A novela Jorge Jesus no Flamengo ganhou rápidas dimensões em poucas horas. Depois de ter sido noticiada a informação de que o treinador teria dito “sim” ao Rubro-Negro Carioca, o Benfica soltou uma nota oficial em que nega a existência de qualquer acordo para liberar o Mister ao clube carioca. Abaixo, veja o esclarecimento na íntegra.
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O Sport Lisboa e Benfica e o seu treinador Jorge Jesus refutam cabalmente a existência de qualquer acordo com o Flamengo para a libertação da sua equipa técnica mediante entendimento entre os clubes.
Jorge Jesus tem contrato com o Sport Lisboa e Benfica e está focado nos objetivos desportivos do Clube, sendo manifestamente falso e descabido que tenha demonstrado qualquer vontade de regressar ao Brasil nesta altura.
O Sport Lisboa e Benfica lamenta que, na véspera de uma partida decisiva para a sua continuidade na Taça de Portugal, um órgão de informação com a chancela CNN se predisponha a disseminar informações falsas e já desmentidas em direto pelo próprio representante do Flamengo.
Jorge Jesus, ao contrário do que foi divulgado pela CNN Portugal, não deseja voltar ao Brasil, mas sim voltar a ser campeão pelo Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
Chelsea made the perfect start to their Europa Conference League campaign last night, beating Gent 4-2 at Stamford Bridge.
Goals from Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Renato Veiga secured the win for the Blues in what was a much-changed starting lineup.
The victory made it five successive wins for Enzo Maresca’s side, as the Italian looks to have settled perfectly into life as the Blues boss.
Whilst many expected it to be an easy night’s work for Maresca’s outfit, his side demonstrated a professional display, controlling possession and taking their chances in the final third – restricting the Belgian opposition to very few opportunities.
The display allowed two Chelsea players to shine once again, showing why they deserve a regular starting spot under the Italian in the Premier League.
Neto & Nkunku’s stats against Gent
Neto and Nkunku once again found themselves on the scoresheet for Chelsea, highlighting the excellent recruitment conducted by those behind the scenes in recent months.
The Portuguese winger registered his second goal in as many starts, whilst also creating five chances – the most of any player on the pitch during the victory.
The 24-year-old also managed to complete 97% of the passes he attempted, with two successful dribbles, as he provided a constant threat to the opposition backline throughout the encounter.
As for Nkunku, he continues his excellent start to the 2024/25 campaign, with his strike last night taking him to seven goals already this season despite featuring as an impact player in the league.
The Frenchman endured a quiet evening, only completing six passes, but popped up when Maresca’s side needed him the most – helping them on the way to a successful first Conference League outing of the season.
However, not all the players who started the game enjoyed a good outing, with one player failing to take his rare start with both hands.
The Chelsea player who disappointed against Gent
Benoit Badiashile was handed a rare start for the Conference League clash and was part of a back four that conceded twice despite the opposition only managing three shots on target all night.
The 23-year-old may have managed 159 successful passes and registered 175 touches, but it was his poor defensive display that could see him lose his place ahead of the weekend.
Badiashile gave possession away 12 times, the third most of any Blues player, whilst only winning one of the three duels he entered, and failing to complete a single tackle.
He also missed a big chance in front of goal, which could’ve made the game even more comfortable for Maresca’s side, with the Frenchman unable to make a positive impact at either end of the pitch, having been awarded a measly 5/10 match rating by the Evening Standard’s Dom Smith.
Benoit Badiashile’s stats against Gent
Statistics
Tally
Minutes played
90
Touches
175
Passes completed
159 (94%)
Tackles made
0
Times dribbled past
1
Possession lost
12x
Big chances missed
1
Duels won
1/3
Stats via Sofascore
Whilst it was a routine win for Chelsea, Maresca will be wanting to extend his side’s current excellent winning run when they face Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Neto and Nkunku have certainly staked their claim for a starting spot, whilst Badiashile must surely expect to lose his place after his dismal display once again last night.
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Jhulan Goswami, Beth Mooney, Nicola Carey and a whole heap of drama
ESPNcricinfo staff24-Sep-2021
Beth Mooney and Nicola Carey embrace after an extraordinary finish•Albert Perez/Getty Images
One of the greatest ODIs played in Australia came down to an extraordinary final over with the experienced Jhulan Goswami went up against Beth Mooney, who had produced a masterful century after the home side had been in early trouble, and Nicola Carey. Here’s how the drama unfolded49.1 Goswami to Mooney, 3 runs Full toss, swung off the pads through midwicket and Mooney makes it back for the second…AND THERE’S AN OVERTHROW. But it means Mooney is off strike49.2 Goswami to Carey, 2 runs Full outside leg stump, heaved into the leg side and there’s another misfield which allows the second49.3 Goswami to Carey, (no ball) Oh dear! That’s a beamer which has clattered straight into Carey’s helmet. Of course it’s a no-ball. Main thing is Carey okay? Seems like but that was a horrendous blow49.3 Goswami to Carey, 1 bye They steal a bye! Was very well bowled, full outside leg, Carey didn’t connect but Mooney was alert49.4 Goswami to Mooney, 1 leg bye Moves right across outside off, tries to scoop but it’s only single towards short fine leg49.5 Goswami to Carey, 2 runs Full outside off, dragged down towards long-on, they get back for the second! Oh boy49.6 Goswami to Carey, (no ball) Full toss, caught at midwicket! But they are going to check for the height. What drama. India are celebrating. It’s VERY close. What will the third umpire decide? It could easily be called no-ball this. There’s some rocking and rolling here. They are still looking at this. Crazy end to the game. IT’S A NO-BALL!!!49.6 Goswami to Carey, 2 runs Full and straight, clipped into midwicket and Mooney makes it back for the second. An extraordinary victory for Australia to keep the streak alive.
أكد هشام نصر، نائب رئيس نادي الزمالك، أن المجلس الحالي يعمل على إنهاء اعتماد النادي على التمويل الفردي، مشيرًا إلى أن الأمر يحتاج إلى وقت وموافقات رسمية من الدولة.
وفي تصريحات عبر برنامج “الكلام المظبوط” على إذاعة “أون سبورت إف إم”, أوضح نصر: “نحن نعمل على التخلص من الاعتماد على التمويل من الأفراد، ولكن هذا يتطلب موافقات كثيرة من الدولة عبر وزارة الرياضة، ولم نحصل عليها حتى الآن”.
وتابع: “نحتاج إلى الموافقة على إنشاء شركات تدير نادي الزمالك، وبمجرد صدور قانون الرياضة الجديد، سنتمكن من تنفيذ هذه الخطوة، قدمنا الأوراق، لكن الموافقات لم تصدر بعد، نريد تأسيس شركات لكرة القدم، والاستثمار، والعقارات، والتسويق، ونسعى إلى إدارة النادي بشكل مؤسسي”.
وأضاف: “حاليًا، يعتمد الزمالك على تمويل الأفراد بنسبة 20% فقط، وهو أمر غير مستدام، خاصة مع ديون تصل إلى 2.5 مليار جنيه، من غير المنطقي أن يتحمل شخص واحد هذا المبلغ لحل مشاكل النادي، هناك مصادر دخل أخرى، مثل الاشتراكات، لكن العدد الكبير للأعضاء يتسبب في ضغط هائل على المساحة الحالية. لذلك، يتطلع الجميع لإنشاء فرع النادي في 6 أكتوبر، حيث تبلغ المساحة هناك ثلاثة أضعاف ميت عقبة”.
وأعلن هشام نصر أن مشروع فرع 6 أكتوبر في طريقه للتنفيذ، قائلاً: “حصلنا على كل الموافقات اللازمة، سواء من الجهات السيادية أو المقاول والاستشاري الهندسي، المعدات موجودة بالفعل في الموقع، وسنعلن رسميًا عن بدء تدشين الفرع الجديد في أبريل المقبل”.
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كما انتقد قرارات المجلس السابق بشأن تأجير محلات سور النادي، قائلاً: “معظم المحلات تم تأجيرها لمدة 15 عامًا، وتم الحصول على قيمة الإيجار مقدمًا، وهو خطأ كبير، عندما تولينا المسؤولية، كان قميص الزمالك يحمل راعيًا واحدًا فقط من الشركة الراعية للدوري، أما الآن فنجحنا في التعاقد مع 6 رعاة جدد، بعد أن كانوا يتجنبون التعامل مع النادي بسبب مشاكله الإدارية والمالية. هناك مداخيل جديدة، لكن حجم الصرف لا يزال كبيرًا جدًا”.
وأكد أن النادي سيفتح باب الاشتراكات للفرع الجديد قريبًا، موضحًا: “سعر العضوية في فرع 6 أكتوبر سيكون 300 ألف جنيه، بينما ستكون العضوية الشاملة للفرعين معًا مقابل 750 ألف جنيه. نخطط للحصول على قرض بضمان الاشتراكات، لكن البنك يحتاج إلى بناء ثقة أكبر قبل الموافقة عليه، ونحن نسعى لتعزيز هذه الثقة”.
وبشأن اعتذار عمرو وهبي عن العمل في الزمالك، قال نصر: “عمرو صديق شخصي، وهو رجل زملكاوي مخلص وناجح. لو طُلب منه العمل في النادي، سيوافق، لكنه يركز على الجانب التسويقي أكثر من التنفيذي. كان يعمل على وضع هيكلة لقطاع كرة القدم، بالتوازي مع لجنة التخطيط التي تضم ميدو، حازم إمام، وعمرو الجنايني برئاسة حسين لبيب. لكن لم يحدث توافق بين الطرفين، حيث تمسك كل جانب برؤيته، مما أدى إلى عدم استمراره”.
Na tarde desta segunda-feira (10), Juventus e CRB se enfrentaram pela 3ª rodada da fase de grupos da Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior 2022. Mesmo já eliminados, os alagoanos venceram os paulistas por 1 a 0, com gol de Ezequiel Ivo. A vitória fez o Galo da Pajuçara somar os seus únicos três pontos no torneio.
Agora, mesmo com a derrota, o Juventus avança para a próxima fase do campeonato e aguarda a definição do seu adversário, que pode ser Nacional-SP, Coritiba, Capivariano ou Real Brasília. Enquanto isso, o CRB está eliminado e volta para casa.
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ASSUMINDO O PROTAGONISMO Jogando em casa e precisando da vitória para se classificar sem depender de nada, o Juventus foi para cima e impôs seu ritmo desde os primeiros minutos de jogo na Rua Javari.
Pelos lados do campo, o time paulista levou perigo nas arrancadas individuais de Dudu. Contudo, a melhor chance saiu em um lance de bola parada. Após cobrança de escanteio, Masson se antecipou à defesa e cabeceou próximo à trave esquerda do gol do CRB.
LETAL O CRB, que ainda estava discreto no jogo, conseguiu chegar com perigo pelas primeiras vezes com cobranças de falta de Guilherme Bulhões e Dudu. Do outro lado, Masson dividiu um lance com o goleiro Fabio, assustando pelo lado juventino.
Quando finalmente chegou com a bola pelo chão, o CRB foi letal. Lançado, Ezequiel Ivo ficou de frente para o gol e só teve o trabalho de tirar do goleiro para abrir o placar para os alagoanos e levar o 1 a 0 para os vestiários.
PRESSÃO JUVENTINA Atrás no placar, o Juventus voltou para o jogo assim como começou ele: pressionando o seu adversário. O time paulista propôs o jogo até a metade da segunda etapa, tentando infiltrar a fechada defesa adversária por meio dos passes rápidos.
O primeiro lance de perigo se deu quando Dudu recebeu dentro da área, mas, ao tentar driblar Fábio, viu o goleiro intervir e ficar com a bola. Depois, o time chegou mais duas vezes: uma em falta de longe de Bambu, que passou com desvio por cima do gol, e outra em cabeceio sem força de Athyrson.
INACREDITÁVEL O Juventus seguiu ditando o ritmo da partida na Rua Javari. Enquanto isso, o CRB se preocupou em se defender e tentar sair nos contra-ataques, mas pouco conseguiu ter a posse para levar perigo ao outro lado do campo.
Em lance na área, a dupla de zaga do Juventus quase deixou tudo igual. De bicicleta, Bambu pegou mal na bola, que se ofereceu para Bruno Gabriel. De cara para o gol, o zagueiro errou o alvo e mandou para fora. Minutos mais tarde, Fábio espalmou com a ponta dos dedos a falta cobrada pelo time paulista. Apesar de toda a pressão, o Juventus não conseguiu mais assustar e acabou amargando a derrota por 1 a 0.
FICHA TÉCNICA JUVENTUS 0 X 1 CRB Local: Rua Javari, em São Paulo (SP) Data/Horário: 10 de janeiro de 2022 (segunda-feira), às 15h15 Árbitro: Rogério Adalberto da Silva (SP) Assistentes: Rafael de Souza Penatte (SP) e Fernando Alves de Morais Santos (SP) Gol: Ezequiel Ivo (38’/1°T) (0-1) Cartões amarelos: Wanderson, Davi Lessa, Dudu, Kaio (CRB), Adelan, Bruno Gabriel, Igor (Juventus)
JUVENTUS: Cauã; Isaque (Igor, aos 30’/2°T), Ricardo Bambu, Bruno Gabriel e Gustavo; Adelan (Derik, aos 11’/2°T), Athyrson e Oliveira; Filipinho (Vitinho, aos 23’/2°T), Dudu e Masson. Técnico: Alessandro Santos.
CRB: Fábio Henrique; Willian, Kaio, Gabriel Bulhões (Jefferson, aos 35’/2°T) e Wesley; Wanderson, Dudu (Marquinhos, aos 35’/2°T) e Davi Lessa (Wallace, aos 23’/2°T); Ezequiel Ivo, Brall (Pedrinho, aos 22’/2°T) e Riquelme (Marcelinho, aos 19’/2°T). Técnico: .
When Brendan Rodgers rocked up back at Celtic last summer, few would have anticipated that a certain Liam Scales would emerge as a key figure under the Northern Irishman.
Signed from Shamrock Rovers for a reported fee of just £500k back in the summer of 2021, the promising centre-back went on to make just 13 appearances in all competitions during his debut season under Ange Postecoglou, having typically been deployed in a left-back berth.
Liam Scales for Aberdeen
That bit-part role ensured that Scales was then sent on loan to Aberdeen ahead of the 2022/23 campaign, with the move sparking controversy among Dons fans who had become weary of the procession of Celtic stars who had joined the club on a temporary basis.
To his credit, the “old-fashioned” defender – as described by then-boss Jim Goodwin – went on to more than prove his critics wrong at Pittodrie, ultimately making 39 appearances in all competitions, while notably netting a long-range stunner against Rangers.
A return to Aberdeen was subsequently mooted at the end of that fruitful season, although Scales has since managed to upset the odds by forcing his way into Rodgers’ first-team plans at Parkhead.
Liam Scales' record at Celtic
There was much upheaval in the centre-back ranks in Glasgow in the summer of 2023, with regular starter Carl Starfelt departing for Celta Vigo, while the youthful pairing of Gustaf Lagerbielke and Maik Nawrocki arrived from Elfsborg and Legia Warsaw, respectively. Nat Phillips was also plucked on loan from Liverpool late in the day.
Nat Phillips in action for Celtic.
With Yuki Kobayashi and Stephen Welsh also on the books at the time – behind nailed on first-choice, Cameron Carter-Vickers – it appeared difficult to see any route into the side for the returning Scales.
Amid injury disruption at the start of 2023/24, however, the Republic of Ireland international found himself in the starting lineup for the goalless draw away St Johnstone. In truth, he hasn’t looked back since.
Celtic defender Liam Scales.
While the likes of Lagerbielke, Kobayashi and Phillips have departed – with Nawrocki also something of a forgotten man after featuring just once this season – Scales has surpassed them all, nailing down a role alongside Carter-Vickers at the heart of the defence.
Rewarded with a new four-year deal back in May, the 26-year-old has now chalked up 68 games for the club across all fronts, while registering ten goal involvements in that time.
Liam Scales’ 24/25 Premiership stats
7 games (7 starts)
1 goal
0 assists
131.9 touches*
91% pass accuracy*
6 clean sheets
2.3 tackles & interceptions*
4.1 balls recovered*
77% total duels won*
78% aerial duels*
7.77 avg. match rating
Stats via Sofascore (*per game)
The Dublin-born warrior is not without his limitations, but he’s quickly becoming a key figure for Rodgers and co. The hope will be that the Hoops can replicate that success with another star who is catching the eye out on loan.
Celtic can repeat Scales success
While there was a degree of luck involved in Scales’ rise, amid the litany of injuries at Parkhead at the time, the versatile defender no doubt benefitted from the chance to prove himself in the Premiership with the Dons.
Perhaps, promising midfielder Kwon Hyeok-kyu can do the same amid his second temporary stint away from Celtic at Hibernian, having previously spent time at St Mirren in the second half of last term.
Signed from Busan IPark last summer, the 23-year-old was unable to break into Rodgers’ side in the first-half of 2023/24, hence the decision to allow him to try his hand with the Saints.
Celtic midfielder Hyeok-kyu Kwon.
Now on the books at Easter Road, the Korean – who has been dubbed a “great athlete” by Hibs boss, David Gray – has started five league games in a row and is beginning to showcase what he can do.
Previously descibed as a player who can offer “real composure on the ball”, as per Stephen Robinson, he has enjoyed a pass accuracy rate of 84% and averaged one key pass per game in the Premiership this season, as per Sofascore.
Also adept defensively, Kwon has also averaged 2.2 tackles and interceptions per game in the Premiership this season, while winning 69% of his aerial duels, with Gray noting that he has “done really well” in the centre of the park, alongside former Sunderland man, Nectarios Triantis.
It is still early days, but if the towering asset can maintain consistency for the Edinburgh outfit, he could well be an option to consider for Rodgers next season, particularly amid the lack of depth in that defensive midfield role, behind Callum McGregor.
Callum McGregor
Having witnessed the success of Scales who was previously out in the cold in Glasgow, Kwon can look to the Irishman as a reason for optimism in 2025.
Celtic have struck gold with Hoops ace who's similar to a £105m star
The Hoops maestro did not cost a penny when he joined the club.
O Flamengo vive seu pior momento na temporada. Neste domingo, a equipe de Vítor Pereira perdeu mais uma, dessa vez para o Vasco, e terá que disputar o título da Taça Guanabara com o Fluminense, na quarta-feira. E são justamente as diferenças no planejamento da dupla Fla-Flu que podem explicar o período de baixa do Rubro-Negro.
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No início deste ano, as diretorias de Flamengo e Fluminense fizeram escolhas muito diferentes. Enquanto Rodolfo Landim, Marcos Braz e Bruno Spindel miraram alto e contrataram Vítor Pereira, após passagem pelo Corinthians, Mário Bittencourt e sua turma confiaram no trabalho de Diniz. Os caminhos ditam o ritmo dos clubes neste início de temporada.
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DEMISSÃO DE DORIVAL E FRACASSOS DE VÍTOR PEREIRA
A escolha por não renovar com Dorival Júnior ainda não foi totalmente esclarecida pela diretoria do Flamengo, mas seus resultados vem sendo mostrados a cada semana. O treinador tinha um trabalho consolidado no clube e havia conquistado a Copa do Brasil e a Libertadores no fim de 2022. Mesmo com os títulos, a decisão parece ter sido de buscar um teto maior com a chegada de Vítor Pereira, mas, por enquanto, o tiro saiu pela culatra.
O Rubro-Negro fracassou em três competições, Supercopa do Brasil, Mundial de Clubes e Recopa Sul-Americana, e pode acumular mais um revés decisivo justamente contra um rival que escolheu outro caminho. A diretoria do Fluminense bancou Fernando Diniz mesmo sem títulos, e a continuidade do trabalho está fazendo a diferença.
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Após início instável, o Tricolor das Laranjeiras engrenou nos últimos jogos e vive seu melhor momento na temporada. Com Diniz, Ganso, Cano e Jhon Árias seguem jogando muito bem, e a defesa do Fluminense está cada vez mais consolidada. Os momentos distintos entre os clubes passam muito pelas decisões dos cartolas.
POSTURA NO MERCADO
Os objetivos de Flamengo e Fluminense também destoaram no mercado de transferências. A diferença entre os elencos é clara, já que o Rubro-Negro investiu pesado nos últimos anos, mas não foi o caso em 2023. Até o momento, o Clube da Gávea trouxe dois jogadores: o volante Gerson e o goleiro Rossi. O arqueiro, no entanto, ainda não vestiu a camisa por conta de questões contratuais com o Boca Juniors.
A decisão de manter a base campeã da Libertadores e da Copa do Brasil premiou os jogadores, mas causou incômodos em Vítor Pereira. O português pediu a contratação de um volante e de um atacante de velocidade, sem sucesso. O Fluminense, por sua vez, oxigenou o elenco e deu peças interessantes para Fernando Diniz trabalhar.
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Ao todo, o Tricolor realizou dez contratações, entre grandes nomes e jogadores para compor o elenco. São elas: Lelê, Gabriel Pirani, Marcelo, Jorge, Guga, Vitor Mendes, Vitor Eudes, Lima, Keno e Giovanni Manson. Os fatores só corroboram para que mais críticas sejam direcionadas ao departamento de futebol do Flamengo, composto por Braz e Spindel, os principais alvos da torcida.
Até o clássico diante do Vasco, no entanto, as críticas não vinham sendo externadas no Maracanã, tendo as redes sociais como seu maior palco. No vice-campeonato da Recopa Sul-Americana, por exemplo, o Rubro-Negro deixou o gramado sob o silêncio de mais de 70 mil torcedores no estádio. Contra o Cruz-maltino, no entanto, vaias e xingamentos tomaram o local.
Flamengo e Fluminense decidem a Taça Guanabara nesta quarta-feira, às 21h10 (de Brasília), no Maracanã. O Rubro-Negro é líder com 23 pontos e depende apenas do empate para ser campeão, enquanto o Tricolor tem 22 e precisa da vitória para conquistar o título.
Their win over Central Punjab keeps their hopes of qualification still alive
ESPNcricinfo staff07-Oct-2021
Khushdil Shah stroked Pakistan’s fastest hundred in T20 cricket•PCB
Southern Punjab kept their slender hopes of qualification to the knockouts alive with a second successive win, beating table-toppers Central Punjab by six wickets with an over to spare.Southern Punjab decided to field first after winning the toss, and made early inroads straightaway. Aamer Yamin struck up front to remove Kamran Akmal for a duck, while Naseem Shah dismissed the other opener Mohammad Akhlaq cheaply. Hussain Talat held the innings together with another half-century, his 46-ball 68 the spine of an innings that was falling apart at the other end. Fast bowler Zia-ul-Haq then burst through the lower order, taking four wickets to hobble Central Punjab, who ended up limping to 154.Waqas Maqsood and Faheem Ashraf struck early to give CP hope but saw it dashed by a 92-run fourth wicket partnership that effectively ended any hopes they harboured of getting one over their derby rivals. Tayyab Tahir and Khushdil Shah, each of whom struck half-centuries, shepherded the chase calmly, never really in danger of letting the run rate climb too high. Tahir fell with just three runs needed to win, but by then he had done enough to ensure a Southern Punjab win.
أبدى لوكا مودريتش قائد ريال مدريد، رأيه في مواجهة آرسنال، خصم فريقه المرتقب بمنافسات بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.
وتأهل ريال مدريد إلى ربع نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا، على حساب أتلتيكو مدريد بركلات الترجيح، وحسم آرسنال تأهله أمام آيندهوفن بمجموع مباراتي الذهاب والإياب (9-3).
ويلتقي ريال مدريد وآرسنال في دور الـ8 بدوري أبطال أوروبا، وعلّق مودريتش على الأمر في تصريحات بعد التأهل.
وقال مودريتش في تصريحات نشرها موقع ريال مدريد الرسمي: “لم أكن أعتقد أن هذه ستكون مباراتي الأخيرة في دوري أبطال أوروبا، اعتقدت بشكل إيجابي أننا سوف ننجح”.
وأردف: “لا أستطيع التأثير على ما يقال من الخارج، أنا متأكد من أنني أستطيع اللعب وفي النهاية المدير الفني هو الذي يقرر، أشعر أنني بحالة جيدة جسديًا وعقليًا، ليس لدي مشكلة في لعب مباراة واحدة أو اثنتين أو ثلاث أو أكثر على التوالي، أنا مستعد دائمًا لمساعدة الفريق”.
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وعن كلماته لزملائه، أوضح: “لقد دعمتهم، لمواصلة القتال والبقاء هادئين، وإعطاء كل ما لديهم داخل الملعب، إذا كان عليك أن تعاني، فعليك أن تعاني، لقد اعتدنا على ذلك، هذا الفريق هو آلة للتحسين وقد أثبتنا ذلك مرة أخرى، ربما لم تكن أفضل مبارياتنا، لكننا وجدنا طريقة للتأهل مرة أخرى”.
وفي تصريحات نشرتها صحيفة “مترو” البريطانية، عن مواجهة آرسنال، أفاد مودريتش: “حسنًا، سنرى، لا يزال الطريق طويلًا حتى تلك المباراة، الآن علينا التركيز على فياريال والتعامل بهدوء مع فترة التوقف الدولي”.
وأتم: “آرسنال فريق جيد جدًا، وستكون مباراة مثيرة أخرى في الأدوار الإقصائية، ولكن كما ذكرتُ، علينا الاستعداد لمواجهة فياريال أولًا، علينا الفوز هناك، ثم سنخصص وقتًا للتفكير في مواجهة آرسنال”.