Arsenal cantered their way past Nottingham Forest at the Emirates to return to winning ways in the Premier League and put the pressure back on Liverpool.

Having fallen to a slender defeat at Anfield before the international break after Dominik Szoboszlai’s late free-kick, the Gunners knew they needed a big performance, and Mikel Arteta must be delighted with the slick and stylish showing from a side lacking the injured Bukayo Saka and with Declan Rice on the bench ahead of the midweek return to the Champions League.

That’s four defeats in a row for Ange Postecoglou against Arsenal, the Aussie coach making his bow for Forest after being sacked by Tottenham Hotspur before the summer.

But few will care of an Arsenal persuasion. This is no time for point-scoring, not in that way. With new signings starting to come together, the Londoners are gearing up for a shot at the Premier League title, having finished runners-up three years in a row.

And there’s so much to like about this side; something feels different. Arsenal are more complete, more polished and tuned in an attacking sense. Andrea Berta has overseen some impactful summer transfer business.

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In particular, Martin Zubimendi’s spectacular strike got things rolling against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, and he scored again but only after Viktor Gyokeres had bagged himself another after the break, making it three goals from four games in the Premier League.

Zubimendi struggled against Liverpool two weeks ago, but the midfield maestro adds such control and flair to Arsenal’s midfield. He contributes to defensive security and fluency in attack. He scored two goals.

And his controlled passing and enterprising nature on the ball fed into Noni Madueke’s latest standout performance. Saka is injured, but it hasn’t mattered too much for a side showing a new level of depth.

The former Chelsea winger won nine duels and created five key passes as he zipped up the right wing, with journalist Miguel Delaney noting that he was “shredding Morato” in the opening period, in particular.

He didn’t score, but Eberechi Eze enjoyed a fantastic full debut himself, setting up his striker’s finish and threatening throughout.

Perhaps the biggest testament that this new crop could be awarded is that they look like they have been playing under Arteta’s wing for months. Years.

They haven’t. These are new players, integrated into a new system and adopting new variations to new roles. It doesn’t look that way, and the quiet pick of the bunch might actually have played at the other end of the field, with Cristhian Mosquera standing tall against the Tricky Trees’ frontline.

Mosquera looks like "one of the best signings in the PL"

Chris Wood might have fancied his chances at the Emirates. After all, William Saliba was absent after picking up that injury against Liverpool before the international break.

But Forest’s powerful striker was subdued by a collective defensive effort that has become a given for Arsenal, who have kept three clean sheets from four matches so far and have been breached only by a stunning set-piece.

Long gone are the days of fragility at the rear, and Mosquera already looks the part in what reinforces the tactical brilliance that has shaped Arsenal into a superpower once more.

Gabriel Magalhaes is one of the best centre-backs around, and he played well against Forest, but Mosquera more than held his own beside the Brazilian, maybe even putting in the better performance all told.

Arsenal’s CB’s vs Nott’m Forest
Stats	Gabriel	Mosquera
Minutes played	90′	90′
Goals conceded	0	0
Touches	83	93
Accurate passes	62/66 (94%)	76/83 (92%)
Key passes	0	0
Dribbles	1/1	0/0
Tackles	4	4
Interceptions	2	2
Clearances	2	2
Ground duels	5/5	2/2
Aerial duels	1/4	1/2
Data via Sofascore

Arsenal only paid around £13m when bringing the 6 foot 3 defender over from Valencia in the summer, and already that looks to be a bargain.

Mosquera, 21 years old and with one cap for the Spanish national team, has even been described as “one of the best signings in the Premier League this season” by pundit Leo DaSilva, who made the comment after watching the player’s performance.

Football.london even handed the young star an 8/10 match rating for his labours, drawing attention to his defensive efforts in keeping the enemy at bay with a series of well-timed challenges and stooping headers.

Gabriel, by the way, was handed a 7/10 match score following his dependable display.

But how could we do anything other than circuit back to Mosquera’s imperiousness, and his meagre price tag, which seems a steal? Could it be that this young centre-half is quietly establishing himself as the signing of the summer in a team bearing superstars like Eze, Gyokeres and Zubimendi?

Madueke would fancy himself a shrewd purchase, even though he cost a pretty penny at £48.5m. And anyway, Madueke just played out his 71st Premier League match, whereas Mosquera completed his maiden 90 minutes in a Premier League setting.

There’s no doubt that Arteta and Arsenal have a knack for finding talented young defenders and fashioning them into stars, but they must feel all the same that they have hit the jackpot on Mosquera, who plays with such poise and power and purpose.

Arsenal were missing Saliba, you say? It didn’t feel like it. Arsenal have the tools to forge a successful campaign for themselves, with depth and dimensions to compete across multiple fronts and finally get their hands on some silverware.

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Mukesh Kumar, the Delhi Capitals (DC) seamer, has been fined 10% of his match fee after his team’s defeat at the hands of Mumbai Indians (MI) knocked them out of playoff contentions for IPL 2025.He was pulled up for a level 1 offence under Article 2.2 of IPL’s Code of Conduct which deals with “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during a match” and accepted match referee Daniel Manohar’s sanction.Mukesh had a forgettable evening with the ball on Wednesday, conceding five fours and three sixes in his spell of 2 for 48 in four overs. He also conceded 27 runs in the 19th over of the first innings as Suryakumar Yadav and Naman Dhir eventually lifted MI to a match-winning score of 180. That over went for 6, 1, 4, 6, 6, 4.Related

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He was substituted out for impact player KL Rahul in DC’s chase but the visitors folded for 121 with only uncapped Indians Sameer Rizvi (39) and Vipraj Nigam (20) scoring 20 or more runs. Mitchell Santner and Jasprit Bumrah produced miserly spells to wreck DC in the second innings, taking three wickets between them while conceding only 23 runs in the 44 balls the pair bowled.This season, Mukesh has featured in 11 of DC’s 13 fixtures so far, taking 11 wickets at an average of 32.63 and economy of 10.11.

Poland coach Jan Urban has expressed his surprise at Barcelona's anger after star forward Robert Lewandowski picked up an injury on international duty. The Polish striker is now set to miss the crucial La Liga Clasico against arch rivals Real Madrid, but the national team boss insists they would never have risked the health of their "big star" at any cost.

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Urban has hit back at suggestions his staff were negligent with Lewandowski after the striker sustained an injury on international duty that is set to rule him out of Barcelona's most awaited clash with Madrid. The forward suffered a torn hamstring in his right thigh in the World Cup qualifying match against Lithuania and will be sidelined for around a month. The injury has caused frustration at Barcelona, where there was reportedly unhappiness that Lewandowski completed the full 90 minutes after feeling the initial setback.

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Speaking on , Urban expressed his bewilderment at both the injury's severity and the criticism levelled at his staff. He insisted the player gave no indication that the issue was serious enough to warrant a substitution.

"I'm the first to be surprised to be out for four weeks with a torn muscle," Urban stated. "We've all seen players who pull a muscle and with a torn muscle, it's impossible to continue. He said at half-time that he'd noticed something, but nothing more. If it had been more, he would have raised his hand and we would have substituted him, and there was even a player warming up. For us, Robert is a very important player. Three days before, we played a friendly, and knowing that we had to take care of him, he didn't play.”

'We would never risk Robert's health' – Urban

The Poland boss was adamant that his team had acted in the player's best interests, highlighting Lewandowski's importance to the national side ahead of two crucial matches in November. He also confirmed that he has not been in contact with anyone at the Catalan club regarding the matter.

"I haven't spoken to Barca because there's no need. I think Robert isn't that injured; with a torn muscle, he would have stopped," Urban said. "The Polish national team has taken very good care of Robert because we need him. We have two matches in November, and he's our big star. We would never risk Robert's health."

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Barcelona's mounting injury problems

Lewandowski's absence deals a significant blow to Barcelona, who are already contending with a number of key injuries. The 37-year-old, who has scored four goals in nine appearances this season, joins a treatment list that includes long-term absentees Gavi and Marc-Andre ter Stegen, as well as Dani Olmo and Joan Garcia. There is some positive news, however, with reportingthat Raphinha should be fit for the Clasico, while Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez have returned to training.

Newcastle United have emerged from the summer transfer window with a quietly impressive array of signings, Eddie Howe bringing together an exciting new chapter against the backdrop of much summer turmoil.

Alexander Isak was sold to Liverpool for a British record £125m fee. In his stead, Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade have arrived, the latter emphatically announcing himself with a debut goal against Wolves at the weekend, sealing United’s first three points of the Premier League season.

Cashing in on Isak was a rueful thing, but the 25-year-old intimated in no uncertain terms his desire to leave St. James’ Park, and keeping him on would only have disrupted and tattered the harmony Howe has spent so long perfecting.

However, the number nine spot wasn’t the only point of reshuffle for the Toon, with Anthony Elanga landing as the man to strengthen the attacking right flank instead of other high-profile targets.

Why Newcastle signed Elanga

Newcastle signed Elanga, 23, from Nottingham Forest for £55m in July, signing a winger who believes himself to be “one of the fastest players in the league”.

This is true: Elanga clocked a top speed of 36.7 km/h when he broke free and darted 85 yards upfield to score against Manchester United for Forest last season.

Indeed, he adds quite the zippy dimension to Howe’s frontline.

But he wasn’t actually the first choice this summer. Bryan Mbeumo was chased before he opted to sign for the Red Devils, and Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo was also of a vested interest, ultimately staying put despite fierce efforts from multiple clubs for his signature.

However, Semenyo’s £70m price tag was off-putting, but his excellent start to the season, a continuation of last year’s success, surely leaves some PIF officials regretting their decision not to make their move.

Interest could have been entirely waived from the get-go, though, had Newcastle kept their hands on another young and exciting forward.

Newcastle must regret selling £30m star

Yankuba Minteh is the man in question here, sold to Brighton & Hove Albion for £30m in July 2024 to turn the glare of PSR away.

Minteh had initially joined Newcastle from Danish side Odense in 2023 and spent the following season on loan with Arne Slot’s Feyenoord, and he left Tyneside having never worn the United shirt in a proper capacity.

It was a necessary sale, but Minteh, now 21, showed plenty of promise with the Seagulls last term and has started the current campaign off in the right way too.

Spanish reporter Jose Alberto Chozas even called him “public enemy number one for Newcastle fans”, for he has scored twice in two matches against the Magpies.

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In total, the right-sided forward has scored seven goals and provided six assists across 41 games for Brighton.

Minteh is so young and yet so talented and so comfortable on the Premier League stage. He’s not got the smooth lick of paint on his exterior that Semenyo has showcased over the past year, but the best times are still to come for this one, no doubt about that.

Matches (starts)

4 (4)

4 (4)

Goals

3

0

Assists

2

1

Shots (on target)*

3.0 (1.3)

1.8 (0.5)

Accurate passes*

18.8 (72%)

11.3 (55%)

Key passes*

1.8

1.5

Dribbles*

2.3

3.3

Ball recoveries*

4.5

4.5

Tackles*

1.5

1.5

Duels won*

7.3

7.8

The biggest difference, clearly, is that Semenyo has notched five goal contributions from just four matches so far, whereas Minteh has just one assist to his name.

A prolific touch has not yet materialised for the Gambian talent, but he really is just that: a top talent.

And the underlying data threads together a similarity of style that suggests that Minteh, with the right work over the next few years, could become a player of a similar standing in the Premier League.

Given that Howe has conceded that he did not want to sell Minteh before he could even make his competitive debut for the Toon, it’s clear that there is plenty of resentment underneath the decision to pass him on to a divisional rival.

Might Newcastle have been better off cashing in on Anthony Gordon, who had been linked with a move to Liverpool and who was tied to rumours of a £100m price tag?

As Minteh continues to go from strength to strength on the south coast, it’s one which will continue to sting Newcastle and Howe.

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The results didn’t go Mexico’s way under Javier Aguirre during this FIFA window. El Tri had a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Colombia at AT&T Stadium and then drew 1-1 with Ecuador in Guadalajara – two potential World Cup opponents. Despite that, San Diego FC winger Hirving Lozano offered a positive assessment and highlighted some encouraging signs.

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  Lozano points to positives

  Following the 1-1 draw with Ecuador at Estadio Akron, in which Mexico were booed by the crowd, Lozano remained upbeat.

  “I think the result from the first game was a bit unfair," he said. "I believe we did a lot of good things. As Javier said, there were moments when we showed very interesting things. It’s a process; we’re working hard, and Javier will tell us what we need to improve."

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  'We’ve done very interesting things'

  Lozano emphasized that the group is on the right path and that the team has been doing good work under Javier Aguirre.

  “Like in everything, sometimes you win, sometimes you draw, sometimes you lose," he said. "Overall, I think the group is doing well, the team is improving a lot, and we’re trying to execute what Javier asks of us on the field. I think we’ve done some very good things. It’s a process, and I think we’re improving and working. The important thing is to build a strong group, like a family.

  "And I think that’s being reflected on and off the field. I think it’s about work, about recognizing the right moments, about understanding the team. As I said, we did good things. Unfortunately, we had negative results, but we’ve done very interesting things."

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  Crowd reaction doesn't concern Huerta

  Mexico forward César Huerta said he wasn’t concerned about the boos he received from the crowd at Estadio Akron.

  “People come to support the national team," he said. "I come to represent my country and try to do my best so people feel well represented.”

  He also stressed that the team is not satisfied with what they showed on the pitch.

  “No, we’re never satisfied. There are always many things to improve. Obviously, when you win, it’s easier to correct small details, but there are always many things to work on,” he said.

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  What comes next?

  El Tri will hope to find a better version of the team for the November FIFA window, when they will face Uruguay in Torreón and Paraguay at the Alamodome.

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is fast earning plenty of admirers for his work at N17 so far, and some players have gone up another level since his arrival.

Thomas Frank slowly transforming Tottenham after Ange Postecoglou era

Ange Postecoglou, despite a torrid 24/25 season in the Premier League, had his own loyal section of Spurs supporters after the Australian helped to end Spurs’ 17-year wait for a major trophy last season.

Postecoglou also endeared himself to members of the Lilywhites fanbase with his personality, memorable quotes and ‘no-nonsense’ demanour, whilst those within the Spurs squad appeared to have a very strong relationship with Frank’s predecessor, including Yves Bissouma, who described the tactician as a father figure.

The likes of Pedro Porro, Dominic Solanke, Son Heung-min, Guglielmo Vicario and more posted emotional tributes to Postecoglou after ex-chairman Daniel Levy and the board made the decision to part company, but since his departure, Frank has begun to steadily transform Tottenham.

Matches

9

Wins

5

Draws

2

Losses

2

Points

14

Points per game

1.89

Tottenham’s fragility defensively was a key complaint of Postecoglou’s tenure, and there is little denying that the north Londoners look far more assured in that respect under Frank.

Spurs have conceded just six goals in Frank’s first nine games in all competitions, and two of them came against European champions PSG in the UEFA Super Cup final.

Bar a disappointing 1-0 loss at home to Bournemouth, Tottenham have displayed real character when under the cosh too — mounting comebacks in each of their last two Premier League games against Brighton and Wolves.

Their very convincing 2-0 win away to Man City, where summer signing Joao Palhinha dominated the midfield, and 3-0 trouncing of London rivals West Ham were only overshadowed by the performances of some star players.

Barcelona are still regretting their botched deal for Lucas Bergvall, according to reports in Spain, with the midfield sensation, Palhinha, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Pape Sarr and others standing out among Tottenham’s best-performers of the season thus far.

A special nod also must go to Richarlison, who struggled with injuries under Postecoglou last season but has since found a new lease of life.

The Brazil international boasts three goals and an assist from his opening six league matches, replacing the injured Solanke with real aplomb, but Spurs chiefs may soon need to make a key call about his future.

The 28-year-old’s contract expires in 2027, meaning that Tottenham could be forced to sell on the cheap unless they agree an extension.

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As per BolaVip and journalist Alexsander Vieira, as relayed by Sport Witness, Crystal Palace are seen as a realistic destination for Richarlison if Spurs opt to sell — and the striker could go for around £20-25 million.

A return home to Flamengo is also touted, but Palace are seen as the likelier option, with Richarlison also having one eye on a place in Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup next year.

Frank has already made his stance on Richarlison crystal clear, and the player himself has apparently expressed his commitment to Spurs.

However, given Richarlison’s contract situation, CEO Vinai Vinkatesham and the new-look Spurs boardroom could take the decision out of both their hands.

أعلنت اللجنة المنظمة لـ كأس الأمم الإفريقية 2025 بالمغرب، عن انطلاق عملية بيع تذاكر مباريات البطولة، بداية من اليوم الإثنين الموافق 28 أكتوبر 2025.

وأوضحت اللجنة في بيان رسمي، منح تأشيرة المغرب للجماهير المصرية مجانا، إذ يمكن لجماهير دول مصر وتونس وجنوب إفريقيا وزامبيا، استعمال تطبيق “يال”، للحصول على بطاقة المشجع (Fan ID) وكذلك الحصول على التأشيرة الإلكترونية للسفر للمغرب (eVisa / AEVM)، وهي خطوة أساسية قبل الحصول على تذاكر المباريات عبر التطبيق الرسمي لبيع التذاكر التابع للاتحاد الإفريقي لكرة القدم.

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وأكدت اللجنة المنظمة أن كل من يملك بطاقة FAN ID يحق له الحصول على تذكرة واحدة من كل مباراة، مشددة على أنه يجب الحصول على بطاقة المشجع عبر تطبيق “يال” للحصول على تذكرة مباراة.

وأشارت اللجنة إلى أن الموقع الرسمي الوحيد المخصص لبيع التذاكر هو موقع الاتحاد الإفريقي لكرة القدم (كاف).

وحددت اللجنة رقما لمساعدة الجماهير في حال رغبتهم في الاستفسار عن أي سؤال وهو 212 5 30 30 20 30+، موضحة أن الرقم متاح بثلاث لغات (العربية، اإلنجليزية والفرنسية).

ومن المنتظر أن تنطلق بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا 2025 بمشاركة 24 منتخبًا خلال الفترة من 21 ديسمبر 2025 حتى 18 يناير 2026، حيث يسعى منتخب مصر إلى تحقيق اللقب الثامن في تاريخه وتعزيز رقمه القياسي كأكثر المنتخبات تتويجًا بالبطولة. ويشارك منتخب مصر في المجموعة الثانية إلى جانب جنوب إفريقيا وأنجولا وزيمبابوي، في مجموعة تبدو متوازنة لكنها تحتاج إلى استعداد قوي قبل ضربة البداية.

All is not well at Manchester United, with Saturday afternoon’s defeat at the Gtech against Brentford keeping Ruben Amorim on nine lowly Premier League wins across 33 matches in the competition.

It’s not good enough, and the ice has worn thin indeed. For INEOS to sack their prized appointment would be an ignominious thing, a real loss of face, but we are approaching the latest critical juncture, and it’s a big one.

Amorim’s candid nature and self-criticism have been both refreshing and blunt, too blunt, across the span of his tenure, but he is capable of picking apart the faults within his Red Devils project. The question is, how much longer can this continue?

Man United host high-flying Sunderland this weekend. The newly-promoted outfit simply have to be put to the sword, else Amorim will join a long list of post-Fergie managers whose tenures became untenable, and they were dismissed.

Already, rumours have cranked up, with the recently sacked West Ham United manager Graham Potter emerging as a candidate. That said, he’s not the only one on their radar.

Man Utd considering recently sacked manager

Potter lasted less than a year in the West Ham hot seat. The Londoners have been in disarray since they parted with David Moyes after the 2023/24 campaign, but there’s no denying the English tactician left plenty to be desired.

Clashes with first-team Irons, including a scepticism over captain Jarrod Bowen’s ability to lead the team, made the 50-year-old’s prospects of turning things around difficult.

Potter is, however, an experienced Premier League manager, something Amorim is not. Described as “a genius” by journalist Sam Morton, the former Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea boss is known for his intricate passing patterns and build-up play, but this didn’t materialise in the desired shape at the London Stadium.

Graham Potter in England

Club

Matches

PPM

West Ham

24 (01/25 – 09/25)

0.92

Chelsea

31 (09/22 – 04/23)

1.42

Brighton

134 (05/19 – 09/22)

1.28

Swansea

51 (07/18 – 05/19)

1.45

Data via Transfermarkt

Potter would hope, however, that an ostensibly higher level of technical skill would do the trick at Old Trafford, but there are bound to be reservations over a manager who has failed to hit the mark with each of his past two outfits in the top flight.

Spanish sources suggest INEOS and Jason Wilcox are mulling over making their move if Amorim is sacked, and while it would be a contentious appointment, there’s an even more concerning alternative who has been added to the shortlist.

Man Utd's Potter alternative could be worse than Amorim

Even the most ardent defenders of Amorim’s tactics and expertise as an elite coach would concede that it has been a tumultuous relationship.

And now, the Portuguese boss is running out of time, surely just one or perhaps two bad results away from dismissal, should form not change.

And if push comes to shove, it’s not just Potter on Man United’s radar, with talkSPORT revealing that a three-man shortlist has been compiled, and former Three Lions manager Sir Gareth Southgate is in the running.

It’s actually understood that the Premier League side have been in direct contact with the 55-year-old in recent weeks, even with the hierarchy hesitant to bite the bullet and sack Amorim.

Southgate transformed the feeling around the England Men’s team across his eight-year stint, reaching a World Cup semi-final and falling short in successive Euro finals. Across 102 matches in charge, he achieved an average of 2.08 points per game.

However, there have long been questions over Southgate’s command of the technical side of managing, with former French World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit even labelling the one-time right-back as “boring”.

Given that Man United are engulfed in Groundhog Day, walking in the same old familiar territory in the early phase of a season that saw Erik ten Hag dismissed last year (bearing an identical Premier League record after six matches), there can be no more mistakes.

At the 2024 European Championship, England showed off their mentality by reaching the final against the odds, but they flattered to deceive on the tactical front, with critics even struggling to understand what Southgate’s plan was.

This sounds an alarming echo to Amorim’s own situation at Manchester United, and given that Southgate, who parted ways with Middlesbrough in 2009, has been outside of club management for so long, there is very little to suggest that he would turn the ship around and keep it afloat against the club’s big-hitting rivals in the Premier League.

Typically fielding a more conventional 4-3-3 formation than Amorim’s controversial set-up, Southgate would at least provide some semblance of typicality on that front, and that might do the players good. But would it be enough for it to be a successful appointment, and that after having spent £12m to relieve Amorim of his duties?

Southgate has his perks, for sure. He knows the English game like the back of his thumb, and his man-management skills and ability to cultivate a positive working environment are two facets that would potentially smooth out big wrinkles in the United fabric.

But we cannot ignore the concerns over the depth of his tactical understanding, nor can Southgate’s near two-decade absence from Premier League management be overlooked.

If Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co do decide to part ways with Amorim in the coming weeks or months, it is imperative that they welcome the right successor to the Theatre of Dreams.

The likelihood of Southgate being the one for the job in the long run feels somewhat slim.

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James Anderson is ready to make his professional comeback, ten months on from his final Test appearance against West Indies at Lord’s last year, after recovering from the calf injury that prevented his involvement in Lancashire’s first five Rothesay County Championship matches of the season.Anderson, who turns 43 in July, has been named in the club’s 14-man squad for their four-day clash with Derbyshire, and barring late setbacks, is expected to take his place in their final XI at Emirates Old Trafford on Friday morning.His inclusion is a timely boost for a club that sits rock-bottom of Division Two after a dreadful start to their campaign, which this week resulted in the resignation of Keaton Jennings as captain. Dale Benkenstein, the head coach, is hopeful that Anderson’s unrivalled experience will help to steer the side back to better fortunes.”We obviously get a bit of a boost with Jimmy Anderson being available,” Benkenstein told Lancs TV. “He’s worked so hard, and he’s an amazing professional at his age. And what he’s achieved, the work that he’s put in to get back and ready for this game, is amazing. So it’ll be fantastic to have him back in the team.”Anderson’s last appearance for Lancashire came in July, on the eve of his 188th and final Test, when he claimed first-innings figures of 7 for 35 against Nottinghamshire at Southport.Related

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“We know what he’s going to bring, but it is his first game back for a while,” Benkenstein said. “But that experience, you can’t have a more Lancashire through-and-through player. So to have that on the field is invaluable, as we have missed it over the beginning of the season. It’s great to have him back.”Since retiring with a national-record 704 Test wickets to his name, Anderson has been working as a bowling consultant with the England squad, but has stepped back from that role this summer, with New Zealand’s Tim Southee set to link up with the Test squad next week in a similar role.Anderson’s desire to keep playing was epitomised by his unsuccessful bids for selection at both the IPL auction and the Hundred draft. However, he has signed an multi-format deal for Lancashire, and if his body holds up, he is likely to play his first T20 match in more than a decade when the T20 Blast commences later this month.The Derbyshire match also promises to be Anderson’s first on-field appearance since he was knighted in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours last month.His return will help to change the narrative for Lancashire, whose club hierarchy were moved to issue a public apology following their three-day defeat to Northamptonshire last week that left them rooted to the foot of the table.Since then, a new captain has been appointed – former Ashes rival Marcus Harris, whom Anderson dismissed twice in three Test appearances on the 2021-22 tour of Australia.Harris, however, has been a rare source of comfort for Lancashire this summer, scoring 749 runs at 83.22 including three hundreds.”Marcus is a very established cricketer and a very experienced person, and I feel like he understands where we are right now,” Benkenstein said. “I’m hoping that fresh pair of eyes gives us that spark we need.”As we all know, most Australians have that inner confidence. The way he is playing as well just helps.”A huge thank you to Keats,” Benkenstein added. “He’s one of the most amazing men you’ll ever meet. Having been a captain myself, you understand the pressures and the weight it has on you, especially in county cricket with the weight of cricket.”

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Bruno Méndez deve ser ausência na convocação da seleção do Uruguai para os primeiros jogos da Celeste nas eliminatórias para a próxima Copa do Mundo, que será disputada em 2006. O técnico Marcelo Bielsa não divulgou lista de relacionados para as partidas contra Chile e Equador, mas os times que tiveram atletas lembrados foram comunicados, o que não foi o caso do Corinthians. Essa situação, no entanto, pode ser positiva para o clube alvinegro, antecipando a definição pela renovação de contrato com o defensor uruguaio.

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A expectativa tanto no Timão, quanto para o estafe do jogador, era que o zagueiro fosse convocado por Bielsa. Bruno esteve na primeira lista do treinador argentino, nos amistosos contra Cuba e Nicarágua, em junho, e isso explicava o otimismo das pessoas acerca do atleta. Tanto que o planejamento era selar um novo vínculo entre o Méndez e o Time do Povo após o período reservado pela Fifa para os jogos entre seleções, com o grupo que empresaria vindo ao Brasil para isso.

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Bielsa tem uma lista de 34 jogadores, mas pode convocar apenas 26. Então, preferiu não divulgar os convocados de forma pública. Através dos seus canais oficiais, a seleção uruguaia informou quais atletas chegaram ao Uruguai neste domingo (3) e começaram a treinar no Complexo Celeste.

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A princípio foram sete, sendo dois que atuam no Brasil: Agustín Cannobio, atacante do Athletico-PR, e Sergio Rochet, goleiro do Internacional. Porém, após o empate sem gols entre Corinthians e Palmeiras, o técnico palmeirense Abel Ferreira revelou que Piquerez havia sido chamado pela sua seleção.

De acordo com apuração do Lance!, o clube alviverde foi comunicado na última sexta-feira (1º) sobre a convocação do seu lateral, enquanto o Timão não foi procurado no período, o que indica que Bruno Méndez não estará presente com o grupo uruguaio – a menos que algum corte aconteça.

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Se confirmada a ausência do defensor corintiano na convocação da Celeste, existe a chance do estafe dele antecipar a vinda até São Paulo e fechar o acordo de renovação contratual com a diretoria corintiana.

Com o vínculo terminando em dezembro, Bruno Méndez pode assinar um pré-contrato com outro time desde junho. O Corinthians conversa com os agentes do jogador há, pelo menos, três meses, na tentativa de fechar a renovação. Porém, a situação não tinha evoluído porque existia a expectativa por parte do atleta e dos seus representantes de que uma proposta do futebol europeu chegasse, o que não aconteceu. A janela de transferências das principais ligas europeias fechou na última sexta-feira (1º).

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Há um compromisso verbal por parte do grupo que cuida da carreira de Méndez de que na ausência de ofertas do Velho Continente, seria dada prioridade para a renovação com o Timão. As partes até divergem em relação ao aumento salarial que será dado para a formalização de um novo contrato, mas com uma diferença de valores que não é tão grande e é vista como facilmente negociável.

Alguns clubes brasileiros estão na ‘espreita’ acompanhando esse processo de renovação entre Corinthians e Bruno Méndez. Atlético-MG, Flamengo e Internacional monitoram a situação do jogador e podem atrapalhar o negócio corintiano a qualquer momento. Por parte do clube alvinegro, o maior temor são os cariocas, que possuem um bom poderio financeiro e podem tentar convencer o atleta e o seu estafe através das cifras atreladas ao salário.