Live Report – Australia v Pakistan
ESPNcricinfo’s Live Report for Australia’s game against Pakistan in Taunton
Danyal Rasool12-Jun-2019
ESPNcricinfo’s Live Report for Australia’s game against Pakistan in Taunton
Danyal Rasool12-Jun-2019
Despite some initial positivity stemming from an impressive pre-season campaign and the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea fans have had to endure another miserable season of false dawns and poor performances.
The Blues are on a three-game winning streak across all competitions but find themselves tenth in the Premier League and closer to the relegation zone than top spot.
One of the most significant problems at Stamford Bridge is the side's inability to finish chances, so fans should be excited about the latest player touted for a move to west London: Napoli's Victor Osimhen.
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According to reports in Italy, via Football Transfers, Chelsea have made the Nigerian superstar their number-one transfer target for 2024, and they are entirely unfazed by the new contract he signed at the end of 2023.
In fact, the report has revealed that the Blues view the €120m (£103m) release clause in Osimhen's latest contract as an invitation from the Serie A champions to launch a bid with Todd Boehly and Co readying a 'big summer assault'.
While it would be another outlandishly expensive transfer for the west Londoners, it might just be worth it to sign a goal-scoring "machine" and "Naploli's heart and soul", as dubbed by journalist Mina Rzouki.
Additionally, the prospect of seeing Osimhen and Cole Palmer in the same team should be all the convincing that Chelsea needs to once again dip into their seemingly endless piles of cash.
How Victor Osimhen and Cole Palmer could play together
In a season that has been generally quite miserable for the Chelsea faithful, there has been at least one undeniably positive development: the signing of former Manchester City youngster Palmer.
The 21-year-old has already scored eight goals and provided four assists in 12 Premier League starts, and if his teammates were more clinical, he'd have a lot more of the latter by now.
The Blues' primary striker this season has been Nicolas Jackson, and while the Senegalese international has looked good at times, and has racked up seven league goals already, he would have scored many more if his finishing was up to par.
The same problem exists with the Blues' backup striker, Armado Broja, as the Albanian has looked good at points, but hasn't delivered in front of goal, netting twice all term.
The poor finishing of the Chelsea pair is painfully apparent during games and even harder to ignore when comparing their underlying numbers to Osimhen's.
Non-Penalty Expected Goals
0.39
0.66
0.48
Non-Penalty Goals
0.45
0.43
0.23
Shots
3.63
2.80
2.54
Goal-Creating Actions
0.45
0.37
0.23
Shot-Creating Actions
1.91
2.98
1.39
Dispossessed
1.36
2.30
1.86
Aerial Duels Won
1.91
0.93
0.47
For example, Jackson generates a higher non-penalty expected goals figure than Osimhen – almost double, in fact – and yet when it comes to the number of non-penalty goals they score per 90, the 6 foot 1 Napoli star comes out ahead.
Now imagine it was the "natural talent" of Osimhen, as described by U23 scout Antonio Mango, getting on the end of Palmer's crosses, and not Jackson – the former City prospect could end the season with close to 20 assists.
Ultimately, it would be a massive investment from Chelsea to sign the Nigerian forward, but the partnership he could build with Palmer is surely reason enough for them to go for it.
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After 37 wickets in two days, South Australia are 81 runs behind with three second-innings wickets in hand
The Report by Daniel Brettig12-Mar-2019
Jake Lehmann swats one away•Getty Images
South Australia middle-order batsman Jake Lehmann stood between Queensland and outright victory after another frenetic day of wickets against the moving, bouncing Dukes ball in a Sheffield Shield match at the Gabba in Brisbane.As though not content with the 17 wickets that fell on day one, the two sides gave up 20 on day two, 10 for each side, as the quick end of the Redbacks’ first innings and the rapid decline of the Bulls’ second left SA with a victory target of 175.Bowlers on both sides enjoyed themselves, but none more so than SA left-arm spinner Tom Andrews, who finished the match with 9 for 82 after picking up three second innings victims the day after he had opened up the match with a haul of 6 for 40.In stark contrast, Bulls’ wrist spinner Mitch Swepson is yet to bowl a single ball in the match, as their captain Jimmy Peirson stuck with the all-pace attack of Michael Neser, Luke Feldman, Cameron Gannon and Mark Steketee.At 7 for 82 in SA’s chase, it appeared that the Bulls were headed for full points inside two days, but Lehmann found an ally in Nick Winter, as the pair crept to the close to keep the Redbacks in with some chance of a win. Lehmann’s 41 not out is already the highest individual score of the match.
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أشاد حاتم الطرابلسي، أسطورة كرة القدم التونسية، بالدولي المصري محمد صلاح نجم فريق كرة القدم الأول بنادي ليفربول، بعد تألقه في الجولة الأولى من الدوري الإنجليزي.
وسجل محمد صلاح هدفًا وصنع آخر في فوز ليفربول بهدف نظيف على ملعب بورتمان، في افتتاحية مباريات الريدز ببطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز موسم 2024-2025.
هذا الهدف هو التاسع لصلاح في الجولة الافتتاحية، ليحتل صدارة قائمة أفضل الهدافين على الإطلاق في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز خلال الجولة الأولى.
وفي تصريحاته خلال تواجده باستوديو بي إن سبورتس، قال الطرابلسي: “للبقاء في القمة لابد أن يعمل اللاعب على نفسه ذهنيًا”.
وأضاف: “محمد صلاح ثابت وسريع ويتطور أكثر أمام المرمى في كل موسم. لكن للبقاء في هذا المستوى الذي نشاهده لـ محمد صلاح في كل موسم، ما بين التغيّر من حيث صناعة الأهداف والتسجيل، فهو يؤكد العمل الذهني الكبير الذي يقوم به”.
طالع أيضًا.. نجم توتنهام السابق: انتقاد محمد صلاح أمر جنوني
وكشف: “لدي معلومة بأن محمد صلاح لديه معد خاص وطبيب خاص للأمور الذهنية، يعمل عليها بشكل ممتاز، وهذا ما لم نعهده على لاعبينا الأفارقة والعرب”.
وأوضح: “أي لاعب يمكنه النجاح في موسم أو آخر، ولكن الاستمرار في هذا المستوى كما قلت يحتاج لعقلية احترافية ويحافظ على نفسه بشكل رائع”.
واستشهد: “نحن نشيد جميعًا بـ كريستيانو رونالدو وليونيل ميسي، لأن كلاهما مستمر حتى الآن في العطاء رغم تقدمهما في العمر، وننتقد رونالدينيو ونيمار”.
وواصل: “انتقاد البعض لعقلية نيمار ورونالدينيو، رغم أن كلبهما يمتلك إمكانيات رائعة بالكرة، ذلك لأن الثنائي لم يتمكنا من النجاح المتواصل، وأعتقد أن محمد صلاح غيّر ذلك. فهو يتمتع بعقلية احترافية يستطيع من خلالها إدارة مسيرته بشكل جيد، ويحافظ على عقليته كما هي”.
واختتم: “العائلة أيضًا توفر ظروف نجاح للاعب، ويجب الإشادة بعائلة محمد صلاح والمقربين منه، زوجته وأولاده وجميع من حوله، يجعلونه يركز بشكل أكبر في كرة القدم، لأن الأمر ليس سهلًا على الإطلاق”.
Manchester City are willing to submit a huge offer to bring a rising star to the Premier League in January, according to a fresh report.
Man City's summer signings
The Sky Blues secured four fresh faces during the previous transfer window in the form of Josko Gvardiol, Matheus Nunes, Jeremy Doku and Mateo Kovacic, and despite the squad’s impressive form this season, club chiefs are of course assessing who they could sign in January.
The Etihad Stadium outfit have been linked with moves for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz and AC Milan forward Francesco Camarda, but should the hierarchy fail to secure the services of the latter player in particular, Pep Guardiola has set his sights on one of his teammates at the San Siro Stadium.
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The Serie A’s left-winger Rafael Leao has firmly established himself as Stefano Pioli’s overall best-performing player so far this season with a match rating of 7.14 (WhoScored – AC Milan statistics), but it’s not the first time that he’s been on the radar of the champions in England.
The Portugal international was strongly associated with a switch towards the end of last year, and whilst a deal for the 24-year-old has failed to come to fruition ever since, the following update would suggest that the board are willing to go one step further in order to secure his services in 2024.
Man City preparing bid for Rafael Leao
According to Spanish reports (via CaughtOffside), Man City are interested in Leao ahead of January. The Premier League giants are “keen on signing” the attacker and are claimed to be “willing to offer” approximately €150m (£129m) to get a deal over the line.
The AC Milan star will likely find a move attractive considering that he could compete for trophies on a regular basis, not to mention that he’d be able to get coached by Guardiola, so this could be one to keep a close eye on in the near future.
Leao could be a "difference-maker" for Guardiola
In the Serie A this season, Leao already has seven contributions, four assists and three goals, to his name in 12 appearances, which shows how prolific he can be in the final third, and he’s constantly posing a threat even if the end product isn’t always there (Transfermarkt – Leao statistics).
Standing at 6 foot 2, Almada’s native has recorded 21 shots over the course of the current campaign which is more than any of his fellow teammates (FBRef – AC Milan statistics), highlighting how much of a “difference-maker” he can be in the opposition's area, as dubbed by football talent scout Jacek Kulig.
Sponsored by Adidas, the forward is even a versatile operator having been deployed in five different positions over the grass since the start of his career, including everywhere across the frontline and even as an attacking midfielder, so his ability to provide cover would make him a useful option to have in the building.
Having been named AC Milan’s Player of the Year during the 2021/22 season, Leao knows what it takes to be successful and is clearly getting the individual recognition that he deserves, so should the club get him to put pen to paper, it would be a massive coup for Guardiola and Man City.
Wolverhampton Wanderers made an interesting move over the summer as they opted to appoint Gary O'Neil after he was relieved of his duties by another Premier League club.
Bournemouth decided to part ways with the English tactician at the end of the 2022/23 campaign, despite his success in keeping them within the division, and the Old Gold swooped in to secure his services after Julen Lopetegui's departure.
The new head coach has enjoyed a solid start to his tenure at the Molineux and has already masterminded two memorable results for supporters to enjoy.
O'Neil has won four of his opening 12 top-flight matches in charge of the club, and secured incredible victories over reigning champions Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur – both by a scoreline of 2-1.
Wolves have scored 16 goals in those 12 games and are well on course to beat their dismal tally of 31 goals in 38 Premier League outings last term.
The club could, however, look to make further additions to their attack during the upcoming January transfer window, despite their improvement in that area, as Youssoufa Moukoko has been linked with a move to England.
Wolves transfer news – Youssoufa Moukoko
Last month, 90min reported that the Old Gold are one of a number of teams eyeing up a possible swoop to sign the Borussia Dortmund centre-forward at the turn of the year.
The outlet claimed that the Germany international is exploring a potential loan move away from the Bundesliga outfit due to his lack of minutes on the pitch this season.
Sebastien Haller and Niclas Fullkrug have made it difficult for the teenage dynamo to find regular game time at first-team level, which now looks set to open the door for a winter exit.
Premier League sides Wolves and Brentford are said to be keen on the 19-year-old attacker, whilst Lazio, Fiorentina, Lens, and Lyon are also in the running to secure his signature.
90min claimed that Liverpool are long-term admirers of the talented ace but it remains to be seen whether or not they would be interested in a loan deal for him at this moment in time.
O'Neil could, therefore, face stiff competition to land Moukoko's services in January as a number of teams could be competing to sign him on loan.
However, the Dortmund starlet could be a terrific addition to the squad if they are able to win the race as he has the potential to be an upgrade on current Wolves centre-forward Matheus Cunha, who has had a difficult year in England since his move to the club in January.
Cunha's Wolves career in numbers
The Brazil international was initially signed on loan from Spanish side Atletico Madrid at the start of the year in a deal that was pre-agreed to become a permanent one in the summer.
This meant that Wolves signed him permanently for a reported club-record fee of £43m at the end of the 2022/23 campaign, which came after a tough first five months at the club.
Matheus Cunha's pre-Wolves career (via Transfermarkt)
Statistic
FC Sion
RB Leipzig
Hertha BSC
Atletico Madrid
Appearances
32
52
40
54
Goals
Ten
Nine
13
Seven
Assists
Eight
Three
Ten
Eight
Cunha did not hit the ground running in English football as he struggled to make an impact at the top end of the pitch during the second half of last season.
The right-footed attacker scored two goals in 17 Premier League appearances, which included 12 starts, and scored from just one of his 18 shots within the penalty area.
He did not make up for his lack of goalscoring with creativity as the 24-year-old forward made 0.4 key passes per game and created one 'big chance' for his teammates in those 17 outings.
The Brazilian gem has enjoyed an improvement in that area this season with 0.9 key passes per match and three 'big chances' created for his fellow attackers across 12 top-flight starts for O'Neil.
However, Cunha has continued to struggle in front of goal with just two league strikes in 12 appearances. He is not able to blame his teammates for a lack of service as the Wolves striker has amassed 3.15 xG and missed three 'big chances'.
This shows that the former Atletico prospect has been wasteful with his shooting and has not been a reliable option at the top end of the pitch for the Old Gold.
Therefore, O'Neil could improve his team by bringing in a number nine who could provide more consistent quality in the final third, which is what Moukoko has the potential to do if they are able to sign him on loan from Dortmund during the January transfer window.
Moukoko's goal record for Dortmund
The £51k-per-week hotshot burst onto the scene for his club at youth level with a phenomenal record of 90 goals and 16 assists in 56 U17 matches.
He followed that up with a stunning 47 goals and ten assists in 25 U19 outings for the German giants and that form elevated him to first-team football.
To date, Moukoko has scored 14 goals and provided eight assists in 83 appearances for Dortmund, which includes 13 goals in 63 Bundesliga clashes.
Those numbers do not paint the full picture, though, as the teenage dynamo has often been used as an impact substitute rather than getting regular minutes as a starter.
Cody Gakpo
Fifth
Terem Moffi
Fourth
Alexander Sorloth
Third
Evan Ferguson
Second
Yoane Wissa
First
He has only started 14 Bundesliga matches in his career and contributed with 13 goals and six assists. During the 2022/23 campaign, Moukoko scored seven goals and assisted three in 11 starts for the German side, with five of his 24 shots inside of the box finding the back of the net.
As you can see in the post above, the teenage ace, who talent scout Jacek Kulig also hailed as being "born to score", is a "record-breaker" who has achieved a lot in his short career to date.
Moukoko would arrive with plenty of experience at such a young age and his form for Dortmund last season, and his overall Bundesliga record of goals and assists in comparison to starts, suggests that he could provide more quality than Cunha at the top end of the pitch.
This is why he could be an upgrade on the Brazil international if the young gem is able to adapt to English football and, therefore, be an excellent signing for O'Neil to make in January.
Liverpool fans have been left bemused by the decision to award Arsenal a penalty against Brighton after they did not get one against Manchester City.
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Arsenal awarded penalty against BrightonLiverpool fans vent anger on social mediaGunners go top of the table with winWHAT HAPPENED?
Gabriel Jesus picked up the ball just outside the Brighton penalty area before jinking inside the box and away from Tariq Lamptey. The Brighton defender took the Brazilian out after brushing the lower side of the ball, resulting in a a penalty that was dispatched by Bukayo Saka. VAR decided there was no clear and obvious error and the decision was upheld, despite the touch on the ball. Liverpool fans, however, have been quick to point to Jeremy Doku's challenge on Alexis Mac Allister last month was not given as a penalty because the Belgian got a touch on the ball first.
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Liverpool fans let their anger be known on X, @LfcShaunjudge said: "VAR is corrupt as f*ck.. Mac Allister didn't get penalty because Doku clips ball 1st… 10000000000% proves what a bunch of cheating w*nkers VAR are…"
Another Reds fan, @SawkurGod, took aim at PGMOL: "They said Doku got the ball first (highly debatable) and that was enough to make a kick to the chest legal. Lamptey clearly gets the ball before tripping Jesus, but that's not enough to overturn the call? No tribalism required to say the consistency from PGMOL really stinks."
David Phillips argued: "Premier League refereeing and its application of VAR is truly incomprehensible if you can award a penalty for Lamptey's challenge on Jesus but not award a penalty for the challenge by Doku on Mac Allister."
@Stehoare could not believe the decision. He said: Doku apparently touched the ball first, hence no pen given for the foul on Mac Allister. Lamptey touched the ball first, still a pen anyway… Make it make sense."
Some Liverpool fans even claimed there was corruption. @GeirIvanTorvik tweeted: Lamptey tackle, gets a small part of the ball. Penalty. Doku highfoot tackle, gets a small part of the ball. No penalty. Howard Webb is reading the rules from a checkbook."
@AnfieldRd96 believes the league have decided they do not want Liverpool to be crowned champions. They said: "The day they didn’t give Liverpool a penalty for Doku almost sending Mac Allister to hospital for multiple holes in his chest, that’s when I knew they didn’t want us to win it."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Both decisions can be considered to be 50:50 and could have been awarded either way. The difference between the two incidents lies in the on-field decision.0 The Gunners were awarded the penalty without hesitation by John Brooks and VAR did not deem it to be a clear and obvious error. Liverpool, however, were not awarded the spot kick and VAR did not overturn that decision either.
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Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL AND LIVERPOOL?
Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Brighton takes them back to the top of the summit and puts pressure on Liverpool to secure victory against Manchester United on Sunday. The Gunners meanwhile host a struggling Bayern Munich on Tuesday in the Champions League quarter-finals.
أوضح محمود حرب مدير الكرة في منتخب مصر الأولمبي، كواليس معسكر المنتخب المقام حالياً في مدينة بوردو الفرنسية، استعدادًا لأولمبياد باريس 2024.
ويستهل منتخب مصر الأولمبي مبارياته بمواجهة جمهورية الدومينيكان يوم 24 يوليو، ثم يلعب أمام أوزبكستان 27 من الشهر ذاته، ويختتم مواجهاته أمام إسبانيا 30 يوليو.
وقال محمود حرب في تصريحات عبر قناة “إم بي سي مصر 2”: “المعسكر كان ناجحًا بكل المقاييس، اندماج اللاعبين الكبار مع الصغار، الملفت للنظر أنك تشعر أن محمد النني وزيزو مع اللاعبين منذ سنتين، واعتادا على طريقة اللعب وهذا أعطى راحة نفسية لميكالي”.
طالع أيضاً.. خاص | باستثناء مركز واحد.. ميكالي يحسم تشكيل مصر أمام الدومينيكان في الأولمبياد
وعن إصابة أحمد نبيل كوكا، أفاد: “حتى الآن يسير على التأهيل ومنتظرين القرار، هل سيلحق بالمباراة الأولى أم لا، ولكن يوجد تحسن بشكل كبير”.
وأتم: “لا ننظر إلى المنافسين في الأولمبياد ولكن ما نريده أن نحصل على ميدالية، وهذا ما قاله ميكالي منذ سنتين ونصف بعد توليه تدريب المنتخب”.