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Earlier, the players were forced to train in smaller groups after fast bowler Mindley had tested positive

ESPNcricinfo staff30-May-2021West Indies’ 30-member squad for the preparatory camp in St Lucia, ahead of the two-match home Test series against South Africa, has returned to full training after all players tested negative for Covid-19 on Thursday.The players trained in two groups and had team sessions on Friday and Saturday. Earlier, the players were forced to train in smaller groups after fast bowler Marquino Mindley tested positive on May 22. On Thursday, Mindley too tested negative. He is asymptomatic but requires one more negative PCR test before re-joining the squad.Related

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The rest of the players are set to take part in a “Best vs Best” four-day match, beginning on Monday, which head coach Phil Simmons sees as an opportunity to fine-tune his plans for the Test series.”I am happy that we are back to full training,” Simmons said. “We are happy with the preparations up to this point and everyone is fully aware of what is required. Yes, we had four good Test matches [vs Bangladesh and Sri Lanka], but at the same time, people need to know that their position is not guaranteed unless they continue to play well. Guys who are out, need to show that they want to get back in by doing well in these games. So, it is a benefit to every one of us.”Earlier this year, West Indies beat Bangladesh 2-0 away before drawing the two-match home Test series against Sri Lanka 0-0. Now in a bumper home season, they are scheduled to host South Africa, followed by Australia and Pakistan.South Africa will reach St Lucia on June 1 and are slated to play two Tests and five T20Is. The two Tests are inconsequential as far as the World Test Championship is concerned but the winner will take home the Sir Vivian Richards Trophy.West Indies are currently placed sixth in the ICC Test rankings, while South Africa are seventh, their joint-lowest ever.Training squad: Jermaine Blackwood, Nkrumah Bonner, Darren Bravo, Shamarh Brooks, John Campbell, Roston Chase, Rahkeem Cornwall, Keron Cottoy, Joshua Da Silva, Shannon Gabriel, Keon Harding, Jahmar Hamilton, Kavem Hodge, Chemar Holder, Shai Hope, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Preston McSween, Marquino Mindley, Shayne Moseley, Paul Palmer Jr, Veerasammy Permaul, Anderson Phillip, Kieran Powell, Raymon Reifer, Jayden Seales, Nial Smith, Oshane Thomas, Hayden Walsh Jr, Jomel Warrican

Leeds are reportedly now making a move for an attacker who's been called "such a threat" with his pace, as Elland Road transfer chiefs scour the market for options after losing Georginio Rutter to Brighton.

Farke admits Leeds need to sign two new attackers

Following Rutter's £40 million move to the Amex, which happened due to the Seagulls triggering his release clause, manager Daniel Farke has candidly admitted to the press that his side quite simply need to bring in multiple new attackers.

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As well as losing Rutter to the Premier League, Farke has also been left wondering who can replace the goalscoring threat left by Crysencio Summerville, who joined West Ham in a deal worth upwards of £25 million around a fortnight ago.

“I stick to what I said. We need cover at full-back, a midfielder, a winger or offensive player and after Georgi a second offensive player," said Farke on Leeds' need for new signings before August 30.

“They need the full package in all areas. You are not a top player unless you deliver goals and assists. They have to fit personality and mentality and be affordable. Not easy to attract this quality. Easier in the PL. This is what we work on.

“I know our key people are working hard behind the scenes. I know when there are no incoming there is stress, but I talk to them every day and they know what I want. I am carefully optimistic something will happen.”

A few names have been linked with moves to Yorkshire, both in the wake of Rutter's exit and beforehand. Leeds still hold a keen interest in Norwich City star Jonathan Rowe, who is viewed as a "priority" target for the Championship side.

"Leeds United would still like Jonathan Rowe," said journalist Ben Jacobs to GiveMeSport this week. "He's a priority name. We know it's Marseille that have been the club bidding, but Leeds could enter that race because Marseille haven't agreed a deal.

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Output

Squad rank

Appearances

34

12th

Goals

12

3rd

Shots Per Game

1.6

=4th

Dribbles Per Game

1.1

2nd

Key Passes Per Game

0.7

6th

Match rating

6.85

3rd

"Norwich want in excess of £10million and maybe with add-ons now even closer to £15million, and it might be that a [Georginio] Rutter departure allows Leeds to make a competitive bid, so that could be one to watch."

As well as Rowe, Leeds are targeting Stoke City's Million Manehof, but it is unclear whether the Potters would sell after only just bringing him in earlier this year.

Leeds going back in for Rangers forward Rabbi Matondo

Farke's side have been linked with another option, Rangers forward and Wales international Rabbi Matondo, but reports during the week suggested their interest had cooled and they would not be signing the Ibrox talent.

The 23-year-old, who registered 10 goals contributions in all competitions under Philippe Clement last term, has been praised by Robert Page for being "such a threat with his pace", and it seems this saga has taken another u-turn as the Whites are now set to go back in for the winger.

As per Football Insider, Leeds are making a move for Matondo this summer and Rangers are open to doing business with them, but is unclear just how much the Glasgow giants will demand for their winger or if Leeds' interest will actually stick this time.

وجه توماس فرانك، المدير الفني لفريق برينتفورد، رسالة تحذير إلى ليفربول قبل مباراة الغد المرتقبة في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

ويلتقي الفريقان في إطار منافسات الجولة الثانية والعشرين من الدوري الإنجليزي، على ملعب “جريفين بارك”.

وتمكن برينتفورد من تحقيق تعادل مثير مع مانشستر سيتي في مباراتهما في الجولة السابقة من الدوري الإنجليزي، يوم الثلاثاء الماضي.

كان مانشستر سيتي متقدمًا في النتيجة بهدفين دون رد، حتى الدقيقة 82، قبل أن يسجل برينتفورد الهدف الأول ثم يتعادل في الدقيقة 92.

وقال توماس فرانك، في تصريحات نشرتها شبكة “ليفربول إيكو” الإنجليزية: “كان التعادل مؤشرًا جيدًا بالنظر إلى مدى تكافؤ المباراة، بكل تأكيد سنحاول أن نفعل الأمر نفسه ضد ليفربول”.

وأضاف: “سيكون الأمر صعبًا، أعتقد أن الأداء بالنسبة لي ولنا كان جيدًا للغاية، من حيث الطريقة التي نريد أن نلعب بها”.

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وواصل: “كنا نلعب بشجاعة، وكذلك من حيث الضغط العالي، نريد أن نكون شجاعًا مرة أخرى يوم السبت ضد ليفربول”.

وسُئل فرانك عن الشائعات التي تدور حول إمكانية رحيل نجم برينتفورد، بريان مبيومو، مع العلم أنه مرتبط كذلك بنادي ليفربول.

وعن ذلك، قال: “سنكون في حاجة إلى رسوم مالية كبرى من أجل إتمام الصفقة، لدرجة لا أستطيع تخيل مدى حجمها!”.

واختتم: “أنا لا أركز حتى على الاحتفاظ بأفضل اللاعبين، أنا فقط أتوقع بقاءهم، نحن دائمًا في السوق، ليس لدينا حاجة مُلحة إلى التعاقد مع لاعبين جدد، ولكن نحن على معرفة إذا احتجنا فجأة إلى بعضهم”.

Fast bowler still exceeding 90mph at age of 39, and plans on entering IPL auction

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Fidel Edwards has been a stalwart at Hampshire in recent years•Getty Images

Fidel Edwards has made himself available for West Indies and hopes to return to international cricket for the first time in almost 10 years.Edwards celebrates his 39th birthday this week and last represented West Indies in 2012. But, reasoning he is as fit now as he has ever been, he believes he could play a part in West Indies’ T20 World Cup campaign later in the year.He also hopes he can secure a return to the IPL. He last played a match in the tournament in 2009 – he was part of the Deccan Chargers side that won the tournament – but will put himself into the auction this year.”I have made myself available for West Indies,” Edwards, who is currently representing Delhi Bulls in the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament, told ESPNcricinfo. “I have spoken to Kieron Pollard and Phil Simmons and let them know that, if there’s any opportunity, I’m ready.”Training has always been a big part of my game but, in the last 18 months or so, I’ve changed what I do and I’m the fittest I’ve ever felt.”I’ve had my time in England and now I’ve made myself available to represent West Indies again. I think I did pretty well in the CPL and I’m keeping my fingers crossed.”Related

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Edwards’ availability for both West Indies and the IPL is due, in part, to Brexit. The UK’s departure from the European Union has put an end to Kolpak registrations in the county game and means that Edwards, who signed such a deal with Hampshire in 2015, is free to play international cricket again. And while Kolpak registrations were theoretically entitled to play in the IPL, Edwards was obliged to remain available for Hampshire for the entire season and was not, therefore, free to enter the auction.”I enjoyed my time at Hampshire, but that was a big part of me not playing in the IPL,” he says. “But now I’m not with them, my aim is to put my name back out there and hopefully get another chance to play. Anything is possible.”Although few 39-year-old fast bowlers win top-level comebacks, Edwards does have some skills that West Indies – and some IPL teams, no doubt – may require. Not least, he can bowl in both the powerplay and at the death and he can still generate sharp pace. In the most recent CPL season, he was timed at over 148 kph (92 mph) and dominated the list of quickest deliveries in the tournament. He isn’t ruling out playing 50-over or even first-class cricket again, either.”I still love the game,” he says, “and I’m still doing what I do best: bowling quickly and taking wickets. You never know what can happen. But if the opportunity comes, I’ll be ready.

There must have been a palpable sense of relief from Sunderland supporters when Regis Le Bris' appointment was confirmed late last week, finally bringing to an end the Black Cats' drawn-out search for a new manager.

The ex-Lorient head coach put pen to paper on a three-year deal at the club on Friday, eager now to get down to work and restore pride into the Wearside outfit again after a poor season saw Sunderland finish in a lowly 16th spot.

The new French boss will no doubt want a number of incomings to stamp his authority but there could also be some outgoings too, which may well include one of his former players at Lorient being moved on.

Aouchiche's time at Lorient

Sunderland fans might have been excited by the prospect of Adil Aouchiche and what he could do this coming season after shining in spurts last campaign, despite such a poor overall year for the team.

The daring 21-year-old would help himself to a promising five goal contributions from 30 games in all competitions, but could find his fledging Sunderland career cut short with Le Bris rarely using him when the two were at Lorient together.

Aouchiche would only end up making 13 appearances for his ex-employers with Les Bris at the helm, with just one league start handed out to the 5 foot 11 attacking midfielder during the 2022/23 campaign by the new Black Cats manager, before leaving for England under his tenure.

The Sunderland number 22 would also be demoted to the Lorient B team on one occasion by the 48-year-old, with Aouchiche fearing now that he could be chucked to one side by Le Bris again, especially with the likes of Jobe Bellingham looking to nail down that number ten role as his own soon.

Now, he could be heading towards a premature Stadium of Light exit, if Le Bris decides the 21-year-old isn't to his liking again.

Aouchiche's transfer value at Sunderland

This doesn't have to be a crushing development, with Aouchiche's estimated transfer valuation – according to Football Transfers – making him a more valuable asset than first-team regular Dan Neil currently.

Although the attacking midfielder only started ten of the 28 Championship games he amassed last campaign, Aouchiche's valuation still stands at a hefty £4.8m, which means the Black Cats could cash in and not feel too disheartened.

For a player who was once purchased on a free transfer by Lorient, Sunderland would be in for some pretty profit, you imagine, if they did sell him on.

Neil, who featured in all but four of his side's 46 league games in contrast, finds his valuation surprisingly at a lesser £4.5m, meaning Sunderland might strike whilst the iron is hot and offload Aouchiche soon, before his value takes a hit.

1. Anthony Patterson

£10.9m

2. Jack Clarke

£7m

3. Jobe Bellingham

£6.9m

4. Trai Hume

£5.5m

5. Abdoullah Ba

£4.9m

Aouchiche isn't even that far off entering the top five table above when looking at the highest-valued players currently on Wearside, with the former Paris St. Germain youngster's pedigree in the game clearly outweighing his mediocre debut season in England.

It will be intriguing to see if the new manager does give Aouchiche a fair shot after discarding him at Lorient, with Neil, on the contrary, presumably a guaranteed first-teamer if the 22-year-old commits his future at the Stadium of Light, after rumours circulated he was unsettled with no boss occupying the dug-out.

Le Bris will just hope he can be the fresh injection of life the Black Cats need in the manager's hot seat next season, as Sunderland eye up a much higher finish than their car-crash 2023/24 offering.

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Mikel Merino is in awe of the height of his Arsenal teammates and compared them to basketball players.

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• Merino himself is 6'2"
• Feels less imposing compared to Arsenal teammates
• Kai Havertz and William Saliba stand at 6'4"

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  Merino is a mammoth presence in midfield and won the most duels (326) in Europe's top-five leagues last season. He considered himself one of the tallest players at Real Sociedad but after his summer move to the Emirates for £27.4million ($35.5m), he now finds himself dwarfed by several members of Arsenal’s physically imposing squad.

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  WHAT MERINO SAID

  At a press conference, Merino humorously compared his new team-mates to a basketball lineup due to their overwhelming height.

  "It is crazy," he said. "I am in the corridors of the training ground just walking, and back at my old club I used to be one of the tallest, so everyone was smaller than me. Now, I look around and everyone is taller than me. We look like a basketball team."

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  Arsenal’s set-piece dominance has become a key aspect of their game, making them a fearsome opponent, especially in aerial duels and corner kicks. suggests that Arteta has even incorporated basketball principles into his training sessions, showing his players clips to help them better use their height and create space on the pitch. During their recent Premier League match against Bournemouth, nine of their eleven starters were over six feet tall, with William Saliba and Kai Havertz leading the charts at 6'4".

  Merino added: "Football now has changed and you need a strong team. Physicality is key and we need to be the most complete team possible. You need the physical aspect, the technical aspect, the tactical one, you need to be a total team to achieve big things as we want to do. It is not only about being tall and big, you need mentality. If you are tall and big but don’t go with the 100 per cent intention to win the ball, it’s just nothing. Set-pieces are a big part of the game and you can win or lose a lot because of that. We train a lot and have the physical advantage. But the main thing is the mentality and we have that."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MERINO?

  The Gunners are preparing for their upcoming Champions League fixture against Shakhtar Donetsk as they aim to return to winning ways after a shock 2-0 defeat to the Cherries at Vitality Stadium.

The trouble with surging up the Premier League table is that other teams start to pick off your best talent, and unfortunately for Crystal Palace, that looks to be happening to them this summer.

Oliver Glasner has only been in the job for four months but is already set to lose Michael Olise to German behemoths Bayern Munich, and Tottenham Hotspur are ominously circling above Eberechi Eze.

However, with the club now looking like a great environment to play football, attracting exciting players should be a lot easier, and one of the stars touted for a move to Selhurst Park could be the ideal Olise replacement.

Crystal Palace transfer news

A report last month from journalist Bobby Manzi revealed that Palace were interested in Norwich City's Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara following his magnificent form in the second tier, which was then corroborated by the BBC a couple of weeks later.

The good news for the Eagles is that Manzi's initial report claimed that the Canaries would be tempted by offers in excess of £20m.

However, the bad news is that more recent reports from this week suggest that Serie A giants AS Roma are now keen to bring the player to Italy in the coming weeks.

It could be a complicated deal to get over the line, but Sara looks like an exceptionally talented player, and if Steve Parish and Co can get ahead of the Giallorossi, then they absolutely should, as he could be the ideal Olise replacement.

Why Sara would be a great Olise replacement

Unfortunately for Palace, it's unlikely that they will be able to find a like-for-like replacement for Olise in the market this summer simply because the Frenchman is such an exceptional player.

However, Sara certainly seems to be someone who could provide Glasner with some of the attacking impetus he'll lose following the former Reading man's departure.

For example, in his 53 appearances for Norwich last season, he scored 14 goals and provided 13 assists, meaning he maintained an impressive average of a goal involvement every 1.9 games. In comparison, the South Londoner's star attacker scored ten goals and provided six assists in 19 games, equating to a staggering average of a goal involvement every 1.1 games.

Now, the Hammersmth-born gem's numbers are more impressive. However, it should be noted that the Brazilian started 15 games in defensive midfield and still managed to provide a goal contribution more than once every other game, suggesting he could become a potent force under the tutelage of the progressive Glasner.

None-Penalty Goals

0.29

Top 2%

Expected Assists

0.26

Top 2%

Shot-Creating Actions

4.96

Top 2%

Non-Penalty Expected Goals + Assists

0.40

Top 3%

Assists

0.26

Top 4%

Total Shots

2.22

Top 6%

Moreover, according to FBref, which compares players in a similar position across the next best 14 competitions, the "outstanding" 25-year-old, as dubbed by former manager David Wagner, sits in the top 2% of midfielders for non-penalty goals, expected assists and shot-creating actions, the top 3% for non-penalty expected goals and assists, the top 4% for assists and the top 6% for total shots, all per 90.

Ultimately, while Olise will be near enough impossible to replace in a single player, Sara looks like he'd at least be able to help replace some of the Frenchman's output, and under Glasner, who knows how good he could become?

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Leeds United will have a major summer on their hands with or without promotion becoming a reality, with a number of incomings and outgoings on the cards either way.

With Liam Cooper now looking to be heading for the exit door as a certainty, there could well be another body leaving Elland Road for good in the summer in this forgotten man.

Jamie Shackleton hasn't started a Leeds game this season in the Championship since the end of October, and with the 24-year-old's contract up imminently this coming June, the time feels right for the Whites to part ways with their Academy product now.

Jamie Shackleton's time at Leeds

The forgotten right-back this season was once tipped to have a bright future at Elland Road, having become a reliable utility figure during Marcelo Bielsa's reign in West Yorkshire with 13 Premier League appearances next to his name during the 2020/21 season.

Once labelled as a "tenacious" talent by ex-Leeds player turned football pundit Danny Mills when first breaking into the first-team picture, the expansive defender will be disappointed with how his Whites career looks as if it's going to fizzle out.

Shackleton wasn't even able to make that right-back spot his own this season when Leeds were crying out for a hero in this spot, with extra numbers needed in January to bolster this position with Connor Roberts eventually purchased.

This has just pushed the homegrown product further down the pecking order, with the 24-year-old only appearing three times this calendar year for the promotion-chasers all off the substitutes bench.

There will be some regret in the air if Shackleton is allowed to walk out of Elland Road on a free transfer, with the academy graduate having once been a regular under Bielsa with moments like the above showing off his adaptability to also be a threat when advancing forward.

The annoyance over Shackleton potentially leaving for for nothing is only heightened by the fact the 24-year-old is worth double Sam Byram's current transfer value, according to Football Transfers, even with the 30-year-old starring in Shackleton's spot this season in patches.

Shackleton's transfer value in 2024

Despite being stuck on the periphery for large portions this campaign, Shackleton's worth still stands at a respectable £686k which will sting from a Leeds perspective if he does leave the club as a free agent.

Byram's valuation is a lesser £343k, even with the 30-year-old battling valiantly this season as a dependable option Farke can call upon, especially in Leeds' recent first-leg 0-0 draw versus his ex-employers in Norwich City.

Minutes played

90

Duels won

8/13

Clearances

1

Tackles won

5

Interceptions

1

Stats by Sofascore

Helping Leeds keep a clean sheet in Norfolk before his side blew the Canaries away 4-0 without him even being present in the second leg, Farke would not hesitate in the slightest bringing back in the 5 foot 10 defender for the Southampton final to come this month.

There will be a lingering feeling that Shackleton never truly maximised his potential in West Yorkshire when looking at the 30-year-old's increased importance, however, especially with 94 appearances under his belt and his higher worth contrasted with Byram's.

Yet, it looks very likely that the Thorp Arch graduate – who Farke once said he had "love" for earlier in the season – could now just be moved on for nothing.

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أعلن الاتحاد الأوروبي لكرة القدم، عن الفائز بجائزة رجل مباراة ريال مدريد وأتالانتا، في المباراة التي جمعت بين الفريقين في دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وفاز ريال مدريد بنتيجة 3/2 على خصمه أتالانتا، ضمن منافسات الجولة السادسة من دوري أبطال أوروبا على ملعب “أتليتي أزوري إيطاليا”.

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وحصل لاعب أتالانتا، أديمولا لوكمان، على جائزة رجل مباراة أتالانتا وريال مدريد حسبما أعلنت لجنة المراقبة الفنية التابعة للاتحاد الأوروبي لكرة القدم.

ونجح لوكمان في تسجيل هدف أتالانتا الثاني أمام ريال مدريد بحلول الدقيقة 65، بعدما تلقى تمريرة حاسمة من لازار ساماردزيتش.

بهذه النتيجة، تمكن ريال مدريد من حصد 9 نقاط في مرحلة الدوري بمنافسات دوري أبطال أوروبا، ليتواجد في المركز الثامن عشر.

ويستعد ريال مدريد لمواجهة نظيره رايو فاليكانو في الجولة القادمة من بطولة الدوري الإسباني يوم السبت المقبل، بمنافسات الجولة 17 من “لاليجا”.

Chelsea secured their place in Europe for the 2024/25 campaign as they beat Bournemouth 2-1 on the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday.

A sensational goal from the halfway line from Moises Caicedo gave the hosts the lead in the first half before Raheem Sterling made it 2-0 shortly after the break.

An own goal from Benoit Badiashile gave the away side a bit of hope in the 49th minute but Mauricio Pochettino's side were eventually able to see the game out with relative ease.

The Blues can now turn their attention to the upcoming summer transfer window and one player who must be brutally sold is versatile defender Trevoh Chalobah.

Transfer interest in Trevoh Chalobah

Back in March, journalist Ben Jacobs claimed that the former Ipswich Town loanee is a player the club "will sell" and added that they have tried to cash in on him in the past.

Bayern Munich were linked with an interest in the Englishman last summer, with a valuation of £50m reported, but a deal did not materialise from Thomas Tuchel's side.

In January, TEAMtalk named Premier League teams Fulham, Crystal Palace, and Nottingham Forest as three of the clubs eyeing up the centre-back, but they added that they were put off by the price tag, which had reportedly been lowered to £25m.

Pochettino must now push for the defender to be cashed in on this summer, possibly by going back to the aforementioned interested clubs to strike up a deal, to ensure that they have regular natural right-back options next season.

The 24-year-old dud struggled defensively against Bournemouth and has rarely provided an attacking threat at right-back this term, which is why the club should part ways with him.

Trevoh Chalobah's performance against Bournemouth in numbers

The Blues academy graduate started the game at right-back, with Reece James suspended, Malo Gusto coming back from injury, and Alfie Gilchrist on the bench, and left a bit to be desired from his performance.

Up against Cherries forward Marcus Tavernier, Chalobah did not enjoy his best evening on the defensive end as he was dominated in physical contests on the deck and in the air, losing 71% (2/7) of his duels.

Sofascore rating

6.8

Tackles won

1

Dribbled past

1

Ground duels won

1/4

Aerial duels won

1/3

As you can see in the table above, Bournemouth's players found it far too easy to get the better of the English full-back, who was dribbled past as many times as he completed tackles.

Chalobah also ended the match without a single key pass and has ended the season with zero assists and zero 'big chances' created in 13 Premier League appearances.

The defender had zero key passes and zero crosses attempted despite taking more touches of the ball (65) than creative midfielder Cole Palmer (54) did at Stamford Bridge, which illustrates how little of an impact he had in possession despite having plenty of chances to make something happen.

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He does not offer an attacking threat, like Gusto did with his six assists in 19 league starts, and should now be sold, as per Jacobs' claim in March, to make way for natural full-backs to be utilised down the right flank for Chelsea moving forward.