يرى عمرو زكي لاعب الزمالك ومنتخب مصر السابق، أن تصريح حسام البدري المدير الفني للفريق القومي عن مصطفى محمد، ذكيًا، كما تحدث عن ثنائي الأهلي عمرو السولية ومروان محسن.

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وقال عمرو زكي في تصريحات تلفزيونية لفضائية “النهار” عبر برنامج “أوضة اللبس”: “تصريح ذكي جدًا من حسام البدري عن مصطفى محمد لكي يستفزه ويعود لمستواه”.

وأضاف: “عمرو السولية يؤدي أحد أفضل مواسمه على الإطلاق وسيكون إضافة كبيرة لخط وسط منتخب مصر مع طارق حامد”.

واختتم: “مروان محسن من مباراة لأخرى يتطور وعودته للتهديف شيء مهم قبل مواجهة الوداد”.

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Aside from constant accusations of bottling it, it’s hard not to be impressed with Tottenham Hotspur. Here’s a club that has pulled itself up into the Premier League title conversation by placing faith in a young manager and even younger players, who have ceased the opportunity to continuously improve.

But that shouldn’t fool us into thinking every player at Tottenham is a resounding success story, even if they may appear that way. With that in mind, our writers deliver their verdicts below on a controversial question – who is Tottenham’s most overrated player?

Harry Sherlock – Christian Eriksen

“He regularly flits in and out of form and he struggles to maintain his highest level across a season. Indeed, the likes of Real Madrid are said to be interested and, when he is at his best, it is easy to see why. But those occasions come about all too rarely. Eriksen is not capable of performing at his peak for 38 Premier League games. Until he can, he’s going to be Spurs’ most overrated player.”

Will Jones – Lucas Moura or Erik Lamela

“Where to start? Lucas Moura and Erik Lamela are probably the two players in Mauricio Pochettino’s squad most guilty of flattering to deceive. Neither can produce the consistency required to shine at the elite level, but their reputations are spared due to the occasional flashes of inspiration they’re both capable of producing.”

Harry Elnaugh – Kieran Trippier

“The former Burnley man gave us a moment in the summer that none of us will forget as long as we live but he is often a massive liability at right-back. Of course, he is a huge threat when allowed to pick out a cross but, particularly in the 1-0 loss to Manchester City in which his mistake cost his side the game, he can be caught out on the back foot.”

Jack Saville – Christian Eriksen

“The Denmark international is borderline unplayable on his day, but those days are diminishing in regularity. If Tottenham can attract a huge figure for his services in the summer they would be wise to cash in and use the money to invest elsewhere.”

Christy Malyan – Hugo Lloris

“There’s a reason a truly elite club has never snapped up the Tottenham captain and it’s not because he happens to love the Lilywhites. Lloris is capable of making world-class saves but so are most goalkeepers in the Premier League and the fact is, he’s also capable of an absolute clanger.

“After that horrendous mistake in the World Cup final last summer his career should be in tatters – much like Loris Karius after his Champions League howler. It just so happens that Liverpool lost, whereas a France win swept what Lloris did under the rug.” 

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According to Tuttomercatoweb, Tottenham Hotspur have expressed an interest in signing AC Milan forward Patrick Cutrone in this summer’s transfer window.

What’s the word, then?

It is no secret that Tottenham are short in the final third of the field, with Fernando Llorente struggling to step up when Harry Kane was on the sidelines.

Spurs will surely look for a striker capable of challenging Kane for the starting spot next season and according to Tuttomercatoweb, Cutrone is being considered.

The 21-year-old came through the youth system at Milan and has made 79 appearances for the first team, scoring 27 times in the process.

This season, the Italian has a respectable scoring record of nine goals in 32 appearances, although just three of those strikes have come in Serie A.

The arrival of Krzysztof Piatek in January has seen Cutrone’s first-team action limited and according to Tuttomercatoweb, Milan will consider offers of around the £30m mark in this summer’s transfer window.

Is Cutrone what Tottenham need?

Spurs are in a difficult position when it comes to signing a striker.

Indeed, they need to bring someone to the club of sufficient quality, but that individual will need to accept that Kane is the number one forward.

As a result, it will be tough to sign a big name, but a talented youngster in the shape of Cutrone could be the way to go for the capital outfit.

The Italian is a goalscorer, plain and simple. He struck four times in five Europa League games earlier this season and netted an impressive 43 goals in 67 games for Milan Primavera before stepping into the first team.

It would be a bit of a punt from Tottenham, but £30m in the current market is a reasonable price for a player of Cutrone’s ilk.

And chairman Daniel Levy should pull the trigger to bring the 6ft ace to the English capital ahead of the 2019-2020 campaign.

Portsmouth may have lifted themselves back into automatic promotion contention with their win against Scunthorpe United at the weekend, however, there must still be some disappointment about their concerning form in 2019? Kenny Jackett’s side have found wins hard to come by and fans may have been resigned to the fact that they might have to try and make their long-awaited return to the Championship via the playoffs.

But, all is not lost for those at Fratton Park, as although their chance of securing promotion via the automatic route appears to have been given a refreshing lift, they are also within in a shout of lifting a trophy at the end of the month.

A date with former Premier League and current promotion foes Sunderland at Wembley awaits Jackett’s men for the CheckaTrade Trophy as both sides, firstly, look to build momentum ahead of the final run in and also bring their fans some silverware to cheer about.

However, Pompey’s chances of replicating what their arch-rivals Southampton did almost a decade ago have taken what could be a huge blow and something that could potentially turn the day out at the National Stadium from something momentous and glorious to a nightmare and one that they may want to forget about.

Ronan Curtis was unfortunately struck with a freak injury when leaving his home a week or so ago with the weather largely to blame. The influential midfielder required to undergo surgery on his finger after the wind slammed the door on his hand and has ruled him out for between four and six weeks.

The Republic of Ireland international’s freak injury could not have come at a worse time for either himself or Portsmouth as he would have likely played a huge role in the EFL Cup Final in two-Sundays time.

The 22-year-old has registered 12 goals in all competitions for the Fratton Park outfit this season, including one in the semi-final against Bristol Rovers, making him an extremely lethal threat and a difficult prospect for the Black Cats’ defence to have to deal with.

Curtis has been in such good form this season for the south coast outfit that he attracted plenty of interest from clubs higher up in the Football League prior to the January transfer window, whilst his performances saw him scoop the Republic of Ireland’s Under-21’s Player of the Year award recently.

Portsmouth appear to have been able to deal without him recently, with results starting to take a turn in the right direction, however, you cannot help but feel that Curtis’ absence from the EFL Trophy Final could come to haunt Jackett and his side at Wembley.

Portsmouth fans, do you think Curtis’ absence will be a blow to your chances of lifting the trophy? Or do you think the club can still go on and win? Let us know below by joining in with the discussion.

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Leeds United’s U23 side secured the Professional Development League North title following a 2-0 win against Colchester United on Monday, and Clarke Oduor was one of their impressive performers on the night.

The 19-year-old has been with the Yorkshire outfit for many years having progressed through the club’s academy, and he is beginning to make a real impact.

The teenager made his first-team debut as a late substitute against Queens Park Rangers in the FA Cup in January, but that is still the only occasion he has been involved in the 18-man squad under Marcelo Bielsa.

Still, he has obviously made an impression having signed a new one-and-a-half year contract last month, with Leeds having the option to extend it by a further 12 months.

Usually a winger the Kenyan started at left-back in Essex, and while he was only on the pitch for the opening 45 minutes he still made a big impression.

Oduor got forward well, didn’t stop running and produced some threatening crosses, and in many ways he is replicating Elland Road favourite Ezgjan Alioski in terms of style.

The Macedonia international has become a real hero among the Leeds faithful after seamlessly making the switch to left-back in recent months despite primarily being a winger, and his African teammate showed that he could follow a similar path on Monday.

With the endurance he has and the end product he showed at times, he could be another versatile option for Bielsa and the Yorkshire outfit for many years to come.

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Charlton signed out for the international break with a 0-0 draw away at Bristol Rovers and, while the scoreline might not be too impressive, the manner in which the Addicks fought to take a point from the game in dreadful conditions was commendable.

It was difficult to pick a man of the match from the game, with each and every man in a much-changed side battling to the final whistle, although London News Online’s Kevin Nolan seems to have a clear favourite in Josh Cullen, who was once again excellent in midfield.

Here’s what Nolan had to say about the West Ham loanee:

“The Addicks were also well-served in midfield, where Josh Cullen, still lacking a goal to seal his growing influence, was superb. Continuing the fine form he showed in the back-to-back Valley victories over Portsmouth and Burton Albion, Cullen was a restless hive of industry.

“Called up to Ireland’s senior squad by manager Mick McCarthy, who caught him in midweek action, the sawn-off dynamo, if given his chance, is likely to remind Dublin’s Aviva of another insatiable midfielder who swapped Charlton’s red for Ireland’s green with great distinction. Kinsella Mark Two to coin an obvious phrase.”

Indeed, the Irishman has been tireless in the middle of the park and has without a doubt earned a break from club competition.

Watch the video below to see the most insane overhead kick you will see this week…

Deputising at the base of midfield for Krystian Bielik in the win over Burton last week, the 22-year-old built on his excellent showing in the previous victory over Portsmouth, but his display against the Pirates may be the most impressive out of the three considering the dismal weather.

Given the obvious Charlton and Ireland links, Nolan has gone as far as to compare Cullen with ex-Addick Mark Kinsella, who was a key player for the Valley outfit in their Premier League heydays. Will Cullen achieve similar success?

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According to The Mirror, Liverpool could reportedly lose millions of pounds if their former player, Philippe Coutinho, decides to join Manchester United and put an end to his Barcelona nightmare.

What’s the word, then?

Well, the Spanish giants smashed their transfer record to bring the Brazilian international to Catalonia at the beginning of 2018, but things haven’t been easy for Coutinho since his arrival at the Camp Nou.

After starring for the Blaugrana in the second half of last season with 10 goals and six assists, the 26-year-old has spent a lot of the current campaign either on the bench, or being played out of position and struggling to hit a run of form – his performances have led to boos from the Barcelona fans.

Jurgen Klopp has gotten quite inventive with his excuses this season. FFC’s James Jones think he has no one but himself to blame for Liverpol’s poor form in the video below…

He has scored just eight goals and made five more this term, and has reportedly issued a come-and-get-me plea to the Red Devils who have been linked with a £100m move.

A rare Michael Edwards blunder?

Liverpool and Barcelona shook on a reported £142m fee when Coutinho left the Premier League for La Liga, although a portion of that sum is dependant on bonuses, containing clauses that won’t be met if the former Inter man leaves the club.

Those clauses are as follows. Liverpool will be handed £4.4m for every 25 La Liga appearances that Coutinho makes, which they have already received once and look set to do so again before the summer with the playmaker currently on 43 appearances – however, if he leaves, the Reds could miss out on at least £8.8m and potentially £13.2m as part of the original agreement.

It would obviously have been tough for sporting director Michael Edwards to have foreseen this unfortunate situation regarding the Brazilian’s unsuccessful time in Spain, although he could potentially have done more to secure the additional sums and secure the whole fee for Liverpool; especially given how desperate Barcelona were to sign him at the time.

Jurgen Klopp’s side are also set to receive £4.4m if Barcelona qualify for the Champions League, which they should do, and another £4.4m if they win the prestigious competition – if they don’t win it this season and Coutinho leaves, that clause will be wiped from existence.

While they clearly got great money for the 26-year-old, in total the Reds could miss out on £17.6m if Coutinho joins their arch-rivals United. Could Edwards have done better? Potentially.

Almost every Newcastle fan is hoping that Rafa Benitez will pledge his future to the club soon, but much will depend on money — but not the amount they are willing to pay the Spaniard, but how much he will be able to spend.

In a saga that seems to have gone on as long as the Brexit negotiations, fans are still largely in the dark about the outcome.

In fact, it would be hard to say what will happen first — A Brexit deal, or a Rafa one!

Benitez has always insisted that wages are not his priority or motivation, and it is, and has always been, about being given the chance to take his Newcastle United vision forward, and having the backing to do so.

A report in the Daily Mirror claims that Benitez will be offered a new three-year deal worth £5 million a year, but that figure is largely irrelevant in his musings over a new deal.

As is always the case with Benitez, it is about football. His one concern is that the club are not prepared to turn the page on annual relegation battles, and start to look ahead with a little more ambition.

He is the one person in a management or boardroom role that actually gets it. He understands supporters’ frustrations. He knows what they want. He also, crucially, know how to deliver it.

Most owners of football clubs, whether actively trying to sell their business or maintain it, would want to share that ambition, and see their investment appreciate in value as they improve.

Why Mike Ashley never seems to see that, is a question only he can answer, but unfortunately, he rarely does interviews, and when he does, they are carefully stage-managed affairs with his preferred media partner.

While salary will always be considered, the club could offer Benitez £20m a year, and without the assurances of a competitive budget to improve the squad, he still would not sign — and good for him.

It was suggested, by a certain radio pundit with an axe to grind over Rafa — who we shall not give unwarranted exposure to by naming him — that he has enough money that he should spend some of his own cash to buy players (I know… ludicrous, right?).

Well, if Ashley offers him a contract of £105m a year, then he might well be able to do that!

Newcastle should never have let it get to this stage, that much we already know, but they have, and it is now time to stop bluffing, and go all-in with Rafa.

Give the man the money to bring success to Tyneside — and by success, we don’t mean winning trophies left, right and centre, we just mean giving the Geordie fans a team to be proud to support.

Once they can go to games to watch and actually enjoy them, instead of every week, wondering if it is going to be another defeat, and potentially, another nail hammered into their Premier League coffin.

What do you think of the Rafa Benitez contract situation? Will he get the tools he needs to take the club onto the next rung of the ladder? Let us know your thoughts…

نشبت أزمة في صفوف فريق الكرة بطنطا بعد غياب 8 لاعبين عن الحضور للنادي قبل مواجهة المصري ضمن منافسات الدوري المصري.

ويلتقي طنطا أمام منافسه المصري مساء الأحد المقبل ضمن منافسات المسابقة المحلية.

وقال مصدر بنادي طنطا في تصريحات خاصة لـ”بطولات”: “تغيب 8 من اللاعبين المعارين للنادي، ما أثار استياء رضا عبدالعال من تصرف اللاعبين وذلك بعد غيابهم عقب الحصول على جميع مستحقاتهم”.

وفى وقت سابق، كان رضا عبدالعال قد هاجم بند الإعارات مؤكدا أنها تضر الأندية ولا تفيدها بسبب رحيل اللاعبين قبل مباراة المصري البورسعيدي الأخيرة.

وأضاف: “هروب المعارين جاء قبل مباراة المصري البورسعيدي الأخيرة رغم الحصول علي مستحقاتهم أثار غضب المدير الفني رضا عبدالعال”.

وواصل: اللاعبون الذين غابوا من الإعارات هم ثنائي الزمالك حسين فيصل وهاني رشدي بالإضافة لهشام شعبان وحامد حمدان وغيرهم من النجوم”.

Newcastle know they need to spend wisely in the summer if they want to improve their league standing next season.

Currently, the Magpies will be confident of avoiding relegation now that they’re six points away from the relegation zone.

But that shouldn’t stop the players performing to the very best of their abilities. Indeed, if anything they need to continue their fine form to ensure they stay away from playing Championship football next season.

Rafa Benitez is a fantastic manager that Newcastle fans everywhere are begging to stay at the club.

With the ability to spend in the summer, that is something he may do and a player who should be top of his list is Genk’s Leandro Trossard.

Trossard, (who is valued at £12.6 million on Transfermarkt) has enjoyed a superb individual season with Genk in the Belgian Pro League, exactly like he did last campaign as well.

He may go unnoticed because of the inferior league he currently plays in but that shouldn’t distract a team like Newcastle taking a risk on him.

With an outstanding return of 18 goals and eight assists so far this season, the winger has more than proven his worth, hence the interest from the likes of Arsenal – as per Football.London last month.

But although a move to Emirates Stadium might be more glamorous than a club like Newcastle, with the latter, he will be guaranteed game-time and gain the opportunity to become the latest star at St James’ Park, whereas with Arsenal it would be a lot harder to do that.

Having already taken a punt on Miguel Almiron who played in the MLS, a highly-rated star that is soon to break into Belgian’s national team hardly seems like a potential mistake.

Do you agree… Let us know!