Tottenham Hotspur have been busy prior to the 2020/21 Premier League season by giving Eric Dier a new deal.
Days after Oliver Skipp signed a new four-year contract, his Spurs teammate swiftly followed suit, keeping him at the club until 2024.
However, Darren Bent insists Dier is not at the level Spurs need, despite the fact he has been handed a long-term deal.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Premier League striker claims Tottenham’s decision to hand him a new contract mirrors a similar situation involving their arch-rivals Arsenal and David Luiz.
Bent believes the defenders have been given new contracts simply out of necessity and is unconvinced by their long-term values.
The Gunners triggered a 12-month extension to keep Luiz at the Emirates for another year to the surprise of plenty of pundits.
The ex-England international admits Spurs will have wanted to sign a world-class player instead but stuck to their guns given the unprecedented circumstances they find themselves in at the moment.
Bent told assistant editor Russell Edge “at first I didn’t understand it, it was a bit like David Luiz and his situation at Arsenal in that you don’t quite know what situation they’re going to be in and how much money they’re going to have to spend.”
“If Arteta trusts David Luiz like Mourinho trusts Eric Dier, I wouldn’t let them walk away for nothing and then you can’t replace them.”
“At least with these players, they might not be to the level that Spurs and Arsenal see but when you know a player, know what he’s about and you can coach and trust him, that’s half the battle.”
“The worst thing is if you let him go and you can’t replace him, then what does he do?”
“I kind of understand that deal now to be honest.”
At first, it is hard to argue with Bent, as Dier has struggled for consistency in recent years, battling back from numerous injuries, illness and mixed form.
However, upon closer inspection, the Englishman’s performances this season should not go unnoticed.
Dier, 26, shifted from the defence to to the midfield in his second season with Spurs, before dropping down to the back line, and he has put in a string of impressive defensive displays in recent weeks.
The England international was a firm favourite of former boss Mauricio Pochettino, making over 200 appearances for the Argentine.
He made his triumphant return after serving a four-match ban, helping Spurs qualify for the Europa League with a hard-fought draw at Crystal Palace.
As Alasdair Gold notes, he lost all confidence with the constant setbacks, but has been revitalised by Mourinho’s arrival, becoming an integral part of the team in the process.
Reverting back to his original position has kickstarted his revival and allowed him to establish himself as a regular in the starting lineup, while his versatility is surely an added bonus.
In any case, Dier’s commitment to the cause is a testament to the impact the Portuguese has had on Tottenham. Mourinho took over from Mauricio Pochettino when the Lilywhites were languishing in 14th in the table, and Spurs will now be looking to push on and challenge for silverware next season.
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Recuperado de lesão grave na panturrilha esquerda, o meia Cleiton Xavier treinou normalmente na última segunda-feira, na Academia de Futebol, e garantiu estar pronto para voltar a atuar pelo Verdão, algo que não acontece desde o dia 19 de agosto. Dono da camisa 10 desde setembro, o jogador ainda não entrou em campo com o almejado número na temporada – autou apenas com a 8, hoje de Lucas Barrios. A expectativa é de que seja relacionado para o confronto desta quarta-feira, às 22h, contra o Fluminense, no Allianz Parque, pelo jogo de volta da semifinal da Copa do Brasil.
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– Sofri duas lesões seguidas e tive que ficar bastante tempo parado. A expectativa era voltar somente em 2016, mas me dediquei demais durante esses meses porque não queria perder a temporada. Treinei todos os dias, algumas vezes mais de um período. Graças a Deus, consegui me recuperar bem e já estou pronto para ajudar o time. Não vejo a hora de jogar. Continuarei me esforçando bastante para entrar em campo o quanto antes – disse.
Embora a ansiedade seja grande, o novo camisa 10 do Palmeiras assume que ainda precisará de ritmo de jogo para ter boas atuações. Sua última partida foi contra o Cruzeiro, pela ida das oitavas de final da Copa do Brasil, quando marcou um dos gols da vitória palmeirense por 2 a 1. De acordo com a previsão do departamento médico do clube, o meia ficaria afastado de quatro a seis semanas. Se recuperou em 21 dias, mas, no último dia de transição, lesionou a panturrilha esquerda, problema que o faria perder o restante do ano.
Jomar Ottoni, fisioterapeuta do Verdão, mostrou-se surpeso com a evolução do 10, que participou ativamente do treinamento desta segunda-feira. O técnico Marcelo Oliveira não esboçou o time que pretende mandar a campo e Cleiton ainda não sabe se será ou não relacionado para o confronto. Caso não seja, deve voltar à equipe no clássico contra o Santos, no próximo domingo, às 17h, na Vila Belmiro, pelo Campeonato Brasileiro.
– Ele teve uma lesão muito grave, mas a evolução foi muito boa e está clinicamente liberado desde o dia 17. Cleiton é muito dedicado e, assim como nas outras vezes, a recuperação dele foi excelente, sempre com uma média de 30% abaixo do tempo previsto. O problema é que ele ficou três meses parado no início do ano e não fez pré-temporada, por isso está sofrendo as consequências – explicou Ottoni.
Desde que retornou ao clube, no início de 2015, Cleiton Xavier participou de 17 jogos, marcou um gol e deu duas assistências. Em setembro, trocou de camisa com o paraguaio Lucas Barrios, assumindo a 10 e deixando a 8 para o centroavante.
Fulham have emerged as front-runners to sign Tottenham youngster Ryan Sessegnon on loan this summer, according to reports.
The Telegraph claimed that Sessegnon could be set for a shock return to the Cottagers after his boyhood club secured promotion to the Premier League.
Scott Parker’s side beat Brentford 2-1 at Wembley to bounce back to the top flight one year after they were relegated to the Championship and his former club are leading the race to re-sign the 20-year-old just 12 months after he left Craven Cottage for the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tottenham are reportedly reluctant to let Sessegnon leave this summer but he has struggled for game-time under Jose Mourinho, starting only four matches in the Premier League last season.
The England under-21 international, who is currently valued at £22.5m by Transfermarkt, wants to be playing regularly. He is apparently open to a sensational return to Stevenage Road, having made more than 100 appearances for the Cottagers after breaking through the youth ranks into the first team.
The versatile left-sided player was named Championship Player of the Year as a teenager just two seasons ago as the then-17-year-old helped Fulham to reach the top flight.
Mourinho has more than enough on his mind at the moment, as the Lilywhites leaked goals for fun last term, and he knows he must find a striker capable of covering for Harry Kane. The Portuguese has plenty on his plate and taking Sessegnon off his hands for the time being could be best for all parties involved.
While Sessegnon has largely failed to replicate the form he enjoyed at Fulham, it is worth remembering that he scored his first goal for the club away at Bayern Munich, becoming the youngest Spurs player to score in the Champions League in the process.
His versatility is creating more problems than answers, as Mourinho can’t seem to figure out where the youngster’s best position lies. The Spurs head coach cannot give Sessegnon his undivided attention and a loan move would enable the 20-year-old to find out for himself where he best fits, while at the same time allowing him to gain valuable experience and continue his development.
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A torcida do Palmeiras já comprou 17 mil ingressos para o jogo contra o Vasco, domingo, às 17h, no Allianz Parque. Os sócios-torcedores tiveram preferência na compra até as 18h da última quarta-feira e para este confronto, válido pela 34ª rodada do Brasileiro, o setor Gol Norte está esgotado. O setor mais barato da arena é aquele em que as organizadas ficam.
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Com 48 pontos, o Verdão é o nono colocado do Brasileiro, a cinco pontos do G4. O Vasco, por sua vez, é o lanterna da competição, com 30 pontos, a cinco do Avaí, primeiro clube fora da zona de rebaixamento.
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عزز محمد شريف لاعب منتخب مصر الأول تقدم الفراعنة بتسجيل الهدف الثاني في شباك ليبيريا في المباراة المقامة بينهما حاليا.
منتخب مصر يلتقي مع ليبيريا على استاد الجيش ببرج العرب، وديًا، في إطار الاستعدادات لمواجهتي ليبيا في التصفيات المؤهلة لكأس العالم.
وأضاف محمد شريف الهدف الثاني له ولمنتخب مصر في الدقيقة 66 من عمر اللقاء.
وكان محمد شريف سجل هدف منتخب مصر الأول في الدقيقة 58 من عمر المباراة.
ويحتل منتخب مصر المركز الثاني في المجموعة السادسة برصيد 4 نقاط، بعد الفوز على أنجولا والتعادل مع الجابون في الجولتين الأولى والثانية من التصفيات المونديالية
أعلن المدير الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي يوفنتوس، ماسيماليانو أليجري، قائمة مباراة تورينو في الديربي في إطار الجولة السابعة من بطولة الدوري الإيطالي.
وتنطلق المباراة بين يوفنتوس وتورينو في تمام الساعة السادسة مساءً بتوقيت “القاهرة” على ملعب “أولمبيكو دي تورينو” بقيادة الحكم، باولو فاليري.
وشهدت القائمة، الاستدعاء الأول لمهاجم يوفنتوس الجديد، كايو خورخي، بعد شفائه من الإصابة التي أتى بها بعد انتقاله من سانتوس في يوليو الماضي.
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قائمة يوفنتوس ضد تورينو في الدوري الإيطالي
حراسة المرمى: تشيزني، بينسوليو، بيرين.
الدفاع: دي تشيليو، كيليني، دي ليخت، دانيلو، كوادرادو، ساندرو، بيليجريني، بونوتشي، روجاني.
Jogador que mais vestiu a camisa do Fluminense em 2015 ao lado do goleiro Diego Cavalieri, com 54 participações, e um dos mais experientes do grupo tricolor, Jean destacou que, gradativamente, a equipe vai construindo uma forma consistente de atuar. Para o camisa 7, a maneira como a equipe superou o revés nos pênaltis para o Palmeiras, na semifinal da Copa do Brasi, e se portou diante do Vasco no último domingo deixou isso claro.
– Não ficou nenhum trauma. Claro que ficamos chateados principalmente no dia seguinte ao jogo, mas depois conseguimos voltar o foco para o Campeonato Brasileiro. Nós não mudamos a nossa maneira de jogar, nos superamos e isso foi fundamental para que conseguíssemos essa vitória importante diante do Vasco – disse.
Com a vitória sobre o Vasco, o Fluminense chegou aos 43 pontos e praticamente sepultou qualquer risco de rebaixamento à Série B. No próximo sábado, às 21h (de Brasília), no Maracanã, pela 34ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro, o Tricolor enfrenta a Chapecoense. São nove pontos da “turma da degola” e dez do G4.
Premier League clubs may have taken a financial hit during the pandemic, but there is no doubt that England’s top tier still boasts some of the richest and most valuable clubs in world football.
Title winners Liverpool can be considered as the best club in the world given they are Premier League and Champions League holders at present while the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea are also very much among the financial powerhouses.
Chelsea have asserted their financial power by already securing the additions of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech this summer, while United’s reported pursuit of Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho is a clear indicator of their own power and allure.
However, the market value of clubs certainly varies across the division with an ever-widening gulf existing between the elite and the rest, but some clubs have punched well above their financial weight to achieve massive success this campaign.
Here, we rank all 20 Premier League clubs in order of their club market value in comparison to their final league position…
20. Sheffield United
Sheffield United enjoyed a memorable return to the Premier League as Chris Wilder’s men sealed a ninth-placed finish following their promotion in 2019, and the extent of their achievement is further magnified by the club’s market value being the lowest in the league.
The Bramall Lane outfit are currently worth £114.17million according to Transfermarkt’s valuation, but this figure looks bound to increase if the Blades continue to establish themselves as a Premier League outfit following a 12-year stint outside the top tier.
19. Norwich City
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Norwich’s relegation does not come as an enormous surprise when the club has the second-lowest market value in the division at £124.31million, with Daniel Farke’s men having perhaps over-performed to even gain promotion in the first place.
This is testament to Farke’s impact at Carrow Road since his arrival back in 2017, but the Canaries finished 20th in an extremely underwhelming 2019/20 season despite the promise shown during their 3-2 win over Manchester City in September.
18. Burnley
Burnley rank remarkably low at 18th on this list considering they have now been a Premier League side for four consecutive seasons, but their £138.62million market value suggests Sean Dyche’s side are continuing the exceed expectations at Turf Moor.
The Lancashire outfit sealed a top-half finish as they finished in 10th spot at the end of the season, with the Clarets’ tight-knit group of players never looking at any real risk of facing the drop.
17. Crystal Palace
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Palace can now be considered as an established Premier League club given they have spent seven straight seasons in England’s top tier, but the fact they have not finished higher than 10th in any of these campaigns means they only rank 17th on the list.
The club’s current market value sits at £161.48million as they look ahead to starting on a clean slate in September after experiencing a late-season slump which saw them end the 2019/20 campaign in 14th spot.
16. Bournemouth
Bournemouth’s relegation was perhaps one of the biggest surprises in the Premier League this season, with the south-coast side finishing 18th in the table after five years in the top flight following a meteoric rise under Eddie Howe.
The Cherries were condemned to the drop on the final day of the season following an overall poor campaign which will have affected the club’s market value that currently stands at £171.25million to put them at 16th spot on the list.
15. Watford
Watford are the highest-ranked side on this list to have suffered relegation this term with their campaign having ended in a 19th-placed finish, which was particularly disappointing given they had looked to turn a corner with a win over Liverpool in February.
The Vicarage Road side are valued at £181.64million to leave them 15th in these rankings, with owner Gino Pozzo now in search for a new manager to lead them into the Championship after going through three permanent bosses during the 2019/20 season.
14. Newcastle United
Newcastle’s final league position of 13th almost correlates directly with their 14th-placed ranking on this list, with Steve Bruce having successfully met expectations during his debut campaign in charge of his boyhood club.
The Magpies’ early preparations for the new campaign have been overshadowed by the collapse of the Saudi-Arabian backed takeover of the club, with Newcastle currently being valued at £200.07million to put them 14th on this list.
13. Southampton
Ralph Hassenhuttl’s men looked in serious danger of relegation earlier in the campaign, but a sustained turnaround in form saw them secure a highly respectable 11th-placed finish as Danny Ings’ 22 league goals proved crucial.
Southampton’s solid campaign might mean they can now look ahead to a ninth straight season in the top flight, but they are still in the bottom half of the standings in terms of club market value as their figure currently stands at £201.06million.
12. Brighton & Hove Albion
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Brighton’s market value of £207.54million means they sit 12th in this list, while their actual league position was 15th as they dodged relegation courtesy of vital successes over Arsenal and Norwich following the season’s restart.
The south-coast outfit will now be looking to push forward under the guidance of head coach Graham Potter who was installed an attractive style of play this term, while the early summer additions of Joel Veltman and Adam Lallana represent good business.
11. Aston Villa
Dean Smith’s side rank quite high at 11th on this list considering they have only spent one season in the Premier League since their last promotion in 2019, but Villa are a notoriously big club whose market value would have been helped by their survival.
Their 1-1 draw with West Ha on the final day of the 2019/20 season ensure their survival in the top tier, and this has helped put their value at £209.43million heading into the new campaign according to Transfermarkt.
10. West Ham United
West Ham enjoyed a strong end to the season as they dodged relegation to finish 16th in the Premier League table, but they have snuck into the top half at 10th on this list as their club market value currently stands at £275.63million.
There were eyebrows raised when the West Ham board hired David Moyes for a second time in December, but the club now looks in a relatively stable position as players such as Michail Antonio and Pablo Soucek excelled towards the end of the season.
9. Wolves
Wolves have been a breath of fresh air since their promotion to the Premier League two years ago, with Nuno Espirito Santo having now guided his side to a second consecutive top-half finish as they ended the 2019/20 season in seventh spot.
The last two league campaigns will have certainly boosted Wolves’ valuation, while their Europa League success will have also helped, and this means the Molineux outfit are now valued at £308.16million to put them at 9th on the list.
8. Everton
It was a relatively mediocre season for Everton as they eventually finished 12th in the Premier League table, but there are definitely reasons to be positive for the Goodison Park faithful given some of the promising signs shown under Carlo Ancelotti.
The Toffees are still firmly in the top half of this list despite their lower league finish, with the Merseyside outfit current valued at £370.67million to put them eighth in these rankings as they prepare to push on next season.
7. Leicester City
Leicester’s season may have ended in disappointment as their poor end-of-season form saw them slip out of the Champions League spots despite having occupied them for much of the season, with the Foxes finishing in fifth spot.
However, the club definitely made big strides under Brendan Rodgers during his first full campaign at the King Power Stadium, with Leicester’s impressive progress having seen their club market value rise to £405.45million as they sit seventh in this list.
6. Arsenal
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Arsenal’s poor first half of the season resulted in Mikel Arteta replacing Unai Emery as club manager, and this switch injected a fresh lease of life into the Gunners’ campaign as they finished in eighth spot and lifted the FA Cup trophy.
This improvement means Arsenal still occupy sixth spot in this list with their current market valuation tallying at £519.17million, but it is now important the north Londoners keep hold of their key assets in order to keep progressing.
5. Tottenham Hotspur
It was a real rollercoaster campaign for Tottenham which saw Mauricio Pochettino replaced by Jose Mourinho who eventually guided the club to a sixth-placed finish following a strong run of form following the season restart in June.
This means the north London club sit just outside the top four in this list with their market value now at £628.52million, with this being just less than £50million behind the next-highest club in fourth spot.
4. Manchester United
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United produced a strong conclusion to the season as they secured Champions League football for next term, with the arrival of Bruno Fernandes in January helping to elevate the Old Trafford outfit to a new level as they finished in third spot.
This means United’s club market value now stands at £673.81million as they prepare for a return to the Champions League with the likes of Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood and Fernandes looking set to help spearhead the club’s next chapter.
3. Chelsea
Frank Lampard enjoyed a stable start to life in the Chelsea hot seat as he led the club to the FA Cup final while sealing fourth spot in the top tier, and the Blues are also looking strong off the pitch as their valuation currently stands at £750.11million.
The Stamford Bridge side have certainly caught the eye with their transfer business heading into the new season – with Werner and Ziyech both officially on board – and Lampard will surely be targeting a title charge in the new campaign.
2. Liverpool
Liverpool may have cruised to the Premier League title by a staggering 18-point margin this term, but they are sitting second in this list with their market value currently standing at £912.51million as they prepare to defend their crown.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have been constantly improving since the German was appointed at Anfield, and the club’s Champions League win and league title success within the space of 12 months is clear evidence that Liverpool have returned to Europe’s elite.
1. Manchester City
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City lead the way in the club-value stakes with a total valuation of £971.98million according to Transfermarkt, with the Etihad Stadium side ranking ahead of Liverpool by just under £60million despite each Premier League club’s market value in comparison to their final position finishing well behind them in the actual league table.
The Manchester club have been the most dominant team in English football over the last decade by lifting the Premier League title on four occasions, and it is this sustained success that ultimately sees them just pip the Reds to top spot in this list.
A diretoria do Grêmio já manifestou diversas vezes que a permanência de Roger Machado faz parte do planejamento do clube para a próxima temporada. Nesta sexta-feira, foi a vez do próprio treinador revelar o desejo de renovar seu contrato e como a negociação está sendo tratada. -Assim como o clube, quero dar continuidade ao trabalho que construímos este ano. Não me vejo, em um futuro breve, em outro lugar. Mais do que questão financeiras, eu me pauto muito pela continuidade do trabalho desenvolvido. E neste momento, os resultados nos dão a condição de almejar algo a médio e longo prazo no clube – declarou Roger Machado.
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Anunciado como técnico do Grêmio no dia 26 de maio, após a demissão de Luiz Felipe Scolari. Roger Machado tem vínculo até dezembro, com opção de renovação automática de uma temporada. Por conta da boa campanha no Brasileirão – o Grêmio passou 22 das 34 rodadas no G4 -, o treinador já recebeu um aumento salarial.
Além de Roger, a diretoria do Grêmio trabalha para manter grande parte do elenco atual. Erazo, Geromel, Galhardo, Maicon e Douglas, todos com contrato até o fim de 2015, são tratados como prioridades pelo clube.
De acordo com o treinador, todas as negociações de renovação e possíveis reforços têm o seu aval, já que ele trabalha junto com os diretores no planejamento para a próxima temporada. -Me encontro dentro do planejamento. As movimentações destes possíveis reforços ou das renovações partem das reuniões que fazemos imaginando a temporada. Independente da permanência o processo é conduzido. Certamente como estarei aqui para o ano que vem, faço parte – comentou.
Com a paralisação do Brasileirão, por conta das Eliminatórias para a Copa do Mundo da Rússia, a renovação de Roger Machado é o assunto mais tratado em Porto Alegre.
Roger Machado, que soma 37 jogos com 19 vitórias no Imortal, espera que as especulações tratadas pela imprensa não tire o foco dos jogadores do momento decisivo que o clube vive na competição nacional.
-É natural que se debata assuntos de negociações e possíveis reforços. A verdade é que estamos em um momento decisivo em campo. Qualquer energia que a gente dispenda para um outro lado pode nos tirar do foco.
Com 59 pontos, o Grêmio é o terceiro colocado do Campeonato Brasileiro, posição que ocupa desde a 17ª rodada. Perto de confirmar sua classificação para a Copa Libertadores-2016, o Tricolor Gaúcho encara Fluminense, Internacional, Atlético-MG e Joinville na reta final do torneio.