Depois da chegada do técnico Jair Ventura, o Sport sofreu a sua derrota mais sentida nessa quarta-feira (7) ao ser goleado por 3 a 0 no Maracanã.
Apesar do marcador elástico, o lateral-direito Patric preferiu não analisar de maneira unicamente negativa a apresentação da equipe no Rio de Janeiro. Para ele, o time teve bom desempenho na primeira etapa e, na segunda, cometeu erros pontuais que pesaram no marcador final.
Além disso, o jogador fez questão de ressaltar a dificuldade do Brasileirão:
-Primeiro tempo acho que fomos bem. Segundo tempo acho que erramos em alguma situação ou outra. Também tivemos um jogador que teve que sair, teve que mudar no intervalo e acabou que no momento crucial eles encontraram um gol ali, depois outro em uma bola parada. Não conseguimos manter a mesma perfomance dos últimos jogos. Campeonato Brasileiro é difícil.
Agora, a equipe da Praça da Bandeira se prepara para jogar pela Rodada 15 da competição nacional atuando na Ilha do Retiro frente ao Botafogo no domingo (11) às 18h15.
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Sem Bidu, suspenso, o Guarani terá Erick na lateral-esquerda para encarar o América-MG. Consciente da responsabilidade, o jogador espera aproveitar o seu momento e ajudar o Bugre a deixar o Z-4.
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‘Só vim para trabalhar, esperar meu momento, e agora que apareceu, quero usar da melhor forma possível’, afirmou o jogador, antes de completar:
‘O grupo é muito bom, fui bem recebido aqui, assim que cheguei já me senti em casa. É normal nessa situação que estamos a gente ficar um pouco abalado, porque não é normal o Guarani estar em uma situação dessa. Mas todos juntos vamos dar essa volta por cima e já começando a partir de sábado’.
Com 12 rodadas disputadas, o Guarani aparece na 18ª colocação da Série B, com 10 pontos conquistados.
Crystal Palace are now readying a move for Bologna striker Sydney van Hooijdonk, having recently been given a major boost in the race for his signature…
What's the latest Crystal Palace transfer news?
In a recent interview with GiveMeSport, transfer insider Dean Jones confirmed that Palace will be looking to add another striker to the squad before tonight's 11pm transfer deadline, saying:
"I think the main thing for Hodgson, from what I understand, is he just wants another goal-getter. He wants to know that he's got another option in the box that can convert chances.
“Hodgson and his team are very confident that Crystal Palace aren't going to be in relegation trouble this season. But they are also aware that they're probably two injuries short of being really up against it. That's why they're looking to add a couple of faces in these last few days."
At one stage, Hugo Ekitike was considered one of the Eagles' key striker targets, but it appears as though the Paris Saint-Germain forward could be on his way to Eintracht Frankfurt instead, as that is where his current employers want to send him.
In the same report from The Evening Standard, it is detailed that Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho was the primary target, but Palace have now pulled out of the race to sign the Nigerian, as they intend to bring in a more versatile forward.
According to a report from Football Insider, Crystal Palace are now readying a late move for Van Hooijdonk, having been handed a major boost in the race for his signature, with his move to Bundesliga side Wolfsburg recently breaking down.
Wolfsburg submitted an £8m offer, but were unable to agree a deal with Bologna, opening the door for a late move to England, with both Palace and Brentford keen on signing the forward.
The Eagles are looking to replace Wilfried Zaha, who left to join Galatasaray earlier this summer, and the Bologna marksman could fit the bill, particularly considering he is versatile enough to be able to play as a striker or on the left wing.
Who is Sydney van Hooijdonk?
The son of former Celtic man Pierre van Hooijdonk was born in Breda, the Netherlands, and made his breakthrough with local club NAC Breda, where he scored 16 goals in the 2020/21 campaign, and he managed to do even better last season.
With Eredivisie side Heerenveen, the Dutchman managed to score 19 goals in all competitions, which indicated he may have been ready to compete for first-team football at Bologna, but he has played just three minutes of football so far this season.
From the outside, it is a little strange the Italian club are unwilling to give the 23-year-old a chance, but Bologna's loss could be Palace's gain, as they are in the mix to bring in a proven goalscorer before tonight's transfer deadline.
Lauded as "prolific" by football talent scout Jacek Kulig during his time with NAC Breda, Van Hooijdonk has proven he deserves a chance in the Premier League, and Palace should move swiftly to ensure they get a deal done before 11pm.
After missing out on Harry Maguire, it looks as though David Moyes is finally set to strengthen his backline at West Ham United, with an update emerging on Konstantinos Mavropanos.
The Hammers have so far signed just two reinforcements, in the form of James Ward-Prowse and Edson Alvarez. Now, however, they're reportedly securing one more.
What's the latest on Konstantinos Mavropanos to West Ham?
With the London club targeting a centre-back this summer, VfB Stuttgart's Mavropanos is set to undergo a medical, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The deal itself is reportedly agreed at €20m, plus €5m in add-ons, with 10% of the fee going to Mavropanos' former club and West Ham's rivals, Arsenal.
The Hammers turned to the former Gunner after facing rejection from Manchester United's Maguire. With a deal in place with the Red Devils, it was the England international's decision that reportedly broke the move down.
Moyes looks to have finally got his defender, however, as West Ham look to avoid the chaos of a relegation battle this season, and enjoy the comforts of mid-table, at the very least, instead.
On the opening day of the season, of course, they secured a point against Bournemouth, in what they may see as the foundation to build from in the coming weeks.
Should West Ham sign Konstantinos Mavropanos?
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After shipping 55 goals last season – the ninth-worst record in the league – it's fair to say that West Ham needed reinforcements in their backline this summer. And Mavropanos could prove to be an ideal choice.
The defender, who was one of the quickest in the Bundesliga, may have struggled to make his mark when at Arsenal, but ever since switching London for Stuttgart, he has proven exactly why he got the move to the Gunners in the first place. He's earned plenty of praise in the process, too, with former Stuttgart manager Pellegrino Matarazzo saying, via the official Bundesliga website:
"He always shows in training that he can produce magic.
"He's got heart, energy and determination. We need guys like him.
"He's our gladiator – a monster in terms of physique."
Read the latest West Ham transfer news HERE…
Meanwhile, Stuttgart sporting director Sven Mislintat said:
"Dinos is a prototype of everything this team stands for: always working, with a desire to win and to constantly improve.
"And when things aren't going well, he doesn't get negative. He always communicates well with his colleagues, and is always looking forward."
With that said, everything points to the notion that West Ham are getting themselves an excellent addition, and an addition whose speed is a particularly impressive trait.
As per the Bundesliga website, Mavropanos has previously clocked a top speed of 21.79 mph, showing pace that could play a crucial part in the Premier League when asked to keep up with the likes of Erling Haaland, and Mohamed Salah.
From West Ham's perspective, once medicals are done, and the defender is officially presented at the London Stadium, they'll want to get him involved as soon as possible. If the Hammers get the deal done in time, we may well see Mavropanos make his debut against Brighton & Hove Albion next Saturday.
Mumbai’s hopes of salvaging their dwindling 500th fixture were dealt further blows on day three as Swapnil Singh mounted a 164-run offensive that amplified Baroda’s first-innings lead to 404 before reducing the hosts to 129 for 4 in the closing hours.Faced with a 404-run deficit barely half an hour before tea, Mumbai’s first 22 runs were courtesy of three fours from Prithvi Shaw, who cracked consecutive fours off the first two balls of the hosts’ innings. With only another run added to the score, left-arm pacer Lukman Meriwala, who picked a five-for in the first innings, steamed in and had captain Aditya Tare edge an outswinger. Mitesh Patel, the wicketkeeper, pulled off a flying one-handed stunner to leave Mumbai bereft of their first-innings top-scorer and the occupants in the media box gasping in disbelief.Ajinkya Rahane found his fluency early in the final session of the day, belting three fours en route to an unbeaten 74-ball 28. With quicks Atit Sheth and Sagar Mangalorkar conceding at five up to the 15th over, Swapnil’s left-arm spin was called into action. Shaw whipped him over midwicket for a six in his second over before reaching his fifty with a four a ball later. By then, Swapnil had leaked 18 off his two, with Mumbai motoring towards 100.Proceedings, in what may turn out to be the deciding hour of play in the game, turned towards Baroda, with Aditya Waghmode, stationed at short-leg in the 18th over, receiving a brute Rahane sweep at the back of the neck right below the helmet. After he walked off the field, Swapnil came in for his fourth over with a six-three on-side field and was met with meticulous blocking from Shaw for the first two deliveries. The third, a lusciously-lobbed ripper pitched well outside leg, turned square to breach Shaw’s forward-defense and took out the middle stump along with much of the security the brisk 64-run second-wicket stand and Shaw’s 56 had offered.Twenty-eight minutes prior to stumps, Shreyas Iyer played into Baroda’s short-ball plans with an off-balance pull that went off the toe-end to Mangalorkar at short square. Less than two overs later, nightwatchman Vijay Gohil defended the wrong line at the expense of his offstump, offering debutant Kartik Kakade, who scored a duck earlier in the day, his maiden first-class wicket off only his third ball at senior level. With their sights set on an outright win – and also a first victory this season – Baroda reduced Mumbai to 102 for 4 at stumps.Much of Mumbai’s undoing on the day was led by a gritty innings from Swapnil, who mixed prudence with aggression through his 309-ball knock. Having played out 106 balls to get to his third fifty this season, Singh was handed a reprieve on 64 as neither the wicketkeeper nor first slip went for an outside edge that slipped through from between them.He plucked singles and twos at will thereafter and equalled his highest first-class score of 95 with a flick off the pads off left-arm spinner Gohil. Two balls – the 242nd of his knock – after he survived a loud lbw appeal on 97, he notched up his maiden first-class century over 11 years after his debut as a 14-year old. His next fifty runs came off 42 balls – and featured a six off part-timer Iyer after lunch that landed deep into the Sachin Tendulkar stand – before a top-edge was met by a spectacular catch from Iyer at deep backward point to a rousing applause from the 500-plus crowd.Mumbai, however, had begun the third day on a decidedly aggressive note, as fourteen balls into the third day, Dhawal Kulkarni undid Baroda’s fifth batsman, trapping Abhijit Karambelkar in front with a back-of-a-length inswinger. Wicketkeeper Tare then pulled off a stunning diving-grab to his left off Thakur to send back Mitesh. Dropped on nought by Siddesh Lad, Sheth exuded sureness through his 60-ball 25, until he steered a wide bouncer from Thakur to Rahane at gully. The opening session of the day accounted for four Baroda wickets for 89, before Swapnil dropped anchor to dominate stands of 63 and 109 with Sheth and Mangalorkar, who was unbeaten on a career-best 43 as Baroda declared on 575 for 9.
Liverpool now faces a frenetic scramble to reconfigure its midfield.
Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have both departed Anfield due to mouthwatering offers from Saudi Arabia, leaving Jurgen Klopp without definitive central midfield options.
The Merseyside outfit are yet to conclude a deal for Southampton’s Romeo Lavia after their third bid of £45m was rejected.
Alongside the former Manchester City youth prospect, they are also eyeing alternatives, with Fluminese’s Andre considered to be a viable option.
What’s the latest on Andre to Liverpool?
According to reputable journalist Neil Jones, Liverpool have initiated contact with the midfielder, ahead of a proposed summer transfer.
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Speaking exclusively to The Redmen TV, Jones revealed that the six-time European Championships are eyeing a summer swoop for the 22-year-old:
“That’s true that Liverpool have made contact with him. A 22-year-old deep-lying midfielder, Brazilian international. Fee from a Brazilian club – you’d be talking less than £30m. There’s a lot to nod at.
“He’s a very combative player, really good bite about him. Got a good ceiling in terms of as a defensive midfielder, or an all-action central midfielder.
“ESPN Brazil are reporting that they don’t want to sell him until they’re either out of or have won the Copa Libertadores. One to keep an eye on.
“If you were to say that the two of them [André and Lavia] were coming in… you’re talking £70-odd million for those two. I think you’d come away and think that Liverpool have had a good go at overhauling the midfield. If it was one or the other, you would still think that we’re probably one short.”
Would Andre be a good signing for Liverpool?
The 5 foot 9 prodigy has been at Fluminese since 2020 and has gone on to make 145 appearances for the club.
As Klopp searches for a deep-lying defensive-minded pivot, Andre has appeared in this role on 101 occasions.
Moreover, talent scout Jacek Kulig feels he is a multi-functional asset, highlighting his on-the-ball competence and athleticism as two of his most attractive qualities:
“He’s a player that I really love. A roaming playmaker, a position that I really like.
“He’s much more than a defensive midfielder. He’s very mobile. He loves to have the ball at his feet, he orchestrates the play not only with his passing but also with his ball carries.
“His progressive carries are really impressive, he’s combative, and his work-rate is really, really high.”
Under Klopp’s meticulous management, Andre can be an extremely exciting prospect and this idea of a ‘roaming playmaker’ that can also perform defensively is reminiscent of Nuri Sahin’s glittering form under the veteran German coach.
Klopp and Sahin began working with each other in 2008 at Borussia Dortmund. In three years, the Turk made 88 league appearances, winning the Bundesliga title in 2010/11, and was named the division’s player of the year.
That season, the retired 52-cap international averaged the most key passes per game (3.5), second-most tackles per game (3.7), third-most interceptions per game (2.3), and had the fourth-highest goal contribution tally (14) in the squad.
Nuri Sahin and Jurgen Klopp
Similarly, this term in the Brasileiro Serie A, Andre has managed 94% pass accuracy, completed 71% of his dribbles, and won 62% of his duels. This proves he also has the potential to shine in the physical and technical areas of the game.
Andre still remains in the infancy of his career and would have to dramatically elevate his output levels, but the foundations are undoubtedly there.
Given Kulig’s comments and how Sahin gloriously excelled in an all-round central midfield role, Klopp could repeat a dazzling old trick, this time at Liverpool.
Wolves are set to submit a £20m offer for highly-rated Bristol City midfielder Alex Scott, according to an update from reliable journalist John Percy.
Who is Alex Scott?
The 19-year-old has emerged as one of the most exciting players in the Championship, already becoming a fixture in City's side in the middle of the park. He has already made 91 appearances for his current side, scoring six goals and registering seven assists to date.
Scott may well be seen as a possible future England international, having won three caps for the Three Lions' Under-20s, and it would be a surprise if he was still a City player once the 2023/24 season gets underway, given the level of interest in him.
Wolves are one of the clubs who have been linked with a summer move for the teenager, with an £18m bid reportedly rebuffed, but it seems clear that they haven't given up hope of signing him yet.
Alex Scott West Ham target
Will Wolves sign Alex Scott?
According to The Telegraph's Percy and Mike McGrath, Wolves are now set to table a hefty offer for Scott, ahead of a potential summer move to Molineux:
"Wolves are submitting a £20 million-plus bid for Bristol City midfielder Alex Scott, as Julen Lopetegui makes a major push to capture the highly-rated England under-20 international. Scott is a prime target for Lopetegui this summer and Wolves are ready to make a second improved offer which will be closer to the Championship club’s strict £25 million valuation.
"Wolves had an opening proposal worth £18 million knocked back earlier this month but a new offer is imminent for one of English football’s brightest young talents, who was named the Championship’s Young Player of the Season.
"Lopetegui, the Wolves head coach, is completely behind the pursuit of Scott and believes the teenager can have a significant impact in the Premier League.
"Scott was previously on Wolves’s radar before Lopetegui’s appointment in November, but the Basque coach is understood to have been vastly impressed by his potential since taking a closer look.
"Wolves do face serious competition, however, with Bournemouth already having a bid rejected last week. West Ham have also been monitoring Scott’s situation, while other clubs could also come into the mix, but the prospect of regular first-team football in the top division could be the main pull towards a move to Wolves."
Scott really could be a shrewd signing by Wolves if they manage to get a deal over the line, not only because of his enormous talent and potential, but also due to beating rivals to his signature.
This is a player who has been hailed as "unbelievable" by none other than legendary Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, and the level of maturity to his game means he is arguably ready to be a Premier League starter already, having averaged 1.8 tackles and 1.1 aerial duel wins in the league across 42 appearances last season.
Wolves could do with some fresh blood in their squad, especially with both Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho moving on this summer, and Scott could be a perfect option to help fill the void left by the Portuguese pair, coming in as a long-term addition who can mature into a genuine force in English football.
Liverpool could still potentially be in the mix to sign Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard this summer, according to an update from journalist Christian Falk.
Have Liverpool been linked with Benjamin Pavard?
The £116,000-a-week-earning Frenchman has enjoyed an impressive career to date, enjoying a huge amount of success at both club and international level. He won the 2018 World Cup with France, scoring a memorable goal against Argentina in the knockout stages, and he has also tasted Bundesliga title glory on four occasions, not to mention winning the Champions League once for good measure.
Despite this, it does look as though Pavard could have reached the end of his time at Bayern, considering his current deal expires next summer and he is yet to agree an extension. There seems to be no sign of him changing his mind on that, meaning the German giants could look to cash in on him now, rather than lose him on a free transfer in 2024.
Liverpool are one of the clubs who have been linked with a move for the 27-year-old in the recent past, as the Reds possibly looking to bring in defensive reinforcements this summer. They have now received a boost in their pursuits of him, following an important update from a reliable journalist.
Speaking to Give Me Sport, Falk admitted that Pavard wants to leave Bayern this summer and that all of the Premier League's top six clubs will be alerted to the situation, which includes Liverpool:
"Bayern Munich has no offer at the moment on the table, but he's told the club he won't sign a new contract. So, Munich now want to sell him.
"It's now up to the Premier League clubs to make an offer. He has an agent, but also, Pini Zahavi is working with the agents and he has good contacts with the Premier League clubs and, I think, every Premier League club in the top six.
"So, I'm sure that there will be an offer in the next weeks from a Premier League club."
Pavard could actually be a very astute signing by Liverpool if their interest is serious in him, considering the experience and winning mentality he has built up over the years for both club and country. At 27, he is very much in his peak years of his career, and the fact that he is adept at playing at both right-back and centre-back makes him a dream when it comes to versatility.
The 49-time capped France international could be viewed as strong backup option to Trent Alexander-Arnold, or even a key starter if the Englishman ends up playing in midfield at times moving forward – Thomas Tuchel has called him "underrated" and a "top team player" – although he may want to be starting matches every week, which could be a stumbling block.
Liverpool could get Pavard in a cut-price deal, however, considering his contract situation, and while far from the most spectacular full-back around, he could be a really strong squad option. A left-footed defender who can play centrally and on the left could take precedence, though, further putting doubt over the move happening.
West Ham United star Declan Rice's "preferred destination remains" Arsenal and he's "settled in London", according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.
Will Arsenal still sign Declan Rice?
Since the beginning of this summer's domestic window, which officially opened last week, reports surrounding the future of Rice have been ever-present.
It was long thought that Arsenal were in pole position for the England international ahead of other previously linked suitors, like Chelsea, but Man City recently entered the fray in their bid to source an Ilkay Gundogan replacement.
Pep Guardiola's involvement slightly complicates matters for Arsenal, who no longer have a clear-run at signing Rice. Some media sources, like Sky's Gianluca Di Marzio, have even claimed that City's talks for Rice are fairly advanced.
News from The Athletic's David Ornstein came in this morning, detailing that the Premier League champions lodged a formal offer for Rice last night, but their £80 million bid (plus £10 million in add-ons) has been rejected.
Arsenal apparently intend to bite back with an offer of their own, which would be their third after two previously rebuffed bids, so the race for Rice is certainly hotting up.
From the player's side, though, Sheth has some good news for Arsenal supporters which may help their side just edge City in the transfer battle.
Speaking on Sky Sports, the journalist claims that Rice's preferred destination remains north London, even if you can't rule out City entirely.
"One source has told us that Declan Rice's preferred destination remains Arsenal," said Sheth.
"Of course, we know in football that can change, if somebody like Manchester City or Pep Guardiola especially, go in for a player, how difficult would it be for someone like Declan Rice to turn down those advances.
"But then you've got to think of it from a human perspective as well, he's got a young family, he's settled in London, a move from West Ham United to Arsenal might be something that he's been thinking about and thinks 'this is where I want to be'.
"So, plenty to think about if you're Declan Rice."
What's been said about Declan Rice?
Called "world class" by sections of the press, West Ham's star 24-year-old showcased yet again why he is a man in demand this summer.
The Hammers captain marked himself out as their best-performing player by average match rating in the English top flight last season (WhoScored), with former England defender Matthew Upson calling him "very mature" for his age.
Barbados thumped Leeward Islands by 110 runs to enter their second successive final of the WICB Regional Super50 competition
ESPNcricinfo staff17-Feb-2017 ScorecardShai Hope’s second List A century set the tone for Barbados’ 110-run win over Leeward Islands in the second semi-final of the 2016-17 WICB Regional Super50 tournament in Antigua. Barbados will now play Jamaica in the decider on February 18, their second successive appearance in the final of the tournament.With Barbados having opted to bat first, Hope came to the crease in the 10th over with the score on 42 and anchored the side until the 46th over, taking them past 270. Along the way, he shared in half-century stands with Kraigg Brathwaite (77 for the second wicket), Roston Chase (83 for the fourth) and Jason Holder (68 for the sixth). His 125 came off 108 balls and included eight fours and five sixes. Hope’s partnership with Holder came off only 32 deliveries, and Carlos Brathwaite utilised that momentum in an 11-ball 27 that lifted the score past 300. Holder contributed an unbeaten 42 off 26 balls with two fours and three sixes, while Kraigg Brathwaite struck 54 off 84 balls.Hope’s good form on the field extended to his keeping, too, as he effected seven dismissals behind the stumps in Leeward’s chase. Leeward fell away rapidly, stumbling to 43 for 4 by the 15th over and, at one stage, their innings looked in danger of folding for less than 200. Opener Montcin Hodge batted until the 39th over, scoring 63 in the process, but had little support from the rest of the line-up. Seamer Jeremiah Louis struck an unbeaten 32-ball 41 before Leeward’s innings folded for 204 in the 48th over.Offspinner Ashley Nurse and Carlos Brathwaite took three wickets each, with Nurse conceding only 37 runs in his 10 overs.