Even though Aston Villa were rather busy with their recruitment during the recent January transfer window, it seems as though the Midlands club may have already put themselves in the frame to sign one player in particular when the upcoming summer window opens for business.
What’s the talk?
After being mentioned with a move for Joe Aribo during the recent January transfer window, journalist Pete O’Rourke had this to say to GIVEMESPORT about the possibility of Villa making a move for the Rangers midfielder in the summer.
He said: “Villa, where Steven Gerrard obviously is, I’m sure would be ready to come in and sign the attacking midfielder, who might be available for as little as £10 million. And £10m doesn’t get you a lot these days, so to get someone like Joe Aribo, I think, would be good business.”
Since joining the Scottish club back in the summer of 2019 from Charlton Athletic on a free transfer, the 25-year-old has gone on to make 129 appearances across all competitions, racking up 24 goals and 22 assists along the way.
Gerrard would be thrilled
Having missed out on signing a midfielder last month after a deal for Rodrigo Bentancur couldn’t be worked out as well as having a bid for Yves Bissouma rejected, Gerrard would surely be over the moon to finally have a new midfield star in his squad, especially if it turns out to be Aribo.
He made 112 appearances under the former Rangers coach and can add an extra attacking dynamic to Villa’s side considering his 38 goal involvements for Gerrard in the past.
Villa have shown in the past that they are comfortable with spending significant amounts of money to bring new players into the club in recent months such as Lucas Digne, Emi Buendia and Danny Ings, meaning securing the Rangers star for the fee of £10m that O’Rourke mentioned could be very worthwhile for the Villans.
However, having appeared in 38 games across all competitions so far this season for Rangers, it’s safe to say that the Nigeria international is a crucial player for the Scottish champions, who could therefore be somewhat reluctant to sell him in the summer.
Although, with his current contract set to expire in the summer of 2023, it could be Rangers’ best option to cash in on Aribo at the end of the season instead of running the risk of him leaving as a free agent a year later if he doesn’t sign a new deal there.
In other news: 90% duels lost: Villa flop who made just 17 passes let Gerrard down massively vs Watford
Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a late setback ahead of their Premier League meeting with Aston Villa this evening.
What’s the latest?
Speaking in his pre-match press conference (via Birmingham Live), Steven Gerrard revealed that all three of Marvelous Nakamba, Emiliano Buendia and Tyrone Mings will be available for selection for the visit of Spurs on Saturday, as the trio have returned to training after recovering from their respective injuries.
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Regarding the current state of his squad, the 41-year-old Villa manager said: “We’re likely to make some changes. We’re nearly at full health. Marvelous Nakamba was one we’ve been waiting for and he’s had 60 minutes in the U23s and a strong week, so he’ll come into the squad.
“Emi Buendia and Tyrone Mings picked up niggles from Wolves. Tyrone trained yesterday and he’s been ok, so he’s available. Emi Buendia trained today and assuming there’s no reaction from [Friday’s] session, he’ll be available. That makes us virtually full strength.”
Conte will be gutted
Considering how important both Buendia and Mings in particular have been for Villa so far this season, the news that the duo will be fit to face Spurs this evening is sure to have left Antonio Conte gutted.
Indeed, over Buendia’s 27 Premier League appearances this season, the £31.5m-rated winger has been in excellent form for Gerrard’s side, scoring two goals, registering four assists and creating six big chances for his team-mates. These returns have seen the 25-year-old average an impressive SofaScore match rating of 6.95, ranking him as Villa’s joint third-best player in the top flight.
Meanwhile, over Mings’ 28 league outings, the £28.8m-rated centre-back has also been in fine form, helping his side to keep nine clean sheets, scoring one goal and registering three assists. These metrics have seen the 29-year-old average a SofaScore match rating of 6.94, ranking him as his club’s fifth-best performer in the Premier League.
As such, it is clear to see that the availability of the duo, in addition to the further return of Nakamba – who has not featured for Villa since December as a result of a knee injury – will come as a huge blow to Tottenham’s chances of leaving the Midlands with all three points later, with a loss undoubtedly putting a huge dent in Spurs’ top-four hopes this season.
AND in other news: Conte must ruthlessly axe “struggling” £62k-p/w Spurs liability, he “isn’t the answer”
England’s bowling coach, David Saker, has criticised his charges for a “complacent” performance on the third afternoon of the second Test at Edgbaston
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David Saker has defended Stuart Broad’s aggression, while warning him to channel it for the good of the team•Getty Images
England’s bowling coach, David Saker, has criticised his charges for a “complacent” performance on the third afternoon of the second Test at Edgbaston, during which Pakistan’s tail took advantage of the best batting conditions of the match to turn a likely innings defeat into a potentially tricky target of 118. Though the match was eventually won by a comfortable nine-wicket margin to hand England their sixth Test victory in a row, Saker insisted that such lapses cannot be tolerated if England are to pose a real threat when they fly to Australia for the Ashes later this year.”That’s the thing we’ve been trying to talk about since I came on board [in April],” Saker told Cricinfo’s Switch Hit podcast. “We’ve been trying to make sure that, when the conditions are a bit tougher, we have good plans and go about our job meticulously, and build up some pressure on the batsmen. So as far as I was concerned that was a bit of a worrying sign, and it showed a bit of complacency from the whole group.”Having excelled in swinging conditions to bowl Pakistan out for 80 and 72 in consecutive innings at Trent Bridge and Edgbaston, England appeared to believe that the match was as good as over when Pakistan – still trailing by 97 – slumped to 82 for 5 in their second innings. However, Zulqarnain Haider escaped a king pair to top-score with a battling 88 on debut, and England’s frustrations were summed up by the 50% fine that Stuart Broad incurred after throwing the ball at Haider’s shoulder in a fit of pique.”There were definitely signs that we were going through the motions, and when we were put under pressure we didn’t think that well on our feet,” said Saker. “We made some fielding errors and we just weren’t on top of our game in that little period, so it wasn’t great. But moving forward we definitely need to work on that part of our game, because when we come up against Australia there are going to be times when the ball doesn’t swing and we’ll need to come up with some plans to be successful and get though the ten wickets we need every innings.”However, Saker – whose own playing career was notable for the occasional bout of “white-line fever” – came to the defence of Broad following the Haider incident. While accepting that his player had been in the wrong, he said that that there was no way he would seek to temper the aggression that he brings to his game, because the desire to get into the face of the opposition batsmen was an essential trait for any paceman, especially one who hopes to get the better of Australia.”He’s tall and he hits the wicket hard so he needs to be aggressive, and I like it,” said Saker. “He had some things building up – there was a caught-behind [off Haider] that most of our guys thought was out, and he didn’t get the rewards he wanted for a very good spell – but he knows there’s a fine line that you have to tread, and he’d be the first to admit that he went over it a little bit the other day. But there’s no way I’ll take that aggression out of his game. It’s just about focusing it and making sure it works for the team and not against us.”Even though there are still two Tests remaining of the Pakistan series, the spectre of the Ashes is looming ever larger, with the former Australian coach John Buchanan already in the country to help the ECB with their strategic planning. Saker, for his part, has also chosen to step up those preparations this week by introducing the Australian-favoured Kookaburra ball to England’s nets session at The Oval on Sunday.”We’re definitely not looking further ahead than the third Test against Pakistan, so we’ll be training with the Dukes ball as well,” said Saker. “It’s more about them getting the ball in their hands a lot between now and the Ashes, so that it’s not something that’s foreign when they first get thrown it in Australia. I’m convinced it’s a mind thing. The ball simply doesn’t swing in Australia like it does in England, so we as a bowling group have to come to terms with that and still have plans in place.”The timing may seem strange, coming in the midst of a series that is not yet over, but Saker said that the nature of the abrasive Oval wicket was a factor in bringing forward England’s experiments with the Kookaburra. “Seeing as it is more like an Australian surface, we might get a good idea of how it roughs up and what we can do to protect the ball, and what we can do to get reverse swing,” he said. “We’re still concentrating on the next Test and making it 3-0, but we have one eye definitely on another thing further down the track.”To that end, Saker was pleased with one aspect of England’s performance in the second innings at Edgbaston, and that was the effort of James Anderson, who excelled with 15 wickets in the first three innings of the series, but knuckled down to bowl 28 tidy overs second-time around when the skies cleared and the lateral movement eluded him. In years gone by, Anderson has searched for magic balls when conditions have been against him, and has leaked runs as a result, with his current record in Australia reading five wickets at 82.60. Now, however, Saker believes he is learning how to defend as well as attack.”We know how effective he is with the swinging ball, the pressure is on him to do that when we go somewhere where it is not swinging,” said Saker. “But what I’ve liked that I’ve seen of late is he’s not getting cut and hit off the back foot through point, or pulled and hooked. He’s bowling the ball in an area where he’s always putting the pressure on a batsman to make a good decision, and if he can do that, he’s always going to be an asset whether it’s swinging or not. We want him to bring the batsman forward, because we don’t mind him getting driven occasionally for four. We just don’t want him to be cut or pulled.”According to Saker, the same principle applies to all of England’s bowlers, especially on wickets such as Edgbaston where reverse swing doesn’t come into play. “We have set out a focus in the whole group of dropping our economy rates down, and if we can do that we’ll put pressure on any team,” he said. “If we can get that economy rate under three, we’ll be bowling sides out for less than 300, and if you do that you are in a good position to win Tests.”Despite his concerns about their hiccup at Edgbaston, Saker is confident that the squad of bowlers at his disposal – with Tim Bresnan and Ajmal Shahzad waiting in the wings – has the tools and the temperament to rise to the challenges that lie in wait this winter.”With the make-up of our team, with Jimmy the swing bowler, two taller bowlers in Broad and [Steven] Finn, and the best spinner in the world in Graeme Swann, I’m really excited, and confident,” said Saker. “When you’ve got taller bowlers on whatever surface you’ve got, if you are banging away on a good area for good periods of time, the natural variations of the wickets, allied to their height and pace, will cause some big dramas for the batting team.”But for me, it’s about making sure they are thinking in the right way, and that tactically they are aware,” he added. “If they are playing Test cricket they are pretty good cricketers to start with, so I don’t want to change their techniques too much, unless there’s something glaring that needs to be addressed. Steven Finn is young so he needs a bit of guidance, but with Broad it’s about keeping him team-orientated in every over he bowls, and with Jimmy Anderson it’s all about making sure his tactics are right, and how he thinks when he goes about his bowling.”
Buscando uma vaga na lista do técnico Tite para a Copa do Mundo da Rússia, no meio do ano, o zagueiro Rodrigo Caio tem aprimorado o fundamento de passe neste início de temporada pelo São Paulo. Mesmo sendo defensor e, por isso, não ter tanto a bola em seus pés como os jogadores do meio de campo, o são-paulino se destaca e atualmente é o melhor passador da equipe.
De acordo com os dados publicados pela Footstats, o camisa 3 do São Paulo deu 367 passes certos nas seis partidas que disputou até aqui (cinco pelo Campeonato Paulista e uma pela Copa do Brasil), o que lhe rende uma média de 61 passes corretos por partida.
Para se ter uma ideia da relevância dos números, o volante Jucilei – notável passador do futebol brasileiro – tem números ligeiramente menores dos que os de Rodrigo Caio. Responsável, entre outras coisas, pela transição da posse de bola da defesa para o ataque, o camisa 8 do Tricolor acertou 346 passes (média de 58 por partida) nas mesmas seis partidas.
– Fico orgulhoso com isso porque treino demais esse fundamento e procuro aprimorar a cada dia. O professor Dorival me dá muita liberdade para construir o jogo lá atrás e sempre busco furar a primeira linha de marcação adversária. Espero seguir melhorando e ajudando o São Paulo durante os jogos, disse Rodrigo Caio em entrevista ao LANCE!
Além de ser o melhor passador da equipe neste início de temporada, Rodrigo Caio tem ajudado bastante a equipe no plano defensivo. O São Paulo não tomou gol nos últimos três jogos, contra Madureira, Botafogo-SP e Bragantino, e o zagueiro tem sido titular absoluto. Na opinião do atleta, o mérito precisa ser compartilhado com todo o elenco.
-Fico muito feliz porque é fruto de muito trabalho, tanto de nós, jogadores, como de toda a comissão técnica. Esse bom momento do sistema defensivo é mérito de toda a equipe, porque a marcação começa lá na frente. Vejo o São Paulo atuando de forma muito consistente e compacto, por isso estamos sofrendo poucos gols, concluiu o zagueiro.
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Nessa quinta-feira, aos 21 minutos do segundo tempo, Valdívia entrou no lugar de Nenê e estreou pelo São Paulo mais tranquilo. Não só pela vitória por 2 a 0 sobre o CSA, que classificou o time para a terceira fase da Copa do Brasil, mas pelos gritos da torcida presente no estádio Rei Pelé, em Maceió, pedindo a sua entrada.
-Estou muito feliz pela estreia, principalmente pela vitória, porque é muito bom começar vencendo. Estou bem feliz, né. A torcida gritando meu nome, até entrei mais tranquilo, ainda mais pelo resultado de 2 a 0. Foi uma boa estreia, um bom começo e espero só melhorar daqui para a frente – disse o camisa 21, que atuou por 27 minutos e sente ter chance de evoluir.
-Agora, seguirei nesta caminhada para melhorar a cada jogo. Tenho trabalhado firme no dia a dia para evoluir e adquirir o entrosamento ideal com os meus novos companheiros. Nos treinamentos, estou bem inteiro no grupo. O pessoal me recebeu muito bem, fica mais fácil. Estrear com vitória é sempre importante, agora é melhorar a cada treino, a cada dia. Já me sinto em casa. Estou contente e motivado para buscar o meu espaço.
Valdívia chegou ao São Paulo na semana passada, emprestado pelo Inter até o final da temporada. Já esteve no Morumbi apenas para acompanhar a delegação na vitória por 1 a 0 sobre o Bragantino, no dia 7, e se prepara para atuar no estádio pela primeira vez com o time que disse ser o da sua infância.
-Teremos um clássico difícil pela frente, mas vamos com tudo para buscar mais um resultado positivo. Estrear com vitória foi importante, mas já temos de mudar o foco para o próximo compromisso. Contamos com o apoio da nossa torcida no clássico – disse, já de olho no duelo diante do Santos, às 17h deste domingo, pelo Campeonato Paulista.
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South Africa’s AB de Villiers has displaced MS Dhoni as the top ODI batsman in the world according to the latest ICC ratings
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AB de Villiers had a prolific season and averages over 100 in ODIs played in 2010•AFP
South African batsman AB de Villiers has displaced India’s captain MS Dhoni as the top ODI batsman according to the latest ICC ratings. de Villiers, who averages 43.56 in 101 ODIs, had a prolific season that took him to 805 points in the ratings, nine clear of Dhoni. Michael Hussey, the Australian batsman, was third on the list with 792 points.de Villiers amassed 667 runs in his last 10 ODIs, which included four centuries and two fifties against top opposition. Three of those centuries came in consecutive games, in Gwalior, Ahmedabad and Antigua. Though de Villiers did not play in August, Dhoni’s patchy form in the Sri Lanka triangular series, where he scored only 140 runs in five outings, led to the swap at the top.”My ultimate aim is always to do well for the team and to help South Africa win trophies but it is nice to be acknowledged in this way,” de Villiers said. “Two years ago I said I wanted to be the best batsman in the world and it is pleasing to see that I am starting to get results.” He is also keen to move up from his No. 11 position in the Test ratings.de Villiers had ankle surgery during the off-season and was to continue his rehabilitation during a conditioning camp with the senior team. “It [the ankle] is coming on nicely and I can’t wait to pick up my cricket bat again.”Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara was at the top of the Test batting table with 874 points, 15 ahead of Virender Sehwag. Dale Steyn and Daniel Vettori maintained their respective positions at the head of the Test and ODI bowling charts, while Jacques Kallis and Shahid Afridi remained the top allrounders in the two formats.
Leeds United director of football Victor Orta has had his fair share of successes and failures in the transfer market since joining the club in 2017.
The likes of Patrick Bamford, Mateusz Klich and Raphinha are some of the successful additions, whilst the jury is still out on big-money signing Rodrigo.
But what about transfers that Orta failed to get over the line?
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One player that the club were reportedly interested in signing in 2018 was attacking midfielder Emiliano Buendia from Spanish side Getafe. However, instead of joining the Lillywhites, he signed for their Championship rivals Norwich for a fee of £1.3m (Transfermarkt).
He made an immediate impact in England as he starred in the Canaries’ promotion to the Premier League in 2019 at the expense of Leeds. Buendia scored eight goals and provided 17 assists in all competitions as Daniel Farke’s team won the Championship title.
The winger was then directly involved in eight Premier League goals as Norwich were relegated from the top flight at the first time of asking. Instead of leaving the Norfolk outfit, though, the Argentine winger stayed on for another year and enjoyed a sensational season in the second tier.
Buendia won the Championship Player of the Year award as he scored 15 goals and set up a further 17 in 39 outings as the Canaries romped their way to another title. His performances led to him being dubbed a “revelation” by former top-flight striker Chris Sutton, with the midfielder dominating the division.
This form earned him a move to Aston Villa last summer for £33m and he has delivered two goals and four assists in 28 Premier League matches to date for his current club.
At the time of writing (14/04/22), Transfermarkt value him in the region of £31m. This illustrates how far he has come in the last four years, as his value has skyrocketed since he arrived in England from Getafe.
He has proven himself to be far too good for the Championship and he has been a constant threat in the Premier League with his creative passing. Buendia has averaged 1.4 key passes per match this term, having averaging 2.3 for Norwich in his previous top-flight campaign in 2019/20.
Therefore, Orta played a major Leeds disasterclass by missing out on the Argentina international for £1.3m in the summer of 2018. Not only would the Whites have enjoyed his sublime talents on the pitch under Marcelo Bielsa, but they also would have been able to make a huge profit on him – just as Norwich did.
AND in other news, Adam Pope drops 6-word Leeds injury update, Jesse Marsch will be delighted…
كشف نيمار أنه يمزح هو وزميله في باريس سان جيرمان ليونيل ميسي عن نهائي كأس العالم بين البرازيل والأرجنتين في قطر.
يشكل نيمار وميسي جنبًا إلى جنب مع كيليان مبابي، هجومًا مخيفًا لفريق باريس سان جيرمان، وهو ما جعلهم يتقدمون بفارق 5 نقاط في صدارة الدوري الفرنسي، ووصلوا إلى مراحل خروج المغلوب في دوري أبطال أوروبا.
لكن هذا التحالف سيتوقف مؤقتًا حتى مباراة باريس سان جيرمان المقبلة في 28 ديسمبر، حيث يسعى النجوم الثلاثة للفوز بكأس العالم لبلدانهم.
ألمح نيمار مازحًا إلى أنه يتخيل فرص فريقه البرازيلي في مواجهة محتملة مع الأرجنتين بقيادة ميسي.
وقال نيمار لصحيفة التليجراف: “نحن لا نناقش الأمر كثيرًا، لكن في بعض الأحيان نمزح حول عبور المسارات مع بعضنا البعض في النهائي”.
وأضاف: “أخبر ميسي أنني سأكون بطلًا وسأنتصر عليه ونحن نضحك”.
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أكد نيمار: “اللعب مع ميسي ومبابي متعة كبيرة، إنهما عظيمان، ميسي يعتبر منذ فترة طويلة الأفضل في العالم”.
وواصل: “كيليان لاعب شاب ينمو ويظهر إمكاناته ولا يزال لديه الكثير ليطوره، من الرائع دائمًا اللعب جنبًا إلى جنب مع العظماء، لقد فضلت ذلك دائمًا لأن فرص الفوز أعلى”.
يعتقد نيمار أن البرازيل هي واحدة من المرشحين، لكنه سلط الضوء أيضًا على عدد من الفرق الأخرى التي يعتقد أنها قادرة على بلوغ النهائي في 18 ديسمبر.
وأشار البرازيلي الدولي: “كأس العالم مليئة بالمفاجآت، تجد فرق تقدم بشكل غير متوقع بعيدًا جدًا حتى في المنافسة حتى لو كان الكثيرون لا يؤمنون بها”.
وأردف: “لكني أعتقد أن المرشحون هم الأرجنتين وألمانيا وإسبانيا وفرنسا، أعتقد أن هؤلاء الأربعة إلى جانب البرازيل قادرون تمامًا على الوصول إلى النهائي”.
في سن الثلاثين، قد تكون كأس العالم في قطر آخر محاولة نيمار لتحقيق المجد مع البرازيل، بعد أن فشل في تجربتيه السابقتين في البطولة الدولية الأولى لكرة القدم.
كان أحدها مؤلمًا بشكل خاص، عندما عانى نيمار من إصابة في الظهر في مباراة ربع النهائي أمام كولومبيا في بطولة البرازيل على أرضها في عام 2014.
تم استبعاد نيمار من الدور نصف النهائي مع ألمانيا، وهي مباراة خسرتها البرازيل بنتيجة 7-1.
لكن مهاجم برشلونة السابق يقول إن مسيرته لن يشعر بأنها غير مكتملة إذا لم يفز بكأس العالم أبدًا، قائلًا: “لا في مسيرتي حققت أشياء تتجاوز خيالي، لذا ، إذا انتهت اليوم، سأظل أسعد شخص في العالم”.
القميص رقم 10 الذي يرتديه نيمار مع البرازيل غارق في التاريخ، بعد أن ارتداه أساطير مثل بيليه ورونالدينيو وزيكو.
لا يعاني نيمار من الضغط الذي قد يصاحب متابعة هؤلاء البرازيليين المخضرمين، حيث صرح: “لا أشعر بالضغط، بل على العكس تمامًا”.
وأتم نيمار: “يسعدني أن أكون قادرًا على ارتداء الرقم 10 في المنتخب البرازيلي وأن أصنع التاريخ، إنه لمن دواعي فخر وشرف أن أكون جزءًا من مجموعة اللاعبين الذين ارتدوه وأشعر بالسعادة حيال ذلك فقط”.
Now that they are seemingly out of trouble, Newcastle United can look to level up their squad in a bid to achieve a higher Premier League finish next season.
And, according to reports, the Magpies could look to kickstart this gradual rebuild with the acquisition of the 110-goal machine that is Christian Eriksen.
What’s the word?
Indeed, the Northern Echo claim Eddie Howe’s side have identified the Danish midfield maestro as one of their primary targets in the summer transfer window.
Having returned to action in what has been one of the greatest feel-good stories in recent football history, Eriksen signed a short-term deal when he agreed to join Brentford in January.
And whilst Bees boss Thomas Frank would like Eriksen to join on a permanent basis, Brentford face a tough challenge to hold onto him.
A positive return
With one goal and one assist in five Premier League appearances, Eriksen’s return to England’s top-flight has been a success thus far.
The 30-year-old has also been in goalscoring form following his return to the international stage, having scored in back-to-back games for Denmark.
His performances this season have cast doubters – who thought he was too fragile for top-flight football – aside – with his four consecutive 90-minute appearances demonstrating his emerging return back to his best.
And, despite Newcastle’s rise to presumed safety, they do need to work on their assertiveness in midfield, as well as their goal-scoring acumen, which has only seen the Magpies net 34 goals this season.
Eriksen – who has been described by Thomas Frank as “unbelievable” – can offer experience in both of those aspects, with his veteran footballing status sure to help Newcastle reach that next level.
With his contract set to expire at the end of the season, Newcastle should do everything they can to sign a player who is valued at £13.5m in today’s market, for free.
Indeed, Eriksen would surely provide Newcastle United with a huge boost of creativity in the middle of the park, and, if he continues his impressive run of form since his return to the professional game, could even go on to become the Magpies’ new Chris Waddle – the legendary attacking midfielder who scored 46 goals over 170 appearances for the Toon.
In other news: NUFC eye £25m bid for £140k-p/w ace who “makes things happen”, it could be bye-bye ASM
O lateral-esquerdo Juninho Capixaba, do Corinthians, é dúvida para encarar o Palmeiras no próximo sábado, em clássico que será disputado na Arena Corinthians. Ele sofreu uma entorse no tornozelo esquerdo na partida contra o Red Bull Brasil na última segunda-feira e nesta terçã iniciou tratamento no CT Joaquim Grava.
Em uma avaliação inicial feita pelo departamento médico do clube, o problema foi considerado de grau leve. No entanto, não o garante no clássico do próximo sábado. Capixaba iniciou a fisioterapia e será melhor avaliado nos dias seguintes.
O lateral machucou logo após marcar o gol contra que decretou o empate com o Red Bull. Ele foi tentar afastar a bola na área de cabeça e jogou para o gol. Cássio tinha saído para tentar cortar e não conseguiu. Após a partida, o técnico Fábio Carille disse que o clube precisa contratar um novo lateral.
Uma das contratações do clube para a temporada 2018, Juninho Capixaba ainda não se firmou. Tem deficiência na marcação e não tem conseguido render o esperado. A comissão técnica, no entanto, confia nele. Juninho tem 20 anos e custou R$ 6 milhões, mais a cessão de parte dos direitos do goleiro Douglas ao Bahia.
Caso o lateral não possa atuar no clássico, o mais provável é que Carille escale o volante Maycon no setor. Ele entrou na posição quando o lateral machucou e participou assim de jogo-treino nesta terça contra o próprio Red Bull.
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