يدرس نادي برشلونة الإسباني إمكانية حسم صفقة هجومية من صفوف فريق ليفربول الإنجليزي، وفقًا لتقارير صحفية.
ويسير برشلونة بخطى جيدة تحت قيادة المدير الفني هانز فليك، وحسم هذا الموسم لقب الدوري الإسباني.
كما توج برشلونة بلقبي كأس ملك إسبانيا، وكأس السوبر الإسباني، وذلك على حساب غريمه ريال مدريد.
وتفيد صحيفة “سبورت” الإسبانية، أن ديكو المدير الرياضي لبرشلونة، يرغب في التعاقد مع لويس دياز لاعب ليفربول.
يوضح التقرير أن لويس دياز كان هدفًا قديمًا لبرشلونة بالفعل، لكن الوضع الاقتصادي الصعب للنادي وأزمة اللعب المالي النظيف، حالت دون التعاقد مع الجناح الكولومبي.
واستندت الصحفية في تقريرها إلى تصريح لديكو، أوضح خلاله أن برشلونة يعتمد بصورة كبيرة على رافينها ولامين يامال في مركز الجناح، وسيكون من الجيد ضم لاعب آخر لتعزيز هذا المركز.
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وقال ديكو: “إذا استطعنا التحسن، فهذا ممكن دائمًا، لكن المفتاح يكمن في الحفاظ على ما حققناه في السنوات القادمة”.
مضيفًا: “نشعر بالاعتماد الكبير على رافينها ولامين، ربما نحتاج لاعبين مشابهين، لإيجاد حلٍّ لهما، الفريق متوازن تمامًا، ولدينا أيضًا العديد من المواهب الجيدة”.
وتوضح “سبورت” أن صفقة دياز قد يصل سعرها إلى 80 مليون يورو، وراتب اللاعب ليس مرتفعًا حيث يصل إلى 3.5 مليون يورو في الموسم، وهو رقم يمكن لبرشلونة تحمله.
وأفاد التقرير أن برشلونة سيضع صفقة دياز أولوية وفقًا لرغبة ديكو، حال وازن النادي وضعه المالي.
من جانبه، لن يمانع لويس دياز خطوة الانتقال لبرشلونة، حيث أفادت تقارير في وقت سابق أن اللاعب الكولومبي على استعداد لتلك الخطوة والنادي الكتالوني هو المفضل له (طالع التفاصيل من هنا).
كشف البرتغالي جوزيه بيسيرو، المدير الفني السابق لفريق الزمالك، عن رأيه بشأن الصفقات التي يحتاجها الأبيض، موضحاً كيف كانت علاقته باللاعب محمود عبد الرازق شيكابالا، وتغزل في الأهلي.
وقال بيسيرو في تصريحات عبر قناة “أون سبورت” عن رأيه في عدد الصفقات التي يحتاجها الزمالك: “طلبنا صفقات كثيرة وتغيير لاعبين كثيرين، لكن أيضًا يوجد لاعبون جيدون مثل فتوح وشحاتة وشيكابالا، لكنهم كانوا مصابين في آخر المباريات، أرى أن الزمالك يحتاج صفقات كثيرة، والصفقة التي طلبتها لن أستطيع أن أكشفها الآن، ولكني أرى أنها ستكون مهمة للفريق، ولا أستطيع أن أرد على السؤال الآن لأنني غير مسؤول”.
ما هي المراكز التي تحتاج إلى تدعيم؟: “حسب المدير الفني القادم، ستكون له وجهة نظر قد تختلف عني، لكني أرى أن الفريق سيحتاج إلى 4 أو 5 لاعبين يكونون مؤثرين في الدفاع والهجوم ووسط الملعب، هو يحتاج 4 لاعبين فقط منهم 2 في الدفاع و2 بين مدافع ووسط ملعب”.
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كيف كانت علاقتك بـ شيكابالا؟: “هو لعب فترة معنا، لديه قرارات جيدة في الملعب ويستطيع في غرفة الملابس أن يفرض سيطرتة على اللاعبين، ويعرف ماذا يريد المدرب، الفريق يحتاج لاعب مثل شيكابالا إداريًا، وجوده كان مهمًا ليس فقط في الملعب بل خارجه”.
وعن ملف تجديد عبد الله السعيد مع الزمالك: “هو من أهم اللاعبين في النادي، ولابد على الإدارة أن تُفكر بشكل جيد في تجديد عقده”.
ما الفارق بين عبد الله السعيد في الأهلي والزمالك؟: “سواء كان لاعبًا في الأهلي أو الزمالك فهو عنصر مهم في الفريق، وعندما رحل عن الأهلي أثر بشكل كبير، وأرى أنه مؤثر مع الزمالك الآن”.
وأكمل: “بالنسبة لمركز حراسة المرمى فالزمالك يمتلك أفضل الحراس في مصر، هناك صبحي وعواد، أرى أنه مركز ممتاز ولا يحتاج لتدعيم”.
واستكمل: “الأهلي وبيراميدز يمتلكان أموالًا أكثر من الزمالك، ولاعبين أغلى وأفضل كثيرًا، لكن الزمالك يمتلك لاعبين كبار أيضًا، لكنه لن يستطيع ضم لاعبين أحسن من الأهلي، لأن الأحمر يمتلك أموالًا كثيرة ويستطيع توفير أي لاعب في أي مركز وفي أي وقت”.
وأردف: “الزمالك لا بد أن يدعم مركز الهجوم بلاعبين آخرين أقوى، ناصر منسي من أحسن العناصر الهجومية في الزمالك، الزمالك يستطيع أن يتواجد وسط العمالقة مع بيراميدز والأهلي بالعناصر الموجودين حاليًا، لاعبو الأبيض حتى لو لا توجد ميزانية يؤدون بشكل جيد، ولذلك أشكرهم جميعًا على تواجدهم في الملعب وطريقتهم في اللعب رغم كل المشاكل المالية، الزمالك رغم الصعوبات التي يواجهها ورغم أن خزينته ليست منتعشة، لكن إدارة الزمالك تستطيع ضم لاعبين”.
واستطرد: “الأهلي وضعه مختلف تمامًا، أموره مستقرة في كل شيء، ليس عنده مشاكل، الزمالك عنده مشاكل في اللاعبين والتجديدات، لكن في الأهلي كل شيء يحدث بهدوء، حتى لو كان لاعب عنده مشكلة في التجديد فالأمر يتم بسرية تامة، لكن الزمالك مثل الجريدة، أي شيء يحدث الناس كلها تعلم، أعرف أن الزمالك يحاول دفع المستحقات المتأخرة، لكن صعب مقارنة وضع الأهلي بالزمالك، لأن وضع الأهلي أفضل وأوضاعه مستقرة واللاعبين يحصلون على مستحقاتهم بانتظام”.
ما رأيك في منافسة الأهلي وبيراميدز على بطولة الدوري؟ أجاب: “الفريقان كبيران جدًا، ليس فقط كلاعبين، بل الإدارتين قويتين ماليًا وللأسف أي فريق آخر يُظلم وسطهم، لكني أرى أن الأهلي قادر على الفوز ببطولته المفضلة (الدوري المصري)”.
هل هناك لاعبين في الزمالك قادرون على الاحتراف؟: “بالتأكيد، أرى أن بعض اللاعبين في الزمالك ممكن يلعبون في أوروبا وفي الدوري الإنجليزي، وجلست مع بعضهم وقلت لهم إن لديهم فرصة في الاحتراف، هم 4 لاعبين ويعرفون أنفسهم، جلست معهم وقلت لهم أن فرصتكم أفضل في أوروبا، لكن لن أقول أسماءهم”.
Leeds United will be looking to return to winning ways after falling to a 2-0 defeat against Millwall in the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon.
Daniel Farke made 10 changes ahead of the cup clash but failed to get the better of their divisional rivals, exiting the competition and allowing for full focus on their Championship promotion push.
The trip to Watford will see the German want to extend their current 13-game unbeaten run in the league, building a gap at the top end of the table as the league edges towards its conclusion.
It would be no surprise to see the boss revert all 10 changes from the weekend, with barely any of the players who came into the side against the Lions staking their claim for a regular starting position.
Farke can’t take any risks ahead of the clash against Tom Cleverley’s side, with their previous record against the Hornets highlighting the need for a strong side to maintain their superb previous form.
Leeds United’s recent form against Watford
Leeds boast an impressive record against tonight’s opponents, with Farke looking to continue the rich vein of form against the Hornets.
The last meeting between the sides came in October, with the Whites coming out 2-1 winners at Elland Road after goals from Largie Ramazani and Brendan Aaronson secured the victory.
However, the last meeting at Vicarage Road also saw the club drop points in their previous attempt to secure promotion from the second tier, with Crysencio Summerville’s wonder strike the highlight of the 2-2 draw.
Leeds remain unbeaten against the Hornets in all of their last five games in all competitions, winning four of them, with the last defeat coming way back in February 2016.
If Farke is to maintain such a record in London tonight, he simply must start one player, especially after his impressive display during the dismal defeat in the FA Cup over the weekend.
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Winger Wilfried Gnonto was handed his first start in nearly a month on Saturday afternoon, looking to prove to the boss why he’s deserving of a recall to the starting eleven.
The form of the likes of Dan James and Manor Solomon have kept him out of the side in recent matches, but his display against Alex Neil’s side is just an example of the quality he possesses.
Whilst the Whites fell to a defeat, the Italian was one of the shining lights within the side, looking impressive off the right-hand side, undoubtedly the most threatening option in the final third.
The 21-year-old, who’s previously been dubbed a “monster” by one analyst, won five fouls and nine duels during the defeat – the most of any player on the pitch, showcasing his ambitions of making a positive impression.
However, it was Gnonto’s figures within the final third which caught the eye, completing 100% of his attempted dribbles, and winning a penalty – both figures that could aid top scorer Joel Piroe to further boost his tally.
Wilfried Gnonto’s stats for Leeds against Millwall
Statistics
Tally
Minutes played
90
Touches
53
Shots taken
3
Fouls won
5
Duels won
9/11 (82%)
Dribbles completed
2/2 (100%)
Touches in opposition box
5
Chances created
1
Penalties won
1
Stats via FotMob
The winger also created one other chance and registered five touches in the opposition box, having the tools to wriggle his way into attacking areas, further offering Piroe with the opportunities he needs in front of goal.
Tonight is a huge fixture in the club’s promotion push, with a reaction desperately needed from the weekend to avenge the disappointing defeat at Elland Road.
However, if Farke is to mastermind another league victory, it would be a bold decision not to hand Gnonto a start given his display just a couple of days ago.
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Caleb Jewell inspired Tasmania to a seven-wicket victory in their Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia at Adelaide Oval.Tasmania started the final day at 0 for 104 in their pursuit of 235, but the loss of Tim Ward, Jake Doran and Ben McDermott during the morning session on Wednesday saw the visitors slip to 3 for 164.Jewell kept his cool to guide Tasmania over the line, with Jordan Silk there in support.Related
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Ward fell on the sixth ball of day four when he edged Wes Agar behind. Jake Carder took an excellent diving catch while running with the flight of the ball to remove Doran, and McDermott fell a short time before lunch.Jewell dug in to ensure there would be no late wobbles, with the 25-year-old notching his century in fine style by pulling Agar for six.Veteran paceman Peter Siddle was crucial in Tasmania’s victory, returning the excellent figures of 4 for 51 and 4 for 45.Tasmania’s win marked a huge turn around from their season-opening flop, when they lost to Queensland by an innings and 172 runs.
Após assumir a liderança do Brasileirão-2022 no último domingo, o Palmeiras já pensa no próximo duelo, quando defenderá o topo da tabela. E o desafio será justamente contra o vice-líder: o Atlético-MG. Sabendo da importância do confronto, o torcedor alviverde já começou a se movimentar e já comprou quase 36 mil ingressos para o confronto. Venda geral foi aberta na manhã desta quarta-feira.
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O início da venda exclusiva para os clientes do Avanti foi na manhã de segunda-feira e ficou aberta até as 10h desta quarta. Em pouco mais de 24 horas, mais de 19 mil ingressos já haviam sido vendidos. Até as 11h45, o clube contabilizou 35.900 mil entradas adquiridas.
Dessa forma os não sócios tiveram acesso aos ingressos a partir das 10h. As vendas, se houver disponibilidade, terão duração até o intervalo da partida, que acontece no próximo domingo, às 16h, no Allianz Parque, pela nona rodada do Brasileirão. Os valores dos bilhetes variam entre R$ 110 e R$ 190 e podem ser adquiridos através do site www.ingressospalmeiras.com.br.
Em caso de disponibilidade, haverá a venda física das entradas nas bilheterias do estádio. Nos dias 3 e 4 de junho, das 12h às 19h, os palmeirenses poderão comprar ingressos nas bilheterias do Portão B (Avenida Francisco Matarazzo). No dia 5, data da partida, as entradas poderão ser adquiridas nos portões A (Rua Palestra Italia), B e D (Rua Padre Antônio Tomás), das 12h até o intervalo da partida.
Já associados e donos de cadeiras cativas terão à disposição o setor de cobrança, localizado no primeiro andar do prédio administrativo do clube social. O atendimento acontecerá nos mesmos dias (também na data do evento) e horários.
Confira os valores dos ingressos:
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Um dos principais destaques do Guarani neste ano, o atacante Lucão quer a equipe focada em evoluir na Série B do Campeonato Brasileiro após o triunfo sobre o Novorizontino na competição. Segundo o jogador, a meta de todos agora é fazer uma boa sequência para subir de posição na tabela.
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‘Agora é focar nessa sequência e trabalhar para melhorar a posição na tabela de classificação da competição. O grupo está muito focado nisso. Vamos procurar manter esse ritmo forte que tivemos contra o Novorizontino para que as coisas saiam como estamos planejando nestas próximas rodadas da disputa’.
O jogador destacou, ainda, que o Bugre vai em busca de vitória sobre o CSA no final de semana.
‘Vamos ter um jogo difícil diante do CSA e temos que entrar ligados para vencer. O grupo sabe da importância de sair do Rei Pelé com um grande resultado para continuar sua recuperação na competição’.
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Uncapped teenager Phoebe Litchfield and allrounder Heather Graham have also been included in the squad
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Kim Garth moved to Australia from Ireland in 2020•ICC via Getty
Kim Garth, the former Ireland allrounder, is on the verge of playing international cricket for a second country after earning her first Australia call-up for next month’s T20I tour of India.Garth, 26, moved to Australia in 2020 when she took up a contract with Cricket Victoria, and gained permanent residency last year, which made her eligible for Australia selection once she had completed three years since last playing for Ireland which was reached in September. She has played 34 ODIs and 51 T20Is for Ireland, taking a combined 65 wickets and scoring 1210 runs.”[Kim has] been in our thinking, she’s had a couple of strong seasons with the ball and adds extra depth to our pace-bowling stocks,” national selector Shawn Flegler said. “She’s a new-ball option but has a great change of pace as well.”She is joined in the 15-player squad, which will be captained by Alyssa Healy in the ongoing absence of Meg Lanning, by the uncapped Phoebe Litchfield. Litchfield, 19, is regarded as one of the brightest batting prospects in the game in the country. Allrounder Heather Graham has also been recalled.Australia squad
Garth has been consistent with the ball in the WBBL for Melbourne Stars this year, taking 12 wickets at an economy rate of 6.71. She was the leading wicket-taker for Stars last season, picking up 15 wickets. So far, she has taken five wickets in four WNCL matches this summer for Victoria.”It’s one of the most exciting names in the squad,” Healy said. “She made the move to Australia to try and do just this, play for Australia. The way she has developed over the years is impressive. Her new-ball skills with T20 cricket is what we need and she also has variations through the middle that are very handy. She’s a great addition. Everyone is very excited for her. It’s a big move to come all the way for Ireland to chase a dream, and she’s done that. I am sure she is going to look at home in the green and gold and hopefully she can have a great career.”Litchfield was Sydney Thunder’s leading scorer in their disappointing season, where they managed just one win, making 280 runs at 23.33 with a strike rate of 117.64, and has been able to add some power to her natural timing.Graham previously played one ODI in 2019 and was a reserve player during the ODI World Cup earlier this year, where she was briefly added to the main squad when Ashleigh Gardner had Covid. She was also called up for the tri-series in Ireland in July.She has scored 237 runs at 29.62 with a strike rate of 122.16 so far in the WBBL for Hobart Hurricanes, who will play in the Eliminator against Brisbane Heat on Wednesday, alongside taking eight wickets.Related
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“Without Meg and Rachael [Haynes], this series will provide opportunities for players, particularly in the top order, so we’re looking forward to seeing who puts their hand up,” Flegler said. “It’s pleasing to have been able to reward Phoebe, Kim and Heather for strong form throughout the WBBL, and hopefully they get the chance to show what they can do at some stage during the series.”We’ve had an eye on Phoebe for a while and she’s really taken her game to the next level this summer. She’s made her mark at the top of the order for the Sydney Thunder and we’re looking forward to seeing what she can do in Australian colours.”Heather hasn’t had many opportunities to break into the side, but she’s toiled away with both bat and ball in domestic cricket. She adds depth to the middle order and provides Shelley [Nitschke, the coach] and Alyssa with another pace-bowling option.”Alyssa Healy will lead the side in Meg Lanning’s absence•ICC via Getty Images
As expected, Lanning will not make the tour with no indication as yet as to whether she will be available for next year’s T20 World Cup in South Africa. Healy was named vice-captain last month following the retirement of Rachael Haynes, and will now lead her country for the first time. Tahlia McGrath will be her vice-captain for the tour.The most significant omissions are legspinner Amanda-Jade Wellington, who was part of the ODI World Cup squad in New Zealand, and wicketkeeper-batter Georgia Redmayne, who has been on the fringes of selection over the last couple of years without making a debut.Both have had good WBBL returns: Wellington has taken 21 wickets at 15.09 with an economy of 6.62, and Redmayne has scored 333 runs at 41.62 despite missing the last four matches through injury.”These five matches form an important part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup in South Africa as well as providing an opportunity for some players to gain some experience in Indian conditions,” Flegler said. “India will be a good test; they’re a strong side and the two teams have had some good battles in recent times.”The five-match series begins on December 9, with all the games taking place in Mumbai across the DY Patil and Brabourne stadiums.
Chelsea are keeping a close eye on a pair of teenage twins as they look to win the race to secure their long-term futures.
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As with most transfer windows since Todd Boehly took over at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea will be expected to be very busy this summer as they try to push on from wherever they finish in the Premier League this season.
A 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Friday night called Enzo Maresca’s future at the club into question within some sections of the fanbase, but with the Blues still in the race for a top-four finish and being favourites in the Conference League, Maresca will be hoping he can still do enough to keep his job.
Chelsea’s next five Premier League fixtures
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16th March
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The season still has a long way to go, but as it approaches its most important period, it also means the summer transfer window is getting closer, and it appears as though Chelsea have already put some plans in place. According to reports in Spain, the Blues are prepared to bid around £58m to sign Pablo Barrios from Atlético Madrid as they eye a new central midfielder.
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As well as Barrios, Chelsea have approached Marc Casado of Barcelona over a possible move to Stamford Bridge. The midfielder’s contract includes an £83m release clause, and while it is unclear if Barça would be willing to negotiate at a lower fee, he is highly thought of in Spain. Chelsea are big fans and have been impressed with the performances he has put in recently.
Chelsea looking to win transfer race in signing teenage twins
The transfer news for the Blues doesn’t stop there, as according to TBR Football, Chelsea are keen on signing teenage twins Bailey and Anton Palmer from Middlesbrough this summer.
Chelsea manager EnzoMarescabefore the match
The Blues, as well as Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Brighton, have all been keeping a close eye on the pair, and all are keen on landing their signatures when the summer transfer window opens. However, they also face the prospect of other teams joining the race by that time. Both players are midfielders by trade and are seen as two top prospects in Boro’s acclaimed academy.
Both Bailey and Anton have been named in England’s under-17 squads and are both seen as two of the most exciting players at their age in the country right now. Bailey is the one who has experienced first-team football, as he’s been named on the bench in three separate games against West Brom, Preston and Blackburn Rovers.
Due to PSR, teams from the Premier League are more aware of making profit on players and the Blues haven’t been afraid to nurture and sell young talents for huge profits, with Mason Mount’s move to Manchester United the perfect example of a clever book-balancing deal from the hierarchy.
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Chelsea have always been a side that has produced some exciting young players, and they currently have Josh Acheampong, Marc Guiu, Caleb Wiley, Renato Veiga and Mathis Amougou, to name just a few, in their academy.
Bailey and Anton are younger and probably further behind in their development, but Chelsea will always have their eyes on the next biggest talent at 17, 18, 19 and so on. The twins are highly rated, so Chelsea will want them in their academy in hopes of breaking into the first team or selling them for a huge profit.
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ESPNcricinfo staff21-Dec-2022
The Impact Player is a new innovation to watch out for in IPL 2023•BCCI
IPL 2023 will be the first season to feature an Impact Player – one substitute who can come in to bat and bowl – but the league has stipulated that the Impact Player can only be an Indian unless there are fewer than four overseas players in a team’s starting XI.Follow the 2023 IPL auction LIVE
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“This will add a new tactical, strategic dimension to the game,” the IPL said in a release two days ahead of the player auction on December 23. “A number of team sports allow teams to make tactical substitutes i.e., football, rugby, basketball, baseball. The substitute is allowed to perform or participate like any other regular player.”Here’s all you need to know about the newest innovation in the IPL:So how is the Impact Player going to work in IPL 2023? It’s fairly straightforward. In addition to the playing XI, a team will have to list four substitutes at the toss. They can use any one of the four subs as their Impact Player.Can the Impact Player be brought in at any time? There are a few options. A captain can nominate the team’s Impact Player and bring them in before the start of an innings; at the end of an over; and at the fall of a wicket or when a batter retires. However, if the bowling side brings in an Impact Player during an over – at the fall of a wicket or if a batter retires – then that particular player will not be allowed to bowl the remaining balls of the over.Related
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What happens to the player who is replaced by the Impact Player? The replaced player will take no further part in the match. Not even as a substitute fielder.When can’t the Impact Player be an overseas player? And why is that restriction in place? If a team names four overseas players in their starting XI, then they can only bring in an Indian as the Impact Player. This is to limit the number of overseas players per game to four per team – something the IPL has adhered to since its inception. However, if a team starts with three or fewer overseas players in their XI, then they can bring in an overseas player as the Impact Player. But the incoming overseas player should be among the four substitutes named at the toss.So does this change the number of players who can bat in an IPL game? No, it doesn’t. Only 11 players can bat. So if the batting team’s Impact Player is a batter who replaces a batter who has been dismissed/retired, then one of the players yet to come in – presumably a bowler – will not bat.How does it work for the bowling team? When the bowling team brings in their Impact Player, they will be allowed to bowl their full quota of four overs irrespective of the number of overs bowled by the player they are replacing. For example, say a team has a powerplay specialist and bowls them out at the start of the innings. In theory, they could then replace the powerplay specialist with a death-overs specialist – their Impact Player – who can still bowl four overs. But remember, if the bowling team brings in their Impact Player in the middle of an over, they will have to wait till the end of the over before that player can bowl.Does a delayed start impact the Impact Player rule? The IPL said that there will be no change to the implementation of the Impact Player rule if “a delayed start reduces the total amount of overs available to both sides to less than 20 overs per innings prior to the commencement of the match… Impact Player can be utilised at any time during the match.”