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With the summer transfer window now officially closed, Newcastle United will be wondering what might have been and already keeping an eye on January when they could return for attacking targets.

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Heading into the summer, Newcastle desperately needed a central defender and arguably needed an upgrade on Miguel Almiron. Months later and now outside the transfer window, they still need exactly that following a disastrous summer period.

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Posts ByRoss Kilvington Aug 31, 2024

For much of the window, it looked as though Marc Guehi would be the man to solve their centre-back problem, with reported bids reaching as high as £70m. Ultimately, even at such a price, the Magpies failed to reach Crystal Palace's stunning reported £75m valuation.

Oliver Glasner confirmed the news that Guehi would be staying put in one final blow to those at St James' Park before the deadline, telling the press (via Fabrizio Romano): "Congratulations to our owners because they didn't give up. He always told me that he's not pushing to leave Crystal Palace."

Then adding salt to their wounds, Newcastle also failed to sign Anthony Elanga after reports suggested they made a late enquiry to sign the Nottingham Forest winger. However, one pundit believes all hope may not be lost on that front.

Sky Sports pundit Curtis Davies feels that Newcastle could return for Elanga in the January transfer window. He said (via The Shields Gazette): “The fact that they are not going to get Guehi, they might have found that pocket of money that is available to actually go out and spend it.

"But I also think it could be a tactic to almost upset him a little bit. They could revisit it in January, because at this stage, a club like Nottingham Forest want to stay in this league, first and foremost.

“To take one of their most important players, probably their most important player alongside Gibbs-White for me, at this stage of the window, and, as we said, if they are not going to send them a player back as well, it’s impossible.

"£35million is good money, of course, but for Premier League clubs nowadays to lose one of your best players on deadline day for that, I think you would have to go probably £50million, £60million if you are going to try to get him out today.”

"Brilliant" Elanga would solve Almiron problem

Having been linked with a move away throughout the summer, Almiron is not a player who seemingly has a long-term future at St James' Park, especially after he struggled last season. The arrival of Elanga would all but end his time at Newcastle and hand Eddie Howe a much-needed upgrade on the right-hand side. Earning a reported £25,000 a week, the Swede has discovered his best form at Nottingham Forest.

Premier League stats 23/24 (via FBref)

Anthony Elanga

Miguel Almiron

Goals

5

3

Assists

9

1

Key passes

32

24

Take-ons completed

28

23

Described as "brilliant" by former Manchester United defender Wes Brown, Elanga outperformed Almiron in several key departments last season and is a player that Newcastle would be wise to return for in January.

حصل فريق ليفربول على بطاقة التأهل إلى نهائي بطولة كأس رابطة الأندية الإنجليزية، كأس كاراباو، بعد فوزه اليوم ضد توتنهام.

واستضاف ملعب “الأنفيلد” مباراة الفريقين في إطار منافسات إياب نصف نهائي كأس كاراباو، مساء يوم الخميس.

وتمكن ليفربول من تحقيق فوز عريض على توتنهام، بأربعة أهداف دون رد، حيث سجل محمد صلاح هدفًا من ضربة جزاء وصنع آخر (لمطالعة التفاصيل كاملة من هنا).

في حين فاز نيوكاسل يونايتد على آرسنال، في المباراة الأخرى في نصف النهائي، بنتيجة 4/0 (مجموع الذهاب والإياب).

ويستعد ليفربول لمباراة بليموث أرجايل في دور الـ32 من بطولة كأس الاتحاد الإنجليزي، يوم الأحد المقبل.

ويتصدر ليفربول جدول الدوري الإنجليزي برصيد 56 نقطة، بفارق 6 نقاط عن آرسنال، ويمتلك مباراة مؤجلة ضد إيفرتون سيخوضها يوم الأربعاء المقبل على ملعب “جوديسون بارك”. موعد مباراة ليفربول ونيوكاسل يونايتد في نهائي كأس كاراباو

يستضيف ملعب “ويمبلي” نهائي النسخة الحالية من بطولة كأس كاراباو، بين ليفربول ونيوكاسل يونايتد، وذلك يوم الأحد 16 مارس القادم، وسيتم تحديد التوقيت في وقت لاحق.

Veteran allrounder contributes 15 sixes and 160 out of 166-run partnership for ninth wicket

David Hopps21-May-2021

Darren Stevens ransacked his way to 150 from 117 balls•Getty Images

The oldest swinger in town was at it again in Canterbury, clubbing the ball to all parts, defying age and occasionally defying logic. Darren Stevens played one of the most remarkable attacking innings witnessed in the Championship for many a year as he again underlined his status as one of the most notable servants county cricket has ever known.Stevens’ resounding assault on Glamorgan’s bowling, glorious in its simplicity, brought him 190 from 149 balls. Kent, at one time 128 for 8, made 307 as he walloped 15 sixes and 15 fours. On a day of strong breezes which bent tree branches, removed umpires’ caps and caused advertising boards to take flight, the Stevens whirlwind settled in the middle of the square and caused the most damage of all.At 45 years and 21 days, he became the oldest player to score a first-class century since Chris Balderstone (45 years, 247 days) for Leicestershire in July 1986. (Geoffrey Boycott might remind you that he was a slightly older 45-year-old when he struck two centuries earlier that month, although without Stevens’ shower of sixes.)To put things in perspective, before this round of matches the leading six-hitter in the Championship was Nottinghamshire’s Tom Moores… with seven. To further put things into perspective, Stevens entered this game with six single-figure scores on the bounce. In the past two years he has virtually had to talk his way into squeezing another year’s contract. Kent supporters will hope he again has the gift of the gab in September because they are not yet ready to let go. He is a player who can’t be pinned down, who every so often does wondrous things with bat or ball.How fortunate we feel as we edge gingerly out of this global pandemic, like rabbits out of burrows, to witness cricket so free of guile. How blessed Stevens must feel to still be playing on; he lost his father, who loved watching him play, to a Covid-related illness about a year ago, and lived in a caravan for two weeks on his cousin’s driveway in Leicester so he could talk through the window to his mum, who was self-isolating. Dreadful times, and these are the days that we treasure more strongly as a result.Greedily for the statisticians, the six that mattered most was the one that got away. If only Stevens had made a sweeter connection with a blow down the ground against the legspin of the Australia Test batsman, Marnus Labuschagne, he would have equalled the most sixes in English first-class cricket, jointly held by Graham Napier and Andrew Symonds. As soon as he hit it, he walked away from the crease, pausing momentarily to glance over his shoulder to confirm that Kiran Carlson had held the catch at long-on.Most sixes in County Championship innings

16 – Andrew Symonds, Gloucestershire v Glamorgan, Abergavenny, 1995

16 – Graham Napier, Essex v Surrey, Whitgift School, 2011

15 – Kevin Pietersen, Surrey v Leicestershire, Kia Oval, 2015

15 – Aneurin Donald, Glamorgan v Derbyshire, Colwyn Bay, 2015

15 – Darren Stevens, Kent v Glamorgan, Canterbury, 2021

It was by no means certain that Carlson would hang on because in the latter stages of their browbeating, Glamorgan had been run ragged. Stevens was dropped three times, a tough diving chance for Lloyd in the slips when he was 67, on 136 when Labuschagne failed to hold a waist-high, running catch at deep square, and again one run later, this time Billy Root the offender as he pushed the ball over the ropes at deep midwicket.Kent’s ninth-wicket record – 171 by Mark Ealham and Paul Strang – also narrowly survived, and that serves as a reminder of the redoubtable part played by Miguel Cummins, who likes a bit of a tail-end hit, but who loyally committed himself to abstinence. Of their extraordinary stand of 166 in 28 overs, Stevens made 160, Cummins 1 and extras made up the rest; Stevens’ contribution of 96.38% of the partnership runs was a record for 100-plus stands in first-class cricket. Cummins had made 7, from 61 balls, when he dragged on Labuschagne to end Kent’s innings.Stevens majored in leg-side clunks and consummate lofts down the ground. He used the wind intelligently, lofting when it was in his favour, wary when it was not. The most startling six was something different when he dropped to one knee to hit David Lloyd’s medium pace over extra cover. The least impressive was probably his first, a wind-assisted top-edged pull to fine leg against Michael Hogan.Every Glamorgan bowler suffered from Stevens’ assault, although the Australian pair, Labuschagne and Michael Neser suffered less than most. Neser, bearded and strongly built, had sparked Kent’s collapse from their overnight 70 for 2 with inswingers to pick off Jamie Cox, Jack Leaning and Daniel Bell-Drummond, but Stevens treated him to a leg-side pick-up when he lost his line. Labuschagne, the seventh bowler tried, looked spooked as he began with a full toss that was called a wide, but he settled and briefly made Stevens look a little cumbersome.Timm van der Gugten, who had rendered Kent strokeless for much of the morning session, conceded two sixes and still returned 4 for 34 in 19 overs. Andrew Salter’s offspin was the meekest adversary. Stevens cleared the boundary five times two overs; Salter tried to hide one or two, but there was no hiding place; he might as well have been the infant putting his hands over his eyes and hoping that the big, bad man could not see him.Stevens soaks up the applause for his 36th first-class hundred•Getty Images

This was a heartwarming innings, an innings of abandon, one which for all his cricketing nous ultimately reduced to game to the basics of “bat hits ball.” It was apt that this was the week that crowds returned in limited numbers because few players have gained more affection than Stevens has in Kent, and indeed beyond. And as well as the smattering of spectators who braved the cheerless conditions, many more rushed to the ball-by-ball services and the live stream.When named Stevens as one of their Five Cricketers of the Year in April it brought delight to many on the county circuit, and some nonplussed looks beyond. He was the oldest player to be given the honour since Leicestershire’s Ewart Astill in 1933 and his reputation had been built without a single international cap. He did not need to prove himself a worthy recipient, but he did anyway.Later, to prevent stiffness setting in, he bowled a few overs and took a wicket – that of Labuschagne, for the second time this season. Afterwards, his captain, Sam Billings made a dressing room speech in tribute, and a rousing one it would have been. Glamorgan, who must have imagined themselves in a winning position, were 55 for 2 at the close, 252 behind, regathering their poise.

Arne Slot might have a bit more tactical nous than his predecessor, and that's not to discredit the exceptional management skills of Jurgen Klopp, whose Anfield appointment proved to be the start of a miracle that rained illustrious success down on Liverpool.

The Dutch head coach has got off to a flyer in the Premier League but let's not forget that he has inherited an elite crop of players, with the exploits of Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah on the attacking flanks evidence of the title-capable quality.

Luis Diaz & Mohamed Salah's stats this season

Liverpool's attack petered out toward the end of the 2023/24 campaign, a core part of the nosedive that pulled Klopp's swansong away from contention for titles in the Premier League, Europa League and FA Cup, falling to the eventual champions in the latter two.

Now, though, a shift in style under Slot appears to have revitalised both, with Salah nominated for the league's Player of the Month award for August. His Colombian peer's dominant display against Manchester United came a day late for the monthly award, but puts him in good stead for the second.

Premier League 24/25: Mo Salah & Luis Diaz

Stats (*per game)

Diaz

Salah

Matches (starts)

3 (3)

3 (3)

Goals

3

3

Assists

1

3

Touches*

42.7

50.7

Shots (on target)*

2.7 (1.3)

3.3 (2.0)

Pass completion

86%

80%

Key passes*

2.3

1.7

Dribbles completed*

2.3 (58%)

1.3 (50%)

Ball recoveries*

4.3

2.3

Total duels won*

5.7 (44%)

3.7 (44%)

All stats via Sofascore

Both players are performing at quite an exceptional level, and though Diaz is more athletic, combative and energetic than his 32-year-old teammate, Salah has that Midas touch, with the eye test also underscoring his unrivalled influence in the Premier League.

Liverpool's forward success flows through Salah, who is currently valued at £46m by Transfermarkt, channelled toward goal with the ferocity of a waterfall. His deal is up at the end of the season but Richard Hughes will be working night and day to convince the Egpytian to extend his £350k-per-week contract.

Diaz's contract has also been a topic of conversation in recent months, though that door is closed (for now) following the conclusion of the transfer window. Barcelona had had a vested interest in the 27-year-old but were unwilling to meet Liverpool's demands of a payment well in excess of £50m.

There is, however, a current Premier League winger who is valued well above both Anfield stalwarts. Yes, Anthony Gordon could be plying his trade in his home city right now but instead remains at St. James' Park. Unknown to many, a return to Anfield would have actually been a homecoming for the England international.

Liverpool must rue letting Anthony Gordon leave

Hailed as a "menace" of a player by scout Antonio Mango, Gordon has enjoyed a steady rise to prominence in the Premier League, demonstrating clear talent at Everton but suffering due to the Toffees' turbulence, forcing his way out and signing for Newcastle United in a £45m deal in January 2023.

He had a slow start to life as a Magpie but soared throughout his first full season, winning the club's Player of the Year award after posting 12 goals and 11 assists across all competitions, hailed for his "unbelievable" performances by Bruno Guimaraes.

Such efforts turned Liverpool's head among others, and due to Newcastle's PSR concerns, Eddie Howe was set to lose his wide talisman in a £75m deal, agreed with Liverpool but not coming to fruition after alternative, less costly means were found to combat the situation.

His pace and potency down the left would be perfect for Slot's side, but would you know, he actually played for the Reds way back when, released from the academy as an 11-year-old before earning a second bite at the cherry with Everton, where he rose through the ranks.

Speaking to Everton's club website, Gordon said: "It was another chance for me to grow. But that was hard. It affected me mentally and dented my confidence. I had to pick myself up and go again.

“When I got to Everton, I never looked back.”

Given that Liverpool were willing to enforce a high-cost transfer to bring the 23-year-old back to Merseyside this summer suggests that there is an element of ruefulness about letting him go in the first place, for a little more prudence could have seen him rise through the ranks in the same way that Trent Alexander-Arnold did.

Would it be far-fetched to say that there's a sense Gordon could yet grace the Anfield pitch in Liverpool red? FSG's interest is genuine and the England star isn't exactly going to fade into the background any time soon, impressing for club and country.

And the fact that he's more valuable than both Salah and Diaz right now does highlight his high potential, something that Liverpool will need to pay the big bucks for if they do wish to bring him home.

However, Diaz is proving that he's the man for the job on Slot's left flank. Who knows what will happen in the future, but certain Liverpool figures might rue letting Gordon leave in the first place – just imagine a wing boasting both Diaz and Gordon as the options…

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The new payment system has created a bit of a divide between players and the board

Andrew Fidel Fernando28-May-2021

Sri Lanka’s players have contended that the new system is not transparent•SLC

The Sri Lanka men’s players’ rejection of their central contracts is “very unfair”, essentially because the board is offering more for winning series against top-ranked opposition. This is according to Aravinda de Silva, one of the architects of the new payment scheme.The players have contended that the new system is not transparent however, and senior players, in particular, have felt that the proposal rewards future potential over performance and experience. They made their grouses public in a statement last week, after Sri Lanka Cricket had revealed the details – including specific salary figures – of the proposed scheme.De Silva’s comments are an indication that SLC is unwilling to budge on contracts, despite player resistance. The new contracts system was devised largely by the technical committee, which de Silva heads, as well as director of cricket Tom Moody. According to de Silva, the new contracts have been modeled on kinds of contracts often offered in the corporate world.”We discussed this matter in depth before we presented it to the players,” de Silva told . “Unlike in the past, we have increased the benefits three-fold than what it was but purely on the team’s performance… If they win a Test series, we pay them US$ 150,000 which was earlier limited to US$ 50,000. It has to be a collective effort by the whole team.”Related

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De Silva, though, is only correct in a narrow sense about the incentives. This three-fold increase in incentive is only available if they defeat the No. 1 Test team in a series. There are far more modest incentives for beating lower-ranked sides. In fact, for teams ranked 6th and lower, the team would likely have earned higher sums under the old contracts.The ODI series incentives follow a similar pattern – substantial increases on previous years for beating top-ranked teams, but more modest increases and sometimes decreases for defeating lower-ranked outfits.De Silva did, however, correctly point out that: “We also introduced a slab for the T20 format, which also runs up to a maximum of US$ 50,000, which earlier didn’t have any rewards at all.”The comments came after Sri Lanka lost the first two matches of the ongoing ODI series against Bangladesh, thereby surrendering the trophy.”The most important fact is that they should get into the middle and play positive cricket and start winning games for the country rather than complaining,” de Silva said.”This positive approach will encourage us to consider offering them more benefits, like some of the other countries in our region. If the team creates value, their incentives will also go up.”

اتهم خوسيه ماريا كاراسكو، رئيس نادي إشبيلية، ريال مدريد بمحاولة تدمير كرة القدم الإسبانية بعد شكواه الأخيرة بشأن التحكيم.

وواجه ريال مدريد ردود فعل عنيفة من العديد من الأندية في إسبانيا على مدار الأسبوع الماضي منذ نشر بيان يخاطب من خلاله رئيس الاتحاد الإسباني لكرة القدم رافائيل لوزان، حيث وصفوا لجنة الحكام بأنها كيان “فاسد، ومتلاعب بالنتائج”.

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وفي تصريحات بعد مباراة برشلونة وإشبيلية أمس، والتي انتهت بخسارة نادي كاراسكو برباعية مقابل هدف، قال في تصريحات لشبكة “DAZN” الإسبانية: “تصريحات ريال مدريد بشأن الحكام غير مقبولة، فهي تطعن في شرف الحكام والبطولة بشكل عام”.

وأضاف: “يجب التنديد بتلك التصريحات لأنها تهاجم كرة القدم، ريال مدريد يحاول تدمير كرة القدم الإسبانية”.

واختتم: “ريال مدريد يريد الضغط على الحكام حتى لا يطلقوا صافرات أمامهم، وفيما يخص برشلونة، أريد توضيح فيما يخص قضية نجريرا”.

 

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Enfim veio o sonhado bicampeonato Brasileiro. Foram 50 anos de espera do primeiro campeão nacional, no longínquo 1971, quando Dadá Maravilha “parou” no ar após cruzamento de Humberto Ramos. Agora, em 2021, o alvinegro soltou o grito entalado na garganta e coloca o segundo troféu em sua rica galeria.

Para esta campanha impecável, o Galo formou um elenco muito forte. A base começou a ser feita em 2020, ainda sob batuta de Jorge Sampaoli. Neste ano, o grupo foi reforçado e ganhou nomes como Hulk Nacho Fernández e Diego Costa, o que elevou o nivel do time, que também teve novo comandante: Cuca. O treinador chegou sob desconfiança, mas soube lidar com as estrelas e montou um time que se tornou um muro na defesa e uma máquina de gols, superando a marca dos 100 tentos em toda a temporada.

Para o torcedor ficar com a lembrança viva veja quem são os atletas que entraram de vez para a história do Galo, do futebol mineiro e brasileiro, por estarem no panteão dos campeões nacionais. Veja os campeões na galeria acima.

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تعرف فريق ليفربول الإنجليزي على منافسه في دور الـ 16 ببطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا 2025، واتضحت ملامح مشواره خلال المنافسة.

وأجرى الاتحاد الأوروبي لكرة القدم “يويفا” قرعة دور الـ 16 من دوري أبطال أوروبا، اليوم الجمعة.

كما أجرى يويفا قرعة دور الـ 8 من دوري أبطال أوروبا، وكذلك قرعة دور نصف النهائي.

ليفربول توج بآخر لقب في دوري أبطال أوروبا عام 2019 وذلك على حساب توتنهام الإنجليزي.

اقرأ أيضًا | نتائج قرعة دور الـ16 من دوري أبطال أوروبا 2025.. مواجهتان قويتان لـ ليفربول وريال مدريد مشوار ليفربول إلى نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا 2025

سيخوض ليفربول بقيادة نجمه المصري محمد صلاح، مباراة دور الـ 16 أمام باريس سان جيرمان الفرنسي.

وستكون مباراة الذهاب في ملعب حديقة الأمراء معقل باريس سان جيرمان، ومباراة الإياب في ملعب آنفيلد معقل ليفربول.

وحال التأهل يلتقي ليفربول في دور الـ 8 مع الفائز من مباراة أستون فيلا وكلوب بروج.

وستقام مباراة الذهاب في ملعب آنفيلد، على أن تكون مباراة الإياب في ملعب كلوب بروج أو أستون فيلا.

وإذا تمكن ليفربول من التأهل من ربع النهائي سيلتقي في نصف النهائي مع المتأهل من المباراة التي ستجمع بين الفائز من لقاء آرسنال وآيندهوفن، ريال مدريد وأتلتيكو مدريد.

Chelsea put in a commanding performance against West Ham United to secure a 3-0 win and their third of the Premier League season.

The Blues put their London rivals to the sword, dominating in transition to dispatch the Hammers. It was their second away win in the top flight this term, after beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 6-2 at Molineux.

Nicolas Jackson scored two goals in the opening 18 minutes to put his side in a very comfortable position before even a quarter of the game had gone by. His first came from a pass by Jadon Sancho, which the Senegalese striker met with great intent, driving into the Hammers box and slotting through Alphonse Areola’s legs.

His second was set up by a carving pass by Moises Caicedo, who also put in a superb showing. It split the Hammers’ defence open, and Jackson simply ran onto it and slotted home with the outside of his foot.

The 22-year-old set up the Blues’ third. It was scored by Cole Palmer to give his side an almost unassailable lead.

There were some superb performances from Chelsea, not least from Jackson and Caicedo. Palmer was as superb as ever and continued his sparkling form in a Chelsea shirt.

Palmer’s stats vs. West Ham

It has been a simply astounding start to life at Chelsea for England international Palmer. As per StatMuse on X, the 22-year-old has 39 combined goals and assists in 38 Premier League games for the West London outfit. With 16 goals and 11 assists, he is the only player in the English top flight with ten or more goals and ten or more assists in 2024, according to StatMuse.

On Saturday, he was no different, getting on the end of Jackson’s pass, driving into the Hammers’ penalty box and firing past French goalkeeper Areola, into the top corner, before dropping his iconic ‘Cold Palmer’ celebration. It was a superb finish from the Manchester City academy graduate.

The attacker’s stats, via Sofascore, were also impressive. Palmer had 30 touches of the ball at the London Stadium, with a 78% pass accuracy, He created one big chance, won five fouls and an impressive six out of eight ground duels.

Tom Olver of The Metro also thought the 22-year-old was impressive in East London. He gave Chelsea’s number 20 an 8/10 for his efforts, praising him for the way he ‘combined brilliantly’ with Jackson for the third goal.

It was not just Palmer who impressed at the London Stadium, with another of his teammates also putting in an impressive performance.

Tosin Adarabioyo’s stats vs. West Ham

The player in question here is defender Tosin Adarabioyo. After joining on a free transfer in the summer, the 26-year-old, who is also formerly of the Man City academy, made his first Premier League start for the Blues.

It is perhaps no coincidence that Enzo Maresca’s side kept back-to-back clean sheets for the first time this season with Adarabioyo in the side. Although he only played 28 minutes in the previous game against Bournemouth, he helped the Blues keep a 1-0 lead intact and was crucial against the Hammers, too.

The former Fulham defender had 61 touches at the London Stadium, more than Palmer, and had an 88% pass accuracy to go with that. He also made an impressive five clearances, showing just how important his defensive contributions were. Adarabioyo also completed one dribble, at a success rate of 100%.

Adarabioyo’s stats vs. West Ham

Stat

Number

Touches

61

Pass accuracy

88%

Passes completed

45/51

Clearances

5

Dribble success rate

100%

Ground duels won

2/3

Stats from Sofascore

His performance was also rated highly by Olver, who gave him an 8/10 rating just like Palmer received. The Metro journalist credited the defender for being ‘an assured presence at the back’ against Julen Lopetegui’s side.

He has certainly shown he has the quality to start at centre-back for Chelsea. Given he now has helped keep two clean sheets in a row in the Premier League, Maresca must surely continue to back Adarabioyo and give him another start next up against Brighton.

On the evidence of yesterday’s showing, the summer signing has certainly warranted an extended run in the side.

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O São Paulo divulgou desfalque de três jogadores para a partida contra o América-MG, nesta quinta-feira (09), às 21h30. O volante Nestor, o meia Benitez e o atacante Pablo apresentaram quadros de gripe e permaneceram no hotel.

Os três, que apresentaram sintomas apenas nesta quinta-feira, testaram negativo para Covid-19 em novos exames realizados hoje, de acordo com comunicado do Tricolor.

– O volante Nestor, o meia Benitez e o atacante Pablo, todos com quadro gripal, foram cortados da partida desta noite e permaneceram no hotel. Os três, que apresentaram sintomas apenas nesta quinta-feira, testaram negativo para Covid-19 em novos exames realizados hoje – escreveu o São Paulo.

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O volante Nestor, o meia Benitez e o atacante Pablo, todos com quadro gripal, foram cortados da partida desta noite e permaneceram no hotel.

Os três, que apresentaram sintomas apenas nesta quinta-feira, testaram negativo para Covid-19 em novos exames realizados hoje.

— São Paulo FC (@SaoPauloFC) December 9, 2021

O São Paulo é o 13º colocado, com 48 pontos conquistados. O América-MG é o oitavo colocado, com 50 pontos, o último dentro do grupo de classificados para a Libertadores. Segundo o departamento de matemática da UFMG, o Tricolor tem 4,8% de chances de classificação para a Libertadores.