Mumbai Indians beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Super Over after the teams had tied with 162 each, with a Hardik Pandya six helping them chase the required nine runs with three balls to spare. The win put Mumbai in the playoffs alongside Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings.Manish Pandey and Mohammad Nabi, whose partnership had brought back the Sunrisers into the game, could only last four balls in the Super Over. Pandey was run out first ball before Nabi, having struck Jasprit Bumrah for a top-edged six, was clean bowled.The match ended in the Super Over after Manish Pandey slammed a six off the last ball of the match in regulation time. With 17 needed off the final over, Mohammad Nabi hit Hardik for a six over long-on, off the third ball, before falling off the next ball. Pandey then ran hard for two runs off the fifth ball, before sending Pandya over wide long-on for a last-ball six to level the scores.Earlier, Mumbai had reached 162 for 5 on the back of Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 69 that came off 58 balls, containing six fours and two sixes. None of the other Mumbai batsmen could take cues from de Kock, as they struggled against Sunrisers’ accurate bowling.Khaleel’s timely blowsLeft-arm quick Khaleel Ahmed ensured Mumbai didn’t stretch their fast scoring for too long, on three crucial ocassions. After Rohit Sharma got Mumbai off to a sound start with five fours, Khaleel’s slower ball duped him into slicing one to mid-on. It cut short the opening stand to 36 runs.Khaleel then removed Suryakumar Yadav after he had added 54 runs for the second wicket with de Kock, as the two batsmen looked primed to taking Mumbai to a bigger score. Then Khaleel began the final over by forcing Kieron Pollard to top edge a slower length ball, to be caught at square-leg. Khaleel was helped by good catching from the Sunrisers’ outfielders, but it was an assured performance from the youngster.Mumbai rely on de KockDe Kock remained unbeaten on 69, although with more support he could have put Mumbai onto a bigger score. Much of it was expected when he was batting with Suryakumar, but Mumbai have two of the best big-hitters in the business. However, de Kock had to take over the hitting in the last five overs as both Hardik and Pollard had fallen cheaply.Krunal and Bumrah cut down Sunrisers’ scoringMartin Guptill, who replaced David Warner, and Wriddhiman Saha sprung to a fast start but the latter fell to Jasprit Bumrah’s slower delivery in the fourth over, caught at point, just as the Sunrisers were gaining momentum. Bumrah then removed Guptill in his next over, and although the New Zealander reviewed the lbw decision, replays showed that the ball was hitting leg stump. Although the Sunrisers’ 59 for 2 was better than Mumbai’s score at the end of the Powerplay, Bumrah’s removal of the openers chipped away at their run-rate.Krunal Pandya then had Williamson, after reviewing successfully for an lbw in the eighth over, before Vijay Shankar was caught at long-on to reduce the Sunrisers to 98 for 4 in the 14th over.Pandey keeps Sunrisers aliveEverything rested on Manish Pandey, who had been the Sunrisers’ set batsman at the crease. After Abhishek Sharma was caught behind off Hardik, Mumbai held back the Sunrisers for the following 15 balls, conceding just 17 runs. Finally at the end of the 18th over, Mohammad Nabi swung Lasith Malinga for a six over point.Bumrah bowled four good balls in the penultimate over before Pandey struck him for two fours to bring down the required runs to 17 off the last over. Pandey took the Sunrisers into the Super Over but couldn’t quite do the job a second time.

Last time out in the Premier League, Liverpool's ferocious offensive proved too much for an out-of-sorts Newcastle United side, planting Jurgen Klopp's side back in top spot after 20 matches.

2023 was a whirlwind of a year at Anfield but one that weathered the early storm to emerge with renewed vigour and a rekindled glow that has arrived following the sweeping changes made in the summer transfer market, replacing the beaten-down midfield.

Liverpool may well be top but Manchester City and a host of other contenders are snapping at their heels and the pursuit of points must be unrelenting to prevail, and the January transfer window – which is now upon us – must be used to fortify the ranks.

Liverpool transfer news – Ko Itakura

If the unerring Fabrizio Romano reports it, there is little doubt that credence lies within the murmurings, with the journalist revealing that Liverpool – alongside Tottenham Hotspur – are interested in signing Borussia Monchengladbach's Ko Itakura.

Liverpool need a centre-back and Itakura would fit the bill, but given that his release clause is not valid until the summer, it might prove difficult to prise him away from Germany.

Nonetheless, a deal could be struck and technical director Jorg Schmadtke will be working feverishly to snap him up.

Ko Itakura's style of play

Itakura, aged 26, is a quick and enterprising defender with a broad range of passing and a composed approach to his defensive duties that ensures he does not lunge recklessly into challenges.

Once called "incredibly fast" by pundit Hans Kraay, the £32k-per-week titan has chalked up 33 appearances for Gladbach since departing Manchester City in 2022, having failed to break into the first-team, and impressed after completing 91% of his passes in the Bundesliga last term, averaging 3.8 clearances per game and winning 62% of his duels, as per Sofascore.

This season, an ankle injury has limited him to just seven outings, though he has scored twice and has demonstrated his energetic output with 4.4 ball recoveries per game.

Given that he would arrive from Germany, Klopp could replicate the deal to sign Joel Matip, with the veteran centre-half rupturing his ACL in December, now out for the season and with his contract expiring in June.

Matip is a keen dribbler and ranks among the top 4% of positional peers across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for progressive carries per 90, as per FBref – with Itakura's electric pace, this could be replicated.

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The Japan international's ability to play on the left side of the central defence also underscores the worth that he would bring, and Klopp could use him to fill in for imperious captain Virgil van Dijk, perhaps even allowing the Dutchman to play on his natural right side, something that has scarcely happened since he joined Liverpool from Southampton for £75m six years ago.

Van Dijk is widely regarded as one of the world's best centre-backs and has been godlike in the rearguard this term as his side targets major honours, having completed 91% of his passes in the Premier League, averaging five ball recoveries and 4.5 clearances per game and incredibly won 78% of his duels.

With defensive partners of similar robustness and athleticism, Liverpool could find the dream heir to take the baton from Matip, and Itakura would succeed in serving alongside a player of Van Dijk's distinction with success.

Newcastle United are set to submit a bid for a highly-rated player whose "name is on everyone's lips" at his current club, according to a new transfer update from abroad.

Newcastle transfer news

A plethora of names have emerged as potential transfer targets for Magpies this month, as Eddie Howe looks to resurrect a season that is threatening to peter out. One player who has been linked with a move to Newcastle is Everton midfielder Amadou Onana, who is seen as someone who could make up for the absence of the injured Joelinton, with the Brazilian expected to be missing for many months. Similarly, Bournemouth's Philip Billing is also seen as an option in that area of the pitch, should he wish to leave the Cherries this month.

Meanwhile, Lazio star Alessio Romagnoli is the latest defender to be backed to join the Magpies, as Howe looks to bolster his options there, amid rumours of a move for Sporting CP ace Goncalo Inacio. In terms of attacking additions, VfB Stuttgart's Serhou Guirassy is considered a target, with the Portuguese continuing to enjoy an excellent season, scoring 17 goals in just 14 Bundesliga appearances in 2023/24 to date.

On the flip side, Kieran Trippier has been strongly linked with a shock move to Bayern Munich before the end of the January transfer window, while Callum Wilson is wanted by Atletico Madrid.

Newcastle readying Desire Doue move

According to a new update from L'Equipe [via Get French Football News on X], Newcastle are expected to submit a bid for Rennes midfielder Desire Doue before the end of the month, with Borussia Dortmund also interested in snapping him up.

A fellow update on their website claims that "Newcastle and Dortmund have both sought information in recent days to understand the potential grounds of signing the 18-year-old before submitting an offer later in the window".

Doue, who doesn't have a weak foot, appears to be a player of enormous potential, and can play as a central midfielder, attacking midfielder or second striker, so it is exciting to see Newcastle in the race to acquire his signature in January, acting as a long-term signing who could reach great heights over time.

At just 18, the Frenchman has already made 55 appearances for Rennes, scoring six goals and registering two assists in that time, while back in 2022, Breaking The Lines said of him:

"Desire Doue is the name on everyone’s lips on the streets of Rennes. Rivers of praise and attention have been steadily flowing since his goal against Brest on August 31, when he became the first player born in 2005 to score in all five of the major European leagues."

Doue has already won one cap for France's Under-21s, despite his tender years, and his potential as a player means that Newcastle may do all they can to beat Dortmund to his signing.

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Long-term planning at St James' Park is essential, and the attacking midfielder could be seen as someone who can be a poster boy for the future, making this one to watch in the final weeks of the window.

Right-back Joel Ward has been an excellent servant to Crystal Palace, amassing 351 appearances for the club since his arrival from Portsmouth in 2012. Only Wilfried Zaha (458) and Julian Speroni (405) have played more matches for the Eagles, and Ward remains a key part of Roy Hodgson's side, starting 16 out of 17 Premier League matches this year before he suffered an injury.

However, the 34-year-old veteran is out of contract at the end of the current season, and the same can be said for his fellow full-back Nathaniel Clyne, who's now in his second spell at Selhurst Park after rejoining from Liverpool in 2020. Clyne has played 12 games this season and started the last five in the league in the absence of Ward, but Palace have a decision to make.

Will they offer contract renewals to one or both of the players, or will they let them go? If they go down the latter route, they will of course have to find a replacement, and those efforts may already be underway.

Crystal Palace make contact over Munoz

According to The Daily Mail, Crystal Palace have opened talks to sign Daniel Munoz at Genk. Chairman Steve Parish and Sporting Director Dougie Freedman have "asked" the question regarding the defender's availability as Hodgson looks to strengthen at the back this month.

Palace are "unlikely to be deterred" by a valuation of £10m, and Genk aren't in an especially strong negotiating position because Munoz's contract expires this summer, albeit with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Prolific Munoz looks like a bargain

Munoz, 27, joined Genk from Colombian side Atletico Nacional in 2020 and has played 147 games for the Belgian club, scoring 19 times and setting up 20 more. This season, he's found the net on seven occasions and added a couple of assists in his 28 outings.

Those numbers are impressive in isolation but they look even better when compared to his peers. No other defender in the Pro League has scored more than three this season (Munoz has five), and better still, only two defenders based in Europe's top 10 leagues – Bayer Leverkusen's Alejandro Grimaldo (nine) and Lokomotiv Moscow's Nair Tiknizyan (eight) – have scored more goals in all competitions in 2023/24. Encouragingly, Munoz also got eight last term, which suggests this is no flash in the pan.

1

Alejandro Grimaldo

Bayer Leverkusen

9

2

Nair Tiknizyan

Lokomotiv Moscow

8

3

Daniel Munoz

Genk

7

3

Jeremie Frimpong

Bayer Leverkusen

7

3

Maksim Osipenko

Rostov

7

There's more to his threat than popping up with goals too. He ranked sixth in the league last season for both passes into the final third (189) and progressive passes (238), which highlights his ability to supply the team's danger men. Even with an extremely high attacking output, Munoz doesn't neglect his defensive duties – he ranked 10th in the league for tackles won in 22/23 (46) and also finished runner-up in the blocks leaderboard with 60.

£10m looks like great value for a player with that kind of skillset, and as Munoz nears the end of his deal, it's a sale that could make sense for all parties.

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No estádio Albino Turbay, o Cianorte levou a melhor diante do Paraná e venceu por 1 a 0. O placar colocou o Leão do Vale na Segunda Fase da Copa do Brasil. Já o Tricolor está eliminado.

Duelo Truncado

O Paraná até começou no ataque e tentou anotar um gol para complicar a vida do rival, mas o Cianorte soube se impor e também deu trabalho, principalmente no contra-ataque com Michel, que parou em ótima defesa de Renan. Pelo lado do Tricolor, a chance veio na bola parada. Micael aproveitou o escanteio e testou firme, mas o goleiro Bruno fez milagre.

Cianorte no ataque

Com a necessidade de vencer, o Leão do Vale foi ao ataque e pressionou em busca da vitória. Porém, o goleiro Renan parecia inspirado e segurava a igualdade no marcador. Quando parecia que o empate era o resultado final, Sávio disparou um canhão e chacoalhou a rede do Paraná.

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Big picturePlaying at home is always an advantage. The familiar conditions give you the chance to dominate the opposition. Except when you are Delhi Capitals (or Daredevils). Out of the 69 IPL games they have played at Feroz Shah Kotla over the years, they have won 30, giving them a win percentage of just 44.1.Capitals have done marginally better this time. Their home record in IPL 2019 stands at three wins and three losses from six games. The other things they have done well this time is qualifying for the playoffs – for the first time since 2012 – and now have a chance to throw their hat in the ring for a valuable top-two finish.Form guide (last three completed games, most recent first)

Capitals: Lost to Super Kings by 80 runs, beat Royal Challengers by 16 runs, beat Royals by six wickets
Royals: Beat Sunrisers by seven wickets, beat Knight Riders by three wickets, lost to Capitals by six wickets

However, when they face Rajasthan Royals at home on Saturday, they will once again be without Kagiso Rabada, out for the remainder of the tournament after picking up a back injury. Moreover, Royals have a better overall record at the Kotla, with four wins and as many losses from eight games.A win will take Capitals to 18 points, and if Mumbai lose their last league game – against Kolkata Knight Riders – Capitals will likely finish second on the points table. But a loss may jeopardise their chances given their negative net run-rate (-0.096).Royals, on the other hand, are hanging by the thinnest of threads after a washout against Royal Challengers Bangalore. To make it to the playoffs, they not only need to beat Capitals but also hope that Sunrisers Hyderabad lose to Royal Challengers Bangalore, and for the winners of the Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders to lose their last match.But Royals must be confident as they are coming into this game on the back of two successive wins in their last two completed games while Capitals had a heavy defeat against Chennai Super Kings in their previous match.In the newsRabada has been ruled out of the IPL. He had complained of discomfort after Capitals’ match against Royal Challengers on April 28, then missed Capitals’ last match, against Super Kings on Wednesday, and has since gone back to South Africa.For Royals, with Steven Smith having returned to Australia, Ajinkya Rahane will once again assume the captaincy role.Shreyas Gopal takes off after another top order strike•BCCIPrevious meetingWhen these two sides met earlier in the tournament, Rishabh Pant’s scintillating 78 not out off 36 balls outshone Rahane’s unbeaten 105 as Capitals chased down Royals’ 191 with four wickets and as many balls in hand.Likely XIsDelhi Capitals: 1 Shikhar Dhawan, 2 Prithvi Shaw, 3 Shreyas Iyer (capt), 4 Colin Ingram, 5 Rishabh Pant (wk), 6 Chris Morris, 7 Axar Patel, 8 Sherfane Rutherford, 9 J Suchith, 10 Amit Mishra, 11 Trent BoultRajasthan Royals: 1 Ajinkya Rahane (capt), 2 Liam Livingstone, 3 Sanju Samson (wk), 4 Rahul Tripathi, 5 Ashton Turner, 6 Riyan Parag, 7 Stuart Binny, 8 Shreyas Gopal, 9 Jaydev Unadkat, 10 Varun Aaron, 11 Oshane ThomasStrategy punt Chris Morris has conceded 180 runs in the 18 overs – for an economy of 10.0 – he has bowled in the first 15 overs of an innings so far. In contrast, his returns at the death – where you would normally expect a bowler to leak runs – have been exceptional: ten wickets at an economy of 8.4. In Rabada’s absence, it makes sense for Capitals to use Morris as much as possible at the death. With five wickets in three matches, Oshane Thomas has lived up to expectations. Among the Royals pacers to have bowled this year, Thomas has the best average (13.2), best economy (7.3) and best strike rate (10.8). Thomas has picked up wickets in all three phases too. Therefore, Royals should use him in short bursts. Stats that matter With 18 wickets in 13 matches, Shreyas Gopal is currently the third leading wicket-taker this season. Shreyas has picked up 13 wickets with googlies, the most by a spinner in IPL 2019. And significantly, all his wickets have been of top-order batsmen (No. 1 to No. 5). Rahane needs 14 more to bring up 5,000 T20 runs. Shikhar Dhawan is four short of 100 sixes in the IPL.

Glasgow Rangers are back in Scottish Premiership action this afternoon as they travel away from Ibrox to take on Motherwell on Christmas Eve.

Philippe Clement's side will head into Christmas just two points off the top of the table if they can secure all three points with a victory this afternoon.

They will be looking to build on the 2-0 win against St. Johnstone in midweek, with goals from Cyriel Dessers and James Tavernier sealing the result.

The Belgian head coach could look to make some changes to the starting XI from that match, though, as the Gers look to navigate the festive period.

With this in mind, Clement must now unleash Todd Cantwell from the start ahead of Sam Lammers, who has struggled since his move from Atalanta.

Sam Lammers' season in numbers

The Dutch forward, who started in the number ten position last time out, has produced two goals and one assist in 16 Premiership outings this season.

Lammers has missed six 'big chances' and only created one for his teammates in ten league starts so far throughout the 2023/24 campaign.

He has also managed just 0.3 key passes per match and his lack of threat at the top end of the pitch was evident against the Saints during the week.

The 26-year-old attacker played 68 minutes at Ibrox and failed to create a single chance. He also had a 0% (0/2) dribble success rate and did not score from any of his three shots.

These statistics suggest that the Dutchman did not have much of an influence on the result as the Gers lightweight did not directly contribute to either goal.

Clement must ditch Lammers from the starting line-up to bring Cantwell back into the XI as the English whiz could provide more quality in the final third.

The statistics that show why Cantwell should start

The former Norwich City magician has been a terrific addition to the Gers squad since his move from England at the start of the calendar year.

He caught the eye during the second half of last season under Michael Beale with six goals, four assists, and five 'big chances' created in 15 league starts.

Journalist Josh Bunting once claimed that Cantwell "makes things happen" and that has been the case throughout 2023 for the Rangers star.

Statistic	Cantwell at Norwich (via Transfermarkt)
Appearances	129
Goals	14
Assists	12
Trophies won	Two

This season, the talented wizard has only started eight games but has produced three assists and made 1.5 key passes per game in that time.

Cantwell has, therefore, racked up six goals and seven assists in 23 Premiership starts for the Scottish giants throughout the year so far.

The 5 foot 10 dynamo has showcased his ability to make an impact in the final third with impressive regularity at this level in a Rangers shirt.

Whereas, Lammers has left a lot to be desired throughout the campaign and has not done enough to suggest that he deserves to be a regular starter.

Therefore, Clement must bring Cantwell back into the starting line-up as the number ten in his 4-2-3-1 system ahead of the former Atalanta flop this afternoon against Motherwell.

Leeds haven't signed any new players so far this month, but Daniel Farke will need a full-back through the door at Elland Road by the time the transfer window shuts on 1 February. He's already lost two from his squad this month, having sent Djed Spence back to Tottenham halfway through what was supposed to be a season-long loan spell and then allowed Luke Ayling to join Middlesbrough on a temporary deal.

The Championship promotion-chasers have subsequently been assessing multiple targets, with Tottenham's Ben Davies among those admired. Elsewhere, there's interest in West Ham's Ben Johnson, and another candidate in Burnley's Connor Roberts is apparently open to joining.

Leeds now "working on" three deals at once

Speaking to GiveMeSport at the weekend, journalist Ben Jacobs revealed that Leeds are actively working on a deal for Davies, but still investing time into trying to sign Johnson and Roberts. Farke feels that the Spurs man could be a "two-for-one" addition due to his versatility, but is keeping his options open by pursuing two more defenders in tandem. There could, then, be a surge of activity in West Yorkshire before the window is out.

"I think that Leeds are keeping across Ben Davies because, if Tottenham are to make some changes in their squad, he might be the one that becomes available.

"The beauty of Davies is that he can play at left-back and centre-back. Given the need to strengthen, and how little time there is left in the window, Daniel Farke would like versatile players. He feels like Davies – or equivalents to Davies – could almost be seen as a two-for-one signing. Versatile players are going to be given preference.

"Davies, Ben Johnson and Connor Roberts are the names that Leeds are working on at the moment. It really wouldn't surprise me if they are active and they get some joy over the course of the next two weeks."

Davies would be a standout coup

Of the three players mentioned, it's surely Davies who would generate the most excitement among the fanbase if he landed at Leeds before the end of the month. With nearly 300 Premier League games (293 to be precise) and 327 appearances for Spurs under his belt, this is a player with real pedigree.

And it's not like he's a fading force either. Davies has started ten of Tottenham's 21 Premier League matches so far this season, but the hope will be that he's made available for transfer following the arrival of Radu Dragusin from Genoa.

In addition to his domestic experience, Davies has played 27 games in the Champions League, including six starts on Spurs' run to the 2018/19 final, and also been capped 85 times for Wales, which ranks him inside the top 10 all time. The table below shows the advantage he over holds Johnson and Roberts when it comes to experience.

Age

30

23

28

PL apps

293

58

38

European apps

72

17

0

International caps

85

0

54

A player like this could make a huge difference in Leeds' push for promotion, with the Whites still in with a real chance of going up automatically after closing the gap on 2nd to just four points with a run of three straight wins.

Of course, even if Spurs greenlight a move, Davies would still have to be persuaded to drop a level to the second tier, but perhaps his international teammates Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu and Dan James can play a big part in that.

Reliable transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has shared an update on Tottenham and their chances of signing Chelsea star Conor Gallagher in January.

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It's been quite an eventful first fortnight of Spurs' January transfer window.

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The north Londoners have wasted no time in sealing two major signings, with chairman Daniel Levy and the recruitment team bringing in both forward Timo Werner and much-needed centre-back Radu Dragusin.

Werner joins Tottenham on a six-month loan with an option to buy, reported to be £15.5 million, while Dragusin puts pen to paper on a move to Spurs worth around £25 million.

The duo arrive at N17 to reinforce manager Ange Postecoglou's attacking and defensive options, coming after the Australian publicly urged his side to make early window signings.

It's been without question the club's most eventful January in recent memory, with long-serving defender Eric Dier joining Bayern Munich as well.

Djed Spence and Ashley Phillips have also sealed loan moves elsewhere in that time, and we can't rule out Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg leaving Spurs either.

After all of this, widespread reports continue to suggest that Chelsea star Gallagher could well follow Dragusin and Werner to Tottenham, if Mauricio Pochettino's side make him available for sale.

The Englishman has been one of Chelsea's star players this campaign, and that has elevated his importance at Stamford Bridge after a slightly more bit-part role last term.

Postecoglou, though, is believed to be chasing a new number eight midfield running man – and one who can alternate with James Maddison when required (Miguel Delaney). Gallagher fits the bill in this respect, with respected transfer reporter Romano now sharing his own update on the saga.

Romano shares Gallagher to Tottenham update

Speaking to GiveMeSport this week, Romano refused to rule out Spurs signing Gallagher this month in what comes as a bit of hope for the north Londoners.

While Romano claims it will be difficult to do, the journalist says to wait and see what happens next after both Tottenham and Chelsea held "concrete" talks last year.

"The reality is that they like Gallagher and have done since last summer, this is not new," said Romano.

"We know that last summer including on deadline day Tottenham tried to make it happen with Chelsea for Gallagher. They had a concrete conversation, but then Chelsea said no. Now I'm not aware of any direct negotiation between Chelsea and Tottenham for Gallagher so far, but we have to see what happens in the next weeks."

The Englishman's new-found status as a key player under Pochettino could make things more complicated, but previous reports have suggested that Chelsea could green-light a shock sale for Gallagher this month to fund their own transfer activity.

There is little denying the former Crystal Palace star's creativity and energy would be an asset for Postecoglou, so it will be intriguing to see if Spurs can get a deal done.

أكد مصدر مقرب من البرازيلي روجيرو ميكالي، عن تمسكه بمدرب حراس مرمى أجنبي في جهازه الفني لمنتخب مصر مواليد 2005.

وأعلن اتحاد الكرة المصري برئاسة جمال علام، عن تولى روجيرو ميكالي رسمياً مهمة تدريب منتخب مصر للشباب..

وقال المصدر في تصريحات لبطولات: “ميكالي المدير الفني السابق لمنتخب مصر الأولمبي، والذي تولى رسميًا قيادة منتخب 2005 تحدث مع مسؤولي الجبلاية في جلسة اليوم عن جهازه الفني”.

طالع أيضاً.. رسمياً | أون تايم سبورتس تعلن نقل مباريات بطولة أندية العالم لكرة اليد

وأضاف: “يتمسك ميكالي بتواجد مدرب حراس مرمى أجنبي معه في الجهاز الذي يتشكل حاليًا لقيادة منتخب مصر”.

وأتم: “يرى ميكالي بأنه يحتاج لمدرب حراس مرمى بقدرات مختلفة عن سيد السويركي، الذي قام بدوره على أتم وجه؛ ولكن من الأفضل أن يكون هناك مدرب حراس مرمى أجنبي “هذا من وجهة نظر ميكالي”.