Two-paced wicket caught us by surprise – Nash

West Indies’ batsmen struggled on the first day of their tour match against a Sri Lanka President’s XI at Colombo

Sa'adi Thawfeeq10-Nov-2010

Brendan Nash: “Shiv and I batted together for a while and a few of the other guys showed signs of hanging there for a little bit”•AFP

West Indies’ tour of Sri Lanka got off to a disappointing start when the tourists were bundled out for 176 by seam and spin on the first day of their three-day match against Sri Lanka President’s XI at the SSC. Only middle-order batsmen Brendan Nash and Shivnarine Chanderpaul got useful practice out in the middle ahead of next Monday’s first Test in Galle.The pair rescued West Indies from 29 for 3 with a partnership of 81 before spinners Ajantha Mendis and Malinga Bandara wrapped up the lower order. Nash who scored 62 off 107 balls said, “We would have liked to have batted some more overs and got used to the conditions over here. The wicket was quite good although it played a few little tricks. Maybe it was just one of those things where we started the tour a little slowly today.”Shiv and I batted together for a while and a few of the other guys showed signs of hanging there for a little bit. We were a little disappointed by the way we batted but we were surprised by the wicket being quite easy to bat on. Maybe that took us a little bit by surprise and we didn’t adjust as well as we should have.”Describing his maiden half-century in the subcontinent, Nash said, “I was a little scratchy in patches for my first innings in this part of the world. Personally I am pleased with it – the mental and physical side of things.”I was interested with the pace of the wicket, it was two-paced. Just when you thought you were sort of going quite easy something would happen to keep you on your toes. Although it was a nice wicket to bat on, every now and then it reminded you that something can happen out there.”Nash said that West Indies should take a good look at their batting today and establish how they were going to move on from there. “We got this out of our system and had a bit of a knock in the middle, so we got to know the conditions and what they are going to be like. We can learn from today. We have to move forward and keep going.”Nash expressed surprise in the way the home team approached their batting. “The top four batsmen who came out played real shots. They obviously had a plan to come out quite hard and score runs quickly. We sort of pegged them back towards the end by taking a few wickets.”It’s a three-day match and there is plenty of time. The wicket might break up a little bit more so it would be another test for our batsmen and bowlers to use those conditions,” he said.

جيرنوت روهر: تمنيت رؤية محمد صلاح في كأس العالم.. والبرازيل الأقرب لحصد اللقب

قال جيرنوت روهر المدير الفني الأسبق لمنتخب نيجيريا، إن منتخب ألمانيا كان لديه العديد من الأزمات بنهائيات كأس العالم قطر 2022.

وأضاف روهر في تصريحات تلفزيونية بفضائية “الحياة” عبر برنامج “كورة كل يوم”: “كان لمنتخب ألمانيا مشاكل بالجملة من الناحية الفنية وإهدار الفرص، بالإضافة إلى الأخطاء الدفاعية”.

وأردف: “وضع لاعبي ألمانيا تركيزهم في أمور بعيدة عن الملعب كان أمرًا خطأ، وكان عليهم التركيز داخل المستطيل الأخضر”.

وتابع: “الكثير من المنتخبات حققت العديد من المفاجآت في المونديال، منتخب المغرب يمكنه أن يقدم مباراة كبيرة ولما لا يفوز على إسبانيا؟”.

وأكد: “المنتخب البرازيلي قريب من حصد كأس العالم، أتوقع النهائي بين فرنسا والبرازيل”.

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وأردف: “ميسي ذو أداء رائع مع المنتخب الأرجنتيني، ويقدم كرة رائعة، ورونالدو ما زال واحدًا من أفضل اللاعبين في العالم، ولكن لم يقدم المستوى المطلوب منه، الثنائي يقدمان أداءً رائعًا منذ سنوات طويلة”.

وواصل: “خضت العديد من المواجهات أمام منتخب مصر حينما كنت المدير الفني لمنتخب نيجيريا، وكانت مباريات خاصة ومميزة، وسجلنا العديد من الأهداف في مرمى المنتخب المصري، وكنا نعمل حساب من الهجوم وخط الوسط”.

واستأنف: “كنا ننجح في تسجيل الأهداف وكنت أعتمد على الكرات الطويلة حينما كنت أواجه مصر، لدي ذكريات سعيدة ورائعة أمام مصر”.

واستطرد: “منتخب مصر جيد جدًا ولسوء الحظ خسروا في كأس أمم إفريقيا بمصر أمام منتخب جنوب إفريقيا وخسروا اللقب، المنتخب المصري جيد جدًا ولديه لاعبين مميزين، ومن المؤكد أن محمد صلاح أفضل لاعب في منتخب مصر، لاعب رائع ومن الطراز الرفيع وكنت أتمنى رؤيته في كأس العالم”.

واختتم: “تلقيت العديد من العروض منذ مدة طويلة وتلقيت عرضًا من مصر عندما كنت أدرب نيجيريا، حاليًا متواجد مع عائلتي بفرنسا، وجاهز في أي وقت لتولي الأمور الفنية لأي فريق”.

Newcastle looking to snap up three players

A big update has emerged on Newcastle United and their plans to bring three players to St. James’ Park this summer.

What’s the talk?

90min reporter Graeme Bailey has revealed the three deals that PIF are plotting to complete heading into the upcoming transfer window as they look to bolster their squad for 2022/23.

Bailey Tweeted: “Newcastle United are ready to press ahead with the transfer plans they set in motion in January, and will look to finalise deals for Hugo Ekitike, Matt Targett and Jesse Lingard.”

Eddie Howe will be on cloud nine

The Magpies head coach will be left on cloud nine by this update as all three players would be excellent signings for the club.

Firstly, Targett would be a sensible, excellent, permanent signing for the Toon. He is a reliable, proven, Premier League performer who has been solid for Newcastle since joining on loan in January.

In the top-flight this season, he has averaged an impressive SofaScore rating of 6.92 across 29 starts, which shows that he can deliver on a regular basis from left-back in the division.

Secondly, Lingard has the potential to be an exciting addition to the team. He has found game time hard to come by at Manchester United this season but caught the eye on loan at West Ham last term as he scored nine goals and provided four assists in 16 league outings.

This shows that he has the quality to be a difference-maker at the top end of the pitch. The only question mark would be over whether he can sustain that over the course of an entire campaign as he caught fire in a six-month spell at the London Stadium.

Finally, Ekitike would be a phenomenal signing for now and for the future. He has produced nine goals and two assists in 14 Ligue 1 starts for Stade Reims and this suggests that he would be able to have an immediate impact on the team if he can adjust to English football.

However, he also has the scope to develop and improve over time at the age of 19. He has the majority of his career left ahead of him and that means he is a player the club can nurture over the course of a number of years, making him a good signing and investment at the same time.

Therefore, Howe will be on cloud nine if PIF can get all three of these deals over the line as they would all be fantastic additions in their own right.

AND in other news, Keith Downie drops exciting £50m Newcastle transfer claim that’ll delight supporters…

جوارديولا يوضح موقفه من العودة إلى برشلونة ويصرّح: محظوظ لعدم تواجدهم في دوري الأبطال

حصل بيب جوارديولا يوم الاثنين على جائزة أفضل مدرب للعام الذي قدمه الاتحاد الكتالوني لكرة القدم، والذي أقيم حفله في أنتيغوا فابريكا دي إستريلا دام.

وتحدث جوارديولا عن عدة أمور، على هامش الحفل، مثل إمكانية عودته إلى برشلونة وتقييمه للدور الذي يقوم به المدير الفني تشافي الكامب نو.

وقال جوارديولا في تصريحاته التي نشرتها صحيفة “موندو ديبورتيفو” الإسبانية: “لا شيئ يمكن مقارنته بـ برشلونة، لو كان هناك اعتقاد بأنني سأكون ضروريًا لهم، سأعود، ولكن الحال ليس كذلك”.

وأضاف: “لقد غادرت، واستمر الفريق في الفوز، إذا كان علينا أن نلتقي مرة أخرى، فسيحدث ذلك، ولكن دون إجبار في أي شيئ”.

وفيما يتعلق بتجديد عقده مع مانشستر سيتي، حيث وقع مؤخرًا عقده الجديد، حيث قال: “لقد ناقشت الأمر مع زوجتي وكانت الفكرة هي إنهاء وقتي في سيتي هذا الموسم، لكن في النهاية حسمنا الأمر وسأستمر لمدة عامين آخرين”.

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واستمر: “أداء تشافي برشلونة؟ أعتقد أنهم يقومون بعمل جيد للغاية على الرغم من خيبة الأمل في دوري أبطال أوروبا، ولكن إذا قمت بتحليلها مباراة تلو الأخرى، في ميونخ كانوا يستحقون الفوز ثم ركلة الجزاء في المباراة ضد إنتر، يؤلمني أنهم لم يتأهلوا، ولكن لأنني محظوظ لأنني بهذه الطريقة لن أواجهم”.

وعن أداء إسبانيا في كأس العالم، قال: “أنا أستمتع بالبطولة بمباريات جيدة ومدربين شجعان، أداء إسبانيا جيد للغاية، لكن هذا لا يعني أنهم سيفوزون بها لأنه في كرة القدم هذا لا يعمل بهذه الطريقة”.

واختتم: “آمل أن يحدث ذلك، دع الفريق الذي يلعب أفضل هو من يفوز باللقب، إنريكي يقضي وقتًا رائعًا في إسبانيا بالفعل”.

Sunderland dealt double injury blow

Alex Neil has given a post-match update on injury issues on two defenders in the team and it’s bad news for Sunderland.

What’s the latest?

The Black Cats boss confirmed that Dennis Cirkin will be out for the last two games and gave an update (via Northern Echo) on Carl Winchester who was forced off the pitch against Cambridge early into the first half of the game.

“It’s an injury issue with Dennis. In terms of his return, providing we extend the season (get into the playoffs), then I’d be very hopeful that Dennis would play a part.”

“Winny has hurt his groin, but the extent of it, I can’t tell you at the moment,”

“If Dennis and Winny are going to be missing now, there may well be an opportunity for Callum to play.”

Bad news for Sunderland

Losing two key players at such a crucial stage of the season will certainly be bad news for Sunderland supporters and the team ahead of their final push for a playoff spot for a chance at promotion to the Championship in the last two games.

The Mackems are currently fourth in the League One table following their win over Cambridge United, however, the top six is so tight that there is only a point difference in Sunderland’s current position and the seventh spot currently occupied by Sheffield Wednesday, who like Alex Neil’s side have an extra game to play compared to the rest of the top six.

Winchester has only missed four games over the entire season and has been heavily relied upon by his new manager since his arrival in February playing every single game in the eleven-game unbeaten run Sunderland are enjoying right now. Thus, his loss will definitely be felt in the team if he won’t be available to play in the remaining games.

Cirkin has just missed eight games this season due to groin surgery earlier in the campaign but has again been heavily involved in the success since Alex Neil’s arrival, playing the full 90 minutes in every single game the Scotsman has managed so far. That has seemingly taken its toll in the final throws of the season as he is likely to be completely ruled out for the rest of the term.

With that being said, losing two crucial players in the backline will surely be a devastating blow for the side but Neil will be hoping that Sunderland have enough to take them over the line to secure a playoff spot over the final games.

Em jogo de dois pênaltis, Criciúma e Tubarão empatam no Catarinense

MatériaMais Notícias

Em partida que teve dois pênaltis no primeiro tempo e princípio de reação, o confronto entre Criciúma e Tubarão terminou empatado em 1 a 1, nesta noite de domingo, no Heriberto Hülse, pela 13ª rodada do Campeonato Catarinense. O gol do Tigre foi marcado por Zé Carlos, e quem balançou as redes do Peixe foi Daniel Costa. O resultado deixou o time da casa na sétima posição, com 13 pontos, enquanto o visitante permaneceu, em quinto lugar, com 17 somados.

A vitória para as duas equipes seria importante para se aproximar do grupo que se classifica para próxima fase da competição. Entretanto, os times não conseguiram evitar o empate no placar.

O JOGO

No início da partida, o time de Tubarão começou a tomar as ações da partida e pressionou a equipe do Criciúma. Mas, aos 14 minutos, após cruzamento, a bola bate no braço de Canavesio, e juiz marcou penalidade. Na cobrança, Elvis bateu no canto direito e Belliato defendeu. E, impressionantemente, depois de sete minutos, a partida teve outro pênalti, e agora, na batida, Zé Carlos que manda para o fundo das redes.

Na segunda etapa, o Tubarão retornou melhor e começou pressionando a equipe do Tigre. Com isso, o Peixe não demorou muito para empatar o jogo, e aos 17 minutos, Daniel Costa fez gol da igualdade. Após o gol, a equipe de Tubarão não recuou e buscou virar a partida. Ao final da partida, o time da casa conseguiu uma chance clara de gol, que a bola passou raspando na trave. Fim de papo: 1 a 1.

PRÓXIMO CONFRONTO
O próximo duelo do Criciúma é contra o Brusque na sexta-feira, às 19h:15, no Heriberto Hülse. Já o Tubarão enfrenta a Chapecoense no domingo, às 16h, no Domingos Gonzales.

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موعد والقنوات الناقلة ومعلق مباراة السعودية والأرجنتين اليوم في كأس العالم 2022

يبدأ منتخب السعودية مشواره في كأس العالم 2022 اليوم الثلاثاء بمواجهة الأرجنتين في إطار المجموعة الثالثة التي تضم منتخبات المكسيك وبولندا.

وسبق وأن لعب منتخب الأرجنتين 4 مرات أمام السعودية، وفاز راقصي التانجو في مباراتين مع التعادل في مباراتين وتواجه الفريقين مرة واحدة في لقاء رسمي لعب في أكتوبر 1992 ضمن كأس القارات وانتهى بفوز الأرجنتين 3-1 بفضل أهداف ليوناردو رودريجيز، وكلاوديو كانيجيا، ودييجو سيميوني، فيما سجل سعيد العويران هدف السعودية الوحيد.

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وتشارك السعودية في كأس العالم 2022 للمرة السادسة في تاريخها بعد بطولات 1994، 1998، 2002، 2006 و2018. موعد مباراة السعودية والأرجنتين في كأس العالم

تقام المباراة الثلاثاء 22 نوفمبر 2022 في تمام الساعة الثانية عشرة ظهرًا بتوقيت القاهرة، الواحدة بعد الظهر بتوقيت مكة المكرمة، وذلك على ملعب لوسيل في الدوحة. القناة الناقلة لمباراة السعودية والأرجنتين في كأس العالم

تُذاع المباراة عبر قناة “الكأس اكسترا 1″، بالإضافة إلى beIN Sports 1 Max كما أعلنت شبكة بين سبورتس نقلها عبر القناة المفتوحة. تردد قناة بين سبورتس المفتوحة

القمر: نايل سات 7 درجات غرب

تردد القناة: 11054 – 12604

معدل الاستقطاب : أفقي (H).

معدل الترميز : 27500.

معدل تصحيح الخطأ : 4/3.

القمر: عرب سات 30.5 درجة شرق

تردد القناة : 12379

معدل الاستقطاب : أفقي (H).

معدل الترميز : 27500.

معامل تصحيح الخطأ : 6/5. معلق مباراة السعودية والأرجنتين في كأس العالم 2022

يعلق على مباراة السعودية والأرجنتين في كأس العالم المعلق حسن العيدروس. تشكيل منتخب السعودية المتوقع أمام الأرجنتين

حراسة المرمى: محمد العويس.

خط الدفاع: سعود عبد الحميد، علي البليهي، عبد الإله العامري، ياسر الشهراني.

وسط الملعب: عبد الإله المالكي، سلمان الفرج، محمد كنو.

خط الهجوم: صالح الشهري، فراس البريكان، سالم الدوسري. تشكيل منتخب الأرجنتين المتوقع أمام السعودية

حراسة المرمى: إيميليانو مارتينيز.

خط الدفاع: أكونيا، ليساندرو مارتينيز، نيكولاس أوتامندي، فويث.

وسط الملعب: رودريجو دي بول، لياندرو باريديس، آنخيل دي ماريا

خط الهجوم: جوليان ألفاريز، لاوتارو مارتينيز، ليونيل ميسي.

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Entenda quais os desafios do Fla na fase de grupos da Libertadores

MatériaMais Notícias

Ninguém no Flamengo esconde que o grande projeto de 2018 é voltar a figurar entre os melhores da Copa Libertadores, competição que o Rubro-Negro não sabe o que é conquistar desde 1981 – sua única final e conquista. E nesta quarta-feira, o Fla abre seu caminho na principal competição de clubes da América do Sul, diante do River Plate (ARG), no Nilton Santos. No caminho, para superar o trauma de seguidas eliminações de forma precoce, os carioca ainda terão Santa Fé (COL) e Emelec (EQU), compondo o grupo 4. Veja o que espera o Rubro-Negra nessa caminhada.

O QUE ESPERAR?

O Flamengo entra nesta Libertadores com um elenco recheado de estrelas. Nomes como Everton Ribeiro e Diego Alves são apostas, que já estavam no clube no ano passado, mas que não chegaram ainda na Libertadores. Além deles, o grande reforço é Henrique Dourado. Artilheiro do último Brasileiro, o Ceifador chega como esperança de gols para a equipe na competição.

No banco de reservas um velho conhecido da torcida e própria Copa Libertadores: Paulo César Carpegiani. Trinta e sete anos depois, o comandante retorna para tentar levar o Rubro-Negro ao bicampeonato continental. Era ele que comandava a equipe que faturou a taça em 1981.

Outro ponto a se destacar é a manutenção da base do ano passado. Os jogadores questionados pela torcida, como Márcio Araújo, Rafael Vaz e Alex Muralha, já não fazem mais parte do elenco. Chegaram, além do Ceifador, o colombiano Marlos Moreno e o goleiro Julio César. O ídolo, contudo, sequer foi inscrito na competição.

PARA SE PREOCUPAR

Apesar do forte elenco, o Flamengo ainda não conta com uma defesa que faça a Nação dormir tranquila. Veterano, Juan é uma incógnita, já que não se sabe quantos jogos ele pode jogar. Réver e Rhodolfo possuem atuações regulares, mas também não considerados os zagueiros do sonhos.

Pesa contra, também para os flamenguistas o péssimo retrospecto na competição, em especial nos últimos anos. Nas edições de 2012, 2014 e 2017, o Flamengo sequer passou da fase de grupos e o trauma da torcida está muito vivo na memória. Além disso, o Fla é recordista entre os clubes brasileiros de eliminações na primeira: são cinco no total.

Para completar, as duas primeiras partidas do Flamengo em casa, contra River Plate e Santa Fé serão de portões fechados, punição imposta pela Conmebol devido aos incidentes provocados pela torcida na final da Copa Sul-Americana, do ano passado. A torcida fará falta neste início.

A ESCALAÇÃO

Carpegiani retornou ao Flamengo e logo foi impondo sua forma de jogar. Com o novo treinador, o Flamengo atua no 4-1-4-1. com uma linha consistente de quatro meio campistas, que se revezam nos flancos e centralizados. Cuéllar – suspenso dos dois primeiros jogos – é o volante fixo. Sem ele, Jonas será titular diante do River Plate, nesta quarta feira.

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TABELA DE JOGOS
28.01 – Flamengo x River Plate (ARG) – Nilton Santos
​14.03 – Emelec (EQU) x Flamengo – George Capwell
​18.04 – Flamengo x Santa Fe (COL) – Maracanã
​25.04 – Santa Fe (COL) x Flamengo – El Campín
​16.05 – Flamengo x Emelec (EQU) – Maracanã
​23.05 – River Plate (ARG) x Flamengo – Monumental de Nuñez

OS RIVAIS
RIVER PLATE (ARG)
“River não está passando por uma boa performance de futebol da era
Gallardo. Jogar a Libertadores dá um ânimo a mais, por ser uma competição que motiva e muito para o treinador e seus jogadores. O ponto fraco é a falta de criação de jogo, que não vive grande momento. É um grupo muito difícil, onde Emelec e Santa Fé podem complicar também. A estreia contra o Flamengo é decisiva, porque não se sabe o que esperar. River pode perder por 3 a 0, como pode vencer igualmente”.
Por Eros Ledesma repórter da Tablon Radial

Número de participações na Libertadores: 34
Títulos: 3
Finais: 5
Estádio/capacidade: Monumental de Nuñez (61 mil pessoas)
Cidade-sede: Buenos Aires
Altitude: 25m
Distância e tempo de voo partindo do Rio de Janeiro: 2.640km / 3 horas (aproximadamente)

EMELEC (EQU)
“Emelec manteve praticamente a mesma base que o deixou o campeão no ano
passado, com duas mudanças. Na defesa Marlon Mejía ao invés do peruano
Christian Ramos e no meio-campo Pedro Quiñónez que substitui Fernando
Gaibor, destaque da equipe. Sua maior força está no ataque, onde seu máximo exponente é o goleador Bryan Angulo e seu companheiro Ayrton Preciado é um jogador que desequilibra e um dos melhores no último ano””
Por Christian Leo, repórter daRadio Sucre de Guayaquil

Número de participações na Libertadores: 77
Títulos: 0
Finais: 0
Estádio/capacidade: George Capwell (40 mil pessoas)
Cidade-sede: Guayaquil
Altitude: Nível do mar
Distância e tempo de voo partindo do Rio de Janeiro: 6.3349km / 6 horas (aproximadamente)

SANTA FE (COL)
“Todos os anos esperamos um Santa Fe forte na Libertadores. Já chegou até nas semifinais, mas ainda precisa mais. Está entre os principais da Colômbia hoje e precisa de uma campanha convincente. Pegou um grupo para mostrar seu valor, com times como Flamengo e River Plate. Acho que pode surpreender. Vencer no El Campín (estádio deles) não será moleza. Os jogos fora da Colômbia que serão decisivos”
Por Paco Vivar, repórter da Rádio Colorada Santa Fe

Número de participações na Libertadores: 12
Títulos: 0
Finais: 0
Estádio/capacidade: El Campín (48 mil pessoas)
Cidade-sede: Bogotá
Altitude: 2.640m
Distância e tempo de voo partindo do Rio de Janeiro: 4.537km / 6 horas (aproximadamente)

Santos x São Caetano: prováveis times, desfalques, onde ver e palpites

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Cinco anos depois, Santos e São Caetano voltam a se encontrar no Campeonato Paulista. O duelo desta quarta-feira, na Vila Belmiro, às 19h30 será válido pela 7ª rodada do Campeonato Paulista. A partida será marcada pelo retorno de Gabigol à Vila Belmiro. Há cinco anos, o Peixe tinha outro Menino da Vila como seu principal jogador: Neymar. O Alvinegro é o segundo colocado do Grupo D, com oito pontos, e o Azulão é o lanterna do Grupo B, com quatro.

Local: Vila Belmiro, Santos (SP)
Data-hora: 14/2/2018 – 19H30
Árbitro: Vinicius Furlan (SP)
Assistentes:Vitor Carmona Metestaine eHerman Brumel Vani (SP)
Onde acompanhar: Premiere e tempo real do LANCE!

SANTOS (técnico: Jair Ventura:)

Desfalques: Victor Ferraz, Lucas Veríssimo, Luiz Felipe e Bruno Henrique (machucados)
Pendurados: Jean Mota e David Braz

SÃO CAETANO: Helton Leite; Alex Reinaldo, Domingues, Sandoval e Bruno Recife; Marino, Paulinho Santos, Chiquinho e Diego Rosa; Rafael Costa e Ermínio. Técnico: Pintado
Pendurados: Régis

Palpites: Na redação do LANCE!, 100% apostam em vitória do Santos.

Everton eye Chelsea talent Levi Colwill

Everton are reportedly now eyeing up a move to sign young Chelsea talent Levi Colwill in the summer.

The Lowdown: Colwill thriving at Huddersfield

The 19-year-old is currently thriving on loan at Huddersfield Town, helping them climb to third place in the Championship table and being a mainstay in the team.

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He was recently one of their best players in a 2-0 win at home to fellow promotion-chasers Luton Town as he won five of his duels and made four clearances, two interceptions and one tackle (SofaScore).

Nonetheless, there are high hopes for him back at Stamford Bridge, where former Blues star Paul Canoville has even backed the young defender to be ‘better’ than first team regular Andreas Christensen.

The Latest: Everton lurking for Colwill

As per the official website of Italian football journalist and transfer insider Gianluca di Marzio, Everton are among a number of clubs to have ‘expressed an interest’ in Colwill.

Leicester City, Southampton, Fulham and the Terriers themselves would also be interested in signing him this summer, should the latter gain promotion to the Premier League.

However, Chelsea have been ‘delighted’ with the progress that Colwill is making, and Thomas Tuchel is now set to make a ‘final decision’ on him during pre-season.

The Verdict: Sign him

Coming through the youth ranks at Chelsea, and now impressing at Championship level, Colwill is clearly a player with a lot of potential.

Described by Anton Ferdinand as a ‘Rolls Royce’ who has ‘got everything’ to go to the ‘very top’, the 19-year-old has a very high ceiling, and Frank Lampard would no doubt be eager to help develop him on Merseyside having come from his former club.

Nonetheless, with competition for his signature set to increase after a successful season, the Toffees must sign Colwill now in order to avoid disappointment later.

In other news, Everton are also eyeing this ‘unbelievable’ magician on a free transfer

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