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يواجه الزمالك نظيره إيسترن كومباني قبل إسدال الستار عن مسابقة الدوري المصري الممتاز موسم 2021 – 2022، غدًا الثلاثاء، على ملعب استاد القاهرة الدولي.

وتنطلق المباراة في تمام التاسعة والنصف مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، العاشرة بتوقيت السعودية، في الجولة 34 والأخيرة من عمر المسابقة المحلية.

طالع أيضًا.. اتحاد الكرة يعلن حكم مباراة الزمالك وإيسترن كومباني في الدوري

ونجح الزمالك في التتويج بالدوري المصري للمرة الثانية على التوالي والرابعة عشر في تاريخه، قبل انتهاء المسابقة بثلاثة جولات.

ويتصدر الزمالك جدول ترتيب الدوري برصيد 77 نقطة، حصل عليهم من 33 مباراة، بواقع 24 فوزًا، و5 تعادلات، و4 هزائم.

على الجانب الآخر، حصد إيسترن كومباني والذي هبط رسميًا لدوري الدرجة الأولى، 30 نقطة من 33 لقاءً، بواقع 6 فوز، و12 تعادل، و15 هزيمة.

وتعد هذه المباراة هي الأخيرة لنادي إيسترن كومباني في الموسم الحالي لبطولة الدوري، نظرًا لهبوطه للدرجة الثانية، إثر خسارته من البنك الأهلي في الجولة السابقة بثلاثة أهداف مقابل هدفين.

يذكر أن مباراة الدور الأول التي جمعت بين الفريقين، نجح الزمالك في الفوز بها بهدفين مقابل هدف، وسجل ثنائية الفارس الأبيض عمر السعيد وأحمد السيد زيزو، فيما سجل محمود حمدي الونش هدف إيسترن كومباني الوحيد عن طريق الخطأ في مرماه.

Tottenham Hotspur are expected to target a new forward during the January transfer window…

What’s the word?

That’s according to football.london reporter Alasdair Gold, who delivered a fresh claim to supporters during a recent Q&A.

When asked if an additional striker would be a priority in the upcoming window, he replied:

“Definitely.

“Dane Scarlett will get minutes here and there until then, and that will help the 17-year-old’s development, but it’s one area of the squad where too much pressure is being put on two players to share the load and in [Harry] Kane and [Heung-min] Son. They’re players who are too key to lose to injuries through overuse.

“Then it’s over to that age-old issue of finding a striker of the required quality in the January window who is willing to come and play back-up to Kane.”

Much needed addition

Indeed, another frontman is exactly what Nuno Santo needs heading into the second half of the season, especially considering the fact that he was reportedly keen to deploy a two-man attack upon arrival in north London.

Either way, it’s the one position Spurs lack serious depth in.

An injury to Kane could seriously curtail their campaign, which is the last thing they’ll want after clinching three straight victories in all competitions, in which the England international has found his scoring boots with four goals.

It’s a situation familiar to the club. In January 2020, he picked up a lengthy injury and Spurs soon crashed out of the FA Cup and the Champions League, and also slipped rapidly down the table.

Last season, former Lilywhites boss Jose Mourinho had a suitable and cost-effective backup in Benfica loanee Carlos Vinicius, who has since signed for PSV Eindhoven.

Whilst in previous years, the north Londoners have been stacked in the attacking department. At one point, Spurs had the services of Robbie Keane, Peter Crouch, Roman Pavlyuchenko and Emmanuel Adebayor in the very same squad.

Of course, it’s a more difficult task these days as you have to find someone willing to play second fiddle to Kane but opportunities wouldn’t be limited. Spurs are still in all domestic cup competitions and are among the favourites to secure the UEFA Europa Conference League, so there are plenty of fixtures ahead.

Therefore, this latest development should leave many around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium absolutely buzzing and excited ahead of January.

New sporting director Fabio Paratici has already shown his muscle in the transfer market, signing the likes of Emerson, Bryan Gil and Cristian Romero, so he could well deliver once again with the addition of a new forward.

Whether Spurs manage to secure that man remains to be seen but it’s certainly an encouraging prospect.

AND in other news, Forget Dier: £60m-rated Spurs star who lost possession 14x endured a nightmare at Newcastle…

Having played only one IPL game, Mashrafe Mortaza can’t wait to get back on the field

Cricinfo staff30-May-2009

Mashrafe Mortaza, the Bangladesh fast bowler, who played only one match in IPL, can’t wait to get back on the field when the World Twenty20 begins on June 5 in England.Mortaza warmed the Kolkata Knight Riders bench for nearly a month after being bought for an unexpected US$600,000 and then conceded 58 runs in four overs for no wickets.However Mortaza said it was a great experience to mix with the top players in the IPL. “Now I want to play and do well for my country,” Mortaza was quoted telling . “That is the only thing on my mind.”Mohammad Ashraful, the Bangladesh captain, said the team relied on Mortaza to improve on their eighth position in the last World Cup. “He is a kind of player you turn to when in trouble and invariably he will deliver whether it is with the bat or ball. The whole team relies on him. He is our superstar.”The coach Jamie Siddons was confident the English conditions would favour Mortaza’s bowling. “Mashrafe is obviously one of our key players.”Bangladesh begin their World Cup campaign in Trent Bridge against India on June 6. They won two of their three warm-up games, beating Netherlands by 64 runs, Scotland by six wickets, while losing to New Zealand by four wickets.Mortaza picked up three wickets for 54 runs in the matches.

Leeds United winger Jack Harrison’s inconsistent form has been affected by a recent rib injury, according to reliable journalist Phil Hay.

The Lowdown: Harrison struggling for form

While deprived of several important players through injury, the Whites still couldn’t get their second Premier League win of the season on Saturday but their 1-1 draw at home to Wolves felt like a positive following Rodrigo’s last-gasp penalty.

Harrison struggled to make an impact at Elland Road, though, and he has now played seven league games this season and not registered a goal or an assist.

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The Latest: Hay reveals injury news

While the winger’s form has been disappointing compared to last season, when he got eight top-flight goals and assists apiece, there could be a good reason for the drop-off.

According to The Athletic’s Hay, the 24-year-old has been playing with a rib injury which has affected his performance level. The journalist stated: “Harrison has had a rib injury recently. Very little been made of it and I don’t know how much of a factor it is but he is struggling for form.”

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The Verdict: Pressure to perform

Harrison now finds himself under more pressure than ever to keep his place, with Raphinha and Dan James also representing strong wide options.

Last season, he and Raphinha were the undisputed go-to starters in those positions, but the Welshman’s arrival from Manchester United has increased the competition significantly.

All three actually played against Wolves, but Marcelo Bielsa may not always be that bold and Harrison will need to improve if he wants to keep starting regularly. Hopefully he overcomes his current injury and produces his best form again in the near future. Leeds could certainly do with it right now.

In other news, one Leeds player has given a key update on his injury progress. Read more here.

Flocking to Twitter, many Southampton fans have erupted over a behind-the-scenes managerial claim involving Ralph Hasenhuttl.

The 54-year-old appears to be under mounting pressure amid the Saints’ run of form and overall poor start to the 2021/2022 Premier League season.

Southampton, after losing key players like Danny Ings and Jannik Vestergaard in the summer window, find themselves 17th in the table having won no games so far.

While they have enjoyed some noteworthy results against the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United and West Ham – managing to grab a point against each of the European trio – Hasenhuttl’s men could still be flirting with a possible drop to the Championship at the end of this season.

Football Insider and journalist Wayne Veysey have now come out with a behind-the-scenes claim involving Saints’ boss, with Southampton players apparently expecting him to be sacked in the ‘coming weeks’.

Indeed, a ‘dressing room’ source has apparently told the outlet that there is a ‘strong feeling’ among members of the squad that he won’t be in charge at St Mary’s much longer.

Flocking to this claim, many supporters have erupted in response – find all of their best verdicts from Twitter down below.

Southampton fans flock to Hasenhuttl claim…

“IM ON MY KNEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS”

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“Started playing Southampton in Europa

What a time to be alive”

Credit: @OllieSoton

“Wouldn’t surprise me at all, Eddie Howe getting ready”

Credit: @SpencerHoughts

“Wayne whoever cannot be serious!”

Credit: @iampat1313

“Thank god”

Credit: @CallumSFC18

“Would expect and hope it is a foregone conclusion if results from forthcoming crop of ‘easy’ games don’t contain several wins. It’s now or never for Hasellhoff”

Credit: @lolsplat

“Get him gone”

Credit: @sk8hater

“Whoever Wayne Veysey is I hope his sources are good”

Credit: @cleetus_van

In other news: ‘Shocking’, ‘Should retire’…Southampton fans blast ‘dreadful’ player after what they’ve seen, find out more here.

Andy Gray believes Tottenham would have already sacked Jose Mourinho if he was delivering the same results as Nuno Espirito Santo, claiming what the latter has done so far is ‘unacceptable’.

The Lowdown: Spurs struggling

After winning their first three Premier League games of the season 1-0 (Sky Sports), Spurs have since embarked on a terrible run of form.

They have been defeated in each of their previous three league outings, conceding three apiece against Crystal Palace, Chelsea and Arsenal.

The Latest: Gray makes Mourinho claim

Speaking on beIN SPORTS, former Sky Sports pundit Gray, 65, believes Mourinho would have already been given his marching orders were his side on the same run of form. He said:

“If Mourinho had been in charge for these six games he wouldn’t be in a job, he wouldn’t be in a job.

“Then to lose 3-0, 3-0 and then 3-1 against Arsenal would have been unacceptable for Tottenham fans with Jose Mourinho in charge.”

The Verdict: Time needed

Gray’s sensationalist comment doesn’t quite ring true. Under Mourinho, Spurs’ worst record was four defeats in a row, shipping ten goals during that period (Transfermarkt). That run came in March 2020 and, while the early stages of the pandemic may have alleviated the pressure on the Portuguese boss, he remained in charge when the 2019/20 season resumed.

There are certainly big problems at Tottenham. However, Nuno cannot be blamed for all of them – it is hardly his fault that star player Harry Kane is out of form after failing to secure a move away from north London during the summer, failing to score a Premier League goal so far this campaign.

Ten matches in all competitions is hardly a long enough period to judge the new boss on and, unless Spurs want to get into a vicious cycle of instability, they must give him time to turn things around.

In other news, Espirito Santo provides this injury blow.

There have been plenty of surprises from Ange Postecoglou’s brief reign in charge of Celtic so far.

The form of Kyogo Furuhashi has to be one of the biggest plus points. After arriving as Odsonne’s Edouard heir in waiting, he has scored seven goals in nine outings for the Hoops.

Callum McGregor’s revival since becoming the club captain has also been eye-catching but nothing has been more pleasing than Anthony Ralston.

The Scot had only featured once in the entirety of last season but has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign so far under Postecoglou.

Ralston has missed just two matches all term and has become one of the new manager’s most important players.

On the chalkboard

Before the campaign got underway, you could quite easily make a case that he wasn’t good enough for Celtic.

Indeed, against Real Betis in the Europa League under a week ago, that was definitely the case.

Fortunately, there was a rare blip in the right-back’s remarkable season so far. He has scored three goals this term, including a wonderful solo effort on the opening weekend against Hearts.

There was a fresh slate for every Celtic player when the new boss was hired but Ralston is the player who has arguably benefitted from that the most.

It will provide hope to others on the fringes, particularly those out on loan, that their career at Parkhead is far from over.

That goes for Lee O’Connor. The defender is currently enjoying his second campaign away from Paradise with Tranmere and being a right-back, he could be their new Ralston.

He won’t get a chance to prove his worth in Glasgow this term but upon his return, he could provide a similar impact to the Scot if afforded an opportunity.

Like Celtic’s current first-choice option at right-back, he is full of quality, certainly in offensive areas.

After O’Connor signed for Tranmere last term, their former manager Mike Jackson commented: “He is a young lad with an excellent pedigree, and we are looking forward to him. He has a lot of ability, he is good on the ball, he will fit into the group well.”

John O’Shea is also a man who’s been full of praise for the Irishman. Speaking about the former Manchester United youth product, he once said: “Look he was quality, top quality on the pitch. He looked very comfortable, he went right-back to left-back in a breeze, it was no problem to him.”

With that adaptability in mind, O’Connor is certainly an exciting young talent.

Never seen in the Celtic first-team before, Ralston’s form and opportunities prove this year that the 21-year-old can’t discount his Hoops career.

After all, we all know how McGregor’s loan spell in the English Football League has helped his career.

AND in other news, Celtic suffer another big injury setback, Postecoglou will be gutted…

An update has emerged on Connor Goldson’s availability ahead of Rangers’ clash with Lyon…

What’s the latest?

According to the Scottish Sun, Connor Goldson is poised to return from self-isolation in time to face Lyon for Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday night.

The report claims that Goldson has passed the relevant tests and protocols to be able to return to training and he will now be available for selection after missing the 2-1 win over St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership.

Fans will be buzzing

Rangers fans will be buzzing with this update on Goldson’s availability as his absence could have been a cataclysmic blow for the club. Filip Helander is set to miss the game after he was stretchered off against St Johnstone and that left Leon Balogun as the only other senior centre-back available to face Lyon.

This meant that left-back Calvin Bassey could have been forced to cover in the middle of the defence against the Ligue 1 outfit, which would have been a blow as it is not his natural position. The 21-year-old has played in the position previously in his career, but throwing him in there for a big European clash would have been less than ideal in comparison to having an experienced option to choose from.

Therefore, Goldson’s return is a welcome one. The former Brighton man not only comes in as a natural centre-back option to partner Balogun, but he’s also a top-quality, proven, defender who will improve the side.

Earlier this year, Gerrard hailed the £27k-per-week beast as a warrior and lauded his qualities on and off the pitch. He told The Scotsman:

“Connor has been an absolute mountain for this team, a warrior.

“I can’t describe to you how well he has done for this team, not just in terms of what you have seen on the pitch but also his leadership on the inside of the club and his availability every single day.”

Last season, Goldson averaged a phenomenal SofaScore rating of 7.39 in the Scottish Premiership across 38 starts as Rangers won the title. He won an incredible 71% of his duels over the course of the campaign, showing how strong he is in his individual duels and how the opposition struggle to compete against him.

This is why the fans will be delighted with his return against the French outfit. He has proven himself to be a reliable defender for the Gers and they will be buzzing that he is now set to be available to play.

AND in other news, Gerrard must make key Rangers decision over “exciting” gem after deadline day failure…

Sunderland manager Lee Johnson will surely be over the moon with his side’s start to the season as they have racked up four wins from their five competitive matches so far.

The Black Cats have won three of their four League One games and beat Port Vale in the first round of the Carabao Cup this month. They now travel to face Championship side Blackpool in the second round of that competition, having been pipped to promotion by the Tangerines last season.

After a 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon at the weekend, with Carl Winchester scoring the only goal of the game, Sunderland will be looking to use their momentum to progress in the cup.

On the Chalkboard

This game has presented Johnson with the perfect opportunity to make changes to his team. He will want to fresh up a few positions in his side to rest legs and give others the chance to come in and stake a claim for their position in the XI moving forward.

One player who should be unleashed against Blackpool is summer signing Niall Huggins. He joined the club from Premier League side Leeds United this month and is yet to make his debut for the Wearsiders, with this Carabao Cup clash the ideal game in which to give him his bow.

Winchester has been playing out of position at right-back in the league, which means that Huggins could come in to allow the 28-year-old to play in his favoured role. He is a midfielder by trade and could slot into the midfield for Luke O’Nien, thus allowing Huggins to make his debut for the club at right-back.

After the official announcement of the 20-year-old’s arrival, Johnson hailed him as an interesting and versatile player with who he is looking forward to working with. He told Sunderland’s official website:

“Niall is an interesting player and tactically he’s very versatile – he is also very good physically in terms of his speed and acceleration and he’s a good dribbler, whether that’s playing left back or right back. He’s a bright kid and he’s had a very good education at Leeds, but now it’s the right time for him to step into that first-team environment. Niall is another one that we have added to our stable of quality young players, so we are very happy to have him and we’re looking forward to working with him.”

This shows how highly the Black Cats manager rates him and why the 20-year-old deserves this opportunity to put in a strong performance at right-back and lay down a marker for the rest of the season. It’s his time to show what he can do and prove that Johnson was right to bring him to the club this summer.

If he can come in and produce an excellent showing at right-back, it could convince the former Bristol City head coach to hand him a few starts in League One. It is down to the player to prove himself, though, and duly give Johnson some selection headaches.

AND in other news, SAFC handed boost over £900k-rated “shining light”, Johnson will be delighted…

Former Nottingham Forest star Nigel Jemson insists that the club need new signings before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

The Championship club have struggled immensely at the start of the season.

Under the management of Chris Hughton, they are rooted to the bottom of the Championship table and did not win any of their opening four games of the season.

They have been active in the transfer window but have yet to actually invest in a player.

Loan deals for Watford’s Philip Zinckernagel, Arsenal’s Jordi Osei-Tutu, and Manchester United’s James Garner have been struck, as has a free transfer to sign goalkeeper Ethan Horvath.

Jemson insists that Forest will need to splash the cash before Tuesday if they are to ensure that they do not spend the season struggling at the base of the table, especially given the age profile of the current squad.

Speaking exclusively to Football FanCast, he said: “For sure, there has to be new players coming in.

“I’ll be perfectly honest, I’ll be worried if we don’t get any more signings in, about how the season will pan out. It is imperative that we get new signings in, it relieves a little bit of pressure on other people, certainly the younger players because you get new signings and it gives everyone a lift.”

Jemson played for the club between 1988 and 1991.