علق سامي الطرابلسي المدير الفني لمنتخب تونس، على الهزيمة أمام سوريا في المباراة التي جمعت بينهما ضمن منافسات كأس العرب 2025.
وقال سامي الطرابلسي في تصريحات تلفزيونية عبر قناة الكأس: “تسجيل الأهداف ليس بالأمر السهل، فالاستحواذ على المباراة لا يساوي شيئًا أمام التسجيل، وفي الرياضة النتيجة هي التي تحكم، لأنها الأهم، ولكن الاستحواذ بلا معنى في ظل عدم تسجيل الأهداف، لقد صنعنا بعض الفرص التي كان يجب أن نتعامل معها بشكل أفضل”.
وتابع: “في المباريات القادمة سنكون أكثر قوة، خصوصًا في اتخاذ القرارات في معظم الأوقات، في الشوط الأول تحديدًا كانت قراراتنا سيئة، وكنا في أوضاع جيدة للتسديد لكن لم نستغلها كما يجب”.
وزاد: “الخصم يعرف المنتخب التونسي جيدًا ويعرف مستواه، ولعب على أخطائنا، وكان متكتلًا في مناطقه ويعتمد على الهجمات المرتدة، هذه هي كرة القدم، لا نلوم اللاعبين، قد ننتقد بعض الحالات الدفاعية أو الهجومية، لكن اللاعبين أدّوا ما عليهم”.
ماذا قال لاعبو منتخب سوريا عقب الفوز على تونس في كأس العرب؟
وأشار: “نحن لا نبحث عن الأعذار، أعلم أن بعض اللاعبين التحقوا بنا ليلة المباراة، وهذا كان متوقعًا واستعددنا لها، ورغم ذلك لم يقصّروا، ولا نعلّق على هذا الأمر، حاولنا التعامل مع الظروف كما هي”.
واختتم: “المباراتان القادمتان مهمّتان أمام المنتخب الفلسطيني والمنتخب القطري؛ فكلاهما يتمتع بروح قتالية كبيرة، ومنتخب قطر اكتسب خبرة واسعة على المستوى الدولي، ويمتلك لاعبين أصحاب خبرة، وبإذن الله نكون على المستوى المطلوب ونتجاوز هاتين المباراتين”.
Hardik hasn’t played any professional cricket since the Asia Cup in September, and will be hoping to prove his fitness ahead of the T20Is against South Africa
ESPNcricinfo staff01-Dec-2025
Hardik Pandya has been out of action owing to a left quadricep injury•AFP/Getty Images
Hardik Pandya will appear for Baroda in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), India’s domestic T20 tournament, marking his first appearance in professional cricket since the end of September. National selector Pragyan Ojha is expected to be in attendance for the two games- against Punjab and Gujarat on December 2 and 4, respectively – to assess Hardik’s match fitness.Hardik’s last appearance was for India, at the Asia Cup, during their Super Fours match against Sri Lanka on September 26. He has been out of action since then owing to a left quadricep injury. He arrived at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence, in Bengaluru, to begin his rehabilitation on October 15, and after a three-day break for Diwali, he has continued working with them on his fitness during the stretch from October 21 to November 29.He appears for Baroda at the SMAT with the BCCI selectors at the cusp of announcing the squad for the five-match T20I series against South Africa. ESPNcricinfo understands that the selectors are expected to name a squad for the series in the next couple of days. Hardik’s availability for Baroda, and whether he can appear for any further fixtures, will depend on if and when he is called up to join the India squad for preparation.Baroda lost their opening encounters against Bengal and Puducherry at the SMAT – by six wickets and 17 runs, respectively – but have bounced back to win against Himachal Pradesh.
West Ham United are now preparing a January offer to sign an impressive midfielder for Nuno Espirito Santo after entering pole position, according to reports.
West Ham plotting January striker move
Despite their improved form under Nuno Espirito Santo, West Ham remain in the Premier League’s relegation zone and two points adrift of safety. It’s a major concern for the Hammers with Christmas approaching and there’s simply no denying that they must enjoy a busy January transfer window if they are to avoid what would be a disastrous relegation.
Adding another clinical goalscorer to their ranks should sit top of their priority list on that front. Whilst Callum Wilson has shown plenty of quality, there remain plenty of questions over his ability to stay fit and firing for a full campaign.
If it’s not the former Newcastle man, however, then it becomes tough for Nuno to select a reliable, natural striker without sacrificing Jarrod Bowen’s work out wide. That has to change in January.
As for potential targets, names like Santiago Gimenez have been mentioned ahead of next month in a deal which could kill two birds with one stone. Reports have claimed that West Ham could strike a swap deal with AC Milan which would see Niclas Fullkrug head in the opposite direction.
Those at the London Stadium could also add to their midfield after they welcome a new No.9, with midfield star Tochukwu Nnadi quickly becoming a serious option.
West Ham now preparing Tochukwu Nnadi offer
According to TeamTalk, West Ham are now preparing a bid to sign Nnadi after entering pole position for his signature and sending scouts to watch the Zulte Waregem midfielder.
The Hammers are preparing a €4m (£3.5m) move to sign the Nigerian, who scouts described as “relentless” when speaking to TeamTalk ahead of the January transfer window.
At 5’7, Nnadi makes up for his smaller stature with his ability to win duels, break up play and drive his team forward – all traits that West Ham’s midfield has been lacking at times this season.
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أكد المدير الفني لفريق مانشستر سيتي، بيب جوارديولا، على مدى أهمية النجم المصري عمر مرموش، بعد عودته من الإصابة التي لحقت به رفقة منتخب مصر.
ويستعد مانشستر سيتي لخوض مباراة مساء يوم الأربعاء في دور الـ16 من كأس رابطة الأندية الإنجليزية، كاراباو، ضد سوانزي سيتي على ملعب الأخير.
وعاد عمر مرموش إلى الملاعب مؤخرًا بعدما تعافى من الإصابة التي تعرض لها رفقة منتخب مصر في شهر سبتمبر الماضي.
وقال جوارديولا في تصريحات نشرتها شبكة “سيتي إكسترا” الإنجليزية: “مرموش يستطيع اللعب أيضًا في مركز المهاجم رقم 9، أداء هالاند مهم ومثير للإعجاب، لقد سجل العديد من الأهداف التي سجلناها، لكن عندما نحتاج إلى تسجيل أهداف، فإن عودة عمر مرموش مهمة”.
وأضاف: “انظروا إلى الدقائق القليلة التي شارك فيها أمام أستون فيلا، كان متسللًا بأقل من بوصة واحدة، وساهم في الهدف الذي كان من الممكن أن نسجل به التعادل، يمتلك عمر هذه الموهبة، لكنه لا يزال شابًا، ولا يزال لديه مجال للتحسن”.
وحول دور عمر مرموش كبديل لـ هالاند، وما إذا كان من المفيد أن يلعب في عدة مراكز، قال: “لقد عانى من إصابة طويلة وعاد، ويمكنه وإيرلينج هالاند اللعب معًا، إذا كنا بحاجة إلى جناح، جناح مناسب على الجانبين، فهناك لاعبون يمكن أن يكونوا أفضل، ولكن عندما نحتاج إلى لاعب قريب من هالاند في الفجوات بين الظهيرين وقلب الدفاع، بين المراكز، في المراكز الثانية ونحتاج إلى الكثافة، فإن عمر هو الأفضل”.
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وأكد: “إذا كنا بحاجة إلى لاعب قريب من منطقة الجزاء، فإن مرموش هو الأفضل لدينا هناك، ولكن إذا كنا بحاجة إلى المزيد من اللاعبين في العمق، والمزيد في المساحات الضيقة، والمزيد من التحكم وغيرها، فهناك آخرون أفضل”.
وأفاد: “لذلك يعتمد الأمر على ما نحتاجه، إذا احتجنا ربما في بعض الأحيان في لحظات مثل الموسم الماضي أن يكون الظهير على الأطراف والجناح في الداخل، فهو (مرموش) الأفضل”.
وفيما إذا ما إذا كان لعب هالاند وعمر مرموش جنبًا إلى جنب رد فعل على طريقة خطط الفرق ضد مانشستر سيتي، حيث قد يكون اثنان أكثر فعالية في الهجوم، قال: “من حيث الأهداف وما إلى ذلك؟ نعم، بالتأكيد، كما ترون الفرص التي أتيحت لنا ضد إيفرتون، كان لدينا سبع فرص فردية أمام بيكفورد، كذلك أمام فياريال في الدقائق الأولى، وكثير أيضًا”.
واستدرك: “لكل لاعب موهبته الخاصة، في المراوغات لا أحد أفضل دوكو، ولكن في الأهداف مرموش أفضل من دوكو، ودوكو أفضل من عمر، الأمر ليس انتقادًا أو يتعلق بفارق كبير، بل بالمهارة والجودة، نحتاج إليهما للتسجيل، لكن عليهم جميعًا الدفاع، هذا هو التوازن الذي نعمل عليه ونستشعر ما يحتاجه الفريق”.
Jacks will return to England for the series against West Indies while Rickelton will join South Africa’s Test squad for the WTC final
Matt Roller15-May-2025
Jonny Bairstow has not played for England in any format since June 2024•AFP/Getty Images
Jonny Bairstow and Richard Gleeson are in advanced talks to sign with Mumbai Indians as temporary replacements for Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton respectively, if they qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs in IPL 2025.Jacks has returned to India ahead of MI’s last two group-stage games but will be unavailable for the final stages of the season due to international duty, with England’s ODI series against West Indies clashing with the rearranged knockout stage. ESPNcricinfo has learned that Bairstow is in line to replace him for the knockout stages, subject to a No-Object Certificate.Related
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Bairstow went unsold at November’s mega-auction, and has not played for England in any format since June 2024. He would travel to India after captaining Yorkshire against Surrey at The Oval in the County Championship this week, and would likely miss one Championship match and two T20 Blast fixtures if his IPL deal comes through.Bairstow has made 50 IPL appearances across five seasons, previously representing Sunrisers Hyderabad (2019-21) and Punjab Kings (2022 and 2024). He has an impressive record in the league, averaging 34.54 and striking at 144.45, and has scored two IPL hundreds – one of them in a record-breaking run chase at Eden Gardens last year. With Rickelton also set to exit before the playoffs, Bairstow will offer MI a wicketkeeping option, too.Richard Gleeson played two matches for CSK last year•AFP/Getty Images
Jacks has been a mainstay for MI this season, playing 11 of their first 12 group-stage games. He has scored 195 runs in nine innings and taken five wickets with his offbreaks. He also won Player-of-the-Match awards in their home wins against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants.Rickelton, along with his compatriot Corbin Bosch, is also set to miss the playoffs, with Cricket South Africa requesting members of their World Test Championship final squad to return home by May 27. Rickelton is MI’s second-highest run-scorer this season behind Rohit Sharma, with 336 runs at 30.54 and a strike rate of 153.42 in his 12 innings.Gleeson, 37, made his IPL debut last year when he played two matches for Chennai Super Kings as a replacement player. He is on a white-ball contract with his county, Warwickshire, and will miss their opening two T20 Blast fixtures if his deal with MI is confirmed.MI sit fourth in the points table ahead of their final two group-stage fixtures, against Delhi Capitals (May 21) and Punjab Kings (May 26). They went on a six-match winning streak after a slow start to the season, but were narrowly beaten by Gujarat Titans in their most recent match before the IPL was suspended due to cross-border India-Pakistan tensions.
A homenagem do Botafogoao zagueiro Joel Carli ao final do confronto com o Magallanes, do Chile, custou caro. Nesta quarta-feira (26), a Conmebol notificou o clube em US$ 5 mil (em torno de R$ 24 mil) pelo ritual de despedida do defensor.
Os botafoguenses infringiram o artigo 5.10 do Manual de Clubes da competição, aos olhos da entidade.
– Qualquer atividade ou homenagem organizada pelo clube dentro ou no entorno do estádio, antes, durante ou depois da partida, precisa ser autorizada previamente pela CONMEBOL- apontou o documento.
Após a partida disputada em 29 de junho, Carli recebeu uma camisa emoldurada com a inscrição “Gracias, Capitán” e passou por um corredor de aplausos no qual estavam todos os funcionários, jogadores e membros das comissões técnicas do Alvinegro.
Rahul Dravid talks about how the 14-year-old has been welcomed into the RR setup and what makes him special
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the flavour of IPL 2025 since his 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday lit up the tournament. But behind his rise to stardom, Rajasthan Royals (RR) have tried to create an environment to help the 14-year-old play with freedom while staying insulated from the pressures of playing in a certain way.”He’s been very welcomed,” head coach Rahul Dravid said on on Wednesday. “One of the things we’ve tried to do is make him feel integrated well into this environment. Even after the auction, we had three to four short-duration camps every month leading into the tournament. Vaibhav was there at every one of those camps, getting to know the players and support staff.”The idea was simple: make him feel at home before the spotlight turned his way. “We were conscious of the fact that we wanted him to feel comfortable by the time he came to the IPL,” Dravid said. “We wanted him to know each and everyone of the players, except the foreign players whom he was meeting for the first time. But he’d met all the Indian players, coaches, admin staff and support staff.”Related
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Despite being “shy”, Dravid felt Suryavanshi hadn’t shown signs of being overwhelmed.”I’m sure he’s having conversations and learning from each of those players, whether it’s a [Yashasvi] Jaiswal, [Riyan] Parag, [Dhruv] Jurel or Sanju [Samson],” Dravid said. “He’s built up good connections and friendships with some of the other guys who’ve played a lot of domestic cricket, like Sandeep Sharma. Even Fazalhaq Farooqi.”He’s a shy boy; he’ll take some time to open up, but he’s very comfortable here. At no stage does it feel like he’s intimidated or he’s holding back. There’s been a bit of an effort gone into trying to ensure that he’s comfortable around the group.”Asked how the coaches have been managing a still-maturing young talent, Dravid said the focus has been on not overcomplicating his game.”At this stage, you don’t want to really confuse him with too many things but just trying to allow him to keep it simple and really have some fun and enjoy his cricket,” Dravid said. “Obviously, he likes to play a positive brand of cricket, that’s no secret, and we want to encourage him to do that and set it up in such a way that he can play that form of cricket without worrying about it too much.”5:27
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What makes him special? “He’s got real good bat speed,” Dravid observed. “He’s obviously got a high back lift, that’s very obvious. A really good hand-eye coordination in terms of judgment of length. What you look for in a young batsman is how quick he is in picking length.”Vaibhav is very quick to pick up anything that’s fractionally short or if it’s really full, he’s really able to capitalise on that. A combination of high back-lift and ability to pick length gives him the power and he seems to have a natural strength which is helpful in these situations.”In explaining their process in handling a young talent like Suryavanshi, Dravid also underlined how RR view their recruitment – less about just age, more about all-round development and readiness.”Not every Under-19 player gets picked by franchises,” Dravid said. “We look at experience, too. Look at someone like Shubham Dubey, or even Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma, who were picked later in their careers. Vaibhav wasn’t picked just because he’s young. We felt that with a bit of work, he could succeed at this level.”But amid the soaring expectations, Dravid also made a measured plea to those watching from the outside. “We can’t control how much people are going to talk about him or what the media writes about him,” he said. “It’s just about recognising this is what happens and putting a certain level of support around that and helping him navigate all of this attention while still allowing him the space to be a youngster.”It’s impossible to completely distance yourself from it [attention] 100%. A lot of you [journalists] can play that role as well, if the media can be responsible about how you write about not only his success but also his potential failures. Let’s be realistic, he’s going to go through some ups and downs. We’re also going to have to be mindful of that he’s a young man finding his way as well.”
خرج أسطورة نادي ليفربول عن صمته وانفجر غضبًا، وذلك عقب خسارة أمس السبت أمام برينتفورد، ضمن منافسات الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.
ليفربول تعرض إلى خسارة جديدة في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، ضد برينتفورد بثلاثة أهداف مقابل هدفين، ضمن الجولة التاسعة من عمر المسابقة المحلية.
ولعب ليفربول بشكل سيئ، ما جعل الفريق يتعرض لخسارة جديدة في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، وهي الهزيمة الرابعة على التوالي في البطولة.
ويرى جون ألدريدج، أسطورة نادي ليفربول، أن فريقه السابق يفتقر إلى تحمل المسئولية، وعليه إظهار ردة فعل خلال الفترة المقبلة.
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وقال ألدريدج عبر حسابه الرسمي في “تويتر”: “هذا أمر مخيب للآمال ومقلق للغاية من نواحي عديدة، ليس فقط الليلة، بل هذا الموسم أيضًا، وهو أمر صادم دفاعيًا”.
واختتم موجهًا رسالة إلى مدرب ليفربول، آرني سلوت: “لا تماسك، لا رغبة في تحمل المسئولية والفريق يفتقر إلى ذلك، على آرني سلوت الارتقاء بالفريق إلى مستوى أعلى”.
ليفربول تراجع إلى المركز السادس في ترتيب الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، متجمدًا رصيده عند 15 نقطة، بفارق أربع نقاط كاملة عن آرسنال المتصدر والذي بإمكانه الابتعاد أكثر في صدارة المسابقة، حيث يستضيف كريستال بالاس مساء الأحد على ملعب الإمارات.
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United have opened the 2025/26 season in a way that underlines both their potential and their limitations.
Their early form has mixed defensive solidity with attacking struggles.
A goalless draw with Aston Villa on the opening day was followed by a chaotic 3-2 defeat at home to Liverpool, sealed by a 100th-minute Rio Ngumoha strike.
Stalemates against Leeds and Bournemouth sandwiched a narrow 1-0 win over Wolves, leaving Newcastle searching for rhythm at both ends of the pitch.
In attack, the void left by Alexander Isak has been evident.
New arrivals Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa were brought in to fill the gap, but Woltemade is still adjusting to Premier League intensity, while Wissa was sidelined for a month after suffering a knee injury on international duty.
The lack of fluidity has shown up in the underlying numbers: Newcastle have generated just 4.6 expected goals (xG) – better only than the newly promoted clubs, Wolves and Aston Villa.
Defensively, though, the platform looks elite. Newcastle boast the league’s lowest xG conceded at 2.5, with Arsenal next-best at 3.3.
Lowest xG Conceded – 2025/26
Newcastle United
2.5
Arsenal
3.3
AFC Bournemouth
3.6
Liverpool
4.0
Crystal Palace:
4.7
Source: Fotmob
This means that Howe’s side already have a strong foundation from which to grow. What is striking, however, is that the tactical emphasis has shifted.
Howe, once reliant on direct transitions, has been experimenting with a more possession-heavy approach, with structured build-up play central to his long-term vision.
That shift has placed the spotlight firmly on the man in goal.
Why Nick Pope needs to be dropped
Nick Pope remains Newcastle’s first-choice goalkeeper and has been a dependable figure since arriving from Burnley in 2022.
Now 33, he has made over 100 appearances for the Magpies, including keeping goal in their Carabao Cup triumph over Liverpool last season.
His England experience – ten caps – underlines his status as a high-level shot-stopper. So far this campaign, Pope has kept four clean sheets, leading the Premier League Golden Glove race.
His shot-stopping ability is reflected in his numbers: 3.07 saves per 90 with a save percentage of 71.7%, significantly above league average.
Yet, the flaws in his game are equally obvious.
Pope’s playing profile jars with Howe’s evolving tactical plan. While Newcastle are attempting to construct attacks patiently from the back, Pope looks uncomfortable when pressed with the ball at his feet.
Whenever the ball cycles back to him, Newcastle’s possession often stalls, with centre-backs reluctant to involve him under pressure.
It is not that Pope lacks bravery, but rather that his technical ceiling is lower.
Against teams who press high, this becomes a liability.
As Howe tries to embed a possession-first style, Pope’s skillset increasingly feels at odds with the project.
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This summer, Newcastle moved to address the issue by signing Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan from Southampton.
At 27, he remains in his goalkeeping prime and was one of the few Saints players to emerge with any credit last season.
His arrival followed Martin Dubravka’s move to Burnley, giving Howe a goalkeeper with very different attributes to Pope.
Ramsdale is far more comfortable with the ball at his feet.
He touches the ball 43.8 times per 90 (compared to Pope’s 31.1) and completes passes across a much greater distance, with a progressive passing distance of 566.4 per 90 – almost double Pope’s output.
He is proactive in distribution, unafraid to break lines and feed midfielders under pressure.
His higher volume of completed passes per 90 (25.8) makes him far better aligned with a possession-oriented strategy.
Statistically, Ramsdale lags behind Pope in pure shot-stopping.
He makes more saves per 90 (4.00 compared to Pope’s 3.07) but his save percentage is lower at 67.6%, while his goals against per 90 (2.20) reflects Southampton’s struggles last year.
Clean sheet percentage is another weakness, sitting at just 10.0% compared to Pope’s 28.6%.
Yet, context matters – Ramsdale played behind one of the league’s most porous defences, whereas Pope has benefited from Newcastle’s defensive structure.
Ramsdale has already impressed Newcastle supporters in flashes.
During pre-season he saved a penalty against Espanyol, a reminder of his shot-stopping pedigree, while also displaying the technical quality that Pope cannot replicate.
Fans are increasingly calling for him to be given a run in the league, believing that his attributes would unlock Newcastle’s attempts to play more expansively.
For now, Howe has stuck with Pope – who he has previously labelled as “one of the best shot-stoppers” he’s worked – valuing his reliability and the clean sheets he has delivered.
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But with Newcastle increasingly defined by their ability to dominate possession and progress the ball, the pressure is mounting to hand Ramsdale his chance.
The tactical shift may eventually demand it.
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Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground this afternoon was enough to secure the club Champions League football ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
Levi Colwill’s strike just minutes into the second half was enough to secure all three points for Enzo Maresca’s men, ending the year in fourth during the Italian’s first season at the helm.
Such an achievement is exceptional, handing the hierarchy a needed boost in the financial department, certainly aiding the current PSR standing and easing any concerns.
The win in the East Midlands was certainly a hard-fought contest, with the side deserving of a place among Europe’s elite, having the opportunity to claim a third European Cup.
However, despite the triumph, numerous players struggled to make the desired impact on Trentside, potentially putting their place in the side at risk over the summer transfer window.
Chelsea’s poor performers against Nottingham Forest
Midfielder Enzo Fernández has been widely linked with a move away from Chelsea in recent weeks, with Real Madrid the main outfit in the race for his signature.
The Argentine struggled to produce his best display in the win, failing to win a single tackle and only managed to complete 70% of the passes that he attempted.
He wasn’t alone in failing to impress, with attacking midfielder Cole Palmer once again disappointing and needing to recapture his best form in 2025/26.
The 23-year-old failed to complete any of his attempted dribbles, and registered a measly completion rate of just 17% from the crosses he put into the box.
However, despite the showings from the aforementioned duo, one other first-team regular was unable to extract his highest performance levels, putting his long-term future at Stamford Bridge at huge risk.
The 5/10 Chelsea star who may never play for the club again
This summer is now likely to be an exciting one for Chelsea supporters, with the manager now able to have the extra funds to make the changes he desires to his playing squad.
He’s done a magnificent job in leading the side to a place in the top five, deserving the chance to land any targets he feels would improve the options at his disposal.
However, he will likely want to move players on in the process, with winger Jadon Sancho still having a huge question mark next to his future in West London over the coming months.
The 25-year-old joined on loan from Manchester United last summer, with an obligation to buy for £25m, but they could pay a fee in the region of £5m to send him back to his parent club.
However, his showing in the East Midlands was one that wouldn’t have satisfied the hierarchy, which could spell the end of his stint as a Chelsea first-team player.
Sancho featured for 62 minutes of the contest, failing to register any efforts on goal and was unable to complete any dribbles, showcasing his lack of impact in the final third.
He also only registered a measly tally of 32 touches, a figure that was lower than that of goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, who managed a total of 44.
Jadon Sancho’s stats for Chelsea against Forest
Statistics
Tally
Minutes played
62
Touches
32
Shots taken
0
Dribbles completed
0
Tackles won
0
Aerials lost
100%
Possession lost
6x
Stats via SofaScore
The loanee also failed to win a single tackle, whilst losing 100% of the aerial duels he entered, showcasing his inability to impress across all areas of the pitch.
As a result of his disappointing showing against the Reds, he was handed a measly 5/10 match rating by The Standard’s Malik Ouzia – highlighting the disappointing performance he produced.
Such a display will put doubt in Maresca’s mind over his long-term future, potentially saving them £20m to invest in other targets if they send him back to Old Trafford.
It’s safe to say that his time with the Blues has been well below the levels many expected, with the hierarchy needing to make sure that his outing today was his last for the club.
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