كشف اللواء أشرف نصار رئيس نادي البنك الأهلي، حقيقة الموافقة على بيع ياو أنور مهاجم الفريق إلى أهلي طرابلس الليبي خلال الفترة الحالية.
وانتشر خطاب خلال الساعات الماضية يفيد بموافقة نادي البنك الأهلي على بيع ياو أنور مهاجم الفريق إلى أهلي طرابلس الليبي.
طالع.. نبيل الكوكي بعد الفوز على البنك الأهلي: المصري أغلق الأطراف أمام مصطفى شلبي
وقال اللواء أشرف نصار رئيس نادي البنك الأهلي في تصريحات خاصة لـ بطولات: الخطاب المنتشر بشأن الموافقة على بيع ياو أنور قديم، ولن نبيع أي لاعب خلال الفترة الحالية”.
وأضاف: “لا أعلم لماذا انتشر الخطاب في الوقت الحالي رغم أنه قديم، على الرغم من غلق باب القيد في ليبيا، ونحن في الوقت الحالي ليس لدينا أي نية في بيع أي لاعب من الفريق”.
وتابع أشرف نصار: الشرط الوحيد للموافقة على بيع أي لاعب من عناصر الفريق الأساسية هو ضمان تواجد فريق البنك الأهلي بين الـ 7 أندية الكبار في جدول ترتيب الدوري الممتاز”.
Pakistan secured a spot in the tri-series final against New Zealand; South Africa have now lost six successive ODIs
Firdose Moonda12-Feb-2025
Salman Agha hit his maiden ODI hundred•PCB
Salman Agha’s first ODI century and Mohammad Rizwan’s fourth combined as Pakistan completed their highest successful chase in ODIs and secured a spot in the tri-series final against New Zealand on Saturday. Rizwan and Salman, Pakistan’s captain and vice-captain, shared in a record fourth-wicket stand of 260, the highest-ever against South Africa, and the fourth-highest by any pair while chasing. South Africa have never had a bigger score chased against them.On a pitch perfect for batting, Pakistan’s efforts trumped Temba Bavuma’s highest ODI score since September 2023, Matthew Breetzke becoming the player with the most runs after two matches (233) and Heinrich Klaasen’s fourth successive 80-plus score in the highest-scoring encounter between these two sides.It goes without saying that it was a difficult day for bowlers, and seamers in particular. Pakistan’s quicks conceded 206 runs in 28 overs, of which Mohammad Hasnain’s eight cost 72, and South Africa’s pace attack gave away 223 runs in 27 overs. South Africa have now lost six successive ODIs.Ultimately, South Africa will be more concerned about the loss of Klaasen to a thumb injury than the match. Klaasen left the field in the 32nd over and handed the wicket-keeping gloves to Kyle Verreynne, after a ball that kept low from Corbin Bosch struck him on the right thumb. There was no immediate update on Klaasen’s condition.Pakistan had never conceded more runs in Karachi and only once allowed South Africa to score more against them so their task was tough from the outset. But their chase got underway briskly when Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam put on 56 in the first six overs, and took apart both Lungi Ngidi and Corbin Bosch. Wiaan Mulder was introduced as first-change early, in the seventh over, and struck with his first legitimate ball. He cramped Babar for room as he tried to flick the ball away and struck him on the front pad. Babar reviewed immediately but Ultraedge confirmed there was no bat and the ball was going on to hit the middle stump.Saud Shakeel, brought into the side for this match, kept the pressure on and scored 15 off 16 balls before mistiming a pull off Bosch to Mulder at deep mid-wicket. Pakistan’s powerplay score of 91 for 2 was their third-highest since 2002 and set them up well.South Africa soon edged ahead when, four balls into the 11th over, Fakhar played inside the line of a Mulder ball, got an edge and Klaasen took a diving catch to his left. Rizwan had only faced two balls, and pulled one of them for four, when he was joined by Salman, with a rebuilding job to do.Pakistan scored only one boundary in the next seven overs and the required run-rate climbed over 7.3 but slowly, Pakistan started to find more boundaries. Salman picked on anything full from the spinners and the pair rotated strike well to take Pakistan to 163 for 3 at the halfway stage, still needing 190 runs.Senuran Muthusamy came into the attack at that point and by his third over, Rizwan lined him up and launched him over long-on to bring up the hundred partnership. By then, Rizwan already had fifty and Salman soon brought up his fifty off 51 balls.Matthew Breetzke and Temba Bavuma made 83 and 82, respectively•Associated Press
Though the required run-rate hovered between seven to eight runs an over, neither Salman nor Rizwan panicked and they were supplied with enough boundary balls to keep the score ticking over. South Africa were guilty of offering too much width, failing to adjust their lengths and the occasional piece of ordinary fielding. By the time Pakistan got to their last ten overs, they needed 82 runs. South Africa had scored 110 in the same period, so Pakistan knew what was possible.Both set batters were on the doorstep of the 90s and Rizwan got there first when he launched Mulder over deep mid-wicket, off the 106th ball he faced. In the same over, Salman got to his milestone off a single. His hundred took just 87 balls. Pakistan brought 300 up in the 44th over and needed just 32 runs in the last five overs. Despite Salman falling before the winning runs were scored, Pakistan got there with six balls to spare, leaving South Africa wondering how many they left out there.They started strongly with a powerplay that saw them total 64 for 1 and both Bavuma and Breetzke in good touch. Breetzke, in particular, was soon striking at over 100, and allowed Bavuma to dial it down slightly as he approached his first fifty in 17 innings. He got there with a single off Salman, and then accelerated once again. In general, Bavuma played more riskily than we are used to and went for an expansive drive off left-arm spinner Khusdil Shah but edged past Rizwan. Later that over, he tried to slog Khusdil over square leg but top-edged. Naseem Shah misjudged the catch and put Bavuma down on 60.Pakistan were able to keep South Africa fairly quiet for the next eight overs, and they scored at under five an over but grew frustrated with their inability to break through. Breetzke brought up fifty off 46 balls before Hasnain thought he had him out lbw when he missed a leg-side whip and Rizwan was convinced to review but ball-tracking showed it going down leg.Sensing an opportunity to create something, Rizwan brought Shaheen Shah back on in the 27th over and he tested the batters with pace and personality. There were stare-downs and words. At one point, Afridi moved into Breetzke’s path as he was completing a single and there was contact. Breetzke didn’t back down, got in Shaheen’s face and the pair had to be separated by the umpires and team-mates. In the next over, Bavuma played Hasnain to backward point and raced away for a single before checking with Breetzke, who sent him back. It was too late.Saud Shakeel swooped in and with a one-handed pick up and throw ran Bavuma out and celebrated in his face for good measure. Bavuma was stranded on 82, with a golden chance at a century gone begging, but South Africa still had 21.5 overs to face.Klaasen was sent in at No.4 and faced 14 balls for seven runs before he remembered who he was. He smoked Hasnain for four fours in his sixth over, over mid-on, mid-off, square-leg and deep mid-wicket to bring up 200 and get the innings going again. That over cost 16 runs and the next four for 36 and South Africa were back in sight of a massive score.Breetzke was out to a stunning Salman catch when he tried to smash Khusdil through the covers but Salman, who dived across and reached out with his right hand to pluck the ball close to the ground. Mulder was caught at point in the next over and South Africa entered the final ten overs on 242 for 4 but with Klaasen there, would have been comfortable.He unleashed a 95-metre six five balls into that period, brought up fifty off 38 balls and then completely cut loose. His next 37 runs came off 18 balls and he spared no-one. Afridi was treated particularly severely as Klaasen took him for back to back sixes in an over that cost 20. When he tried to give Naseem the same treatment, Klaasen sent a low full toss to long-on. In the end, Pakistan’s two centuries to South Africa’s none was the difference.
حرص الجهاز الفني لمنتخب مصر، بقيادة حسام حسن، على عقد جلسات مع اللاعبين قبل مباراة غينيا بيساو المقررة اليوم الأحد، ضمن التصفيات المؤهلة إلى كأس العالم 2026.
ويلتقي المنتخب المصري مع غينيا بيساو في الجولة العاشرة والأخيرة من منافسات المجموعة الأولى لتصفيات كأس العالم، على ملعب استاد القاهرة الدولي.
طالع.. خاص | حسام حسن يدرس الدفع بثنائي منتخب مصر أمام غينيا بيساو وكان منتخب مصر قد تأهل إلى كأس العالم 2026، المقرر إقامته في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية وكندا والمكسيك، بعد ضمان صدارة المجموعة.
وعلم بطولات أن جهاز المنتخب حرص على عقد جلسات مع اللاعبين لحثهم على عدم التراخي في مواجهة غينيا بيساو.
ويسعى الجهاز الفني لتجديد دوافع اللاعبين، حيث طالبهم بالتركيز وإنهاء التصفيات بالفوز من أجل تحسين ترتيب مصر في التصنيف العالمي.
وطالب الجهاز اللاعبين بغلق صفحة مواجهة جيبوتي التي حُسم فيها التأهل، والتركيز على مباراة غينيا بيساو، خاصة أن منتخب مصر لم يتمكن من الفوز عليها ذهابًا في المواجهة التي انتهت بالتعادل الإيجابي بهدف لكل فريق.
WA, currently bottom of the Shield table, gave themselves a chance of a vital win
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Corey Rocchiccioli took a career-best 7 for 52•Getty Images
Spinner Corey Rocchiccioli bagged his best first-class figures as Western Australia dominated Queensland on day one of their Sheffield Shield game.Rocchiccioli snared 7 for 52 as Queensland were bowled out for 147 at the Gabba in Brisbane. WA cruised to 112 for 1 in reply, with Sam Whiteman making 67.Related
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WA (24.91 points) are in last place, with Queensland (27.75) third on a table topped by South Australia (36.93). But with three games including this fixture remaining, Rocchiccioli’s feats have given WA a superb opportunity to jump up the ladder.The 27-year-old had never previously taken five wickets in a first-class innings but spun his way to a career-best day. He captured seven of the last nine wickets to fall as the Queensland batsmen struggled.Ben McDermott top-scored with 37 from 112 balls. Next best were No.10 Mitchell Swepson (20 not out) and No. 8 Xavier Bartlett (20).Matthew Renshaw, Jimmy Peirson and Michael Neser were among those to fall cheaply against Rocchiccioli and paceman Cameron Gannon.Neser fell to a superb one-handed catch from Rocchiccioli, diving to his right from his own bowling. He also took a smart, diving return catch to dismiss Renshaw.WA’s openers Whiteman and Sam Fanning then cashed in for the visitors with their unbroken partnership. Whiteman set an aggressive tone, smacking seven fours and three sixes in his 88-ball innings before being bowled by Tom Whitney about 25 minutes before stumps. Fanning was more circumspect, striking two fours from his 107 deliveries.
Mais uma vez titular do sistema defensivo do Bragantino na goleada por 4 a 0 sobre o Flamengo, na quinta-feira (23), pelo Brasileirão, o zagueiro Luan Patrick soma números expressivos com a camisa do Massa Bruta. Emprestado pelo Athletico-PR até o fim da atual temporada com opção de compra, o jovem de 21 anos completou 13 partidas pela equipe e alcançou seu maior número de atuações como profissional, superando os 12 disputados no ano passado com a camisa do América-MG.
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Sempre que acionado, os números mostram que o defensor tem correspondido às expectativas. Dos 13 jogos em que esteve em campo no ano, o Red Bull Bragantino saiu sem ser vazado em sete deles, ou seja, 53,8%. Já sem Luan, a equipe disputou outros 20 compromissos e não sofreu gols em apenas cinco, com aproveitamento baixo de apenas 25%.
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– Sem dúvida é muito positivo saber que tenho conseguido ajudar a equipe quando estou em campo. Meu pensamento é sempre ajudar o Bragantino da maneira que for possível, então fico feliz com esses números. Espero que se mantenha assim, com todo o grupo se ajudando e dando o seu melhor pelo bem da equipe – comemorou o defensor.
Com os problemas de lesão no setor defensivo, que teve diante do Flamengo as ausências de Leo Ortiz, Nathan, Lucas Cunha e Léo Realpe, Luan Patrick recebeu nova oportunidade do treinador português Pedro Caixinha. Agora, a meta do zagueiro formado nas categorias de base do Furacão e com passagem pelas seleções de base é se firmar de vez entre os titulares.
– Nossa equipe vem sofrendo bastante com lesões, principalmente no setor defensivo. Infelizmente nem todos estão à disposição do professor Caixinha, mas isso acaba abrindo espaço para quem não vinha atuando com tanta frequência e estamos dando conta do recado, mostrando que temos condições de vestir essa camisa e ajudar com regularidade. Me sinto pronto e sempre trabalhando para evoluir e estar à altura dos desafios – projetou.
Celtic are set for a busy deadline day, and Brendan Rodgers could now be set to bring a winger into the equation after identifying a new target.
Celtic's dire Glasgow Derby display emphasises need for reinforcements
Despite plenty of anticipation ahead of the first clash between Glasgow’s big two this season, Celtic claimed a point away to Rangers at Ibrox in a 0-0 draw that won’t live long in the memory.
Rarely has a derby match-up between the pair passed without any real incident, though the Bhoys were flat in attack and registered only five shots, two of which were on target, as they remain top of the Scottish Premiership on goal difference.
Post-match, Rodgers hinted that his side could be in for a busy deadline day in order to land the offensive reinforcements he needs at the top end of the field.
He told reporters: “It’s been so clear what the team has needed and what’s required. I really hope that in this period we can do that.
“Celtic’s DNA is around about our attacking intent, mentality and that bit of quality. You arrive into the final third and you’re creating chances.”
Becoming the Bhoys’ main target at a late stage in the window, Anderlecht striker Kasper Dolberg is wanted to lead the Celtic line and could be set to replace Adam Idah, who is on his way to Swansea City as things stand.
Reports suggest the Bhoys have also made an approach for Bristol City forward Fally Mayulu, albeit he won’t be the last forward to be linked with a move to Parkhead before the deadline passes.
Admittedly, Celtic have left their business late, though they could now be about to step up their efforts to land a winger after showcasing a lack of creative ideas at Ibrox.
Celtic submit loan bid for Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi
Taking to social media platform X, Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph has confirmed that Celtic have submitted a loan bid for Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi ahead of tonight’s deadline.
Intriguingly, Rangers, Lyon and Leicester City have also put forward proposals for the 22-year-old, who will now have a decision to make based on the amount of minutes he will earn away from Selhurst Park.
Dubbed “wonderful” by former Charlton Athletic boss Ben Garner, Rak-Sakyi spent last season out on loan at Sheffield United and enjoyed a successful spell at Bramall Lane, registering seven goals and two assists in 36 appearances.
With two years left on his contract, it remains to be seen if any option to buy would be included in a deal for the England Under-21 international. However, supporters of Celtic, Rangers, Lyon and Leicester City won’t need to wait too long to find out the £10 million-rated star’s chosen destination.
Destaque da base do Palmeiras e craque da última Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, o atacante Kevin é o novo reforço do elenco profissional do Palmeiras. Alvo de clubes europeus, o jogador foi informado nesta quarta-feira (12), que a partir de agora ele não vai mais fazer parte do Sub-20 do Verdão, e que agora briga por posição no ataque titular do time de Abel Ferreira.
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A informação foi dada em primeira mão pelo portal ‘Nosso Palestra’ e confirmada pelo Lance!
Kevin foi chamado pela comissão técnica para ocupar a vaga de Giovani, cria da base recém negociada para o Al-Saad, do Catar, por 9 milhões de euros (cerca de R$ 47 milhões na cotação atual) por 50% dos direitos econômicos.
Pelo profissional do Palmeiras, Kevin já fez dois jogos e marcou um gol, pela reta final do Campeonato Brasileiro de 2021. Em 2023, o jogador tem oito gols em 17 jogos pelo Sub-20 alviverde.
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No mês passado, o Palmeiras renovou o contrato com Kevin até o final de 2026. O Verdão é dono de 50% dos direitos econômicos do jogador.
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Em janeiro de 2023, o Shakhtar Donetsk-UCR fez uma oferta de 10 milhões de euros (R$ 56,4 milhões na cotação da época) pelo atacante. O Palmeiras, que já havia recusado outras duas ofertas menores dos ucranianos, recusou mais uma e segurou a joia no clube.
Segundo apurou o Lance!, o volante Pedro Lima deve ser o próximo a ser informado que será integrado de vez ao elenco profissonal.
أعلن نادي فياريال الإسباني تكريم لاعبه السابق خلال مواجهة الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي مانشستر سيتي ضمن منافسات دوري أبطال أوروبا.
ويواجه مانشستر سيتي نظيره فياريال مساء اليوم، الثلاثاء، في تمام الساعة العاشرة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة ومكة المكرمة.
ويستضيف ملعب “لا سيراميكا” مباراة فريقي مانشستر سيتي وفياريال، ضمن منافسات الجولة الثالثة من مرحلة الدوري لبطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.
ويمتلك مانشستر سيتي 4 نقاط في الوقت الحالي، حيث فاز في الجولة الأولى على نابولي بهدفين دون رد، بينما سقط في فخ التعادل مع موناكو بهدفين لمثليهما.
اقرأ أيضًا | المرشحون لجائزة أفضل لاعب في الجولة الثامنة بـ الدوري الإنجليزي
وشهدت قائمة مانشستر سيتي المستدعاة لخوض مباراة فياريال مساء اليوم وجود النجم المصري عمر مرموش بعدما تعافى مؤخرًا من الإصابة.
وأعلن نادي فياريال أنه سيقوم بتكريم لاعبه السابق رودري، نجم خط وسط مانشستر سيتي قبل اللقاء بـ 10 دقائق إذ سيقوم الجمهور بإلقاء التحية للاعب الفريق السابق الذي حقق نجاحًا استثنائيًا خلال مسيرته.
وبالإضافة إلى التكريم على أرض الملعب، النادي الإسباني سيضيف اسم اللاعب المتوج بالكرة الذهبية على ممر “باسيج جروس” في ملعب لا سيراميكا، وهو ممشى المشاهير للنادي الذي يكرم الشخصيات التي صنعت تاريخ “الغواصات الصفراء”.
AB de Villiers feels Patidar’s biggest challenge will be “insecurity, stepping into the big boots of captains like Faf and Kohli”
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Captaincy a test for both Patidar and RCB
Virat Kohli has thrown his weight behind new Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar, whom he thinks will “lead you guys for a long time.” Patidar, one of RCB’s three retentions ahead of last November’s mega-auction, was unveiled as Faf du Plessis’ successor last month.”He [Patidar] is an amazing talent,” Kohli said at RCB Unbox, an event to unveil the team’s 2025 roster in Bengaluru on Monday. “He is a great player, we all know that, but he has got a great head on his shoulders, and he will do a great job for this amazing franchise and take the team forward. He has got everything that’s required.”Patidar, who was initially spoken to for the role after IPL 2024, is a new captain. As a precursor to his RCB job, Patidar was handed the captaincy at Madhya Pradesh, and he led the team to the final of the 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy late last year. Patidar’s own contribution during the campaign was stellar – 428 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 186.08. His 27 sixes were the second-most in the tournament.Related
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Patidar, who walked onto the dais amid deafening noise spoke of drawing inspiration from the superstars of the past. “Legends like Virat , AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle have played for RCB. I grew up watching them. From the start, I have loved the franchise a lot. I am happy that I got a new role to lead one of the biggest teams in T20 cricket.”De Villiers, whom Patidar had the opportunity to play with during his maiden season in 2021 as an uncapped player, believes captaincy could be a double-edged sword for the 31-year-old. He also hopes Patidar will be able to develop his own style, and not try and emulate past captains like Kohli or du Plessis.”Patidar’s biggest challenge will be insecurity, stepping into the big boots of captains like Faf and Virat,” de Villiers said during a media session organised by . “Having Virat around and constantly almost doubting yourself – ‘Am I doing the right thing? What would Virat do?’ So that I think will be his biggest obstacle. Use the experience of Virat, use the experience of [head coach] Andy Flower, but always stay true to who you are.”
At the captaincy announcement last month, Flower had underlined three qualities he felt made them pick Patidar as captain.”The first one is there’s a calmness and a simplicity to Rajat that I think will stand him in really good stead as a leader and a captain, particularly in the IPL,” Flower had said. “The calm, simple demeanour that inherently lives within Rajat is going to serve him really well in the hurly-burly of that tournament.”The second thing I’d say about him, he’s inherently quite a quiet guy, but observing him, he cares about the people around him, he cares about the people that he plays with, that he shares a dressing room with. And I think that’s a quality that means that he will instantly have the respect and care from other people. As a leader, those qualities are important. In that people will follow you and get behind you.”And then the third thing that stands out for me about him is that he’s got a stubbornness and a strength and a steeliness about him. I’ve seen it myself when I’m trying to coach him in the nets and he won’t listen to me, but you see it in the way that he plays. You see the bravery with which he takes on the game and I think that quality within him will be really important for him through the ups and downs.”
Sunderland have suffered from their fair share of relegation heartbreaks over the years.
Staggeringly, when looking over the all-time records, the Wearside outfit have been relegated from the Premier League down to the EFL an alarming nine times, with the last of those coming about at the end of the gloomy 2016/17 season.
Sunderland manager RegisLeBrisbefore the match
Regis Le Bris will be hoping his name won’t be added to the list of the unfortunate managers who have a relegation blotting their CV, having just experienced the opposite, the unbelievable joy of promotion last campaign.
He has certainly been handed a very impressive squad to try and secure survival with, with a reported £162m forked out on upgrades all over the pitch.
Brobbey vs Xhaka – who is the better signing?
Amazingly, Sunderland were still active all the way up until deadline day, despite the litany of new signings entering the building before the chaos ensued.
Indeed, the main headline-grabbing signing from the hectic events of deadline day was the £21.6m capture of Brian Brobbey, with the Ajax goal machine suddenly uprooting away from his boyhood club at the final hour to try and be a rip-roaring success in England.
Le Bris and Co will hope the goals start flowing from minute one to justify that lavish price tag, and with Brobbey previously being lauded for his “prolific” nature by scout Jacek Kulig, it should be millions well spent.
After all, the Dutchman can’t have fluked his Ajax senior record of 56 strikes from 163 appearances at the Johan Cruyff Arena. That sort of record is precisely what Sunderland are looking for as they attempt to beat the drop. Goals, after all, are the most important commodity in football.
He could well get the nod over Eliezer Mayenda when Sunderland clash with Crystal Palace up next, but Granit Xhaka stands proud as the most striking deal of the summer window. His experience of Premier League football and his leadership skills make him a player who could drag the Mackems to safety.
Last time out, the Swiss assisted the last-gasp Wilson Isidor winner against Brentford, with the £17m recruit proving his worth in lots more ways than just supplying the Frenchman with that late strike, having also won a whopping ten duels as a battler for the newly promoted side’s cause.
Both signings, when looking back on the season next May, should hopefully be viewed as terrific success stories.
Yet, while both purchases cost Sunderland a pretty penny, there is another standout performer worth even more than the named duo, who was plying his trade for the Black Cats last season in the Championship.
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Thankfully, there are still some threads of continuity from that whirlwind promotion season in Le Bris’ first team, regardless of the wholesale changes this summer.
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Both the aforementioned Mayenda and Trai Hume were regular starters for the Frenchman as promotion was eyed up, and both started the clash against Keith Andrews’ Bees.
On top of that, former loan star turned permanent purchase Enzo Le Fee also got the call to play from the get-go against Brentford, which proved to be an inspired choice by the ex-Lorient boss.
Despite it being his first ever taste of the hustle and bustle of the Premier League from the start, the cool and composed left winger tucked away his penalty with some confidence, which then gave the Black Cats the springboard to seal a late win via Isidor’s heroics.
But, going back to Le Fee, Sunderland fans just continue to fall more and more in love with their skilful ace, who managed to also notch up a solitary goal and three assists last season to steer Le Bris and Co up to the promised land.
Le Fee at Sunderland
Stat
Le Fee
Games played
22
Goals scored
2
Assists
3
Big chances created
2
Transfer valuation
£18m
After seriously impressing against Brentford, with Le Fee also winning eight ground duels to battle away valiantly for his team, Football Transfers estimates that his valuation stands at a weighty £18m.
Using the same source, that means the former AS Roma midfielder is actually worth more than both Brobbey and Xhaka, who boast reduced valuations of £17.7m and £15m respectively.
Even more could soon come from the “incredible” ace – as he was also labelled by Kulig – as the season progresses, considering Le Fee has seven goals and 14 assists up his sleeve previously in Ligue 1.
If all three players can perform to the peak of their powers, relegation shouldn’t be a worry on Wearside, as Le Bris tries to ensure a depressing tenth relegation isn’t on the cards.
Sunderland struck gold on "phenomenal" ace worth more than Brobbey & Diarra
Sunderland have struck gold with this phenomenal performer, who is amazingly worth more than both Brian Brobbey and Habib Diarra.