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Luan Polli foi confirmado como novo reforço do Fortaleza. O arqueiro teve 100% dos direitos federativos comprados pelo Leão e assinou até 2023.
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A chegada de Polli serve para ocupar a vaga deixada pela saída de Max Alef. No Leão, ele terá a concorrência de Marcelo Boeck e Fernando Miguel.
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No Fortaleza, Luan Polli assinou contrato até dezembro de 2023 e vai integrar o elenco nos próximos dias.
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Nome: Luan Polli Gomes
Nascimento: 06/04/1993 – 29 anos
Altura: 1,89m
Natural: Meleiro-SC
Clubes: Atlético-GO, Sport-PE, Boa Esporte-MG, Flamengo-RJ e Figueirense-SC.
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Crystal Palace are sitting 12th in the Premier League after 25 games played, winning seven games, drawing nine, and losing nine. The Eagles are on 30 points, putting them seven points off a top-half spot, and 13 points from the relegation zone.
Oliver Glasner’s side have struggled more on the attacking end this season, scoring just 29 goals in their 25 matches played and averaging 43.8% possession – the fourth lowest in the division – but taking 13.9 shots per match which is the tenth highest in the league.
But, it is the defensive stability that Glasner’s shape gives the Eagles, conceding 13 shots per game, and only shipping 32 goals, that has given them a good base to work from and has allowed them to go on a good run of form.
One area the Eagles have struggled for consistency this campaign is in their two central midfield spots.
It’s not as though they lack options, with Cheick Doucoure, Adam Wharton, Jefferson Lerma, Will Hughes, Justin Devenny and Daichi Kamada all playing in the midfield pairing at one point or another this season.
Marc Guehi was even required to play in midfield for one week due to injuries in the squad, which has highlighted the inconsistency in that area due to both fitness concerns and the poor form of certain players.
Due to the all-action role the central midfielders play in Glasner’s system, they have to be able to control the tempo on the ball, go from box to box to provide support in all phases and break up play to protect the defensive line, especially when the wing-backs are flying high.
But the Eagles may well have already had the perfect man for that job on loan back in 2023, who only made nine appearances for the club, totalling 536 minutes.
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Albert Sambi Lokonga joined Crystal Palace on loan in January 2023 from Arsenal but only managed nine appearances for the club.
Since then, the midfielder has taken his game up a level, spending 2023/24 on loan with Luton Town, before making the move to Sevilla on an initial loan deal, with an option to buy.
It’s over the last 18 months or so that the Belgian has developed immensely, with his exploits at Kenilworth Road last term even seeing him be compared to Moises Caicedo, as per FBref.
So, how does he compare to the £115m Chelsea player and Doucoure?
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Lokonga vs Doucoure & Caicedo |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Stats (per 90 mins) |
Lokonga |
Doucoure |
Caicedo |
|
Goals + Assists |
0.15 |
0.00 |
0.12 |
|
Progressive Carries |
1.53 |
0.40 |
1.06 |
|
Progressive Passes |
5.48 |
3.80 |
5.38 |
|
Passes Attempted |
58.1 |
40.8 |
61.3 |
|
Pass Completion % |
89.7% |
85.3% |
89.1% |
|
Passes into Final Third |
5.16 |
3.40 |
6.61 |
|
Tackles |
1.45 |
3.20 |
3.01 |
|
Interceptions |
0.73 |
1.90 |
1.34 |
|
Ball Recoveries |
4.76 |
6.20 |
5.89 |
|
Aerial Duels Won |
1.94 |
1.00 |
1.02 |
|
Stats taken from FBref |
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When comparing Lokonga’s underlying numbers this season to Doucoure and Caicedo, you can see the Belgian has demonstrated even better progressive numbers than the latter at Chelsea, both with carries and passing.
As mentioned earlier, Glasner’s midfield two are often all-action, having to win their duels to protect the defence, but also help progress play on the ball.
Lokonga, despite having some lower defensive action numbers than the other two midfielders, demonstrates a good level of balance between the two sides of the game.
Whilst it’s easy to say in hindsight, perhaps the midfielder joining on another loan with an option to buy could have been a good move for Palace, in order to add another midfielder of a similar profile to deal with injuries in that area.
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Manchester United are now ready to make a summer bid to sign a Real Madrid player who wants to leave, according to a recent report.
Man Utd eye defensive reinforcements
The Red Devils are looking to put their FA Cup elimination behind them as they travel to Spain to face Real Sociedad in the last 16 of the Europa League. This represents United’s last chance of picking up silverware this season, and Ruben Amorim will be eager for his side to come away from Spain in a healthy position ahead of the second leg.
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Apart from the Europa League, United have nothing else to play for, so it is no surprise to see plans being drawn up ahead of the summer transfer window. There are several areas that Amorim will be keen to address, with the defensive structure of his team appearing to be high up on the agenda. That is because, according to reports from Spain, United now want to sign Nayef Aguerd from West Ham United in the summer but face competition from Sociedad, who also want to sign him after a successful loan spell there.
In another move to strengthen their defensive structure, United are preparing an offer worth £67 million to sign defensive midfielder Marc Casado from FC Barcelona. The La Liga giants are not looking to sell the midfielder, but their ongoing financial concerns mean they could be tempted into a sale for the right price.
Man Utd ready to offer £33m to sign Real Madrid goalkeeper Lunin
But it could be argued that it hasn’t been United’s defence that has let them down; it has been their goalkeeper, Andre Onana, who has made costly mistakes. Therefore, a new goalkeeper could be on their list of priorities this summer, and according to a report from Spain, Man United are ready to offer 40 million euros (£33 million) to sign Andriy Lunin, who is ready to leave Real Madrid.
The report states that United see signing Lunin as an opportunity to strengthen their goalkeeper department. Despite him being under contract until 2030, Lunin being second choice behind Thibaut Courtois means he will consider a move away from the Bernabeu. The Red Devils are keen to persuade the European champions into a sale by offering more than his market value.
The Premier League side do have Altay Bayindir in their ranks, but the Turkey international has missed the last few weeks through injury and has struggled to nail down a regular starting spot. Meanwhile, Onana started the season off very strong, but in recent months has made some costly mistakes, and it appears Amorim could be losing patience with him with reports suggesting the board regret signing him.
Apps
3
Goals conceded
4
Goals conceded per game
1.3
Saves made
4
Saves per game
1.3 (50%)
Goals prevented
-1.23
Clean sheets
2
Lunin, who helped Real Madrid secure the Champions League last season, has been with the Spanish giants since 2018. But it was only last season that he played regular football while Courtois was injured. Therefore, an opportunity to move to the Premier League and become a number one could be too tempting to turn down, and United could have a good chance of signing a proven goalkeeper.
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O Fortaleza realizou, neste domingo, uma ação de conscientização pelo Dia Mundial de Combate ao Trabalho Infantil. Em conjunto com o Tribunal Regional do Trabalho da 7ª Região (TRT), o clube dispôs uma cesta de doações para crianças preenchida com ferramentas e itens de trabalho adulto para chamar a atenção de quem passava pelo órgão.
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Localizada no hall de saída do TRT, a caixa da campanha, que continha a frase “Tudo Para uma Infância Feliz”, representava uma situação fictícia, mas que é vivenciada por milhões de crianças no Brasil. De acordo com dados de 2020 do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE), 1,7 milhão de crianças e adolescentes, entre 5 e 17 anos, trabalham. O número representa cerca 4,6% da faixa etária.
Para Sidarta Arruda, diretor de criação do Fortaleza, a mensagem exibida causou o efeito esperado. ‘Foram inúmeras as pessoas que, ao verem a caixa, soltavam a interjeição: ‘Isso é pra crianças?’. Era justamente esse o questionamento que queríamos provocar. Esperamos que essa reflexão se transforme em atitude, ao discar o número 100 e denunciar esta prática para reduzir este dado’.
Nos últimos meses, o Leão do Pici tem realizado diversas campanhas e ações sociais em prol da inclusão e do combate a práticas discriminatórias. Em março, o Fortaleza organizou o 1º Encontro de Mulheres Tricolores com oficinas e palestras gratuitas. Já em maio, a torcida do Fortaleza realizou um mosaico e ações antirracistas antes do duelo contra o River Plate, pela fase de grupos da Copa Libertadores da América 2022.
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أعلن الكرواتي كرونسلاف يورتشيتش، المدير الفني لفريق بيراميدز، التشكيل الأساسي لمواجهة بتروجيت، ضمن منافسات مسابقة الدوري المصري الممتاز.
ويحل بيراميدز ضيفا ًعلى بتروجيت في استاد بتروسبورت، في إطار مواجهات الجولة السابعة من المرحلة النهائية لبطولة الدوري المصري.
طالع.. حكم مباراة بيراميدز وبتروجيت في الدوري المصري
يواصل بيراميدز مشواره في الدوري المصري وهو يحتل المركز الثاني في جدول الترتيب برصيد 50 نقطة، في حين يتواجد بتروجيت في المركز الثامن برصيد 26 نقطة.
ويسعى بيراميدز لمواصلة نتائجه الإيجابية والاقتراب أكثر من صدارة الترتيب، بعدما حقق فوزًا ثمينًا في الجولة الماضية على الزمالك بهدف دون مقابل، ويأمل في مواصلة الضغط على الأهلي المتصدر من خلال إضافة ثلاث نقاط جديدة إلى رصيده.
وكان الكونغولي فيستون ماييلي في التشكيل الأساسي، قبل أن يتم استبعاده من القائمة بعد إصابته بشد في الخلفية خلال الإحماء وشارك بدلا منه مروان حمدي في التشكيل الأساسي، وانضم دودو الجباس لقائمة المباراة. تشكيل بيراميدز اليوم أمام بتروجيت في الدوري
حراسة المرمى: أحمد الشناوي.
خط الدفاع: محمد حمدي – محمود مرعي – أحمد سامي – محمد الشيبي.
خط الوسط: بلاتي توريه – وليد الكرتي – عبد الرحمن مجدي – إبراهيم عادل – أحمد عاطف قطة.
خط الهجوم: مروان حمدي. بدلاء بيراميدز اليوم أمام بتروجيت
شريف إكرامي – علي جبر – أسامة جلال – أحمد توفيق – محمود دونجا – كريم حافظ – صديق إيجولا – يوسف أوباما – مروان حمدي.
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O Palmeiras é o melhor mandante entre os clubes da Série A em 2022, com 88,89% de aproveitamento dos pontos disputados. No entanto, o time ainda não venceu no Allianz Parque, sua casa, pelo Brasileirão-2022. Aliás, pela competição nacional, o Verdão está sem um triunfo no estádio desde novembro de 2021. Contra o Red Bull Bragantino, neste sábado, às 16h30, o objetivo é afastar esse mal.
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As últimas vitórias em casa do Alviverde pelo Campeonato Brasileiro foram na Arena Barueri: Ceará (1 a 0), pela edição do ano passado, e Corinthians (3 a 0), neste ano. Desde que venceu o Atlético-GO, por 4 a 0, no Allianz Parque, em 10 de novembro de 2021, quatro partidas se passaram e nada de triunfar em seu estádio. Foram duas derrotas (São Paulo e Ceará) e dois empates (Atlético-MG e Fluminense).
Essa situação é incomum para quem tem um retrospecto altamente favorável quando joga em casa nesta temporada. São 13 vitórias, um empate e uma derrota, 40 pontos conquistados dos 45 possíveis. Os cinco perdidos, porém, foram justamente no Brasileirão para Ceará, logo na estreia, quando perdeu por 3 a 2, e Fluminense, mais recentemente, quando empatou em 1 a 1, tendo saído na frente.
E tem mais.A temporada 2022, inclusive, aparece como a mais vitoriosa e a segunda menos vazada da história do Palmeiras na arena, com 87,17% de aproveitamento e sete gols sofridos (média de 0,53 gol por jogo). Por essas e outras, chama a atenção a dificuldade que a equipe tem tido para conquistar os pontos em sua casa.
Mas essa má fase do Allianz Parque no Brasileirão já vem de algum tempo. Dos 18 jogos que o time fez por lá no ano passado, venceu apenas dez, empatou três e perdeu cinco, tendo um aproveitamento de apenas 61,1%. Aliás, vale destacar que 2021 foi o pior ano do estádio desde a sua fundação, em 2014, com dez derrotas do Verdão.
Já em 2020, o índice de pontos conquistados foi ainda pior: 59,3%. Foram 18 jogos, 8 vitórias, 8 empates e 2 derrotas, ou seja, o Alviverde não chegou a vencer metade das partidas que disputou no Allianz Parque pelo Brasileirão daquele ano. Como um ponto de explicação, em boa parte de 2020 e de 2021 o estádio recebeu duelos com portões fechados por conta da pandemia de coronavírus.
Nas duas edições dos pontos corridos em que o Palmeiras se saiu campeão, a equipe teve um aproveitamento superior aos 80% jogando no Allianz. Em 2018 conquistou 84,4% dos pontos que disputou, enquanto em 2016 somou 82,4% da pontuação possível. Nas duas oportunidades o fator casa foi essencial para o título.
Por enquanto, o aproveitamento palmeirense no Allianz Parque pelo Brasileirão-2022 é igual ao do ano da inauguração, em 2014, quando foi derrotado pelo Sport e empatou com o Athletico-PR. Naquela edição, com apenas dois jogos, o índice foi de 16,7%, exatamente o mesmo da atual com exatamente o mesmo número de partidas.
Confira os números citados acima:
Palmeiras com mandante em 2022
15 jogos/13 vitórias/1 empate/1 derrota – 88,89% de aproveitamento
Palmeiras no Allianz Parque em 2022
13 jogos/11 vitórias/1 empate/1 derrota – 87,17% de aproveitamento
Palmeiras no Allianz Parque em Campeonatos Brasileiros
2022 – 16,7% de aproveitamento
2021 – 61,1% de aproveitamento
2020 – 59,3% de aproveitamento
2019 – 71,4% de aproveitamento
2018 – 84,4% de aproveitamento (campeão)
2017 – 64,4% de aproveitamento
2016 – 82,4% de aproveitamento (campeão)
2015 – 54,9% de aproveitamento
2014 – 16,7% de aproveitamento (apenas 2 jogos)
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The date is December 2023. Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United side have just suffered a dismal 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
Now, the date is December 2024. Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United side have just suffered a terrible 3-0 loss against the Cherries at home again. Deja Vu? Quite.
When Amorim was first announced as the new United boss it spread hope across the fanbase that has been rarely seen over the last decade or so. Then, when Marcus Rashford put the Red Devils 1-0 up within a minute of the Portuguese’s first match in the dugout, it looked like a genius decision to hire him.
Sadly, since then, it’s not gone particularly well for either Rashford or Amorim. The winger has been excluded from the last three match days squads while United have won just twice in the Premier League since.
There was, of course, that famous win at the Etihad last Sunday, but another poor week has followed that victory and hasn’t given the new boss much breathing room ahead of this busy festive season.
So, who was to blame this weekend? A fair individuals red, truth be told. One of them was Tyrel Malacia.
Tyrel Malacia's performance vs Bournemouth
This was a terrible afternoon at the back for United who shipped their ninth set-piece goal of the league season before conceding a penalty and then giving the ball away all too easily for Andoni Iraola’s team’s third goal of the encounter.
While Malacia was hooked at half-time and unable to prevent the second and third goals that occurred, he was the man who gave away the free-kick that led to Dean Huijsen’s opener early on in the first half.
Minutes played
45
Touches
34
Accurate passes
20/24 (83%)
Key passes
1
Crosses
0/1
Long balls
2/3
Shots
0
Dribbles
0
Duels won
1/5
Possession lost
7x
Fouls
2
That rather set the tone for what was a shoddy afternoon for the wing-back who was brought off at half-time for the third time during Amorim’s reign, leaving the pitch having won just one of his five duels during the encounter.
Such a shaky performance did not go down with fans or pundits alike, with Manchester Evening News’ Samuel Luckhurst noting that he deserved a 3/10 for his display at the Theatre of Dreams on Sunday.
This was about as far from a dreamy performance you can get, with Malacia’s nightmare stint in the northwest only seeming to continue, despite the change in manager.
The Dutchman’s colleague, Joshua Zirkzee, also wasn’t particularly great.
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Joshua Zirkzee's performance in numbers
Zirkzee has flattered to deceive since being signed in the summer, let’s put it that away.
The hulking forward got his United career off to a dream start when he netted a late winner against Fulham during the opening Premier League match of the season. Since then, he has added just two league goals to his tally, notably netting twice in the 4-0 win over Everton at the start of the month.
That’s about as good as it’s got, however, for a sluggish-looking forward whose touch has been incredibly poor. He’s lacked grace, composure and the necessary quality to thrive as the leading man for United and it surely won’t be long before Rasmus Hojlund is given an extended period in the starting lineup.
Also receiving a 3/10 rating from the aforementioned Luckhurst, he pinpointed Zirkzee’s poorest moment as his “absolutely hopeless” attempt at marking Huijsen for the opening goal of the afternoon.
Minutes played
54
Touches
19
Accurate passes
6/11 (55%)
Key passes
0
Crosses
0
Shots on target
0
Shots off target
1
Ground duels won
1/2
Aerial duels won
1/4
Amorim hasn’t been shy of hiding his feelings since becoming manager and was visibly irked by some of the work his striker was producing on Sunday. Indeed, that was most visible when, after losing an aerial duel, he withdrew the summer signing from proceedings just as United were preparing to defend a corner.
In truth, Zirkzee struggled to ever get in the game and made just six passes while only having 19 touches of the ball, far fewer than Malacia’s numbers as outlined earlier. Also losing possession ten times, it meant he surrendered the ball every 1.9 times he touched it. Dismal stuff.
Also failing to have a single shot on target, it’s clear that if Amorim is going to improve this side, he needs a better striker. How he must lust after Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres.
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Over the previous few weeks, it looked as though Glasgow Rangers had rediscovered their mojo.
This was undone on Boxing Day, however, as the Ibrox side suffered a damaging 2-1 defeat to St Mirren in the Premiership which means they now trail Celtic by 12 points in the league table.
The pressure may have alleviated on Philippe Clement in recent weeks, but this loss certainly ends any hopes of the Light Blues winning the league title. With a clash against Celtic to come next week, a loss could see Clement lose his job.
Several players underperformed against the Buddies, including Nedim Bajrami, who was poor during his time on the pitch.
Nedim Bajrami’s game in numbers vs St Mirren
The Albanian was deployed in his preferred position as a number 10 against St Mirren, but he failed to offer anything meaningful going forward.
The game was crying out for a player of his quality to provide a cutting edge, yet Bajrami managed to make just 11 passes while taking 21 touches of the ball.
Bajrami also failed to win a single duel against the Paisley side, lost possession ten times, failed with his only dribble and didn’t even register a single shot before he was subbed at halftime after a lethargic performance.
Bajrami has often been used on the left flank to good effect since arriving at Ibrox in the summer, but if he wishes to play as an attacking midfielder, he will have to offer much more than what he did against St Mirren.
Goals
0
Assists
0
Touches
21
Completed passes
11
Key passes
0
Dribble attempts (successful)
1 (0)
It wasn’t just the former Sassuolo man who was disappointing, as Hamza Igamane delivered yet another poor performance.
Hamza Igamane's display vs St Mirren
The Moroccan striker has been a breath of fresh air recently, offering something different to Clement’s attack, which has seen him score against the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Nice in Europe.
Clement unleashed him against St Mirren, but he couldn’t replicate his recent performances as the striker lost 11 of his 13 contested duels, lost the ball 12 times and even missed a big chance.
Igamane did register three shots and attempted four dribbles, yet he could only find the target once, while succeeding with just one dribble, showing a lack of composure in the final third.
Of course, he is still maturing and the more games he plays, the better Igamane will get. It is all fine and well performing in Europe, but trips to Paisley, for example, are where league titles can be lost.
This was the case on Boxing Day, as the defeat to Stephen Robinson’s men made winning the league title an almost impossible task, with Igamane perhaps among those who should make way next time out.
A clash against Motherwell on Sunday represents a chance for the Light Blues to bounce back to winning ways. Another loss, just four days before an Old Firm tie, could signal the end of Clement’s reign at Ibrox.
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