WBBL previews: the squads, signings and players to watch

The tournament has had to navigate the pandemic once again and this season it will begin with 20 games in Tasmania

Andrew McGlashan and Alex Malcolm12-Oct-2021Click here for all the fixturesAdelaide StrikersCaptain: TBC
Coach: Luke WilliamsLast season 6thSquad Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown, Nell Bryson-Smith, Sarah Coyte, Meagan Dixon, Katie Mack, Tahlia McGrath, Tegan McPharlin, Dane van Niekerk (SA), Bridget Patterson, Maddie Penna, Annie O’Neil, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Laura Wolvaardt (SA)In Jemma Barsby (Scorchers), Nell Bryson-Smith, Meagan Dixon, Dane van Niekerk
Out Suzie Bates, Ellen Falconer (Renegades), Alex Price, Stafanie TaylorPre-season
It’s a largely stable squad from a local point of view for Strikers. Darcie Brown’s elevation to a Cricket Australia contract means she is now one of the club’s five marquee names. The withdrawal of Suzie Bates due to concerns about getting a quarantine space on return to New Zealand has seen the signing of Dane van Niekerk after she left Sixers; with both bat and ball that should be a valuable addition. Brown, Megan Schutt, Tahlia McGrath and legspinner Amanda-Jade Wellington make a very well balanced attack with plenty of wicket-takers. If they can put runs on the board they should be a major challenger.Player to watch
Remember that parried catch that went viral? It was one of the moments of the tournament last year. Tahlia McGrath was outstanding during the multi-format series against India with bat and ball. However, last season’s WBBL from a run-scoring perspective was underwhelming with 227 runs at 16.21 and a strike-rate of 82.24 opening the innings. Where she is used this season remains to be seen, but if it’s at the top again more impact will be needed in the Powerplay.Brisbane HeatCaptain: Jess Jonassen
Coach: Ashley NoffkeLast season (2nd) Semi-finalSquad Anneke Bosch (SA), Nadine de Klerk (SA), Poonam Yadav (Ind), Zoe Cooke, Nicola Hancock, Grace Harris, Ellie Johnston, Jess Jonassen, Laura Kimmince, Mikayla Hinkley, Charli Knott, Georgia Prestwidge, Georgia Redmayne, Courtney Sippel, Georgia VollIn Anneke Bosch, Zoe Cooke, Ellie Johnston, Poonam Yadav
Out Maddy Green, Amelia Kerr, Delissa Kimmince (retired), Lilly Mills (Scorchers)Jess Jonassen missed the series against India with injury•Getty Images

Pre-season
The late recruitment of legspinner Poonam Yadav could be a vital part of Heat’s jigsaw after they fell at the semi-final stage last season in their bid for a hat-trick of title. They were a long way out at the midway point of the campaign but surged into the knockout stages. The top order will again look to Georgia Redmayne but it is lower down where they have a real X-factor in the finishing skills of Laura Kimmince who had an eye-watering strike-rate of 205.81 last season. They will also hope for further development from youngster Georgia Voll. With the ball, South Africa allrounders Anneke Bosch and Nadine de Klerk could be tasked will filling the role of the retired Delissa Kimmince.Player to watch
As mentioned above, Laura Kimmince brings a dimension to Heat’s batting that few other teams can match in their middle order. Despite facing just 86 balls last season she finished third on the sixes chart with 12 and her strike-rate was way out on top as the only batter over 200. With 37 off 17 balls in the semi-final she was on the verge of taking Heat into the final before she was bowled attempting a switch it as part of a lower-order collapse.Hobart HurricanesCaptain: Rachel Priest
Coach: Salliann BeamsLast season 8thSquad: Rachel Priest (capt, NZ), Nicola Carey, Tayla Vlaeminck, Mignon du Preez (SA), Richa Ghosh (Ind), Angelina Genford, Maisy Gibson, Ruth Johnston, Sasha Moloney, Chloe Rafferty, Amy Smith, Molly Strano, Naomi Stalenberg, Belinda Vakarewa, Rachel TrenamanIn Molly Strano (Renegades), Mignon du Preez (Stars), Rachel Trenaman (Thunder), Angelina Genford, Richa Ghosh, Ruth Johnston
Out Corinne Hall (Thunder), Emma Flint (maternity leave), Chloe Tryon, Brooke Hepburn (retired), Hayley Matthews, Erica KershawA fit and firing Tayla Vlaeminck could be a huge weapon for Hurricanes•Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Pre-season
Hurricanes have made some big moves in the off-season after finishing last for the third time in four seasons. They have not made the WBBL finals since 2016-17 and are hoping to change their fortunes on the back of some big-name recruits. They have lured the experienced Mignon du Preez from Stars and the exciting addition of Richa Ghosh means the batting line-up will have a great balance of youth and experience, as well as power and touch. They had also added Rachel Trenaman to the top order, but she will miss the entire season after rupturing her ACL. The bowling has also received a huge boost with all-time leading WBBL wicket-taker Molly Strano lured south from her beloved Melbourne Renegades. She brings so much experience and versatility to the side with her ability to bowl in the powerplay and in the middle overs. Hurricanes finally have a well-rounded attack if Tayla Vlaeminck and Maisy Gibson can stay fit, with Vlaeminck becoming a strike weapon around the reliable Strano, Belinda Vakarewa, and Nicola Carey.Player to watch
Tayla Vlaeminck has played 19 WBBL matches in her career with WBBL05 proving her only full season due to a raft of injuries. She did not play at all last season and has been nursed through the recent Australia-India series, only playing in the T20Is due to an Achilles flare-up during her preparation. She is arguably the fastest bowler in the world and strikes fear into international batters with her pace, bounce, and awkward action. Her value at domestic level is even greater and she could have a major impact in this tournament for the Hurricanes if she can stay fit. But they will need to use her judiciously as playing all 14 games plus finals might be too much to ask given the travel schedule in the second half of the tournament.Melbourne RenegadesCaptain: Sophie Molineux
Coach: Simon HelmotLast season 7thSquad: Sophie Molineux (capt), Georgia Wareham, Eve Jones (Eng), Harmanpreet Kaur (Ind), Jemimah Rodrigues (Ind), Makinley Blows, Josie Dooley, Jess Duffin, Ellie Falconer, Holly Ferling, Poppy Gardner, Ella Hayward, Carly Leeson, Rhiann O’Donnell, Courtney WebbIn Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Eve Jones, Holly Ferling (Stars), Ellen Falconer (Strikers), Poppy Gardner, Rhiann O’Donnell
Out Molly Strano (Hurricanes), Maitlan Brown (Sixers), Lizelle Lee, Amy Satterthwaite, Lea Tahuhu, Erin Fazackerley, Courtney NealeHarmanpreet Kaur returns to the WBBL with Melbourne Renegades•Getty Images

Pre-season
Renegades have had a huge turnover of players and staff since last season with only a handful of familiar faces remaining following a poor campaign. Lachie Stevens departed as coach and Simon Helmot takes over, coming off winning the Caribbean Premier League title with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. Sophie Molineux takes over as captain from Amy Satterthwaite while Lea Tahuhu also hasn’t returned. They have bolstered their batting with the signings of India duo Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues and Eve Jones from England while Jess Duffin’s return from maternity leave adds some much-needed experience. The bowling will be tested though without Tahuhu, Maitlan Brown and Strano. They still have a lot of spin depth, but they lack a little bit of strike power in the pace department. Holly Ferling adds some new-ball experience coming across from the Stars and there is some excitement around 16-year-old left-armer Poppy Gardner.Player to watch
There is plenty of quality in the top order but Georgia Wareham looms as an X-factor with both bat and ball. Her bowling is world-class as she has proved in T20 World Cups, but Renegades are very keen to continue to progress her batting in T20 cricket. She had the sixth-highest strike-rate last season (146.31) and found the boundary every five deliveries, ranking her only behind Laura Kimmince and Alyssa Healy, among those with more than 100 runs, and well above Meg Lanning and Sophie Devine. Wareham showcased her batting ability under pressure in the second T20I against India and the Renegades are keen to further develop her hitting ability.Melbourne StarsCaptain: Meg Lanning
Coach: Jarrad LoughmanLast season (1st) Runners-upSquad: Meg Lanning (capt), Annabel Sutherland, Maia Bouchier (Eng), Kim Garth (Ire), Linsey Smith (Eng), Lucy Cripps, Maddy Darke, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Georgia Gall, Anna Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Erin Osborne, Elyse VillaniIn Kim Garth, Rhys McKenna, Anna Lanning, Maddy Darke (Sixers), Maia Bouchier, Linsey Smith
Out Alana King (Scorchers), Mignon du Preez (Hurricanes), Holly Ferling (Renegades), Katherine Brunt, Natalie Sciver, Bhavi DevchandIt is a significantly different Melbourne Stars from the one that fell just short last season•Getty Images

Pre-season
It will be a big ask for Stars to replicate last season’s run to the final given the amount of playing quality they have lost. Jarrad Loughman takes over as coach, but he won’t be changing much of the formula having worked alongside the departing Trent Woodhill last season. However, the turnover of international players is where they will be tested the most. England stars Nat Sciver and Katherine Brunt are unavailable while du Preez has moved to the Hurricanes. They have also lost some quality bowlers in Alana King and Holly Ferling. Kim Garth is an excellent addition having moved from Ireland to Melbourne permanently, while the recruitment of England left-arm orthodox Linsey Smith adds some international experience. Maia Bouchier comes off an England season where she made her international debut and will benefit from batting with the likes of Meg Lanning and Elyse Villani.Player to watch
Lanning and Villani are usually the keys to Stars’ success but the one player who could really take the WBBL by storm this season is Annabel Sutherland. She made her Test debut against India recently and her bowling appears to have taken another step forward. She has had limited opportunities with the bat in her brief international career so far but has shown promise on most occasions. She made one half-century in 11 innings in last year’s WBBL but in the absence of du Preez and Sciver she will shoulder far more responsibility in the middle order this season and her power game could set her apart.Perth ScorchersCaptain: Sophie Devine
Coach: Shelley NitschkeLast season (4th) Semi-finalSquad: Sophie Devine (NZ)(capt), Beth Mooney, Chamari Athapaththu (SL), Marizanne Kapp (SA), Samantha Betts, Mathilda Carmichael, Piepa Cleary, Ashley Day, Amy Edgar, Heather Graham, Lisa Griffith, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Taneale Peschel, Chloe PiparoIn Marizanne Kapp (Sixers), Chamari Athapaththu, Alana King (Stars), Lisa Griffith (Sixers), Lilly Mills (Heat), Ashley Day, Amy Edgar
Out Jemma Barsby (Strikers), Amy Jones, Sarah Glenn, Emma King (retired), Nicole Bolton (Sixers), Megan Banting, Georgia WyllieSophie Devine will again be key at the top of Scorchers’ order•Getty Images

Pre-season
Scorchers have once again had a high turnover of players but have added some quality to their line-up. The addition of Marizanne Kapp gives their attack some real potency while Alana King’s legspin adds some much-needed variety after they lost three good spinners in Sarah Glenn, Nicole Bolton and Emma King. Bolton is also a loss in the middle order, but Chamari Athapaththu will provide a different dynamic in terms of her power. She hasn’t previously produced her best in the WBBL with Renegades but has a superb record in Australia for Sri Lanka and produced two high-quality innings at the WACA in the T20 World Cup last year, with Scorchers scheduled to play three games there. Scorchers have the best opening combination in the WBBL with Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney set to star again but the team can be a bit top-heavy at times and will need both to produce all year and in the finals to claim the title.Player to watch
It seems obvious to say but Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney are difficult to ignore. Devine has the chance to win three consecutive Player of the Tournament awards while Mooney enters the competition on the back of impressive returns in the white-ball matches against India. They are two extraordinary cricketers who can carry their team on their shoulders. Devine has unfinished business having never won a title in Australia while Mooney is looking to claim a third having won twice previously with Heat.Sydney SixersCaptain: Ellyse Perry
Coach: Ben SawyerLast season 5thSquad: Ellyse Perry (capt), Jade Allen, Nicole Bolton, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Stella Campbell, Lauren Cheatle, Ashleigh Gardner, Alyssa Healy, Emma Hughes, Matilda Lugg, Angela Reakes Claire Moore, Shafali Verma (IND), Radha Yadav (IND)In Jade Allen, Nicole Bolton (Scorchers), Maitlan Brown (Renegades), Matlida Lugg, Shafali Verma, Radha Yadav, Claire Moore
Out Marizanne Kapp, Dane van Niekerk, Jodie Hicks, Sarah Aley (retired), Maddy Darke, Lisa Griffith, Hayley Silver-Holmes (injured)The Alyssa Healy-Ellyse Perry opening combination could be broken up•Getty Images

Pre-season
After two disappointing seasons where they have finished fifth to miss the finals there has been a revamp of Sixers’ squad. Earlier this year their new list manager Lisa Sthalekar said they had “fallen behind” in the T20 game, while Ellyse Perry told ESPNcricinfo there would be changes to how they play. The most significant of those may involve Perry who could move down the order with new signing Shafali Verma joining Healy in what could be an electric opening pair. The arrival of Maitlan Brown will need to compensate for the loss of Kapp’s overs while Bolton’s role with her offspin in the Powerplay could be significant. Pace bowler Hayley-Silver Homes is out of the whole tournament due to a hip injury and Erin Burns will miss at least the Tasmania leg for personal reasons.Player to watch
Through a combination of various events – including the rain at the beginning of the tournament then another concussion – Ashleigh Gardner only faced 69 balls in last season’s competition and 35 of those of those came in one innings when she made 53. Her strike-rate of 134.78 was second behind Healy and the freedom she is given to play with means low scores are an occupational hazard. But she will hope to have an impact over a longer period this season. A lot of work went into her offspin during the winter and that will again be a key part of the attack, particularly against opposition left handers.Sydney ThunderCaptain: Rachael Haynes
Coach: Trevor GriffinLast season (3rd) ChampionsSquad: Rachael Haynes (capt), Samantha Bates, Hannah Darlington, Jess Davidson, Corinne Hall, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Anika Learoyd, Phoebe Litchfield, Smriti Mandhana (IND), Kate Peterson, Olivia Porter, Deepti Sharma (IND), Lauren Smith, Tahlia Wilson, Issy Wong (ENG)In Jess Davidson, Corinne Hall (Hurricanes), Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Issy Wong
Out Rachael Trenaman (Hurricanes), Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Shabnim Ismail, Saskia HorleySydney Thunder’s depth will be tested as they defend the title•Getty Images

Pre-season
The defending champions have kept the core of their local players together although it remains to be confirmed how much of the season captain Rachael Haynes is available for while she takes maternity leave. As with Sixers there has been a complete turnover in the overseas players with England players unavailable and the injury to South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail. Smriti Mandhana will have a big load to carry with the bat – especially during Haynes’ absence – but comes into the tournament in terrific form. Keep an eye out for the pace of Issy Wong while it will be interesting to see if Phoebe Litchfield is able to get an opportunity higher up the order.Player to watch
Sammy-Jo Johnson had a big impact with the ball last season after her move from Heat with 22 wickets at 14.81. She formed a telling new-ball combination with Ismail – which peaked with their almost perfect display in the final – but without the South Africa quick this season, Johnson will have to take more responsibility. During the off-season she took part in the Hundred where she finished as the joint second-leading wicket-taker. Depending on how she is used with the bat, an increase on last year’s 108 runs could also be critical.

Imagine him & Windass: Sheffield Wednesday could sign exciting forward

da brdice: Danny Rohl will know there's plenty to still work on back at the training ground after Sheffield Wednesday's poor friendly display out in Austria, losing 4-0 to RB Salzburg in a sobering pre-season clash.

da dobrowin: Before that reality check, the mood around Hillsborough was one of pure ecstasy and jubilation at the number of signings through the door, but it will take time for this new group full of gems to come together and truly perform when push comes to shove.

Rohl will just hope any nervy performances are ironed out of the Owls game by the time the first ball is kicked to start the new Championship campaign, with the German manager keeping his fingers crossed that this new striker will be leading the line for his side come August.

Wednesday handed possible transfer boost

It's no secret this summer that Wednesday are actively trying to tempt Ike Ugbo back to South Yorkshire away from current employers Troyes, and based on new developments, the Canadian attacker could now have had his head turned by a reunion.

Ugbo was left out of Troyes' recent friendly squad, as per the French club's social media, which has sparked vicious rumours now that the ex-Chelsea youth product could be on his way back to the Owls shortly.

Of course, there have been other interested parties from the EFL in the form of Birmingham City sniffing about, but his previous love affair with the second-tier side should stand Rohl's men in good stead in clinching a dramatic deal.

How Ugbo and Windass could benefit Wednesday

Ugbo will be striving to help Wednesday finish near the top positions in the division, as opposed to settling for safety again, if he does rejoin the ranks, with the potential for the 25-year-old and returning Owls star Josh Windass – who was feared to be leaving the building before putting pen to paper on an extended stay – to cause havoc up top together.

The 6 foot 1 centre-forward was vital for Wednesday during their relegation predicament last season, popping up with some vital strikes, netting seven strikes from 19 games playing at Hillsborough in all competitions.

He would become an instant fan's favourite as a result, and over the course of a full campaign to come, the 25-year-old could become an even more terrifying prospect for Championship defences to keep a handle on, especially if Windass is linking up with the ex-Chelsea man to devastating effect. Supplying 1.1 key passes per game last term, the current Owls star could be the man to extract more from a willing Ugbo.

Ugbo vs Windass (23/24)

Player

Ugbo

Windass

Games

41

28

Goals

11

7

Assists

2

2

Shots per game

1.3

2.3

Key passes per game

0.4

1.1

Sourced by WhoScored.

Windass was a man-possessed for Wednesday at the turn of the year, helping himself to five goals from 11 games after an injury disrupted first portion of the campaign, to become as crucial as Ugbo's arrival on the scene.

The former Accrington Stanley man would score three of his overall strikes during the final three games of the tense Championship season, living up to the tag given to him by Rohl before this purple patch as being a potential "game changer", with an audacious strike against Blackburn Rovers the pick of the bunch.

The feel-good factor in the air at Hillsborough will no doubt only grow stronger if Ugbo were to return, even after such a demoralising pre-season defeat to Salzburg, as Wednesday fans dream of an outside chance of a promotion charge if everything slots into place.

If Rohl can mastermind an escape from relegation in the manner he did last season, funnier things have happened in football, and so that pipedream might not be as unattainable as some think.

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ماذا قدم مصطفى محمد في مباراة نانت وليل بـ الدوري الفرنسي؟ (فيديو)

شارك نجم نانت، المصري الدولي مصطفى محمد في فوز فريقه أمام ليل، في إطار منافسات بطولة الدوري الفرنسي.

وواجه نانت نظيره ليل، ضمن منافسات الجولة السادسة والعشرين من الدوري الفرنسي على ملعب “لا بوجوار”.

تشكيل نانت الفرنسي شهد تواجد الدولي المصري مصطفى محمد على مقاعد البدلاء في مواجهة اليوم أمام ليل.

اقرأ أيضًا.. مصطفى محمد يقود نانت لفوز قاتل على ليل في الدوري الفرنسي (فيديو)

في الشوط الثاني ومع الدقيقة 70 شارك مصطفى محمد في اللقاء بديلاً عن توماس.

الظهور الأول لـ مصطفى محمد في المباراة جاء بالدقيقة 78، حينما تمكن من مراوغة أحد لاعبي وسط ليل في منتصف الملعب، لكن تمريرته إلى زميله لم تصل بنجاح.

وتحصل مصطفى محمد على مخالفة بحلول الدقيقة 80، بعد أن قام مدافع ليل بدفعه في وسط الملعب في محاولة لمنعه من الانفراد بحارس ليل.

ونجح المهاجم المصري، مصطفى محمد، في تسجيل هدف نانت الوحيد في المباراة بضربة رأسية من صناعة موسيس سيمون بحلول الدقيقة 83.

وبحلول الدقيقة الرابعة من الوقت المحتسب بدل من ضائع عن نهاية المباراة، نجح مصطفى محمد في الفوز بصراع هوائي من أمام أنظار مدافعي ليل، لتعود الكرة إليه من جديد لينجح في الحصول على مخالفة على حدود منطقة جزاء الضيوف.

ونجح مهاجم نانت في إفتكاك الكرة في وسط الملعب ليمنع لاعبي ليل من الوصول إلى مرمى نانت والحصول على مخالفة بالدقيقة الأخيرة من عمر اللقاء. ملخص لمسات مصطفى محمد في مباراة نانت وليل اليوم في الدوري الفرنسي

Arão entra para decidir, e Flamengo vira sobre o Madureira no último jogo antes da Supercopa

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da apostebet: Distantes há nove anos, o Flamengo voltou ao Estádio Conselheiro Galvão para visitar o Madureira. O duelo, válido pela 7ª rodada do Carioca e realizado na tarde desta quarta-feira, não contou com casa cheia, até pelos preços absurdos dos ingressos, mas teve emoção do início ao fim. Repleto de reservas no último teste antes da Supercopa do Brasil, o Rubro-Negro venceu de virada, por 2 a 1, com gols de Everton Ribeiro e Willian Arão, que saíram do banco para decidir um jogo encardido. Ygor Catatau abriu o placar no primeiro minuto.

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da cassino online: PRIMEIRO MINUTO, PRIMEIRO GOL

Mal deu tempo para os times se estudarem. O primeiro gol veio logo no primeiro lance de ataque e primeiro minuto, com uma jogada envolvente do Madureira. O volante Henrique Luiz achou um lindo lançamento para Ygor Catatau, que explorou um buraco inexplicável na defesa rubro-negra (ou tem uma explicação: Isla abandonou o setor) e marcou na saída de Diego Alves, estreante na temporada e um dos líderes, assim como Ribas, de um time modificado e com diversos titulares poupados.

ANDREAS AGITOU O JOGO (NEGATIVAMENTE)

O Flamengo não se encontrava em campo. Desta vez com um 4-3-3 e num péssimo gramado, o time de Paulo Sousa pecou na criação e praticamente não criou chances no primeiro. E o Madureira causava um certo perigo no contra-ataque, inclusive dando trabalho a Diego Alves. Quem agitou a etapa inicial, de fato, foi Andreas Pereira. Negativamente. O meio-campista só vinha aparecendo quando perdia dividas ou a bola, até que se meteu num entrevero com Henrique Luiz e largou o braço. Levou amarelo, o que ficou barato, e foi substituído logo depois. Parte da torcida o vaiou e xingou bastante.

TUDO IGUAL EM MADUREIRA

Everton Ribeiro foi o primeiro a entrar pelo lado do Fla. Logo no intervalo. E coube ao camisa 7 deixar tudo igual num momento em que o Rubro-Negro sofria para criar e ainda vira Diego Alves salvar atrás após um chute (esporádico) de fora. Na casa dos 15 minutos, Vitinho cortou para dentro, cruzou na cabeça de Arão, que escorou para Ribeiro completar: 1×1. De imediato a torcida começou a cantar pela virada e pilhar uma equipe oscilante.

ARÃO RESOLVE

E o camisa 5 estava mesmo disposto a decidir no ataque. Novamente, com o Fla pressionando e todo no campo ofensivo, atacou um espaço vazio e ficou na entrada da área aguardando um bate-rebate em sua frente. A bola sobrou à feição, e Arão chapou com muita categoria, na gaveta, para virar e liquidar a partida. Ele e Ribeiro fizeram a diferença no triunfo, levando o Fla a 16 pontos, na liderança (provisória).

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AGORA É SUPERCOPA DO BRASIL

Depois que o Fla virou, o Madureira não teve pernas para reagir, mas até que tentou e fez Diego Alves suar em duas jogadas perigosas, evitando que o jogo entrasse em banho-maria. Paulo Sousa aproveitou a vantagem para fazer novas alterações, dar rodagem a Bruno Henrique e David Luiz, que estão voltando de lesão, por exemplo, já visando a Supercopa do Brasil, cuja decisão contra o Atlético-MG será já neste domingo.

FICHA TÉCNICA
MADUREIRA 1 X 2 FLAMENGO​
Data/Hora: 16 de fevereiro, às 15h30
Local: Conselheiro Galvão, no Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Árbitro: Rodrigo Carvalhaes de Miranda
Assistentes: Carlos Henrique Alves Filho e Carlos Henrique Cardoso de Souza
Gramado: ruim
Público/renda:1.009 pagantes /1.293 presentes /R$ 80.760,00
Cartões amarelos: Henrique Luiz, Kaio Magno (MAD) / Marinho,Andreas Pereira, Bruno Henrique (FLA)
Cartões vermelhos: –

GOLS:Ygor Catatau, 1/1/ºT (1-0); Everton Ribeiro, 13’/2ºT (1-1); Willian Arão, 23’/2ºT (1-2).

MADUREIRA (Técnico: Alfredo Sampaio)
Dida; Rhuan (Paulo Cezar, 37’/2ºT), Edgar Silva, Feliphe Gabriel e Guilherme Zoio; Felipe Dias, Henrique Luiz (Diogo Carlos, 27’/2ºT) e Rafinha (Marino, 22’/1ºT – Marlinho, 27’/2ºT)); Ygor Catatau (Kaio Magno, 37’/2ºT), Erick Pulga e Pipico.

FLAMENGO (Técnico: Paulo Sousa)
Diego Alves; Isla (Matheuzinho, 18’/2ºT), Gabriel Noga, Cleiton e Renê (David Luiz, 28’/2ºT); João Gomes, Andreas Pereira (Willian Arão, 39’/1ºT) e Diego; Vitinho (Bruno Henrique, 18’/2ºT), Marinho (Everton Ribeiro, intervalo) e Pedro.

Newcastle hit gold on a star who’s worth more than Joelinton & Summerville

da premier bet: Newcastle United endured a horrendous injury crisis in 2023/24, with numerous key first-team members missing for large spells, subsequently having an impact on the Magpies’ league standings.

da 888: Eddie Howe’s side finished seventh in the Premier League, missing out on a Europa Conference League place after Manchester United’s FA Cup triumph.

Nick Pope and Joelinton are just two examples, with the shot-stopper missing over four months with a shoulder injury, whilst the Brazilian midfielder only returned for the final few outings of the season after undergoing surgery in January.

The injury setbacks highlighted huge issues for Howe in terms of squad depth and the quality of players coming in to replace the first-team members who were unfortunate to suffer frequent fitness issues.

The Magpies have undoubtedly aimed to fill those gaps, targeting numerous players in various positions to provide more competition and squad depth ahead of a vital 2024/25 campaign.

Newcastle’s attempts in the transfer market

Whilst Odysseas Vlachodimos, John Ruddy and Lloyd Kelly have all already arrived on Tyneside this summer, Howe is still targeting more players to help mount a push for the Premier League’s top four.

In recent days, links for a new forward have been constant, with numerous players touted with a move to St James’ Park this summer.

Juventus forward Federico Chiesa has been rumoured to be on Newcastle’s radar, with the Italian available this summer for a cut-price with his deal expiring in 12 months time.

The Magpies have also been battling Everton to sign Leeds United winger Wilfried Gnonto, but it appears they are more interested in agreeing a deal for one of his teammates during the off-season.

Wilfried Gnonto

Crysencio Summerville set the Championship alight last season, achieving a total of 28 combined goals and assists, but it wasn’t enough to secure promotion for Daniel Farke’s side.

As a result, he could depart Elland Road this summer, putting Newcastle and sides such as Chelsea and Crystal Palace on red alert.

However, he’s still valued lower than one current Magpies talent who, like Summerville, enjoyed a breakout season as a young talent during the 2023/24 campaign.

How much Lewis Miley is worth in 2024

Youngster Lewis Miley came through Newcastle's academy, with the boyhood Magpies fan costing the club nothing – which could result in a hefty profit in the years ahead.

He's often featured in a three-man midfield for Howe's side, with the midfielder fitting straight into the side – showing no evidence of his tender age of just 18.

Since his first start against Bournemouth in November, Miley has made 17 Premier League appearances for Howe's team, with the teenager impressing at St James' Park.

Eight months on from his maiden first-team start, his market value has skyrocketed to £23m as per Football Transfers, an indication of his excellent start to his professional career on Tyneside.

Newcastle United's youngest Premier League goalscorers

Player

Age

1. Lewis Miley

17y 229d

2. James Milner

18y 265d

3. Rolando Aarons

18y 288d

4. Gael Bigirimana

19y 42d

5. Shola Ameobi

19y 84d

Stats via Statbunker

His subsequent value is higher than fellow Magpie and midfield partner Joelinton, who’s only valued at £15m just a handful of years after his £40m move to Tyneside.

It’s also more than current target Summerville, who’s rumoured to be available for just £17m this window – a bargain for a player of his talent and potential, with Newcastle potentially able to secure a phenomenal young star to feature alongside Miley for many years.

Crysencio Summerville.

Although it's still very early days for the teenager in terms of his professional career, it certainly does bode well for Miley and the Magpies, with the young academy graduate undoubtedly a huge asset for the Magpies in the years to come.

However, the club need to keep developing him, with Howe needing to give him consistent game time over the coming years in order for him to reach his potential.

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سيميوني بعد خسارة أتلتيكو مدريد القاتلة أمام برشلونة: كرة القدم لا ترحم.. وألوم نفسي لسبب ما

تحدث دييجو سيميوني، المدير الفني لفريق أتلتيكو مدريد، عن خسارتهم في مباراة الأحد أمام برشلونة، في بطولة الدوري الإسباني لكرة القدم، موسم 2024/25.

وتلاقى الفريقان في خضم منافسات الجولة الثامنة والعشرين من الدوري الإسباني على ملعب “سيفيتااس ميتروبوليتانو” حيث فاز برشلونة بأربعة أهداف مقابل هدفين.

تقدم أتلتيكو مدريد بهدفين دون رد، قبل أن يحقق برشلونة ريمونتادا مثيرة ليسجل 4 أهداف ويحقق فوزًا ثمينًا.

وقال سيميوني، في تصريحات نشرتها صحيفة “ماركا” الإسبانية: “تهانينا لـ برشلونة، لقد حالفهم الحظ وهو أمر ضروري، لم نستغل بعض الهجمات المرتدة التي كان في إمكاننا استغلالها، إنهم فريق رائع، تهانينا لهم، علينا مواصلة العمل”.

وأضاف: “لا أعتقد أن التعب ظهر على لاعبينا لأننا اكتسبنا طاقة جديدة مع التبديلات، كان جوليان ألفاريز مريضًا، يعاني من الحمى، ولعب كما رأيتم، لا أستطيع أن أطلب أكثر مما يقدمونه”.

وواصل: “لا أعتقد أن نتيجة 2/0 كانت كافية، لقد استغلوها وأصبحت 2/1، كان ذلك دفعة معنوية قوية لأي فريق قوي وجيد جدًا مثل برشلونة، جرعة ثقة لهم، يدخل الخصم في منطقة الخوف”.

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واسترسل: “الحديث لا داعِ له، بل الأهم هو رؤية أن الفريق ينافس، أظهرنا ذلك في المباريات الماضية، علينا الفوز، لدينا فرصة عظيمة للوصول إلى النهائي من جديد (كأس ملك إسبانيا)، سيكون الأمر صعبًا، سنقاتل حتى النهاية، تتبقى 10 مباريات، ويجب على برشلونة اللعب ضد ريال مدريد، علينا استغلال الفرص”.

ويخوض أتلتيكو مدريد مباراة إياب دور نصف نهائي كأس ملك إسبانيا أمام برشلونة يوم 2 أبريل المقبل، حيث انتهت مباراة الذهاب بنتيجة 4/4.

وأفاد: “كان كل شيء يسير على ما يرام، استغرق الأمر مني بعض الوقت من أجل إشراك خيمينيز، كان يجب عليًّ إشراكه فورًا، كرة القدم لا ترحم، أنا أنتقد نفسي، ما احتاجته المباراة في تلك اللحظة هو الحسم، لم يكن لدي وقت لإجراء ذلك التبديل، وعندما فعلت ذلك كانت النتيجة 2/2”.

واعترف: “برشلونة هو الفريق الذي يلعب كرة رائعة، يلعب أفضل كرة قدم جماعية فيما يخص الثنائيات ويمتلك لاعبين مميزين، كما إنه يستطيع تسجيل الأهداف من الكرات العرضية، نصف أهدافه كانت بتلك الطريقة، كما يضغطون على منطقة الجزاء بشكل مضاعف”.

واختتم الأرجنتيني تصريحاته: “علينا أن نرتاح ونركز على مباراة إسبانيول، علينا تقبل ما حدث”.

Liam Livingstone in doubt for T20 World Cup opener after injuring finger in warm-up match

Allrounder left field during England’s seven-wicket defeat to India, will be assessed in 24 hours

Matt Roller18-Oct-2021

Liam Livingstone left the field with a finger injury•ICC/Getty Images

Liam Livingstone is a minor doubt for England’s opening fixture of the men’s T20 World Cup against West Indies on Saturday after suffering a finger injury during their first warm-up match against India in Dubai.Livingstone was injured while dropping a catch at deep midwicket during England’s seven-wicket defeat, when Ishan Kishan pulled Chris Jordan into the leg side. Livingstone appeared to lose the ball in the lights – which were not as bright as in most internationals, with the game played at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai – and immediately looked in pain, with swelling visible on the little finger of his left hand.He left the field alongside England’s physio, with Sam Billings coming on as a substitute fielder, and took no further part in the match. An England spokesperson said that the injury would be assessed “in [the] next 24 hours” once the swelling had gone down. In the short term, he appears unlikely to play a part in Wednesday’s warm-up match against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi.Moeen Ali, who lifted England to a competitive 188 for 5 thanks to an innings of 43 not out off 20 balls, played down the concern. “I think he’s alright,” he said. “I think it’s just bruising on the back of the hand but I think he’ll be fine.”Obviously it was a bit of a scare at the time but he said it was fine, so hopefully he’s all good. He’s a brilliant player – he’s been playing really well over the last couple of years. Hopefully he can carry that form into the World Cup and I feel like it’s going be a big stage for him.”Related

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Livingstone had earlier hit 30 off 20 balls including four fours and a straight six from No. 5, before taking 1 for 10 in his two overs including the wicket of Virat Kohli. He is one of England’s three spin options in their World Cup squad and again displayed his versatility with the ball, generally bowling legbreaks to India’s right-handers and offbreaks to their left-handers.His injury may mean England avoid having to make a difficult selection decision ahead of their opening fixture of the tournament. They opted to rest Eoin Morgan on Monday, who will return to the side as captain, and with Jason Roy, Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow all certain to start, they would have to leave out one of Livingstone, Moeen or Dawid Malan, or change the balance of their side by dropping a seamer in order to accommodate him.Livingstone has only played eight T20 internationals but it will be a significant blow to England if his injury proves to be serious. He was the standout short-form batter in the English summer, averaging 54.46 and striking at 167.41 in 20 innings across England’s T20I series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, the Hundred and the T20 Blast. Despite a lean run in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals, he offers a vital all-round option in the squad, not least with Ben Stokes and Sam Curran both missing the World Cup.Moeen, meanwhile, continued from where he had left off in the IPL, having hit 37 not out off 20 balls in Chennai Super Kings’ victory against Morgan’s Kolkata Knight Riders in Friday’s final, and said that he had been keen to keep his run of form going. “Eoin asked me if I was happy to play or if I wanted to play this game, considering we only just played the other day,” he said. “I feel like I’m playing well, so I wanted to keep playing. I think Eoin will come back in the next game.”Moeen was a key man for Chennai with the bat, averaging 25.50 and striking at 137.30 while generally batting at No. 3 or 4. He said that he had “loved” the responsibility he had been given with the bat, but conceded that with England’s top-order strength, he might not have such a clearly defined role in the World Cup.”I absolutely loved it,” he said. “Obviously when you win a competition like the IPL it’s amazing and with the role I was given, I felt like I was quite important to the team. I’m just grateful that I played and did pretty well for them. As a team I thought we were great – we had great fun. I felt like I learned a lot with the experienced players that we had.”The reality [is that] there are so many good players, if you look at the team we [England] have and the batters that we have – it’s quite scary, actually. My role could change but the good thing is I feel like I could play any type of role. If a chance does come, I can bat No. 6 or 7 [or] I can bat up the order, so I’m just trying to get myself ready and be in a good frame of mind. Whatever role I’m given, I’m hopefully going to do well in.”

Técnico do Sub-20 avalia experiência no Carioca e elogia atitude de Paulo Sousa junto aos jovens do Flamengo

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da esoccer bet: As partidas contra Portuguesa e Volta Redonda, pelo Carioca, foram uma experiência nova para Fabio Matias, técnico do Sub-20, e mais um passo importante para os jovens em formação no Ninho do Urubu, que puderam representar o Flamengo em um torneio oficial. Ao L!, o treinador fez uma avaliação positiva do processo, no qual teve um contato direto com Paulo Sousa. A atitude do técnico português junto aos garotos foi bastante elogiada.

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da betway: -Nesse último jogo (empate com o Volta Redonda), foi sensacional a presença dele (Paulo Sousa) no vestiário. Elogiou muito, parabenizou o trabalho, o empenho e o desempenho dos atletas. Isso foi um ponto importante nesse segundo jogo, a presença dele e da comissão técnica. É importante pois valoriza muito a cultura que o Flamengo tem de apostar na base – afirmou.

Fabio também revelou que, logo ao voltar da Copa SP de Futebol Júnior para assumir o time que iniciaria o Carioca, teve uma conversa produtiva com o treinador recém-chegado ao Ninho do Urubu, no qual falaram sobre o processo de formação do clube. Paulo Sousa tem dado atenção especial aos jovens.

-Tivemos uma conversa inicial, no meu retorno da Copa São Paulo, por cerca de 30, 40 minutos. Falamos muito sobre a formação, citou muitos exemplos de desenvolvimento, ideias que ele acredita em relação à ideia de jogo, à parte estrutural, à parte tática e individual do jogador, coisa que eu, como treinador, acredito, e o Flamengo, como clube, também acredita muito. Essa conversa que tivemos foi importante – completou Fabio Matias, técnico do Sub-20, ao LANCE!.

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Agora, Fabio Matias já está trabalhando no Ninho do Urubu com o time Sub-20 visando a temporada de 2022, que será a sua primeira no comando do Flamengo desde o início. Em 2021, o técnico chegou ao clube em julho. O calendário ainda não foi divulgado por CBF e Ferj, mas a expectativa é de que Campeonato Brasileiro e Estadual comecem na segunda quinzena de março.

Após a experiência no Carioca, Fabio se vê mais preparado para os desafios da temporada, assim como os jogadores que puderam atuar no início do Estadual.

-O que teve de mais positivo dessa experiência toda é estar à frente do Flamengo em uma competição profissional. É uma oportunidade que tivemos, nós, da comissão técnica, e atletas. Essa relação com a torcida do Flamengo é muito importante. Quando você tem a oportunidade de trabalhar no profissional traz essa relação muito forte. Isso que tiramos de mais positivo: a experiência e a relação com o torcedor do Flamengo – comentou o treinador.

Confira mais respostas de Fabio Matias, técnico do Sub-20 do Flamengo, ao L!:

Em relação aos jovens que atuaram nestes dois jogos do Campeonato Carioca e agora seguem no Sub-20, o que essa experiência agrega ao desenvolvimento deles?

Muito em desenvolvimento, bagagem, experiência, tomada de decisão, influência do jogo. São aspectos que fazem com que o atleta consiga dar um up em sua formação em relação ao processo de transição para o profissional. Isso é muito importante, e o Flamengo faz isso de uma forma muito boa, agregando valores a esses meninos nesse processo de transição da base ao profissional.

Agora, em 2022, será sua primeira temporada desde o início no Sub-20 do Flamengo. Quais principais objetivos e desafios deste ano?

Os objetivos são termos bons desempenhos nas competições para ter uma maior número de jogos; conquistar títulos, pois vamos, realmente, iniciar um ano de trabalho; e formar e desenvolver jogadores para o nosso profissional e jogadores que possam agregar ao mercado.

Quando falamos isso, são jogadores que, talvez, nosso profissional não vá utilizar, mas terão oportunidades de atuar em outros clubes. Esses são os grandes objetivos que temos em relação ao ano de 2022.

أنشيلوتي يثير القلق حول لاعب ريال مدريد.. ويعترف: لسنا سعداء بخوض مباراة أتلتيكو مدريد

أدلى كارلو أنشيلوتي، المدير الفني لفريق ريال مدريد، بتصريحات عقب فوزهم الصعب في مباراة الأمس على أتلتيكو مدريد، في بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.

واستضاف ملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو” مباراة الفريقين في ذهاب دور الـ16 من دوري أبطال أوروبا، حيث فاز ريال مدريد بهدفين لهدف.

ويلتقي الفريقان في مباراة الإياب على ملعب “ميتروبوليتانو” يوم الأربعاء 12 مارس الجاري.

وقال أنشيلوتي، في تصريحات نشرتها صحيفة “ماركا” الإسبانية: “كانت مباراة صعبة، مثلما هي العادة أمام أتلتيكو مدريد، إنه أمر طبيعي دائمًا، بدأنا بشكل جيد وتقدمنا ثم سجل ألفاريز هدفًا رائعًا”.

وأضاف: “كان الأمر أفضل في الشوط الثاني، عملنا بشكل جيد، كان الهدف هو أن يكون لدينا ميزة صغيرة، وحققنا ذلك (عن طريق التقدم بهدف ثاني)”.

وواصل: “كانت الخطة الأولى هي اللعب على الأطراف عن طريق فينيسيوس ورودريجو، نجحت الخطة في الهجمة الأولى ثم فقدنا صبرنا، فرضنا إيقاع المباراة عندما كان علنيا أن نفعل ذلك وأن نجعل المنافس في نصف ملعبه”.

وأردف: “عمل الفريق بجد ودافع بشكل جيد، كان أتلتيكو مدريد مسيطرًا في بعض الأحيان ولكن دون خلق العديد من الفرص، كان الفريق متماسكًا طوال المباراة تقريبًا”.

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وعن سبب تأجيله الدفع بـ لوكا مودريتش بعدما سجل إبراهيم دياز هدفه، وما إذا كان الأخير هو الذي كان ينوي استبداله، قال أنشيلوتي: “لا، كان كامافينجا، لقد انتظرنا قليلًا، ولكن كنت أريد استبدال كامافينجا”.

وأوضح: “كان كامافينجا هو المُراد استبداله لأنه كان يعاني من آلام في ظهره، دخل مودريتش بجودته وأسلوبه”.

واسترسل: “سأتقبل ما حدث في المباراة، لقد كانت صعبة، تخيلوا كيف ستكون المباراة في الإياب، نتمتع بأفضلية صغيرة وسنتطلع إلى التأهل، ستكون مباراة صعبة”.

وشدد: “سيبذل أتليتكو ​​المزيد من الجهد لكنها ستكون مباراة متكافئة، جودة الفريقين عالية للغاية، إنها مباراة في دور الـ16 لكنها قد تكون مباراة نصف نهائي أو نهائي”.

واختتم: “لسنا سعداء بخوض هذه المباراة ضد أتليتكو ​​ولا أعتقد أن أتليتكو ​​سعيد بخوض تلك المباراة أمام ريال مدريد”.

Man City hit gold on amazing star who’s now worth as much as Yamal

da mrbet: Over the years, Manchester City have had some of the Premier League’s best South American footballers play for them. It has been a region of the world that has given the Cityzens, and the Premier League, some of the most iconic players in history.

da bet7k: Perhaps the most famous South American of them all to play on the blue side of Manchester is Sergio Aguero. The former Argentina striker scored 260 goals for City in 390 games, registering 65 assists along the way. He left the Etihad Stadium at the end of the 2020/21 campaign, as a five-time Premier League winner.

Another of City’s most iconic South American players is defensive midfielder Fernandinho. The Brazil legend, who also won five Premier League titles in the blue of the Cityzens, played 383 times for the club, scoring 26 times and registering 31 assists from the base of midfield.

There are also two notable South American players currently at the club, with one being goalkeeper Ederson. However, the Brazilian could depart the Etihad Stadium this summer, with a move to Saudi Arabia thought to be on the cards.

There's one more and he could leave for mega money in the not-too-distant future. In fact, he's worth more than one of the game's global superstars, Lamine Yamal.

Lamine Yamal’s 2024 performances

It has been an astronomical rise to the top for 17-year-old Barcelona and Spain winger Yamal.

The exciting talent has lit up Euro 2024 and has started all but one of La Roja’s games. He has scored once, a stunner against France in the semi-final, and is the leading assister with three.

Yamal's stats prior to the Euro 2024 final.

The teenager burst onto the scene during the 2023/24 season for Barcelona but made his debut for the Spanish giants at the end of the previous season, a seven-minute cameo off the bench against Real Betis.

Last season, Yamal played 50 games for Barca in all competitions, scoring an impressive ten goals and registering seven assists. He has very quickly become a household name around the footballing world.

Unsurprisingly, the talented youngster has seen his market value shoot up in a very short amount of time.

According to Transfermarkt, the youngster is worth £77m, an incredible rise from October 2023, when Yamal was worth just £21m. His performances for Barcelona and Spain have certainly shown why he is so highly valued.

That said, there are players in global football worth more than him. One of them is Argentine striker Julian Alvarez.

Julian Alvarez’s market value in 2024

The 24-year-old cost the Cityzens just £14m in 2022, but following some superb performances for club and country, he is now worth £77m, just like Barca’s 17-year-old starlet, as per Transfermarkt.

It is fair to say that since making the move to Manchester, Alvarez has had a superb time of things, despite playing second fiddle to Erling Haaland, or out of position to accommodate the Norweigan centre-forward.

In 103 appearances for the eight-time Premier League champions, he has scored 36 goals and registered 18 assists. That includes 11 goals and nine assists in just 36 games in the Premier League last season.

The 24-year-old is certainly the man for the big occasion. Within the past 18 months, Alvarez scored in the 2022/23 Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, grabbed two goals and an assist in the 2022 World Cup semi-final for Argentina and Croatia and most recently in the Copa America semi-final against Canada.

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Those goals have clearly been of some importance, as he boasts a remarkable trophy cabinet despite being just 22 years of age. It would be a collection of trophies most legends of the game do not even boast. Alvarez has some collection.

Alvarez trophy cabinet for England and Argentina

Trophy

Year(s) won

Premier League

2022/23, 2023/24

Champions League

2022/23

FA Cup

2022/23

Club World Cup

2024

Copa America

2020/21

World Cup

2022

Finalissima

2022

Stats from Transfermarkt

At the time, Alvarez’s signing was deemed a wonderful piece of business for City, and that thought continues to be proven right. He was such a cheap signing, but to sign a player of that quality, whose market value has risen so much, is certainly commendable. The signing of the forward was certainly a superb piece of business from City.

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