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A number of Crystal Palace supporters have been left stunned at Roy Hodgson’s comments in his Sheffield United press conference on Friday.

The 73-year-old, who is out of contract at Selhurst Park in a matter of months, was speaking to the media ahead of the Eagles’ trip to Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon.

Palace have scored just 34 goals in 33 Premier League games this season and have only netted three or more times in a fixture on three occasions, with the last time coming way back in December.

Hodgson knows his side will have to be more attack-minded against the already relegated Blades to come away with three points.

Talking to the media, he said:

“We’re going to have to be bolder in an attacking sense, maybe that compact shape isn’t going to be as good as it’s been as we are going to need to take more risks going forward. We’re aware it’s a delicate balance but we’ll take the game to Sheffield United.”

His comments were shared by The Athletic’s Crystal Palace correspondent Matt Woosnam, and they didn’t take long to make their way on to social media.

Palace fans react

@CPFCtransfersHQ shared those comments on Twitter on Friday afternoon.

These Eagles fans were quick to give their thoughts to Hodgson’s words, with a selection available to view below…

“This HAS to be bait why is he only saying this NOW at the end of the season when it literally doesn’t matter?”Credit: @kade_bladeSE25″My brain hurts”Credit: @CPFCMax03″I’ll believe that when I see it”Credit: @BenM_CPFC”Only took him 4 years”Credit: @localpla5tic”3 years too late, old boy.”Credit: @dannycoyle007″Liar”Credit: @WARRENG39

In other news: Many Palace fans fume as club make an enquiry for 32-year-old striker, find out more here. 

While the Premier League season may not be over just yet, there’s a real argument to be made that Newcastle’s signing of Jeff Hendrick last summer has proven to have been an absolute howler.

The Magpies signed the midfielder back in the summer window on a free transfer after his departure from fellow Premier League side Burnley, and Steve Bruce made it clear just how satisfied he was at pulling off a deal.

Speaking at the announcement of his signing, he said: “I watched him when he was at Derby, then he went to Burnley for a lot of money and (we) couldn’t afford him, so I missed out then!

“He’s an experienced international footballer who can play all across the midfield so we welcome him aboard. He’ll be a big asset to us, on and off the pitch.”

And, after establishing himself as a key part of the starting eleven in the early weeks of the Magpies’ campaign, including scoring on his debut against West Ham, things have just gone downhill for Hendrick.

The Republic of Ireland international has completely fallen out of favour under Bruce, and has not completed the full 90 minutes in the Premier League since the 2-0 win over Everton back in late January.

Since then, Hendrick has spent most of his time on the bench as an unused substitute, and has played just 103 minutes of top-flight football since February 6th.

And, after the Magpies’ defeat to Leeds earlier this year, The Chronicle’s Lee Ryder lambasted him in his player ratings, simply insisting that he “doesn’t seem to be the answer in midfield”.

Dubbed a “liability” by The Northern Echo’s Scott Wilson, the £50k-a-week earning Hendrick just hasn’t justified Bruce’s decision to hand him a big-money contract to sign on as a free agent at St James’ Park.

With just two goals and one assist in 21 games in all competitions for the Magpies this season, the Irishman has shown nothing to really say that Newcastle have even got value for money in paying the midfielder that sizeable wage.

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In fact, out of those players who have started more than ten times for Newcastle this season, Hendrick has the lowest average match rating of any player in the entire Magpies squad, as per Whoscored, with just 6.36.

Mike Ashley certainly won’t be happy with how this transfer has played out for Newcastle, given his club have paid a signing fee and given a substantial salary to a player who is seemingly not good enough.

Meanwhile, Newcastle are eyeing a summer move for this Championship star…

أحدث النجم الدنماركي تأثيرًا فوريًا بالنسبة لناديه برينتفورد الإنجليزي بعد التوقيع معه حتى نهاية الموسم الجاري.

وافق إريكسن على صفقة للتوقيع مع برينتفورد حتى نهاية الموسم، ليعود إلى كرة القدم التنافسية بعد تعرضه لأزمة قلبية أثناء اللعب مع الدنمارك في يورو 2020 الصيف الماضي.

تم إنهاء عقد اللاعب البالغ من العمر 29 عامًا مع إنتر ميلان في ديسمبر بسبب اللوائح الإيطالية التي تمنعه من اللعب في الدوري الإيطالي لأنه مزود بجهاز تنظيم ضربات القلب.

وأثار توقيع إريكسن لبرينتفورد قدرًا هائلًا من الاهتمام وضجة كبيرة حول النادي الإنجليزي على وجه الخصوص، حيث يعد اللاعب الأكثر شهرة في تاريخه.

وفقًا لـ”بي بي سي سبورت” البريطانية، إريسكن أحدث طفرة في حجم مبيعات قمصان برينتفورد بعد التوقيع مع الفريق.

بعد الإعلان عن التوقيع، جاءت طلبات شراء قمصان برينتفورد من 21 دولة حول العالم خلال الـ24 ساعة الأولى.

بخلاف يوم إصدار مجموعات جديدة، حطم اليوم الأرقام القياسية للطلبات، مع 30 ضعف الطلب المعتاد في فبراير.

وتدفقت الطلبات من جميع أنحاء العالم من كوريا الجنوبية والولايات المتحدة وأستراليا وحتى جرينلاند.

في الدنمارك، موطن إريكسن، كان الطلب على قمصان برينتفورد في نفس المستوى، كما هو الحال في المملكة المتحدة.

كان إريكسن يعمل بجد للعودة إلى حالة ممتازة لكرة القدم الاحترافية من خلال التدريب مع كياسو، الذي يلعب في الدرجة الثالثة لكرة القدم السويسرية.

قبل عيد الميلاد، أجرى سلسلة من الاختبارات الطبية الشاملة، لتحديد ما إذا كان بإمكانه ممارسة رياضة تنافسية مرة أخرى، ثم واختار الانضمام إلى برينتفورد بعد مكالمة هاتفية من توماس فرانك.

لن يشارك إريكسن في مواجهة برينتفورد في الدور الرابع لكأس الاتحاد الإنجليزي على ملعب إيفرتون يوم السبت، لكن المشجعين سيكونون بالتأكيد قادرين على رؤيته على أرض الملعب قريبًا.

مع بقاء النادي في المركز 14، بفارق 8 نقاط عن منطقة الهبوط، يأملون أن يتمكن صانع الألعاب من مساعدتهم على إضافة إبداع إلى لعبهم يدفعهم بعيدًا عن الخطر.

Former Leeds United hero Paul Robinson is desperate for the Whites to complete the permanent signing of Jack Harrison this summer.

The 24-year-old in now in his third season on loan at Elland Road, having initially joined from Manchester City back in the summer of 2018.

The winger has been an undoubted success story for Leeds, scoring 16 goals in 120 appearances, as well as registering 17 assists.

Harrison was a key part of Marcelo Bielsa’s team that made it back into the Premier League and only Patrick Bamford (14) has more than his tally of six goals in the division in 2020/21.

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Robinson urges Leeds to sign Harrison

Leeds have the option to sign Harrison permanently with Phil Hay reporting earlier this month an £11m deal is “as good as done”, something Robinson thinks is a no brainer.

Speaking to MOT Leeds News, the ex-Whites goalkeeper hailed the Englishman’s quality and said it makes perfect sense to retain his services:

“I think he’s a top player and he’s an absolute bargain at the price Leeds are going to pay for him. It’s been clever business by Leeds, kicking his option down the road for a year and keeping him on loan.

“They’re now in a position where they’ve got more Premier League money and more money from investors.

“It meant they could spend the money they spent last summer and sign Harrison this summer, and at £10m you’d be hard-pressed to find a better player than him.

“I think it’s a great signing, a really great buy for Leeds. He’s had ups and downs this season but he’s a top-quality winger who would cost a lot more on the open market.”

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Harrison has shown over an extended period that he is more than suited to shine in this Leeds side, so they should seal a permanent move for him in the summer.

He clearly has no future at City, and at 24, he is at an age where he needs to settle at a club for a long period.

In other news, Noel Whelan believes one Leeds target could have to tweak his game if he moves to Elland Road this summer. Find out who it is here.

أوضح مهاجم الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي برشلونة، لوك دي يونج، موقفه من مغادرة قلعة “كامب نو” قبل نهاية سوق الانتقالات الشتوية الحالية في يناير.

وارتبط اسم دي يونج بإمكانية الرحيل عن برشلونة مع وجود اهتمام من طرف نادي قادش في الدوري الإسباني وكذلك فناربخشة في الدوري التركي.

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وتحدث لوك دي يونج عن الأمر في تصريحات مع قناة “Voetbal Zone” الهولندية، وقال: “لقد كنت مع عائلتي في برشلونة لمدة 6 أشهر، ولا أريد الانتقال إلى مدينة أخرى الآن”.

وتابع: “نعم، حتى لو كنت سأصبح بديلًا مرة أخرى، اعتقد أن وجودي في برشلونة مازال ذو قيمة”.

وأضاف: “كانت هناك ردود الفعل إيجابية بعد ما قدمته مع برشلونة في المباريات الأخيرة، إذا سجلت هدفين بالرأس أمام ريال مايوركا وغرناطة، فهذا يساعدنا على تقديم مستوى أفضل أمام ريال مدريد، كنت قادرًا على تسديد الكرة بالرأس مرتين على الرغم من أن تيبو كورتوا قد تصدى لهما”.

وواصل تصريحاته: “إذا لم تفعل ذلك أمام ريال مايوركا وغرناطة، فلن يساعدك زملاؤك بالفريق ويتوقفوا عن تمرير الكرة لك”.

وعن تشافي: “أعتقد أنه مندهش من أدائي في المباريات الماضية، لقد رأى أنه يمكنني اللعب في مركز المهاجم والاعتماد علي في خطته واللعب تحت ضغط وإجادتي أسلوب المثلثات في الملعب”.

وأتم: “يريد تشافي دائمًا من المهاجم أن يكون نقطة التقاء الكرة وتمريرها للاعبي الوسط، يقول دائمًا أن على المهاجم جذب المدافعين لترك مساحة للآخرين للانطلاق نحو المرمى”.

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O volante Elias está de saída do Corinthians. Em negociação avançada com o Sporting de Lisboa (POR) no último dia possível para contratações do futebol europeu, o jogador de 31 anos foi liberado pelo Timão e está a caminho da capital portuguesa ainda nesta terça-feira. Ele foi cortado da lista de relacionados para a partida contra o Fluminense, pela ida das oitavas de final da Copa do Brasil, e não deve mais vestir a camisa do clube brasileiro, do qual é torcedor e ídolo.

Os portugueses pagarão 3 milhões de euros (cerca de R$ 11 milhões) pelos 50% dos direitos econômicos que o Corinthians detinha. Sem dificultar a negociação, o Timão não terá porcentagem em venda futura ou outros benefícios.

Elias estava no Corinthians desde 2014, quando foi comprado do próprio clube português por 4 milhões de euros. O Timão já havia pago duas parcelas da compra nas duas últimas temporadas, e quitou as duas últimas parcelas na semana passada, em troca de 50% dos direitos econômicos do atacante André, que deixou o Parque São Jorge a caminho do Sporting. O volante encerra a segunda passagem pelo Corinthians com 253 jogos e 41 gols marcados.

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Campeão de quatro torneios pelo Corinthians, Elias é o oitavo titular campeão brasileiro do ano passado negociado pelo clube, que ainda não divulgou as bases da venda, mas emitiu nota oficial confirmando a liberação. “O Sport Club Corinthians Paulista informa que o atleta Elias não seguirá viagem para o Rio de Janeiro para o compromisso contra o Fluminense pela Copa do Brasil.Elias vem conversando com o Sporting de Portugal, os clubes estão em fase final de negociação e o jogador deverá seguir ainda hoje para exames médicos”.

Antes de Elias, o Corinthians já havia vendido sete campeões brasileiros do ano passado: Gil (Shandong Luneng, da China), Felipe (Porto, de Portugal), Ralf (Beijing Gouan, da China), Renato Augusto (Beijing Gouan, da China), Jadson (Tianjin Quanjian, da China), Malcom (Bordeaux, da França) e Vagner Love (Monaco, da França). Agora, do time titular hexacampeão, só Cássio, Fagner e Uendel seguem no elenco.

Na semana passada, o Timão acertou outras três negociações de jogadores que haviam conquistado espaço neste ano: Luciano foi emprestado ao Leganés, da Espanha, e Bruno Henrique vendido ao Palermo, da Itália. Além disso, o atacante André, que havia sido comprado neste ano, já foi vendido ao Sporting.

Sem Elias, Camacho deve ser titular do Corinthians na partida contra o Fluminense. Apenas 20 jogadores estão relacionados para a partida de ida das oitavas de final da Copa do Brasil.

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A number of Liverpool fans have been reacting to the latest update on Kylian Mbappe, as the forward’s future continues to dominate the headlines.

The 22-year-old is one of the world’s best players currently, performing at a consistently world-class level for Paris Saint-Germain.

Mbappe has now scored 116 goals in just 157 appearances for the Ligue 1 champions, outlining why he is seen as such a special talent for years to come.

The £162million-rated (Transfermarkt) superstar’s contract expires at the end of next season and he is yet to agree a new deal at PSG, raising doubts over his future.

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Both Liverpool and Real Madrid have long been considered the front-runners to snap up the France international, with a potential summer switch on the cards.

Now, a fresh update has been provided, with L’Equipe [via Sport Witness], claiming that the Reds have a ‘real chance’ of getting their man.

Mbappe is still believed to be ‘taking his time’ over signing a new contract, giving Jurgen Klopp and Michael Edwards hope of a deal happening.

Liverpool fans reacts to Mbappe update

Here’s how a selection of Liverpool supporters reacted to the news on Twitter, with skepticism the general order of the day.

“Don’t give me hope”

Credit: @JamesHegarty28

“On 500k a week, don’t think so”

Credit: @NeloSean

“We don’t qualify for champions league, don’t see this happening”

Credit: @SadaMichaell

“Whoa whoa whoa wait. Swear LeEquipé is like the French version of sky… But wont believe it until Fabrizio Romano says it’s happening”

Credit: @RF9LFC1

“He’s an intelligent boy and he knows there isn’t a better coach to make him a world world class player”

Credit: @IshimweSteve1

“No Champions League unless we win it. It’s not happening unless he just wants to win the league next year with us then Champions League year after”

Credit: @swgharry

“It’s the hope that kills. I’m 99.99% sure it won’t happen”Credit: @AdamLFC87In other news, some Liverpool fans are fuming about the referee appointment for Monday’s clash with Wolves. Read all about it here.

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Cabelo estilo Ibrahimovic, habilidade com a bola no pé, brincadeira com torcida rival e esbanja carisma por onde vai. Poderíamos estar falando sobre Neymar ou qualquer outra estrela do futebol mundial, mas o personagem em questão é o mito Wesley Safadão. Fenômeno brasileiro, o cantor bateu um papo com exclusividade com oLANCE! e não se calou sobre nenhum assunto do mundo da bola, nem perdeu a oportunidade de fazer piada e exaltar o seu futebol.

Nascido na cidade de Fortaleza, WesleyOliveira da Silva nem pensava na música em sua infância. Torcedor do Flamengo, alimentava a paixão pelo clube, e como todo garoto comum tinha em sua cabeça um sonho: ser jogador de futebol.

– (Risos) Sim, na infância meu sonho era ser jogador de futebol, fiz até escolinha em clube da minha cidade. Desde a infância gosto do Flamengo, acho que por influência mesmo do pessoal. No Nordeste, o Flamengo tem uma torcida incrível- disse Wesley Safadão, que cantou o hino do clube.

O tempo passou e a música dominou a vida do jovem. O sonho de ser jogador ficou no passado e o rápido sucesso o levou para outros rumos. Hoje, com 27 anos, tem como marca principal o nome Safadão. São dezenas de shows por ano, convites, viagens, mas um dia sempre ficará marcado para sempre na vida do cantor:

-Acho que o mais marcante pra mim como torcedor foi jogar no Maracanã e estar com o Zico.Muito emocionante! O Maracanã já emociona, já contagia, ainda mais com o Zico estando presente. Sou fã!

Apesar do futebol ser apenas um hobby, Wesley já mostrou grande categoria com a bola nos pés, tanto que foi apelidado por internautas de WesleySafadowski (alusão ao atacante Lewandowski), após marcar no Jogo Jogo dos Artistas. Questionado se teria alguma dica para os atacantes que furam na hora H, o cantor se divertiu e falou que não pensa muito no momento do gol, sendo só 1% jogador.

-(Risos). Não, não … deixa as dicas pra quem realmente é craque e entende bem do assunto. Tudo sai na hora… Sou só1% mesmo de jogador- afirmou.

E o lado torcedor de Wesley Safadão segue vivo. Amigo do jogador Osvaldo, do Fluminense, o cantor revelou que provocações acontecem sempre que ocorre um clássico contra o Flamengo.

-Vez ou outra a gente tira onda um com outro, mas só brincadeira mesmo… Ele fica querendo que eu troque de time – disse o cantor, que também falou sobre as torcidas de Flamengo e Corinthians, contando vantagem para o time do seu coração.

-Flamengo e Corinthians … as duas maiores! Mas sempre vejo mais a do Flamengo (risos).

BATE-BOLA COM WESLEY SAFADÃO

Você já mostrou ter grande categoria com a bola no pé, já pensou ou tentou ser jogador na infância?
> (Risos). Sim, na infância meu sonho era ser jogador de futebol, fiz até escolinha em clube da minha cidade.

Você tem um cabelo marcante que também é utilizado por jogadores como Ibrahimovic. Você acredita que esse estilo ‘chama’ o sucesso? Foi uma inspiração no craque?
> Na verdade foi por acaso. Acordei atrasado pra um show e resolvi ser prático, gostei e continuei usando. Nem me ligava muito em quem fazia.

Como começou seu amor pelo Flamengo? Qual seu momento mais marcante como torcedor do Fla?
> Desde a infância gosto do Flamengo, acho que por influência mesmo do pessoal. No Nordeste, o Flamengo tem uma torcida incrível. Acho que o mais marcante pra mim como torcedor foi jogar no Maracanã e estar com o Zico.

Algumas bandas de forró como Calcinha Preta já patrocinaram times de futebol. Você já pensou ou pensa em patrocinar algum?
> Nunca parei pra pensar… Futebol pra mim é um hobby mesmo. Nunca pensei em tratar como negócio.

Você marcou um golaço de falta no Jogo da Amizade. Quem cobra melhor: você, Beckham, Petkovic ou Marcelinho Carioca?
> Eu!!! (risos). Petkovic é craque. Um dos melhores que já vi.

O que é ser safadão no futebol?
> É ser craque. Driblar, jogar, fazer gol…

Para você quais são os maiores safadões do futebol?
> Temos muitos né? Zico, Pelé, Ronaldo … Muitas feras no futebol.

When Raul Jimenez went off against Arsenal there will have been mixed emotions among supporters at Wolves.

Of course, losing their star striker was a huge blow, but they could take solace from the fact that they had a £35.6m replacement waiting in the wings.

Unfortunately for Fabio Silva, he hasn’t lived up to expectation. Fosun may have spent their funds on potential here, but considering his goal tally of just one all season, it’s difficult to suggest that it was money well spent.

Nuno Santo’s men have had a torrid few months, winning just two of their last nine outings since Jimenez got injured. They have even recalled Patrick Cutrone, something that elevates their desperate nature at this moment in time.

It looked as though Wolves would use the January transfer market to strengthen but the longer things go on, the more it looks as though Cutrone will be their sole answer.

The likes of Olivier Giroud, Divock Origi and Diego Costa have all been linked, but one of the most expensive options this month was Loren Moron.

Reports from Spain towards the end of last year claimed that Wolves were interested in the Real Betis forward who currently has a release clause of €50m (£43m).

Wolves may have been able to get him for less, but the fact of the matter is that Jeff Shi is on course for a big mistake if he brings Moron to Molineux.

The 27-year-old was top scorer in La Liga for several weeks last season and ended the campaign on ten strikes. Yet, he has been nothing short of disastrous this term – scoring one goal from 12 outings.

It would appear that Moron was a one-season wonder for Betis and if they were ever going to get a huge sum of money for the Spaniard, that time has surely passed.

After all, the last thing Wolves need is another striker who struggles to find the back of the net. Silva may have only bagged on a solitary occasion himself but he’s finding himself in better positions to score.

Moron has registered 1.1 shots per match this season compared to Silva’s 1.4 in England. Most worryingly, though, is that he’s even worse than Wolves loanee Rafa Mir.

The struggling forward has managed just a solitary start since signing for Nuno’s men but has three goals in La Liga this term on loan at Huesca. On top of that, he also manages a mighty 2.2 shots a game on average.

The duo also have similar play styles. With just two inches between them in height, they both use their relatively tall frames to win aerial battles. Yet, their pass success rates this season have been abysmal.

Moron has difficulties bringing others into play which means he wouldn’t suit Wolves’ fast-flowing counter-attacking style very well at all. In the Spanish top-flight, he’s succeeded with just 62.8% of his passes this term. Mir, meanwhile, is even worse at 61.8%.

In Jimenez’s absence, Wolves need a striker who can make things stick up top. Moron clearly isn’t that type of player and neither can he find the net with great regularity.

As such, it would be a massive mistake for Shi to invest in the Betis striker.

AND in other news, Shi can seal Wolves’ best signing since Jimenez with £16.9m gem once dubbed “ruthless”…

Southampton will be looking to bounce back after their Boxing Day draw with Fulham by picking up all three points when they face West Ham at St Mary’s on Tuesday.

A win will see the Saints keep pressure on the top four after what has been an excellent start to the season for the South Coast club, although they will be without usual goal threat Danny Ings for the game against David Moyes’ side.

Therefore, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side will be reliant on other players to break the deadlock against the Hammers, and right-midfielder Stuart Armstrong could be the man to expose a weakness in the West Ham side.

Moyes’s side will be without usual left-back Arthur Masuaku, as he is still recovering from the knee injury that has kept him out for much of December.

The DR Congo international has been one of the Hammers’ best performers in the top-flight so far this season, averaging a strong 6.87 rating, so he will be a big miss for the London club.

With Aaron Cresswell having been deployed at centre-back for much of the season, Moyes is without any sort of senior back-up to Masuaku at left-back, with 20-year-old Ben Johnson featuring as a left wing-back in their 2-2 draw against Brighton recently.

Whilst he scored in that game, the fact he is a natural right-back suggests that he could be someone that Hasenhuttl should target, as he is inexperienced and playing out of position.

Therefore, if he plays there again on Tuesday, Armstrong could well be the man to take advantage, as if he can get into one-on-one situations with the youngster and get the better of him, it’s likely to create chances for the Southampton forwards.

Back in 2017 Brendan Rodgers was full of praise for the Scottish international, who reportedly earns £50,000-a-week at St Mary’s, during his time at Celtic, saying:

“To play at the highest level, you want to be effective. You want a midfielder who has a high level of technique, has mobility to run and be physical — and Stuart has all of that.

“He has big, big qualities that can really set him up in the game. He’s improving all the time.”

Therefore, if Johnson features as a left-back again on Tuesday, then it would not be a surprise to see Armstrong have a real impact on the game against the Hammers.

And, in other news… Southampton must seal deal for 6 foot 4 monster amid Vestergaard setback…