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Uma das principais contratações do São Paulo para a temporada, o meia Martín Benítez enfrenta dificuldades físicas e vem sendo preservado nas partidas do Tricolor. Sendo frequentemente substituído ou iniciando as partidas no banco de reservas, o argentino tem uma média de 46 minutos em campo nos jogos que disputa.

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Pertencente ao Independiente, da Argentina, Benítez foi contratado por empréstimo após defender o Vasco na temporada de 2020. Pelo Cruz-Maltino, o meia já mostrou sinais de problemas físicos, sendo poupado frequentemente e sofrendo com lesões.

Desde que chegou ao São Paulo, Benítez disputou 23 jogos com a camisa do Tricolor. Com muitos jogos em um calendário apertado, o argentino começou a sofrer com sua condição física, perdendo alguns jogos.

Na primeira partida da final do Campeonato Paulista, no dia 20 de maio, contra o Palmeiras, o camisa 8 se lesionou após dividida com Felipe Melo. O resultado dos exames confirmou um estiramento no músculo da coxa, afastando o meia dos gramados por um mês. Seu retorno foi no dia 20 de junho, contra o Santos, pela quinta rodada do Brasileirão, quando entrou nos minutos finais do jogo.

Desde sua lesão, Benítez entrou em campo em 11 partidas, sendo oito pelo Brasileirão, duas pela Libertadores e uma pela Copa do Brasil. Sendo titular em cinco dessas partidas e reserva nas outras seis, a média de minutos em campo por jogo do meia é de 46 minutos.

Ao todo na temporada, mesmo antes de sua lesão, a média é a mesma. Com 23 partidas disputadas (nove no Paulista, oito no Brasileirão, cinco na Libertadores e uma na Copa do Brasil), o jogador esteve em campo durante 1080 minutos, o que significa que, em média, Benítez jogou 46 minutos por jogo. Em outras palavras, é como se o meia jogasse apenas metade das partidas.

Pelo São Paulo, o atleta já marcou 4 gols e deu oito assistências nos seus 23 jogos pela equipe. Em média, a cada 90 minutos que Benítez está em campo, o meia participa de algum gol da equipe. Com a sua média de jogar 46 minutos por jogo, os números indicam uma interação em gol a cada duas partidas.

Essa estatística mostra a qualidade técnica de Benítez, que contribuiu muito bem para o ataque da equipe, sendo um dos principais nomes da temporada. Entretanto, o pouco tempo do atleta em campo e sua constante preservação é algo preocupante, mas que mostra o cuidado da comissão técnica com o desgaste do atleta em meio ao calendário apertado do Brasil.

A precaução é principalmente para não deixar a situação se agravar em uma nova lesão, mesmo que signifique que um dos jogadores mais habilidosos e criativos da equipe precise ser preservado constantemente, podendo não estar disponível a todo momento e atuando por menos tempo do que o desejado.

No último jogo da equipe, contra o Vasco, pelas oitavas da Copa do Brasil, o argentino foi decisivo contra seu ex-clube, dando o lançamento para o gol de Rigoni, que abriu o placar do confronto, que terminou 2 a 0 para o São Paulo. Na ocasião, Benítez foi titular e ficou em campo por 78 minutos.

O meia deve voltar a entrar em campo no próximo sábado (31), às 19h, quando o São Paulo recebe o seu rival, o Palmeiras, no Morumbi, pela 14ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. Precisando se recuperar na tabela, o Choque-Rei é crucial para o Tricolor.

NÚMEROS DE BENÍTEZ EM 2021

Libertadores: 5 jogos, 3 vitórias e 2 empates; 289 minutos, 1 gol
Brasileirão: 8 jogos, 1 vitória, 3 empates, 4 derrotas; 343 minutos, 1 gol, 3 assistências
Copa do Brasil: 1 jogo, 1 vitória; 78 minutos, 1 assistência
Paulistão: 9 jogos, 7 vitórias, 2 empates, nenhuma derrota; 370 minutos, 2 gols e 4 assistências

1080 minutos em 23 jogos = média de 46 minutos por jogo

Leeds United now know they are only one game from returning to the Premier League at the first time of asking, after putting on a show against Norwich City in the Championship playoffs.

After a cagey 0-0 first-leg, the Whites let off steam and pummeled the hapless Canaries 4-0 at Elland Road to set up a Wembley showdown with Southampton to be within touching distance of the top-flight again.

Incomings through the door will depend on whether Daniel Farke's men can return to the top division or not, with the Whites fully aware their chances of getting Joe Rodon on a permanent deal potentially rest on what league they are in next campaign.

It's also the case with this brand-new transfer target, who would be a fantastic upgrade on a waning Patrick Bamford if a deal can be pulled off.

Leeds going after EFL striker

Leeds, even with their crunch clash with Southampton coming up soon, are throwing their hat into the ring over the potential free transfer capture of Saints star Che Adams according to TEAMTalk.

Yet, it looks as if they could be foiled in their mission to sign Adams, who is available on a free transfer at the end of the season, by Wolverhampton Wanderers who have allegedly already agreed a deal to sign the wantaway Southampton man and remain in advanced talks. as per other reports.

Still, nothing will be set in stone involving the Scotland international's future until the playoffs are over and done with, and Leeds will hope they can still swoop in at the death if they clinch promotion back up to the Premier League at Wolves' expense.

How Adams compares to Bamford

It would be an almighty sucker punch for Russell Martin's group if Adams was to play his final ever game for the Saints at Wembley and then relocate to the Whites, but funnier things have happened in football.

Non-penalty goals

0.48

0.63

Non-penalty xG

0.52

0.53

Shots total

3.19

3.15

Shot-creating actions

1.69

2.60

Progressive passes

1.45

3.46

Stats by FBRef

Alongside Adams trumping Bamford in many of the attacking statistics above, the Saints striker has also proven to be a goalscoring and creative menace alongside Adam Armstrong up top with goals and assists aplenty.

Adams comes in with an impressive 17 goals and six assists for the campaign, with Bamford only registering a weak two assists from 36 games alongside his lesser nine goals.

Leeds will hope Adams and Daniel James can form an equally terrifying combination if a deal can be reached, with the Welshman terrorising Championship defences for fun on his A-Game.

How James could complement Adams

James has also proven himself to be a reliable source of goals alongside being a creative force for the Whites this season, racking up 20 goal contributions from 45 games.

Adams would, no doubt, love to feed off of James' darting runs and finish like a poacher which he has done all campaign long side-by-side with Armstrong.

James

45

13

7

Armstrong

51

23

13

Sourced by Transfermarkt

The former Manchester United winger will hope his game can be elevated to the ridiculous levels Armstrong has managed to maintain this campaign, knowing he has a deadlier finisher than Bamford to hand chances to.

The in-demand 27-year-old would also be a smart buy, if Leeds can beat Wolves to his coveted signature, based on his 25 strikes playing in the Premier League in the past.

Described as being a "fantastic" talent by Ralph Hassenhuttl during the Austrian's lengthy stay as Saints manager, Adams will have his fair share of clubs to pick from this coming summer with Wolves looking to be leading the race.

But, if Leeds want to flex and show their ambitious nature moving up if promotion is clinched, they could fancy swooping in at the last minute for the standout Saints man.

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Pakistan 190 for 4 (Hafeez 86*, Haider 54, Jordan 2-29) beat England 185 for 8 (Moeen 61, Riaz 2-26) by five runsA 100-run partnership between two men two decades apart in age saw Pakistan eke out their first win of the tour on the day before they are due to return home. It denied England a sixth consecutive T20I series win, while Pakistan pick up a first away win in any format since the ODI World Cup last year. The 39-year old Mohammad Hafeez was the standout star of the win, caressing an unbeaten 52-ball 86 to power his side to 190, while a valiant fightback, spearheaded by Moeen Ali’s 33-ball 61, fell just five shy of powering England to a stunning win.It was a series that came down to the final ball, quite literally, and when Tom Curran lifted Haris Rauf for a gorgeous six over extra cover off the penultimate delivery, England needed one more such blow to seal a series win. Babar Azam panicked, while a swarm of fielders rushed to pester the fast bowler with all kinds of advice. He blocked it all out and sent down an unplayable yorker at 90mph to secure the win, the final two balls a microcosm of Pakistan on tour, and Pakistan in general. One minute down, next minute up.It was Hafeez, perhaps unfairly lumped in with Shoaib Malik as an example of the visitors’ failure to adopt modern T20 practices, who provided the ballast to get the innings back on track after a faltering start. With Moeen having removed Fakhar Zaman early, and Curran knocking Babar’s stumps back soon after, England were enjoying the perfect Powerplay. Hafeez stablised the innings while Haider Ali, with the impudence of youth, went hell for leather, but once he lofted Adil Rashid for a six over midwicket, he roared straight into top gear. Helped, at times, by England bowling to his strengths and missing their lengths, Hafeez plundered 69 off the next 34 balls to spearhead the innings, taking them to within touching distance of the total that proved just short on Sunday.Pakistan began this tour two months ago in a protective bubble, but when, on the final day, they removed the bubble-wrap off their youngest squad member, they discovered quite the player residing within. Haider began his T20I career looking like a man who knew how this format needed to be played, clearing his front leg off the second ball he faced, depositing it over cow corner. Time and again, when England appeared to set a field willing to yield a single to him in that area, he declined the deal, opting to go over the top instead. Having sat out and watched England ease to a target of 195 two days ago, he didn’t need complex statistical information to recognise a boundary would be handier than a single. Within no time, he had become the first Pakistani to score a half-century on debut, one that came in just 28 balls.Wahab Riaz gets a hug•AFP

Pakistan decided to leave out Mohammad Rizwan, so often sensational behind the stumps, in favour of Sarfaraz Ahmed, for a greater perceived ability with the bat. But while he didn’t feature in the first innings, but when a key moment arose, Sarfaraz froze. Quite literally, and somewhat inexplicably, when Shadab fooled the out-of-form Moeen to leave him stranded outside his crease, Sarfaraz failed to gather properly. Time stood still as Moeen looked back and watched helplessly, waiting to see the bails whipped off, while Sarfaraz appeared to cradle the ball, unable to get it to his hands, and then to the stumps. With England so far behind in the game, it seemed like a comedic footnote. When Moeen stormed to a half-century half an hour later, no one in green was grinning.While the defeat might sting, Moeen’s return to form may yet prove the biggest positive for England. When, in the 16th over, he hit three sixes in four balls off Shadab, expending less energy than it presumably takes most people to butter bread, the idea this was a man out of form and bereft of confidence stretched credulity. When he displayed his T20 smarts with a couple of sneakily stolen boundaries off Shaheen Afridi in the 18th, to bring England within touching distance of victory, he seemed indispensable. Now, he may well be.England’s first ten overs with the bat, though, was perhaps what cost them most dearly. With the game being played on a fresh pitch and a very short boundary on one side, the hosts would have fancied a chase of 191, but that became significantly more challenging when Afridi bowled Jonny Bairstow with a perfect outswinging yorker that took the base of the off stump with it. Dawid Malan fell trying to clear the square leg boundary, only for Fakhar Zaman to pluck it out of the air on tiptoe, but Tom Banton kept the momentum going. With his captain Eoin Morgan, he struck up the sort of partnership that might have put them back on track, notably never letting the normally economical Imad Wasim settle, spanking four fours off his first seven balls.It would all end horribly, though, with Morgan, in the form of his career, dismissed in the worst possible way. Brilliant work in the circle saw Azam cut off what should have been a boundary, and Morgan, cantering towards the other end, found himself stranded mid-pitch. It put even more pressure on Banton to ensure he went deep, but he fell five balls later to Haris Rauf, trapped in front and ruled lbw on review. It meant asking a shade too much of the lower order, even if, on a tour where social distancing dominated the conversation, England got uncomfortably close.

After a disappointing season, Sunderland could be in for more bad news with a Premier League sporting director now attempting to convince one Black Cats star to leave this summer.

Sunderland transfer news

It's been a frustrating few months for those at the Stadium of Light, who are facing the consequences for their Michael Beale experiment, having parted ways with Tony Mowbray when they were competing among the Championship play-off spots. Finishing in the bottom half as a result of that decision, the Black Cats remain without a permanent manager heading into the summer transfer window.

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The likes of Paul Heckingbottom, Will Still, Liam Rosenior and Bo Svensson have all been mentioned, but Sunderland are yet to make their pick. Rosenior is, of course, a particularly interesting option given that he was nominated for the Championship's Manager of the Season before being sacked by Hull City for failing to guide them into the top six. Their loss could now be Sunderland's gain, however.

As a fresh face emerges in the dugout though, a familiar face could be heading in the other direction and out the door this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman is working to convince Jobe Bellingham to leave Sunderland and join Crystal Palace, with Brentford also reportedly interested in the young midfielder.

With Jude Bellingham starring for Real Madrid, it is Jobe who now has the chance to steal the headlines and take his first steps into the Premier League this summer.

Sunderland must work to keep "great" Bellingham

It may be easier said than done, but Sunderland must do everything in their power to keep hold of Bellingham this summer. One way they should be focusing on doing just that is by finally appointing a permanent manager, handing players such as Bellingham a clear project and path to follow rather than the current unpredictability within the Stadium of Light.

Not many will be surprised by the Premier League interest in the 18-year-old, including former boss Mowbray, who was instantly full of praise for Bellingham at the start of his Sunderland career, telling The Northern Echo: "He acts like a seasoned pro, and demands standards, even in small sided games he wants to win.

"You can see he has a very focused driven thought pattern on where he is going and how he is going to get there. And that is to try to be excellent in everything you do. It’s a great mentality. It helps our team to have someone so young."

Losing a player with such mentality who still has plenty more levels to reach would be a major blow for the Black Cats, but they could face an uphill battle if Palace push on for Bellingham's signature this summer.

أعلن المدير الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي إيبسويتش تاون، كيران ماكينا، تشكيل اللاعبين الذين سيخوضون مباراة بورنموث في الجولة الخامسة عشر من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وتنطلق مباراة إيبسويتش تاون وبورنموث في تمام الساعة الرابعة مساءً بتوقيت “القاهرة” على ملعب “بورتمان” بقيادة الحكم، مايكل ساليسبري.

ويحتل إيبسويتش المركز الثامن عشر في ترتيب البطولة برصيد 9 نقاط، بينما يحل بورنموث في المركز العاشر برصيد 21 نقطة.

وشهد تشكيل إيبسويتش تاون تواجد لاعب الوسط المصري وقائد الفريق، سام مرسي أساسياً في مباراة اليوم.

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خط الدفاع: دارا أوشيا، جونسون، كاميرون بيرجيس، ليف ديفيز.

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خط الهجوم: ليام ديلاب، صامويل سموديك، هاتشينسون.

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With the summer window just around the corner, Sean Dyche potentially faces his toughest task as Everton manager, with the next couple of months playing a huge part in the club’s ever-present Premier League status.

Outgoings are needed if the Toffees are to comply with the Premier League’s PSR rules ahead of the June 30th deadline, which could result in yet another points deduction should they be in breach of the losses permitted.

Jarrad Branthwaite is undoubtedly the most likely player to depart Goodison Park, unsurprising given his form for the Toffees that saw him claim the club’s Young Player of the Season award for the 2023/24 campaign.

Amadou Onana is another player who has been linked with a move away from Merseyside, with Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham United side previously touted with a move for the Belgian international midfielder.

With the prospect of any potential outgoings from Goodison this summer, Dyche will have the job of piecing together a squad capable of securing top-flight safety once again, but on a limited budget to prevent further punishments.

His side have already been credited with an interest in one player, who’s previously showcased his talents but has struggled for any form over the last 12 months.

Everton interested in signing one-time £45m talent

According to Sky Sports, Everton are interested in signing Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips on loan ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

The 28-year-old joined Pep Guardiola’s side for £45m during the summer of 2022, but his stock has fallen rapidly in recent months, following a disappointing loan spell at the London Stadium that saw him feature just eight times for the Hammers, which also included a red card against Nottingham Forest.

Kalvin Phillips' stats at West Ham in PL 2023/24

Statistics

Tally

Games

8

Goals

0

Assists

0

Minutes played

307

Yellow cards

1

Red cards

1

Average rating

6.10

Stats via FotMob

He may not appear to be the player he was upon his move to the Etihad, but one thing is for sure, and that is that he’s desperately lacking confidence, with Dyche potentially one of the best managers to rediscover his previous form.

The Yorkshire-born talent has failed to be named in Gareth Southgate’s provisional 33-man squad for the upcoming European Championships, with Phillips able to have the whole summer to reset before any potential move to Goodison.

Should he make the move, he would follow in the footsteps of one player who thrived during his time on Merseyside after a disappointing spell elsewhere in the Premier League.

Why Phillips could be Everton’s next Gareth Barry

Back in 2013, Everton signed midfielder Gareth Barry on loan from Manchester City, after the experienced midfielder fell down the pecking order following the heavy investment at the Etihad.

He eventually joined the Toffees on a permanent basis the following campaign, going on to make 118 appearances for the club – cementing himself as a fan-favourite amongst the fanbase, while being hailed as "one of the best English players ever" by then-boss, Roberto Martinez.

That praise was also backed up by Martinez's assistant, Graeme Jones, who said of the midfielder: “Gareth Barry was our most important piece of business. He was the brain of the team".

11 years later, the club are presented with the same opportunity for Phillips, with Dyche’s side needing to take a gamble on a player who has previously showcased his talents in the Premier League.

The “absolute beast”, as described by former footballer Nigel De Jong, would hugely benefit from the loyal support from the Everton faithful and consistent game time under Dyche – potentially allowing him to return to his previous performance levels as demonstrated by Idrissa Gueye this season, with the midfielder posting his best ever goalscoring campaign.

It’s understandable that some supporters may be against the signing of the 28-year-old, but given their current financial situation, it could prove to be a shrewd move to sign a player of his calibre.

An England international, like Barry, he’s won 31 caps for his nation over the last four years and had multiple years playing in the top flight – providing valuable experience to a squad that could be faced with another relegation battle in 2024/25.

Phillips hasn’t turned into a bad player overnight, but he needs a fresh start to reignite his career, with Goodison potentially the perfect move for him to get back on the right track after a disappointing 12 months.

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Por 3 a 1, o Flamengo venceu o Corinthians na tarde deste domingo,na Neo Química Arena, pela 14ª rodada do Brasileirão-2021. Os autores dos gols foram Everton Ribeiro, Gustavo Henrique e Bruno Henrique, sendo que o zagueiro, em ascensão sob o comando do novo treinador, fez questão de enaltecer o clima leve com a chegada de Renato Gaúcho.

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– O trabalho do Rogério era muito bem feito. Sabemos que o meio do futebol é assim. A gente vem fazendo o nosso trabalho no dia a dia, a diretoria optou por um novo treinador. O clima já muda muito. O Renato é um cara muito extrovertido, um cara brincalhão. E o nosso grupo é assim, muito feliz, muito alegre. Ele nos traz confiança dia após dia. Estamos cada vez mais à vontade, com responsabilidade. Acho que essa é a grande diferença – falou Gustavo Henrique, logo após o triunfo em Itaquera.

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O Flamengo, agora, é o quinto colocado do Brasileirão, com 24 pontos. O próximo desafio é o jogo da volta das oitavas da Copa do Brasil, contra o ABC, em Natal, nesta quinta-feira – na ida, o Rubro-Negro venceu por 6 a 0 e, assim, irá com um time reserva e sem Renato Gaúcho para o confronto.

Celtic attacking midfielder Matt O'Riley collected multiple trophies at the club's end-of-season awards night at the weekend after a sublime season from the star.

He won the Young Player of the Year, Men's Player of the Year, and Men's Players' Player of the Year awards for his contributions on the pitch this term.

It will now be interesting to see whether or not the Hoops can keep hold of the Denmark international, who was recently named as a player of interest to Italian giants Inter.

The Bhoys have made a profit on a number of players, who O'Riley could join this summer, over the years and one star they hit the jackpot with was goalkeeper Fraser Forster.

How much Celtic paid for Fraser Forster

The towering stopper initially joined the Hoops on loan from English Premier League side Newcastle United in the summer of 2010 and spent two seasons on loan from the Magpies.

In the summer of 2012, Celtic completed a reported £2m deal to sign the goalkeeper on a permanent deal from the English team, and then-manager Neil Lennon claimed that he would be a "magnificent" signing for the club.

As you can see in the table above, his form over his two seasons on loan with the Scottish giants warranted them making a move to sign him permanently.

He caught the eye with a staggering 42 clean sheets in 69 appearances in the Scottish Premiership, conceding just 42 goals for the club in that time.

How much Celtic sold Fraser Forster for in 2024 money

After two more years with the Hoops, Forster's performances in Scotland were impressive enough to draw in interest from Premier League side Southampton.

When you adjust for the inflation of transfer fees in football over the subsequent years, per Totally Money's index, then the £11.2m the Saints paid to sign him in the summer of 2014 would be worth a staggering £20.2m in today's (2024) money.

This shows that Celtic hit the jackpot with Forster as they made a significant profit on the initial £2m they paid Newcastle to sign him, making £9.2m, and the fee they raked in from Southampton would be worth a huge £20.2m in the current day, which speaks to how expensive the deal was at the time.

The England international, who now plays for Tottenham Hotspur, later enjoyed another season on loan with the Hoops, from the Saints, during the 2019/20 campaign and has racked up 118 clean sheets in 234 appearances for the club in all competitions to date.

Forster was, as shown by the aforementioned statistics, a clean sheet machine for the Scottish giants with more than one shutout every other match on average.

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He was a colossal performer on the pitch, winning eight domestic trophies in total, and then made the Hoops a huge sum of money just two years after being signed for only £2m, which illustrates how much of a blinder they played with the titan.

With the summer window just around the corner, Sean Dyche potentially faces his toughest task as Everton manager, with the next couple of months playing a huge part in the club’s ever-present Premier League status.

Outgoings are needed if the Toffees are to comply with the Premier League’s PSR rules ahead of the June 30th deadline, which could result in yet another points deduction should they be in breach of the losses permitted.

Jarrad Branthwaite is undoubtedly the most likely player to depart Goodison Park, unsurprising given his form for the Toffees that saw him claim the club’s Young Player of the Season award for the 2023/24 campaign.

Amadou Onana is another player who has been linked with a move away from Merseyside, with Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham United side previously touted with a move for the Belgian international midfielder.

With the prospect of any potential outgoings from Goodison this summer, Dyche will have the job of piecing together a squad capable of securing top-flight safety once again, but on a limited budget to prevent further punishments.

His side have already been credited with an interest in one player, who’s previously showcased his talents but has struggled for any form over the last 12 months.

Everton interested in signing one-time £45m talent

According to Sky Sports, Everton are interested in signing Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips on loan ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

The 28-year-old joined Pep Guardiola’s side for £45m during the summer of 2022, but his stock has fallen rapidly in recent months, following a disappointing loan spell at the London Stadium that saw him feature just eight times for the Hammers, which also included a red card against Nottingham Forest.

Games

8

Goals

0

Assists

0

Minutes played

307

Yellow cards

1

Red cards

1

Average rating

6.10

He may not appear to be the player he was upon his move to the Etihad, but one thing is for sure, and that is that he’s desperately lacking confidence, with Dyche potentially one of the best managers to rediscover his previous form.

The Yorkshire-born talent has failed to be named in Gareth Southgate’s provisional 33-man squad for the upcoming European Championships, with Phillips able to have the whole summer to reset before any potential move to Goodison.

Should he make the move, he would follow in the footsteps of one player who thrived during his time on Merseyside after a disappointing spell elsewhere in the Premier League.

Why Phillips could be Everton’s next Gareth Barry

Back in 2013, Everton signed midfielder Gareth Barry on loan from Manchester City, after the experienced midfielder fell down the pecking order following the heavy investment at the Etihad.

He eventually joined the Toffees on a permanent basis the following campaign, going on to make 118 appearances for the club – cementing himself as a fan-favourite amongst the fanbase, while being hailed as "one of the best English players ever" by then-boss, Roberto Martinez.

That praise was also backed up by Martinez's assistant, Graeme Jones, who said of the midfielder: “Gareth Barry was our most important piece of business. He was the brain of the team".

11 years later, the club are presented with the same opportunity for Phillips, with Dyche’s side needing to take a gamble on a player who has previously showcased his talents in the Premier League.

The “absolute beast”, as described by former footballer Nigel De Jong, would hugely benefit from the loyal support from the Everton faithful and consistent game time under Dyche – potentially allowing him to return to his previous performance levels as demonstrated by Idrissa Gueye this season, with the midfielder posting his best ever goalscoring campaign.

It’s understandable that some supporters may be against the signing of the 28-year-old, but given their current financial situation, it could prove to be a shrewd move to sign a player of his calibre.

An England international, like Barry, he’s won 31 caps for his nation over the last four years and had multiple years playing in the top flight – providing valuable experience to a squad that could be faced with another relegation battle in 2024/25.

Phillips hasn’t turned into a bad player overnight, but he needs a fresh start to reignite his career, with Goodison potentially the perfect move for him to get back on the right track after a disappointing 12 months.

Everton struck gold on "top-class" signing who's worth more than Phillips

He’s catapulted himself into a key player under Sean Dyche this season.

ByEthan Lamb May 29, 2024

Pep Guardiola has backed Rodri in his comments suggesting Manchester City's stars would consider a 'strike' due to an increasingly intense schedule.

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• Rodri hinted players could strike
• City could play more than 70 games this season
• 'Players have the power to make change' insists Guardiola

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Guardiola echoed Rodri's sentiments that the players are the most important factor in football, with the City boss claiming that any change would only come from the actions of his own stars. Rodri had criticised the decision to add more fixtures to the football calendar, believing many players would be willing to go on strike as 'we are the guys who suffer'.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  UEFA has introduced a new-style Champions League format, leading to more fixtures being added to an already-intensive football calendar. City are also set to play in the revamped Club World Cup at the end of the season, which will feature additional teams and matches, leading to Rodri's claim that the wellbeing of players was being overlooked, although some have claimed any notion of a strike as 'nonsense'.

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  WHAT GUARDIOLA SAID

  Guardiola said: "I agree that many voices are talking about the players. If something is going to change, it must come from the players. They are the only ones who can change something.

  "The business can be without managers, sporting directors, media and owners – but without players you cannot play. They alone have the power to do it."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR GUARDIOLA AND MAN CITY?

  The intensity does not stop for City, with Guardiola's men facing off against Arsenal on Sunday in a match which could have significant implications on the title come the end of the season.

  City will then play in three competitions over the course of a week, hosting Watford in the Carabao Cup before visiting Newcastle in the Premier League followed by a Champions League trip to Slovan Bratislava prior to the international break.