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da esoccer bet： Manchester United have now opened talks over a deal for a “world-class” Barcelona player, with the La Liga champions willing to sanction a departure this summer, according to a report.

Man Utd's summer rebuild underway

da 888casino： After one of the worst seasons in their modern history, no Man United player has been safe from criticism, and Jamie Carragher has suggested that Bruno Fernandes doesn’t fit into Ruben Amorim’s system.

Carragher said: “I’ve always described Bruno Fernandes as a great talent but not a great player. Where does he play?

“He’s a bit mad in that he just runs all over the place, like a kid in the school yard. The best player in the school yard doing everything but in a really poor team. I don’t think he’s ever had any discipline in those No. 10 positions.”

It has since been confirmed that Fernandes is set to remain at Old Trafford, but the rebuild is very much underway, with Matheus Cunha arriving at the start of the month, while Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo has also emerged as a major target in attack.

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Having been the subject of widespread criticism throughout the campaign, there have also been indications that Amorim could look to bring in an upgrade on Andre Onana this summer, and an initial approach has now been made for a Barcelona star.

Indeed, according to a report from Spain, Man United have now opened talks over a deal for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, submitting an enquiry about the goalkeeper, and they may have discovered that Barca are now willing to sanction a departure.

Onana is no longer part of Amorim’s plans, which means the manager will be tasked with bringing in a replacement, and Ter Stegen is very much of interest, although there could be competition for his signature from Galatasaray and Al-Hilal.

The German is in no rush to leave, but Joan Garcia’s arrival could unsettle him, as reduced game time may impact his chances of going to the 2026 World Cup.

"World-class" Ter-Stegen has track record of success

The 33-year-old has won 20 trophies for club and country across a glittering career, most recently playing a minor role in Barcelona’s La Liga triumph by making eight appearances throughout the 2024-25 campaign.

However, the £103k-a-week shot-stopper missed the majority of the season through injury, and given his age, there are questions over whether he would be a viable long-term replacement for Onana.

Having been lauded as “world-class” by Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann, Ter Stegen is clearly a top goalkeeper, but the rival interest coming from Galatasaray and Al-Hilal, rather than some of Europe’s top clubs, speaks volumes.

As such, it may be wise to go all out for a younger goalkeeper on the shortlist, having previously identified a number of potential targets.

Target

Current club

Potential cost

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic

Torino

£17m

James Trafford

Burnley

£30m

Emiliano Martinez

Aston Villa

?

Bart Verbruggen

Brighton

£34m

Arsenal are now in “advanced” talks to sign a marquee player ahead of interest from Premier League champions Liverpool, with new sporting director Andrea Berta reportedly making an eventful start to life as Edu’s successor.

Mikel Arteta's future questioned after trophyless Arsenal season

Discounting the Community Shield, it has been five years since Arsenal last won a major trophy.

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Emilio Galantini

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Mikel Arteta guided them to FA Cup glory during the COVID pandemic in 2020, clinching a piece of silverware amid his first campaign in charge of the club, but there has been precious little in the way of honours since then.

You can make a serious argument that this is largely down to Man City’s invincibility over the last few years, barring this campaign, with Arsenal racking up a brilliant 89 points last term only for Pep Guardiola’s side to eventually take all the plaudits.

As per the above table, Arsenal have invested significantly in the squad, and some debate is even beginning to arise over whether Arteta is the right manager to end the club’s two-decade-long-plus wait for a league title.

They’ve undoubtedly evolved into an elite-level side under Arteta’s tenure, as their run to the Champions League semi-finals highlights, so reports of a potential exit for the 43-year-old have been few and far between, with the consensus being that Arsenal are continuing to show faith in him.

“It’s a great achievement, in 2025, to not win a trophy for five years and still be the manager at a top club that isn’t under pressure – from us, from anybody in the football community or even anyone in the Arsenal fanbase,” said Sky pundit Gary Neville.

“That’s an incredible achievement because we thought those days were gone whereby you can have this type of patience being afforded to you. I think it’s a good thing: normally with five years without a trophy you’d ordinarily see a manager be under pressure.

“That’s significant in that you think there is progression.”

Arsenal in advanced talks to sign Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres

However, this may not last for long if Arsenal don’t end their trophy drought soon, and Berta has every intention of backing Arteta with key signings that will reinforce the squad and hand Arteta the best possible chance of achieving glory. Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres is a top target, according to widespread reports.

The “massively underrated” Sweden international appears destined to leave Sporting after a haul of 50 goals in all competitions, and some media sources suggest Arsenal have already offered him personal terms worth £135,000-per-week to join them (A Bola).

Now, CaughtOffside shares some more intriguing news about the saga. The outlet reports that Arsenal’s talks to sign Gyokeres are at an “advanced” stage, and they are currently leading the chase for his signature ahead of both Liverpool and Man United.

Arteta’s side are apparently closing in on a five-year deal for the striker, but CO claim it is actually worth around £9 million-per-year, rather than the previously mooted £7 million.

While Liverpool and United are still contending, it is reiterated that Arsenal are in pole position, with the ex-Coventry City star, who has an £84 million release clause in his contract, seemingly nearing a return to England.

Eoin Morgan has categorically denied reports that he could replace Matthew Mott as England men’s white-ball coach after their semi-final exit at last month’s T20 World Cup.Morgan was linked with the job on Tuesday but passed it off as nothing more than “speculation” while commentating on the Hundred for Sky Sports. “This news is actually news to me,” he said. “It’s obviously not nice when a coach comes under fire and there is a lot of speculation about his future, but only time will tell what will happen.”Mott, who is halfway through a four-year contract, won a T20 World Cup only six months after his appointment, but is under scrutiny after England’s underperformance in the last two global tournaments. Both Mott and Jos Buttler came under pressure after England won three out of nine games at the 50-over World Cup last year, two of which came after their elimination.At the T20 World Cup, they reached the semi-finals but were thrashed by India in Guyana, and only won once in their four matches against Test-playing opposition. Rob Key, England’s managing director, said he would review that tournament “in the next few weeks” after their elimination and that process is now underway.Related

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The reported that Mott is likely to leave his role and that Key was sounding out potential candidates. Those include Morgan, who earlier this month backed both Mott and Buttler to continue, and he added on Tuesday that he has no interest in the role due to his young family and his broadcasting work.”I’ve been asked a lot [in the media] over the past couple of months about the role, and if I would take it on,” Morgan said. “My answer has simply been that the timing for everything in my life at the moment is not right. Yes, I want to coach down the line. But I have a young family, and I spend a lot more time at home and watching cricket doing this [commentary]. I’m absolutely loving what I’m doing.”Meanwhile, Buttler is expected to miss the Hundred this year after undergoing scans on Monday, having injured his calf while preparing for the tournament. He has not yet been ruled out definitively but ESPNcricinfo understands Manchester Originals have been lining up potential replacements.”He’s our captain, a huge player for us at the top of the order, England captain as well,” Simon Katich, their coach, told Sky. “If he does happen to be ruled out, it’s a big loss for our team. Fingers crossed, he’s alright… if he isn’t, we’ve got a history of giving young players an opportunity.”

Kent survived some occasional alarms to bat out a draw with Worcestershire on the final day of their Vitality County Championship at Canterbury.The captains shook hands just after five o’clock, with Kent on 146 for four in their second innings, still 65 runs behind Worcestershire’s mammoth first innings core of 618 for seven declared.Ben Gibbon claimed two for 38, but the visitors used nine different bowlers during Kent’s second innings and failed to break down some stiff middle order resistance, spearheaded by Harry Finch who was unbeaten on 48.Earlier Jack Leaning made an unbeaten 179 as Kent were all out for 407 in their first innings, still 211 behind, with Joe Leach taking three for 37 and Matthew Waite three for 51.A draw was widely expected before the start of play, after three days that begged a number of questions.There are many worse places to be than the St Lawrence on day four of a meandering county championship game, but when the balance is tilted so far in favour of the batters, just how useful an exercise is it when it comes to preparing battle-hardened, subcontinent-ready cricketers? And is a neutered four-day game just collateral damage?Worcestershire didn’t bowl at all badly, but took just six wickets during the whole of day three. Kent’s analysts said their bowlers were hitting exactly the same lengths they’d hit during the win at Old Trafford, but it took them five sessions to take seven wickets.There was competing pessimism beforehand. Away pessimists thought the pitch would win, while their home counterparts worried about mental lapses: you shouldn’t lose 12 wickets in a day on this surface, but that didn’t mean you wouldn’t.The visitors needed an early breakthrough but Nathan Gilchrist lasted for nearly an hour on his way to 12, before he eventually tried to hook Leach and was caught, at the third attempt, by Waite on the square leg boundary, perhaps lured by some inventive field settings.When Kashif Ali bowled Matt Parkinson for two to wrap up the innings, Leaning was left unbeaten after a 403-ball innings that lasted nine-hours and 48 minutes, the second-longest recorded innings by time in Kent history after David Fulton’s ten and a half hours vs Yorkshire at Maidstone in 1998.There were still 73 overs remaining however and the loss of Zak Crawley early in Kent’s second innings suggested the game might yet flicker into life.Crawley lasted 15 balls before Jason Holder had him caught behind, leaving the England man with just 67 runs from six sub-optimal county innings this season.It was 18 for one at lunch, during which the temperature dropped and clouds emerged. Gibbon then strangled Compton down the leg side for 11 and Nathan Smith had Joe Denly lbw for 10, reducing Kent to three for 36 with 55.4 overs remaining.Bell-Drummond and Finch calmed home nerves by surviving till tea, at which point it was 104 for 3 but visiting hopes flared again when Gibbon clean-bowled the former, off-stump, for 41.Evison joined Finch however and took the sting out of the contest, batting for nearly an hour and facing 47 balls on his way to an unbeaten eight.When the occasional leggie Rob Jones became the ninth bowler Worcestershire to try and break through it was a sign the end was nigh and the teams eventually shook hands with potentially 16 overs remaining.

Newcastle United are in a brilliant position under Eddie Howe, though could now be willing to facilitate a surprise departure for one of their strongest performers, according to a recent report.

Newcastle United's summer transfer plans

Eddie Howe is a man who has commanded mass respect from supporters at St James’ Park due to their recent EFL Cup win and Premier League standing, but he will have work to do to retain some of his key stars this summer.

Alexander Isak is a central target for Liverpool heading into the window and they appear to be setting the scene for Darwin Nunez to exit the club, paving the way for a blockbuster replacement.

Keeping hold of the Swede will be the main priority for everyone concerned at Newcastle, but there is also potential that they could add to their exciting pool of talent, especially if they secure Champions League qualification.

According to reports, Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo could be set for a move to the Magpies after claims emerged stating he could be set to leave London for £50 million.

The Geordies are said to be in pole position for his signature, potentially creating a deadly triple-axis with Isak and Anthony Gordon as Howe’s men look to compete for further silverware.

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On the same token, Real Sociedad star John Aramburu is being lined up to strengthen Newcastle’s backline, showing that they are covering all bases in the hunt for quality additions.

However, with PSR and other realities to take into account, don’t be surprised if one or two surprise stories emerge across the market this summer that lead to unexpected departures, something the Magpies won’t be immune to going by recent developments.

Newcastle willing to listen to Tonali offers amid Man City interest

According to CaughtOffside, Newcastle could be willing to accept offers upwards of £68.5 million for Sandro Tonali after it has become apparent that he is open to leaving Tyneside this summer.

Pep Guardiola is reportedly on alert as Manchester City retain an interest in the Italy international, while Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain remain in pursuit, with the Magpies prepared to accept a large sum after the player indicated he’s open to an exit.

Sandro Tonali key statistics in 2024/25 – Premier League

Pass accuracy

85%

Chances created

13

Tackles won

29

Shots

28

Touches in opposition box

36

Ball recoveries

152

Enjoying a fine campaign, Tonali has registered five goals and three assists in 39 appearances across all competitions as the Toon Army look to edge closer to claiming Champions League qualification.

Manchester City have an obvious void in midfield to fill amid Kevin De Bruyne’s impending departure, though it is hard to believe that Newcastle would be willing to sell one of their star assets directly to a rival.

Nevertheless, his openness to changing projects could throw the cat among the pigeons in that respect, especially given that selling Tonali may negate the need to fund their summer business by cashing in on other first-team players.

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da dobrowin： Quando a fase em campo não é boa, a margem para outras coisas ruins é aberta. E no Corinthians isso está acontecendo. Na derrota do Timão sobre o Botafogo, na última quinta-feira (11), a bronca dos atacantes Róger Guedes e Yuri Alberto no garoto Wesley após uma finalização errada ficou marcada. A torcida corintiana saiu em defesa do garoto.

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da bet vitoria： Três dias depois, após o empate em 1 a 1 do Timão com o São Paulo, pelo Campeonato Brasileiro, Guedes explicou a situação e negou ter xingado a promessa corintiana para que a bola fosse tocada, mas, sim, porque entendeu que a finalização poderia ter sido feita antes. 

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–  Vão achar que é mentira. Realmente o Yuri cobrou ele para tocar a bola. A cobrança sempre vai existir. Eu mandei ele para aquele lugar para ele chutar no gol. E me dói ver que eu xinguei o moleque para tocar a bola. Eu xingo ele para chutar a bola na primeira que ele corta. Eu sou aquele cara chato que sempre vou levantar a mão para pedir a bola, mas nunca vou xingar o companheiro para tocar a bola para mim – disse o camisa 10 corintiano. 

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Róger também negou que não tenha um bom relacionamento com Yuri Alberto, situação que foi fomentada nos últimos dias. Guedes disse que o camisa 9 é uma das pessoas com quem ele mais conversa e que os fatos são levantados porque as coisas não estão acontecendo dentro de campo.

– Estão se alimentando de novo que eu e o Yuri estamos brigados. Tirando o Fábio e o Renato, ele é um dos caras que mais converso, sentamos do lado no vestiário. A gente tem que parar de ficar plantando que a gente tá brigado, é chato, ele mesmo não está feliz porque a gente se dá muito bem. A gente tenta tocar a bola um para o outro , mas porque a gente não tá conseguindo demonstrar um bom futebol a bola não chega, não consegue nos achar. Essas decisões dentro de campo. A gente é atacante e vai tomar a decisão em uma fração de segundos. É futebol. Espero que parem de achar coisas onde não tem – acrescentou Róger Guedes.

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Róger Guedes, Yuri Alberto e Wesley começaram jogando juntos pela primeira vez pelo Timão, no Majestoso deste fim de semana. A presença do trio, no entanto, não é garantido no próximo compromisso corintiano, que será nesta quarta-feira (17), contra o Atlético-MG, na Neo Química Arena, pelo jogo de ida das oitavas de final da Copa do Brasil.

Bradley was introduced in the new role, and shared why he decided to go back to the club that launched his career

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Bradley introduced as new coachInspired by Klopp and Red Bull systemBradley's first game comes on June 21Get the MLS Season Pass today!Stream games nowWHAT HAPPENED?

After nearly 20 years playing for top clubs such as Gladbach and Roma, Michael Bradley is set to launch his head coaching career with the New York Red Bulls II. And it was more than sentimentality that brought back the former U.S. midfielder to the organization.

The Red Bull way, a playing style that all Red Bull clubs around the world follow and is led by famed former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, also played a big part in his decision.

"This is a dream opportunity for a young coach to be at this club, to be inside of the Red Bull family," Bradley said. "I couldn't be more excited."

Bradley acknowledged that while he was announced as the Red Bulls' Next Pro job a week ago, the move to join the Red Bull organization had been in the works for some time. He revealed he spent some time in Salzburg, learning from the Red Bulls team and even working directly with Klopp.

"One of the things that I've been able to do in the last few months is spend some time on a few different occasions with Jurgen, as well. And when you get that opportunity, and you hear him talk about the game, and you hear the way he speaks, and you see his passion and his energy, it's amazing," Bradley said.

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Bradley, 37, said that he hopes to emulate the 2019 Champions League winner.

"For anybody who has watched his Liverpool teams play, his Dortmund teams play – like the idea that now you are going to try to take the starting points and the ideas of some of those teams," he said. "How does that get combined with the Red Bull identity of intensity, being dynamic, and stepping onto the field no matter who you play against, to put the game on your terms and be aggressive, pushing the game?

"Yeah, that fits with who I am. That fits with what I want. And so I think, again, as a young coach, the opportunity to be here, it fits in every way."

Bradley's first match will come against the Carolina Core, led by another USMNT legend in Eddie Pope. On July 11, his Red Bulls II side will travel to Toronto to face TFC II. The match will have added significance for Bradley as Toronto FC is where he had the most success, winning both the Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup in 2017.

"I saw when I looked on the schedule, and saw it was one of the first few games, I was excited," he said. "I've not been back to Toronto since January of 2024, and so I'm really looking forward to going back."

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Bradley played one season for the New York/New Jersey MetroStars before being sold to Eredivisie side SC Heerenveen for $250,000. At 16, he was the youngest player sold by MLS at the time. His record was eventually topped by Cavan Sullivan of the Philadelphia Union in his transfer to Manchester City when he was 14.

However, Bradley played immediately for Heerenveen, while Sullivan will join City when he turns 18. Bradley got his coaching role as a result of Ibrahim Sekagya, the former RBNY II coach, being promoted to the first-team coaching staff.

WHAT NEXT FOR BRADLEY

Bradley will make his head coaching debut this weekend.

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da lvbet： Após a convocação feita pelo técnico Ramon Menezes para os amistosos da Seleção Brasileira sub-20, alguns clubes optaram por não liberar seus jogadores para a disputa. Por isso, o treinador precisou fazer 13 trocas de atletas. O Palmeiras foi um dos times que não liberaram os seus jogadores para a Data Fifa, já que não há obrigatoriedade.

> Guia Palmeiras: veja análise dos adversários, onde assistir e tudo sobre o Verdão na Libertadores

A apresentação dos atletas será no dia 15 de abril. Quatro dias depois, a seleção joga contra Uzbequistão ou Senegal. No dia 22, o Brasil encara a República Dominicana. Para encerrar a lista dos amistosos preparatórios para a Copa do Mundo da categoria, previsto para iniciar no dia 20 de maio, a seleção joga contra o Iraque no dia 25. As partidas amistosas serão realizadas em Jerez de la Frontera, na Espanha.

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da fezbet： Dos jogadores do Verdão que atuam no meio, Luis Guilherme e Endrick saíram para as entradas deIan Luccas, do Cruzeiro, e Bruninho, do Bragantino. Por compensação, Pedro Lima entrou no lugar deAlexsander, do Fluminense. No ataque, Giovani deu lugar ao companheiro palmeirense Kevin.

Após a derrota na estreia da Libertadores, o Palmeiras quer virar a chave neste domingo (9), às 16h, diante do Água Santa, pela partida de volta da final do Paulistão, no Allianz Parque. O Alviverde precisa vencer por um gol de diferença para levar a disputa para os pênaltis ou por dois para se consagrar bicampeão estadual, evitando as penalidades. O time de Diadema tem a vantagem do empate.

Veja a lista completa dos convocados:

GOLEIROS: Kaíque (Palmeiras), Kauã Santos (Flamengo) e Kauê (Corinthians)

DEFENSORES: Arthur (América -MG), André Dhominique (Bahia), Rikelme (Cuiabá), Patryck (São Paulo), Ruan Santos (Cruzeiro), Jean (Coritiba), Beraldo (São Paulo) e Michel (Palmeiras)

MEIO-CAMPISTAS: Kauê Pessanha (Botafogo), Matheus Martins (Watford), Ronald (Grêmio), Ian Luccas (Cruzeiro), Guilherme Biro (Corinthians), Bruninho (RB Bragantino) e Pedro Lima (Palmeiras)

ATACANTES: Kevin (Palmeiras), Giovane (Corinthians), Matheus Nascimento (Botafogo), Marcos Leonardo (Santos) e Savinho (PSV)

The tournament will once again overlap with the Hundred and the MLC

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The fifth edition of the Lanka Premier League will be played from July 1 to July 21 this year, according to an SLC release. This means the tournament will clash with Major League Cricket and the T20 Blast.The second season of MLC starts on July 4 and the final likely on July 28, while the T20 Blast will run from May 30 to September 14. There was a similar overlap last year as well, which meant the LPL struggled to attract foreign talent, given the money on offer. But it has nevertheless enjoyed some popularity among local fans.The 2024 season will again feature five teams, as it has from its inception. There will be 24 matches in all. The teams will play each other twice in the league stage, which will consist of 20 matches. There will then be a qualifier, an eliminator and a second eliminator, and the final – the same as with the IPL. Four of the five teams qualify for the playoffs, as they have done for the last three seasons.The LPL has seen substantial turnover in franchise ownership, with last year’s owners a completely different set from those that had run teams in the inaugural edition, in 2020.The first three editions were won by teams bearing the Jaffna name (Stallions in the first season, Kings in seasons two and three), all captained by Thisara Perera. In 2023, B-Love Kandy, led by Wanindu Hasaranga (except for the final when he was injured), were victorious.

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da bet sport： O Palmeiras esteve muito próximo de sair de Itaquera com uma grande vitória de virada em cima do Corinthians, que também deixaria o time ainda mais tranquilo no Paulistão. No entanto, a partida acabou empatada em 2 a 2, com Weverton salvando a pátria como melhor doduelo e com a evidente necessidade de contratar reforços para o elenco a fim de seguir competitivo na temporada.

> Veja classificação e simulador do Paulistão-2023 clicando aqui

Há algumas verdades que não precisam ser ditas para que elas sejam atestadas, algumas são mostradas em atitudes, em ações, em movimentos… Foi assim que, no Dérbi, ficou bem claro que o Verdão precisa contratar novos jogadores caso queira seguir ganhando e disputando todos os títulos. Abel Ferreira não precisa dizer isso, nem pedir publicamente, o campo escancara o fato.

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da pinnacle： Com o time titular e algumas mexidas táticas, o Palmeiras fez um grande primeiro tempo dominando o rival, mas pecando em erros individuais da defesa, que definitivamente não se acertou, especialmente do lado esquerdo, com Murilo e Piquerez. Weverton salvou a equipe de ir para o intervalo em larga desvantagem, assim como Veiga e Rony que combinaram para o primeiro gol. O segundo teria saído em seguida, mas Gabriel Menino tomou a decisão errada na hora H.

No segundo tempo, ainda com o time completo, o Alviverde voltou com tudo e logo virou a partida, novamente com Veiga dando assistência para Rony. O mesmo Veiga poderia ter ampliado para 3 a 1 logo em seguida, mas tomou a decisão errada na hora de definir. As chances eram perdidas e o rival crescia colocando sufoco, enquanto o equilíbrio defensivo não era atingido. Em um desses desencaixes, Menino cometeu falta em Renato Augusto, levou cartão amarelo e ficou pendurado.

>Abel Ferreira lamenta gols perdidos e os vacilos da defesa no Dérbi

Como o Palmeiras estava se segurando como podia, Abel não poderia correr o risco de ficar com um homem a menos, então decidiu tirar Menino e colocar Jailson, além de Breno Lopes no lugar de Endrick para reforçar a marcação pelo lado esquerdo. Mas a qualidade do time caiu demais, demais mesmo. A marcação não melhorou, o meio perdeu o domínio que tinha e ainda acabou sofrendo o gol de empate do zagueiro Gil em um vacilo defensivo que teve envolvimento importante de Jailson.

Depois do gol sofrido, com um time já desgastado e um meio-campo cada vez mais dominado pelo rival, Abel Ferreira decidiu tirar Raphael Veiga e colocar Atuesta. Foi outra queda brusca de qualidade que ficou potencializada com as outras trocas prévias. Breno também não conseguia entregar o mesmo que Endrick, nem Jailson o mesmo que Menino. Estamos falando justamente de posições que sofreram baixas para esta temporada e ainda não tiveram reposições contratadas.

Ainda que não diga em público de forma constante, Abel quer um substituto para Danilo e um ponta pela esquerda, que era uma carência e ficou ainda pior com a saída de Wesley. Já para o lugar de Gustavo Scarpa não está prevista uma substituição, mas fica claro que Bruno Tabata, que seria o homem para a posição, não goza de muito prestígio, caso contrário ele entraria na vaga de Veiga.

ATUAÇÕES: Weverton e Rony são os destaques do Palmeiras em empate fora

É verdade que Abel Ferreira não estava em seus melhores dias. Talvez Jailson não fosse a melhor escolha e talvez Giovani não devesse ter demorado tanto para entrar, ou mesmo Vanderlan poderia ter substituído Piquerez mais cedo, uma vez que o uruguaio não vinha bem no jogo desde o início.

No entanto, o treinador trabalha com o que tem em mãos, como tem feito desde que chegou ao clube. Com as mexidas, ele acaba expondo a necessidade de reforçar o elenco, pois fica claro que alguns reservas não estão no mesmo nível dos titulares. Bastou um clássico mais pegado, com um rival que nem está tão pronto assim, mas que conseguiu explorar algumas fraquezas, que as lacunas no grupo palmeirense ficaram evidentes e a temporada 2023 está apenas começando.

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