أكد خافيير تيباس رئيس رابطة الليجا، أن نادي برشلونة الإسباني قريب من التعاقد مع نيكو ويليامز لاعب أتلتيك بلباو.
ويرتبط نادي برشلونة الإسباني برغبته في التعاقد مع نيكو ويليامز، لتعزيز الفريق تحت قيادة المدير الفني هانز فليك.
وبشأن تصريحات خوان لابورتا رئيس برشلونة على قدرة النادي على التعاقد مع نيكو ويليامز، قال: “يمكنك القيام بذلك، عليك أن تفكر أنه مع جهود برشلونة لخفض فاتورة الأجور والروافع المالية بأكثر من 200 مليون، يمكنه ضم لاعب مثل نيكو ويليامز بشكل مثالي”.
وأضاف: “أعتقد أنه يحتوي على شرط جزائي بقيمة 58 مليون يورو، عندما تشتري بمبلغ 58 مليون يورو يتم تقسيم الاستهلاك على سنوات العقد؛ إذا قمت بالتوقيع على ثلاثة سنوات، فسيكون أقل من 20 مليون يورو سنويًا، بالإضافة إلى ما تدفعه للاعب”.
وأكد: “سيكون برشلونة قادرًا وهو أمر مقبول تمامً، إنه نادٍ تقترب مبيعاته من 1000 مليون يورو، ويمكن أن يكون على هذا المنوال”.
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كما تطرق تيباس للحديث عن تأهل إسبانيا لنهائي كأس أمم أوروبا حيث تلاقي إنجلترا يوم الأحد المقبل.
وأفاد: “التواجد في النهائي هو بالفعل نجاح، دعونا نأمل أن نتمكن من الفوز، وهذا يعني أيضًا الفوز بجميع المباريات الست، واللعب بشكل جيد ومقنع، إنجلترا وصلت إلى النهائي أيضاً، لكن الأمر ليس كذلك”.
وعن لامين يامال لاعب برشلونة المتألق، أردف: “فيما يتعلق بلامين، كل الذين تابعوا تطوره رأوا بالفعل أنه كان لاعبًا مختلفًا، وهو يثبت ذلك، النجوم يولدون مختلفين”.
وبشأن انضمام كيليان مبابي إلى ريال مدريد وتأثير ذلك على الكلاسيكو مع وجود لامين يامال في صفوف برشلونة، استطرد: “في عصر ميسي وكريستيانو رونالدو كان الصراع بين أعظم لاعبين في العالم في أعظم ناديين في العالم، واستخدمنا تلك الصورة كثيرًا لتسريع النمو”.
وأشار: “يمتلك برشلونة لاعبين رائعين، مثل بيدري وجافي الذين ولدا في إسبانيا، ويمثلا نمطًا آخر من نمو النجوم في كرة القدم”.
Sheffield United are expected to appoint a familiar face imminently, with a fresh report revealing that Paul Heckingbottom could be sacked as early as this weekend.
Sheffield United results and fixtures
In the Premier League, Heckingbottom’s side have had a hugely disappointing start to the new campaign and find themselves at rock bottom of the table having won zero, drawn one and lost eight of their opening nine games, having followed the 8-0 humiliation against Newcastle with defeats to West Ham, Fulham and Manchester United.
The Blades boss recently admitted that he wishes that he and the hierarchy had made better, more impactful signings over the summer when talking to Yorkshire Live about the club’s financial situation, but regardless, his position is becoming more and more in jeopardy with every match that passes.
The Bramall Lane outfit assessing their options as to who they could replace their current boss with, ahead of fixtures against Arsenal, Wolves and Brighton.
And it appears that they have set their sights on one of their ex-leaders in the form of Chris Wilder, who was previously at the helm from May 2016 to March 2021. The 56-year-old was last in a dugout at Watford, but having left his role there earlier this year in May could soon be back in action.
Chris Wilder wanted back at Sheffield United
According to Football Insider, who have shared a Sheffield United manager update, Wilder has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Heckingbottom if he is to be relieved of his duties this weekend.
“Sheffield United are expected to sack Paul Heckingbottom if they lose against Arsenal on Saturday and replace him with ex-manager Chris Wilder, sources have told Football Insider. Wilder has been sounded out by club chiefs and is believed to be waiting in the wings to take over from Heckingbottom.
"A well-placed source has told Football Insider that Sheffield United’s owners have patched up their relationship with the 56-year-old after he was sacked as Blades manager back in March 2021.”
Watford's former manager Chris Wilder.
Chris Wilder's record at Sheffield United
During his time at Sheffield United, Wilder took charge of 227 games in total, winning 106, drawing 44 and losing 77 of those, whilst averaging 1.59 points per match, so it’s clear for supporters to see what a positive impact he had over the full course of his reign (Transfermarkt – Wilder statistics).
The Stocksbridge-born coach has also achieved three promotions during his managerial career so he knows exactly what it takes to compete and be successful at the required level, not to mention the existing relationship he will have with several of the club's current squad members and staff.
The board appointing Wilder once again would be completely the right decision considering what an “excellent” boss he is, as per journalist Josh Bunting, so this could be one to keep a close eye on in the extremely near future.
The 15-man squad for the five-match South Africa ODI series has six changes, with Dushmantha Chameera and Asela Gunaratne the notable omissions
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Angelo Mathews plays through the off side•Associated Press
Sri Lanka’s designated ODI captain, Angelo Mathews, will lead them against South Africa in the five-match ODI series scheduled to begin from July 29. Mathews was reinstated as Sri Lanka’s limited-overs captain in January this year, but was hit by injury less than two weeks into his new leadership stint. He had since been out of both ODIs and T20Is for Sri Lanka. Dinesh Chandimal, who led Sri Lanka in Mathews’ absence, and who will serve a four-match ODI ban, has not been included in the squad.Also selected is left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, who has been a steady performer in domestic cricket over the past few years, and has been singled out by spin coach Piyal Wijetunge as an excellent prospect. He is the only uncapped member of the squad, which features two other frontline spinners in Akila Dananjaya and Lakshan Sandakan.Six players who had been in the last Sri Lanka ODI squad have not made it to this one. Most notable among the omissions are fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera and allrounder Asela Gunaratne. Also missing out are Nuwan Pradeep, as well as Danushka Gunathilaka, who was banned from all international formats by SLC earlier this week. Rookie pacer Shehan Madhushanka, who took 3 for 26 in his only ODI, Sri Lanka’s last, does not find a place and neither does legspinner Wanindu Hasaranga.Changes
Seam bowler Kasun Rajitha, who made his Test debut in the West Indies last month, could be in line for an ODI debut. Allrounders Shehan Jayasuriya and Dasun Shanaka complete the squad.The first ODI of the five-match series will be played in Dambulla, on July 29.Sri Lanka squad: 1 Angelo Mathews (capt.) , 2 Dasun Shanaka, 3 Kusal Perera, 4 Dhananjaya De Silva, 5 Upul Tharanga, 6 Kusal Mendis, 7 Thisara Perera, 8 Niroshan Dickwella, 9 Suranga Lakmal, 10 Lahiru Kumara, 11 Kasun Rajitha, 12 Akila Dananjaya, 13 Prabath Jayasuriya, 14 Lakshan Sandakan, 15 Shehan JayasuriyaStand-bys: Dimuth Karunaratne, Isuru Udana, Nishan Peiris, Jeffrey Vandersay
O presidente em exercício do Santos, Orlando Rollo, está em busca apoio no Conselho Deliberativo para a aprovação da venda do zagueiro Lucas Veríssimo ao Benfica (POR). O clube recebeu proposta do clube português no dia 6 de novembro.
Como a eleição presidencial no Peixe está prevista para o dia 12 de novembro, toda entrada ou saída de atletas precisa da aprovação do Conselho Deliberativo santista, que se reunirá virtualmente nesta terça-feira (17) para discutir a proposta pelo defensor e outras pautas.
Os Encarnados oferecem 6,5 milhões de euros (R$ 41,2 mi na cotação atual) de forma parcelada por Veríssimo a partir de 2022. O primeiro ano de contrato seria por empréstimo, para que o clube lusitano respeite as leis do fair play no futebol europeu. Contudo, a direção santista conseguiu com uma instituição financeira carta de crédito para que receba o valor instantaneamente e, assim, resolva diversas pendências do Alvinegro – o Al-Nassr (SAU) também fez uma proposta por Veríssimo que será levada ao órgão deliberativo, mas como a oferta não agradou o jogador, ela dificilmente avançará.
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Orlando Rollo e os membros do Comitê de Gestão enviaram uma mensagem e ligaram à maioria dos conselheiros buscando convencê-los a aprovar o negócio, argumentando que o Santos não tem mais de onde tirar recursos até o fim da temporada, já que todas as antecipações de receitas já foram feitas.
A mensagem que foi enviada pelos gestores aos membros do Conselho Deliberativo foi obtida pelo LANCE!:
“O atual Comitê de Gestão, desde o primeiro dia que assumiu suas responsabilidades no Santos Futebol Clube, tem pautado seu trabalho pela transparência de todas as informações internas e externas. Muitas receitas e verbas adiantadas comprometeram a vida financeira do Santos.
Hoje vender um atleta é extremamente necessário para resolver salário, direito de imagens e luvas que já estão atrasados.
Existem duas propostas financeiras para o atleta Lucas Veríssimo e pelo que foi sentido nas conversas, o jogador tem interesse em ser negociado com o Benfica e essa é uma decisão que cabe somente ao atleta.
Por várias outras negociações que nunca se efetivaram, é nítida a vontade do atleta por uma transferência para a Europa.
Mesmo em meio ao caus financeiro, nossa equipe de trabalho, conseguiu viabilizar junto a instituição financeira a antecipação dos valores referente a venda do jogador e colocar o dinheiro imediatamente nos cofres do Clube e assim quitaríamos as pendências imediatamente.
Não podemos comprometer o desempenho do time por falta de pagamento de obrigações.
Corremos risco de perder atletas de graça na justiça caso esses compromissos não sejam honrados, o que ensejara uma situação calamitosa.
Desde o início desta gestão de transição temos esclarecido ao time nossas dificuldades e precisamos pensar em tudo que envolve a participação do Santos no Campeonato Brasileiro e na Libertadores.
Aqui os pontos importantes dessa negociação:
• quitar pendências com o elenco; • manter a credibilidade e confiança na gestão; • efetivar uma venda que em tantas outras vezes foi frustrada; • tranquilidade financeira para a sequência das competições; • a possibilidade de renegociar com clubes credores e liberar o Santos para inscrever jogadores nas competições.
Sendo assim, o Presidente e o CG que assumir em janeiro encontrará uma situação mais confortável do ponto de vista financeiro, além do restabelecimento da confiança com os atletas”.
يبدو وأن هناك مهمة خاصة أمام المدير الفني الجديد للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ليفربول، آرني سلوت، قبل بداية الموسم المقبل 2024/2025.
وبدأ سلوت مهمته مع ليفربول قبل أيام قليلة حتى انضم في الساعات الماضية، محمد صلاح، عقب انتهاء إجازته الصيفية مع عدم موافقة الريدز على مشاركته في أولمبياد باريس 2024.
وبحسب صحيفة “ديلي إكسبريس” البريطانية أن مستقبل محمد صلاح وبعض اللاعبين الآخرين يضعون سلوت في مهمة خاصة مع ليفربول.
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حيث يجب على سلوت التأكد من أن محمد صلاح لن يرحل رغم الإغراءات التي تأتي من الدوري السعودي بمبالغ طائلة من حيث الراتب السنوي.
ويتبقى في عقد محمد صلاح موسم واحد حيث ينتهي في 30 يونيو 2025، وبالتالي، من المحتمل أن نرى اللاعب مغادرًا ليفربول في أي وقت حتى سبتمبر المقبل وهو نهاية الميركاتو الصيفي في السعودية.
كذلك على سلوت التأكد من عدم رحيل لاعبين مثل ترينت ألكسندر أرنولد أو فيرجيل فان دايك، لأن عقدهما أيضًا ينتهيا في نفس الوقت.
كان من الصعب تصور رحيل أي لاعب من هؤلاء أثناء فترة تواجد، يورجن كلوب، لكن الآن، هناك وجه جديد كمدير فني وربما يحدث معه بعض التغييرات.
A key figure in Tottenham Hotspur's resurgence this season under Ange Postecoglou has been promising defender, Destiny Udogie, with the 20-year-old having slotted in smoothly at N17 after spending last season back on loan at Udinese.
Having originally been signed on a £15m deal from the Serie A side in 2022, it had been a frustrating wait for Spurs supporters to see the Italian in action, although that patience has paid off with the left-back now flourishing for the Premier League high-flyers.
Described as "sickeningly good" by footballJOE's Hunter Godson, the Verona native has already recorded two assists from nine league games so far this term, while also averaging an impressive 2.8 tackles per game – third in the squad behind only Pedro Porro and Yves Bissouma for that latter metric.
Destiny Udogie
Seemingly a player who "has it all", in the words of national team boss, Luciano Spalletti, the two-cap international is rightly earning hefty praise at present, hence the potential concern over his relatively early withdrawal against Fulham on Monday night.
As Postecoglou subsequently stated, Udogie was only substituted due to possible fatigue and "tightness", yet it does expose the need for a reliable understudy to the youngster in that left-sided berth.
The possible replacements for Destiny Udogie at left-back
In that 2-0 win earlier this week, the 6 foot 2 maestro was replaced by Emerson Royal for the final half hour or so, albeit with the Brazilian hardly the most natural solution in that role as the right-footer typically lines up on the opposite side.
The Lilywhites do have the versatile Micky van de Ven who can slot into that full-back berth if required, although it would seemingly make little sense to shift the towering Dutchman across, particularly with senior alternatives at centre-back so limited.
The standout replacement for Udogie would seemingly be long-serving stalwart, Ben Davies, with the experienced Welshman comfortable operating at full-back, wing-back or on the left of a back three, having proven a useful squad option over the years with over 300 appearances for the club to date.
Ben Davies for Spurs
That being said, the 30-year-old did struggle in a rare outing against the Cottagers in the Carabao Cup back in August, with 90min's Tom Gott writing that his 'limited technical ability clearly hamstrung Tottenham', while talkSPORT's Gabby Agbonlahor stated post-match that he is simply "not good enough any more".
With that in mind, Postecoglou may wish to consider a player who is currently thriving in the academy set-up in the form of Charlie Sayers, with the 19-year-old certainly one to keep an eye on.
A look at Tottenham's academy sensation, Charlie Sayers
While also comfortable at centre-back, the teenager has largely operated in a left-back berth so far this season both at Premier League 2 level and in the EFL Trophy, notably starting in the 5-0 thrashing of Colchester United in the latter competition.
That outing saw the young Englishman showcase his impressive quality on the ball after enjoying a solid 89% pass accuracy rate from his 92 touches, while also completing four of his eight attempted long balls and creating one big chance.
The youngster has also enjoyed prior experience at senior level during his time at former club Southend United – for whom he made six first-team appearances – having been lavished with praise by manager Phil Brown at the time:
"I think Charlie Sayers has been outstanding and you have to say he has a career ahead of him, there’s no doubt about it."
Having been pushing to be the "first choice left-back" at Roots Hall, Sayers has since gone on to impress after joining Spurs in 2021, with respected insider John Wenham describing him as arguably the "best academy defender at the club".
The next step now will be for the high-potential talent to live up to the billing by making his mark at first-team level, with any potential absence for Udogie in the coming weeks or months potentially set to be his route into Postecoglou's plans, ahead of Davies.
Em situações opostas no Campeonato Brasileiro da Série B, Náutico e Guarani entraram em campo na noite desta terça-feira (1º), no estádio dos Aflitos, pela 25ª rodada.
Com o placar final de 2 a 0, o Timbu, que ocupa a 17ª colocação, chegou aos 24 pontos, diminuindo a diferença para o Cruzeiro, hoje primeira equipe fora do Z4 com 28, mas que ainda joga na rodada. Já o Bugre, com o tropeço fora de casa, estacionou na 4ª posição com seus 34 pontos.
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O jogo
Iniciando melhor o confronto, o Náutico, logo nos primeiros 10 minutos, já tratou de assustar o goleiro Gabriel. Em uma descida ao seu campo de ataque, Kieza pegou o rebote e tentou a finalização que acabou não tendo êxito.
Após a chance perdida, minutos mais tarde, aos 18, o Timbu tirou o zero do placar. Em jogada iniciada na cobrança de lateral de Kevyn, Kieza conseguiu fazer o pivô e passou para Bryan que, por sua vez, livrou-se de Bruno Silva conseguindo finalizar com precisão. 1 a 0.
Na sequência, o duelo passou a ser lá e cá. Alternando suas chances, quem pressionou primeiro foi o Guarani, com Pablo, que acabou parando na boa defesa de Anderson, mas logo tendo a resposta dos donos da casa com Rhaldney, que bateu rasteiro com perigo.
Aproximando da reta final da etapa, a equipe de Campinas quase teve a chance do empate, em chute de Murilo Rangel, passando com perigo. Mas o Náutico não quis deixar barato e, Jean Carlos, também em chute, acabou mandando para fora.
Em um início de etapa final mais pegado, muitos cartões amarelos foram distribuídos pela arbitragem. Sendo assim, com poucos lances de emoção, ambos os treinadores optaram por recuar aos seus suplentes na expectativa de melhor um pouco o panorama do confronto.
Feitas as mudanças, quem se deu melhor foi o time da casa. Aos 23 minutos, o atacante Kieza, que já havia tentado deixar o dele no jogo, finalmente conseguiu marcar em linda jogada individual deixando seus marcadores para trás. 2 a 0.
Em vantagem no duelo, Hélio dos Anjos então promoveu suas primeiras trocas. Com três mudanças visando o meio e o sistema defensivo, a ideia era não dar espaços ao Guarani anulando suas jogadas.
Nos minutos finais, o Náutico ainda perdeu uma chance com Ruy, dando a deixa para a arbitragem colocar um ponto final nos Aflitos, com vitória dos donos da casa.
Earlier this season Clark took a hat-trick dubbed the greatest ever when he removed Joe Root, Kane Williamson and Jonny Bairstow in the Roses match
George Dobell16-Aug-2018
Jordan Clark claimed a Roses hat-trick for Lancashire•Getty Images
Surrey are expected to sign Lancashire allrounder Jordan Clark.Clark, who has been with Lancashire for a decade, is a hard-hitting batsman and strong seamer whose great ability is poorly reflected by modest career figures. Aged 27, his first-class batting is below 30 with one century and his bowling average above 34 with one five-wicket haul. That haul came earlier this season against Yorkshire and included a hat-trick dubbed the greatest ever as he removed Joe Root, Kane Williamson and Jonny Bairstow.But he is a dangerous player who should have his best years in front of him and can significantly improve those statistics. He can contribute with bat, ball and in the field in all three formats and, as showed when he hit six sixes in an over in a 2nd XI match in 2013, has huge power.ESPNcricinfo understands Surrey have offered a three-year deal. It seems Clark is seen as back-up for Sam Curran, who may well be on England duty frequently over the next decade or two, and in the longer term as a replacement for Rikki Clarke who is playing some of the best cricket of his career but is 37 next month.It is also understood Clark was previously of interest to Warwickshire.Meanwhile Northants fast bowler Richard Gleeson is understood to be in discussion with several clubs, notably Yorkshire, Hampshire and Warwickshire. Something of a late developer – he is 30 and has played only 20 first-class and 29 T20 games – he is blessed with sharp pace and, before injury intervened earlier this season, was starting to be of genuine interest to the England selectors. None of the injuries – one of which was an elbow problem caused by fielding training – is thought to be serious or long-lasting.Surrey’s Matt Pillans is also on the move. The seamer signed a three-year deal with Yorkshire a few weeks ago, though it has yet to be announced.
The standing ovation that rippled across the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday night held more than a little aptness. Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur side, remarkable in their unexpected ascendancy to Premier League title contention this season, were finally felled after 11 matches against Chelsea.
The Blues were probably flattered by the 4-1 scoreline. In truth, Spurs had established a foothold in the opening phase through Dejan Kulusevski's early opener, generously veering off Levi Colwill's outstretched leg, maintaining pressure thereafter and looking the slicker and saucier of the competitors.
It unravelled like a loose spool of string, with Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie receiving early marching orders on either of half-time, while injuries to main men James Maddison and Micky van de Ven confirmed the poignancy of the evening, with the latter's hamstring problem looking rather serious.
What did not disintegrate, however, was Tottenham's noteworthy cohesion under Postecoglou's wing, scarcely recognisable from the dreary squad of last season.
Despite the heavy defeat, Spurs can take much solace from the performance – candidly, it's hardly believable that there would have been as compelling a fight from the hosts before the summer.
But fight they did against Mauricio Pochettino's side, who prevailed on his return to Tottenham in an incredible fixture, though Spurs will indeed herald their resurgent team's effort.
Despite the loss of key figures, Tottenham underscored their credentials, proving that it's not just Postecoglou's preferred first-team who can make their mark this season. Emerson Royal was one man to show that.
Emerson Royal's stats vs Chelsea
With Udogie dismissed for two yellow cards, the second an inexplicable lunge on Raheem Sterling in the second half, Emerson will likely start at left-back against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the weekend.
Typically a right-back, Emerson has not started since the first game of the season, where he scored the final goal in a 2-2 draw at Brentford.
The £40k-per-week ace entered the fray for the injured Maddison just before the break and excelled in rebuffing Chelsea's two-man advantage as Spurs fought valiantly, ultimately coming up short as the match dragged into the late stage.
As per Sofascore, he completed four tackles, two interceptions, one clearance and one blocked shot, incredibly winning ten of his 13 duels and completing 91% of his passes.
The Brazilian dynamo will be considered for a role at left-back in the club's next match, and based on his recent display, he might be a competent stand-in given the circumstances.
Another impressive performance has to be handed to Eric Dier, who was immense off the bench and played an important role at both ends, almost levelling late into the game but for the cruel intervention of VAR.
Eric Dier's stats vs Chelsea
The £85k-per-week Dier, who has made 361 appearances for Tottenham but been cast to the fringe since Postecoglou's appointment. However, after being substituted on in place of Brennan Johnson, he unexpectedly shone.
Indeed, the Englan defender won both of his contested duels, made three clearances and an interception, and came so agonisingly close to defying the odds with a stunning strike that would have sent the home crowd into unparalleled din of rapture.
Writing in his post-match player ratings, football.london's Alasdair Gold handed Dier an 8/10, writing: 'Made a couple of early interceptions after coming on. Volleyed home a great finish at the other end with 10 minutes to go but after a lengthy VAR check was adjudged to be offside. He was excellent on his return to the team.'
Why Eric Dier should replace Cristian Romero
With Van de Ven possibly sidelined for a lengthy amount of time and Romero confirmed to be suspended for the three upcoming matches, Dier could find himself at the heart of Spurs' endeavours for the foreseeable.
Romero, undoubtedly, is a first-class defender, ranking among the top 6% of centre-halfs across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for tackles per 90, as per FBref, and has even been described as the "best defender in the world right now" by revered compatriot Lionel Messi.
Losing him alongside the Dutch summer signing has the possibility of being detrimental, but Dier, who has previously been called "reliable" by Antonio Conte, could now restore his Lilywhites career.
It's a pivotal point of Tottenham's season and could shape the prospects of mounting a convincing title charge as the season approaches the business end.
Spurs might be just one point behind Pep Guardiola's Manchester City right now – who are aiming to win an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title – but the relentless Christmas period is telling, and notions of title contention carry more weight heading into January.
Fixtures Cristian Romero will miss
Date
Fixture
Competition
11/11/23
vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)
Premier League
26/11/23
vs Aston Villa (H)
Premier League
03/12/23
vs Manchester City (A)
Premier League
*Fixture list provided by Sky Sports
Romero, thankfully, will be back in the matchday squad for the lion's share of this gruelling run, but not before missing key contests, with his suspension concluding after a trip to the Etihad Stadium at the start of December.
For Spurs to cede further territory to the defending champions before meeting them in Manchester would be a bitter pill to swallow after such an exemplary start, and they will probably have to do so without Van de Ven either.
Dier will play a crucial role across the forthcoming matches, but given his performance against Chelsea, he could prove to rekindle his best qualities and establish himself as an unlikely hero.
Once described as a “liability” by sports writer Mitch Fretton, the 29-year-old was truthfully at the centre of Tottenham's struggles last season, as they conceded 63 league goals across the 2022/23 campaign.
Eric Dier.
And while his performance against Chelsea was his first under his Australian manager's guidance, there is no disputing the heart on show, so nearly coming up clutch against the odds.
Dier is out of contract at the end of the season and it has been clear that the most plausible destination is down the N17 exit road, but circumstances now call for the England international's inclusion.
Not only could Dier now save his own career at Tottenham, but he could produce a string of showings to ensure that his revived side maintain their commendable fight at the forefront of the Premier League.