رد نادي برشلونة الإسباني على عرض آرسنال الإنجليزي للتعاقد مع لاعبه الفرنسي جول كوندي، وفقًا لتقارير صحفية.

وخاض كوندي موسمه الثاني مع برشلونة منذ انضمامه للفريق من إشبيلية، قبل عامين مقابل 50 مليون يورو.

وتواصل آرسنال مع برشلونة للاستعلام عن إمكانية التعاقد مع كوندي، خلال سوق الانتقالات الصيفي.

وأشارت صحيفة “مترو” البريطانية نقلاً عن الصحفي جيرارد روميرو، إلى أن برشلونة لا يتطلع إلى بيع كوندي.

اقرأ أيضًا | نيكو ويليامز يوضح موقفه من الانتقال إلى برشلونة

وأفاد التقرير بأن برشلونة أبلغ آرسنال بأن كوندي لن يرحل في الوقت الحالي، وأن رحيله سيتطلب عرضًا مرتفعًا.

وتابع التقرير مشيرًا إلى أن برشلونة ينتظر حسم مستقبل لاعبه رونالد أراوخو أولاً، ومن ثم اتخاذ قرار بشأن كوندي.

ويتواجد كوندي حاليًا مع منتخب بلاده فرنسا للمشاركة في منافسات كأس أمم أوروبا “يورو 2024”.

Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsIreland’s rise from World Cup giant-killers to fully fledged Test nation has featured a band of familiar faces, few more recognisable than that of Kevin O’Brien. From Sabina Park 2007, when he was in the middle to help seal victory over Pakistan, to Bangalore 2011, when his 50-ball hundred (and pink dye job) slayed England, O’Brien has been at the centre of Ireland’s story. Now he is the first Irishman to score a Test hundred.This time the hair was a more natural, russet colour, as O’Brien removed his helmet to soak in the applause at Malahide. Having been made to follow on 180 runs behind, many would have written off Ireland’s chances of taking the game into day five; instead, they will resume their second innings with a lead of 139 and the prospect of giving Pakistan an awkward run chase – at the very least.A thick outside edge through point off Mohammad Amir brought O’Brien to a milestone that held significance far beyond the personal. Amir’s three wickets earlier in the day had put Pakistan into a position from which an innings win seemed entirely possible – even likely – but O’Brien and Stuart Thompson combined for a 114-run rearguard that not only pushed Ireland in front and burnished local pride, but allowed them to sleep on the possibility of another famous upset.It took a ripping delivery from legspinner Shadab Khan to remove Thompson, bowled playing back as the ball lurched from the rough outside off stump, but No. 9 Tyrone Kane then dug in stoically for an hour and a half for 8 off 67 balls to frustrate Pakistan further.Having taken four wickets in brisk fashion during the morning, and then a couple more after lunch, Pakistan’s seamers went flat as the day wore on. Thompson was dropped on 6 off the bowling of Rahat Ali, a low edge to Sarfraz Ahmed’s left, but was largely untroubled in recording a maiden Test half-century that was marked by growing confidence. Rahat was particularly innocuous and Thompson’s thump for four to bring up fifty and the century stand with O’Brien summed up the shift in fortunes.As in the first innings, when he top-scored with 40, O’Brien was an assured presence at the crease, his bat seemingly as wide as St James’s Gate, temperament as reliable as the stout Dublin is most famous for. Rather than booming drives and pulls, he played softly and watchfully, gliding several boundaries through third man or off his pads. A tap through mid-on secured him fifty, another first for Ireland in Tests.The spirit epitomised by Gary Wilson’s first-innings resistance, batting at No. 9 with an injury, and the opening stand second time in between Ed Joyce and William Porterfield coursed through the Irish effort. While Amir bowled through the pain of a knee problem, Shadab found turn and Mohammad Abbas continued his penetrative start to life as a Test cricketer, Pakistan became increasingly anguished.A thick edge through vacant second slip in the penultimate over of the day brought a scream of annoyance from Amir, as a weary O’Brien stared blankly down the pitch. O’Brien came close to playing on and being lbw to Abbas in the next over but there was no succour for Pakistan.Such an outcome seemed unlikely after an eventful morning session, in which Ireland extended their opening stand to 69 before Joyce was run out by a direct hit from Faheem Ashraf at mid-on. In a match that has seen plenty of dodgy running, Joyce was perhaps unlucky to be the only man run out (so far); he ended up fractionally short after calling a tight single, with Ashraf’s throw aiming at one stump doing just enough to dislodge the bails.That gave Pakistan an opening, which they quickly exploited. Andy Balbirnie made an unwanted sort of history when he was hit on the pads and given lbw against Abbas for the second time in the match, becoming the first Ireland batsman to register a Test pair. Keen to avoid a similar fate, Niall O’Brien’s first run came via a risky single that left him on his knees sporting a wry grin and muddy sweater.The elder O’Brien made it into double-figures before being detonated from the crease by Amir, who flattened the stumps with a delivery that reversed in to the left-hander. William Porterfield, who laboured for 120 balls over his 32, was given a torrid time during Amir’s initial seven-over spell and eventually succumbed to a wicked outswinger that Sarfraz held on to.Ireland at that stage were 95 for 4, still 85 from putting Pakistan in for a second time. Paul Stirling was lbw shortly after lunch, Abbas locating his pad fractionally before bat came into play, and when Wilson was caught slip off Amir it was 157 for 6 and the result all but certain. Then Kevin O’Brien’s scriptwriter intervened again.

Our rolling report from the first women’s ODI between England and South Africa at New Road

ESPNcricinfo staff08-Jun-2018Welcome to our rolling report from England women’s first ODI against South Africa at Worcester. We will bring you colour, pictures, statistics and intermittent updates from New Road, as England’s World Cup winners begin their home season. For live score updates, click here for our match card.

MatériaMais Notícias

O técnico da equipe sub-17 do Fluminense, Guilherme Torres, valorizou a vitória da equipe no Fla-Flu deste sábado. Na saída do gramado das Laranjeiras, o comandante destacou a relevância da vitória por 3 a 0 sobre o Flamengo, que fez a equipe assumir a ponta do Grupo B do Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-17.

-Mais uma vitória importante para essa geração. Seguimos evoluindo jogo a jogo, pensando sempre em dar o máximo de estimulo possível a essa garotada paraque consigam se desenvolver cada vez mais e chegarem mais prontos à próxima categoria e ao futebol profissional – disse.

O Tricolor das Laranjeiras foi aos mesmos 15 pontos do São Paulo (que perdeu por 2 a 0 para o Athletico-PR), mas está na frente dos paulistas devido aos critérios de desempate. Os gols tricolores foram marcados por Arthur, Kayky e Joilson.

RelacionadasFluminenseFlu goleia o Fla no Brasileiro Sub-17 e assume a ponta do Grupo BFluminense31/10/2020

Leicester City may have strengthened well this summer as they gear up for a charge towards promotion, but their most impressive investment was improving the infrastructure of their academy.

In 2020, the Foxes unveiled their stunning £100m training complex, boasting 21 training areas, 14 full-size training pitches and a 499-seater pitch for youth team matches.

The purpose of this investment is to discover the biggest young talents and unearth the next Ben Chilwell, Harvey Barnes and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who are the most successful graduates from the academy in recent years, with the former two earning big money moves to Chelsea and Newcastle while Dewsbury-Hall is currently a vital cog in Enzo Maresca's winning machine.

Kasey McAteer was the latest academy star to burst onto the scene this season, becoming a revelation down the right wing for the Foxes, scoring three goals in four Championship appearances.

While McAteer is now one of the most exciting young prospects in the second tier, there is another who is looking to follow in his footsteps and that is forward Amani Richards.

Who is Amani Richards?

Richards may be just 18-years-old, but he is already making a name for himself in the Midlands for his impressive attacking displays in the youth sides.

The highly-rated youngster was poached from Arsenal's youth academy in January 2022 and the Gunners could live to rue the decision to let him go.

Operating down the right flank or as a striker, Richards became one of the most tantalising young prospects in the U18s setup, chalking up an eye-watering 24 goal contributions in 36 appearances and has since translated that form into the U2's after making the step-up this season.

He even came back to haunt his old club in their U18 meeting with Arsenal in March, scoring both goals for the Foxes in a 2-1 win as scouts from Newcastle and Brentford gazed their eyes on the sensational teen, and would have been in awe of his talents.

The teenage prodigy is garnering attention from a whole host of clubs and that attention is only going to be heightened after beginning his U21 campaign with one goal and three assists in his first four appearances.

With Leicester keen to extend his contract which currently expires in 2024, he's a player they can ill afford to let go given the high ceiling he possesses.

Who could Richards replace at Leicester?

Leicester's attacking output has largely come from wide areas this season with wingers McAteer and Stephy Mavididi scoring five goals between them, shouldering the responsibility in place of the misfiring Jamie Vardy and Kelechi Iheanacho.

While Vardy opened the scoring against Southampton inside 21 seconds, that was his first Championship goal of the season and with the Englishman seeing his output decline rapidly in recent years, Maresca will need someone to replace him in the near future.

The 36-year-old only mustered up three goals in the top flight last term, which is a barometer for how quickly he's dropped from the peak of his powers, having reached double digits for goals in eight of the last nine seasons prior, winning the Golden Boot in the 2019/20 season.

With Vardy reaching the tail end of his career, someone has to deliver consistent returns in his place and as evidenced by the performances of Iheanacho this season, he isn't likely to produce the goals that Leicester need.

Instead, Maresca could turn to his academy and unearth the exciting and skilful Richards, providing his side with the baptism of fire they need in a similar vein to McAteer.

Flower, who will take over Andrew Strauss’ duties for much of the season, also said there should be a review of the England Lions programme after poor results

George Dobell25-May-2018

Andy Flower has warned that allowing England players to participate in the IPL can result in them missing out on “growth opportunities” in first-class cricket.Flower, who is standing in for Andrew Strauss as England team director, accepted that those same players benefited from opportunities in other areas, but also suggested that domestic cricket must better recreate the conditions prevalent in international cricket if the England team’s results are to improve.And Flower, who will also sit in on selection meetings and take over Strauss’ role on the domestic structure review working party, also conceded that there should be a “review” of the Lions program as, despite significant investment, they “haven’t done that well.”During Flower’s period as England coach, there was regular tension between those players wanting to participate in the IPL – notably Kevin Pietersen – and Flower’s contention that they might compromise their Test form if they spent the early weeks of the county season playing T20 cricket in India. Under Strauss’ period in charge, the thinking has changed somewhat, with the England management both reluctant to stand in the way of the earning opportunities their players have in the IPL and respectful of the cricketing benefits of the experience.Flower can see the debate from both sides. But while accepting the benefits of IPL experience, he also acknowledges the potential drawbacks.”The ECB position, at the moment, is to allow some of our best players to go to the IPL,” Flower said. “And a lot of people will say things have thankfully moved on from the time I made my decisions around subjects like the IPL.”[By playing in the IPL] They do miss out on some really excellent growth opportunities in first-class cricket for their counties. There is no doubt about that.”But the understanding at the moment is that they are growing in other ways, playing under a lot of pressure, in front of big crowds and among some of the best players in the world at the IPL.”Echoing concerns raised by Strauss in recent days, Flower suggested that it was important that conditions in County Championship cricket reflected those seen in the international game. At present, with a disproportionate number of fixtures in the opening and closing weeks of the season, the Championship is often played in conditions favouring nibbling medium-pacers with few opportunities for spinners and lessened need for pace.And while Flower accepted there would be a window for The 100 in the new domestic schedule, he feels the domestic program had to improve if England were to produce players better prepared for international cricket.”We want to, ideally, recreate international conditions in our domestic cricket,” he said. “If you have proper international conditions, there’s an imperative for fast bowling rather than the little seamers that dominate the [county] game and good quality spin bowling. You get the consequent benefit of batsmen facing that bowling.”There is a review of the structure and that might change. That window – for T20 cricket – is five weeks from the last week of July. There’s a lot of great cricketing time either side of it. And it’s about what they play up to that last week in July. Those decisions are yet to be made.”And, when reviewing the domestic structure, the Lions has to be very much a big part of that decision. Yes, the ECB spend a reasonable amount of money in Lions and Young Lions [Under-19] programmes. What we try to do there is provide some added value experiences that the counties can’t provide in their first-class structure. We try and put the players in alien conditions, against really good opposition most of the time and almost mirroring some long, tough overseas tours.”But I think it would be fair to say we haven’t done that well enough because we aren’t getting those away results. We have to review how we’re doing things and be creative and curious about the way we lead those programmes. And about how we coach and how we help these guys quicker and deeper: about themselves and about the game.”With Flower covering for Strauss, Mark Ramprakash will assume the role of England Lions coach. He will, therefore, coach the Lions side in their tri-series games against West Indies and India and their four-day match at New Road against India.”Ramps is a really good man and a really good coach,” Flower said. “He’s also a young coach learning his trade. This is part of that growth for him. It’s a really good opportunity for him to lead a management and coaching team. He led the South side in the North-South series and did it really well. I was his assistant coach and he was outstanding. He works outstandingly well with Graham Thorpe, with whom he now shares the ECB lead batting coach role.”While Flower made it clear he would not be calling Strauss every day – “We want to give him some space to be with his family,” he said – he did confirm the pair would consult over “substantive issues” as they arose.In the immediate future, Flower will be coaching – “I won’t be coaching,” he says, “I’ll be getting the guys together and making sure they have a great time” – the World XI in the Hurricane Relief match at Lord’s on May 31.”It will be a great game for a really good cause,” he said. “There are no fees for the players and the MCC have donated Lord’s. We have some exciting players – such as 17-year-old legspinner Sandeep Lamichhane – and Rashid Khan, who is one of the best limited-overs leg-spinners in the world. We have Indian and Pakistani players playing together in a World XI, which is exactly what these sorts of events are trying to achieve, and the event is going to do a lot of good for areas extensively damaged by the hurricane.Tickets for the Hurriance Relief match – £20 for adults and £10 for children – can be purchased from the Lord’s website: https://tickets.lords.org/

Liverpool could look to make defensive signings in the January transfer window and one "incredible" ace has been backed to move to Anfield.

Liverpool need to sign defenders…

The Reds' season has just lost its momentum in recent weeks, with the 2-1 defeat away to Tottenham setting them back significantly, and Sunday's 2-2 draw at Brighton also proving to be a frustrating afternoon.

Jurgen Klopp's side are only three points adrift of Spurs and Arsenal in the Premier League title race, and the fact that Manchester City are only one ahead of Liverpool is a bonus, but improvements are needed if they are to go all the way this season.

The summer transfer window was all about the midfield rebuild at Anfield, with four new players signed in that area of the pitch, and five going the other way, including Fabinho and Jordan Henderson.

Now, it may be time to start focusing on the defence, considering both Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip are in their 30s, while Andy Robertson hits that milestone next year. Signing a centre-back who is also capable of playing at left-back could be seen as ideal, and a new update could give Liverpool fans some confidence about it happening.

Piero Hincapie transfer update

Speaking to Give Me Sport, The Redmen TV presenter Paul Machin backed the Reds to complete the signing of highly-rated Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie in January or next summer:

"I think Liverpool would have moved for one in the summer if there'd been a little bit more time and they'd been able to get the midfield targets sorted sooner. I think it's a very, very high priority.

"The other one probably on top of that shortlist is Hincapie from Leverkusen. He will be right at the top of that shortlist. He’s young, talented and can fulfil two roles. That's the profile of defender Liverpool will need moving into January and next summer."

Hincapie has been linked with Liverpool a number of times in the past, and although a summer move failed to materialise, it does feel as though they see him as an ideal signing in the near future. In truth, it is hard to find many negatives against the Reds bringing him in, with the 21-year-old already a key figure for Leverkusen – Hincapie's potential been described as "incredible" by football talent scout Jacek Kulig in the past.

Piero Hincapie's strengths

Piero Hincapie's weaknesses

Strong in the air

Can show poor discipline

Excellent on the ball

Not the quickest

Versatile

Last season, the Ecuadorian averaged 2.5 clearances and two aerial duel wins per game in the Bundesliga (Whoscored – Hincapie statistics), and his ability to shine at both centre-back and left-back could appeal so much to Klopp, as well as his long-term ceiling.

There is an argument to say that both Van Dijk and Robertson are not quite the players they used to be – the latter was at fault for Lewis Dunk's late equalier in the 2-2 draw with Brighton – and Hincapie could be seen as someone who can challenge both for minutes straight away.

His troublesome right shoulder forces decision; CA want him ready for the domestic one-day competition in September

Melinda Farrell30-Jun-2018Concerns surrounding a shoulder injury caused Australian authorities to deny Chris Lynn a No Objection Certificate for the Global T20 tournament, currently taking place in Toronto.Organisers announced Lynn as a marquee player for Edmonton Royals in the inaugural Canadian competition, but he has been absent for the start of the tournament. ESPNcricinfo understands the decision to deny Lynn a NOC was shared by Cricket Australia, Queensland and Brisbane Heat.Lynn’s long term issues with his troublesome right shoulder flared up when he dislocated it while diving in the field during the Australia’s Tri-Series Final win over New Zealand in February. He had been playing with the issue for some months, despite its severe restrictions on his ability to throw and field.

Watching the @GT20Canada Looks quality cricket and challenging conditions, great way to expand your own game. Wish I was there See you in the Caribbean

— Chris Lynn (@lynny50) June 28, 2018

As a result of the injury, the Australian batsman was ruled out of the Pakistan Super League, where he was signed by Lahore Qalandars, but he was sufficiently recovered to play 16 games in six weeks for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.At the conclusion of the IPL, scans showed Lynn’s shoulder had recovered to the point it was deemed stable and sound and required no surgery. Lynn was, however left out of Australia’s ODI and T20 teams that were whitewashed on the recent tour of England.ESPNcricinfo understands that management decided he needed further rehabilitation in order to recover full range and strength in his shoulder. It is understood there is still a strong chance Lynn will be deemed fit to play for Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League, but CA’s main priority is to have him ready to compete in Australia’s domestic one-day competition, the JLT Cup, in September.A fully-fit Lynn, able to move and dive freely in the field in addition to his powerful batting, would be a major asset for Australia leading into next year’s World Cup.Lynn’s importance to Australia’s ODI side has been heightened after Steven Smith and David Warner were banned for their involvement in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa. Both players were granted NOCs to compete in the GT20 competition.Far from the only late withdrawal from the tournament, Lynn was replaced by Andre Fletcher in the Edmonton Royals squad. The three Pakistan players called into the squad for the T20I tri-series have been replaced by Anton Devcich at Toronto Nationals, Umar Akmal at Edmonton Royals and Dwayne Smith at Montreal Tigers.Separately, Rumman Raees was replaced by Mohammad Sami in the Nationals squad while South African Christiaan Jonker was replaced by Farhaan Behardien for Montreal Tigers. The three Sri Lankans in the Montreal Tigers squad have been replaced by Moises Henriques, Peter Siddle and Kevon Cooper.

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has been suspended for the third and final Test of the series against West Indies after he was found guilty of changing the condition of the ball during the second Test.What’s worse for Sri Lanka, Chandimal, coach Chandika Hathurusinghe and manager Asanka Gurusinha, could miss between two to four further Tests, after being charged with “conduct contrary to the spirit of the game” after their side had refused to take the field for almost two hours on the third morning.Chandimal had been charged by the ICC for ball tampering while the Test was on after video evidence indicated that on the second day’s play, he was taking sweets out from his left pocket, putting them in his mouth, before applying saliva to the ball within the space of a few seconds.Chandimal pleaded not guilty then and later attended a hearing with match referee Javagal Srinath, his team management and other match officials at the end of the match in which the video evidence was used and the Sri Lanka captain admitted putting something in his mouth but wasn’t able to recall what it was, according to the ICC release. Srinath, as a result, handed Chandimal the maximum punishment available under the code, which was two suspension points and a fine of 100% of his match fee.”After reviewing the footage of the incident, it is clear that Dinesh applied an artificial substance to the ball, namely saliva containing the residue of something he had in his mouth, an action which is prohibited under the ICC Code of Conduct,” Srinath said in the release.”The footage shows that upon receiving the ball, Dinesh took something from his pocket and put it into his mouth. After sucking or chewing whatever he put in his mouth for a few seconds, Dinesh then proceeded to spit on his finger and polish the ball with his saliva which would have contained the residue of the artificial substance that he had in his mouth, on two separate occasions.”During the hearing, Dinesh admitted to putting something in his mouth but couldn’t remember what it was, which I found unconvincing as a defence and the fact remains it was an artificial substance.”In the pre-series briefing held on the back of the ICC Cricket Committee recommendations, both the sides were explicitly told that the match officials would be extra vigilant towards all aspects of fair play, including changing the condition of the ball and as such it is disappointing that this has happened.”It is understood that Sri Lanka had objected to the match officials’ initial charge partly on technical grounds, and this was the reason they stayed off the field for two hours. Although the tampering had occurred in the third session of the second day, the umpires had only viewed the corresponding footage before play on the third morning, and only after viewing the footage did they impose five penalty runs, and change the ball.Part of what Sri Lanka’s team management had objected to was the timing of the match officials’ charge. They were only told roughly ten minutes before the scheduled start on day three that a player stood accused of ball-tampering. They made the case that the issue should have been dealt with on the previous day itself. Both Sri Lanka’s team management and the board in Colombo have since been tight-lipped on what their other objections could possibly have been. Long before the hearing had taken place, the board had issued a release stating that it would “take all necessary steps to defend any player, in the event any unwarranted allegation is brought against a member of the team”.Chandimal has the right of appeal – an appeal that must be lodged within 48 hours. But it is likely that SLC’s focus will now move to the more serious “spirit of cricket” charge. If found guilty there, Chandimal, the coach and the manager could all stand to miss both Tests against South Africa in July, in addition to further ODIs. The charge is a Level 3 offence and breaching that carries an imposition of four to eight suspension points.One thing that complicates Sri Lanka’s situation is that there is no strong leadership at SLC at present. The board is effectively defunct because the previous administrators had failed to hold elections before their term elapsed. SLC is presently under a caretaker “competent authority”, appointed by the nation’s government, while fresh elections are organised. These charges have arrived at a time in which SLC leadership is especially inexperienced.The ICC’s imposition of a suspension on Chandimal, when it had not suspended Faf du Plessis for a very similar offence in Hobart in 2016, is understood to be down to a change in ICC policy. Following the ball-tampering incident involving Australia in Cape Town earlier in the year, match officials have been instructed to impose the harshest possible penalties to ball-tamperers. In any case, the playing conditions relating to tampering are in the process of becoming more stringent, even if those new rules will not come into effect until the end of the year.The loss of Chandimal for the third Test is a serious blow to Sri Lanka. Even if an appeal is lodged, it is unlikely any further hearing can be held before Saturday, when the third Test is due to begin. Not only had Chandimal been in form – he made a hundred in the second Test – there are few captaincy options in the squad. It is possible that Rangana Herath, who was dropped for the second Test, will return to lead the side in the third (he has been stand-in captain on five previous occasions). Fast bowler Suranga Lakmal, now the official vice-captain of the team, is another option.

Daniel Farke is finally starting to find his feet at Leeds United, having initially got off to a difficult start. Now, as the international break comes to an end, the new boss will hope to see his side's recent momentum continue in the Championship as they square off against his former club, Norwich City. It would be some statement from the Whites if they were to beat the Canaries this weekend – three points would lay down a serious show of intent.

As the season goes on, and games come thick and fast, we may start to see Farke experiment to keep his squad fresh, and that could include trying one particular young player in a new role, handing him more game-time.

Leeds United team news

The Yorkshire club have been boosted by the fact that the international break didn't leave them with too much to worry about on the injury front, giving them every chance to kick on and cement themselves as promotion hopefuls in the Championship this season. Injuries could yet result in the emergence of a new star, however, or perhaps even a role change. And the latest Charlie Cresswell news suggests that could be the case for the central defender. Or, at least, that's what Graham Smyth believes.

Speaking on Inside Elland Road, Smyth said: “It will be a really interesting time in January. You don’t know if someone might pick up an injury. It almost feels to me like two need to pick up injuries for Cresswell to get a start right now because I think Farke plays Cooper, Struijk and Rodon before he plays Cresswell, that’s how it feels at the minute.

“But then who saw Archie Gray playing right-back? So Farke has maybe got a surprise up his sleeve, he’s maybe got a role for Cresswell or a game for Cresswell. But if the situation remains as it is, then he’s got a decision in January.”

How many games has Charlie Cresswell played this season?

Struggling for minutes, Cresswell has featured just six times for Leeds this season, starting just three times. At 21-years-old, the defender will be aware that his time will come, but for the sake of his development, Cresswell may need to adjust under Farke in order to receive a place in his starting side. After a successful loan spell at Millwall last season, the youngster's struggle at Leeds has come as a surprise, but last season shows that he is more than capable of taking his chance when it comes.

Cresswell earned plenty of praise at The Den, including from former Millwall boss Gary Rowett, who told South London Press: “Knowing his dad and the character he had, you can see that in the lad as well. He’s been brought up really well with a real hunger for work-rate. He’s an aggressive boy who wants to fight, I think that’s why Millwall was something they were very, very keen on even though they had some very good other options.

“A loan player wants to know they’ll get a fair chance and what you’re offering is actually what it says on the tin – not just to try and get the player into our club. He’s not going to be our player at the end of it, he’s going to be Leeds’ player, so we’ve got to do the best job we can along the way.”