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O Grêmio foi à Argentina e não tomou conhecimento do seu adversário, Godoy Cruz. Venceu por 1 a 0 e agora tem uma boa vantagem para administrar no jogo de volta, na Arena. Na saída do campo, Luan admitiu que o Tricolor poderia ter saído com um resultado ainda melhor, mas elogiou a garra da equipe para sair com a vitória.

– Poderia, né (sair mais gols)? Criamos. Foi um jogo complicado. Mas mostramso que, além de jogar, sabemos fazer uma partida disputada, brigada. O campo pesado faz ter mais contato – analisou o atacante.

Quem também falou foi o zagueiro Kannemann. O hermando do clube gaúcho também exaltou a força de vontade demosntrada pela equipe.

– Jogamos no limite. É algo muito importante e, às vezes, as coisas se complicam – completou o jogador.

Antes da partida de volta em Porto Alegre, que está marcada para dia 9/8, o Grêmio tem suas atençõees voltadas para o Brasileirão e a Copa do Brasil. Serão nove jogos até o confronto decisivo contra os argentinos.

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Nottinghamshire have cleared Samit Patel, the England ODI allrounder, to play in the IPL this year

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Samit Patel: “The IPL is a great tournament and I’m looking forward to the possibility of playing alongside and against the best players in the world” © Getty Images
Samit Patel believes a stint in the IPL would be a benefit both to him and to England’s prospects in the ICC World Twenty20, after Nottinghamshire cleared the England ODI allrounder to play in this year’s tournament. The county said Patel would be available, subject to clearance from the ECB, to participate in the Twenty20 tournament till England’s home ODI series against West Indies.”I think it will happen,” Patel told Sky Sports News. “We’ve had talks and it’s all about opportunities. It’s going to be good not only for English cricket but worldwide. The more English players go and play in the IPL the more they will learn about the shorter format of the game and I think it’s a great opportunity to go and play against the best players in the world.”Nottinghamshire, in a release, said Patel’s participation would be subject to a contractual agreement between them, the ECB and relevant parties in India. “If bought in the auction, Patel would miss the start of Nottinghamshire’s domestic season and return to England in time for the ODI against West Indies on May 21,” the release said. The IPL’s second edition runs from April 10 to May 24.However, while the county claimed Delhi Daredevils, the IPL franchise, have expressed an interest in Patel, a Delhi official denied any approach had been made.According to IPL officials, Patel’s availability for the player auction on February 6 would become official only after a team informs the tournament authorities about their interest in the player. The IPL will then move to sign Patel on a basic contract before putting him up for the auction, an IPL official said. “None of this has happened yet,” he said.”We haven’t expressed any interest nor have we contacted Patel,” Amrit Mathur, chief operating officer (COO) of GMR Sports, which runs the Delhi team, told Cricinfo. “We already have Daniel Vettori, who is a world-class spinner and is available for the entire season.”Mick Newell, Nottinghamshire’s director of cricket, said he supports his player’s desire to participate in the tournament. “It’s an opportunity for Samit that we have to embrace because it gives him a chance to enhance and hone his one-day skills,” he said. “We’ve got plans in place to make sure that we have adequate cover in all areas of the squad and he’ll go to India with our blessing.”Patel, who made his England debut against Scotland in August 2008, has played 11 ODIs so far, scoring 116 runs at 23.20 and taking 11 wickets at 29. Patel, though, failed to impress during the recent ODI series in India, conceding 7.82 runs per over and averaging 60 for his three wickets. He fared a bit better with the bat, scoring 85 runs in four innings at a strike-rate over 90.He remains, however, a central figure in England’s build-up towards the ICC World Twenty20 in June, and the IPL could prove to be the perfect warm-up opportunity. “It’s such a big event with the T20 World Cup in England so it will be good for England to learn about Indian conditions and playing against other players,” he said. “Hopefully that will filter back to England and give us a lot more information for playing against Test-playing nations in the World Cup, but we just have to do what the ECB says.”

South Africa carry “unbelievable potential” in their bowling line-up but the coach Mickey Arthur has warned they are not at the level of the great West Indies attacks of the 1990s. Pace will be a crucial asset for the tourists, who arrived in Perth on Sunday, as they attempt to win their first series in Australia over the next month.Dale Steyn, a 25-year-old who can deliver outswingers at 150kph, leads the attack that is complemented by the experienced Makhaya Ntini and the 24-year-old Morne Morkel. “People must realise that our guys are still young,” Arthur told . “They are not the West Indies attack of the 1990s, as they were written up in England.”But they are learning all the time and there’s unbelievable potential. There’s a huge amount of potential there. You’ve got Makhaya who bowls from a different angle, you’ve got Dale who swings it out and you’ve got Morne Morkel who is quick and bouncy.”Arthur said the group was “covered in all areas”. “People have often said our attack is one-dimensional,” he said. “You’ll see three different quick bowlers, all who bring different elements to our attack, which is brilliant, lots of variation.”It is one component in a two-year plan to prepare the squad for a tough tour of Australia. “We come here as a pretty settled and deep unit,” Arthur said. “We have huge respect for Australia. They haven’t lost a home series since 1992-93, so we know what awaits us. We are going to be challenged in every way.”The opening Test starts in Perth on December 17 and a fast surface is expected. Arthur is not sure what will be provided but he will gain a better understanding of the surface during a couple of practice matches against Western Australia teams over the next week. “I have seen that it is getting quicker though,” he said. “I’m confident we’ll adjust quite quickly.”

Manchester City midfielder Rodri produced a superb display at the weekend as Spain thrashed Georgia 4-0 in World Cup qualifying.

The former Atletico Madrid man is likely to be a regular in Pep Guardiola’s side again this season and should Fernandinho depart at the end of the season, his importance for the Citizens will only grow further.

According to WhoScored, the 25-year-old has been City’s best performer in the Premier League so far with an impressive 8.0/10 rating across his two appearances thus far and he continued his fine form with a dominant display for Luis Enrique’s side.

As per SofaScore, the Manchester City man would earn an impressive 7.5/10 rating for his display, with only goalscorers Paulo Sarabia (8.2), Carlos Soler (8.0) and Jose Gaya (7.9) rated higher on the evening.

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During the 90 minutes, Rodri would have 136 touches and completed a remarkable 123/128 passes, resulting in a superb pass accuracy of 96%.

Not only was this the most passes completed of any player on the pitch, but it was also almost as many as the entire starting team of Georgia would manage (147), which emphasises how he completely ran the game.

Rodri also completed eight out of his nine attempted long balls and would win four out of seven of his duels, suggesting that he barely put a foot wrong during his time on the pitch.

Spain and Manchester City are a good match in that they both love to dominate possession and, if Guardiola saw any of the game, he will surely have been delighted with the way his defensive midfielder performed.

Despite dubbing him “incredible” in 2019, the Spanish manager opted to leave Rodri out of the crunch Champions League games last season but if he continues to impress he will surely be considered a big-game player, and considering City’s upcoming fixtures include games against Leicester, Chelsea and Liverpool, it will be interesting to see if the Spain international keeps his starting place.

And, in other news… Man City set for huge boost with “incredibly talented” gem

Birmingham City transfer target Lyle Taylor has dropped a hint regarding a potential move to St. Andrew’s this summer.

What’s been said?

Speaking ahead of Nottingham Forest’s Championship clash with Bournemouth this Saturday, the 31-year-old claimed that the speculation surrounding his future does not bother him, as well as admitting that he is happy in Nottingham and has not considered the idea of moving elsewhere.

As cited by Football League World, Taylor said: “It makes no difference at the end of the day. I’m here to play football. I came to Nottingham Forest to play football. I’m playing football for Nottingham Forest right now, so as it stands, I have the shirt. It’s up to me to keep that shirt.

“I’ve not thought about moving anywhere else. I’m happy living here. I just want to play. At the end of the day, I want to play football, so it’s up to me now to keep hold of that shirt and make sure I play every week. That’s the only thing that matters right now.

“I’m not thinking or worried about anything else.”

Birmingham have been heavily linked with a move for the former Charlton Athletic striker this summer, with Lee Bowyer believed to be keen on securing a reunion with his former player at St. Andrew’s, although it is reported that the Reds would not be willing to let the Montserrat international leave without having sourced a replacement.

Fans will be gutted

While Taylor had something of a season to Forget for Forest last time out – with the striker scoring a mere four goals over his 39 Championship appearances, and his average SofaScore match rating of 6.64 ranking him as the club’s joint ninth-worst performer in the division – it is undeniable that Bowyer appears to be a manager who knows how to get the best out of the 31-year-old.

Indeed, over his 22 second-tier appearances for Charlton in the season prior, the £720k-rated hitman scored 11 goals, registered one assist and created three big chances for his teammates, as well as taking an average of 2.1 shots and making 0.5 key passes per game.

These returns saw the man Neal Ardley dubbed an “outstanding” player earn a seasonal SofaScore match rating of 6.94, ranking him as the Addicks’ third-best player in the Championship that year.

So, while the £5k-per-week Taylor may not have enjoyed the most profitable of spells at the City Ground thus far, it would very much seem as if a move to Birmingham could well help the forward refind his goalscoring form.

As such, the 31-year-old’s recent comments are sure to come as something of a gutting blow for both the Blues manager as well as fans of the club, as a link-up between Taylor and Birmingham could be something of a match made in heaven.

In other news: McGrath drops Birmingham City transfer claim that is sure to have fans buzzing

Aston Villa could enter the race to sign Lazio’s Joaquin Correa, according to Il Messaggero (via Sport Witness).

The lowdown

Correa is capable of playing as an attacking midfielder or down the left but last season he was used as a centre forward. In 25 Serie A starts, he scored eight goals and provided three assists (via WhoScored).

Tuttosport have reported that Lazio need to raise up to €30million (£25.4million) in order to register new signings Elseid Hysaj, Felipe Anderson, Dimitrije Kamenović and Luka Romero and fund a move for Bordeaux’s Toma Basic. As such, they are willing to let Correa leave for that fee.

Legendary countryman Juan Sebastian Veron has actually urged him to remain in Serie A, where’s been ‘crushing it’ (via Goal) – high praise indeed.

Villa have already spent more than £95million on four new signings, but Jack Grealish’s move to Manchester City has put them back in the black (via Transfermarkt).

The latest

The report states that Villa Park is a possible destination for Correa, though there’s competition from Premier League rivals Everton and Leicester City.

The player’s agent is said to be hard at work to arrange a route out of the Italian capital.

The verdict

Do Villa really need Correa? Well his versatility would make him a good asset, but you could argue the funds would be better spent elsewhere.

The likes of Danny Ings, Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Buendia appear to block Correa’s path into the starting line-up.

There is a potential gap on the left-hand side, but Todd Cantwell would be better suited to that role.

It might be the case that Correa’s representatives have made an approach to Villa, rather than the other way around.

In other news, fans react to Gregg Evans’ Danny Ings claim. 

An update has emerged regarding Arsenal’s pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes…

What’s the word?

According to Brazilian outlet Lance, the Gunners are monitoring the Lyon midfielder ahead of a potential move before this month’s transfer deadline but they’ll have to wait until after the Olympics.

The 23-year-old is currently away with Brazil at Tokyo 2020, where they are currently in the semi-finals. He is seen as an alternative to Manuel Locatelli, who seems likely to choose Serie A giants Juventus over a switch to the Emirates Stadium.

Goal reported last week that Lyon would only let their star midfielder leave for around €35m (£30m).

Shades of Gilberto

A young, combative Brazilian beast who is capable of chipping in with the odd goal? That very much sounds like Invincibles midfielder Gilberto Silva.

Whenever Thierry Henry was absent, the powerhouse often stepped up as captain in the heart of the engine room and eventually won a Premier League and two FA Cups in North London.

There are plenty of similarities with Guimaraes, who could well emerge as the perfect partner for Thomas Partey under Mikel Arteta, especially if Granit Xhaka does depart before the deadline.

As per WhoScored, the £27m-rated midfielder averaged 2.3 tackles per game and an impressive 90.5% passing accuracy during the 2020/21 domestic campaign, whilst at the Olympics, he’s currently ranked amongst the six best performing players, having created three big chances and provided two assists.

Across his short career to date, the Lyon star has found the net ten times, which is pretty respectable for a defensively-minded option, but as football scout Jacek Kulig explains, he has tremendous box-to-box abilities.

He describes Guimaraes as “the perfect mix of a deep-lying playmaker and box-to-box midfielder” with “world-class potential,” also adding that he’s “a complete midfielder.”

Also dubbed an “elite talent”, the 6-foot monster is in similar stature to the former Arsenal legend, and on the above evidence, the Gunners could well find their next Gilberto.

Edu Gaspar must look to seal a move for him, whatever the costs. Just imagine him next to Partey next season. It’s a mouth-watering prospect.

AND in other news, David Ornstein drops exciting transfer claim that’ll leave Arsenal fans buzzing…

Leeds United have confirmed the signing of Chelsea midfielder Lewis Bate on a three-year contract [Leeds United FC Official].

The Lowdown: Leeds United look to cover all bases ahead of the new season

As anticipation builds ahead of the new Premier League campaign, Marcelo Bielsa will be desperate to cover all bases in order to continue the steady levels of progression seen at Elland Road in recent years.

Acquiring ready made first-team figures will be key to prospective success. However, bringing in quality young stars can also be an intelligent method of recruitment with longer-term benefits.

Interestingly, the Whites have now tapped into the latter category with their latest move.

The Latest: Bate signs three-year deal

Keen to poach top talent, Leeds United have now successfully acquired Bate on an undisclosed fee from London giants Chelsea [Leeds United FC Official].

The Blues had been itching to tie him down to a new contract, however he decided to stall on putting pen to paper at Stamford Bridge, paving the way for interest in his services [Evening Standard].

Faced with the prospect of losing the anchor man for free upon the expiration of his contract in 12 months-time, the Blues had little choice but to let the youngster make the move north to Yorkshire.

The Verdict: Bate is an astute piece of business by the Elland Road hierarchy

Keeping a keen eye on the future, Bate possesses the qualities to make a real impact in Bielsa’s style of rapid counter-attacks.

Prominent in the transition from defence to attack, his ability to drive with the ball at considerable pace has seen him become a shining light in the Chelsea youth academy in recent years.

In 2020/21, the London-born midfielder made 26 appearances combined for the Chelsea Under-23 and Chelsea Under-18 sides, scoring once [Transfermarkt].

His passing ability has been lauded through his time in the ranks at the Cobham Training Centre, in keeping with Bielsa’s high-octane style of football.

Poised to initially link up with the Whites Under-23 set up, Bate now has an ideal platform to harness his talents as he bids to make a first-team breakthrough in the future.

In other news, Leeds United have been linked with a Bundesliga ace.

Leon Bailey has completed his medical at Aston Villa ahead of a reported £30 million move from Bayer Leverkusen [Daily Mail].

Enjoying an outstanding 2020/21 campaign, the Jamaican winger registered a commendable 26 goal contributions in 40 appearances for the Bundesliga side; 15 goals and 11 assists [Transfermarkt].

Unlikely to avoid attracting attention after such a successful showing on a personal front, he now looks odds on to move to the Midlands after undergoing health examinations ahead of a potential £30m move [Daily Mail].

He completed the routine checks in Miami on Sunday night, with only personal terms and work permit provisions still be put in place before the deal becomes fully ratified for the wide-man.

In light of this news, loads of Aston Villa diehards took to social media to share their delight at these latest developments.

 Aston Villa FC fans react:

Replying to popular Aston Villa FC fan outlet villareport on Twitter, here is what some fans had to say about the prospective arrival of Bailey:

“What a signing”

Credit: @GW_94″That front 4 if Grealish stays will be unreal pal.”Credit: @TJAdams1976″Buzzing!!!”Credit: @jbrownz11″Fabulous news. The Jack situation has distracted many from quite how exciting this and Buendia are as signings. #avfc”Credit: @VillaViews_”they say good news comes in threes come on now”Credit: @rad_nauseam”lovely”Credit: @Josh1874_In other news, Aston Villa fans react to a kit update.

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Apesar de a diretoria do São Paulo não admitir publicamente que negocia a contratação do meia Everton Ribeiro, e até negar, o técnico Rogério Ceni mantém esperanças de contar com o jogador do Al Ahli, dos Emirados Árabes Unidos. Tanto que nesta quarta-feira, em entrevista coletiva após a vitória por 1 a 0 sobre o São Bernardo, Ceni evocou o nome de Ribeiro mesmo sem ter sido perguntado. Durante análise do meia Thomaz, contratado do Jorge Wilstermann (BOL), ele disse que Ribeiro seria muito bem-vindo ao clube.

– O Thomaz a gente vinha observando, até outros atletas para a posição. E anteontem concretizamos essa contratação. Tem 30 anos e estilo de jogo parecido com o do Cueva, em condições financeiras adequadas para o clube. E não exclui o Everton Ribeiro, que seria bem-vindo e faria muito bem ao clube. Espero que ele (Thomaz) e o Edimar possam ser escritos. O Thomaz pode ajudar bastante neste mês de abril – afirmou Ceni.

A contratação de Everton Ribeiro, porém, não é fácil. O São Paulo esperava que ele se desligasse de graça do Al Ahli, para arcar apenas com salários e luvas. O meia pretende receber cerca de R$ 700 mil em sua volta ao país após dois anos fora. Há ainda a concorrência do Flamengo.

A busca por Ribeiro é para amenizar a dependência do peruano Cueva, que pode ser um problema para o time. É que ele saiu de campo com um problema muscular na vitória de sua seleção sobre o Uruguai na última terça-feira pelas Eliminatórias. Preocupação para Ceni, que ainda não sabe a gravidade do problema de seu principal jogador.

-Sobre o Cueva, não sei dizer. Não chegou ao Brasil, chega amanhã e não sei se ainda fará uma ressonância magnética. Aí vamos saber o grau da lesão. A gente já vinha poupando porque era um lugar em que ele sentia. Talvez eu devesse ter usado mais, a lesão aconteceria antes e ele nem iria para a seleção. Resolvemos tirar mais cedo de alguns jogos e ainda assim aconteceu. Só espero que não haja um estiramento. Tive muito cuidado até aqui e perdi por causa da seleção – analisou o comandante, que chegou a dizer que era melhor não ter poupado o jogador:

-Vínhamos poupando porque estava sentindo justamente no lugar que sentiu. Segurei em alguns jogos, tirei contra o Palmeiras (derrota por 3 a 0). Talvez eu devesse ter usado mais ele. A lesão teria acontecido antes e aí ele não ia para seleção e ficava mais tempo com a gente. Mas você quer sempre, lógico, preservar atleta… e nós escolhemos poupar e tirar mais cedo em alguns jogos justamente porque reclamava dessa dor. Espero só que não tenha sido um estiramento, que não haja uma lesão, porque aí perco no mês mais importante, com todos cuidados que tivemos para trazer até aqui. Perco por dois jogos da Seleção. Mas faz parte da vida.

Ceni tem até esta sexta-feira para entrar a lista com 28 inscritos para o Campeonato Paulista. Ele incluirá o lateral-esquerdo Edimar, emprestado pelo Cruzeiro, e Thomaz. Everton Ribeiro também? Ele ainda não sabe quem perderá lugar na relação.

-Vou ver com calma até sexta, depois no fim de semana tem os 30 para a Sul-Americana. Vamos falar com a comissão técnica. Tenho muitos zagueiros e tenho que ver os lesionados, Bruno e Lucas Fernandes, o exame do Cueva. Tenho que analisar tudo. Se alguém perder quatro jogos, não dá, assim como Lyanco perdeu mais da metade e não seria justo. Contratei um lateral-esquerdo para tê-lo. E um meia porque precisava. Então vou inscrever. No lugar de quem vamos ver com calma, vendo exames e falando com os médicos sobre quem demora mais para voltar. Na sexta vocês saberão os 28 e os 30 da Sul-Americana – disse o treinador.

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