أعلن المدير الفني لفريق ليفربول، آرني سلوت، التشكيل الأساسي لخوض مباراة اليوم ضد نظيره فريق جالطة سراي، في بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا، موسم 2025/26.

ويحل ليفربول ضيفًا على جالطة سراي في خضم منافسات الجولة الثانية من دوري أبطال أوروبا، مرحلة الدوري.

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ويمتلك ليفربول 3 نقاط بعدما فاز على أتلتيكو مدريد في الجولة الأولى بثلاثة أهداف مقابل هدفين، في حين تعرض جالطة سراي لهزيمة أمام آينتراخت فرانكفورت بخمسة أهداف مقابل هدف.

وحسبما نُشر، يتواجد النجم المصري محمد صلاح على دكة بدلاء فريق ليفربول لخوض مباراة يوم الثلاثاء أمام جالطة سراي. تشكيل ليفربول أمام جالطة سراي في دوري أبطال أوروبا

حراسة المرمى: أليسون بيكر.

خط الدفاع: فيرجيل فان دايك، كوناتي، كيركيز، فريمبونج.

خط الوسط: كورتيس جونز، جرافنبيرخ.

خط الوسط الهجومي: سوبوسلاي، فلوريان فيرتز، جاكبو.

خط الهجوم: هوجو إيكتيكي.

البدلاء: مامارداشفيلي، وودمان، جو جوميز، واتارو إندو، إيزاك، ماك أليستر، محمد صلاح، برادلي، روبرتسون، نجوموها.

When Liverpool announced the arrival of Hugo Ekitike earlier this week, it would have been easy to assume that the Reds had ended their search for a striker. But since then, there has been an almighty twist to the tale.

As reported by David Ornstein and the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope, Alexander Isak now wants to leave Newcastle United this summer and explore options elsewhere. The Swede was sent home from the Magpies’ friendly against Celtic amid all the speculation, before being left out of their Asia tour courtesy of a ‘thigh injury’.

However, it has since emerged that Isak was left out of the tour after his request to leave St James’ Park ahead of next season. It’s an undeniable blow for the Magpies – their biggest yet in a summer full of disappointment – but Newcastle’s loss could quickly become Liverpool’s gain.

Liverpool informed Newcastle before signing Ekitike that they were willing to break their club record for the second time this summer to sign Isak in a £120m deal. And whilst that becomes more difficult after splashing out £69m to welcome their new French forward, fresh sales could yet leave Liverpool in dreamland.

With the potential to have both Isak and Ekitike at their disposal, AI assistant Grok has predicted and ranked the different formations that Liverpool could use to incorporate the two forwards.

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4-4-2 (dual strikers)

The natural way to accommodate two talented strikers would be to play the trusty and reliable 4-4-2. The sytem would be a new one for Arne Slot, but could be one worth playing if he is to get the best out of Isak and Ekitike.

In this formation, Isak would likely take up the role of primary goalscorer whilst Ekitike takes up the job of chief creator. The latter’s task would be to drop slightly deeper into the No.10 role or even the false 9 role that Liverpool fans will know so well from Roberto Firmino’s time at the club and provide the link between midfield and attack.

Isak, meanwhile, would be asked to do the very thing that only Mohamed Salah did better than him in the Premier League last season and that’s score goals. The big questions here, though, would be whether Slot would be willing to sacrifice his numbers in midfield and just where he would find a place for Florian Wirtz.

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4-2-3-1 (Ekitike as No.10)

There is, of course, another way around this. Liverpool could simply revert to a 4-2-3-1 formation – which they used at times last season to great success – and utilise Ekitike as a No.10. The former Frankfurt forward would then have Isak in front of him and likely Cody Gakpo and Salah beside him.

Suddenly, Slot would have a scintilating front four all featuring at once. The last time that Liverpool had something close to such attacking quality were the few months prior to Philippe Coutinho’s exit when the Brazilian stood alongside Salah, Sadio Mane and Firmino. Years later, however, Anfield could be about to see that front four eclipsed.

Alas, there are some downsides to the 4-2-3-1. Where would Wirtz slot in? Liverpool broke the British transfer record to sign the German and for very good reason. There’s no disputing that he should be an instant starter. What’s more, there would be question marks over Ekitike’s ability to remain consistent as No.10 with such little experience in the role.

The Frenchman would be shoe-horned in more than anything and there’s certainly a better way for Slot to get the best out of every one of his stars if Liverpool sign Isak.

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4-3-3 (Ekitike wide left)

Another option, and one that Slot is more familiar with, would be a 4-3-3 with Ekitike playing out wide. Forming a front three between Ekitike, Isak and Salah, the Reds would have their best trio since Mane, Firmino and Salah and one that would arguably be capable of putting up similar numbers.

Given that Luis Diaz could yet join Bayern Munich in a big-money deal this summer too, moving Ekitike into his left-wing spot would certainly make sense. There may be some concerns that the Frenchman lacks experience in the role, given that he played just 5% of his minutes at Eintracht Frankfurt on the wing, but he certainly has the creative talent.

With 12 assists to his name last season, Ekitike could provide a similar threat to Cody Gakpo by cutting in from the left-hand side using his physical stature. Isak, meanwhile, would once again benefit from the No.9 role, whilst Wirtz could take his much-needed role in midfield.

In terms of familiarity and player roles, utilising a 4-3-3 looks like the best way that Slot would be able to take a squad full of stars to a second-consecutive Premier League title.

After opening day humiliation at the hands of newly-promoted Sunderland, West Ham United have reportedly launched their first approach to sign a Barcelona midfielder.

Potter: West Ham have to "improve" after Sunderland defeat

West Ham know all too well that the Premier League is a slippery slope towards shock relegation when teams get off to a disastrous start and must ensure that their defeat at Sunderland is a turning point in Graham Potter’s reign. Picking up where they left off last season, the Hammers were blunt going forward and vulnerable going the other way in what has been the trend of Potter’s tenure.

Having his say on a disappointing afternoon, Potter told reporters: “In the first half, I thought we were good. I thought we did lots well in terms of quieting the crowd down and creating some opportunities. We could have scored, I thought, but nevertheless, we felt OK.

“We started a bit slow in the second half, and from out of nowhere, a goal goes in and it becomes difficult. It was a game where probably the first goal, especially here with the environment, was going to be challenging for us. But we tried to push.

“But in trying to push, we opened ourselves up. The second goal’s a poor one – a mistake leads to a cheap set-piece, and then we didn’t do the basics well enough in the second phase. We haven’t done the basics well enough – it’s as simple as that, and we have to improve that.”

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That defeat may have been the wake-up call that those at the London Stadium needed both on the pitch and in the transfer window, however, with reports now indicating that they’ve made their first move for a Barcelona talent.

West Ham launch first Casado enquiry

As reported by Mundo Deportivo and relayed by Sport Witness, West Ham have now launched their first enquiry to sign Marc Casado from Barcelona. The Spanish giants reportedly value their midfielder at just €30m (£26m), which has sparked a race between the Hammers and Wolverhampton Wanderers to secure a bargain deal this month.

24/25 league stats P90

Marc Casado

Lucas Paqueta

Minutes

1,611

2,380

Key Passes

0.50

1.36

Progressive Passes

5.98

5.87

Ball Recoveries

5.03

5.64

When compared to Lucas Paqueta last season, Casado’s quality becomes clear. Whilst he struggled to match the Brazilian when it came to key passes, the 21-year-old progressed play at an excellent standard, whilst also impressing when recovering possession.

Dubbed a “genius” by U23 scout Antonio Mango, the Barcelona ace still has plenty of room for improvement and plenty of years ahead of him to realise an ever-increasing potential.

For just £26m, West Ham would be landing an undeniable bargain and a player who would slot straight in as one of Potter’s most effective players this season.

After confirming the arrival of Tyler Dibling, Everton have reportedly submitted an opening offer to sign a midfield star in a move driven by manager David Moyes.

Dibling "buzzing" to join Everton

At one stage, it looked as though Everton were set to miss out on Dibling amid reports that they were reluctant to match Southampton’s asking price. The Saints soon lowered their demand, however, and the Toffees agreed a deal worth around £42m. Adding yet another attacking talent to their ranks, there’s no denying that Everton’s frontline has been transformed this summer.

Speaking for the first time since putting pen to paper, Dibling told reporters: “I’m buzzing to sign. I felt the Club already, even before I was in the building, just from social media and from people telling me about the Club. I’ve never been so excited to play football and I’m just ready to get going.

“I think it’s the perfect match because of where the Club is right now. Obviously with the new stadium, the fans here are unreal and it has a family feel to it. I think it was the perfect fit and was a no-brainer to join.

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“I think I’ve come to Everton at the perfect time and hopefully I can be here for many years. “[The Brighton win] gave me a feel for the Club. It looked unbelievable. I also played in the last Men’s game at Goodison. It was so loud. I was looking around and thinking, ‘This is quality’.”

Even after welcoming their eighth arrival of the summer, however, the Toffees still reportedly have unfinished business in the transfer window.

Everton submit opening Soucek offer

According to transfer reporter Ben Jacobs, Everton submitted their opening offer to sign Tomas Soucek in a move driven by Moyes, only for West Ham United to turn that offer down. With less than one week left until the transfer window slams shut, it will now be interesting to see whether those in Merseyside return to launch an improved offer.

The Czech Republic midfielder was one of the most successful players to work under Moyes at West Ham and the veteran manager now wants him at the heart of his Everton side.

The move would certainly make sense too. The Toffees have been searching for an Abdoulaye Doucoure replacement all summer long and Soucek would certainly tick that box. With a knack for goals from midfield and a towering physical presence, the experienced West Ham man should be among Everton’s last remaining transfer priorities.

Dubbed “brilliant” by Moyes during the manager’s time at the London Stadium, Soucek could be one to watch as deadline day approaches.

Nottingham Forest are in “talks” with an “outstanding” player over a move to the club in the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg.

Nottingham Forest willing to spend big in midfield

The Reds continue to be linked with moves to the City Ground before the new Premier League season gets underway, with AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah seen as an exciting option before the window slams shut.

Forest are reportedly willing to pay as much as £26m for the USA international, with the Midlands outfit also hoping that they can “close the deal quickly”, enhancing Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad depth in the middle of the park.

Away from the Reds’ pursuit of Musah, other exciting options are also being targeted, including Ipswich Town winger Omari Hutchinson. Forest are said to be in talks over a summer move for the Englishman, with a £35m bid tabled.

Juventus ace Douglas Luiz has been heavily linked to the Premier League side, while RB Salzburg’s Mads Bidstrup has been mentioned as an alternative to the Brazilian.

Nottingham Forest in "talks" to sign midfielder

Now, according to Plettenberg on X, “talks have taken place” between Salzburg and Nottingham Forest over the signing of Bidstrup this summer, and with the player himself, who is open to a new challenge.

This is another encouraging update regarding the Reds acquiring the midfielder’s signature, with the Dane looking increasingly like a leading option to move to the City Ground before deadline day ends.

Bidstrup has now racked up 84 appearances for Salzburg, not to mention representing Denmark across five different youth age groups, and analyst Chris Kearney has heaped praise on him.

Still only 24, Forest would get the best years of Bidstrup’s career out of him, with his peak still likely to come, and he can provide welcome competition in midfield, as well as being compared in style to Luiz by FBref.

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The fact that the Salzburg man has the same agent as Taiwo Awoniyi could be a bonus in smoothing negotiations along, and if the Reds can strike a deal, it could prove to be vital business as they prepare to shine in both the Premier League and Europe this season.

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Saqib Mahmood has finally received his visa for England’s upcoming limited-overs series in India, meaning he will be able to travel with the team to Kolkata on Friday ahead of Wednesday’s first T20I.Mahmood, who is of Pakistani heritage, had encountered a delay in obtaining the travel document, forcing him to miss an England training camp in the UAE. Two other members of the T20I squad of similar background – Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed – had received their visas earlier.The Lancashire seamer had encountered similar issues in the past when, in 2019, he was replaced for an England Lions tour of India following a drawn-out visa process. In 2024, he sat out Lancashire’s pre-season tour having anticipated the same problem, months after England offspinner Shoaib Bashir missed the first Test against India in Hyderabad due to the slow processing of his visa.Mahmood was supposed to attend a pace-bowling camp in Abu Dhabi ahead of the India tour, led by fast bowling consultant James Anderson, which featured the likes of Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse and Mark Wood. Those plans were scuppered by the fact the Indian Embassy still had his possession of his passport, with Mahmood having originally intended to travel to the UAE with the group last Thursday.The 27-year-old has been on something of a comeback trail, overcoming consecutive lower-back stress fractures to return to the international fold last year, and was named player of the series during England’s T20I series in the Caribbean in November, taking nine wickets at 10.55. With 29 appearances in all formats, including two Test caps against West Indies in 2022, Mahmood will be keen to impress head coach Brendon McCullum who is now in charge of England’s red- and white-ball sides.

Both Sunderland and Leeds United have started their respective Premier League campaigns with confidence-boosting wins after tasting the sweet glory of promotion last season.

Leeds just about got over the line in the end in a 1-0 triumph over Everton, while Regis Le Bris’ Black Cats stormed to a mightily impressive 3-0 victory over a dejected West Ham United side who rolled over in the second half to gift the hosts a comfortable three points.

Up next, Sunderland travel to the only promoted outfit that didn’t pick up maximum points on the opening weekend in Burnley, ready to apply more salt to the Clarets’ wound on the road.

More new signings in through the door also look to be horizon at the Stadium of Light, as the positive mood on Wearside shows no signs of letting up.

Sunderland consider £17m swoop for striker

Despite such a rampant offering against the Hammers, Sunderland looks to be in the market again for some fresh attackers.

Reports suggest that a huge £27m bid has been lodged by Le Bris and Co. for the services of Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu, with a deal perhaps too expensive for Sunderland to finalise, owing to their rapid spending all summer long.

£17m could also soon be splashed on Ajax centre-forward Brian Brobbey, if other reports are to be believed.

As per Dutch outfit Algemeen Dagblad, it is being alleged that Sunderland are seriously considering a move for the homegrown Amsterdam attacker, who has been told he can depart his boyhood club to try and find a change of scenery.

That has alerted Stade Rennes, Stuttgart, and AS Roma, with Sunderland also in the mix.

Sealing a £17m deal for Brobbery to join the building might well see Sunderland try to replicate the success story of their Wilson Isidor deal, as another exciting – if slightly unknown to the average Black Cats supporter – attacker braces himself for a big move to English soil.

Why Brobbey can be the next Isidor

It’s fair to say the gamble to bring Isidor to Wearside has now more than paid off, with his stylish curled finish wrongfooting Mads Hermansen to seal a 3-0 win on the opening day.

Of course, he has other moments of quality in his back pocket, too, at the Stadium of Light, as the goal-hungry Frenchman helped himself to 13 strikes last season as Sunderland won that ecstatic promotion back up to the big time.

Isidor’s move has now gone down as a left-field switch that has worked perfectly for all involved, considering the 24-year-old initially arrived at Le Bris’ camp on loan as a relative unknown entity from Zenit St. Petersburg.

With only four goals next to his name from 26 appearances for the Russian titans, there would have been a lot of anxiety in the air surrounding him flopping.

Thankfully, that wasn’t the case, with Brobbey now attempting to follow in Isidor’s footsteps, after he experienced a shoddy 2024/25 campaign himself in the Eredivisie.

24/25

44

7 + 6

23/24

43

21 + 11

22/23

44

14 + 4

21/22

13

7 + 1

20/21

19

6 + 2

Only four of Brobbey’s seven strikes last season would come in Dutch top-flight action, which is a notable drop-off when contrasted with his blistering exploits during the 2023/24 season, where a mammoth 21 goals and 11 assists would come his way from 43 contests.

The eight-time Netherlands international could well get back to his goalscoring best under Le Bris’ wing, knowing that Isidor has been transformed into a Premier League-capable attacker under the ex-Lorient boss’ tutelage.

Moreover, when the “prolific” attacker is purring – as he has been labelled previously by scout Jacek Kulig – he is a force to be reckoned with, as seen when powering home this thumping one-time finish against Heracles Almelo, which is reminiscent of Isidor’s split-second displays of quality in front of goal.

Further lauded as a “goal machine” by Kulig, this feels as if it could be a golden purchase if all goes to plan, as Sunderland attempts to scare more top-flight defences stiff with the addition of another clinical finisher.

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A Liverpool legend has revealed that he played for bitter rivals Everton in his youth before going on to become an Anfield icon. Reds hero Jamie Carragher famously grew up supporting the Toffees before moving to their Merseyside foes and Steven Gerrard was pictured wearing an Everton kit as a youngster. Now, another club great has revealed his connection to the blue half of the city.

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Robbie Fowler is seen as one of Liverpool's best-ever strikers and scored 183 goals across two spells for the Premier League side. The former England international appeared to be as Red as they come, but as it turns out, he played for Everton as a 14-year-old before writing himself into Liverpool folklore.

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He told Everton News: "Look, I grew up as an Everton fan. I think that’s common knowledge, but the first scout that came up to me was Jim Aspinall, who is sadly no longer with us, but he was adamant he wanted me to ply my trade at Liverpool. 

"I actually played a game for Everton. I was 14 and played an U18 game. I came on as a substitute. I was tiny when I was 14, and I think we won the game. So, I have actually worn a shirt for Everton. I don’t think I’ve ever told anyone this, but I have worn an Everton shirt and won a game at Bellefield. Everton were desperate for me. 

"The Everton academy manager, Graham Smith, was sending me tickets for games, shorts signed by the players, shirts, and he just really wanted me to go to Everton."

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O Palmeiras conquistou uma importante vitória por 3 a 0 sobre o Cerro Porteño, em Assunção, nesta quarta-feira (24), pela Libertadores. Além dos três pontos, o torcedor alviverde comemorou a quebra de jejum de Rony, que não marcava um gol há 11 partidas. Essa “zica” do camisa 10 foi tirada também com a ajuda de Abel Ferreira, que revelou uma conversa com o atacante na parte da manhã.

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Em entrevista coletiva após o jogo, o treinador alviverde contou o papo que teve com Rony sobre o jejum que durava desde o dia 11 de março. Segundo o português, o diálogo foi muito simples e buscou puxar de seu atleta nada mais do que ele sabe que pode fazer. O pedido foi para deixar um pouco o “Rústico” de lado e trazer mais o “Guerreiro”.

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– O Rony é como todos os atacantes, tem momentos muito inspirados, outros não inspirados, como foi aquela oportunidade que ele perdeu no primeiro tempo. Se estivesse no treino, lhe dava uma sapatada e falaria “não pode falhar nisso”. Mas ele trabalha muito, a única coisa que eu pedi, falei com ele, que na nossa vida a gente está sempre em busca de desculpas, quando estamos em uma situação assim, olhamos mais fora do que dentro. Eu só lhe fiz uma pergunta hoje de manhã: “você está fazendo tudo?”, para não se preocupar, olhar primeiro para dentro. “Se você for Rony, não o Rústico, o Guerreiro, o gol vai aparecer de forma natural. Eu não quero o Rony Rústico, eu quero o Rony Guerreiro” – disse Abel antes de completar:

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– Os gols aparecem de forma natural, uma hora ou outra. Ficamos feliz por ele, pela forma que os colegas comemoraram o gol dele, porque ele trabalha muito, vocês sabem que ele quebrou o braço, ele não comemorou o gol com a cambalhota, porque ele não está 100%. Mas feliz, feliz por ele, pela equipe, nossos jogadores merecem pelo quanto se dedicam e mais uma vez é um orgulho ser treinador desse grupo de caráter, de homens.

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Abel Ferreira também comentou a vitória do Palmeiras por 3 a 0, que encaminhou a classificação para as oitavas de final da Libertadores. Para o comandante do Verdão, a vida do time foi facilitada pela expulsão de um dos jogadores do adversário. No entanto, o técnico acredita que a equipe pecou ao não aproveitar as oportunidades do primeiro tempo para ir para o intervalo com um placar mais elástico.

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– Acho que foi um jogo que ficou do nosso jeito depois da expulsão de um de nossos adversários. Era um jogo difícil, mas com um a mais, acho que o jogo poderia ter sido resolvido no primeiro tempo. Deveríamos, com as oportunidades que criamos, ter mais calma, ir para o intervalo com um resultado mais gordo, mas isso não aconteceu. Na segunda etapa, com mais calma, na nossa forma de atacar e de defender, subimos o Veiga para não deixar o nosso adversário gostar do jogo e foi uma vitória justa, mas que foi facilitada pela expulsão.

O Palmeiras foi a nove pontos no Grupo C da Libertadores, mas fica na segunda posição, pois perde para o Bolívar-BOL, que tem os mesmos nove pontos, no saldo de gols (6 a 4). Neste domingo, em Belo Horizonte, o Verdão volta a campo para enfrentar o Atlético-MG, pelo Brasileirão.

Erling Haaland has offered a blunt "I am British" response to questions on social media of why his accent has "turned". The prolific Manchester City striker, who has smashed another Champions League goal record, is a proud performer for Norway at international level. He was, however, born in the UK during his father Alf Inge's time in the Premier League.

• Where was Haaland born?

  Haaland senior represented Nottingham Forest, Leeds United and Manchester City during his time in English football. Erling was born during that period, in July 2000. He was welcomed into the world at a hospital in Leeds.

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  Haaland has always been a fan of Leeds

  Haaland has never hidden his love for all things Leeds, with the West Yorkshire city and football club forever holding a special place in his heart. The 25-year-old frontman makes no attempt to shy away from those geographical roots.

• Norway is home for the Haaland family

  He was always going to represent Norway, as that nation represents ‘home’ for his family, but he spent the early years of his life in England. A move to Bryne – the home town of his parents – was made at three years of age.

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• Haaland's blunt response to accent question

  Haaland has followed in his father’s footsteps at City, moving to the Etihad Stadium in 2022. His northern upbringing can shine through at times, with the mercurial striker responding to a question on Snapchat that asked why his "accent has turned so British" by saying: "Because I am British."