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It's been a year to forget so far for Leeds United, who suffered the heartbreak of Premier League relegation at the end of last season, before getting off to a difficult start in the Championship with five games gone.

Daniel Farke is the man tasked with getting them back to the top flight at the first time of asking, having previously enjoyed success in a similar position with Norwich City.

Amid several changes at the club, with plenty of outgoings and incomings in the summer, Farke has so far struggled to turn the Whites into a side capable of achieving automatic promotion. The changes are still coming, too, with one player reportedly likely to leave on a permanent basis, having originally been signed by Marcelo Bielsa back in 2020 in the Premier League.

What's the latest Leeds United transfer news?

When it comes to departures, Leeds endured quite the shake-up throughout the summer transfer window, with the likes of Tyler Adams and Rodrigo all leaving the club.

The Yorkshire club also lost players on loan, with Brenden Aaronson, Luis Sinisterra and Diego Llorente among those. And, now, according to Phil Hay of The Athletic, the exit of Llorente on a permanent basis, is a "high likelihood", despite the fact that the defender signed a new contract at the club back in December to reportedly make him one of the club's highest earners.

Speaking about Llorente's future, Hay told The Square Ball:

"Ok he’s gone to Roma and had a couple of loans out there, but Roma specifically didn’t activate the option that they had on him which I think was supposed to be the fee that Leeds had signed him for. Taking him on loan again I think there’s probably a high likelihood that he will go there permanently at some stage."

Should Leeds sell Diego Llorente?

In an ideal world, Farke would have a player of Llorente's experience at his disposal in the Championship this season. The defender is capable of playing at the top level, as shown by his move to AS Roma.

Statistically, speaking, too, Llorente could be a solid option at Elland Road. As per FBref, when compared to Pascal Strujik last season, in particular, the Spaniard stands out.

Player

Pass Completion Rate

Interceptions Per 90

Clearances Per 90

Diego Llorente

85%

1.91

3.24

Pascal Strujik

75.2%

1.31

2.87

With that said, it could be argued that if Leeds had Llorente at their disposal so far this season, then they may have enjoyed more than just one victory in the five games they've played in the Championship at this stage, whereas on the other hand, you could say he was loaned out for a reason.

Nonetheless, Farke and co will have to cope without the Spaniard, who they could at least cash in on when the transfer window swings open in January, or perhaps even the summer window just months later. Llorente, meanwhile, will be focused on earning a permanent place at Roma this season under Jose Mourinho, so it could be one to keep an eye on as the season progresses.

Omitted from Sri Lanka’s squads towards the end of 2017, Kusal Mendis has not only recovered his Test form this year, he has also produced two outstanding innings in T20. His 53 off 27 and 70 off 42 were match-defining efforts, as Sri Lanka swept the Bangladesh series 2-0 last month. He was not originally meant to be playing those games; only an injury to Kusal Perera saw him enter the XI.It was a breakthrough series for Kusal, because T20 had been a format that had previously confounded him. In eight earlier innings, he had hit a high-score of 22 and made double figures only thrice. Yet in Bangladesh, confidence was writ across his innings, as he manufactured innovative leg-side boundaries, played the ramp shot towards third man with abandon, and swept with striking ferocity. Coach Chandika Hathurusingha, who oversaw Kusal’s re-entry into the national side, and has seemingly begun to coax the player back to his best, said a clear head was responsible for his return to the runs.”Kusal’s mentality is really good these days,” Hathurusingha said. “He knows his game and understands himself better. Our coaches have worked very closely with him, and explained those things to him. He has clarity about what he does now. I think it’s the mental state that’s the biggest factor in his regaining form.”Such his his recent record, Kusal is a forerunner to open the batting against India in the first match of the Nidahas Trophy on Tuesday. But with so many openers in the squad, there is a crush for top three positions. Danushka Gunathilaka, Upul Tharanga, Kusal Perera and Dananjaya de Silva may all be considered for positions in the top three.”Yes, we have a few openers,” Hathurusingha said. “We will open with whoever we feel will play the best. We’ll look at the other teams’ strengths and limitations before coming to that decision also.”Although Sri Lanka have recently showed improvement in Bangladesh, their record against India is woeful. India has won the seven most-recent T20s between these sides, and are ranked third in the world, while Sri Lanka are eighth.”If you go by the rankings, India is the top team in the tournament, so they always start ahead of the other teams,” Hathurusingha said. “Whoever plays for India, it is still a very strong team. We have to start well because we haven’t been doing well at home. With Bangladesh, because of the last series, we probably have a little edge over them mentally.”

نجح فريق بشكتاش في خطف فوز قاتل على طرابزون سبور بنتيجة 3/2، في نهائي كأس تركيا.

وواجه طرابزون سبور نظيره بشكتاش، في إطار منافسات نهائي كأس تركيا، في اللقاء الذي أقيم على ملعب “أتاتورك الأولمبي”.

اقرأ ايضاً.. تريزيجيه يرد على أنباء عودته لـ الأهلي.. ويوضح علاقته بـ محمد صلاح

في الشوط الأول وعند الدقيقة 13، افتتح اونواشو أهداف المباراة بتوقيعه على الهدف الأول لصالح فريقه طرابزون سبور، بصناعة إيرين إلمالي.

فيما تمكن رشيد غزال من تسجيل هدف التعادل لـ بشكتاش عند الدقيقة الثالثة من الوقت المحتسب بدل من ضائع عن الشوط الأول، من علامة الجزاء.

وأحرز صالح اوكان هدف بشكتاش الثاني عند الدقيقة 54، بعدما تلقى تمريرة حاسمة من جاكسون موليكا.

وشارك الدولي المصري، محمود حسن تريزيجيه، بحلول الدقيقة 56 من عمر الشوط الثاني بدلاً من فونتاس.

وشهد أغلب فترات الشوط الثاني سيطرة واضحة لصالح طرابزون سبور في محاولة لتعديل النتيجة.

ونجح نيكولاس بيبي في تسجيل هدف التعادل لصالح طرابزون سبور عند الدقيقة 89.

وفي الدقيقة الرابعة من الوقت المحتسب بدل من ضائع عن الشوط الثاني، أحرز المعتصم بالله المصراتي هدفاً ثالثاً لـ بشكتاش في شباك طرابزون سبور.

لينجح بشكتاش في التتويج بـ لقب كاس تركيا للمرة العاشرة في تاريخه، بعد أن حقق اخر لقب له في موسم 2011. اهداف مباراة طرابزون وبشكتاش 2 3 نهائي كأس تركيا

ملخص لمسات تريزيجية في مباراة طرابزون وبشكتاش بنهائي كأس تركيا

Celtic head coach Brendan Rodgers has been able to snap up six new signings to bolster his playing squad during the summer transfer window so far…

Who have Celtic signed this summer?

Swedish centre-back Gustaf Lagerbielke was the most recent addition to the team to improve their options at the back, whilst Maik Nawrocki has also been brought in to compete for a position in the defence.

Midfielders Hyun-jun Yang, Marco Tilio, Odin Thiago Holm, and Hyeok-kyo Kwon have also been signed to add quality and depth to the central and wide areas.

The window slams shut next week and the Hoops appear to have more business to do before the deadline passes as they were recently linked with an interest in Brondby star Mathias Kvistgaarden, who could cost them a fee within the region of £4m.

How good is Mathias Kvistgaarden?

If the 21-year-old whiz can translate his form in Denmark over to Scotland then he could be a fantastic player for Rodgers and a big upgrade on Hyeon-gyu Oh, who is the current understudy to Kyogo Furuhashi.

The Brondby dynamo has racked up seven goals and six assists in 14 matches since the start of the Superligaen Championship round at the backend of the 2022/23 campaign.

This season, the talented youngster has averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.28 as he has contributed with one goal and four 'big chances' created in five appearances. This came after Kvistgaarden scored seven goals and created seven 'big chances' in 15 league starts last term.

Oh, on the other hand, has scored seven goals in 21 appearances for Celtic since his move to the club from Suwon Bluewings, where he had scored 14 goals in 53 matches, during the January window.

The South Korean forward averaged a Sofascore rating of 6.81 as he scored six goals and created one 'big chance' for his teammates in 16 Scottish Premiership outings during the second half of the 2022/23 campaign, which shows that the 22-year-old attacker is not as creative as the £4m-rated ace.

This came after a return of 14 goals and two 'big chances' created in 38 K League 1 matches throughout 2022 for the Bluewings, which earned him an average Sofascore rating of 6.95.

Kvistgaarden, who talent scout Jacek Kulig claimed last month is in "crazy form", could come in as an upgrade on Oh if he is able to replicate his recent performances for Brondby in Scotland due to his average performance level, his goalscoring quality, and

His current average Sofascore rating of 7.28 would have placed him third within the Celtic squad last term, which illustrates how impressive his displays for the Danish side have been.

The 21-year-old striker also produced a phenomenal 31 goals and 11 assists in 45 U19 matches for Brondby and, therefore, has the potential to be a prolific scorer to go along with his creativity from a no.9 position.

Kyogo (27) is the only current Celtic player who scored more than ten Premiership goals last season and Kvistgaarden's statistics suggest that he has the ability to provide Rodgers with another reliable scoring option whilst also being an upgrade on Oh at the top end of the pitch.

Following the arrival of Wataru Endo, Liverpool are reportedly still in the market for another central midfielder this summer, as they look to end their crisis in the middle of the park once and for all.

Their problems were evident on the opening day of the Premier League season, as they drew 1-1 against Chelsea with new arrival Alexis Mac Allister playing out of position in defensive midfield.

Now, Jurgen Klopp could reportedly turn to Wolverhampton Wanderers to solve his midfield issues.

What's the latest on Mario Lemina to Liverpool?

The Reds are in the picture to sign Wolves midfielder Mario Lemina this summer, according to Foot Mercato, via Sport Witness, after the 29-year-old impressed despite suffering a 1-0 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford to open the season.

If Liverpool are to push ahead for his signature, they will have to fend off interest from Saudi Arabia, however, with several clubs reportedly interested in making their move for Lemina this summer.

Of course, Klopp's side are in this mess thanks to departures to Saudi Arabia in the first place, after both Fabinho and Jordan Henderson made moves earlier in the transfer window.

Now, they may hope that Lemina doesn't follow suit, potentially allowing them the chance to welcome the Wolves man to Anfield.

Should Liverpool sign Mario Lemina?

At this stage of the window, Liverpool can ill-afford to get things wrong, especially when it comes to midfielders. That said, signing Lemina – a player with plenty of Premier League experience – wouldn't exactly be a piece of bad business at Anfield.

During his Wolves spell, which only got underway in January, the Gabon international has left many impressed, earning plenty of praise in the process, including from former Wolves player Andy Thompson.

After the Midlands club defeated Liverpool 3-0 in emphatic fashion, Thompson said, via the club's official website: “He was very effective in the way he played. Wanting the ball, dropping into the backline so he could receive it.

"He was outstanding, especially in the first half. He got around and made it difficult for Liverpool. Liverpool found it hard to get passing going because we kept blocking things off and he was the influence in there.

"He’s got mobility in the midfield area, to give them problems getting about the pitch. We start one of the things we needed was legs in there and we’ve got it with him. He can play, he can break things up and it’s refreshing to see.”

With that said, it's fair to say that Klopp got a solid first impression of Lemina a few months ago, perhaps giving the German plenty to think about this summer.

Read the latest Liverpool transfer news HERE…

Having already lost Ruben Neves this summer, though, it remains to be seen whether or not Wolves would be willing to bid farewell to Lemina on top of that earlier departure.

If Liverpool do come knocking, it will certainly be interesting to see what those at Molinuex choose to do, as Premier League games come thick and fast and the transfer window edges closer and closer to slamming shut.

An update has emerged on interest in one of Leeds United's last-remaining members of their previous Championship promotion-winning campaign…

What's the latest Leeds transfer news?

According to talkSPORT, Saudi Arabian side Al Qadsiah are keen on a deal to sign Whites captain Liam Cooper during the summer transfer window.

The report claims that the Scotland international has a 'lucrative' offer to ditch the Yorkshire-based team as Robbie Fowler attempts to snap him up for his club.

Read the latest Leeds transfer news HERE…

However, it does not state how much they are willing to offer Leeds for his services or how open Daniel Farke is to cashing in on the experienced central defender.

Leeds kick off their 2023/24 season against Cardiff at Elland Road on Sunday and the former Chesterfield titan started the final pre-season friendly against Hearts.

Should Leeds sell Liam Cooper?

Farke must avoid his first major blunder in charge of the club, during his debut window at the helm, by ensuring that Cooper is not sold before the deadline.

The Leeds boss must fight to retain the 31-year-old titan as he is a proven Championship performer who also showcased his ability at Premier League level prior to last season.

The veteran campaigner averaged a Sofascore rating of 6.73 during the 2022/23 term, which was the ninth-best score within the squad.

However, Cooper was in the top three outfield performers for Leeds throughout the 2020/21 and 2021/22 top-flight campaigns. This illustrates how important he was to the club's survival at that level for two years before last season's implosion that led to a relegation back to the second tier.

The Scottish tank also knows exactly what it takes to get out of this division as he was one of the team's best players during the 2019/20 promotion-winning success under Marcelo Bielsa.

Cooper averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.07 across 38 Championship matches, which made him the fifth-best outfielder at the club, as he dominated opposition attackers with a duel success rate of 62% and helped the side to keep 15 clean sheets in total.

These statistics suggest that the impressive central defender has the quality to be an outstanding player for Farke at the heart of the backline, particularly at this level, and that is one reason why losing him would be a huge mistake by the German head coach.

Another reason would be the experience that the Whites would lose by allowing the captain to depart. Cooper is one of the few remaining regular starters from their last promotion, alongside Patrick Bamford, Jack Harrison, and Luke Ayling, and his know-how could be vital in terms of helping the younger players adapt to the pressure whilst maintaining a high standard from those around him.

Therefore, selling the £35k-per-week colossus, who goalkeeper Tommy Lee once claimed has a "Ramos-style" about him at centre-back, would be a blunder by Farke and the club for multiple key reasons.

The former Norwich City tactician must now convince, firstly, the decision-makers at board level to reject offers for Cooper and, secondly, the player himself to turn down advances from Fowler's Saudi outfit in order to lead the charge for promotion back to the Premier League this season.

Chelsea and Juventus are in talks regarding a potential swap deal between Romelu Lukaku and Dusan Vlahovic, according to Fabrizio Romano

The deal would also include a fee for Juventus.

What is the latest news on this swap deal?

This potential deal is gathering pace, and could be completed soon.

This is due to PSG reportedly moving their focus from signing the Serbian, and instead targeting French duo Randal Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt and Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona.

Due to this, Juventus have returned to Chelsea and suggested a potential swap deal including a fee for the Serbian, with the Blues intrigued by the possibility. It is reported that the fee required from Chelsea would be between £21.5m and £38.5m, however, the deal will only be on should Vlahovic's wages become less of a stumbling block, and more in line with the club's restructured wage bill.

Lukaku was linked (via Football Italia) with a potential return back to Inter Milan on a permanent basis this summer, just two years removed from his £97.5m transfer back to the London club, however the Nerrazzuri pulled out of talks with the striker following the revelation that he held talks with Juventus regarding a move just before the Champions League final.

Both players had somewhat disappointing campaigns last season that were blighted by fitness issues, with the Serbian managing just 14 goals and four assists in 42 games for the "Old Lady", with the forward missing 13 games due to multiple injuries. It was a similar story with Lukaku, who managed just 14 goals and seven assists across 37 games in all competitions for Inter Milan as the club made the Champions League final where they ultimately fell to defeat against Manchester City. The Chelsea loanee missed 18 games last campaign, with 14 coming at the start of the season due to a major hamstring injury.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano revealed that talks are on regarding a potential swap deal between the two players:

"We also have to mention what is going on between Chelsea and Juventus because on Monday through intermediaries Chelsea and Juventus had a new round of talks and in these discussions Juventus are insisting to include Dusan Vlahovic as a part of the negotiations for Romelu Lukaku.

"One month ago Chelsea said no to Vlahovic. It was very clear no because they don’t like the player, but there is someone on the Chelsea board who really appreciates the player."

Is the swap deal a good move by Chelsea?

The swap deal could be a really smart move from Chelsea

Lukaku seemingly doesn't have a future at Chelsea, having been training alone at Chelsea since returning, and being omitted from the Blues pre-season tour to the US. Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that he is open to bringing in another striker despite the signings of Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson:

"I am so happy with both and we have younger players like Mason [Burstow] today and [Armando] Broja in the UK recovering from his procedure. We need to analyze now in the next weeks until the transfer window closes. We will take the best decision for the team."

This deal represents a chance for the club to get rid of a player who doesn't want to be at the club and get the chance to bring in a player who Micah Richards described as:

"Lightning. It’s ridiculous. He has got 16 in 18 this season. His left foot is like a wand. I am telling you now, he is everything, he is everything you need.”

Vlahovic was regarded as one of the best talents on the planet a couple of years ago, and made a £66.6m switch to Juventus. During the 2021/22 season, the Serbian managed to record 35 goal contributions in 45 games, showcasing the quality that he possesses. His six assists also suggest that his holdup and linkup play are strong, which could give Pochettino a different dynamic in his attack.

Worcestershire’s bowlers bounced back in impressive style from their weekend semi-final mauling in dismissing Kent for 260

ECB Reporters Network19-Jun-2017
ScorecardJoe Leach’s early spell set an impressive tone for Worcestershire•Getty ImagesWorcestershire’s bowlers bounced back in impressive style from their weekend semi-final mauling in dismissing Kent for 260 on day one of the Specsavers County Championship promotion battle at New Road.But then Kent responded themselves with the ball despite a boundary-laced cameo from England all-rounder Moeen Ali as Worcestershire closed on 95 for 3.The home side, who conceded 363 runs in the Royal London One-Day Cup clash with Surrey, may have feared the worse after Kent skipper Sam Northeast won the toss on a good batting wicket in the blazing heat.Skipper Joe Leach and 19-year-old Josh Tongue in particular impressed with the ball and Kent, despite lower order resistance from Matt Coles and Adam Rouse, would have been disappointed to be bowled out in 73.1 overs.All of their batsmen except openers Daniel Bell-Drummond and Sean Dickson got into double figures but no-one went past 50.As well as Leach and Tongue bowled, some of the shot selection of the Kent batsmen was questionable and their score was below-par.Leach bowled an inspired opening spell and sent back openers Bell-Drummond and Dickson during an initial burst of 7-3-7-2.Bell-Drummond nicked through to Daryl Mitchell at first slip and then Dickson tried to work the ball on the leg side and the ball struck his pads and bounced onto the stumps.Joe Denly drove Ed Barnard straight to Brett D’Oliveira at point and then Tongue bowled a fiery spell after lunch which accounted for Northeast and Will Gidman.In between Joe Weatherley wafted at a wide Leach and was caught behind and then Darren Stevens flat batted John Hastings straight into the hands of deep extra cover.Kent were then 139 for 7 but resistance came at last from Coles and Rouse who opted to counter-attack in adding 79 in 16 overs.It needed the return of Tongue to break the stand shortly before tea as Rouse provided Mitchell with a third catch and then Coles played back to Moeen Ali and was lbw.Leach finished with 3 for 42 to take his season’s wicket tally to 36 and Tongue, in his first season of senior cricket, 3 for 56 to move onto 24 victims.The wickets were soon tumbling when Worcestershire launched their reply and D’Oliveira failed to trouble the scorers before he was pouched at second slip off Stevens.Moeen was ultra aggressive in his approach with nine fours in his 37 off just 16 balls, a mixture of glorious cover drives and edges which just eluded the slip cordon.But then he fell for the three card trick and was caught at deep midwicket off Coles who then had opener Mitchell taken at third slip.The positive aspect for Worcestershire was Joe Clarke looking like he was returning to form during an unbeaten 34.He received good support from George Rhodes, in his first senior appearance of the season during an unbroken stand of 47.

It is a new era for the Crystal Palace midfield.

James McArthur, who spent nine seasons and made 252 appearances at the club, has announced his departure.

Luka Milivojevic, who had been at Selhurst Park for six years and captained the side since 2018, has also left the club upon the expiration of his contract.

Eagles owner Steve Parish now must act to fill their influential voids as the club hopes for another non-relegation-threatened season.

One player linked to be part of this fresh start is Donny van de Beek.

What’s the latest on Donny van de Beek to Crystal Palace?

According to 90min, the 26-year-old’s representatives have been in discussions with several European clubs regarding a permanent summer departure.

The report also says that the player’s camp is 'exploring a new challenge.'

Within the Premier League, Palace, Wolves, and Nottingham Forest are said to be 'monitoring' the situation.

The article that van de Beek’s other options include both Milan giants, Rome, Nice, and Celtic, as well as a possible return to Ajax.

Should Crystal Palace sign Donny van de Beek?

It is a real shame how the Dutchman’s move to Manchester United has materialised.

He joined the Red Devils in 2020, having enjoyed impressive few years at Ajax.

Upon his arrival, then-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said:

"Donny has all of the technical attributes needed to perform in this team and has the personality required to succeed at Manchester United.

"His ability to see space, time his movements, and read the game will really complement the qualities that we have in midfield and his arrival really strengthens the depth of talent we have in that position."

However, the former Ajax maestro has just 23 starts in all competitions, as his minutes have been limited by injury and the ruthlessly brilliant consistency of Bruno Fernandes.

The 19-cap international’s chance of immediate game-time has been further limited by the signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea.

Prior to his underwhelming stint in England, the midfielder was a simply brilliant player for Ajax.

He was particularly impressive in his side’s journey to the Champions League semi-finals in the 2018/19 season, notching five goal contributions in 12 outings.

Frank Lampard has previously described him as a “top player” whose talents include his “intelligence” and “work ethic.”

There is still time for the playmaker to flourish if awarded regular minutes to rescue his stuttering career.

Currently, at the base of the Palace midfield sits Cheick Doucoure, whose defensive acumen could allow a player like van de Beek freedom to showcase his creative repertoire.

Last season, the Mali powerhouse averaged the most tackles (2.3) and interceptions (1.6) in the Palace squad to underline his importance. He is a formidable protector of the backline and is a key figure that permits the artistic influence of Eberechi Eze to roam around the pitch.

The Eagles lost three of the four league games the 23-year-old failed to feature in, and he ranks within the top 19% in Europe’s top five leagues among his positional peers for blocks, interceptions, and clearances per 90.

We are yet to see what the £120k-per-week maestro can truly do in the Premier League when given continuous starts in a functional setup, so this could be an exciting move for all parties and therefore, Parish must look to get this deal over the line for Roy Hodgson heading into the new campaign.

Newcastle United are in "advanced talks" over a move to sign Southampton youngster Tino Livramento over a move this summer, according to a key transfer update.

How good is Tino Livramento?

The 20-year-old joined the Saints from Chelsea back in 2021, having been a part of the Blues' academy but ending up moving further south, in order to be a regular elsewhere.

Livramento has proven to be one of the few bright sparks for Southampton since his arrival, catching the eye with his performances at right-back and making 34 appearances in total. Sadly, that figure would be a lot higher, had the youngster not suffered a cruciate ligament injury that kept him sidelined for many months last term.

With Saints now relegated from the Premier League, however, they will find it extremely difficult to keep hold of a number of star players, such as James Ward-Prowse and Romeo Lavia.

Newcastle aren't wasting any time this summer when it comes to bolstering Eddie Howe's side, with Sandro Tonali set to make the move to St James' Park in a deal worth €70m, and another move for Livramento is also gathering pace.

Are Newcastle in talks with Livramento?

According to The Telegraph's John Percy and Luke Edwards, the Magpies are in advanced talks to sign the right-back, with Howe personally keen.

"Newcastle United are in advanced talks with relegated Southampton over a potential £15 million deal for Tino Livramento.

Eddie Howe, the Newcastle manager, wants to raid the Championship club for the 20-year-old defender and negotiations are ongoing, though they remain apart at this stage on valuation."

Livramento could be such an exciting signing by Newcastle this summer, being viewed as someone who can provide competition for Kieran Trippier, but also eventually usurp him as the first-choice right-back at the club.

Theo Walcott once claimed that he was "fantastic" and had an "aura" about him, even despite his tender years, and assuming he overcomes his serious injury, he could have a massive career ahead of him.

Livramento, who shares the same agency as Howe, already has five caps to his name for England's Under-21s – again, that could be more without the fitness woes – and in an era of so many impressive English right-backs, whether it be Trippier, Trent Alexander-Arnold or Reece James, the Saints starlet could be the next great one to come along.

Improved squad depth could be key for Newcastle next season as well, with Champions League football making their schedule far more intense, and Livramento is someone who could come in and dovetail with Trippier, arguably playing less but still having an important role to play week in, week out.