Mesmo sob pressão, lateral do Figueira afirma que time vai 'levar alegria para dentro de campo'

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Pressionado pela necessidade de vencer para escapar da degola, o Figueirense segue em preparação para o duelo contra o Fluminense, neste domingo, às 17h, no Orlando Scarpelli, pela 38ª rodada do Brasileirão.

Nesta quinta, em entrevista coletiva, o lateral direito Leandro Silva comentou sobre o duelo. Segundo Silva, a equipe está focada em levar a alegria para dentro de campo.

– Começamos a semana muito bem, e creio que vamos terminar muito bem, fazendo um bom resultado dentro de casa. Não importa o que vai rolar nos outros jogos. Estamos muito felizes e vamos levar a alegria para dentro de campo – disse.

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Questionado sobre a arbitragem, o lateral destacou que a equipe não se preocupa com quem irá apitar, pois a equipe está focada em fazer um bom papel em casa.

– A gente se preocupa e pensa no nosso trabalho. Não procuramos saber do árbitro, a gente, que precisa de um resultado importante, não tem que se preocupar com árbitros. […] Temos que fazer um bom papel dentro de casa – encerrou.

O Figueira está na 17ª colocação, com 40 pontos, e não depende só das suas forças para se manter na Série A. Além de vencer o Fluminense, a equipe catarinense precisa torcer para um resultado negativo do Avaí, diante do Corinthians, na Arena Corinthians.

Newcastle United: Magpies set to confirm signing of Norwich City ace Jamal Lewis

Newcastle United are set to confirm the signing of Jamal Lewis as Sky Sports have reported that the Norwich City ace is currently undergoing a medical ahead of a £15 million move.

As per the outlet, the player sat out Northern Ireland’s 5-1 home defeat at the hands of Norway in the UEFA Nations League last night in order to complete his move to St. James’ Park.

Indeed, the Tyneside club seem to have beaten off competition from the likes of Leicester City and Liverpool, with Jurgen Klopp’s team reportedly having a £10 million bid rejected for the Canaries man.

Despite the relegation of NCFC from the top flight to the EFL Championship in the last season under German coach Daniel Farke, Lewis still had a relatively good term at Carrow Road.

In the 28 games that he played in England’s highest division, the 22-year old showed his defensive qualities by averaging two clearances and 1.8 tackles per match, while also demonstrating his attacking prowess by averaging 1.2 successful dribbles per game, according to Sofascore.

It looks as if, pending a successful medical, Steve Bruce may have won the race to sign the promising left-back, who could fill in a problem position for the English coach given that Danny Rose and Jetro Willems have both returned to Tottenham Hotspur and Eintracht Frankfurt respectively following both of their loan spells in the North East in the 2019/20 campaign.

At just 22 years of age as well, Lewis has the potential to occupy that role for the Magpies for several years to come.

Geordies, is Lewis a good signing? Comment below!

Profit Players: Stephen Ward proved to be a snip at just £567,000 for Burnley

This article forms part of our Profit Players feature series, which is where Football Transfer Tavern takes a look at how well a player has fared since being signed or sold, using statistical figures and statements from pundits to prove how good of a deal the club managed to achieve.

On the eve of their return to the Premier League six years ago, Burnley added to their defensive ranks with an experienced yet cut-price acquisition. Stephen Ward, who already had three seasons in the top flight with Wolves, joined from Molineux for a knockdown fee of just £567,000 (as per TransferMarkt).

Initially the move didn’t go to well for the 50-cap Republic of Ireland international, who started just seven league games in an injury-hit campaign as the Clarets were relegated at the end of the 2014/15 season – the second time that Ward had suffered that fate, having also been in the Wolves side that finished bottom of the Premier League three years previously.

However, he managed to carve out a more regular place in Sean Dyche’s first team the following season, starting 23 Championship games as Burnley made an immediate return to the top flight. The Irish left-back showed his strengths in both a defensive an attacking sense during that campaign, averaging 2.2 interceptions per game as well as providing four assists.

After his abortive first year at Turf Moor, Ward made up for lost time when the Clarets were back in the Premier League in 2016/17, starting all but one match and posting impressive match averages of 1.9 successful tackles and two interceptions. August 2017 was a month to remember for him, as he scored in an opening day win at then-champions Chelsea and signed a new deal at Turf Moor.

Ward started 28 league games that season as Burnley finished seventh to qualify for the Europa League, giving him a first foray into European football since playing in the Intertoto Cup for Bohemians in his homeland as a teenager.

However, the Clarets failed to make the group stage and the Irishman lost his place in the side to Charlie Taylor during 2018/19, making just three league appearances all season. He ended his five-year association with the club last summer when he joined Stoke, where he has struggled for game-time in recent months.

Ward left Burnley after making 113 appearances for the club – considering that he cost them a mere £567,000, that works out at a very economical £5,017.70 per game, a bargain for a player who for three years was a firm favourite of Dyche and who helped the Clarets to qualify for Europe.

Burnley fans, were you pleasantly surprised by Ward’s impact at Turf Moor? Comment below with your views!

Luke Edwards provides fresh Newcastle takeover update

It’s June 1st and Newcastle United’s prospective £300m takeover is still yet to be complete.The Premier League’s return to action is on the horizon in just a few weeks as the tumultuous 2019/20 campaign appears to be able to finally conclude.However, it’s now fast approaching the two-month mark since news first broke that current Magpies chief Mike Ashley was to sell the club to a very wealthy Saudi-backed consortium fronted by PCP Partners’ Amanda Staveley.A couple of weeks ago, The Sun’s Neil Custis hinted that today could finally be the day that the deal gets announced, but that seems rather unlikely given latest information from the Telegraph’s Luke Edwards, who tweeted the following answer in response to a fan…

He claims that the takeover is still with the Premier League, who have been conducting their owners and directors test for several weeks now. Edwards won’t put a timeframe on it happening – but does suggest that there shouldn’t be any worries over it being off completely.

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It’s merely a long game of patience, and given that the new season isn’t going to start for a few months, it shouldn’t be rushed. There will be plenty of time for the new owners to do what they need in preparation for next term should they eventually be handed the green light.

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Tottenham Hotspur: Jose Mourinho is ‘dreaming’ of signing Serie A star who will benefit Spurs

Tottenham are eager to sign Sergej Milinkovic-Savic this summer, according to Foot Mercato as per @TalkingTHFC.

It is no secret Jose Mourinho wants to sign a new striker, as Harry Kane has only recently recovered from a hamstring injury that ruled him out of a large chunk of the season.

Football journalist Santi Aouna reports Mourinho is “dreaming” of signing Milinkovic Savic in the summer.

The Serbian has emerged as one of Europe’s hottest talents after establishing himself at Lazio, and a move would surely benefit Spurs in the long run.

Milinkovic-Savic is arguably one of the best box-to-box midfielders in the world.

The Serb dominates the midfield with his imposing frame, as he stands at 191cm (6’2 feet) tall, and his physicality sets him apart from some of his more notable contemporaries.

After arriving at the Stadio Olimpico from Genk for £16.2m, the 25-year-old has played 27 games in Serie A this season, scoring 5 goals, creating 4 assists, taking 2 shots per game, averaging 1.2 key passes, and completing 1.2 dribbles.

Meanwhile, Tanguy Ndombele has made the headlines for all of the wrong reasons.

The club’s record signing has been embroiled in an ongoing dispute with Mourinho which has shown no signs of stopping anytime soon.

At the moment, all the evidence points towards Ndombele leaving the club in the near future. Barcelona are keeping a close eye on the situation, while Mourinho has never been one to back down from confrontation.

Indeed, the Portuguese famously banished Bastian Schweinsteiger during his time in charge of Manchester United, as the German midfielder caused disruption by leaving the country for surgery multiple times.

If Ndombele ends up leaving, Milinkovic-Savic would surely be the perfect replacement. In fact, the Serbia international has earned a higher WhoScored rating than his French counterpart for his performances this season.

The Biancocelesti are willing to let him leave, but only if the price is right, and he is currently valued at £57.6m via Transfermarkt.

Whether or not Daniel Levy will splash the cash is another matter entirely.

Tottenham fans, should the board sign Sergej Milinkovic-Savic before the start of next season? Join the discussion in the comments section…

Man United fans react to Fernandinho claim

It’s been far from smooth sailing for Fred since moving to Manchester United in summer 2018 at a cost of £52m.

During his first season, he made just 13 starts in the Premier League and appeared to have the makings of a prime transfer dud.

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But fast forward to present day and Fred has missed just four top flight outings for the Red Devils this term, starting 22 of 29 overall, and his Whoscored performance rating has jumped up from 6.49 in 2018/19 to 6.95, encapsulating the improvement he’s shown.

However, Fred hasn’t done it all on his own. According to Bleacher Report, the influence of a countryman on the other side of Manchester has been pivotal, with Fernandinho stepping forward during Fred’s darkest moments.

The Brazilian pair may have to lock horns on the pitch when representing bitter rivals, but it seems they’re pretty close off it.

Manchester United fans have put the City rivalry to one side to praise the 34-year-old. Here’s what they’ve been saying on Twitter…

Meanwhile, Paul Pogba’s transfer priority for the next window has been revealed.

Newcastle’s Dwight Gayle still has a lot to offer Steve Bruce and the team

This article is part of Football FanCast’s The Chalkboard series, which provides a tactical insight into teams, players, managers, potential signings and more… 

Dwight Gayle has been ostracised from the first-team since his return from a loan spell at West Brom, but he deserves to have played more than the five minutes he’s spent on the pitch this season.

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Attack has been a key problem for Newcastle this term, and although there has been recent improvement they still only have 11 goals from 12 league games.

However, there is now greater confidence in the team, with players like Allan Saint-Maximin excelling going forward, except when it comes to finishing chances.

Now the Magpies are at a point where there is good balance throughout the team so they are in a good position to score more regularly, but for that to happen they need a natural finisher to play – which Joelinton simply isn’t.

Too often this season the Brazilian has disappointed, and on occasion has failed to offer much in the opponent’s final third, both in terms of scoring and setting up chances.

Gayle, meanwhile, is an excellent finisher according to his manager, and that means it is surprising he hasn’t played more often. Joelinton failed to score with his four shots last weekend, though, and if Gayle can impress over the international break he could get a chance.

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So far this season it is clear that Steve Bruce has preferred Joelinton to act as the focal point of his attack, with wingers Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almiron often running in behind to great effect.

It is a system which has flourished recently, but also one that suits Gayle.

He has the pace and movement to keep up with those attackers, and considering the number of shots they have that are saved, Gayle could be the perfect option to play alongside them as he could mop up any rebounded chances.

In addition to that, he could also work well with midfielders Sean Longstaff and Jonjo Shelvey. The latter has experienced an upturn in form which could prove particuarly useful, as his average of 3.1 long balls per game means he could provide service to Gayle, who would be able to run beyond the defence – unlike Joelinton.

The 29-year-old’s poaching instinct is different to the attributes of other strikers in the squad, and is likely a big reason why Bruce admitted last month he was “delighted to have him” in the squad.

The Magpies boss also praised his popularity amongst the other players, so it is surprising that he hasn’t been given a chance, although his eagerness to impress could make him seize any opportunity with both hands.

Leeds fans happy with new coach update

Leeds United fans on Twitter are very happy with Adam Pope’s latest update on the club’s coaching staff.

Indeed, the BBC journalist tweeted that the Whites are set to appoint Andy Foster as the club’s new Head of Academy.

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Foster joins Leeds from Middlesbrough where he held the same job role.

Pope’s speculation was later confirmed by the man himself as he took to Twitter stating that he’s now an employee of Leeds United.

This is a huge step in Foster’s career as Leeds have a very strong academy, and some of the players already within the ranks look like stars in the making.

Foster probably can’t wait to get his teeth stuck into the likes of Ryan Edmondson and Mateusz Bogusz – both players scored for the first-team in pre-season – as well as a number of other talented youngsters the Whites have in their academy set up at the moment.

It remains to be seen whether or not Foster will be a success in this role, but Leeds fans are already sold on him.

Here’s what the Elland Road faithful have been saying on social media…

West Brom’s Charlie Austin highlights where Slaven Bilic’s biggest problem lies

This article is part of Football FanCast’s In Numbers series, which takes a statistical look at performances, season-long form and reported transfer targets… 

West Brom somehow remain top of the Championship after a week where things could have easily gone against them.

Perhaps, them grinding out results even despite facing multiple factors is a true sign of the grit and determination required by a title-winning side, but that’s not enough to rely on as Albion boss Slaven Bilic must find a solution quickly or he’s playing with fire.

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In midweek, the Baggies had to come from behind to earn a draw against basement boys Barnsley, and on Saturday, they were up against it all, culminating in a 94th-minute penalty which clinched the visiting Charlton Athletic a point at the Hawthorns.

The result continued a recurring theme in that West Brom can barely keep a clean sheet to save their lives – it’s just the one from all 14 Championship matches this season.

Now, the problem could lie with the personnel at the back, but this latest result suggests the trouble is coming from another source…

£4m summer arrival Charlie Austin continues to struggle at the other end of the pitch – he’s scored just the one league goal in ten appearances.

It could be debated until the cows come home on whether or not he fits Bilic’s system, but the fact of the matter is, it’s just not working out, and when you deploy one man up top, you are risking pressure on the rest of the side.

This was displayed by the 30-year-old as he lost possession 12 times and won just one of his three aerial duels, per SofaScore.

By not keeping hold of the ball or even winning it, Charlton were able to capitalise and put pressure on the Albion backline – surprisingly the visitors recorded more possession at 54%, which is rare considering the west Midlands club rank third in the league for possession percentage at a similar number.

Bilic can lessen the burden on his defence by playing someone like Hal Robson-Kanu, who will be much more of a handful than Austin, clearly shown by his two-goal return from his last three appearances.

At least until January, when he can take further measures in finding the right man – just imagine how many Dwight Gayle would have in this side if he stayed around after last season’s loan spell.

Leeds captain Liam Cooper tweets as club celebrate 100th birthday

Thursday marked 100 years since the formation of Leeds United.The Yorkshire club have accomplished a lot in that 100 year period, with the Whites winning multiple league titles, FA Cups and reaching a European Cup final.Watch Leeds United Live Streams With StreamFootball.tv Below

While they may no longer be mixing it up with the biggest teams in the world on the European stage, their current crop of players are no less passionate than those who came before them, and Liam Cooper’s tweet on the special day for the club perfectly encapsulates what Leeds United are all about.

Cooper knows that it’s not all been plain sailing for United throughout their history, but he’s well aware of the values that make Leeds one of the country’s most passionately supported clubs.

The Scotland international states that there have been ups and downs, but he says that everyone is always together throughout the good and the bad.

With the Elland Road faithful being one of the most intense fanbases in the country, you have to agree with Cooper’s sentiment here, and throughout the rollercoaster ride that has been the 100 years of Leeds United one thing that hasn’t changed is the support from the stands.