Monaco empata, assume a ponta, mas pode ver Nice se distanciar

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O Monaco ficou no empate por 1 a 1 fora de casa, contra o Dijon, pela 15ª rodada do Campeonato Francês. Carillo fez para os visitantes, enquanto os donos da casa marcaram comSammaritano. Antes da partida, foi respeitado um minuto de silêncio por conta do acidente envolvendo a delegação da Chapecoense.

Com o resultado, o Monaco assume a liderança da competição, com 33 pontos, mas pode ver o Nice, que tem o mesmo número de pontos abrir vantagem, já que ainda joga da rodada. O Dijon permanece na 14ª colocação, com 14.

Na próxima rodada, o Dijon vai encarar o Caen, fora de casa, enquanto o Monaco joga diante do seu torcedor, contra o Bastia, no próximo sábado, às 17h (horário de Brasília).

O JOGO

Partida foi movimentada e os visitantes abriram o placar ainda no primeiro tempo, com Carrillo, aos 17 minutos. Quando a vitória parecia garantida, o Monaco viu Sammaritano deixar tudo igual, aos 42 minutos da etapa final. Nos minutos finais, o time de Falcao García ainda tentou uma pressão para buscar os três pontos, mas resultado final foi mesmo o de 1 a 1.

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Everton: Emilio Lawrence one to watch

Everton Football Club have a very proud youth academy.

From Wayne Rooney coming through the ranks roughly 20 years ago to the reliably consistent Leon Osman or the effervescent Ross Barkley, there have been some impressive talents to graduate from the Merseyside club.

Their product line in recent years hasn’t been quite as successful but we’ve still seen players like Tom Davies make the seamless transition from academy football to first team life.

The current jewel in the crown of Everton’s youth system is Anthony Gordon. The 20-year-old has played 20 times for the Toffees’ senior side but is yet to score for the club. He is currently earning valuable experience on loan at Preston but he may have to look over his shoulder in the next few years.

That’s because the winger will be challenged by plenty of other young attackers trying to make the grade at Goodison Park.

Ellis Simms is another making waves but the promising duo could be joined in competition by a certain Emilio Lawrence. The attacker is just 15 years of age but has made the step-up to under-18s football in the last few weeks.

A number of injury concerns have rocked the academy in recent months which has meant that a number of the under-18 squad have had to play at under-23 level.

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That has opened the door for spaces in the under-18s, a level at which Lawrence is now flourishing. He was handed 20 minutes against Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier this week and he took full advantage of his opportunity by finding the back of the net.

Everton have never been afraid to fast-track young players if they’re ready and this was a fine example. Lawrence was a significant danger to the opposition as he popped up with a late strike to seal a 3-1 win.

Speaking at full-time, under-18 manager Paul Tait reserved special praise for the teenager, saying: “Emilio gave us a threat. He can hit the ball with both feet and shifted it from right to left to score a smashing goal.”

The ability to use both feet in such a confident fashion should give him a big leg-up when it comes to competing for places at higher levels of the game.

It seems evident that Lawrence plays with no fear, and although a first team breakthrough is still a long way from becoming a reality, he appears to have plenty of tools to continue making a splash.

He’s one talent who Carlo Ancelotti will need to keep watching in the coming years.

AND in other news, Imagine him & DCL: Everton must swoop for £24.9m gem who gives oppo “sleepless nights”…

Howey claims Zaha’s attitude holds him back

In an exclusive interview with The Transfer Tavern, Steve Howey, who made 271 appearances during his career, has claimed that Wilfried Zaha’s attitude on the pitch is what’s holding him back from a move to a bigger club.

Zaha did get his move to a big club when he was signed for Manchester United in 2013 by Sir Alex Ferguson, however he failed to make an impact at Old Trafford when David Moyes was appointed and eventually returned back to Crystal Palace in 2015.

The Ivory Coast international has once again been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park with Arsenal holding a strong long term interest in the 28-year old, who has two years left on his current contract.

Speaking on how Zaha keeps getting linked with big clubs and why his attitude on the pitch may be holding him back, Howey told The Transfer Tavern:

“He’s been linked with everybody and obviously he got his move to Man United which didn’t work out but now, as a player, he can be devastating on his day.

“Sometimes I don’t get a great vibe from him attitude-wise and I just think at times you look at him and I’m not 100% convinced. I think that’s what probably puts some clubs off him because he’s either breathtaking or non-existent.”

Roy Hodgson has given Zaha a lot more freedom to express himself this season having deployed the traditional winger as Palace’s main focal point through the middle.

This decision has resulted in Zaha having his second-best season in front of goal for Palace having scored nine goals and registered two assists in 23 league games.

MCFC: Fans react to Holt’s ESL update

Numerous fans of Manchester City have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relayed a claim made by Oliver Holt regarding the newly-formed European Super League (ESL).

In his post on Twitter, the journalist claimed that he is “hearing the first cracks may be beginning to appear” between the clubs of the highly controversial proposed tournament, with two unnamed English sides thought to be “close to losing their nerve” in pressing forward within the ESL.

This is likely to be down to the fact that the clubs who have signed up to the league are facing an enormous backlash from the footballing world, as well as a whole range of possible sanctions such as expulsion from their domestic leagues and their players being banned from participating at the European Championships and the World Cup.

After Holt’s claim was relayed by City Xtra, many fans of Manchester City flocked to have their say on the matter, with plenty hoping that Pep Guardiola’s side are among the two reportedly considering pulling out of the ESL proposals. Others simply begged City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak to make a U-turn on their commitment to the new league.

So, what did these Manchester City fans have to say in reaction to Oliver Holt’s European Super League update?

“Please City, please.”

@TomYates9816

“DO IT KHALDOON.”

@MCFCPio

“City please, come on.”

@cam9ii

“Manchester City are still alive here…”

@4Foden

“City and Chelsea please God, make this happen.”

@denys_17_

“I’m on my kneeeeeeeeeeees.”

@Jimbojunior3

“Leave Man City. Do the right thing and apologise and leave.”

@SuperbKDB

In other news: ‘This can’t be real’, ‘Disgusting’ – Many MCFC fans rage as ‘horrific’ Sam Wallace claim emerges – find out more here!

LFC: Fans react to link with Ramsey

Fans of Liverpool have been reacting to a post on Twitter, which relayed a report regarding Liverpool’s alleged interest in a summer move for Aaron Ramsey.

According to a report by CalcioMercato (via The Express), Ramsey could be set for a return to Premier League football in the shape of a move to Liverpool, who are facing the prospect of losing Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer when his contract expires on Merseyside this summer.

It is said that a move for the £187,000-per-week Juventus midfielder, who has scored two goals and registered four assists over his 18 Serie A appearances so far this season, would suit Jurgen Klopp’s side, due to the 30-year-old’s “potential availability” and “proven Premier League quality”.

However, after Empire of the Kop relayed the reports on Twitter, fans of Liverpool flocked to have their say on the matter, with many appearing to be distraught at the prospect of the Reds making a move for Ramsey this summer, brandishing the news ‘ridiculous’ and ‘silly’.

So, what exactly did these Liverpool fans have to say in reaction to the reports regarding Aaron Ramsey?

“A serious club wouldn’t get a finished player such as this one.”

@SheikhSadio

“Silly to replace Gini with a player the same age, on ridiculous wage & injury prone. Nar, we should pass.”

@AngryLittleMan1

“Too injury prone, no point.”

@Evans_sly

“This guy is broken more times than Matip!”

@76Hangman

“Last thing we need is another sick note.”

@haggisjoseph

“Absolutely not.”

@MattMumford

“NO.”

@ejaz_k_

“Gets to many injuries.”

@mucko7416

In other news: these Liverpool fans were left appalled by this “depressing” transfer news – find out more here!

Man Utd fans fume at Pogba update

Some Manchester United fans have been left to fume at an update from Fabrizio Romano on the contract situation of Paul Pogba.

As per the Italian football journalist and transfer guru (via utdreport), there are currently no talks or agreements in place by the Red Devils to extend the former Juventus star’s deal at Old Trafford, and he is still looking for a new club.

While Pogba has certainly split opinion among the current fanbase, the central midfield player has upped his game in recent weeks, including scoring the winning goal at the San Siro against AC Milan to send Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team through into the quarter-final stage of the UEFA Europa League.

He can still be world class on his day, and MUFC should seriously consider trying to keep hold of the 28-year-old France international at all costs if they want to push on to try and win the Premier League and Champions League in the near future.

Manchester United fans on Pogba update

These Man Utd supporters fumed upon reading the update on Twitter:

“Stupid club, Bruno will wake up and leave soon once he realise we are going nowhere”

Credit: @UnclePogbaJr

“Man this club is gonna be the end of me, he’s going on a free isn’t he?”

Credit: @faruoeQ

“We’re so finished”

Credit: @muchuichris_

“Pain”

Credit: @ELLIS22SZN

“the end is near.”Credit: @Jimgroom92″We’re in the mud”Credit: @ksenguptaaIn other news, find out whose display against Milan was slammed by United fans here!

Man City will dominate if they sign Haaland

In an exclusive interview with Football FanCast, former Premier League midfielder Lee Hendrie has tipped Manchester City to go on and dominate if they can manage to acquire Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.

Haaland has quickly become one of the best centre-forwards in world football, managing to score over 40 goals for Dortmund and RB Salzburg last season.

His levels have not dropped, with the 20-year-old already past the 30-goal mark in all competitions this term, and he is now being linked with a whole host of top European clubs, including Manchester City.

Premier League rivals Chelsea and Spanish giants Real Madrid are also said to be chasing Haaland’s signature but, according to the MailOnline, it is Pep Guardiola’s side who are leading the race for the Norway International.

If the Citizens manage to get this deal over the line, for Hendrie, it could be game-changing. He told FFC:

“I think he’d be absolutely outrageous at Man City because he plays between the lines of the box, he scores goals and he’s literally ruthless when he’s got a chance. His work ethic is second to none, it really is, and I feel playing in a team of that calibre, with the likes of [Phil] Foden and [Raheem Sterling], the list goes on, I just feel he’ll get so many chances.”

“I feel he’ll do a similar job to what [Sergio] Aguero does if not better because he’s a completely different player to Aguero. But he’s in the box and he likes to score goals and we’ve seen how consistent he’s been. I just feel that he’d certainly fit the bill for Man City for me. I think he’d be an unreal addition to that football squad and I feel they would go on and dominate.”

With Aguero’s contract up in the summer, Manchester City’s interest in Haaland comes as no surprise.

Guardiola may want a replacement and the former Salzburg No.9 would fit the bill perfectly when you look at his goal record. Competition will be fierce but, with their finances and position in European football right now, the Premier League favourites will surely fancy their chances.

Whelan criticises ‘awful’ Llorente

Former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan has laid into Diego Llorente, picking out one particular ‘terrible’ incident against West Ham.

The Whites were beaten 2-0 at the London Stadium on Monday evening, as their Premier League season threatens to peter out a little.

It’s now four defeats in the last five league outings for Marcelo Bielsa’s men, who are 11th in the table ahead of Saturday’s visit of Chelsea.

Llorente comes in for criticism from Whelan

Someone who had a bad night at the office against the Hammers was Llorente, with the centre-back at fault for Craig Dawson’s goal.

The Spaniard joined Leeds from Real Sociedad back in September, but has made just four starts in the league to date, struggling badly with injuries.

Speaking to Football Insider, Whelan didn’t hold back in his criticism of Llorente, saying much more is needed from a player with so much experience:

You are looking at a centre-half who is a Spanish international.  You have to do your homework beforehand. I knew that Dawson was their most dangerous, aggressive player from set pieces. In the second-half Bielsa rectified that mistake because he made Liam Cooper mark him instead.

“When you look at Dawson’s goal, it’s terrible defending. It’s weak and too easy. You do not expect that from a Spanish centre-half.

“He gave Dawson so much room and freedom inside the penalty area. You cannot do that. It was a free header at the far post.

“We have been like this all season. Set pieces have once again been our achilles heel.”

Transfer Tavern take

In fairness to Llorente, his aforementioned fitness woes have made it difficult for him to settle at Elland Road, so Whelan’s judgment is slightly harsh.

The 27-year-old’s pedigree is undeniable, with six caps to his name for Spain, and he likely just needs a run in the team in order to find his feet.

He will though be forced to defend better when the Whites square off with a red-hot Chelsea side or things could turn ugly.

In other news, Patrick Bamford revealed his feelings towards divisive referee Mike Dean!

Liverpool: Fans welcome UCL cash boost

Liverpool are set to receive £1.3m in compensation from RB Leipzig after their Champions League round of 16 second leg was relocated, according to German outlet Bild.

Leipzig were told by the authorities that they would have to quarantine on their return to Germany if they travelled to Anfield for the match. As a result, the game will once again take place at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. [Bild]

As it is German rather than British rules which have forced the tie to be moved, Liverpool will duly be compensated. [Bild]

Much-needed break from Anfield

The Reds may not be all that concerned about yielding home advantage, though. They have lost their last six league games at Anfield, the worst run in the club’s history. Indeed, the Hungarian capital proved a happy hunting ground last month as they ran out 2-0 winners in the first leg against RB Leipzig.

It looks increasingly unlikely that the reigning Premier League champions will finish in the top four this season, so it is important they go deep into the European competition to ensure a crucial influx of prize money.

One supporter even joked that the compensation from Leipzig could go towards funding a rumoured move for Kylian Mbappe, with whom the Reds have been repeatedly linked (via Daily Mail). Here is a flavour of the reaction from Liverpool supporters to the news:

How Liverpool fans reacted to Leipzig compensation news

“Mbappe pack your bags lad”

Credit: @krevv666

“So you are telling me to believe that we are actually getting paid for not playing at Anfield”

Credit: @footandnut

“WE CAN SIGN ANOTHER 16 YEAR OLD”

Credit: @JotaTheGoatt

“Summer budget sorted then”

Credit: @AbhishekSamMat2

“Transfer funds for the summer sorted”

Credit: @varu419

“Kabak loan fee financed”

Credit: @Gambino1112

“FSG dancing”

Credit: @atsiorvas

In other news, these Liverpool fans tore into one player during Fulham clash

Neilton dá susto e deixa o treino do Botafogo mais cedo

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O atacante Neilton causou apreensão durante o treino do Botafogo, na manhã desta quarta-feira. O atleta sentiu dores no tornozelo direito e deixou a atividade mancando. Após tirar a chuteira, ele saiu do gramado sem aparentar maiores problemas.

Neilton fez, contra o Boavista, no último domingo, a primeira partida como titular esse ano. Isso porque, ainda na pré-temporada, ele sofreu uma lesão na coxa esquerda que o afastou dos gramados.

A atividade em General Severiano foi tática. O técnico Ricardo Gomes dividiu o elenco em quatro times, que se enfrentaram de dois em dois. O foco era o trabalho defensivo.

O grupo treina também na parte da tarde, nesta quarta. A atividade também é em General Severiano.

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