استأنف الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الزمالك تدريباته، اليوم الاثنين، على ملعب استاد الكلية الحربية، ضمن الاستعدادات لمواجهة زيسكو الزامبي في الجولة الأولى لمباريات دور المجموعات لبطولة كأس الكونفدرالية الأفريقية.
ومن المقرر أن يلتقي الزمالك مع زيسكو الزامبي، في التاسعة مساء يوم الأحد الموافق 23 نوفمبر الجاري على استاد القاهرة الدولي. عودة آدم كايد للتدريبات الجماعية
انتظم اللاعب الفلسطيني آدم كايد في التدريبات الجماعية للفريق، بعدما تماثل للشفاء من الإصابة في عضلة السمانة التي أبعدته عن المشاركة خلال الفترة الماضية.
وأكد الجهاز الطبي للزمالك جاهزية اللاعب قبل عودته للمشاركة مع الفريق في التدريبات الجماعية.
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واصل أحمد ربيع لاعب وسط الفريق أداء تدريباته التأهيلية، بعد إصابته في العضلة الضامة خلال تواجده مع منتخب مصر في بطولة كأس العرب.
ويعمل الجهاز الطبي على تجهيز ربيع للمشاركة في التدريبات الجماعية خلال الأيام المقبلة. تصعيد حارس شباب جديد للفريق الأول
قرر الجهاز الفني بقيادة أحمد عبد الرؤوف تصعيد محمد عبد الفتاح حارس مرمى فريق الشباب مواليد 2005 لتدريبات الفريق الأول، في ظل غياب محمد صبحي مع المنتخب الأول ومحمد عواد مع منتخب مصر في كأس العرب.
وشارك عبد الفتاح في تدريبات الحراس تحت قيادة فيتور بيريرا، إلى جانب كل من المهدي سليمان ومحمود الشناوي. فقرة بدنية
خصص الجهاز الفني فقرة بدنية للاعبين، وتولى البرتغالي نونو كوستا روبيرو مدرب الأحمال قيادة هذه الفقرة، التي تضمنت تدريبات بدنية متنوعة بجانب فقرة خفيفة بالكرة.
وبعد انتهاء الفقرة البدنية، ركز الجهاز الفني على تطبيق بعض الجوانب الخططية، وحرص أحمد عبد الرؤوف على توجيه اللاعبين باستمرار، قبل خوض تقسيمة فنية في ختام المران.
Wolverhampton Wanderers fans would have been largely encouraged by their side’s first 45 minutes post-Vitor Pereira, as the Old Gold were holding Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea to a tense 0-0 stalemate.
However, after Malo Gusto opened the scoring for the Blues early into the second half, it ended up being one-way traffic as the West Londoners picked up their sixth Premier League win of the season, which, in turn, consigned the lowly visitors to their depressing ninth defeat of the campaign.
Journalist Nathan Judah stated at the final whistle that the West Midlands outfit are “destined” to be in the Championship next season, and it’s hard to dispute this claim, with Wolves still stuck at the bottom of the unforgiving division on just two points.
It will be up to Rob Edwards to somehow steer the sinking ship back on course, with their replacement for Pereira ditching the luxuries of being in a promotion race in the EFL with Middlesbrough, for an intense relegation dog-fight in the top-flight.
Interim manager James Collins did state that he thinks Wolves can stay up, despite their pitiful start, after the dust had settled on the 3-0 defeat, as Edwards assesses what players he will stick by and what players he will ditch after the Saturday night loss.
Edwards' immediate selection dilemmas at Wolves
Watching the Chelsea defeat in great detail, the former Luton Town manager will surely stick with Sam Johnstone in between the sticks.
Without Johnstone in goal, Wolves would have been on the receiving end of a far worse battering, with five saves in total picked up by the ex-West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper. He had become Pereira’s first choice over Jose Sa, and that looks unlikely to change.
Hwang Hee-Chan might find his starting spot is on shaky ground, though. He didn’t register a single shot on Robert Sanchez’s goal, with Edwards hoping that his strike partner on the day, Jorgen Strand Larsen, finds his goalscoring mojo again when he enters the Molineux dug-out, as another goalless display passed him by.
While the forward line desperately needs to improve, something needs to drastically change with the backline in front of Johnstone, with Wolves now conceding a horrific 25 goals after the Chelsea defeat, making them the leakiest team in the entire division.
In particular, this ropey Old Gold defender could already be on borrowed time heading into the brand-new Edwards’ era, even with previous shouts from Gary O’Neil, stating he is an “incredible” talent to work with.
Wolves defender is on borrowed time under Edwards
O’Neil was chosen as the first immediate name to replace Pereira, only for advanced talks to go awry last minute.
No doubt, if his return to the Molineux hot-seat did come true, he would have stuck by Toti Gomes, based on his prior adoration, with the Portuguese centre-back also shining under Pereira’s reign in flashes.
During the early days of Pereira’s stint, as Wolves-based content creator Ryan Leister put it, the Old Gold were a far “better side” with him placed in the starting XI.
Indeed, this is backed up by some mightily impressive numbers, with Gomes winning a commanding 18 duels at the end of December last year against Leicester City and Manchester United to secure Pereira his first two league victories in the West Midlands.
In the here and now, however, Gomes looks a shadow of his former self, as the £25k-per-week defender let Gusto have all the time in the world to head the Blues into a one-goal lead, among other shoddy moments from his lacklustre day at the office, which also saw him win no tackles or aerial duels.
Toti Gomes’ decline at Wolves
Stat (* = per 90 mins)
24/25
25/26
Games played
30
8
Goals scored
0
0
Assists
1
0
Touches*
68.1
53.6
Accurate passes*
46.5 (87%)
37.6 (87%)
Tackles*
2.0
1.0
Ball recoveries*
3.7
3.3
Clearances*
4.7
2.6
Total duels won*
4.8
3.0
Clean sheets
8
0
Stats by Sofascore
With Edwards priding himself on making his former Luton side more “difficult” to break down – as Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta put it – he is likely to want to axe Gomes based on his porous performances so far this season, regardless of his impressive showings under previous regimes, and when Pereira was at his peak in the Molineux dug-out.
Of course, that isn’t to say Gomes will be completely written off, as Edwards attempts to get a tune out of those who are visibly faltering and can do better.
But, it might be beneficial for the underperforming number 24 to be removed from the starting XIs initially when Edwards enters the building, as the 42-year-old attempts to inject some much-needed fight into his downtrodden troops.
Manager's future takes twist after advanced Wolves talks and "dramatic U-turn"
Sam Curran fights for Surrey with unbeaten 69 but Scrimshaw three-for seals win for visitors
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Ravi Bopara cuts loose during his brilliant century•Getty Images
Northamptonshire 154 for 4 (Bopara 105*, Clark 3-13) beat Surrey 147 for 6 (S Curran 69*, Scrimshaw 3-34) by 7 runs Former England all-rounder Ravi Bopara produced an explosive knock of 105 not out from 46 balls to stun Surrey and propel Northamptonshire Steelbacks to their first Vitality Blast Finals Day since 2016.The 40-year-old, a former Blast winner with Essex, turned back the clock with a magnificent display – posting his first Northamptonshire hundred as they fought back after losing two early wickets to post 154 for four in a rain-reduced contest at the Kia Oval.Surrey captain Sam Curran made a valiant attempt to rescue his side with a first half-century of the tournament, an undefeated 69 from 38 – but they came up short on 147 for six.Experienced seam pair Ben Sanderson (two for 24) and David Willey (one for 28) kept their cool in the death overs to clinch the Steelbacks’ success.An early evening downpour trimmed the contest to 14 overs per side and, having won a crucial toss, the Surrey skipper had no hesitation in opting to bowl when play finally began at 7.50pm.That choice was quickly vindicated by Jordan Clark (three for 13), who made the ball swing and removed both Steelbacks openers for ducks in a devastating first over before a flurry of boundaries by Tim Robinson got the scoreboard moving.The New Zealander clubbed 20 from 12, mostly from Tom Curran’s opening over, but tried to pull Chris Jordan’s first ball and perished to a top edge – passing the baton on to Bopara, who seized it eagerly.Runs flowed through the veteran’s combination of power, timing and precision, with Gus Atkinson’s single over disappearing for 18 before Bopara clipped Clark to the fence to post his half-century.Supported by Saif Zaib (17 not out from 12), Bopara hit the accelerator and dominated their unbroken partnership of 74 from 35, hooking Tom Lawes for four from the penultimate ball of the innings to bring up a remarkable 45-ball ton.Like the visitors, Surrey were two down early on as Ryan Patel swung his first ball into the hands of deep square leg and Lewis McManus, standing up to Sanderson, took a thin edge to dismiss Jason Roy.Ollie Pope (41 from 23) went on the offensive, cutting Willey for two fours and driving his namesake, leg-spinner Lloyd, for a straight maximum as he and Sam Curran accumulated steadily and kept the required rate within range.The pair added 74 from 38 before Pope top-edged a short delivery from George Scrimshaw (three for 34) to long leg and, when Dan Lawrence holed out two balls later, the home side still needed another 70 from 32.Curran kept them in contention, slamming Justin Broad over the cover fence and Laurie Evans banged successive fours off Scrimshaw before miscuing the next one to point.Sanderson returned to send down an over that cost him just five before Willey’s spate of yorkers left Surrey needing 19 – and, although Curran smote a Sanderson full toss for six – it was not enough.
رد مدرب برشلونة هانز فليك، على تصريحات إنزو ماريسكا المدير الفني لفريق تشيلسي الإنجليزي بشأن البلوجرانا تحت قيادة بيب جوارديولا، وتحدث قبل لقاء الفريقين في دوري أبطال أوروبا، خلال مؤتمر صحفي.
ويستضيف تشيلسي خصمه برشلونة على ملعب “ستامفورد بريدج” ضمن مباريات الجولة الخامسة لمرحلة الدوري في دوري أبطال أوروبا.
وقال فليك في تصريحات نشرتها صحيفة “موندو ديبورتيفو” الإسبانية: “نتكيف دائمًا مع منافسينا، نعرف كيف نريد اللعب، ونعرف أيضًا احتياجاتهم، هكذا هي الأمور دائمًا؛ لا نتعامل مع كل مباراة بنفس الطريقة، دائمًا ما تكون مختلف”.
وأضاف بشأن تشيلسي، مؤكدًا أن فريقه سيقاتل: “إنهم من أفضل الفرق في العالم، التطور والتغيير في هذا النادي رائع، لديهم لاعبون شباب ممتازون ومدرب رائع؛ أقدر حقًا ما يقدمونه، إنه فريق شاب يضم لاعبين استثنائيين، بالنسبة لنا، ستكون مباراة رائعة، إنها بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا، والأمر ليس سهلاً، لكننا نملك الثقة وسنقاتل كما نفعل دائمًا”.
وحول إشادة ماريسكا مدرب تشيلسي ببرشلونة جوارديولا، علّق فليك: “إنهم نشيطون بالكرة، ونحن كذلك؛ يريدون الضغط، ونحن كذلك، كلانا يريد الكرة، أما بالنسبة لبيب، فعندما شاهدتم أداء برشلونة، أعجب الجميع به، راقب الجميع أسلوب لعبهم وطريقة تدريبهم”.
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وأكمل: “عندما ذهب جوارديولا إلى ألمانيا، لم أقل إننا قلدناه، لكننا اطلعنا على أسلوبه، وقد أرشد العديد من المدربين إلى الطريقة الصحيحة للتدريب أو بناء فلسفة، الأمر دائمًا مختلف، لأنه لا يمكن تقليده، إنه مذهل، إنه أفضل مدرب، وماريسكا مُحق، فقد سار العديد من المدربين على هذا النهج”.
وحول النتائج، أسترسل: “لا يُمكن اختيار الوقت المُناسب لمباراة كهذه؛ فكل مباراة تختلف عن الأخرى، أنا سعيد جدًا باللعب ضد تشيلسي لأننا نستطيع إظهار مدى قوتنا، إنه اختبار جيد، لقد تحسّن الفريق كثيرًا في الأسابيع الأخيرة، وعاد العديد من اللاعبين”.
وأكمل: “عاد دي يونج، وراشفورد، وسيتمكن رافينها من لعب دقائق أكثر، وآمل أن يعود بيدري هذا الأسبوع، وبالطبع، عاد خوان جارسيا، وهذا خبر سار، نتدرب دائمًا بتركيز عالي وبمستوى عالٍ، ولكن علينا أن نُظهر ذلك في المباراة”.
وأتم بشأن أهمية الفوز: “هدفنا هو التأهل ضمن الثمانية الأوائل، لكننا ندرك أن الأمر ليس سهلاً، وقد أثبت لنا العام الماضي أنه حتى لو لم نكن ضمن الثمانية الأوائل، فلا يزال بإمكاننا الفوز بدوري أبطال أوروبا، المهم هو تقديم أفضل ما لدينا واللعب بأعلى مستوى، لأنها بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا، اللعب ضد تشيلسي رائع، لدي ذكريات رائعة هنا، وآمل أن تكون غدًا ذكرى أخرى”.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has now reportedly been handed a huge boost after some contract news out of the Emirates Stadium.
Ever since Andrea Berta’s arrival in north London, the sporting director has rushed to secure the long-term futures of Arteta’s most important players.
Several extensions have already been announced, and crucial talks remain ongoing with star performers like Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber.
William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes both committed with long-term extensions running until 2030 earlier this year, with the pair also said to have promised eachother they’ll remain at the Emirates to compete for major silverware.
These deals were considered vital after Real Madrid showed serious interest in Saliba especially, and tying down both of world football’s centre-backs represents a major coup for Arsenal as Berta signals their serious ambition.
Rising academy stars Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly also penned new five-year contracts in the summer, rewarding their breakthrough into the first team and showcasing Arsenal’s continued commitment to youth development.
Both teenagers have impressed when given opportunities and are viewed by Arsenal as integral parts of the club’s future plans, even if some reports suggest that Lewis-Skelly could leave North London in January after falling behind Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie in the pecking order.
Goalkeeper David Raya and winger Leandro Trossard received significant pay rises before the 2025-26 season too, even if neither player actually extended the length of their deals — which comes as quite interesting.
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Trossard’s situation was particularly unusual, with the Belgian agreeing to a salary adjustment that increased his wages without adding any further years to his contract, which still expires in 2027.
That being said, the most crucial new deal talks centre around Saka.
Arsenal are said to have made excellent progress in talks with the England international, with both parties aligned and convinced about continuing together. The 24-year-old, whose current terms runs until 2027, is expected to become Arsenal’s highest-paid player in history with wages exceeding £300,000 per week.
Now, according to TEAMtalk, an agreement has been reached in negotiations.
Arsenal agree new Bukayo Saka deal after "breakthrough"
Indeed, the outlet reports that Arsenal have achieved a ‘breakthrough’ in contract talks with Saka, and an official announcement is expected to be made in ‘due course’ over his new deal.
After months of discussions between the two parties, Saka is now apparently poised to sign on the dotted line, coming one month after the Hale End superstar publicly declared his wish to remain at N5.
Saka has evolved into one of the world’s elite wingers and his importance to the Gunners cannot be overstated.
The attacker already has over 277 first-team appearances under his belt at Arsenal, scoring 76 goals across all competitions, and he reached a significant milestone by making his 200th Premier League appearance for the club against West Ham in October.
His output has been extraordinary ever since making his senior debut against Vorskla Poltava all the way back in 2018. The Three Lions superstar has netted 56 goals and provided 51 assists in the top flight alone, giving him an incredible 107 goal involvements in the competition, and he’s barely midway through his 20s.
Only Cristiano Ronaldo, Raheem Sterling and Ryan Giggs had more combined Premier League goals and assists than Saka at the age of 23, making for more insane numbers that put him on course to challenge some of the all-time Premier League records.
Arteta will be thrilled that Saka’s hamstring woes are now behind him, and we could still be yet to see the very best of what Arsenal’s electrifying gem has to offer.
Nathan McSweeney’s 85 held Australia’s innings together but they were dismissed for 185
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Manav Suthar took eight wickets across the game•Tanuj/ Ekana Cricket Stadium
A collective bowling effort from India A, followed by KL Rahul’s 74 from the top, kept them in the hunt on day three, chasing a daunting 412 set by Australia A. They raced to 169 for 2 in the final two sessions, at over four runs an over, to keep up with the high-scoring rates seen through this series.Rahul retired hurt in the final hour of play, paving the way for Devdutt Padikkal to walk in at No. 4. He has been picked for the home series against West Indies, but could not capitalise on the game time, falling to Todd Murphy for just 5. Earlier, Murphy had also claimed the wicket of N Jagadeesan (36) to break an 85-run opening partnership. Sai Sudharsan looked on course to hit his second fifty of the match at stumps, and finished the day on 44 not out alongside Manav Suthar, promoted to nightwatcher.The day began with Australia A on 16 for 3, which soon became 17 for 4. Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney, unbeaten overnight, consolidated for the visitors with a 90-run partnership alongside Josh Philippe. Suthar dismissed Philippe after he had scored a 48-ball 50.Josh Philippe came in at 17 for 4 and made 50•Tanuj/ Ekana Cricket Stadium
“I like having that approach against spin,” Philippe said when asked about his aggressive batting in this match. “You know, especially now with the rough and the left-arm spinner coming around the wicket… I feel like sort of that hard sweeping – both reverse and normal – are really good options for me and shots I’m quite good at. So, yeah, [I was] just really trying to stick to my strengths.”McSweeney, who had already made 74 in the first innings, did not find much support from the lower order as the frontline India bowlers shared the wickets among them. Suthar took three wickets to finish with 8 for 157 in the match, accounting for Phillipe and Todd Murphy (12), having scalped up Oliver Peake in the final over of the second day. Gurnoor Brar added Jack Edwards (10) and Will Sutherland (0) to his own tally to finish with three in the innings too, while Mohammed Siraj and concussion substitute Yash Thakur finished with two wickets apiece.The hosts’ bowling effort meant Australia A were restricted to 185, and India A’s start kept their chances of chasing a stiff target alive. Philippe identified the need for early wickets when Australia A take the field tomorrow. “We just sort of need that one breakthrough early tomorrow and yeah, hopefully we can get on a roll on and yeah, get three or four [wickets],” he said.Negotiating the spinners will be India A’s biggest challenge as they enter the final day with 243 runs to get with eight wickets in hand.
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O treinador rubro-negro fala com a imprensa após treinamento realizado nesta manhã, em Orlando, nos Estados unidos, onde a equipe carioca realiza pré-temporada.
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O elenco rubro-negro se reapresentou no dia 8 de janeiro, no Ninho do Urubu, e realizou dez dias de treinamento no Brasil antes de viajar para a Flórida. Neste intervalo tempo, a equipe estreou com vitória no Campeonato Carioca.
Atuando com os titulares, o Fla não tomou conhecimento do Audax Rio na Arena Amazonas, em Manaus, e venceu por 4 a 0. Posteriormente, o grupo principal partiu para Orlando para dar continuidade a pré-temporada.
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O restante do elenco, por sua vez, permaneceu no Rio de Janeiro para a disputada do torneio estadual.
Nos Estados Unidos, o Flamengo disputou seu primeiro amistoso no domingo (21) contra o Philadelphia Union, da MLS, e venceu por 2 a 0. Neste sábado (27), o Rubro-Negro enfrenta o Orlando City antes de retornar ao Brasil.
يواصل فريق بيراميدز استعداداته للظهور القاري الجديد حين يواجه نظيره باور ديناموز الزامبي، ضمن منافسات دور المجموعات ببطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا، في لقاء يُنتظر أن يحمل طابعًا تنافسيًا قويًا بين الفريقين، خاصة مع سعي كل منهما لتعزيز موقعه داخل المجموعة.
وتأتي هذه المواجهة في إطار مباريات المجموعة الأولى التي تضم إلى جانب بيراميدز كلًا من: باور ديناموز (زامبيا)، نهضة بركان (المغرب)، ريفرز يونايتد (نيجيريا).
ويدخل بيراميدز مباراة اليوم وهو يحتل وصافة المجموعة برصيد 3 نقاط، بعدما حقق فوزًا مهمًا في الجولة الأولى.
وفي المقابل، يدخل باور ديناموز اللقاء دون أي نقاط بعد خسارته السابقة، ما يجعله يبحث عن رد فعل قوي أمام جماهيره للعودة إلى دائرة المنافسة.
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وعلى الجانب الآخر، يواصل فريق نهضة بركان المغربي فرض سيطرته على صدارة المجموعة، بعدما حصد 6 نقاط كاملة من أول مباراتين عقب الفوز الأخير على ريفرز يونايتد بنتيجة (2-1). القناة الناقلة لمباراة بيراميدز وباور ديناموز اليوم
سيتم نقل اللقاء المرتقب بين بيراميدز وباور ديناموز عبر قناة بي إن سبورت أكسترا 1.
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Newcastle United’s topsy-turvy campaign is raging on. When will Eddie Howe strike the balance needed for his team to kick on and reestablish themselves as a force in the Premier League?
Last weekend’s performance over Manchester City offered a glimpse into what United are capable of, dispatching Pep Guardiola’s side at St. James’ Park thanks to Harvey Barnes’ second-half brace.
But that win was built atop a run of three defeats from four in the Premier League, and Newcastle have since been defeated on the road in the Champions League, against Marseille in France.
It wasn’t the Toon’s worst performance of the season, but the emission of anxiety after Nick Pope’s costly mistake emphasises the issue in mentality when away from Tyneside.
Why Howe should drop Nick Pope
Pope has been a strong and convincing goalkeeper for Newcastle since joining the club from relegated Burnley in 2022, but, aged 33, the Three Lions star is allowing errors to creep into his game, the latest of which cost the Magpies dearly in Marseille.
Newcastle knew they needed to take something home with them from the Orange Velodrome, and indeed, Barnes’ finish secured an advantage at the interval.
Cool heads were needed, but Pope rushed out to claim a neat through ball and failed to match the pace of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the veteran striker getting there first and then rounding Pope and scoring from an acute angle to restore parity. The one-time Arsenal hero then scored again from close range, smacking home from a few yards out following a fierce cross-box pass.
That frustrating display was hardly an outlier. This season, Pope has left plenty to be desired.
Given that loanee Aaron Ramsdale is waiting in the wings, it’s understandable that some supporters want to see a change between the sticks, and it’s perhaps something Howe should consider if he wishes to revive his team’s fluency and confidence on the road.
It’s not the only change that must be made, though, with another United man’s form this season emphasising the need for a permanent tweak on Howe’s part.
The Newcastle star who's a bigger liability than Pope
A core part of Newcastle’s success over the past four years, Joelinton’s chapter at the club may nearly be written, with the long-time star beginning to become a problem for Howe.
One of the most powerful and imposing midfielders in the Premier League, Joelinton’s form has suffered this season, and he’s noticeably regressed, and that is accentuated by the superstars around him.
Unlike last season, when Joelinton’s intense, pack-a-punch style was so integral in charging up the Newcastle engine, the likes of Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes are forming something of a partnership
Newcastle’s Italian midfielder, to be sure, is showing off new levels of athleticism and strength to match his natural elegance, and the skipper is as all-encompassing as ever in the middle of the park.
But Joelinton is waning, and this has been picked up by Toon observers. Indeed, journalist Mark Douglas noted earlier in the campaign that the 29-year-old has been “nowhere near his best”.
Sofascore record that Joelinton is winning only 2.9 ground duels per Premier League fixture, which is his lowest average since 2019/20, his debut term, when he principally played as a centre-forward.
Refashioned into an all-action midfielder, Joelinton has proved himself to be an iconic servant for Howe at Newcastle, but after so many rounds of unforgiving action, it may be that it is the right time for him to move on.
Howe’s Most-used Players at Newcastle
Rank
Player
Apps
1
Bruno Guimaraes
172
2
Dan Burn
166
3
Fabian Schar
165
4
Jacob Murphy
152
5
Joelinton
146
Data via Transfermarkt
Hailed as a “club legend” by content creator Adam Pearson, the Brazil international has had his day, and the fact that PIF are gearing up for an ambitious bid for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson in 2026, the England midfielder having emerged from Newcastle’s academy, suggests that the mainstay is becoming expendable.
The suggestions that Pope should be extricated from his post between the posts are rising in volume, but the emphasis on pushing for a Joelinton upgrade must be just as loud.
For all the Brazilian’s robustness, he is no longer untouchable under Howe’s wing, and is perhaps becoming the weakest link in a team that needs to kick on.
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