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YouTuber Conor McGilligan has claimed that defender Junior Firpo was frustrated with teammate Jack Harrison due to his poor passing in the most recent Leeds United defeat.

What’s the latest on Leeds United?

The Whites slumped to defeat in the Premier League this weekend as they lost 1-0 away at Stamford Bridge with a single goal from Wesley Fofana sealing the narrow Chelsea win.

As a result, Javi Gracia’s men now have just 22 points after 25 games and look potentially set for relegation unless they can improve their form dramatically in the coming weeks and months.

While speaking about the game on the One Leeds Fan Channel, McGilligan praised Firpo before criticising Harrison and noting that the Leeds’ left-back also seemed to be disappointed with the Englishman during the game.

He said (8:43): “Again Firpo, the best player on the pitch and that’s why I almost get frustrated with Jack Harrison.

“We’re actually looking at a situation now where Firpo was throwing his arms up when Jack Harrison can’t get it right. A simple pass, the amount of attacking offensive breakdowns that happened with Jack Harrison is staggering.”

What’s going wrong for Harrison and Leeds?

Last time out in the league, Firpo scored the only goal of the game and helped his side keep a clean sheet, picking up an 8.3 SofaScore rating as the Whites beat Southampton 1-0 – so it’s easy to see why McGilligan praises his recent form.

In this game, both players were unable to have a huge positive impact on the game with regard to their personal statistics as they each lost the ball 14 times. What’s more, Harrison completed just 75 per cent of his passes, while Firpo was at least up at 82 per cent.

Worryingly for the 26-year-old winger, he has not scored a goal in the league since the third game of the season and has just one assist in his last eight outings.

Taking it all into account, it’s not hard to understand why his teammates may be frustrated with his attacking contributions of late.

Manchester United’s academy is arguably one of the most infamous across the world, having produced some of the game’s best talents with alarming regularity.

Many would instantly think back to the class of 92 as the benchmark for youth production, yet even more recently the likes of Marcus Rashford have starred after being handed his break as a free-scoring 18-year-old.

It seems that with each passing season a new up-and-coming talent bursts onto the scene at Old Trafford, whether it be through outstanding performances for the U21s or by taking their first team chance when they are handed it.

In Mateo Mejia, the former is certainly the case and there will be hope that the opportunity will soon arise to make the latter a reality.

Having signed from Real Madrid as a 16-year-old, the tricky winger has followed a similar career path to Alejandro Garnacho. Given his recent emergence as someone in and around the senior squad, this is certainly a pursuit that the 19-year-old will seek to emulate.

Who is Mateo Mejia?

Having also joined from a Madrid club in 2020, the Argentine moved from Atletico Madrid at the same age as the aforementioned starlet with an impressive amount of traction attached to someone so young.

With Garnacho having now featured 30 times for the senior team, scoring four and assisting five, his electric pace and undeniable flair have seen him lauded as he slowly integrates himself within Erik ten Hag’s squad.

Whilst Mejia is a far cry from being in that position, the teenage sensation is hardly far off given how he has embedded into the city as his performances improve.

Having played all across the front three this season, the Spanish-born speedster has adopted more of a creative role this campaign with four assists after ten Premier League 2 games.

It marks an impressive showing for someone enjoying their first full season with the U21s. It has even seen the 19-year-old dubbed a “wonderkid” by one source just before he joined.

For comparison, Garnacho had only managed five goal contributions in his first 12 games at that aforementioned level, before earning his call-up.

Although he is more of a finisher, the two do boast similarities in their desire to showcase their talents through their quick feet and intricate skills. Perhaps Mejia could provide a creative foil to his teenage teammate with whom he will hope to be playing with more next season in the first team.

West Ham's summer of 2022 is quickly looking like one to forget from a transfer perspective.

The likes of Maxwel Cornet, Gianluca Scamacca and Thilo Kehrer have failed to live up to expectations at the London Stadium, due to various problems with injuries, fitness and poor form.

However, David Moyes' worst signing looks to have been Flynn Downes, as the midfielder has barely featured since his move from Swansea City.

Should West Ham ditch Flynn Downes?

The Hammers confirmed the signing of Downes in July 2022, with the 24-year-old joining for £12m having been a regular for Russell Martin's side in the Championship the season prior.

Downes had only joined the Swans in the summer of 2021, having progressed through Ipswich Town's academy, where he would make 99 appearances in total, contributing three goals and four assists.

It was something of a gamble by the Hammers to invest so heavily in a player that arguably wasn't pulling up any trees in the second tier, as he managed just one goal and two assists in 37 league appearances last season, averaging a disappointing 6.59 rating from WhoScored for his performances.

It is perhaps no surprise that he has struggled with the transition to the Premier League, making just four starts so far this campaign, with Moyes understandably preferring a midfield trio of Lucas Paqueta, Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek.

It says a lot that even with the Hammers languishing just above the relegation spots, Moyes has barely turned to Downes in this tumultuous campaign, with 393 minutes of Premier League action under his belt.

The Scottish manager made it clear that he was disappointed with the Englishman's impact earlier in the season, saying:

“The things I’ve seen of him, he needs to do better and we’re already [working at that] but we’ll get him a game when we can. All the players have to earn it and I have to find a way of winning most of the games.

“If it takes me putting the better players out to win, well I want to win. I’m not putting the boys out just to lose and say ‘I’m giving them a game.’ I want to win the games.”

If Downes were a young prospect who looked to have a bright future, then perhaps the attitude towards him would be different, but the reality is that he is a 24-year-old with plenty of experience in the lower leagues, and he wasn't cheap at £12m.

The £25k-per-week midfielder has to show a lot more at the London Stadium, otherwise, Moyes will surely soon be forced to get rid before his West Ham career has really even begun.

Former Tottenham Hotspur boss and managerial candidate Mauricio Pochettino would take the job if offered it, according to Sky Sports.

The Lowdown: Spurs draw shortlist…

Spurs and sporting director Fabio Paratici have already drawn up a shortlist of names to potentially replace current head coach Antonio Conte.

Even before his astonishing post-match Southampton rant, the 53-year-old had been tipped to leave the club at the end of this Premier League season, with his contract expiring in June.

Chairman Daniel Levy has the option to extend his stay by a further 12 months but this is currently not in the pipeline.

Conte could well be shown his marching orders before then as the Lilywhites identify Roberto De Zerbi, Luis Enrique, Thomas Tuchel, Marco Silva, Thomas Frank and Pochettino as possible replacements.

The Latest: Pochettino would take Spurs job…

One of the most popular names by far to have been linked with the post is Pochettino, Spurs’ former boss who lead them to a Champions League final in 2019.

Sections of Tottenham’s fanbase have seriously campaigned for the Argentine to make a return and Sky have an update on the situation.

The broadcast giant claims Pochettino would take the job ‘if offered it’, stating on air:

“We understand that many of Tottenham’s squad have been in contact with their former manager, Mauricio Pochettino, they want him to replace Conte.

“And we also expect Pochettino would take the job if offered it. As things stand Pochettino will assess all of his options in the summer, he has had several approaches in the last eight months, none of them he felt were right.

“Tottenham also approached Pochettino in the summer of 2021 but his contract at PSG then meant he couldn’t talk to them.”

The Verdict: Perfect man for the job…

The former Southampton boss already has both a bond with members of the Spurs squad and large portions of supporters, surely making this a match made in heaven.

His status as a free agent also opens the door for Levy to make an approach with little obstacle in his path.

Pochettino would come back to Spurs with much more experience, having won a Ligue 1 title with Paris-Saint Germain last year.

The 51-year-old is also highly respected in other countries, especially Italy, with Serie A football expert Mina Rzouki telling BBC Radio 5 Live that Italians think he’s a ‘genius’ and ‘master tactician’.

Pochettino’s experience in England, where he is proven on limited resources, is yet another reason to make this move a reality.

Injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar has stated that Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams could be out of action for nine weeks, should his hamstring issue prove to be a grade 3 full tear.

The Lowdown: Hamstring issue

Adams was forced to sit out of Leeds’ 4-2 win against Wolves in the Premier League on the weekend with a hamstring problem. The 24-year-old sustained the issue during training last week and will also be unable to feature for the USA during the current international break.

Phil Hay reported that the player has been sent to see a specialist to examine the extent of his problem, and one injury expert has made a worrying claim.

The Latest: Adams claim

MOT Leeds News spoke with Brar in the last 48 hours regarding Adams and how long he could miss. The expert said that a grade 1 mild tear would result in a two-week absence, a grade 2 moderate tear three to six weeks and a grade 3 full tear would be over nine weeks depending on if surgery is needed.

“The timeline depends on the severity and specific location of the tear along with other factors like previous injury history, playing style, etc.

“Generally, the timeline for a grade 1 mild tear is two weeks, grade 2 moderate tear is three to six weeks and grade 3 full tear (rupture) is over nine weeks depending on if surgery is required or not.

“If the injury occurs near a tendon, the timeline tends to take longer.”

The Verdict: Fingers crossed

Leeds may already know the extent of Adams’ problem after the news of visiting a specialist emerged last week, and hopefully, they have received a positive verdict. However, it looks as if the worst-case scenario would be Adams being out for over two months, which may rule him out of most of the remaining 11 Premier League games.

That would be a huge blow for everyone associated with the club, especially as Adams has made a positive impact in his first season at Elland Road after arriving from RB Leipzig.

As per WhoScored, Adams has comfortably outperformed fellow midfielders Marc Roca, Weston McKennie, Brenden Aaronson and Adam Forshaw, recording an average match rating of 6.73/10. He has made more tackles and passes than any of his current teammates, while also ranking highly when it comes to interceptions and key passes per 90.

That shows that he could be key in Leeds’ battle to avoid the drop, providing he is fit enough to feature over the coming weeks.

Newcastle United left-back Jamal Lewis will have a big decision to make alongside Eddie Howe as to where his future lies ahead of the summer window.

Will Jamal Lewis leave in the summer?

The 25-year-old will go into the summer window with two years remaining on his current deal on Tyneside having joined back in 2020 from Norwich City.

However, the move up north has been fairly disastrous for the Northern Ireland international's career as he finds himself behind the likes of Dan Burn and Matt Target in the pecking order.

Across the 2022/23 campaign, Lewis has only made 120 minutes worth of appearances under Howe which have come across three separate games all in different competitions (via Transfermarkt).

And speaking on his YouTube channel, journalist Lee Ryder has suggested Howe and Lewis will have to decide what is the best step for his career ahead of the summer:

(2:40) "But you never know he could bring something from the bench. He's certainly shown he's fit enough to play in the last few days but Eddie Howe, as I say, decision time looming on not just Jamal Lewis, a number of players this summer and I do expect Newcastle to pretty much pull off what would be a squad rebuild."

What should Newcastle do with Jamal Lewis?

Even the 2021/22 campaign did not offer much for the 25-year-old who made five appearances in the Premier League before undergoing groin surgery which kept him out for the remainder of the campaign (via Transfermarkt).

Ahead of him in the pecking order is Burn who has enjoyed the majority of the action from the left-back spot with 25 starts to his name in the Premier League alone.

And behind Burn – but ahead of Lewis – is the 27-year-old Targett who has made 11 appearances in the Premier League this season.

What is perhaps even more concerning for Lewis is the reports currently circulating suggesting the Toon are looking to bring in another left-back over the summer.

The likes of Kieran Tierney have been linked with a potential move to St. James' Park which would only cast further doubt over where Lewis' game time would come from.

With this in mind, the prospect of a loan move away for the next season would surely come with concerns as three other players could then potentially be ahead of Lewis in the pecking order.

The arrival of another left-back could see Burn slot back into the centre of defence but given the trust he's gained from Howe, if push ever came to shove it wouldn't be a surprise to see Burn play ahead of Lewis if there was an injury crisis at left-back.

So there has to be some consideration from Lewis and even the club whether he has a realistic future with the club.

Rangers now expect to lose Scott Wright in the summer transfer window, amid interest in the winger from English Championship sides, according to a report from Football Insider.

Which Rangers players could leave this summer?

Michael Beale may have a bit of a rebuilding job on his hands this summer, as some long-serving players are being linked with moves away from the club, most notably Alfredo Morelos, with the Colombian's contract set to expire at the end of the season.

The chances of the striker leaving are ever-increasing, as he is still yet to enter talks with the club about a new deal, with Beale set to wait until the end of the campaign before making his mind up.

41-year-old goalkeeper Allan McGregor could also call time on his Rangers career in the summer, when his current deal expires, but he will make a definite decision at the end of the campaign, depending on whether he feels he can still perform at a good level.

Another Light Blues player that may be on the move at the end of the campaign is Wright, with Football Insider reporting English Championship sides are circling, as well as teams from the Scottish top flight.

The winger is now expected to leave the club, despite having two years left on his contract, with Beale already starting his plans for the off-season, as he vies to close the gap on rivals Celtic.

The Rangers boss was unwilling to part with the 25-year-old in January, but his future will be re-assessed in the summer, at which point he is likely to sanction his departure.

Should Rangers let Scott Wright leave?

The £5.6k-per-week earner has stepped up to the plate in some big moments for the Light Blues, most notably scoring the second in the 2-0 win against Hearts in the Scottish Cup final last season.

However, the former Aberdeen man is clearly unfavoured by Beale, regularly being limited to cameo appearances off the bench, meaning he has amassed just one assist in the Scottish Premiership this season.

Despite being hailed as having "so much talent" by journalist Josh Bunting, the Scot has been unable to display his quality often enough in a Rangers shirt, and it is probably the right decision to allow him to move on in the summer.

Given his contract situation, the Gers may be able to receive a decent fee for Wright, which they can then reinvest into other areas of the squad.

تعرف على موعد والقناة الناقلة لمباراة النصر والاتحاد اليوم في الدوري السعودي.. والمعلقين

ينتظر عشاق الكرة السعودية مواجهة من العيار الثقيل بين النصر والاتحاد في اللقاء المؤجل بينهما ضمن منافسات الدوري السعودي.

وتقام المباراة على ملعب الأمير عبد الله الفيصل في المباراة التي تجمع بينهما المؤجلة من الجولة السابعة عشر بالمسابقة السعودية.

ويحتل فريق الاتحاد المركز السادس في ترتيب جدول الدوري السعودي برصيد 28 نقطة، من الفوز في 8 لقاءات والتعادل في 4 مواجهات وتلقى 5 هزائم.

بينما النصر يأتي في المركز الثاني في ترتيب الدوري برصيد 40 نقطة، حققها من الانتصار في 13 مواجهة، وتعادل وحيد وتلقى 3 هزائم. موعد مباراة النصر والاتحاد في الدوري السعودي

تقام المباراة مساء اليوم الثلاثاء 26-12-2023، في تمام الساعة التاسعة مساءً بتوقيت مكة المكرمة، الثامنة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة. القناة الناقلة لمباراة النصر والاتحاد في الدوري السعودي

تنقل المباراة عبر شبكة قنوات “SSC” الناقل الحصري لبطولة الدوري السعودي 2022، وبالتحديد قناة SSC1 HD. معلق مباراة النصر والاتحاد اليوم في الدوري السعودي

ومن المقرر أن يتولى مهمة التعليق على أحداث اللقاء كل من فارس عوض ومحمد حسين.

ويُمكنكم متابعة أحداث المباريات لحظة بلحظة من مركز المباريات من هنـــا

YouTuber Conor McGilligan has slammed the Leeds United board and Victor Orta amid the "complete embarrassment" of the Jean-Kevin Augustin transfer saga.

What's the latest on Leeds and Jean-Kevin Augustin?

While the Whites have plenty to worry about on the pitch having suffered a demoralising 5-1 Premier League defeat to relegation rivals Crystal Palace on the weekend, the picture doesn't look any prettier off it.

Indeed, after years of issues, it now seems as though the club are set to be hit with a massive bill for a deal that happened in 2020.

Indeed, Leeds initially agreed to a January loan deal for Augustin with an alleged obligation to buy him from Red Bull Leipzig for £18m if promotion was achieved.

While the club went into the Premier League, the striker saw just 48 minutes of action and ultimately the club didn't make the transfer permanent.

However, in a new ruling, the Whites must now pay Augustin £24.5m after being found to have breached the player’s contract by not completing the deal (via The Athletic).

Amid this mess, McGilligan took to Twitter to voice his immense frustration at sporting director Orta who was in charge of the deal, saying: "For people who defend the cheap deals this guy has made, fair enough.

"But the ridiculous transfer fees we have paid this last 3/4 years on players – massively outweighs any bargain we have got through the door.

"This alone is a complete embarrassment."

How much will Leeds have to pay for Jean-Kevin Augustin?

As mentioned above, the Whites will now potentially have to pay the player £24.5m – although the club have actually appealed against the decision.

This is made clear in The Athletic article which also points out that the player could have been entitled to a five-year contract on a reported €90,000 per week (about £80k-p/w) deal had the obligation been taken up – which may explain that high fee now owed.

What's more, the club also had to pay a £15.5m settlement with Leipzig last year, having previously lost their case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

So in total, the club could have to fork out a combined figure in the region of £40m to finally put this whole fiasco to bed.

Seeing as Leeds signed Georginio Rutter just last January for what was thought to be a club-record £35.5m transfer, it now looks as though Augustin could actually take that crown despite having only ever played three times for the Whites.

Newcastle United have taken huge strides since their Saudi-led takeover in 2021 and could now look to continue their pursuit of success at St James' Park by adding more talent to their squad this summer.

What's the latest on Newcastle's interest in Kaoru Mitoma?

According to The Telegraph's Northern football writer Luke Edwards, Newcastle are interested in several Premier League players this summer with Brighton and Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma named as one of the potential targets.

As per the report, despite concerns surrounding the club's Financial Fair Play obligations, both sporting director Dan Ashworth and manager Eddie Howe have stressed the importance of being bold in the transfer window to maintain the high standards they have set throughout this season.

It is claimed that Mitoma is just one of many players that the club are looking to bring in this summer, with Ivan Toney, Declan Rice and James Maddison also named as players already discussed as potential targets.

Will Newcastle sign Mitoma this summer?

There is no doubt that the Newcastle boss will be absolutely thrilled with the phenomenal form his squad have been in over the last nine months, with Champions League football next season becoming a huge possibility for the club ahead of schedule.

The Magpies are currently fourth in the top-flight table after chalking up just four defeats over their 30 fixtures so far and conceding the fewest number of goals (24) in the entire league, which is an incredible achievement for the team.

However, should the North East club find their European football dreams become a reality, it would be advantageous to add some fresh legs and perspectives to key areas of the pitch to ensure they are capable of comfortably competing at the highest level whilst juggling multiple competitions.

As a result, the signing of Mitoma would be a fantastic coup for the club to provide star striker Alexander Isak – a man with five goals in the last month – with a partner in the forward line who can offer high-quality opportunities and further increase their creativity in the final third.

The Brighton winger – who has a reported price tag of £35m – has had an outstanding season and has been one of the Premier League's stand-out performers for his contributions to the Seagulls' impressive campaign.

Mitoma ranks in the top 15% of his positional peers in the top five European leagues for non-penalty goals, pass completion, progressive carries, touches and tackles.

he matches that dazzling quality and work-ethic with goal involvement too, scoring seven times this term, as well as registering four assists and creating seven big chances over 24 Premier League appearances.

The Japanese forward's huge influence on the pitch has not gone unnoticed, with Brighton's CEO Paul Barber signing Mitoma's praises on The Beautiful Game Podcast last month:

“Obviously, he’s [Mitoma] another player that will be in the spotlight in the next transfer window.

“He is so exciting to watch – a throwback to old-school wingers.”

With that being said, Howe could form a dream strike force for the Magpies this summer by acquiring the services of Mitoma. Indeed, he would fit perfectly alongside their energetic and incisive striker Isak next season to spark more goal contributions and add quality depth to the forward line.