تشكيل إنتر ميامي أمام فيلادلفيا في الدوري الأمريكي.. موقف ميسي

أعلن المدير الفني لفريق إنتر ميامي، تاتا مارتينو، التشكيل الأساسي لمواجهة فريق فيلادلفيا، في إطار منافسات بطولة الدوري الأمريكي لكرة القدم.

ويلتقي الفريقان في إطار لقاءات الجولة الثامنة والعشرين من بطولة الدوري الأمريكي، نسخة 2024.

وحسبما نُشر، يتواجد النجم الأرجنتيني ليونيل ميسي في التشكيل الأساسي لفريق إنتر ميامي، بعد تعافيه من الإصابة التي تعرض لها في نهائي كوبا أمريكا في يوليو الماضي.

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ويحتل إنتر ميامي حاليًا صدارة المجموعة الشرقية في الدوري الأمريكي برصيد 59 نقطة. تشكيل إنتر ميامي أمام فيلادلفيا في الدوري الأمريكي

حراسة المرمى: كالندر.

خط الدفاع: جوردي ألبا، هيكتور مارتينيز، توماس أفيليس، وايجاندت.

خط الوسط: ريدوندو، بوسكيتس، جرسل.

خط الهجوم: دييجو جوميز، لويس سواريز، ليونيل ميسي.

البدلاء: كامبانا، روبرت تايلور، إيان فراي، أوستاري، نواه ألين، كريماسكي، نيجري، دافيد رويز، برايت.

Mancini diz que chuva foi importante ao Corinthians e valoriza 'superação'

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O Corinthians sofreu dois gols, mas conseguiu o empate com o Palmeiras por 2 a 2, na noite desta quarta-feira, na Neo Química Arena. Os gols alvinegros saíram quando chovia bastante em Itaquera e o gramado estava encharcado. Após a partida, o técnico Vagner Mancini disse que a chuva ocorreu em momento “importante” e valorizou a superação do time que teve diversos desfalques por causa do surto de coronavírus.

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– Acho que a chuva veio num momento importante para nós, o Palmeiras era superior, tinha aberto dois gols de vantagem e a chuva acabou equilibrando. Mas o grande momento do Corinthians foi no segundo tempo, com um pouco de chuva e um pouco sem. Acho que o Corinthians se encaixou melhor a partir do momento que entendeu o jogo, mas a grande virada foi na segunda etapa, o time voltou diferente, independentemente da chuva. Não deu espaços, brigou, valorizou mais a bola – avaliou o treinador.

Mancini disse que o time foi montado na “palestra”. Na terça-feira, oito jogadores haviam sido diagnosticados com coronavírus. Nesta quarta, Camacho apresentou febre e deixou a concentração, e Léo Natel sentiu dores decorrentes de um trauma na perna.

– Temos que enaltecer a superação do Corinthians em campo, um time que foi montado na palestra, não fez um treino tático. Embora seja um elenco que treina diariamente, para esse duelo foi feito tudo na palestra dentro do vestiário. Isso de certa forma oferece uma facilidade ao adversário até o time encaixar – afirmou Mancini.

Camacho realizará exame para saber se a febre é por causa do coronavírus. Os jogadores que foram infectados pela doença e são desfalques certos são os goleiros Cássio e Guilherme, os laterais Fagner e Fábio Santos, o zagueiro Raul, os volantes Gabriel e Ramiro e o atacante Cauê. Além disso, mais 11 profissionais do clube tiveram testes positivos para a Covid-19.

Com dois empates nos dois primeiros jogos do Campeonato Paulista, o Corinthians volta a treinar nesta quinta-feira, no CT Joaquim Grava. O próximo jogo da equipe será no domingo, contra a Ponte Preta.

Tomás Cuello explica diferença entre futebol brasileiro e argentino e projeta grande temporada do Red Bull Bragantino

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Após ter um começo ruim no Brasileiro em 2020, o Red Bull Bragantino contou com alguns reforços no meio da competição para conseguir dar a volta por cima e até conquistar uma vaga na Sul-Americana. Uma das novidades foi o argentino Tomás Cuello, que estava no Atlético Tucumán e vem ganhando espaço na equipe.

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Até o momento, o meia tem 23 jogos pela equipe de Bragança. Cuello afirma que está se sentindo à vontade, agradece boa recepção do elenco e ressalta diferença entre futebol brasileiro e argentino, o qual considera mais físico mas menos dinâmico.

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– Estou me sentindo muito bem, pois é um elenco qualificado, com pessoas que me receberam bem desde o início e isso faz com que eu me sinta melhor a cada dia. Também estou me adaptando bem ao estilo do futebol brasileiro, que acho mais dinâmico e tático do que o argentino, que é um pouco mais físico – comentou.

O Red Bull Bragantino chegou nas rodadas finais do Brasileirão brigando por uma vaga na Libertadores, porém não conseguiu alcançar a oitava colocação. Apesar disso, o argentino destaca a qualidade do elenco do clube paulista e acredita em grande temporada do time, que chega ainda mais entrosado.

– Fizemos um bom Brasileirão e mostramos a qualidade do nosso elenco, então acredito que podemos fazer mais uma grande temporada. Temos que manter os pés no chão, pensar jogo a jogo e dar nosso máximo para alcançar nossos objetivos nas competições. Começamos bem o Paulistão, mas vamos buscar melhorar cada vez mais – concluiu.

Leeds hoping to seal "excellent" signing before deadline day

Leeds United will need to do their transfer business sharpish as deadline day begins to loom, the Championship promotion candidates are yet to add anyone to their squad with three fringe players – including Luke Ayling – allowed to head out of Elland Road on loan.

It's not as if the Whites haven't been linked with a whole host of incomings so far this January, but with an unsatisfactory 1-1 home draw against Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup arguably exposing Leeds' lack of high-quality depth, many bodies could well be in through the door between now and the close of the transfer window.

There are two main priorities on the extensive Leeds shopping list if rumours are correct, with the duo in question teammates at international level in the past who could strengthen the Whites considerably.

Leeds in for Wales star

On top of wanting to reportedly bring AFC Bournemouth winger David Brooks to the building, the Whites are also targeting his fellow Wales compatriot Connor Roberts to finally add a new right-back to their ranks.

The full-back was labelled as being a 'concrete target' for Leeds by journalist Ben Jacobs who was speaking to GIVEMESPORT but a further report by Daily Mail journalist Simon Jones has now confirmed that Daniel Farke's men are indeed interested in signing the Burnley man.

Roberts is itching for more first-team action away from being placed on the periphery at Turf Moor this campaign.

With Roberts standing out as a full-throttle attacking full-back when Burnley won the second tier title just last campaign – scoring four times last season under Vincent Kompany – the 28-year-old could well spur Leeds on to further unsettle the established Championship top two.

If Brooks was purchased – as another right midfield option to ease concerns of Daniel James being in the Whites treatment room for some time – both players in question could make Leeds hard to thwart down that flank with Crysencio Summerville and Junior Firpo unplayable at points on the opposing left side.

David Brooks

How Roberts would fit into the Leeds team

With Archie Gray having to start at right-back 17 times this season, despite being more of a natural in midfield, Roberts would arguably walk into the Whites starting lineup currently.

His numbers at second tier level across his career to date back up why he'd break into the Leeds first-team and instantly make an impact, the Clarets defender accumulating 20 assists and 15 goals playing in the Championship over 173 appearances.

Coupled with Brooks' equally potent output in the Championship – which stands at nine goals and 11 assists from 69 appearances – both players could form an intimidating partnership at Elland Road if Leeds pull off a late flurry of signings.

Described as being an "excellent" player by his former Swansea City boss Steve Cooper during Roberts' stint with the Swans, Roberts would give Leeds that added nous too of what it takes to get promoted via the top two. That could well be invaluable with the Whites currently fighting hard to establish themselves as automatic promotion hopefuls.

Burnley right-back Connor Roberts.

Brooks and Roberts have been in sync pulling on a Wales strip in the past, with Ethan Ampadu also excelling on the international stage alongside the Leeds targets, and so it could well be a smart move landing both of these former second-tier stars to boost Leeds' automatic promotion chances this season.

Farke's men will feel precarious if no signings are made in this transfer window and injuries begin to trouble them more, with a swoop for both Brooks and Roberts making logical sense as a result.

فيديو | ريال مدريد يبدأ رحلة الدفاع عن اللقب بثلاثية أمام شتوتجارت في دوري أبطال أوروبا

افتتح فريق ريال مدريد مشواره في بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا بنظامها الجديد، بالفوز على شتوتجارت الألماني بثلاثية لهدف.

واستقبل ريال مدريد نظيره شتوتجارت على ملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو” ضمن مباريات مرحلة الدوري في بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.

بطولات قدم تغطية لأحداث مباراة ريال مدريد وشتوتجارت لحظة بلحظة بالفيديو يمكنك مطالعتها من هنا.

وشهدت الربع ساعة الأولى من المباراة ضغط من جانب شتوتجارت على مرمى ريال مدريد.

ولاحت عدة فرص للفريق الألماني وسط تألق لتيبو كورتوا حارس ريال مدريد الذي نجح في إنقاذ مرماه بالتصدي عدة مرات لهجمات شتوتجارت.

في الربع ساعة الثانية من الشوط الأول بدأ الضغط من جانب ريال مدريد ولاحت فرص لمبابي ورودريجو وفينيسيوس لكن دفاع شتوتجارت والحارس كانوا بالمرصاد.

وطالب ريال مدريد بركلة جزاء لوجود خطأ لصالح روديجر في الدقيقة 33 لكن بعد الرجوع للفار قرر الحكم عدم احتسابها.

مع بداية الشوط الثاني شارك ميليتاو بدلاً من لوكاس فاسكيز، وتقدم ريال مدريد بهدف أول عن طريق كيليان مبابي في الدقيقة 46. أهداف مباراة ريال مدريد وشتوتجارت

وانطلق البرازيلي رودريجو من اليمين ولعب عرضية وصلت لمبابي وسدد في شباك نوبل، ليسجل أول أهدافه مع ريال مدريد في دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وتوالى الضعط من ريال مدريد بفرص لمبابي ورودريجو لكن مرت دون أن تهز شباك شتوتجارت.

وجاءت فرصة لفينيسيوس وسدد كرة ارتطمت بالعارضة، وأعقب ذلك فرصة لشتوتجارت تصدى لها كورتوا.

وفي الدقيقة 68 نجح شتوتجارت في إدراك التعادل، الهدف جاء بعد عرضية من لويلينج وصلت إلى أونداف ليلعب كرة رأسية تدخل في شباك كورتوا.

وتحصل ريال مدريد على ركلة ركنية لعبها لوكا مودريتش عرضية داخل منطقة الجزاء وسددها روديجر برأسية في شباك شتوتجارت بالدقيقة 83.

وقبل إطلاق صافرة النهاية نجح البديل إندريك في تسجيل هدف ريال مدريد الثالث من هجمة مرتدة انتهت بتسديدة أرضية للبرازيلي خارج منطقة الجزاء وتسكن المرمى، في الدقيقة الخامسة من الوقت المحتسب بدلاً من الضائع.

انتهت المباراة بفوز ريال مدريد بثلاثية لهدف أمام شتوتجارت في افتتاحية مشواره بدوري أبطال أوروبا.

White signs BBL deal with Adelaide Strikers

Veteran batsman switches teams after not being offered a new deal with reigning champions Melbourne Renegades

Alex Malcolm17-May-2019

Cameron White muscles one over the boundary•Getty Images

Cameron White has signed a BBL deal with Adelaide Strikers after being overlooked for a contract with Melbourne Renegades.White, 35, joins the Strikers in a playing and mentoring capacity next season after the Renegades elected not to give him a new deal following the signing of Shaun Marsh.White was also cut from Victoria’s contract list for Sheffield Shield and 50-over cricket despite playing in all three Australian domestic titles last season with Victoria and the Renegades.SACA general manager of high performance Tim Nielsen believes White is a great fit in Adelaide.”Cameron adds a considerable amount to our side not only with his ability, but also his understanding of the game and he knows what it takes to be in a successful team,” Nielsen said.”In the fast-paced nature of T20 cricket, Cameron’s experience will help lead our side immensely, especially in the absence of Travis Head when he is on international duty.”To have such a distinguished player of our game will only boost our side and our younger players.”White fills a void left by experienced South African Colin Ingram who has left the Strikers due to family reasons.The Strikers have two spots still available on their list, including an overseas vacancy that, under the new rules, can be filled by up to six players in short stints across the BBL.White has played in every season of the BBL, beginning his career at Melbourne Stars before moving to the Renegades. He has scored 1546 in 68 BBL innings, including 11 half-centuries, at a strike-rate of 115.89.He brings a wealth of experience having captained Australia in T20 and ODI cricket and has played five seasons in the IPL.

الفرق المتأهلة إلى دور الـ 16 من كأس خادم الحرمين الشريفين

أسدل اليوم الأربعاء الستار على مباريات دور الـ 32 من بطولة كأس خادم الحرمين الشريفين، حيث حسم 16 فريقًا تأهلهم إلى دور الـ 16.

وتمكن النصر من الفوز على الحزم بهدفين مقابل هدف، وذلك بالمباراة التي أقيمت على أرضية ملعب الأخير، في إطار مباريات دور الـ 32.

ويلتقي فريق الخليج الذي يضم في صفوفه المصري محمد شريف، مع نظيره الطائي، بالمباراة الجارية بينهما حالياً، حيث انتهى وقت المباراة الأصلي بالتعادل 2-2، ولجأ الفريقان إلى شوطين إضافيين.

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كما نجح فريق الفيحاء في الفوز على نظيره الباطن برباعية دون رد، ليتأهل إلى الدور ذاته، وكذلك تمكن الطائي من الفوز على حساب الخليج بنتيجة 5-2.

وأقيمت عدة مباريات مساء الأحد الماضي، والتقى العربي مع الأخدود، والقادسية مع العروبة، الوحدة مع الفيصلي.

وأطاح فريق نادي الجندل الذي ينشط بدوري الدرجة الأولى السعودي (يلو) بنظيره الأهلي بعد الفوز عليه بهدفين مقابل هدف.

كما استطاع فريق الهلال خطف فوزًا صعبًا إلى دور الـ16 على حساب البكيرية بهدف وحيد مساء اليوم الثلاثاء، بينما حقق فريق الجبلين مفاجأة بإقصاء الفتح بعد الفوز عليه بنتيجة 2-0.

وتمكن اتحاد جدة من الفوز أمام العين بنتيجة 3-0 في مباراة اليوم الثلاثاء، وتأهل فريق الشباب على حساب الخلود بعد الفوز بثلاثية مقابل هدف وحيد. الفرق المتأهلة إلى دور الـ16 من كأس خادم الحرمين الشريفين

1- العربي

2- الوحدة

3- القادسية 

4- الفيحاء

5- النصر

6- الطائي

7- الاتفاق

8- الجندل

9-الهلال

10-الجبلين

11-الاتحاد

12-الشباب

13- النجمة

14- التعاون

15- الرائد

16- الرياض

Flamengo 'dribla' crise, e investimento na formação de atletas cresce pelo sexto ano consecutivo

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“Craque, o Flamengo faz em casa”, e o clube da Gávea, nos últimos anos, tem feito jus ao slogan – revelando uma série de atletas que renderam aos cofres rubro-negros mais de R$ 600 milhões. O demonstrativo financeiro de 2020, publicado nesta quinta, revela que o sucesso tem um custo. Afinal, de 2013 para cá, o investimento na formação de jogadores aumentou 618%, saltando de R$ 7,4 milhões em 2014 (ano mais “barato” do período) para R$ 53,1 milhões na temporada passada. Confira a evolução dos gastos com a base mais abaixo.

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A sequência do investimento no desenvolvimento dos “Garotos do Ninho” e de toda estrutura que os atende no CT – o qual teve início na gestão do Eduardo Bandeira de Mello – foi destacada pelo presidente Rodolfo Landim em carta.

-A crise econômica, portanto, não interrompeu nossas estratégias de fortalecimento da marca e aumento da competitividade; ao contrário, demos sequência aos planos de investimentos relacionados à modernização de nossas instalações (…) e qualificação técnica do nosso elenco de Futebol, não apenas pela aquisição e renovação contratual de atletas de ponta como também pelo investimento nas nossas categorias de base – publicou o atual mandatário.

Ainda de acordo com o balanço, os custos com atletas em formação englobam os gastos diretamente relacionados com a formação de atletas, como alojamento, alimentação, transporte, educação, vestuário, assistência médica e comissão técnica, entre outros. A avaliação dos jovens é feita semestralmente a fim de examinar a viabilidade técnica e definir os atletas aptos a continuarem o processo de formação profissional no CT do Ninho do Urubu, do Flamengo.

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Hoje, o elenco profissional rubro-negro é formado por 30 atletas, dos quais 10 são formados nas divisões de base do clube. Hugo Souza, Matheuzinho, João Gomes, Pepê e Rodrigo Muniz são utilizados com frequência por Rogério Ceni.

Uma prova da qualidades dos “Garotos” foi dada no início de Estadual, no qual o Flamengo atuou com uma equipe alternativa, formada pelo Sub-20 e alguns reforços pontuais, e venceu quatro e empatou um dos seis jogos que disputou.

A parte financeira também é fundamental para o Flamengo.Em 2020, o clube arrecadou R$ 195 milhões com as cinco principais vendas feitas, sendo que quatro foram de atletas formados no clube: Caio Roque, Matheus Sávio, Vinícius Souza e Reinier. A exceção foi o espanhol Pablo Marí, que foi vendido por R$ 24,49 milhões. Entre janeiro e março de 2021, as transferências de Yuri César e Lincoln também já renderam cerca de R$ 46 milhões ao Rubro-Negro.

Ano a ano, o investimento do Flamengo em formação de atletas desde 2013:

2013 – R$ 8,195 milhões*
2014 – R$ 7,406 milhões*
2015 – R$ 10,526 milhões*
2016 – R$ 16,652 milhões*
2017 – R$ 23,832 milhões**
2018 – R$ 35,201 milhões**
2019 – R$ 44,123 milhões**
2020 – R$ 53,171 milhões*

*Valores retirados dos demonstrativos financeiros referentes a cada ano
** Valores retirados da demonstração financeira de 2019

Spurs make first move to sign "unplayable" £60m Kulusevski replacement

Tottenham Hotspur bolstered the ranks during the January transfer window and with Heung-min Son soon to return from the Asia Cup, Ange Postecoglou will be confident that his side can achieve their goals by the close of the campaign.

What exactly is the Australian's objective? Well, Spurs were in ruin when he took the helm last summer and after an eighth-placed Premier League finish it was clear that Harry Kane, club record scorer, was going to depart after many years of service.

It was a blow but Tottenham prepared for the daunting eventuality and spent shrewdly to give Postecoglou the best chance of succeeding, and while there has been much promise throughout the 2023/24 season, much work has yet to be plied.

The winter market presented the perfect opportunity to strengthen the existing crop and chairman Daniel Levy whirred into action, replacing Eric Dier with tough-tackling Radu Dragusin and boosting the frontline with Timo Werner, formerly of Chelsea.

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Now, the onus is on crafting a purple patch that will secure a spot in the top four by the close of play, with Champions League qualification pivotal for the narrative of Tottenham's summer spending.

Spurs' summer transfer targets

One player who has recently been linked with a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is Barcelona star Raphinha, who would likely only entertain a transfer if Postecoglou could present the allure of Europe's premium competition.

Barcelona star Raphinha.

According to Spanish outlet Sport, the La Liga champions have already received a €70m (£60m) offer from Spurs ahead of a possible summer move, with Liverpool also interested amid uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah's future.

Barcelona has financial issues and could be convinced to recoup funds through the Brazilian's sale, with Tottenham in need of more depth if they wish to challenge across multiple fronts next season.

Why Spurs are interested in Raphinha

In 2022, Barcelona signed Raphinha from Leeds United in a £55m deal, beating off interest from Arsenal and Chelsea, having been hailed for his "unplayable" displays in the Premier League by presenter Oscar Marrio.

Winning the Spanish top-flight under Xavi's wing last season, Raphinha impressed while never looking like the most important member of Barcelona's squad and given the club's monetary problems it's not far-fetched to assume cashing in might be an attractive option.

Raphinha: Stats 19/20 – 23/24

Season

Club

Apps

Goals

Assists

23/24

Barcelona

20

4

7

22/23

Barcelona

50

12

10

21/22

Leeds United

36

11

3

20/21

Leeds United

38

8

11

Source: Transfermarkt

This season, as per Sofascore, the 28-year-old has only started eight matches in La Liga but has posted three goals and five assists, completing 80% of his passes, succeeding with 59% of his dribbles and averaging 1.7 key passes per game.

A right-sided winger, Raphinha is not the most prolific but he is technically proficient with pinpoint delivery and natural creative flair that would certainly open up a new dimension to the Tottenham attack.

Indeed, as per FBref, he ranks among the top 8% of attacking midfielders and wingers across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for assists, the top 11% for shot-creating actions, the top 15% for passes attempted and the top 5% for progressive passes received per 90.

That final metric is particularly important, noting his high position up the right channel, looking to latch onto passes and thread balls into the box from the wing; with James Maddison the playmaking conduit at No. 10, this could work a treat.

It seems pretty clear that Barcelona will want to recuperate the outlay to bring Raphinha to Camp Nou a year and a half ago, however, and whether Tottenham should spend such a large sum on the player is questionable, especially since he would rock the boat as far as Dejan Kulusevski is concerned.

Bad news for Dejan Kulusevski

Kulusevski has been crucial under Postecoglou's leadership this season and has been praised as the London club's "unsung hero" by The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare, working tirelessly to pump energy and flair into his team.

Across 21 Premier League matches this year, the 23-year-old has scored five goals and supplied two assists, averaging 2.2 key passes, 1.7 tackles and 4.3 ball recoveries per game while completing 83% of his passes.

Kulusevski has played centrally on occasion this season and looked good while doing so, but with Maddison now returning from injury it's unlikely that he will get regular minutes in that role.

Dejan Kulusevski: Key Characteristics

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Source: WhoScored

While Raphinha, described as a "magician" in the past by former Leeds teammate Dan James, has attributes that would improve Tottenham in certain phases of their attacking play, he doesn't offer the rounded skill set that the Swedish Kulusevski does.

For example, Raphinha is averaging 0.5 tackles, 2.6 ball recoveries and 2.4 successful duels per appearance, and merging these numbers with his high placement up the pitch suggests that he lingers in areas where he knows he can wreak havoc.

In some ways, this is fine, effective, but Postecoglou's system demands fluency and application of the highest order, and given that Kulusevski is already doing such fine work, with Brennan Johnson, signed from Nottingham Forest for £47.5m in the summer, boosting the options and dynamic on that flank.

Dejan Kulusevski.

Moreover, Kulusevski ranks among the top 10% of attacking midfielders and wingers for touches in the attacking penalty area but also ranks among the top 17% for tackles and the top 21% for interceptions per 90, highlighting his robustness and tenacity across the different facets of his game.

Ultimately, Spurs may well maintain their interest in Raphinha but given that he is not actually going to be an upgrade on Kulusevski and would require a big sum to procure his signature, it's just not worth it.

Especially given the importance of signing the right players to benefit the system come summer.

Roy bats in nets, could make return against India

England have received a significant boost with news that Jason Roy is recovering well.

George Dobell24-Jun-2019

Jason Roy leads his team from the field after victory against Bangaladesh•Getty Images

England have received a significant boost with news that Jason Roy is recovering well.Roy had sustained a hamstring tear during the game against West Indies on June 14. But a second scan, carried out on Monday morning, showed the injury was much improved, boosting hopes he will be fit to play in the match against India on June 30.While there is no chance of him playing against Australia on Tuesday, he was able to bat in the nets on Monday morning – the first time he has been able to do so since the incident – and will monitored on a daily basis with a view to him returning to the team for England’s final two group games.”Jason went for a scan this morning. It was all positive news, but he won’t be fit for tomorrow. We’ll monitor his progress in the week,” Eoin Morgan said. “To put one game on it [his return] I don’t think is sensible, let’s just see how it goes.”England need to win at least one and perhaps two of their final three matches to ensure their progression to the semi-finals. While Roy has passed 50 five times in his six most recent ODI innings, 100 three times in his eight most recent, and has recorded the second-highestscore (153 against Bangladesh) of the World Cup to date, his replacement, James Vince, has a top score of 51 in 10 ODIs and has scored 26 and 14 in his two innings in this tournament.”It’s Jason Roy, of course he’s a big loss. He’s an outstanding performer for us,” Morgan said. “I’m confident we have the batting covered, James Vince is an extremely talented, gifted player. You can see that just watching him. We’ve every faith in him to go on and get a score at some stage.”

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