Santos have teased Neymar's impending transfer amid Richarlison sending a hilarious message of support to his Brazilian compatriot.
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Al-Hilal terminate Neymar contractSantos tease Brazilian's returnRicharlison sends message of supportFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
After Al-Hilal terminated Neymar's contract this week, the 32-year-old's former club Santos have tried to sign the forward. Ahead of the Brazilian's impending arrival at the Serie B champions, Santos have dropped a big hint he is coming "home" again. And Tottenham forward Richarlison, whose full-back tattoo features Neymar, has suggested the forward is heading to Santos following a humorous social media post.
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The Santos post translates to: "There is no place like home. 🏠"
And Richarlison's Instagram post reads: "Neymar returning to Santos. Me automatically:"
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Neymar has had a dire 18 months or so at Al-Hilal, where he made just seven appearances in an injury-ravaged stint in the Middle East. The ex-Paris Saint-Germain star, who cost €90m (£77m/$98m) to sign, may go down as one of the biggest transfer flops in history. But for his sake, the Brazilian will hope he can resurrect his career at the club where he made his name.
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Neymar, who bid farewell to Al-Hilal's fans this week, could be unveiled at the Brazilian giants in the coming days in what would be an emotional return for the ex-Santos star.
Stats highlights from the fourth day of the second Test between India and Australia in Brisbane
Bishen Jeswant20-Dec-20145 Number of times a team has lost a Test inside four days after making 400-plus in the first innings of the match. Australia won four of those Tests, while India won the other.4.12 The overall run rate during this match, the highest for a Test in Australia and the ninth highest ever. The run-rate during the first Test in Adelaide was 3.98, the third highest for a Test in Australia.60 The partnership between Shikhar Dhawan and Umesh Yadav for the eighth wicket – the highest stand for the eighth, ninth or tenth wickets during the second innings of a Gabba Test.6 Number of consecutive Tests India have lost in Australia. Also, Australia extended their unbeaten streak in Brisbane to 26 Tests – 19 wins and seven draws.46 Number of innings Cheteshwar Pujara took to pass 2000 Test runs, the eighth fastest by an Indian. Rahul Dravid holds the Indian record – 40 innings.9 Number of consecutive Test innings where India have lost a cluster of five or more wickets for 100 runs or less. India lost five wickets for 41 runs during their second innings in this Gabba Test, going from 1 for 76 to 6 for 117.6 Number of times Shane Watson has been dismissed by Ishant Sharma in Tests – only Stuart Broad (seven) and James Anderson (eight) have dismissed Watson more times.17.10 Mitchell Johnson’s bowling average when he bowls in Tests after having made a 50-plus score. Johnson scored 88 in Australia’s first innings, and then returned figures of 4 for 61 in India’s second innings.9 Number of opening batsmen who have made 50-plus scores in both innings of a Test in Brisbane. Chris Rogers made 55 in both innings in this Test. The last Australian batsman to do this was Justin Langer, in 2006.8 Number of times MS Dhoni has been dismissed for a duck when captaining India – the most ducks in Tests by captain-keeper and the third most for any captain, after Graeme Smith (10) and Stephen Fleming (13).9 Number of catches taken by Brad Haddin in this Test, the second most by an Australian. Adam Gilchrist took ten catches against New Zealand in Hamilton in 2000. Overall, there have been 19 instances of a keeper taking nine or more catches in a Test.9 Number of players who have won a Man-of-the-Match award on captaincy debut; Steven Smith is the ninth. The others are Anil Kumble, Brendon Taylor, Greg Chappell, Imran Khan, Kevin Pietersen, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Shakib Al Hasan and Waqar Younis.
Conspiracy theorists may like to imagine the ECB plotting India’s downfall by demanding seam-friendly surfaces but the truth is that the tourists have little to fear
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India have plenty of pace options but the pitches in England may suit their batsmen more•AFPWhen India and England met in the final of the Champions Trophy at Edgbaston in June last year, the casual observer might have expected home advantage to play a key role.It was not so. Instead, with the groundsman not allowed to water due to ICC regulations, conditions favoured India, with a dry, dusty pitch offering assistance to spin bowlers and minimising the effectiveness of England’s seamers. It could have been Ahmedabad.It may well prove a similar story in the Test series this English summer. While conspiracy theorists like to imagine the powerbrokers of English cricket gathered in smoke-filled rooms plotting the downfall of the tourists, the truth is that, even if everyone involved could agree on the sort of pitch that suited them best, there is some doubt as to whether they could produce it.Most would agree that England’s best hope of success might well be to produce lively, seaming wickets offering bounce and pace to the faster bowlers. They might also prefer not to provide much assistance to spinners.But such wickets are becoming hard to find in England. While there may be more pace, movement and bounce than is seen in India, there should be nothing to fear, with the pitches almost universally offering conditions that will favour batsmen.There are two major reasons for this. The first is that, with many of the grounds in England having recently redeveloped at great expense, they are desperate for Tests to last at least four and preferably five days.Several of these grounds are heavily in debt. They have had to fight to host these games – grounds as well-established as Edgbaston have missed out – and, with the competition to stage Test cricket growing by the year, they have to maximise the benefits.So even if the England management demand seam-friendly conditions, the grounds – and the groundsmen employed by the individual counties – will be understandably reluctant to prepare a surface that could bring about a three-day result and squander the chance of two days of ticket sales.Consider, for example, the recent Lord’s Test against Sri Lanka. Staged in early June – six weeks before the Test against India – it was low, slow and encouraged little other than attritional cricket. There was little home advantage.Even if the England management could convince the counties to provide the pitches they require, though, there is some doubt whether they could do so successfully.In the last few years, all the major grounds have installed new drainage systems. This has been, to some extent, a great success: the time spent off the pitch after rain has been reduced greatly and the unsatisfactory days when full grounds had to wait in fine weather for grass to dry have all but gone.But there were unforeseen consequences. So quickly does the water drain, that it has become very difficult to retain any moisture in the pitch. While groundsmen can leave more grass on the wicket, there is little evidence to suggest they have found a way to prepare pitches that will remain lively throughout a Test. As a result, the surfaces may offer most assistance on the first day and could even convince England, with their relatively modest spin attack, to consider inserting India on occasions if they win the toss.In the last few seasons, the counties have experimented with the use – or absence – of the heavy roller. Heavily rolled pitches tended to die and produce relatively unedifying cricket, whereas the entertainment value of games where the heavy roller was outlawed increased. It was eventually concluded, however, that unrolled surfaces provided too much assistance to the bowlers and, in Test cricket, the heavy roller will continue to crush the life out of pitches.Atmospheric conditions may still prove a factor and there will be days, no doubt, when the ball swings. But this is an inexperienced England batting line-up – greener than any pitch – with an opening batsman as captain who is currently struggling for form. They are unlikely to risk exposing Alastair Cook’s side to anything that will risk prolonging his grim run. India, in bringing six quicks plus a seam-bowling allrounder, will not rely solely on spin to trouble England.The days when international pitches in England offered excessive bounce and movement are largely gone. Conditions will, of course, vary from the subcontinent. But, this time, India have little to fear from England’s pitches.
South Australia and Adelaide Strikers coach not entertaining the Australia men’s job
AAP and ESPNcricinfo staff08-Feb-2022Jason Gillespie doesn’t want to coach Australia’s men’s team while describing Justin Langer’s messy exit from the job as “heartbreaking”.Gillespie, who is South Australia’s coach and a former coach of English county sides Sussex and Yorkshire, had been touted as potential replacement for Langer.”I am not putting myself up for any job,” Gillespie told reporters on Tuesday. “It’s nice to be thought of in that way but it’s certainly something I am not even thinking about entertaining.”Gillespie has reached out to former Test team-mate Langer, who quit on Saturday as Australia’s coach.”Everyone has been pretty disappointed with how it has all played out – pretty heartbreaking to see, to be honest.,” Gillespie said. “But unfortunately, it is what it is. Justin has handled himself very well…the decision has been made and whatever decision they make, they make.”But I think everyone is of the opinion that things probably could have been handled better. He is okay. He felt he had something to offer Australian cricket. Cricket Australia felt differently. So move on, that’s part and parcel I suppose of being in professional sport and being a coach.”Related
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Gillespie praised Langer’s four-year tenure as national coach.”Justin will go on and do wonderful things that we all know he can,” he said. “He has done a fine job with Australian cricket the last four years and we all wish him really well because he will succeed in whatever he puts his mind to.”Andrew McDonald has been named interim head coach and will lead the tour of Pakistan next month along with the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka which he was already due to take charge of. He will be a frontrunner for the permanent role should he want it.Trevor Bayliss, the former England coach who is currently with Sydney Thunder, has also been linked to the role.CA CEO Nick Hockley said the decision not to offer Langer a longer extension – he rejected a six-month offer – was because it was felt the team required something different into the future. The new coaching structure may see assistants, specialists and consultants take on a greater role with the head coach overseeing the operation and likely to miss certain tours and series.
Nottingham Forest, amid their first victory over Liverpool at Anfield since 1969, were reportedly dealt a frustrating blow in the form of one lengthy injury blow for Nuno Espirito Santo.
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The Reds have got off to an excellent start after four games, remaining unbeaten with two wins and two draws including that aforementioned Anfield result. Espirito Santo now has his place in Premier League history as the first manager to defeat Arne Slot’s Liverpool side in a game which could prove to be the blueprint for victory over the Reds.
The aim will now be to continue their current form to complete their move into the Premier League’s mid-table and away from their relegation troubles once and for all.
It’s still early days, however, and those at the City Ground will be well aware of all the twists and turns to come in a long campaign, especially without one of their key men for a sustained period of time.
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According to Football Insider, in between Espirito Santo’s celebrated victory, Ibrahim Sangare has been ruled out for the next three months after tearing his hamstring and undergoing surgery as a result.
Having started all three of Forest’s opening three games, Espirito Santo must now find a solution within a reinforced squad up until December. It will have to be a long-term solution too, given that Sangare will miss the next 11 games.
Among the games that he will miss includes Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Arsenal at The Emirates and Manchester City at The Etihad in a difficult run of games for the Midlands side. If their current form is anything to go by, however, then those at the City Ground could yet cause further shock results.
Games that "great" Sangare will miss
After a mixed campaign last time out, Sangare emerged to become a key man at the start of this season, starting all three of the opening three games of the campaign, helping his side to remain unbeaten before they then went and defeated Liverpool at Anfield. Now, however, they’ll have no choice but to push on without him.
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It’s an emergence that former PSV and Ajax manager Aad De Moss saw coming, saying via Voetbal 4U: “Ibrahim Sangaré is better on one leg than Leicester’s midfield.
“He is extraordinary; this season, he has been the king of PSV. You only miss Sangeré when he’s not playing. He can easily play at Tottenham and certainly at Arsenal. Sangaré is a great player. I think €35m is a good price. [It’s] a bargain. I think he is a good player who would be first on the board at all those teams.”
Aymeric Laporte scored to clinch a draw against Al-Taawoun as Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League title hopes suffered another blow.
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Al-Nassr held to a 1-1 drawFound themselves trailing for over an hourLaporte found the net to salvage a pointFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱Getty ImagesTELL ME MORE
Al-Nassr were looking to carry forward their momentum from the 3-1 win over Al-Akhdoud and they were indeed the dominant force in the first quarter of the match. However, as the match progressed, the hosts started to up the ante and increase their influence on the proceedings.
Cristiano Ronaldo was bottled up by the two central defenders and the Portuguese was forced to drop deep frequently to get more touches on the ball. And just at the stroke of half-time, the 39-year-old cut a frustrated figure as Saad Fahad Al Nasser drew first blood with the defensive line caught napping. The left-back went on the overlap and a teasing cross from Fahad Al-Jumayah escaped the entire Al-Nassr defence to land kindly at his feet, and Nasser did the rest.
Stefano Pioli's men turned up the heat in the second half, showing more precision and purpose in the attacking third. Angelo Gabriel was introduced, replacing Abdulrahman Ghareeb, and the substitution proved a game-changer. He proved to be a menace on the right flank with his probing crosses and in the 64th minute, Aymeric Laporte got his head to one of those deliveries to erase the deficit.
In the final quarter, Al-Taawoun started defending with two blocks of five and four in an attempt to shut down Ronaldo and Sadio Mane. Although Al-Nassr continued to enjoy possession in the opposition half, goal scoring opportunities came at a premium as they lacked the cutting edge in front of goal. They are now 11 points behind leaders Al-Hilal and are fourth in the league table, which means they are outside the qualification criteria for the AFC Champions League Elite division.
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Angelo was the only bright spark in a rather lacklustre Al-Nassr side. The 20-year-old tried to make things happen with his skill and confidence on a day when the big guns fell deafeningly silent. It was one peach of an assist for Laporte's goal and if his strikers were a bit more clinical the scoreline could have been different.
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Al-Nassr's brittle defence was once again exposed by Al-Taawoun. Nawaf Boushal couldn't stop the cross from being delivered, Mohamed Simakan was beaten by his marker, whereas, Sultan Al-Ghannam had little idea that Nasser had been lurking behind him during the opener. Going ahead, Pioli must fix his defensive problems if they are going to challenge for the AFC Champions League with the domestic league title already seeming like a distant dream.
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After this disappointing draw, Al-Nassr will be back in action against Al-Khaleej on Tuesday in their next league encounter.
England captain and vice-captain will instead play the County Championship in preparation for a Test series against New Zealand
Matt Roller17-Jan-2022Ben Stokes has joined Joe Root in deciding not to enter the auction for the 2022 edition of the IPL, with England’s Test captain and vice-captain instead set to prepare for the first Test of their home summer against New Zealand by playing in the County Championship.Root said last week that he was weighing up whether or not to put his name forward for the auction for only the second time, after going unsold in 2018, and confirmed after the Hobart Test that he had opted against it.”There’s a lot that we need to do for this [Test] team, which deserves all of my energy,” Root said. “I’ll keep sacrificing as much as I can because I care so much about Test cricket in our country and trying to get us to where we want to be.”While Root, who has not played a T20 international since May 2019, was by no means guaranteed to win a contract at the auction, Stokes was significantly more likely to do so. He was the IPL’s MVP in 2017 playing for Rising Pune Supergiant, and was the most expensive player at the 2018 mega auction, signing an INR 12.5 crore (£1.4 million approx.) deal with Rajasthan Royals.ESPNcricinfo understands that franchises are not expecting Stokes to enter the auction before the deadline, which has been pushed back to January 20. Chris Silverwood, England’s under-fire head coach, said he was “not 100 percent sure yet,” whether Stokes would enter: “I’ve got an inclination but I’ll let him tell you [the media],” he added.Stokes broke a finger while dropping a catch in the deep in his only appearance in the 2021 IPL, an injury which limited his availability for the rest of the year and prompted a break from the game on mental-health grounds after he had attempted to make a comeback ahead of schedule.He declared himself available for the 2021-22 Ashes series, but made 236 runs in 10 innings and took four wickets at 71.50, playing as a specialist batter in the final Test after injuring his side at the SCG. He is expected to be part of the squad for the three-match series against West Indies in the Caribbean in March, and England’s schedule for the 2022 summer and 2022-23 is relentless for multi-format players.Moeen Ali (Chennai Super Kings) and Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals) were the only Englishmen retained by their franchises before next month’s mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13, with the Royals opting to retain Buttler – along with Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal – ahead of Stokes.Dates for the 2022 IPL are yet to be confirmed but any England players selected for the first Test against New Zealand on June 2 are expected to be withdrawn before the knockout stages in order to prepare for the three-match series.The ECB came in for widespread criticism last year after resting players who had recently returned from India for the two-Test series against New Zealand, though the series – which was not part of the World Test Championship – had been a late addition to the schedule, when players had already made guarantees about their availability for the IPL.Mark Wood has entered the auction but said before the Hobart Test that he was weighing up whether or not to withdraw as he did in 2021, while Jonny Bairstow and Ollie Pope are both expected to put their names forward. Leading white-ball players like Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone and Eoin Morgan are among the names expected to be up for sale.Jofra Archer, the 2020 MVP while playing for Royals, is unlikely to be part of the auction as he continues his rehab from a long-term elbow injury. A full list of players will be circulated to franchises at the end of this week.
Stats highlight from Sri Lanka’s win against New Zealand in Chittagong
Shiva Jayaraman31-Mar-2014 Rangana Herath’s magnificent figures of 5 for 3 are the third best in T20 internationals. The top two also belong to Sri Lanka – Ajantha Mendis took 6 for 8 against Zimbabwe in the last World T20 and 6 for 16 against Australia in 2011. Before this game, Herath had played only six T20Is and taken six wickets at an average of 20.16 and an economy of 6.72. Herath’s five wickets cost him only three runs, an average of 0.60 apiece – the fourth best average for a five-wicket haul in international cricket and the best in T20 internationals. Across formats, the best average for a five-wicket haul belongs to Courtney Walsh who gave away just one run against Sri Lanka. Kane Williamson was the lone New Zealand batsman standing amid the mayhem, scoring 42 out the total of 60 – his 70% was the highest percentage contribution to a team’s total in a T20I. The record was previously held by David Warner, who scored 90 out of Australia’s 137 – 65.70% – also against Sri Lanka at the SCG in 2013. Charles Bannerman and Viv Richards hold the record for the highest percentage of runs in a completed innings in Tests and ODIs. New Zealand’s 60 is their lowest total in T20Is. Their previous lowest was 80 against Pakistan in 2010. New Zealand’s 59-run defeat is their third worst by margin of runs. For Sri Lanka, it is their fourth highest margin of victory. They hold the record for the biggest win in terms of runs – 172 against Kenya in the first World T20. The 59-run win is the highest margin for a team that set a target of 120 or less. The previous highest margin was Scotland’s 35 runs over Kenya in Aberdeen last year. Scotland had scored 113 and dismissed Kenya for 78 runs. Three of New Zealand’s top five batsmen – Brendon McCullum, Ross Taylor and Jimmy Neesham – were dismissed for ducks. It was only the eighth time that three or more batsmen in the top five fell without scoring. Sri Lanka’s 119 is their third lowest total batting first in T20 internationals. It was also only the fifth time that they were dismissed in the first innings of a T20I. Trent Boult’s 3 for 20 are his best bowling figures in T20Is. He was playing only his fifth match. He had taken three wickets for 125 runs at an average of 41.66 in his previous-four matches. Lasith Malinga – Sri Lanka’s stand-in captain – and Brendon McCullum were dismissed for a duck, the second time both captains had fallen without scoring in a T20I. The first instance involved Michael Vaughan and Ricky Ponting in the in 2005. New Zealand were 23 for 4 at the end of six overs – their third-worst Powerplay score in a T20 international. Their worst was also against Sri Lanka, in Lauderhill in 2010, when they were 17 for 5. New Zealand were on a similar score – 17 for 5 – against Pakistan too, in Christchurch in 2010.
Liverpool have reportedly responded to a massive bid from Saudi outfit Al-Hilal for out-of-favour striker Darwin Nunez.
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Liverpool rejected Al-Hilal's verbal offer for NunezHave set a price tag on the strikerAl-Hilal want Nunez to replace NeymarFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Per , Al-Hilal have come up with an initial verbal bid worth £70 million ($85m) for Nunez, however, the Reds have rejected it. Last week, it was reported that the Premier League giants have set a massive £85m ($103m) price tag on the Uruguay international. The latest report adds that Liverpool are determined to get at least £75m ($91m) for the Uruguay international.
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Nunez has failed to establish himself as a regular starter under Arne Slot in the 2024-25 campaign, scoring just four goals in 26 appearances across all competitions. With Diogo Jota injured, Luis Diaz has taken the Uruguayan's position in the starting lineup at Liverpool as he forms one-third of their attacking trio alongside Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo.
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Al-Hilal have identified the Reds star as their top transfer target in the January window as they look to replace Neymar when his contract expires in the summer. Saudi rivals Al-Nassr are also looking for attacking options after Anderson Talisca left them to join Fenerbahce.
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The Merseyside club will be back in action in the Premier League on Tuesday night as they take on an in-form Nottingham Forest side in an away fixture, with Nunez likely to feature among the substitutes once again.
West Ham are looking to return to European football next season, having recently had Europa League and Conference League runs.
The Hammers won the UEFA Conference League in 2023, beating Fiorentina 2-1 in the final, with Jarrod Bowen scoring a dramatic winner, and sealing victory for the Hammers.
West Ham boss David Moyes.
Last season, West Ham failed to qualify for Europe, finishing ninth in the Premier League, which saw David Moyes’ reign in charge come to an end for a second time, with a new era beginning this season, under new manager, Julen Lopetegui.
Regardless of their start, he might well wish he had a prime Jesse Lingard at his disposal.
Jesse Lingard at West Ham
Lingard spent six months on loan with West Ham, joining in January 2021. The English midfielder was a sensation during his stint in east London, enjoying some of the best days of his career.
Indeed, he made 16 appearances for the club in which he netted nine goals and provided four assists across 1,425 minutes played.
Lingard had managed to rediscover the form that had once seen him in the England national team setup, having scored 13 goals and provided seven assists in the 2017/18 season, before heading to the World Cup with the Three Lions in 2018, scoring one goal, and providing two assists there.
There were claims at the time that West Ham had found their new Dimitri Payet, making attempts to bring the midfielder to the club on a permanent deal during the summer of 2021.
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The Frenchman was a genius player during his own stint in the capital, scoring 15 goals – of which many included some beautiful free-kicks – and supplying 22 assists.
Jesse Lingard scores for West Ham
Sadly, the Hammers were unable to strike a deal, and Lingard ended up joining Nottingham Forest a year later.
How Lingard compared to Payet
A failure to bring Lingard back to the London Stadium saw him stay for one last season at Manchester United, making 22 appearances for the Red Devils in all competitions, scoring two goals and providing one assist.
The ex-England international was then released in the summer of 2022, which saw Nottingham Forest acquire his services on a free transfer.
Lingard’s career has slowly fizzled out since, only making 20 appearances for Forest in the 2022/23 season where he registered four goal contributions. It’s a far cry from the days of being compared to Payet. Speaking of which, how did they compare?
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0.51
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0.22
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Progressive Carries
3.73
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Progressive Passes
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2.70
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Key Passes
1.14
2.55
Shot-Creating Actions
3.99
4.35
Whilst Lingard was showing signs of replacing Payet at West Ham, the 33-year-old Frenchman was still putting up good numbers for Marseille across the 2020/21 campaign. Payet still averaged 0.31 assists per 90, and made more progressive passes, key passes, and shot-creating actions per 90. That being said, besides key passes, they did rank pretty closely.
Lingard was back to his best infront of goal though, scoring 0.51 per 90, 0.20 more than Payet, and scoring at a rate of 0.17 goals/shot, again bettering the former France international.
It’s sadly now a story of what might have been for the Man United academy graduate who is now valued at just £1m and playing out his final years for FC Seoul in the K-League, having made 18 appearances for the club and scored four goals.
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