رونالد أراوخو يدرس قرارًا بعد انتقاده في هزيمة برشلونة أمام تشيلسي

تداولت وسائل الإعلام العالمية اسم رونالد أراوخو لاعب برشلونة بكثرة بعد هزيمة البلوجرانا المخيبة للآمال بثلاثية نظيفة أمام تشيلسي على ملعب ستامفورد بريدج في دوري أبطال أوروبا.

ولم يمنح رونالد أراوخو الفرصة لبرشلونة للعودة للمباراة بعد أن حصل على بطاقة حمراء في وقت متأخر من الشوط الأول، واضطر الفريق لإستكمال المباراة بعشرة لاعبين.

وتعرض المدافع الأوروجواياني لانتقادات شديدة حتى من جماهير برشلونة بسبب خطأه ضد تشيلسي، وبدأ المشجعون يشيرون إلى تكرار أخطاء أراوخو خاصة في مباريات دوري أبطال أوروبا الكبرى وقد طالب البعض برحيله.

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ووفقاً لـ “إذاعة راديو كتالونيا” فإن هذه الانتقادات التي تلقاها رونالد أراوخو بعد هزيمة برشلونة أمام تشيلسي قد أثرت بشكل شخصي على اللاعب.

ولم يستطع المدافع الدولي الأوروجوياني استيعاب حجم المشكلة، ويشعر أن حمل شارة القيادة في برشلونة يثقل كاهله، وقد يدرس أراوخو الاستغناء عن هذه الشارة أو قبول التحدي.

ومع ذلك فإن أراوخو يشعر أنه بحاجة لرد الجميل لبرشلونة وتعويض خطأه بتقديم أداء رائع، ولكن يبقى معرفة ما إذا كان اللاعب سيحصل على دعم هانز فليك الذي تعرض لإحباط واضح بسبب مستوى المدافع.

Spurs star showed why he could become a “future £100m” player vs Slavia

Tottenham Hotspur improved their chances of securing automatic qualification from the Champions League table after a 3-0 win over Slavia Prague.

Thomas Frank’s men produced a dominant display in North London last night, as seen by the incredible stats behind the three-goal triumph over their Czech opponents.

The Lilywhites registered a total of 10 shots on target during the victory, subsequently achieving an xG of 2.56 and having five big chances fall their way in front of goal.

Frank’s side also registered over 50 passes than the visitors, whilst notching nearly double the amount of touches in the opposition box – reaffirming the dominance during the win.

The result was an excellent team performance, one that was certainly needed after the last European outing against PSG, with two players massively shining in the win.

How Simons & Kudus downed Slavia Prague

After scoring against Brentford in the Premier League at the weekend, Xavi Simons was rewarded with another start for Spurs – something which he took full advantage of.

The Dutchman featured for 90 minutes in the triumph, impressing throughout and managing to get on the scoresheet for the second successive match.

His underlying stats further highlighted his superb showing, with the 22-year-old completing six passes into the final third, whilst being fouled three times – the most of any player on the pitch.

He wasn’t alone in starring in North London against Jindrich Trpisovsky’s men, with Mohammed Kudus having yet another night to remember for the Lilywhites.

The Ghanaian international started for the fourth successive match and managed to net his second goal for the club, after tucking home a penalty in the 50th minute.

Like Simons, he also produced some magnificent figures, subsequently completing two successful dribbles, whilst registering six touches in the opposition box – offering a constant threat to the visitors.

Spurs star is becoming a future £100m talent

Spurs have a plethora of young talents on their hands who can certainly make a huge impact on their chances of success between now and the near future.

Simons is no doubt a player who can thrive for many years to come in North London, especially if he can adapt to the demands of the Premier League after his big-money transfer.

Kudus is another player who has the quality to be a leading talent for the Lilywhites, with his tally of eight combined goals and assists in 21 matches evidence of the levels he’s capable of producing.

Frank has already assembled a young and promising squad, especially after forking out a reported £100m for the aforementioned duo during his first window.

However, numerous other youngsters were already on the books before the Dane’s arrival, with Archie Gray one player who has had to patiently wait for his chance to shine for the Lilywhites.

The 19-year-old joined in a £40m deal back in the summer of 2024, but has often had to bide his time under Frank, with the Englishman finally getting the run he deserves in the first-team.

He’s now started the last two games in a row, just like Simons, with the teenager now deserving of an extended run as a regular starter to help aid his development.

Gray’s showing against Slavia Prague was yet another example of the talent he possesses, but it’s safe to say he’s only going to get better as he progresses in his career.

He featured for 59 minutes against the Czech opposition, but managed to produce numerous incredible figures which should keep him in the side at the weekend.

Minutes played

59

Touches

34

Passes completed

92%

Tackles won

2

Long ball accuracy

100%

Recoveries made

2

Duels won

75%

Interceptions made

1

The youngster completed 92% of the passes he attempted, whilst posting a 100% long ball accuracy rate – showcasing his incredible ability with the ball at his feet.

He also won two tackles, made two recoveries and came out on top in 75% of the duels he entered, even managing to dominate without the ball despite his tender age.

Gray’s 34 touch display wasn’t one that will set the world alight, but it’s one that should certainly keep his starting position at the base of Frank’s side in the months ahead.

He’s previously been labelled a “future £100m” star by Ben Mattinson, which is certainly a bold statement, but one that can come true if he continues on his current trajectory.

Simons and Kudus will no doubt get the majority of their credit after their respective goals, but Gray is also deserving of massive credit for his recent form – especially after barely featuring in the early months of the season.

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Lucas Moura, desfalque do São Paulo, lamenta ano de lesões: 'Recuperação lenta e dura'

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Um dos líderes do São Paulo, o meia-atacante Lucas Moura usou as redes sociais para comentar o encerramento da temporada. O camisa 7 viveu um ano difícil, marcado por lesões importantes, o que comprometeu seu desempenho.

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Na semifinal do Campeonato Paulista, contra o Palmeiras, em fevereiro, Lucas Moura sofreu sua primeira lesão. Em agosto, passou por uma artroscopia no joelho direito para a retirada de uma fibrose, que até então causava dores ao atleta.

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No final de novembro, voltou a sentir desconforto, passou a seguir um tratamento interno no Reffis Plus, com fisioterapia e trabalhos de fortalecimento, e, por fim, precisou se submeter a uma nova intervenção.

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— A lesão em março mudou meu ano, e ali começou a minha luta. A recuperação está sendo muito mais lenta, mais dura e mais complexa do que todos nós imaginávamos. Esse período está me obrigando a encarar meus limites e ajustar processos. Tem sido uma provação grande, mas isso não vai me vencer! O DEUS que eu sirvo é maior do que qualquer problema! E o foco é claro: voltar em 2026 no meu mais alto nível, no nível que exijo de mim mesmo. Sem atalhos, sem expectativa externa, mas com muito trabalho, consistência e disciplina diária — disse Lucas Moura pelas redes sociais.

Em 2025, Lucas Moura disputou 26 partidas pelo São Paulo, sendo 14 delas como titular. O meia-atacante marcou cinco gols, deu uma assistência e precisou de, em média, 245 minutos para participar diretamente de um gol. Contribuiu com 0,8 passes decisivos por jogo, criou quatro grandes chances e finalizou 1,2 vez por partida, acertando 0,5 finalizações no gol em média.

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Lucas converteu 50% das grandes chances que teve, acertou 1,1 drible por jogo, manteve 80% de precisão nos passes, venceu 4,2 duelos por partida e sofreu 1,7 falta por jogo. Ao longo da temporada, teve nota média de 6,94 no Sofascore.

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Veja abaixo a nota completa divulgada por Lucas Moura

Fim de mais uma temporada, e essa, de 2025, certamente não foi a que eu imaginava, pelo contrário, foi, sem dúvida, a temporada mais desafiadora e mais difícil da minha carreira.

A lesão em março mudou meu ano, e ali começou a minha luta. A recuperação está sendo muito mais lenta, mais dura e mais complexa do que todos nós imaginávamos.

Esse período está me obrigando a encarar meus limites e ajustar processos. Tem sido uma provação grande, mas isso não vai me vencer! O DEUS que eu sirvo é maior do que qualquer problema! E o foco é claro: voltar em 2026 no meu mais alto nível, no nível que exijo de mim mesmo. Sem atalhos, sem expectativa externa, mas com muito trabalho, consistência e disciplina diária.

Sou grato a DEUS por mais uma temporada concluída. Independentemente de qualquer coisa, Ele me sustentou, Ele me trouxe até aqui, Ele é o meu alicerce!

Quero agradecer, de coração, a todos que estão me apoiando e torcendo pela minha recuperação, muito obrigado.

DEUS abençoe a todos!

Nos vemos em 2026.

São Paulo é Sentimento.

Temporada do São Paulo

Sem grande destaque nas competições, o time comandado por Hernán Crespo garantiu vaga na Copa Sul-Americana, embora ainda mantenha expectativa de classificação à Libertadores, dependendo do campeão da Copa do Brasil. Para isso, o Tricolor precisa torcer para que Fluminense ou Cruzeiro conquistem o título.

O São Paulo encerrou o Brasileirão 2025 na oitava posição, com 51 pontos em 38 jogos, resultado de 14 vitórias, 9 empates e 15 derrotas. A equipe marcou 43 gols e sofreu 47, terminando com saldo negativo de quatro tentos.

Na Copa do Brasil, o São Paulo foi eliminado pelo Athletico-PR nas quartas de final. Na partida de ida, o Tricolor venceu o Furacão por 2 a 1, no Morumbi, e jogava por empate ou qualquer vitória na volta. No entanto, mesmo com um jogador a mais, o Furacão venceu o Tricolor por 1 a 0 no tempo normal e depois garantiu a classificação ao vencer por 3 a 0 nas penalidades.

No Campeonato Paulista, o São Paulo foi eliminado pelo Palmeiras nas semifinais. Já na Libertadores, a equipe também caiu nas quartas de final, após perder os dois jogos para a LDU.

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Phillies Make Decision on Starting Rotation Plans Ahead of Aaron Nola's Return

The Philadelphia Phillies already boast one of MLB's best starting pitching rotations, and that five-man group is set to welcome another member in the coming days.

Manager Rob Thomson told reporters today that Aaron Nola will be making his return to the Phillies after missing the last three months with an ankle injury and a subsequent stress fracture to his ribs.

Nola is set to make his return to the rotation on Sunday against the Nationals, and Thomson informed reporters that Philadelphia will go with a six-man pitching rotation for the time being, via ESPN. He didn't specify how long that would last, though he said the team will go through the rotation "once, for sure" and reassess after that.

Given the performance of their starting pitchers this season, it's a move that makes plenty of sense. The Phillies have two Cy Young candidates in Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sanchez, and four starters––Wheeler, Sanchez, Ranger Suarez and Jesus Luzardo––with a bWAR of 2.4 or greater. Taijuan Walker has also been a solid rotation member since returning to starting duties, and he owns a 3.05 ERA over his last five starts.

It's not a bad problem to have, as the Phillies map out their pitching plans for the remainder of the season. Getting a sixth man in the rotation will allow all of the starters to get a bit more rest, which could prove valuable down the stretch run of the season.

Nola had uncharacteristically struggled before landing on the IL. The 32-year-old had a 6.16 ERA in his first nine starts, and had surrendered 11 home runs in 49 2/3 innings. After a lengthy spell on the shelf, he'll hope to return to his previous form as he gets back to the mound.

Aaron Boone Explains What Led to Yankees, DJ LeMahieu Split

The New York Yankees stunningly designated veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment Wednesday, putting an abrupt end to his tenure with the organization just days after the team announced plans to demote him to a bench role.

Aaron Boone spoke to reporters after the news broke of LeMahieu's release, and he offered an explanation as to how things unraveled to the point where the 36-year-old was DFA'd.

"It's been a tough couple days. Some hard conversations and then ultimately coming to this conclusion (to DFA LeMahieu) for what's been a great player and who has done a lot of great things for this organization. Difficult, but in the end (we) feel like this is the right thing to do at this time," Boone said.

Boone clarified that although LeMahieu did not take the news of his demotion too well, he did not ask to be released by the team. He added that he, LeMahieu and GM Brian Cashman had all had "respectful" conversations about the situation.

LeMahieu had been playing second base for the Yankees since returning from injury in May, but the organization opted to move Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to the position, leaving LeMahieu as the odd man out. Boone said that playing third base was something the veteran was open to but it proved to be too physically demanding.

It was a rather unceremonious end to LeMahieu's time in New York, especially considering how important he was to the team in the early 2020s.

Taijul and Murad star as Bangladesh break Ireland's resistance for 2-0 win

The two bowlers picked up four wickets apiece and Taijul also completed 250 Test wickets

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Taijul Islam got his 250th Test wicket•BCB

Hasan Murad broke through Ireland’s resistance on the fifth day in an improbable chase of 509 to complete Bangladesh’s 217-run win in the second Test in Dhaka. Curtis Campher remained unbeaten on 71 from 259 balls for an effort that lasted more than six hours. Gavin Hoey and Campher survived for more than 31 overs, before Murad removed both Hoey and No. 11 Matthew Humphreys in consecutive balls to complete Bangladesh’s 2-0 win.Murad and Taijul Islam finished with four wickets each, but Mushfiqur Rahim’s century in his 100th Test was the highlight of the match. Taijul also completed 250 Test wickets, becoming the sixth left-arm spinner to reach the mark. He had earlier gone past Shakib Al Hasan’s 246 wickets to become Bangladesh’s highest wicket-taker.Campher and Hoey batted with remarkable composure on the fifth morning, as Bangladesh’s frustration grew after lunch with only two wickets left for victory. The pair ensured that Ireland batted 59.3 overs on the last day, despite there being a few close calls.Ireland started the day on 176 for 6 and Campher offered the full face of the bat while his overnight batting partner Andy McBrine survived for almost an hour before he was trapped lbw by Taijul for 21 to become his 250th Test wicket. Jordan Neill started off with a string of boundaries off Taijul, using the square cut and cover drives, before launching him down the ground. Neill’s only six came off Murad, though he also survived a dropped chance by Litton, on 23. It was Mehidy Hasan Miraz who got one to spin past Neill’s forward prod, which snuck through to hit the stumps soon after the second new ball was taken. Campher got to his fifty with a straight six that sailed over the long-on boundary.Campher and Hoey then took Ireland to lunch on 263 for 8 with a stand that crossed 50 in the second session, barely scoring at two runs an over. Even as Campher continued to resist, it took Murad just two balls in the end to seal the game.

Muneeba Ali run-out in unusual circumstances against India

Confusion over whether opening batter Muneeba Ali was actually deemed run-out caused a brief stoppage in the fourth over of Pakistan’s chase against India in their World Cup match in Colombo, with Pakistan querying the decision on the edge of the boundary while the dismissed batter Muneeba remained on the edge of the field of play.The sequence of events that led to the confusion was unusual. First, Muneeba had not been attempting a run – she had been batting out of her crease (presumably to counter swing) as India appealed for an lbw off the bowling of Kranti Goud. As that appeal went up, Muneeba had promptly grounded her bat behind the crease before the throw from Deepti Sharma came in from the slip cordon. However, she had very briefly raised her bat off the ground again without having grounded any other part of the body behind the line, and it was in the moments her bat was slightly raised that Deepti’s throw hit the stumps and dislodged the bails.ICC Playing Condition 30.1.2 does allow for a batter to lose contact with the ground beyond the crease and not be given out, but that exception is only granted to a batter who is “running or diving towards her ground”. Muneeba was merely stepping back into the crease, and there was no momentum that would have necessitated her bat leaving the crease.The playing condition states: “However, a batter shall not be considered to be out of her ground if, in running or diving towards her ground and beyond, and having grounded some part of her person or bat beyond the popping crease, there is subsequent loss of contact between the ground and any part of her person or bat, or between the bat and person.”Related

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The confusion was partially caused by conflicting third-umpire decisions being flashed on the big screen. Muneeba was initially given “not out” on the screen and even the India players had returned to their places. But that decision was soon changed to “out”, prompting celebrations from the India players and a puzzled expression from Muneeba, who animatedly sought clarification from the on-field umpires.It is possible third umpire Kerrin Klaaste had first given Muneeba not out before having seen the footage beyond Muneeba’s initial grounding of the bat. It is likely that after seeing the full set of replays – where Muneeba raised her bat again – Klaaste changed her decision.Once the on-field umpires confirmed she was out, Muneeba began to leave the field, but a flurry of activity near the Pakistan dugout gave her pause. She seemed to be getting instructions from her team-mates to remain on the field while they queried the decision again, this time from fourth-umpire Kim Cotton, who was at her station in between the two team dugouts. Muneeba was seen to be in further discussion with her team-mates – captain Fatima Sana in particular – as next batter Sidra Amin stood on the edge of the boundary without entering the playing area.Eventually, Sana appeared to signal to Muneeba that she may leave the field, likely having received further clarification surrounding the dismissal. Amin entered the field and went on to take strike. The incident caused a stoppage that went for several minutes longer than a regular run-out would take.Muneeba would also have been given out lbw off that delivery had India reviewed the on-field umpire’s not out decision. Her dismissal left Pakistan 6 for 1 in four overs in their chase of 248.

موعد مباراة برشلونة القادمة بعد الفوز على أتلتيكو مدريد في الدوري الإسباني

يستعد فريق برشلونة، بقيادة المدرب هانز فليك، لخوض مباراة جديدة في إطار منافسات بطولة الدوري الإسباني لكرة القدم، وذلك يوم السبت المقبل بعد فوزه المثير يوم الثلاثاء.

وخاض برشلونة مباراته المقدمة من الجولة التاسعة عشر من بطولة الدوري الإسباني، موسم 2025/26، على ملعب “كامب نو” ضد أتلتيكو مدريد.

وتمكن برشلونة من قلب الطاولة على أتلتيكو مدريد حيث حقق فوزًا بثلاثة أهداف مقابل هدف، بعدما كان متأخرًا في النتيجة، ليعزز صدارته في جدول الليجا برصيد 37 نقطة (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا). موعد مباراة برشلونة القادمة بعد فوزه على أتلتيكو مدريد في الدوري الإسباني

من جهة أخرى، يخوض برشلونة مباراته في الجولة الخامسة عشر من الدوري الإسباني لكرة القدم يوم السبت المقبل ضد خصمه فريق ريال بيتيس، على ملعب الأخير، في تمام الساعة 7:30 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 8:30 بتوقيت السعودية.

Presidente aprova grupo do Corinthians e acredita em título da Sul-Americana

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Com caminho definido na Sul-Americana 2024, o Corinthians conheceu seus adversários no torneio internacional. O presidente Augusto Melo aprovou o grupo do Timão, especialmente pela logística.

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De acordo com o mandatário alvinegro, o deslocamento é um ponto favorável à equipe na competição. A delegação corintiana viajará para Argentina, Uruguai e Paraguai e enfrentará Argentino Juniors, Racing e Nacional. Mesmo assim, ele ponderou que atualmente o futebol é equilibrado, e o Corinthians não terá vida fácil na Sul-Americana.

– Gostei muito da logística. Grupo é complicado, futebol hoje é equilibrado. Em termos de logística foi muito bom – afirmou, em entrevista à ESPN nesta segunda-feira (18).

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Augusto Melo também enalteceu a importância da Sul-Americana e demonstrou estar otimista com a possibilidade do Corinthians conquistar o título do torneio.

– Acho que a tendência é crescer cada vez mais a Sul-Americana, principalmente para os brasileiros. O Corinthians não tem ainda esse título e quer buscar. Nosso time está cada vez mais criando corpo. Quem sabe esse título não podemos buscar – concluiu.

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CONFIRA OS GRUPOS DA SUL-AMERICANA 2024

Grupo A

Defensa y Justicia (ARG)Independiente Medellín (COL)Cesar Vallejo (PER)Always Ready (BOL)

Grupo B

CruzeiroUnión La Calera (CHI)Universidad Católica (EQU)Alianza FC (COL)

Grupo C

InternacionalDelfín (EQU)Belgrano (ARG)Real Tamayapo (BOL)

Grupo D

Boca Juniors (ARG)FortalezaNacional Potosí (BOL)Sportivo Trinidense (PAR)

Grupo E

Athletico-PRDanúbio (URU)Sportivo Ameliano (PAR)Rayo Zuliano (VEN)

Grupo F

CorinthiansArgentino Juniors (ARG)Racing (URU)Nacional (PAR)

Grupo G

Lanús (ARG)Metropolitanos (VEN)CuiabáDeportivo Garcilaso (PER)

Grupo H

Racing (ARG)Coquimbo (CHI)Sportivo Luqueño (PAR)Bragantino

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Liverpool join January transfer race to sign the Bundesliga’s next Gvardiol

Liverpool have now joined the race to sign a defensive reinforcement alongside interest from rivals Chelsea and Manchester United.

Slot shaping Liverpool future without Salah?

Arne Slot simply had to make a big call last weekend. PSV Eindhoven’s 4-1 thrashing took Liverpool’s form from a blip into a full-blown crisis and something had to give. Unfortunately, that something against West Ham United was Mohamed Salah.

Liverpool’s Egyptian King was forced to watch on from the bench as the Reds finally put in a more controlled performance and Alexander Isak netted his first Premier League goal for the club. But as much as that victory came as a relief, it also raised a serious question about Salah’s place in Slot’s best side.

Ahead of Liverpool’s crucial clash against Sunderland on Wednesday evening, Slot revealed Salah’s reaction to being dropped – telling reporters: “It’s a normal reaction from a player that is good enough to play for us.

“He wasn’t the only who wasn’t happy he wasn’t starting. The way he behaved is the way you would expect of a professional. He handled himself really well. A top professional.”

Whether we’ll see Liverpool’s star make a return to action in midweek remains to be seen. After returning to winning ways, Slot may be asking himself whether he can afford to change things up.

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Of course, it’s worth noting that a large part of the Dutchman’s backline simply can’t be changed. Whilst Conor Bradley is back in training, he won’t be ready to face Sunderland, which leaves Joe Gomez as the only other more recognisable right-back unless Dominik Szoboszlai drops in again.

Meanwhile, Slot still has just two centre-backs available in Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate, which is a problem that the Reds could solve by signing Castello Lukeba in January.

Liverpool join January race to sign Lukeba

As reported by Caught Offside, Liverpool have now joined the race to sign Lukaba alongside Man United, Chelsea and Newcastle United in the January transfer window.

The RB Leipzig defender no longer has a release clause worth €90m (£79m) and will be available for just €60m (£52m) in the winter window. As concerns continue to grow that Liverpool could still miss out on Marc Guehi, Lukeba has suddenly emerged as an ideal option.

Compared to Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol by the Bundesliga’s official website, the Frenchman could yet make a similar impact on England’s top flight next year, ranking in the 99th percentile against other centre-backs in the top five leagues for successful take-ons.

League stats 25/26

Lukeba

Gvardiol

Minutes

990

789

Progressive Passes

46

55

Tackles Won

6

8

Ball Recoveries

63

28

It’s easy to see where the comparisons with Gvardiol have come from. Lukeba is an excellent central defender who’s great on the ball, capable of carrying or passing it forward and destined for a big move.

Dubbed “unique” by Como scout Ben Mattinson last year, the Leipzig star is also still just 22 years old and yet to reach the peak of his powers. Even if Konate does sign a new contract at Anfield, Lukeba could arrive and take his place in Liverpool’s strongest side in 2026.

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