اتحاد الكرة يٌعلن حكم مباراة الأهلي وإنبي في الدوري المصري

أعلن اتحاد الكرة عن الطاقم التحكيمي لمباراة الأهلي وإنبي والتي تجمع بين الفريقين اليوم الأربعاء ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري.

وتقام المباراة بين الأهلي وإنبي على أرضية استاد المقاولون العرب في إطار لقاءات الجولة 33 من المسابقة المحلية.

طالع | رابطة الأندية ترد على مقترح ثروت سويلم بشأن تشفير الدوري والشكل الأقرب للموسم الجديد

وتوج الأهلي، ببطولة الدوري المصري موسم 2023- 2024، بعد وصوله لعدد نقاط لن يصل إليه أي فريق آخر في الدوري.

وتمكن الأهلي خلال موسم شاق من التتويج ببطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا، وكأس مصر وكأس السوبر بجانب المشاركة ببطولة دوري السوبر الإفريقي وكأس العالم للأندية، وخسارة السوبر الإفريقي قبل الفوز بالدوري. حكم مباراة الأهلي وإنبي اليوم في الدوري المصري

حكم الساحة: أحمد حمدي

حكم مساعد 1: محمود أبو الرجال

حكم مساعد 2: محمد محمود لطفي

حكم رابع: مبروك نبيل

حكم تقنية الفيديو: خالد جمال الغندور

حكم تقنية الفيديو مساعد: محمد الشناوي

The top 15 football players who could feature at the 2024 Olympics

The 2024 Olympics in Paris are right around the corner, and the world eagerly await the games. Football now takes centre stage, with many nations vying for that famous gold medal.

While it is technically an u23s tournament, each nation is allowed three ‘wildcards’ who are older, think Neymar in 2016 during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

The tournament has become an opportunity for younger players to show what they’re made of.

The qualifiers aren’t over just yet, with South America and Asia yet to find out which countries will be attending. Despite that, we at Football Fancast wanted to take a look at the top 15 players who could feature at the 2024 Olympics.

Mo Salah (Egypt)

Forward, 31

Mo Salah needs no introduction, he’s the biggest thing to happen to Egypt since the Sues Canal. With his country’s qualification for the 2024 Olympics, he is no doubt rubbing his hands together at the opportunity of winning that gold medal.

Unfortunately, he’s not as young as he used to be, and Liverpool may not be too happy to let him go to the tournament, it would of course disrupt his pre-season, but don’t be surprised if you see him there are one of Egypt’s ‘wildcards’.

Christian Pulisic (USA)

Winger, 25

Captain America himself has been in terrific form since he swapped London for Milan last summer. He’s re-established himself as America’s great hope, the man that could finally lead the men’s team to some semblance of glory.

Pulisic is one of those players that feels like they’ve been around forever. He’s 25 now, so he would be classed as a ‘wildcard’, but the USA take the Olympics seriously. If they have any interest in getting their hands on a gold medal, Pulisic is a must.

Pedri (Spain)

Midfielder, 20

This one might be a little unlikely, especially given his injury woes so far this season, but Barcelona midfielder Pedri might be the man to take Spain all the way.

His talent is undeniable, the Catalan club have a real diamond on their hands, and since he’s only 20, Spain would still have plenty of options for a wildcard.

His club will likely be the priority however, and he’s already played a lot of football since he burst onto the scene a few years ago. If he’s fit, and Barcelona are willing to let him go, Spain would have to be considered one of the favourites.

Hakim Ziyech (Morocco)

Winger, 30

Much like their North African counterparts Egypt, the 2024 Olympics are a huge opportunity for Morocco to show the world that their a force to be reckoned with. There is no better man than Ziyech to help them with that mission.

He’s had his ups and downs with the national team, even retiring from international football at one point after falling out with then manager Vahid Halihodzic, but he’s back and raring to go.

Another player free from the shackles of Chelsea’s bench, we’re sure he’d want to remind people what he can do.

Mykhailo Mudryk (Ukraine)

Winger, 22

When the 2024 Olympics kick off, Chelsea’s Ukrainian winger Mudryk will be 23 years old, meaning he would have to be considered a ‘wildcard’, but they’d be crazy not to take him if they can.

It’s fair to say he’s had a slow start to his career at Chelsea since moving for a reported £88.5 million in January 2023, but his talent is undeniable. He is rapid beyond belief, and on his day can cause any defender immense trouble.

His time with the Ukrainian national team has recently been a happy distraction from club life. He’s playing well for them. Let’s hope for their sake Chelsea will let him join.

Kylian Mbappe (France)

Forward, 24

The 2024 Olympics are of course being held in Paris. It would be crazy if Mbappe wasn’t there, right? He would undoubtedly be the biggest name at the tournament, and his involvement will give the games a crazy amount of publicity.

Mbappe himself has said that it’s “a child’s dream” to play at the Olympic games. His club future in Paris might be up in the air, but it feels like a certainty that he’ll be at the Olympics.

Whether he’s at Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain once it kicks off, Mbappe should be one of France’s wildcards.

Enzo Fernandez (Argentina)

Midfielder, 22

The 2022 World Cup was a defining moment for Fernandez. He was integral to their system, and helped Lionel Messi finally get his hands on that coveted trophy. A role he was more than happy to play.

He has since moved to Chelsea for a reported £107 million, and has been a rare shining light in what has been a rough year for the London side. Both Chelsea and Argentina are better with him in the side.

Playing in the Olympics would hinder his pre-season at a very important time for the club, but his ability and leadership are exactly what this Argentina side need to win a gold medal.

Lee Kang-Inn (South Korea)

Midfielder, 22

Of course Son Heung-Min is still the golden boy, and he could too feature for South Korea at the Olympics, but we wanted to shine a light on the man who could become his heir.

We wouldn’t blame you if you weren’t aware of who Lee Kang-Inn was before he made his move to Paris Saint Germain from Mallorca in the summer, but since that big transfer, he’s become South Korea’s next big thing.

He’s featured heavily for his new club under manager Luis Henrique and has quickly built an on-field rapport with Mbappe. He’ll be hoping to beat his club mate to the gold medal in the summer.

Rayan Cherki (France)

Winger, 20

Lyon star Rayan Cherki

Lyon’s Cherki might be raw, but he has the potential to go very far. He has already been linked with a move away from France to the Premier League and was reportedly the subject of a bid from Chelsea in the summer.

The 2024 Olympics is the exact type of tournament Cherki should be looking to play in. Every iteration has that one player that blows people away, and Cherki could be that. Unfortunately for him, he plays in the same position as Mbappe, so it may depend on France’s tactics whether he makes the cut.

Gavi (Spain)

Midfielder, 19

Much like his Barcelona midfield partner, Pedri, Gavi has played a lot of football for someone so young. He’s been thrown in at the deep end at both club and country, but he’s proven time and time again he’s not scared of the water.

Not only does he have ridiculous technical ability, but he’s also not bothered about getting dirty, He’s the exact type of midfielder every team needs, and he would be a huge boost to Spain’s chances of getting gold.

Again, much like Pedri, Barcelona might be wary of letting him go.

Double boost for Barcelona as Pedri and Frenkie de Jong expected back for Champions League clash against PSG

Barcelona have been handed a boost for their clash against Paris Saint-Germain with Pedri and Frenkie de Jong expected to return for the quarterfinal.

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  • Pedri and De Jong on path to recovery
  • Both players expected back against PSG
  • Araujo and Christensen doubts for Las Palmas clash
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    The Catalan side's 0-0 draw against Athletic Club earlier this month cost them more than just two points as Pedri and De Jong both had to be taken off due to injuries in the first half. The two were marked down as major doubts for the Champions League quarter-final clash against the Parisians. However, as per Mundo Deportivo, the duo could be set for a return to action for the trip to France.

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    The report reveals that Pedri has already started training individually on the field. De Jong is still on the treatment table but is expected to start his individual training soon as the medical team believes the Dutchman will be ready for the first leg at the Parc des Princes.

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    Barcelona defenders Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo have also been struggling with their fitness due to specific muscular issues. They are expected to miss Barca's La Liga clash against Las Palmas as a precaution, as per BarcaBlaugranes. However, they are almost confirmed to be fit for the PSG clash.

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  • WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

    The Blaugrana will miss all four players in their upcoming league clash against a high-flying Las Palmas side on Saturday, March 30. They will travel to the Parc des Princes to play against Luis Enriques's side on April 10.

Chelsea now make "monster" one of their top transfer priorities for 2024

It has been a frustrating start to the 2023/24 Premier League campaign for Chelsea as they have been unable to shake off their woes from last season.

The Blues, who missed out on European football entirely last term, are currently sitting in 13th place, and the best they can hope for if they are able to beat Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night is tenth.

Mauricio Pochettino's side have won three and lost four of their opening ten top-flight matches and the club may, again, turn to the transfer window in an attempt to solve their problems on the pitch.

Chelsea transfer news – Edmond Tapsoba

According to CaughtOffside, the Blues plan to make Bayer Leverkusen central defender Edmond Tapsoba one of their top priority targets in 2024, with the summer – rather than January – said to be when they will target him.

The report has claimed that the London-based outfit are eyeing up the Bundesliga enforcer as a potential replacement for one of their current first-team defenders. It is stated that Trevoh Chalobah is 'highly likely' to move on from Stamford Bridge amid interest from Bayern Munich and Nottingham Forest, who were both keen on him last summer.

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.

The 6 foot 4 central defender is not in Pochettino's plans, and the academy graduate could now be replaced by Tapsoba next year if the club are able to secure a deal for his services. That said, there is no mention of how much the talented battler would cost or if Leverkusen would even entertain the idea of cashing in on him at the end of the season.

The statistics that show why Tapsoba could replace Chalobah

Chelsea could improve the depth of their squad by securing an excellent replacement for Chalobah with the signing of Tabsoba, as the Bundesliga ace is a phenomenal progressive passer from a centre-back position.

The 24-year-old titan, who was once dubbed a "monster" by U23 scout Antonio Mango, excels at pushing his team up the pitch to start attacks with his incisive passing and willingness to drive forward with the ball at his feet. Over the last 365 days, the Leverkusen star ranks within the top 3% of his positional peers across the Men's Big Five Leagues and European competitions for progressive passes (6.15) per 90.

He also ranks within the top 2% and the top 7% for successful take-ons (0.77) and progressive carries (1.52) per 90 respectively during that period.

Statistic

Tapsoba in 2022/23 Bundesliga (via Sofascore)

Appearances

33

Pass accuracy

86%

Tackles

36

Interceptions

50

Clearances

99

Chalobah meanwhile has failed to crack the top 30% for progressive passes (4.03) per 90, and has averaged fewer successful take-ons (0.53) and progressive carries (1.37) per 90 in comparison to the Chelsea transfer target. These statistics suggest that the Burkina Faso international would improve the Blues in terms of what they want to do on the ball, due to his exceptional progressive play.

Tapsoba could also provide more defensive interventions out of possession. He has won 3.9 duels per game across the Bundesliga campaign so far this season, whereas Chalobah won 3.1 per match over 25 Premier League outings last term.

At the age of 24, the Leverkusen ace would also arrive with time and room to grow and develop under Pochettino, which is another reason why this could be a shrewd piece of business for Chelsea to make.

Newcastle eyeing move for £330k-p/w "world-class talent" with no weak foot

Newcastle United are interested in signing a marquee name in January, but there are also two other clubs who are looking to bring him to the Premier League.

Who are Newcastle linked with?

The Magpies are already assessing their options in the market ahead of next year and have been linked with two midfielders in the form of Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips and Juventus’ Adrien Rabiot, but they are also looking at potential reinforcements in the final third.

PIF and Eddie Howe have reportedly set their sights on Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sane, but should they fail to secure either of those stars in Germany, the hierarchy could well turn their attention to France.

Back in April, Paris Saint Germain’s right-winger Ousmane Dembele was linked with a move to the northeast because his representative held talks with the Magpies when he flew over to England to watch a game at Sunderland, but he instead ended up making the switch to the Parc Des Princes (90min).

The Ligue 1 star, however, has made an impressive start to life in his homeland having established himself as Luis Enrique’s overall third best-performing player so far this season with a match rating of 7.47 (WhoScored – PSG statistics), which has once again brought him onto the radar at St. James’ Park.

Ousmane Dembele transfer update

According to Spanish reports (via CaughtOffside), sharing an Ousmane Dembele transfer update, Newcastle, Arsenal and Chelsea are all “keeping tabs” on the situation of the attacker at PSG ahead of January.

The Tynesiders “could look to make a move” at the start of the new year as they in particular are looking to bolster their ranks in the final third, but as stated, they will have to fend off interest from their high-profile top-flight rivals.

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele.

How many goals has Ousmane Dembele scored?

Since the start of his career, Dembele has posted 134 contributions, 72 assists and 62 goals in 273 appearances (Transfermarkt – Dembele statistics), with his prolific form having seen him described as a “world-class talent” by football scout Jacek Kulig.

Sponsored by Nike, the two-footed ace holds a strong desire to create chances for his fellow teammates even if the ball doesn’t always hit the back of the net having recorded 37 crosses so far this season which is more than any of his peers (FBRef – PSG statistics).

Holding onto the ball

Aerial duels

Passing

Defensive contribution

Key passes

(Data via WhoScored)

Crossing

Through balls

Dribbling

Furthermore, Enrique’s £330k-per-week earner (PSG salaries), already knows what it takes to compete and be successful at the highest level having secured ten trophies for both club and country since bursting onto the professional scene, including winning the 2018 World Cup with France.

Therefore, Dembele will possess the same winning mentality that the current squad have at Newcastle, so should the opportunity present itself, this really is a no-brainer of a deal for the hierarchy to pursue in January.

الألومنيوم يهاجم اتحاد الكرة ويهدد بالانسحاب أمام الأهلي في كأس مصر

هاجم النميري العيسوي نائب رئيس نادي الألومنيوم، مسؤولي الاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم بسبب موعد مباراة فريقه أمام الأهلي في منافسات كأس مصر.

وكان اتحاد الكرة قد قرر تأجيل مباراة الأهلي والألومنيوم في دور الـ32 ببطولة كأس مصر التي كان مقررًا لها 24 مايو الماضي بسبب معسكر منتخب مصر الأول، لتقام 19 يوليو.

وقال النميري في تصريحات تلفزيونية بفضائية “الشمس”: “الألومنيوم نادي كبير وعريق، لعب في الدوري الممتاز 4 مرات من قبل، لا بد أن يُقدرون المراسلات التي نُرسلها دومًا، لا يصح أن نُرسل خطابًا ولا نتلقى أي رد، هل الكابتن عامر حسين لا يعتبر أندية الصعيد أندية؟!”.

حلمي طولان: بيراميدز ينقصه التاريخ والجماهير.. والأهلي يستطيع حسم الدوري

وأضاف: “لجنة المسابقات لا ترد على اتصالاتنا ولا خطاباتنا، مع من نتحدث، الكابتن حازم إمام والكابتن محمد بركات وهما أساس الكرة في الاتحاد، أين هما؟، ألا يوجد غير عامر حسين لينظم المسابقات في البلد؟ على الأقل يرد علينا”.

وتابع: “منذ يوم 24 مايو، الفريق حصل على إجازة، إلى متى سأظل أصرف على الفريق حتى يلعب مباراة أمام الأهلي في شهر يوليو وهي مباراة محسومة لصالح المارد الأحمر، لأننا سنواجه ناد كبير، ولكن سنؤدي كل ما علينا”.

واستكمل: “على الأقل كان المفترض أن يسألوننا هل الموعد الذي تم تحديده يتوافق معنا أم لا، هل الأهلي هو النادي الوحيد في مصر؟!، فكرت في مراسلة الأهلي والزمالك بدلًا من اتحاد الكرة، الأهلي والزمالك هما من يديران الكرة في مصر”.

وواصل: “أرسلت خطابًا أخيرًا إلى اتحاد الكرة، إذا لم يقوموا بالرد علي سأعتذر عن خوض مباراة الأهلي، والأهلي يحصل على الدوري والكأس وكل البطولات”.

وأتم: “المباراة تم تحديد موعدها يوم 19 يوليو، والمفترض في ترتيبات، في مسافة 600 كيلو للقاهرة، ونحتاج يومين راحة قبل المباراة”.

وأتم: “ندمت لانتخابي هذا المجلس لإدارة اتحاد الكرة، أنا أتصل بـ جمال علام وهاتفه مُغلق، مع من أتحدث؟”.

Man United: £300k-p/w star had fewer touches than Onana v Burnley

Manchester United needed a win, just to settle proceedings somewhat.

This was a campaign that was meant to see a resurgent United side take on the rest of the Premier League. Erik ten Hag had worked wonders last term, particularly to secure Champions League football, but this term has been a disaster.

Off-field controversies and incidences have led to a fractured squad, playing staff and boardroom but for once, the football was the talking point on Saturday evening.

United far from romped to victory over Burnley, with the Red Devils prevailing 1-0 against Vincent Kompany's men.

A Bruno Fernandes goal was enough to separate the two teams come full time. It was a much-needed three points and indeed a much-required clean sheet. This was a team to have conceded ten goals in their last three games in all competitions so a shutout on this occasion was a huge positive.

That said, it was a game that certainly didn't shy away from negatives. One of those continues to be the form of Marcus Rashford.

How many goals has Rashford scored this season?

Last term was a remarkable one for the forward who took English football by storm. The academy graduate scored a whopping 30 goals and registered 11 assists in all competitions.

However, during 2023/24, the 25-year-old has found life rather more difficult in this sluggish United side.

Just one goal has fallen the way of Rashford, who found the net in the 3-1 defeat to Arsenal prior to the international break.

It has been quite some drop off for the England star, who must find his form if United are to rise from their current slump. Sadly, he could not do so against the Clarets this weekend.

How did Rashford play against Burnley?

The answer is poorly. Sadly, the attacker has lost his mojo and that was certainly evident at Turf Moor, even if they did come away from the game with all three points.

MEN's Samuel Luckhurst perhaps put it best in his post-match player ratings, writing: "Erratic again and his decision-making was seldom sound. Switched to the right early in the second half but had little joy."

The England international is usually famed for his ability to take on defenders one-on-one and he tried his utmost to make things happen down the left channel.

However, more often than not, he'd pick the ball up and instead of finding a teammate, run down a blind alley and straight into the Burnley defence.

This happened three or four times down the wide areas, when perhaps he could have found a teammate instead.

Such greed in possession ultimately saw him lose possession of the ball 12 times at Turf Moor, once every four touches.

Speaking of touches, he embarrassingly had fewer (46) than goalkeeper Andre Onana (48), while the man between the sticks also made more passes (25 vs 24). There might not be that much in the statistics, but it speaks volumes to the lack of impact Rashford had on proceedings.

During the clash, the £300k-per-week star also failed to register a single shot on target during what was a toothless display from a player usually so clinical and troublesome in the final third.

With the likes of Jadon Sancho and Antony unavailable for selection at the moment, Rashford really needs to step up as the senior player. Rasmus Hojlund's arrival means he is now unlikely to play through the middle which means he will have both Alejandro Garnacho and Facundo Pellistri breathing down his neck for a start.

Last term the wide star was very much undroppable. However, this season, he is no longer immune to such treatment.

Rashford will surely come good at some point, but the longer his lack of form persists, a change will surely have to be considered.

Novo camisa nove do Santos, Kaio Jorge comemora: 'Sensação única'

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O atacante Kaio Jorge, de de 18 anos, é o novo camisa nove do Santos na temporada. O jogador comemorou a estreia com o famoso número na vitória sobre o Grêmio, por 2 a 1, na Vila Belmiro. Antes, o dono da camisa nove era o colombiano Uribe.

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– Sensação única que estou vivendo, sempre sonhei com esse momento de jogar como titular e poder vestir a camisa nove do Santos, uma das mais pesadas do futebol mundial. Sonhei alto e coloquei essa meta lá atrás quando ainda era do sub-13, prometi a mim mesmo que um dia iria vestir essa camisa. Só tenho a agradecer a Deus por tudo que estou vivendo e aos meus companheiros de clube que me ajudam a evoluir a cada dia que passa – afirmou.

Presença constante na equipe titular e autor de dois gols na Libertadores da América, Kaio comemorou as oportunidades e elogiou o técnico Cuca.

– O Cuca é um pai para o grupo todo. Ele sempre está dando dicas de posicionamento, tranquilidade para nós jogadores estarmos jogando em alto nível. Preza bastante a união e companheirismo dentro de campo. Agradeço bastante a confiança e moral que ele vem passando para mim – finalizou.

Kaio deverá ser mantido na equipe titular diante do Atlético-GO, às 20h30, na quarta-feira (14), na Vila Belmiro.

Doran, Bailey fifties boost Tasmania

The pair added 111 for the fourth wicket to help their side recover from 2 for 43 in Hobart

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ScorecardGetty ImagesHalf-centuries from Jake Doran and George Bailey helped Tasmania build a solid first-innings total on the opening day of their Sheffield Shield clash against South Australia in Hobart.Having won the toss, Tasmania slipped to 2 for 43 before Doran and Beau Webster steadied the innings with a 65-run stand.Webster then fell for 42 but Doran and Bailey put together a 111-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Doran made his third half-century in five innings, having made 95 against Queensland and 97 against New South Wales.But Redbacks left-arm paceman Nick Winter continued his stunning form to remove Doran, Bailey and Simon Milenko in a four-over spell with the second new ball. Matthew Wade and Tom Rogers saw Tasmania through to stumps without any further damage.

Man Utd Deadline Day: Ten Hag Target Now Set For Old Trafford Medical

Manchester United are closing in on what looks to be their final transfer of the summer window, with Erik ten Hag creating a framework to build on last season's exploits.

What's the latest on Sofyan Amrabat to Manchester United?

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United are finally securing the services of Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, with the 27-year-old "on his way to Manchester shortly" to complete a medical.

The Fiorentina ace, who is joining on an initial loan deal with a 25m (£21m) buy option, has been of a vested interest to the Premier League outfit all summer, and they now look set to seal a deal at the final stage.

Read the latest Man United transfer news HERE…

With fears of a deal stagnating, United director of football negotiations Matt Hargreaves flew to Italy earlier today to finalise a deal, and it now looks like he has succeeded.

How good is Sofyan Amrabat?

The Red Devils have been tracking the pass-proficient midfielder after his stunning performances with his nation at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where he starred as the fulcrum of Morocco's fourth-placed finish.

Having been hailed for his “masterclass” of a performance against Spain in the last-16, the £32k-per-week powerhouse cemented his name as one of Europe's first-class midfielders with his international escapades, and his sustained performances with his Italian outfit Fiorentina have affirmed to Manchester United the decision they are making is the correct one.

As per FBref, the 6 foot 1 machine ranks among the top 1% of midfielders across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for pass completion and the top 2% for passes attempted and progressive passes per 90.

He has also been lauded for his "defensive instinct" by pundit Joe Cole, and very much looks the high-octane force the Old Trafford side covet to enhance the club's fluidity and cohesion in the engine room.

With such iron-clad protection in the centre through his defensive application and the assurance that a superlative passing presence will keep the play ticking in metronomic style, Red Devils captain and chief playmaker Bruno Fernandes could take his prolific game to the next level.

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Hailed as a creative "genius" by journalist Muhammad Butt, Fernandes has posted 65 goals and 55 assists from just 188 outings for United since joining from Sporting Lisbon for an initial £47m in January 2020.

The £240k-per-week star ranks among the top 1% of attacking midfielders and wingers for shot-creating actions, the top 5% for passes attempted and the top 3% for progressive passes per 90, and Amrabats' supplementation and presence in the deep-lying role would allow the Portugual star to maintain this and then some.

The fact that Fernandes also ranks among the top 11% for tackles and the top 7% for clearances per 90 underscores his own defensive work rate and tenacity, which would allow Amrabat to implement his game on English shores and perhaps be the foundation of a stunning new midfield partnership at the Theatre of Dreams.

Ten Hag must ensure that an unthinkable late slip does not occur as Manchester United home in on Amrabat, with the midfield "monster" – as said by reporter Carlo Garganese – just what the Premier League club needs to close the gap on those at the top of the league ladder.

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