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It is likely to be Friday, at the earliest, before a final decision is made on Nathan Astle’s immediate playing future with the TelstraClear Black Caps

Lynn McConnell01-May-2002It is likely to be Friday, at the earliest, before a final decision is made on Nathan Astle’s immediate playing future with the TelstraClear Black Caps.Astle returned home from Pakistan at the weekend with a patella tendon injury and surgeon Paul Armour has requested an MRI Scan be taken of Astle’s knee.New Zealand Cricket’s medical co-ordinator Warren Frost said Armour would not make a judgment until all the information was in.Frost said Astle had been struggling with his knees for a couple of seasons and wanted to get things sorted out in order to look ahead and to be better equipped to go ahead in stronger style.”It is a big year ahead and he wants no half measures to get it sorted out,” Frost said.That could mean that Astle misses the tour of the West Indies next month.A report is also being awaited on the side strain injury suffered by Jacob Oram.”They can be a nasty thing and can hang around a while,” Frost said.

West Ham had hoped ‘to finish’ a deal for Red Bull Salzburg forward Patson Daka before the striker opted to join Leicester instead, according to journalist Ekrem Konur. 

The marksman caught the eye with a number of impressive performances for the Austrian club during the 2020/21 campaign as they won the domestic league title and competed in the Champions League group stage.

The 22-year-old Zambia international netted 34 goals in 42 appearances in total for Salzburg last term, and his strong performances hadn’t gone unnoticed heading into the summer transfer window.

West Ham were rumoured to be keen on reaching an agreement to land Daka’s signature as they soughtto add depth to their attacking options ahead of the 2021/22 season, but the player revealed that he has chosen to pursue a move to Leicester instead, which will come as a hugely frustrating update to the east Londoners.

The Irons finished sixth in the Premier League last term, just one place behind the Foxes, and will be eager to pick up where they left off when they take on Newcastle in their opening match of the 2021/22 season on 15 August.

Check out some of the best of the reaction from West Ham supporters to Konur’s update on Daka below…

“Wanted to hang around and see if we could pick him up on the cheap. Leicester pile in and get him.”

Credit: @WestHamRambles

“Sure he’d choose Leicester over West Ham ahahahaha we didn’t fancy it.”

Credit: @Westhamfan987

“Don’t blame him, Leicester much better run club and facilities.”

Credit: @Callumfitzer__

“So it wasn’t the board’s fault for once.”

Credit: @AmbitiousAnang

“There’s a reason why no one has snapped him up sooner and it’s probably because he’s not good enough!”

Credit: @ELTEL241

“Leicester are a bigger, more successful club than us, simple as that.”

Credit: @H4YDEN0503

“Because we are inept?”

Credit: @westhamhour

“He’s alright but I think Tammy Abraham is better.”

Credit: @geno474

In other news, plenty of West Ham fans reacted to this update on another Irons transfer target.

Ragama Cricket Club, playing their first year in the Premier League, havebeen declared the runners up of the Premier Trophy Plate Championshipfollowing disciplinary action taken by the tournament organising committeeagainst Sebastianties Cricket

CricInfo05-Apr-2002Ragama Cricket Club, playing their first year in the Premier League, havebeen declared the runners up of the Premier Trophy Plate Championshipfollowing disciplinary action taken by the tournament organising committeeagainst Sebastianties Cricket and Athletic Club.Sebastianites were the runners up after the final round of matches but weredocked three crucial points for fielding an ineligible player, a penaltythat allowed Ragama to grab some silverware in their first season.Sebastianites have been left to rue their decision to drop wicket-keeper KLKFernando, who had ironically taken more catches than any other fielder inthe tournament, and play Madushan Fernando who had earlier played for OldCambriyan Sports Club in the Division III competition.The decision cost them 100,000 rupees in prize money, a not inconsiderablesum for a small club.

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Red Bull e Palmeiras jogarão pela sétima rodada do Campeonato Paulista no dia 3 de março, sexta-feira às 21h05, e a partida deve acontecer no estádio do Pacaembu. O time do interior tem a intenção de repetir o que fez contra o Santos, quando também foi mandante e utilizou o estádio na segunda rodada. A confirmação do local deve acontecer até o fim da semana.

Contra o Peixe, o time de Campinas faturou quase R$ 370 mil de renda líquida, valor bem diferente do que quando manda os compromissos no Moisés Lucarelli. Na terceira rodada, contra o Santo André, a partida deu prejuízo de R$ 22,6 mil. Nesta quarta o Touro Louco enfrenta o Novorizontino, no Moisés.

Outro indício da confirmação para o Pacaembu é o fato do jogo ter sido marcado para sexta-feira, já que a capital terá compromissos no sábado – Corinthians x Santos – e domingo – São Paulo x Santo André.

Palmeiras e Red Bull se enfrentaram no ano passado no estádio, mas com mando alviverde. Sem poder usar o Allianz Parque, o time do recém-chegado técnico Cuca perdeu por 2 a 1, pela décima primeira rodada.

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يؤمن جيرونيمو رولي حارس مرمى فياريال بإمكانية تحقيق الريمونتادا أمام ليفربول، في المباراة التي ستجمع الفريقين على ملعب “لا سيراميكا” يوم الثلاثاء القادم، بإياب نصف نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وتعرض فياريال للهزيمة على ملعب “آنفيلد” أمام ليفربول في ذهاب نصف النهائي، بهدفين دون رد. أهداف مباراة ليفربول وفياريال 

وقال رولي في تصريحات لـ”Movistar plus”: “أعتقد أننا عرفنا أن المواجهة ستكون على هذا النحو، جئنا بفكرتنا وكان الشوط الأول نهجًا مثاليًا، فقدنا التواصل خلال دقيقتين إلى 3 دقائق وهذا هو الوقت الذي سجلوا فيه الأهداف”.

مضيفًا: “نعلم أنه في مباراة الإياب ستكون لدينا خياراتنا، نحن نؤمن بأنفسنا، نغادر بإيمان وأمل ليوم الثلاثاء”.

واستطرد بشأن هدف ليفربول الأول: “هذا الهدف الأول كان حظًا سيئًا، لقد لامست الكرة إستوبينان وغيرت المسار، حتى ذلك الحين كنا بخير ومرتاحين”.

وأكمل رولي: “بعد الهدف، ضغطوا وسجلوا الهدف الثاني، كان من المهم عدم تلقي المزيد من الشباك، والآن نعود إلى أرضنا”.

اقرأ أيضًا.. كلوب: ليس تهديدًا.. ليفربول سيشهد تغييرات لبناء فريق المستقبل

وواصل حارس مرمى فياريال: “كان الأمر صعبًا، جئنا إلى ملعب ليفربول، إذا لم يكن الأفضل في أوروبا، فهو من الأفضل، نحن نؤمن بأنفسنا”.

وأكد: “اليوم يبدو كل شيء أكثر صعوبة، ولكن لا أشك في فريقي، سنقوم بذلك، العمل والحلم، لأن هذا كل ما في الأمر، يوم الثلاثاء سنرى ما سيحدث”.

وبشأن الريمونتادا، أتم رولي: “بدون شك يمكننا العودة، إذا لم نمنحهم تذكرة الوصول إلى النهائي، فهذا كل شيء، نحن في الدور نصف النهائي، نحن محظوظون، اليوم من الصعب التفكير في العودة ولكننا – أنا أصر – نؤمن بذلك”.

Liverpool have made the first move in their attempts to bring Otavio to Anfield this summer.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a report by Portuguese publication A Bola (via Sport Witness), who claim that Jurgen Klopp’s side have made an offer of €23m (£20m) plus Marko Grujic for the FC Porto attacking midfielder.

However, the report goes on to state that Porto have no intention of agreeing a deal for Otavio that includes the Liverpool midfielder, and instead have informed the Reds that they will have to pay Otavio’s €40m (£34m) release clause if they wish to sign the 26-year-old this summer.

Coutinho 2.0

Considering just how impressive Otavio was for Porto last season, it is unsurprising to learn of Liverpool’s interest in the former Brazil U23 international.

Indeed, over his 26 Liga NOS appearances for Sergio Conceicao’s side last term, the £21.6m-rated man scored three goals, registered eight assists and created eight big chances for his teammates, as well as taking an average of 1.4 shots and making 1.7 key passes per game.

These returns saw the £29k-per-week midfielder earn a seasonal SofaScore match rating of 7.30, ranking him as Porto’s third-best performer in the top flight of Portuguese football.

There are clear comparisons that can be drawn between the 26-year-old and Liverpool former star attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho, with Otavio’s strengths being noted as his ball control, his playmaking and his consistency, traits that have also been attributed to the Barcelona player.

Indeed, the two players are also capable of operating from a number of positions across the front line and midfield, with Otavio having been fielded from left, central, right and attacking midfield, as well as at left-wing and as a support striker last season.

As such, if Liverpool do go on to get a deal over the line for the Porto star this summer, Klopp would be gaining a type of player he has not really possessed since the sale of Coutinho back in 2018, with Otavio very much appearing to be a talent that the German manager would love.

In other news: Liverpool make an official bid for “extraordinary” £43m dynamo, fans will be buzzing

عاد نادي برشلونة إلى التدريبات بعد ظهر اليوم واستعاد خدمات الثنائي مارتن برايثوايت وأوسكار مينجيوزا.

كلا اللاعبين، اللذين غابا عن مباراة مايوركا بعد أن ثبتت إصابتهما بفيروس كورونا، تعافيا تمامًا وجاهزان للعودة إلى قائمة برشلونة ضد ريال بيتيس.

وأفادت صحيفة “سبورت” الإسبانية، أن برايثوايت ومينجويزا شاركا مع بقية المجموعة وهما متاحان لتشافي هيرنانديز في مباراة ريال بيتيس.

اقرأ أيضًا | برشلونة يتخذ قرارًا بشأن مستقبل أداما تراوري

برشلونة سيلاقي ريال بيتيس يوم السبت المقبل في منافسات الليجا، ويسعى للفوز من أجل البقاء في المراكز المؤهلة لدوري أبطال أوروبا.

ومن المرجح غياب جيرارد بيكيه مدافع برشلونة عن تلك المباراة، حيث يعاني من الانزعاج ويمكن أن يرتاح.

ويمكن رؤية أنسو فاتي مرة أخرى بعد الدقائق التي قضاها في المباراة ضد مايوركا.

Former Crystal Palace striker Marcus Bent has told The Transfer Tavern in an exclusive interview that he is surprised new Fulham boss Marco Silva was not considered for the job in the Selhurst Park dugout.

Prior to the appointment of Patrick Vieira, Palace looked at a host of managers in their quest to replace Roy Hodgson.

That includes Lucien Favre and Nuno Espirito Santo, who both at some point looked like they would be in charge of the Eagles for the upcoming campaign.

Silva, however, now managing Fulham after Scott Parker’s move to Bournemouth, was not a name under consideration and that has surprised Bent.

“I’m surprised a lot of clubs haven’t considered him for a while, to be honest,” the ex-Palace player said. “Maybe they’re looking at Vieira as a name, but I think he [Silva] would’ve been a good appointment.”

The Vieira appointment is an interesting one, with the Frenchman lacking Premier League experience, in contrast to 43-year-old Silva, who has had spells at Watford and Everton.

With his stature in the game, though, perhaps Vieira will be able to attract players at a time where Palace are undergoing a revamp. Their squad is, of course, down to the bare-bones right now due to expired contracts.

Carl Hooper has set world champions Australia as the benchmark by which his West Indies team should be judged

Tony Cozier24-May-2002Carl Hooper has set world champions Australia as the benchmark by which his West Indies team should be judged."We still have better teams to play," the West Indies captain said after the 2-1 series triumph over India yesterday."One day, when we can compete with an Australian side, then that’ll be the time to say, `Yes, we’ve turned the corner and we’re on the way up.’"The West Indies were beaten in all five Tests in Australia in 2000-01.Hooper was typically cautious in assessing his team’s first success in a major series since he took over the captaincy in February last year.Losses 2-1 to South Africa in the Caribbean, 3-0 to Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka and 2-0 to Pakistan in Sharjah have been counter-balanced by a 1-0 triumph over Zimbabwe in two Tests in Zimbabwe last July.He said it was important to build on the victory over India, describing it as "one of the very few series we’ve managed to put batting and bowling together"."We’ve been in the situation before numerous times when we’ve played good cricket and come away with positive results," he told the media conference. "Then you look back six months on and we’ve let it slide again".He cautioned that the West Indies couldn’t afford to be complacent or "too carried away" by the result over India."We played good cricket for a couple of weeks and beat the Indians but we’ve got to be focused on the ten One-Day Internationals and then the two Tests against the New Zealanders," he said.The Cable & Wireless series continues with five One-Day Internationals against India May 25 to June 2, followed by five more against New Zealand June 5 to 15. These will be followed by two Tests, June 21 to 25 at Kensington Oval, Barbados, and June 28 to July 2 at the Queen’s Park Stadium in Grenada."I said when we returned from Sharjah [losing both Tests and 2-1 in the internationals to Pakistan], we were making slow progress," Hooper recalled."People asked how could we be making progress when they saw 3-0 [in Sri Lanka] and 2-0 [in Sharjah] defeats staring them in the face.""What we see here today is basically what I’ve been saying for the last few months, that we’ve been making progress but slowly," he said. "We’ve still got hard work to do."Hooper noted that the West Indies went through the series unhindered by the several injuries suffered in recent series."I don’t think we’ve got the depth in West Indies cricket today to miss a few key players and perform to the level we expect," he explained. "We’ve got to try to get our best 11 players on the field at all times.""If we do miss a Brian Lara or a Merv Dillon, obviously the side is weakened and it [lack of injuries] was important in this series," he said.He contrasted that with India’s loss of veteran leg-spinner Anil Kumble who had his jaw broken when batting in the Antigua Test, was able to bowl only 14 overs and had to return home for an operation."India were unfortunate to lose a player like Kumble in the vital Antigua Test and he would have probably played here and been a key figure."

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Por si só, o clássico entre Corinthians e Santos tem grande valor para os dois lados. Mas o deste sábado, no duelo que acontecerá na Arena, às 18h30, o jogo tem grande peso principalmente para o visitante da Baixada Santista. Além de ser o último duelo antes da estreia na Libertadores, uma vitória fora de casa pode colocar o Peixe na zona de classificação do Grupo D do Paulistão. Mas para isso acontecer, o Alvinegro Praiano trabalha para ter todos os titulares à disposição, principalmente pelo fato de que jogar desfalcado em Itaquera significa um resultado adverso.

Nas três derrotas que sofreu no estádio do Timão, o Santos teve problemas com desfalques e alterações táticas em duas. No último revés, em junho do ano passado, pelo Brasileirão, o Peixe entrou com uma formação alternativa, sem atacantes de ofício e desfalcado por Lucas Lima e Ricardo Oliveira e com seis meio-campistas. O Corinthians levou a melhor com gol de Giovanni Augusto.

Na estreia do Santos na Arena, em novembro de 2014, o então técnico Enderson Moreira decidiu tirar Leandro Damião do time e escalar Serginho no meio, além de ter sacado Mena na lateral esquerda para dar lugar ao garoto Caju. No fim, também 1 a 0 para o mandante após falha de Bruno Uvini, zagueiro que era reserva naquele momento.

Para que as baixas não sejam um obstáculo desta vez, o departamento médico do Peixe e a comissão técnica trabalham para tentar recuperar Renato, Lucas Lima e Ricardo Oliveira, pilares do time de Dorival Júnior.

O volante está fora há quatro jogos por conta de uma lesão muscular de grau 2 na panturrilha direita, mas voltou a treinar na última terça-feira. Já o meia, que sofreu estiramento no joelho esquerdo, voltou a campo apenas para trabalhos físicos. Ambos são dúvida para o clássico.

O quadro de Ricardo Oliveira também é uma incógnita para o treinador. Autor de dois dos três gols que o Santos marcou no estádio, o artilheiro ficará na academia durante a maior parte da semana e deve participar apenas no último treinamento, na véspera do jogo.

O camisa 9 levou 15 pontos na cabeça, na região da orelha direita, após um choque em uma dividida no jogo contra o Botafogo-SP, no último sábado. Ele deve evitar contato com bola até retirar os pontos, mas tem chances de atuar no clássico.

Caso consiga colocar em campo todos que deseja, Dorival vai escalar o Santos com: Vladimir; Victor Ferraz, Lucas Veríssimo (Cleber), Yuri e Zeca; Renato, Thiago Maia e Lucas Lima; Vitor Bueno, Copete e Ricardo Oliveira.

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