كشفت تقارير إعلامية اليوم الأحد، عن قرار اتخذته إدارة نادي ليفربول تجاه المدير الفني للفريق آرني سلوت، وذلك عقب تعادل الريدز مع ليدز يونايتد بالدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.
وفشل ليفربول في تحقيق الانتصار على ليدز يونايتد وتعادل معه بثلاثة أهداف لكل فريق يوم أمس السبت، مما زاد من حجم الضغوطات على سلوت.
ويتواجد ليفربول في المركز الثامن في ترتيب الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، ليبتعد الريدز تمامًا عن مراكز الصدارة في البطولة المحلية.
وذكرت صحيفة سبورت بيلد الألمانية، أن مستقبل سلوت مع ليفربول بات محل شك، حيث يعتبر المدير الفني الهولندي مهددًا بالإقالة عن تدريب النادي الإنجليزي خلال الفترة المقبلة.
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وأضافت الصحيفة، أن إدارة ليفربول قررت منح سلوت مهلة حتى أعياد الميلاد في نهاية الشهر الجاري وذلك بشأن تغيير الوضع الحالي في الفريق.
وأوضحت بيلد، أن إدارة ليفربول تؤمن أن سلوت عليه أن يبدأ في اتخاذ خطوات إيجابية تجاه تغيير الوضع في الفريق، لكن إذا استمرت الأمور على حالها فسوف يتم إقالته.
وأتمت الصحيفة قائلة، أن إدارة ليفربول لم تتواصل حتى الآن مع يورجن كلوب بشأن عودة محتملة إلى ملعب آنفيلد.
وكانت بعض الأنباء قد أفادت بعد نهاية مباراة ليفربول وليدز يونايتد، أن إدارة الريدز تفكر بشكل جدي في إقالة سلوت وتعيين أسطورة النادي الإنجليزي، ستيفن جيرارد، بدلًا منه بشكل مؤقت.
كما ورد أن جوليان ناجيلسمان، مدرب منتخب ألمانيا، على رادار ليفربول لتدريب الفريق بدلًا من سلوت.
After the disappointment of the Dodgers' 6-1 loss to the Blue Jays in Game 5 of the World Series, future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw and his family had to reckon with a whole sea of other emotions. Long after the last pitch of Wednesday night's game was thrown, Kershaw and his family mingled on the field as the Dodgers ace savored one last moment on the field following his last game at Dodger Stadium as an active player—the final two games of the World Series, if necessary, will be played in Toronto.
First, Kershaw waved as he headed from the bullpen into the dugout and towards the clubhouse following the conclusion of the game. Then, Kershaw, as it neared closing time for Dodger Stadium, posed for a photo with the Dodgers groundskeepers, then savored his moment on the field with family.
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Kershaw had previously said he would like to retire as a member of the Dodgers, the only team he's ever played for in the big leagues. That will ultimately come to fruition after Kershaw's announcement in September.
"I'm going to call it. I'm going to retire," Kershaw said. "We talked about it a lot. Ellen and I talked about it a lot. The kiddos talked about it a lot. I'm at peace with it. I think it's the right time."
How did Kershaw fare in his last game at Dodger Stadium?
Kershaw made his final regular season start at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 19 against the Giants, a game in which he yielded two earned runs over 4 1/3 innings, striking out six. Kershaw, relegated to the bullpen for the postseason given the Dodgers' loaded starting rotation, authored a massive postseason moment in a marathon Game 3 of the World Series against the Blue Jays.
With the game tied at 5, the bases loaded full of Blue Jays and Toronto threatening to take the lead in the top of the 12th inning of Game 3, Kershaw entered in relief and worked his way out of the jam, inducing a grounder to second base, igniting a roar from the Dodger Stadium crowd.
Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, former National League MVP and 11-time All-Star, is a surefire Hall of Famer.
The central midfield department is arguably one of the most important areas of the pitch, but it’s often been a struggle for Manchester United over the last couple of months.
Bruno Fernandes has often been called upon to drop into a deeper role and fill the void at the heart of the side – a position that has become his own after the £200m additions in the final third.
A partner for the Portuguese international has been on the agenda for Ruben Amorim in recent months, but their hunt has so far been to no avail, with no new midfield additions made since his arrival 12 months ago.
33-year-old Casemiro has often been the man called upon in the Premier League this season, with the Brazilian making a positive impression – as seen by his tally of three goals to date.
However, given his age and current contract situation, he’s likely to depart Old Trafford at the end of the campaign, which could see the issue at the heart of the side rear its head once again.
As a result, INEOS are currently on the hunt for a new deep-lying option to fill the void for years to come, leading to one player being strongly linked with a move in the near future.
Why United are so keen on signing Anderson in the coming months
Over the last couple of weeks, United have ramped up their interest in a January deal to secure the signature of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson.
It was reported earlier this week that Amorim’s men have already reached out to the Reds over a potential deal, with discussions taking place over the conditions of the transfer.
However, the 23-year-old would be a hugely expensive signing, with Sean Dyche’s men currently setting the asking price at a staggering £100m for the youngster.
Young English prospects always come at a premium in the modern market, but is the asking price at present a fair price for a player of Anderson’s quality?
His underlying stats from the current Premier League campaign certainly make for good reading, with the former Newcastle United academy graduate ranking top of 13 separate metrics at present.
Elliot Anderson for Nottingham Forest
He’s completed 113 passes into the final third, with his tally of 706 passes completed, the most of any player in the division – subsequently offering Amorim’s men a hugely talented orchestrator.
However, the hierarchy are undoubtedly hunting for a more defensive option at present, with any addition needing to be dominant without the ball to allow Bruno to flourish.
Luckily for United, Anderson has also excelled in such an area, currently entering and coming out on top in more defensive duels of any player in the division in 2025/26.
Other numbers, such as 8.8 progressive passes, with 8.6 of which being into the final third, further highlight the all-round quality the 23-year-old possesses despite his tender age.
Anderson has also transferred his talents onto the international stage, now cementing himself as a key member of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad over the last few months.
He featured for 85 minutes against Serbia on Thursday night, making the most tackles and winning the most duels of any player – further backing up his incredible defensive abilities in the Premier League.
It’s safe to say he ticks all the boxes United are looking for a new midfielder, but it remains to be seen if the hierarchy are willing to sanction such a big-money deal this January.
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Despite their failures on the pitch over the last few years, Old Trafford still remains the home to countless top-level talents who are looking to cement their place in club folklore.
From big-money additions to academy prospects, boss Amorim really does have a hugely exciting squad at his disposal in his hunt for Premier League glory.
Adding quality players like Anderson will no doubt bolster their chances of success, but it shouldn’t take away from the levels previously produced by numerous players already on the books.
There’s little debating that Bruno is the most complete central midfielder currently on the books, but he desperately needs support around him to allow the club to reach the next level.
Kobbie Mainoo once appeared as though he was the perfect player to make the midfield spot his own, but it’s safe to say his career has stagnated since Amorim’s arrival last November.
The 20-year-old catapulted himself to stardom back in the 2023/24 campaign after producing countless moments of magic in the first-team after rising through the academy system.
From last-minute winners against Wolverhampton Wanderers to an FA Cup final goal against Manchester City – it truly was a season to remember for the youngster.
His incredible form for the Red Devils even led to a place in the England Euro 2024 squad, subsequently featuring in six of the seven fixtures during the tournament.
His talents were there for everyone to see, but he’s since struggled for senior minutes under Amorim, with Mainoo only registering 12 league starts in the last 12 months.
Most of his minutes have come off the substitutes bench, with the academy graduate yet to start a single Premier League outing in the 2025/26 campaign.
Games played
25
Minutes played
1656
Pass accuracy
87%
Chances created
1.7
Successful dribbles
1.3
Tackles won
63%
Duels won
5.9
Interceptions made
1.2
Recoveries made
4.8
It was reported in the summer that the player himself requested a temporary move away from Old Trafford to gain minutes to aid his development – but such a request was swiftly denied by the board.
However, despite his lack of action, Mainoo has still received huge praise in the last few months, with former Red Devil Paul Scholes labelling him as the “nearest thing” to the legendary Zinedine Zidane.
Such a comparison is no mean feat, with the now-retired Frenchman being one of the best midfielders of his generation – as seen by his tally of seven major trophies, which includes a World Cup triumph back in 1998.
Mainoo may not have featured as much as he would have liked, but he’s seen a sharp incline in his market value, with FootballTransfers now valuing the 20-year-old at £55.4m.
Such a figure is a remarkable one, given his academy status, subsequently joining for nothing as a youngster, which highlights the work done by countless staff behind the scenes.
However, such a figure is also higher than that of Anderson, with the same site valuing the Forest star at just £45.6m despite his current £100m asking price.
There’s little doubt that a move for Anderson would improve the options at Amorim’s disposal, but it’s clear that the boss needs to give Mainoo another chance to thrive.
The youngster has bags of time to reach the next level in his development, but he’s already achieved so much in such a short period – with such talent currently going to waste under the manager.
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West Ham United are now willing to make a January offer for Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza, following a request from Nuno.
West Ham’s defensive record in the Premier League this season is likely to be a cause for concern for Nuno, having already shipped 21 goals, the second-highest total in the top flight, but the performance against Newcastle United was much-improved.
Although the Hammers were unable to pick up a clean sheet, they were largely solid at the back against the Magpies, limiting their opponents to an xG of just 0.53, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Jean-Clair Todibo looking particularly impressive.
Having picked up just their second win of the season, and the first of the Nuno era, the Irons are now three points from safety, and they will have the opportunity to overtake Burnley next weekend, as the Clarets are set to travel to the London Stadium on Saturday.
With the new manager getting a maiden victory on the board, things are starting to look up for West Ham, but they remain keen on bolstering their squad in January to strengthen their chances of avoiding the drop…
West Ham willing to make offer for Oscar Mingueza
According to a report from Spain, West Ham are now willing to make a €8m (£7m) offer to sign Celta Vigo defender Mingueza in January, having identified him as a perfect fit for their system.
Nuno has personally requested urgent reinforcements in defence, and the 26-year-old, who is capable of playing at both right-back and centre-back, has now emerged as one of the Hammers’ top targets, although there could be competition from Atalanta.
The La Liga club are willing to listen to offers for the versatile defender this winter, given that the January transfer window will be their last chance to cash-in, with his contract due to expire at the end of the season.
West Ham are determined to sign the Spain international, and it is clear to see why, having impressed considerably for Celta Vigo, with scout Ben Mattinson hailing his ability to play in multiple positions.
The former Barcelona man also poses a real threat on the front foot, chipping in with four goals and six assists in 34 La Liga appearances last season.
Mingueza clearly has the quality to be a success at the London Stadium, and his potential availability for a very low fee is an added bonus for West Ham, who should undoubtedly pursue a January move.
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After a series of injuries, the Delhi fast bowler is keen to “know where I stand” in the Ranji Trophy
Himanshu Agrawal17-Oct-2024Bowling fast has come naturally to Navdeep Saini. He grew up playing tennis-ball cricket, which demanded accuracy. That, in turn, made him bowl full and fast, and develop quick arm speed.Saini first made a name for himself when he rattled Bengal in the semi-final of the Ranji Trophy in 2017-18, consistently touching 140kph as a 25-year-old. Seven years on, he is an India international, although matches at the highest level have been few and far between. While Saini can still continually bowl at 135kph, multiple injuries have hampered his progress.”If someone is a fast bowler, he has to put in a lot more effort to bowl at that pace,” Saini told ESPNcricinfo ahead of Ranji Trophy 2024-25. “Thus, a fast bowler has a lot more chances of getting injured, as compared to someone who bowls at 120 or 125 [kph].”Related
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Saini, with 34, was Delhi’s highest wicket-taker in their run to the Ranji final in 2017-18. He was named in India’s squad in June 2018. While the debut didn’t come, he did make the standby list for the ODI World Cup in 2019.It was a year of promise and the surge began with his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, for whom he picked up 11 wickets in 13 games. In August, Saini impressed on his India debut in a T20I against West Indies.”Virat [Kohli] was India’s captain at the time, and having played for RCB under him, whenever there was pressure, I used to talk to him and he used to calm me down,” Saini said of his early days with India.By February 2020, Saini had shaken West Indies in a series decider on ODI debut, shown his full repertoire – from 150kph to accurate change-ups – against Sri Lanka and New Zealand.”Virat Kohli used to calm me down when there was pressure” – Navdeep Saini•BCCIBut the highs, as they often are, were often followed by the lows. In a four-month period from September 2020, Saini had a miserable IPL, where he also split his webbing. On India’s tour of Australia, he leaked 153 runs in 17 overs across the first two ODIs, and struck only once. In Sydney, in the third Test, Saini made his debut; but in in Brisbane, he walked off with a groin strain. But despite those setbacks, Saini never thought of sacrificing his pace.”Bowling fast helps you create more opportunities to get a wicket,” he said. “That makes you put in a lot more effort on your body. That, in turn, makes you injury prone. So you never know how or when you can get injured while trying to bowl at such high pace.”You only try your best to focus on your fitness, and it is difficult to point out any one reason why someone gets injured more than others.”Since Brisbane, Saini has played for India only twice – an ODI and a T20I each in July 2021. That T20I appearance, against Sri Lanka, happened only because multiple first-choice starters were ruled out due to Covid-19, with Saini batting as high as No. 7, and not getting to bowl.”You never know how or when you can get injured while trying to bowl at such high pace”•Getty ImagesSaini remained within touching distance of the national set-up in early and mid-2022. That was a time when there was intense competition for places with Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and bowling allrounder Shardul Thakur all ahead of him in the pecking order. But he never gave up – both hope and pace. He went to play county cricket for Kent, bustling in, extracting good bounce, and pocketed a five-for on Championship debut.”That was all according to the preparation. I put in the same effort day after day while practicing, and then follow the same process in the match,” Saini said. “I can’t reduce my pace, which is my strength. I don’t want to sacrifice any bit of it; pace, after all, is my identity. I have always played cricket the same way, and intend to continue playing like that.”But doesn’t that make him more susceptible to injury?”No, sir. All I know is that I need to take proper care of everything. Sometimes you must sacrifice something to gain something else. The competition is so tight these days that I will never want to reduce my pace, something which is unique to me. It is [up to] my quality if I can continuously bowl at that pace for four or five days in a row.”
Shami feels I should keep hitting the 6-8 metre length; that will prevent me from leaking runs, and all but assure me of wickets. I always follow Shami Saini on the help he’s received from Shami
It turned out that five-for in England was only a brief reprieve. Ahead of the Duleep Trophy and a one-day series against New Zealand A in 2022-23, Saini suffered a groin injury. In yet another comeback, he toured Bangladesh two months later with India A. An opportunity for the senior side was around the corner with both Bumrah and Shami missing. But ahead of the second Test, Saini had an abdominal muscle strain. This is why over the last six to 12 months, Saini has put in a lot of effort to remain injury free.”I have paid more attention to my diet, rest and recovery,” he said. “I have tried to sleep on time, and maintained a particular time for practice to ensure I tick all boxes. I have been to the NCA for a camp. The physios and trainers there are really good: they set up a programme, and that helped me understand quite a lot. They provide you with a plan regarding your training regime. There are also the little things like having a good warm-up.”It was on a trip to the NCA that Saini was able to spend some time with Shami, whom he admires a lot. Saini remains keen to improve his bowling, and doesn’t let any chance to speak to Shami pass by.”Shami has always advised me not to bowl too full,” Saini said. “He keeps telling me that I’m a hit-the-deck bowler, and that the ball moves [sideways] after I pitch it. He feels I should keep hitting the 6-8 metre length; that will prevent me from leaking runs, and all but assure me of wickets. I always follow Shami .”Like Shami said, Saini’s first wicket of the 2024-25 domestic season came with a ball which seamed in. Playing for India B against India A in the Duleep Trophy, Saini went on the fuller side of a length around sixth stump. Shubman Gill shouldered arms, but the ball seamed back in sharply to hit the middle of off stump at 140kph.Saini has been working on his fitness and believes he is on the right track•PTI Initially, Saini wasn’t even named in any of the four Duleep Trophy teams, but replaced Siraj when the latter fell ill ahead of the first round. Saini has “no idea” why he wasn’t picked in the first instance despite “so many boys” getting selected. Eventually, out of “God’s (kindness)”, Saini was not only selected but he also played all three games for India B. He ended the Duleep Trophy with 14 wickets at 25.42, taking back valuable experience ahead of the more straining assignments like the Ranji Trophy.”I played a red-ball match after seven to eight months,” he said. “And since it was a four-day match, I also got to know about my fitness – like how much work I have done on myself, and where I stand.”Saini’s pace hovered around 135kph against India A, with two catches dropped off his bowling. He’s happy with his performance in the season-opening Duleep Trophy, and also about how he has shaped up this year.”There is a certain confidence that [makes me think] yes, I am on the right track, and that I should continue to follow the same process,” he said.When you look at Saini’s numbers across formats, there is hardly anything to choose from – his averages in first-class cricket, List A and T20s are 28.97, 30.46 and 30.80, respectively. But he considers the longest format his strength, and hopes a notable domestic season can take him to Australia.For now, though, the goal is to remain fit and firing, and, no matter the injuries in an up-and-down career so far, never give up on pace. After all, Saini believes competition among fast bowlers in India is at its fiercest now.”It has never been like this before,” he said. “But I know how I have played cricket till date, and the things I have done from the beginning. And I will remain stuck to it.”
USMNT icon Landon Donovan expressed disappointment over Ricardo Pepi’s limited minutes during the November 2025 window, saying the young striker has slipped in the team’s forward pecking order – now behind Folarin Balogun and Haji Wright – and that the coach’s selections make that clear. Donovan expressed particular concern about Pepi's complete absence in the USMNT's impressive victory over Uruguay.
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The former USMNT captain noted that despite the team scoring multiple goals and having a comfortable lead, head coach Mauricio Pochettino still opted not to give Pepi any playing time.
“I would say yeah,” Donovan said on his Unfiltered Soccer podcast when asked if Pepi’s lack of minutes was a concern. “I mean, this is a game where you can’t wait to get on the field if you’re watching from the bench because you’re like, there’s going to be chances, especially when they went down to 10 men. You’re like 'Get me on the field, get me on the field!'
“And yeah, I’m not in Pochettino’s head, I can’t speak for him, but [Pepi] had a chance the other night that he fluffed and should have scored.”
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Donovan's assessment placed Pepi clearly third in the striker pecking order under manager Mauricio Pochettino.
“It’s pretty clear right now, although this is always changing, but like it goes, Balogun and then Haji Wright. And I think Pepi right now is third and that’s the way he views it,” Donovan said.
Competition up front
Over the last few camps, Folarin Balogun has taken over as the USMNT’s No. 9 with the AS Monaco star leading the charge going into 2026. His form has matched that as he has netted three goals in his last five caps for the USA. The same applies to Haji Wright, who has netted two goals in his last two caps while Pepi has struggled for form and fitness.
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