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Tottenham Hotspur have come on leaps and bounds over the last couple of years, as seen by some of the achievements on the field under various managers.

Ange Postecoglou may have been handed his marching orders over the summer window, but he managed to achieve something which various managers have failed to do in North London.

The Aussie claimed the Europa League title with a victory over fellow Premier League side Manchester United in Bilbao, subsequently ending the 17-year trophy drought.

However, it wasn’t enough to keep his job, with the 60-year-old replaced by Thomas Frank, with the Dane tasked with the responsibility of taking the Lilywhites to the next level.

Their ability to win the Europa League has allowed the club to feature in the Champions League, whilst also recruiting some top-level talent in the process.

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During the recent summer window, Frank made a beeline to improve his forward line, subsequently making a move to land Mohammed Kudus from rivals West Ham United.

The Ghanaian cost a reported £55m during the off-season, but he’s already shown glimpses of being a shrewd addition for the Lilywhites in 2025/26 and beyond.

He’s registered five assists in his first ten outings in North London, as per Transfermarkt, with the forward also getting off the mark during the recent 2-1 win over Leeds United, lashing home from just outside the box.

Kudus wasn’t the only big-money addition during the off-season, with the hierarchy also forking out £52m for the signature of attacking midfielder Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.

A new number ten was on the agenda all summer long, subsequently landing the Dutchman after missing out on the likes of Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White prior to his arrival.

The 22-year-old has so far made seven outings across all competitions, but unlike Kudus, he’s failed to find the net and has also only registered one assist in the process.

Despite the aforementioned additions, one other player in the first-team is rapidly becoming a better signing than the pair after establishing himself in Frank’s plans.

The Spurs star who’s becoming a better signing than Kudus & Simons

Over the last couple of years, Spurs haven’t been afraid to splash the cash to help them achieve their goals on the pitch, with the hierarchy spending well over £400m in the last three years.

Numerous areas of the pitch have been subject to investment, as seen by the additions within the final third, but the defensive unit has also been bolstered in recent years.

The partnership of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero at the heart of the backline has already contributed to Frank’s side keeping five clean sheets in 2025/26 to date.

However, the middle of the park is arguably one of the most important, with Lucas Bergvall already making huge strides after the Dane took the reins during the off-season.

The Swede was an unknown quantity to many a little over 12 months ago, when the hierarchy forked out a fee in the region of £8.5m for his services from Djurgarden.

Yet, swiftly said to possess “a first touch like Modric” by the Athletic’s JJ Bull, at the age of just 18 when he moved to England, the midfielder made an immediate impact during his debut campaign – racking up 45 appearances across all competitions.

Whilst he’s primarily a deep-lying option, he managed to net his first goal for the club in the Carabao Cup semi-final over Liverpool – but it was unable to catapult the side to the final.

The 2025/26 campaign has seen the youngster go from strength to strength, already featuring in ten outings under Frank and leading to Squawka describing him as “incredible”.

Bergvall has already added to his goalscoring tally, netting his first English top-flight effort in the recent 3-0 triumph over West Ham at the London Stadium.

Lucas Bergvall – PL stats (2025/26)

Statistics (per 90)

Tally

Games played

6

Goals & assists

2

Pass accuracy

84%

Dribble success

70%

Tackles won

2.2

Duels won

5.2

Recoveries made

3.9

Shots taken

1.5

Stats via FotMob

His underlying stats this season are just as impressive, making 2.2 tackles per 90 and winning 5.2 duels per 90 – subsequently showcasing his excellent ability to regain possession for the side, before transferring the ball into attacking areas for the likes of Kudus and Simons.

The Swede has also achieved an 84% pass completion rate, whilst also completing 70% of the dribbles he’s attempted – arguably being the perfect box-to-box option at the heart of the team.

At just 19, it’s scary to think about how impressive Bergvall can become in the years ahead, especially if he continues on the trajectory he’s put himself on in recent months.

There’s no disputing that Kudus and Simons will be excellent additions in the near future, but the move for Bergvall was a bargain and one that could go down as one of the best in their history if he reaches his full potential.

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A Data Fifa começou nesta segunda-feira (5) e vai até o dia 12 de setembro. Durante o período, há uma pausa nos campeonatos nacionais para a disputa das Eliminatórias para a Copa do Mundo de 2026. Dessa forma, jogadores de vários clubes do Brasil foram convocados para representarem seus respectivos países. Das 20 equipes da Série A do Brasileirão, apenas América-MG, Cruzeiro, Cuiabá e Cuiabá não terão representantes.

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O clube que mais cedeu jogadores nesta Data Fifa foi o Athletico-PR, com sete nomes ao todo, incluindo seleções principais e a pré-olímpica brasileira: Zapelli e Esquivel (Argentina), Fernando Nava (Bolívia), Arturo Vidal (Chile), Canobbio (Uruguai) e Mycael e Vitor Roque (Brasil sub-23). Confira a lista completa abaixo:

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The wage cap, which was US$2.5 million in the first three editions of the league, has been trimmed to US$2 million

Matt Roller02-Jun-2025

The UAE’s ILT20 has cut team salary caps by 20% after avoiding a direct clash with South Africa’s SA20 in the 2025-26 season. Each team will be permitted to spend up to US$2 million on player salaries this season, after a wage cap of US$2.5 million in the first three editions of the league.ESPNcricinfo has learned that there is a belief among the six franchises that they have overspent on wages, and that many top players will still play in the league for slightly lower salaries thanks to a clearer window this year.The ILT20 will shift forward this season, running from December 2 until January 4, and will only briefly clash with the SA20. The two leagues have competed directly against one another for talent in their first three seasons, and ILT20 chief executive David White said a key reason to move is to enable the league to “access a bigger pool of players”.Related

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The league is also expected to move to an auction model for the 2025-26 season, after relying on direct signings in its first three years. ESPNcricinfo has learned that an auction is due to take place in September, with franchises in the process of working through their retentions in the meantime. Teams will still be permitted to spend an additional US$250,000 on additional ‘wildcard’ signings.The ILT20’s business model relies heavily on a long-term TV deal with Zee TV, the Indian broadcaster, and the league has been criticised for its low minimum requirement of only two local UAE players in each playing XI. Dubai Capitals are the defending champions, after Gulf Giants (2023) and MI Emirates (2024) won the first two titles.The ILT20’s decision to trim the wage cap could provide an indirect boost to the Big Bash League [BBL] ahead of its upcoming draft. The BBL has struggled to retain its leading overseas players in recent years, who have either left for the UAE before the knockout stages or skipped the league altogether, but will hope that the ILT20’s cost-cutting plays in its favour.

Chelsea have now joined the race for a “flamboyant” forward, who is also being targeted by Bayern Munich, it has been revealed.

Blues set sights on another young forward

Jamie Carragher has repeatedly made it clear he isn’t a fan of the Blues’ recruitment policy, suggesting the ownership are now focusing too much on signing young players, rather than trying to compete for major trophies.

The Sky Sports pundit said: “Chelsea are not being judged to the same standard they were under Abramovich because they are hiding behind a prolonged transitional phase, which keeps extending by targeting a similar profile of young players in each transfer window.”

In truth, it is difficult to disagree with the former Liverpool man, given that a number of the Blues’ summer additions haven’t exactly hit the ground running, with young wingers Jamie Gittens and Alejandro Garnacho failing to register a Premier League goal or assist between them.

It was arguably a questionable decision to focus so heavily on bringing in new forwards in the summer, given that it may have made more sense to sign a new centre-back following the ACL injury suffered by Levi Colwill.

However, it appears as though Chelsea are set to continue their current approach in the transfer market, with a report from Absolut Fussball revealing they have recently joined the race for FC Koln forward Said El Mala, who is attracting widespread interest.

Indeed, El Mala is also being targeted by Bayern Munich, and a number of the Premier League’s top clubs, with Brighton & Hove Albion making an approach in the summer, at which point a deal may have amounted to €20m (£17m).

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However, the German side may soon be able to fetch a higher transfer fee, given that a number of big clubs are keen, following an impressive start to the campaign…

"Flamboyant" El Mala off to solid start in the Bundesliga

Despite being just 19-years-old, the starlet has already established himself as an important player for FC Koln, having made six Bundesliga appearances this season, during which time he has amassed two goals and one assist.

Most recently, the Germany U21 winger scored the only goal of the game as his side triumphed 1-0 away at Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga, which led to his side moving up to sixth place.

The FC Koln star has also been praised by Jacek Kulig in the past, with the scout describing him as a “flamboyant” winger, who is skilled at creating chances and dribbling, while also possessing an impressive work-rate.

El Mala clearly has the talent to be a success at Stamford Bridge, but it would make little sense to bring in yet another young winger, having signed Gittens and Garnacho during the summer.

Instead, it would be a better idea to bring in a new centre-back in January, given the scale of the injury crisis Enzo Maresca faces, with Colwill expected to miss the majority of the season.

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Mano Menezes está de volta ao Corinthians! A última passagem do técnico pelo clube tinha sido encerrada em 2014. Mano retornou ao Timão após a demissão de Vanderlei Luxemburgo após o empate em 1 a 1 contra o Fortaleza pela partida de ida da semifinal da Copa Sul-Americana. De volta, o comandante terá velhos conhecidos no elenco.

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Ao todo, oito jogadores do atual grupo corintiano já foram treinados por Mano Menezes. Dos oito, seis estavam presente na última passagem do treinador pelo Parque São Jorge. São eles: Cássio, Fagner, Fábio Santos, Gil, Renato Augusto e Ángel Romero. No caso de Renato Augusto, o meia também foi comandado pelo treinador na Seleção Brasileira.

Paulinho é outro jogador que já foi comandado por Mano no Corinthians. Ele esteve junto ao treinador por poucos meses em 2010, último ano da primeira passagem do técnico pelo Corinthians. Inclusive, foi o próprio Mano que sugeriu que o Timão contratasse Paulinho junto ao Bragantino.

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Já o uruguaio Bruno Méndez tem recordações de Mano Menezes em outro clube. O defensor trabalhou com o técnico gaúcho no ano passado, quando esteve emprestado ao Internacional. De 12 jogos no Inter com Mano, Méndez atuou em oito, sendo sete como titular.

OS ‘ROSTOS CONHECIDOS’ DE MANO MENEZES:

Cássio

O goleiro titular do Corinthians jogou com Mano Menezes no ano de 2014, estando presente em 35 dos 38 jogos do Corinthians no Brasileirão.

Bruno Méndez

O uruguaio Bruno Méndez tem recordações de Mano Menezes atuando pelo Internacional. De 12 jogos que fizeram juntos, Méndez atuou em oito, sendo sete como titular.

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Gil

Gil também jogou com Mano em 2014, o zagueiro atuou em 34 das 38 partidas do alvinegro no Brasileirão, marcando quatro gols e tomando seis cartões amarelos, e não contabilizou nenhuma expulsão.

Fábio Santos

Na última passagem do treinador pelos lados Alvinegros, Fábio Santos também estava presente, atuando em 35 das 38 partidas do Corinthians pelo Campeonato Brasileiro, o jogador marcou quatro gols, deu duas assistências, contabilizou cinco cartões amarelos e um cartão vermelho.

Fágner

O lateral retornava ao clube que o revelou para o futebol em 2014, a frente da equipe se encontrava Mano Menezes, e nas mãos do treinador Fágner atuou em 35 das 38 partidas do clube no Brasileiro, marcando dois gols, e levando ao todo oito cartões amarelos na competição.

Paulinho

Mano Menezes em 2010, pediu a contratação de Paulinho junto ao Bragantino, o volante fez sua estreia na eliminação corintiana da Libertadores naquele ano para o Flamengo, e no Brasileiro, sob o comando do treinador, atuou em cinco partidas e marcando um gol.

Renato Augusto

A sua relação com o treinador é bem boa, mesmo antes de ele vir para o Corinthians em 2014, ele convocava Renato para a Seleção no período em que esteve a frente da Canarinho, porém, sob o comando de Mano no Corinthians, Renato atuou em 30 das 38 partidas no Brasileiro, marcando um gol e distribuindo oito assistências, levando apenas um cartão amarelo na competição.

Ángel Romero

A pedido de Mano, vindo do Cerro Porteño em 2014, Romero caiu nas graças do treinador, atuando em 21 das 38 rodadas do clube no Brasileiro, marcando dois gols e levando apenas um cartão amarelo.

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يواصل النادي الأهلي تحركاته في سوق الانتقالات الشتوية المقبلة، بحثًا عن ظهير أيسر يعوض النقص الذي يعاني منه الفريق في هذا المركز بعد رحيل علي معلول.

ويضع الأهلي عينه على عدد من المواهب الإفريقية، أبرزهم نجم نيجيري صاعد لفت الأنظار في الآونة الأخيرة.

وتأتي هذه التحركات في ظل استمرار أزمة الظهير الأيسر، خاصة بعد إعارة كريم الدبيس إلى سيراميكا كليوباترا، وتذبذب مستوى محمد شكري الذي يعاني من إصابات متكررة خلال الفترة الأخيرة.

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ويُعد أوديناكا أوكورو، ظهير نادي سبورتنج لاجوس النيجيري، أحد أبرز الأسماء المطروحة أمام الأهلي، خصوصًا بعد تألقه مع منتخب بلاده للشباب في كأس العالم تحت 20 عامًا التي أقيمت في تشيلي، حيث شارك في أربع مباريات أساسيًا.

وفي تصريح خاص لـ بطولات، كشف جودين إيناخينا، رئيس نادي لاجوس النيجيري، عن تفاصيل اهتمام الأهلي باللاعب، قائلًا: “علمت من المدير الرياضي للنادي أن الأهلي مهتمًا بلاعبنا وظهيرنا الأيسر، أوديناكا أوكورو، منذ شهر مايو الماضي”.

وأضاف: “لكن ما علمته أيضًا أن الأهلي لم يتقدم بعرض رسمي، ولدينا استعداد لمناقشة الأمر إذا حدث ذلك، وكان عرضه أفضل مما جاء لنا من خارج إفريقيا”.

وأكد رئيس لاجوس في ختام حديثه: “نادينا منفتح على التفاوض مع الأهلي إذا أبدى جدية، لأن هناك رغبة في تطوير اللاعبين ومنحهم الفرصة للاحتراف في أندية كبرى”.

انتهت مباراة الزمالك مع منافسه طلائع الجيش، بفوز الأبيض بنتيجة 3-1 في المباراة التي جمعت بينهما مساء اليوم ضمن منافسات الدوري المصري.

وأقيمت المباراة بين الزمالك وطلائع الجيش، على أرضية استاد القاهرة، في إطار لقاءات الجولة الـ13 من الدوري.

وبهذه النتيجة، وصل رصيد الزمالك إلى النقطة 22 في المركز الثاني بجدول ترتيب الدوري المصري، بعدما فاز بـ6 لقاءات وتعادل في 4 مواجهات وتلقى هزيمتين.

ويدخل الزمالك في منافسة جديدة وصعبة بمواجهة قوية أمام بيراميدز في نصف نهائي بطولة السوبر المصري، ساعيًا للتتويج باللقب المحلي.

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وكان الزمالك قد خسر بطولة كأس السوبر المصري في الموسم الماضي، لصالح الأهلي، بالمباراة التي انتهت بضربات الجزاء الترجيحية. موعد مباراة الزمالك وبيراميدز في السوبر المصري

ومن المقرر أن يلتقي الزمالك أمام بيراميدز، يوم الخميس المقبل، 6 نوفمبر الجاري، وتنطلق في تمام الساعة 07:30 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 08:30 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، 09:30 مساءً بتوقيت الإمارات.

The international break is finally over, and Blues in west London will hope Chelsea have retained that winning feeling when Estevao Willian struck late to secure all three points against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge two weeks ago.

It was a crucial Premier League win for Enzo Maresca’s men, who haven’t quite got going this term and had lost two on the bounce before sinking the champions.

Now, Chelsea will hope to use that momentum as they tackle Ange Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday afternoon.

Chelsea did it without the all-consuming Cole Palmer, who has endured an injury-disrupted start to the 2025/26 campaign.

And they are going to have to do it again this weekend and beyond, with the Italian coach revealing some deflating news concerning the England star’s fitness.

The latest on Cole Palmer's fitness

It was not the news Chelsea fans would have wanted or expected when Maresca sat down for his pre-match press conference on Friday morning.

Palmer’s niggling groin injury has proved worse than Maresca feared, and he faces a further six weeks on the sidelines.

The 23-year-old has only featured four times across all competitions this season, scoring twice, and this comes as a significant blow as Stamford Bridge gears up for the gruelling winter period.

Talismanic and prolific, Palmer is irreplaceable, but Chelsea will have to try, and are sure to take solace in their recent performance against Liverpool.

Matters are worsened, however, by Enzo Fernandez’s expected absence, the Argentine midfielder having withdrawn from international duty due to ‘inflammation of the knee’. Though he is optimistic about making the matchday squad, Maresca has another option in Facundo Buonanotte, who he could unleash against the Tricky Trees.

Maresca must unleash Facundo Buonanotte

Chelsea added Buonanotte’s signature for a £2m loan fee this summer, pinching the Brighton playmaker after his loan spell with Leicester City last year.

The Foxes got relegated from the Premier League, but the 20-year-old was one of the brighter sparks across the early stage of the campaign, scoring four times and assisting twice too before December.

Intelligent, direct and capable of manipulating tight spaces, he could add the dimension Chelsea need, especially with Moises Caicedo in such redoubtable form at the heart of the midfield.

Hailed for his “immense potential” and for having a “left foot made of gold” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, Buonanotte feels like a ready-made replacement for Palmer, slotting into a similar positional berth.

Moreover, he ranked among the top 2% of peers across the 2024/25 Premier League season for tackles, the top 1% for blocks and the top 13% for interceptions per 90 last season, data courtesy of FBref, and so could perform with the combativeness of Fernandez too, should he be considered unfit to start.

Buonanotte in the Prem for LCFC

Stats (* per game)

#

Matches (starts)

31 (14)

Goals

5

Assists

2

Touches*

31.9

Shots (on target)*

1.2 (0.4)

Pass completion

80%

Big chances created

7

Dribbles*

0.9

Recoveries*

2.5

Tackles*

1.7

Duels won*

4.3

Data via Sofascore

Creative and energetic on the ball, Buonanotte might not be the finished product, but he is brimming with potential and could fit the mould Palmer has vacated as he works toward recovery in the infirmary.

Forest have been out of sorts this season, but Chelsea cannot afford a slip-up, and must maintain their fluency as they look to string back-to-back wins together in the Premier League.

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O Palmeiras conquistou uma vitória importante por 1 a 0 sobre o Goiás, nesta sexta-feira (15), com direito a gol de Breno Lopes aos 50 minutos do segundo tempo. Poderia ser um feito épico a ser lembrado, mas o atacante decidiu provocar a torcida em sua comemoração e acabou recebendo uma resposta atravessada da principal organizada do clube. Não à toa, Abel Ferreira teve que comentar a situação, mas amenizou os efeitos.

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Em entrevista coletiva após a partida, o técnico do Verdão puxou a responsabilidade para si e lembrou que ele mesmo já errou muitas vezes ao perder o controle de suas emoções. Abel aproveitou também para reforçar a importância da torcida para o desempenho do time.

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– Primeiro é dizer que precisamos dos nossos torcedores, quando estamos todos juntos, apoiar, nós precisamos deles, eles sabem que temos um elenco bem curto e agora com a lesão de Dudu, menos um jogador, nós precisamos deles todos e precisamos muito que lees nos ajudem. O primeiro a cometer erros aqui sou eu, já fui expulso muitas vezes, por muitas vezes não controlei minhas emoções, apesar de que agora estou diferente, bem melhor nesse aspecto, mas isso faz parte do futebol, as emoções, isso que é o mais importante, o apoio dos nossos torcedores.

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+ ATUAÇÕES: Breno Lopes volta a ser herói do Palmeiras em vitória no Brasileirão

Em outro recado ao torcedor, Abel Ferreira pediu para que os torcedores entendam a situação da equipe, que hoje conta com elenco curto e acabou de perder Dudu, por isso é preciso ter todos os jogadores possíveis. O treinador também afirmou que o mais importante de tudo é que Breno marcou o gol da vitória.

– Entender que eu mesmo cometo erros, perco o controle das emoções, mas nós precisamos de todos os jogadores, temos um elenco curto, e precisamos estar cada vez mais unidos aqui em casa. Nossos torcedores são a alma da nossa equipe, valeu a pena pagar o ingresso e ver o gol no último segundo. O importante é que o Breno fez o gol da vitória e era isso que nós precisávamos.

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Por fim, Abel Ferreira exaltou Breno Lopes, falando que ele joga menos minutos do que gostaria, mas ainda assim é decisivo. Além disso, o técnico português lembrou que o atacante já faz parte da história do clube.

– Vocês sabem que ele é um jogador que não tem jogado quanto eu queria, mas é um jogador que tem seu nome marcado aqui na história do clube, é um jogador que eu confio, que eu gosto. Contem a quantidade de gols que ele fez com cinco, dez minutos que eu coloco ele. Isso é o mais importante para nós.

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O Palmeiras volta a campo na quinta-feira (21), diante do Grêmio, em Porto Alegre, pela 24ª rodada do Brasileirão. O Verdão é o segundo colocado do campeonato, com 44 pontos, sete atrás do líder Botafogo.

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Andrew McGlashan13-Jun-2025

Steven Smith went off the field with a finger injury•Associated Press

Australia were left contemplating the possibility of needing to replace over 10,000 runs after Steven Smith suffered a compound dislocation of the little finger on his right hand on the third day of the World Test Championship final at Lord’s, leaving him a major doubt for the upcoming tour of the West Indies, as a rare loss in a tournament decider loomed into view.Smith suffered the injury when he dropped a sharp chance offered by Temba Bavuma on 2 as the South Africa captain edged Mitchell Starc to first slip where Smith was standing so close that he was wearing a helmet.Smith immediately knew he was in trouble and started to leave the field in significant pain even before the medical staff reached him.”He was assessed by Australian team medical staff at the ground and taken to the hospital for X-rays and further treatment,” a CA spokesperson said.The dropped catch was a pivotal moment in the day as South Africa would have been 76 for 3 chasing 282 had it been held, but instead Bavuma was unbeaten on 65 at the close as fought through a hamstring injury.Since 1996, Australia’s men have lost just one of the 10 global finals they have been in – the 2010 T20 World Cup against England – but barring a spectacular South Africa collapse on Saturday will relinquish the mace.”We understand the magnitude of the task, that 8 for 70 or whatever it is, is incredibly tricky and conditions would have to go away,” assistant coach Daniel Vettori said. “I think with the nature of where the ball is at and the surface, it’s a difficult task, but it is a task that the group has probably done at times throughout the last three, four, some of them five, six, even longer years.”Meanwhile, Smith’s injury also leaves Australia with the prospect of having a big hole to fill in their batting order in the West Indies, where the first Test begins in Barbados on June 25, although the extent of Smith’s injury was still being assessed at the close of play with him not having returned to the ground from hospital.Earlier this year left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann was able to make a swift return to action after suffering a similar blow in the BBL before going on to take 16 wickets in the series against Sri Lanka.Australia already have significant uncertainty around their top order with Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green struggling in the WTC final. After a relatively lean period by his high standards, Smith has been prolific in recent Tests with four hundreds in five matches against India and Sri Lanka before 66 in the first innings at Lord’s.Should Smith be ruled out of all or part of the West Indies tour, it could create an opening for Sam Konstas’ return, with Labuschagne going back to No. 3 and Green dropping down to No. 4 where he made 174 not out against New Zealand before his back injury.Josh Inglis is the other spare batter in the squad for the WTC final, which will be the same group that travels to the Caribbean. Should reinforcements be needed, Nathan McSweeney could come into consideration while the resurgent Kurtis Patterson could be another option.