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Those of a Liverpool persuasion are no doubt braced for the imminent return to action, with Arne Slot’s struggling champions hosting Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

It’s been anything but plain sailing for the Reds this season, and with only three points gained from their past six outings in the top flight, title-defending aspirations have devolved into fears that the Reds will miss out on Champions League qualification for only the second time in a decade.

Last season was nearly flawless until Slot’s champions eased standards toward the final stretch, save for Forest’s shock win at Anfield early in the campaign.

Liverpool will need to be at their best to ensure Sean Dyche does not heap more misery on his side. Set-pieces and long balls have been among the cruxes of this issue-ridden campaign, after all.

And they will have to make do without the creativity of Florian Wirtz, who has been ruled out with a muscle injury sustained with Germany.

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Wirtz is ruled out this weekend, having checked in after international action with a muscular problem. Conor Bradley is also sidelined, and for a longer period than the 22-year-old. However, Alisson Becker could make his anticipated return from injury.

Wirtz has been at the epicentre of Liverpool’s struggles this season, routinely hounded for his tough integration period after completing a £116m transfer from Bayer Leverkusen in July. The playmaker has yet to score across 16 matches in all competitions, and he has not registered an assist in the Premier League.

Though he struggled during the defeat at Manchester City two weeks ago, Wirtz has shown signs of progress in recent games, and his creativity will be sorely missed against a resilient Forest backline whose low block and resilience under pressure will prove a tough nut to crack at Anfield – last season bears testament to that.

While Cody Gakpo will fancy a return to the starting line-up in Wirtz’s stead, Slot may want to consider a more dynamic option for this one.

And Slot may have just the solution in Liverpool’s new version of Divock Origi.

Slot must unleash Liverpool's new Origi

Origi has achieved cult status at Liverpool. The Belgian striker only scored 41 goals across 175 appearances for the outfit, but his catalogue of big-game moments is something to behold.

His goal in the 2019 Champions League final over Tottenham Hotspur immortalised him on Merseyside.

Now, Liverpool find themselves enjoying the skill of a new version in Federico Chiesa, who has been unable to nail down a starting role in Slot’s team since completing a £12.5m transfer from Juventus in 2024.

Chiesa toiled through his first year in England, but he’s played a bigger role since the summer, having notched two goals and three assists across all competitions this season. He has played 12 times, yet only two of those appearances have come from the opening whistle.

Liverpool’s Frontline in 2025/26

Player

Apps

Goals + Assists

Hugo Ekitike

16

6 + 1

Mohamed Salah

16

5 + 3

Cody Gakpo

16

4 + 3

Federico Chiesa

12

2 + 3

Alexander Isak

8

1 + 1

Florian Wirtz

16

0 + 3

Rio Ngumoha

7

1 + 0

Data via Transfermarkt

In the words of reporter Lewis Oldham, “Chiesa has undoubtedly been a flop for Liverpool”, but he’s simultaneously emerged as a “Divock Origi regen” in that he is a rare trump card off the bench and a popular figure besides.

Because for all the hardship Chiesa has been through since joining Liverpool, he has enjoyed some big moments in red. It was the 28-year-old who bagged a consolation in the Carabao Cup final, and he ensured Slot’s side made it a winning start to the current campaign after restoring Liverpool’s lead over Bournemouth back in August.

Chiesa’s wizardry on the ball and natural striker’s instinct could see him slot right into Wirtz’s berth, playing off the left and drifting centrally to accommodate Liverpool’s tactical flow.

Given that the Italian has also won 55% of his ground duels and averaged 0.8 tackles per Premier League fixture this term in spite of not having started a game, he might even be an apt fit for the physical battle that comes with a clash against the Tricky Trees.

Liverpool cannot afford another slip-up at the moment and must secure three points against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Given that Chiesa has been among the most coherent and dangerous forwards in Liverpool’s squad, surely it is time he earns a rare starting role in the big league?

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Tite concedeu entrevista coletiva após a vitória do Flamengo sobre o Atlético-GO neste domingo (14), na estreia do Brasileirão, e comentou as polêmicas de arbitragem. O duelo teve duas expulsões – além do técnico Jair Ventura -, um gol anulado e um pênalti marcado, todos contra o Dragão. Na visão do treinador do Rubro-Negro Carioca, as decisões foram corretas.

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– Vi todos os lances agora. Foram corretas. Com exceção que eu não vi, que foi da ofensa (expulsão de Jair Ventura), um jogo acidentado muito difícil de apitar. Porém, das decisões das quais eu vi pegando as imagens elas foram corretas, a favor e contra – afirmou Tite.

– Eu falei que o árbitro tem que ter um pouco mais de sensibilidade de administrar algumas situações. Porém, eu também tenho que falar a verdade, que o árbitro falou que ele foi ofendido e aí é justificado. O Jair (Ventura) pode falar mais a respeito. Se fosse só por um momento de reclamação eu poderia externar para ter um pouco mais de calma e conduzir, mas aí teve um outro incidente – completou o técnico do Flamengo, que, no momento da expulsão, saiu em defesa do treinador adversário contra a arbitragem.

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O Rubro-Negro Carioca jogou em vantagem numérica durante todo o segundo tempo. Questionado sobre a equipe ter tentado controlar a partida – e não ter conseguido – depois do intervalo, Tite negou que o objetivo era administrar o resultado e criticou o gramado do Serra Dourada.

– Quando nós chegamos no intervalo a gente sabe que a necessidade é de continuar produzindo e empurrando o adversário para trás e buscar o segundo gol. Inclusive coloquei que administrar jogo nós já tínhamos aprendido que não era dessa forma que nós agiríamos. E nós buscamos o segundo gol. Porém, tem alguns detalhes na bola: no único lance que nós erramos, em cruzamento que teve de conclusão, o Atlético-GO foi efetivo. Então tem que olhar sob esse contexto. A partir daí ela traz cenários diferentes desde o primeiro jogo que foi acidentado. O gramado dá para ser melhor para ter um espetáculo melhor. Não dá para ter um Serra Dourada… faz tempo, mas eu joguei aqui. Serra Dourada era um prazer vir aqui. Agora a bola pipoca, e a qualidade do jogo ele te trava mais.

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Confira outras declarações de Tite e do auxiliar Cléber Xavier após Atlético-GO x Flamengo, pelo Brasileirão:

Não, absolutamente não (descanso é prioridade). A recuperação não tem aspecto descanso. Coração não engessa, né? Eu não posso pensar no quarto jogo, eu vou pensar no próximo. O jogo foi muito emocionante, e volto a dizer: os mesmos três pontos que disputamos aqui são os mesmos três pontos que vão dizer onde devemos estar no fim do campeonato. Briga por campeão, Libertadores… Era a primeira de 38 decisões, temos essa consciência – disse Tite.

A questão de tomada de decisão no último terço hoje tiveram duas questões bem claras no jogo: a primeira é a condição do gramado e a segunda a forma com que o Atlético-GO se defende muito bem com sua primeira linha de quatro e seus dois volantes centrais. Não tinha muito espaço de criação – afirmou Cléber Xavier.

Reitero o que o Cleber colocou, da qualidade da marcação do Atlético-GO. Na linha defensiva, marcação baixa, são extremamente agressivos e pressionantes. Teve um lance no primeiro tempo em que nós ficamos trocando passes e os caras bloqueavam. Tocou no Arrasca, bloqueava. Tocou no Pedro, bloqueava. A qualidade do trabalho do Jair nessa fase e essa pressão no homem da bola nos dificultou muito – completou o técnico principal do Flamengo.

É uma opção entre o número de atletas que a gente tem. Como o Cleiton ficou de fora hoje, o Wesley que ainda não se recuperou… Grupo grande, a gente vai trabalhar todos eles dentro da competição que é grande, são 38 rodadas. Mas ele (Matheus Gonçalves) vem treinando muito bem – comentou Cléber Xavier.

Eu sei que vocês fazem, é a função jornalística projetar, mas a minha experiência me permite pensar jogo a jogo. A gente vai para uma segunda decisão agora. Eu não consigo pensar lá na frente. Há toda uma estrutura do Flamengo para projetar as equipes. Eu não consigo pensar, a não ser refletir nos acertos e erros que cometemos. A equipe se consolidar, crescer na competição, fazer um bom treinamento, voltar hoje, ficar com a família, retomar força, treinar, mesmo que não seja treinamento com intensidade menor, por isso falei do descanso. Há formas de treinar que a gente consegue fazer sem botar intensidade – afirmou Tite.

Uma realidade que a gente vive é: amanhã analisar o adversário, fazer as correções, as avaliações positivas aos atletas, recuperar os atletas que jogaram hoje, treinar quem não jogou, e um dia depois preparar a equipe para enfrentar o São Paulo. A gente só consegue pensar a partir de agora no São Paulo. Tem momentos que agente vai conseguir pensar dois, três jogos, mas esse momento agora é pensar no São Paulo – finalizou o auxiliar do Flamengo.

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Boland took 5 for 67 and Murphy 3 for 17 to bowl Victoria to victory after Konstas’ 53 and Davies’ 64 had New South Wales on track in a thrilling fourth innings chase

Alex Malcolm17-Oct-2025

Scott Boland celebrates a wicket•Getty Images

Sam Konstas finally won a battle with Scott Boland but New South Wales lost the war against Victoria with the Test quick and spinner Todd Murphy combining to bowl their state to a thrilling victory at the Junction Oval inside three days.New South Wales were 184 for 5 needing just 71 to win before Boland took the last five wickets of the match, including Oliver Davies for 64 as he threatened to take the game away. Boland also gave Davies an uncharacteristic stare after knocking off his leg bail with a stunning delivery that jagged back through the gate. Earlier, Murphy took 3 for 17 in a game-changing spell, including bagging Konstas for a rollicking 53.New South Wales were left frustrated, falling short of chasing a fourth innings target of 255 on the back of a superb display from the bowlers to give them a chance of winning the game. They were also on the end of two controversial stumping decisions.The first was given against Matthew Gilkes as part of a collapse of 4 for 7 after they had reached 90 without loss in the chase. Gilkes played and missed at Fergus O’Neill with Victoria keeper Sam Harper up to the stumps. Harper held the ball near the bails and paused for a moment. Gilkes briefly moved his back foot behind the popping crease and Harper removed the balls during that time. The square leg umpire gave him out stumped in real time with no TV umpire available in Shield cricket.The second went against No.11 Ryan Hadley, who was visibly annoyed when given out caught in the gully after the umpire deemed he had got an inside edge onto his pad.Sam Konstas made 53•Getty Images

While Boland was the hero late for Victoria, Murphy had turned the game following a superb stand from Konstas and Blake Nikitaras. Konstas’ innings was a thrilling ride. He was almost bowled by Boland not offering a shot in the opening over. He reverse ramped the Test quick for six. He also charged O’Neill and lofted him over mid-off. He hooked Mitch Perry to fine leg but Murphy was too far in off the rope and it cleared him but landed well inside the boundary.Murphy exacted revenge though. After forcing Nikitaras to miscue to mid-on to break the opening stand, he picked up Konstas for the second time in his career. Konstas tried to cut a good length ball that spun and bounced more and he expected and chopped it onto his stumps. Murphy also removed Kurtis Patterson caught behind shortly after.It was a sequence the New South Wales coach Greg Shipperd bemoaned post-match. “That was a terrific partnership, a bit of punch, a bit of counter punch from both batters, but both got out in a disappointing fashion,” he said. “So that opened the door, and the door was then slammed shut on us.”[Konstas is a] baby cricketer in terms of experience as are a number of batters in the game on both sides. So there’s a lot of learning to be done. And he’s learned a couple of lessons today.”Incredibly, Murphy did not bowl another ball in the match after picking up Patterson in his eighth over. Victoria captain Will Sutherland opted for pace against the right-handed Davies who is a good player of spin.Davies looked set to win the game with a superb display of driving through the off side. He struck nine fours and a six before Boland snaked one through the gate. Boland then ripped through the lower-order, hitting the stumps twice more en route to his 10th five-wicket haul for Victoria.Three wickets apiece to Hadley and Liam Hatcher had given the Blues a reachable fourth innings target by combining to bowl out Victoria for just 177 in their second innings.After Hatcher and Hadley had claimed five wickets under gloomy skies on the second evening, Edwards struck twice in the morning session with Harper edging to slip and Sutherland nicking behind to leave Victoria struggling at 121 for 7. Mitchell Perry and O’Neill added valuable runs before Perry chopped Hadley on to hand the NSW quick his third scalp of the innings.O’Neill thrashed five boundaries in his brisk 25 before he was outfoxed by Nathan Lyon. O’Neill skipped down to try and launch the Test spinner over long-on but was beaten in flight and stumped by miles.Murphy was the last man out, adjudged lbw trying to reverse sweep a Lyon delivery that pitched on off stump.The victory propels Victoria to the top of the table with two wins from two matches.

تقدم فريق جيرونا بهدف أول في مباراته أمام ريال مدريد، حيث يتواجه الفريقان ضمن مباريات بطولة الدوري الإسباني موسم 2025-2026.

ويحل ريال مدريد ضيفًا على جيرونا بملعب “مونتيليفي” في إطار مباريات الجولة الرابعة عشر للدوري الإسباني “الليجا” للموسم الجاري.

وتمكن جيرونا من التقدم بهدف أول في الدقيقة 45 قبل نهاية شوط المباراة الأول، عن طريق لاعبه عز الدين أوناحي.

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الهدف جاء بعد لعبة جماعية متقنة للاعبي جيرونا، انتهت بتمريرة من فيكتور إلى عز الدين أوناحي، الذي سدد تسديدة صاروخية رائعة في شباك تيبو كورتوا.

وكان ريال مدريد سجل هدفًا عن طريق كيليان مبابي قبل هدف أوناحي، لكن لم يحتسب بعد العودة لتقنية الفار. هدف أوناحي في مباراة ريال مدريد وجيرونا

Crystal Palace have now joined the race to sign an “absolute star”, who is being targeted by some of Europe’s top clubs.

Palace on track to push for Europe after Burnley victory

After the disappointing 2-1 loss at home to Manchester United last weekend, Palace returned to winning ways against Burnley on Wednesday night, securing a 1-0 victory courtesy of Daniel Munoz’s goal on the stroke of half-time.

It was another resolute defensive display from the Eagles, who boast the second-best defensive record in the Premier League this season, having shipped just 11 goals, with only Premier League leaders Arsenal conceding fewer.

Having jumped to fifth place courtesy of the win at Turf Moor, there is every sign Oliver Glasner’s side could make a push for European qualification this season, particularly if they continue to be tough to score against, with captain Marc Guehi at the heart of their defence.

However, with Guehi’s contract set to expire at the end of the season, and Liverpool recently opening fresh talks, Glasner will have to start making plans for life after the England international soon, and Sporting CP’s Ousmane Diomande is one of the centre-backs of interest.

Crystal Palace are keen to strengthen at the opposite end of the pitch too, according to a report from TuttoAtalanta (via Sport Witness), which states they have now joined the race for Watford star Rocco Vata, alongside Fulham and two Champions League clubs.

Indeed, Eintracht Frankfurt and Atalanta are also vying to sign Vata, who has an affordable asking price, with it being revealed potential suitors will have to fork out a fee of around €8m – €12m (£7m – £11m).

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‘Half of Europe’ are credited with an interest in the former Celtic man, who has really kicked on since leaving Parkhead to join the Hornets back in 2024…

"Absolute star" Vata could be savvy addition for Palace

Scout Ben Mattinson has been left impressed by the 20-year-old’s performances since signing for Watford, lauding him as an “absolute star” back in January, and the starlet established himself as an important player last season, chipping in with seven goal contributions in 33 Championship games.

Palace have been very successful when recruiting players from the Championship in the past, signing the likes of Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise, and the Watford star could go on to achieve similar things, having performed very well across some key statistics over the past year.

Rocco Vata’s key statistics

Average per 90 (past year)

Assists

0.30 (88th percentile)

Successful take-ons

2.31 (92nd percentile)

Tackles

1.70 (79th percentile)

Given that Vata could be available for a very affordable fee, Crystal Palace should look to get ahead of the likes of Atalanta and Frankfurt in the race for his signature by making a January offer.

Fast bowler will stay with the squad and is expected to take full part in the series as required

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Naseem Shah is expected to take full part in the series as required•Associated Press

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah will stay with the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi despite an attack on his house in Lower Dir. Unknown assailants fired at the gate of his family home; no one at the residence was reported to be injured.The assailants fled immediately after firing at the gate, with an investigation opened by police. It is not known who was at the residence at the time, with the attack taking place in the early hours of Monday morning. reported that Naseem’s father met with a police officer, who assured him the assailants would be brought to justice quickly.ESPNcricinfo understands the incident does not affect Naseem’s plans or schedule for the series, with the fast bowler staying with the squad and expected to take full part in the series as required. Pakistan and Sri Lanka begin a three-match ODI series in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, followed by a T20I tri-series that also involves Zimbabwe later this month. Naseem is part of both squads.It is not known whether any of Naseem’s two younger brothers, who are also professional cricketers, were at the residence. Hunain, who hit the winning runs for Islamabad United in the 2024 Pakistan Super League final, last played a Quaid-e-Azam trophy match last week, where he scored a half-century and took six wickets in a ten-wicket win. Ubaid, who plays for Multan Sultans in the PSL, most recently played a game for his Quaid-e-Azam Trophy side Lahore Whites at the end of last month.

نجح الاتحاد المصري لكرة السلة برئاسة عمرو مصيلحي، في الحصول على حق استضافة مصر المرحلة الثانية من التصفيات الإفريقية المؤهلة إلى كأس العالم التي تقام في قطر 2027.

وتلقى الاتحاد المصري لكرة السلة، موافقة الاتحاد الإفريقي لكرة السلة في خطاب رسمي أمس الخميس.

طالع.. رسميا | مدرب منتخب مصر يتعاقد مع أهلي طرابلس الليبي

وبذلك تحتضن مصر منافسات المرحلة الثانية من التصفيات خلال الفترة من 26 فبراير وحتى 1 مارس 2026.

ويقع منتخب مصر ضمن المجموعة الرابعة للتصفيات المؤهلة إلي كأس العالم مع منتخبات أنجولا ومالي وأوغندا.

وكان حقق منتخب مصر لكرة السلة المركز الخامس في بطولة إفريقيا الأخيرة، ويسعى الفراعنة للاستفادة من تنظيم النافذة الثانية من التصفيات في مصر، وحسم نتائجها لصالح المتنحي الوطني لكرة السلة، ووضع قدم في نهائيات مونديال قطر 2027.

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A torcida do Botafogo, por meio do Movimento Ninguém Ama Como A Gente, foi responsável pelo mosaico levantado durante o amistoso beneficente Futebol Solidário neste domingo (26). A partida solidária em prol das vítimas das enchentes no Rio Grande do Sul (RS) teve grande mensagem de “Força” vinda das arquibancadas.

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Na parte de trás das peças do mosaico estava presente a logo do Movimento Ninguém Ama Como A Gente. Segundo o portal “ge”, a organização da partida convidou o movimento, responsável por produzir as festas nos jogos do Alvinegro. Além da palavra “Força”, as cores verde, amarela e vermelha, presentes na bandeira do RS, formavam a imagem.

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يبدأ النجم المصري محمد صلاح من على مقاعد البدلاء في مباراة ليفربول وسندرلاند، على ملعب أنفيلد، في الدوري الانجليزي الممتاز.

وكان آرني سلوت قد أعلن تشكيل ليفربول ويتكون من: أليسون، جوميز، فان دايك، كوناتي، روبرتسون، سوبوسلاي، ماك أليستر، جرافنبيرخ، إيزاك، جاكبو، فيرتز.

ويجلس محمد صلاح على مقاعد البدلاء بجانب كل من: مامارداشفيلي، إندو، كيركيز، كييزا، جونز، هوجو إيكتيكي، نيوني، نجوموها.

وكتبت شبكة “TNT Football’ العالمية عبر منصة “إكس”: “لعب محمد صلاح 53 مباراة على التوالي بشكل أساسي في البريميرليج مع ليفربول”.

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وأضافت: “محمد صلاح يجلس على دكة البدلاء الآن للمباراة الثاني على التوالي، ماذا يحدث لـ صلاح!!”.

Mo Salah had a run of 53 consecutive Premier League starts…

He’s now been benched in back-to-back matches 😳 pic.twitter.com/5to8QKyuGn — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) December 3, 2025

جدير بالذكر أن محمد صلاح قد جلس على دكة البدلاء خلال المباراة الماضية التي حقق فيها ليفربول الفوز بهدفين نظيفين أمام وست هام على ملعب لندن.

 

They might have suffered their first defeat in months at the hands of Aston Villa on Saturday, but this season is still shaping up to be a memorable one for Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta’s side are top of the Premier League and Champions League tables and still haven’t reached their full potential.

Moreover, while injuries have taken their toll, the Gunners have a squad bursting at the seams with incredible players, and Bukayo Saka, arguably their most important player, has produced three goal involvements in his last four games.

So, fans should be excited about reports linking Arsenal to a player who has been compared not only to the Englishman but also to summer target Rodrygo.

Arsenal target Saka & Rodrygo hybrid

Uncharacteristically, Arsenal went on something of a spending spree in the summer, bringing in the likes of Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyokeres and others.

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Therefore, it would be understandable if the North Londoners held off on any major signings in the January window.

However, it would appear that the Gunners are determined to further improve their already impressive squad, and are now looking at a player who has been compared to both Saka and Rodrygo.

At least that is according to a recent report from Spain, which claims Arsenal are very interested in signing Yan Diamonde.

In fact, the report goes further than that, revealing that the Premier League leaders have now identified the winger as a priority target.

However, the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City are also said to be keen on the youngster and that RB Leipzig would need a fee of up to €100m to sell their star asset, which is about £87m.

It would therefore almost certainly be a costly and complicated transfer to get over the line, but given Diomande’s ability and potential, one Arsenal should fight for anyway, especially as he’s been compared to Saka and Rodrygo.

How Diomande compares to Saka & Rodrygo

So, starting with the obvious and somewhat surface-level similarities, like Saka and Rodrygo, Diomande is a seriously exciting winger plying his trade for a team in one of Europe’s top five leagues.

Moreover, unlike some other wingers for top teams, the 19-year-old is someone who can back up his flashy ability with output.

For example, in 15 first-team appearances this season, totalling just 951 minutes, the Ivorian star has scored seven goals and provided four assists.

That comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 1.36 games, or every 86.45 minutes, which is a rate of return that really lends credence to journalist Bence Bocsák’s claim that he is a “generational talent.”

However, the comparisons to the two international wingers go deeper than just their positions and ability to produce goal involvements.

For example, FBref has ranked Rodrygo as the second-most similar attacking midfielder or winger to the Leipzig star across Europe’s top five leagues, and ranked Saka as the ninth-most similar.

The best way to understand how these comparisons have been made is to take a look at the underlying numbers in which the players rank so closely.

Diomande & Rodrygo

Statistics per 90

Diomande

Rodrygo

Progressive Carries

6.74

6.74

Shots on Target

1.35

1.40

Key Passes

1.46

1.40

Blocks

1.35

1.16

Passing Accuracy

80.9%

83.5%

All Stats via FBref for the 25/26 League Season

In the case of the Real Madrid star, these metrics include progressive carries, key passes, shots on target, and passing accuracy, all per 90.

In other words, the teen phenom is as capable as the two-time Champions League winner at getting the ball up the pitch, whether by carrying or passing.

Diomande & Saka

Statistics per 90

Diomande

Saka

Expected Goals

0.34

0.36

Shots

2.37

2.60

Shots on Target

1.35

1.21

Passes into the Penalty Area

1.57

1.48

Shot-Creating Actions

4.29

4.55

Tackles Won

0.56

0.65

Ball Recoveries

5.39

5.56

All Stats via FBref for the 25/26 League Season

Now, when it comes to the Gunners’ mercurial number seven, similar metrics include shot-creating actions, ball recoveries, tackles won, shots on target, expected goals, and more, also per 90.

This suggests that the youngster is as willing to help out with the defensive side of the game as the 24-year-old is, while also still being a serious goal threat.

Ultimately, it would require a significant amount of money, but Arsenal should do what they can to sign Diomande, as, in addition to being a great prospect in his own right, he also has a lot in common with Saka and Rodrygo.

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