore thumb he injured in a BBL game on January 16.After having little to do during the seam-dominated India-series, Lyon as expected shouldered plenty of responsibility and finished with 14 wickets at 22.5.But this battle for the Warne-Muraliduran Trophy will be remembered for stand-in skipper Smith. He issued a reminder on his mastery in Asian conditions with brilliant back-to-back tons as his renaissance continues. Smith led superbly in the absence of Pat Cummins with his tactical nous coming to the fore as he made all the right moves in the field.In contrast, Sri Lanka were bitterly disappointing in a sad end for retiring opener Dimuth Karunaratne as they slumped to their fourth straight Test defeat.

خاص | قرار جديد.. الأهلي يحسم مصير أحمد عبد القادر

عقد وليد صلاح الدين، مدير الكرة بالنادي الأهلي، جلسة، مع لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم أحمد عبد القادر، لحسم موقف تجديده خلال الفترة الحالية.

أحمد عبد القادر، كان خارج حسابات الأهلي في بداية الموسم مع الجهاز الفني السابق بقياد الإسباني خوسيه ريبيرو بعد عودته من الإعارة من نادي قطر القطري.

طالع.. خاص | الزمالك يتوجه بطلب جديد إلى اتحاد الكرة بسبب زيزو

إلا أنه عاد مؤخرًا وظهر في مباريات الأهلي، ببطولة الدوري، مع الجهاز المؤقت الذي رحل موخرًا بقيادة عماد النحاس، مما جعل إدارة القلعة الحمراء تسعى لحسم تجديد عقده مع الفريق.

وقال مصدر من الأهلي لـ بطولات: “وليد صلاح الدين مدير الكرة بالأهلي اتفق مع أحمد عبد القادر على تجديد عقده لمدة 3 مواسم”.

وأضاف: “مدير الكرة عقد عدة جلسات مع أحمد عبد القادر ونجح في التوصل لاتفاق معه للتوقيع على عقود التجديد”.

وأتم: “أحمد عبد القادر سيحصل على راتب سنوي يصل لـ25 مليون جنيه في الموسم”.

ويستعد النادي الأهلي لمواجهة فريق إيجل نوار البوروندي، يوم السبت 18 أكتوبر، في إطار مباراة الذهاب لدور الـ 32 من بطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا.

IPL to allow one ball change on demand to counter dew

The replacement ball will be granted at the bowling team’s request anytime after the tenth over of the second innings of evening matches

Nagraj Gollapudi21-Mar-2025

Towels no more? Bowling teams can request a second ball after the tenth over in the second innings in evening matches of IPL 2025•BCCI

To help counter dew, the IPL has decided to allow the team bowling second in an evening match to get the ball changed once anytime after the tenth over. Any further requests for an additional change of ball will be at the on-field umpires’ discretion. The decision was taken on Thursday during a meeting with the ten captains in IPL 2025 and was communicated to the franchises on Friday in a note that was accessed by ESPNcricinfo*.Until now, the umpires had the sole discretion on changing the ball if and when they felt it had got wet because of dew, which is a big factor at certain venues. However, the franchises wanted the match officials to be more flexible and allow a ball change more than once. As per the new rule, the umpires will have to grant the bowling team’s first request for a ball change any time from overs 11 to 20 of the chase.The ball change will be granted on request irrespective of the presence of dew. But the option will only be available in evening matches, not afternoon games, and the request can be made only at the end of an over, not in the middle of it. If the bowling team does not want the ball changed after the tenth over regardless of the dew, a replacement ball will not be brought in.Related

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The ball introduced after the tenth over will have the same level of wear and tear as the one it replaces. Importantly, the ball will be picked by the umpires and the bowling team will have no say in the choice. One potential downside for the bowling team would be if the replacement ball is a bit harder than the ball it replaces, making run-scoring easier.The umpires can change the ball for being wet/out of shape/lost/damaged at any time during the match. That does not take away the fielding captain’s right to get it changed again after the tenth over.Teams have welcomed the decision as dew has played a significant role in the outcome of matches in the past, with teams predominantly opting to chase. India mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who is one of the lead bowlers for defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, said changing the wet ball in the middle overs would definitely be helpful.Andy Flower, the head coach of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who will play the IPL opener against KKR at Eden Gardens on Saturday evening, said he never understood why there was “reticence” on part of the umpires to change a ball affected by dew.”I like the rule change on the captains electing when they can take a second ball in the second half of the [second] innings,” Flower said in Kolkata on Friday. “Changing the ball will make it an even and fair contest. And that’s what we are looking for. The people who make the rules under which we play the game of cricket and ground staff, preparing pitches, they are always looking for a fair balance between bat and ball. And in conditions where dew does affect games significantly, that’s a really good rule change and about time.”

Copa do Brasil pode ser alento para o Corinthians e dar sobrevida a Luxa em ano complicado

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Eliminado precocemente no Campeonato Paulista e Libertadores e flertando com a zona do rebaixamento no Campeonato Brasileiro, o Corinthians tem na Copa do Brasil o seu principal alento na temporada. Enquanto o técnico Luxa possui na competição a sua maior segurança no cargo até o momento. 

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Luxemburgo tem apenas 33,3% de aproveitamento à frente do Timão, com somente quatro vitórias conquistadas. Uma delas é que dá sobrevida ao treinador na equipe alvinegra até agora: a sobre o Atlético-MG, no dia 31 de maio. Os corintianos eram vistos como eliminados nas oitavas de final da Copa do Brasil, ao perder o jogo de ida por 2 a 0, em Minas Gerais. Mas venceram o Galo pelo mesmo placar na volta e se classificaram nos pênaltis. A partir dali, o objetivo de Luxa no Corinthians passou a ser claro: conquistar o torneio mata-mata, enquanto foge da zona do rebaixamento no Brasileirão. 

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O treinador, no entanto, tem encontrado dificuldades para afastar o perigo do Z4. O Timão é o primeiro time fora da ‘zona da confusão’, termo usado pelo próprio Luxemburgo, a um ponto do Goiás, que abre o grupo. Das últimas quatro rodadas, em três o clube alvinegro precisou torcer por uma combinação de resultados para não entrar no pelotão.

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Assim, sobra a Copa do Brasil para mostrar serviços. E o adversário das quartas de final gera uma certa animação aos corintianos. Já que o América-MG vive uma realidade parecida com a do Corinthians. O Coelho briga para fugir da zona do rebaixamento no Brasileirão, mas, no momento, não está conseguindo, pois é o penúltimo colocado da competição. E em termos internacionais, a equipe mineira está nos playoffs da Copa Sul-Americana, assim como o Time do Povo. Por outro lado, no único encontro entre as equipes nesta temporada, a vitória foi dos americanos.

Além do fator esportivo, ir o mais longe possível na Copa do Brasil é importante para o Corinthians aliviar a parte financeira. O clube já não conseguiu atingir duas metas da previsão orçamentária para essa temporada: chegar pelo menos à semifinal do Paulistão e às oitavas de final da Libertadores. No Brasileiro, a projeção é de sétimo lugar, o que é muito difícil no cenário atual, mas não é descartado internamente. Isso porque a comissão técnica acredita que pode levar a equipe até ao grupo de classificados à principal competição continental – o que, dependendo do decorrer da temporada, pode significar até o nono colocado do Brasileirão. 

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A Copa do Brasil, então, é um ponto fora da curva para o Timão até nos termos das finanças. Já que na estimativa para a temporada, o previsto era que o clube chegasse até as oitavas de final, o que já foi ultrapassado com a classificação sobre o Atlético-MG, há pouco mais de um mês. Assim, o Corinthians já arrecadou R$ 7,6 milhões na competição, R$ 4,3 milhões a mais que o previsto. Caso passe pelo América-MG, a equipe alvinegra chegará a R$ 16,6 milhões embolsados no torneio. O que já vai superar o que ficou pelo caminho na Libertadores, pois a classificação às oitavas de final na competição continental renderia aos cofres corintianos 1,25 milhões de dólares (R$ 6 milhões, na cotação atual).

Tottenham offered Bissouma to rivals twice in attempted swap for Brazilian

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma is facing a very uncertain future under Thomas Frank, following a less-than ideal start to the Dane’s tenure in charge.

Off the field, ex-chairman Daniel Levy has dominated headlines, after the polarising official was pushed to resign from his post after 24 years, with the Lewis family ushering in a new era at Spurs.

ENIC are reportedly planning to pump more cash into the club, and this windfall could be reinvested into their transfer activity in a bid to get Tottenham competing with the Premier League six for major silverware (Sky Sports).

While supporters will be wary of that old saying ‘the grass isn’t always greener’, it is a very intriguing time for the Lilywhites, but it is unlikely Bissouma will be along for the ride long-term.

The Mali international is out of contract next summer and Frank has already penalised the player for persistent lateness to training, which resulted in Bissouma missing out on a place in Tottenham’s 22-man Champions League squad.

Tottenham’s Champions League fixtures – League phase

Date

Villarreal (home)

September 16

Bodo/Glimt (away)

September 30

Monaco (away)

October 22

FC Copenhagen (home)

November 4

PSG (away)

November 26

Slavia Prague (home)

December 9

Borussia Dortmund (home)

January 20

Eintracht Frankfurt (away)

January 28

He was also left out of the side which travelled to face PSG in the UEFA Super Cup last month, with Bissouma yet to make a single competitive appearance under Frank.

The transfer windows in Turkey, Mexico, Portugal and Saudi Arabia remain open for the time being, giving Spurs a chance to offload the £100,000-per-week ace even after the UK deadline on September 1.

Tottenham are open to offers for Bissouma, according to Sky’s Michael Bridge, but Fabrizio Romano says things have gone quiet when it comes to a potential exit for the 29-year-old and Frank’s side are not actively pushing to get rid.

Given the hectic fixture schedule awaiting Spurs, perhaps Frank is planning to keep Bissouma around in case of emergency as a squad player in the Premier League, with the ex-Brighton star fighting his way back to full fitness right now after sustaining an injury.

Bissouma held talks to join Galatasaray in the summer and fellow Süper Lig side Fenerbache also held an interest, but according to West Ham insider Claret & Hugh, Tottenham’s east London rivals were offered the chance to sign him too.

Tottenham offered Yves Bissouma to West Ham twice in a swap deal for Lucas Paqueta

C&H report, via an insider at West Ham, that Tottenham floated Bissouma towards the London Stadium on two separate occasions, with Spurs also proposing a straight loan swap deal for Brazil international Lucas Paqueta.

Before they sealed a £52 million deal for Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, Spurs were actively pursuing a playmaker — seeing two very advanced moves for Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze fall through in very dramatic fashion.

Paqueta was being targeted by Tottenham as an alternative to the duo, but the former Lyon star ended up staying with Graham Potter.

Spurs’ attempts to agree a swap deal involving Paqueta and Bissouma apparently had “no chance”.

The 28-year-old is now attempting to recapture the form he displayed from his early Hammers days, before Paqueta was embroiled in a spot-fixing scandal which derailed his career.

He would’ve been an intriguing signing for Spurs and only the third player to join them from West Ham in 14 years, after Scott Parker and Mohammed Kudus, but Simons’ sky-high potential has the fanbase very excited ahead of the Dutchman’s imminent debut.

فيديو | هالاند يسجل هدف مانشستر سيتي الأول أمام فياريال

تمكن فريق مانشستر سيتي من تسجيل هدف أول في شباك نظيره فريق فياريال، في مباراتهما الجارية حاليًا في بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا، موسم 2025/26.

ويستضيف ملعب “لا سيراميكا” مباراة فريقي مانشستر سيتي وفياريال، في خضم لقاءات الجولة الثالثة من دوري أبطال أوروبا، مرحلة الدوري.

وتمكن مانشستر سيتي من تسجيل هدف أول في شباك فياريال، في الدقيقة 17 من عمر الشوط الأول.

جاء الهدف عن طريق النجم إيرلينج هالاند، بعد تمريرة من ريكو لويس، لتصل إلى المتألق النرويجي الذي سددها في شباك فياريال، معلنًا عن تقدم مانشستر سيتي.

Burnley make out of window move for Premier League champion who's scored at Turf Moor

Burnley have joined other English clubs in eyeing a move for a free agent who has scored at Turf Moor already.

Parker wants more flexibility from Burnley

The Clarets face a daunting task when they return from the international break this weekend, hosting Premier League champions Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.

It promises to be a stern test for Burnley, and speaking ahead of the game, manager Scott Parker has discussed the need for his side to be more “flexible” in their approach.

“I think it’s just trying to be practical in certain moments, what the game demands of you, what you have in your squad, what that demands of you, really. So, of course, I’d love to…like we all would, you’d love to be sitting here playing a certain way of football and free-flowing, scoring loads of goals, defending and stuff like that. But at times, as a coach, you need to be flexible.

“You need to understand the dynamics of what you have and certainly the competition you’re going up against and how best to try and get results. And that’s fundamentally what I did last year, to be honest with you. Of course, it was a different competition and it was flipped in terms of we had extra bits of quality in certain moments.”

Now, Burnley have been linked with a move for a former Liverpool player as they look to provide the boss with more high level experience.

Burnley eyeing Premier League champion Oxlade-Chamberlain

According to a fresh claim from The Boot Room‘s Graeme Bailey, Burnley are “on alert” regarding a potential move for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on a free transfer. The 32-year-old is no longer a Besiktas player, having brought an end to his time in Turkey, and a return to England could now be on the cards soon. Everton, Leeds United, Brentford and Rangers are among the clubs credited with interest, too.

Oxlade-Chamberlain could be a shrewd addition for Burnley, bringing in a Champions League and Premier League winner who has proven himself at the highest level for much of his career, whether it be for Liverpool, Arsenal or England.

His versatility could be a real asset for Parker, with the Englishman able to shine in deeper or attacking midfield roles, as well as out wide, and if the move doesn’t work, the fact that it is a free transfer takes away the risk element.

At 32, Oxlade-Chamberlain isn’t getting any younger, but he still has plenty to offer if he can stay fit under the right manager, with Jurgen Klopp describing him as “super” in the past.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s key trophy wins

Year

Champions League (Liverpool)

2019

Premier League (Liverpool)

2020

Club World Cup (Liverpool)

2019

FA Cup (Liverpool)

2022

FA Cup (Arsenal)

2017

FA Cup (Arsenal)

2015

FA Cup (Arsenal)

2014

EFL Cup (Liverpool)

2022

UEFA Super Cup (Liverpool)

2019

Turkish Cup (Besiktas)

2024

He will surely be hungry to prove himself back in England, and should Burnley pip some bigger clubs to his signature, it could be a real coup for them.

ريكو لويس: لاعب مانشستر سيتي خارق.. ونريد الفوز بـ دوري أبطال أوروبا

تحدث ريكو لويس، لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي مانشستر سيتي عن فوز فريقه على فياريال ضمن منافسات دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وحقق مانشستر سيتي فوزًا مريحًا بثنائية نظيفة على فياريال في المباراة التي جمعتهما اليوم، الثلاثاء، ضمن منافسات الجولة الثالثة من مرحلة الدوري لبطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وواجه مانشستر سيتي نظيره فياريال مساء اليوم الثلاثاء، في تمام الساعة العاشرة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة ومكة المكرمة.

وأحرز هدفي فوز مانشستر سيتي على فياريال إيرلينج هالاند وبرناردو سيلفا، وقدموا أداءً رائعًا في المباراة بقيادة بيب جوارديولا.

وقال ريكو لويس، في تصريحات نقلتها “بي ببي سي سبورت”: “سيطرنا على معظم دقائق المباراة، هناك دائمًا ما هو أفضل مما يمكننا فعله ونعتقد أن بعض الفرص التي أتيحت لهم كان بإمكاننا منعها لكن علينا أن نكون واضحين مع أنفسنا، فنحن نريد الفوز بالبطولة، سعيد بالخروج بشباك نظيفة وتحقيق الفوز”.

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وعن دوره في خط الوسط، قال: “أشعر دائمًا بالسعادة عندما ألعب في هذا المركز والمدرب يعلم ذلك، أعتقد أن هذا هو المكان الذي أؤثر فيه بشكل كبير على المباراة”.

وبشأن إيرلينج هالاند، صرح: “خارق ومذهل، اللعب معه في الفريق يساعدنا أكثر مما يتصور الناس، هو يسحب المدافعين لكي يخلق المساحات لباقي الفريق وهذا يُتيح له التسجيل، من المستحيل الدفاع أمامه، إنه مُجتهد للغاية ولا يتوقف عن المحاولة”.

وعن عودة مانشستر سيتي إلى أفضل مستوياته: “أعتقد أننا استعدنا بعض الثق، عندما تلعب بثقة لا شيء يوقفك سوى نفسك، الجميع يثق ببعضهم البعض، وليس هناك ما هو أفضل من دعم بعضنا البعض”.

وفيما يتعلق بأول فوز لمانشستر سيتي خارج أرضه في دوري أبطال أوروبا منذ أكثر من عام، قال: “لم أكن أعلم ذلك، كان المدرب يقول فقط إنه من المهم تحقيق فوز مبكرا خارج أرضنا، هذا يُخفف بعض الضغط ويضعنا في وضع جيد للمباراة التالية لكن علينا الفوز بها جميعًا سواءً على أرضنا أو خارجها”.