سقط ريال مدريد في فخ الهزيمة أمام مضيفه ريال بيتيس بهدفين مقابل هدف، في إطار منافسات الدوري الإسباني لكرة القدم “لاليجا”.
وواجه ريال مدريد نظيره ريال بيتيس، ضمن منافسات الجولة السادسة والعشرين من الدوري الإسباني، على ملعب “بينيتو فيامارين”.
اقرأ أيضاً.. فيديو | إيسكو يُسجل هدف ريال بيتيس الثاني أمام ريال مدريد
أحرز إبراهيم دياز الهدف الأول لـ ريال مدريد بحلول الدقيقة 10، بعدما تلقى تمريرة حاسمة من فيرلاند ميندي.
وكاد رودريجو أن يضيف ثاني أهداف ريال مدريد من ضربة رأسية بعدما تلقى تمريرة عرضية رائعة من إبراهيم دياز.
التهديد الأول لـ ريال بيتيس في المباراة جاء عن طريق مارك بارترا الذي كاد أن يخادع تيبو كورتوا ويسجل هدف التعادل لأصحاب الأرض.
وبحلول الدقيقة 33، تمكن جوني كاردوسو من تسجيل هدف التعادل لـ ريال بيتيس من ضربة رأسية من صناعة إيسكو.
وانقذ كورتوا مرمى ريال مدريد من هدف محقق لـ ريال بيتيس قبل نهاية الشوط الأول من ضربة رأسية مخادعة اصطدمت بـ تشواميني.
في الشوط الثاني ومع الدقيقة 54، وقع إيسكو على ثاني أهداف ريال بيتيس من علامة الجزاء بتسديدة قوية في شباك تيبو كورتوا.
وأهدر هيرنانديز فرصة تسجيل الهدف الثالث لـ ريال بيتيس بعدما أضاع فرصة ثمينة أمام مرمى الفريق الملكي.
وكاد إندريك قريباً من تسجيل هدف التعادل لـ ريال مدريد بحلول الدقيقة 79، لكن تسديدته اليسارية جائت بجوار مرمى أدريان.
وبهذه النتيجة، تجمد رصيد ريال مدريد عند النقطة 54 في المركز الثاني في ترتيب الدوري الإسباني مؤقتاً، بينما ارتفع رصيد ريال بيتيس إلى النقطة 38 في المركز السادس.
وقدم بطولات تغطية مباشرة لأحداث مباراة ريال مدريد وريال بيتيس في الدوري الإسباني من خلال هذا الرابط. أهداف مباراة ريال مدريد وريال بيتيس اليوم في الدوري الإسباني
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's time at the top of the game appears to be over with a host of players battling to be the new GOAT.
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Messi and Ronaldo era coming to an end
Players battling to be the new GOAT
New model reveals top contenders
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Both Ronaldo and Messi are heading towards the end of their phenomenal careers after dominating world football for the last two decades. The two superstars have won 13 of their last 15 Ballons d'Or, the top prize awarded to the best player on the planet. However, a new index by University of Oxford mathematician Dr Tom Crawford and Live Score has revealed which players are set to battle it out to succeed Ronaldo and Messi as the new GOAT.
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Crawford has produced a mathematical model called the G.O.A.T. Index 2.0 in a bid to discover the next best player in the world. The model analyses the achievements and potential of global footballers under the age of 25 and offers a ranking dependent on various metrics such as goals, titles and career milestones. The research also looks at the potential of players using a sophisticated comparative analysis of Messi and Ronaldo’s careers to produce a final score.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAID
Dr Crawford's model has found that Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is currently top of the index with a score of 86%. He's followed, perhaps surprisingly, by Julian Alvarez (84%) and then Jude Bellingham (82%). Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland (81%) is in fourth spot, ahead of Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal, Real Madrid duo Vinicius Jr (68%) and Rodrygo (64%), and Phil Foden (63%).
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He said: "As a massive football fan, I’ve watched Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi battle it out for many years. It’s now incredibly exciting to identify who of the next generation will take their place at the very top of the game, as a new debate grips fans. It’s no surprise to see players like Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham come out on top of my algorithm, but to also see perhaps more unexpected players is really exciting and I can’t wait to see what the future truly holds for the sport."
The future is looking incredibly bright for Crystal Palace at the moment.
Following the arrival of Oliver Glasner last season, the Eagles have become one of the most entertaining teams to watch in the country, but with the transfer window now open, Steve Parish and Co have to do all they can to keep a hold of their star players while also adding a few more.
Unfortunately, Marc Guehi, following his impressive Euros showing, has been one of the latest names touted for an exit from Selhurst Park.
Marc Guehi for England
However, while losing the Englishman would be far from ideal, reports have revealed that they may be able to bring in the perfect replacement.
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Alongside Guehi, Michael Olise has been heavily touted for a move away from South London over the last few weeks, and according to a report from The Sun earlier this week, Chelsea could offer defender Trevoh Chalobah as part of a player plus cash deal.
Trevoh Chalobah
With the Frenchman's exit looking increasingly likely as more and more teams get linked to him, securing a reasonable fee and a player of Chalobah's quality simultaneously seems like a no-brainer.
Especially as TEAMtalk revealed that the South Londoners were interested in him earlier this year and the Telegraph reported that the Blues value him at £25m last month.
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.
In all, it might not be the most exciting development for fans, but if Guehi and Olise leave the club this summer, bringing in a player of Chalobah's quality alongside a hefty pile of cash seems like a smart move.
How Chalobah compares to Guehi
Now, replacing Guehi at Palace is no small task, but luckily for Glasner and Co, Chalobah looks like a player who could take that task on.
Like the England star, the Chelsea ace is a right-footed centre-back and is just one year older at 24. However, one of the first apparent differences between the pair is that he is 6 foot 4 tall, whereas the man he could replace is just 6 feet.
While shorter defenders can occasionally be more effective than their taller teammates and rivals – just look at Lisandro Martínez – it is always a bonus when a centre-back can tower over most attackers.
Aside from their physical attributes, how do the pair stack up when you look at their underlying numbers?
Well, somewhat surprisingly, the Chelsea ace doesn't just hold his own, but he actually comes out ahead in most metrics.
Non-Penalty Expected Goals + Assists
0.02
0.05
Non-Penalty Goals
0.09
0.00
Progressive Passes
2.92
2.98
Progressive Passes Received
0.85
0.31
Shots
0.19
0.22
Goals per Shot
0.50
0.00
Shots on Target
0.19
0.00
Passing Accuracy
89.4%
86.9%
Live Passes
70.4
55.6
Tackles
1.51
1.24
Tackles Won
1.13
0.84
Blocks
0.75
0.98
Interceptions
0.75
0.80
Clearances
4.81
3.96
Ball Recoveries
4.34
5.33
Aerial Duels Won
1.79
1.29
For example, the Blues "monster", as dubbed by talent scout Jacek Kulig, scored more non-penalty goals, received more progressive passes, took more shots on target and scored more goals per shot, made substantially more live passes while maintaining better-passing accuracy, made and won more tackles, won more aerial duels and made more clearances, all per 90.
In his defence, the Eagles' star produces a higher non-penalty expected goal and assists figure, produces more progressive passes, takes more shots, makes more blocks and interceptions, and completes more ball recoveries, but that's it.
Now, if Chalobah played an entire season of first-team football at Selhurst Park, his underlying numbers would probably come down slightly, but they're undeniably impressive and suggest that he'd be a brilliant Guehi replacement for Glasner.
Therefore, even if the club don't sell Olise, they should look to sign the Chelsea defender anyway this summer. He looks that good.
Toni Kroos insists that the Ballon d'Or has "no place" in football after Vinicius Junior opted to snub the ceremony, with Rodri poised to win.
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Vinicius has skipped the Ballon d'Or ceremony, with Rodri poised to win the award after his superb season for both Manchester City and Spain. Vinicius scored 24 goals and registered 11 assists for Los Blancos as Real won La Liga and the Champions League, as well as the Supercopa de Espana, but clearly did not do enough to win the biggest individual prize in the sport. Rodri won the Premier League with City and Euro 2024 with Spain.
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Kroos maintains that the prize is redundant in a team sport, although that may be a view informed by the fact his team-mate has tasted disappointment. His old midfield partner, Luka Modric, was the last midfielder to win the Ballon d'Or. Kroos finished ninth in this year's voting.
WHAT KROOS SAID
Kroos said: “Rodri will win the Ballon d’Or. I’ve never seen the importance of these individual awards in football, they have no place”.
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Real Madrid play Valencia on November 2, before taking on AC Milan in the Champions League. Vinicius will be out to prove the awards panel wrong.
Worcestershire were celebrating their first victory of the season in the LV= Insurance County Championship after overpowering Derbyshire by an innings and 23 runs at New Road. Derbyshire resumed on 112 for 6 and lost their last four wickets in just 8.2 overs as they were dismissed for 128.Dillon Pennington completed the first five-wicket haul of his career and finished with figures of 14-4-32-5. It enabled him to enjoy a career-best performance for the second day running after his 4 for 44 in Derbyshire innings.He ended with match figures of 33.4-8-76-9 as Worcestershire claimed 23 points to reignite their hopes of finishing in the top two. They dominated the game in all departments with solid batting contributions down the order in topping 400, disciplined bowling and excellent catching behind the wicket.It was the perfect response to heavy defeats away to Durham and Nottinghamshire.Derbyshire remain rock bottom after a third heavy setback in the last four matches, a 310 run setback and two innings defeats. They paid the penalty for dropped catches on the opening day, including Jack Haynes who went onto make 97.Their young and promising bowling attack bowled too many four balls while the batting, with the exception of Matt Critchley and Wayne Madsen, crumbled.Worcestershire captain Joe Leach picked up the prized wicket of Madsen who had resumed on 43. He had looked set to complete his 11th 50-plus score in 19 innings against Worcestershire. But Madsen added only two more before edging a fine delivery and was caught by keeper Ben Cox.Pennington opened the attack from the New Road End and in the next over he accounted for new batsman Ben Aitchison before he had scored. Pennington found the thinnest of edges but it was sufficient to provide Cox with another straightforward catch.The game quickly came to a conclusion with Sam Conners playing on to Pennington and Dustin Melton edging Alzarri Joseph to Daryl Mitchell at slip.
A look at the qualification chances of the seven teams which are still in contention for a place in the playoffs
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Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans (GT) are just one win away from making the playoffs – 18 points will assure a team of a top-four finish. However, if they lose their three remaining games they could get knocked out as four teams can still finish on 17 or more points. Titans have a favourable itinerary too, with their last two games scheduled at home in Ahmedabad, where they have a formidable 4-1 record so far. Their net run rate is currently second only to Mumbai Indians (MI), which could help them with qualification or a top-two finish.Related
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Like GT, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are also one win away from securing their place in the playoffs. RCB can also make the top four with 16 points if other results go their way. However, two wins will not yet guarantee a top-two finish as two other teams – GT and Punjab Kings (PBKS) – can still finish with 20 or more points. GT currently have a better NRR, while PBKS can finish on 21 if they win all three remaining matches.RCB are second on the points table•BCCIPunjab Kings
PBKS need two wins to be certain of qualification. At the moment, 17 points won’t assure qualification as five teams can get to 17 or more: if, for instance, they beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) but lose to Delhi Capitals (DC) and MI, and if DC beat GT but lose to MI, then RCB, GT, MI, DC and PBKS can all finish on 17 or more points. However, PBKS can qualify with 17 points if they beat DC and lose their other two matches, as in that case only one of MI or DC can finish on 17 or more points, since they play each other.PBKS can sneak through even if they lose all three matches and stay on 15, but for that to happen DC will have to lose their two other matches, so that they stay on 15, and LSG will have to win no more than two of their three games. It’ll then come down to run rates between PBKS and DC (and Kolkata Knight Riders, if they win both matches) for one spot.Mumbai Indians
Despite the loss to GT, MI are still in control of their destiny, as wins in their last two matches will ensure a place in the playoffs. For them to go through on 16 points, though, they’ll need help from other results, while defeats in their two remaining games will eliminate them. MI also have an excellent net run rate of 1.156, which could yet be crucial if qualification comes down to that.Delhi Capitals
KKR are on the brink of elimination as the maximum they can finish with is 15; there are already two teams who have more than 15, while PBKS are on 15 with three games to go.Assuming that those three teams go through, KKR will have to hope that MI lose their two remaining matches and stay on 14. Since one of their matches is against DC, who are currently on 13, that will take DC to 15. The fourth spot will, in that scenario, come down to an NRR battle between KKR and DC.On the other hand, if PBKS lose their three remaining matches, then MI will go past 15, while DC, PBKS and KKR could all be on 15 points, fighting for the fourth spot.However, any washed-out game will see them eliminated.Lucknow Super Giants
LSG are struggling for momentum, having lost three in a row, and four of their last five. The best they can do now is win their three remaining matches, finish on 16 points, and hope that one or more of the in-form teams suffer a sudden reversal of fortunes. If they lose another match, though, they will be eliminated. Their terrible NRR of -0.469 doesn’t help their cause either.
Tottenham Hotspur took a stride forward last season but Ange Postecoglou is searching for improvements across the board as he looks to take his team further, with patchy form pulling Spurs away from the Premier League's top-four, settling for the Europa League.
Is this a cloaked blessing? Postecoglou has been adamant that the Champions League will not define success as he continues to build, but Europe's elite club competition attracts the finest players, provides the firmest footing.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou
A defensive midfielder is coveted but, equally, Tottenham are hoping to sign a versatile wide forward to strengthen and dynamise the existing options. The Londoners might have found a big boost in that regard.
Spurs lining up talented forward
According to Tutto Juve, Tottenham are set to tussle with Manchester United and Newcastle United for the signing of Samuel Iling-Junior, who has been transfer-listed by Juventus for €15m (£13m).
The 20-year-old left winger broke into the Serie A side's first team this season but has been deemed expendable as the Old Lady seek to strengthen this summer.
For such a cheap price, it would almost be foolish not to at least lodge an offer and enter formal discussions; Iling-Junior is highly talented and might even have the perfect skill set to partner up with another summer target.
Dream Eberechi Eze partner
Speaking of Iling-Junior's qualities, former Chelsea and Tottenham academy coach Saul Isaksson-Hurst said in 2022: “Samuel brings the full package to the party, he has got everything. He is almost like a street footballer with his skill and balance. He brings almost everything to the table. He can play seven, eleven, a 10 or even in central midfield.”
Juventus forwardSamuel Iling-Junior.
Iling-Junior featured 27 times across all competitions, scored one goal and added two assists, with his "explosive" ability – as described by analyst Ben Mattinson – making him a tailor-made prospect for an ambitious Premier League outfit, and he could be the perfect partner for fellow Spurs target Eberechi Eze, someone who would no doubt be an exciting acquisition for the Londoners.
The Juve starlet is a maverick, ranking among the top 6% of positional peers across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for shot-creating actions, the top 10% for progressive carries and the top 19% for tackles per 90, as per FBref. Pace, power, creativity, and combativeness all feature prominently in Iling-Junior's game.
The former Chelsea youth product, furthermore, has also been praised for his "high energy and work volume as well as dreamy ball skills" by journalist Antonio Mango, suggestingly that he is exactly what Postecoglou needs to add a layer to his left side.
And if Daniel Levy matches Postecoglou's ambition with incisive action and secures Eze's signature this summer, who, as per the Daily Mail, has a £60m release clause in his contract and is attracting interest from Tottenham, then a wonderful new partnership could be born.
Both players favour the left but Eze played regularly as a No. 10, attacking midfielder, last season, scoring the lion's share of his goals when central. Moreover, the Eagles phenomenon averaged 2.6 dribbles and five ball recoveries per top-flight match and thus would bring the energy needed to succeed at Spurs and bounce off the facets of Iling-Junior's game.
With Richarlison among those mooted for a departure this summer and Heung-min Son featuring prominently at centre-forward – which may maintain its regularity even if a new striker is signed – Iling-Junior could find himself earning ample opportunity to impress down the wing, with his playmaking skill leading him to be described as an "assist machine" by journalist Michele Neri.
Eberechi Eze: 23/4 Stats by Position
Position
Apps
Goals
Assists
Attacking midfield
17
8
5
Left winger
8
3
1
Right winger
1
0
0
Left midfield
1
0
0
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This would prove especially beneficial in regard to his partnership with Eze, who brings a host of attributes to the table but notably thrives through his goalscoring, actually ranking among the top 6% of attacking midfielders and wingers for non-penalty goals scored and the top 5% for shots taken per 90.
To nail the point home, the aforementioned Mattinson has even predicted that Iling-Junior, England U21 international, could become a “[Bukayo] Saka rival” for England, offering the kind of snap and style in his athletic play to rival that of the Arsenal star, who scored 20 goals and supplied 14 assists in all competitions last term for Mikel Arteta's elite side.
Saka, while catching the eye with his clinical touch, solidifies his position as one of the Premier League's finest with remarkable underlying numbers, ranking among the top 9% of attacking midfielders and wingers for shot-creating actions and the top 10% for tackles per 90. It's for this reason that Spurs' transfer target could successfully imitate his countryman.
Arsenal right winger Bukayo Saka
Tottenham undoubtedly lack an element of pace down the left, and when athletic full-back Destiny Udogie found himself sidelined in the later stretch of the campaign, this was accentuated and then some, with Brennan Johnson pulled away from his favoured right side to try and inject some speed, proving to be less effective however.
With the requisite natural prowess and the ever-improving ability in important moments, Iling-Junior would be a credit to Postecoglou's project and would add the depth and skill needed to impress across multiple fronts next year.
Postecoglou will demand silverware of his players and without signing the likes of Iling-Junior, the Lilywhites simply won't have the firepower to maintain the charge across these different roads of the campaign.
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Italian heavyweights AC Milan want to reward Dutchman Tijjani Reijnders' impressive performances with a wage increment and secure his future.
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Since arriving at the club in 2023, Reijnders has established himself as one of the pillars of an AC Milan side in transition. To reward his performances and growing importance within the team, the Rossoneri are planning to offer him a contract renewal with a pay rise, according to Calciomercato.
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Reijnders further rubber-stamped his credentials as a man with growing reputation in Europe with an emphatic display in Milan's 3-1 drubbing of Real Madrid at the Bernabeu earlier this week.
His displays for Milan will only strengthen the interest he has attracted from Premier League outfits Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur. The club, however, do not want to lose Reijnders, and as such are going to offer him a renewal which will see the Dutchman's wages double from €1.7 million to €3.5 million until 2030.
Frank Rijkaard, the Dutch legend who was part of one of the greatest Milan sides in history, has in particular lavished his fellow countryman with immense praise.
WHAT FRANK RIJKAARD SAID
Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Calciomercato), Rijkaard said: "I hope Reijnders becomes one of the best midfielders in the world, but I sincerely believe he is already on the right path. I really like the way he plays. As time goes by he is becoming more and more important for Milan.
"In the middle of the pitch he can cover all the roles and is showing his generosity; he never holds back a run for the team and always gives his all. With the quality he has, he is very good at creating dangerous moves for his teammates.
"His growth also in terms of goalscoring confirms that Reijnders is a key player for the team. Thanks to his progress, Milan is becoming stronger and stronger. I wish him that. The stronger the team becomes, the more chances he has to experience fantastic moments with Milan."
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Coming on the back of a potentially season-altering win over Real Madrid in the Champions League, Paulo Fonseca and Co. will be aiming to spark a revival of their Serie A campaign when they take on Cagliari on Saturday, November 9, at San Siro.
Former Australia quick is expected to link up with Afghanistan for the T20 World Cup in October-November
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“Everyone talks about Afghanistan’s spinners, so one of the specifics of my role is to get people talking more about their fast bowlers”•Hindustan Times via Getty Images
Shaun Tait, the former Australia quick who recently signed a five-month deal to be bowling coach with the Afghanistan national team, has also been roped in as bowling coach of Puducherry in the Indian domestic circuit. Afghanistan remains a priority, though, and Tait will link up with Puducherry only when available.”I’m with [Puducherry] throughout the season based on availability from my commitments with the Afghanistan team,” Tait confirmed to ESPNcricinfo on Saturday. Puducherry have Dishant Yagnik as their head coach – both Tait and Yagnik have been players with Rajasthan Royals in the IPL in the past, and Yagnik has more recently been Royals’ fielding coach.”Tait has expressed his willingness to join the Puducherry team later this month. However, if he gets a call from Afghanistan he may join them and stay with the team before rejoining Puducherry for his duties,” a Cricket Association of Puducherry (CAP) official was quoted as saying by PTI, which said that Tait was expected to mentor the quick bowlers at the CAP academy in Puducherry too.Related
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India’s domestic calendar for 2021-22 will begin with the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy on November 4 this year, while the Ranji Trophy, the country’s premier first-class competition, starts on January 13, 2022. The 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy will get underway on December 8, with neutral venues being used for all tournaments.Tait’s appointment with Afghanistan was confirmed in early August, and his first assignment there was expected to be the three-match ODI series against Pakistan in Hambantota in early September. But that series was postponed indefinitely because of logistical concerns, and Tait will now link up with the team only prior to the T20 World Cup in late October. He was never expected to move to Kabul, and had said the agreement had been that he would join the team whenever they travelled.”There have been talks for a few months now about me possibly taking up the role,” 38-year-old Tait told ESPNcricinfo earlier about his Afghanistan gig. “It eventuated because head coach Lance Klusener wanted someone else to oversee the bowling side specifically.”Everyone talks about Afghanistan’s spinners, so one of the specifics of my role is to get people talking more about their fast bowlers. There is some improvement to be done and hopefully, I can add that side of things. With all the concentration on the spin, a couple of guys get picked to do the role at the death and they’re gonna need some guidance. That’s where I come in.”Tait is a level-two certified coach from Cricket Australia and has worked as a bowling coach with Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League and Bangla Tigers in the Abu Dhabi T10 league.
Real Madrid have been knocked back in their pursuit of William Saliba with Arsenal and the defender unwilling to part ways.
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Real Madrid have reportedly made the French defender their key priority to strengthen their defence next summer but may come away empty handed. Arsenal have no intention of allowing the 23-year-old to leave according to and there is no expectation that Saliba wants to leave north London any time soon. The defender signed a new deal at the club last year and has become one of the world's best defenders at the Gunners.
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Saliba has formed a dominant centre-half pairing with Gabriel at the heart of the Arsenal defence and his performances have naturally attracted interest. Madrid are looking to strengthen their options at the back with Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba struggling with injury problems in recent seasons. If Madrid cannot sign Saliba, they may turn their attentions to Tottenham Hotspur's Christian Romero.
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Saliba went on three loan spells before he made his full competitive debut for Arsenal against Crystal Palace in 2022. He returned to Saint-Etienne after joining the Gunners before loans at OGC Nice and Marseille before making his Premier League debut.
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Saliba and France will take on Belgium on Monday in the Nations League before the defender returns to north London. The Gunners take on Bournemouth next Saturday aiming to keep the pressure on Manchester City and Liverpool.