حقق فريق الكرة السلة بالنادي الأهلي فوزاً صعبًا على سبورتنج في المباراة التي جمعت بينهما اليوم الجمعة بنهائي كأس مصر.
واستطاع الأهلي التتويج بلقب كأس مصر لكرة السلة للسيدات بعد الفوز على سبورتنج بنتيجة 93-84.
وقدم سيدات الأهلي أداءً جيدًا منذ البداية ونجح في إنهاء الفترة الأولى متقدمًا بنتيجة 26-19، ولكن سبورتنج تمكن من التقدم مع الفترة الثانية بنتيجة 43-40، وأنهى كذلك الفترة الثالثة متقدمًا بنتيجة 59-52.
الأهلي يهنئ الاتحاد السكندري بعد التتويج بـ كأس مصر لكرة السلة
وخلال الفترة الرابعة والأخيرة نجح فريق سيدات سلة الأهلي في العودة للقاء، وسجلت المحترفة البولندية ليليانا باناشاك رمية ثلاثية في اللحظات الأخيرة، لتنتهي المباراة بالتعادل بين الفريقين 74-74، وتذهب لشوط إضافي.
وفي الشوط الإضافي قدمت لاعبات الأهلي عرضًا رائعًا ونجحن في التقدم منذ بدايته، لتنتهي المباراة بفوز الأحمر بنتيجة 93-84، ويكرر الفريق إنجاز التتويج بلقب الكأس مثلما فعل في الموسم الماضي.
وكان فريق سيدات سلة الأهلي قد تأهل إلى نهائي كأس مصر بعد الفوز على هليوبوليس بنتيجة 89-43.
Journalist Alasdair Gold has given his thoughts on Bayern Munich's handling of the Harry Kane transfer with Tottenham Hotspur.
The England captain completed his switch to the Bavarian side recently but it is believed that he did have a wobble late in the negotiations over his future.
Has Harry Kane joined Bayern Munich?
The Kane transfer saga has finally reached its conclusion.
The Tottenham Hotspur record goalscorer has completed his £100m switch to the Bundesliga champions, signing a four-year deal and taking the iconic number 9 shirt.
The saga has dragged on all summer long, with Bayern seeing three offers rejected for the player before finally reaching an agreement with Spurs on Thursday morning. The agreement with the player took longer, however, with Kane reportedly leaning towards staying with his boyhood club as he was enjoying life under Ange Postecoglou. German outlet BILD also reported that late on, an unnamed club had come in with a "much better offer" to the forward ahead of his contract expiry in the summer of 2024, but that ultimately proved to be fruitless.
The striker released a farewell video on Saturday morning for the Spurs faithful, where he thanked the fans for their support throughout the years, and wished new boss Postecoglou and his former teammates luck for the season ahead saying:
"I’ll be watching from a fan point of view now and really hope the team can be successful.” The forward also hinted to a potential return to the club in the future stating "It’s not a goodbye because you never know how things pan out in the future, but it’s a thank you and I’ll see you soon.”
Speaking on his YouTube channel, journalist Gold revealed his distaste towards the way Bayern Munich conducted themselves throughout the transfer saga, making reference to the methods some German journalists used, suggesting it showcased a lack of objectivity throughout.
He said: "I think that’s a little part of it that irks me as well, that Bayern have kind of bullied their way to this deal. They’ve treated Spurs like they would any other Bundesliga team that they can kind of have the power to just get what they want, and they have.
"Yeah, it’s cost them. It’s cost them a lot of money, especially in terms of Bundesliga revenue but they’ve got what they wanted and some of their reporters out there, let’s be honest, haven’t reported with the most incredible objectivity in the world. I was sat next to one thrusting a shirt in Ange Postecoglou’s direction in Thailand, it’s just been all very distasteful the way it’s done."
"Genuinely, Harry Kane did have a wobble in terms of what he wanted to do, that’s well known in the corridors of Tottenham Hotspur that having told Postecoglou on the first day that he met him that yeah, he did want to move if a deal could be done, but he was happy to stay and play for him if it couldn’t.
"When it came to it yesterday [Friday] there was a bit of a wobble, that’s why you saw some stuff about potentially he could end up staying, and even by the end of play Friday, despite the confidence coming out of Germany, back in England and around Spurs there was a feeling that he might end up staying, but in the end we woke up to everything being near done."
How can Tottenham replace Harry Kane?
Spurs have two options to replace their former talisman.
One is to use the options within their squad. Kane's departure could be a major opportunity for forward Richarlison to step up and live up to his £60m price tag. The Brazilian had a tough opening campaign in a Lilywhites shirt, managing just one goal and four assists in the Premier League last season. However, now that he can be given the opportunity to make regular starts, the striker could be revitalized and start to show why Spurs spent £60m on him in the summer of 2022. Spurs also signed young striker Alejo Velez this window, who could be given opportunities this season to showcase why Spurs committed £13m on him.
The club could also delve into the market. According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the London club were considering Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo-Muani should Kane depart this summer, and it will be interesting to see if the North London side will act upon that interest. The forward is said to cost £69m and is also a target of Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Tottenham are also considering Gent striker Gift Orban, with Tavolieri reporting that talks are ongoing between the sides, with the Belgian side wanting €30m plus add-ons to part with the Nigerian forward.
Dois gols, uma assistência e mais uma grande atuação de Arrascaeta com a camisa do Flamengo. O uruguaio foi um dos destaques do Rubro-Negro na vitória por 5 a 3 sobre o Bahia, nessa quarta-feira. Foi o 24º tento do jogador desde a sua chegada à Gávea, no início do ano passado.
Arrascaeta agora se tornou o 8º estrangeiro com mais gols na história do Flamengo. O camisa 14 deixou para trás o alemão Fritz Engel, que defendeu o clube nos anos 30, estufando as redes 23 vezes.
O argentino Narciso Doval, goleador da equipe no início da década de 70, segue liderando o ranking com folga. Foram 94 gols do ex-atacante, que morreu precocemente em 1991.Confira o top 10 dos gringos artilheiros do Rubro-Negro:
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But for that to happen, their batting needs serious improvement considering at least one of R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be back after spending three months being “rested” or “rotated”
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Chopra: Dhawan to open, Ishant over Bhuvneshwar
Match factsNovember 16-20, 2017 Start time 0930 local (0400 GMT)Big PictureIndia v Sri Lanka again? Didn’t they play last week? Or was it last month? Might have been last season. Who could care?Such is the apathy towards the contest that it is almost forgotten that Sri Lanka were last invited to play Test cricket in India, during “prime time”, was a full eight years ago. For purposes of rhythm no doubt, they played the matches on exact same dates – November 16, November 24 and December 2, 2009 – while the country was busy celebrating Sachin Tendulkar’s 20 years in international cricket. Only immigration officers knew Sri Lanka had been in the country for a week when the pre-match press conferences began.If India were stuck in the past in 2009, it would appear they already have their minds in the future – in South Africa. Hardik Pandya, whose only Tests have come against Sri Lanka, has been rested because he is believed to be the one to make the difference overseas. If India seal this Sri Lanka series in the first two Tests, it is possible even captain Virat Kohli might give the rest of the tour a miss. Why, even the green pitch for the first Test at Eden Gardens might suggest South Africa has come in earnest.The last time Sri Lanka came to India, they caught the hosts by surprise and had them 32 for 4 on the first day of the series, the last bit of ascendency they enjoyed. They will now hope not only to catch India on the hop but for a longer period of time.The last time Sri Lanka came to India, the hosts would become the No. 1 side in the world. Now, they are already on top of the rankings, a more ruthless, bowler-oriented version of MS Dhoni’s team. And Sri Lanka? Well, they were the No. 2 side in 2009 but in the lead up to 2017, they lost Sangakkara, Jayawardene, Dilshan, Samaraweera, Muralitharan and their prominence in international cricket. Not only have Sri Lanka lost legends as players but, until as recently as last month, also as possible advisors to take them into the next era.A more pressing concern is the batting, which needs a lot of work to stand up to India’s bowling might, which will be further accentuated on home surfaces. Even though they won the series in Pakistan 2-0, Sri Lanka are keeping their ambitions realistic: they will be happy if they can win a Test, their first, in India.The Eden Gardens was wrapped under covers on the eve of the Test•ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Form guide(last five completed matches, most recent first) India: WWWWD Sri Lanka: WWLLLIn the spotlightIt is safe to assume it has been uneasy for R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja to come to terms with life outside India’s national sides. Since they last played Sri Lanka in August, they were “rested” then “rotated” – who needs fake news when there are India selections? – but the fact remains two of India’s big match winners in Tests are not wanted in limited-overs cricket. They will be itching to come back to Tests with a vengeance.Angelo Mathews has spent two years without a Test century. Sri Lanka have beaten Pakistan twice without Mathews. Once the captain, once the man to lead Sri Lanka into the next era, once the chosen one, Mathews is now just another one. What better time to go back to being the special one?Team newsThe Eden Gardens pitch is green and expected to help the quicks. The last time India played a Test here – on a similar pitch last year – they went in with an extra batsman. With the seam-bowling allrounder missing, India might possibly go that way again. If they do so, they might come face to face with a choice they will anyway have to make in South Africa: who out of Ashwin and Jadeja makes way for a third specialist fast bowler? That fast bowler if selected is most certainly going to be Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who took a five-for in his last Kolkata Test.The other choice to be made for India is one that will cause them a dilemma in South Africa too. While it might be harsh to drop either Shikhar Dhawan or KL Rahul after the year they have had, M Vijay might be a valuable asset overseas.India (probable): 1 KL Rahul, 2 Shikhar Dhawan, 3 Cheteshwar Pujara, 4 Virat Kohli (capt.), 5 Ajinkya Rahane, 6 Rohit Sharma, 7 Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 8 R Ashwin/ Ravindra Jadeja, 9 Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10 Mohammed Shami, 11 Umesh Yadav.Even though Sri Lanka won both their Tests in the UAE, changes are expected. Kusal Mendis is out, Mathews is in, possibly to bat at No. 4; Kaushal Silva is out, Dhanandaya de Silva is back. The tricky permutations will have to be carried in the bowling department with Mathews still not expected to bowl. And Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by playing five bowlers in both Tests. An overcast Kolkata in November is rather different to the UAE, though, and a green pitch might also necessitate playing an extra batsman.Sri Lanka (probable): 1 Dimuth Karunaratne, 2 Sadeera Samarawickrama, 3 Dhananjaya de Silva, 4 Dinesh Chandimal (capt.), 5 Angelo Mathews, 6 Niroshan Dickwella (wk), 7 Lahiru Thirimanne/ Dasun Shanaka ,8 Dilruwan Perera, 9 Suranga Lakmal, Rangana Herath, 11 Lahiru Gamage/ Vishwa FernandoPitch and conditionsThe Eden Gardens pitch is green and expected to be two-paced; it seems this Test will be played in similar conditions as the last Kolkata Test when 26 of the 40 wickets fell to pace. Any chances of the pitch drying out might have been laid to rest by persistent rain on the day before the Test. There is more expected on the first three days of the match.Stats and trivia Sri Lanka have never won a Test in 17 attempts in India, but this is not the longest wait for a Test team to register a maiden win in a particular country: New Zealand went 28 Tests before they finally won one in England. One of Rohit Sharma’s two Test centuries has come in two Tests in Kolkata. Even when he didn’t score a century, he scored a crucial second-innings 82 to help India beat New Zealand in conditions that were almost home-like for the visitors. In all international cricket at Eden Gardens, Rohit averages more than 90 per dismissal. Angelo Mathews and Rangana Herath are the only ones in the Sri Lanka squad to have played Test cricket in India. R Ashwin is eight short of 300 wickets. He has played 52 Tests; Dennis Lillee is the fastest to the mark, in 56 Tests.Quotes”I feel every match you play is important. Every series is huge. It’s not like we lose this series and you’re going to say nothing to us. Everything is important when you play for the country. We don’t like to differentiate, we simply want to do well as a team.”
Journalist Dean Jones has provided an update on Crystal Palace's pursuit of forward Wilfried Gnonto.
The Italian forward looks set to depart Elland Road this summer.
What is the latest Crystal Palace transfer news?
The Eagles were handed a major boost in this transfer window this week.
French forward Michael Olise penned a new four-year deal at Selhurst Park after plenty of speculation around his future. It was reported that Chelsea had activated the £35m release clause in his contract and were discussing personal terms with the forward, however, Palace were reportedly angry with Chelsea for what they perceived was an illegal approach and threatened to go to tribunal, which lead to the move collapsing.
Keeping Olise at the club is a big thing for the Eagles as they have already lost club legend Wilfried Zaha on a free transfer to Galatasaray, and having to replace both of their starting wingers would've been an incredibly difficult task.
The side have already brought in one potential replacement, with 19-year-old Matheus Franca arriving from Flamengo on a five-year contract for a reported £26m fee. Despite the signing of the promising Brazilian, Crystal Palace are still in the market for more attacking reinforcements.
One such option is Leeds United forward Gnonto. The Italian who joined Leeds last summer is doing everything he can to push through a move to Everton, who have seen two bids rejected for the Italian international, with the most recent bid being worth £25m plus bonuses and a sell-on clause. Leeds continue to insist that he is not for sale, despite the forwards recent written transfer request, and the Toffees are preparing a new bid. Crystal Palace had an interest in the attacker earlier in the summer, and they may reignite their interest in the forward.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jones has revealed the reasons behind the failed Olise transfer, as well as stating that Gnonto could prefer a move to Selhurst Park over Goodison Park:
He said: "The Olise situation had really rattled Palace and they were trying to stick up for themselves as they and other clubs of that size feel that sometimes it becomes a bit impossible to compete in the market at the best of times, as they fight to keep their best assets. I do admire Palace’s stance for looking into the tapping up stuff – they genuinely feel this has been out of hand compared to other pursuits. I know there is this narrative that ‘everyone gets tapped up these days’ but I have heard a version of what happened here and if it’s true then I do understand why Palace are annoyed.
"Gnonto is still looking for a new club and I think he would feel more comfortable going to Crystal Palace than Everton in terms of long-term Premier League status so that could become one to look out for. He has been linked with Tottenham Hotspur, but there’s not much in it and it’s still Everton most keen. In a similar way there are players like Callum Hudson-Odoi and Demarai Gray that are looking for new clubs, both have been pursued by Fulham, and I think Palace will at least be exploring those avenues."
What next for Crystal Palace this window?
Despite managing to hold onto Olise, the side are bracing for interest in another one of their stars.
Crystal Palace midfielder Chieck Doucoure.
Malian midfielder Cheick Doucoure is a key target of Liverpool this summer after the club missed out on Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to Chelsea. According to the Evening Standard, Crystal Palace want to keep the midfielder who was last season's Crystal Palace Fans Player of the Year, and value the former RC Lens player at £70m amidst interest from the Reds as well as French giants Paris Saint-Germain, which would be a £49m profit on the player after just one season at the club.
حُسمت هوية الأندية المتأهلة من بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز إلى دوري أبطال أوروبا الموسم المقبل، 2024/25، قبل جولة من النهاية.
وتنتهي منافسات الموسم الحالي من الدوري الإنجليزي، 2023/24، مساء يوم الأحد المقبل.
وتحددت الأندية الأربعة المتأهلة إلى منافسات دوري أبطال أوروبا الموسم المقبل، والتي ستكون في هيئة جديدة بمشاركة 36 فريقًا بدلًا من 32.
وفشل توتنهام في التأهل إلى دوري أبطال أوروبا بعدما تعرض للهزيمة الثلاثاء أمام مانشستر سيتي بهدفين دون رد، في مباراة مؤجلة من الجولة الرابعة والثلاثين.
هذه الهزيمة تعني إنهاء أستون فيلا للموسم في المركز الرابع، ومن ثم حجز البطاقة الأخيرة المؤهلة إلى دوري أبطال أوروبا. الفرق المتأهلة من الدوري الإنجليزي إلى دوري أبطال أوروبا 2024/25
Wolverhampton Wanderers have had a difficult summer so far, with the club unable to spend due to restrictions relating to Financial Fair Play (FFP).
The severity of the Old Gold’s finances reached a summit just five days before their opening fixture of the 2023/24 Premier League season, as Julen Lopetegui left his role as manager.
The Spaniard was replaced swiftly by former AFC Bournemouth boss Gary O’Neil, who guided the squad to a convincing performance against Manchester United on Monday night, despite the fixture ending in a narrow defeat.
Without having the ability to spend, the club have seen the vast majority of their transfer activity stem from outgoings, with more talent expected to depart, leaving numbers low within the squad.
What’s the latest on Wolves’ transfer situation?
While it looks increasingly unlikely that Wolves will be able to financially sanction a move for a player this summer, there remains hope that someone can arrive to shed some light on a dull period.
The latest news regarding Molineux has linked Daniel Podence with a move away, with Celtic reported to be the most likely destination for the winger.
With just 12 months remaining on his contract with the Old Gold, now would be the ideal time for the club to cash in on the Portuguese gem, who joined the side back in 2020.
Despite their inability to sign players this summer, the Midlands club have been linked to a host of talent, with one name having the potential to be the perfect successor to Podence, should Wolves miraculously find the resources.
Back in April, Napoli winger Hirving Lozano was speculated to have received interest from the Midlands, as reported by outlets in Mexico.
Earning £97k-per-week in Naples, the Mexican has been rumoured to be close to departing the Blues this summer, in what would be a strong acquisition should Wolves opt to revive their interest.
What is Hirving Lozano’s playing style?
Like Podence, the 28-year-old is best utilised on the flank, with the ability to play on either side.
Once likened to Lionel Messi for his approach to play when going forward by Marcel Brands, director of football at his former club PSV, the “explosive and agile” wide player could be the perfect figure to get Molineux on their feet.
Despite falling down the pecking order in Naples, the forward contributed to eight goals last season, scoring four and assisting four in both Serie A and the Champions League for the Italian champions.
Described as an “attacking threat” by U23 scout Antonio Mango, the lively winger could be the perfect figure to replace Podence, based on their similarities when comparing the statistics relevant to their respective 2022/23 league campaigns.
As per FBref, the Wolves man averaged 2.19 progressive carries and 1.22 successful take-ons per 90 to showcase his ability in possession, also recording an average of 1.83 key passes per 90.
Lozano bettered the Portuguese attacker with his on-the-ball efforts, averaging 4.82 progressive carries and 2.13 successful take-ons per 90, as well as making an average of 1.68 key passes per 90 in Serie A, via FBref.
While it would be a reach that could shock everyone for Wolves to resuscitate their interest in the Mexican, there’s no doubt the impact the Napoli star could have in the instance that Podence bids farewell.
O Fortaleza não terá o atacante Yuri César à disposição diante do Flamengo, no sábado, em partida pela oitava rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. Emprestado pelo clube da Gávea, o jogador de 20 anos não será relacionado para o jogo no Maracanã por conta de uma cláusula contratual. Nas sete rodadas disputadas até o momento, o técnico Rogério Ceni o utilizou em todas (duas como titular).
Formado nas divisões de base do Flamengo, Yuri César foi emprestado ao Fortaleza em março e disputou 14 jogos desde então, marcando cinco gols. Seu vínculo com o Leão foi estendido até o fim do Brasileiro, em fevereiro de 2021.
Com o Flamengo, Yuri César tem contrato até 2023 e é considerado um dos mais promissores talentos de sua geração. A multa rescisória é de 50 milhões de euros, e o clube já recebeu sondagens de times estrangeiros pelo atleta.
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Alastair Cook, Joe Root and Dawid Malan also hit half-centuries on a productive day in the middle, but the quality of the bowling was a world away from what will greet England next week
George Dobell in Townsville16-Nov-2017
Mark Stoneman raises his bat after bringing up his century•Getty Images
ScorecardTownsville is, in many ways, a ferocious place.Oh, it’s pretty. It has a mountain range, a shoreline and beautiful forests. The shops and bars seem nice, too.But the sun is brutal and the wind is fierce. It doesn’t rain for years at a time – literally – and the land provides a home for snakes, wild dogs, scorpions and spiders so large it’s hard to believe they’re not ponies on the way to a fancy dress party. “Don’t worry,” the locals tell you. “The bigger they are the less poisonous they are.” But these spiders can beat you to death. They can wait for you in a dark carpark, steal your wallet and demand protection money from local businesses.But even though there’s something that can burn, bite, poison or sting you just about every square inch, it’s still preferable to be on land than in the water. Because if you find yourself in the water round here (lakes or sea, anyway; the shower is fine once you’ve checked for spiders) you’re in real trouble. You’ll be sharing with sharks, crocodiles and jelly-fish all of which will delight in killing you. Beaches in Queensland have been shut 50 times in recent weeks for one of the above and, at present in Townsville, there is a warning about a four metre croc (described as a “problem crocodile” as opposed to all those laidback easy-going ones) that is lurking close to shore.The bats have rabies, the koalas have chlamydia and even the magpies – vast, pterodactyl-like creatures that threaten to carry you off in their talons – have been known to kill. “Ah, don’t worry,” a local said on Thursday. “The worst those spiders can do is paralyse you.” It’ll be a miracle if any of us get out alive.But, for a few hours on Thursday, the middle at the Riverway Stadium looked like paradise. For batsmen, at least. The pitch was gentle, the bowling even more so and Alastair Cook and Mark Stoneman seized the opportunity with both hands.Stoneman has looked fine all trip. He has passed 50 every time he has come to the crease and here became the first man on the tour to register a century. He gave one chance – Nick Larkin, at gully, put him down on 41 off Simon Milenko; Larkin, the one man with a first-class hundred in this CA side, sustained a fracture and will not feature in the rest of this match – but generally looked utterly in command. He doesn’t hook – he tends to duck the bouncer – but he pulls nicely, cuts very well and has a lovely, fluid drive. There were many jokes about Australians never having heard of several of this England squad when they arrived: it seems safe to suggest they’ll know the Stoneman name before he heads home.Underlining England’s mantra about going on to convert good starts in match-defining scores, Stoneman didn’t even take off his helmet to acknowledge the applause when he reached three figures: a century can’t be seen as a destination by England on this tour; it has to be a landmark on the way to a more distant goal. He was angry with himself – punching his bat in frustration – for scuffing a return catch to the legspinner Daniel Fallins shortly after tea.Cook’s innings might be more significant. With England’s batting line-up lacking experience in these conditions – the likely top nine will, excluding him, have a combination of six Test caps in Australia between them – his knowledge of three previous tours provides reassurance. He has looked horribly out of form until this innings, but here looked comfortable and confident. From his very first delivery, when the ball thudded against the middle of his defensive bat, his movements were more certain, his judgement more precise.He looked furious with himself for his dismissal – attempting to guide a cut behind point, he managed only an edge – and for missing out on a hundred, but this was a good step forward from him. He, and the England management, will sleep a little easier as a result.The one nagging worry – and it nagged particularly hard as Dawid Malan and Joe Root settled in against unthreatening spin bowling in the final session – is that this surface and this opposition will bear little comparison to that anticipated in Brisbane. It’s like preparing for an artic trek by buying yourself a cornetto. England may still be in for a shock in Brisbane.Opinion is divided over whether this represents a desperately cynical ploy from Cricket Australia or simply reflects the shallowing depth of their playing reserves. If it is the latter, they have a significant problem lurking just below the surface. If it is the former, there might be a certain poetic justice if this tactic came back to bite Cricket Australia on the backside like one of those spiders that lurks under the toilet bowl round these parts (yes, nowhere is safe). While it is undeniably true that the standard of opposition – and the pace of surfaces – will increase sharply next week, it may be that England have had the opportunity to acclimatise, gain confidence and form ahead of the serious business ahead.James Vince was the one man to fail to take advantage. Since the 82 he made to start the tour – a non-first-class innings that saw him dropped twice – he has fallen between 26 and 33 in his three subsequent innings. He has time to play the ball and is wonderfully easy on the eye, but there is a vulnerability that renders his selection at No. 3 quite a risk. While he was given not out here initially, the umpires consulted and it was eventually decided he had played one off his pad to short leg. He looked aghast at the decision. Or, perhaps, at having missed out. Batting in first-class cricket in Australia has rarely looked as comfortable.
كشف لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي مانشستر سيتي، كيفين دي بروين، آخر التطورات حول إصابته قبل مواجهة وست هام يونايتد القادمة.
وغادر دي بروين مباراة الأمس أمام توتنهام هوتسبير مصاباً بحلول الدقيقة 69 وحل بدلاً منه جيريمي دوكو.
وتمكن مانشستر سيتي من تحقيق الفوز أمام توتنهام هوتسبير بنتيجة 2/0، في إطار منافسات الجولة 34 المؤجلة عن مباريات الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.
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وقال كيفين دي بروين في تصريحات لشبكة “سكاي سبورتس”: “أنا بخير، أشعر بألم بعض الشيء، لكنه مجرد مكان في العرقوب وفي اللحظة التي شعرت فيها وكأنها طعنة سكين عندما تعرضت للضربة. لكنه فقط مجرد تأثير”.
وأضاف دي بروين: “يجب أن أقول، أعتقد أن توتنهام كانوا جيدين حقًا. أعتقد أنهم لعبوا بشكل أفضل مما لعبوا في الأسابيع السابقة”.
وواصل قائلاً حول مباراة توتنهام: “من الواضح أننا كنا سعداء، فهذا أوصلنا إلى المكان الذي نريد أن نكون فيه يوم الأحد. لكني لا أشعر أن هناك احتفالات إضافية. أنت سعيد بفوزك ولكننا نعلم أن الأمر لم ينته بعد، لم يكن الأمر سهلاً على الإطلاق، وهناك ضغط من هذا الموقف”.
وعن ستيفان اورتيجا أوضح قائلاً :”لقد جاء ولم يعرف الكثير من الناس من أين أتى أو أين لعب، لكنه كان مثيرًا للإعجاب حقًا. أينما لعب، مع الفريق، كان جيدًا حقًا. كان لديه الكثير من الفرص هذا العام”.
وأكمل دي بروين: “لقد تعرض إيدرسون لبعض الإصابات لسوء الحظ، ولكن عندما لعب ستيفان معنا كان جيدًا حقًا”.