A quarta-feira promete muita emoção no Morumbi. Após vencer o São Paulo por 1 a 0, o Grêmio precisa de pelo menos um empate para avançar na Copa do Brasil e promete fazer jogo duro fora e casa.
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Além de toda a tensão do confronto, o Imortal está atento ao apito e a pressão que o São Paulo pode exercer dentro de casa.
Na visão de Diego Souza, alguns jogadores comandados por Fernando Diniz gostam ‘ apitar o duelo’ e o Grêmio não pode deixar que isso aconteça.
‘É uma decisão, não dá para esperar menos, e os nervos ficam a flor da pele, tem que ter concentração total, mas é que a equipe do São Paulo pressiona a arbitragem o tempo inteiro, muito chata dentro de campo e a gente tem que estar ligado porque se deixar eles acabam apitando o jogo. Isso é notório, a gente vê nas partidas’, afirmou na coletiva de imprensa.
São Paulo e Grêmio se enfrentam na noite de quarta-feira, a partir das 21h30 (Horário de Brasília), no Morumbi.
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Whilst Newcastle United continue to perform domestically – an impressive 1-0 over Arsenal last time out in league action sticking out, alongside a 3-0 demolition of Manchester United in the Carabao Cup – the Magpies have let the big occasions of the Champions League get the better of them in recent weeks.
Losing back-to-back games to Borussia Dortmund, the away fixture at Signal Iduna Park seeing the German hosts stride home to a convincing 2-0 win, Howe's men find themselves bottom of Group F with a trip to the Parc De Princes up next to face off against the might of Paris St-Germain to hopefully reestablish their authority in the competition.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe.
A number of Howe's trusted first-teamers underwhelmed versus their Bundesliga opponents this Tuesday night, including former Everton man Anthony Gordon who never really got out of first gear on the night – substituted off at the half-time interval for Callum Wilson, Gordon lost possession seven times to the detriment of his team, as per Sofascore.
It could lead to Newcastle breaking the bank in January for more reinforcements to improve the Magpies' chances of coming away from big nights like in Dortmund with something to show for their efforts, with former target Federico Chiesa back on the agenda as a possible Gordon upgrade.
Newcastle transfer news – Federico Chiesa
Reported by Tutto Juve, Newcastle could well reignite their interest in the Italy international in the upcoming transfer window with the 26-year-old having his minutes cut significantly for Juventus recently.
The former Fiorentina man hasn't scored for the Old Lady since the middle of September, but Howe could still swoop for the 5 foot 9 winger amidst rumoured interest from fellow Premier League clubs in Arsenal and Chelsea, according to TEAMTalk.
Gordon could well begin to worry that his starting spot on Tyneside could be under threat as a result of this latest transfer development, the Magpies prepared to spend in the region of £52m to land the Juve man.
How Chiesa compares to Anthony Gordon
Despite not performing to the peak of his previous powers for Juventus this season, the former Fiorentina is certainly still an "amazing" talent worth pursuing from a Newcastle perspective, as hailed by pundit Paul Robinson.
Formerly winning a place in the Euro 2020 Team of the Tournament when his nation Italy were crowned champions – Chiesa scoring twice in the knockout rounds as a pivotal component of the team – he has shown glimpses of his brilliance with the Italian titans this campaign with four goals from his first five starts in Serie A.
Level with Gordon's goal record for Howe's outfit, from four fewer games, Chiesa's skill set as a dynamic and unpredictable prospect for defenders to contain could see him usurp the Englishman in the starting lineup as St James' Park if a move is made.
The Italian attacker's most effective display of the season to date came in an away defeat to Sassuolo, Massimo Allegri's outfit losing 4-2 on the day. Still, Chiesa shone as a bright spark for Juventus even in spite of the eventual loss – hitting a shot first-time into the back of the net to level the scores at 2-2, before his side collapsed.
Moreover, Chiesa could move into a second striker role if called upon to do so for Howe's side – adding some much-needed squad depth to his potential new employers in the process.
Even when Juventus' "wizard" – as described by writer Roger Bennett – has underperformed this campaign, he's still offering more for Allegri's side than Gordon does when he misfires under Howe, notably averaging one key pass per game in Serie A, in contrast to just 0.9 for his Magpies counterpart, a fine mark of his immense creativity from the flanks.
The latter man was largely anonymous up against the Black and Yellows in Champions League action. The ex Toffees winger attempted zero shots on the night, whilst also only winning one ground duel.
Newcastle could well see Chiesa as a signing that significantly improves their squad therefore, with the Italian attacker also keen for a move away from Turin.
Liverpool endured a testing night in the Europa League that Jurgen Klopp would have rather avoided, falling to a surprising 3-2 defeat against struggling French side Toulouse.
The Reds would have hoped to rebound with a strong showing after languishing to a draw against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road in the Premier League last weekend, with blushes only spared through Luis Diaz's late equaliser, but it was not to be as Klopp issued heavy rotation.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
While Liverpool remain in first place in Group E after four matches, the chance to secure an early spot in the knockout phase has now evaporated and the upcoming Anfield fixture against LASK on 30 November will be crucial in swerving a distressing finale to the group stage.
Liverpool's performance vs Toulouse
Not for the first time, Liverpool struggled to get going on the continental stage this season, only this time, the second half did not foster a positive end to the game, with Aron Donnum's strike before the break doubled by Thijs Dallinga's effort just short of the hour mark.
A freakish own goal handed Liverpool a lifeline before Frank Magri reestablished Toulouse's two-goal cushion moments later; Diogo Jota's fine move and strike offered a glimpse of hope that was latched onto in the dying embers – but Klopp's side's belief that parity had been restored ended in disappointment.
Indeed, Alexis Mac Allister was adjudged to have handled the ball in the build-up to what would have been a dramatic equaliser and a first professional goal from young centre-back Jarell Quansah at the death.
Alas, the frenzied Liverpool celebrations were silenced by the cruel and contentious intervention of VAR, and while the travelling team will bemoan the decision to rule out Quansah's goal, the questions must swiftly turn to lack of inspiration on offer once again from Liverpool.
Caoimhin Kelleher's performance vs Toulouse
Caoimhín Kelleher, aged 24, deputised between the sticks for his fifth appearance of the campaign (and the third in the Europa League), and while he was not exactly culpable for the loss, he failed to exert authority in rebuffing efforts and only made one save from inside the box despite shipping three.
Providing the stand-in shot-stopper with a 6/10 rating, the Liverpool Echo's Ian Doyle wrote: 'Confident with the ball at his feet and passed well first half, and not much chance with any of the goals.'
Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
Kelleher will be dispirited by shipping three goals and suffering defeat against a Toulouse side that was bested 5-1 in the reverse match last month, also sitting 14th in Ligue 1 with just two wins from 11 matches.
It is important to stress that at the heart of it, this is a Liverpool side that has been rebuilt after an immensely disappointing season, and it's a squad that remains on course to win Group E as well as perching third in the Premier League and awaiting the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.
But certain performances simply cannot go unchallenged, and at the epicentre of the absence of fluidity in the final third was Cody Gakpo, who will be downcast after failing to impress on his return to the starting line-up.
Cody Gakpo's stats vs Toulouse
Gakpo has scored four goals and supplied one assist from just eight starting appearances across all competitions this term, but handed his first Europa League start of the season at Toulouse, the 24-year-old only flattered to deceive.
Substituted after 73 minutes for Darwin Nunez, Gakpo failed to exude swagger and style and was largely marshalled, if a little too robustly, by a resilient home backline.
As per Sofascore, the Dutchman failed to take a single shot, failed with both of his attempted dribbles, was dribbled past twice and lost nine duels despite attempting to win 11 – this, candidly, is not the kind of mettle the Reds need to take control of proceedings in the final third.
Indeed, as could also be said against Luton, Liverpool appear to have been outfought in the last few games and this is something that will leave Klopp incensed after a concerted summer transfer effort to settle the equilibrium and reinvigorate the ranks.
Liverpool player Cody Gakpo.
Dropping deeper and out wide in an effort to influence the match, Gakpo did manage to make three key passes but this is a simple masquerade over a performance that will have done little to prove that he deserves a starting berth on the biggest occasions for the Merseyside outfit.
To compound his travails, Gakpo's 29 touches on the night was a worse tally than even Kelleher's, who only took 39 touches himself; a lack of support from the centre certainly played a part, but the former PSV Eindhoven star will need to work on his movement and effectiveness in the danger area to win Klopp over and start performing at the level that he can clearly reach, when the cogs combine.
Criticising Gakpo's ineffective night and handing him a 5/10 match score, Doyle wrote:' Unhappy with lack of protection from referee at times but struggled to make meaningful impact and almost invisible second half. Subbed.'
Make no mistake, Gakpo is quality and offers much to the Anfield side's attack when on his game, ranking among the top 7% of forwards across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for progressive passes, the top 15% for progressive carries and the top 1% for tackles per 90, as per FBref.
Apps
Goals
Assists
Premier League
30
9
3
Champions League
2
0
0
FA Cup
3
0
0
Europa League
2
0
1
Carabao Cup
2
2
0
All comps
39
11
4
*Sourced via Transfermarkt
But the £120k-per-week ace's woes in France were accentuated by a dreary collective display that now does mean that dropped points against LASK at the end of the month will trigger the din of the alarm bells.
It shouldn't come to that, but Klopp does have his work cut out to instil the confidence and cohesion that is necessary to match the illustrious vision that all believe can be achieved.
Manchester United have been linked with a move for a "magnificent" 23-year-old, and they know how much they need to pay to sign him.
Man Utd form and transfers
The Red Devils have experienced a challenging start to the season, with far too many uninspiring results recorded in both the Premier League and the Champions League. The dramatic 2-1 win at home to Brentford did at least provide supporters with some excitement before picking up three points again at Sheffield United, but it is also clear that big improvements are still needed.
United had a productive time of things during the summer transfer window, replacing David De Gea with Andre Onana in goal, for example, and while it hasn't worked out yet, the hope is that he grows into the role over time. Meanwhile, the likes of Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund have also arrived at Old Trafford, with the latter looking particularly impressive.
This is still a squad that looks comfortably short of challenging for the Premier League title, however, and Erik ten Tag will be desperate to make new signings in January, or next summer at the very latest.
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
Man Utd update – Marc Guehi
According to a new update from Football Insider, Marc Guehi to Manchester United is a genuine link, with the Red Devils learning that a £60m bid for the Crystal Palace would be accepted.
They know that they will need to pay "at least" that amount of money to stand a chance of getting their man, with Ten Hag keen on signing him because of injury problems surrounding the likes of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez. There is also Harry Maguire's future that could play a part, should the 30-year-old depart.
There is a clear downside, though, with the Englishman not willing to depart midway through the season because it could hamper his chances of featuring prominently at Euro 2024 next summer.
Guehi could be a fantastic signing for United either next summer or in January if his stance on that changes, having become such an influential and consistent performer for Palace in recent years, forging a strong centre-back partnership with Joachim Andersen.
The young defender has started seven Premier League games so far this season, and only missed one match in the competition in the whole of the 2023/24 campaign, and he is someone who is growing as a player all the time (Guehi's stats).
Centre-back is such area to focus on for United, with Varane and Martinez absent and Maguire and Victor Lindelof not the answer moving forward, and Guehi could be the long-term option to shine at the heart of the defence.
Strong in possession
Aerial duels
Reads the game well
Possesses good leadership
Presenter Andy Sixsmith has lauded him as a "magnificent" player in the past, and on current form he arguably deserves to partner John Stones for England instead of Maguire, highlighting why he would be an upgrade on the current United man at Old Trafford.
It looks as though they could have to wait until next summer, but even if that is the case, £60m could end up looking like a steal as the years pass, with Guehi a leader for many years going back to his England Under-21 days.
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Roy Keane is widely considered as one of the best Premier League players of all time. The 67-cap Republic of Ireland international won seven Premier League titles, four FA Cups and one Champions League with Manchester United.
His stern, no-nonsense attitude is often trivialised within the media nowadays, as he commonly works as a pundit for Sky Sports and ITV, but back in his playing career, it brought him a lot of controversial moments, including a high-profile bust-up with Sir Alex Ferguson.
Notwithstanding that, there is also little doubt it contributed to many of his achievements and successes.
Today at Football FanCast we delve into Roy Keane’s career and most talked-about moments.
How old is Roy Keane?
Roy Keane was born on the 10th of August 1971, in Cork, Ireland.
He is 52-years-old.
Who is Roy Keane's wife?
Roy met Theresa Doyle in 1992, when the midfielder was playing for Nottingham Forest.
Keane’s family consists of five children, Shannon, Caragh, Aidan, Leah and Alanna. Roy also has two grandkids, a granddaughter and a grandson, which he revealed during his experiment on Instagram.
What is Roy Keane's height?
Roy Keane stands at a whopping 5ft 10 (177.8cm).
How much did Man Utd pay for Roy Keane?
Manchester United paid Nottingham Forest a British transfer record fee of £3.75m to sign 21-year-old midfielder Roy Keane in the summer of 1993.
Remarkably, Keane had agreed a deal with Blackburn Rovers prior to the switch but Sir Alex Ferguson’s 11th-hour attempt to hijack the move was successful, to the anger of Rovers boss Kenny Daglish.
Keane later recalled how the transfer saga unfolded: “I agreed a deal and shook hands with him. I went back to Cork and, on the Sunday morning, woke up and I got a phone-call from Sir Alex to my house back in Cork and he said will you come and meet with me for talks tomorrow. I said look, I shook hands with Blackburn and he said don’t worry about that! Kenny was fuming!”
“We had to sign Roy Keane,” said Sir Alex.“It was absolutely vital for the club’s future.”
And, as they say, the rest is history…
Why did Roy Keane leave Man Utd?
Roy Keane left Manchester United in November 2005, ending a 12-and-a-half-year spell, to the shock of football fans across the globe. A bust-up with Sir Alex three weeks prior was the catalyst for his departure.
Keane angered the United boss when he launched an attack on his teammates following a 4-1 defeat to Middlesborough at the Riverside Stadium.
MUTV interviewed the injured midfielder to get his thoughts on the game but he certainly didn’t hold back. In fact, the footage wasn’t allowed to be aired and the club attempted to delete the tape, as reported by The Mirror.
Sir Alex, whilst not naming Keane, appeared to provide his thoughts on his captain’s rant after United’s victory over Chelsea on November 6, 2005.
“You don’t criticise any Manchester United player outside the doors. I have never done and I won’t. I am unremitting in that respect. Totally unequivocal. My stance is there and it doesn’t change,” said Ferguson.
After a rocky few months thereafter, Keane left by mutual consent following a live MUTV phone-in, in which the Irishman announced it’d be his last season at the club.
And that was the final straw for Sir Alex and the hierarchy.
Was Roy Keane an aggressive player?
Roy Keane has certainly had his fair share of heated moments on the pitch, but perhaps ‘no-nonsense’ would be a better term to use.
The classic encounter between Keane and Patrick Vieira in the Highbury tunnel is an iconic moment that demonstrates his passion for defending teammates (maybe not in an MUTV interview).
The video below shows the midfielder confronting Vieira for ‘picking’ on his teammate Gary Neville prior to a fixture between Manchester United and Arsenal on February 1st, 2005.
In an interview after the match, the Red Devils skipper said: “I don’t want to go into too much detail but Patrick is six-foot-four… he says something about Gary Neville. I said ‘come and have a go at me’ – simple as that.
“If players want to intimidate some of my teammates, then let’s have a go at some of the other players. They think Gary Neville’s an easy target. I weren’t having it.”
Keane had the last laugh, though, as his side defeated the Gunners 4-2 on away soil.
How many red cards did Roy Keane get?
Roy Keane received seven red cards throughout his career but his dismissal for a challenge on Manchester City’s Alfie Haaland was by far the worst.
Trent Boult and Tim Southee combined to bowl England out for 58, their sixth-lowest Test total. Kane Williamson then led their batting charge with a delectable, unbeaten 91
The Report by Nikhil Kalro22-Mar-2018 Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsPerfect days are rare in international cricket, but New Zealand’s first as host of day-night Test cricket was as close as they come. Trent Boult and Tim Southee, New Zealand’s best Test bowlers, first combined to blow away England for 58, their sixth-lowest Test score. Then Kane Williamson, their best Test batsman, ensured they capitalised with a delectable, unbeaten 91 that stretched New Zealand’s lead to 117.It all began under mostly cloudless skies in Auckland, with the pink ball. In any conditions, facing swing bowling has its challenges. Against a swing bowler with pace, accuracy and mastery over his craft, that task gets exponentially harder. Boult is usually in the mid-130kmph range, but his nagging precision gives batsmen lesser time to react. He is also a smart bowler, often using the width of the crease to create angles that trouble the batsmen. All of that was on show as he finished with 6 for 32, his best Test returns.At the other end, Southee provided ample support, using his own modus operandi – subtle changes in line, length, pace and movement – to nip out figures of 4 for 25. New Zealand didn’t require any other bowler, and it was only because of No. 9 Craig Overton’s freewheeling 25-ball 33 that England didn’t fall to their lowest total ever – 45 all out in 1887.First to go was Alastair Cook. Boult, using the width of the crease and enough lateral movement, found Cook’s outside edge, the catch taken comfortably at second slip. Then, Joe Root, having moved to No. 3 after leaving James Vince out after a sub-par Ashes, was bowled through a massive gap between bat and pad. Boult’s late movement had accounted for England’s best Test batsmen. With the ball still moving, in the air and off the pitch, against two bowlers at the top of their game, did the rest even have a chance?Boult and Southee combined to skittle England out for 58 all out on Day 1•ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Dawid Malan was next, similarly undone by Boult’s angle and late away swing, the only difference being a thinner edge that was taken by the wicketkeeper BJ Watling, diving in front of first slip. Ben Stokes, returning to Tests after six months as a specialist batsman amid concerns around his workload, was intent on seeing Boult’s spell out.Off his eighth delivery, Boult went wide of the crease. Stokes, aware of the angle that dismissed Cook and Malan, shaped to leave, but Boult had brought this one back into the left-hander to hit the off stump. Boult would also get Chris Woakes, bowled through the gate, and James Anderson, merely tapping a short delivery to point.Bowling in partnerships has always been New Zealand’s strength in the last few years. Southee, too, found sufficient but not exaggerated movement. His first wicket was Mark Stoneman, edging to the keeper, off an outswinger. His third wicket was Moeen Ali, bowled through the gate, off an inswinger. In between was Jonny Bairstow, chipping a catch back to the bowler.His fourth wicket though was down to the fielding, another of New Zealand’s assets. Stuart Broad’s leaden-footed drive seemed set for the third-man boundary, but Williamson flew to his left from gully, both feet off the ground, and clung on to the catch. Broad’s wry smile and aghast expression summed up the afternoon for England. Their innings had lasted as long as a Twenty20 innings.In reply, James Anderson gave England some hope when he had Jeet Raval caught behind off an outswinger that moved away appreciably. Swing and seam ceased thereafter. Tom Latham and Williamson first got through the opening spells of each of England’s fast bowlers, and the shackles were released when Moeen Ali was brought on.In his first over, the 21st of the innings, Williamson lofted Moeen over long-on for six and then drilled him straight for four two balls later. While Latham was watchful for the entirety of his 112-ball 26, his innings ended in loose fashion, with a tame catch to square leg – Broad’s 400th Test wicket. Williamson, meanwhile, kept growing in confidence.Prior to the dinner break, he struck several languid drives through the covers, waiting for bowlers to err in line. When they did, he picked them off square on the leg side. His scoring rate deteriorated slightly after the break, but not the quality of his defensive technique or his shot selection. Even though the ball began to seam under lights, Williamson was untroubled, as New Zealand assumed complete control.
“We have spent two years preparing for it. There will be emotions when we say goodbye. Even if we don’t go on to be a part of a senior World Cup winning team, we will have this to remember,” said India’s captain Prithvi Shaw
Shashank Kishore in Mount Maunganui03-Feb-20182:20
‘We were just eager to lift the cup’ – Kalra
Mohammad Kaif. Virat Kohli. Unmukt Chand. Now Prithvi Shaw. Each of them know what it takes to win the World Cup at the Under-19 level. There are images of each of them celebrating their triumph wildly. Shaw’s in comparison was the most mellowed.Shaw is up to many pranks at the best of times. At every press conference, he’s had a whacky answer here, a fun answer there. On Saturday, however, he was struggling to put words to his thoughts. The overwhelming feeling of reaching a goal they set themselves 18 months ago overpowered all else.’Feeling really good’ was repeated almost every second line, until he was self-conscious of it. In his moment of glory, he immediately thanked the fans who came out to support India. For close to an hour after India lifted the cup, he spent time posing for pictures, doing a lap of honour with the team and then sitting back to sign souvenirs.As he trudged in to a room with multiple cameras, the energetic Shaw just a few moments earlier became a lot more self-conscious. “This is the last match for us at the Under-19 level for a lot of us, but there are so many memories that stand out with this group,” he said, after a pause to gather his thoughts.1:59
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“I can’t pick out one moment right now, nothing comes to mind right now. I can’t express what I’m feeling. I’d like to thank the fans. We did not expect this fan support when we came here, they always had us pumped up. There’s been so much love in New Zealand.”All tournament, India have bossed over other teams, but there was a small worry in the camp at the halfway stage. The fear of taking things too lightly hit them gently, Shaw later said. He called his teams into a huddle as Australia’s innings finished, a first for this team, and was quite animated as he did all the talking.”We felt 217 wasn’t a big score, but I didn’t want us to be casual,” he said. “It’s a big match, a World Cup final. I just wanted to remind the team that. I told them to be calm, patient, build partnerships and do the little things that helped us get here.”Manjot Kalra, player of the final, later elaborated on the chat in the middle and in the dressing room. “(Rahul) Dravid sir told us how a casual dismissal in the Under-19 final in 2016 proved to be a turning point. Rishabh Pant walked out of the crease and was stumped, I think. He told us how he didn’t want us to repeat those kinds of mistakes and play with the same seriousness that we have shown all tournament.”As realization struck that this was perhaps the last time the current group would play together, Shaw reflected on the friendships. “We will play against each other, meet each other, so I don’t think there will be any emotions running high,” he had said in the build-up to the final. Now, with a winner’s medal around his neck and the Trophy beside him, the emotional side of him surfaced again.”This has been a fun journey. There’s been a lot of poking fun at each other,” he said. “We have spent two years preparing for it. There will be emotions when we say goodbye. Even if we don’t go on to be a part of a senior World Cup winning team, we will have this to remember. The entire team backed me right through he tournament. Gill was a superb vice-captain. Whenever I felt I was under pressure, the team was with me and that is a good feeling. To be sitting here with a World Cup medal is unbelievable.”
There will be – at least physically – two teams taking the field in Delhi for the deciding match of a Test series. But their minds are busy peering into the future. India are obsessed with events that will take place in January while Sri Lanka are looking further ahead, willing the mists to clear and reveal a time in which they aren’t being bullied. An innings and 239 runs isn’t so much a margin of defeat as a brand across their faces.Fire, though, is where iron can be forged and the interim coach Nic Pothas is of the belief that these experiences can, in the long term, be helpful. Like how losing the Galle Test in 2015 shook India up. In the time since, they have won 21 out of 28 Tests and their dominance in many of them was barely even up for debate. That boils down to bench strength. It is the advantage Virat Kohli has and the luxury Dinesh Chandimal craves.Makes sense then that Sri Lanka would lose their best bowler at a time everything is on the line, isn’t it? Rangana Herath has been sidelined with a back injury and there is every possibility that Lakshan Sandakan might be asked to replace him. Herath, the fingerspinner, has had no impact this series – average 115 – so a wristspinner might not be the worst plan against a batting line-up that goes into each Test hungry to make big runs. India’s top four have provided four centuries this series, including a double, whereas no one from the visitors has gone past 67. There are vast gaps between the two teams. And unless the Sri Lankans show they can bridge it, they may well lead the brigade that harrumphs there is too much cricket being played between these two sides.
Form guide
(last five completed matches, most recent first) India: WDWWW Sri Lanka: LDWWL
In the spotlight
Three ducks in five first-class innings is not normally a sequence of events Ajinkya Rahane has had to go through. He is yet to get past single-digits in this series, heightening the divide between his home and away form. Now, there is little doubt over the quality he possesses – remember Lord’s. Nor is there question over his will to fight – remember Indore. But considering his status as one of the first names India put down in a Test XI, both he and the team management would prefer he find some form before leaving for South Africa.Speaking of unusual experiences, Herath wouldn’t have thought he would have only one wicket to show for nearly 50 overs’ work. He is steady. His traps are subtle. But India have avoided them without breaking a sweat and in light of that, it may not be such a bad thing to bring in a bit of a wildcard. Like Lakshan Sandakan. The 26-year old left-arm wristspinner took a five-for in Pallekele; included in that bag were the wickets of Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara. Not bad for the second spinner.
Team news
India’s combination remains a mystery. Among the openers, Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul were involved in slip-fielding practice and M Vijay came out for the press conference. And would they really drop Rohit Sharma soon after he had scored a cathartic Test century?1 M Vijay, 2 Shikhar Dhawan/KL Rahul, 3 Cheteshwar Pujara, 4 Virat Kohli (capt), 5 Ajinkya Rahane, 6 Rohit Sharma, 7 R Ashwin, 8 Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 9 Ravindra Jadeja, 10 Ishant Sharma/Mohammed Shami, 11 Umesh YadavBatting failures in both innings on a more-or-less traditional subcontinent pitch in Nagpur suggests Sri Lanka need to consider adding Dhananjaya de Silva and perhaps even the uncapped Roshen Silva in their XI.1 Dimuth Karunaratne, 2 Sadeera Samarawickrama, 3 Dhananjaya de Silva 4 Angelo Mathews, 5 Dinesh Chandimal (capt), 6 Niroshan Dickwella (wk) 7 Roshen Silva/Vishwa Fernando, 8 Dilruwan Perera, 9 Lakshan Sandakan, 10 Suranga Lakmal, 11 Lahiru Gamage
Pitch and conditions
The pitch looks green but Chandimal said it was closer to Nagpur than Kolkata. Nothing extraordinary about it. Weather is clear but light could fade early and be a factor
Stats and trivia
India have not lost a Test match at Feroz Shah Kolta for 30 years. The last team to beat them here was the Viv Richards-led West Indies in November 1987.
Dimuth Karunaratne is one of three batsmen to aggregate 1000 runs in 2017. The others are Pujara and Dean Elgar
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“Of course that’s what as a team we are looking at. We have never won a Test match here. Still I have hope that we can win this game but as a team we need to do well on that day. We can do that definitely. We can compete with the Indians. That’s what we are looking forward to.” “It has grass obviously. That has been the whole point, through the whole series it has been the pattern. Hopefully the wicket plays good, and we get a good experience before the south Africa tour.”
O Palmeiras volta para casa depois de três rodadas para enfrentar o Internacional, líder do Campeonato Brasileiro, nesta quarta-feira (2), pela sétima rodada da competição, no Allianz Parque. E, no que depender de um retrospecto contra o Colorado, o Verdão tem bons motivos para se animar.
Após vitórias contra Athletico-PR e Santos – foi mandante e atuou no Morumbi – e empate diante do Bahia, o Alviverde recebe um adversário que nunca o derrotou no Allianz Parque. São cinco vitórias e um empate, justamente na primeira vez em que se enfrentaram após a abertura do estádio, em 2015.
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Desde então são cinco triunfos seguidos. No Brasileirão, a vitória mais emblemática aconteceu na edição de 2016, que ajudou a encaminhar o título. No outro torneio nacional, o Palmeiras passou pelo Inter nas quartas de final de 2015 ao vencer por 3 a 2.
São oito gols marcados e três sofridos contra os gaúchos. Líder do Brasileiro, o Colorado vem de vitória fora de casa contra o Botafogo por 2 a 0, no Nilton Santos.
Palmeiras x Inter no Allianz Parque: 2015: Palmeiras 1×1 Inter (Brasileiro) 2015: Palmeiras 3×2 Inter (Copa do Brasil) 2016: Palmeiras 1×0 Inter (Brasileiro) 2017: Palmeiras 1×0 Inter (Copa do Brasil) 2019: Palmeiras 1×0 Inter (Brasileiro) 2019: Palmeiras 1×0 Inter (Copa do Brasil)