Com Breno Lopes, Palmeiras se reapresenta na Academia de Futebol

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O Palmeiras se reapresentou nesta manhã de sábado na Academia de Futebol após a sofrida vitória por 1 a 0 sobre o Goiás no Allianz Parque, em jogo válido pelo Brasileirão.

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Apenas os jogadores que atuaram por menos de 45 minutos diante do Esmeraldino foram pro campo, enquanto os titulares ficaram na parte interna da Academia de Futebol.

Raphael Veiga treinou normalmente e também Breno Lopes, personagem principal do jogo de ontem.

O camisa 19 fez o gol da vitória alviverde mas na comemoração acabou xingando a torcida do Palmeiras, que ficou revoltada com a atitude do atacante.

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Breno ainda não se manifestou via sua assessoria de imprensa e também não postou nada em suas redes sociais.

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O Palmeiras trabalha nessa próxima semana para encarar o Grêmio, em Porto Alegre, na próxima quinta-feira, pelo Brasileirão.

فيديو | فوربس يسجل هدف كلوب بروج الثاني أمام برشلونة

أحرز فوربس الهدف الثاني لفريق لكلوب بروج أمام برشلونة، خلال المباراة التي تجمع بين الفريقين في الجولة الرابعة بمرحلة الدوري لدوري أبطال أوروبا.

وجاء الهدف الثاني لفريق كلوب بروج عن طريق كارلوس فوربس في الدقيقة 17 من أحداث الشوط الأول بعد استغلال تقدم خط دفاع برشلونة ليسددها في شباك تشيزني.

وكان كلوب بروج قد تقدم في النتيجة عن طريق تريسولدي في الدقيقة 6، قبل أن يتعادل فيران توريس في الدقيقة الثامنة لصالح برشلونة.

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وكان برشلونة قد دخل لقاء اليوم بتشكيل مكون من: تشيزني، كوندي، أراوخو، إريك جارسيا، بالدي، مارك كاسادو، فرينكي دي يونج، يامال، فيرمين لوبيز، راشفورد، فيران توريس.

ويجلس على دكة بدلاء برشلونة كل من: كوبارسي، ليفاندوفسكي، جيرارد مارتن، داني اولمو، مارك بيرنال، درو فرنانديز، روني باردجي، كوشين، آلير، اكسبارت.

Erling Haaland has reacted on Instagram to his hat trick vs Israel

Erling Haaland continued his devastating goal-scoring form with a hat-trick in Norway’s 5-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Israel in Oslo.

Haaland’s night did not get off to the best of starts as he saw his sixth-minute penalty saved by Daniel Peretz, who denied him again after the kick had to be retaken, but he more than made amends to make it 18 goals in his last nine games for club and country.

The Manchester City striker, who scored five times against Moldova on his last international appearance, scored Norway’s second between a pair of own goals from Anan Khalaili and Idan Nachmias.

One of the best strikers in the world, Haaland, winning his 46th cap, scored his 50th goal for his country when he nodded in Antonio Nusa’s cross and the pair combined again as the in-form forward grabbed his third of the night.

Victory for Norway gave them a sixth win from sixth in Group I as they edged closer to qualification for the World Cup, which Haaland spoke about after the game: “I don’t think I’ll say too much about that. I’m just focused on winning the next match. That was my mindset in the last game, and it still is now.”

The striker was then sent home to Manchester by Norway manager Staale Solbakken before they took on New Zealand in a friendly, which ended 1-1.

“Players with particularly tight match schedules are returning home,” a statement from the the Norwegian Football Association read. “Alexander Sorloth, Julian Ryerson, Erling Braut Haaland and Fredrik Bjorkan. Felix Horn Myhre is leaving the squad due to a sore ankle.”

Haaland reacts to Norway 5-0 Israel

Haaland has never shared his opinion on the conflict between Palestine and Israel, but eagle eyed fans on social media believe they have found a cheeky dig at Israel on his Instagram story, on which he posted a selfie after the match against Ran Ben-Shimon’s team.

The 25 year-old posed with the match ball but included the City fans’ chant for him, which is titled “Haaland (Ha Ha Ha)”.

Israel’s participation in international sporting events has caused controversy due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, although it is hoped a recent ceasefire agreement will ease tensions in the region.

Dilip Doshi, former India left-arm spinner, dies aged 77

He represented India in 33 Tests and 15 ODIs between 1979 and 1983

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Dilip Doshi took six five-wicket hauls in 33 Test appearances•PA Photos

Dilip Doshi, the former India left-arm spinner, has died on Monday aged 77. ESPNcricinfo understands he died due to heart issues in London, where he was living for several decades.Doshi, who bowled with a classical left-armer’s action, took 114 Test wickets in 33 appearances, including six five-wicket hauls. He also picked up 22 wickets in 15 ODIs at an economy rate of 3.96. Doshi also played first-class cricket for Saurashtra, Bengal, Warwickshire and Nottinghamshire.

Doshi followed in the footsteps of the famous spin quartet the 1970s, and made his Test debut at the age of 32. He was also heavily influenced by West Indies legend Garfield Sobers at Nottinghamshire. Doshi made a quick and silent exit from international cricket in the 1980s as he did not agree with the way Indian cricket was being run at the time. Doshi also wrote a honest and compelling account of his cricketing days in a revealing autobiography Spin Punch.“It is with deep sadness that we learn of the passing of Dilip Doshi,” BCCI president Roger Binny said in a board statement issued on Tuesday. “He was a true artist of spin bowling, a gentleman both on and off the field, and a dedicated servant of Indian cricket. His impact on the game was immense, and he inspired a generation of cricketers with his skill and dedication. His contribution to Indian cricket will always be remembered. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and the entire cricketing fraternity during this difficult time.”In an conversation with ESPNcricinfo in 2008, Doshi said “spin bowling is a battle of wits.” Doshi was known as a thinking cricketer and brought those characteristics to the fore in the Melbourne Test of 1981 – which India won – in which he played one of the leading roles with a five-wicket haul. Doshi, who used to bowl sporting spectacles, played the famous Test with a broken toe. As treatment, at the end of the day, he would apply electrode every evening to keep the swelling down.Over the years, Doshi was a regular at cricket games, often spotted with Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger, who became a good friend from 1976. Doshi is survived by his wife Kalindi, son Nayan, who played for Surrey and Saurashtra, and daughter Vishakha.

Not Zinchenko: Dyche could now drop “incredible” Nottingham Forest star

It’s not even November yet, and Nottingham Forest have already gone through two managers in quick succession.

The ever enigmatic and controversial Evangelos Marinakis must have thought that results would instantly turn when ditching Nuno Espirito Santo for Ange Postecoglou, but after his disastrous 39 days at the helm pushed the Tricky Trees further into the relegation spaces in the Premier League, the former Tottenham Hotspur boss ended up being brutally dismissed.

Now, it’s Sean Dyche’s turn to come in and – hopefully – be a safe pair of hands at the City Ground, with a 2-0 victory over Porto on his managerial debut last time out in the Europa League instantly calming any jitters.

It’s the bread and butter of the Premier League that next awaits the ex-Burnley boss as a tough away trip to AFC Bournemouth beckons, with Oleksandr Zinchenko potentially being out injured for this journey to the South Coast, after hobbling off mid-week.

Even if he wasn’t in the treatment room, his starting spot might well have been at risk…

Why Zinchenko is likely to be dropped

It does sound as if the four-time Premier League title winner will be touch-and-go surrounding his availability right up until the teams are announced later today.

If there are any lingering doubts, Dyche won’t feel too uncomfortable in throwing Nicolo Savona into the first-team mix in his place, with the 22-year-old summer recruit from Juventus sticking out as a positive influence against Porto on Thursday night, when replacing the injury-stricken Ukrainian.

Ultimately, the number 37 would ensure a 2-0 win was secured against Porto, when a rare foray forward from the Italian would result in a penalty kick being given, which was then coolly dispatched to hand Dyche a debut win in the dug-out.

The former Juventus youngster will surely fancy his chances of retaining a first-team spot, therefore, with all 100% of his duels being successfully won, too, further showing off a defender that’s content at doing the dirty work, which Dyche, who is known to be an attritional manager in style, will love.

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To make matters worse for his ex-Manchester City counterpart, Zinchenko has already picked up three defeats donning Garibaldi Red from just six appearances, with his new manager also potentially preparing to axe this other Forest figure, even though the attacker in question impressed in the Europa League.

Dyche could ruthlessly drop "incredible" star

Although their Premier League form has fallen off a cliff, Forest have looked far more at home in European competitions this season, with a win and a draw collected from their opening three clashes in the Europa League.

They have Igor Jesus to also thank for that confidence-boosting win being secured against Porto, with the Brazilian now up to three goals exclusively in this competition for his new employers, on top of also collecting a brace in the EFL Cup when Postecoglou was still around.

Igor Jesus’ PL form for Forest

Stat

Jesus

Games played

7

Minutes played

146 mins

Goals scored

0

Assists

0

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However, despite Jesus living up to his billing as an “incredible” finisher of chances – that was once handed to him by journalist Zach Lowy – up against the likes of the Portuguese giants, he remains without a goal in the Premier League, with Dyche perhaps wary that the number 19 could fold in front of goal again if he’s retained for the away day at the Cherries.

In Jesus’ defence, he is yet to be handed a start in the daunting division, but after hitting the woodwork against Chelsea from a 45-minute cameo, which also saw him win just one duel, Dyche might well opt to start Taiwo Awoniyi in his place instead, who at least has 17 Premier League goals next to his name, away from being frozen out of the side under previous regimes.

In an even more ideal reality, the 54-year-old could have Chris Wood back available for this tie on the South Coast – having sat out the clash versus Porto through injury – with the New Zealand workhorse already amassing 53 goals under Dyche’s watchful eye when the pair were together at Burnley, per Transfermarkt.

It does look like a bold call from the outside looking in, considering Jesus ensured Dyche’s start at Forest was a victorious one. But, with his ropey Premier League record to date, and other options at the Forest boss’ disposal who could cause Bournemouth more issues, the South American might well drop out of the XI alongside Zinchenko.

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إداري برشلونة السابق: منتخب إسبانيا يريد إصابة لامين يامال.. "اذهبوا إلى الجحيم"

انتقد سالا مارتن، الإداري السابق بنادي برشلونة، تصرف الاتحاد الإسباني لكرة القدم تجاه لامين يامال واعتراضه على بيان برشلونة والأزمة التي نشبت بسبب إصابة اللاعب.

ونشب خلاف حاد بين الاتحاد الإسباني لكرة القدم ونادي برشلونة، بسبب إجراء لامين يامال لعملية تخص منطقة العانة وهي مصدر إصابة اللاعب بدون إخطار سابق للجهاز الطبي لمنتخب لا روخا، (للمزيد من التفاصيل اضغط هنا).

وكتب الرئيس السابق للجنة الاقتصادية لبرشلونة على حساباته على مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي: “تعرب الخدمات الطبية للاتحاد الإسباني لكرة القدم عن دهشتها واستيائها بعد علمها بخضوع اللاعب لامين يامال لإجراء جراحي بالترددات الراديوية لعلاج ألم عانته هذا الصباح، يجب أن يكون الاتحاد سعيدًا بتحسن حالة لامين !!!!”.

وأكمل: “أم أن هدف الاتحاد هو تعمد إصابة لاعبي برشلونة ثم الغضب عندما لا يسمح لهم برشلونة بذلك؟”.

وأضاف: “يُقرر أطباء النادي ولاعبو الفريق أنفسهم العلاجات اللازمة، لا يحق لأطباء الاتحاد التدخل في القرار ولا ينبغي لهم ذلك، إذا تفاجأوا وانزعجوا فالحظ سيء!”.

واستطرد: “ينتقد النقاد المعارضون لبرشلونة لامين وبرشلونة لأن ما يريدونه حقًا هو أن يلعب لامين مع إسبانيا ويتعرض للإصابة لأنهم يدركون أكثر من أي شخص آخر أن المنتخب الإسباني آلة لسحق لاعبي برشلونة وإصابتهم وأن المدرب لا ينوي منع الإصابات”.

وأتم: “إنه جزء من هذه الآلة، حسنًا لا، قرار برشلونة بالصمود وحماية اللاعب خبر سار ومفرح، أما المحللين ومدربي المنتخب الوطني وجماهير مدريد ليس هناك سوى قول واحد أريد أن أقوله لهم وهو اذهبوا إلى الجحيم!”.

E a vez de Germán Cano? Entenda o que falta para artilheiro do Fluminense receber chance na seleção da Argentina

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Todas as esperanças de gols do Fluminense levam a Germán Cano. Em um 2023 inspirado, o atacante balançou as redes 36 vezes em 51 partidas e se prepara para disputar a final da Copa Libertadores contra o Boca Juniors, no Maracanã, no dia 4 de novembro. Seu grande momento em solo brasileiro deixa em pauta o fato de ainda não ter recebido uma oportunidade com a camisa da Argentina.

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Um dos principais artilheiros do mundo neste ano, Cano deixou memórias de seus primeiros passos e traz um dilema acerca de uma possibilidade de defender a atual campeã mundial.

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O início de trajetória de Germán Cano foi bem mais modesto do que o período que desfrutou com o desenrolar da sua carreira. Em seu início no Lanús, o jovem lidou com um grande obstáculo na luta por sua afirmação.

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– Quando despontou no Lanús, Germán Cano era reserva de José “Pepe” Sand, ídolo do clube. Isso explica o fato de ter atuado pouco mais de 20 partidas com a camisa grená. De resto, rodou pelo Colón e no Chacarita Jrs., mas nunca se consolidou como titular – contou o jornalista Damián Ramírez, da Rádio Mar Del Plata.

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Maior jogador da história do Lanús, José Sand detalhou ao Lance! que era nítido o potencial do seu jovem companheiro de clube.

– Ele era um jovem recém-promovido aos profissionais, um grande goleador nas divisões anteriores. Era muito promissor e mantivemos uma boa relação de amizade. Na verdade, aqui admiramos muito ele – e destacou:

– Ele entrava sempre no segundo tempo, em algumas partidas me ajudava, era impressionante sua desenvoltura – explicou.

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Defensor com quem Cano conviveu por muitos anos na equipe grená, Carlos Quintana não escondeu sua felicidade de acompanhar o grande momento do atacante tricolor.

– Compartilhamos vários anos nas categorias de base. Íamos treinar juntos, convivemos muito nas viagens, convivemos também nos profissionais. São as melhores recordações que tenho do Germán. Nos divertíamos muito nas viagens. Passamos muitos anos lindos. Fico muito contente com o que ele vive agora, pois sempre foi um jogador de muita categoria e merece tudo o que ele está passando – disse.

Capitão da equipe, o goleiro Bossio também destacou a maneira como o atacante mostrava suas armas.

– Quando convivemos no elenco do Lanús, logo deu para notar o quanto Germán podia se tornar um dia um grande goleador – afirmou.

Germán Cano foi espectador de partidas da campanha da Argentina no esperado tricampeonato mundial vindo na Copa do Mundo de 2022. Porém, a chance do jogador de 35 anos entrar em campo ao lado de astros soa distante.

– Devido à Copa Libertadores, começa a se falar muito para que Germán Cano um dia possa vislumbrar uma chance na seleção. A realidade é que, nessa posição, é muito difícil essa hipótese. O técnico Lionel Scaloni conta nessa posição com Lautaro Martínez e Julián Álvarez, dois jogadores que estão em um momento muito bom. E, além disso, Scaloni dá prioridade a atacantes jovens com perspectiva para o futuro. É o caso de Gio Simeone, Alejandro Garnacho… Jovens que integrem o grupo e tenham projeção para alguns anos. Isso prejudica muito Germán Cano, que é veterano – constatou o jornalista Damián Ramírez.

Jornalista da TyC Sports, Germán García Grova foi veemente em relação a fatores que pesam contra o atacante do Fluminense.

– Basicamente, a comissão técnica pensa que os melhores estão na Europa. E a Argentina tem, sem dúvida, todos os melhores atacantes. Com Julián Álvarez e Lautaro Martínez, é muito difícil ter lugar para ele. Na frente dele, estão nomes como Gio Simeone,Lucas Alario… – afirmou.

Ex-colega de Cano, José Sand destaca a maneira como o camisa 14 vem se destacando pelo Tricolor das Laranjeiras.

– O que está fazendo no Brasil é muito forte, ainda mais pela envergadura que tem o Fluminense – destacou.

Enquanto a Argentina joga nesta quinta-feira (12), com o Paraguai, às 20h, pelas Eliminatórias da Copa do Mundo, Germán Cano usa a Data Fifa para se preparar com o elenco tricolor. O desejo é continuar a ser decisivo e, no dia 4, levar o Fluminense ao sonhado título da Copa Libertadores.

UAE likely to host Afghanistan-Bangladesh white-ball series in October

If it goes ahead, the series will complete the second part of what was originally supposed to be an all-format engagement in July 2024

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If the series goes ahead, it will be the first T20I meeting between Afghanistan and Bangladesh since their tense World Cup clash last year•ICC/Getty Images

Afghanistan are likely to host Bangladesh for a series of three ODIs and three T20Is in the UAE in October. The tour dates are not yet confirmed, but ESPNcricinfo has learned that the matches could take place after the Asia Cup in September, and before Bangladesh host West Indies in six white-ball matches in the third week of October.If the series goes ahead, it will complete the second part of what was originally supposed to be an all-format engagement in July 2024, comprising two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is. The schedule was initially revised to include only white-ball matches, but that series, due to be played in Greater Noida, was postponed with weather conditions and Bangladesh’s packed schedule in mind. The teams played the three-match ODI leg of the tour in November 2024, with Afghanistan winning 2-1.ESPNcricinfo understands that the ACB and BCB are in discussions about playing the two Tests sometime next year.The T20I series, especially, will be an important addition to the two teams’ run-up to the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in February-March 2026.The series will also fill a gap in Afghanistan’s schedule between the Asia Cup and a full tour of Zimbabwe scheduled to start at the end of October. After that, they have three T20Is each against West Indies and New Zealand in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup.The series will be the first meeting between these teams in the format since their T20 World Cup clash in June 2024 in Kingstown, where Afghanistan’s thrilling win sealed their passage to their first-ever semi-finals appearance at a World Cup.

Millene brilha, e Corinthians atropela o Always Ready pela Libertadores Feminina

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O Corinthians goleou o Always Ready-BOL por 4 a 0 pela segunda rodada da fase de grupos da Libertadores Feminina. Jogando no no Estádio Metropolitano de Techo, em Bogotá, na Colômbia, o Timão construiu o placar com gols de Jaque, Fernandinha e Millene (três vezes), sendo que as duas últimas marcaram golaços. O resultado praticamente encaminha a vaga alvinegra no mata-mata do torneio.

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Com muita superioridade em cima do adversário, o Corinthians pressionou as bolivianas desde o início do primeiro tempo, mas a abertura do placar até demorou a acontecer. Somente aos 17 minutos, quando Fernandinha acertou o ângulo, de esquerda, para marcar um golaço.

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Mas a porteira abriu o Timão marcou duas vezes em seguida com dois gols de Millene. O primeiro foi com um belo corte na zaga e chutando no canto da goleira adversária. O segundo foi ainda mais bonito, com uma bomba do “meio da rua”, no ângulo, sem chances para qualquer defesa.

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O jogo foi para o intervalo com as corintianas administrando o placar. Tanto é que o quarto gol saiu somente aos 23 minutos da segunda etapa. quando Jaque foi derrubada na área e sofreu pênalti. Ela mesma foi para a cobrança e ampliou.

Ainda houve tempo para mais. Depois de grande jogada de Tamires pela esquerda, a bola chegou nos pés de Millene, de novo, que não perdoou e balançou a rede para marcar o quinto gol, o terceiro dela no jogo. Em seguida, Vic Albuquerque sofreu pênalti e Tamires converteu para colocar o sexto tento no placar.

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Com o resultado, o Corinthians vai a seis pontos e lidera o Grupo C da Libertadores, e precisa de apenas um empate diante do Sportivo Limpeño-PAR, em jogo que acontece na quinta-feira (12), às 17h. No mesmo dia e horário, Colo-Colo-CHI e Always Ready-BOL fazem o outro duelo da chave.

Confira outros resultados do dia na Libertadores Feminina:

GRUPO C

Colo-Colo-CHI 4 x 0 Sportivo Limpeño-PAR

GRUPO D

Boca Juniors-ARG 5 x 1 Nacional-URU
América de Cali-COL 2 x 4 Internacional

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Better than Rodon: Leeds star who won 100% tackles is already undroppable

Leeds United picked up their third win of the Premier League campaign on Friday night with a much-needed 2-1 victory over West Ham United at Elland Road.

Daniel Farke’s side bounced back from their disappointing 2-0 defeat to Burnley at Turf Moor last time out thanks to goals from Joe Rodon and Brenden Aaronson early on in the first half.

The Whites owed some of their win to the performance of Rodon at the heart of their defence, as he earned Sky Sports’ official Player of the Match award.

Why Joe Rodon was crucial for Leeds against West Ham

The Wales international produced a solid display at centre-back for the West Yorkshire outfit against the Hammers, without his usual defensive partner in Pascal Struijk next to him.

Rodon, per Sofascore, completed 92% of his attempted passes, showing his composure on the ball, whilst he also completed 100% of his attempted tackles and made nine clearances throughout the game.

On top of his impressive all-around performance at centre-back for the Championship champions, the former Spurs man also scored from Sean Longstaff’s excellent corner.

Rodon was, therefore, crucial to the team’s result with his excellent display. However, it is his centre-back partner, Jaka Bijol, who deserves the applause.

Why Jaka Bijol should be undroppable for Leeds

The £15m summer signing from Udinese made his Premier League bow against West Ham on Friday, having watched on as Struijk played in his position in previous games, and showed why the club splashed so much money on him.

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It was as assured a performance as you could get from a centre-back making his Premier League debut, particularly against an experienced campaigner and former England international centre-forward in Callum Wilson for most of the match.

Wherever Wilson was, Bijol was. His marking of the former Newcastle United marksman, who Transfermarkt notes has scored 89 top-flight goals, was immaculate throughout the night. In fact, there was one brilliant clearance when it looked like the striker was about to get a shot away in the box in the right channel in the second half.

Vs West Ham

Joe Rodon

Jaka Bijol

Pass accuracy

92%

95%

Clearances

9

11

Interceptions

0

2

Tackle success rate

100% (1/1)

100% (2/2)

Ground duels won

2

3

Aerial duels won

2

3

Ball recoveries

4

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Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, the Slovenia international made more clearances, more tackles, more interceptions, and more recoveries than Rodon, whilst he also won more duels on the deck and in the air.

This shows that the former Udinese colossus was even better than the Welshman defensively, as he made more defensive interventions to prevent Lucas Perri from being worked more than he was.

Neither centre-back could do too much to prevent the goal that was scored, by Mateus Fernandes, as the midfield failed to track the Portuguese star’s run into the box between the two defenders, who both had other men to mark.

Overall, though, it was a brilliant performance from Bijol and one that may make supporters wonder why he has been an unused substitute in every match before Friday night, because he already looks undroppable after just one game.

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The 26-year-old star will be hoping that Farke now keeps him in the starting XI moving forward and he can string together a run of performances in the Premier League to form a formidable partnership with Rodon, after they both excelled against the Hammers.

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