استقر الجهاز الفني للنادي الأهلي بقيادة الإسباني خوسيه ريبيرو، على التشكيل الذي سيخوض به مباراة باتشوكا المكسيكي الودية التي تجمع بين الفريقين اليوم الأحد.

ويخوض الأهلي مباراته أمام باتشوكا المكسيكي، في إطار معسكره بالولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، في الظهور الأول للمارد الأحمر تحت قيادة الجهاز الفني الجديد بقيادة البرتغالي خوسيه ريبيرو، وحضور الصفقات الجديدة.

ويلتقي الأهلي مع باتشوكا في مباراة ودية أخيرة، استعدادًا لانطلاق مشاركته في بطولة كأس العالم للأندية، حيث سيواجه إنتر ميامي الأمريكي بقيادة ليونيل ميسي في المباراة الافتتاحية.

ويتواجد الأهلي في المجموعة الأولى بكأس العالم للأندية، إلى جانب أندية إنتر ميامي الأمريكي، بورتو البرتغالي وبالميراس البرازيلي.

ويفتتح الأهلي مشواره ببطولة كأس العالم للأندية بمواجهة قوية ضد إنتر ميامي الأمريكي، فجر يوم الأحد 15 يونيو 2025، في تمام الساعة الثالثة صباحًا.

وسيشهد تشكيل الأهلي تواجد عدد من الصفقات الجديدة على رأسها محمود حسن تريزيجيه وحمدي فتحي.

محدث | تشكيل الأهلي الرسمي أمام باتشوكا وديا.. ريبيرو يدفع بصفقة واحدة

وكان أحمد سيد زيزو صفقة الأهلي الجديدة ضد انضم إلى معسكر الأهلي منذ ساعات بعد إتمام انضمامه من الزمالك بصفقة انتقال حر. تشكيل الأهلي المتوقع أمام باتشوكا وديًا اليوم

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خط الدفاع: محمد هاني – ياسر إبراهيم – أشرف داري – يحيى عطية الله.

خط الوسط: مروان عطية – حمدي فتحي – محمد مجدي أفشة – تريزيجيه – أشرف بن شرقي.

وفي الهجوم: جراديشار.

The Rayos' coach expressed satisfaction, despite his team’s goalless draw against Tigres

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Necaxa head coach Nicolás Larcamón expressed satisfaction with his team’s goalless draw against Tigres in the first leg of the Clausura 2025 quarterfinals. While the match ended without a winner, the Argentine manager praised his players’ performance at home and their ability to control large portions of the game, despite missing key chances.

The had several opportunities to take the lead but failed to convert, leaving them without an advantage heading into the second leg in Monterrey. While some might view the result as a missed opportunity, Larcamón chose to focus on the positives.

“We showed what we’re capable of," said the Argentinian said after the match. "The way the match played out is a great sign for us. It speaks volumes about what this team can do. We were dominant, superior in many aspects, and created a lot. The only downside is that we couldn’t turn that into a lead.

"But in some ways, this result suits us – it means we go to El Volcán with a clear mission to win, which aligns with our identity. We don’t want to just defend a narrow lead; we want to go out and pursue victory. I’m proud of how the team performed."

Larcamón also addressed the 18-day gap since Necaxa’s last match, stating that the lack of rhythm wasn’t a factor in the draw.

"The team responded well right from the first minute," he said. "I didn’t feel we were affected by the layoff at any point. We used the break to prepare properly, and I think that showed on the field."

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Tigres and Necaxa head into the second leg with everything on the line after a tightly contested first match ended in a scoreless draw at Estadio Victoria. While Larcamón left his home ground encouraged by his team’s performance, he knows a win on the road is now the only path to the semifinals.

Playing at El Volcán, however, is no easy task. Tigres have built a formidable home record this season, winning eight of nine matches and losing just once – making them one of the strongest home sides in the league.

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With head coach Guido Pizarro suspended, Tigres assistant Maxi Velázquez spoke to the media following their 0-0 draw against Necaxa in Aguascalientes. The first leg was marked by limited action and few clear chances, but Velázquez remained optimistic.

“It was a fair result. We always step on the field looking to win. It was an intense match. We struggled a bit in the first half, but improved a lot in the second," said Velázquez. "The draw was fair based on how both teams played. Now, we shift our focus to the return leg at home, with our fans behind us. It’s a positive result, and we’ll look to close out the series at El Volcán."

Velázquez acknowledged that lack of finishing has been a concern for Tigres, but said it’s something the coaching staff is working on.

"Of course, it’s something we’re trying to improve," he said. "It’s not a crisis, but it’s something we’re addressing. We’re looking at the positives and continuing to grow."

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Necaxa will now need a win by any margin in the second leg to secure a place in the Liga MX semifinals. The decisive match is scheduled for Sunday at Estadio Universitario, commonly known as El Volcán.

Meanwhile, Tigres can advance with either a win or a draw, thanks to their higher position in the regular-season standings.

Kohli is not part of the T20Is against Sri Lanka, while Dhawan does not find a place in the ODI squad

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Hardik Pandya will lead India in the three-match T20I series at home against Sri Lanka starting on January 3, with Suryakumar Yadav as his deputy, while Rohit Sharma is set to return for the three ODIs that follow.Virat Kohli and KL Rahul are also not part of the T20I squad; and Shikhar Dhawan has been left out of the ODI set-up after a poor run in Bangladesh, where he scored only 18 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 51.42.Rishabh Pant has not been included in either the ODI or the T20I squad against Sri Lanka after he was given a break from the ODI series in Bangladesh. Pant subsequently returned for the two Tests and scored a rapid 93 in the victory in Mirpur.Related

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The BCCI release that followed the selection meeting chaired by Chetan Sharma did not specify which players had been rested, dropped or injured.While Rahul is part of the ODI squad, he hasn’t been named vice-captain, with Hardik taking over as Rohit’s deputy in his first 50-over series since the tour of England in July. Rahul had recently led India in the third ODI in Bangladesh after Rohit was ruled out with a thumb injury.Jadeja’s recovery taking longer than expected
Ravindra Jadeja did not feature in either squad as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. He last played for India at the Asia Cup in UAE in August-September, and subsequently underwent surgery. Jadeja’s inclusion for the Bangladesh tour was provisional and he was later withdrawn after NCA medical staff deemed him “not fully fit”.ESPNcricinfo understands Jadeja’s recovery is taking longer than expected, and while an exact date for his return isn’t known, the team is keen to have him back for the four-Test series against Australia starting in February. Jadeja could play in a Ranji Trophy game for Saurashtra, subject to permission, to prove his match fitness ahead of that series.The selectors chose a young pace attack for the T20Is against Sri Lanka with both Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami, who were part of the 2022 T20 World Cup squad, missing. Shami, however, is back in the ODI set up for the first time since the tour of England in June-July, after being withdrawn from the recent tour of Bangladesh because of a shoulder injury.Rishabh Pant is not part of the white-ball series against Sri Lanka•Getty Images

Mavi, Mukesh get maiden T20I call-ups
After fetching big money at the IPL 2023 auction last week, Uttar Pradesh’s Shivam Mavi and Bengal’s Mukesh Kumar earned maiden T20I call-ups. In the latest Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Mavi had picked up ten wickets in seven games at an economy of 6.64; Mukesh six in six at 7.04.The T20I squad also features Harshal Patel and Umran Malik, whose most-recent T20I was in June against England. ESPNcricinfo understands Harshal had contracted Covid upon his return from New Zealand and was asked to rest from the first two rounds of the Ranji Trophy as a precautionary measure. He was subsequently given a fitness clearance ahead of the selection meeting.Arshdeep Singh is back in the ODI squad after making his debut on the recent tour of New Zealand but missing the subsequent trip to Bangladesh. He is yet to take a wicket in ODIs after going wicketless in two matches in New Zealand.Middle-order batter Rajat Patidar and spin allrounder Shahbaz Ahmed are the other omissions from the ODI squad after the recent series in Bangladesh, where neither played a game. Deepak Chahar, who had pulled out of the tour of Bangladesh with a hamstring strain, was also not part of either squad.At the start of an ODI World Cup year, India begin their home season by hosting Sri Lanka for three T20Is in Mumbai (January 3), Pune (January 5) and Rajkot (January 7), and three ODIs in Guwahati (January 10), Kolkata (January 12) and Thiruvananthapuram (January 15), after which they will also host New Zealand and Australia before the IPL.India’s squad for Sri Lanka T20Is: Hardik Pandya (capt), Ishan Kishan (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (vice-capt), Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Umran Malik, Shivam Mavi, Mukesh KumarIndia’s quad for Sri Lanka ODIs: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya (vice-capt), Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh

West Indies call up Djenaba Joseph and Trishan Holder who are part of the Under-19 World Cup squad

ESPNcricinfo staff11-Dec-2022West Indies seamer Shakera Selman and middle-order batter Chedean Nation have been ruled out of the first two T20Is against England because of injuries sustained during the preceding ODI series. Offspinner Karishma Ramharack comes back into the squad after missing the ODIs because of injury.Djenaba Joseph and Trishan Holder, who are part of the West Indies Under-19 squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in South Africa in January, have been called up as replacements for Selman and Nation. Holder and Joseph are currently in Antigua for a high-performance camp.”The upcoming T20 series is vitally important as the team continues its preparations for the [senior women’s] World Cup in February 2023,” lead selector Ann Browne-John said. “With some of the senior players missing out through injury, it is an ideal opportunity for the other players to start cementing a place in the World Cup team.”Based on injuries in the ODI series, Chedean Nation and Shakera Selman have been ruled out at this time. Two members of the Under-19 World Cup squad, Djenaba Joseph and Trishan Holder, who have been making great progress, have been named to the squad and we believe that they will fit in well and absorb the experience. Karishma Ramharack returns to the team after missing the ODI series due to injury, and Shamilia Connell who was on the injured list for the ODIs is also expected to be ready to be considered for selection later in the series.”West Indies will be hoping to bounce back after losing the ODI series 3-0 to England, suffering huge defeats in each game. The first T20I is on December 11 in Antigua after which the teams travel to Barbados for four matches at Kensington Oval on December 14, 17, 18 and 22.West Indies Women’s squad for first two T20Is vs England: Hayley Matthews (capt), Shemaine Campbelle (vice-capt), Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Sheneta Grimmond, Chinelle Henry, Trishan Holder, Djenaba Joseph, Kycia Knight, Karishma Ramharack, Kaysia Schultz, Rashada Williams

After two seasons of coming painfully close, there was hope and expectation that this year would finally be Arsenal’s year.

Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case, as with over half of the campaign played, Mikel Arteta’s side are six points off Liverpool in the Premier League and out of both the League Cup and FA Cup.

Worse yet, with Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Jesus out injured, the team looks incredibly light in attack.

It’s just the situation which could have been alleviated by a former youth player who was let go for nothing but is now worth an enormous sum of money.

Former Arsenal youth players let go too soon

Before we get to the player in question, let’s look at a couple of other academy gems who were let go far too soon by Arsenal, starting with perhaps the most painful of the lot: Harry Kane.

The England captain was famously released by the Gunners when he was a child as they didn’t believe he had what was needed to make it in the game, which was a decision that came back to haunt the club in a big way.

After being picked up by Tottenham Hotspur a few years later, then spending a few years out on loan following his graduation from the youth academy, the Walthamstow-born poacher took his chance in the Lilywhites’ first team and never looked back.

In all, the 31-year-old scored 280 goals and provided 61 assists in 435 games for Spurs before securing a mega-money move to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023, where he’s already racked up an incredible tally of 72 goals, and 22 assists in 73 games and looks on track to lift his first league title this season.

On top of going on to become arguably the greatest striker in world football, he also had a nasty habit of scoring against the Gunners, and as things stand, has a record of 15 goals and two assists in just 21 appearances against the red side of North London.

Interestingly, one of Kane’s teammates in Baveria is another player who left the Gunners too soon: Serge Gnabry.

The German international joined the club’s youth set-up in 2011, but after an unsuccessful loan to West Bromwich Albion, he was sold to Werder Bremen in 2016, where he played well enough to attract Bayern’s attention, where he has since scored 90 goals and provided 56 assists in 262 appearances.

With all that said, the player in question, who’s now worth a fortune, is plying his trade much closer to N5.

The former Arsenal prospect worth millions today

So, it would be fair to say that of all the players that Arsenal have let go too soon over the years, Kane ranks as the most painful, but while he’s now tearing it up in Germany, there is another former academy gem continuing to perform in South London.

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Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze has cemented himself as one of the most exciting and dangerous players in the Premier League over the last few years, someone who can play off the left, in attacking midfield or even as a left eight, but years before he made a name for himself at Selhurst Park, he was in the Gunners’ academy.

The England international, who revealed that Thierry Henry was his “number one” player growing up, joined the North Londoners as a child but was released at just 13 years old in 2011, after which he would spend time with Fulham, Reading and Millwall, where he was again released.

He finally found a permanent home with Queens Park Rangers in the Championship. Then, four years later, he finally earned a move to the Premier League when Palace agreed to pay the Hoops £20m, including add-ons, following his impressive 19/20 campaign in which he scored 14 goals and provided eight assists in 48 games.

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Since moving to the Eagles, the “unbelievable” Premier League star, as dubbed by Oliver Glasner, has gone from strength to strength, racking up a tally of 32 goals and 23 assists in 149 appearances, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 2.70 games.

This rise has seen him earn nine senior caps for England, and his valuation soar, with Football Transfers valuing him at up to €67.5m, which is about £56m. For context, that’s a higher valuation than both Gabriel Martinelli’s (£49m) and Leandro Trossard’s (£25m) estimates via the same source.

Ultimately, it’s hard to blame Arsenal for releasing Eze when they did, as spotting talent at such a young age is notoriously difficult, but we can’t help but imagine just how brilliant he’d be in Arteta’s side.

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No último domingo, o time sub-17 do Palmeiras conquistou o título da Copa do Brasil ao bater o Vasco no resultado agregado da decisão. No entanto, um lance acabou preocupando torcedores de ambos os times, já que o palmeirense Vitor Reis precisou deixar o campo e ir para o hospital por conta de uma concussão sofrida na partida.

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O jovem de 16 anos sofreu um choque de cabeça e ficou desmaiado no campo, precisando de atendimento médico de emergência. No entanto, quando estava sendo levado para a ambulância já se mostrava consciente e partiu para um hospital no Rio de Janeiro, onde exames não apontaram qualquer lesão grave no jogador.

Na última terça-feira, Vitor já havia recebido alta e foi para casa comemorar mais um pouco o título, conquistado com a ajuda dos companheiros que ficaram em campo após o choque do zagueiro. Nesta sexta, o jovem usou suas redes sociais para agradecer o apoio.

-Fala pessoal, aqui quem está falando é o Vitor Reis, jogador do Palmeiras, passando aqui para agradecer a todos pelas mensagens, estou há dois dias em casa já, agradecer ao Palmeiras, ao Vasco, aos meus empresários, meus familiares, a todos que me deram uma força, estou bem. Estou aqui também para agradecer pelo título, que foi muito importante na minha carreira, conseguimos conquistar esse título, não consegui finalizar a partida, infelizmente, mas meus companheiros conseguiram e saímos com o título – relatou.

O Palmeiras venceu o primeiro jogo da final, em casa, por 4 a 1, depois, em São Januário, perdeu por 4 a 2, mas levou vantagem no placar agregado e levantou a taça de campeão da Copa do Brasil sub-17. A categoria, inclusive, é considerada o novo celeiro de joias do clube, que tem Luis Guilherme, Estevão, Endrick, entre outros.

Ollie Pope’s diving catch down the leg-side to dismiss Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel cost Pakistan and shouldn’t have been given out, according to Pakistan captain Babar Azam. Speaking after Pakistan succumbed to a 26-run defeat in Multan that confirmed a series loss to England, Babar said it appeared as if the ball had touched the ground”The Shakeel dismissal cost us,” he said. “It looked to us as if the ball had touched the ground. As a professional, you have to respect the umpire’s decision, but we felt the ball had been grounded.”Related

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Shakeel’s dismissal came at a vital juncture in the match, with lunch approaching and Pakistan reasonably positioned to pull off their second-highest fourth-innings run-chase. Pakistan required another 64 runs to win when Shakeel – six runs away from a hundred – pulled at a short ball outside leg stump, getting a tickle on it. Pope dived to his right to snare it low off the ground, although the replays suggested significant uncertainty as to whether the catch was clean.Part of the frustration of Shakeel’s dismissal was down to the manner in which the decision was reached, with Aleem Dar sending a soft signal of “out” to third umpire Joel Wilson. Wilson ended up sticking with it to confirm the dismissal.Despite discussions among the ICC Full Members around the protocols surrounding the on-field soft-signal, there has been no change to the playing conditions itself (the IPL has scrapped the soft-signal). The regulations continue to state that in the event of “inconclusive replay evidence, the on-field decision communicated at the start of the consultation process shall stand”.The TV umpire does review the footage and has complete authority to make his/her decision independent of the soft signal. Increasingly the trend among match officials has been to offer clarity to any decision and one way they have agreed to do that is to avoid using language that reflects that – so words such as ‘conclusive’ or ‘inconclusive’ referring to evidence have been removed from the radio communication between the TV and on-field umpires and instead, the former simply conveys his own decision as either out or not out.The issue is likely to be on the agenda of the ICC’s cricket committee when it next meets in March.”I think it’s for the umpires to decide [if the soft signal should be done away with],” Babar said. “Like I said, we felt the ball was grounded.”ESPNcricinfo Ltd

The Pakistan dressing-room’s reaction was one of disbelief after Shakeel’s dismissal was upheld, revealing both surprise and a sense of the importance of the moment. Control of the match switched hands once and for all, with England taking the final three wickets with Pakistan still well away from the target.England captain Ben Stokes was more equivocal in his view. Immediately after the match, he said he felt there weren’t any doubts about the ball carrying, but also pointed out those sorts of decisions could end up going either way.”I don’t think [there were any doubts about the catch], personally,” he said. “The only thing where you start worrying is when it gets looked at for a long period of time because that’s when you start having doubt in your own head. I’ve been part of games before where I’ve been on the team who’s been on the receiving end of those decisions and you’re always like, ‘that’s not carried’.”You see a lot of lot of those decisions and those type of catches in cricket. You could say the similar thing was when Rooty got caught at short leg – you could say that might have touched the floor. But you’ve just got to go with what the umpire’s decision is. It went our way but I’ve been involved in a few decisions where stuff like that has gone against us. But you can’t change that.”The man at the centre of the controversy was certain the ball had reached him on the full but admitted that, after that, it was hard to be sure.”I knew it had carried,” Pope said. “I didn’t think it had bounced before. As a keeper when you’ve got the gloves on you honestly can’t tell. I didn’t think it had touched the ground after. When you have gloves on you feel it go in but that’s it.”

Juventus want to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle and could include Douglas Luiz in a potential swap deal, according to a report.

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• Juventus keen to sign Tonali from Newcastle
• Luiz hasn't settled in Turin since move last year
• Magpies could be offered Brazilian in exchange

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  reports that Newcastle star Tonali is Juventus' main priority as they look to recruit a new central midfielder in the summer transfer window. The Italy international has enjoyed a fine season after bouncing back from his gambling ban last term, forming part of a formidable Magpies midfield alongside Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton.

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  The report adds that Luiz, who signed for Juve last year from Aston Villa, is being considered as a potential make-weight for the deal. The Brazil international has struggled to settle in Turin, with a string of injuries not helping, and has been linked with a return to the Premier League, where he previously scored 20 goals and contributed 18 assists.

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  Both Juventus and Tonali's Newcastle are hopeful of securing Champions League qualification in the final few weeks of the domestic season. Juve sit fourth in Serie A but are embroiled in an extremely tight battle alongside Roma, Lazio and Bologna, while Newcastle are fourth in the Premier League and take on fifth-placed Chelsea on Sunday.

Manchester City got back to winning ways with a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Going to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been something of a tricky assignment for Pep Guardiola’s team over the years, but a professional performance saw them over the line.

After two games out with injury, Erling Haaland was the man who scored the only goal of the game. It was a cute finish from the City number 9, who steered home a deflected cross from Jeremy Doku which was fired across goal. Haaland was involved in the build-up, too, linking up play before darting into the box.

It was not all plain sailing for City though, against a side that has been their bogey team in recent seasons. Lilywhites captain Son Heung-min was denied by Ederson, and Wilson Ododbert was inches away from tucking home a cross from Pedro Porro at the back post.

The Norweigan striker thought he had doubled his and City’s tally for the night in the second half. However, the goal was disallowed for a handball, and VAR did not overturn it. Nevertheless, the visitors held on to earn an important three points.

There were certainly some standout players for the Citizens on the night.

Man City’s best players vs. Spurs

One of the standout players in such an important win for the East Mancunians was Jeremy Doku. The Belgian winger, who was awarded the player of the match award, ran tirelessly at the Spurs defence all night, never giving them any respite.

Doku’s stats from the game, courtesy of Sofascore, were outstanding. The 22-year-old had 57 touches, completed an impressive five out of nine dribbles, and created two chances.

Off the ball, he worked hard, winning seven ground duels in what was a dominant display from the winger, which Haaland certainly profited off. It was, of course, Doku’s deflected cross which led to the goal.

Another player who impressed for City was young centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov. The Uzbekistan international had a rocky start to life at at the Etihad, but since the first five minutes of his debut against Chelsea, he has shown exactly why the Premier League champions signed him.

Goal journalist Sean Walsh gave the defender a 7/10 for his efforts, describing his performance as a ‘strong and stable showing’ against a dangerous attack that included Odobert from the start and Son off the bench.

As well as Doku and Khusanov played, there was one City star who struggled in North London.

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On what was a good night for City, one player who arguably struggled was Matheus Nunes. Playing right back once again, it was, at times, a tough night at the office for the Portugal international, who was directly defending against Odobert.

Walsh gave the former Wolverhampton Wanderers star a 6/10 for his efforts, explaining that it seemed like Nunes ‘didn’t particularly enjoy his battles’ against the electric Odobert, who was operating down that left flank for Spurs.

However, it wasn’t all bad for Nunes. The midfielder-turned-right-back made a fantastic, goal-saving challenge on new Spurs attacker Mathys Tel in the second half, denying the Frenchman what seemed like it could be a certain goal.

With that being said, Nunes’ numbers from the game are somewhat underwhelming. Without the ball, his struggles were highlighted, winning just two out of seven ground duels and losing his only attempted tackle. He also lost the ball 11 times, although did create one chance.

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City’s next assignment in the Premier League is a tough away trip to Nottingham Forest. Renowned for their tricky wingers like Callum Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga, it could provide a tough assignment for Nunes.

There is no doubting his ability, but perhaps in a game where City will get hit on the counter and have wingers constantly driving at them, Guardiola will decide to rotate him out of the side, in favour of a more natural defender.

Of course, it remains to be seen which route they take when it comes to selection for a game ten days or so away. However, after Nunes struggled, perhaps it will be in Guardiola’s mind to select someone else at right back.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered an emotional speech to his Liverpool team-mates ahead of his last appearance for the club on Sunday.

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Alexander-Arnold delivers emotional farewellSet for final Anfield appearance on SundayMoving to Real Madrid on a freeFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

Alexander-Arnold will leave the club for Real Madrid after the game against Crystal Palace at Anfield and addressed his colleagues at the club's training ground ahead of his final fixture.

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Alexander-Arnold's departure has not been universally accepted by Liverpool fans, who booed the academy graduate onto the field during the 2-2 draw with Arsenal earlier this month. Former boss Jurgen Klopp criticised the Reds supporters' treatment of the full-back this week.

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Official confirmation of Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid is expected in the coming weeks. His Liverpool deal ends on June 30 but he would need to complete a move between June 1-10 to compete in the early stages of the Club World Cup, with negotiations between the two clubs ongoing.