As impressive as Afghanistan had been in the Asia Cup, they are out of the tournament having failed in their first chase, which was their second straight loss in the Super Fours

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Manjrekar: The temperament of Mustafizur beat Afghanistan

Mustafizur Rahman defended seven runs off the last over against Afghanistan as Bangladesh set up a virtual knockout clash against Pakistan on Wednesday. As impressive as Afghanistan had been in the Asia Cup, they are out of the tournament having failed in their first chase, which was their second straight loss in the Super Fours.After conceding two off the first ball, a cramping Mustafizur had Rashid Khan caught and bowled before Samiullah Shenwari and Gulbadin Naib managed only two leg-byes from the last four balls. When Afghanistan needed four of the last ball, Shenwari’s bat flew out of his grip as he swung and missed Mustafizur’s short ball. The key moment in the closing stages was Mohammad Nabi’s dismissal in the penultimate over as he had already struck two fours and two sixes in his 28-ball 38.While Mustafizur lived up to his billing as one of the best finishers with the ball in the world, it was Mahmudullah’s timely 74 which got Bangladesh to a competitive 249 for 7 in 50 overs. He earned the Player-of-the-Match award after he also took the crucial wicket of Mohammad Shahzad, and a great catch to dismiss Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan, who had added 78 runs for the fourth wicket with Hashmatullah Shahidi, who reached his third fifty in a row.Afghanistan had to recover from a poor start after Ihsanullah fell in the fifth over. Shakib Al Hasan then scored only Bangladesh’s third direct-hit run-out in the last 12 months as Rahmat Shah was caught short after he was sent back by Shahzad in the eighth over.Similar to Bangladesh, Afghanistan’s third-wicket pair of Shahzad and Shahidi added 63 runs to pull them out of early trouble. Shahzad, who was dropped on 9 when the skier ended up hitting Mohammad Mithun’s head after it slipped through his fingers, faced his usual problem of rotating the strike. He gave away 54 dot balls but still eked out a half-century. Mahmudullah then bowled him with an arm ball as Shahzad backed away to cut the ball, after Afghanistan had gone through without a boundary for the previous 23 balls.Mohammad Nabi plays an aggressive shot down the ground•AFPAfghan and Shahidi then focused on scoring singles rather than playing up dot balls. They broke a boundary duck of 61 balls in the 31st over, before Shahidi reached his fifty in the 36th over. He celebrated the mark with a superb pull shot off Mustafizur off the following delivery. That stand ended when Afghan, after hitting Mashrafe for a four down the leg side, top-edged to short third man for 39 with more than 10 overs left. Shahidi fell trying to lap-sweep Mashrafe in the 44th over, with his side still requiring 58 off the remaining 39 balls.Bangladesh’s innings could have gone pear-shaped like their last two matches but for the 128-run stand between Mahmudullah and Imrul Kayes, who had only flown in the previous day as a squad reinforcement. They broke the Bangladesh record for the sixth wicket, previously held by the 123-run stand between Khaled Mashud and Al Sahariar in 1999.They only struck two boundaries till the 30th over when Bangladesh’s run rate was only a tad above four an over. They continued to rely mostly on singles and doubles in the next 10 overs too, hitting only two more fours. Mahmudullah finally launched Rashid for two sixes in two overs, both slog-swept over midwicket.Kayes, who was batting at No. 6 for the first time in his international career and playing his first ODI in 11 months, also put a lot of emphasis on picking up singles rather than hitting fours. He struck only three fours in his first 82 balls but once Mahmudullah got out in the 47th over, Kayes struck three more fours as Bangladesh added 77 runs in the last 10 overs.They had earlier slipped to 87 for 5 in the 21st over, soon after Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das had added 63 runs for the third wicket. After Liton had moved to 41 with an inside-out shot over cover off Rashid, his attempted slog-sweep next ball ended up as an easy skied catch to slip. Later in the same over, Shakib was run-out after a mix-up with Mushfiqur, who then ran himself out after a mix-up with Kayes in Rashid’s next over; Bangladesh lost three wickets in 14 balls, from being 81 for 2 in the 19th over.But Mahmudullah, Kayes and Mustafizur made important contributions to keep their team in the competition with a last-ball win.

Kyle Walker had to be subbed off after just 20 minutes against Brazil as he picked up a suspected hamstring injury and couldn't continue.

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Walker limped off during Brazil clashPicked up a supposed hamstring injuryBlow for Man City ahead of Arsenal clashGetty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?

City full-back Walker was substituted after just 20 minutes during England's friendly against Brazil on Saturday at Wembley. Walker initially tried to run off the injury but he failed to continue for long. He was eventually forced to leave the pitch with a suspected hamstring problem as Aston Villa man Ezri Konsa replaced him.

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Walker's injury comes as a huge blow for the Cityzens who are all set to take on Arsenal in a crucial Premier League fixture on March 31 once the international break is over. It is a must-win clash for Pep Guardiola's side, who are trailing league leaders Arsenal by a point.

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The 33-year-old defender continues to remain an important member of the City squad. He has appeared in 38 games across all competitions for his club this season and provided three assists.

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WHAT NEXT FOR WALKER?

All eyes will be on Gareth Southgate after the match for an update on the England defender's condition and the gravity of his injury. It remains to be seen if he will recovery before the Three Lions' second friendly clash against Belgium on March 26.

Sheffield Wednesday have fallen victim to one of the most fractious and toxic ownerships in the EFL.

The terrible and ill-timed decision-making of owner Dejphon Chansiri has been the protagonist of Wednesday's demise and in recent times, the hatred between supporters and owner has grown stronger.

From parting ways with promotion-winning manager Darren Moore, replacing him with Xisco Munoz and arming the Spaniard with a shoestring budget, Chansiri set the Owls up to fail from the get-go this season.

Assembling a squad riddled with League One talent and a manager completely out of his depth, Munoz led Wednesday to their worst start in history, collecting zero wins and only three draws after ten matches.

In a desperate attempt to reverse that mistake and save their season, Chansiri has appointed a bright young manager in Danny Rohl, but the German, who has never taken on a managerial role, will have to perform miracles to keep his side afloat in the second tier.

While the relationship between the fans and owners is unfixable, there were promising signs at the beginning of his tenure.

He acquired the club for £37.5m from Milan Mandaric in January 2015 and instantly made some positive changes, including the decision to appoint Portuguese manager, Carlos Carvalhal.

What did Carlos Carvalhal achieve at Sheffield Wednesday?

Chansiri's mission was to get Wednesday back to the Premier League by 2017 and enlisted Carvalhal as the man to lead them there.

The former Braga, Sporting CP and Istanbul Basaksehir manager arrived with the requisite pedigree to achieve that aim and was armed with a war chest of funds, bringing in the likes of Barry Bannan, Fernando Forestieri, Gary Hooper, Lucas Joao and Jack Hunt, who all formed the spine of their promotion challenge.

Sheffield Wednesday's best signings in 2015/16
Player signed	Fee
Fernando Forestieri (Watford)	£3.5m (€4.12m)
Gary Hooper (Norwich)	£3.3m (€3.9m)
Lucas Joao (Nacional)	£2.4m (€2.78m
Barry Bannan (Crystal Palace)	Free transfer
Jack Hunt (Crystal Palace)	Free transfer
All fees via Transfermarkt

In his first full term in charge, he would lead Wednesday into the top six, however, their campaign wouldn't have the fairytale ending that Chansiri dreamed of as the Owls were beaten by Hull in the 2016 play-off final.

Carvalhal would have another stab at promotion in the following season but this time, his side would fall to defeat at the semi-final stage in the cruelest of fashions as Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield Town claimed victory on penalties.

Despite two near misses in their quest for promotion, Wednesday's greatest manager in recent times would jump ship in December 2017 to go manage Swansea City.

Coming within touching distance of promotion isn't the only time the Owls have suffered heartbreak, experiencing just that in 2014 after selling Hillsborough hero, Michail Antonio, to Nottingham Forest.

How many goals did Michail Antonio score for Wednesday?

These days, Antonio is known for his monstrous displays as a lone striker for West Ham, but at Sheffield Wednesday, he was utilised as a winger, operating on either the left or right flank in 50 of his 84 appearances for the club.

A powerful wideman, who took the Championship by storm with his pace and power, the Jamaican chalked up 17 goals and 19 assists for the Owls, including a whopping 18 goal contributions in the 2012/13 campaign.

Much like he is today, the powerful marksman was a menace to defend against, utilising his stocky build to outmuscle his opponents and frighten the life out of them with his lightning speed.

Unfortunately for Wednesday supporters, showcasing those sought-after attributes meant he attracted interest from several clubs as Nottingham Forest snapped him up in the summer of 2014.

How much did Sheffield Wednesday sell Michail Antonio for?

While losing a player of that calibre is a bitter pill to swallow, to lose him to a fellow Championship club for a measly fee of £1.5m speaks volumes about how poorly the Owls were run during the Mandaric era.

Speaking after departing Hillsborough, Antonio expressed his desire to work with Forest manager, at the time, Stuart Pearce, saying: "At Sheffield Wednesday I thought I'd got a bit too comfortable.

"In football you have to push boundaries and to take risks. "I feel I can learn a lot from the boss and he can make me a better player."

He was instantly labelled by Pearce as "fantastic" for his performances in a Red shirt, destroying opposition defences down the left flank and punishing his former club for selling him.

Although he would only spend one season at the City Ground, the impact he made was colossus, posting an eye-watering 15 goals and 14 assists in 49 appearances for the club – the sort of form that earned him a £7m move to West Ham.

During the early stages of his years, Antonio was utilised as a powerful wide player, however, David Moyes knew that the attributes he possessed, including exceptional hold-up play, insane strength and raw pace, were tailor-made for him to become a striker.

And the rest, as they say, is history.

How many goals has Michail Antonio scored for West Ham?

In 285 appearances for the Hammers, Antonio, who was described as a "monster" by journalist Paul Brown, has bagged 77 goals and chalked up 44 assists, with his most fruitful year at the London stadium coming in 2021/22 as he recorded ten goals and eight assists in the Premier League.

Whilst the 33-year-old isn't famed for having a clinical edge or being technically gifted, he does boast several attributes that benefit the rest of the team, namely the lung-bursting runs he makes into the channel, dragging defenders with him as well as his selfless hold up play and his ability to bully defenders with his strength.

Throughout his time donning the claret and blue shirt, praise has been forthcoming for the above attributes, with Pep Guardiola praising him for being "really strong" and former striker, Kevin Phillips, dubbing his transformation as "incredible".

From becoming a thorn in the side of EFL defenders to battling it with the best in the Premier League, it has been some rise to stardom for Antonio who has gone from strength to strength since leaving Wednesday while his former club have gone backwards. Indeed, selling a player who has since bagged 96 times and assisted 59 goals for such a measly fee has looked like a mistake ever since.

Glasgow Rangers secured a confidence-boosting 2-1 win at Ibrox yesterday as Philippe Clement continued his solid start to life at the club.

Hearts led until the dying embers of the match but James Tavernier scored a penalty to equalise before he set up Danilo to score the winner in the 93rd minute.

It will feel like a smash-and-grab victory, but three points is all that matters and Clement will be happy with how the Gers fought until the final whistle.

Once again, however, there were a few lacklustre performances, most notably from Cyriel Dessers and Sam Lammers.

Michael Beale’s £7.5m duo now walking a tightrope

During the summer, Beale splashed the cash on the pair in order to freshen up his attacking options. Dessers cost £4.5m from Cremonese while Lammers arrived for a fee in the region of £3m and while £7.5m for two players could be seen as excessive, the nature of the transfer market meant Beale had to spend to secure players of high quality.

So far however, Dessers and Lammers have failed to live up to their transfer fees as they have struggled to settle in at the Light Blues.

The Nigeria international has scored four goals across 18 matches while he currently ranks first across the Ibrox squad for most big chances missed (nine) in the Premiership, a telling sign of just how poor he has been in front of goal.

The Dutchman has also been underwhelming and for someone who has such impressive technical ability, he has struggled with the nature of the Scottish game, and it is clear after Sunday's performance that Clement must now jettison the 26-year-old.

Sam Lammers' days may be numbered

The warning signs surrounding the former Feyenoord forward should have been apparent to Beale, as he has netted just six goals since the start of the 2020/21 season.

Lammers may have succeeded with 100% of his dribble attempts against Hearts, yet he missed a big chance (not for the first time this term) while failing to have a shot on target during the encounter.

The 6 foot 3 liability was dribbled past on two occasions along with losing possession 14 times and it is clear his defensive attributes also need some work if he is to make it at the Light Blues.

Clement may not offer the former Atalanta forward that luxury, however. The Belgian will be able to rely on several players returning from injury shortly, while youngster Ross McCausland made more key passes in 14 minutes than Lammers did in 83.

Perhaps it is time Clement places his trust in young gems such as McCausland instead of having to rely on Lammers time and time again, as it is clearly not working out for him in Glasgow.

A trip to Dundee on Wednesday could be the ideal opportunity for the manager to experiment with a few players and see what type of reaction he can get.

It may not even be Halloween yet, but the nightmare pairing of Lammers and Dessers could soon find themselves on the Ibrox scrap heap, and they have nobody else to blame but themselves.

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Diego Maradona, um dos maiores jogadores de todos os tempos e que faleceu nesta quarta, aos 60 anos após uma parada cardiorrespiratória, nunca atuou por clubes brasileiros, mas a relação do craque argentino com o Flamengo é especial. De rival em campo e como grande nome do futebol na década de 80, Don Diego tornou-se amigo de Zico e Júnior, ídolos rubro-negros, e, como o próprio Galinho afirmou em 2005, foi a grande estrela do “Jogo das Estrelas” – partida beneficente organizada pelo eterno camisa 10 da Gávea – daquele ano.

-Fiquei muito contente de vir aqui, sempre gosto de participar desses jogos beneficentes.Vim também porque sou muito amigo do Zico e da família dele – afirmou Diego Maradona, no Centro de Futebol Zico, à reportagem do “UOL”.

– Ofutebol merecia ver esse jogador novamente em campo e fico muito feliz de tê-lo recebido no meu centro de treinamento. Só quem acompanhou a carreira dele de perto sabe tudo o que fez. Ele não poderia ter encerrado a carreira daquele jeito em que estava – disse o ídolo e amigo Zico, na mesma ocasião.

O Flamengo se manifestou pelas redes sociais, lamentando a partida de “um dos grandes gênios do futebol mundial”: “Perde o futebol, perde a sociedade.”

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Diego Armando Maradona, um dos grandes gênios do futebol mundial, nos deixou hoje aos 60 anos. O Clube de Regatas do Flamengo lamenta profundamente e deseja a todos os familiares e amigos do craque muita força neste momento de comoção mundial. Perde o futebol, perde a sociedade. pic.twitter.com/juTIfJLLvS

— Flamengo (@Flamengo) November 25, 2020

Zico e Maradona foram dois dos principais nomes do futebol mundial nos anos 80 e se enfrentaram pelas seleções e também por clubes. Nestes confrontos, o camisa 10 da Gávea sempre levou a melhor. Entre jogos oficiais e amistosos, Zico jamais perdeu para a equipe Maradona. As partidas foram os seguintes:Argentina 1×2 Resto do Mundo (amistoso da Fifa em 1979); Brasil 2×1 Argentina (Copa América de 1979); Flamengo 2×0 Boca Juniors (amistoso em 1981); Brasil 3×1 Argentina (Copa do Mundo de 1982); Udinese 2×2 Napoli (Italiano de 1985); e Flamengo 3×1 Amigos de Zico (jogo festivo em 1985).

Foi justamente no período em que atuaram no futebol italiano (Zico na Udinese, entre 1983 e 1985, Maradona no Napoli, entre 1984 e 1991, e Júnior no Torino, entre 1984 e 1987), que os ídolos do Flamengo se aproximaram do ídolo argentino. A partir disso, o contato se manteve e, quando Diego vinha ao Rio de Janeiro, por exemplo, os três sempre estiveram juntos, assim como outros ex-companheiros de Seleção Brasileira e clubes, como Alemão e Careca.

– Eu tive essa oportunidade de conviver com ele. Pescara eram 160km de Napoles, estávamos sempre nos encontrando. Fica um vazio. Fui pego de surpresa com a notícia, uma coisa que não queríamos escutar – afirmou o ex-lateral-esquerdo Júnior, em participação no “SporTV” nesta quarta-feira.

Por essa amizade, Maradona até virou torcedor do Flamengo, como relatou ao jornalista Thiago Asmar, que relembrou o fato “De casa com o LANCE!”. Veja!

Whilst Arsenal have returned to Europe's elite on the pitch, with Mikel Arteta guiding his side back into the Champions League and in the discussion for the Premier League title, the work that the Gunners have done off the pitch also deserves high praise, with the recruitment team getting things fairly spot on these days, welcoming the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Declan Rice in recent years.

Their form off the pitch doesn't look set to come to an end anytime soon, either, with reports suggesting that they are interested in rivalling Liverpool for one particular target.

What's the latest Arsenal transfer news?

The Gunners have been rewarded ever since they started getting things right in the transfer window, going from top-four failures to title challengers in an astonishing transition last season. They have not slowed down under Arteta, either, remaining unbeaten after eight games in the current campaign, and even laying down a marker by defeating champions Manchester City.

If Arsenal are to compete for silverware once more, then January could be a crucial turning point, especially if they beat Liverpool to the signature of their midfield target. The latest Andre Trindade transfer news, relayed by This is Anfield, has claimed that the Gunners are interested in signing the midfielder. According to reports, Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar has even visited the Fluminense training ground, which has only added fuel to the fire.

The official reason for the visit was to learn about the Fluminense youth development process and to continue the strong partnership between the clubs. The fact that Andre is a Fluminese player makes Edu's visit all the more interesting, however, especially given the recent rumours. The Serie A season in Brazil ends in December, potentially allowing Andre to make a January departure from his current side.

How has Andre performed this season?

Despite Fluminense sitting frustratingly sixth in Serie A, Andre has still left many impressed with his performances, doing enough to earn his first two caps for the Brazil national team. Based on Andre's stats, it's clear that the Brazilian is one of the best in his position in his league, too, and has even outperformed some current Arsenal midfielders.

Player

Interceptions Per 90

Progressive Passes

Take-ons Completed

Andre

1.31

6.57

1.41

Kai Havertz

0.51

4.12

0.20

Fabio Vieira

0.95

4.76

0.95

It's no surprise, then, given the numbers, that Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly battling it out to sign Andre, with a keen eye on the January transfer window. The 22-year-old has earned plenty of praise during his time in Brazil, too, including from journalist Fernando Campos, who said:

"Pressure and playing with the confidence of someone who knows they are different. Get out of the way and make the team work. André Trindade is the best midfielder in the country and is a monster of a player."

With that said, it looks as if Andre is one to keep an eye on in the coming months, with Liverpool and Arsenal reportedly set to do battle for his signature in January.

The former India fast bowler will work with Gary Kirsten in the new coaching set-up

ESPNcricinfo staff05-Sep-2018

Ashish Nehra at the RCB nets•RCB

Ashish Nehra will be part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore coaching leadership team and will work alongside Gary Kirsten.Nehra had joined RCB last season as the bowling coach, and is the only one, apart from Kirsten, among the coaching staff from last season to still be part of the set-up. The left-arm pacer has represented India in 17 Tests, 120 ODIs, and 27 T20Is. His last international match was a T20I against New Zealand in November 2017.In a statement released by the franchise, Nehra said: “I had the privilege to join the coaching team of RCB last season and feel very passionately about the team. I want to thank the team management for considering me in a leadership position with the franchise and look forward for the successful seasons ahead.”Sanjeev Churiwala, the RCB chairman, was hopeful that the team of Nehra and Kirsten would help RCB deliver a good performance.Kirsten, like Nehra, had joined the franchise as a batting coach last year and was appointed coach and mentor of the team on August 30. The South Africa batsman replaced Daniel Vettori, who had been the coach of the franchise since 2014.RCB haven’t yet won the IPL, though they have been the losing finalists three times, in 2009, 2011 and 2016.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is seemingly under pressure at Old Trafford, and one update has shared details over a potential sacking.

Update on Erik ten Hag’s future

It has been a season to forget so far for the Red Devils and Ten Hag, with back-to-back 3-0 defeats at Old Trafford to Manchester City and Newcastle United in the space of four days. The two defeats have meant that Man Utd have now lost eight of their first 15 matches in all competitions this season, something they have suffered for the first time since 1962/63. Ten Hag’s position as manager has been a hot topic of conversation, although recent reports have claimed that the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe view Ten Hag's position as safe for the time being.

Meanwhile, it has been claimed that some of the Man Utd players fear Ten Hag’s approach is affecting team morale, with his no-nonsense style resulting in clashes with players such as Jadon Sancho in recent months. Another update involving the manager has emerged, one on what the club would need to pay if they part ways with the Dutchman. Football Insider reporter Sean Fisher shared an update on Wednesday prior to the EFL Cup defeat to Newcastle United, stating it would cost the club more than £15m to part ways with Ten Hag.

“If the United hierarchy chooses to sack Ten Hag this season, Football Insider understands that it would cost the club a compensation payout of over £15million. His contract at United runs until 2025 with an option to extend for a further year, and sacking Ten Hag would require the Glazers to pay him his guaranteed salary for the length of his contract.

He added: "United would also have to cough up significant compensation fees to dismiss his backroom staff."

Ten Hag’s record at Man Utd

The 53-year-old arrived at Old Trafford last summer and enjoyed a solid first season with the club, finishing in the top four, winning the EFL Cup and reaching the final of the FA Cup. However, it has been a season to forget so far during the current campaign, and defeat to Fulham could see them slip into the bottom half of the Premier League this weekend.

Ten Hag's record at Man Utd

Games

77

Wins

49

Draws

8

Defeats

20

Overall, though, as can be seen, Ten Hag’s record isn’t disastrous by any stretch, averaging over two points per game with the Red Devils and one victory shy of hitting 50. However, the club's recent form could be a worry for Man Utd officials, and if things don’t improve prior to the New Year, they may feel their hand could be forced into making a change and subsequently paying out Ten Hag the £15m+ fee.

Southampton could be set to lose one of their loanees for good, with a fresh report revealing that they have received an enquiry regarding his services.

Southampton's strikers options

The Championship side had Che Adams, Adam Armstrong and Sekou Mara as their natural options at centre-forward before the summer transfer window opened, but that didn’t stop the hierarchy from wanting to bolster their ranks even further.

Following a lengthy battle, Russell Martin’s side secured the services of Sunderland’s former striker Ross Stewart before the deadline, meaning that the boss could get rid of any existing squad members that he knew he wasn’t going to use over his new signing.

One of those was Paul Onuachu, who put pen to paper on a season-long loan with Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor, and it’s fair to say that the 29-year-old has made an exceptional start to his temporary spell on the road at the Papara Park.

The Nigeria international has firmly established himself as Abdullah Avci’s overall best-performing player so far this season with a match rating of 7.28 (WhoScored – Trabzonspor statistics), and this impressive form has caught the eye of another mystery club overseas.

Paul Onuachu attracting interest overseas

According to Turkish outlet Fotospor (via The Real EFL), Paul Onuachu is gaining attention from Turkey. Trabzonspor are "not currently exploring a permanent deal" for the attacker despite his positive start, but his displays have been taken note of by one other unnamed club in the same league.

The Southampton star's loan club had made contact to discover the price of a move but were made aware that another secret admirer had also made an enquiry, so it's likely that chiefs will want to sanction his sale next summer.

Whilst Onuachu has failed to get off the mark at Southampton, he’s got straight up and running for Trabzonspor with five contributions, four goals and one assist, to his name in seven appearances (Transfermarkt -Onuachu statistics), form which has seen him hailed a “top finisher” by journalistJosh Bunting.

The Owerri native, who pockets £34k-per-week (Trabzonspor salaries), is also currently averaging 2.3 shots per league game (WhoScored – Onuachu statistics), highlighting his constant desire to hit the back of the net even if the end product isn’t always there.

Headed attempts

Holding onto the ball

Finishing

Defensive contribution

Aerial duels

(Data via WhoScored)

Standing at 6 foot 7, the colossus is the ideal target man, recording 4.4 aerial wins per match in the Super Lig with his physical presence posing a real threat to the opposition’s defence, making him a handful to deal with.

Therefore, Southampton permanently selling him next summer could be somewhat of a mistake because he's proven what he's capable of achieving if given a consistent run of games, so he deserves to be handed the opportunity to showcase his talents upon his return.

ScorecardHarvey Hosein’s gutsy fifty clawed Derbyshire to a thrilling one-wicket victory over Northamptonshire on an afternoon that ebbed and flowed at Wantage Road.Set 233 to win, Derbyshire were in control at 94 for 1 through Wayne Madsen and Tom Lace but lost 4 for 24 in nine overs after lunch. Hosein then got together first with Alex Hughes and then Anuj Dal to reduce the target to 37 needed with four wickets in hand.But Luke Procter conjured up two wickets in two overs and when Nathan Buck cleaned up No. 10 Tony Palladino, Derbyshire needed nine runs with only one wicket in hand. Hosein dived across the off stump to paddle-sweep Ben Sanderson for four and worked singles to bring the target to within one boundary.Buck had one delivery at No. 11 Ravi Rampaul, who touched him off his hip to fine leg for four to seal a memorable victory with Hosein the hero, unbeaten on 54.It was the eighth time in their history that Derbyshire won by one wicket and the tenth time Northants have lost by the same margin.The day began in brilliant sunshine and a perfect start for the visitors as Palladino had Buck well caught by Gary Wilson at slip to the fourth ball of the day before he bowled Sanderson second ball to dismiss Northants for 199, adding only one run to their overnight total, leaving Derbyshire 233 to win in 93 overs.The chase got off to a poor start as Billy Godleman was bowled by Sanderson second ball, but Lace and Madsen managed to get through the rest of the session where a wicket looked likely every ball. But having survived countless plays and misses and a huge appeal each for lbw, the pair steered Derbyshire into a commanding position after lunch.Finally Northants broke through as Brett Hutton took out Tom Lace’s off stump after a stand of 94 in 37.2 overs and it prompted a collapse that left Derbyshire needing 111 with five wickets in hand and suddenly the home side were favourites.Sanderson was a big part of the turnaround, sending down 13 overs unchanged from the Wantage Road End after lunch, bowling three maidens and taking 2 for 21 – eventually trapping Madsen lbw for 62 and getting one to bounce on Matt Critchley and take the glove to be well held down low by Ricardo Vasconcelos at third slip. Wilson also ran himself out, sent back trying to take a single to mid-on that was never available.Enter Hosein, who helped add 36 for the sixth wicket to ease the tension before Hughes was caught well by Richard Levi at second slip for 28 in the second over after tea. Dal worked the target down further with Hosein but he was then brilliantly yorked by Procter who pinned Hardus Viljoen lbw in his next over.Palladino helped narrow the target into single figures but it took Rampaul, who survived one more play and miss against Sanderson, to flick the winning runs.