The left-arm spinner counts swing/drift among his main tools in T20 cricket

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Late on a warm Saturday night in Providence Guyana, Akeal Hosein made spin bowling look easy. Big turn first ball, a plumb lbw with his second, then four more dismissals – all bowled or lbw – only two boundaries conceded, and his team on track to a rollicking victory by the time he’d finished his overs.An uninterrupted four-over spell, figures of 5 for 11… but all that only a cinch, Hosein said. Polishing up your skills to get to a place where batters, from however inexperienced a team, have no idea how to play you – all that takes time.Because there was serious skill in how Hosein bowled against Uganda. And these are skills that very few players ever in the history of cricket have possessed. Hosein is one example of an ultra-modern breed of cricketer – the spin bowler who operates in the powerplay. More than that, he is a spin bowler who counts swing/drift (in terms of physics acting on the ball, they are basically the same thing, we just tend to call it swing when it is fast and drift when it’s slow), among his main tools.Related

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While there was turn on offer for Hosein on the Providence surface, it is this drift with the new ball that brought him the majority of his wickets. He bowls at a fast spinner’s pace, but sends the ball down seam upright, a little tilted. On Saturday, he was getting the ball to swing/drift late. Batters frequently played down the wrong line, and as Hosein was frequently attacking the stumps, this meant a lot of lbw and bowled dismissals.After the match, Hosein revealed he’d been working with Sunil Narine – another ultra-modernist, and a bowler who uses swing/drift to excellent effect.”I’ve been doing lots of work here,” Hosein said. “We had a camp before we came into the World Cup, but I’ve been doing lots of work with Sunil Narine as well. He’s a very close friend of mine.”So, it’s just about constant work. And especially when you start getting success your way, we know the game has evolved so much that guys are going to be reading about you. Guys are going to be doing their homework. So, you always have to try and stay one step ahead.”Among the other reasons for Hosein’s success against Uganda is that he kept the length up, and the pace fairly quick, so batters had to keep committing to front foot shots to him.”Today I thought I’d judge my spell mainly on the lengths that I bowl, and I know once I execute those lengths it’ll be tough for most batsmen to play,” he said. “I think it’s a pitch where if you really go searching, sometimes you can miss your length.”With Hosein having bowled himself into some form in this match, West Indies are now looking increasingly ominous in what is a home World Cup for them. They have overcome two oppositions they were expected to beat – Papua New Guinea and now Uganda. But they have tougher games coming up – against New Zealand, and Afghanistan.”I think going into the third game, we definitely are force to reckon with,” Hosein said. “We have been playing good cricket over the last 12 years and we have improved immensely in areas that we weren’t the best at.”

Harry Kane insists his full focus is on winning the Club World Cup and that he is not thinking about the Ballon d'Or.

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  Kane will be part of the Bayern side that takes on Auckland City, Boca Juniors and Benfica in the group stage of the Club World Cup.

While it’s impossible to deny that for large parts of this season, Arsenal haven’t performed to the standards they’ve set in previous years, they have also been quite unlucky regarding injuries.

Specifically, in late December, Mikel Arteta lost his best player and talisman to a severe hamstring injury that kept him out of the side for almost four months: Bukayo Saka.

The best way to demonstrate what a difference having the Hale Ender in the side could have made in that period is to look at his outrageous output, as despite missing so much football this season, he’s still managed to score 11 goals and provided 14 assists in 33 games, at an average of a goal involvement every 1.32 games.

So, with the Englishman unquestionably being the Gunners’ most important player, it would make sense to sign players who would make great teammates for him, which, based on recent reports, seems to be the opinion of Andrea Berta and Co.

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Before we get to the player in question, it is worth looking at some of the other stars Arsenal are looking at who could help Saka reach that next level by improving the left-hand side, such as Jamie Gittens and Raphinha.

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The former has recently popped up as a target for the Gunners and could be available for around £51m, which for a youngster who’s scored at the Bernabeu and has racked up a haul of 17 goal involvements this season and could prove a worthwhile investment.

Likewise, while the reported price tag of £77m for the Barcelona star is indeed steep, he would undoubtedly be worth it, as in just 52 games this season, he has managed to rack up an unreal haul of 57 goal involvements.

Yet, what would likely help Saka more than anything else is signing a new striker, which is where Liam Delap enters the fray.

According to a recent report from Football Transfers, Arsenal are now incredibly interested in the Ipswich Town striker, with Andrea Berta particularly keen.

Furthermore, it’s moved beyond just an interest, with the report revealing that the club have now made an offer for the Englishman, who has a £30m release clause in his deal following the confirmation of the Tractor Boys’ relegation.

He might not be the biggest of names, but given how well he’s performed this season and his potential, Delap is someone worth signing, especially as he’d be a dream for Saka.

Why Delap would be a dream for Saka

Now, there are a few reasons why Delap would be a dream signing for Saka this summer, but they ultimately boil down to his ability in front of goal, as the Arsenal winger would surely thrive with a more clinical striker to his left.

We feel comfortable calling the Englishman more clinical than the Gunners’ current options up top, as it’s a statement more than backed up by the numbers.

For example, Understat has worked out that his 12 league goals this season have come from an expected goals figure of just 11.85, which, in other words, means he’s actually outperforming his underlying numbers.

Delap

11.85

12

Havertz

11.76

9

Jesus

3.38

3

In contrast, prior to his injury, Kai Havertz scored his nine league goals from an expected goals figure of 11.76, and Gabriel Jesus scored his three goals from an expected figure of 3.38.

On top of being better at putting away his chances, of which he’d be provided plenty from the Hale Ender, the 22-year-old marksman is more than capable of creating his own chances.

For example, FBref places the “complete” forward, as dubbed by analyst Ben Mattinson, in the top 8% of forwards in Europe’s top five leagues for successful take-ons, the top 9% for shot-creating actions from successful take-ons, the top 10 % for carries into the final third and more, all per 90.

So not only would he help boost the Arsenal ace’s assist tally, but the attacking “monster” – in the words of Ipswich podcast Mark Heath – would almost certainly boost his goal output as well.

Ultimately, from price to goals and his ability to get the ball into dangerous areas, Delap seems like an ideal signing for Arsenal and, just as importantly, someone who’d be a sensational teammate for Saka.

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Niroshan Dickwella, meanwhile, thinks any target under 225 will be achievable

Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle16-Aug-2019Any lead in excess of 200 could be a winning one for New Zealand on a wearing Galle pitch, Tom Latham has said. Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella, meanwhile, feels any target below 225 could be chaseable.New Zealand are currently 177 runs ahead, with three second-innings wickets remaining, with BJ Watling and William Somerville unbeaten overnight. The second new ball is due in four overs.”I think anything above 200, we are not too far off from that,” Latham said after stumps on day three. “The important thing for us is to come back tomorrow morning and put up those partnerships like we did today. Like Tim Southee (who put on 54 with Watling for the seventh wicket), Will Somerville can help us build a partnership with BJ, who has been outstatanding today. Hopefully we can stitch that total to make as many as possible. We know how tough it can be in the fourth innings to chase down a score.”It’s a surface where when you get in, you can score, but sometimes things happen quickly in this part of the world. This wicket is no different. Through the three innings we have seen wickets lost in a hurry. Hopefully we can put pressure on the Sri Lankans and the wicket keeps deteriorating and the spinners will come into play.”The highest successful fourth-innings chase in Galle is 99 for 3, but that record may be slightly misleading – there haven’t been that many middling fourth-innings targets set at this venue, and teams have made nine 200-plus fourth-innings totals in draws and losses. What’s more, although there is substantial turn on this particular pitch, it is not yet unplayable, Dickwella said, having made 61 in the first innings and kept wickets for most of day three.”The wicket is turning but it is slow turn,” he said. “Slower than what we usually get in Galle. Even if we get a target of 225 or so, I think we can chase it down. Batting fourth will be tough on this wicket, no doubt, but we have a decent batting line-up. Those chasing stats are what teams have done in past. We’re a different team and this is a different opposition. We have to play according the situation. Our batters will do the job, I feel.”Key to New Zealand’s good position in the match was the 63 not out from Watling, who arrived at the crease with the score effectively 63 for 4, before putting up good partnerships with Henry Nicholls and Southee and a burgeoning one with Somerville.”It was a fantastic innings by Watling,” Latham said. “He is a guy who stands up when we need him. The tough situations bring the best out of him and it’s great to have him in our team.”

An Ipswich Town “monster” looks to be interested in leaving Portman Road this summer after two big clubs made new approaches.

Ipswich Town relegation on the cards despite Chelsea draw

The Tractor Boys look to be on course for an immediate return to the Championship from the Premier League despite holding Chelsea to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Kieran McKenna’s side actually went into half time 2-0 up after goals from Julio Enciso and Ben Johnson, however, an Axel Tuanzebe own goal and a Jadon Sancho equaliser late on ensured the points would be shared.

Ipswich are now 14 points away from safety with just six games remaining, meaning their relegation could be confirmed this weekend if results don’t go their way.

Talking after the draw, McKenna said: “I thought it was a really good game. Really proud of the group again. First half was difficult and our resilience was really good. Second half we played well, really even. It was a big blow them getting a goal so early in second half. It took an incredible strike from Sancho off the bench. We gave everything and showed our quality.”

Relegation could result in a number of Portman Road exits, and one star who looks destined to leave is Liam Delap.

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It has been claimed that if Ipswich drop down to the Championship, his release clause will lower from £40m to £30m, and some big clubs are making moves for his services.

Liam Delap open to Ipswich Town exit to sign for Chelsea

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Chelsea and Man Utd have been making new approaches to sign Delap from Ipswich in recent weeks.

The striker is a top target for the Red Devils, however, it is added that Delap is interested in leaving Ipswich for Champions League football, something Chelsea may be able to offer ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Delap has scored 12 top flight goals this season and has been praised on multiple occasions this season, including from teammate Alex Palmer, who called the forward a “monster”.

“You look at him and he’s a monster. He’s a young lad that’s got the enthusiasm and energy – and also the talent. So for us to have him and him be playing as well as he is at the moment, he’s going to have a big part to play the rest of the season.

“He’s a proper striker, and I think for us as well he’s an outlet. He’s a big physical boy. He’s not huge but he’s got that raw strength. Even build up, he helps us stick and set, so he’s not just a goal scorer. He’s an all-round striker.”

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Goals

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Assists

2

Yellow cards

10

Minutes played

2,422

Unfortuantely, it looks as if Delap’s days as an Ipswich player are numbered, so his next move could be one to keep an eye on, should the Tractor Boys go down in the coming weeks.

da 888casino： Glasgow Rangers face one of the most important summer transfer windows in their recent history.

da aviator aposta： After yet another trophyless season combined with Celtic’s domestic dominance, patience is wearing thin among the Ibrox faithful.

The saving grace is that 49ers Enterprises appear to be closing in on their takeover of the Light Blues, which could bring plenty of positive changes at the club heading into next season.

Members of the US consortium were given a tour of Ibrox during the week, and everyone associated with the club will be hoping a deal is signed, sealed and delivered sooner rather than later.

While a permanent manager is top of the to-do list, the first-team squad needs a major overhaul when the transfer window finally opens. No longer can the Gers splurge millions on players who won’t live up to expectations, nor waste wages on those who miss far too many games due to injury.

This could be seen as a change of approach in the summer. Lyall Cameron has already signed a pre-contract with the Gers, while they are also keen on bringing Josh Mulligan to Glasgow.

Signing young talents with a high ceiling appears to be the next strategy, much in a similar mould to the prior capture of Ryan Kent.

Ryan Kent’s Rangers statistics

Kent signed for Rangers on an initial season-long loan deal at the start of the 2018/19 campaign. By the end of that season, he had registered 15 goal contributions – six goals and nine assists – while even punching Scott Brown during an Old Firm clash.

Not a bad way to endear yourself to the supporters, and this led to calls for Steven Gerrard to splash the cash on him permanently in the summer of 2019.

Ryan Kent’s Rangers statistics

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Assists

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10

2021/22

46

3

19

2020/21

52

13

14

2019/20

33

8

4

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43

6

9

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The next two seasons saw Kent at his very best. A tally of 14 goals were scored, and the winger recorded an impressive 18 assists, underlining how good he had become for the club.

The 2020/21 campaign was particularly impressive. Rangers went the entire league season undefeated, securing their first title in a decade, and Kent was unplayable at times.

Kent recorded 2.3 shots per game in the top flight that term, along with creating nine big chances, averaging 1.9 key passes and succeeding with 1.9 dribbles per match for the Ibrox side.

He gave opposition defenders no chance when driving towards them at full throttle, and this is what made him arguably the best winger in the country at the time.

His final two seasons saw him score only six goals before he left the club in the summer of 2023 on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract.

Those first three years saw Kent at his very best. Could a certain Bobby Clark offer the same sort of qualities from the heart of the midfield?

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During the January transfer window, the Light Blues wanted to bring Clark to the club on a short-term loan deal until the end of the campaign. He made the move to RB Salzburg in the summer of 2024 for a fee believed to be around the £6m mark, but he failed to truly settle in Austria.

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No move ever materialised for the youngster, but could he be back on the market this summer?

The £3.5k-per-week starlet could be ready to leave on loan as Salzburg are keen on letting him leave temporarily for the 2025/26 season. This could put the Ibrox side on high alert following their early attempts to secure his signature.

A former Liverpool academy graduate, much like Kent, the youngster could well look to emulate his compatriot at Ibrox…

Why Rangers should sign Bobby Clark

Starting his youth career at Newcastle United – aiming to follow in the footsteps of his father, Lee, who played for the Magpies – Clark ended up at Liverpool in the summer of 2021.

The youngster made his mark on the youth teams at Anfield before finally making his senior debut during the 2022/23 campaign under Jürgen Klopp.

He made 12 appearances for the Reds the following season, scoring once and grabbing two assists. His future looked bright indeed.

Journalist Lee Ryder discussed his potential in the past and compared him to a former Newcastle legend, saying Clark “reminds me a little bit of Gazza at the same age.” Which is high praise indeed.

Clark moved to Salzburg last summer, linking up with former Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders, although he was sacked just a few months into the role, and Clark failed to settle under new manager Thomas Letsch.

Despite his lack of game time in the Austrian Bundesliga, Clark still managed to record 0.4 shots per game, while also averaging 0.7 key passes and succeeding with 0.4 dribbles per match in the league.

Considering he averages only 41 minutes for the club domestically, these statistics aren’t the worst. If he can move to a club where playing consistently becomes a regular theme, Clark can continue his development.

A loan move to Ibrox would be an excellent chance for him to prove the doubters wrong, especially as he could feature in European competition.

Across six Champions League matches for the Austrian side this season, Clark showcased his abilities, averaging 1.7 tackles, winning 2.8 total duels and succeeding with 89% of his passes.

Playing against teams such as PSG, Atlético Madrid, and Bayer Leverkusen gave Clark the chance to perform at the highest level against some of the finest clubs on the continent.

It may not have gone well for the Englishman since the start of 2025, but all he needs is a fresh start and a chance to impress.

In that regard, Rangers is the perfect place for him – as it was for Kent.

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Despite missing out on automatic promotion, Sheffield United have reportedly joined the race to sign an experienced midfielder who knows all about Premier League football.

Wilder issues rally cry as Sheffield United prepare for play-offs

For the majority of the campaign, Sheffield United found themselves in a three-way battle to earn automatic promotion and had plenty of hope that they wouldn’t be the side to miss out in the Championship. One slip too many quickly allowed Burnley and Leeds United to end the race, however – leaving the Blades to fight for a place in the Premier League through the play-offs.

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Speaking about his side’s disappointment, manager Chris Wilder rallied his troops, telling reporters: “We can’t start feeling sorry for ourselves, I don’t think people expect me to and the coaches and players.

“We’ve got to raise ourselves, dust ourselves down and go again. We haven’t disgraced ourselves, we haven’t let ourselves down. Hopefully the majority of the supporters will see that and back us in the play-off games and if we get the better of four 45-minute halves, we have a trip to Wembley.”

Just who the Blades square off against in the play-offs is the big unanswered question. As things stand, they will be joined by Sunderland – who have their place confirmed – Bristol City and Coventry City, who must both win on the final day to secure their spot once and for all. Should they fail to do so, then Millwall, Blackburn Rovers and even Middlesbrough could all take advantage.

Given how strong Wilder’s side have been this season, to now miss out on promotion entirely would be a major blow on and off the pitch, especially as they look to sign one particular midfielder.

Sheffield United join Wilfred Ndidi race

According to The Boot Room, Sheffield United have now joined the race to sign Wilfred Ndidi from Leicester City this summer in a deal that will cost just £9m thanks to the Nigerian’s relegation release clause. The Blades aren’t alone in their interest though, with Everton and Burnley also among the clubs chasing the midfielder’s signature this summer.

A veteran in the Premier League these days, Ndidi would be an important arrival for the likes of Burnley and quite possibly Sheffield United if they earn promotion through the playoffs. Without victory at Wembley, however, it seems unlikely that they’ll be able to attract the Leicester star.

Earning plenty of praise throughout his time with the Foxes, former Leicester boss Mike Stowell took time to speak about Ndidi’s qualities on the BBC Radio Leicester’s ‘When You’re Smiling’ podcast earlier this season, saying: “I have always known (Wilfred Ndidi) as a number six because of his defensive attributes.

“But he is also dogged and will go all day long and put his body on the line. He is very clever with his challenges and those long legs of his just give him range.”

Aston Villa are now looking to beat Championship leaders Leeds United to the signing of a £20 million midfielder this summer, according to a recent report.

Emery eyeing new-look Aston Villa attack

Since the arrival of Unai Emery, Villa have been a side that have always maximised the most out of the transfer windows. It looks as though this summer is going to fall in a similar style for the Villans, as they already have their eye on several new attacking players for next season.

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Last week it was reported that Emery has approved Villa chasing after Ferran Torres of Barcelona, as he feels the Spain international will fit into his attacking system. As of now, Villa have only expressed an interest in Torres, and if they want to complete a transfer, Barca are looking to get around 35 to 40 million euros.

Ademola Lookman is also another winger that is of interest to the Villans, as they keep a close eye on his situation between now and the end of the campaign.

The Nigeria international is expected to leave Atalanta at the end of the season, and the Midlands side are among a long list of teams keen on securing a transfer.

Chelsea’s Noni Madueke is another who has now emerged on Villa’s radar, and they are considering making an offer to sign the winger, despite the fact that AC Milan have already made a £33 million bid.

Aston Villa pushing to beat Leeds in race to sign £20m ace

It is not just attackers on Villa’s shortlist ahead of the summer, as Emery also wants to improve his midfield options. According to TEAMtalk, Aston Villa are interested in signing Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin this summer.

The report states that Raskin was watched by several European sides during this international break, as he received a standing ovation for his performance for Belgium in what was his first full senior start for his country. It is claimed that Rangers may struggle to keep hold of the midfielder beyond this summer, as Villa, along with Leeds and Brentford, have been left impressed by his performances in Scotland and in Europe.

There are clubs from Germany and Italy who are also taking notice of the midfielder, but Villa know already how much it will take for them to beat the opposition in this transfer race. Given Raskin is under contract until 2027, the Gers are looking to get £20 million or more for the player, who has been described as the “best midfielder” in Scotland by Rangers’ sporting director Nils Koppen.

Nicolas Raskin’s 24/25 Scottish Premiership stats
Apps	26
Starts	22
Goals	1
Assists	5
Interceptions per 90	0.8
Tackles per 90	3.0
Duels won per 90 (success)	4.5 (59%)

“With his big fighting heart, he has made himself enormously popular with our fanbase. After his strong performances in the Old Firm against Celtic and in Europe against Man United, Tottenham and Fenerbahçe, he is seen by our supporters as the best midfielder in Scotland,” said Koppen.

“He is different from the other midfielders in the national team. That combination of footballing qualities with a healthy aggression makes him a unique profile.”

أشاد أحمد حسام ميدو، نجم الزمالك السابق، بجماهير الأهلي بعد المشهد الذي صنعوه في مدرجات ملعب الملك عبد الله الدولي “الإنماء”، خلال مواجهة الفريق أمام الهلال في الجولة الثالثة من الدوري السعودي، دوري روشن للمحترفين موسم 2025-2026.

وكانت المباراة قد انتهت بالتعادل الإيجابي بثلاثة أهداف لكل فريق، بعدما قلب الأهلي تأخره بثلاثية نظيفة أمام الهلال إلى تعادل مثير، في واحدة من أقوى مباريات الدوري حتى الآن.

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وكتب ميدو عبر حسابه الرسمي على منصة “إكس”: “شكرا جمهور الأهلي، ضربتم مثل للإخلاص والوفاء.. استمرار الدعم للمدرب واللاعبين رغم التأخر في النتيجة بـ 3 أهداف أمام فريق كبير مثل الهلال درس لكل جمهور العالم!!، لولا دعمكم لما عاد الفريق إلى المباراة.. كل التحية لمجانين المدرج”.

وبهذه النتيجة، رفع فريق الهلال رصيده إلى 5 نقاط في المركز السابع بجدول ترتيب الدوري السعودي للمحترفين، متقدمًا بفارق الأهداف فقط عن الأهلي الذي يملك الرصيد نفسه.

شكرا جمهور #الاهلي ضربتم مثل للإخلاص والوفاء..استمرار الدعم للمدرب واللاعبين رغم التأخر في النتيجة بال ٣ أمام فريق كبير مثل #الهلال درس لكل جمهور العالم!! لولا دعمكم لما عاد الفريق إلى المباراة..كل التحية لمجانين المدرج #الاهلي_والهلال #الدوري_السعودي

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Mais veterano entre as peças, Rafinha atende um anseio defensivo do comandante. Com o antecessor Rogério Ceni ele entrava e atuava mais fechando uma linha de três na zaga, como defensor, do que propriamente apoiando como exigirá sua posição no 4-4-2 habitual usado por Dorival.

Nathan era uma espécie de ‘xodó’ de Ceni, que chegou até mesmo a treiná-lo na zaga na mesma função de Rafinha. Entretanto, no primeiro jogo de Dorival, a vitória sobre o América-MG no último final de semana, sequer foi relacionado para ficar no banco. Posto ocupado por Orejuela.

A lateral de fato será a sina tricolor para o jogo. Isso porque na esquerda, o garoto Patryck, único nativo na posição, sentiu de novo a pressão do pouco tempo no profissional e acabou substituído e criticado pela torcida no sábado. Pode ser que a opção seja por Caio, atacante improvisado no setor.

O restante da equipe deverá ser mantido igual. O São Paulo deve jogar com Rafael; Rafinha (Orejuela ou Nathan), Arboleda, Beraldo e Patryck (Caio); Luan, Pablo Maia, Nestor e Michel Araujo; Luciano e Calleri.

O treinamento desta manhã começou com um circuito físico, comandado pelos preparadores. Na sequência, o técnico Dorival Júnior e os auxiliares Lucas Silvestre e Pedro Sotero comandaram dois trabalhos táticos. No primeiro, utilizando uma área delimitada do gramado, o grupo fez um treinamento coletivo, de 11 contra 11. Depois, já utilizando toda a extensão do campo, fez um complemento posicional. Houve ainda um aperfeiçoamento de bolas paradas.

A delegação viaja para a Itu somente no horário do jogo, saindo do Centro de Treinamento da Barra Funda direto para o estádio Dr. Novelli Júnior.

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