قد يكون من الرائع دائماً أن يظهر لاعب سابق مثل واين روني والذي مثل العديد من الأندية على رأسهم مانشستر يونايتد وإيفرتون ومنتخب إنجلترا تقديره للجيل الحالي من لاعبي كرة القدم.
وكان روني صاحب الـ40 عاماً يشكل مصدر إزعاج لجماهير ليفربول خاصة أنه لعب لأندية مانشستر يونايتد وإيفرتون، ومع ذلك فإنه يظهر احتراماً واضحاً لفريق ليفربول في العديد من مقابلاته.
ويعتبر محمد صلاح نجم ليفربول أحد أفضل اللاعبين في تاريخ الدوري الإنجليزي بعد أن حطم العديد من الأرقام القياسية وحقق لقبي دوري إنجليزي وأصبح لاعباً أسطورياً في ليفربول خلال فترة وجوده في ميرسيسايد.
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وأشعل النجم المصري الأجواء في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز منذ ظهوره الأول مع ليفربول عام 2017، بعد أن عانى في بداية مسيرته مع تشيلسي.
واختار واين روني تشكيلة تضم خمسة لاعبين كتشكيل الأحلام بالنسبة له من الدوري الإنجليزي، واعتمد بشكل أساسي على المهاجمين الذين أحب مشاهدتهم، واختار كول بالمر وفيل فودين ومحمد صلاح.
وقال روني في حديثه عبر بودكاست نشرته “rousingthekop” :”سأختار فودين لأنه رائع في المساحات الضيقة وربما كول بالمر أيضاً وساكا”.
وأضاف :”لن أختار حارس مرمى ولا مدافعين، سأضع كايسيدو في التشكيل وسيكون المدافع وهو قادر على الهجوم أيضاً، بجانب محمد صلاح”.
Newcastle United had little choice but to sell Alexander Isak to Liverpool on deadline day, with the rebel striker having agitated to leave throughout the summer transfer window.
Having banked a British record £130m fee for the Sweden striker, the Premier League challengers can now turn their attention toward the football, for it’s been clear that the noise has disrupted early-season preparations, just two points from three opening fixtures.
Newcastle United manager EddieHowebefore the match
Eddie Howe must be frustrated by the whole ordeal, but he and his team have quietly gone about their business these past few months, with the summer dealings coming to something of a pleasing head.
Indeed, the Magpies may well have replaced the irreplaceable.
How Newcastle have replaced Isak
Many strikers were targeted this summer, and it took a long while before Newcastle found a breakthrough in their protracted pursuit, signing Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart last week for a club-record £69m fee.
The German international is only 23, but he scored 12 goals from 17 starts in the Bundesliga last season and drew praise for his silky movements and technical control on the ball. European football expert Zach Lowy remarked his depth of quality is “absolutely ridiculous”.
He might take a bit of time to get up to speed, but Woltemade has the potential to serve as Isak did, playing for Howe as a world-class option.
And with a prolific and Prem-proven dance partner in Yoane Wissa jockeying for purchase alongside him, Howe might just find that he has the tools to replace Isak’s 27-goal return across the past campaign in the aggregate.
Especially when considering that the Toon Academy has come on leaps and bounds. Not just welcoming top talents from the youth ranks, Newcastle are also targeting and winning battles for some of Europe’s most coveted youngsters, and one such prospect could be their new version of Isak.
Newcastle's new version of Isak
One of Howe’s biggest strengths is his capacity to take talented up-and-comers and shape them into top Premier League players, and Isak has been the perfect example of that.
He might be gone, but Vakhtang Salia could be Newcastle’s next superstar, with United having beaten off competition from teams such as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid to sign him from Dinamo Tbilisi last month, a deal agreed a year prior. Such vast interest from Europe’s elite only demonstrates the immense potential gracing Salia’s game.
Like Isak, the 18-year-old Georgian is tactically dynamic, and while he hasn’t refined his shooting ability yet, he has been praised for his “very high work-rate” by Genk scout Mikha Gabechava.
With pace and technical skill, he has often found a role out on the left, something Isak has done efficiently when called upon at Newcastle.
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1 (0)
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Still finding his way after a month getting into gear at St. James’ Park, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Salia handed some first-team minutes across the campaign, especially with Isak having been sold.
It might be a touch premature to start listing this teenager as the next version of the Sweden international, but Howe and Newcastle have the perfect grounds to shape him into a Toon-standard star.
Salia still has a long way to go, but there’s no question that he’s endowed with all the physical and technical qualities needed to succeed at Newcastle, with journalist Graeme Bailey hailing him as “one of the best teenage prospects in the world”.
He's outscoring Woltemade: Newcastle must regret selling the original Wissa
Newcastle could do with this striker’s quality after selling Isak to Liverpool.
Jose Mourinho revealed that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez sent a message to him upon his return to Benfica. The Portuguese head coach said that his former boss told him he was happy to see him return "to a club of your calibre", reminding fans once again of the mutual love and admiration shared between the two men.
Mourinho has returned to Benfica after 25 years
After being sacked by Fenerbahce for failing to qualify for the league phase of this season's Champions League, Mourinho marked an immediate return to coaching by signing for Benfica, the club where it all began for 'The Special One' in 2000. Mourinho will remain with Benfica until June 2027, although a surprise 'break clause' has been inserted in the contract which will allow both sides to part ways earlier than the expiry of the contract.
AdvertisementAFPFlorentino's special gesture to Mourinho
Right after he returned to Benfica, Mourinho received messages from Perez, the president of his former club. "I'd like to say that President Florentino sent me a message saying, 'I'm very happy that you've returned to a club of your calibre,' and to hear this from the president of Real Madrid himself," Mourinho revealed.
A reunion with Real Madrid in January
Mourinho arrived at the Bernabeu in 2010 after firing Inter to a historic continental treble. In his three years as Los Blancos' head coach, the Portuguese won three titles, including La Liga in 2011-12 and the Copa del Rey in 2010-11. In 2013, Perez urged Mourinho to prolong his stay at Madrid, but the 62-year-old felt his time was up. Now, Mourinho will face the Merengues for the first time over 12 years after parting ways with them, when Benfica welcome Xabi Alonso's side at the Estadio da Luz in the final league phase matchday of the Champions League in January.
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(C)Getty ImagesMourinho's next managerial assignment
The Setubal-born manager faced his first loss with Benfica on Tuesday as an own goal from Richard Rios was enough for his former side Chelsea to grab a win. This weekend, his troops will be up against Porto, with whom Mourinho won the Champions League in 2004.
In what was a year to forget for Manchester United football club, captain Bruno Fernandes endured a season to remember on a personal level – producing numerous moments of magic despite the team’s failures.
The Portuguese international racked up a total of 37 combined goals and assists across all competitions – by far and away the highest tally of any member of the first-team squad.
However, he was unable to catapult Ruben Amorim’s side to any form of success, as the Red Devils ended the 2024/25 Premier League campaign in a measly 15th place.
The first team desperately needed reinforcements over the summer, something which the board provided with the likes of Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo.
Despite the additions in forward areas, a new midfielder was desperately needed, subsequently adding further quality to the side – but also pushing another talent down the pecking order.
Kobbie Mainoo’s future at Manchester United
During the 2023/24 campaign, academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo was a breath of fresh air to the United side – popping up in key moments during his breakthrough campaign at Old Trafford.
The 20-year-old scored multiple times that year, including a last-minute winner against Wolves – before netting the crucial effort in the FA Cup final triumph against rivals Manchester City.
However, in recent times, the Englishman has struggled for consistent action, starting just 19 times last season, with minutes even harder to come by this campaign.
Mainoo hasn’t started a single league game in 2025/26, with his only starting outing coming in the embarrassing Carabao Cup second round defeat to Grimsby Town.
He’s spoken about wanting to leave his boyhood club on loan in recent times to gain valuable game time elsewhere – but his request was denied, subsequently needing to fight for his place in the side.
Such a situation has been a disappointing one for both the player and the club, with a resolution needed, but they may have made a mistake in allowing one former youngster to depart.
The former United star who was the original Mainoo
United’s hunt for a new midfielder was evident during the summer transfer window, targeting numerous talents throughout Europe to offer further quality in the middle of the park.
Bruno, who’s primarily an attacking midfielder, has been forced to operate in a deeper role this campaign – especially after the arrivals of Cunha and Mbeumo in the number ten positions.
Hopefully, such a decision doesn’t take away from the numbers he produced last season, already getting off the mark with his last-minute penalty against Burnley last weekend.
However, a new partner alongside him has been desperately needed in recent times, potentially making a mistake in allowing former youngster James Garner to depart the club.
The Portuguese international has previously praised the Englishman, labelling him a “good player” after the Red Devils’ pre-season tour back in 2021.
Everton midfielder James Garner.
He rose through the youth levels at Old Trafford, just like Mainoo, but would only make seven first-team appearances – with his spells away from the club catapulting him to stardom.
Garner would spend 18 months on loan at Nottingham Forest, catching the eye with his box-to-box displays, registering eight goals and 10 assists over his two separate loan spells at the City Ground.
He subsequently helped the Reds secure promotion back to the Premier League in 2022, in a spell that would catch the eye of a side already plying their trade in England’s top-flight.
The 24-year-old joined Everton on a permanent basis for an initial £9m in the summer of 2022, with Erik ten Hag not seeing the player in his plans – with the Toffees getting themselves a bargain given his form on Merseyside over the last couple of seasons.
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Garner has since made 88 appearances for the Toffees, showcasing his versatility, operating in the middle of the park, as well as right-back, but still thriving despite the unnatural role.
He scored his first goal of the new season in recent weeks, with his beautiful strike from outside the box securing the Toffees a victory in their first outing at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The £9m fee now appears to be way too cheap, given his recent success away from Old Trafford, potentially being able to cement his place in Amorim’s side had he stayed at the club.
There’s no denying he was the original Mainoo, rising through the club’s youth levels, but ultimately, their loss is Everton’s gain – with Bruno missing out on starring alongside the Englishman.
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Manchester United made a huge mistake in allowing one player to depart Old Trafford in recent times.
Tottenham Hotspur won the Europa League last season, in case you didn’t know.
It saved Ange Postecoglou’s season, if not his job, and ensured that Tottenham will compete in the new term’s Champions League.
The baton has been passed to Thomas Frank, who has done such fine work in west London with Brentford. The Danish manager has overseen the £55m signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United.
With Joao Palhinha set to arrive imminently from Bayern Munich, things are starting to take shape down N17, but more might be needed in the attacking department.
Especially as captain Heung-min Son has announced that he will be leaving the club this summer.
Why Son is leaving Spurs
Son has been at Tottenham for a decade, joining from Bayer Leverkusen for £22m in 2015.
Across his 454 appearances at the club, the South Korean forward has scored 173 goals and has provided 101 assists.
To have won the Europa League in his final competitive month at the club, ending 17 years of searching for silverware at Spurs, marks a wonderful sense of poetic justice. Son is one of the finest wingers of his generation, after all.
But the 33-year-old has deteriorated over the past couple of years. Still a winger of high quality, he has made the decision to close this door amid talks with LAFC over the pond.
And he’s earned the right to make such a call. But if Son does leave, Frank and Daniel Levy must come together to sign a successor in the next month, even having already landed Kudus.
Spurs getting confident about signing Son heir
As per Spanish sources, Tottenham’s chances of signing Rodrygo this summer are growing, with the Real Madrid forward anticipated to join a new club this summer.
Real Madrid's Rodrygo
Arsenal, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain have been named as suitors in recent months, but it’s understood that such clubs’ intrigue is cool, whereas Levy is engaged in promising talks with the Brazilian’s entourage.
Rodrygo, 24, has fallen out of favour in the Spanish capital, but he remains one of the most talented forwards in world football, and Los Blancos know it. He carries the weight of a £69m initial price tag.
Why Spurs should sign Rodrygo
The 2024/25 campaign left something to be desired for Rodrygo, no doubt. However, this shouldn’t dissuade the Tottenham faithful: he is “the most gifted and the most talented player” at Real Madrid, says Jude Bellingham.
Rodrygo's Real Madrid career (timeless)
Furthermore, Rodrygo has spent more time with the Spaniards on the right flank than on the left, which, as a goalscoring right-footer, is his preferred wing.
As you can see below, his return of six goals and six assists from just 12 matches as a left winger in 2024/25 illustrates his potential. Vinicius Junior’s presence precludes him from playing there with regularity.
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At times, Rodrygo’s goalscoring numbers leave something to be desired, but he’s a prolific player all the same, having missed just one big chance in La Liga last season, as per Sofascore. Albeit he scored just six goals.
In this way, the Brazil international could be the perfect replacement for a player like Son, who, according to xG (expected goals), has been the most clinical finisher in the world since 2014.
Kudus, conversely, lacks composure and accuracy with his ball striking.
Described by former teammate Luka Modric as being a “world-class” and versatile forward, Tottenham must surely throw the kitchen sink at signing Rodrygo, if they truly wish to turn a corner and challenge at the forefront of domestic and European football with consistency.
Looking at how the South American compares to Son over the past year (having routinely been fielded out of position), you begin to see why he’s so highly coveted, balanced in his output, strong on the ball, electric when charging forward.
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0.32
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2.46
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4.70
Progressive passes
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4.28
Progressive carries
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5.41
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Rodrygo carries himself in a similar tactical fashion to Spurs’ soon-to-depart skipper, and it’s interesting to note that he still chalked up 14 goals and 11 assists across all competitions last year in spite of his woes, going 17 La Liga matches before the close of play without a single goal involvement.
But he’s also crisper and more athletic than the ageing great, understandably so. Aged 24, Rodrygo’s best years are surely ahead of him, and given what the two-time Champions League winner has accomplished thus far, it’s an exciting thought to think he could don a new shade of white over the coming years.
Moreover, Rodrygo’s pedigree in the Champions League speaks for itself, and what finer way to take strong steps back onto Europe’s elite stage than by signing one of its superstars?
With Dominic Solanke leading a frontline that does have its range of quality, adding a player like Rodrygo feels like it could complete the set.
An industrious and, as Bellingham says, ‘gifted’ winger with an eye for goal, the pieces could come together with this one, to be sure.
This might be the end of the line for a Tottenham great, but Frank has his wits about him and could ensure that an exciting upgrade is signed if Levy is convinced to go all out for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo.
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Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique showed off a new shaved look ahead of Les Parisiens' Ligue 1 clash with Lens on Sunday. The Spaniard was seen with his arm in a sling after undergoing surgery for a broken clavicle he sustained in a bike accident during the international break. It had previously been reported the manager could miss the game as he recovers, but he said he is "ready".
Luis Enrique's new look on return from injury
The 55-year-old cut a resilient figure in his pre-game press conference with a shaved head and his arm in a sling. He arrived with PSG's sporting director Luis Campos and president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
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Resilient Luis Enrique determined to play part against Lens
Despite fears the serious injury and subsequent surgery could have sidelined Luis Enrique for three games, he will be present for Sunday's fixture. Despite his ongoing rehabilitation, he insisted he is ready to lead his team against Lens and beyond.
What Luis Enrique said
Luis Enrique said: "I’m doing very well. I’m happy to return home. After an international break, these matches are always tricky. We are ready and focused solely on the game against Lens.
"I trained today, and I’ll be ready for the match tomorrow against Lens. Whenever something negative happens in my life, I try to find the positive side of it."
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A crucial week in PSG's season
Les Parisiens are of course favourites to win the French title again, but they face pressure from a Lyon side that has yet to concede a goal. A victory over Lens, as well as a strong startin the Champions League against Atalanta, as well as a marquee matchup against Marseille on September 21 represents a tricky period in this young season. Having their treble-winning manager on the sideline will be crucial for the players and fans.
Com a maratona de jogos do Palmeiras neste mês de abril, já era esperado que o técnico Abel Ferreira fizesse um ‘rodízio’ no elenco,dando oportunidade para os jogadores mais jovens e recém-promovidos ao time profissional. E é exatamente isso que vem acontecendo nas partidas do Verdão.
> Leila Pereira admite impasse envolvendo o Flamengo em discussões da Libra: ‘Não joga sozinho’
No último confronto, diante do Tombense pela Copa do Brasil, o treinador português optou pela titularidade do jovem meia Jhon Jhon, que teve um ótimo desempenho no jogo. Além disso, vale destacar que Vanderlan será o lateral-esquerdo titular do Alviverde na ausência do uruguaio Piquerez, lesionado.
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Com a sequência de partidas devido ao calendário apertado e também por causa do grande número de desfalques, Abel deve cumprir o que havia dito no mês passado em relação à rodagem dos seus jogadores.
– Acho que o próximo mês vai colocar nossa equipe à prova. Não só quem tem jogado mais, mas os que jogam menos também, porque tem nove jogos no mês, já disse para se prepararem. Vão jogar todos, vamos por a equipe à prova – disse o português após o confronto diante do Ituano na semifinal do Paulistão.
Ainda na partida da última quarta-feira (12), outros jovens tiveram a oportunidade de entrar no segundo tempo da partida: Giovani já vinha recebendo chances e entrou mais uma vez, enquanto Luís Guilherme fez sua estreia pela equipe profissional do Palmeiras e deixou boa impressão. Até mesmo quem é jovem e não veio da base, como Rafael Navarro, ganhou oportunidade e contribuiu com um gol para fechar a vitória no Allianz Parque.
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Na estreia do Alviverde na Libertadores, contra o Bolívar-BOL, fora de casa, Abel Ferreira e a sua comissão decidiram poupar os jogadores titulares visando a partida de volta da final do Paulistão. Com isso, 15 dos 23 atletas relacionados para o duelo da competição continentaleram formados na base do Verdão.
Outro motivo que colabora com a maior minutagem dos Crias da Academia é o número de lesionados. No momento, o Palmeiras não pode contar com seis jogadores, sendo três titulares incontestáveis de Abel: Atuesta (lesão no joelho), Tabata (transição), Piquerez (transição), Mayke (entorse no tornozelo), Raphael Veiga (lesão na coxa) e Rony (fratura no antebraço).
> Cliquei aqui e saiba como apostar com segurança
Após a vitória por 4 a 2 na última quarta (12) diante do Tombense, o Verdão se prepara para o seu próximo compromisso: a estreia no Campeonato Brasileiro. O Palmeirasencara o Cuiabá, às 16h, no Allianz Parque. Contra o Tombense, o jogo de volta que decidirá quem avança às oitavas de final da Copa do Brasil será apenas no dia 26 de abril, fora de casa, às 20h.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is about to welcome another new player to his squad, with sporting director Andrea Berta also poised to build upon his impressive portfolio of Gunners signings this summer.
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Their deals for Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera have done wonders to reinforce multiple areas of Arteta’s side in their bid to finally win a long-coveted Premier League title.
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Kepa’s top-level experience is a real asset to Arteta, and the Spaniard’s impressive performances on loan at Bournemouth last term seriously suggest that he’ll keep number one David Raya firmly on his toes.
Zubimendi comes in as a world-class replacement for Jorginho after years of convincing La Liga displays at boyhood club Real Sociedad, while Norgaard’s Premier League know-how and reliability helps to shore up Arteta’s midfield further.
Arsenal supporters will have to wait before seeing Madueke don the red and white jersey, though, as he’ll play no part in their pre-season tour of Asia. The Englishman is resting after competing in the Club World Cup with Chelsea, but the same cannot be said for Mosquera, who’s flown out to Singapore and joined up with his new teammates (The Athletic).
However, the name on everybody’s lips in the past few weeks has been Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres.
The Gunners reached an agreement in principle to sign him midway through July for a potential £64 million, including add-ons (The Athletic), and after a lengthy wait, the striker is now expected to complete his move to north London after a breakthrough earlier this week (Fabrizio Romano).
Gyokeres’ eagerness to join Arteta’s side has been well documented, and his agent even reduced any commission fees due to help facilitate the transfer.
Viktor Gyokeres set for Arsenal medical in next 24 hours
In terms of when fans can expect to see the Sweden international on the field, they won’t have to wait long at all.
According to Fabrizio Romano, sharing his latest update on the saga, Gyokeres is set to have a medical at Arsenal in the next 24 hours. The 27-year-old has been given the formal green-light to travel with all necessary paperwork exchanged, with Romano adding that the centre-forward is “coming soon”.
Gyokeres’ arrival has been cried out for, especially after Arsenal’s struggles breaking down teams in the low block across 2024/2025. Indeed, the signing of a prolific striker was a long time coming, and Arteta can now breathe a huge sigh of relief.
Arsenal drew more Premier League games than any other side in the top 10 last campaign, scoring just 69 goals, but Gyokeres’ potency in the final third will come as a serious antidote to their scoring woes.
“The news on Arsenal signing Gyokores is massive; Arsenal have signed well, but signing a No9 in Gyokores can be the missing piece of the jigsaw to get Arsenal over the line for the title,” said club legend Ray Parlour, via GB News.
“He still has to prove himself in the Premier League as the Portuguese League is different, but this will give the whole club and fanbase a huge lift, and excitement will build ahead of the new season.
“We’ve been missing and out-an-out No9 and now they signed one, it can be the missing link that Arsenal have been waiting for.”
تحدث الدولي الأرجنتيني لاوتارو مارتينيز، لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي إنتر ميلان، عن صدمة الخسارة الكبيرة من نادي باريس سان جيرمان في نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا 2025.
ولم يتمكن الفريق الإيطالي من حصد اللقب للمرة الثانية في تاريخه بعدما خسر أمام باريس سان جيرمان بخماسية نظيفة في نهائي “ذات الأذنين” لموسم 2024/2025.
وقال لاوتارو عن شعوره بعد الهزيمة من باريس سان جيرمان: “العجز، هذا ما شعرت به، لم نتمكن من تنفيذ ما خططنا له وهذا ما أغضبنا بشدة”.
وعن قوة باريس سان جيرمان الخارقة أكمل: “كنا نعلم أن المباراة ستكون صعبة لأنهم فريق قوي وواثق ومتماسك، وقد فاز بالعديد من الألقاب لكن في هذه المباراة لم نكن جيدين، لقد كان ذلك يومهم الأعظم وقدموا أداءً قويًا للغاية، وكانت النتيجة مستحقة، أهنئ حكيمي ودوناروما، لقد لعبا في ميلانو، ولدينا علاقة ممتازة، أنا سعيد من أجلهما بالطبع”.
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وعن عدم حديثه مع أحد لمدة 5 أيام حزنًا من الهزيمة أوضح: “نعم أردت التحدث مع الناس، مع زملائي في الفريق لكنني لم أستطع، شعرت ببعض القلق والحزن لأنها كانت ضربة موجعة، أتيحت لنا فرصة الفوز بـ 3 ألقاب وهم الدوري والكأس ودوري أبطال أوروبا، وفي النهاية وجدنا أنفسنا بلا شيء، إنه أكثر وأصعب ألم شعرت به في حياتي”.
وعن سبب الانهيار أمام باريس سان جيرمان قال: “من الصعب تفسيره لأن هذه هي كرة القدم، أحيانًا تفوز وأحيانًا تخسر، نابولي الفائز بالاسكوديتو (الدوري الإيطالي) لم يلعب إلا في الدوري، استراحوا واستعدوا للمباراة أسبوعيًا، أما نحن فمنذ العام الماضي تراكمت علينا المباريات والإرهاق والإصابات وبالتالي غاب اللاعبون في اللحظات الحاسمة، لقد كان الأمر مؤثرًا للغاية، لكنك تتعلم مع كل موسم”.
وعن تأثر الفريق برحيل إنزاجي قبل النهائي أتم: “بالتأكيد لا، لكل شخص حرية اتخاذ قراراته، لم يخبرنا المدرب بتلقيه عرضًا أو برحيله، لذلك كنا بعيدين كل البعد عن تلك الشائعات وركزنا على أهدافنا، لطالما أظهر احترافية عالية وشعرنا براحة كبيرة معه، لقد كان محفزنا والقوة الدافعة لنا”.
Former England fast bowler had been appointed to the post in April 2022
Andrew Fidel Fernando27-Jun-2024Chris Silverwood has resigned from his position as head coach of Sri Lanka’s men’s team, effective immediately. Silverwood had been in the job since April 2022. SLC had extended his tenure in April until the end of the ongoing T20 World Cup.SLC CEO Ashley de Silva told ESPNcricinfo that Silverwood had conveyed his decision to resign before the board had had any internal discussions as to whether it would like to extend his contract further.”Being an international coach means long periods away from loved ones,” Silverwood said in an SLC statement. “After lengthy conversations with my family and with a heavy heart, I feel it is now time for me to return home and spend some quality time together.”Silverwood thanked the players, coaches, backroom staff, and management of SLC, and said he’d be “taking away many fond memories” from his time in Sri Lanka.Related
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Silverwood, a former fast bowler himself, will be remembered for the emphasis he put on developing Sri Lanka’s pace resources. The likes of Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, and Nuwan Thushara have all come through under him. Sri Lanka had also won the T20 Asia Cup in 2022, and made the final of the 2023 ODI Asia Cup under his tenure.Sri Lanka have also had two disastrous World Cup campaigns during this time, however. They finished ninth at last year’s ODI World Cup and consequently failed to qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy. They also crashed out of the ongoing T20 World Cup in the first round, having lost to South Africa and Bangladesh.SLC CEO said the board would be advertising the head coach role, and would “also be doing some head-hunting”. The board was also considering local coaches for the position, he said.The team’s next major fixtures are the Tests in England, which start on August 21.