"Strong" Sheffield Wednesday player set to miss months after "big" injury

Having been knocked out of the Carabao Cup on penalties against Brentford, Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl compiled his side’s misery with the news that one player is now expected to miss months of action through injury.

Sheffield Wednesday injury news

Given that the Owls are already dealing with the injury of Michael Ihiekwe, the last thing that Rohl needed was more bad news. His side are currently on course to survive yet another Championship campaign but will know just how quickly things can change in England’s second tier. As things stand, they sit as high as 13th and four points clear of the dropzone having defeated Portsmouth 2-1 last weekend.

With the chance to extend their recent unbeaten run in the Championship to three games against Watford this weekend, Sheffield Wednesday could move into the top half if results go their way in what would represent an incredibly solid start.

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If they are to secure victory against Watford, however, then they will have to do so without one player who has been dealt a frustrating blow. As confirmed by Rohl, Akin Famewo is now set to miss months of action through an injury sustained in the first-half against Portsmouth last time out in the Championship.

Rohl revealed the news after his side’s exit from the Carabao Cup, telling The Star: “No, it is not good. We speak about months at the moment. It is a big one.”

After starting the last eight Sheffield Wednesday games, there’s no doubt that Famewo will prove to be a big miss as the fixtures begin to come thick and fast in the festive period. The Owls must simply hope to find viable solutions within their squad now that they’re without not one but two central defenders.

Injury to "strong" Famewo comes at the worst time

Just when he was beginning to make the centre-back role his to lose, Famewo’s injury has come at the worst time. The Sheffield Wednesday star will be desperately hoping to focus on recovery and race back to full fitness as soon as possible before reclaiming his place. At 25 years old, the former Norwich City man finally looked on course to reach his best in recent weeks and hit the type of form that earned the praise of former manager Xisco Munoz.

Munoz said via The Star in 2023: “I don’t really see him as a left-back or not, but he is an animal. He was our best player in the duels… He is strong, he plays forward, he understands the situations, and he is one of the guys who is closest to what the Championship demands.

“If you had asked me five weeks ago if Akin could play this football I would have said no. I’m sure you were thinking that too. But you can leave him one against one with a guarantee he will win his duels.”

Now, Rohl has been left to cope without one of his most consistent defenders, starting this weekend against Watford.

Em despedida, Michael se declara: 'Me entreguei para o Flamengo de corpo, alma, espírito e coração'

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Nesta quinta-feira, depois de oficializar a venda de Michael ao Al Hilal, o Flamengo publicou uma entrevista de despedida do Robozinho. À Fla TV, o jogador falou sobre críticas, destacou a entrega dentro de campo pelo Rubro-Negro e também comemorou o carinho da Nação.

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– O torcedor é como eu, se você jogar mal, vou te criticar. Se você for bem, vou te elogiar. As pessoas só tem que entender que quem muda uma crítica ou elogio é quem está jogando. Se a gente jogar bem, vai ser elogiado. Se jogar mal, vai ser criticado. Faz parte da vida. Ninguém é perfeito, a gente sabe, mas o que o torcedor mais quer é raça, determinação e compromisso – disse Michael, que ainda completou.

– Acho que, da minha parte, isso nunca faltou. Da habilidade às vezes não vai? Não vai, mas vamos na força, vamos na vontade. Então, eu me entreguei para o Flamengo de corpo, alma, espírito e coração. Isso aqui é a minha casa, porque passava mais tempo aqui do que na minha própria casa. Sempre me dediquei. Me dediquei pelo salário e pelo clube? Também, mas me dediquei porque eu amo e porque eu tinha que retribuir o carinho do torcedor – concluiu.

Michael chegou ao Flamengo para a temporada 2020, após os cariocas vencerem a concorrência no mercado. Assim, por 7,5 milhões de euros (R$ 34,5 milhões na cotação da época), tirou o jogador do Goiás.

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O atacante, revelação do Brasileirão de 2019, tardou a se encaixar, passou pelas mãos de Jorge Jesus, Domènec Torrent, Rogério Ceni e Renato Gaúcho e só foi deslanchar do meio de 2021 para frente.

Ele encerrou o último ano o ano como um dos nomes mais decisivos do time, com 19 gols e dez assistências.Ao todo, Michael somou 105 jogos pelo Flamengo, com 23 gols e 14 assistências.

Liverpool scouts now impressed by Robertson heir expected to seal 2025 move

As Andrew Robertson’s recent form continues to spark doubts over his long-term Anfield future, Liverpool scouts have reportedly been left seriously impressed with one potential replacement.

Liverpool transfer news

It’s difficult to find any negatives when looking at this current Liverpool side. They have been ruthless since the arrival of Arne Slot, winning 15 of his 17 games in charge. For a brief moment, there was an argument to be had that the Dutchman simply had a routine run of games to get his tenure going, but victories over Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea and Aston Villa in between a draw at Arsenal quickly shut that narrative down.

One area concern – and perhaps one only – may come down the left-hand side, however, amid Robertson’s struggle to get back to the form that made him the best left-back in world football at one stage. The Scot has even found himself benched for Kostas Tsimikas in recent weeks, before returning to the starting side against Aston Villa, in what would suggest that he is replaceable for the first time at Anfield.

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With that said, according to TeamTalk, Liverpool scouts have been seriously impressed with Daniel Svensson, who is expected to leave Nordsjaelland in 2025. The 22-year-old left-back is considered one of the most exciting players in Sweden’s top division and has attracted the interest of Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal as a result.

All three clubs need a left-back in an ideal scenario for Svensson, with Arsenal’s only natural option being Oleksandr Zinchenko, Manchester United forced to rely on the injury-prone Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia and Liverpool left with an ageing Robertson. With quite the decision to make, Svensson should be one to watch.

Svensson among options to replace Robertson

If transfer rumours are anything to go by, then Liverpool are certainly preparing to replace Robertson sooner rather than later. The likes of Milos Kerkez have already been linked with a move and the Bournemouth defender has now seemingly been joined by Svensson on Slot’s list of options. The 22-year-old would be leaving his home country of Sweden at the perfect time, given how he has established himself whilst having room to develop even further.

Daniel Svensson warming up.

No matter who comes in, it doesn’t seem as though Robertson will give up his place without a fight, however, having recently said via ESPN: “Last couple of games I’ve been on the bench and I got doubters for the first time in a long time, first time at this club. But it suits me in this position. I am trying to prove people wrong again. I tried to do that against Villa.

"I want to play every game, of course, but that was not possible. I knew that the next time I got a chance I would take it and that's what I tried to do."

So, whether it’s Svensson, Kerkez or another option, Slot looks set to have a positive selection headache at left-back when next summer arrives.

Andy Flower named Lucknow IPL franchise head coach

Team owner said the former Zimbabwe captain was chosen because of his “professionalism” as a player and coach

Nagraj Gollapudi17-Dec-2021

Andy Flower has had a successful run on the T20 franchise cricket circuit since leaving the ECB set-up in 2019•PA Images via Getty Images

Former Zimbabwe captain Andy Flower has been appointed the head coach of the yet-to-be-named Lucknow IPL franchise. Flower is the first appointment on the coaching staff by the Lucknow franchise, which was bought by Indian business conglomerate RP Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG) in August for nearly USD 1 billion.Sanjiv Goenka, RPSG’s owner, told ESPNcricinfo that Flower’s contract is “longer”, although he didn’t specify the exact duration. In a media release, Goenka said Flower was chosen because of his “professionalism” and that he had “left an indelible mark” on the game as both a player and coach.Flower said he would “relish the challenge to build something meaningful and successful” with the Lucknow franchise, one of the two new IPL teams, along with the Ahmedabad franchise, who will debut in 2022.Related

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Flower is no newcomer to the IPL. He served as the assistant coach for two seasons at Punjab Kings from 2020. Flower’s high pedigree as a coach across formats is well-known: he was at the helm when England dominated Test cricket and were No.1 on the rankings about a decade ago as well as when Paul Collingwood’s team won the 2010 World T20, England’s maiden ICC trophy.After serving in various coaching roles for 12 years with the ECB, Flower took the plunge into franchise cricket in 2019 where he has had a successful run so far. He was head coach at Multan Sultans who won their maiden PSL title earlier this year. He also led St Lucia Kings to two CPL finals in 2020 and 2021. Flower’s latest international assignment was as a consultant with Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup.Flower might have cut his teeth as an international coach using techniques from the last century, but he has kept an open mind and adapted quickly to the new age. In a recent interview with ESPNcricinfo, Flower acknowledged the importance of data in cricket, but stressed that “looking after the person” still remained his primary job.”When I was with England, we wanted to approach the game differently, and help us as coaches to understand the game to a different depth and breadth, and also help players challenge their understanding of the game,” he said. “In this last period, it’s an important part of it. But you can never forget that you’re dealing with human beings. One of the most important things I’ve learned in my years of coaching is that looking after the person is more important than developing the player. It’s a really important thing to learn as a coach because it drives how you interact with people, and how you care for them.”

Atlético-MG alega falta de estrutura para treinos em Cuiabá e irá viajar um dia antes da final da Supercopa

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O Atlético-MG segue contrariado com a escolha de Cuiabá para decidir a Supercopa do Brasil, domingo, 20 de fevereiro, na Arena Pantanal, contra o Flamengo. O Galo alega que não há estruturapara treinar na cidade e decidiu programar a viagem para a capital o Mato Grosso apenas no sábado, dia 19.

Segundo a assessoria do Galo, a delegação atleticana irá à capital mato-grossense um dia antes da partida por questão de logística e falta de estrutura de treinamento no local, já que o CT do Cuiabá foi reservado para o Flamengo.

-Na semana passada, quando se definiu Cuiabá como palco do jogo, o Atlético buscou informações sobre locais de treinamento. Para ir três dias antes, o ideal para uma boa preparação é que haja campo, academia, equipamentos de fisioterapia, fisiologia etc. Na ausência de local que atendesse a essas necessidades, o clube ponderou isso com a CBF e comunicou que irá viajar no sábado à tarde, após o treino da manhã na Cidade do Galo- diz a nota do clube.

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O Atlético ao se posicionar assim, irá infringir o regulamento da Supercopa, que determina a chegada das equipes à cidade-sede com três dias de antecedência. Na véspera do jogo, haverá ainda uma coletiva com o treinador e o capitão dos times.

O time mineiro tem questionado com frequência a decisão de jogar em Cuiabá e ainda levou suspeitas de de que o Flamengo teve acesso a informações privilegiadas, já que o clube carioca se antecipou e reservou o melhor hotel da cidade.

O Rubro-negro rebateu e disso que fez reservas em todas as cidades para as quais se cogitava a realização da partida.

O título da Supercopa do Brasil será no próximo domingo, 20, às 16h, na Arena Pantanal, com o duelo entre o Campeão Brasileiro e da Copa do Brasil, contra o vice do Brasileirão, no caso o Flamengo.

صور | إحماءات وجمل فنية في مران منتخب مصر استعدادًا لمباراة سيراليون

خاض منتخب مصر، تدريباته الجماعية مساء الأحد استعدادًا لمواجهة سيراليون، في إطار منافسات تصفيات كأس العالم 2026.

‎ويستعد منتخب مصر لمواجهة سيراليون، في التاسعة مساء الثلاثاء المقبل، باستاد القاهرة الدولي ضمن مباريات الجولة السادسة للتصفيات المؤهلة لنهائيات كأس العالم.

وبدأ مران منتخب مصر بإحماءات ثم جمل فنية وتقسيمة تحت إشراف الجهاز الفني للفراعنة بقيادة حسام حسن.

طالع.. رسميًا | استبعاد لاعب منتخب مصر قبل مواجهة سيراليون

وكان منتخب مصر فاز على إثيوبيا، بهدفين دون رد، يوم الجمعة الماضي، في اللقاء الذي أقيم في المغرب، من عمر مواجهات الجولة الخامسة من المجموعة الأولى للتصفيات الإفريقية المؤهلة إلى كأس العالم.

ويتصدر منتخب مصر، مجموعته في تصفيات كأس العالم برصيد 13 نقطة ثم بوركينا فاسو وسيراليون في المركز الثاني والثالث على الترتيب، بـ 8 نقاط وغينيا بيساو في المركز الرابع بـ 6 نقاط وإثيوبيا خامسًا بـ 3 نقاط ثم جيبوتي في المركز السادس والأخير بنقطة واحدة.

All-round Shakib takes Barishal to top of points table

He also used his spinners effectively to squeeze Comilla during the chase

Mohammad Isam07-Feb-2022

Shakib Al Hasan scored his second successive half-century•Fortune Barishal

How the match played out
Fortune Barishal used spin to squeeze out Comilla Victorians from the BPL’s first contest in Sylhet this year, winning the match by 32 runs. To rub further salt into the wound, Barishal also replaced Comilla on top of the points table with 11 points from eight games.Shakib Al Hasan continued to star with both bat and ball, hitting his second fifty in the competition before picking up 2 for 20 from his four overs. But it was his use of Barishal’s offspinners that kept Comilla quiet. Nayeem Hasan and the part-timers Najmul Hossain Shanto and Chris Gayle combined to pick up four wickets in their eight overs while conceding 44 runs. Nayeem finished with 3 for 29 while Dwayne Bravo also chipped in with two.Earlier, Barishal had a productive batting powerplay and a handy middle-order stand to post 155 for 5, which proved to be a winning total.Big hit
Shakib’s half-century, his seventh in the BPL overall, contained four fours and two sixes – most of them coming down the ground. He added 67 runs for the fourth wicket with Tohwid Hridoy, who scored an unbeaten 31 off 37 balls.Munim Shahriar had earlier given Barishal some impetus with his 25-ball 45. He also targeted the straight boundary, hitting three sixes in the long-on to wide long-on range.Shakib’s form though is a complete turnaround after having scored 46 runs in his first four innings. Since then, he has had scores of 41, 50 and 50, leading Barishal’s batting when it has mostly struggled for big totals.Big miss
Comilla dropped Faf du Plessis to make room for pace-bowling allrounder Karim Janat, but the top and middle-order batters couldn’t make a fist of the 156-run chase. Imrul Kayes and Litton Das couldn’t give Comilla the required start. Mominul Haque top-scored with 30 but neither he nor any of his partners pushed for the run rate.Although Shanto and Gayle were effective with the ball, they haven’t really delivered with the bat for Barishal. Shanto’s runs graph in the BPL is flattening after failing to reach a fifty in the seven matches. Tanvir Islam removed him for 1 in this game as he miscued a slog inside the powerplay. Barishal hasn’t got enough out of Gayle either, who made just 10 today.

Com alta premiação e atrás de título inédito, São Paulo inicia trajetória na Copa do Brasil

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O São Paulo estreia na Copa do Brasil nesta quinta-feira (24), contra o Campinense. O Tricolor Paulista enxerga a competição como uma chance de conseguir o primeiro título do campeonato em toda a história do clube.

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Além do título inédito, a Copa do Brasil chega como uma chance de aliviar a questão financeira do São Paulo, devido a sua alta premiação em dinheiro.

O vencedor da competição pode desembolsarR$ 60 milhões somente pelo título, e contando o montante total, o valor máximo é de quase R$ 80 milhões.

Todo esse dinheiro seria uma boa ajuda para melhorar a grave crise financeira que o Tricolor Paulista enfrenta há alguns anos, beirando uma dívida de quase R$700 milhões.

Porém, além desse ponto, o título da Copa do Brasil seria um feito inédito ao time.

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O São Paulo conta com três Mundiais, três Libertadores, seis Brasileiros, mas nenhuma Copa do Brasil. Na edição de 2021, o Tricolor Paulista foi eliminado nas quartas de finais, após ser derrotado pelo Fortaleza.

A primeira rodada será um jogo único, valendo pela primeira fase da competição, contra o Campinense, nesta quinta-feira (25). A partida acontecerá às 21h30, no Estádio Governador Ernani Sátiro, em Campina Grande, na Paraíba.

أنتوني يتحدى برشلونة: فزنا على ريال مدريد ويمكننا تكرار الأمر أمامهم

رفع الدولي البرازيلي أنتوني ماتيوس لاعب فريق كرة القدم الأول بنادي ريال بيتيس، راية التحدي قبل مواجهة برشلونة في بطولة الدوري الإسباني.

أنتوني أعاد إحياء مسيرته في ريال بيتيس، بعدما انتقل إلى الفريق الإسباني معارًا من مانشستر يونايتد في يناير الماضي، حيث خرج من حسابات المدرب روبن أموريم.

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السبت المقبل، ستجمع مواجهة بين برشلونة وريال بيتيس، بعد أن تمكن الأخير من الفوز بالديربي على حساب إشبيلية في الجولة الماضية من الليجا، الأحد الماضي.

أنتوني في تصريحات نقلتها صحيفة “موندو ديبورتيفو” الإسبانية، قال: “نعلم أن برشلونة لديهم الكثير من الجودة، لكننا تمكننا من الفوز على ريال مدريد، وليس من المستحيل أن نفوز على برشلونة”.

وأضاف اللاعب البرازيلي من داخل سيارته: “احتفاء الجماهير بي يجعلني أشعر بسعادة غامرة، الأجواء رائعة اليوم أفضل من أمس، وغدًا ستكون أفضل. في كل يوم مع ريال بيتيس أشعر براحة كبيرة، وأتعاطف مع هؤلاء الجماهير الذين يدعمونني منذ اليوم الأول”.

واختتم بالتعليق على مستقبله: “لا يزال الوقت مبكر عن اتخاذ القرار، أحاول فقط الاستمتاع بكل يوم مع الفريق”.

Their next Hazard: Chelsea could have another £100m star in the making

Enzo Maresca has enjoyed a solid start to life as Chelsea boss, only losing twice in their first 11 matches of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign.

The Blues have only tasted defeat against Manchester City and Liverpool, sitting third in the table on 19 points – but remain nine points off Arne Slot’s side, who occupy the top spot after the third international break.

After another summer of transfer arrivals, the new talents have wasted no time in making an immediate impact at Stamford Bridge, undoubtedly boosting their chances of finishing within the top four come the end of May.

Pedro Neto arrived from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a deal in the region of £54m, but has already showcased his talents, scoring his first league strike against Arsenal last time out, securing a point for the Blues against their London rivals.

Big-money additions have become a regular occurrence after the takeover of Todd Boehly in 2022, but the club have often had to balance the books as a result.

The club are no stranger to a big-money departure, recouping a lorryload of money over the years from player departures.

Chelsea’s record departures from Stamford Bridge

Winger Eden Hazard was undoubtedly a fan-favourite during his time in West London, scoring 110 times within his seven years as a player at the Bridge.

The Belgian captured the hearts of the fanbase with his mazy dribbling ability, helping the side get out of numerous close encounters and cagey affairs.

However, despite their Europa League triumph at the end of the 2018/19 season, Hazard departed the Blues for a deal in the region of £130m – joining Spanish giants Real Madrid in a club-record departure for Chelsea.

Kai Havertz joined the Blues in a £75m deal back in the summer of 2020, making himself an instant hero at the club during his debut campaign in England.

The German international scored nine times during his opening year in the capital, only finding the net once in Europe, but that would be his biggest goal during his time at Chelsea, scoring the only goal in the Champions League final against Manchester City back at the end of 2020/21.

However, a handful of years on, he now plays his trade for London rivals Arsenal, after joining the Gunners in a £65m deal last summer – aiming to bolster Mikel Arteta’s ranks.

The transfer makes him the second most expensive departure in Chelsea history, but the club may currently have their own version of a £100m star who was of interest to Maresca this summer.

Chelsea’s top five highest departures in club history

Player

Season

Fee

1) Eden Hazard

2019/20

£130m

2) Kai Havertz

2023/24

£65m

3) Mason Mount

2023/24

£60m

4) Diego Costa

2017/18

£57m

5) Oscar

2016/17

£52m

Stats via Transfermarkt

Chelsea’s £100m star in the making

Over the summer, Chelsea were on the lookout for a new striker, which led to Newcastle United talisman Alexander Isak being linked with a transfer to the Bridge.

However, despite the interest, the £100m valuation from Eddie Howe’s side put the Blues off a potential move for the Swede, with the Italian sticking with Nicolas Jackson as his primary option in the final third.

It’s a decision that appears to have been a blessing in disguise, with the Senegalese international enjoying his spell as a regular starter this campaign – being ranked as a similar player to Isak by FBref after his displays in the Premier League.

The “extraordinary” Jackson, as dubbed by talent scout Jacek Kulig, has outscored the Magpies’ talent, whilst achieving a higher shot-on-target accuracy rate than his fellow striker.

How Jackson & Isak compare in the Premier League (2024/25)

Statistics (per 90)

Jackson

Isak

Games played

11

9

Goals & assists

9

6

Shot-on-target accuracy

56%

39%

Shots on target per game

1.5

1.2

Pass accuracy

74%

74%

Take-ons completed

45%

25%

Stats via FBref

Jackson has also completed more take-ons whilst also matching Isak for his pass accuracy, showcasing how much his all-round game has developed this season – undoubtedly benefiting from the faith shown in him by Maresca this season.

At the age of just 23, the former Villarreal ace has the opportunity to develop even further and become a real crucial player in the Maresca era at the Bridge, possibly preventing any big-money additions in the centre-forward position.

Many fans craved that big-money signing over the summer, but Jackson has proven that he has the skill set to be a success in England’s top flight and be the main man for the club as a focal point.

Like for Isak, a £100m price tag will surely soon be coming his way…

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