da bet esporte： O Fortaleza vem em um bom momento na temporada. Após duas vitórias seguidas, uma pela Sul-Americana contra o San Lorenzo e outra contra o Vasco no Brasileirão, o Leão da Pici agora volta suas forças para a Copa do Brasil, na qual tem uma difícil missão: reverter a derrota por 3 a 0 contra o Palmeiras. O atacante Guilherme sabe da dificuldade, mas admite que as vitórias deram confiança ao clube.
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– Vai ser um jogo muito complicado, sabemos da força do Palmeiras. Mas com certeza com as duas vitórias seguidas que tivemos, em dois jogos muito difíceis, nos dá sim confiança para fazer um grande jogo e tentar buscar o que precisamos, ao lado do nosso torcedor – disse Guilherme, que garantiu que o Leão não priorizará nenhuma competição:
– Nós não priorizamos uma só competição. Temos um elenco forte, e sabemos da importância das três competições que estamos, então encaramos com muita responsabilidade. Cada uma tem sua importância pro clube. Queremos chegar o mais longe possível na Copa do Brasil e na Sul-americana, e no Brasileiro brigar até o fim por coisas importantes.
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Contratado pelo Fortaleza em fevereiro deste ano, Guilherme já tem 19 jogos com a equipe do técnico Juan Pablo Vojvoda, com quatro gols marcados e três assistências. O camisa 29 comemorou a rápida adaptação ao Leão.
– Me sinto muito bem adaptado ao clube e à cidade também. Desde que eu cheguei aqui, fui abraçado tanto pelos companheiros de elenco, quanto por todos no Pici, além, claro, da torcida. Estou me sentindo muito bem. Espero poder continuar ajudando o clube nos objetivos da temporada.
Club World Cup presenter Kelly Somers had to apologise on live TV for Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel's X-rated rant.
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Obi Mikel slammed Jackson for red card
Somers had to apologise for foul language
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Obi Mikel could not hold back his emotions after Nicolas Jackson's 68th-minute red card allowed Flamengo to come back from behind and beat Chelsea 3-1 in a Club World Cup group game on Friday. Pedro Neto's 13th-minute strike had put the Blues in front, but Flamengo equalised just past the hour mark before taking the lead in the 65th minute. Three minutes later, Jackson was sent off for a rough challenge on Ayrton Lucas and a 10-man Blues then conceded a third goal and dropped crucial three points.
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Working as a pundit for , the ex-Blues midfielder lambasted Jackson for his irresponsible behaviour as he said: "(It was) Unbelievable. Stupid, stupid, stupid mistake. I don't know what was going through his head. You come into the game, you are 2-1 down at that point. Your team needs you. And he does that. He did it in a league game at Newcastle. Again, a very important game which we needed to win to qualify for the Champions League. He did that, he got a red card. And now he's done this. You can't keep making mistakes."
He added, "I don't care what his frustration is. It's a football club. It's a massive football club and it's about competition. If you're p***ed off that Delap's coming to the football club and he's going to be the competition with you… you have to embrace it if you are a big player. Because the only way you are going to win trophies is if you are compete against each other."
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Somers then had to apologise for Obi Mikel's foul language on camera as she said: "Lots of emotion in the studio, so apologies for any language used there."
After the match, Jackson took to social media to issue an apology to the fans and his team-mates, as he said: "I want to say sorry. To the club, the staff, my teammates, and all the fans watching, I let you down. Another red card and honestly, I'm so angry at myself. I work hard every day to help the team not to put us in this kind of situation. I still don't fully understand how it happened. But one thing is clear: it wasn't intentional. Just a football moment that went the wrong way. No excuses. I take full responsibility. I'll reflect, I'll grow, and I'll come back stronger for the badge and for everyone who believes in me. Sorry. Sorry. Sorry."
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Enzo Maresca's side will next face Tunisian side ES Tunis in a must-win final group game on Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Last night saw the final nail hammered into Arsenal’s season.
Mikel Arteta’s side were unable to overturn their one-nil deficit away to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and will now end the year trophyless for the fifth campaign in a row.
While the Gunners were not terrible in the French capital, they struggled to make much happen after the first 20 minutes, and like he was in the first leg, Gabriel Martinelli was quite ineffective on the wing.
So, with that in mind, it’s not all that surprising to see reports linking the club to a potential upgrade on the Brazilian, from PSG of all teams.
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With how ineffective Arsenal’s left-hand side has been this season, there have been a whole host of talented wide players linked with a move to the Emirates in recent weeks, with Nico Williams and Kingsley Coman perhaps being some of the more prominent ones.
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The former famously has a release clause of around £50m, and while that’s a lot of money to pay upfront, he’s undoubtedly worth it, as not only is he still just 22 years old, but he’s also already performing at a top level, amassing a tally of 11 goals and seven assists in 44 games this season.
It’s a bit harder to say whether Coman would be such a brilliant addition, though, as at 28 and with an extensive and worrying injury history, the reported price tag of around £34m feels like it would be something of a gamble.
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However, a transfer that feels like it certainly wouldn’t be a gamble is that of Lee Kang-In.
According to a recent report from Spain, Arsenal are interested in the South Korean international ahead of the summer transfer window, with Arteta a particular fan of the 24-year-old.
A potential price tag is not mentioned in the story, but another report from earlier this week claimed that PSG will demand prices in excess of £17m for the player, who is keen to leave over a lack of game time.
He might not be the biggest name around, but considering his ability and the relatively low price, this is a transfer that feels like a no-brainer for Arsenal, especially as Kang would be an upgrade on Martinelli.
How Kang compares to Martinelli
So then, one of the really significant advantages of signing Kang is that he has the experience and ability to play in various roles, which, if we know anything about Arteta, is a trait he loves in players.
Lee Kang-in for Paris Saint-Germain
For example, across his career to date, the South Korean dynamo has made a significant number of appearances in attacking midfield, off both wings, up top and even as a second striker.
However, if he were to join Arsenal in the summer, his primary role would likely be off the left, which in turn would put him in direct competition with Martinelli for game time.
So then, how do the pair stack up against one another? Well, from a pure output perspective, the PSG star comes out on top, even with fewer goals and assists to his name.
For example, in just 2307 minutes, across 44 appearances, the Namdong-gu-born dynamo has scored six goals and provided six assists, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 3.66 games, or more crucially, every 192.25 minutes.
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48
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3313′
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9
Assists
6
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0.31
Minutes per Goal Involvement
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220.86′
In contrast, the Gunners’ number 11 has scored nine goals and provided six assists in 48 appearances, totalling 3313 minutes, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 3.2 games or a significantly worse average of every 220.86 minutes.
What about when we take a look under the hood, then? Who comes out on top when we compare their underlying numbers?
Unfortunately for the former Ituano gem, it’s the Parisian’s talented ace, who respected analyst Ben Mattinson claims is blessed “with purpose and precision” in almost everything he does who comes out ahead.
For example, in practically every relevant metric, the maestro with a “left foot made of gold,” as dubbed by talent scout Jacek Kulig, comes out on top, including but not limited to expected and actual non-penalty goals plus assists, progressive and key passes, passes into the penalty area and final third, shot and goal-creating actions, successful take-ons and more, all per 90.
Non-Penalty Expected G+As
0.52
0.47
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0.69
0.49
Progressive Passes
7.66
2.07
Progressive Carries
2.74
4.93
Shots
2.29
2.07
Shots on Target
0.80
0.88
Passing Accuracy
87.4%
71.0%
Key Passes
3.20
1.63
Passes into the Final Third
5.54
0.48
Passes into the Penalty Area
2.46
1.41
Shot-Creating Actions
5.56
2.91
Goal-Creating Actions
0.34
0.26
Tackles Won
0.97
0.66
Interceptions
0.11
0.18
Blocks
0.63
0.44
Successful Take-Ons
1.66
1.41
Ultimately, while Martinelli is still a useful player in the squad, Kang appears to be superior in practically every way. Therefore, Arsenal should do all they can to sign him this summer.
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كشف ميكيل أرتيتا مدرب آرسنال تحديثات جديدة بشأن إصابتي ديكلان رايس ومارتن اوديجارد خلال الفوز على وست هام بهدفين نظيفين على ملعب الإمارات في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.
وسيحافظ آرسنال على صدارة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز بشرط ألا يفوز ليفربول على تشيلسي خلال المباراة التي تجرى حاليًا على ملعب “ستامفورد بريدج”.
وافتتح ديكلان رايس التسجيل لآرسنال قبل أن يضمن بوكايو ساكا الثلاث نقاط من ركلة جزاء، وينجح أرتيتا في الفوز خلال مباراته الـ300 في تدريب آرسنال.
وتعرض آرسنال لضربة مؤلمة بسبب الإصابة، حيث اضطر مارتن أوديجارد للخروج بعد نصف ساعة فقط من بداية المباراة، وقد غاب النرويجي عن عدة مباريات هذا الموسم بسبب إصابة في الكتف.
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وقال أرتيتا في تصريحات نشرتها “مترو” البريطانية خلال مؤتمر صحفي بعد اللقاء: “أعتقد أنه تعرض لإصابة قوية في الركبة وشعر على الفور بعدم الراحة”.
وأضاف: “تحدثت معه للتو وهو غير متفائل بشأن الأمر، فهو يرتدي دعامة، علينا أن ننتظر ونرى ما سيقوله الأطباء، لكننا لم نكن سيئين الحظ في هذا الأمر أيضاً، لم يلعب منذ بداية الموسم لسبب أو لآخر، إصابة في الكتف مرتين ثم هذه الإصابة، علينا أن ننتظر ونرى مدى خطورة الإصابة ونجد حلولاً”.
وواصل: “من الواضح أنه قائدنا، لاعب يظهر قدرات مختلفة تماماً خاصة في الهجوم، دعونا ننتظر ونأمل ألا تكون الإصابة بهذا السوء”.
وحول رايس الذي غادر في الدقائق الأخيرة الملعب وقد ظهر أنه يعاني من إصابة في الظهر، فقد كشف أرتيتا أن لاعب خط الوسط طلب استبداله: “حسناً، إنه ليس على ما يرام لأنه طلب مني الخروج وهذا أمر مؤسف”.
واختتم: “كان يعاني من آلام في ظهره ولم يتمكن من الاستمرار، وهو أمر غير معتاد للغاية بالنسبة لديكلان، لذلك سيتعين علينا تقييمه ومعرفة حالته”.
Aston Villa have received a boost in their pursuit of a summer target, with it being revealed he is now planning to ignore Barcelona in favour of a move to the Premier League, according to a report.
Villa file complaint after referee blunder
With Newcastle United suffering a surprise 1-0 defeat at home to Everton, a point against Manchester United would’ve been enough for Villa to secure Champions League qualification for the second season on the spin, but they ultimately fell to a 2-0 loss.
Morgan Rogers thought he had opened the scoring for the Villans, but referee Thomas Bramall blew the whistle for an alleged foul on Altay Bayindir, with VAR unable to intervene as play was stopped before the ball hit the net.
As such, an official complaint has been made to the PGMOL, but Unai Emery’s side will ultimately have to settle for Europa League football next season, rather than the much more prestigious and lucrative Champions League.
Villa’s omission from Europe’s elite competition could also impact the business they are able to do this summer, but a new update has suggested they could still be well-positioned to sign a goalkeeper.
According to a report from Spain, Espanyol’s Joan Garcia is on Aston Villa’s radar for a summer transfer swoop, and the 24-year-old is now planning to turn down a move to Barcelona, amid concerns he would not be the first-choice option.
As such, a move to the Premier League is believed to appeal to Garcia, with Villa, Newcastle United and Arsenal all waiting in the wings, and Espanyol are aware it will be difficult to keep hold of the goalkeeper if they receive a big offer from England.
A deal could be relatively cheap, however, with the rumoured asking price of £25m believed to be appealing to all the interested parties.
Garcia could be "elite" Martinez heir
Unfortunately, it appears as though Emiliano Martinez’s time at Villa Park could be over, with the Argentine appearing to say a tearful farewell after his side’s final home game of the campaign.
As such, Emery will be tasked with bringing in a replacement this summer, and the Espanyol shot-stopper could be a fantastic option, having been lauded as “elite” by scout Ben Mattinson during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Not only that, but the 24-year-old ranks in the 86th percentile for his save percentage, and the 91st percentile for his crosses stopped percentage per 90 over the past year, so it is promising news that he could reject Barcelona in favour of a Premier League move.
da lvbet： O Botafogo teve dias agitados nesta última semana de Data Fifa. Além do interesse do Al Nassr em contratar Luís Castro, jogadores importantes do elenco alvinegro se lesionaram e serão desfalques no próximo compromisso da temporada.
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da pinnacle： O futuro do treinador vem sendo muito repercutido nos últimos dias e uma saída neste momento seria prejudicial para a sequência da temporada. O técnico ganhou muito prestígio internamente depois do Glorioso embalar uma sequência de resultados positivos e chegar na liderança do Brasileirão.
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A Data Fifa vinha sendo utilizada para calibrar as energias e recuperar os atletas que estavam lesionados e desgastados. No entanto, Luís Castro acabou contando com novos desfalques durante este período. Lucas Fernandes, Gabriel Pires e Matías Segovia se contundiram nos últimos dias e serão ausências no jogo diante do Cuiabá. Marçal, com um problema no joelho, só retornará aos gramados em julho.
Além dos lesionados, vale lembrar que Eduardo está suspenso do próximo do jogo por ter sido advertido com terceiro cartão amarelo. Rafael e Luís Castro também podem ser punidos pelo STJD em virtude das expulsões na partida diante do Flamengo. A expectativa é que a equipe alvinegra saiba lidar com estes imprevistos e se mantenha competitiva dentro de campo.
O Botafogo entra em campo na próxima quinta-feira, diante do Cuiabá, às 20h, na Arena Pantanal, em partida válida pelo Brasileirão. Apesar dos desfalques e do assédio em Luís Castro, os jogadores alvinegros vão com tudo em busca de uma vitória para se manterem na liderança isolada da competição.
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It's fair to say that England's group stage at this European Championship was a bit of a rollercoaster. After losing their opener to France, the Lionesses knew any misstep could be fatal in their bid to retain their title and, as such, they were essentially flawless, battering the Netherlands 4-0 while under the highest pressure and then following up with a 6-1 thrashing of Wales to punch their ticket to the quarter-finals.
Next up are Sweden, who England faced in the last four of Euro 2022. Peter Gerhardsson's side are extremely experienced, packed with talent and have reached at least the semi-finals in six of their last seven major tournaments. They know how to navigate these knockout rounds.
But England are well-versed in what it takes, too, and will be confident that they can get the job done on Thursday, having found their groove in their last two outings in particular. So, how will Sarina Wiegman approach the challenge from a team selection perspective? GOAL takes a look at how the Lionesses side should line up in Zurich…
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Hampton hasn't been particularly busy in the England goal so far this tournament, despite only keeping one clean sheet in three games. There was little she could do about any of the three goals conceded and her distribution has been excellent, with there no reason to expect, or demand, a change at this position.
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Since starting the tournament with a tough evening out against club-mate Sandy Baltimore, Bronze has been solid. The Chelsea star doesn't have much competition for her place in this England team in truth, but there is no question about her place in this starting XI as the Lionesses prepare to go into the knockout stages, where Bronze's experience could be particularly vital.
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No England player has won possession more often than Williamson at this tournament, with the captain settling into her groove nicely after the defensive issues that plagued the Lionesses' first outing. She's shown a good understanding with her new centre-back partner, Carter, and will hope to continue that as she prepares for an individual battle against Arsenal team-mate Stina Blackstenius in the quarter-finals.
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Since being moved from left-back to centre-back, the role she plays regularly at club level, Carter has looked much more assured. Against France, she was exposed for a lack of pace, allowing Les Bleues to cause chaos down England's left. Wiegman changed things ahead of the clash with the Netherlands, in which Carter was arguably England's best defender, and there is no reason to alter a formula that has made the Lionesses look more secure at the back.
Richarlison could be on the way out of Tottenham Hotspur this summer, after new manager Thomas Frank gave the Brazilian forward permission to leave.
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Frank gave him permission
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Galatasaray have emerged as frontrunners for Richarlison, according to The Sun, after David Moyes reportedly rejected the chance to sign him back to his former club Everton. The Brazil international could be available for a cut-price £20million (€23.3m/$27.4m), suggesting he may not be part of new manager Frank's plans after the Dane replaced Ange Postecoglou.
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The asking price cited is less than half the initial £50million (€58.2m/$68.5m) Spurs paid the Toffees for Richarlison just three years ago, this reflecting the fact that the big-money transfer has not quite gone to plan. Form issues plagued his first season in North London, with just one solitary Premier League goal coming at Anfield in a 4-3 defeat in April. His second season saw an improved return of 11 league strikes, before an injury-hit third campaign left him with just 15 Premier League appearances and four goals.
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Richarlison has made 50 appearances for five-time World Cup winners Brazil, scoring an impressive 20 goals, including three in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which came in the middle of his barren spell in North London. He opened up to ESPN about the mental struggles he faced after his nation were eliminated in the quarter-finals, stating that therapy helped him through the period.
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It may be the right time for player and club to part ways this summer as the Europa League winners prepare to enter a new era under Frank. With transfer targets such as Eberechi Eze and Antoine Semenyo likely to push Richarlison further down the pecking order if they arrive, a move to Galatasaray will give the 28-year-old the chance to shine, win trophies and play, potentially against Spurs, in the Champions League.
Sussex remain bottom of Group B, having won two matches since reaching the semi-finals in 2022
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Essex eased to a five-wicket win over Sussex Sharks at Hove to claim their third win in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.The early damage was done by Jamie Porter who picked up four wickets with the new ball as Sussex collapsed to 50 for 6. Skipper John Simpson led a lower-order recovery with 69, but 226 for 9 never looked enough despite a slow pitch at the 1st Central County Ground being used for the third successive game.After opener Robin Das wafted at a wide one from left-armer Jack Campbell, Luc Benkenstein and skipper Tom Westley broke the back of the chase with 94 for the second wicket at a run a ball before Benkenstein (49), who had struck two sixes off leg-spinner Archie Lenham in the previous over, was run out by Tom Haines’ direct hit.But by then Westley was well into his stride. He reached his third fifty in this season’s competition with a six off Lenham and had made serene progress to 76 with 12 fours when he was beaten by Zach Lion-Cachet’s brilliant pick-up and direct hit from the leg-side boundary coming back for a second run.Essex only needed 63 from 21 overs at that stage, and although leg-spinners Bertie Foreman and Archie Lenham took further wickets, Nick Browne and Ben Allison saw them over the line with 28 balls to spare.A seventh defeat left Sussex bottom of Group B for the second season running. They have won just twice in the competition since reaching the semi-finals in 2022.Sussex won the toss, but after openers Tom Clark and Haines put on 25 with few alarms, they lost four wickets in 16 balls.Allison made the breakthrough when Clark spliced a pull to mid-on then Porter ripped through the Sussex top order. Haines square drove to backward point, Charlie Tear was beaten by one which straightened just enough in the same over and Oli Carter had two stumps flattened by an inswinger.Lion-Cachet’s limp pull to midwicket gave Porter his fourth victim and when Henry Rogers played round a straight one from the impressive Jamal Richards the innings was in tatters.Simpson, though, determinedly put conditions into perspective and he got good support from the lower order.He added 27 with Lenham for the seventh wicket before Lenham padded up to Westley and then found another reliable partner in 20-year-old left-hander Foreman, who has been one of Sussex’s best performers in a disappointing campaign. They put on 54 for the eighth wicket with Simpson making his tenth List A fifty.He progressed to 69 with ten fours before driving loosely to cover. Foreman spliced a pull in the penultimate over with a maiden List A half-century in his sights after adding 66 for the ninth wicket with No10 Henry Crocombe, whose unbeaten 43 at least gave Sussex something to defend, the last three wickets having put on 138.
da betway： With Champions League qualification edging ever closer, alongside next week’s Conference League final, the future certainly looks bright for those at Chelsea under the Todd Boehly regime.
da apostaganha： Indeed, there is growing excitement amid the imminent arrival of exciting South American duo, Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez, with the teenage pair set to make their belated moves to Stamford Bridge ahead of next season.
With a deal having also been struck to sign Geovany Quenda from Sporting CP in 2026, the Blues will once again bolster their attacking ranks with another high-potential addition, despite Enzo Maresca already being blessed with the likes of Pedro Neto, Noni Madueke and, of course, Cole Palmer.
Where does all this leave Jadon Sancho, however? The man signed on loan from Manchester United last summer, with a £20m-£25m obligation to buy included, could still move on at the end of 2024/25, having registered just eight goal involvements in the Premier League this season.
Conflicting reports have emerged over his future, with GIVEMESPORT outlining that the west Londoners could make that deal permanent, only to then swiftly sell him on. Alternatively, the Mirror reported last week that Boehly and co could pay the £5m cancellation fee to send him back to Old Trafford, amid interest from the Bundesliga.
Whatever the case, it would appear that the 25-year-old is not the solution for Maresca’s side, with a marquee upgrade needed this summer.
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Sancho – who has 14 goals and assists to his name for Chelsea in 39 games – has also been the subject of interest from both Galatasaray and Fenerbahce in Turkey, with a fresh start seemingly on the cards next season for the struggling star.
With Mykhailo Mudryk still sidelined, there does appear a need to strengthen on the left flank, in particular, with recent reports indicating that the club are stepping up their interest in a statement solution.
As per GOAL, Chelsea have been keeping a close eye on Rodrygo’s situation at Real Madrid, with the report indicating that the Blues are even plotting a bid for the Brazilian when the transfer window opens next month.
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The piece notes that while ‘formal talks’ have not yet begun regarding that potential move, there have been discussions held with the 24-year-old’s representatives, with the player having become unsettled at the Bernabeu.
The suggestion is that Rodrygo is waiting to see what the future holds for him under incoming Madrid boss, Xabi Alonso, before deciding whether to depart, having seen his role limited amid the presence of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr.
If Chelsea are able to pounce on that uncertainty, it would represent an almighty coup for those at Stamford Bridge, while also ensuring that Sancho can be firmly shown the door.
How Rodrygo compares to Jadon Sancho
There was a time in which Sancho looked like the next big thing in the European game, not least considering his record of 120 goals and assists in 158 games across his two spells at Borussia Dortmund.
Jadon Sancho for Chelsea
Unfortunately for the England international, his stock has plummeted following that £73m switch to Man United in 2021, having registered just 18 goals and assists in 83 games for the Red Devils.
Despite flashes of quality while on loan in west London, including his stunner against Tottenham Hotspur back in December, the winger has failed to truly revive his career under Maresca’s watch, hence the need to look elsewhere this summer.
Rodrygo – who is the same age as Sancho – would surely be the perfect successor, with the former Santos sensation arguably among the “best players in the world”, according to departing coach, Carlo Ancelotti.
As noted below, the relatively young talent has repeatedly delivered the goods on the Champions League stage for Los Blancos, while racking up 118 goal involvements in 267 appearances in total.
Even despite enduring a frustrating 2024/25 campaign, Rodrygo has still easily surpassed Sancho’s return of 14 goal involvements, chalking up 23 goals and assists across all fronts.
It is worth noting that such a return has come despite the Brazil star largely having to operate on the right flank, due to the presence of Mbappe and Vinicius, despite his best work actually coming on the opposite side.
Rodrygo vs Sancho – 24/25 League stats
Stats (*per game)
Rodrygo
Sancho
Games (starts)
30 (22)
30 (18)
Goals
6
3
Goal frequency
323min
570min
Big chances missed
1
3
Assists
5
4
Big chances created
5
6
Key passes*
1.6
1.2
Pass accuracy*
91%
85%
Successful dribbles*
1.6
1.5
Stats via Sofascore
Indeed, in 12 appearances on the left this season, he boasts 12 goals and assists, thus indicating why he could simply soar if handed that role on a regular basis under Maresca next term.
In the case of Sancho, the Blues were taking a chance on a player who was in desperate need of a career revival. With Rodrygo, however, they would be plucking a super-talented and highly-rated asset from one of Europe’s elite clubs.
What a mouthwatering prospect that would be.
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