Liverpool-linked Alexander Isak has been slammed over his “bizarre” decision to leave Newcastle and chase an extra “50,000 a week”.
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The batter, whose career was most notable for his opening partnership with Tamim Iqbal, played the last of his 39 Tests in 2019
Mohammad Isam13-Nov-2024Imrul Kayes has announced his retirement from Test and first-class cricket. He said in a video message on his Facebook page that his last red-ball match will be Khulna Division’s National Cricket League (NCL) match against Dhaka Division at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka next week. He will, however, continue to play white-ball cricket.”On November 16, I will retire from Test and first-class cricket. It is the most difficult and emotional decision of my life,” he said.Imrul played the last of his 39 Tests at Eden Gardens in 2019, in the first day-night Test match in India. Batting mostly at the top of the order and occasionally at No. 3, he made 1797 runs at an average of 24.28, with three centuries and four fifties.Imrul’s Test career was however more about his opening partnership with Tamim Iqbal. They remain Bangladesh’s most prolific opening pair by far, having added 2336 runs in 53 innings. The next-highest aggregate for a Bangladesh opening pair currently is 665 runs between Javed Omar and Nafees Iqbal. Imrul and Tamim’s average first-wicket partnership of 45.80 is also the best of any Bangladesh opening pair.They put on four century stands, the first of them a 185-run partnership at Lord’s in 2010, and the last a world-record 312 against Pakistan in Khulna in 2015. It helped Bangladesh save the Test match after conceding a 296-run first-innings lead, and remains the only 300-plus opening stand in the third or fourth innings of a Test match. The last time they opened together was in the 2018 home Test series against Sri Lanka.Imrul is now 70 runs short of the 8000-run mark in first-class cricket. He will have a chance to complete the feat in Mirpur, where his farewell game begins on November 16.
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Durante todo o primeiro turno do Brasileirão, o Corinthians flertou contra o rebaixamento, inclusive ficando algumas rodadas no Z4. Uma vitória diante da Raposa não vai colocar o Alvinegro na parte de cima da tabela, mas deixará a equipe mais perto do G6 do que a “zona da confusão”. Há a possibilidade do Timão abrir oito pontos do Z4 e ficar cinco do G6.
Vanderlei Luxemburgo vem batendo na tecla que o foco do clube é buscar uma vaga na Libertadores através do Campeonato Brasileiro, e o discurso foi repetido pelo presidente Duílio Monteiro Alves após a derrota no Majestoso.
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Contudo, Luxa decidiu poupar seis titulares para o duelo contra o Cruzeiro: Gil, Murillo, Fábio Santos, Maycon, Renato Augusto e Yuri Alberto.
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Além da oportunidade de se aproximar do “pelotão de cima” no Brasileirão, uma vitória contra o Cruzeiro representaria o fim de um longo tabu diante dos mineiros.
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O Timão não vence um jogo oficial como visitante diante da Raposa desde 2015. A vitória veio no Brasileirão daquele ano, com gol de Romero.
Desde então, foram quatro derrotas e dois empates quando o Corinthians enfrentou o Cruzeiro como visitante.
GOAL looks at the best players from the Gold Cup, which culminated in Mexico's 10th trophy after beating USMNT in final
The 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup was one for the books. Mexico were crowned champions for the second straight edition, defeating the U.S. men's national team 2-1 in the final and capping the final competitive tournament for the region ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Edson Alvarez, Raul Jimenez, and Luis Malagon were all terrific for s their trio of reliable veterans helped Mexico lift the trophy for the 10th time. They weren't the only top performers, though. For the U.S., defender Chris Richards had a fantastic tournament and was arguably the best center-back throughout the Gold Cup.
Panama's Ismael Diaz was named the top scorer of the competition, earning the Golden Boot and making a name for himself among CONCACAF's attackers. Who else stood out in this year's tournament?
GOAL US looks at the top 10 performers, including a few new breakout stars.
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Prasidh Krishna beat India C’s defiance with three quick wickets to secure the win
Shashank Kishore22-Sep-2024With 4.1 overs left and the light fading slowly, Prasidh Krishna beat India C’s defiance with three quick wickets to seal India A’s title triumph at the season-opening 2024-25 Duleep Trophy in Anantapur. Prasidh, playing his second straight first-class game after a long injury layoff, dismissed centurion B Sai Sudharsan, Baba Indrajith and Anshul Kamboj to secure victory.Sai Sudharsan, who had battled hard and defied the bowlers to make his fifth first-class century, fell for 111 when he was out attempting a scoop. In Prasidh’s next over, the 80th, he had the injured B Indrajith, who came out to bat only because a draw had seemed a possibility.But in trying to defend a short ball aimed at the ribs, Prasidh had Indrajith caught at leg slip, who had been specifically brought in for the short ball. And then, with a brand new ball taken at the first available opportunity in the 81st over, Prasidh bowled full and straight to dismiss Kamboj lbw to close out the game.Related
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While Prasidh did the late demolition job, it was young Uttar Pradesh seamer Aaqib Khan who did the early damage, nicking off Ruturaj Gaikwad with a superb outswinger, and then having Rajat Patidar bowled.Once those breakthroughs were achieved, Agarwal summoned his spinners on a final-day surface, which had begun to take turn, but not to the extent that made stroke-making impossible. Offspinner Tanush Kotian removed Ishan Kishan and first innings top-scorer Abhishek Porel, while his Mumbai team-mate Shams Mulani dismissed Manav Suthar to open up the possibility of victory.Until that point, it didn’t seem like India B would have the services of Indrajith, who had retired hurt on 34 in the first innings because of a hamstring injury. But with the possibility of a draw looming, he walked out to a packed close-in ring, but only lasted two deliveries. That strike turned a hopeful bunch boisterous as Prasidh and India A then picked up the final wicket after a tense few deliveries of playing and missing to seal the match.That India A were in a position to win outright was largely down to a superb back-to-the-wall century from Baroda’s Shashwat Rawat, who made 124 in the first innings to set up the game on the face of a batting collapse. Then in the second, he struck a half-century along with Riyan Parag to set up a declaration, which eventually helped them build scoreboard pressure on the final day.
And with that, the Premier League is done and dusted for another year. Arsenal, the division’s second place side, ended things with a win but the real work starts now for new sporting director Andrea Berta.
Mikel Arteta declared post-game on Sunday that work for the new season would commence quickly.
Where do they need to strengthen?
It’s pretty obvious unless you have been living under a rock.
For the first time since the 1923/24 season, yes, over 100 years ago, Arsenal failed to find a player who scored double figures in a league season.
Injuries have no doubt led to this but so has the club’s poor recruitment over the last 18 months.
A new striker and potentially also a winger simply has to be sourced this summer.
Arsenal’s transfer plans post-season
It’s set to be out with the old and in with the new this summer for the Gunners.
Kieran Tierney scored on his final outing for the Gunners at Southampton but it may not have been just his final outing.
Indeed, Raheem Sterling will head back to his parent club while Thomas Partey and Jorginho see their contracts expire in a few weeks time.
Leandro Trossard – linked with Saudi last January – could sign a new deal at the Emirates Stadium this summer, but that is unlikely to have an impact on whether or not they sign a new forward.
For that central berth, the likes of Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko seem the most likely of candidates but there’s also the potential for a new winger to arrive in the shape of Real Madrid star, Rodrygo.
The Brazilian isn’t the only wide player on their shortlist with reports in recent weeks suggesting that Arsenal have been working on a deal for Rafael Leao.
The Milan star is also wanted by Bayern Munich this summer but there’s has been a new development in Arsenal’s chase.
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That’s according to French publication, Foot Mercato, who suggested over the weekend that while the Portuguese winger is on the club’s ‘shortlist’, Berta actually had a phone call with the player in the last two weeks.
The purpose of that call was to tell Leao that there is definite interest in him from the Gunners.
Arsenal don’t have an endless supply of cash this summer, and with other areas needing to be improved, they will have to spend wisely. Thus, a reported £145m release clause is unlikely to be met too well by the club’s recruitment team.
How Rafael Leao compares to Rodrygo
Speaking last week ahead of the game with Southampton, Arteta was actually asked about the prospect of signing Rodrygo from Real Madrid.
While he didn’t explicitly reveal that Arsenal were interested, he was slightly more open to the prospect of discussing transfers than he was a week or two ago, stating: “If you want to win titles, you have to be the best in the market. The teams that win have the best players.”
Well, speaking of the best players, who would be the better option here?
Rodrygo is an electrifying talent and there is a belief that if he moved away from the Bernabeu and was the main man, he’d be a genuinely scary proposition. After all, this is a player who has scored 50 goals since the beginning of the 2022/23 season.
In comparison, Leao – who’s actually been compared to a young Thierry Henry for his play style on the left flank – has scored 43 times in the same time frame.
So, with fewer goals, why is the Portuguese more exciting?
Goals
0.40
0.34
Assists
0.31
0.24
Shot on target %
36.0%
36.3%
Key passes
2.06
1.91
Progressive passes
4.12
3.76
Shot-creating actions
4.60
4.71
Successful take-ons
2.64
2.56
Progressive carries
5.20
5.63
A genuine speedster, the Milan forward has notably been described by the Athletic’s Alex Barker as “one of the best dribblers in the world”, the numbers certainly showcase that.
He ranks within the top 5% of wingers in Europe’s top five leagues this season for successful take ons per 90 minutes with 2.84. In contrast, Rodrygo only ranks among the best 23% with 2.08 per 90 mins in 2024/25.
Evidently both very capable dribblers, over the last three seasons it’s the Milan superstar who comes out on top in most areas, most importantly producing more end product (goals and assists) every 90 minutes.
Leao isn’t just a dribbler and a goalscorer, but he’s also capable of providing assists, delivering more key passes and progressive passes than Madrid’s wing sensation.
It’s likely the latter would be a cheaper acquisition but based on the numbers it’s the Portugal international who looks like the more exciting talent.
Combine that with comparisons to Henry and you have a genuine world beater here capable of getting Arsenal fans off their seats again.
It’s safe to say they’ve lacked that star quality and X factor on too many occasions this season.
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Fabian Allen made his mark in the Global T20 Canada 2018 and this year’s World Cup. Now he has his eye on the IPL
Saurabh Somani06-Dec-2019Fabian Allen’s left elbow has a network of scars that could well be a Rorschach inkblot test. Those marks are not remnants of a tattoo – of which Allen has quite a few, with plans to get more.”In 2016, I had a car accident,” he says. “I almost lost my arm. I have to just give God thanks that I’m still alive and I’m here. It was a situation that could have happened to anyone. I was trying to protect the other driver, who was coming from the opposite side. Unfortunately, the car lost control and turned over. The doctor said I’m lucky, because I almost lost my hand. But God kept me going.”From that jolting experience to three years later, Allen has had quite the journey. He caught the world’s attention at the 2019 World Cup with a blazing half-century against Sri Lanka, albeit in a losing cause when his partnership with centurion Nicholas Pooran was cut short by a run-out. That World Cup, though, is etched on Allen. Literally – he has the tournament logo tattooed on his neck.”A lot of people would wish they had been to the World Cup, and I got the opportunity to go and showcase my talents. It’s a pleasure. And I love tattoos,” says Allen. “Every World Cup I go to [including T20 World Cups] I will get a tattoo. All will be on the neck.”It may sound like a lot of pain to go through, but Allen is no stranger to it. A resident of St Elizabeth in Jamaica, he didn’t have it easy growing up. But it’s not something he wants to talk about much. “I grew up in rough areas. We are tough and can bear pain. Where I live, it’s very tough to play. We used to play cricket on the dirt,” is all he’ll say.What that upbringing has wrought, though, is a player who lights up cricket grounds with his dynamic batting and electric fielding. Throw in his handy left-arm spin and you’ve got a proper allrounder. It’s not surprising that Allen is already a crucial part of West Indies’ limited-overs teams despite having played only 21 List A games and 27 T20s, almost half of which have been for West Indies.His T20 strike rate of 165.70 is an indication of his ability, and the reason he was fast-tracked into the West Indies team.
The man just above him on the list is a T20 colossus – Andre Russell. Allen sports a mohawk, just like Russell. He doesn’t aim for four when he can hit a six, just like Russell. He can bat, bowl, field – and make a game-turning impact in all three disciplines, just like Russell. “Just like Russell” could be Allen’s tagline.”Yeah, he’s my brother,” Allen smiles. “He’s my idol, so I’m going to be taking a lot of notes from him about my game. He inspires me a lot, how to go about my game, how to focus, how to relax… stuff like that.” Is the haircut then a tribute to Russell? “Yes, everything.”When asked to explain his power-hitting technique, Allen doesn’t think there’s anything to break down.”I think it’s a natural West Indian thing,” he says about the ability to clear fences. “You don’t need to do nothing, just stand properly and get bat on ball. Yes, we practise our strengths. That’s the major aspect of the game.”Surely Russell would have shared tips on some of the finer aspects of power-hitting? “Just need to get bat on ball. Keep your base, keep your shape. That’s all.”Look, if it were that simple, a lot more people would have been hitting it at the strike rates he and Russell do. Allen shrugs. “It’s all about determination, you know? If you’re not determined to do something, you’re not going to.”What about the secret to his gravity-defying fielding efforts, like this one or this one? Allen acknowledges that he was always a very good fielder, though he says that if people put their minds to it, they could fly through the air like he does.”I started playing cricket from when I was nine years old,” he says. “Fielding was my main focus. I used to field first before I started batting and bowling. It’s not hard. Very simple. Just train. Train properly, do what you have to do. And the main thing is to be focused, dedicated.”Whenever I’m fielding, I give my 100%. I expect the ball to come to me, and I expect to do crazy stuff on the field. It’s just me.”The flying Jamaican: Allen’s superhuman feats of fielding are well documented•Getty ImagesAllen’s talent was first spotted during the 2018 Global T20 Canada tournament, where he was part of the West Indies B team that reached the final. He had the highest batting average (42.25) and strike rate (181.72) for his team, and the second best economy rate (6.56). About three months after the final, he made his ODI and T20I debuts.”Well, the selectors saw something in me,” Allen says. “The Global T20 brought my career into the spotlight, made everyone see me. I think I did pretty well. I have to give credit to West Indies. They saw the talent and future in me. I was playing against the best in the world, lots of different guys from different countries. I got a lot of experience from them, seeing how they move, how they go about things. It’s a good feeling to be around guys like Chris Gayle and others.”The T20I series against India comes right before the IPL 2020 auction. “It’s everybody’s dream to play IPL, and it’s my dream too,” Allen says. “I just have to do what I have to do [on the field] and look to get into a team. You know, money’s not everything. It’s just that I want to get into the action. Once I do the job, money’s going to come.”My goal is just to contribute to my team, in any competition. Just be Fabian Allen and achieve the best I can. Whatever any team asks me to do, I’ll just lift up my hand and do it.”And what if he comes up against Russell in an IPL match? “So be it! I would love that challenge.”How would Allen the bowler bowl to Allen the batsman? “I won’t tell you that!” he says with a full-throated chuckle. “Basically, I would just try to build pressure and try to keep the pressure on me.”Perhaps surprisingly for someone who is making headlines in white-ball cricket, Allen made his first-class debut in 2016, before his List A (2018) and T20 (2017) debuts. In his first seven first-class matches, he racked up runs and averaged 58.30. But around that time, he began finding success in the shorter formats, where his career really took off. Since then he drifted away from the red-ball game somewhat.”It’s just that I’m playing more shorter formats now, I’m focusing on the shorter formats,” Allen explains. “I still love red-ball cricket. Red-ball cricket is my dream. It gave me the opportunity to be here, so I have to give thanks for it. Everyone has a goal. Everyone’s looking to play as long as possible. I wouldn’t mind if I play a long, long, long time till I hang up my boots. Once you put in the work, you’re going to get the results and the selectors are going to look at you.”So is Test cricket still on the cards? “Definitely. Once I put my mind to it, I can achieve anything.”It sounds like a cliché, but when you’ve grown up in a rough neighbourhood, had a potentially life-threatening accident, kicked off an impressive first-class career before changing lanes and skyrocketing in limited overs, who would dare argue that Allen the cricketer cannot achieve whatever he wants?
قام أنطونيو روديجر، مدافع نادي ريال مدريد، بالتعليق عن الإصابة التي تعرض لها خلال الفترة الأخيرة، والتي سوف تحرمه من اللعب لفترة طويلة بالفعل.
روديجر أصيب على مستوى الركبة خلال الأيام الماضية، مما سوف يجعل الدولي الألماني يغيب عن الملاعب لمدة قد تصل إلى 7 أشهر.
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ووجه روديجر عبر حسابه الرسمي في إنستجرام الشكر إلى جماهير ريال مدريد التي وجهت له الدعم خلال الفترة الأخيرة في ظل تحسن مردوده مع الميرنجي.
وقال روديجر: ”أولاً، شكراً جزيلاً لكم على رسائلكم بالشفاء العاجل، أقدر كل واحدة منها حقاً وكما تعلمون جميعاً، لا أكره شيئاً أكثر من عدم قدرتي على اللعب مع زملائي في الفريق، والدفاع عن ريال مدريد”.
واختنم روديجر في حديثه: ”لكن شيئاً واحدًا مؤكدًا، سأبذل قصارى جهدي لأعود إلى كامل لياقتي البدنية في أقرب وقت ممكن، لقد مررت بانتكاسات من قبل وسأنهض من جديد دائماً”.
روديجر انتقل إلى صفوف نادي ريال مدريد خلال صيف عام 2022، وذلك في صفقة انتقال حر عقب نهاية عقده مع تشيلسي.
ومن المنتظر أن يغادر روديجر صفوف ريال مدريد في نهاية هذا الموسم، مع عدم وجود أي نية من قبل إدارة الفريق الملكي حول التمسك باللاعب وتجديد عقده الذي سوف ينتهي مع نهاية شهر يونيو من العام الجديد.
🤍 Antonio Rüdiger on IG: “First of all – thank you so much for all your get well soon messages. I really appreciate every single one. As you all know there’s nothing I hate more than not being able to be out there with my teammates, fighting for the club. But one thing’s for… pic.twitter.com/UJRgudQpuY — Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) September 14, 2025
تواصل أزمات نادي الزمالك مع القضايا الخارجية، بسبب مستحقات صفقات اللاعبين الأجانب الذين تعاقد معهم في فترة الانتقالات الصيفية الماضية.
بعدما خرج نادي أستريلا أمادورا البرتغالي ليؤكد أن القلعة البيضاء لم تلتزم بسداد قيمة القسط الأول من صفقة الجناح، شيكو بانزا.
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وقال أندريه سيلفا، المتحدث الرسمي باسم نادي أستريلا أمادورا، في تصريحات خاصة لـ بطولات: “الزمالك لم يسدد قيمة القسط الأول من مستحقات صفقة شيكو بانزا، وبالتالي هو مدينًا لنا”.
وأضاف: “لم نتقدم بشكوى ضدهم حتى الآن أمام الاتحاد الدولي لكرة القدم، لقد راسلنا الزمالك من أجل القسط الأول، ومنحناهم مهلة حتى الخميس المقبل، إذا لم يردوا علينا ولم يسددوا المبلغ، سنتقدم بشكوى ضدهم أمام فيفا”.
وتابع: “عليهم دفع القسط الأول وفقًا لاتفاقنا معهم، وعليهم ألا يتجاهلوا اتصالاتنا”.
في السياق ذاته، يواجه الزمالك أزمة أخرى مع نادي أوليكساندريا الأوكراني بسبب صفقة الجناح خوان ألفينا بيزيرا، حيث لم يقم النادي الأبيض بسداد مستحقات الصفقة، وهو ما دفع النادي الأوكراني إلى تقديم شكوى رسمية ضد الزمالك أمام الاتحاد الدولي لكرة القدم “فيفا”.
وبات الزمالك مهددًا بعقوبات جديدة من “فيفا” في حال صدور قرارات ضد النادي في القضيتين، مما يزيد من تعقيد وضعه القانوني في سوق الانتقالات.
There could be a huge summer on the cards for Michael Edwards and Arne Slot at Liverpool due to potential player movement in and out of Anfield.
Firstly, Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all out of contract at the end of this season, and it remains to be seen if any of them will put pen to paper on extensions on Merseyside.
Losing any of them would be a significant blow for Liverpool, as they are all regular starters, but Salah could be the biggest loss as he has scored 32 goals and provided 22 assists in all competitions this season.
Rather than finding a one-for-one replacement, which would be incredibly difficult to do, the Reds could sign players in several positions in hope that they all step up to make up for the goals and assists lost.
For example, Liverpool have been linked with a move to sign Atletico Madrid centre-forward Julian Alvarez, who they reportedly ‘appreciate’ and hold a long-term interest in.
Why Liverpool need to sign a player like Julian Alvarez
Salah has been Liverpool’s main source of goals from a right wing position and that has papered over the cracks in the front three, as Slot has had a problem in the centre-forward position this season.
Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez have both had attempts at being the main number nine for the Reds, but they have both failed to provide a reliable presence in front of goal. The former has scored five goals from 7.21 xG and the latter has scored five times from 5.28 xG in the Premier League.
These statistics show that Liverpool do not possess a ruthless number nine who can make the most of the chances that come their way in the box, which is why they need to go out and sign a player like Alvarez.
The former Manchester City man joined Atletico Madrid last summer to bolster Diego Simeone’s squad, and has proven to be a big hit in Spain with his performances at the top end of the pitch.
Starts
22
10
xG
8.86
2.38
Goals
11
7
Minutes per goal
166
113
Big chances missed
5
1
Assists
2
1
As you can see in the table above, Alvarez has outperformed his xG in both LaLiga and the Champions League this term, which shows that he can be ruthless in front of goal.
In fact, the Argentina international has only missed 26 ‘big chances’ in all competitions for Atletico and Man City combined since the start of the 2022/23 campaign.
Nunez, for comparison, has missed a staggering 81 ‘big chances’ in all competitions for Liverpool in that time, having joined from Benfica in 2022, which illustrates the stark difference in quality between the two centre-forwards.
The Reds, though, are also interested in signing a defender who could be as important of a signing as Alvarez in the summer transfer window.
Liverpool have held talks to sign Premier League star
According to journalist Bence Bocsak, Liverpool “have held talks” with Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez over a potential move to Anfield next season.
The reporter claims that the club “like” the Hungary international but that a transfer to Merseyside is not advanced at this moment in time, with nothing beyond those initial talks.
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Bocsak’s article for Anfield Watch expands on the news, adding that Liverpool wanted to sign Kerkez from AZ Alkmaar in the summer of 2023, but the player decided to move to Bournemouth instead to play regular football.
The report reveals that Arsenal, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Manchester City are also keeping tabs on the Hungarian dynamo, which suggests that there will be plenty of competition for his services this summer.
Michael Edwards, though, must push to sign the left-back, who is reportedly valued at £40m by the Cherries, because he could be as important of a signing as Alvarez.
Why Liverpool need to sign Milos Kerkez
Liverpool are reportedly in the market to sign a replacement for veteran left-back Andy Robertson this summer, and Kerkez would be a dream signing to take the Scottish star’s place.
The Scotland international has been a terrific servant for the Reds over the years, racking up 66 assists in 336 appearances in all competitions for the club, as a consistent creative threat down the left flank.
However, Robertson’s powers appear to be waning. The 31-year-old star has failed to register a single goal or assist in his 27 appearances in the Premier League this season, along with just one assist in his eight outings in the Champions League.
He is heading towards the latter stage of his career and has not been as influential as in previous seasons, as shown by his lack of production in the final third, and that is why a new long-term left-back option should be a priority this summer.
Kerkez, at the age of 21, is ten years younger than Robertson and could, therefore, be the new left-back for the club for the next decade, if all goes to plan, which is one of the reasons why he would be such an important addition this summer.
The Hungarian star’s performances in the Premier League for Bournemouth this season also suggest that he would come in as an immediate upgrade on the current Liverpool defender.
Appearances
29
27
Goals
2
0
Assists
5
0
Tackles + interceptions per game
2.6
2.0
Clearances per game
2.7
1.3
Dribbled past per game
0.4x
0.6x
Ground duel success rate
58%
51%
Aerial duel success rate
33%
27%
As you can see in the table above, Kerkez has vastly outperformed Robertson with his play in and out of possession in the top-flight, as he has made a bigger impact at the top end of the pitch whilst being far more active and reliable defensively.
Wingers find it harder to get past the Bournemouth star, as he makes more tackles and interceptions whilst being dribbled past less, and opposition defenders find it harder to deal with him, as he has scored more goals and provided more assists.
Therefore, Kerkez could come in as a big upgrade on Robertson at left-back this summer, which is why Liverpool must push hard to get a deal done for him this summer.
As important as Alvarez and the addition of his finishing quality would be for the Reds, signing a Premier League proven left-back with the potential to be a key player for the next decade is equally as important.
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