da apostebet： Depois do que pôde ter sido seu último jogo à frente da Seleção em solo brasileiro, o técnico Tite falou sobre a vitória sobre o Chile, por 4 a 0, nas Eliminatórias Sul-Americanas. Aos seus olhos, sobram emoções sobre a forma como a equipe venceu no Maracanã.
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da lvbet： -Tem muitos significados, muitas situações… São muitos e são muito particulares – afirmou o técnico, que depois optou por passar a palavra para o auxiliar César Sampaio e o preparador físico Fábio Mahseredjian.
Em seguida, o comandante agradeceu.
-Muito obrigado aos torcedores que compareceram hoje ao Maracanã, muito obrigado – declarou.
O treinador também detalhou como ajustou a equipe para superar o bloqueio de um Chile tão retraído.
-Quando joga contra 5-3-2, com cinco atrás, abre-se os dois pontas, trabalha-se com dois entrelinhas e dá liberdade de articulação com Paquetá e Neymar, ou Coutinho que entrou depois. Um avançado como meia-esquerda e o segundo meio-campista que joga entrelinhas, num plano de corredor pelo lado direito – disse Tite, que completou:
– Construção com quatro, balança a bola e inverte do outro lado, que vai ter um corredor livre para a construção e deixar os atletas no último terço com liberdade de criação. O que eu tento sempre colocar para eles: façam sempre a jogada de forma vertical, procurem o gol porque essa é a maior essência do futebol.
+ Tabela das Eliminatórias Sul-Americanas para a Copa do Mundo de 2022
Tite também comentou a nível individual, mas sem citar nomes de atletas, e parabenizou alguns jogadores por conseguirem manter a intensidade que demonstram em seus respectivos clubes.
– Dois aspectos têm balançado. Os atletas com a personalidade e confiança de virem na Seleção e repetirem os níveis de atuação de seus clubes, que é muito difícil, mais o trabalho para a gente poder de alguma forma organizar e tentar explorar o que o adversário tem de fragilidade – afirmou o treinador.
+ATUAÇÕES: Neymar e Vini Jr. marcam, são os melhores em campo e levam as maiores notas em goleada do Brasil
A Seleção Brasileira volta a campo na próxima terça-feira, às 20h30 (de Brasília), quando enfrenta a Bolívia. O jogo, válido pela 18ª rodada das Eliminatórias Sul-Americanas, acontece em La Paz.
Mitchell Starc will complete the fast-bowling trio alongside Josh Hazlewood and captain Pat Cummins
Andrew McGlashan05-Dec-2021Travis Head has won the race to be Australia’s No. 5 for the opening Ashes Test at the Gabba with Mitchell Starc also locked into the pace attack.Starc was expected to be retain his place ahead of the in-form Jhye Richardson but the final batting spot was the closest decision that needed to be made after Alex Carey was confirmed as wicketkeeper.Head has edged out the experienced Usman Khawaja to regain the place he lost midway through the series against India last season. He had been included in the squad for the postponed tour of South Africa earlier this season.Related
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Head has made 394 runs at 49.25 this Sheffield Shield season with two centuries, including one in the most recent match against Queensland, after a lean spell with Sussex in county cricket, while Khawaja has scored 460 runs at 65.71 with a brace of hundreds.”It was a tight one,” captain Pat Cummins said. “The selectors make the call, both really good options, in really strong form. The experience from Uzzie is great and we are really lucky to have that but Trav has been playing a lot of us in the last couple of years and has churned out runs.”Head’s overall Test record is an average of 39.75 from 19 matches with two centuries. He played in four of the 2019 Ashes Test with a top score of 51 before being left out of the final match when Mitchell Marsh was drafted in. He returned at the start of the following home season during which he made a century in the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand. He averages 46.66 in home Tests.Cummins also revealed that it was likely that he would not take the new ball, at least to start with, instead putting it in the hands of Starc and Josh Hazlewood. He said that Starc had been hitting his stride in training over the last few days.”He’s building up nicely, we had a really good centre-wicket yesterday, he was fast, he was swinging the ball big. We weren’t surprised but it was great see. You’ve got some of the best batters in the world, Steve Smith, Marnus who looked like Starcy was a handful. So good signs.”With much attention on how Cummins will manage himself as a fast-bowling captain, he added that he would be fielding at mid-off most of the time but would not be afraid to take the occasional over down at fine leg to refresh if needed.That could leave some of the immediate decision-making in the hands of vice-captain Steven Smith who is set to take on a more active role in the new leadership pairing.
da brwin： Liverpool enjoyed a brilliant start to life under new boss Arne Slot last weekend, picking up all three points in a 2-0 victory over newly promoted Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
da pixbet： Despite the departure of Jürgen Klopp at the end of last season, there are expectations of Slot to hit the ground running and be a success at Anfield during his debut campaign at the club.
However, his side remain the only team in the Premier League yet to make a first-team signing, with the Dutchman having to work with the crop of players already on Merseyside.
Their lack of business hasn’t been through their lack of effort, with a deal to sign Martin Zubumendi evaporating after the Spaniard decided to stay at Real Sociedad instead of a move to England.
With the transfer window shutting next Friday, the Reds are running out of time to make new additions to help Slot have the best chance of being a success, potentially relying on some current first-team players to step up in 2024/25.
Luis Diaz’s time at Liverpool so far
After joining Liverpool for a fee in the region of £37m during the January transfer window in January 2022, there was real hope that he could be the long-term replacement for Sadio Mané, who left the club just a couple of months later.
Liverpool player Luis Diaz
He’s since made 99 appearances for the Reds, scoring just 24 goals, an average of one strike every four appearances he’s made in all competitions.
Last season, the 27-year-old enjoyed a successful campaign, registering 13 goal contributions in the Premier League last term – helping the club qualify for the Champions League once again for the 2024/25 campaign.
However, despite his admirable record for the club in recent times, he could find himself as more of an impact player under Slot, especially if they land one player who’s recently been touted with a move to Merseyside.
Liverpool could land £51m ace who’s an upgrade on Diaz
In recent days, Liverpool have been the latest club linked with a move to sign Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman before the transfer deadline.
Ademola Lookman for Atalanta
The Nigerian forward, who scored a hat-trick in the Europa League final last season, enjoyed a fine campaign for the Italian side, registering 18 goal contributions in his 31 Serie A appearances. He's potentially available for €60m (£51m) as reported earlier this summer.
Such a record could see him be a hugely successful player at Anfield, potentially seeing him replace the Colombian should he make a move in the next couple of weeks.
Lookman, who’s noted as a similar player to Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior as per FBref, blew Diaz out of the water in numerous key areas last season, showcasing what an excellent addition he would be to Slot’s side.
The “blistering” Nigerian, as described by scout Antonio Mango, not only managed more combined goal contributions, but registered a higher goal per shot-on-target rate than the current Liverpool ace – offering the club a more potent goal threat in the final third.
How Lookman & Diaz compare in 2023/24
Statistics (per 90)
Lookman
Diaz
Games played
31
37
Goals + assists
18
13
Goals per shot-on-target
0.46
0.25
Progressive passes
4.6
3.9
Aerials won
46%
35%
Crosses completed
3.3
0.9
Stats via FBref
The Atalanta star also completed nearly three times the number of crosses per 90, whilst also winning more aerial battles – demonstrating his all-round ability in attacking areas.
Whilst it would be an extremely harsh call to replace Diaz after his recent campaign on Merseyside, football is a cut-throat industry, with the club needing to make the right call in order to get back towards the top of the Premier League.
Luis Diaz warming up for Liverpool.
Lookman would be a stellar addition for the Reds, taking the club’s forward line to the next level and giving Slot an increased opportunity of being a success during his first season at Anfield.
The aforementioned likeness to Vinicius Jr is a further reason to be excited, with the Brazilian arguably the "best player in the world" according to legendary compatriot, Ronaldo, having wreaked havoc off the left flank last season with 35 goals and assists in just 39 games for Madrid.
Lookman has a way to go to reach such heights, while the £51m price tag may seem an expensive fee for a player who’s never really cut it in England’s top flight, but he’s developed his game in Europe, with his pace and eye for goal making him an elite level talent.
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He’ll be hoping to explode under Slot’s leadership this season…
كشف الجهاز الفني للنادي الأهلي، عن اللاعبين البدلاء في مباراة الهلال السوداني، التي ستقام بين الفريقين، بعد قليل، ضمن مواجهات بطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا.
وتقام المباراة بين الأهلي ونظيره الهلال السوداني على أرضية استاد القاهرة، في إطار لقاءات دور ربع النهائي من دوري أبطال إفريقيا.
طالع | تشكيل الأهلي أمام الهلال في دوري أبطال إفريقيا
والتقى الأهلي مع الهلال السوادني في 12 مباراة خلال 6 لقاءات في تاريخ مواجهتهما جمعيها في بطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا، فاز الأهلي في 5 مباريات وفاز الهلال في 3 مناسبات وتعادل الفريقان في 4 لقاءات، أحرز لاعبو الأهلي أحد عشر هدفاً وتلقت شباكه سبعة أهداف.
ويلتقي الفائز من مباراة الأهلي والهلال مع الفائز من لقاء صن داونز الجنوب إفريقي أمام الترجي التونسي في نصف النهائي بدوري أبطال إفريقيا. بدلاء الأهلي اليوم أمام الهلال السوداني في دوري أبطال إفريقيا
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da realsbet： Eduardo Freeland está de saída do Botafogo. O executivo aceitou uma proposta para ser diretor de futebol do Bahia e assumirá a função no Tricolor de Aço rumo à reconstrução da equipe na Série B do Brasileirão. A notícia foi publicada primeiramente por Paulo Vinícius Coelho e confirmada pelo LANCE!.
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Será a segunda mudança significativa na carreira de Freeland em poucos meses. O profissional, então diretor de futebol do Botafogo, havia aceitado se tornar o líder das categorias de base do Glorioso com a chegada de John Textor.
Freeland, inclusive, chegou a ir para Londres com a intenção de conhecer o CT do Crystal Palace, outro clube que Textor possui ações, com a intenção de buscar inspirações para o Botafogo em estrutura e filosofia de jogo. Em entrevista ao LANCE!durante a chegada, o executivo havia afirmado que estava animado com o trabalho.
O executivo ainda está no Rio de Janeiro, mas já aceitou a proposta do Bahia e se apresenta ao Tricolor de Aço nos próximos dias. A missão será recolocar o Tricolor na elite do Campeonato Brasileiro.
New Zealand need their bench strength to come to the fore in a more prominent way in the second T20I
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Venkatesh Iyer as India’s sixth bowling option? Should NZ give Todd Astle a run?
Big pictureIt was only last Sunday that New Zealand lost to Australia in the final of the T20 World Cup but so jam-packed is the international calendar at the moment that only five days later, they will be fighting to prevent a series defeat against India in Ranchi. To make things worse, they don’t start as the favourites.In the absence of Kane Williamson, Mark Chapman stepped up with the bat in the first T20I, but Rachin Ravindra and Todd Astle failed to impress. Ravindra was out for 7 off eight balls and didn’t bowl, while Astle leaked 34 from three overs. New Zealand will know they need a complete team performance to level the series.India, on the other hand, began the Rahul Dravid-Rohit Sharma era with a perfect result but their performance was far from perfect. After opting to bowl, they allowed New Zealand to cruise to 106 for 1 in 13 overs. While chasing, they needed 23 from 24 balls with eight wickets in hand but let the game drift before sealing it in the final over.Still, there were a lot of positives for the hosts. Bhuvneshwar Kumar found swing with the new ball and, bowling two overs at the start and two at the death, returned figures of 2 for 24. Suryakumar Yadav continued batting in an uninhibited manner and picked up the Player-of-the-Match award, while Rohit, too, batted freely. India, though, would want more from their middle order.Form guideIndia WWWWL (last five completed T20Is, most recent first) New Zealand LLWWWIn the spotlightRishabh Pant’s reputation is of a destructive middle-order batter. But in 2021, he has struck at a middling 124.68 in eight T20I innings. Surprisingly, that is still higher than his overall strike rate (122.62) in the format. With Suryakumar all but cementing his slot, KL Rahul available as an alternative wicketkeeper and Ishan Kishan also being in the squad, Pant’s performances will be under scrutiny.Rishabh Pant has a career strike rate of 122.62 in T20Is•BCCI
In his 33-match-young T20I career, Glenn Phillips has played in New Zealand, India and the UAE. In New Zealand, Phillips has smashed 452 runs at an average of 32.28 and a strike rate of 162.58. Outside New Zealand, those numbers are 159 runs an average of 17.66 and a strike rate of 101.27. In the first T20I, he was lbw to R Ashwin for a three-ball duck. With Williamson not in the side, New Zealand will expect him to play a bigger role in the middle overs.Team newsIt’s difficult to see India making any significant changes to their XI. They could consider bringing in Yuzvendra Chahal for Axar Patel but given they are playing only with six batters, that would further weaken their lower-order batting.India (probable): 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 KL Rahul, 3 Suryakumar Yadav, 4 Rishabh Pant (wk), 5 Shreyas Iyer, 6 Venkatesh Iyer, 7 Axar Patel/Yuzvendra Chahal, 8 Deepak Chahar, 9 R Ashwin, 10 Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 11 Mohammed SirajWith the series on the line, New Zealand could bring in James Neesham and Ish Sodhi but at the same time, it won’t be a surprise if they want to give Ravindra and Astle another opportunity.New Zealand (probable): 1 Martin Guptill, 2 Daryl Mitchell, 3 Mark Chapman, 4 Glenn Phillips, 5 Tim Seifert (wk), 6 James Neesham, 7 Mitchell Santner, 8 Tim Southee (capt), 9 Trent Boult, 10 Lockie Ferguson, 11 Ish SodhiPitch and conditionsRanchi has hosted only two T20Is till date, and one of them was a rain-affected contest. That means there is hardly any data to look into. With dew expected to play a major role, the teams may stick to the win-the-toss-and-chase strategy. The forecast for Friday evening is partly cloudy, with the temperature hovering around 17 degrees Celsius.Mark Chapman scored 63 in the opening T20I•Getty Images
Stats and trivia Martin Guptill needs 11 runs to surpass Virat Kohli’s tally of 3227 to become the leading run-scorer in T20Is. Rohit, who is currently third on the list, is 142 away from overtaking Kohli. Since his comeback in T20I cricket, Ashwin has picked up eight wickets in four games at an economy rate of 5.37. Two of those games, however, were against Scotland and Namibia. Phillips has hit 94 sixes in T20s this year, the most by any batter. Against India, Sodhi has taken 19 wickets in 13 T20Is at an economy rate of 7.25.Quotes”Trent Boult…we’ve played a lot of cricket together. He knows my weakness and I know his strength, so yeah, it’s a good fight between the two. I knew [about him bringing fine leg up]. I mean, when I’m captaining him, I always tell him to bluff, and that’s exactly what he did. He put the midwicket back and got the fine leg up, but I knew he was going to bowl a bouncer. I was just trying to put it over his head, there was not much pace on the ball. Unfortunately, got out but yeah, happy with the win.” “It would have been nice to have added 10-15 runs more but fighting right to the end is something we pride ourselves on in this Black Caps team. Pretty proud of how the guys went and pushed it to the last over.”
da cassino online： O atacante Vitinho recebeu, nesta sexta-feira, homenagens da diretoria do Flamengo pela marca de 200 jogos vestindo o Manto Sagrado, alcançada no clássico com o Botafogo, no dia 23. O quadro e a camisa personalizada foram entregues pelo presidente Rodolfo Landim e diretor de futebol Bruno Spindel.
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Contratado em 2018, vindo do CSKA (RUS) como a contratação mais cara da história do Flamengo na época, Vitinho já soma 201 atuações pelo clube. São 121 vitórias, 48 empates e 32 derrotas, com 29 gols e 33 assistências.
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Já não convivendo mais com o peso de ser o atleta mais caro do Rubro-Negro – os investimentos em Pedro, Gabi e Arrascaeta foram maiores, por exemplo -, o camisa 11 tem sido o 12º jogador do Flamengo desde 2019. Apesar de não ser titular, contribuiu com bons números de gols e assistências nos últimos anos.
Em 2021, foi o maior garçom da equipe, com 15 passes decisivos, e quinto maior artilheiro, com 14 gols. Com Paulo Sousa, o cenário segue o mesmo: Vitinho já deu três assistências para seus companheiros marcarem em 2022.
Neste domingo, com Vitinho à disposição, o Flamengo enfrenta o Vasco pela 10ª rodada da Taça Guanabara. Confira a classificação e a tabela completa aqui!
أعلن الجهاز الفني لفريق الكرة الأول بنادي بيراميدز، عن تشكيل لاعبيه لمباراة الإسماعيلي، المقرر لها اليوم الأحد، ضمن منافسات بطولة كأس الرابطة المصرية (كأس عاصمة مصر).
ويستضيف الإسماعيلي منافسه بيراميدز على استاد الإسماعيلية، في إطار الجولة الثالثة من مرحلة المجموعات لبطولة رابطة الأندية المصرية.
يتواجد فريقا بيراميدز والإسماعيلي في المجموعة الرابعة من كأس رابطة الأندية، والتي تضم الاتحاد السكندري وحرس الحدود.
طالع أيضًا.. موعد والقناة الناقلة لمباراة الزمالك وبتروجيت اليوم في كأس الرابطة المصرية.. والمعلق
ويحتل بيراميدز صدارة ترتيب المجموعة برصيد 3 نقاط، فيما يأتي الإسماعيلي بالمركز الثالث بدون نقاط.
ويدير المباراة تحكيميًا إبراهيم محمد ويعاونه أحمد صلاح مساعد أول ومحمد علي توفيق مساعد ثان وأحمد جمال حكمًا رابعًا، ومصطفى مدحت حكم تقنية الفيديو وأحمد حامد فهيم. تشكيل بيراميدز أمام الإسماعيلي في كأس الرابطة
حراسة المرمى: شريف إكرامي.
خط الدفاع: محمود دونجا – علي جبر – طارق علاء – يوسف شيكا.
خط الوسط: أحمد توفيق – يوسف أوباما – رمضان صبحي – أحمد عاطف قطة – عبد الرحمن مجدي.
خط الهجوم: دودو الجباس.
ويتواجد على مقاعد البدلاء:
أحمد ميهوب – وليد الكرتي – محمود مرعي – مروان حمدي – علي حمودة – حسن طارق – عمر عبد العظيم – خالد حاتم – صامويل أومسا.
da fazobetai： Southampton supporters will watch all the opening games in the Championship and the EFL this weekend pleased that they have to wait an extra week to get their competitive action underway, owing to their newly obtained Premier League status.
da cassino online： The Saints travel to Newcastle United in what will be an interesting opening day tie at St James' Park, with Southampton fans hopeful that Ben Brereton-Diaz could well score on his debut to help overcome the Magpies in shock fashion.
The adopted Chile international could well be joined by a new teammate in attack shortly, as Russell Martin's men show no signs of slowing down this hectic transfer window.
Southampton in talks with Belgian star
As per football journalist Sacha Tavolieri, via his social media, Southampton are in talks to try and tempt KAA Gent star Matias Fernandez-Pardo to the club this summer but will face a battle in trying to snap him up.
Lazio are also keen on the 19-year-old ace and have had a bid of £8.5m already rejected for his services, meaning it won't be straightforward for Martin and Co to land their desired target.
Sekou Mara
What Fernandez-Pardo could offer Southampton
Getting a deal over the line for the teenage star by the end of the frantic month could also signal the end of Sekou Mara in a Saints strip, with reports suggesting that the Frenchman – who struggled for consistency last campaign in the Championship – could now be off to Brest in his native country.
This would be somewhat of a blow, but one that would be very much softened if Fernandez-Pardo was to walk into the building, with the Saints gaining another sharpshooter to rival Brereton-Diaz's prowess.
The 19-year-old attacker was a revelation last campaign for his Jupiler Pro League employers, with his goal haul for the club now rising to nine from just 24 games after an electric individual season.
One league clash against Standard Liege would even see Fernandez-Pardo receive a 9.3/10 match rating via Sofascore, and it's clear to see why, with two goals and one assist in the contest from the standout Belgian helping Gent obliterate their divisional rivals 4-1.
Fernandez-Pardo's numbers vs Liege
Stat
Fernandez-Pardo
Minutes played
90
Goals scored
2
Assists
1
Shots on target
2
Touches
44
Accurate passes
23/28 (82%)
Big chances created
1
Duels won
4/9
Data by Sofascore
Martin would love to have such a clinical finisher waiting in his wings, with Fernandez-Pardo notably shining in a clash vs Liege, firing home both of his on-target efforts, but the Gent ace could be turned more into a left wing option at St. Mary's, instead of lining up as an out-and-out striker.
Mara had to make do with also switching between duties down the flanks and up top last campaign and struggled to ever truly lay down a marker on the first-team, with just four starts handed to him all season long.
Whereas, the Gent number 26 has shone from both positions in the past, even though he has only started one senior game from down the left wing.
This versatility will be another reason why Martin is keen to add the exciting youngster to his group ahead of the new Premier League campaign, knowing that his options down both the right and left are limited.
Fernandez-Pardo would routinely line up next to the striker, as opposed to being the main centre-forward himself, when playing for the Belgium U19s in the past, with all three of the goals he's managed for his nation coming from playing out on the flanks.
The "amazing" talent – as he has been described by U23 football scout Antonio Mango when referring to the height of his goalscoring powers last season – undoubtedly has a big future in the game, and he could take the Premier League by storm under Martin's guidance.
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da 888casino： West Ham United's promising start to the transfer window has shifted to frustration, with several targets rejecting a move to the London Stadium despite promising discussions with the respective outfits.
da betsul： Still, Max Kilman and Luis Guilherme have already signed and there is hope that two more transfer targets, Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran, will complete transfers before the transfer deadline in just over one month.
Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran.
Crysencio Summerville, who was the Championship MVP last season, has been of interest to the Irons but Leeds United's £35m asking price is far too steep. Thus, a shrewd alternative is being worked on.
West Ham transfer news
As per the Sunday Mirror [pg. 68], West Ham have made a £15m bid to sign Reiss Nelson from Arsenal, with the versatile winger expected to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer.
This comes amid Leicester City's efforts to sign the 24-year-old, having previously opened talks with the Gunners. The Foxes, however, have not yet lodged a formal offer.
The attacking flanks represent an area of importance for Julen Lopetegui's side this summer, especially when considering the uncertainty around Lucas Paqueta's footballing future. Nelson would combat this, adding a dimension and, crucially, depth to a team desperate to return to form following David Moyes' departure from the dugout.
Why West Ham want Reiss Nelson
Questions would understandably be raised about Nelson's lack of regular minutes over the past several seasons; for a player of his quality, it's concerning that he has been consigned to a bit-part role since returning from a successful loan spell with Feyenoord in 2020/21.
Reiss Nelson: Apps Last 5 Seasons
Season
Club
Apps
Starts
Goals
Assists
23/24
Arsenal
24
5
1
3
22/23
Arsenal
18
5
3
3
21/22
Feyenoord
32
18
4
7
20/21
Arsenal
11
5
1
1
19/20
Arsenal
22
12
3
3
Stats via WhoScored
Three of the past four terms have presented the Englishman with just five starts across all competitions, but flashes of quality in north London, under Mikel Arteta's wing, have showcased the quality that could see him make a marked improvement on West Ham's attack.
Fleet-footed and dynamic, Nelson has been described as a "special" player by the Arsenal manager, and he would certainly prove to offer the kind of skills to serve as an effective Summerville alternative.
His athletic properties are invariably evident on the field, but he's also demonstrably a big-game player, popping up with some crucial performances for title-chasing Arsenal over the past few years.
Principally a right-sided winger, the £100k-per-week talent has featured on the alternate flank with regularity, and since he's actually right-footed, he could operate in that inswinging striking role that Summerville performs with such panache at Elland Road.
Crysencio Summerville for Leeds
With 20 goals and nine assists across 46 Championship outings last season, the rising Dutchman, aged 21, is undoubtedly a top talent, also ranking among the top 1% of attacking midfielders and wingers in England's second tier last year for shot-creating actions, the top 7% for progressive carries and the top 9% for successful take-ons per 90, as per FBref.
He's not the only exciting prospect capable of improving Lopetegui's team, however, with Nelson actually averaging 1.4 and 1.5 dribbles per Premier League game for Arsenal over the past two campaigns, despite starting just three matches in his timeframe, as per WhoScored.
Nelson, to further strengthen the point, would likely see an increase in his goalscoring output is signed in Summerville's stead, with a focus on performing on the left. Across his career, he has scored 13 times from 87 appearances on the right, at a rate of 0.15, compared to ten goals from 57 matches at left wing, at a rate of 0.18 per game.
It's a marginal difference, sure, but it does speak of Nelson's ability to impress across multiple roles, with the telling comment on his tactical flexibility something that could see him succeed under Lopetegui's wing.
Crysencio Summerville: Championship Stats 23/24
Statistics
#
Matches played
46
Matches started
44
Goals
20
Assists
9
Pass completion
84%
Big chances created
17
Shots per game
3.0
Key passes per game
2.6
Dribbles per game
2.3
Ball recoveries per game
3.4
Duels won per game
5.8
Stats via Sofascore
Since West Ham may well be able to sign the 5 foot 9 winger for around £15m – some £20m lower than what Leeds are asking for their prized forward – technical director Tim Steidten could score a bargain move here.
After all, Summerville might have found prolific success across the past 12 months but will that translate to life in the Premier League? Across the 2022/23 season, as Leeds suffered relegation, he clinched four goals and two assists across 28 matches, with five of those six goal contributions arriving in a potent six-game spell.
Leeds winger Crysencio Summerville.
Given that Nelson has proven himself a valuable member of Arteta's squad, so slick, so stylish in the pursuit of prominence and silverware, there's little question that he has the skills to succeed in a cross-London switch eastward.
In March 2023, when his outfit desperately needed three points at home against Bournemouth in the Premier League to keep pace with Manchester City in the title race, Nelson was introduced with 21 minutes to play and popped up with a goal and an assist to turn the tide and send his anxious fanbase into rapture.
A tremendous cameo, Nelson placed three key passes, completed his one attempted dribble and completed all 15 of his passes, further backing up that previous point that he has what it takes to succeed on the major stage, in the biggest, most important situations.
All things considered, Arsenal need to get this deal done. Sure, Summerville is a player of giddying potential but West Ham still need to address multiple positions to get Lopetegui's inherited outfit up to speed and push toward European qualification once again.
Nelson might feel like something of a risk, but his talent is patently there, and he could be a masterful and shrewd signing in hindsight, putting thoughts of Summerville plying his trade in Hammers claret firmly in distant memory and rising to the fore.
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