San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers is on the other side of the country from his old team, the Boston Red Sox—and yet New England's view of Devers continues to follow him around.

On Monday, Red Sox announcer Will Flemming suggested on WEEI-FM in Lawerence, Mass., that Devers had blown off Giants great Will Clark three times when Clark came to work with him on first-base reps. Clark confirmed in an interview with the No Filter Network YouTube channel that Devers had indeed blown him off, but noted that it was likely an issue of timing.

Whatever happened between Devers and Clark, the former was filmed taking reps at first base before San Francisco's game against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday.

This was a noteworthy occurrence for multiple reasons. Devers has yet to play first base in the major leagues, and his reluctance to play the position is thought to have been the main impetus for his Boston exit. It also seems to imply Clark finally was able to impart some of his wisdom.

Devers would do well to listen: Clark, a six-time All-Star, was a Gold Glover at the position in 1991.

The Cubs are adding utilityman Willi Castro to their roster after trading prospects to the Twins in return for Castro. NY Post Sports' Jon Heyman was the first to report the news on Thursday.

This is definitely not the move Cubs fans expected from the organization before the trade deadline buzzer rings at 6 p.m. ET. The Cubs are still in need of a strong starting pitcher.

The Twins have been extremely busy on Thursday as they've been trading away most of their veteran players of value to other teams. Castro is the latest on that long list. The biggest trade the Twins have conducted so far was sending Carlos Correa to the Astros a bit earlier on Thursday. The Twins will look like a totally new team once the deadline has officially passed.

Castro has already played six positions so far this season for the Twins, so he will likely be used as a fill-in anywhere on the field whenever a Cubs star is out of the lineup. The Cubs are World Series hopefuls this year, so they can use all the extra assistance they can get if it means playing deep into October.

Castro has played in 86 games so far this season, averaging .245/.335./407 with 74 hits, 48 runs, 27 RBIs and 10 home runs.

أعلن الاتحاد الدولي لكرة القدم “فيفا”، عن تصنيف المنتخبات المشاركة في بطولة كأس العالم 2026 المقرر إقامتها في كندا والمكسيك والولايات المتحدة الأمريكية.

وتنطلق منافسات بطولة كأس العالم، خلال الفترة من 11 يونيو وحتى 19 يوليو 2026، بمشاركة 48 منتخباً.

طالع | المنتخبات المتأهلة إلى كأس العالم 2026

ومن المقرر أن تجري قرعة كأس العالم 2026، يوم الجمعة الموافق 5 من شهر ديسمبر المقبل، بالعاصمة الأمريكية واشنطن.

وجاء المنتخب المصري بالتصنيف الثالث، بين 48 منتخبًا مشاركًا في نهائيات كأس العالم 2026، إلى جانب منتخبات النرويج، بنما، الجزائر، إسكتلندا، باراجواي، تونس، كوت ديفوار، أوزباكستان، قطر، السعودية وجنوب أفريقيا. منتخب مصر يتجنب مواجهة 16 منتخبًا في دور المجموعات من كأس العالم 2026

وبذلك، يتجنب منتخب مصر، مواجهة ووقوعه مع 16 منتخبا، منهم الـ11 المتواجدين في نفس المستوى من التصيف بجانب المنتخبات المشاركة في قارة إفريقيا المتواجدة في المستويات الأخرى في التصنيف كمنتخبات المغرب والسنغال من التصنيف الأول والرأس الأخضر وغانا من التصنيف الرابع، والكونغو الديمقراطية حال تأهلها من الملحق العالمي، وذلك وفقًا لنظام قرعة المونديال.

طالع.. رسميًا | فيفا يعلن تصنيف المنتخبات في قرعة كأس العالم 2026 مجموعة منتخب مصر المحتملة في كأس العالم 2026

سيتواجد منتخب مصر، مع أحد منتخبات التصنيف الأول بين (كندا، المكسيك، الولايات المتحدة، إسبانيا، الأرجنتين، فرنسا، إنجلترا، البرازيل، البرتغال، هولندا، بلجيكا وألمانيا).

ومنتخب ثاني من التصنيف الثاني بين (كرواتيا، كولومبيا، أوروجواي، سويسرا، اليابان، إيران، كوريا الجنوبية، الإكوادور، النمسا وأستراليا).

ومنتخب ثالث من التصيف الرابع بين (الأردن، كوراساو، هايتي ونيوزيلندا، بالإضافة إلى 4 منتخبات ستتأهل من الملحق الأوروبي ومنتخبين سيتأهلان من الملحق العالمي في شهر مارس من العام المقبل) باستثناء الكونغو الديمقراطية إذ تأهلت.

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Em parceria com a Umbro, o Fluminense lançou, na última sexta-feira (22), o novo uniforme número dois da equipe, que revive as faixas diagonais na camisa branca, estampadas nas cores verde e grená.

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A camisa, que conta com uma referências a cidade do Rio Janeiro, conta com faixas na diagonal em homenagem ao modelo utilizado pela primeira vez em 1908. o fardamento também contará com gola V e é bem diferente do utilizado na temporada passada.

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Leeds United have only scored 11 goals in their 11 Premier League matches so far this season since they won promotion from the Championship last term.

The newly-promoted side have struggled to find the back of the net on a regular basis. That has not been because of a lack of creativity, though, as the Whites have created 14.7 xG in the division, per WhoScored.

As you can see in the table above, too many players have been wasteful with the chances that have been created for them in the Premier League so far this season.

Summer signing Dominic Calvert-Lewin, in particular, has not been clinical enough as the starting number nine for the West Yorkshire outfit, underperforming his xG by roughly two goals.

With the team’s struggles in front of goal in mind, supporters may be thinking about what the club could do to solve the issue, whether that is through promoting academy talent, making signings in January, or recalling players from their loans.

One star who is currently shining out on loan away from Elland Road is centre-forward Joe Gelhardt, but he looks set to remain at Hull City until at least the end of the season.

Why Joe Gelhardt will not be returning to Leeds United in January

HullLive recently reported that the English striker is expected to remain with the Championship club until next summer, despite the Whites having the option to recall him in January.

The report claimed that Leeds do not have any plans to recall Gelhardt from his loan because they feel that he is in the best place to develop as a player at Hull, who are interested in a deal to sign him permanently next summer.

This shows that Daniel Farke and his coaching staff do not believe that the 23-year-old marksman is the answer to their current problems in the Premier League, or else they would be planning to bring him back to Thorp Arch to bolster the squad for the second half of the season.

The Leeds loanee has plundered seven goals and two assists in 13 Championship starts for the Tigers so far this season, per FotMob, which is why there may have been some supporters wondering if the club would look to recall him.

As you can see in the table above, Gelhardt has finished his chances at an incredibly efficient rate, outperforming his xG by just over two goals, but Leeds have reportedly decided that he is not the answer for them in the Premier League.

This means that Farke will have to look elsewhere to solve his team’s goalscoring woes, and he should forget about Gelhardt to unleash a young star from the academy.

Leeds' Gelhardt replacement

17-year-old centre-forward Harry Gray made his first-team debut for the Whites against Stoke City in the Championship last season, but he has yet to make an appearance in the Premier League in the current campaign.

Derby County, Swansea City, Charlton Athletic, and Hull City are four Championship sides reportedly chasing a deal to sign the teenage marksman on loan for the second half of the season when the January transfer window opens for business.

Leeds, though, should reject their advances and, instead, look to unleash Gray in the first-team with the hope that he can provide the goalscoring touch that has eluded their current options up front.

The England youth international, who was hailed as a “powerful” player by Como scout Ben Mattinson, has been in fantastic form for the club’s academy in the 2025/26 campaign, with his most notable moment being his hat-trick against Scunthorpe in the National League Cup in September.

On top of that hat-trick, Gray has also scored five goals in six Premier League 2 games and two goals in two EFL Trophy matches, per Transfermarkt, which means that the teenage forward has racked up ten goals in all competitions this season.

The 17-year-old talent had the chance to play against a League Two first-team, Accrington Stanley, in the EFL Trophy before the international break, and showed that he can make an impact against senior opposition.

As you can see in the table above, Gray did struggle with the aerial duels in the game, understandably as a 17-year-old against first-team centre-backs, but he did hold his own in physical contests on the deck and scored two goals in the game.

This suggests that he is ready to compete against experienced defenders, even if battling for aerial balls is not his strength, which is why Farke should look to reward him with a chance to impress in the Premier League this season.

The impressive teenager has done all that he can do to impress the head coach with his performances this season. He has scored goals at an exceptional rate in every competition for the U21s, showing that he can be ruthless in front of goal and find the back of the net on a regular basis.

As aforementioned, Leeds have not taken enough of their chances in the Premier League so far this season, which is why they need a lethal marksman who can make the most of the opportunities that are being created.

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With this in mind, Farke must unleash Gray in the first-team to see if he can make the step up, whilst Gelhardt is left to see out the rest of the season with Hull.

A century announced the precocious 14-year-old to the world. Now the challenge is to shield the child within the prodigy and build him a strong support system

Greg Chappell02-May-2025In the world of sport, there are few things more thrilling than the arrival of a prodigy – a fresh face bursting onto the scene with a brilliance that seems to defy age, logic, or the rhythms of experience. That is exactly what 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered in his phenomenal third appearance for Rajasthan Royals recently. A century off just 35 deliveries, replete with audacious sixes and classical drives, set not only a record for youth but a standard of excellence that seasoned professionals might envy.The cricketing world stood stunned. A schoolboy had just torn apart a professional attack, and in doing so, lit up a billion imaginations.And yet, within the rapture, there must be reason. With the rise of a star this young, the question is not just how far he can go but whether he will survive the journey at all.Suryavanshi’s century was a triumph of talent, timing, and temperament. It was no fluke: those who had seen him in age-group cricket, especially the Royals’ high-performance director, Zubin Bharucha, knew the spark was real. But even he could not have scripted such a sensational entry.To see a teenager wield a bat with the authority of a man twice his age, in front of tens of thousands, and millions more watching on television, was to witness the magic of sport. But this magic can come at a cost.Related

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At 14, Suryavanshi is still a child – physiologically, neurologically, emotionally. His brain is still wiring itself, his values still forming, his identity still fragile. In that context, such acclaim, such expectation, such public adulation, can become a double-edged sword.Child prodigies are a double narrative. On one hand, they dazzle and uplift, giving fans hope and a sense of wonder. On the other, they often carry burdens they are not yet equipped to shoulder. History across sports offers numerous lessons.Take the case of Freddy Adu, the American footballer labelled “the next Pele” at just 14. The pressure of that label consumed him, and a once-promising career dissolved under the strain of expectation and premature exposure. Or Michelle Wie, the golf phenom who entered the professional circuit as a teenager, only to battle injuries and mental fatigue for years.We’ve seen this in cricket too. Sachin Tendulkar succeeded as a teenager not simply due to talent but because of a solid support system – a stoic temperament, a wise coach, a family that protected him from the circus. On the other hand, Vinod Kambli, equally talented and perhaps more flamboyant, struggled to balance fame and discipline. His fall was as dramatic as his rise. Prithvi Shaw is another wunderkind who has fallen but may yet find a way back to the pinnacle.

It is incumbent on the cricketing ecosystem – the BCCI, the franchises, mentors, and the media – to protect Suryavanshi. Talent must be guided, not glorified; nurtured, not just marketed

These stories don’t question the ability of youth, but they challenge the wisdom of how that ability is nurtured – or exploited.I’m reminded of a different kind of prodigy from my own playing days – not a teenager but a man who, in his own way, arrived with similar brilliance and left with barely a trace.Bob Massie’s debut at Lord’s in 1972 remains etched in cricketing lore: 16 wickets, moving the ball like it was obeying his will. That match, against a powerful England side, turned him into an overnight sensation. Bob was 25, not 14, but even so, the storm of expectation that followed was overwhelming.I played alongside Bob and watched the aftermath. On the following tour, to the West Indies, he began to struggle. The conditions were harsh, the ball deteriorated quickly, and the swing – his greatest weapon – disappeared. He tried harder, overcompensated, and in the process lost his action, and more critically, his confidence.It’s one of the saddest truths in sport: when your weapon is gone and you don’t yet know who you are without it, the game can feel cruel and unforgiving. Bob played just six Tests. The man who once danced with destiny at Lord’s faded into obscurity, not because he lacked skill but because no one had prepared him for what came after success.He later admitted the pressure became too much, and he made the wise, if painful, decision to move on from cricket. But what if he had been 14 instead of 25?This is the peril facing Vaibhav Suryavanshi.It is incumbent on the cricketing ecosystem – the BCCI, the franchises, mentors, and the media – to protect him. Talent can’t be bubble-wrapped, but it can be provided a buffer. It must be guided, not glorified; nurtured, not just marketed.There are a few things that the game must do to protect rising talent.Bob Massie’s rise and devastating fall is a lesson in how fleeting a promising career can be without support•Fairfax Media/Getty ImagesLicensed child psychologists should be part of every elite youth programme. The emotional volatility of adolescence demands specialised care. Cricket teaches technique, but life teaches resilience. Young players need mentors to discuss everything, from media scrutiny to self-worth. Every innings need not be broadcast, nor every run celebrated. There is merit in anonymity during growth phases.Commercial interests must come second to mental health. Contracts should mandate educational continuation, limit media exposure, and schedule periodic sabbaticals. Family or trusted adults must remain central to decision-making. They are not just cheerleaders but the final line of protection for the child within the athlete.Let us not misunderstand the significance of Suryavanshi’s century – it was a marvel, one of those once-in-a-generation moments that define eras. But we must understand the story is just beginning.The world will now demand repeat performances. Commentators will analyse his technique frame by frame. Advertisers will come calling. Social media will canonise or crucify him with equal vigour.And yet, all he might want is to go home, play a video game, or have an ice cream with friends.We must allow him that. We must allow him to be a teenager.To be young and gifted is a rare blessing. But to remain grounded when you have that gift is a greater achievement. For every Tendulkar who rises, there are many like Bob Massie who fade, not because they were any less worthy, but because the structures around them weren’t strong enough to hold them when their world shifted.Vaibhav Suryavanshi has the tools. He has the temperament. But most importantly, he needs time. Let us celebrate him, yes, but also protect him. Let us not confuse early genius with invincibility. The boy has already played like a man. Now it is time for the men around him to ensure the boy within remains whole.And if we do that – if we cherish his humanity as much as we do his hundred – then perhaps, just perhaps, this will not be a quasar that burns bright and vanishes but a star that lights up cricket’s skies for decades to come.

The imbalance of T20 and Test cricket could be creating workload issues for fast bowlers

Firdose Moonda20-Jan-2025Joburg Super Kings completed their trip to the Western Cape winless, after losing to both MICT and Paarl Royals and head into the second half of the competition with a depleted seam attack. It was confirmed midway through their trip that Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament with a hamstring injury, after playing only one game, which takes their total count of absent seamers to four.Nandre Burger and Lizaad Williams were ruled out before the event started with a lower back stress fracture and a knee problem respectively, while the experienced Beuran Hendricks was ruled out shortly after the tournament started. Now, without Coetzee, JSK are down to three frontline quicks in Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana, Hardus Viljoen and Doug Bracewell (who has yet to play a game) and allrounders David Wiese and Evan Jones.JSK’s troubles are a symptom of a broader problem in South African cricket: the proliferation of injured quicks, which has blighted the summer. As the numbers on the sidelines grow, so do the theories over the reasons, and there seems to be a prevailing one.”We actually did a count last night,” Albie Morkel, JSK’s assistant coach said after their loss to MICT on Wednesday night. “Currently there’s about nine South African fast bowlers injured across all the teams, so it is a worrying thing. We are trying to find reasons why, maybe it’s the lack of cricket, I don’t know. We lost three big guys in Lizaad, Nandre, and Gerald recently, so it’s big for us and we have to juggle with the guys that we have.”Morkel’s point may extend to a discussion on loads in general which is something CSA, like other boards around the world, monitors. That includes bowling too much and bowling too little, and then switching between the two extremes too quickly, which results in drastic changes in a short space of time. One source pointed to the structure of South Africa’s domestic system which, for two of the last three seasons, has started with a T20 competition, and then gone into a first-class tournament. This, in essence, has taken bowlers from delivering four overs a match for several weeks to being required to bowl 15-plus overs a day in a short space of time.An example of this is Coetzee, who played 22 T20s in 2024 but no first-class matches before he played a Test against Sri Lanka. In the Test, Coetzee bowled 16 overs – four times more than he had bowled in a single game all year, and hurt his groin, which ruled him out of the rest of the international summer. On his comeback seven weeks later, Coetzee bowled three overs for JSK and has since picked up a hamstring injury.Lungi Ngidi is back in action but down on pace after his groin injury•SportzpicsCSA are hopeful that Coetzee will recover before the final Champions Trophy squads need to be named on February 11 but they will still need to address Coetzee’s longer-term problems. He has struggled with injuries since he was at school and often in similar areas: hamstrings, hip and groin. One problem could be how much he puts his body through by bowling quickly, which CSA tried to address when they put him, and Marco Jansen, on a 12-week conditioning break between August and October this year. Jansen has returned refreshed, quick and with a renewed appetite for batting; Coetzee initially came back faster, but has since been injured.Without a careful analysis of the actions of Jansen and Coetzee, which CSA have access to, it could be difficult to explain why one has remained fit and the other hasn’t, unless you simply put it down to rotten luck. That may also be the only way to explain the persistent problems facing Anrich Nortje. He was due to play in South Africa’s white-ball series against Pakistan but broke his toe in the nets (while facing David Miller, of all people!) and then suffered a back injury on comeback.Nortje has had long-standing back and hip problems, which ruled him out of the 2023 ODI World Cup, but has also shown he can come back strongly. He was South Africa’s leading wicket-taker, and the joint second-highest, at the 2024 T20 World Cup, but there is something interesting to note about his recent playing history. Since September 2023, Nortje has only played T20s: 35 matches, and opted out of a CSA central contract, which may have required him to play Tests and ODIs as well, to ease his body back into the rigours of competitive cricket.Related

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So there may be something to the too-little-cricket argument and it could also apply to Lungi Ngidi, who was discovered to have a groin injury in November. Ngidi has only played two first-class matches in the last two years – both Tests – and six ODIs (but no domestic 50-over matches) and 25 T20s in that time. Ngidi did not play any cricket between the ODI series against Ireland in October the start of the SA20 in January, which meant he missed the entire home international season, including all four Tests. He has since played three of Paarl Royals’ five matches, including two in a row on January 11 and 13, but did not play on Monday night against JSK. The official word is that he is fit for selection but the evidence of his appearances is that he has been bowling slower than expected, which may be a worry ahead of the Champions Trophy.The other three injured quicks included Wiaan Mulder, who broke his right middle finger while batting in the Durban Test against Sri Lanka, and Ottneil Baartman, who had a calf problem. Both have since returned to action. Daryn Dupavillon makes up the ninth name and has a hamstring injury that has ruled him out of the SA20.That number would leave most national sides, and the domestic systems, in trouble but South Africa have still managed to field excellent quicks in their Test squad, while the SA20 sides are fairly well stocked. If there is a silver lining, it’s that when the depth has been tested, it’s passed. However, South Africa will still want to consider the root cause of the issue and see if they can resolve it.

Everton have enjoyed a solid start to the campaign. Negativity has wended its way in over recent weeks – and understandably so – but few expect the 14th-place Premier League side to slump into the drop zone and remain there.

Of course, neither are David Moyes’ team firing on all cylinders, and after a hard-fought draw at high-flying Sunderland on Monday evening, the issues relating to goals and strikers remained at the forefront.

Perhaps more concerning was the way the Toffees tapered off after the interval, almost knocked out of kilter by Granit Xhaka’s deflected howitzer moments into the second half; the Black Cats were on the hunt for much of the affair thereafter.

Moyes needs to fix these problems and ensure Everton push for an elusive place in the top half. But, in order to do this, he must find solutions to the current problems.

How Moyes can solve Everton's problems

Not to be unduly pragmatic, but the data suggests Everton are headed for a mid-table Premier League finish, settled somewhere on the bottom half of the ladder.

How to dissect the glaring conundrum on Moyes’ desk? Between them, Beto and Thierno Barry have scored one goal in the league this season, and the slew of missed chances are piling up.

Barry will be desperate to break his duck after moving to the Hill Dickinson from Villarreal for a £27m fee in July. A smart deal for a promising attacking talent wrapped up nice and early.

Things need to improve in the final third, with Iliman Ndiaye and Jack Grealish keeping things afloat.

However, Moyes’ job would be a whole lot more unstable were the defenders not playing their part. James Tarkowski has not looked his sharpest so far this term, though Jordan Pickford is as important as ever. An issue down the defensive flanks is as noisy a talking point as the one at number nine.

With Jarrad Branthwaite yet to make his seasonal bow as he recovers from a hamstring injury, the Blues’ secure defence could have crumbled over the past few months, but there’s been an unlikely hero who is keeping Everton away from the maw of the relegation zone.

The Everton flop saving Moyes' skin

Toward the end of the 2024/25 campaign, it looked nailed on that Michael Keane would close the door on his Everton career, drawing to a close a career on Merseyside with many ups and downs.

Keane, 32, penned a new deal at the start of the summer, and that’s a move which has proved incredibly shrewd, for he has started all ten Premier League fixtures so far as Branthwaite recovers.

Once said to have “failed a succession of managers” at Goodison Park by writer Jim Keoghan, Keane looks as sharp and cultured as he ever has, really making a positive impression as the protective tissue in front of Pickford’s goal. Against Sunderland, for example, Liverpool World handed him a 9/10 match rating for his defensive contribution.

Looking at how Keane has fared alongside Tarkowski, you might argue he has been the superior man. Certainly, he has been less error-strewn in his efforts than the vice-captain.

Matches (starts)

10 (10)

10 (10)

Goals

0

1

Assists

0

0

Touches*

58.6

51.1

Accurate passes*

35.9 (81%)

31.1 (85%)

Chances created*

0.5

0.1

Recoveries*

2.4

2.9

Tackles + interceptions*

2.3

1.7

Clearances*

6.9

7.7

Ground duels*

2.2 (61%)

1.3 (62%)

Aerial duels*

4.3 (70%)

2.9 (62%)

Errors made

4

0

The significance of Keane’s fine form in the rearguard cannot be understated. Branthwaite is indeed sidelined and may yet be uncleared for several months.

Imagine a world in which the Friedkin Group had opted against renewing Keane’s deal, content with the options at hand. It would have been disastrous and to the detriment of Moyes’ first full season back in charge.

Just look at the England international’s display at the Stadium of Light. His fearlessness to make one near-the-line clearance showcased his determination and spirit, and he has been a credit to Moyes’ team this year.

Issues persist at right-back, and while he’s imperfect in the role, Jake O’Brien has proved largely effective in an unnatural berth. Recalling him to central defence alongside Tarkowski might have had an adverse effect on the squad’s fluency, not least because of the lack of options in the position.

Would it be too much to claim Keane has been the signing of the summer for the Toffees? Perhaps not, considering the circumstances. His steely displays in front of Pickford’s goal might even be keeping Moyes in a job as he looks to find a successful formula to stave off any worries of yet another relegation-threatened campaign.

Moyes can drop Barry & Beto by unleashing "magic" Everton star in new role

Everton have got some major problems in the final third this season.

ByAngus Sinclair Nov 5, 2025

Rangers have now reportedly launched an opening enquiry to sign Mujaid Sadick from Belgian side Genk in an attempt to hand Danny Rohl his first arrival at Ibrox.

The new manager has got off to a mixed start in Scotland, with victories over Kilmarnock and Hibernian at least stopping the rot in the Scottish Premiership before heartbreak in extra-time against Celtic. As Roma entered Ibrox in midweek, there may have been some hope that Rohl’s side could cause an upset before their problems were laid bare for all to see once again.

The Italian side raced into the lead courtesy of Matias Soule in the 13th minute, before Lorenzo Pellegrini put them out of sight just before half-time. Whilst it was no thumping, the gulf in quality was clear at times as Roma picked up a 2-0 victory.

Speaking to the media at full-time, Rohl admitted his disappointment – saying: “It’s disappointing, the result. We did, in some key moments, not the right things that we should do.

“I’ve said this many times, and I will repeat this, this game at the moment we need to grow in. We want to win this game in the future, but at the moment there are a lot of things that we have to increase.

“In the second half, I changed the shape and had one more player higher on the pitch. I felt then until the 75th minute that there could be something if we used one moment to bring the belief or the confidence in a good direction. But we couldn’t, and then in the end it was a very experienced side we played.”

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Defensively, Rangers were found wanting once again and it’s something that the 49ers must address in the January transfer window. As Rohl aims to mark his own stamp on the current side, a central defender should be at the top of his shopping list.

Rangers launch Mujaid Sadick enquiry

As reported by journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Rangers have now launched an enquiry to sign Mujaid Sadick from Belgian side Genk in the January transfer window. The 25-year-old has seemingly impressed the Gers and may have first caught their attention when he pocketed summer signing Chermiti in a 1-0 win over the Scottish giants in September.

The central defender completed 45 of his 46 attempted passes, made 15 defensive contributions and was not dribbled past once in a dominant display against Rangers. Chermiti, meanwhile, was limited to just one touch in the opposition box and was dispossessed three times. In a night to forget for the struggling striker, Sadick thrived.

It’s also worth noting that the Spaniard can play right-back as well as centre-back in what could offer Rohl crucial versatility. As far as first arrivals go, Sadick would be an excellent option to turn to in the January transfer window.

Rohl must drop another Rangers transfer flop with Chermiti

Robert Lewandowski claimed Barcelona are now even 'stronger' after making a long-awaited return to their iconic Camp Nou home with a 4-0 thrashing of Athletic Club. The Polish forward opened the scoring early in the game before Ferran Torres grabbed a brace and Fermin Lopez netted for the Blaugrana as they kept up the defence of their La Liga title.

Dream return to Camp Nou

Barcelona returned to Camp Nou on Saturday after a two-year exile due to the renovation of the venue. Hansi Flick's side marked the comeback to the iconic stadium with a memorable 4-0 win over Athletic Club in La Liga. Lewandowski scored the opening goal in the fourth minute before Torres doubled the team's lead at the stroke of half-time.

Shortly after the break, Lopez added a third goal before Torres completed the demolition with a second strike in the 90th minute to seal important three points for the Blaugrana. 

AdvertisementGetty Images Sport'We're a slightly stronger team'

Speaking to after the match, Lewandowski said: "We were returning to Camp Nou, and it was a special day for us. We're very happy to be able to play here. From the beginning, we played very well, scoring two goals in the first half and another two in the second. We added three more points, although the most important thing is that we're back here. Simply because it's a different experience when we play here."

He added: "We were determined to attack from the start. So it felt special to score the first goal. I'm very proud. We have a very good team and now we have to look ahead. When we play at Camp Nou, we're a slightly stronger team."

Williams faced hostility

Nico Williams was strongly linked with a move to Barcelona in the summer transfer window until he decided against signing for the Catalan giants at the last moment and signed a new contract at Athletic Club. Thus, Barcelona fans were naturally angry at the Spain international winger as he faced hostility from the home crowd during the game.

At full-time, Williams' team-mate Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta told reporters: "I was expecting this atmosphere, and I saw him calm. We’re gutted. We knew we had to do everything perfectly and that they had to have an off day. We have to pick ourselves up quickly because we have a game on Tuesday. Any mistake is punished against players of that calibre, even more so. Missing any game is a real bummer, and I’m gutted about it."

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Getty Images SportWhy did Rashford miss Athletic Club clash?

Rashford has reinvented himself under Flick at Barcelona after being frozen out at Manchester United under head coach Ruben Amorim. The England international move to the Catalan side in the summer transfer window on a one-year loan with an option to buy him permanently next season. Rashford has made a dream start to his journey with Barca and has also returned to the national team set-up.

Unfortunately for Barcelona, he was ruled out of the clash at Camp Nou on Saturday after catching the flu. The official statement from the club read: "Marcus Rashford will miss today’s match against Athletic Club due to [the] flu."

Flick will now hope that Rashford recovers quickly and is well enough for the trip to Chelsea on Tuesday in the Champions League and for their home La Liga encounter with Alaves next Saturday.