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Birmingham City fans will just want a settled face in the St. Andrew's dug-out next season, with another new manager walking in through the door very soon owing to Tony Mowbray now stepping down.

Whoever does take on the reins after the ex-Sunderland man will have their work cut out to a degree, trying to breathe life back into the Blues who have slipped down to League One for the first time in 29 years, despite having ambitious new American owners in the background.

In a different reality, Birmingham would have stuck by John Eustace earlier in the season – who secured survival for his new club Blackburn Rovers at the expense of his ex-employers – instead of appointing Wayne Rooney, but not much good can come from being bitter about the past now.

Funnily enough, the new third-tier side could try and show they mean business by going after this former assistant manager to Rooney, who has Championship suitors eyeing up him too.

Birmingham going after ambitious swoop

Football Insider first reported last week that Birmingham were interested in trying to bring ex-Hull City manager Liam Rosenior to St. Andrew's, attempting to fend off a barrage of clubs from the division above going after the in-demand 39-year-old.

With Sunderland and Plymouth Argyle also convinced that Rosenior should be their next manager, rumours have circulated since that the former Tigers man isn't interested in the League One vacancy, according to football journalist Alan Nixon via his Patreon.

Holding out for a job in the league above presumably, having been controversially axed from his job post at the MKM Stadium after securing a reasonable seventh placed finish for Hull, the powers that be at Birmingham will just have to hope they can sell a vision and project to Rosenior to pull off this coup.

The Championship Manager of the Season nominee could well relish the task of restoring the Blues to their former pride if he was to eventually be sold on becoming Mowbray's successor, having succeeded in League One before alongside Rooney and in his own capacity as interim manager at Derby.

Liam Rosenior's record at Derby

Going about his business in an understated manner after Rooney's exit, Rosenior steadied the Rams ship when there was still turmoil in the air in Derbyshire during the start of the 2022/23 campaign before Paul Warne's arrival from Rotherham United.

That short stint seemingly made a sizeable impact, with Sky Sports pundit Clinton Morrison notably stating: "I actually think he’s a top manager. I spoke to a few people at Derby. He was unlucky to lose his job, the players respected him. He’s one of the best coaches ever."

He could well be the ideal manager to calm everything down at Birmingham in the present, therefore, with the club so up-and-down in recent years with a revolving door of bosses coming in and out of the building at a rapid pace.

Manager

Time spent in the job

Gary Rowett

19th March 2024 – now

Mark Venus

4th March 2024 – 19th March 2024

Tony Mowbray

7th January 2024 – 4th March 2024

Wayne Rooney

11th October 2023 – 2nd January 2024

John Eustace

3rd July 2022 – 9th October 2023

Lee Bowyer

16th March 2021 – 2nd July 2022

Aitor Karanka

31st July 2020 – 16th March 2021

Steve Spooner

10th July 2020 – 31st July 2020

Josep Clotet Ruiz

18th June 2020 – 10th July 2020

Going through a ridiculous nine managers in the last five years, with Rowett expected to move on after taking on the reins on an interim basis from Mowbray, Birmingham will hope rolling the dice on Rosenior comes good.

Winning seven of the 12 games he took in charge of the Rams on an interim basis, with just three losses in League One managed from these games to come away with a 58.3% win ratio, the 39-year-old also proving himself at Hull would stand him in good stead to be a success with Birmingham.

Described as doing a "superb" job with the Tigers before his dismissal by Arsenal legend Ray Parlour, with the former Rams face a success in initially securing survival for Hull in his first season before nearly making the playoffs, Birmingham would certainly make a statement getting Rosenior in if they can.

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State associations to bear “sole responsibility” for health and safety of all stakeholders

Nagraj Gollapudi03-Aug-2020The BCCI has sent an email to state associations on Sunday, outlining several measures in the form of guidelines that need to be followed in order for domestic cricket to resume safely. Although it did not say the guidelines are mandatory, the BCCI pointed out that the “health and safety” of all stakeholders, including players, would be the “sole responsibility” of the state associations, while also hinting that it didn’t expect domestic cricket to resume very soon.The document, which stretches to 100 pages, was prepared by a team of medical experts including Dr Abhijit Salvi, BCCI’s anti-doping, age verification and medical consultant. The standard operating procedures (SOPs) are meant primarily for players and coaching staff to resume training, help them understand how to operate in a sterile environment, the dos and don’ts of social distancing in a team environment, and what to do if someone tests positive. They also include restrictions on people who are at least 60 years old and/or have an underlying medical condition.ESPNcricinfo lists the key guidelines that the BCCI has said need to be adhered to by state associations at all times to negate or limit the spread of the outbreak, both before and after domestic cricket resumes.First step – Appoint a chief medical officerEvery state will need to have a CMO who will be “responsible for ensuring the biosafety” guidelines are implemented. The CMO will also become the point of contact for the team and the administrative staff, and will also keep them posted on the latest directives issued by the public health authorities within each state, whose permit will be needed to restart training activities.Can players start training en masse?No. The BCCI has suggested “solo training followed by small group activities and progressing to training in larger groups.” Before arriving at training, the player/coaching staff will need to provide his/her travel and medical history for the preceding two weeks. Any person displaying Covid-19 symptoms will need to undergo testing. The BCCI has said: “two tests one day apart (Day 1 & Day 3) should be done to account for false negatives. If both test results are negative, only then they should be included in the camp.”What about wearing a mask?It is “mandatory” for players and coaching staff to wear a mask in public places between the time they leave their home/hotel and reach the ground. The BCCI has said wearing the mask will be “optional” during training. The mask should be a “triple layer or N95 mask (without a valved respirator)” that will cover both the nose and the mouth. In addition, players and coaching staff have been “encouraged” to put on “eyewear” at all times.Any age restrictions or for people with underlying medical conditions? Individuals “over” 60 years old should be “discouraged”, the BCCI has said. These include “support staff, umpires, ground staff, and those individuals with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, lung disease, weakened immunity, etc should be considered vulnerable and are believed to have a higher risk of severe Covid-19. All such individuals should be discouraged from participating in the camp activities until suitable guidelines are issued by the Government.”Will there be regular testing on every day of training?All players and support staff should have their body temperature checked every day. “If a member develops any initial symptoms (cough, headache, chills, fever, body ache, difficulty breathing, loss of smell or taste or any other unusual symptoms) they should intimate the team medical personnel immediately and remain self-quarantined until help arrives,” the BCCI has said.What happens if someone tests positive?According to the protocols “suspected/positive cases” should be “immediately isolated from the rest of the squad and managed in close coordination with local hospitals and treatment centres equipped with COVID-19 testing and treatment.” Along with following all the mandatory norms set by the Indian government, the BCCI has said the state associations should ensure contact tracing is done “immediately”.What about team huddles?The BCCI has said team members need to “avoid physical contact of any form i.e. team huddles, handshakes, high-fives, tackling etc.” as part of the norms to be followed at all times during on-filed training. Also to be avoided is “handing over” a cap, a towel, sunglasses, etc to umpires or teammates.The BCCI has also suggested “team discussions” should “strictly” adhere to social distancing norms and be conducted on the ground “where more space is available.”Saliva on the ball? Like the ICC, the BCCI, too, has said that saliva “should not be used” on balls. Another guideline is to not sanitise balls without getting the nod from BCCI.Can players spit on the ground?Strictly “prohibited”, the BCCI has said. “Spitting and clearing of nasal/respiratory secretions on the ground or at any place other than washrooms shall be prohibited. Members doing so should discard the soiled tissue paper securely in the provided dustbins.”Can players share equipment?Cricket equipment should not be shared. The same applies to not sharing towels in the dressing room, on the ground while training, and in the gym. Ditto with sharing “water/drink” bottles. “Marker pens should be provided for marking each individual member’s bottle once allotted,” the BCCI said.Can a player step out of the bubble during a training camp?The guidelines say team members should “avoid stepping out of the team environment” as well as meeting people outside the bubble during the course of a training camp. This includes family. “If any member is required to travel outside the team environment for unavoidable circumstances, upon his/her return, he/she should be isolated from the rest of the squad and medically assessed, before he/she is allowed back in the team environment,” the BCCI said.

Crystal Palace are believed to be in negotiations to sign a "complete package" alongside likely first summer signing Chadi Riad.

Crystal Palace transfer rumours

The Eagles have enjoyed a promising start to life under new manager Oliver Glasner, with the Austrian winning seven of his 13 Premier League games in charge.

As a result, Palace ended the campaign in the top half and above rivals Brighton & Hove Albion, which resulted in Glasner already being linked with a move away to Bayern Munich. Steve Parish has remained adamant that Glasner is going nowhere from Selhurst Park, and another man likely to stay is sporting director Dougie Freedman.

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Newcastle United have been heavily linked with a move for Freedman, but he has reportedly turned down an approach from the Magpies and has agreed a new Palace contract that includes a significant pay rise. Freedman has helped bring Glasner to the club alongside players such as Marc Guehi, Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton, with his first summer signing appearing to be close.

It has been reported that Palace are now close to signing Real Betis defender Riad in a deal worth €14m, with the player set to sign a deal at Selhurst Park until 2029.

Another addition alongside Riad appears to be in the works, this time a versatile player who can turn out at the back or in midfield.

Crystal Palace in Batista Mendy talks

According to reports abroad, relayed by Sport Witness, Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Batista Mendy from Trabzonspor. It is claimed that the Eagles have been following Mendy and have held discussions with his agent and the Turkish club, who are ready to sell, as long as there’s an offer in the region of €15m (12.7m).

Mendy himself is also keen on the idea of moving to England, with the report adding that ‘serious steps will be taken in a very short time’.

Primarily a holding midfielder who can turn out as a centre-back or as a central midfielder, Mendy only moved to Turkey with Trabzonspor last year. During that time, his Transfermarkt valuation has rocketed to a career-high €9m.

Previously in France with FC Nantes and Angers, Mendy has played 38 times for Trabzonspor and has previously been called the “complete package” in the media.

Therefore, it looks as if a move to England with Palace for Mendy will be one to keep an eye on over the coming weeks, in what promises to be an exciting few months ahead of Glasner’s first full season in charge.

Tom Curran and Chris Jordan praised for holding nerve as England close out two-run win

Matt Roller04-Sep-2020Eoin Morgan has hailed his bowling attack’s belief in their own strengths after Australia’s late-innings implosion allowed England to squeeze out a two-run win in the first T20I at the Ageas Bowl on Friday night.Australia needed 39 from 36 balls at the start of Adil Rashid’s final over, but he removed both Steven Smith and Glenn Maxwell to give England an opening.That meant Morgan gave Jofra Archer and Mark Wood their respective final overs earlier than anticipated as he looked to expose Australia’s main weakness – their lack of power below No. 4 – and he was rewarded when they removed David Warner and Alex Carey respectively.Morgan admitted that Australia had been “in command for the majority” of the run-chase, but he credited his bowlers’ ability with the old white ball for delivering a series of breakthroughs, allowing them a foothold in a game that appeared to have slipped away.”We have talked as a side about making inroads and when we do, we have threats to take maybe two or three at a time,” Morgan said. “Some of our pace bowlers and Adil have posed that threat, making it particularly difficult for people coming in and facing them straight away.”I think after Moeen’s over, things started to turn for us. We got the ball reverse-swinging a little bit, but again, creating that opportunity with Adil getting Maxwell and Smith created that opportunity.””I thought we might end up running out of our best bowlers earlier, but they seemed to continue to take risks, particularly against Adil and then Jof came back earlier as a consequence of that.”ALSO READ: England storm back to choke chase and take 1-0 series leadMorgan said that after Australia’s fast start – Aaron Finch and Warner put on 98 for the first wicket in 11 overs – England had little choice but to look for wickets, and he was prepared to lose the game by a significant margin rather than take it deep but never look like getting back into it.”We needed to take wickets to try and stay in the game. I don’t mind if we lose the game inside 16 overs.,” he said. “To try and win the game is the priority, so you have to chase your tail a little bit or come up with different things.”I’m delighted the guys showed belief and courage to do something to take wickets, and that was displayed a lot in the last six overs when we held our length a lot because it was the hardest to hit.”Over two years ago we would have gone to bowling yorkers or slower balls which would have brought Australia back into the game. It was great that we stuck to our guns.”Morgan gave particular praise to Tom Curran – who held his nerve after being hit for six by Marcus Stoinis to leave Australia needing nine to win from the final four balls – and Chris Jordan, who bowled a brilliant 19th over on the night he won his 50th T20I cap.”In the winter it was very similar in New Zealand and South Africa where Chris Jordan and Tom Curran led the attack and took the responsibility,” Morgan said. “It is quite a weighty responsibility but they see an opportunity to take the team forward and lead the team and they do it very well.”For Tom, the game that sticks out in particular is the game at Durban and then again tonight with him closing it out.”We have shown a lot of faith in [Jordan] because he has earned it. He has been one of our greatest ever bowlers and only sits behind Broady in the lead wicket-takers. To have someone like that who is calm, even when he is not bowling and continuing to offer on and off the pitch.”For younger guys coming through, I think he sets a great example and given he has only come back from surgery recently, he has done a great job.”

Barcelona have reportedly made a shock approach to sign retired goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to cover for injured No.1 Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

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Ter Stegen suffered a knee tendon injuryCould be out for the rest of the seasonBarcelona looking at options to cover for himFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

The German keeper might miss the rest of the campaign after he was forced to go under the knife to repair his ruptured patella in the knee. Barcelona are actively seeking a temporary solution to cover the crucial goalkeeper position and have already shortlisted a number of candidates to reinforce the squad.

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According to , Barcelona have set their sights on Szczesny, the 34-year-old Polish goalkeeper who retired earlier this summer. The shot-stopper, who last played for Juventus, has accepted the club's proposal and is ready to come out of retirement to help the Blaugrana. However, he is not the only candidate on their radar, as Barcelona are also keen on former Costa Rica international Keylor Navas, among others.

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However, according to there is one key obstacle that could complicate the move. Upon Szczesny's retirement from Juventus, the two parties reportedly agreed to a ‘secret’ clause which stipulates that Juventus would be entitled to a financial payment should Szczesny decide to sign with another top-level club before June 20, 2025. This provision was included because Szczesny had one year remaining on his Juventus contract when he decided to retire. Should the penalty need to be paid, it remains to be seen whether Szczesny will cover it himself or whether Barcelona will step in to cover the costs.

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Even if Szczesny moves to the Catalan club, he will likely take time to regain peak match fitness after spending months away from the professional scene. Until then, they have to depend on Inaki Pena between the sticks with a fixture against Getafe on Wednesday next on the list.

BCB says those who came in close contact with the infected player have also been isolated

Mohammad Isam20-Sep-2020A Bangladesh men’s player, who was among the 27 to participate in the skill-training camp ahead of the Sri Lanka tour, has been isolated after showing “classical Covid-like symptoms”, according to the BCB. Those who came in close contact with him have also been isolated, following the latest Covid-19 tests conducted by the board ahead of the camp that began in Dhaka on Sunday. Their next set of tests will be on September 22.The BCB said two players were identified as “borderline negative” in the tests conducted on September 18 and 19, including the one with Covid-19-like symptoms. The players in question did not participate in the camp.”Out of the 27 cricketers for the Bangladesh team skill camp tested on September 18 and 19, two cases have been identified as ‘borderline negative’ with one of them showing classical Covid-19-like symptoms,” the BCB said in a statement. “As per the Covid-19 management guideline and to maintain Bio-Secure Environment standards, the symptomatic individual along with all the players who have been in close contact with him recently, have been isolated until the next test on September 22.”The BCB, however, didn’t say what would happen to the other player who it called “borderline negative”.Saif Hassan, too, is scheduled to be tested for a third time, on September 22. Hassan is currently quarantined at home after two recent positive results, although he is part of the 27-man training squad. These players have been isolating at a city hotel, from where they are expected to go to Mirpur every day for the next six days, starting Sunday.

Cristiano Ronaldo sent out an inspirational message to Al-Nassr fans and teammates after scoring against Al-Orobah in a 3-0 win.

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Ronaldo scored from the spot against Al-OrobahSet up Sadio Mane for his firstWas instrumental for Al-Nassr in their comfortable home winFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

The Portuguese talisman had an impressive outing against the newly-promoted Al-Orobah as he converted from the spot to give his side the lead in the 15th minute before setting up Sadio Mane with a measured assist from the left just before the half-hour mark.

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After putting in an inspiring performance on the pitch which helped his side seal a 3-0 victory over Al-Orobah, Ronaldo took to Instagram and shared a carousel of pictures from the match along with a message which read: "We are not stopping! 🔥 Together!"

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Despite Ronaldo finding the net, it was Mane who emerged as the most valuable player of the match as he turned back the clock with two incredible goals. His first one was a clinical finish from an acute angle whereas his second was a sleek first-time finish that sealed the three points for his side.

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Ronaldo will rejoin the Portugal national team for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Poland & Scotland. He will be back in Riyadh after the international break when Al-Nassr will lock horns with Al-Shabab on October 18 in their next Saudi Pro League fixture.

With Caoimhin Kelleher's future still in doubt, Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a move to sign a new goalkeeper for Arne Slot who kept more clean sheets than Alisson last season.

Liverpool transfer news

Kelleher enjoyed his best season yet at Anfield as Alisson suffered an injury-riddled campaign, but that success may come at a price for Liverpool after the Irishman proved his ability to become a number one. And with that unlikely to come at Liverpool whilst Alisson is still around, the goalkeeper could find himself heading for the exit door in pursuit of his ambitions this summer.

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Kelleher admitted to The Athletic: "It would be great if that happened at Liverpool, but I’m not silly. I know that Ali has been the best goalkeeper in the world for years. I’ve had such an amazing time at Liverpool. It’s been a crazy journey for me and one that I’ve absolutely loved.

"I love the club, I love the fans and I have a great relationship with the players and the staff. Whether it’s here at Liverpool or somewhere else, I do feel the next step for me is to be a No 1.”

With that said, those at Anfield have reportedly set their sights on a potential replacement. According to Sports Zone, Liverpool are eyeing a move to sign Bento Matheus from Athletico Paranaense this summer, alongside Inter Milan, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid. The shot-stopper is reportedly ready to move to Europe and is "popular" among clubs within that vicinity.

Alisson, of course, will be very familiar with Bento, given his backup role in the Brazil national side. He even started at Wembley against England in an international friendly back in March, in which he kept a clean sheet against the likes of Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden – making Liverpool's interest no surprise.

"Popular" Bento makes sense for Liverpool

Should Kelleher leave, Bento could make perfect sense for Liverpool when it comes to finding a new number two. The 24-year-old will already know Alisson and will be primed to learn from one of the best goalkeepers in world football, before perhaps one day succeeding him, with certain numbers certainly working in his favour.

Appearances

26

32

Clean Sheets

13

11

Goals Conceded

16

32

Whilst the Premier League is undoubtedly a jump up in level, conceding just 16 goals in 26 appearances in any league is incredibly impressive. Factoring in the fact that Bento is an international too, everything points towards a player ready to step up to replace Kelleher at Anfield should the Irishman depart.

It won't be a simple battle for Liverpool, however, who will reportedly have to fend off interest from Atletico Madrid and both Milan clubs to land Bento's signature this summer.

Kylian Mbappe resumed individual training at Real Madrid after missing France duty as he continues his recovery from a recent injury.

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Mbappe back at Real MadridStriker visited Sweden last weekControversy over France absenceFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

Mbappe is back at Madrid after a week in which he made headlines for the wrong reasons. First, Didier Deschamps was forced to dismiss the idea that France buckled under pressure from Real Madrid to leave him out of their latest squad. Then there was Mbappe's visit to a nightclub in Sweden – on the same night that his France team-mates played against Israel.

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It's hardly a surprise that reports recently emerged doubting Mbappe's commitment to his country. Worse still, the 25-year-old hit out at a report that police are investigating an allegation of rape that was made at the same hotel that Mbappe and his friends stayed at in Stockholm. So he'll be pleased to return his focus to football and stepping up his recovery from a recent injury.

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A club statement read: "Kylian Mbappé continues to work on his individual fitness plan. The forward is working on his own as he tries to recover fully from the discomfort in the biceps femoris of his left leg. This afternoon, he trained on his own in the gym and out on the pitch at Real Madrid City, under the guidance of Antonio Pintus, who is in charge of the club's physical preparation."

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Mbappe also posted on Instagram and was happy to be "back at work" as he shared images of his session in the gym and out on the training pitch.

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It’s fair to say that since the departure of Michael Carrick, Manchester United’s midfield has been sub-par.

Casemiro and Paul Pogba were big signings that never truly starred, and a Declan Rice-esque player is missing.

The Arsenal midfielder is simply unbelievable; he is the driving force of the team, someone that the Red Devils desperately need.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at a Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS target who could become their very own Rice.

Man Utd’s midfield summer plans

It seems as though a midfield overhaul is set to occur at Old Trafford this summer, with Christian Eriksen and Sofyan Amrabat’s futures unclear.

Casemiro is another household name that could be on the move, with Saudi Arabia looking set to be a likely destination for the Brazilian.

As a result, a replacement must be acquired. Well, according to a report from FootballTransfers earlier this week, Man United are interested in signing Leon Goretzka.

Fortunately for United, Goretzka is one of the Bayern Munich players that will be allowed to leave the club this summer.

It’s said that United are keen to sign a partner for Kobbie Mainoo, who has experience; hence, Goretzka is a potential target.

A bid has even been made for the player according to reports in Spain this weekend, with a £34m offer lodged at the request of Ten Hag.

How Leon Goretzka compares to Declan Rice

For over seven years now, Goretzka has been regarded as one of the most talented midfielders in the Bundesliga.

Even though the 29-year-old hasn’t always been the go-to, first-choice player at the heart of Bayern’s midfield, he’s always had a huge impact on the team.

This was certainly the case last season, with Goretzka making 25 starts in the Bundesliga while also featuring ten times in the Champions League.

Throughout quite a few of those games towards the end of the season, the number eight partnered 20-year-old Aleksandar Pavlovic, which proves he can help guide a young-talented midfielder to success.

Nonetheless, according to FBref's 'similar players’ model, Goretzka’s name features alongside Rice’s. Looking at the table below, it's clear to see why,

Goals

0.20

0.24

Assists

0.22

0.28

Touches

74

81

Passes completed

57

62.6

Progressive passes

7.77

7.07

Progressive carries

2.09

2.65

Tackles

2.32

1.65

Interceptions

1.23

1.24

Firstly, the pair are true all-rounders on the field, impacting the game at both boxes while also having the ability to play as a number eight or slightly deeper as a number six.

One of the biggest similarities that separates them from other positional peers is that they’ve both proved to be match-winners, scoring goals and also creating for the dangerous attackers.

Just like Rice, Goretzka is an extremely technical player who serves as a fantastic progressive outlet to the side, whether that be by playing passes through the lines or carrying the ball forward with intent.

Important, they are both extremely solid defensively, meaning that the duo lack any true faults in their game, hence why Goretzka in particular has been labelled a “world-class” player by journalist Stefan Bienkowski.

For just £34m, Man Utd could secure themselves an absolute bargain this summer, and considering he performs even remotely close to Rice, that is a huge green light.

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