أثار أحمد حسام ميدو، نجم الزمالك السابق، الجدل بتصريحات قوية انتقد خلالها قرار رابطة الأندية بشأن توقيت مباراة الأبيض أمام الجونة، والتي تأتي متزامنة تقريبًا مع لقاء بيراميدز أمام الأهلي السعودي في بطولة كأس إنتركونتيننتال.
وكتب ميدو عبر حسابه الرسمي على منصة “إكس”، : “قرار لعب مباراة الزمالك والجونة تقريبًا في نفس توقيت مباراة الأهلي السعودي وبيراميدز ممثل مصر ينم عن قلة احترام وقلة تقدير من رابطة الأندية لـ بيراميدز”.
وأضاف: “مش فاهم إيه سر إصرار المسؤولين إنهم مايدوش بيراميدز حقه وكأنه بيتعاقب إنه تجرأ وأصبح منافس شوية على كل البطولات!! ونعم التشجيع على الاستثمار الأجنبي في الرياضة المصرية”.
قرار لعب مباراة #الزمالك_الجونة تقريبا في نفس توقيت مباراة #بيراميدز_الاهلي ممثل مصر قرار فيه قلة احترام وقلة تقدير من رابطة الأندية ل #بيراميدز مش فاهم ايه سر إصرار المسؤولين انهم مايدوش بيراميدز حقه وكأنه بيتعاقب انه تجرأ وأصبح منافس شرس على كل البطولات!! ونعم التشجيع على… — Mido (@midoahm) September 23, 2025
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ومن المقرر أن يلتقي الزمالك مع الجونة اليوم الثلاثاء، ضمن منافسات الجولة الثامنة من بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز، حيث تنطلق المباراة في تمام الساعة الثامنة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة.
وفي المقابل، يخوض بيراميدز مواجهة قوية أمام الأهلي السعودي في تمام التاسعة مساءً على ملعب “الإنماء – الجوهرة المشعة” بمدينة جدة، ضمن منافسات الدور ربع النهائي من بطولة كأس الإنتركونتيننتال، التي تقام أيضًا في إطار المنافسة على لقب كأس القارات الثلاث.
ويشارك بيراميدز في هذه البطولة للمرة الأولى في تاريخه، بعدما توج بلقب دوري أبطال إفريقيا في الموسم الماضي.
تمكن فريق ليفربول للشباب من تحقيق الفوز على خصمه جالطة سراي، عصر يوم الثلاثاء، في إطار منافسات بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا للشباب، بمشاركة المصري كريم أحمد.
وحل ليفربول ضيفًا على جالطة سراي في الجولة الثانية من مرحلة الدوري من دوري أبطال أوروبا للشباب، موسم 2025/26، حيث تمكن الفريق الإنجليزي من تحقيق فوز بهدفين دون رد.
وشارك المصري كريم أحمد في تلك المباراة، حيث سجل هدف ليفربول الأول بعد مرور ما يقرب من دقيقة على بداية الشوط الأول، حيث تلقى المصري الكرة من زميله سوني لامبي، ليسددها في الزاوية اليسرى السفلى للشباك.
U19 Gençlik Ligi’nde Liverpool’un, Galatasaray karşısında maçın 57. saniyesinde bulduğu gol.pic.twitter.com/KzWLJR04XA — Peşindeyiz Galatasaray! (@PesindeyizApp) September 30, 2025
وجاء هدف ليفربول الثاني في تلك المباراة عن طريق اللاعب سوني لامبي في منتصف الشوط الأول من عمر اللقاء.
ويُعد ذلك الفوز هو الأول لـ ليفربول في دوري أبطال أوروبا للشباب ذلك الموسم بعدما سقط في فخ التعادل السلبي مع أتلتيكو مدريد في الجولة الأولى.
وخاض كريم أحمد تلك المباراة كأساسي رفقة ليفربول للشباب وتم استبداله في الدقيقة 68، حسبما ذكر الموقع الرسمي للنادي.
ويخوض ليفربول مباراته في الجولة الثالثة من مرحلة الدوري من دوري أبطال أوروبا للشباب ضد آينتراخت فرانكفورت يوم الأربعاء 22 أكتوبر.
Pujara also says that Washington should continue as the lone spinner ahead of Ashwin and Jadeja
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Pujara: ‘Nothing later than No. 3, KL has to bat in the top order’
Perth has been won. On to Adelaide for the day-night Test next. And India have reinforcements arriving in the form of Rohit Sharma and, if all goes well between now and then, Shubman Gill. Should these two get into the XI straightaway though? Cheteshwar Pujara certainly thinks so, but feels the opening combination of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul shouldn’t be disturbed.”I think, for some reason if we can carry on with the same batting order, like KL and Yashasvi to open, Rohit could come in at three, and Shubman could come in at five,” Pujara said in a chat with ESPNcricinfo. “If Rohit wants to open, KL should bat at No. 3. Nothing later than that. I think he has to bat top of the order, because it suits his game really well. I hope we don’t tinker around with that.”That might well be the way it works out, with Devdutt Padikkal, who scored 0 from 23 balls and 25 from 71 balls in Perth, making way. But with Rohit, Jaiswal and Rahul, followed by Virat Kohli at No. 4, where does Gill slot in, if, indeed, he is fit for the game?Related
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“Ideally No. 5. Because it allows him to come in at a time, even if we lose two wickets early, he is someone who can negotiate the new ball,” Pujara said. “But if he walks in after, say, 25 or 30 overs, he can play his shots. He can play his natural game. And in case we lose the first three wickets early, Gill walks in and saves Rishabh Pant for the old ball. [Pant] doesn’t have to face the new ball. I wouldn’t want him to walk in to bat when the ball is hard and new.”That would mean Pant, who batted at No. 5 in Perth, going down a spot, and Dhruv Jurel, who was so impressive for India A against Australia A in Melbourne just before the first Test, going out after scores of 11 and 1 from No. 6.Then come the allrounders, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar, in whatever order, because Pujara doesn’t want any changes to the bowling line-up in Adelaide. No R Ashwin. No Ravindra Jadeja. And no Prasidh Krishna or Akash Deep in place of Harshit Rana.”There is no question about it,” Pujara said when asked the question. “This bowling attack has given us success. [Jasprit] Bumrah looked really good. [Mohammed] Siraj was very good. And then it was supported by Harshit. He bowled really well, you have to accept that. He was playing his first game [for India], still he ended up pitching the ball up.”In Australia, it’s very easy to get carried away and sometimes when you look at the pace of the pitch, it offers a bit more extra bounce… But he was still looking to hit the right spot, good length, try and hit the top of off, and he has that ability.”So I think we should carry on with the same bowling attack. And Nitish also, he had a bit of a bowl. I felt that those four seamers are proper options and along with that, Washington Sundar.”That last name could be a bit contentious. Washington, as Pujara accepted, was chosen more for his batting than his bowling, and there are two battle-hardened veterans in Ashwin and Jadeja sitting out, awaiting their turn. But Pujara would still go in with Washington.”He [Washington] didn’t look really good when he started his bowling, but eventually he got a couple of wickets, he varied his pace, so Washy should be our spinner,” Pujara said. “Because he can bat well. The reason he was chosen in this squad is because he can bat. It will be important in the second Test match that, in case we lose a few wickets early, if the lower-middle order needs to contribute, Washington can do that role.”The second Test, in Adelaide, starts after a bit of a gap, on December 6. Before that, India play a two-day pink-ball warm-up game against a Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra.
Nottingham Forest are making headlines with one of the most eye-catching transfer pursuits of the summer.
Fresh from securing Europa League football, the Midlands club have intensified efforts to strengthen their squad, targeting several high-profile young talents from across Europe.
Forest have already confirmed the signings of Dan Ndoye, Igor Jesus, and Jair Cunha, with deals for James McAtee and Omari Hutchinson also nearing completion.
The package for McAtee is worth around £30m, while Hutchinson’s deal could break Forest’s transfer record at £37.5m.
Talks are also ongoing for Rennes forward Arnaud Kalimuendo, while Callum Hudson-Odoi is close to agreeing fresh terms at the City Ground.
This ambitious activity comes after manager Nuno Espírito Santo publicly voiced concerns about a lack of progress in the transfer market earlier this summer.
The club’s hierarchy appear to have responded.
With Europa League football guaranteed after Crystal Palace’s unsuccessful appeal to CAS demoted them to the Conference League, Forest should see this as the perfect moment to cement their status as one of the Premier League’s rising forces.
Among their boldest moves has been a bid for one of Manchester City’s most highly regarded academy graduates.
Nottingham Forest working to sign Man City talent
The target in question is 20-year-old Rico Lewis, a versatile full-back and defensive midfielder who has been with Manchester City since childhood.
His progress through the ranks has been notable.
A player already described by Pep Guardiola as “exceptional”, Forest submitted an opening offer of £25.8m, which was swiftly rejected.
According to Fabrizio Romano, negotiations are ongoing between the two clubs as the Tricky Trees work on a deal to snap him up from the Cityzens this summer.
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Debuting at 17, Lewis soon became a regular part of Guardiola’s treble-winning squad in 2022/23, demonstrating maturity far beyond his years.
Last season, he made 48 appearances across all competitions, starting 37 of them, per Transfermarkt. Along the way, he scored twice and provided five assists, while his positional flexibility proved invaluable for City. Capable of operating at right-back, left-back, or stepping into midfield, Lewis embodies the modern tactical demands of top-level football.
For Forest supporters, the pursuit of Lewis evokes memories of another bold move for a Manchester United academy graduate – Anthony Elanga.
Signed in 2023 for £15m after struggling for opportunities at Old Trafford, Elanga quickly became a star at the City Ground.
Over two seasons, the winger contributed 11 goals and 21 assists in 82 appearances, per Transfermarkt, his form earning him a big-money switch to Newcastle United earlier this summer worth £55m.
Why Lewis could be the next Elanga
The data, as per FBref, reinforces why Lewis is regarded as one of the most exciting defensive prospects in Europe. Among positional peers last season, he ranked in the 99th percentile for pass completion (91.9%), highlighting his composure under pressure and his ability to maintain possession even in tight areas.
He also ranked in the 91st percentile for progressive passes (5.93 per 90 minutes) – evidence of his willingness to advance play rather than simply recycling possession. His attacking instincts are further illustrated by his ranking in the 87th percentile for touches in the attacking penalty area (2.45 per 90).
Rico Lewis – Premier League Stats 2024/25
Matches played
28
Starts
21
Minutes
1,893
Goals
1
Assists
2
Progressive Carries
39
Progressive Passes
107
Source: FBref
Such numbers place him in the company of players like Andrew Robertson, Jules Koundé, and Malo Gusto – names that underline the calibre of Lewis’ performances despite his relative infrequency in the starting line-up.
With five international caps already to his name and a market value of around £35m, he is a player who would normally be well beyond Forest’s reach. Whether they can prise Lewis away from the Etihad remains to be seen.
His contract runs until 2028, and City are under no financial pressure to sell. The rejected bid of £25.8m may have been opportunistic, testing the waters to see whether limited playing time in a stacked City squad could make Lewis or the club open to a move.
But even if the pursuit proves unsuccessful, it is another signal of Forest’s intent to continue their rapid rise.
Their business so far this summer already paints a picture of a club determined to compete on multiple fronts. Ndoye, Jesus, and Cunha have added depth, while the potential arrivals of McAtee, Hutchinson, and Kalimuendo would give Nuno a squad brimming with energy and creativity.
Lewis would represent a statement signing that underlines Forest’s ambition to attract players capable of starting for Europe’s elite.
Just as Elanga helped elevate Forest during his time at the club, the arrival of Lewis could usher in another era of growth and excitement at the City Ground.
Após três derrotas consecutivas, o Flamengo voltou a vencer no Brasileirão, a primeira sob o comando de Sampaoli na competição. Na sequência do ano, o argentino terá uma ‘dor de cabeça’ positiva para montar o meio-campo, visto que as alternativas aumentaram. Joias da base entraram bem no setor, que ganhou com os retornos de Erick Pulgar e Arrascaeta e, em breve, terá a volta de Gerson.
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Nesses primeiros jogos, o comandante tem sofrido com constantes problemas físicos e clínicos em seu elenco, sobretudo no setor que é a mola propulsora da equipe: o meio-campo. Mas tudo indica que duas opções estão prestes a retornar, já que Gerson e Thiago Maia seguem em suas recuperações. Por outro lado, na frente, Pedro teve uma lesão leve na coxa direita constatada, e a presença do atleta no duelo de ida com o Fluminense, pelas oitavas da Copa do Brasil, é incerta.
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Ao longo de 2023, Thiago Maia foi o atleta que mais atuou como primeiro homem do meio de campo, desde os tempos de Vítor Pereira. No entanto, oscilava e era questionado antes de se lesionar. Tal problema abriu brecha para Erick Pulgar aproveitar as chances que teve. O chileno foi titular nas últimas partidas e tem agradado tanto o treinador, quanto a torcida.
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Sampaoli conhece o jogador desde 2015, quando o convocou pela primeira vez para a seleção chilena. Em campo, o volante ocupa bem os espaços e auxilia com qualidade na saída de bola. Tem as características que se encaixam ao estilo do treinador.
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Paralelo a essa disputa, Gerson sofreu uma lesão no adutor da coxa esquerda, mas está bem próximo de retornar ao tempo do duelo das oitavas da Copa do Brasil, contra o Fluminense, na terça. O jogador já havia atuado sob o comando do técnico no Olympique, da França, e foi um dos principais destaques nesses primeiros jogos do argentino no time da Gávea.
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Nessa faixa de campo, outro chileno teve chance de emplacar uma sequência como titular, mas deixou a desejar. Arturo Vidal ainda não mostrou a que veio na equipe carioca mesmo sendo comandado por um velho conhecido. Ambos ergueram o troféu da Copa América, mas o jogador está longe de ser aquele que brilhou com a camisa do Chile.
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Oriundo da base rubro-negra, Victor Hugo deslanchou no time, quando era comandado por Dorival Júnior. Polivalente, o meia pode atuar em todas as posições do setor e tem um futuro promissor. Contra o Esmeraldino, o atleta dominou o meio-campo com bons números e mostrou que está pronto para disputar uma vaga entre os titulares.
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Outro nome que teve origem na base e no ano passado fez sua primeira temporada como profissional foi Matheus França. Com versatilidade, o jogador também pode desempenhar mais de uma função e ajudar, inclusive, no meio. O garoto do Ninho tem capacidade técnica, força mental e vigor físico, requisitos que já o fizeram entrar no radar de clubes europeus. Mas antes de ser um ativo financeiro, deve amadurecer ainda mais e ajudar o Flamengo sob o comando de Sampaoli
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Everton Ribeiro marcou seu primeiro gol na temporada da melhor forma, de letra, no Maracanã. O meia, que fez parte do quarteto mágico de 2019, ainda não conseguiu ter regularidade no ano, mas esbanja qualidade e habilidade com a bola nos pés. O golaço pode fazer com que reconquiste a confiança para se firmar como titular novamente.
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Por fim, Arrascaeta se recuperou da lesão e começou a buscar ritmo de jogo. Craque do time, o uruguaio traz mais dinâmica e qualidade de passe ao setor e tem tudo para ser o protagonista. O treinador confia muito no jogador e já frisou que ele pode decidir em uma bola e fazer o time progredir.
Crystal Palace sold Eberechi Eze to Arsenal earlier this month and may well have found their replacement for the Eagles legend, per Fabrizio Romano.
Crystal Palace look for reinforcements amid Marc Guehi uncertainty
There is no secret that Crystal Palace are a club with in-demand players this window, and it is fair to say that Marc Guehi’s future at Selhurst Park is uncertain amid interest from Liverpool in taking the England international to Anfield.
Arne Slot’s men have remained focused on landing their target over the last few weeks, and Romano’s latest update on his future via X has made it clear that if he does leave South London, a move to the Premier League champions is the only possible outcome.
CrystalPalace's Marc Guehi lifts the trophy as hecelebrates with teammates after winning the FA Community Shield
He stated: “Despite reports on Man City and more clubs, Marc Guehi situation has not changed: Liverpool is his favorite destination. Guehi wants LFC, talks still ongoing for deal to happen before end of the window. If not possible with Palace, Liverpool will be on it for 2026.”
With his future still very much up in the air, Crystal Palace have transfer plans of their own involving Conor Gallagher as reports gather that they are about to spring a late move to bring the Atletico Madrid midfielder back to Selhurst Park.
Lucas Paqueta is also on the Eagles’ radar, even if if would be hard to envisage West Ham United selling to a London rival, though stranger things have happened in the world of football.
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Speculation will continue to escalate as the window reaches fever pitch, though Crystal Palace fans will be doubled over with excitement amid reports that they could now be about to shatter their transfer record.
Crystal Palace in advanced talks to sign Yeremy Pino
Once again addressing his followers on X, Romano has confirmed that Crystal Palace are in advanced talks to sign Villarreal star Yeremy Pino for a fee in the region of £43 million, which would smash their transfer record.
Talks are still ongoing to fully agree a deal and nothing is signed and sealed yet, though they do appear to be closing in on a replacement for fan favourite Eze that will command nationwide attention.
Labelled “unique” by Antonio Mango, Pino has scored 22 times for Villarreal and laid on 23 assists in 173 appearances and featured in both of their opening La Liga fixtures this term against Real Oviedo and Girona.
After the heartbreak of Eze joining Arsenal, Crystal Palace are set to go all out for a quality alternative and supporters will be keen to see how he settles into life at Selhurst Park.
استقر حلمي طولان، المدير الفني لمنتخب مصر الثاني، بنسبة كبيرة، على التشكيل المقرر له مواجهة المغرب اليوم وديًا، استعدادًا لبطولة كأس العرب.
وينتظم منتخب مصر الثاني، في معسكر بالمغرب، يشارك خلاله في دورية ودية رفقة المغرب والبحرين.
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ويشارك منتخب مصر الثاني، في بطولة كأس العرب، المقرر إقامتها في قطر، تبدأ في 1 ديسمبر وتختتم بالنهائي في 18 ديسمبر 2025.
وأسفرت قرعة بطولة كأس العرب عن تواجد منتخب مصر في المجموعة الثالثة مع منتخبات الأردن والإمارات والفائز من (الكويت ضد موريتانيا).
وينوي طولان الاعتماد على ثلاثي في خط الهجوم، وهم مصطفى سعد ميسي ومحمد مجدي أفشة ومحمد شريف، واللعب برباعي في خط الوسط. تشكيل منتخب مصر المتوقع أمام المغرب اليوم وديًا
حراسة المرمى: أحمد الشناوي.
خط الدفاع: محمود الونش وأحمد سامي وياسين مرعي.
خط الوسط: يحيى زكريا وأكرم توفيق وعمرو السولية وعمر جابر.
O Brasileiro Feminino está na reta final da primeira fase, e o Palmeiras segue na busca pela liderança. As últimas três rodadas serão cruciais para o Verdão, contando com um confronto direto com o Flamengo.
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Nesta sexta (26), às 21h30, a equipe paulista visita o Rubro-Negro, e Bruna Calderan, uma das peças da defensa alviverde, ressaltou a importância da partida. A lateral destacou a dificuldade do confronto, pedindo atenção para sair com a vitória.
– Este jogo é muito importante porque define muita coisa na parte de cima da tabela, para conseguirmos uma melhor colocação e na próxima fase decidir jogos em casa. Sabemos que o Flamengo tem um elenco muito qualificado e temos que tomar muito cuidado para fazer um bom jogo e buscarmos a vitória.
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Além do campeonato nacional, o Palmeiras está disputando o Campeonato Paulista. Por isso, Calderan revela como está sendo a rotina do elenco palmeirense para equipe comandada por Ricardo Belli consiga brigar pelos dois títulos.
– Como são muitos jogos e pouco tempo de descanso, estamos priorizando nos recuperar bem para conseguir dar nosso melhor tanto no Brasileiro quanto no Paulista. Os treinos estão sendo mais curtos que o normal pela quantidade de jogos que estamos tendo, e estamos fazendo muita análise de vídeo das equipes que vamos enfrentar para nos ajudar dentro de campo. Está sendo intenso mas muito proveitoso.
The middle order had given the home side some impetus but the weather had a final say
Ekanth25-Feb-2025
File photo: Sikandar Raza top-scored for Zimbabwe•Zimbabwe Cricket
– No resultA second washout in three games handed Zimbabwe a 1-0 T20I series win to end their home summer on a high. There was space for just one innings as rain delayed the toss by 45 minutes and then returned during the innings break to have the final word.Zimbabwe had a stop-start innings after being put into bat in the 18-overs-a-side contest. They stretched their way to 142 thanks to Sikandar Raza taking control after having come in at 18 for 2, before Tashinga Musekiwa and Tony Munyonga’s cameos provided late acceleration.Craig Young and Gareth Delany picked up two wickets each for Ireland. The bowlers did have trouble gripping the moist ball, but managed to keep the run rate at a shade under eight an over.The evening started with Paul Stirling winning the toss and Ireland striking twice in the first three overs. Young found seam movement to have Tadiwanashe Marumani caught behind. Matthew Humphreys then darted in an arm ball from around the wicket to smash Wessly Madhevere’s stumps.Raza started off with a streaky boundary over short third before going through a couple of tense moments. He was in pain after edging a mistimed pull on to his leg, he survived an lbw call off Josh Little in the seventh over, and an edge off his bat didn’t carry to wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker in the eighth.He did dispatch a Fionn Hand slower ball over long-on and pumped Humphreys for a four and a six. But when he tried a flat-bat hit off Delany, the ball seemed to hold up in the pitch and ended up in Harry Tector’s hands at long-on.Delany got Brian Bennett four balls later with a ball that bounced low to take an edge and flatten leg stump as Zimbabwe slumped to 67 for 4. However, that was the only over Delany bowled for the day.Munyonga got a fortunate boundary in the 11th over as debutant Tim Tector, at long-on, came in too close and the ball soared over him for a boundary. Ryan Burl offered two near chances in the following over off Hand, neither of which carried to the outfielders running in. The duo picked up seven twos, four of them in the 13th over, in their 27-run stand. That was broken by Little, who had Burl caught at deep third.Musekiwa launched Young for two sixes in the 15th over, the first of which brought up Zimbabwe’s hundred, before pulling a half-tracker from Little into the grass banks. Musekiwa got a free hit after Hand, in a bid to keep the ball out of the arc, delivered a ball so wide that it was outside the cut strip. But a wide later, he missed out on a full-toss free hit.Munyonga had near chances in the 16th over, both of which resulted in twos, but fell to Young in the final over, trying to swipe the ball over long-on. Wellington Masakadza got a boundary off his first ball, but Young bowled four yorkers on the bounce to keep the batters quiet.With dew around, Ireland would have fancied their chances of chasing down the total and ensuring that Zimbabwe finished their home summer without a series win, but it was not to be.
Não há um treinador de futebol sequer no Brasil que não defenda a necessidade de ter mais tempo para treinar a sua equipe. Vanderlei Luxemburgo no Corinthians, por exemplo, dirigiu o time alvinegro no dia seguinte à sua chegada e primeiro treino comandado e, desde então, comandou o Timão novamente em 11 jogos por três competições diferentes. Agora, ele terá 11 dias de intervalo entre o último compromisso, que aconteceu neste sábado (10), contra o Cuiabá, e o próximo, contra o Santos, no dia 21 de junho.
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Mas, ainda que tenha esse período sem jogos, ele é infinitamente menor do que o desafio que Luxa tem à frente do TIme do Povo. Questionado pelo baixo aproveitamento desde que assumiu o comando corintiano – 27,7%, com somente duas vitórias -, Vanderlei tem a responsabilidade de estruturar um semestre em menos de duas semanas e salvar a temporada corintiana. Isso porque na última vez que o clube teve um hiato que permitiu um melhor período de preparação, a diretoria errou o planejamento. Eliminado no Paulistão no dia 12 de março, o Time do Povo só voltaria a entrar em campo no dia 6 de abril. A direção, no entanto, optou pela manutenção do técnico Fernando Lázaro, mesmo com a eliminação precoce no Estadual, ainda nas quartas de final, mas o demitiu quatro jogos depois, fazendo com que o sucessor tivesse que ‘trocar pneu com o carro em movimento’.
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O tempo pode até ter minimizado a responsabilidade de Lázaro, mas só escancarou os erros do departamento de futebol corintiano, que se perdeu na busca do treinador seguinte, viu o próprio Fernando dirigindo o time indiretamente em campo em um clássico contra o Palmeiras, e contratou Luxemburgo justamente em meio a uma maratona de jogos decisivos no mata-mata e importantes nos pontos corridos. Agora, frente à pressão pelos resultados já respingando no treinador, a convicção da diretoria é que a pausa para a data Fifa será fundamental para que as coisas sejam colocadas no prumo. Mas se esquece a cúpula do clube alvinegro que 10 dias sem jogos pode até ser muito tempo se comparado com a loucura do calendário do futebol brasileiro, mas não é praticamente nada quando você precisa estruturar um planejamento arrasado.
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Luxemburgo afirmou após o empate com o Cuiabá que o elenco corintiano não aguenta disputar três competições simultaneamente, o que mais uma vez lança luz às falhas de planejamento da gestão corintiana, já que a folha salarial em torno dos R$ 12 milhões mensais, que é pouco menor do que times como Palmeiras e Atlético-MG, que disputam nas partes altas as competições que participam.
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E o pior é que, mesmo com a eliminação na Libertadores, confirmada na última quarta-feira (7), o Timão ainda pode ter três campeonatos para disputar ao mesmo tempo no segundo semestre, já que basta um empate em casa com o Liverpool, do Uruguai, no próximo dia 28, que o clube alvinegro conseguirá beliscar um espaço nos playoffs da Copa Sul-Americana. Assim, caberá a Luxemburgo usar os próximos 10 dias para planejar o que vai priorizar em colocar essa ideia na mente dos jogadores.
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Contra o Cuiabá, a mostra é que ainda há muito a se fazer. O time tem pouco repertório ofensivo, mesmo quando tem mais a bola, segue sentido muito a ausência de Renato Augusto e precisa ser mais efetivo no terço final, já que atualmente vê o seu centroavante principal viver uma péssima, e aparentemente interminável, fase, e a alternativa que está em bom momento, que é Róger Guedes, não rende tanto quando atua centralizado e próximo da área.
Serão 10 dias que Luxa terá para fazer ajustes técnicos, táticos, estratégicos e psicólogos em um grupo que até agora deu apenas poucas respostas e esporádicas na temporada. Então, se o tempo parece bastante, os problemas, ajustes necessários e as perspectivas após a data Fifa também são muitas.