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O ano de 2023 vai chegando ao fim e é hora de fazer o balanço da temporada dos principais clubes do futebol brasileiro. Em ritmo de retrospectiva, nos propusemos a analisar a atuação dos times do chamado G12 no mercado este ano.

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De maneira geral, pudemos notar que quanto mais consolidada nacionalmente está a equipe, menos contratações ela fez. Prova disso são Palmeiras e Flamengo, times que se acostumaram a disputar os principais títulos do continente nos últimos anos e tem elencos reconhecidamente fortes. A atuação dos dois clubes no mercado foi pontual: o Verdão contratou apenas dois jogadores, enquanto o Rubro-Negro trouxe quatro reforços.

Da mesma forma, as equipes mais cotadas para ocupar as posições mais baixas da tabela do Brasileirão se notabilizaram por contratações em excesso, muitas vezes sem critério. É o caso do Santos, que realizou 20 contratações no ano, das quais poucas se salvaram. O Vasco, equipe que se salvou na última rodada do Brasileirão, foi pelo mesmo caminho e se reforçou com 26 jogadores. A diferença é que entre as contratações estão jogadores fundamentais para salvar a equipe do rebaixamento, caso do argentino Vegetti.

Com relação ao perfil, o destaque fica por parte dos grandes astros repatriados da Europa, muitos deles que fizeram a diferença para as suas equipes. No Grêmio, Suárez foi fundamental para levar o Grêmio, que tinha acabado de disputar a Série B, ao vice-campeonato brasileiro. No São Paulo, Lucas Moura e James Rodriguez chegaram quase ao mesmo tempo, mas tiveram rendimentos distintos. Também não podemos esquecer o retorno de Marcelo ao Fluminense, parceria que rendeu um título inédito ao clube.

Sem mais delongas, veja a seguir o Top-3 de melhores contratações do futebol brasileiro no ano de 2023. A escolha dos jogadores levou em consideração os resultados que o atleta entregou na temporada, o nível de suas atuações e quanto custou ao clube.

Pablo Vegetti (atacante) – Vasco da Gama
Contratado por apenas 1,1 milhão de dólares (cerca de R$ 5 milhões na cotação da época), o “Pirata” foi fundamental para livrar o Vasco do risco de rebaixamento. O atacante chegou ao Gigante da Colina no final do primeiro turno do Brasileirão e marcou 10 gols em 21 jogos disputados – média de praticamente um gol a cada dois jogos. Considerando desempenho, resultado e a relação custo-benefício, é impossível deixar o atacante de fora dessa lista.

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Marcelo (lateral-esquerdo) – Fluminense
Após conquistar tudo o que era possível na Europa, o lateral-esquerdo retornou ao clube que o revelou com uma missão muito específica: ajudar o Fluminense a vencer a inédita Libertadores. Logo no início da temporada, mostrou a que veio com gol na final do Cariocão sobre o Flamengo. Vale destacar que o jogador não apenas elevou o nível técnico do Tricolor como assumiu o papel que se esperava dele de líder no vestiário. No final das contas, deu tudo certo: o Fluminense venceu a Libertadores e Marcelo foi um dos destaques da equipe no torneio.

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Luis Suárez (atacante) – Grêmio
O quarto maior artilheiro em atividade no mundo disputou o Brasileirão de 2023. Apenas essa frase já poderia servir de justificativa para colocar Suárez em nosso Top-3, mas o uruguaio foi além. Com 29 gols e 17 assistências na temporada, o jogador levou o Grêmio de recém-promovido da Série B a vice-campeão do Brasileirão. Apenas na competição nacional, o atacante foi responsável por 44% dos gols do Imortal. Faltaram títulos, é verdade – Suárez venceu apenas um Gauchão e uma Recopa Gaúcha – mas o “gostinho” de Champions League que o uruguaio deixou no futebol brasileiro já valeu a pena.

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Menções honrosas – Lucas Moura (São Paulo) e Paulinho (Atlético-MG)
Dois jogadores que chegaram aos seus clubes a custo zero e poderiam integrar o Top-3 com facilidade, mas ficaram de fora no detalhe. Lucas retornou ao São Paulo depois de 11 anos na Europa e foi decisivo para a conquista inédita do Tricolor na Copa do Brasil. Se o clube do Morumbi não tivesse se poupado após o título, muito provavelmente o atacante teria se destacado mais e integraria a lista principal.

Paulinho, por outro lado, foi constante durante toda a temporada. Autor de incríveis 31 gols no ano, o jogador formou uma dupla de ataque mortal ao lado de Hulk. Balançou as redes 20 vezes no Brasileirão e terminou a competição no topo da artilharia. Só não integra nosso top-3 por conta da instabilidade do Galo na temporada, o que fez com que o atacante terminasse o ano sem títulos de expressão.

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كشف الإعلامي أحمد شوبير عن أبرز الغيابات التي سيواجهها الأهلي في رحلته إلى المغرب لملاقاة الجيش الملكي الأسبوع المقبل، مؤكدًا أن غياب الحارس الأساسي محمد الشناوي هو الأبرز، إلى جانب غيابات أخرى ستجبر الجهاز الفني على بعض الترتيبات الخاصة.

وقال شوبير في تصريحات عبر برنامجه الإذاعي صباح اليوم الإثنين: “من أبرز الغيابات عن الأهلي في مباراة الجيش الملكي بداية الأسبوع المقبل، هو محمد الشناوي، وبعد ظهور نتيجة الأشعة تأكد تمامًا أنه لن يشارك ولن يسافر مع الفريق”.

وأضاف: “قد يقول البعض إن الأمر لا يمثل مشكلة بوجود مصطفى شوبير ومحمد سيحا، وكذلك حمزة علاء، لكن الحقيقة أن حمزة غير مقيد إفريقيًا، فقد رحل ثم عاد ويتمرن مع الفريق، لكنه لن يُقيد رسميًا إلا في يناير المقبل، أما الحارس الصاعد حازم جمال فهو مقيد، وهو حارس جيد، ولذلك أرى أن الأهلي يجب أن يسافر بثلاثة حراس مرمى إلى إفريقيا”.

وتابع: “دعونا نتذكر موقفًا أصعب بكثير مرّ به الأهلي في نهائي إفريقيا أمام الوداد، حين أُصيب محمد الشناوي بشد عضلي، ثم أُصيب علي لطفي أيضًا، وفاجأنا المدرب كولر حين دفع بمصطفى شوبير في مباراة الذهاب بالقاهرة، حينها شعر الجميع بالقلق، لكن اللاعب قدّم مستوى مميزًا وكانت تلك هي شهادة ميلاده الحقيقية أمام جماهير الأهلي”.

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وأكد: “أي حارس مرمى يجب أن يكون مستعدًا في أي وقت، فهذا مركز شديد الحساسية، وقد يجد نفسه فجأة أساسيًا، وبما أن الشناوي غير موجود، فإن الأمر محسوم”.

وانتقل للحديث عن غيابات أخرى قائلًا: “محمد شكري أيضًا لم يحالفه الحظ؛ فقد بدأ يحصل على مباريات وظهر بصورة أفضل كل مرة، لكنه تعرّض لشد عضلي ولن يسافر، والأمر ذاته ينطبق على أحمد عبدالقادر، فهو الآخر لن يكون ضمن البعثة”.

وأضاف: “لكن الأهلي لن يدخل في أزمة كبيرة، لأن اللاعب كوكا أثبت نفسه في مركز الظهير الأيسر، وأصبح أساسيًا ونال إعجاب الجماهير، ومع ذلك فهو يشعر بالاستياء لأنه لم ينضم إلى المنتخب، رغم أنه يقدم مستوى ممتازًا”.

واختتم: “يجب أن ندرك أن كوكا ليس علي معلول، ولا سيد معوض، ولا محمد عبدالوهاب، ولا ربيع ياسين، ولا محمد عمارة، ولا جيلبرتو، ولا فتحي مبروك؛ فهؤلاء جميعًا أسماء كبيرة في مركز الظهير الأيسر، لكن الأهلي يضطر إلى إشراك كوكا في هذا المركز، واللاعب يجتهد ويقدّم أقصى ما يستطيع”.

Aston Villa have now joined the race to sign Abde Ezzalzouli, at Unai Emery’s request, and Real Betis’ asking price has been revealed.

Villa’s interest in signing a new forward comes amid doubts surrounding Harvey Elliott’s future, with widespread reports suggesting Liverpool could recall the attacking midfielder from his loan spell in the January transfer window.

Elliott has failed to establish himself as a first-team regular, featuring for just 97 minutes across four matches in the Premier League this season, and Fabrizio Romano has now provided an update on whether there is any way back for the Englishman.

The transfer expert said: “At the moment, it depends on his performances in training. The situation is still not changing and of course, Elliott is not happy.”

Should the 22-year-old exit Villa Park this winter, there may be room in the squad to bring in another attacker, and the Villans are now looking to sign a new winger…

Aston Villa join race to sign Abde Ezzalzouli at Unai Emery's request

According to a report from Spain, Aston Villa have now joined the race to sign Real Betis star Ezzalzouli, with the forward being monitored closely ahead of the January transfer window, although there could be competition for his signature from Crystal Palace.

The Betis board’s asking price is ‘significantly’ in excess of the Moroccan’s current value of €12m (£11m), with the Spanish club eager to retain one of their key players, and manager Manuel Pellegrini has made it clear he wants to keep hold of him.

The 23-year-old has been personally requested by Emery for January, with the manager setting out to sign a new winger in order to strengthen his side’s chances of winning the Europa League.

It is little wonder Pellegrini is keen to keep hold of the 25-time Morocco international, given that he has impressed at Real Betis for quite some time, with scout Ben Mattinson waxing lyrical about the left-winger during the 2024/25 campaign.

The former Osasuna man has also made a flying start to the season, chipping in with three goals and two assists in his opening eight games, which has helped propel his side to fifth in the La Liga table.

Emery strengthened his options at left-wing in the summer, signing Jadon Sancho, but the Manchester United loanee is yet to make an impact, failing to register a single goal or assist in his opening eight matches in all competitions.

As such, it would make sense to bring in a new winger in the January transfer window, and Ezzalzouli could be a fantastic long-term addition to the squad.

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Posts ByDominic Lund Nov 4, 2025

With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo edging closer and closer to calling time on generational careers, it can be easy to assume that football won’t ever be the same. But that crisis quickly becomes short-lived after one glance around some of the world’s best teenage sensations.

It is a generation full of absurd talent, so much so that it’s difficult to squeeze them all into a top ten. Arsenal have 15-year-old Max Dowman in their ranks, for example, who has already featured in a number of first-team games.

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The list of young talents is so stacked that Real Madrid star Endrick misses out for the time being, but there’s good reason why Los Blancos spent over £50m to secure his signature at such a young age. Ahead of his potential loan move in January, he remains one to watch alongside other honourable mentions.

Honourable mentions

Club

Age

Max Dowman

Arsenal

15

Endrick

Real Madrid

19

Geovany Quenda

Sporting CP

18

Assan Ouedraogo

RB Leipzig

19

Lennart Karl

Bayern Munich

17

10 Rio Ngumoha: Liverpool

There’s a reason why Chelsea were left furious by Liverpool’s move to sign Rio Ngumoha in 2024. The tricky winger is one of the best teenage talents around and became one of the youngest-ever Premier League goalscorers when he netted a dramatic winner against Newcastle United earlier on in the campaign.

It was the stuff of dreams for the 17-year-old, who is now waiting in the wings for further opportunities to shine even as Liverpool struggle under Arne Slot.

9 Rodrigo Mora: FC Porto

Portugal have a knack for producing impressive young talent and Rodrigo Mora looks set to be the next in line. The attacking midfielder, who’s still just 18 years old, has scored three goals for Porto so far this season – including in the Europa League.

Like so many before him, the teenager seems destined for greatness and may well become the latest big-money export out of Portugal sooner rather than later.

8 Ayyoub Bouaddi: LOSC Lille

Speaking of stars playing beyond their years, it’s hard to believe that Ayyoub Bouaddi is still 18 years old. The way he controls midfields is a trait that a player his age does not have very often, but he has it in abundance. The midfielder is a mainstay in Lille’s first-team and arguably one of their key men.

The big challenge for the French side will be keeping hold of their young star. It’s a rare day when defensive midfielders of his technical ability and towering 6’1 figure burst onto the scene.

7 Francesco Camarda: AC Milan

Any Football Manager players will already know exactly what Francesco Camarda has to offer. But for those that don’t know, he is one of the best emerging talents in world football. The 17-year-old became AC Milan’s youngest Serie A debutant at 15 and then did the same in the Champions League.

The forward also managed to bag his first Serie A goal in the current campaign in what is likely to be the first of many in the famous AC Milan colours.

6 Ethan Nwaneri: Arsenal

Although he’s been unable to break into the Arsenal side with the same regularity as last season in the current campaign, Ethan Nwaneri remains one of the most promising talents around. He put Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side to the sword last season and already looks destined to find a role in Mikel Arteta’s team for years to come.

The Gunners will also be well aware that they needn’t rush the 18-year-old’s development like they were forced to do with Bukayo Saka, when they desperately needed a spark.

5 Franco Mastantuono: Real Madrid

Endrick hasn’t made this list but his Real Madrid teammate, Franco Mastantuono has. The Argentine arrived in Spain over the summer and has since shown plenty of flashes of his brilliance.

Having already scored his first goal in Real Madrid colours, the 18-year-old will now have his eye on avoiding the same fate as Endrick, who has been frozen out by Xabi Alonso. Given that Mastantuono has already started a handful of La Liga games, though, it’s clear that the Spaniard rates him.

4 Warren Zaire-Emery: Paris Saint-Germain

Already a Champions League winner at 19 years old, there’s a reason why Warren Zaire-Emery is one of the most highly-rated young talents around. It takes quite the player to break into Luis Enrique’s side these days, but the teenager has done just that on the biggest stages.

In a team which already includes Joao Neves, Vitinha and others, the central midfielder looks destined to become one of PSG’s top stars over the next decade.

3 Pau Cubarsi: Barcelona

You’d be forgiven for assuming that Pau Cubarsi is the senior centre-back in Hansi Flick’s Barcelona side, especially after Ronald Araujo’s reckless red card against Chelsea. The 18-year-old plays with a maturity far beyond his years and has handed those in Spain a key defensive mainstay.

Whilst it’s often attacking stars who steal the headlines fresh from La Masia, Cubarsi is proving that the famous academy is also capable of producing top quality defenders.

2 Estevao Willian: Chelsea

The rest of European football must be scratching their heads, wondering how exactly Chelsea snuck in to win Estevao Willian’s signature. The Blues quietly landed a generational talent, who is already producing on the world stage.

He looked a star ready for the headlines against Barcelona in the Champions League, despite being just 18-years-old. The Brazilian has quickly become one of the fan favourites at Stamford Bridge, and rightly so.

1 Lamine Yamal: Barcelona

Estevao may have stolen the show at Stamford Bridge, but Lamine Yamal remains the best teenager in world football and one of the best players in the world, for that matter.

The Barcelona man is an early contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or and if it’s not next year, then it will certainly be in years to come that he sits on football’s throne. At 18 years old, Barcelona have unlocked yet another generational talent.

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كشف أحمد حسام عوض، عضو مجلس إدارة النادي الأهلي، تفاصيل ما دار في الجمعية العمومية لاتحاد الكرة، اليوم، ومطالب القلعة الحمراء.

واعتمدت الجمعية العمومية لـ اتحاد الكرة المصري، جميع بنود لائحة النظام الأساسي للاتحاد، باستثناء بند وحيد، خلال اجتماع اليوم.

وتواجد أحمد حسام عوض ممثلًا عن الأهلي، في الجمعية العمومية لـ اتحاد الكرة المصري، لتعديل بعض بنود لائحة النظام الأساسي للاتحاد.

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وقال عوض في تصريحات خاصة لـ بطولات: “التزمنا بجدول الأعمال اليوم، والأندية الشعبية ومنها الأهلي لها طلبات عرضناها على هاني أبو ريدة”.

وتابع: “لم تكن هناك طلبات محددة، ولكن هدفنا تطوير الصناعة بشكل عام، خاصة أن الأهلي أكبر نادي في إفريقيا، وأكبر علامة تجارية”.

وأضاف: “شركة الكرة جددت تعاقدها مع المتحدة حتى 2030 وعملنا على ملف الرعاية، وحققنا عوائد ومداخيل ساعدت الأهلي على سداد جزء كبير من مصروفات كرة القدم”.

وواصل: “هدفنا الاستثمار في التكنولوجيا الرياضية لصنع جيل جديد في الادارة الرياضية، والفترة الأخيرة حققنا نجاحات ومستمرون في ذلك”.

واختتم: “رواتب اللاعبين الضخمة أمر لا أساس له من الصحة، وأي لاعب نتعاقد معه لاحتياج فني، وشركة الكرة تستغل هذا الأمر لنحقق مردود مالي من اللاعب أيضًا”.

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Em um mês, André Silva parece já ter conquistado a torcida do São Paulo. O centroavante contratado em março deu o cruzamento para o gol de Calleri na vitória do Tricolor sobre o Atlético-GO, e os torcedores são-paulinos foram à loucura na web.

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Com a assistência anotada contra o Dragão, André Silva chega a terceira participação em gols pelo São Paulo. O camisa 17 já havia balançado as redes contra o Cobresal, na Libertadores, e diante do Fortaleza, pelo Brasileirão.

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A partida contra o Atlético-GO marcou a primeira vez em que André Silva atuou junto com Calleri na equipe titular do São Paulo. O novo treinador do Tricolor, Luis Zubeldía, esteve nos camarotes do estádio e pode escalar a dupla na partida de quinta-feira (25), contra o Barcelona-EQU, pela fase de grupos da Libertadores.

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O São Paulo pagou cerca de 3,5 milhões de euros (R$ 19 milhões, na cotação atual) ao Vitória de Guimarães para contratar o atacante, e pagará de forma parcelada ao clube português. O jogador de 26 anos assinou até 31 de dezembro de 2027.

André Silva chegou ao São Paulo após sua melhor temporada no futebol europeu, acumulando 13 gols e duas assistências em 27 partidas disputadas pelo Vitória de Guimarães.

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Oriundo de Taboão da Serra, ele iniciou sua trajetória nas categorias de base do Atlético Diadema. Posteriormente, acumulou passagens por Internacional e Shakhtar, da Ucrânia, antes de desembarcar em Portugal, onde defendeu o Rio Ave, Arouca e Vitória de Guimarães.

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Tahlia McGrath will captain Australia in Alyssa Healy’s absence, while Georgia Voll is expected to open alongside Phoebe Litchfield

S Sudarshanan21-Oct-2025

Australia captain Alyssa Healy will miss the upcoming women’s ODI World Cup match against England after suffering a “minor calf strain” during a training session on Saturday.Vice captain Tahlia McGrath will lead the side in her absence, while Beth Mooney will keep wicket. Healy will be monitored ahead of the final league game against South Africa on Saturday, Cricket Australia said in a statement on Tuesday.”Really unfortunate there for Midge [Healy] but we know we have got some options,” Australia head coach Shelley Nitschke said in Indore on Tuesday. “It’s twofold. Obviously, it’s a big loss for us. She’s our captain, she’s made back-to-back hundreds, she’s certainly in some form with the bat. We talk about our depth a bit and that’s going to be tested. It’s going to provide some opportunities for others to step up into some role, which we’ve got the ability to cover. Whilst it’s not ideal, that’s why you bring 15 players to be able to absorb when things like this arise.”Related

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Nitschke said Georgia Voll was the “obvious choice” to replace Healy, but added that Australia were yet to take a final decision. On Monday, Voll had a long batting session at the Holkar Stadium and faced both pace and spin. Nitschke also gave her left-arm throwdowns from a low trajectory to emulate England’s left-arm spinner Linsey Smith, and Voll was seen training for the scoop against that kind of delivery.”Georgia Voll is here and has filled that role before,” Nitschke said. “We’ll sit down today and probably just make sure we’re getting our matchups right and come to a final decision, but she’s the obvious choice.”Voll made her ODI debut against India last year and scored a century in just her second game. She played the WPL for UP Warriorz as a replacement player and even scored an unbeaten 99 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Voll bagged a duck in her first international match on Indian soil – against India last month in New Chandigarh – but followed it up with a half-century.”Volly’s a pretty casual customer,” Nitschke said. “She seems to be able to take everything in her stride, and if we do go that way and select her, I’m sure that she’s going to be ready and up for the challenge. She has shown that she has certainly got what it takes to perform at this level, and doesn’t seem to get too overawed by an occasion. So if that’s the way we go, I’ve got full confidence that she’s going to be ready to step in.”Nitschke also threw her weight behind McGrath, who has had scores of 26, 5 and 12 in the World Cup so far. McGrath has led Australia only four times in ODIs before, and Wednesday’s game against Ashes rivals England will be her first at the ODI World Cup.”It works in her favour, she is a pretty cool customer, TMac,” Nitschke said. “She probably hasn’t had the [desired] output, but she had a really important partnership for us in the New Zealand game with Ash Gardner. She’s someone that certainly steps up when she’s leading the team. So, I’m looking forward to seeing her out there captaining us, and I know she’d do a fantastic job.”Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield put on an unbroken 202-run stand against Bangladesh•ICC/Getty Images

Healy came into the World Cup low on runs – she scored 27, 9 and 30 in the ODI series against India – and started the competition with 19 and 20 against New Zealand and Pakistan respectively. But she then hit 142 in 107 balls in a record run-chase against India and 113 not out in 77 balls in a ten-wicket win against Bangladesh.Australia, having won four out of their five matches so far, were the first team to qualify for the semi-finals and currently sit at the top of the points table. England and South Africa have also secured their spots, with one more berth still up for grabs.This latest injury is a setback for Healy, whose 2024 T20 World Cup campaign was also marred by injury. During that tournament, she was sidelined for Australia’s final group match against India and their semi-final loss to South Africa after injuring her plantar fascia. The injury also had a knock-on effect through the remainder of her 2024-25 season. Knee and foot issues kept her out of much of the WBBL, an ODI series against India, the T20I leg of the Ashes, and a T20I tour of New Zealand.After months of rehabilitation, Healy made her long-awaited return in August, playing six white-ball matches for Australia A against India A in Queensland before being named in the World Cup squad.

Sometimes a game is just that for a club; other times, it feels far more consequential, and for Chelsea, their draw against Arsenal on Sunday evening falls into the latter category.

Enzo Maresca’s side went into the top-of-the-table clash with a point to prove, and while they didn’t win, they certainly proved it.

The Blues were all over the Premier League leaders from minute one, and even with a man down, continued to go toe to toe with the Gunners.

However, while most of the team put in stellar performances and more than secured their places in the starting lineup for the next game, there was one Chelsea star who had a middling day at the office.

The Chelsea stars who cemented their places in the team

As if there was ever really any doubt anyway, Reece James once again demonstrated that he has to start every game he is fit for, be that at right-back or in midfield.

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On top of providing the assist for the Blues’ goal, the unplayable captain also won 11 of 12 duels, played two key passes, won four fouls and completed three of four crosses.

In all, as presenter Olivia Buzaglo put it, it was a “gargantuan” performance from the Cobham graduate.

Speaking of academy graduates, another player who now has to be one of the first names on Maresca’s team sheets is Trevoh Chalobah.

The 26-year-old once-capped international was monstrous at the back against the Gunners, won 100% of his tackles, made six clearances, recovered the ball four times, won five of seven duels and didn’t get dribbled past once.

As if that wasn’t enough, he also rose to meet James’ corner and head it home early in the second half.

Staying at the back, Robert Sanchez again proved that he’s transformed from a liability between the sticks into one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League.

Finally, while he didn’t get a goal or assist, Pedro Neto was undoubtedly the West Londoners’ best attacker on the night.

On top of doing his best to help out in defence, he was a constant threat on the counter and provided his side with a vital outball to relieve pressure towards the end of the game.

However, while most of the team should be starting the next game based on their performances, there was one Chelsea star who probably played himself out of the side.

The Chelsea player Maresca must axe

It seems harsh given the teams’ performance and the fact they held on with ten men, but there was one Chelsea player who underwhelmed on Sunday evening: Joao Pedro.

Now, there is absolutely no denying the Brazilian’s immense talent, nor the fact that, come the end of the season, fans will probably be more than happy with his efforts.

However, what is equally true is that, against Arsenal, the former Brighton & Hove Albion gem was really quite disappointing.

Even before the hosts went a man down, he offered little in attack, and when he was presented with a golden opportunity in the first half, he couldn’t sort his feet out in time. Joao Pedro

Then in the second 45, it quickly became clear that he was not holding the ball well enough for his faster teammates to counterattack, and he was therefore replaced by Liam Delap, who was far better at that.

Unsurprisingly, the watching press were not all that impressed with what they saw. For example, football.london’s Bobby Vincent gave him a 4/10 match rating and wrote that it ‘just wasn’t his day.’

That may sound a little harsh, but the 24-year-old’s match statistics prove it’s not.

Pedro’s game v Arsenal

Minutes

55′

Expected Goals

0.24

Goals

0

Total Shots

1

Big Chances Missed

1

Touches

21

Lost Possession

8

Total Passes

6/8

Ground Duels (Won)

5 (2)

Aerial Duels (Won)

3 (2)

Fouls

1

All Stats via Sofascore

In his 55 minutes, the Brazilian took just a single shot, missed a big chance, took 21 touches – 43 fewer than Sanchez -, lost the ball eight times, failed in two of three dribbles and completed just six passes.

Ultimately, while Pedo is an excellent player, he was really quite disappointing against Arsenal and with Delap ready to step in, he should be dropped for Wednesday’s game.

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يشهد اليوم الخميس الموافق 4 ديسمبر 2025 إقامة عدة مباريات قوية في بطولة كأس العرب إلى جانب مواجهات بارزة في الدوري الإنجليزي، وسط ترقب جماهيري لعشاق كرة القدم العربية والأوروبية.

تقام اليوم مباراتين في بطولة كأس العرب، حيث يلتقي منتخب قطر مع سوريا ويواجه تونس نظيره فلسطين.

ويدخل منتخب سوريا مباراته أمام قطر بمعنويات مرتفعة بعد فوزه على تونس بهدف دون رد وحصوله على 3 نقاط في الجولة الأولى.

بينما يخوض منتخب قطر اللقاء تحت ضغط التعويض بعد خسارته أمام فلسطين 1-0 وتراجع حظوظه في التأهل.

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في الوقت نفسه يتصدر منتخب فلسطين المجموعة بـ3 نقاط إلى جانب سوريا، بينما أصبح منتخب تونس مطالبًا بالفوز في مباراته المقبلة لإنعاش آماله في بلوغ الدور التالي.

كما تختتم مباريات الجولة الـ14 من الدوري الإنجليزي بمواجهة قوية تجمع بين مانشستر يونايتد ووست هام مساء اليوم. مواعيد مباريات اليوم الخميس 4-12-2025 والقنوات الناقلةمواعيد مباريات كأس العرب 2025 اليوم

تونس ضد فلسطين، في تمام الساعة 5:30 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 6:30 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، عبر قنوات  الكأس 1، beIN Sports  المفتوحة، أبو ظبي الرياضية، دبي الرياضية، منصة شاشا.

قطر أمام سوريا، في تمام الساعة 8:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 9:00 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، عبر قنوات  الكأس 1، beIN Sports  المفتوحة، أبو ظبي الرياضية، دبي الرياضية، منصة شاشا. مواعيد مباريات كأس مصر اليوم

الجونة أمام بترول أسيوط، في تمام الساعة 5:30 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 6:30 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، عبر قناة اون سبورت. مواعيد مباريات الدوري الإنجليزي اليوم

مانشستر يونايتد أمام وست هام، في تمام الساعة 11:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 12:00 صباحًا بتوقيت السعودية، عبر قناة beIN SPORTS 1 HD. مواعيد مباريات كأس إيطاليا اليوم

بولونيا ضد بارما، في تمام الساعة 8:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 9:00 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، عبر قناة MBC ACTION.

ميلان ضد لاتسيو، في تمام الساعة 11:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 12:00 صباحًا بتوقيت السعودية، عبر قناة MBC ACTION.

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He is set to feature in domestic cricket between two ODI series, against South Africa and New Zealand

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Virat Kohli is set to return to domestic cricket for Delhi in the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy, the domestic 50-over competition, the DDCA has confirmed.Kohli, 37, plays only one format now for India – 50-over cricket – and since the BCCI has made it a mandate for contracted India players to feature in domestic cricket, Kohli will represent Delhi when the tournament starts on December 24 in Ahmedabad.”He will definitely play a few games, but not sure about the entire tournament,” DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma told ESPNcricinfo. “It will depend upon his India matches too.”Related

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Kohli recently struck his 52nd ODI century, against South Africa in Ranchi, and was named the Player of the Match for his knock of 135 that was studded with seven sixes.Once the last ODI of the ongoing series finishes on December 6 in Visakhapatnam, Kohli will have enough time before the start of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, it is not clear yet if he will play all of Delhi’s seven league matches, which will go on till January 8, just three days before the start of the ODI series against New Zealand in Vadodara.Delhi will play five league matches in Alur, on the outskirts of Bengaluru, and the other two at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli’s home ground for his IPL team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).Kohli last played 50-over cricket for Delhi in September 2013, in the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy which had India Blue and India Red as the other two teams. The last time Kohli played the Vijay Hazare Trophy was in the 2009-10 season. He led Delhi in both those tournaments.In the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy – the domestic 20-over competition – Delhi have won two of their four games under the leadership of Nitish Rana.