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Man Utd's NEXT captain is Bruno

Bruno Fernandes is reportedly set to become Manchester United's new captain.

"Bruno will be the new captain of Manchester United," Fabrizio Romano, a journalist familiar with European soccer news, reported on Tuesday.

In the meantime, Maguire will wear the captain's armband. Since arriving at Old Trafford in the summer of 2019, Maguire has worked to stabilize the defense. In his first season, Maguire started all 38 English Premier League (EPL) games. By the numbers, United's defense improved. After conceding 54 goals in 2018-19, the Red Devils conceded 36 in 2019-20, the season after Maguire's arrival.

His performances convinced manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to name Maguire captain just six months after his arrival. The appointment was controversial. This is because of the weight and star power of the captaincy.

At United, the captain has historically been a player who is an integral part of the team and someone who has been a part of the club's culture for a long time. From Bobby Charlton to Brian Robson (the club's longest serving captain, 1982-1994), Eric Cantona, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Wayne Rooney have all worn the armband.

Maguire's inheritance of the captain's armband after just six months with the team was met with a lot of criticism. However, Mourinho believed in Maguire's leadership, and he wore the captain's armband in the first seasons of Ralph Rangnick and Eric ten Haag after Mourinho was sacked.

However, he was eventually stripped of his captaincy. For one thing, his impact on the team diminished. Maguire has been reduced to a bench player since Ten Haag's arrival. With new signings Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane showing good form, Maguire's position was further reduced. Even if you include the time he missed with a hamstring injury in the middle of the season, he only made 16 league appearances. Only eight of those were starts.

Maguire expressed his disappointment on personal social media, writing, "After speaking to coach Ten Haag today, he told me that he will be changing the captaincy. He explained the reasons to me and I am personally disappointed, but I will give my best every time I put on the jersey."

"I would like to thank the United fans for their incredible support during my time in the captain's armband. It was a great privilege to lead the club three and a half years ago and one of my proudest moments. I will always be grateful to Mourinho for entrusting me with this responsibility and I wish whoever succeeds me my full support."

A new captain has yet to be named. The most likely candidate is Bruno. Bruno arrived at Old Trafford in the 2020 winter transfer window and immediately became a key part of the team's offense. In half a season, Bruno scored 12 goals and provided eight assists. He quickly became United's ace in the hole, leading the 토토사이트 team in goals and assists in 2020-21 with 28 goals and 21 assists. A perennial favorite, Bruno had 14 goals and 15 assists in all competitions last season.

Because of his performance and dedication to the team, Bruno wore the captain's armband in Maguire's absence from the 2020-21 season. Last season, he filled in for Maguire and wore the captain's armband for most games.

Ten Haag has praised Bruno's leadership qualities in the past. He told the Daily Mail in February: "The energy Bruno puts into his role as captain is exemplified on the pitch. He is very important to the team in our tactical approach and transition. He is a great example to the squad."

130 billion center back...most expensive defender

Harry Maguire's humiliation of stepping down as captain hasn't gone unnoticed.

"There are a number of English Premier League (EPL) teams who want Maguire," Football Insider reported on Thursday. Everton, Tottenham, West Ham, and Chelsea are among those interested. Everton manager Sean Dyche wants him himself. Everton are the frontrunners in the race to sign Maguire," the report said.

Maguire was once considered a good center back. Maguire was a decent performer at Leicester City. At 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds, he used his good physicality to dominate opposing defenses. Manchester United were interested in Maguire, and he eventually joined the Red Devils in the 2019-20 season for a transfer fee of £80 million. Maguire's fee broke the record for the highest transfer fee ever for a defender.

As a big-money signing, a lot was expected of him. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was a big fan of Maguire. From his first season, Maguire started every game in the EPL and earned the captain's armband within six months of arriving at United. His first season wasn't a bad one. However, it wasn't good enough for the most expensive defender of all time.

Over time, Maguire's standing diminished. He was injured, made several costly mistakes, and became distrusted. When Eric ten Haag arrived at United, Maguire was relegated to the bench. Under Van Gaal's tactics, which emphasize building up from the back, Maguire was criticized for being unsteady on his feet.

Furthermore, with the arrival of Lisandro Martinez and Rafael Varane, Maguire's place in the squad became increasingly untenable. He even lost out to Victor Lindelof and saw Luke Shaw 토토 play center back. With Maguire on the bench, United rose to the occasion and finished the season on a high note.

They finished third in the league and qualified for the UEFA Champions League (UCL). In the FA Cup, they made it all the way to the final, albeit losing to Manchester City. In the English Football League Cup (EFL Cup), they defeated Newcastle United to lift the trophy for the first time in six years. Maguire started just 16 games in the league, averaging 47.5 minutes per game.

At the end of the season, Maguire was relieved of his captaincy by Van Gaal. It was a humiliating moment. Maguire was determined to stay at United and try to rebuild his career. On the other hand, United put his name on their sale list. Several teams in the EPL are interested in Maguire, including Everton, West Ham, and Tottenham.

United rejected West Ham's bid for Maguire. West Ham proposed a £20 million transfer fee, but United's answer was a resounding NO. West Ham are preparing a second offer. Meanwhile, Everton have also joined the chase for Maguire. United have set a transfer fee of £35 million for Maguire. The key is the transfer fee, as United also want to get rid of Maguire. If the price is right, the transfer will be a breeze.

Tottenham 'still one step away' from finding 'SON helper' in Chelsea

Tottenham Hotspur are targeting Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher at the end of the transfer window.

On January 1 (KST), global media outlet Sky Sports reported that "Tottenham want to sign Gallagher on transfer deadline day" and "Chelsea have rejected a £40 million ($66.6 million) bid from West Ham for the midfielder this transfer window.

Gallagher has been in the Chelsea academy since the age of eight. After being called up to the Chelsea senior team, he went on loan to Charlton Athletic, Swansea City, West Bromwich Albion, and Crystal Palace. He showed signs of progression with each team.

The 2021/22 season was highlighted by a loan spell at Crystal Palace. Gallagher scored eight goals and provided four assists in 39 appearances. He caught the eye of then-Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and joined Chelsea's 2022/23 tour of the United States. He impressed Tuchel and started the 2022/23 season at Chelsea.

However, the season didn't start well for Gallagher. He came on as a substitute in the first two games of the season and was mediocre. He started against Leeds United in the third round but struggled. He was sent off in the fourth round against Leicester City. He remained elusive for the rest of the season.

His performances this season have been so-so. West Ham were initially approached by Gallagher, but the deal fell through. His loyalty is immense, having come through the 'Holy Ghost' youth ranks. "It's a proud 사설토토 moment (to wear the captain's armband)," he said after the second round of the League Cup last season. I want to keep improving and help the club."

Tottenham are currently closing in on a move for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to Fulham. They are reportedly targeting Gallagher to bolster their midfield. Spurs will likely have to offer at least £40 million to land Gallagher. They will also have to convince Gallagher of his loyalty to Chelsea.

Liverpool fails to win despite Salah's multi-goal display → Brighton draw 2-2 with Liverpool

Salah's multi-goal performance sees Liverpool fall short against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Liverpool battled Brighton to a 2-2 draw in the eighth round of the 2023-24 Premier League at the Amex Community Stadium in Brighton, England, on Monday afternoon (Aug. 8). The draw leaves the Reds in third place in the league with a record of five wins, two draws, and one loss (17 points). Salah scored his fifth league goal of the season to go along with his multi-goal performance, but the Reds were unable to get the win. Brighton move to sixth place in the league with a record of 5 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses (16 points).

Liverpool started with Núñez up front against Brighton, with Dias and Salah leading the flanks. Sobosler, McAllister, and Elliot formed the midfield, while Robertson, van Dijk, Matip, and Arnold defended. Alisson was in goal.

Brighton started Ferguson up front, with Mitoma and Addingra leading the flanking attacks. Pedro, Valleva, and Gross lined up in midfield, while March, Igor, Dunk, and Veltman formed the defense. Verbruggen started in goal.

In an evenly matched match, Brighton took the lead in the 20th minute through Adingra. After intercepting a forward pass attempted by Van Dijk, Adingra struck a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson was unable to keep out the shot as he was unmarked in front of goal, allowing Idingra to score the opening goal.

Liverpool fought back and Salah equalized in the 40th minute. Salah rattled the Brighton net with a left-footed finish in the penalty area from a Núñez pass.

Liverpool then turned the tie on its head in first-half stoppage time with Salah's penalty. Liverpool's 토토 Dias was brought down by a tackle from Brighton midfielder Valleva in the penalty area and the referee awarded a penalty. Salah stepped up to the spot and slotted his left-footed shot into the Brighton net.

After going into halftime trailing, Brighton pulled one back in the 33rd minute through Duncan. Duncan rattled the Liverpool net with a right-footed finish in front of goal from an assist by March, and the match ended in a draw.

Son Heung-min and Hwang Hee-chan 'didn't score' but were the team's mainstays

The matchup between Son Heung-min and Hwang Hee-chan, who have been so decisive this season, didn't result in a goal, but both players did their part in their respective positions.

Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at 9:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 11 at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England, in the 12th round of the 2023-2024 English Premier League (EPL). Wolverhampton moved to 12th in the league with 15 points, while Tottenham remained in second place with 26 points.

Son Heung-min started as a striker as usual. However, with Maddison out of the lineup, he was more likely to be on the flanks and in the middle of the field than usual, which meant that his chances were few and far between.

Tottenham didn't force the issue. With four starters out at the same time and three changes in the backline, it was difficult to play the same game as usual. Spurs tried to press forward from high up the pitch, but they were only able to defend their lead.

It was a difficult game for Son Heung-min to play in. There was basically no distribution of the ball in the attacking third, and no one was able to create chances on their own like Maddison. Even when Wolverhampton were in control of the game, they kept their defensive line low and didn't allow Tottenham to create any chances on the counter-attack.

Hwang Hee-chan was the spearhead of Wolverhampton's offense. He teamed up with Mateusz Cunha to lead the attack. As has been the case in his recent form, he threatened the Tottenham defense on several occasions with his quick feet and trademark dribbling. He also applied strong forward pressure on goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, preventing Spurs from building up from the back.

There was also a crucial scoring chance. In the 10th minute of the second half, Gomes' shot from a corner kick deflected off a defender, and Hwang Hee-chan, who was in a great position, shot straight at it, but the ball went wide of the goal.

Unfortunately, we failed to score in seven consecutive EPL home 토토사이트 games. Had he scored in this game, he would have made history for Wolverhampton and the EPL, but he couldn't break through the Tottenham defense. However, he did manage to put in the winning pass with the tying goal.

In the end, Hwang had the last laugh. Tottenham took the lead through Brennan Johnson in the third minute of the first half, but Wolverhampton struck back in stoppage time with back-to-back goals from Pablo Sarabia and Mario Lemina.

"Ma!" I want to hear it one more time, so I threw another fastball

Will Lotte continue its success story of signing free agents this year?

Last year, Lotte was active in signing free agents, including right-hander Kim Sang-soo (36), outfielder Ahn Kwon-soo (31), left-hander Chau Chan (37), sidepitcher Shin Jung-rak (37), and right-hander Yoon Myung-jun (35). The biggest hit was undoubtedly Kim Sang-soo. After going 1-0 with a 9.00 ERA in eight games in 2022 while playing for SSG, Kim turned things around last year with a 4-2 record, one save, and a 3.12 ERA in 67 appearances. In addition, he recently signed a multi-year contract with two years left on the deal.

Lotte hasn't made a ton of free agent signings this offseason, but it's clear they've found a much-needed resource. With a relative lack of left-handed pitching, Lotte wanted to add to its left-handed pitching depth by signing Lim Jun-seop, 35, who was released by SSG at the end of last season.

After joining KIA in 2013, Lim was traded to Hanwha in 2015 and spent last year with SSG. In 41 appearances last season, the most since his professional debut, Lim went 2-2 with no wins and a 5.79 ERA with four holds. Through June, Lim pitched steadily, collecting three holds and posting a 2.86 ERA. If he hadn't collapsed in July with a 21.60 ERA and August with a 9.00 ERA, he would have posted better 토토사이트 numbers last year.

Lim's hometown is Busan. He turned around and put on his hometown team's uniform. "It doesn't feel real yet that I'm back with my hometown team," said Lim, who is currently preparing for the upcoming season at spring training in Guam. "I'm a native of Busan, but it's been a long time since I've heard the Busan dialect, and it's really strong. I can't get used to it yet. It's been a long time since I left Busan," he laughed.

Lotte is a team with a huge fan following. Lim Jun-seop is also looking forward to the roar of the fans in Sajik Stadium. "I'm looking forward to it. I've played for almost every popular team. I've played for KIA and Hanwha. SSG also had a great crowd at home in Incheon," he said. "Actually, it was fun to pitch at Sajik Stadium as an opposing team player. I intentionally threw one more fastball," he said, recounting his experience playing at Sajik Stadium in the past. Lotte fans shout "Stop!" when an opposing pitcher throws a fastball.

Until last year, Lim was the target of the "Ma!" chant, but now it's different. With plenty of support from Lotte fans, can Lim become another protagonist of the "release myth"? Even Lim himself says, "I just need to play good baseball now.

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