da bet nacional： Things are looking rather bleak for West Ham United at the moment.
da aviator aposta： Yes, Nuno Espírito Santo did oversee a spirited comeback away to Everton in his first Premier League game, but since then, the Hammers have lost two and sit in the relegation zone, three points and a better goal difference from safety.
Worse yet, while the defeat to Arsenal was to be expected, the East Londoners needed to get something from the game against Brentford. Instead, they put in one of their worst performances in a long, long time.
So, to arrest this downturn in form, Nuno has to try something dramatic, such as dropping Lucas Paqueta for an exciting young talent.
Why Lucas Paqueta has to be dropped
Now, the first thing to say is that there is no denying that Paqueta is an incredibly talented footballer and has the ability to be a real game-changer for West Ham.
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However, it is equally true that the former Lyon star has been underwhelming for quite some time and was utterly ineffective last time out.
For example, in 94 minutes of inaction against Brentford, he produced a combined expected goal and assists figure of just 0.12, took a single shot, which was off target, took 61 touches, but lost the ball 23 times, misplaced 100% of his crosses and was accurate in just 26 of 41 passes.
Paqueta’s game vs Brentford
Minutes
94′
Expected Goals
0.04
Goals
0
Expected Assists
0.08
Shots on Target
0
Shots Off Target
1
Touches
61
Lost Possession
23
Dribbles (Completed)
1 (0)
Key Passes
0
Crosses (Accurate)
2 (0)
Duels (Won)
20 (7)
All Stats via Sofascore
Such a terrible showing cannot even be blamed on the fact that he was playing as a false nine, either, as he’s been poor for most of the season thus far.
For example, while he has scored three goals this season, the last one was a penalty on deadline day, and since then, he has yet to score another or even provide an assist.
Moreover, while players can go through barren spells and still provide some attacking impetus for their sides, that has not been the case with the Brazilian, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a fan who has been impressed with his displays.
So with all that said, while there is every chance Paqueta gets back to his mercurial best later in the season, it’s time he was taken out of the team entirely.
There are other options to play up top, like Callum Wilson, and if Nuno really wants to shake things up, he could start a particularly promising prospect in the ten for the game against Leeds United.
The West Ham gem Nuno could start over Paqueta
While it might be something of a gamble, this is the time for Nuno to take risks to try and improve West Ham’s fortunes in the next game, and therefore, he should look to start the incredibly exciting Luis Guilherme in place of Paqueta in attacking midfield.
Now, it might be the case that the young Brazilian is viewed as more of a winger at the moment, but the “complete” and “electric” attacker, as dubbed by respected analyst Ben Mattinson, has played all over the pitch, including as a ten.
For example, from his time in Brazil up until today, the 19-year-old prospect, who, according to Mattinson, has “the world at his feet,” has made appearances at centre-forward, left-wing, right-wing, right midfield and attacking midfield.
Luis Guilherme for West Ham.
Therefore, it shouldn’t be too much of a challenge for him to adapt.
More importantly, his skill set could help add some real dynamism to the middle of the park, and according to U23 scout Antonio Mango, the ten position would “suit his profile brilliantly.”
For example, when scouting him, Mattinson highlighted the fact that the teenager is a player who “thrives on transitions” and can “turn past players with ease” thanks to his “elite ball manipulation.”
On top of that, when he does take shots, Mattinson states that they are often of “high calibre.”
Finally, away from direct goal involvements, his impressive agility could make him an absolute nightmare for opposition defenders and defensive midfielders.
Ultimately, starting Guilherme in the ten would be a gamble, but with how poorly Paqueta is playing at the moment, it’s one Nuno should take.
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The fast bowler has warned batters in the past and admitted he may eventually run someone out
ESPNcricinfo staff29-Dec-2022
‘Just stay in your crease, it’s not that hard’•Getty Images
Mitchell Starc has conceded he could eventually be drawn into running out a batter backing up after he warned Theunis de Bruyn on the fourth day at the MCG.In the 17th over of South Africa’s second innings, Starc pulled out of his delivery stride when he saw de Bruyn was backing up well out of his crease. “Stay in the crease, it’s not that hard,” he was heard saying over the stump microphone.During the drinks break he spoke to Fox Cricket. “He’s halfway down Punt Rd, wasn’t he? It’s bad enough in white-ball cricket, I don’t know what the need is in red-ball cricket,” he said.”I was just letting him know that if I have to keep my foot behind the line, he can at least keep the bat behind the line.”Speaking after the match, Starc indicated there would be a point where if a batter kept doing it he would take the bails off. “That’s just absolutely taking the mickey,” he said. “That’s not just taking off before a bowl, that’s a metre down the wicket. I gave him a couple of warnings, but if he wants to keep doing it, I’ll take them.”I had a word with him last night actually because he was doing yesterday. I said it again to him and he said ‘I’m not doing it on purpose.’ There’s no need for it…I keep saying I’m not going to take the stumps but you at least keep your bat behind the line.”Earlier this season, Starc gave England’s Jos Buttler a similar warning during a T20 in Canberra. Shortly after that he proposed a new method of managing the situation by using a run penalty, although that was more with a focus on T20 where small margins are much more likely.”Why not take it out of the hands of interpretation, and make it black-and-white?” Starc told The and The . “Every time the batter leaves the crease before the front foot lands, dock them a run. There’s no grey area then.”I’ve warned batters plenty of times, [Buttler] is not the first occasion,” Starc added at the time. “I warned probably seven Kiwi batters in those ODI games in the top end – some were two metres outside their crease. As I said to Jos, I could never see myself doing it [running a non-striker out], but it doesn’t mean that you should then feel free to leave your crease early.”The ball after the warning to de Bruyn in Melbourne, Starc pinned Sarel Erwee lbw with a searing yorker and three overs later Scott Boland removed de Bruyn with a lifting delivery that was edged to slip.
كشفت تقارير صحفية إخبارية رغبة نادي الهلال السعودي في التعاقد مع أحد لاعبي مانشستر سيتي خلال فترة الانتقالات الصيفية الحالية.
ويسعى مدرب الهلال الجديد، سيموني إنزاجي، إلى إجراء تعزيزات في صفوف فريقه استعدادًا للموسم المقبل، من أجل المنافسة على لقبي دوري أبطال آسيا ودوري روشن السعودي.
يذكر أن الهلال سيشارك في منافسات كأس العالم للأندية 2025، بالمجموعة الثامنة بجانب كل من ريال مدريد، باتشوكا بالإضافة إلى سالزبورج.
اقرأ ايضاً.. الهلال السعودي يُغري أوسيمين براتب فلكي.. خطوة تفصل الصفقة عن الحسم
وذكر موقع “فوت ميركاتو” أن نادي الهلال السعودي يخطط للتعاقد مع لاعب مانشستر سيتي ومنتخب البرتغال، بيرناردو سيلفا، خلال فترة الانتقالات الصيفية الجارية.
وتابعت أن الزعيم قرر تنشيط سوق الانتقالات بتعيين إنزاجي مدرباً للفريق، مع اقترابه من التعاقد مع فيكتور أوسيمين مهاجم نابولي، بالإضافة إلى التوقيع مع صفقات من العيار الثقيل هذا الصيف.
وتلقى اللاعب البرتغالي عرضاً من الهلال دون الكشف عن قيمته المادية، وقد يغادر سيلفا مانشستر سيتي هذا الصيف رغبةً في دخول النادي الإنجليزي مرحلة الإحلال وتجديد عناصر الفريق وذلك عقب خسارة لقب الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز لصالح ليفربول.
ويمتلك بيرناردو سيلفا عقداً مع مانشستر سيتي يمتد حتى العام المقبل، صيف 2026، وتبلغ القيمة التسويقية للاعب حوالي 30 مليون جنية إسترليني.
وشارك سيلفا العام الماضي مع مانشستر سيتي في 49 مباراة بجميع المسابقات، وتمكن من تسجيل 5 أهداف وصناعة 4 أهداف فقط.
da betway： O São Paulo e sua fornecedora de material esportivo lançaram nesta sexta-feira (12) a nova terceira camisa do clube, que faz referência ao- agasalho usado por Telê Santana e a delegação tricolor na campanha do título do Mundial de Clubes de 1992, sobre o Barcelona, da Espanha. Vídeo oficial contou com Raí e outros ídolos do clube. Confira:
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da bet vitoria： Things keep going from bad to worse for West Ham, as they lost yet again in the Premier League, losing 3-1 to Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
da betcris： Despite having more of the ball (61% possession), more shots (31 shots), and higher xG generated in the game (3.10) it was the Foxes who swiped all three points.
West Ham now have just one win in their last five games, conceding 11 goals in those five games, and only scoring five. They are just six points off the drop now, sitting in 14th place, as they prepare to face Wolves next at The London Stadium.
Wolves sit 19th in the Premier League with just nine points, and a loss for Julen Lopetegui could spell the end of his West Ham reign, with the Hammers already compiling a shortlist of possible replacements, should they decide to act upon it.
West Ham considering 4-3-3 manager
According to reports from Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, former Denmark manager, Kasper Hjulmand, is one of the candidates West Ham are considering should they decide to sack Lopetegui. The 52-year-old is currently out of a job, and is reportedly “ready for a new challenge”.
Hjulmand is a coach who has often preferred a 4-3-3, but he has shown with Denmark his adaptability with formations and ways of setting up his side, deploying plenty of three at the back shapes (3-4-2-1, 3-5-2), and has also deployed a 4-2-3-1.
In his 54 matches in charge of Denmark between 2020-2024, Hjulmand managed a points-per-match average of 1.93, the highest of his career so far. Other clubs he has managed before include Nordsjaelland (on several separate occasions) and FSV Mainz.
Kasper Hjulmand
In fact, Hjulmand is even familiar with one of West Ham’s star players from his time at Nordsjaelland, managing Mohamed Kudus back in 2019, who made 57 appearances for the Danish club, scoring 14 goals and providing three assists, before earning his move to Ajax.
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Mohammed Kudus under Hjulmand
This appointment could be perfect for Kudus in order to rediscover his best form which he arrived from Ajax with last season at West Ham. In his debut Premier League year, the attacker made 45 appearances in all competitions, scoring 14 goals and providing six assists.
So far this season, the 24-year-old has only scored twice and assisted once in his 11 appearances, struggling to have the same impact on this West Ham side, starting many games from the left-wing, rather than his preferred right side.
Mohammed Kudus 23/24 vs 24/25 comparison
Stats (per 90 mins)
23/24
24/25
Goals
0.37
0.23
Assists
0.17
0.12
xG
0.25
0.37
xAG
0.15
0.13
Progressive Carries
4.07
4.63
Progressive Passes
2.94
3.17
Shots Total
2.52
3.60
Key Passes
1.18
1.10
Shot-Creating Actions
3.62
4.02
Successful Take-Ons
4.04
4.15
Stats taken from FBref
When comparing Kudus’s metrics from last 2023/24 to 2024/25, it actually turns out many of his numbers have improved, but instead of seeing an increase in his output, it has actually resulted in a decrease.
Much of this could be put down to his position under Lopetegui, having to play on the left, and therefore not arriving in his best zones of action, where he thrived last campaign, cutting inside on his left foot to unleash that deadly shot of his. Instead, this time around, the Ghanaian often finds himself either arriving at the back post on his weaker foot or taking unfavourable angles on his stronger left.
Hjulmand being appointed, and knowing the sheer quality of Kudus, therefore, could be a perfect combination to get the best out of him, returning him to his favoured right, and unlocking that ability to cut inside on a more frequent basis.
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New Zealand spinner back for third spell in county cricket
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Mitchell Santner bowls in New Zealand training•AFP/Getty Images
Mitchell Santner, the New Zealand spinner, has signed for Worcestershire to play in next summer’s Vitality T20 Blast.Santner, 30, previously represented the club in 2016 and 2017. He will join fellow New Zealand international Michael Bracewell as Worcestershire’s overseas signings for the Blast. Santner is his country’s third-leading wicket-taker in T20Is and has experience of playing in the IPL and Caribbean Premier League.”It’s great to be coming back to Worcestershire for a third season and to link up with some old friends and faces in the dressing room, as well as some new ones,” he said. “I kept a keen interest in how the Rapids did after I left, and it was awesome for the club to win the Blast in 2018 and come so close again the year after.Related
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“They had reached a few quarter-finals before that, and to make that breakthrough was brilliant. Hopefully, I can help them get those successful times back.”A few New Zealanders have played for Worcestershire since I left, like Martin Guptill and Ish Sodhi, and it will be great to have Michael Bracewell as a team-mate, someone who has already made his mark in international cricket and will be an asset next summer.”Worcestershire finished bottom of the North Group in last year’s Blast, with just two wins from their 14 games, and saw captain Moeen Ali depart over the winter. Head coach, Alex Gidman, was also let go, with Alan Richardson taking charge.Worcestershire’s steering group chair, Paul Pridgeon, said: “Mitchell has shown his ability at international level and knows the club, and some of the players, from his previous spell. He ticks a lot of boxes. He gives us another option in the spin department, a facet of the game which has proved so key in T20 cricket, and can also strike a powerful ball with the bat.”Mitchell said how keen he was to return to New Road for another spell, and it did not take long to get everything sorted. We believe signing him and Michael Bracewell will make us a stronger T20 side and back up our determination to dramatically improve on last season’s performances in the T20.”
da spicy bet： With Mohamed Salah on course to leave the club in 2027, Liverpool are reportedly preparing a big-money offer to sign an impressive winger who’s an even better dribbler than Lamine Yamal.
Players who could replace Salah at Liverpool
da bwin： Replacing Salah is an impossible task at Anfield, but Liverpool will have no choice but to get as close as they can to doing exactly that when 2027 arrives and the Egyptian’s contract comes to an end.
He will go down as one of their greatest players of all time, sitting alongside Sir Kenny Dalglish, alongside Steven Gerrard and others. That’s the level that the Reds will have to replace.
Mohamed Salah
Liverpool record
Appearances
411
Goals
248
Assists
116
Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes are always up for a transfer challenge, however, and have already reportedly set their sights on Michael Olise to replace one of the best Premier League wingers of all time.
The Bayern Munich star wouldn’t be a bad option in the slightest. He has reached a new level on the big stage and could be destined to return to English football with a bang.
Although a different type of player to goalscorer Salah, Liverpool could look towards a creative type rather than a player of the Egyptian’s ilk now that they’ve got an out-and-out No.9 in Alexander Isak.
Rather than replacing Salah’s goals with one player, it seems as though those at Anfield have commenced their plan to duplicate their star man in the aggregate.
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That means that Olise isn’t the only one in Liverpool’s sights. Instead of signing the Frenchman, reports are now suggesting that the Reds are ready to make an offer for an impressive La Liga star.
Liverpool readying Williams offer
According to reports in Spain, Liverpool are now readying a €75m (£65m) offer to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Club. The Spain international has found himself on their radar even after signing a new contract instead of joining Barcelona in the summer.
Whilst that £65m fee may seem like a hefty price, it is still below Williams’ reported €90m (£78m) release clause. If Liverpool are serious about securing his signature, then they may have no choice but to spend big once again rather than eyeing a cut-price deal.
La Liga 25/26
Williams
Yamal
Minutes
291
303
Goals
1
1
Assists
1
3
Take-on success
48.5%
47.7%
Beating defenders at a better rate than Yamal, one of the world’s best wingers, Williams is not someone to be overlooked. Having been praised as “electric” by analyst Ben Mattinson, the 23-year-old is a star in waiting and needs that big move to arrive.
He stayed loyal to Athletic Club in the summer, but Liverpool must test that loyalty when 2026 arrives and Salah enters the final year of his current contract at Anfield.
da fazobetai： Neste sábado, no Ninho do Urubu, o Flamengo realiza o último treino antes de enfrentar o Cuiabá, domingo no Maracanã. A atividade marcará o retorno de Isla, Everton Ribeiro e Gabigol ao grupo após defenderem as seleções de Chile e Brasil nas Eliminatórias Sul-Americanas. O trio, que esteve em campo nesta quinta, passará por avaliações, as quais definirão se serão relacionados ou não.
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da cassino： Isla atuou nas três partidas completas do Chile contra Venezuela, Paraguai e Peru. Pelo Brasil, Everton Ribeiro atuou 45 minutos contra a Venezuela e 19 minutos diante do Uruguai, enquanto Gabigol fez 90 minutos contra a Venezuela, 61 minutos contra a Colômbia e 29 minutos contra o Uruguai.
Por conta das Eliminatórias, o trio ficou de fora das partidas contra Red Bull Bragantino (1a 1), Fortaleza (3 a 0) e Juventude (3 a 1) – todas pelo Brasileirão.
Além deles, Arrascaeta também foi convocado pelo Uruguai, mas já retornou ao clube no início desta semana, iniciando o tratamento da lesão muscular sofrida em jogo da Celeste. Veja o prazo da recuperação do uruguaio aqui!
يستعد فريق مانشستر سيتي لخوض مباراة جديدة في إطار منافسات بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، الأسبوع المقبل، بعدما تعرض للهزيمة في مباراة الثلاثاء ضد باير ليفركوزن.
واستضاف ملعب “الاتحاد” مباراة فريقي مانشستر سيتي وباير ليفركوزن، في الجولة الخامسة من مرحلة الدوري، دوري أبطال أوروبا موسم 2025/26.
وتعرض مانشستر سيتي للهزيمة على أرضه ووسط جماهيره بهدفين دون رد، وهي الخسارة الأولى لكتيبة بيب جوارديولا في موسم دوري أبطال أوروبا (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا). موعد مباراة مانشستر سيتي القادمة في الدوري الإنجليزي
من جهة أخرى، يخوض مانشستر سيتي مباراته في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز يوم السبت المقبل ضد ليدز يونايتد، على ملعب “الاتحاد” في الجولة الثالثة عشر.
ويستضيف معقل مانشستر سيتي مباراة ليدز يونايتد، حيث تنطلق المباراة في تمام الساعة الخامسة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، السادسة بتوقيت السعودية.
ويحتل مانشستر سيتي حاليًا المركز الثالث في جدول الدوري الإنجليزي برصيد 22 نقطة، مع العلم أنه خسر في الجولة الماضية أمام نيوكاسل يونايتد بهدفين لهدف.