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They might not have spent as much as they have in previous summers, but Chelsea had a great transfer window this year.

The club were able to ship off a number of the club’s unwanted players and replace them with a host of exciting talents.

That said, even though the likes of Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Jorrel Hato are incredibly exciting, fans might have been disappointed they missed out on Xavi Simons.

Fortunately, there is already more than enough talent in the squad, including one player worth millions more than the Dutchman who should have a big season this year, and no, we’re not talking about Cole Palmer.

The Chelsea players set for a big season

With a Champions League and Club World Cup under their belts, Chelsea should be looking to kick on in a big way this season, and one of the players who should help them do that is Pedro.

The Brazilian forward has already hit the ground running since his £60m move from Brighton & Hove Albion, scoring three goals in America and two in the Premier League.

Likewise, while he is yet to score a competitive goal for the club, Estevao has looked electric.

He came off the bench in the first two games of the season and then, in place of Palmer, started against Fulham and looked every bit the future superstar that so many believe him to be.

Finally, speaking of the talismanic international, when Palmer returns to full fitness, he will come right back into the side.

As he ended last season with a tally of 18 goals and 14 assists in 52 games, he should help fans who were even linked with Simons in the first place.

With all that said, there is another international star who will be incredibly important to Chelsea’s campaign this season, someone worth millions more than the Flying Dutchman.

The Chelsea star worth millions more than Simons

Even though they are yet to truly challenge for the league, Chelsea are blessed with an abundance of sensational talents, such as Enzo Fernández.

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Yes, the player in question is the Argentinian midfielder, who may have had his issues in West London, but is now undoubtedly one of the side’s most important players, which is reflected in his valuation.

For example, the CIES Football Observatory prices him at up to €87.9m, which is about £76m, or £24m more than the £52m Spurs paid for Simons.

Now, that certainly is an awful lot of money for one player, but over the last year or so, it would be hard to argue that it’s an unfair valuation.

After all, he was a key reason the West Londoners qualified for the Champions League last season, scoring six goals and providing seven assists in just 36 Premier League appearances.

Moreover, his underlying numbers are utterly superb.

According to FBref, the “unbelievable” ace, as dubbed by content creator Matisse Armani, ranked in the top 1% of midfielders in the Premier League last season for switches, the top 5% for completed long passes, the top 7% for key passes, and the top 8% for shot-creating actions stemming from live passes, among other metrics, all per 90 minutes.

Fernández’s Scout Report

Statistics

Per 90

Percentile

Switches

0.79

Top 1%

Passes Completed (Long)

4.79

Top 5%

Key Passes

2.35

Top 7%

SCA (Live-ball Pass)

3.54

Top 8%

npxG + xAG

0.39

Top 11%

Progressive Passes

6.47

Top 11%

Shot-Creating Actions

4.49

Top 11%

Assists

0.21

Top 13%

SCA (Defensive Action)

0.15

Top 13%

Non-Penalty Goals

0.18

Top 14%

GCA (Live-ball Pass)

0.40

Top 14%

Goals + Assists

0.40

Top 15%

Through Balls

0.43

Top 15%

Goals

0.18

Top 16%

All Stats via FBref

Finally, he has the mentality to lead this team, which we’ve seen not only in Chelsea blue but also in the blue and white of Argentina.

Ultimately, missing out on Simons isn’t ideal, but Chelsea have so many game-winning stars in this team, including Fernadez, who is already worth millions more than him.

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Even though Avesh Khan has joined the LSG squad, their bowling still lacks the bite

Ekanth26-Mar-20253:24

How can LSG bowlers stop SRH batters?

Big pictureLucknow Super Giants didn’t know what hit them. Tensions and speculation rose, owner-captain relationships in franchise cricket were part of public discourse, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, who chased down 167 with ten wickets and 62 balls to spare, were innocent bystanders amid all of it.Sure, it didn’t lead to the creation of a rivalry between the two teams, but LSG do have a point to prove when they face SRH on Thursday in Hyderabad, the venue where it all unfolded last year. There’s been a mega auction, LSG have a new captain in Rishabh Pant, whom they bought for a record INR 27 crores, and a fresh squad.That was doing the trick in their season opener. They had Delhi Capitals on the ropes at 113 for 6 in a 210-run chase – ESPNcricinfo’s Forecaster gave them a 98.44% chance of winning – but LSG’s weakest link, their bowling, couldn’t convert it.Related

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Ravi Bishnoi and Shardul Thakur were their only international bowlers with significant experience, but Shardul, despite taking two early wickets, was given only two overs, and Bishnoi went for 53. While Avesh Khan has joined the squad, their bowling still looks weak.Irrespective, SRH are not going to change their approach, especially at home. Against Rajasthan Royals, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma gave them a flying start, which was followed by Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten 106 off 47. Each of their top six had a strike rate of 200 or more as they finished one short of their own record of the highest IPL total.It was a high-scoring game and SRH bowlers, too, went for plenty. Harshal Patel apart, all their fast bowlers conceded more than ten runs an over. Even their captain, Pat Cummins, leaked 60 in his four overs without taking a wicket. While SRH will aim to improve with the ball, it’s far from a concern at the moment.2:21

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New loyaltiesAiden Markram, who captains Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20, was part of Sunrisers Hyderabad from 2022 to 2024. He played 36 innings and scored 849 runs at a strike rate of 131.01 for them. Now, he will open LSG’s batting against his former team.Team news and likely XIIsPrince Yadav is likely to make way for Avesh. The rest of LSG’s line-up is likely to remain the same.Lucknow Super Giants (probable): 1 Aiden Markram, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Nicholas Pooran, 4 Rishabh Pant (capt & wk), 5 Ayush Badoni, 6 David Miller, 7 Shahbaz Ahmed, 8 Shardul Thakur, 9 Ravi Bishnoi, 10 Avesh Khan, 11 Digvesh Rathi, 12 Manimaran SiddharthSRH are unlikely to tinker with their line-up.Sunrisers Hyderabad (probable): 1 Travis Head, 2 Abhishek Sharma, 3 Ishan Kishan (wk), 4 Nitish Kumar Reddy, 5 Heinrich Klaasen, 6 Aniket Verma, 7 Abhinav Manohar, 8 Pat Cummins (capt), 9 Simarjeet Singh, 10 Harshal Patel, 11 Mohammed Shami, 12 Adam ZampaBig questionSRH’s top order will come out all guns blazing, we know that, but what are the ways in which they can be stopped? Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan are all left-hand batters, so is it worth bringing in Ravi Bishnoi – who mostly bowls sliders and googlies – early on?In the spotlight: Pat Cummins and Rishabh PantPat Cummins is coming off an injury layoff. SRH’s season opener was Cummins’ first T20 since last year’s MLC, which finished in July 2024. While all eyes will be on SRH’s batters, Cummins’ ability to bowl dry in the middle overs and dismiss the opposition’s best batters can be match-defining. If he’s able to shake off his rust, the team will be better for it.The gap between expectations and reality continues to exist with regard to Rishabh Pant’s T20 career. There’s a case to be made about him promoting himself to the top of the order, or at least choosing an entry point where he doesn’t have to face spin right away. His six-ball duck in LSG’s opener disrupted Nicholas Pooran’s flow at the other end. Will Pant be able to put that behind him with conditions likely to be in his favour?3:46

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Key stats Head and Abhishek have the best partnership strike rate – 225.08 – for a pair who has opened in at least 15 T20s. The last time these two teams met, Travishek became the only duo to score 100-plus runs twice in the powerplay in T20s. It was also the earliest, in 9.4 overs, a target above 150 was chased down in the IPL, beating Deccan Chargers’ chase of 155 in 12 overs against Mumbai Indians in 2008. David Miller has a T20 strike rate of less than 100 against the SRH duo from Australia, 82.6 vs Cummins (two dismissals in eight innings) and 93.75 vs Adam Zampa (two dismissals in five innings).Pitch and conditionsIt’s always flat in Hyderabad, at least it seems that way every time SRH are batting. Expect the same once more. The evening will follow a hot day with no chances of rain.Next three fixturesSRH will travel to Vishakhapatnam to face Delhi Capitals on March 30. They will then travel to Kolkata to take on Kolkata Knight Riders on April 3 and return to Hyderabad to face Gujarat Titans on April 6.LSG’s next two games are at home. They will face Punjab Kings on April 1 and Mumbai Indians on April 4. They will then travel to Kolkata to face KKR on April 6.Quotes”I haven’t had the greatest of luck with injuries in the April-May months of the year in the past. I’ve come here off a bit of a break, had a few months to get my back right. I’ve come here really fresh mentally and physically. Hopefully, that holds me in good stead for the tournament.”

انتقد الإعلامي أحمد شوبير قرار نادي الاتحاد السكندري، قبل مواجهة الأهلي يوم الأربعاء المُقبل، ضمن منافسات الجولة الحادية عشر من عمر مسابقة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

وقال شوبير في تصريحات عبر برنامجه الإذاعي صباح اليوم الاثنين: “نادي الاتحاد السكندري رصد مكافأة استثنائية قدرها 50 ألف جنيهًا مكافأة فورية لكل لاعب في حال الفوز على الأهلي في الدوري الأربعاء المقبل”.

وتابع: “جميل أن تقوم بتحفيز اللاعبين، لكنني أريد أن أطرح سؤالًا على مسؤولي نادي الاتحاد، وعلى فكرة، محمد أحمد سلامة، رئيس النادي، رجل محترم جدًا ويعمل بجد، وقد تحدثت معه منذ أيام قليلة، وقال لي: أنا أجتهد بكل ما أُوتيت من قوة”.

وأضاف: “السؤال هنا للإخوة الأفاضل في الاتحاد السكندري: مباراة الاتحاد مع حرس الحدود أو فاركو أو سيراميكا أو مودرن أو أي فريق آخر، أليست أيضًا بثلاث نقاط مثل مباراة الأهلي؟”.

وواصل: “إذا كان المبدأ هو منح مكافأة استثنائية، فلا ينبغي أن تكون فقط أمام الأهلي أو الزمالك، بل يجب تحفيز اللاعبين في كل المباريات، قل لهم مثلًا: إذا فزتم بثلاث مباريات متتالية ستكون هناك مكافأة محددة في كل مباراة، هذا سيكون تحفيزًا منطقيًا، لأن في النهاية كل مباراة تُحتسب بثلاث نقاط”.

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وأشار: “ما يحدث قد يُدخل الاتحاد في مشكلة، لأن هناك سبع فرق تنافس على البطولة، وأربع فرق ستهبط، وكل فريق يجمع نقاطه وفق نتائجه، أتمنى أن يكون التحفيز موجودًا في كل المباريات، لأن بعض المدربين يُريحون لاعبين بسبب مباراة مهمة قادمة، فيفقدون النقاط في المباراة الحالية”.

وأردف: “يا جماعة، كل مباراة بثلاث نقاط، صحيح أن الوقت أحيانًا يكون ضيقًا أو هناك خوف من إصابة، لكن يجب أن يكون المبدأ ثابتًا: لا توجد مباراة أهم من الأخرى، طبعًا، إذا كانت المباراة تؤهلك إلى نهائي كأس أو تمنحك بطولة فالأمر مختلف ومفهوم، لكن فكرة التركيز على مباراة على حساب أخرى ليست صحيحة، وهذا رأيي الدائم سواء على الأهلي أو الزمالك”.

واختتم: “كنت قد قلت، قبل مباراة الزمالك مع الجونة — التي كانت قبل لقاء الأهلي — إن الزمالك وقتها طلب من خوان بيزيرا الحصول على إنذار ليتمكن من المشاركة أمام الأهلي، فغاب اللاعب عن مباراة الجونة، وكانت النتيجة أن الزمالك تعادل وخسر نقطتين مهمتين جدًا في سباق المنافسة على بطولة الدوري العام”.

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Palmeiras e Botafogo se enfrentam neste domingo, a partir das 16h (horário de Brasília) no Allianz Parque, no jogo mais importante para o Verdão no campeonato até aqui. Se vencer, o time de Abel Ferreira cola no líder novamente, mas se perder pode ver a distância aumentar para oito pontos.

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Se hoje os dois clubes brigam pela ponta da tabela da Série A, 20 anos atrás a história era bem diferente.

Em 2003, Palmeiras e Botafogo disputaram a Série B e subiram para a elite após o Verdão ficar com o título e o Fogão com o vice do quadrangular final da ‘segundona’.

Muita coisa mudou daquele ano para os tempos de hoje e até o estádio Palestra Itália, que foi palco da ‘decisão’ da Série B de 2003, não existe mais.

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Aliás no quesito estádio ambos os times evoluíram muito em comparação com duas décadas atrás. O Verdão reformou o antigo Palestra e hoje joga no belíssimo Allianz Parque, enquanto o Botafogo que mandava jogos no Caio Martins, hoje é dono do Engenhão, estádio olímpico que foi construído para os Jogos Pan-americanos de 2007, no Rio de Janeiro.

O time do Palmeiras de 2003 tinha o ídolo Marcos no gol e uma leva de crias da base que foram importantíssimas pro título como Diego Souza, Alceu, Vágner Love e Edmilson. O elenco ainda contava com nomes importantes como Pedrinho, Muñoz e Magrão.

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Já o Botafogo tinha nomes como Sandro, Dill e Leandrão. O goleiro Jefferson também estava no elenco, mas era muito jovem no período e reserva de Max.

Na questão financeira muita coisa também mudou nesses 20 anos. O pobre Palmeiras de 2003 que precisava vender o almoço para comprar a janta, hoje é um dos times que mais faturam no Brasil e tem uma administração de dar inveja até nos rivais.

O Botafogo após penar muitos anos por problemas financeiros, agora também vive um bom momento muito pela compra do empresário John Textor, que agora é dono da SAF do clube e que já fez grandes investimentos desde que comprou o Botafogo.

Promessa de jogão no Allianz Parque e o Verdão defende uma invencibilidade de 31 jogos dentro do seu estádio e nove jogos diante de equipes cariocas.

Crystal Palace will no doubt be eager to put this hectic summer transfer window behind them.

Unfortunately, not even sealing a double whammy of successes in the FA Cup and Community Shield would be able to keep Eberechi Eze fixed at Selhurst Park, with the former Eagles attacking midfielder poached by fellow Premier League side Arsenal late on.

However, Palace could make the window look a tad more rosy very soon, with a verbal agreement now reportedly in place for Oliver Glasner’s men to sign this £17m attacker.

Palace verbally agree deal for £17m star

The Eagles might well still wave goodbye to Marc Guehi before the 7pm deadline, but there will be rays of positivity all the same regarding one incoming.

As has been reported by Fabrizio Romano, via X, Getafe ace Christantus Uche is now in London to seal a late switch to Palace, with a deal between the La Liga outfit and Glasner and Co. verbally agreed.

Uche has been subject to widespread interest from the Premier League this summer, with Wolverhampton Wanderers even close at one point to bringing in the £17m star.

But, it looks as if the Eagles will be the winners for his coveted signature after all, as Uche now dreams of forming a terrifying duo up top with Palace man of the moment Jean-Philippe Mateta.

How Uche and Mateta could link up

Mateta would get the ball rolling for his beloved side against Aston Villa last time out, as this calmly tucked away penalty then opened the floodgates to hand the visitors a comfortable 3-0 victory.

That bumps up the clinical Frenchman’s early-season total to three goals from six clashes, and with Uche soon to be by his side by all accounts, his overall tally of 49 strikes for the Eagles will surely just rise and rise.

Uche’s La Liga numbers for Getafe (24/25)

Stat – per 90 mins*

Uche

Games played

33

Goals scored

4

Assists

6

Touches*

34.4

Accurate passes*

11.6 (67%)

Big chances created

7

Total duels won*

6.8

Stats by Sofascore

The £17m Nigerian already has a goal and assist next to his name this season from just three La Liga encounters, but it’s his consistent excellence last season in the testing Spanish top-flight that will be music to the ears of Palace – and Mateta in particular – with Uche picking up six assists, despite only averaging a low 11.6 accurate passes per clash.

Mateta often only needs a split second to wreak havoc himself, with a mere 22.6 touches averaged per league game across his standout 2024/25 offering for Palace in the Premier League, but a lethal 14 strikes would still arrive at his door, nonetheless.

Moreover, the one-time Wolves target often uses his strength to fire away goals, as seen in his high 6.8 duels won on average during his breakout campaign in Spain, with four strikes also coming his way to be branded a “defender’s nightmare” by scout Antonio Mango.

Of course, Mateta – coming in at a lofty 6-foot-4 frame – has also often used his brute power as an advantage, with Arsenal great Thierry Henry even going as far as to herald the Selhurst Park fan favourite as an “old-fashioned striker” for his physical approach.

With Eze heartbreakingly gone, adding in Uche could get the Palace fanbase back on side, particularly if he goes on to get even more out of an already red-hot Mateta.

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Posts ByTom Cunningham Aug 30, 2025

While signing a new centre forward is top of new sporting director Andrea Berta’s wishlist at Arsenal this summer, the need to strengthen in other areas of the pitch is also strong.

The Gunners have been severely hamstrung – pardon the pun – by injuries this season, notably in their forward line.

Though, there’s also been a huge degree of inconsistency, chiefly at left wing where Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard have scored just eight goals each in the Premier League.

So, where will Mikel Arteta and Co turn to in their bid to add an extra dose of spice to their attack?

Arsenal chasing big-money winger

For over a year now, Arsenal have been exploring a move for Spanish winger Nico Williams.

The Bilbao star dazzled at the European Championships last summer, famously scoring a goal in the final against England.

However, after no club signed him last year, interest hasn’t dampened in the young forward. He reportedly dreams of a move to Barcelona but their finances are still extremely tight. As a result, English clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea have both been interested.

If the Gunners have room for a pricier addition, perhaps AC Milan’s Rafael Leao could be their man.

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Arsenal have been linked with a move in the past but their interest is now ramping up ahead of the summer, with Football Insider reporting that they are now ‘working on signing’ the Portuguese sensation.

One problem could be the player’s release clause which currently stands at an almighty £145m according to claims in Italy.

How Rafael Leao compares to Nico Williams

While Williams is quite clearly one of the most exciting young wingers in the game right now, there is an argument to suggest that his output needs improving.

This feels like a player simply ready to explode in a better side but the fact remains that he has only scored five times in LaLiga this term and 11 in all competitions.

If Arsenal are looking to add more goals to their side then perhaps Leao, despite a heftier price tag, would be a more exciting candidate here.

Described as a “superstar” by scout Jacek Kulig, he may have only scored one more than Williams in 2024/25, but he’s got a history for finding the net with consistent regularity, now reaching double figures in each of the last four campaigns. On that evidence, it’s no surprise to see that data analyst Ben Mattinson noted that he is “clinical off both feet.”

Leao vs Williams since 2023/24

Stat (per 90 mins)

Leao

Williams

Goals

0.32

0.22

Assists

0.32

0.34

Shot on target %

39%

35%

Key passes

2.18

1.85

Progressive passes

3.91

2.89

Shot-creating actions

4.62

4.96

Succesful take-ons

2.53

3.21

Take-on success %

48%

40%

Progressive carries

5.27

5.52

Stats via FBRef (league only).

When diving deeper into the numbers, the play style of each winger becomes clearer. They are both ‘carry-first’ attackers, driving at players and committing their full-back. This is what Arsenal need more of in the final third so that’s one box ticked.

Williams registers more take-ons but it’s actually Leao who appears to be more effective in one-on-one situations, registering a higher success rate.

Crucially, while the Milan sensation is a goalscorer, he’s also creative and in this Arsenal team he could take his assist numbers to the next level considering he actually ranks higher than Williams for key passes over the last two seasons.

Ultimately, Berta will have to be wise with how he spends the Kroenke’s cash this summer and thus, Leao may not be possible. However, if they are able to sign a striker and still raise additional funds, the 25-year-old should be the man they go for on the flanks.

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Posts ByMatt Dawson May 18, 2025

While it could still end in an incredible crescendo of Champions League glory, it wouldn’t be amiss to describe this season as something of a disappointment for Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta’s side were terrible in both the FA Cup and League Cup, and are now at risk of losing their grasp on second place in the Premier League.

Moreover, while the team has underwhelmed as a collective, there have been several players who’ve simply not reached the standards set in the last couple of years, such as Martin Odegaard.

So, with this in mind, it’s not all that surprising to read recent reports linking the club to someone who could be an upgrade on the Gunners captain.

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Before we get to the player in question, it’s worth looking at some of the other midfield stars linked with Arsenal in recent months, such as Frenkie de Jong and Kevin De Bruyne.

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The former has been enjoying a stellar campaign with Barcelona and remains on track for a historic treble-winning season with the Catalan club, so while he’d be an exceptional addition to the club, we imagine he’d cost a king’s ransom, even with reports coming out about his contract talks stalling.

In contrast, we now know Kevin de Bruyne will be leaving Manchester City in the summer, so if Arteta can work his magic, he might just be able to convince the mercurial Belgian to join his former title rivals, and with 14 goal involvements in 36 games this season, he’d still be a useful player to have in the squad.

However, knowing the North Londoners might want to make sure they keep the team young and hungry, which could explain the recent links to Brahim Diaz.

According to a recent report from Spain, Arsenal have identified the Moroccan international as a ‘top priority’ ahead of the summer and that Arteta really wants the club to sign the player he worked with at Manchester City.

The story claims that Real Madrid are willing to let the player leave for a convincing offer, while stories from earlier this year suggest that they’d be after a fee in the region of €60m, which is about £51m.

It would be a costly deal to get over the line, but one worth pursuing, as he could be a perfect upgrade on Odegaard.

How Diaz compares to Odegaard

So, if Arsenal get their man this summer, and he comes in to play more of a midfield role, he’d be in direct competition with Odegaard for that creative number ten role.

With that said, who comes out on top when we compare them?

From a pure output perspective, it is the “incredible” Real ace, as dubbed by Pep Guardiola, who emerges victorious, but only when we look at the minutes-to-goal involvement ratios.

For example, in 49 appearances, totalling 2058 minutes, the Moroccan international has scored six goals and provided seven assists, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 3.76 games, or far more consequently, every 158.30 minutes.

In contrast, the Norwegian maestro has scored five goals and provided 11 assists in 41 appearances, totalling 3162 minutes, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 2.56 games, but more importantly, every 197.62 minutes.

What about when we take a look under the hood and at their underlying numbers, then? Is it another minor victory for the Champions League winner?

Well, it’s actually a relatively comfortable one for the 25-year-old, as he comes out ahead in most relevant metrics, including but not limited to expected and actual non-penalty goals plus assists, shots and shots on target, passing accuracy, goal-creating actions, successful take-ons and more, all per 90.

Diaz vs Odegaard

Statistic

Diaz

Odegaard

Non-Penalty Expected G+As

0.57

0.37

Non-Penalty G+As

0.42

0.34

Progressive Passes

4.62

10.1

Progressive Passes Received

6.99

6.08

Progressive Carries

2.66

3.46

Shots

1.89

1.82

Shots on Target

1.05

0.55

Passing Accuracy

86.7%

82.9%

Key Passes

1.40

2.41

Shot-Creating Actions

3.57

4.86

Goal-Creating Actions

0.84

0.59

Tackles Won

1.26

0.46

Interceptions

0.28

0.17

Blocks

1.12

0.21

Successful Take-Ons

1.54

0.97

All Stats via FBref for the 24/25 League Season

Ultimately, while Odegaard remains a talented player, Diaz has outperformed him in just about every metric this season, and if Arsenal can sign him in the summer, they should.

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Posts ByJack Salveson Holmes May 6, 2025