Tottenham Hotspur have a huge season ahead of them in 2025/26, as the club look to build on their incredible Europa League triumph at the end of last season.

Despite the success achieved in Europe, Ange Postecoglou was given the boot and subsequently replaced by Thomas Frank – with the Dane making an immediate impression in North London.

He’s already secured the Lilywhites’ first Champions League win of the campaign, beating Villarreal 1-0 on home soil back on Tuesday evening.

Part of their success has been down to the tremendous work conducted by staff behind the scenes, making top-level additions that have pushed the club in the right direction.

One of the new additions has already made an immediate impact in the Premier League after his big-money transfer to join Frank’s side back in July.

Mohammed Kudus’ impressive start to life at Spurs

In an attempt to bolster the options at his disposal, Spurs boss Frank decided to make a move to land winger Mohammed Kudus – with the forward joining in a £55m transfer from West Ham United.

The Ghanaian international certainly ruffled a few feathers of the Hammers faithful with his transfer, especially after saying he only wanted to join the Lilywhites upon his announcement.

However, he’s already captured the hearts of the fanbase, with his performances on the pitch way beyond the fee they forked out for his signature a couple of months ago.

The 25-year-old registered two assists on his debut against Burnley, becoming the first player to do so since James Maddison back in the 2023/24 campaign.

Kudus also managed to do the same against Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend, setting up Richarlison before having his cross directed home by Jan Paul van Hecke for an own goal.

Such moments have seen the forward be responsible for nearly 50% of the club’s goals in the first five outings of the Frank reign in North London.

However, despite his big-money fee and recent form, he’s still valued lower than one player who has also managed to catch the eye since the Dane took charge this summer.

The Spurs star who’s valued higher than Kudus

Despite discontent from the hierarchy over the last couple of years, Spurs have actually splashed a decent amount of money on new additions over the last couple of seasons.

Xavi Simons was another player who joined for over £50m during the summer transfer window, hopefully striking up a deadly partnership with Kudus in the years ahead.

The Dutch international will likely provide added competition in the number ten and wide left areas – two positions which have caused the Lilywhites no end of trouble over the past couple of years.

However, he could also star alongside Brennan Johnson, with the Welsh international starting to show glimpses of why the hierarchy paid a huge sum for his signature in 2023.

The Lilywhites hierarchy forked out a mammoth £45m for his signature from Nottingham Forest a couple of years ago, with such a fee now appearing to be a bargain, especially considering his form over recent months.

Whilst he came under fire from supporters for his lack of impact during his debut year, his talent was on show for everyone to see in 2024/25 – often popping up with valuable goals in key moments.

Johnson, who’s been dubbed “phenomenal” by one analyst, ended last season on 18 goals across all competitions – the most of any player in the squad – even bagging the winner in the Europa League final.

The Welshman has also scored three times in his seven appearances across all competitions in 2025/26, with the 24-year-old still showcasing his talent despite Kudus’ arrival in the same area of the pitch.

As a result of his showings, Johnson has seen his market value soar, with the attacker now valued at a staggering £53m by FootballTransfers – a near £10m increase of the fee paid for his signature two years ago.

1. Brennan Johnson

11

2. James Maddison

9

= Dominic Solanke

9

3. Dejan Kulusevski

7

= Heung-min Son

7

4. Richarlison

4

5. Pape Sarr

3

Such a value is also higher than that of Kudus, who’s only valued at £45.3m by the same site after his own big-money transfer to the Lilywhites during the summer.

Both players are evidently top-level talents, with Frank having incredible options at his disposal in his quest for further glory during his spell in charge of the Lilywhites.

Johnson may have been unfairly dropped over recent games, but he’s still showcasing excellent form, which could force the manager to once again bring him back into the starting eleven.

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With the frantic transfer window now over and done with, and the opening set of Premier League fixtures finished, Sunderland will appreciate this downtime for the international break.

Indeed, Regis Le Bris’ Black Cats have headed into this mini break with a promising two top-flight victories already picked up, as the whole host of new signings gifted to the Frenchman over a lengthy summer largely impressed.

Therefore, a moment of rest could do the Wearside outfit the world of good, ahead of the fixtures coming thick and fast again, with a trip to Crystal Palace awaiting them next weekend.

Brian Brobbey will no doubt be clamouring for some action at Selhurst Park, having sealed a deadline day move from Ajax to the Stadium of Light to bolster the Black Cats up top, and steal the limelight momentarily as another statement buy at the £21.6m mark.

Brobbey & Diarra: Sunderland's standout summer purchases

In a window that saw Sunderland regularly splash cash excessively, deadline day was no exception for the ambitious Premier League new boys.

Brobbey would go down as the Black Cats’ second most costly purchase of the summer, with pressure now on the Dutchman’s shoulders to live up to the hype that once saw him be dubbed a “goal machine” by scout Jacek Kulig.

From 284 career appearances both in the senior side at the Johan Cruyff Arena and on the youth pitches, the lively 23-year-old has a ridiculous 141 strikes next to his name, with Marc Guiu’s surprise return to Chelsea in the final few days of the window not hurting so much after the late capture of Brobbey was unveiled.

He wasn’t the most expensive capture, however, with that crown being handed to Habib Diarra far earlier in the summer, when he broke Sunderland’s transfer record at the £30m region.

The ex-RC Strasbourg ace has since featured in all four of Sunderland’s competitive games so far this season, with a calm 83% pass accuracy averaged in the Premier League.

Diarra will be hoping he can pick up goals and assists for fun soon, as he grows more used to the testing environment of the English top-flight.

On top of that, one of the Senegal international’s new teammates in the middle will also be praying for more first-team opportunities to come his way, as he staggeringly boasts an even heftier price tag than both the expensive 21-year-old and Brobbey.

Sunderland star looking to outshine Brobbey & Diarra

Le Bris will have plenty of selection headaches to contend with over the course of the season, off the back of a mammoth 15 fresh signings entering the swollen Sunderland ranks this summer.

With the arrival of the £30m-rated Diarra to the building, it has seen the likes of Chris Rigg struggle for gametime early on this campaign, despite the 18-year-old being heralded as a presence that will “obviously play in the Premier League” by commentator Ian Darke last year, after consistently shining bright for Le Bris and Co in their hunt for promotion glory.

Having made his senior debut at just 15, the wide-eyed Rigg has always punched above his weight and shown that he belongs in the taxing environments sprung onto him, with four goals and one assist coming his way last season to help his side achieve promotion.

Unfortunately, with the wide array of talent at Le Bris’ disposal now, the teenage sensation has only been limited to one meagre minute of Premier League action to date.

However, Sunderland will still be very aware of how much a prized asset Rigg is, having tied him down to a new contract until 2030 recently, amid previous interest in his services from the likes of Manchester United.

Even Real Madrid are allegedly keeping a close eye on the 18-year-old, with the big bucks needing to be splashed to obtain such a “phenomenal” talent, as he has been lauded by analyst Ben Mattinson.

While Black Cats fans far and wide will no doubt bask in the number of standout signings their side has made this summer, they will gain even more joy from Rigg’s sharp rise from academy prospect to first-team regular, with the England U19 international now rumoured to be valued around the £40m mark.

That’s amazingly more than Brobbey’s £21.6m valuation, on top of trumping Diarra’s much-talked-about £30m price by £10m.

For the Wearside outfit’s sake, they will hope they don’t fall victim to another Jobe Bellingham-style sale anytime soon, though, with Rigg surely only getting better at his hometown club if more minutes are afforded to him across the 35-game league marathon to follow.

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After a summer of perhaps foolish optimism, any such positives have been hard to find for Manchester United in the early weeks of 2025/26, amid what has been the club’s worst start to a Premier League season since the inaugural campaign in 1992.

One notable ray of light has been the displays of summer signing, Bryan Mbeumo, however, with the Cameroonian – signed from Brentford on an initial £65m deal – having scored twice in five games, while denied a third by the sprawling Gianluigi Donnarumma last time out.

There is evidence to suggest that the Red Devils shouldn’t get too carried away by such a promising start. Indeed, £86m flop Antony scored in his first three league outings for the club. Dan James, meanwhile, netted three times in just his first four top-flight games under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

That said, the silk and speed of Mbeumo is difficult not to be heartened by, with both he and fellow new arrival Matheus Cunha seemingly relishing their new status in Manchester, rather than being burdened by it.

The question remains as to whether Mbeumo and co now have the right manager to get the best out of them, with talk rife over the future of Ruben Amorim.

When previous post-Fergie managers were sacked

There are mixed reports over whether Amorim is actually under real pressure or not, with recent claims suggesting that he retains the backing of the board. Other reports, however, have claimed that he could have just three games left to save himself, with Chelsea, Sunderland and Brentford to come before the next international break.

Should a change occur by the time that October hiatus comes around, it would make the Portuguese coach the manager to have been sacked the quickest into a new season in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, even ahead of his predecessor Erik ten Hag.

In the case of the Dutchman, a 2-1 defeat to West Ham United – which included a glaring Diogo Dalot miss and a controversial late penalty for the Hammers – spelt the end for his turbulent Old Trafford reign, with the ex-Ajax boss relieved of his duties on 28 October.

The permanent manager that Ten Hag had replaced – Solskjaer – was given his marching orders on 21 November 2021, with a 4-1 defeat away to Watford sparking what appeared an inevitable exit, in the wake of prior defeats to Manchester City and Liverpool.

The Norwegian had himself been parachuted in mid-season three years earlier, with Jose Mourinho dismissed in December 2018, a 3-1 defeat away to Liverpool proving the final nail in the coffin.

As for Louis van Gaal, the enigmatic veteran did at least see out the season before his 2016 dismissal, albeit with news of his departure unfortunately filtering through as he celebrated his FA Cup triumph on the Wembley turf.

David Moyes – the man to endure the briefest permanent tenure to date – lasted just ten months into his six-year deal, prior to being given the boot in April 2014.

Post-Fergie Managers

Manager

Sacking Date

Final Game

Erik ten Hag

28 Oct 2024

West Ham 3-1 Man Utd

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

21 Nov 2021

Watford 4-1 Man Utd

Jose Mourinho

18 Dec 2018

Liverpool 3-1 Man Utd

Louis van Gaal

23 May 2016

Man Utd 2-1 Palace

David Moyes

22 April 2014

Everton 2-0 Man Utd

Amorim could well be the next victim of such ruthlessness, with a potential replacement already being lined up…

Why Andoni Iraola could be a perfect Amorim replacement

According to reports relayed by Caught Offside, among the leading candidates to replace the former Sporting CP man in Manchester is Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, with tension in the Old Trafford boardroom said to have reached “boiling point”.

The report claims that there is a potential plan in place to carry out an “international reset” in the next break, should results not drastically improve, with Iraola among the top targets being lined up amid his fine work on the south coast. This comes amid reports that Sir Gareth Southgate may also be in the mix.

In an era of managerial excuses and complaints, the Spaniard has set himself apart by simply cracking on with things at the Vitality Stadium, be it despite a raft of injuries last term, or numerous key exits this summer.

Indeed, the Basque-born tactician has thus far guided the Cherries to fourth in the table in 2025/26, despite having lost four members of last season’s back five, including Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez and Illia Zabarnyi.

The only defeat thus far came on the opening night away at Anfield, although with the expensively assembled hosts needing two late goals to see off their spirited visitors and the lively Antoine Semenyo in that 4-2 thriller.

Iraola – who has overseen respectable 12th and ninth-place finishes in the Premier League – has been particularly key in taking that man Semenyo to a whole new level, registering 36 goals and assists in 83 games under Gary O’Neil’s successor, as per Transfermarkt.

That includes three goals and two assists already this season, with the Ghanaian thriving as part of a relentless and dynamic front line. Such an approach appears tailor-made to get the best out of Mbeumo, with the pair deemed to be statistically and stylistically similar players among those in their position in Europe, as per FBref.

Like Semenyo, the United man is an adept goalscorer and creator, while mirroring his Bournemouth counterpart in being able to operate off the right flank or centrally.

That ability was evident last term, with Mbeumo racking up 27 goals and assists in the league, while creating 17 ‘big chances’ and averaging 1.8 key passes per game, as per Sofascore.

Semenyo, for context, registered 17 goals and assists of his own, while creating 11 ‘big chances’ and averaging 1.2 key passes under Iraola’s watch.

For the ex-Bristol City man to have flourished with the in-demand coach at the helm, just imagine the heights that Mbeumo could reach in such a front-foot, aggressive attacking set-up.

He is an “incredible” manager, as lauded by Pep Guardiola, with it likely to be intriguing to see if the 43-year-old could translate such success at United.

He’s young, Premier League proven and with a knack for getting results despite the circumstances and chaos surrounding him – sounds perfect, right?

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INEOS are running out of patience.

Posts ByTom Cunningham Sep 17, 2025

Fans have reacted furiously after Hashtag United announced the signing of two AI players, called Holly and Harvey. Hashtag are known for their unique blend of traditional football and esports, and claimed that while the technology for the duo's debut on the pitch may still be in development, the AI footballers will immediately begin creating content and representing the club.

• Hashtag’s AI howler

  Hashtag's move highlights the increasing integration of artificial intelligence within various aspects of football, but has also been called out as a clever hoax, which has simply once again has put the club in the spotlight. A club statement said: "We are delighted to announce the double signing of Holly and Harvey who become the world’s first AI professional footballers. We may have to wait a little longer to see their debuts but as soon as technology allows they will be taking to the pitch. Unfortunately they are both currently suffering from the fairly rare case of “missing body syndrome” but both miraculously passed their medicals with flying colours. In the meantime they will start work right away representing the club and creating content. Please give them a big Hashtag welcome and drop them a follow."

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• The majority of fans are not happy

  The reaction came thick and fast following the announcement, with the response mixed between outrage and others urging calm over the stunt. 

  @CalMosFooty said: "Unlike some, I’ve always supported the Hashtag United journey in football from early days to now. But my oh my, they have had an absolute shocker with this. Game is absolutely gone. Keep this crap as far away from football as possible.”

  Another fan, @Nebrisbeefsaid: "Spencer… We all know you are not dumb, so please stop this stupid bs before it goes further, you have a child, respect it and stop killing the world it has to grow up in, both environment wise as online world wise…”

  @mxrwanlfc said: "Is this how you’re using investor’s funds? AI garbage? We were told the club would expand the social media team and this is what you come up with? Very disappointing.”

  And there was this from Joe Christmas @68c6c8f2872948f, who said: “All positive thoughts about hashtag, mostly built up by Spencer about 10 years ago now, well and truly in the bin. The social media club has no clue about the feelings about AI on social media. Pack it up lads, time to get back in the office and off the golf course.” 

  But there was a call for calm from @TheUnknownMando, who said: "People not understanding the actual sarcasm/joke and just thinking this is real. You’d forget this was an English comments section, how is a country known for sarcasm as its defining humour not getting it?"

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  Who exactly are Hashtag?

  The club was founded in 2016 by YouTuber Spencer Carmichael-Brown, also known as Spencer FC. Hashtag used their YouTube channel as a launchpad, featuring exhibition matches including celebrities, comedians, and staff from professional clubs. Their 'YouTube-first' approach quickly amassed a large online fanbase, drawing viewers with engaging video content that took them on a journey from park football to bigger stadiums. The club made the leap from exhibition matches to competitive football in 2018, joining the FA's National League System at the 10th tier. Their rise through the non-league pyramid has been swift, achieving four promotions and reaching the seventh-tier Isthmian League Premier Division by 2023. The men's team won the Isthmian League North title in 2022–23 with an impressive 21 consecutive league victories.

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• Can AI talent turn Hashtag’s season around?

  Hashtag have had a tough start to the season, finding themselves in 14th place after ten matches. Their league form has been inconsistent, with three wins, two draws, and five losses. Recent results include a loss to Sittingbourne and a win against Welling United. They were also eliminated from the FA Cup following a 3-0 away loss to Aveley. The team's performances have highlighted defensive vulnerabilities, with 17 goals conceded in the league.

تحدث أحمد الشناوي حارس مرمى فريق بيراميدز، عن ترشحه لحصد جائزة أفضل حارس مرمى في إفريقيا لعام 2025، والتي تقدم من قبل الاتحاد الإفريقي لكرة القدم “كاف”. 

وكان أحمد الشناوي قد توج مع فريق بيراميدز ببطولتي دوري أبطال إفريقيا والسوبر الإفريقي هذا العام للمرة الأولى في تاريخ النادي. 

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وقال الشناوي في تصريحات على قناة “إم بي سي مصر 2”: “شعور مختلف بالنسبالي وفخور أنني متواجد وسط هؤلاء الحراس المميزين في الترشح لجائزة أفضل حارس مرمى في إفريقيا، وهذا نتيجة عمل كثير في الفترة الماضية”. 

وأضاف: “الترشح لجائزة أفضل حارس في إفريقيا هذا شيء يزيدني فخرًا أن أكون متواجدًا وسط هذه القائمة، وأتمنى أن أحصل على هذا اللقب، وترشيحي في جوائز الكاف شرف كبير”.

وأردف: “الدوري المصري مليء بحراس مرمى جيدين، هذه اختيارات فنية وأتمنى التواجد في منتخب مصر بالمعسكرات المقبلة، ولم يحدث أي تواصل مع الجهاز الفني لمنتخب مصر”.

وواصل: “وسام أبو علي مهاجم الأهلي السابق كان مؤثرًا مع فريقه ومن المهاجمين الأقوياء الذين واجهتهم”.

وأختتم الشناوي تصريحاته قائلا: “يورتشيتش من أفضل المدربين الأجانب الذين أتوا في الدوري، وأتمنى أن يحصد أفضل مدرب في إفريقيا، ويكون متواجدًا معنا بشكل دائم ونحقق مزيدًا من البطولات”.    

Wolves have endured a tough start to the campaign, losing five of their opening six Premier League games.

A 1-1 draw with Spurs on Saturday offered some encouragement, though it was bittersweet given they led until a 94th-minute equaliser from Joao Palhinha.

The result still leaves them bottom of the table with a goal difference of -9. Cup competitions have provided some relief.

They beat Everton in the Carabao Cup third round and now face Chelsea at home for a chance to reach the quarter-finals.

But the domestic reality is clear: Wolves desperately need to rediscover consistency and firepower. Their attack has been blunt, generating the fourth-worst xG in the division – ahead of only Newcastle, Aston Villa and Burnley.

This summer also brought significant upheaval. Wolves sold Matheus Cunha to Arsenal for £62.5m and their dynamic left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri to Manchester City for £36m.

While those exits weakened the squad, they managed to keep Jørgen Strand Larsen, responsible for 22% of Wolves’ goals last season.

Newcastle had multiple bids rejected, including one worth £55m, before the Norwegian signed a new deal until 2030.

Alongside Larsen, Wolves added Tolu Arokodare, Ladislav Krejci, and John Arias.

Yet one of their most important figures this season could be found at left-back – a position vacated by Ait-Nouri.

The blow of losing Rayan Ait-Nouri

Ait-Nouri had become a fan favourite at Molineux since his arrival from Angers in 2021.

Over three seasons, he made 157 appearances, contributing 12 goals and 19 assists.

Renowned for his energy and ability to carry the ball upfield, he was as dangerous in attack as he was valuable in defence.

At just 24 years old, Ait-Nouri had already developed into one of the most exciting left-backs in the Premier League.

His progress earned him a £36m move to Manchester City in the summer, though an ankle injury has sidelined him until mid-October.

Internationally, he represented France at youth level before committing to Algeria, making 18 senior appearances since 2023.

Statistically, Ait-Nouri offered a strong all-round package.

Last season, he averaged 2.58 tackles per 90, 1.22 blocks per 90, and 2.63 shot-creating actions per 90.

Those numbers highlighted his mix of defensive solidity and attacking thrust.

Wolves’ challenge was always going to be finding someone capable of stepping into his shoes – a daunting task given his influence at both ends of the pitch.

How Wolves have found the new Ait-Nouri

Enter Hugo Bueno.

Signed from a Spanish youth side for just £3k, he now finds himself valued at £7m, as per Transfermarkt —a staggering rise of around 233,000%.

At 23 years old, Bueno has been gradually integrated into the Wolves first team, making 57 appearances to date, including six Premier League starts this season and two Carabao Cup outings.

A Spanish youth international, Bueno made his U21 debut in September 2023.

He also gained valuable experience on loan at Feyenoord, where he featured in the Champions League.

His rapid development has been crucial for Wolves this season, especially after Ait-Nouri’s departure.

On the pitch, this “exciting” talent, as described by Matt Hobbs, has shown he is more than capable of filling the void, with the pair noted as statistically similar players among those in their position in Europe, as per FBref.

The stats underline his progress.

Matches Played

20

Minutes

1,197

Tackles

9

Blocks

11

Interceptions

11

Last campaign, Bueno registered three goal involvements compared to Ait-Nouri’s 11.

Where he really stands out is in ball progression: he averages 4.59 progressive carries per 90 (to Ait-Nouri’s 2.58) and 3.61 progressive passes per 90 (versus 3.13).

His 85.7% pass completion rate also edges Ait-Nouri’s 84.2%. Defensively, Bueno is still finding his feet.

He averages 1.35 tackles per 90 compared to Ait-Nouri’s 2.58, and his 0.83 blocks per 90 are also slightly lower. But his attacking profile makes him a dynamic presence.

He creates 2.56 shot-creating actions per 90, almost on par with Ait-Nouri’s 2.63, showing his ability to contribute in the final third.

Wolves’ season will depend on more than just their left-back, but the emergence of Bueno has softened the blow of losing Ait-Nouri.

For a player signed for a nominal fee, he represents one of the best bargains in the Premier League – a reminder that sometimes the best solutions can come from within.

If Wolves are to climb off the bottom and restore their competitive edge, Hugo Bueno may just be the man to help lead them forward.

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قدم محمد صلاح نجم ليفربول لمحة عن رد فعل آرني سلوت المحتمل على تراجع أداء ليفربول، بعد أن خسر ستة من آخر سبع مباريات في جميع المسابقات بعد خروجهم من كأس كاراباو على يد كريستال بالاس.

وغادر ليفربول مسابقة كأس كاراباو بعد أن تلقى هدفين من إسماعيلا سار وهدف متأخر من بينو، ولم لكن هذا سوى استمرار للتراجع الذي شهده فريق سلوت وخسارة مبارياته الأربع الأخيرة في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وتراجع ليفربول لاحتلال المركز السابع في جدول ترتيب الدوري الإنجليزي ويواجه اختبارًا صعبًا أمام أستون فيلا يوم السبت ثم مباراتين ضد ريال مدريد ومانشستر سيتي.

ونشرت صحيفة “ميرور” البريطانية أن الأنظار تتجه إلى أداء ليفربول في المباريات القادمة حيث يسعى آرني سلوت لتجاوز أول تحدياته الرئيسية في عهده.

وكان آرني سلوت قد قام بضم فيديريكو كييزا لقائمته في الموسم الماضي، في الوقت الذي هيمن فيه ليفربول على الدوري الإنجليزي وقد أثرت صفقات الفريق هذا الموسم على استعادة الفريق لتوازنه.

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وكان محمد صلاح قد سبق وأن شرح كيفية تعامل سلوت مع النكسات خاصة التي تبعت فوز ليفربول ضد ساوثهامبتون بثلاثية لهدف واحد في مارس الموسم الماضي، وكان ليفربول قد تأخر في النتيجة في الشوط الأول مما أثار استياء المدرب قبل أن يسجل نونيز في الشوط الثاني ثم أحرز صلاح ركلتي جزاء ليحصل الفريق على النقاط الثلاث ومن المرجح أن يكون لسلوت رد فعل مماثل على سلسلة هزائم فريقه الأخيرة.

واعترف صلاح بأن مدرب ليفربول كان غاضباً من لاعبيه بعد معاناتهم من صعوبات في خلق الفرص ضد ساوثهامبتون وتلقيهم أهدافًا قبل لحظات من نهاية الشوط الأول.

وأضاف صلاح: “كان الأمر محبطًا بعض الشيء، كان يوجه ضربة قوية لنا، كنا متراخين وبطيئين في الشوط الأول، لا أعتقد أننا لعبنا بشكل جيد، إذا أردت الفوز بالأبطال أو البريميرليج عليك الفوز بهذه المباريات”.

وكشف سلوت في مؤتمره الصحفي بعد المباراة أنه خاطب لاعبيه في غرفة الملابس: “لا أعتقد أنني كنت مخطئاً هذه المرة إذا قلت بين الشوطين أن طاقة الفريق كانت منخفضة جداً وهذا ما كان علي تغييره ولهذا السبب أجرينا ثلاث تبديلات”.

وأوضح سلوت مشاعره بإجراء ثلاث تبديلات بين الشوطين مما أثار رد فعل إيجابي من فريقه ويجد المدرب صعوبة في إعادة إحياء فريقه هذا الموسم.

Tottenham Hotspur star James Maddison has nominated a Chelsea icon for the Premier League Hall of Fame, ahead of Jermain Defoe and Teddy Sheringham.

2025 Premier League Hall of Fame vote underway

Voting for the 2025 inductees into the Premier League Hall of Fame is now underway, with the fan vote now closed, and the results have been shared with the existing 24 members, who for the first time will get the final say in who joins them.

The likes of Alan Shearer, Steven Gerrard and Sir Alex Ferguson are among the current members, with all the legendary former players and managers allowed to choose who else is inducted, ahead of the big reveal in early November.

Cesc Fabregas, Sol Campbell and Jermaine Defoe are among the players that have been shortlisted this time around, with the ex-Tottenham striker sitting 10th on the all-time top scorers list, which should stand him in good stead to be inducted.

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Fellow former Tottenham striker Teddy Sheringham is also among the nominees, having found the back of the net 146 times across a very successful career in the Premier League, but Maddison has snubbed both former Spurs players in favour of a Chelsea legend.

In a video on the Premier League’s TikTok account, the former Leicester City man said: “Eden Hazard, got it! For me, one of the best players to ever play in the Premier League. Got his shirt on my wall and probably my favourite one on there. So I’ll go with Edwin (van der Sar) and Eden Hazard, I’m happy with that.”

Hazard undoubtedly among the Premier League's greatest players

2024 inductee John Terry has previously spoken fondly about playing alongside Hazard, describing the Belgian as an “absolute superstar” and praising his ability to take games by the scruff of the neck, despite showing little interest in pre-match tactical instructions.

The enigmatic Chelsea legend is well-known to not have been the best of trainers, but he certainly came alive on match day, chipping in with 85 goals and 57 assists in 245 games, during a highly successful spell with the Blues.

Season

PL appearances

Goal contributions

2012-13

34

22

2013-14

35

21

2014-15

38

24

2015-16

31

8

2016-17

36

21

2017-18

34

16

2018-19

37

31

The 34-year-old won two league titles and the 2014-15 Premier League Player of the Season award during his time at Stamford Bridge, so there can be no denying that his Hall of Fame nomination is fully merited.

As such, it is no surprise that Maddison has suggested Hazard should be inducted in 2025, but Tottenham fans will no doubt be hoping that Defoe can win the battle, given the Englishman’s exploits in north London.

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