Na próxima rodada do Campeonato Paulista, contra o Santo André, no sábado (19), às 16h, o Palmeiras pode completar seu sexto jogo de invencibilidade e conquistar sua quinta vitória neste começo do estadual.
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Em 2018, com o treinador Roger Machado no comando, o Alviverde tinha 100% de aproveitamento a essa altura da competição. Foram seis jogos e seis vitórias conquistadas.
Já nas seis primeiras partidas da edição de 2019, o Palmeiras de Felipão conseguiu somar quatro vitórias, um empate e perdeu um clássico para o rival Corinthians. Vale lembrar que essa foi a única vez, nos últimos quatro anos, que o Alviverde não chegou até a grande final do estadual.
Em 2020, os números iniciais da edição anterior foram repetidos, mas o Verdão acabou se sagrando campeão justamente sobre o Corinthians, nos pênaltis. Na época, Vanderlei Luxemburgo estava à frente do time.
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No ano seguinte, apesar do início não ter sido animador, tendo chegado aos seis jogos com apenas dois resultados favoráveis, três empates e uma derrota, a equipe já comandada por Abel Ferreira voltou a estar presente na decisão. Na ocasião, acabou ficando com o vice-campeonato diante do São Paulo.
Invicto na atual edição do torneio, o Verdão conta até o momento com cinco jogos disputados, sendo quatro triunfos e um empate. Caso não perca para o Santo André, será a única edição, desde 2018, em que a equipe passa por esse sexto jogo sem sofrer o revés.
Confira os números do Palmeiras no início do Paulista desde 2018:
2018: 6 jogos, 6 vitórias 2019: 6 jogos, 4 vitórias, 1 empate e uma derrota 2020: 6 jogos, 4 vitórias, 1 empate e uma derrota 2021: 6 jogos, 2 vitórias, 3 empates e uma derrota 2022: 5 jogos, 4 vitórias e 1 empate
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espírito Santo has done a magnificent job during the opening ten games of the Premier League campaign, leading his side to third place before this weekend’s action.
Chris Wood has played a huge part in the recent success, registering eight goals in his ten appearances, with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland the only player to score more than him at this stage.
The defence has also massively improved since last season, conceding just seven times, with new signing Nikola Milenkovic undoubtedly playing a huge role in the decrease of goals conceded.
Such recruitment over the summer has taken the Reds massively clear of the drop zone already, with survival still the first priority despite the incredible first few months of the campaign.
Owner Evangelos Marinakis appears to have strengthened the off-the-field staff at the City Ground, with the appointment of Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar – joining as the CEO of the Greek’s football empire, which also includes Olympiacos and Rio Ave.
It could leave the 46-year-old with some big decisions to make when he finally gets his foot under the table, with three calls needing to be made upon his arrival under Marinakis.
1 Ola Aina's contract extension
After arriving on a free transfer from Italian side Torino last summer, not many people knew what to expect from Ola Aina after his previous stint in England’s top flight with Fulham back in 2020.
He only agreed a one-year deal with many expecting him to be a backup to the likes of Neco Williams and World Cup-winning loanee Gonzalo Montiel.
Ole Aina
However, the Nigerian quickly cemented himself as a key player under both Steve Cooper and Nuno, registering a total of 22 league appearances, but did struggle with injuries during certain parts of the season.
Aina scored his first goal for Forest during the 2-0 win over Aston Villa at City Ground back in November 2023, with his fine strike flying past Emiliano Martínez and into the bottom corner.
As a result of his displays in 2023/24, the 28-year-old was handed a 12-month extension, a deal that takes him until the summer of June 2025.
The former Chelsea youngster has gone from strength to strength this campaign, being part of the second-best backline in the division – even scoring a screamer off his weaker foot in the victory over West Ham United.
His recent form hasn’t gone unnoticed, with the likes of AC Milan and Roma reportedly eyeing a move for the full-back in January – potentially able to agree a pre-contract should he fail to agree a new deal with the Reds.
The hierarchy can fend off any interest by handing Aina a new contract, something which he thoroughly deserves after his recent performances at the City Ground.
2 Anthony Elanga’s potential departure
Deadline day during the summer transfer window saw Forest frantically try for a new striker, with Omar Marmoush and Santiago Gimenez just two games who were both strongly linked with a move to the East Midlands.
However, it also saw a flurry of bids placed for key first-team members, including Anthony Elanga, who was the subject of huge interest from fellow Premier League side Newcastle United.
Eddie Howe’s side tried to secure a move for the Swedish international in the deal that saw Elliot Anderson move to the Reds, but instead, Odysseas Vlachodimos made the move to Tyneside.
Despite this, the Magpies made a £50m bid for Elanga on deadline day, an offer which the Reds’ hierarchy turned down – a surprise decision given the nature of the bid.
The 22-year-old only cost the club £15m from Manchester United 12 months prior, with the rejected bid seeing the club make £35m profit on the winger – a phenomenal piece of business given the recent PSR drama.
It appears that the offer may have turned the youngster’s head, with Elanga failing to score in the current campaign and only registering one assist in his first ten league outings.
Combined goals & assists of Forest attackers (2024/25)
Player
Goals & assists
Minutes played
Min per G+A
Chris Wood
8
806
101
Anderson
3
602
200
Hudson-Odoi
2
731
365
Sosa
1
77
77
Jota Silva
1
181
181
Elanga
1
562
562
Gibbs-White
1
572
572
Stats via FotMob
The “frightening” winger, as dubbed by journalist Laurie Whitwell, has also been left out of the Sweden national side for the upcoming Nations League matches against Slovakia and Azerbaijan- an indication as to how poor he’s been in recent weeks.
Given his lack of form under Nuno, should the club receive a bid of a similar nature from Newcastle, they simply cannot afford to turn it down, handing Edu the funds to work his magic in the transfer market upon his arrival.
Nottingham Forest star Anthony Elanga
In recent days, Bayern Munich winger Mathys Tel has been touted with a potential move to join Nuno’s side, with Elanga’s potential fee potentially covering any move for the Frenchman.
3 Andrew Omobamidele loan move
Centre-back Andrew Omobamidele joined Forest on deadline day back in January 2024, arriving in an £11m deal from Championship side Norwich City.
The Irishman arrived providing key depth to the defensive department as Nuno aimed to avoid relegation just a couple of months after taking over from fan-favourite Cooper.
Omobamidele would go on to make 14 appearances in all competitions during the second half of last season, scoring on his full debut in the FA Cup victory over Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.
However, after the arrival of the aforementioned Milenkovic, the 22-year-old has found first-team minutes extremely hard to come by, featuring for a total of 90 minutes – failing to appear for a single minute in the Premier League.
As a result of his lack of minutes, the centre-back has been left out of the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming international break, replaced by current Norwich defender Shane Duffy.
Omobamidele has never put a foot wrong when featuring for Nuno, but ultimately, he’s become the victim of the club’s rapid success, falling down the pecking order as a result of the investment and form of other players.
Nottingham Forest’s current centre-back options
Player
Games played
Minutes played
Murillo
10
900
Milenkovic
10
840
Morato
5
65
Willy Boly
3
181
Omobamidele
1
90
Zach Abbott
1
60
Stats via FotMob
He desperately needs a loan to either a bottom-half Premier League side or a promotion-chasing Championship side to give him the valuable minutes he needs if he is to progress and reach the potential he arrived with.
Edu has the opportunity to facilitate such a move, potentially enabling the Reds to reach the next level with their recruitment – helping Nuno and the coaching staff sustain their impressive start in 2024/25.
However, if the Brazilian is to make a great first impression in the East Midlands, he must look to implement all three aforementioned dilemmas allowing for all the players to continue their varying stages of development.
Edu simply must offload Nottingham Forest dud who earns more than Murillo
Nottingham Forest’s big-money signing has been a huge flop during his time at the City Ground.
Mominul Haque and Liton Das made New Zealand bowlers toil on the day as the visitors went 73 runs ahead
Mohammad Isam03-Jan-2022
Trent Boult removed both Mominul Haque and Liton Das•Getty Images
Stumps Bangladesh batted with firmness and purpose to dominate New Zealand on the third day of the Mount Maunganui Test. The visitors went to stumps on 401 for 6, leading by 73 runs, the first time they have done so batting second outside Asia.Captain Mominul Haque was the top scorer with 88, having struck 12 fours in his 244-ball knock as stayed at the crease for over six hours. Mominul added 158 runs for the fifth wicket with Liton Das, who made 86 off 177 deliveries.Their fifties came after Mahmudul Hasan Joy, playing just his second Test, made a diligent 78, adding 104 for the second wicket with Najmul Hossain Shanto, who made 64. Also, Monday was the first time each of Bangladesh top six batters faced more than 50 balls in an away Test innings.Bangladesh’s 156 overs batted is their most in a Test innings outside Asia, as the home side’s bowling attack felt the full toll of the visitors’ heightened discipline. Neil Wagner and Trent Boult took three wickets each but Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee and Rachin Ravindra went wicketless in their 88 overs combined.The foundation for Bangladesh’s fine day of batting was laid in the first two sessions. After adding only 45 runs till the lunch break, they scored more freely in the second session. They added a further 87 runs in 26 overs, going wicketless. Both Mominul and Litton reached their fifties post lunch.Liton Das and Mominul Haque put up a century stand•Getty Images
They went chanceless too, but there were uncomfortable moments when Mominul was struck on the elbow and when he edged in front of Ross Taylor at third slip. It was harder for the left-hander during the first session when he was dropped on 8 by Jamieson off his bowling, and then caught behind on 9 off a no-ball by Wagner.Mominul and Mushfiqur Rahim batted 18.2 overs to add just 19 runs, the slowest partnership when the two Bangladesh batters have combined to face 100-plus balls. Earlier, Joy fell for 78 when Wagner had him caught at gully, while Boult clean bowled Mushfiqur shortly before the lunch break.Liton freed up the situation when he struck two fours shortly after coming to the crease, and then attacked the New Zealand bowlers whenever necessary for most of the next two sessions. He used the pace well, guiding the ball with late cuts and square-cuts as well as driven fours.Mominul too drove the ball well, hitting four cover drives for boundaries, as well as a few flicks and clips through midwicket. He also used the pace well to hit fours behind the stumps.Boult removed both Mominul and Litton in the space of three overs. He finally broke the fifth-wicket stand when he trapped Mominul lbw for 88. A few overs later, Litton followed him to the dressing room after he chased a wide one from Boult.There was still no respite following that for New Zealand as Yasir Ali and Mehidy Hasan Miraz batted out the remaining 11.1 overs without much fuss.
يواجه نادي ليفربول صيفًا مزدحمًا، حيث يعمل المدير الرياضي، ريتشارد هيوز، على تعزيز الفريق الأول لكرة القدم تحت قيادة المدرب، آرني سلوت.
وتشمل الأولويات تجديد عقود محمد صلاح، ترينت ألكسندر أرنولد وفيرجيل فان دايك، إلى جانب تدعيم بعض المراكز الأساسية في ليفربول بحسب موقع “Liverpool.com”.
ومع احتمالية رحيل أرنولد وإصابات كونور برادلي، قد يصبح جاريل كوانساه خيارًا مهمًا لتعزيز مركز الظهير الأيمن، رغم أنه لم يشارك كثيرًا حتى الآن، وليفربول بحاجة إلى الحفاظ عليه، لأنه يملك إمكانيات تجعله عنصرًا مؤثرًا في المستقبل.
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ويحتاج ليفربول إلى تدعيم مركز الظهير الأيسر والتعاقد مع مهاجم جديد، إلى جانب توفير بديل مناسب للاعب الوسط، ريان جرافينبيرش بدلًا من واتارو إندو.
هذه الصفقات ضرورية لتقوية ليفربول في الموسم المقبل، مما يجعل مهمة المسؤولين في سوق الانتقالات الصيفية أكثر تعقيدًا.
إضافة إلى ذلك، هناك قرارات يجب اتخاذها بشأن اللاعبين الذين لم يحصلوا على دقائق لعب كافية، مثل هارفي إليوت وفيديريكو كييزا، فضلًا عن احتمالات ظهور عروض غير متوقعة قد تؤثر على قائمة ليفربول.
وفي ظل هذه الظروف، لا ينبغي أن يفكر ليفربول في بيع المدافع الشاب جاريل كوانساه، خصوصًا مع استمرار اهتمام نيوكاسل يونايتد بضمه رغم رفض بيعه في الصيف الماضي، وتؤكد التقارير أن نيوكاسل لا يزال يسعى للتعاقد معه.
ومع عدم وضوح مستقبل فان دايك، واقتراب عقد إبراهيما كوناتي من نهايته في 2026، فإن خسارة مدافع بقدرات كوانساه ستكون خطوة غير محسوبة، إضافة إلى ذلك، يعاني جو جوميز من إصابات طويلة، مما يجعل بقاء كوانساه ضروريًا في ليفربول.
West Bromwich Albion finally brought to an end their run of six straight draws in the Championship before the international break with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Hull City.
The Baggies went two goals up within just 14 minutes at the MKM Stadium thanks to strikes from forward duo Karlan Grant and Josh Maja. The Tigers pulled one back through Joao Pedro’s header just before the break, but couldn’t find an equaliser as the visitors held on for all three points.
Speaking after the win, West Brom manager Carlos Corberan expressed his delight at his side finally securing a win.
“I saw the team emotionally focused and with a lot of control in the game,” he said. “They achieved the result that they were desperate to achieve.”
The Spanish coach added: “I’m really proud to see how much commitment the players put on the pitch today. Without this mentality, the victory wouldn’t have been possible.”
Josh Maja attracting interest from Spain
Maja’s strike against Hull was his ninth in the Championship this term – a total topped only by Norwich City’s Borja Sainz, who has 11. As a result of his good form, La Liga side Celta Vigo are now reportedly eyeing a January move for the Nigeria international.
According to Super Deporte, relayed by Sport Witness, Celta are “seriously considering” signing a striker after the New Year to replace the aging Iago Aspas, 37, and Maja is on their radar.
The publication claims that West Brom are reluctant to let the 25-year-old go, but if they did, would demand at least £16.7 million. Celta “would be willing” to match the demands, according to the report.
Fellow La Liga side Real Sociedad, who have scored just 11 goals in the Spanish top flight this term, are also understood to be interested in Maja, and have added the forward to their list of targets ahead of the January transfer window.
Plymouth boss Rooney has praised Maja
Maja has been hailed from all angles for his performances this season, including by Corberan, and Crystal Palace duo Eddie Nketiah and Eberechi Eze.
England legend and Plymouth manager Wayne Rooney was also full of praise for Maja after his side’s 1-0 defeat to the Baggies back in September. Maja scored the only goal on the day, tapping in Uros Racic’s low cross in the 62nd minute.
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“He’s an interesting player, difficult to prepare for. He drops in and goes into a false nine position, we were aware of that,” Rooney said of Maja after the match.
“At times I thought we dealt with him OK, but when you are a player who is confident in scoring goals they always seem to get that one opportunity and can make the difference. He’s a good player and West Brom are a good team, very experienced and know how to get results.”
Paulo Sousa está em seu início de trabalho e, antes mesmo de aplicar os primeiros treinos no Ninho do Urubu, pediu para a diretoria aumentar o muro do CT para que nenhum jogador importante fosse negociado. E o Flamengo tem conseguido manter a resistência até com propostas vantajosas em mãos ou encaminhadas, sendo a última do Palmeiras por Pedro.
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Ainda em janeiro, Gabi recebeu uma sondagem do Newcastle e uma proposta de empréstimo do West Ham – a qual foi recusada imediatamente pela diretoria do Fla. Com mobilidade no ataque, o camisa 9 temsustentado o patamar elevado de seus números: já são cinco gols e uma assistências em seis jogos na temporada.
E, por falar em “patamar”, Bruno Henrique também é um alvo frequente do mercado, mas que o Flamengo resiste com afinco. Já recebeu diversas sondagens do Benfica, e, mais recentemente, o Al Hilal, enquanto negociava com Michael, o tinha como opção alternativa. O clube carioca nem sequer abriu negociações, sobretudo quando soube que o valor a ser oferecido seria de10 milhões de euros – a sua multa rescisória gira em torno de 35 milhões de euros.
E não foi só em 2022 que o Flamengo resistiu à tentação dos dólares do Oriente Médio. No final da temporada passada, Everton Ribeiro, hoje valorizado por ser presença constante na Seleção Brasileira, recebeu uma oferta de8 milhões de euros de um clube árabe (não revelado).
O discurso externo foi de “acreditamos em quem já foi decisivo e tem história no Flamengo”. E Arrascaeta, outro pilar do time desde 2019, viu uma longa novela ser findada recentemente, seguindo a linha interna de resistência, já que o Rubro-Negro chegou a um acordo para renovar o seu contrato (até 2026), valorizar as bases salarias e ampliar a multa rescisória.
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As estratégias de defesa têm dado certo, e a diretoria já externou que a rechaça será certeira quando se tratar de um rival direto, como foi o caso do Palmeiras de olho em Pedro. Assim como a torcida, Paulo Sousa, que já viu Michael ir embora antes de comandá-lo, agradece por contar com os principais jogadores de uma das gerações mais vitoriosas do Fla.
أحرز مهاجم مانشستر سيتي جاك جريليش، هدفاً في مرمى فريق ليستر سيتي، بمنافسات الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.
ويواجه مانشستر سيتي نظيره ليستر سيتي، في منافسات الجولة الـ30 من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، على ملعب “الاتحاد”.
اقرأ ايضاً.. تشكيل ليفربول أمام إيفرتون في الدوري الإنجليزي.. موقف محمد صلاح
وسجل جاك جريليش مهاجم مانشستر سيتي الهدف الأول لصالح فريقه عند الدقيقة الثانية من عمر الشوط الأول.
هدف مانشستر سيتي الأول جاء من خلال تمريرة عرضية من سافيو إلى جاك جريليش داخل منطقة جزاء ليستر سيتي، ليضعها المهاجم الإنجليزي في مرمى الضيوف معلناً تقدم أصحاب الأرض في نتيجة المباراة. هدف مانشستر سيتي الأول أمام ليستر سيتي بـ الدوري الإنجليزي
بداية صاروخية لمانشستر سيتي#الدوري_الإنجليزي_الممتاز #PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/36Tg2ANYLU — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) April 2, 2025
Shakib Al Hasan becomes the fifth bowler to take 400 wickets in T20 cricket
Mohammad Isam24-Jan-2022
Andre Russell goes big at the BPL•AFP/Getty Images
How the match played out Andre Russell was in his element, following up figures of 2 for 27 with an unbeaten 31 off 15 balls, as Minister Group Dhaka beat Fortune Barishal by four wickets in Mirpur. This was Dhaka’s first win in three matches in BPL 2022 and Russell’s first major contribution this season.Chasing 130, Dhaka were in early trouble at 10 for 4 in the third over. Left-arm quick Shafiqul Islam bowled Tamim Iqbal in the first over of their chase before Alzarri Joseph dismissed both Mohammad Naim and Jahurul Islam in the second over. When Shafiqul bowled Mohammad Shahzad in the next over, Dhaka were tottering.Mahmudullah and Shuvagata Hom then steadied things with a 69-run fifth-wicket stand before Russell did what he does best: close out games with his big hits. Shakib Al Hasan, however, gave Barishal a reason to celebrate: he became only the fifth bowler to take 400 T20 wickets.Earlier, Barishal had slipped to 23 for 3 in the powerplay, when they lost Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shykat Ali and Towhid Hridoy. The experienced pair of Shakib (23) and Chris Gayle (36) then added a semblance of respectability to their innings. But neither could convert it into a bigger knock, which left Barishal at 94 for 6 in the 16th over. Dwayne Bravo’s unbeaten 26-ball 33 then dragged the side to 129 for 8.All six of Dhaka’s bowlers were among the wickets, with Isuru Udana and Russell taking two each. Meanwhile, Rubel Hossain, Hom and Hasan Murad all bowled economical spells.Big hit Russell’s big blows – a four and a six clobbered through square-leg off Joseph – gave Dhaka a huge sigh of relief. It ensured Dhaka were in touch with the asking rate before Russell rushed them to victory with a six and a brace of fours off Taijul Islam in the 17th over.Dhaka captain Mahmudullah provided Russell great support at the other end, scoring a run-a-ball 47. He struck three fours and a six before he became Shakib’s 400th victim in T20 cricket.Barishal made a decent fist of their defence, thanks to Shafiqul who bowled with good pace and a bit of movement with the new ball. He was well-supported by Joseph before Russell lined up his West Indies team-mate.Big miss Tamim missed out for the first time in three matches, getting out for a second-ball duck in this game. Dhaka’s top four managed only single-digit scores of 0,5,4,0. It could be an alarming sign for Naim and Jahurul who are yet to make a sizeable contribution this season.
نجح فريق إيفرتون في تحقيق فوز في الوقت القاتل أمام مضيفه نوتينجهام فورست بهدف مقابل لا شيء، في إطار منافسات الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز لموسم 2024/2025.
وواجه نوتينجهام فورست خصمه إيفرتون، ضمن منافسات الجولة الـ32 من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز على ملعب “سيتي جراوند”.
اقرأ أيضًا.. ترتيب الدوري الإنجليزي بعد فوز مانشستر سيتي على كريستال بالاس
انتهى الشوط الأول سلبي النتيجة ولكنه شهد أفضلية في السيطرة والاستحواذ لصالح إيفرتون دون وجود أي فرصة خطيرة على كلا الفريقين.
في الشوط الثاني واصل لاعبو إيفرتون سيطرتهم على مجريات اللقاء، وكاد جاك هاريسون أن يفتتح التسجيل لصالح التوفيز لولا تألق سيلس حارس نوتينجهام فورست.
وبحلول الدقيقة الرابعة من الوقت المحتسب بدل من الضائع على نهاية المباراة، أحرز عبد الله دوكوري هدف فوز إيفرتون بعد هجمة مرتدة منظمة وبصناعة من دوايت ماكنيل.
وبهذه النتيجة، ارتفع رصيد إيفرتون إلى النقطة 38 في المركز الرابع عشر في ترتيب الدوري الإنجليزي، بينما تجمد رصيد نوتينجهام فورست عند النقطة 57 في المركز الثالث.
على الجانب الآخر، تمكن أستون فيلا من الفوز على ساوثهامبتون بنتيجة 3/0، في إطار منافسات الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.
وواجه أستون فيلا خصمه ساوثهامبتون، في إطار نفس الجولة على ملعب “سانت ميري”.
انتهى الشوط الأول سلبي النتيجة بين الفريقين وشهد أفضلية في السيطرة والاستحواذ لصالح أستون فيلا.
ومع الدقيقة 69 أهدر ماركو أسينسيو ركلة جزاء لصالح أستون فيلا، ولم يمر سوى أربع دقائق حتى نجح أولي واتكينز في افتتاح التسجيل لصالح فريقه بالدقيقة 73.
وتمكن دونيل مالين من إضافة ثاني أهداف أستون فيلا بحلول الدقيقة 79، من صناعة مورجان روجرز.
وللمرة الثانية، أهدر ماركو أسينسيو فرصة تسجيل الهدف الثالث من علامة الجزاء، لكن سرعان ما نجح جون ماكجين في التوقيع على الهدف الثالث مع الدقيقة الرابعة من الوقت المحتسب بدل من الضائع على نهاية المباراة.
وبهذه النتيجة، ارتفع رصيد أستون فيلا إلى النقطة 54 في المركز الخامس في ترتيب الدوري الإنجليزي، بينما تجمد رصيد ساوثهامبتون عند النقطة 10 في المركز الأخير.
Chelsea have been contacted by a club who wish to send their £23 million player back to Stamford Bridge, with Enzo Maresca and co dealt a potential transfer headache by this situation.
Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka and Cesare Casadei could leave Chelsea soon
The January transfer window is fast approaching, and BlueCo will have a few key decisions to make on fringe players who are no longer in Maresca’s long-term plans.
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Despite reports in September that Maresca was under pressure to play Ben Chilwell more often, thereby increasing his chances of finding a suitor in the next transfer window, the Englishman has been reduced to just 45 minutes in all competitions this season.
The £200,000-per-week defender, it is safe to say, remains out of Maresca’s thinking, and it is widely believed that Chilwell is one of the main contenders to depart west London in January.
Chelsea’s next Premier League fixtures
Date
Southampton (away)
December 4
Tottenham (home)
December 8
Brentford (home)
December 15
Everton (away)
December 22
Fulham (home)
December 26
Chelsea have held exit talks with numerous clubs regarding Chilwell already, according to reliable media sources, and the Englishman is apparently a man in demand across the Premier League, Serie A and La Liga heading into next month.
Midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is also looking to leave Chelsea ahead of January, with the 20-year-old failing to make a single Premier League appearance this season and playing just 63 minutes in total.
Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.
Cesare Casadei finds himself in a similar situation, and reports in Italy are linking the midfielder with high-profile moves to the likes of AC Milan and Juventus in his homeland.
This is despite some praise from Maresca earlier this season, who previously expressed happiness over his countryman’s role.
“I am very happy with the way he is playing. I had Cesare last year, and he was playing a little bit in different position,” said Maresca on Casadei in October.
“This year, we are using him like a holding midfielder. The reason why is because I think we go in the direction where the middle you need physical players. Cesare is very big, physically strong and helps us when we want to press. On the ball, he is improving a lot. Tonight he played one touch, so we are very happy. For him, it’s the same as the rest; many things he can do better but he is in the right direction.”
Southampton tell Chelsea they want to send Lesley Ugochukwu back from loan
Now, according to The Boot Room and journalist Graeme Bailey, Chelsea may now have to find another new home for midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu – who is currently on loan at Southampton.
The Frenchman, who cost BlueCo around £23 million to sign from Rennes on a seven-year deal, has struggled for game time under Russell Martin – leaving him in limbo as he seeks to properly kickstart his career in England.
Southampton have told Chelsea they want to send Ugochukwu back and terminate his loan early, and the Blues are also eager for him to rack up more minutes elsewhere.
Maresca’s side are now working to find him a new club behind the scenes as a result, so this could be one to watch in January.