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Rajasthan scored an eight run win over UttarPradesh in their Central Zone Ranji OD encounterand yet could not qualify for the Wills Trophy

Anand Vasu11-Dec-2000Rajasthan scored an eight run win over UttarPradesh in their Central Zone Ranji OD encounterand yet could not qualify for the Wills Trophy.Tied at the top of the points table with Railwayson six points, the Rajasthan side lost out. Thiswas due to the fact that Railways beat Rajasthanin their encounter earlier. On winning the toss,Rajasthan led by National Cricket Academy wardNikhil Doru managed to get off to a good start.Doru (53) forged a useful 119 run partnership withAS Jain for the first wicket. Jain went on to makea solid 88 (125 balls, 5 fours, 1 six) despite thefact that none of the other Rajasthan batsmen madedecent scores.In response, Uttar Pradesh fell short by eightruns even as left arm spinner Anup Dave claimed3/29. None of the batsmen could stand up to theRajasthan bowling other than Mohammed Kaif. Havingplayed with Dave in the Under-19 World Cup, Kaifseemed to cope better than the others. The Indiahopeful made 58. Rizwan Shamshad made 38, but UPcould manage only 219 before they were all out in49.3 overs.

When Jeremie Frimpong unexpectedly left Celtic for German shores back in January, it left the Hoops in the lurch.

The Bhoys suddenly needed to fill a vacant hole at full-back and they didn’t have much time in order to do it.

The player that Peter Lawwell and Celtic’s recruitment team decided upon was Jonjoe Kenny.

On paper, this was an adequate piece of business from the top brass at Parkhead. They’d found a temporary resolution to their problem at barely any cost.

The Toffees defender arrived on loan and after being nominated for Rookie of the Year when playing for Schalke in the Bundesliga, it looked like he’d do well.

Unfortunately, like Celtic’s season, it has been a period to forget. Kenny is eye-catching going forward but truth be told, his defending leaves plenty to be desired.

The £15k-per-week earner has endured a dismal few months at Paradise and with his stay in Glasgow coming to an end, John Kennedy must focus on other options, players who may actually be here next season.

After all, if Celtic decide to bring Kenny back next term, it would be a questionable decision.

When the big games have fallen upon the Hoops, Kenny has never been one to stand up and take responsibility.

In all three Old Firm derbies now, he’s been particularly inconsistent. In February, the defender’s lapse back pass led to a corner from which Alfredo Morelos scored.

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There are no prizes for guessing the man who was supposed to be marking the bullish Colombian from that set-piece; Kenny.

His worst performance in a Celtic shirt arguably followed in the Scottish Cup fourth round.

He and Diego Laxalt had what Paul John Dykes described on A Celtic State of Mind during the half time interval as a “nightmare.”

The Everton youngster struggled with Ryan Kent and was at fault for both goals. He failed to get close enough to Steven Davis for the opener and then accidentally diverted the ball into his own net for the second after failing to track the run of Kent.

Unfortunately, he was poor again the last time Celtic took to the field.

The 24-year-old didn’t provide much support to James Forrest down the right-hand side and was given a rough afternoon defensively.

Kenny lost possession 21 times and only completed 72% of his passes as his side slipped to a devastating 4-1 defeat at Ibrox.

Scott Brown may have been at fault for Morelos’ fierce strike in the first half, but Kenny never looked comfortable during his time on the pitch. His afternoon was made worse by the fact he committed two fouls and was dribbled past on three occasions.

It doesn’t feel as though Kenny has been at the races for a while now. Like Celtic’s season, his performances have only continued to dwindle.

The interim manager needs to factor in other options when the Bhoys face St Johnstone on Wednesday evening.

AND in other news, McKay must wield the axe on 5ft9 Celtic dud, Sutton dubbed him the “new Ryan Christie”…

اعترف مهاجم ليدز يونايتد السابق، نويل ويلان، أنه تفاجئ من رد فعل يورجن كلوب الغاضب بشدة تجاه النجم المصري محمد صلاح، خلال مواجهة فريق برايتون يوم السبت.

وتلاقى الفريقان على ملعب فالمر، في إطار منافسات الجولة التاسعة والعشرين من الدوري الإنجليزي، حيث فاز ليفربول بهدفين دون رد.

وانفعل يورجن كلوب غضبًا على محمد صلاح في الشوط الأول، بعدما فضل المصري تسديد الكرة من زاوية ضيفة بدلًا من تمريرها إلى أحد زملائه في منطقة الست ياردات.

Klopp screams at Salah to pass the ball… 👀🤬

A curious moment as the Liverpool star continues contract negotiations with the club… 😅

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وقال نويل ويلان في تصريحات لشبكة “فوتبول إنسايدر” الإنجليزية: “لم أر كلوب غاضبًا جدًا بهذا الشكل من قِبل، لقد كان غاضبًا من محمد صلاح، وأوضح أنه كان يجب أن يمرر الكرة لآخر”.

وأضاف: “كلوب ليس الشخص الذي يخفي مشاعره على خط التماس، إذا شعر أن شيئَا ما ليس على ما يرام، فأنت تعرف ذلك”.

وواصل: “ولكنني ما زلت مندهشًا بعض الشيء لرؤيته غاضبًا بتلك الطريقة”.

طالع | مبلغ صادم.. تقارير: ليفربول يحدد سعر بيع محمد صلاح في الصيف

واستكمل: “صلاح بدا خجولًا بعض الشيء ، لأنه كان يعلم أنه ربما كان يجب أن يمر بدلًا من التسديد، لأن الزاوية كانت ضيقة جدًا”.

واختتم: “أنا متأكد من أن هناك بضع كلمات قد قيلت أيضًا خلال الاستراحة بين الشوطين”.

يُذكر أن محمد صلاح سجل الهدف الثاني لصالح ليفربول في الشوط الثاني أمام برايتون، قبل 4 دقائق من خروجه مصابًا.

In an exclusive interview with Football FanCast, Rob Lee, who made 280 Premier League appearances, insists James Rodriguez doesn’t deserve a new contract at Everton after failing to impress this season.

There have been reports claiming the Toffees are eager to offer the former Real Madrid midfielder a new deal to keep him at Goodison Park despite only joining the club last year.

Rodriguez signed as a free agent last summer but injuries have not allowed him to showcase his talent consistently – though he has still managed to score six goals and register nine assists. Given the profile of the player, however, you could understand why some may feel the Colombian isn’t having a breathtaking season.

Speaking on why Rodriguez doesn’t deserve a new contract and why a new deal doesn’t make sense for Everton, Lee told FFC:

“He’s only been there a year so I don’t know why they would give him a new contract and will there be loads of clubs wanting him after the season he’s had? He’s been really good sometimes and then not great other times.

“I don’t understand football clubs but he’s obviously a very good player. If I was the club I’d be telling him to play well next season and we’ll reward you with a new contract.”

Carlo Ancelotti signed the £90,000-per-week midfielder for both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid so he clearly trusts the player to produce on the pitch and carry out a job for him.

Everton are still in contention for a European spot but it is likely to only be a Europa League place as their form has tailed off in the second half of the season, having won just one home league game since the turn of the year.

According to reports from Spain, Sergio Aguero is keeping the door open on a move to Leeds United this summer, with Marcelo Bielsa thought to be a key factor in the potential switch.

The report by Mundo Deportivo (via Sport Witness) claims that Leeds are “in the picture” to land Aguero this summer, with the 32-year-old set to leave Manchester City at the end of the season.

It is reported that, despite interest from Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, Marcelo Bielsa’s position as manager at Leed is of “importance” to Aguero, and that the Argentine values the proposal of playing for the Whites.

Furthermore, another advantage that Leeds are said to hold is their readiness to make a move for the Manchester City star, with it being claimed that both Juventus and PSG would have to sell players before sanctioning any deal.

Transfer Tavern Take

With Sport Witness’ translation claiming that Aguero is prioritising the “sporting project” ahead of “economic proposals” when deciding his next move, as the 32-year-old wants to feature regularly for his new side in order to secure a place in Argentina’s 2022 World Cup squad, this could be yet another feather in Leeds’ cap in their pursuit of the centre-forward.

Despite the fact that Rodrigo is classed as a centre-forward, the Spaniard has often been played in a deeper role this season, meaning that Bielsa’s only real option as a senior striker is Patrick Bamford.

As such, if the man Pep Guardiola recently claimed is “irreplaceable” were to join Leeds this summer, all the Argentine would have to do is convince Bielsa that he is a better option to lead the line than Bamford in order to become the Whites’ main man up top, or perhaps even tempt Bielsa to deploy them both together.

In other news: ‘I am convinced’ – Agent drops huge Bielsa claim; Leeds fans will be gutted if he’s right – find out more here!

David Sullivan can seek revenge on Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United for their involvement in the European Super League (ESL) with a move for West Ham to sign Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri this summer.

What’s the word?

According to La Razon, the Hammers are in pole position to secure En-Nesyri’s signature at the end of the season. West Ham have remained interested in a deal for the 23-year-old Moroccan after seeing a bid of €25m (£22.5m) (plus €5m (£4.5m) in add-ons) rejected in January.

Sevilla are loath to part with their 22-goal striker, but efforts to tie down En-Nesyri to a new contract carrying a release clause worth in excess of €60m (£52m) have so far proven unsuccessful.

Los Nervionenses will be forced to listen to offers for En-Nesyri should the 35-cap forward continue rejecting new terms, as the La Liga outfit are obliged to make one high-ticket sale in the next transfer window.

That will no doubt be considered a boost at the London Stadium, where club figures are said to be willing to lodge an improved offer worth around €46m (£39.5m) after being encouraged by the Irons’ challenge for European qualification under David Moyes.

If En-Nesyri is the one who departs the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, it will allow Sevilla to retain Chelsea target Jules Kounde, who has also been linked with a potential move to Liverpool, while Manchester United are reluctant to trigger his £68m release clause.

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Sevilla also have a possible replacement for En-Nesyri lined up in Rafa Mir, with it expected that the 23-year-old will return to Wolverhampton Wanderers despite Huesca having a €12m (£10.5m) option to buy the on-loan striker, who has scored 15 goals in 31 games.

Should West Ham sign Sevilla’s En-Nesyri?

It remains to be seen how much Sullivan and the West Ham hierarchy are willing to pay for En-Nesyri, but the Sevilla striker is clearly well-regarded at the London Stadium, where he was the club’s top transfer target in January.

Moyes’ need for offensive cover is yet to be resolved, either, having opted against signing a striker to replace Sebastien Haller during the winter market, leaving Michail Antonio as his only recognised senior option at centre-forward.

Since then, En-Nesyri has continued to get amongst the goals with three in his last six La Liga appearances, while hitting a brace away to Borussia Dortmund in a 5-4 aggregate defeat in the Champions League round of 16.

His continued rich vein of form in Spain has seen La Liga expert Terry Gibson claim that En-Nesyri is worth at least £50m, adding that he is no longer a “world-beater” in the making but the real thing.

“For a striker of his age, with the goals he’s scoring this season, he’s got to be £50m-plus now,” Gibson said on El Tel & Jon’s La Liga Weekly podcast.

He added: “My opinion, until this season, has been that one minute he looks like a world-beater, the next he looks like a novice; gangly, trips over the ball.

“But, when you look at his attributes, he’s as good in the air as anyone now. Not only is he tall, he’s got that athletic ability to leap as well. He seems to really enjoy aerial challenges.

“He’s quick, he’s strong, great attitude, his finishing has improved, his first touch has improved, his movement has improved – all those things you expect players to improve on, he is doing.”

West Ham now paying whatever Sevilla demand in order to sell En-Nesyri in the summer can also see Sullivan seek revenge on some of the Premier League’s big hitters after the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United signed up for the proposed European Super League.

Not only could En-Nesyri arriving in east London potentially prevent the trio from signing Kounde, but Liverpool and Manchester United have also asked to be kept informed of the Moroccan centre-forward’s situation in view of a potential approach.

West Ham have come out and stated that they are ‘wholeheartedly against’ the idea of the ESL, and can seemingly deal a blow to three of the six English clubs behind those plans in one fell swoop.

AND in other news, West Ham set to land second chance to sign “unbelievable” £18m-rated forward this summer…

كشف الأرجنتيني خوان براون المدير الفني لنادي الإسماعيلي، عن وجود أزمة بينه وبين إدارة الدراويش خلال الفترة الحالية، ملمحًا بالرحيل.

الإسماعيلي بقيادة براون استطاع تصدر المجموعة الثانية من بطولة كأس الرابطة، برصيد 9 نقاط.

وقال براون في تصريحات عبر قناة “أون تايم سبورتس1”: “سنحصل على راحة يومين ثم سنفكر في المستقبل، مررنا بصعوبات خلال الفترة الماضية، أنا لا أقصد الصعوبات في الدوري، أنا أتحدث عن الصعوبات الخاصة بي مع النادي”.

وأضاف: “سنجلس سويًا ونرى هل سيوافق النادي على بعض الأمور أم لا”.

طالع | تأهل الإسماعيلي.. ترتيب مجموعة الأهلي في كأس الرابطة بعد انتهاء دور المجموعات

وأوضح: “رئيس النادي يجدد الثقة لي بالأقوال، وأنا أريد الأفعال، من لديه ثقة في أحد يظهرها له، وأنا إنسان من حقي أن أفكر وأقرر”.

وأتم: “على الجماهير أن تؤمن بحظوظ لاعبيهم وأن يدعموهم”.

وكان الإسماعيلي تعاقد مع خوان براون في شهر نوفمبر الماضي، عقب توجيه الشكر لـ طلعت يوسف.

Southampton will be looking to put distance between themselves and the relegation spots in the Premier League when they take on Brighton and Hove Albion at St Mary’s on Sunday afternoon.

The Austrian manager has welcomed back the likes of Kyle Walker-Peters and Ibrahima Diallo from injury recently, and after they were rested in midweek, it seems likely that they will come back into the starting lineup against Graham Potter’s side.

Hasenhuttl rotated his side for the trip to Manchester City in midweek and whilst his side lost 5-2, they played in a positive way and looked good going forwards in the absence of Danny Ings.

Brighton look in serious danger of relegation from the top-flight this season, so defeat against the Seagulls would potentially drag the Saints back into a relegation battle this season.

Here’s how Football FanCast expects Hasenhuttl to line his side up on Sunday, with five changes from the team that started in midweek…

After shipping another five goals in midweek, Fraser Forster should come back in for Alex McCarthy, with the 32-year-old boasting an impressive record of just one goal conceded in six appearances so far this season.

There’s one change in defence, as Walker-Peters returns at right-back, with Ryan Bertrand switching back to left-back, meaning Mohammed Salisu drops to the bench.

There are two changes in midfield, as Takumi Minamino returns in place of Moussa Djenepo on the left-hand side, after the Malian came off with a knock at the Etihad, whilst Diallo comes back in for Jack Stephens, who deputised in a midfield role in midweek.

Finally, Nathan Tella deserves to start after his impressive performance in the 2-0 win against Sheffield United, which led Owen Hargraves to label him a “handful”, so he comes in for Nathan Redmond to partner Che Adams in attack against Brighton.

And, in other news… Forget Forster: Southampton can sign serious McCarthy upgrade in £8.6m beast

Celtic may be without a manager but transfer preparations at Parkhead are well and truly underway.

What’s the word?

The Hoops have already wrapped up a deal to bring Liam Shaw to Glasgow but two other players who could join are more youngsters from the EFL; Kyle Joseph and Kwadwo Baah.

However, they’re now looking to sign an explosive winger in the shape of Aaron-Salem Boupendza.

That’s according to 90min, who suggest that Celtic are one of a number of teams vying for the winger’s signature.

Boupendza currently plays in Turkey for Hatayspor where he’s been seriously impressive. Arsenal are one of the sides chasing his signature with the Bhoys facing plenty of competition from south of the border.

Southampton, Tottenham, Leicester, West Ham, Newcastle, Crystal Palace, Brighton and Wolves are all monitoring his development while Rangers are also an interested party.

Christie upgrade

This will be music to the ears of Hoops supporters; Boupendza should be an upgrade on the much-maligned Ryan Christie.

The Scot has been in shocking form lately, scoring just twice in his last 25 outings for Celtic. For someone who found the net on 20 occasions last term, he has been abject at best.

Christie’s end product has often been left wanting and that has never been more evident than in the 1-0 defeat to Ross County.

He played as a striker next to Odsonne Edouard but spurned four chances, including an opportunity from just a matter of yards out that not only cleared the crossbar, but also the stand behind the goal.

With that in mind, signing someone like Boupendza would undoubtedly help Celtic. He is capable of playing on either flank, as well as through the middle as a central striker.

He has been electrifying for Hatayspor this season, scoring 18 times in just 28 outings. He’s failed to register an assist but with players like David Turnbull and James Forrest in the side, that should be of no concern.

Vital to the 24-year-old’s style of play is his dribbling. When one-on-one with the defender, Boupendza often gets the better of them. He has attempted 109 dribbles this season, completing 69 at a rate of 2.7 per match.

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For context, no player at Celtic has recorded more than the 1.6 dribbles amassed by Tom Rogic and Edouard.

Clearly, he could offer something different to the new manager at Paradise. On top of that, he could even be a more potent goal threat than someone like Christie.

As Celtic try to reclaim their dominance of the SPFL, finding more goals will be of utmost importance. Boupendza would offer than in abundance.

AND in other news, Forget Christie: Celtic must unleash rarely-seen 23 y/o next term, he’s “outstanding”…

Leicester City are reportedly keen to add to their midfield ranks this summer with the addition of Brighton & Hove Albion destroyer Yves Bissouma.

According to The Mirror, Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers admires the Mali international and believes he could lure him to the King Power Stadium with the promise of Champions League football.

Despite the former Lille man being an excellent player having been all-but constant for the Seagulls since his arrival at the AMEX Stadium, he is simply not what the East-Midlanders need right now.

When compared to Wilfred Ndidi, Bissouma does not get anywhere near his opposite number.

According to WhoScored, the Nigerian comes out on top in pretty much every defensive department.

The former Genk man has racked up 3.2 tackles per game this season compared to Bissouma’s 2.7. Meanwhile, the Brighton man cannot topple Ndidi on interceptions either – 2.5 to 1.6.

The 24-year-old also contributes fewer blocks and clearances than the current Leicester City man so it would make no sense in bringing him into the team in a defensive role.

That point is further exacerbated when considering that the Foxes already have the likes of Nampalys Mendy and Hamza Choudhury ready as deputies for Ndidi.

Even if Bissouma is envisaged as a more attacking option than the Nigerian, he would still have to get ahead of Youri Tielemans, Dennis Praet and James Maddison in the pecking order at the King Power Stadium.

Of course, with Leicester looking likely to embark on another European campaign next season, they need depth within their squad.

Bissouma would certainly add to their options, with the midfielder being labelled as “incredible” by former Brighton man Dale Stephens.

However, rated at £15.3m, it would surely make sense to implement those funds in a position that they are not already well stocked, especially not with one of the most dominant defensive midfielders in the Premier League in the form of Ndidi.

AND in more news, take a closer look at Youri Tielemans’ dominant performance as the Foxes reached the FA Cup semi-finals…