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Na última sexta-feira (10), um dia após o término do Campeonato Brasileiro, oPalmeirasacertou a renovação do lateral direito Gustavo Garcia, de 19 anos. O jovem, que tinha vínculo até o fim de 2023, terá seus direitos econômicos pertencentes ao Verdão até julho de 2024.

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A renovação de Garcia tem um motivo: segundo apurou o LANCE!/NOSSO PALESTRA, a diretoria do Palmeiras acredita que o jovem deve ocupar a condição de titularidade em, no máximo, dois anos, dando sequência ao processo de renovação do elenco, fazendo companhia para Mayke e Marcos Rocha, que são as opções do clube para a função na nova temporada.

Por mais que o nome de Giovanni González, do Peñarol, tenha sido procurado, a tendência é que o clube vá, ou ao menos inicie o ano, com as opções que já tem em casa. Uma oportunidade de negócio pode alterar o cenário, mas é visto como improvável por pessoas da direção de futebol.

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Rocha e Mayke tem moral com a comissão técnica, com o grupo e com a direção do clube. Nos aspectos técnico e pessoal, a dupla agrada e será mantida.

Garcia renovou recentemente seu contrato com o Palmeiras até 2024 e declarou estar muito satisfeito com a fase vivida no Verdão.

– Muito Feliz pelo momento que estou vivendo, e ainda mais motivado para dar continuidade no que vem sendo trabalhado dia após dia! Deus e família em primeiro lugar e a Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras em confiar e acreditar em meu trabalho, seguimos em busca de grandes objetivos…Gratidão – destacou nas redes sociais.

Um dos destaques das categorias de base do Verdão, o jovem soma 25 partidas na temporada do Sub-20, com um gol marcado. Enquanto isso, pelo profissional de Abel Ferreira, o lateral já atuou em 11 oportunidades, sendo aproveitado no Campeonato Paulista e na reta final do Campeonato Brasileiro.

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Com certa experiência no time principal, o camisa 32 deverá ganhar mais minutos com o time no Paulistão de 2022. Tendo as disputas do Mundial de Clubes e Recopa Sul-Americana em fevereiro, o Verdão deverá entrar no certame estadual com um plantel recheado de Crias da Academia.

تتواصل الأخبار السيئة لفريق مانشستر سيتي في الموسم الحالي، بعدما أعلن أحد اللاعبين انتهاء موسمه حيث خضع لعملية جراحية غير متوقعة.

ويعاني مانشستر سيتي من كثرة الإصابات في الموسم الجاري والتي أثرت على قدرة كتيبة بيب جوارديولا على التنافس، خاصة في الدوري الإنجليزي.

ويحتل مانشستر سيتي حاليًا المركز الرابع في جدول الدوري الإنجليزي برصيد 47 نقطة، حيث يقاتل من أجل إنهاء الموسم والتأهل إلى دوري أبطال أوروبا الموسم المقبل.

وودع مانشستر سيتي منافسات دوري أبطال أوروبا هذا الموسم، حيث خسر أمام ريال مدريد في مرحلة الملحق المؤهل إلى دور الـ16.

اقرأ أيضًا.. الاتحاد الإنجليزي يرد على انتقادات جوارديولا لكرة كأس الاتحاد

ولا ينافس مانشستر سيتي هذا الموسم سوى في بطولة كأس الاتحاد الإنجليزي، حيث تأهل أمس الأول إلى دور ربع النهائي.

وشهدت مباراة مانشستر سيتي وبليموث في دور الـ16 من كأس الاتحاد الإنجليزي تعرض اللاعب ناثان آكي للإصابة.

ويبدو أن إصابة الهولندي قوية لدرجة أجبرته على الخضوع لعملية جراحية على مستوى القدم، بشكل مفاجئ، مما يعني انتهاء موسمه.

وكتب ناثان آكي، عبر حسابه الشخصي بموقع إنستجرام: “لقد كان هذا الموسم محبطًا للغاية بالنسبة لي، ولكنني أجريت الآن عملية جراحية ناجحة لعلاج كسر في قدمي كان يزعجني منذ شهور”.

وأضاف: “أنا أتطلع إلى المستقبل بشكل إيجابي! وقت الراحة والتعافي الآن، إلى اللقاء قريبًا يا سيتيزنز، وشكرًا لكم على دعمكم”.

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ويأمل مانشستر سيتي تعافي ناثان آكي في الوقت المناسب قبل بطولة كأس العالم للأندية، التي ستنطلق في أمريكا في شهر يونيو المقبل.

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O lateral-direito Marcos Rocha é o 13º jogador do Palmeiras a testar positivo para Covid-19 na atual pré-temporada do clube visando principalmente a disputa do Mundial de Clubes, em fevereiro, nos Emirados Árabes Unidos.

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A informação foi confirmada nesta quinta-feira (13) pela assessoria do clube.

Desta forma, Rocha vai ficar em isolamento, realizando atividades físicas em casa, e voltará a ser testado e cinco dias para saber se poderá ser reintegrado ao grupo. O atleta está assintomático.

Antes dele, Weverton, Gabriel Menino, Patrick de Paula, Gustavo Scarpa, Breno Lopes, Rafael Navarro, Deyverson, Marcelo Lomba, Matheus Fernandes, Rony e Jorge já haviam sido diagnosticado com a doença.

O atacante Endrick, joia palmeirense de 15 anos, foi diagnosticado em um teste feito antes de jogo da Copa São Paulo de juniores, mas estava treinando com o profissional quando a notícia veio à tona.

Do grupo, Patrick de Paula, Gustavo Scarpa, Breno Lopes, Rafael Navarro e Deyverson voltaram a treinar com o elenco já na última terça-feira (11).

Wevertom e Gabriel Menino voltaram às atividades nesta manhã. O goleiro, convocado pelo técnico Tite para a seleção brasileira nos duelos contra Equador e Paraguai pelas Eliminatórias da América do Sul para a Copa do Mundo de 2022, treinou pela primeira vez com bola no ano.

Conforme o LANCE! revelou, o Verdão é o grande paulista com a maior incidência de casos de coronavírus registrada nesta pré-temporada.

A diretoria vê de que forma pode agir para evitar que os casos continuem e, desta forma, haja desfalques para a disputa do Mundial de Clubes, em fevereiro. Segundo o regulamento da Fifa, que segue as regras sanitárias do país árabe, quem estiver com o coronavírus na data do embarque do clube, dia 2 de fevereiro, não poderá viajar terá que ser substituído na lista de inscritos.

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Cross, Winfield-Hill also return to squad having missed T20s against New Zealand

Valkerie Baynes11-Sep-2021

Danni Wyatt gets ready to launch•Getty Images

Danni Wyatt has been recalled to England’s ODI squad for the upcoming series with New Zealand, having missed out against India earlier in the summer.Wyatt ensured her selection for the recent T20I series against New Zealand with a match-winning 89 not out in the final, series-deciding T20 against India at Chelmsford in July, having been overlooked for the ODI leg of the multi-format series.She was the third-highest run-scorer in the three-match T20 series against New Zealand – won 2-1 by England – with 84 runs at 28.00 and with a strike rate of 140.00. The last of her 77 ODI appearances came in New Zealand in February.Also recalled were Kate Cross, who took 5-34 in the second ODI against India in June, and Lauren Winfield-Hill. Both missed out on the T20s against New Zealand.In line to make her international debut is Southern Vipers off-spinner Charlie Dean, who has been included in the 15-strong ODI squad.Related

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Rotation could come into play for England's ODIs – Heather Knight

Dean was part of England’s squad for the T20s against New Zealand but did not play, missing the first match after she and Vipers team-mate Maia Bouchier were identified as possible Covid-19 contacts. Bouchier made an impressive debut in the second match at Hove, scoring 25 off 24, and played the third, where she scored 1, but she was not included in the ODI squad.Sophia Dunkley looks certain to add to her tally of three ODIs after enjoying a successful season through the India and New Zealand series and the Hundred.Seam bowler Anya Shrubsole was also named in the squad, despite suffering an ankle sprain at training earlier in the week, which left her on the sidelines using crutches and in a moon boot during the third T20 with New Zealand at Taunton on Thursday.Heather Knight, the England captain, suggested her side may rotate players through the upcoming ODIs to allow players to rest after a busy home schedule and to give others an opportunity ahead of the Ashes in Australia and the 50-over World Cup in New Zealand early next year.Lisa Keightley, England’s head coach, echoed Knight’s thoughts ahead of the series, which includes five matches in different cities in the space of 11 days.”We’re really looking forward to the Royal London Series,” Keightley said. “It’s a great test for us, and five more important ODIs ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup next year.”It’s a very busy schedule and we’ll need to work hard throughout it to ensure players are in the best position to get through it, and it may well be that we need to manage the group in order to do that.”England: Heather Knight, (capt), Tammy Beaumont, Katherine Brunt, Kate Cross, Freya Davies, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Tash Farrant, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver, Anya Shrubsole, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Danni Wyatt.Schedule:
1st ODI, September 16, Bristol
2nd ODI, September 19, Worcester
3rd ODI, September 21, Leicester
4th ODI, September 23, Derby
5th ODI, September 26, Canterbury

Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that a “crucial” Liverpool player is in discussions over a contract extension at Anfield, alongside another individual.

Liverpool contract news

It is a busy and stressful situation when it comes to contracts at Liverpool currently, especially regarding the futures of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.

The legendary Reds trio appear to be three of the first names on Arne Slot’s team sheet, providing world-class quality on a weekly basis, but they are all out of contract at the end of this season.

Supporters are desperate to see all three superstars extend their stay at Anfield for many more years, even though Van Dijk and Salah are 33 and 32 respectively, and it would feel like a massive blow if even one of them left on a free transfer in the summer of 2025.

Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk and Salah aren’t the only areas of focus when it comes to new deals, however, with Jarell Quansah signing an extension on Monday. That is great news for Liverpool, with the 21-year-old a player with such a bright future in the game, and it now looks as though another player could be set to agree a new contract alongside him, too.

"Crucial" Liverpool player also in talks over new Anfield deal

Taking to X, Romano reported that Ibrahima Konate is also in talks over signing a new deal at Liverpool, seen as a “crucial” part of the project under Slot.

Agreeing a contract extension for Konate is so vital, considering the 25-year-old looks like the heir to Van Dijk as the leader of the Reds’ defence, hopefully not for a few years yet, though.

While there have been some concerns over the £70,000-a-week France international’s injury-prone nature, he has looked back to his best and fittest this season, starting six of Liverpool’s seven Premier League matches, and replacing Quansah at half-time in the opening fixture away to Ipswich Town.

The fact that Konate is deemed “really appreciated” by Slot shows that he has made an instant impression on the new head coach, and staying fit could be vital to Liverpool’s chances of success this season.

At 25, the centre-back’s best years should still be ahead of him, and his combination of pace, power and character make him a player that the Reds cannot afford to lose at this point in his career.

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There is no reason why Konate can’t become a legend at Anfield over time, and while Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk and Salah are even more important to tie down, this would be a major boost for everyone associated with the club.

Associate nation will be keen to pull off another upset

Varun Shetty30-Oct-2021

JJ Smit has played vital hands for Namibia in this T20 World Cup•Getty Images

Big pictureNamibia added another historic day to their journey with a win against Scotland in their first Super 12s game. In many ways, that was one of their easier games, if only because it was the third time they were playing Scotland in October. From here on in, life won’t be as familiar. Their next opponents, Afghanistan, are the only team in the group that had any proximity to the Associate scene over the last decade. Even then, the last time these teams played each other was in 2017.In a tangible sense, that would make Sunday very hard on Namibia, especially, the quality of spin that Afghanistan have, in conditions that favour them. But from a more optimistic lens, it’s a chance for them to try and spring some surprises of their own. They did have to beat a Test-playing nation in Ireland to get this far in the World Cup, and beating another one will be a feat they’ll look forward to.The hurdle is that Afghanistan have some big-ticket T20 names in their ranks – players who have traveled the world and showed their wares, particularly in the UAE, and who ran the best team of the World Cup so far close on Friday. That loss against Pakistan came swiftly and crushingly in the end, and the fact that they’ll have no time to dwell on it is a potential advantage for them.Form guideAfghanistan LWWWW (last five completed matches, most recent first)
Namibia WWWLW
In the spotlightHazratullah Zazai has two ducks and two 40-plus scores since Afghanistan arrived in the UAE for the World Cup. The latest of those ducks came against Pakistan and forced Afghanistan’s top order to take a more risky approach at the start, resulting in a sub-par powerplay in which they lost four wickets. His exploits as opener are key for Afghanistan to set up more challenging totals.JJ Smit has quietly been one of Namibia’s most valuable players in the tournament so far. In their last five matches, Smit has batted four times without being out, and has done a tidy holding job as first-change bowler, conceding no more than the mid-to-late 20s in all those spells. He isn’t their best batter, bowler, or allrounder, but his utility has allowed Namibia to keep control once they’ve got it.Hazratullah Zazai holds a key place in the Afghanistan batting plans•ICC via Getty

Team newsAfghanistan could be inclined to leave Karim Janat out after he endured four sixes at the hands of Asif Ali on Friday. The experience of Hamid Hassan might be a tempting replacement option, but they also have left-arm seamer Fareed Ahmad should they want more variety in the line-up.Afghanistan: (possible) 1 Hazratullah Zazai, 2 Mohammad Shahzad (wk), 3 Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 4 Najibullah Zadran, 5 Mohammad Nabi (capt), 6 Asghar Afghan, 7 Gulbadin Naib, 8 Karim Janat/Hamid Hassan/Fareed Ahmad, 9 Rashid Khan, 10 Naveen-ul-Haq, 11 Mujeeb-ur-Rahman.Namibia have been unchanged for two games and are likely to stay that way.Namibia: (possible) 1 Craig Williams, 2 Zane Green (wk), 3 Gerhard Erasmus (capt.), 4 David Wiese, 5 Michael van Lingen, 6 JJ Smit, 7 Jan Frylinck, 8 Pikky Ya France, 9 Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, 10 Ruben Trumpelmann, 11 Bernard ScholtzPitch and conditionsThe forecast has Abu Dhabi’s temperature hovering about 32 degree celsius during the start of this afternoon fixture. As always, the surface is expected to favour the spinners, and the long boundaries make this ground a bowling captain’s favourite. Anything more than a par score will take really good batting.Stats and trivia The average first innings score in Abu Dhabi during the World Cup has been 127. In all cricket played there this year, the average is 162. In 2021, no team has scored as quickly as Afghanistan have. Their average run rate is 9.1 and they hit a boundary every five balls; the next best team is England, with an average scoring rate of 8.6 and a boundary every 5.7 balls. Namibia have bowled 72.3 overs at the World Cup so far, and 40.3 of them have been from left-arm fast bowlers; the left-armers have taken 14 wickets and have an economy of 6.4 at the moment.Quotes”When he injured his finger during the warm-up games, it was a massive blow for us. The initial report from the specialist was for him to return home for an operation. And he will still get that when he’s back but he has decided to stay on and our medical staff is managing that finger as best as we can. So far, his decision to stay on has really paid off. He’s an inspirational leader and he’s put together a few great performances and hopefully that finger can stay intact for another few games. Then, he’ll probably head home to the [operation] theatre and a long recovery period.”
“The mood in the camp is a bit dull at the moment. When you lose a close game, it is like this, but you have to get back. We have to back Karim [Janat]. It can happen to anybody, as it has happened before. So we will get back soon.”

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Principal nome do Flamengo desde 2019, Gabriel Barbosa é constantemente ligado a clubes europeus. A imprensa inglesa colocou o atacante no radar de quatro clubes da Premier League, por exemplo. Em entrevista ao “ge”, nesta sexta, Junior Pedroso, empresário do camisa 9 rubro-negro, confirmou que houve uma sondagem do Newcastle e uma proposta de empréstimo do West Ham – a qual foi recusada imediatamente pela diretoria do Flamengo.

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-Temos um grande parceiro inglês, um agente, que fez uma consulta informal através do Newcastle a respeito do Gabriel. O nosso objetivo e nosso papel é passar as informações e fazer as coisas fluírem. Não passamos ao Flamengo essa possibilidade pois isso não foi formalizada pelo Newcastle, então fica só na especulação. Não é dessa forma que trabalhamos – afirmou, antes de seguir:

– Outro clube que andou com a formalização de uma oferta de empréstimo foi o West Ham. Eu nem conduzi essa oferta ao Gabriel, conduzi diretamente ao Flamengo, que deu uma negativa porque não enxerga como possibilidade alguma de empréstimo, mesmo pagando uma fortuna. A gente também não consideraria um de empréstimo neste momento – afirmou Junior Pedroso.

Após atuar por empréstimo em 2019 e ser decisivo nas conquistas do Carioca, Brasileirão e Libertadores, Gabriel Barbosa foi comprado pelo Flamengo da Inter de Milão, da Itália, e assinou contrato com o clube até dezembro de 2024. Ídolo da Nação, o atacante também tem sido convocado pela Seleção Brasileira.

قررت اللجنة الأولمبية المصرية، برئاسة المهندس ياسر إدريس، تكليف خالد فتحي رئيس الاتحاد المصري لكرة اليد، برئاسة لجنة التخطيط الفنية باللجنة الأولمبية.

يأتي هذا في إطار جهود اللجنة لوضع خطط استراتيجية فنية للفترة المقبلة، استعدادًا للمشاركة في البطولات والدورات المؤهلة إلى دورة الألعاب الأولمبية “لوس أنجلوس 2028”.

وتهدف اللجنة من خلال هذه الخطوة إلى تحقيق إنجازات رياضية وميداليات تليق بمكانة مصر على الساحة الأولمبية، وتعزيز فرص الرياضيين المصريين في المنافسات الدولية.

طالع أيضاً.. خاص.. حسام حسن يُبدي غضبه الشديد بسبب حلمي طولان ويشكو لـ اتحاد الكرة

 وكان المهندس ياسر إدريس قد فاز برئاسة اللجنة الأولمبية المصرية للدورة الانتخابية 2024-2028 بالتزكية، وذلك بعد غلق باب الترشح رسميًا وعدم تقدم أي منافس، ليتم حسم المنصب بجانب خمسة مقاعد أخرى بالتزكية أيضًا.

وضمت قائمة الفائزين بالتزكية، المستشار محمد مصطفى النائب الأول للرئيس، الدكتور إسماعيل شاكر نائب الرئيس، اللواء حازم حسني السكرتير العام، الأستاذ محمد مطيع السكرتير العام المساعد، اللواء شريف القماطي أمين صندوق اللجنة الأولمبية المصرية.

فيما تشهد انتخابات اللجنة الأولمبية المصرية، المقرر إقامتها يوم 25 أبريل المقبل، منافسة على مقاعد العضوية، حيث تقدم 10 مرشحين سيتم اختيار 8 من بينهم.

ويتنافس على منصب العضوية كل من الأستاذ محمد عبد المقصود، اللواء أحمد كامل، اللواء أشرف حلمي، اللواء أشرف فرحات، المهندسة آمنة الطرابلسي، اللواء محمد محمود، الكابتن طارق السعيد، الأستاذ أيمن علي، اللواء مجدي اللوزي، الأستاذ خالد ديوان.

Manchester United are among the Premier League teams interested in signing a “monster” defender whose contract talks with his current club are yet to gather pace. The Red Devils ended their five-game winless run over the weekend as they came from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 at Old Trafford, a victory that slightly eases the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag.

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Posts ByBen Browning Oct 20, 2024 Man Utd transfer news

The stories around Old Trafford in the last week or so have been about the future of Ten Hag, and while they haven’t fully gone away, the Dutchman will hope Saturday’s win is the start of a turnaround in results.

Away from the future of Ten Hag, the Red Devils are continuing to be linked with potential new players for when January comes around. Last week, United were linked with a move for Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane as he continues talks over a new deal with the German side.

As well as Sane, the agents of PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani have reached out to United over a potential switch to Old Trafford. The forward looks set to leave the French side in the near future, as he’s struggled to make an impact in the French capital. Meanwhile, United are also looking to balance the books and are happy to part ways with Antony and sell him for just £40 million, perhaps with the view towards one of Sane or Kolo Muani coming in.

The transfer stories at Old Trafford do not stop there, as the Premier League side continue to keep an eye on a player they have had an interest in for a while.

Man Utd watching Ronald Araujo as his contract ends in 2026

According to Caught Offside, Manchester United are interested in signing Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo. The Red Devils, alongside Chelsea, are said to be monitoring the Uruguay international as he prepares for talks over a new deal at the Spanish side.

The 25-year-old has been at Barça since 2018, when he joined from Boston River, but he didn’t make his step-up into the first team until around 2020. Since then, Araujo has become a key player for Barça, playing 37 times in all competitions last season.

The defender has yet to play for Barcelona this season, as he continues to recover from an injury, but he is believed to be a firm part of the plans at the Nou Camp still. However, this report states that United and Chelsea are still keeping an eye on Araujo, who has been described in the past by BBC analyst Raj Chohan as an “athletic monster.”

Ronald Araujo’s Barcelona stats

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150

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8

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5

The Red Devils are said to be prepared to make a move for Araujo if talks over a new contract at Barcelona do not progress. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has spoken publicly about trying to keep Araujo, but with his contract expiring in 2026, it means he will enter the final year of his contract next summer if no new deal is agreed, putting United on alert.

Araujo currently earns 134,615 euros a week at Barça, which is roughly £112,174, a figure that he would likely look to increase were he to move to United.

On reflection, it has been a positive week for those of a Newcastle United persuasion, with decisions elsewhere helping to settle any turbulence at St James’ Park.

Long touted as the leading English candidate to replace Gareth Southgate in the Three Lions set-up, Eddie Howe looks – club performances willingly – set to stay put for the forseeable future on Tyneside, following the FA’s decision to appoint former Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, instead, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference on Friday, ahead of the visit of Brighton and Hove Albion, the former Bournemouth man claimed that he had not been among those interviewed regarding the role of Southgate’s long-term successor, with focus very much on improving results in his current post.

The 46-year-old also delivered a further boost after suggesting that club-record signing, Alexander Isak has “fully healed” following his recent toe injury, ensuring that the talismanic Swede should be fit to start for the clash with the Seagulls.

Isak's start to the season

The news that Callum Wilson is also nearing a return will be music to the ears of Howe and co, with the Magpies desperately needing to get the Englishman and Isak back fit and firing, amid what has been a mixed start to the season.

Currently level on points with Brighton in seventh, Howe’s men have failed to win any of their last three games in the league, with Anthony Gordon’s spot-kick miss away at Goodison proving costly last time out.

While that goalless draw had come following a more than creditable stalemate with Manchester City, the northeast side will be concerned by the problems in their attacking unit, having scored just eight goals in seven games so far this term.

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Isak – who has missed those last two outings – hasn’t exactly been firing on all cylinders when he has featured, after scoring only once, but as a player who boasts 36 goals in 73 games for the club, it’s only a matter of time before he comes good again.

The only other issue then is deciding who lines up alongside the 25-year-old in the forward line, with the aforementioned Gordon seemingly nailed on down the left, yet with a solution still to be found on the opposite side.

Newcastle's potential right-wing solution

Frustratingly for Howe, both Gordon and Harvey Barnes – who has scored three goals this season – look to operate best on the left flank, ensuring that the return of Isak leaves a decision to be made.

After Gordon’s heroics last season, in which he reached double figures for both goals and assists, it is perhaps wise to persist with the 23-year-old from the start, even despite his return of only two goals this time around.

With Barnes then an outlet from the bench, there is a choice to be made on the right flank, with Miguel Almiron seemingly not a long-term solution amid reports that he could depart in January.

Equally, the failure to sign a right winger over the summer – as well as the departure of new Brighton star, Yankuba Minteh – has not helped matters, with long-serving asset Jacob Murphy still something of a mixed bag, having been awarded a 5/10 match rating last time out by The Chronicle’s Lee Ryder, as he ‘did not threaten enough’.

Amid those question marks, perhaps it could be worth trialling another option in that wide berth, with midfielder Joe Willock having previously played on the flanks in the past during his career.

Joe Willock’s career record by position

Position

Games

Goals

Assists

CM

139

25

15

AM

40

7

3

RM

14

5

4

DM

12

3

1

LM

6

3

4

RW

2

0

0

LW

1

0

0

SS

1

0

0

Stats via Transfermarkt

While typically deployed centrally, the “unique” talent – as described by his manager – seemingly has the speed and power to be able thrive out wide.

That is echoed by what Howe has said about the 25-year-old previously, stating that Willock has “got real good running capacity and pace in his game, but also he knows where the goal is.”

The heady days of his initial loan spell may seem a long way off – when the former Arsenal man scored in seven successive games in 2021 – yet if given a consistent run of games in a more attacking berth, he could well add to his 16-goal tally for the club.

With options aplenty in the centre of the park amid the return of Sandro Tonali, finding a new home elsewhere in the side could be the perfect solution for Willock, as he looks to shake off the injury woes that have plagued his time at St James’ in recent years.

In truth, the Magpies frontline has been rather blunt in 2024/25, yet perhaps the injection of new energy and dynamism in the form of the £25m man – alongside Isak and Gordon – could make all the difference against Fabian Hurzeler’s side.

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