No dia 11 de de dezembro de 2023, o Vasco SAF anunciava Alexandre Mattos como novo diretor de futebol do clube. A chegada era tratada com grande entusiasmo por parte dos torcedores, que enxergavam em Mattos, um nome consagrado no futebol brasileiro, um sinal de positividade por conta de seus trabalhos vitoriosos em Palmeiras e Atlético Mineiro. Desde então, tudo foi por água abaixo.
Com exatos 100 dias de clube, o diretor de futebol foi demitido após ter soltado informações internas do para um torcedor numa rede social. O fato caiu como uma bomba no Vasco, já que o clube vinha lidando com insatisfações internas por parte da comissão técnica e dos jogadores sobre o trabalho de Mattos. Com isso tornou-se insustentável a manutenção do mineiro no cargo e assim foi encerrada a passagem do executivo em São Januário. Ao todo, foram 9 contratações no valor R$120 milhões gastos, e a venda dos crias da base Gabriel Pec e Marlon Gomes.
continua após a publicidade<br>Desde então, o Vasco está no mercado em busca de um novo executivo para assumir o cargo de Diretor de Futebol. Visando concluir o trabalho de montagem do elenco e jogar o primeiro turno do campeonato brasileiro com tranquilidade, o clube espera ter a contratação definida antes do dia 14. Apesar disso, até agora apenas rumores rolaram e nada de concreto aconteceu.<br><br><img class="wp-image-11206175" style="width: 600px;" src="https://cms.lancecorp.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/53601413852_6d5552caff_o-scaled.jpg" alt="CEO do Vasco SAF, Lúcio Barbosa, em coletiva de imprensa"><br><br>Até o momento, os nomes especulados para chegar em São Januário foram os de Juninho Paulista, Alessandro Nunes, Rui Costa e também o de Admar Lopes, atual diretor do Bordeaux.
Manchester United’s 2024/25 campaign handed Ruben Amorim and the hierarchy a huge task of winning the fanbase over ahead of the ongoing season.
The Red Devils’ 15th-place finish in the Premier League was nothing short of an embarrassment, with such a standing the club’s lowest since the division’s formation back in 1992.
The Europa League gave the manager a chance to redeem himself, but such a competition brought about more misery – losing the final in Bilbao to fellow English strugglers Tottenham Hotspur.
Manchester United manager RubenAmorimbefore the match
Despite all the failures of Amorim’s debut year at Old Trafford, the hierarchy decided to stick with the 40-year-old for 2025/26 – even handing him over £200m worth of funds to improve the first-team squad.
However, further embarrassing defeats against League Two side Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup once again led to rumours over the manager’s long-term future in the role.
He’s since managed to win three league games in a row for the first time in his tenure, with some of his tactical tweaks finally starting to take effect 12 months on from his appointment.
The impact of Bruno & Mbeumo in Amorim’s system at United
Despite United struggling massively last season, it didn’t stop club captain Bruno Fernandes from impressing and producing some astonishing numbers in the final third.
The 31-year-old ended 2024/25 on a combined 37 goals and assists, by far and away the highest tally of any player in the squad – with his efforts saving the club from a relegation battle.
However, after the recent summer spending spree, the Portuguese international has been forced to operate in a deep-lying central midfield role – but it hasn’t taken away from his incredible ability in attacking areas.
Bruno currently sits on a total of four goal contributions, but his underlying stats highlight the bearing he is still having on creating carnage for the opposition.
In the recent Premier League outing against Nottingham Forest, he registered a total of four chances created – the most of any player on the pitch at the City Ground.
Bruno has also created the most chances of any player in the first-team squad this campaign, with his average of 2.8 per 90 ranking him in the top 3% of all players in the division.
Most of his opportunities have fallen the way of Bryan Mbeumo, with the 26-year-old tasked with the responsibility of transforming the club’s lack of quality in the final third.
The Cameroonian cost a whopping £71m including add-ons from Brentford, but has already made an immediate impact despite the pressure of the price tag looming over him.
He’s scored four times in his first ten outings for the Red Devils, but like Bruno, his underlying figures are the ones that greatly highlight his impact in the Premier League during 2025/26.
Mbeumo’s total of 1.4 shots on target per 90 ranks him in the top 4% of all players in the division, undoubtedly contributing to his impressive goalscoring tally.
He also ranks in the top 4% for crosses completed and the top 10% for successful dribbles – further reaffirming how he’s helped transform the club’s ability to impress in front of goal.
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The impact of Bruno and Mbeumo in the final third simply can’t be understated, with the duo playing a key role in United’s recent revival under Amorim this season.
The pair have played a key role in the majority of the club’s goals in the Premier League this campaign, with such a situation night and day from the previous year.
Amorim’s men have already netted 17 league goals in just 10 outings to date, which is already 45% of the efforts registered during the embarrassing 2024/25 campaign.
Such an investment has already been worthwhile, which has certainly set the first team on the right trajectory for success if they can sustain such levels in the years ahead.
As for the defensive department, they have often come under fire for their lack of quality – with the majority of which being directed to goalkeeper Andre Onana.
However, the centre-backs in front of the shot-stopper didn’t cover themselves in glory, resulting in the Red Devils conceding 44 times in just 38 matches.
The hierarchy backed Amorim in the summer, as previously mentioned, even landing a new goalkeeper in the form of Senne Lammens from Belgian outfit Royal Antwerp.
The 23-year-old cost a fee in the region of £18m during the recent window, subsequently being an investment for the immediate and long-term future at Old Trafford.
His arrival has brought a newfound sense of confidence in the defensive department, already keeping a clean sheet and only conceding five times in his four senior outings for the Red Devils.
Amorim’s men currently remain unbeaten during the youngster’s spell in the first-team, which is no coincidence given the struggles of those who have filled the void before him.
His stats from the early stages of his career at Old Trafford no doubt highlight his impressive start to life in England, which has seen the side rise up England’s top-flight.
Senne Lammens – Man Utd stats
Statistics (per 90)
Tally
Games played
4
Minutes played
360
Saves made
12
Goals prevented
0.4
Goals conceded
5
Clean sheets
1
High claims
5
Passes completed
48
Stats via FotMob
Lammens has achieved a 71% save percentage to date, whilst making three saves per 90 – tallies which have certainly prevented the side in numerous key moments.
He’s also achieved a goals prevented xG of 0.38, ranking him in the top 8% of all ‘keepers in the league – which has led to one analyst tipping him to become one of the “best in the world”.
The Belgian’s ability to quickly transition the play has also aided Mbeumo and Bruno, with his tally of 8.8 accurate long balls per 90 able to quickly start a counterattack for Amorim’s men.
Given his tender age, it’s certainly frightening how exciting Lammens could be at United, with the 23-year-old able to fill the void between the sticks for at least the next decade.
Should he carry on his current path under Amorim, there’s no reason as to why he can’t play a vital role in any success endured by the Red Devils in the near future.
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Surrey stumble despite resistance from Kalea Moore and Alexa Stonehouse
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Seren Smale top-scored in Lancashire’s victory•Harry Trump/Getty Images
Lancashire Women stayed on course for the Metro Bank Cup semi-finals with a four-wicket win over Surrey at Beckenham.Grace Potts took 3 for 31 as Surrey were bowled out for 225, while Hannah Jones took 2 for 33 and was unlucky not to get two more. Kalea Moore was dropped twice off her bowling and she cashed in to make a career-best List A score of 67, while Alexa Stonehouse was the next highest scorer with 48.Seren Smale anchored the visitor’s reply with 67 not out, as they closed on 227 for 6, victory secured with 24 balls remaining. Stonehouse was the pick of Surrey’s bowlers with 3 for 34.Lancashire chose to bowl and quickly made inroads, reducing them to 60 for 5. Ailsa Lister dropped Bryony Smith off Potts when she was on 14 but two balls later Potts dismissed Smith with an outstanding one-handed return catch.Kira Chathli then went for 17, driving Kate Cross straight to Smale. Alice Capsey was run out by Fi Morris for 5 and Paige Scholfield was bowled by Hannah Jones for just a single.Jones then had Alice Davidson-Richards caught for 20 by Cross at mid-off, after she’d initially dropped her drive, but Phoebe Franklin and Moore responded with the biggest partnership of the innings to that point, putting on 61 before the former cut Phoebe Graham to Emma Lamb and was out for 25. Morris then had Alice Monaghan caught behind for 4.Moore cut Jones for a single to reach 50 and she was on 53 when she heaved Jones to the midwicket boundary and was dropped over the rope by Lister.In Jones’ final over Moore was put down again, this time on 67 and this time when Gaby Lewis missed a far more difficult chance at square leg. This time she couldn’t profit as Moore was lbw to Lamb in the next over, the 42nd.Stonehouse, who’d put on 55 with Moore, blasted a huge six off Cross but fell to Potts in the final over, holing out to Graham at mid-off and Potts then ended the innings one ball early when she had Danni Gregory caught, also by Graham, for 18.Lancashire’s openers put on 74 for the opening wicket before Lewis tried to pull out of a hook shot and edged Monaghan behind for 39.The visitors seemed to be coasting at 117 for 1, when two quick wickets opened a window for Surrey. Lamb tried to reach for a Stonehouse delivery and was brilliantly caught by a diving Franklin at backward point and Morris lofted Stonehouse to Scholfield for 6.Ellie Threlkeld went to an even better catch by Smith, who almost pirouetted to take a one-handed grab off Moore, but she made a useful 21 and by then Lancashire only needed 47.Smale eased past 50 by clipping Moore for four through midwicket.The target was down to three when two wickets gave the scoreline some respectability: Lister skied Stonehouse to Scholfield and although she was dropped, she hit the next delivery straight to Smith for 23. Collins ramped Franklin to Tilly Corteen-Coleman for a duck, but this merely allowed Cross to hit Franklin back over her head for the winning boundary.
Endrick ganhou a atenção de todo o mundo nos amistosos da Seleção Brasileira contra Inglaterra e Espanha, disputados em março, e Andreas Pereira parece ter sido impressionado pelo jovem. Em entrevista ao canal “Five”, do ex-zagueiro e lenda inglesa Rio Ferdinand, o jogador do Fullham foi questionado sobre a joia do Palmeiras e “explicou” o sucesso do companheiro de Brasil.
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– Endrick… eu não sei a palavra em inglês, no Brasil nos falamos ‘iluminado’. Sabe quando um monte de gente está prestes a nascer, e Deus fala: ‘Esse é o cara’. No treinamento, se você acerta o travessão, a bola para no pé dele e ‘boom’, gol. Deu rebote, a bola para no pé dele e gol. Ele é incrível, sempre está no lugar certo, sempre querendo melhorar. Ele é um monstro – disse Andreas Pereira.
O meio-campista também foi destaque nos últimos amistosos da Seleção, em março. Contra a Inglaterra, o jogador do Fullham entrou em campo no segundo tempo ao lado do jovem do Palmeiras. Foi de Andreas, inclusive, o passe para Vini Jr. na jogada que gerou o gol de Endrick na vitória do Brasil por 1 a 0.
نجح الدولي الفرنسي كيليان مبابي، لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ريال مدريد من تسجيل الهدف الثالث لصالح فريقه أمام أتلتيك بلباو ضمن منافسات الدوري الإسباني.
ويواجه ريال مدريد نظيره أتلتيك بلباو مساء اليوم، الأربعاء في إطار منافسات الجولة الـ 19 المقدمة من بطولة الدوري الإسباني.
ويحل ريال مدريد بقيادة تشابي ألونسو ضيفًا ثقيلًا على بلباو على ملعب “سان ماميس”.
كان مبابي قد نجح في تسجيل الهدف الأول في الدقيقة 7، حيث استقبل النجم الفرنسي الكرة من أرنولد وراوغ لاعب بلباو في نصف ملعب الخصم وركض بالكرة ناحية المرمى وسددها على يسار الحارس سيمون.
وقدم مبابي أيضًا تمريرة حاسمة إلى كامافينجا ليسجل الهدف الثاني في المباراة لينتهي الشوط الاول بتقدم ريال مدريد بثنائية.
وفي الدقيقة 59، أحرز مبابي الهدف الثالث لصالح ريال مدريد في مرمى بلباو بعدما سدد تسديدة قوية للغاية سكنت شباك أوناي سيمون.
The first 11 matches of the World Cup delivered a reach of 72 million, which, the ICC said, marked “a 166% increase from the previous edition”
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The India vs Pakistan game has also become the highest-rated league-stage match in the history of the tournament when it comes to TV viewership•ICC/Getty Images
The India vs Pakistan women’s ODI World Cup game on October 5 has broken digital-viewing records with “a reach of 28.4 million and 1.87 billion minutes consumed, making it the most-watched women’s international cricket match of all time”, an ICC statement on Thursday said.That was the standout match in terms of viewership, but even outside of it, the first half of the league stage of the World Cup delivered “record-breaking numbers across digital and linear platforms”, the ICC said.The India vs Pakistan game has also become the highest-rated league-stage match in the history of the tournament when it comes to TV viewership, while the first 11 matches, including India’s matches against Sri Lanka, Pakistan and South Africa, delivered a reach of 72 million. That, the ICC said, marked “a 166% increase from the previous edition”. Also, “viewing minutes surged 327% to 6.3 billion”.Related
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Attendance at stadia has also been healthy, with stands filling up especially for India’s matches in India and Sri Lanka’s matches in Sri Lanka, though matches featuring visiting teams without any “home” interest have not always had too many people in the stands. In Colombo, when matches have not featured Sri Lanka or India, stadium attendance has been in four figures at times, though the weather has played its part in that.”According to data released jointly by ICC and JioHotstar, the first 13 matches of the tournament have already reached over 60 million viewers, a five-fold increase over the 2022 edition, while total watch-time has hit 7 billion minutes, up 12 times from the previous tournament,” an ICC statement said, adding that the India vs Australia game on October 12 “recorded 4.8 million peak concurrent viewers on JioHotstar, another all-time high for women’s cricket”.
Daniel Farke is battling to keep his job at Leeds United and a fresh update has now dropped regarding his future at Elland Road.
The Whites now sit 18th in the Premier League table, having lost five of their last six games in the competition, heaping the pressure on Farke with Leeds already linked with new managers such as Brendan Rodgers.
Former scout Mick Brown recently told Football Insider that 49ers Enterprises were even looking to make a change during the summer.
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Opinion is split amongst Leeds fans about Farke’s future and what the next steps should be, with Adam Pope providing insight on the situation this week.
Pope makes new claim about Farke succession plan
Speaking on the Don’t Go To Bed Just Yet podcast [via MOT Leeds News], Pope shared an update on Farke’s position at Leeds. While the BBC journalist stated the 49ers do not currently have someone “waiting in the wings”, he was then asked if they have someone they’re “looking at”, providing an intriguing response.
This now feels like a critical period for Farke, with Leeds’ results simply not good enough after some better ones earlier in the season, leading to them sliding into the relegation zone.
The German will know that improvements have to happen or 49ers will have to make a big decision, but unfortunately for him, next up is a trip to Manchester City on Saturday afternoon, which is nearly as tough as it gets.
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An ugly scoreline at the Etihad would crank up the pressure to new heights, and it would be a surprise if the Whites weren’t eyeing up potential replacements for Farke, with Rodgers perhaps the most likely given his status as a free agent with top flight experience.
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O Flamengo chegou à conclusão de como proceder sobre Gabigol, que teve foto vazada utilizando uniforme do Corinthians. A partir de agora, o jogador não usará mais a camisa 10 rubro-negra e acabou multado pela diretoria.
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Em comunicado oficial, o clube informou que a decisão foi tomada após reunião do vice-presidente de futebol, Marcos Braz, e outros integrantes da diretoria.
– O Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informa que, após reunião com o vice-presidente de futebol, Marcos Braz, e demais diretores do departamento, o atleta Gabriel Barbosa foi multado e comunicado pelo dirigente de que não usará mais a camisa 10 rubro-negra nas competições possíveis de alteração da numeração – diz a nota oficial.
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Ao Lance!, na noite de quinta-feira (16), a assessoria afirmou que a foto de Gabigol com a camisa do Corinthians não era verdadeira.
HISTÓRICO
No início de 2024, o Corinthians tentou a contratação de Gabigol,mas a negociação com o Flamengo não avançou. Um dos obstáculos foi a blindagem rubro-negra, que não tinha interesse em se desfazer do atleta.
Depois disso, o próprio Gabigol entrou em impasse com a diretoria do Flamengo. Isso porque as partes chegaram a avançar por um acordo de renovação contratual, mas recuaram. No momento, as tratativas estão paradas.
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O vínculo do camisa 10 vale até dezembro deste ano e, a partir de junho, ele pode assinar pré-contrato e se transferir de forma gratuita para outra equipe em 2025.
أبدى حازم إمام مدرب الزمالك الأسبق، استيائه من تصريحات يانيك فيريرا المدير الفني السابق لـ الفريق الأبيض، موضحًا حقيقة وجود أزمة في تحليل الأهلي قبل مباراة القمة بينهما في الدوري المصري.
وقال حازم إمام في تصريحات تلفزيونية عبر قناة النهار: “تعجبت من تصريحات فيريرا، فهناك مدربين كبار سبق لهم تدريب الزمالك، وغادروا النادي وكانت لهم مستحقات، لكنهم دائمًا تحدثوا عن الزمالك بأفضل الكلام”.
وأضاف: “الملعب لم تكن أرضيته سيئة كما ذكر يانيك فيريرا، فقد تدربنا على ملعب الكلية الحربية ثم العاصمة الإدارية خلال فترة إعداد 15 يومًا، وعند العودة كان الملعب أفضل مما طلب بكثير”.
وبسؤاله عن أزمة تحليل مباراة الأهلي في الدوري، أوضح: “في الفترة بين مباراة الجونة والأهلي حدث انقطاع في الاشتراك بمنصة تحليل الأداء، لكن هذا ليس مبررًا، حيث يمكن متابعة مباريات الأهلي عبر يوتيوب أو بث مباشر، وحلت المشكلة قبل مباراة الأهلي بيومين، وأجرينا محاضرات لمتابعة طريقة لعب الفريق، ولا أرى حجة لذلك”.
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وواصل: “أيمن الرمادي عمل لمدة شهر في الزمالك وما زال يتحدث عن أسلوب التعامل داخل النادي، ولم أكن أحب أن يتحدث فيريرا عن الزمالك بهذا الشكل”.
وزاد: “الفريق لم يتم إعداده بدنيًا بشكل جيد خلال فترة الإعداد، وبعض اللاعبين تحدثوا معي عن انخفاض اللياقة البدنية في الشوط الثاني، وتحدثت معه عن ذلك”.
وأشار: “شخصية فيريرا صدامية مثل ما حدث مع سيف الدين الجزيري عندما تحدث معه حدث مشكلة معظم اللاعبين كانوا لا يريدوا الحديث معه، عندما تحدثت مع فيريرا بشأن شكوى اللاعبين كان يقول لي إن هذه فلسفتي الذي العب بها”.
وأتم: “كنت أذهب للتعلم من فيريرا، لكن مجالي في التدريب كان صفرًا، ولم أستفد منه شيئًا”.
Sri Lanka have never beaten Australia in ODIs but they have the advantage of playing at home
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Big picture: Sri Lanka need to up their gameIf there were even the faintest doubt about who the favourites for the 2025 Women’s World Cup were, they were put to bed as swiftly as an Ashleigh Gardner blade swing after Australia’s dominant win over New Zealand in their tournament opener.In Indore, Australia started fast and stumbled, but like an unrelenting force, they just kept coming. In the end, their victory was less about outplaying New Zealand and more about brute-forcing the result. As far as early tournament markers go, it was an impressive one.Against India in their opener, Sri Lanka too set an early marker of the sort of side they are. They had India reeling at 124 for 6 but then proceeded to drop each of the next four chances that came their way to let the hosts claw themselves back into the contest and register a fairly comprehensive win eventually. Discipline followed by indiscipline; bad undoing the good.Related
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Sri Lanka have not played an ODI against Australia since 2019, but they know what they need to do. Resilience has been a buzzword for Chamari Athapaththu, and in that sense it’s clear that any lingering hang-ups from that opening defeat will be well behind them come Saturday. But execution might be the more pertinent declaration if they’re to show their best selves against the defending champions.With free entry being granted to the stadium, Sri Lanka will also be hoping for substantial home support. They’re also very familiar with the Khettarama surface, as the high-performance centre where the national players train is located there. So while Sri Lanka have never beaten Australia in an ODI, the conditions for an upset are nevertheless in place.Form guideAustralia WWLWW (last five ODIs most recent first) Sri Lanka LLLWWVishmi Gunaratne’s form is a concern for Sri Lanka•ACC
In the spotlight: Ashleigh Gardner and Vishmi GunaratneLike the surprise manifestation of a final boss’ second health bar after you think you’ve finally got them beat, Ashleigh Gardner sits spearheading Australia’s lower middle order. Her 115 off 83 against New Zealand served to highlight not just the resilience of this Australian outfit, but their entire aura. While her role is a challenging one, it’s invaluable in that it affords the licence for those above her to play with freedom, while allowing her to provide guidance to those below her. And it means that while she is at the crease, Australia are never beat.In August 2024, Vishmi Gunaratne struck her maiden ODI hundred against Ireland. Her three innings in the lead-up to that read 40, 50, 44. But in ten innings since then, she has not been able to cross 36. While Athapaththu would be the obvious pick for this section, if Sri Lanka are to challenge Australia, they need the rest of their batting to chip in in a big way. Gunaratne has been out of sorts, but Sri Lanka will be banking on her rediscovering her groove even though it’s her first ODI against Australia.Team news: Brown or Schutt?Australia are unlikely to make any changes to the batting, though it remains to be seen if Darcie Brown continues in place of Megan Schutt.Australia (probable): 1 Alyssa Healy (capt & wk), 2 Phoebe Litchfield, 3 Ellyse Perry, 4 Beth Mooney, 5 Annabel Sutherland, 6 Ashleigh Gardner, 7 Tahlia McGrath, 8 Sophie Molineux, 9 Kim Garth, 10 Alana King, 11 Darcie BrownSri Lanka played their first-choice XI against India, and it’s unlikely there will be any changes.Sri Lanka (probable): 1 Hasini Perera, 2 Chamari Athapaththu (capt), 3 Harshitha Samarawickrama, 4 Vishmi Gunaratne, 5 Kavisha Dilhari, 6 Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), 7 Nilakshika Silva, 8 Sugandika Kumari, 9 Inoka Ranaweera, 10 Achini Kulasuriya, 11 Udeshika PrabodhaniAshleigh Gardner scored a brilliant hundred against New Zealand•Getty Images
Pitch and conditions: Rain could play spoilsportThe pitch at the R Premadasa Stadium has traditionally offered up an even contest between bat and ball. However, efforts have been made recently to make it more batting-friendly, so there may not be as much in it for the spinners as usual. As for the weather, there is a distinct chance of rain in Colombo throughout the afternoon.Stats and trivia: Australia 11-0 Sri Lanka Sri Lanka have lost each of their 11 ODIs against Australia. Athapaththu is 80 runs away from 4000 ODI runs. Gardner’s 51 wickets are the most by an Australian since the 2022 World Cup. They are the joint-third-most in that period among all players.Quotes”The beauty of a World Cup is you play every different side and you have to prepare. You don’t really get time to learn. You’ve got to come out firing. But I think our group’s got some awesome heads on our shoulders and we are able to assess conditions and adapt to whatever’s thrown at us.” “We’re playing against the best team. The world champions. But if we can execute the right plan at the right time, I know we can beat any team. But execution is the most important thing, rather than the skill and the mindset. So we’ll have to play our best game tomorrow.”