The three ODIs against India between August 18 to 22 are part of the ODI Super League

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Zimbabwe are set for a busy two months with incoming tours from Bangladesh and India and a visit to Australia after 18 years.India, who haven’t toured Zimbabwe since 2016, are set to play three ODIs on August 18, 20 and 22 in Harare. The series is part of the ICC ODI Super League that serves to identify the seven direct qualifiers, along with the hosts, for next year’s 50-over World Cup in India. Zimbabwe are currently placed 12th in the 13-team pool, with just three wins in 15 matches. The ODI series is scheduled to finish less than a week before the 2022 Asia Cup, which is set to be played between August 27 and September 11, in the UAE.Related

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With their place at this year’s T20 World Cup sealed, Zimbabwe will also have an opportunity to acclimatise to Australian conditions when they tour the country for three ODIs in Townsville on August 28, 31 and September 3.Aside from the 2015 World Cup, Zimbabwe have not toured Australia since 2003-04, while the two teams last met in ODIs during a tri-series in 2014.Bangladesh play Zimbabwe in three T20Is from July 30 to August 2, before the two sides face-off in three ODIs on August 5, 7 and 10. All matches will be staged in Harare. That series will be followed by India’s tour.A young India squad, led by Shikhar Dhawan, is currently in the Caribbean for a three-match ODI series that will be followed by five T20Is that finish on August 7 in Florida.Earlier last week, Zimbabwe secured their spot at the 2022 T20 World Cup by winning the eight-team qualifying tournament in Bulawayo. They beat Netherlands in the final by 37 runs with Sikandar Raza returning 4 for 8.Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2022:1st T20I – July 30, Harare
2nd T20I – July 31, Harare
3rd T20I – August 2, Harare
1st ODI – August 5, Harare
2nd ODI – August 7, Harare
3rd ODI – August 10, Harare
Zimbabwe vs India 20221st ODI – August 18, Harare
2nd ODI – August 20, Harare
3rd ODI – August 22, Harare
Australia vs Zimbabwe 20221st ODI – August 28, Townsville
2nd ODI – August 31, Townsville
3rd ODI – September 3, Townsville

The ECB have insisted they are “committed to driving progress and increasing the reach” of the Vitality Blast after the competition’s 20th season saw a 15 percent decline in ticket sales compared to pre-pandemic numbers.The Blast’s 2022 season concludes with Finals Day at Edgbaston on Saturday, which will be the competition’s earliest-ever finish. The Blast has been squeezed into a shorter window at the start of the summer in order to accommodate the month-long window for the Hundred, which starts on August 3.Several counties were unhappy about their fixture lists, with many games taking place on week-nights during term-time, and ESPNcricinfo understands that the total attendance figure for the tournament will be around 800,000 – including a sell-out crowd at Edgbaston on Saturday.That figure is down from around 920,000 in 2019, the most recent Blast season in which full crowds were permitted. The 2020 season was played behind-closed-doors in its entirety, while full crowds only returned for the knockout stages in 2021.”After the impact of Covid and the restrictions that were in place for two summers, in addition to the changing consumer habits that has impacted other sports and entertainment, it has been heartening to see crowds returning up and down the country,” Neil Snowball, the ECB’s managing director of county cricket, wrote in a blog post.”We are undergoing research to further understand the changing consumer habits and how we can develop the Vitality Blast’s offer to fans. What is certain is that there has never been more ways to watch and follow the Vitality Blast, whether it is at-venue or across the various digital platforms, and we’re committed to driving progress and increasing the reach of a competition that has become much loved since its inception in 2003.”The Vitality Blast is a short-format competition unlike any other, partly due to age-old county rivalries that play out every year across the country. Over the years, all 18 first-class counties have established their own rich history in a competition that continues to attract top players from across the world and also provide a stage for homegrown players to develop their skills.”Related

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There has been controversy surrounding the non-availability of six England players for Finals Day in Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, David Willey (all Yorkshire), Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone (both Lancashire) and Craig Overton (Somerset), who will be playing in Sunday’s deciding third ODI against India instead.The ECB were forced to reschedule the white-ball leg of the India series due to the postponement of the fifth Test last summer, prompting the clash between Finals Day and the end of the ODI series, but Tom Abell, Somerset’s captain, said that the occasion would not be “diminished in any way” by their absence.”The Blast can still take pride of place,” Abell said. “If there are really good games in the Blast, that creates huge interest and excitement around the competition in itself. Everyone really buys in and you really see the passion for it. If you’re getting good sides playing against each other, that fuels the passion for the T20 Blast and for county cricket.”Tim David, Lancashire’s overseas player, said it was “frustrating” to be without several England players. “Personally, I think it’s disappointing when you have clashes with international fixtures,” he said. “As a team, of course you want your best players available – but it happens everywhere. You have fixture clashes. I think it can be done better but I’m not going to offer any solutions at this stage.”Obviously there is some really high-quality stuff happening in the Blast but there’s also some different challenges with the scheduling and the number of teams,” David added. “It’s a different intensity to other tournaments: guys will be off playing a four-day game and then the next day, they’ve got a T20 match. It’s certainly a different challenge to franchise tournaments.”Five venues reported record T20 attendances this season: Edgbaston, Taunton, the Ageas Bowl, New Road and Grace Road, where Leicestershire reaped the benefits after deciding to cut their prices significantly midway through the group stages. “Last week’s quarter-finals attracted a combined 42,000 spectators – the most ever for the last-eight stage,” Snowball said.The new TV deal signed between the ECB and Sky Sports this week includes a 50 percent increase in the number of televised group-stage games, as well as a weekly highlights show on free-to-air television. Snowball said that the deal “reiterates the value and importance that is placed” on the Blast and “reflects the loyalty and passion fans have for it”.

Yaya Toure has claimed he was involved in Manchester City's transfer dealings during his time at the club and says he recommended Sergio Aguero.

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• Toure claims credit for deal to buy Argentine
• Aguero became a legend at the Etihad
• Also says he recommended Samir Nasri

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Manchester City legend Toure has claimed that he was involved in the club's transfer dealings following his arrival at the club from Barcelona in 2010. He claims that the Citizens would regularly ask him for ideas, and he has claimed credit for recommending the iconic Aguero to the powerbrokers at the Etihad.

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  Toure joined Manchester City from Barcelona for a fee of £24 million in 2010, going on to become one of the club's greatest ever players and a key figure in their rise to domestic dominance. Aguero arrived from Atletico Madrid in 2011. He would leave City having scored 260 goals in 390 games, winning five Premier League trophies along the way, while also scoring the goal that won their first title.

• WHAT TOURE SAID

  Toure spoke to Rio Ferdinand on his YouTube channel and said: "Because of my experience, my knowledge, there was asking me 'who do you think would be good for us?' I'm saying Aguero, Samir Nasri, David Silva as well. A lot of players, because there was that trust. I was very pleased with it."

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  Toure is continuing to cut his coaching teeth in Saudi Arabia but he has yet to find a job in management.

The unpredictability of Tottenham Hotspur’s campaign has continued into the new year in full force.

In just two weeks, Ange Postecoglou’s side have lost at home to Newcastle United, beat the incredible Liverpool in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final, and then required extra time to beat fifth-tier strugglers Tamworth Town in the FA Cup.

However, with progress being made in two cup competitions, the mood in N17 is more positive than it was last week, and in yet more encouraging developments, the summer signings of Dominic Solanke, Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray continue to prove their worth and the manager right.

FA Cup

Tamworth (A)

3-0 AET (W)

League Cup

Liverpool (H)

1-0 (W)

Premier League

Newcastle (H)

2-1 (L)

Premier League

Wolves (H)

2-2 (D)

Premier League

Forest (A)

1-0 (L)

So, recent reports linking the club with a striker currently outscoring Solanke in a move reminiscent of Gray’s should excite the fans.

Tottenham Hotspur chase free-scoring forward

According to a recent report from Spain, Tottenham are interested in West Bromwich Albion’s inform marksman, Josh Maja.

Alongside the Lilywhites, the report has revealed that fierce rivals and fellow Premier League giants Chelsea are also keen on the 26-year-old forward this month.

While competition from the free-spending Blues is far from ideal for the North Londoners, the good news is that, per the report, the former Sunderland ace is valued at around £15m, which for a backup striker is a fee the club could easily justify.

It might be a complicated transfer to get over the line, but given Maja’s form this season and Spurs’ need for a backup to Solanke, it’s one worth pursuing, especially as there are parallels to Gray’s move in the summer.

How Maja compares to Solanke and Gray

Okay, so before we look at Maja’s form this season and how he stacks up to the man he could be competing with if he were to join Spurs, Solanke, let’s explore the main parallel between his potential move and Gray’s.

The most significant similarity is that, like with the teenager’s transfer, the North Londoners would be swooping in for one of the best players in a promotion-chasing Championship side.

Granted, the potential upside of the 26-year-old forward is far smaller than with the teenage star, but as he is currently West Brom’s top-scorer, he is arguably even more important to them than the Englishman was to Leeds United.

With that out the way, how has the Lewisham-born poacher’s season stacked up to Solanke’s this year?

Well, in just 26 appearances for the Baggies, totalling 2077 minutes, the “sensational” striker, as dubbed by Nigerian football writer Samm Audu, has found the back of the net on 12 occasions, which comes out to an average of a goal every 2.16 games, or every 173 minutes.

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28

Minutes

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2158′

Goals

12

11

Goals per Game

0.46

0.39

Minutes per Goal

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196.18′

Assists

2

6

Goal Involvements per Game

0.53

0.60

Minutes per Goal Involvement

148.35′

126.94′

In contrast, Postecoglou’s starting centre-forward has found the back of the net on 11 occasions in 28 appearances, totalling 2158 minutes, meaning he is currently averaging a goal every 2.54 games, or every 196.18 minutes.

Now, while that comparison certainly paints the Nigerian international in a brilliant light, it’s important to add that the former Bournemouth star has also provided six assists to his two this term and that the Englishman is operating in a far more challenging league.

However, even with that added context, Maja’s performances this season have been seriously impressive, and while he shouldn’t be looked upon as an upgrade for Solanke, he’d almost certainly be a useful backup, especially as Richarlison continues to suffer from injury setback after injury setback.

Therefore, so long as the price remains at £15m, Daniel Levy and Co should look to bring the West Brom ace to N17, as he’d be a valuable squad player, and the last signing they made from the Championship is settling into the team nicely.

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An “astonishing” West Brom player has “little chance” of being fit to face Preston North End on New Year’s Day, according to journalist Lewis Cox.

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The Baggies picked up their first positive result without Carlos Corberan in charge on Sunday, as they battled their way to a 1-1 draw away to rivals Sheffield United in the Championship. Having fallen behind, Karlan Grant responded just before half-time.

The search is now on to find Corberan’s successor, with West Brom desperately hoping his exit doesn’t rock their promotion charge, and a number of potential candidates have already been mentioned as possible replacements.

Liverpool first-team coach John Heitinga is seen as a front-runner to come in at the Hawthorns, despite no doubt enjoying life alongside Arne Slot this season, helping the Reds top the Premier League table. The Dutchman managed Ajax for a stint last year and may be keen to lead a team again.

Heitinga isn’t the only individual who has been linked with the vacant West Brom job, however, with Mark Robins backed to come in and lead the troops, having tasted victory against the Baggies twice in the past. He recently suffered a shock sacking at Coventry City and is likely to be keen to return to management. Away from the manager situation at the Hawthorns, the Championship club have now suffered an injury blow ahead of their return to action.

Injury blow for "astonishing" West Brom ace

According to Cox on X, West Brom midfielder Alex Mowatt has “little chance” of facing Preston, having picked up an injury against Derby County on Boxing Day.

Not having Mowatt available for the home clash with Preston to start 2025 would be an undoubted blow for West Brom, even though they did well without him against the Blades. The 29-year-old is an influential performer with so much quality in the middle of the park, bagging four goals and two assists in the Championship this season and being lauded by Sky Sports commentator Gary Taphouse in the past.

If Mowatt does miss out on New Year’s Day, as is expected, the hope is that his absence is still only a short-term one and that he is back for the trip to Swansea City on Saturday afternoon.

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The Englishman is too important a player for West Brom to be without for a sustained period, and it would have an adverse effect on their hopes of sealing promotion to the Premier League.

Aggie Beever-Jones and Keira Walsh also bagged their first senior international goals in a huge win for the reigning European champions

England's Lionesses cruised to a comfortable 5-0 win over Belgium on Friday night to rise to the top of their Women's Nations League group and continue their undefeated start to 2025. Goals from Lucy Bronze, Millie Bright, Aggie Beever-Jones, Jess Park and Keira Walsh secured all three points for Sarina Wiegman's side on an evening of dominance, with the European champions unlucky not to be victorious by an even greater margin after Alessia Russo twice hit the same post in the first half.

Belgium have caused England problems in the past, beating them in the previous edition of the Nations League after the 2023 Women's World Cup, but while they were by no means terrible on this occasion, they struggled to create much against a sturdy and locked-in Lionesses defence, which set a solid foundation for plenty of positive things further up the pitch. It was midway through the first half when Bronze deservedly broke the deadlock from a fantastic Lauren James cross and then the full-back turned provider before the break, as her header was pounced on by Bright to double that advantage.

Though in a comfortable enough lead, England's pressure didn't relent after the interval. A brilliant cross from Mead gave half-time substitute Beever-Jones the chance to really make sure of the win, with her showcasing great movement and providing a clinical finish for her first senior international goal. Jess Park, another introduction from the bench, made it four after some superb pressing and, having seen Nicky Evrard tip a fantastic effort of hers onto the post earlier, Walsh joined Beever-Jones in finding the back of the net for the first time for the Lionesses when her deflected effort put the cherry on the cake late on.

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  Goalkeeper & Defence

  Hannah Hampton (7/10):

  Had great chemistry with a back four that featured three club-mates, resulting in some good defensive efforts between them and some solid distribution. Didn't have any real saves to make.

  Lucy Bronze (8/10):

  Great at both ends of the pitch, covering well at the back while offering a real threat going forward. Deserved her goal.

  Leah Williamson (7/10):

  Moved the ball consistently well and was defensively solid throughout.

  Millie Bright (7/10):

  Reacted well when needed in her own box and was great in possession. Brave to throw herself at Bronze's header to get on the scoresheet.

  Niamh Charles (7/10):

  Brought plenty of energy and did little wrong. Made a huge block to prevent Delacauw getting Belgium back into things at 2-0.

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  Keira Walsh (8/10):

  Covered well in defence, played some classy passes to kickstart promising attacks and finally got her first England goal late on, having come so close to it a few minutes earlier.

  Grace Clinton (6/10):

  Showcased great footwork throughout and constantly used it to get out of tight areas, while contributing some nice touches to the attack.

  Ella Toone (6/10):

  Showed good off the ball movement and had some nice moments.

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  Beth Mead (8/10):

  A constant threat to Belgium. Positive and direct in her play all night to get some dangerous crosses into the box and create chances.

  Alessia Russo (7/10):

  Pressed well, made good runs and generally just linked up nicely with those around her. Really unlucky not to get a goal.

  Lauren James (6/10):

  Always looked to make something happen when she got on the ball and it was her cross that allowed Bronze to break the deadlock. Off at the break, potentially with a knock.

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  Aggie Beever-Jones (7/10):

  On at the break, taking James' place on the left. Was a really lively introduction and showed fantastic movement to get on the end of Mead's cross for a first England goal.

  Jess Park (6/10):

  Was relatively quiet until she pounced onto a huge opportunity to make it 4-0 and clinically took it.

  Esme Morgan (N/A):

  Slotted into the centre of defence for the final 15 minutes.

  Nikita Parris (N/A):

  Continued her international renaissance with another appearance in the latter stages.

  Jess Carter (N/A):

  Gave former Chelsea team-mate Bright a deserved rest for the final 10 minutes.

  Sarina Wiegman (8/10):

  Didn't underestimate a Belgium team that have caused England real problems in the past, choosing essentially her best XI. They delivered a top performance and her substitutes were impactful, too. A great night.

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O atacante Juliano foi um dos reforços do Brusque para a disputa do Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. Ele foi contrato pelo time catarinense após boas atuações no Camboriú FC, onde marcou três gols e participou da campanha do vice estadual.

Ciente da luta por uma vaga no ataque do campeão catarinense, Juliano destacou o alto nível dos treinamentos e afirmou que terá oportunidade ao decorrer da Série B.

Até o momento, foram dois jogos e 26 minutos disputados.

“Vejo uma disputa muito equilibrada em todos os setores da equipe. Temos um grupo muito qualificado, então é inevitável que terá uma disputa por posição. Estou trabalhando forte e sei que terei minha oportunidade”, disse, antes de fazer uma autocrítica.

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“Eu tenho muito para evoluir ainda e sei que isso vai acontecer diariamente. O Brusque é uma das melhores equipes que já trabalhei e com todo suporte que eles estão me dando, posso evoluir ainda mais”, completou.

Mesmo com duas derrotas nos últimos dois jogos para Cruzeiro e Sampaio Correa respectivamente, o atacante do Quadricolor já projetou a recuperação contra o CSA, nesta terça-feira, às 20h30, no Augusto Bauer, pela quarta rodada da Série B.

“Sabemos que no Campeonato Brasileiro não tem nenhum adversário fácil. Nós sempre teremos o intuito de vencer, estamos buscando sempre somar pontos, porque cada ponto é muito importante dentro da competição”, falou o jogador.

O Brusque é o 13º colocado da segunda divisão nacional, com três pontos.

Marcelo Bielsa is the man who finally ended Leeds United’s Premier League exile back in 2020 after a 16-year absence from England’s top flight.

The Argentine gave a generation of supporters memories that will undoubtedly last a lifetime, with his style of play catching the eye, making it impossible to live with, leading to their eventual promotion.

However, that was only part of the 69-year-old’s success, establishing the Whites’ top division status after achieving a ninth-placed finish and looking as though they could build towards a European place the following campaign.

It wouldn’t last for the experienced manager, eventually being sacked halfway through his second season in the Premier League and replaced by American Jesse Marsch.

Bielsa would leave the former RB Leipzig boss with an impressive squad to work with at Elland Road, highlighting the excellent business he did in the market during his time in charge of the club.

Bielsa’s best signings at Leeds

One real reason behind Leeds’ success during their return to the top flight was striker Patrick Bamford – hitting the ground running at the very top level.

The striker grabbed 16 goals in the promotion season, before notching one better the following campaign, looking well worth the £7m fee after becoming a full England international during 2020/21.

He registered 33 goals during his two full seasons under the Argentine, playing the best football of his career and undoubtedly benefitting from his appointment in Yorkshire.

Winger Crysencio Summerville may have only featured nine times under the experienced boss, but he’s since made the club a huge profit in recent years after providing the goods on the pitch following his arrival in 2020.

Last season, the Dutchman registered 29 combined goals and assists in the Championship, subsequently earning a £25m move to West Ham United, after narrowly missing out on promotion.

However, the same can’t be said for one player who arrived at Elland Road with huge promise after his transfer back in 2020 under Bielsa’s guidance.

The player who Leeds struck gold offloading

Winger Ian Poveda had high hopes to be a success in Yorkshire after joining on a free transfer from English giants Manchester City back in January 2020.

He would only make 20 appearances during his first 18 months at the club, many of which coming off the substitutes bench, needing game time to progress and help him live up to his potential, with Bielsa dubbing him as “immense” during his time with the Whites.

However, his two loan spells with Blackburn Rovers and Blackpool would see him score just four times in 36 matches, but it was somehow enough to catapult him back into Daniel Farke’s plans last season.

The one-time Colombian international made ten appearances during the first half of the season, before yet another loan spell with Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday, Sadly, he was once again unable to deliver – failing to find the back of the net during his temporary stint.

His contract would expire during the summer, with Leeds deciding against extending his deal after his lack of impact during his four years contracted to the club, subsequently joining fellow second-tier side Sunderland on a free transfer over the summer.

However, the fresh start hasn’t worked out as the 24-year-old would’ve envisaged, appearing for just 44 minutes in the league to date and struggling to help the Black Cats’ own promotion ambitions.

Given his lack of form after his Elland Road departure, there’s no denying that the club made the right call in parting ways with the attacker.

His youthful years mean he still has many years to resurrect his once-promising career, but the Whites’ supporters will be hoping that it doesn’t come against them towards the end of the season, as both sides look to do battle and return to the Premier League come the end of May.

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Chelsea could soon let a plethora of squad members depart Cobham, including Christopher Nkunku and Renato Veiga, but there is now another player who will be allowed to leave if the right January offer arrives.

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The former, who has been in and out of the Chelsea first-team under Enzo Maresca, playing as a left-back, only joined the Blues last summer in a £12 million deal from FC Basel – putting pen to paper on a seven-year contract.

Chelsea’s next Premier League fixtures

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Bournemouth (home)

Today

Wolverhampton Wanderers (home)

January 20

Man City (away)

January 25

West Ham (away)

February 3

Brighton (away)

February 14

However, Veiga’s desire to play at centre-back means he’s already agreed personal terms on a January switch to Borussia Dortmund – who have a wonderful track record of developing young stars and are extremely keen on a mid-season deal for the 21-year-old.

Chelsea have already knocked back a loan bid from Wolves, and won’t be entertaining proposals for a temporary transfer of any kind, as they set Veiga’s asking price at around £25 million.

Nkunku, meanwhile, has set his sights on a move to Bayern Munich. The France international is one of Chelsea’s top scorers in all competitions, bagging 13 in all competitions, but Maresca appears to deem him an impact player from the bench when it comes to regular chances in the Premier League.

The bulk of his starts have come in cup competitions, and this doesn’t appear to satisfy the 26-year-old, as Nkunku verbally agrees on a contract to leave Chelsea for Bayern.

Both sides are now in ongoing talks over his transfer to the Allianz Arena (Florian Plettenberg), but Fabrizio Romano says yet another Chelsea player could join Nkunku and Veiga in heading for the exit door.

Chelsea in talks to offload defender Axel Disasi in January

According to Romano, that man is £38 million defender Axel Disasi.

The centre-back, who Maresca has often utilised at full-back when the likes of Malo Gusto and Reece James have been unavailable, is expected to be left out of the squad to play Bournemouth this evening.

Important clubs are in talks to explore a January move for Disasi, as per Romano, after Chelsea held discussions with the Frenchman over his future. Following these conversations with Disasi, the west Londoners are now open to letting him leave before February 3.

Branded a “leader” in the team for some of his performances, Disasi still faces stiff competition for regular playing time, and it appears his exit is now firmly on the cards.

وجه المغربي أشرف حكيمي، لاعب باريس سان جيرمان الفرنسي، تحذيرًا إلى آرسنال، قبل مباراة الغد المرتقبة بين الفريقين.

وسيحل آرسنال ضيفًا على باريس سان جيرمان في إياب نصف نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا، لتحديد المتأهل للمباراة النهائية.

وكان باريس سان جيرمان تغلب على آرسنال ذهابًا، بهدف دون مقابل، على ملعب “الإمارات” معقل الفريق الفرنسي.

وأكد حكيمي أن ليلة المباراة ستكون مميزة للغاية، محذرًا آرسنال من الأجواء الحماسية داخل وخارج الملعب.

قال حكيمي في تصريحات نشرتها صحيفة “ميرور” البريطانية: “ستكون ليلة مميزة للغاية في باريس، ستكون الأجواء حماسية، وسيدعمنا الجميع داخل الملعب وخارجه، نحتاجهم لدعمنا حتى النهاية”.

وأضاف: “المدينة بأكملها تتابع المباراة، هناك إرادة قوية، وستكون الأجواء حماسية، وسيكون الضغط مهمًا، ضد مانشستر سيتي، على سبيل المثال، كنا متأخرين في النتيجة، وساعدونا على قلب الطاولة”.

وشدد: “يعلم المشجعون مدى الجهد الذي بذلناه للوصول إلى هنا، ومدى التقدم الذي أحرزناه، ونريد أن نبذل قصارى جهدنا من أجلهم، الفريق واثق للغاية، ونريد حقًا أن تبدأ المباراة، ونؤمن بقدرتنا على الوصول إلى النهائي، لذا نريد حقًا أن تبدأ الآن”.

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وأشار حكيمي إلى الخسارة أمام بوروسيا دورتموند العام الماضي: “إنها بالتأكيد من بين أكثر المباريات المثيرة التي لعبتها لأنها تعني الكثير للنادي، والهدف هو الفوز بالبطولة ونحن نعلم أننا على بعد خطوة واحدة”.

وأتم: “نحن هادئون لأننا لعبنا نصف النهائي العام الماضي، لدينا الخبرة ونعرف ما يجب علينا فعله، ما أبدعناه وما أخطأنا فيه، سنكون مستعدين”.