Após tempos conturbados com rebaixamento na Série A e queda precoce no estadual, Gustavo Morínigo, com tempo para trabalhar, começa a dar o retorno que a diretoria do Coxa esperava.
Neste início de Série B, o Coxa aparece dentro do G-4 e mostra um futebol sólido, que pode até não encantar seu torcedor, mas é efetivo quando tem a bola no pé.
A prova disso é que o Coritiba é o ‘pior’ ataque da zona de acesso do torneio. Com 14 gols, o time aparece atrás do Náutico, Guarani e CRB.
Apesar de não ter um viés ofensivo, o torcedor do Coxa pouco irá se incomodar se os resultados continuarem em sua rotina na competição.
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Journalist Fabrizio Romano has provided a big transfer update regarding the future of Newcastle United ace Bruno Guimaraes, following rumours of a summer exit.
Bruno Guimaraes' Newcastle future up in the air
The Magpies may need to bring in new signings during the summer transfer window, but at the same time, it is also essential that they retain the services of key players.
One of the first names on Eddie Howe's team sheet is undoubtedly Bruno, who has been a fantastic signing since arriving in January 2022, providing quality and fight in the midfield, helping his side finish fourth in the Premier League season.
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Unfortunately, Bruno has been continually linked with a move away from St James' Park this summer, with the Brazilian wanted by a number of top clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Manchester City. In fact, Pep Guardiola's side are believed to have made an approach for him, looking to potentially the £100m release clause in his contract.
On the plus side, one report has claimed that the 26-year-old has bought a new house for his family in Northumberland, which suggests he could still stay put beyond the summer transfer window.
Romano drops new Bruno Guimaraes update
According to Romano on X, Bruno Guimaraes' £100m release clause at Newcastle will only be valid in June, before the Magpies have "total control" after that:
This has to be considered good news for Newcastle, even though there is still the threat of them losing Bruno in the summer, not least when the clause can be met in June. The fact that he has reportedly purchased a new home has to be seen as a plus point, though, and he does generally appear to be happy at the club.
Keeping the Brazil international should be looked at as just as important as any new signings that come in, with Guardiola not hiding his admiration for him in the past:
"He is an exceptional holding midfielder. He is aggressive, with the ball or without the ball. At set pieces, he’s aggressive and is a real, complete holding midfielder since being at Lyon and now at a club who want to grow up and up. I’m sure he’s part of the project for the next years. Definitely."
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Ultimately, the decision may rest with Bruno once this season comes to an end, and if he decides that he wants a fresh challenge, it may be something that Newcastle have to accept in June. The hope is that he still sees his future at St James', though, looking at the long-term picture rather than this one below-par season.
Asghar Afghan scored a 28-ball 49 to lift Afghanistan to 184 for 4 before Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s three-wicket haul restricted Ireland to 163 for 6 in the second T20I in Greater Noida. The 21-run victory meant Afghanistan now have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.Afghanistan had a slow start after opting to bat as their openers Hazratullah Zazai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz struggled for the timing on a sluggish pitch. The Ireland seamers also didn’t allow any room to Zazai who eventually fell to legspinner Gareth Delany for a 33-ball 28.Gurbaz used his feet against Delany to hit a couple of sixes but despite that Afghanistan were 85 for 2 after 13 overs. Asghar, who too was struggling to find the middle of the bat till then, suddenly starting connecting his hits. He struck six, four and four off successive Boyd Rankin deliveries to take the side past 100 in the 14th over.Craig Young was the next to suffer. Asghar smashed him for two fours and two sixes as the 16th over of the innings produced 25 runs. Going for another big hit, Asghar holed out to long-on and fell one short of his fifty. Najibullah Zadran and Gulbadin Naib hit two sixes each in the final over as take Afghanistan to a formidable total.After giving away 99 runs in the last seven overs, Ireland started their chase positively before Mujeeb dismissed Kevin O’Brien and Paul Stirling to reduce them to 37 for 2. Andy Balbirnie and Harry Tector kept finding the boundaries though and took Ireland to 90 for 3 after ten overs.Then, Rashid Khan was introduced to the attack. After conceding five in his first over, he dismissed Balbirnie in the next for a 35-ball 46. From the other end, Nabi too didn’t allow any easy runs. As a result, Ireland were left needing 51 from the last four overs.Tector took 12 off the first three balls of the 17th over, bowled by Mujeeb, but the bowler came back strongly. He not only bowled the next three balls dots but also got rid of Tector.Ireland needed 26 from the final over – Afghanistan too had got 26 from their 20th – but Shapoor Zadran conceded only four to seal the match and the series.
Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60.
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Shakespeare managed LeicesterDeath announced on ThursdayHe was 60 years oldWHAT HAPPENED?
The League Managers' Association (LMA) has released a statement from Shakespeare's family, announcing his passing at the age of 60. He was undergoing treatment for cancer in 2023, per BBC Sport, although his cause of death has not been revealed.
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Shakespeare primarily operated as an assistant manager throughout a lengthy coaching stint after his playing days had ended. As a player, he represented Walsall, Sheffield Wednesday, West Bromwich Albion, Grimsby Town, Scunthorpe United, Telford United and Hednesford Town.
As a coach, he worked with West Brom, Leicester City, Hull City, Watford, Aston Villa and Norwich. He was appointed as Foxes manager in 2017 after the departure of Claudio Ranieri and managed the club in the Champions League.
WHAT THE LMA SAID
Shakespeare's family said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Craig Shakespeare, “SHAKEY”.
"Craig passed away peacefully this morning at home surrounded by his family.
"Whilst the family are immensely proud of his footballing achievements as both a player and a coach, to us, his family, he will always primarily be a loving and loved husband, father, son, brother and uncle.
"The loss is devastating to us all and we would ask that privacy be given at this incredibly difficult time as we try to come to terms with, and mourn, the loss of a very special person.
"The family would like to thank and acknowledge the many prayers and good wishes sent during the past few difficult months, many of which we were unable to respond to but all meant a lot to Craig and the family."
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HOW SHAKESPEARE'S COLLEAGUES RESPONDED
As part of the LMA statement, a fellow ex-Leicester manager who has worked with Shakespeare repeatedly, Nigel Pearson, said: “It's difficult to put into words how I and indeed everyone who came across or worked with Craig will feel on hearing such devastating news.
“He is without hesitation one of the most wonderfully talented, emotionally understanding, calm, balanced and outrageously funny people I've had the privilege of calling my friend. Safe journey to the next destination my wonderful friend. You are loved and admired by us all, and every time we think of you, a smile, smirk, chuckle or memorable occasion will come to us. We truly are the lucky ones for having known Shakey.”
تلقى المدير الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ريال مدريد، كارلو أنشيلوتي، صدمة بحدوث إصابة جديدة في مباراة أوساسونا ضمن مواجهات الجولة الثالثة عشر من الدوري الإسباني.
وتقام في الوقت الحالي المباراة بين ريال مدريد وأوساسونا على ملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو” والنتيجة تشير إلى التعادل السلبي حتى الدقيقة 22.
وتعرض رودريجو لإصابة في الدقيقة 19 ولكنه لم يستطع الاستمرار وتم استبداله بزميله، إبراهيم دياز بعد دقيقة من محاولة إسعافه.
اقرأ أيضًا | بالمجان.. فليك يعطي الضوء الأخضر لـ برشلونة لخطف صفقة ريال مدريد المنتظرة شاهد لحظة إصابة رودريجو القوية في مباراة ريال مدريد وأوساسونا
وخرج البرازيلي الدولي على مقاعد البدلاء وهو باكيًا وتبدو الإصابة عضلية لكن بالتأكيد سيخضع للمزيد من الفحوصات الطبية لمعرفة وتحديد طبيعتها خلال الساعات القليلة المقبلة.
لكن المصائب لا تأتي فرادى، حيث تعرض إيدير ميليتاو لإصابة قوية في الركبة وسقط على الأرض ممسكًا بها في صراخ طويل.
وسقط ميليتاو على أرض بعد شد داخل منطقة الجزاء من جانب لاعب أوساسونا، إنزو بيومو، في الدقيقة 25 من زمن الشوط الأول.
لتكون هناك إصابتين قبل أول 30 دقيقة من المباراة، ويتم استبدال البرازيلي بزميله الشاب، راؤول أسينسيو.
Chelsea could allow as many as 12 players to leave this summer as they seek to reduce their wage bill and trim their squad, according to a report.
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Chelsea could face mass exodus12 players could depart BluesMaresca draws with Wrexham in first gameWHAT HAPPENED?
report that the Blues want to offload a huge bulk of deadwood that they could not shift last year who are returning from various loans. Romelu Lukaku is the Blues' highest earner and the they have been unsuccessfully attempting to shift the striker for the past two summers.
Kepa Arrizabalaga has also returned from a loan spent largely on the Real Madrid bench and David Datro Fofana, Armando Broja and Cesare Casadei are also back at the club but look set to depart.
Other players potentially up for sale include homegrown talents Trevor Chalobah and Conor Gallagher as well as other first-team regulars Ben Chilwell and Djordje Petrovic. Out-of-favour centre-half Malang Sarr has already had his lucrative contract cancelled to allow him to move to RC Lens.
Young prospects Alfie Gilchrist, Andrey Santos and Lesley Ugochukwu could head out on loan.
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Chelsea have got to sell before they can buy many more players. They have already added Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City, Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa, Renato Veiga from FC Basel, Caleb Wiley from Atlanta, Marc Guiu from Barcelona and Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer from Fulham so far this window. They are also linked with moves for Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, Boca Juniors' Aaron Anselmino and Athletic Club's Nico Williams. It is once again a busy summer at Stamford Bridge.
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Following the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino, Enzo Maresca has been entrusted with guiding Chelsea back into the Champions League and into title challenges. The Italian led Leicester straight back to the Premier League at first time of asking as champions, but Chelsea will offer different challenges for the Italian.
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Maresca had his first look at his Chelsea squad as they drew 2-2 with Wrexham in a hot-headed affair. The new Blues boss will look to secure the first win of his tenure against Celtic on Saturday in Indiana as they continue their pre-season tour of the US.
Manchester United's pursuit of Dan Ashworth has taken several sharp twists in the space of the last 48 hours as reports suggest Newcastle United will now request even more than previously reported to break his gardening leave.
Man Utd kick start new era under Ratcliffe
It's all change at Old Trafford at the moment, with news of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 25% stake in the club being approved acting as one of the most positive updates in some time.
The boyhood United supporter is clearly looking to make his presence felt, as the Red Devils hopefully look to move away from the leadership of the Glazers despite their stake in the club, with big changes happening off the pitch.
Dan Ashworth with his son.
Ashworth has emerged as the top target for United, with the 52-year-old excelling as Newcastle's sporting director currently, helping mastermind some excellent signings at St James' Park and working well alongside Eddie Howe, following a superb spell at Brighton.
The Magpies were of course keen to keep hold of one of their most prized employees, but reports revealed on Sunday that the clubs would negotiate in the coming days.
"Manchester United are prepared to push again next week in order to bring Dan Ashworth to the club," Fabrizio Romano reported on X over the weekend. "Ashworth has already accepted, United will now insist in negotiations with Newcastle to agree on compensation."
And the allure of working for such a global superpower clearly appeals to the 52 year-old, who informed the Magpies of his desire to leave shortly after that update, and was then immediately placed on gardening leave.
Newcastle change gardening leave demands
Reports had initially suggested United would need to spend around £20m to break the transfer guru from his leave clause so he can work on the summer transfer window, but replying to a fan question on Monday morning, The Telegraph's Luke Edwards claims PIF will actually set their starting price above that number.
It is clearly not going to be cheap for United to get their man, but considering the impact he has made at Brighton and Newcastle, Ratcliffe should be willing to break the bank for a genuine expert of his craft who may make the club ten times that figure over the course of a career at Old Trafford.
Moises Caicedo to Chelsea
£24m
£100m
Marc Cucurella to Chelsea
£15m
£56m
Ben White to Arsenal
Free
£51m
Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool
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£36m
Yves Bissouma to Tottenham Hotspur
£15m
£25m
Ashworth is arguably one of the leading sporting directors in Europe at the moment, and the difference he could make with United's recruitment has the potential to be great, with Gary Neville tipping him to have a huge impact.
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To have not had an expert sporting director in place at a time when rivals such as Manchester City and Liverpool have excelled with one has made so little sense, and recruiting Ashworth has to be considered a priority for that reason.
Arsenal look like a team peaking at the right moment of the season.
Mikel Arteta's men have won five games in a row since January 20th and have won their last two by an aggregate score of 11-0.
Competition
Opponent
Result
Premier League
Crystal Palace
5-0 Win
Premier League
Nottingham Forest
2-1 Win
Premier League
Liverpool
3-1 Win
Premier League
West Ham United
6-0 Win
Premier League
Burnley
5-0 Win
The Gunners look like a serious proposition, and a team that could lift the Champions League trophy come June 1st.
However, they'll have to make their way through some tough opponents to get there, with FC Porto being the first.
While the north Londoners have been electric in the last two games, the sterner opposition, record in Europe and the fact that it's away all suggest that Arteta should make one change to his XI, with Kai Havertz sitting the first leg out.
Kai Havertz's game vs Burnley in numbers
Now, the first thing to clear up is that this change to the lineup is not down to Havertz's performance, but instead, it is about the opposition and occasion.
Much like the rest of the team, the German was brilliant against Burnley on Saturday, was involved all over the pitch, and scored a brilliant goal of his own.
The Standard's Simon Collings gave the former Bayer Leverkusen midfielder an 8/10 for his display at Turf Moor, claiming that he 'caused Burnley problems with his runs in behind', which he certainly did.
His numbers from the game also make for pleasant reading, as he registered an expected goals value of 0.64, took 49 touches, played one key pass, completed the one dribble he attempted, won eight of his ten aerial duels and made two clearances.
Minutes
84
Touches
49
Goals
1
Expected Goals
0.64
Accurate Passes
22/30 (73%)
Key Passes
1
Dribbles Attempted (Completed)
1 (1)
Aerial Duels (Won)
10 (8)
Clearances
2
Interceptions
0
Possession Lost
12
However, there were also a few less-than-stellar stats to come out of his game, such as the fact that he only completed 73% of his 30 passes, made no interceptions and lost the ball 12 times.
So, with everything in mind, the better opposition in Porto and the potentially hostile atmosphere the players might encounter away from home, it would make sense for Jorginho to start in place of Havertz.
Why Jorginho should start against Porto
So, while there are a few reasons why the Italian international should start this evening, the most obvious one is his performance against Liverpool.
The former Napoli ace, who Arteta described as "one of the most intelligent players that I have coached", was brought into the midfield to play alongside Declan Rice and stop one of the best teams in Europe from gaining a foothold in the middle of the park and playing their natural game.
To say he did a good job of this would be a monumental understatement. Collings gave the experienced veteran a 9/10 on the night and credited him for 'rolling back the years' and giving Arsenal 'more control'.
His numbers from the night reflect this as well, as he took 71 touches, maintained a passing accuracy of 85%, played one key pass, won three of his four aerial duels, made two clearances, three interceptions and two tackles.
Minutes
97
Touches
71
Accurate Passes
45/53 (85%)
Clearances
2
Interceptions
3
Tackles
2
Key Passes
1
Aerial Duels (won)
4 (3)
Possession Lost
11
Moreover, he lost possession just 11 times on the night, and while that wouldn't be great against a team like Burnley, against Liverpool, it's not bad at all. For example, when Manchester City played the Reds earlier this season, Rodri, who many would consider to be the best defensive midfielder in the world, lost possession eight times.
Ultimately, Arteta is in the lucky position to choose between sticking with an in-form lineup or making a change that would see a player who bossed Liverpool come into the XI.
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Either choice could pay off, but given the atmosphere and nature of the game, it just seems perfectly set up for Jorginho to come in and do what he does best.
Leeds United decided to bring in German head coach Daniel Farke last summer as they looked to secure an instant return to the Premier League.
The Whites then backed the former Norwich City boss, who won two Championship titles during his time with the Canaries, in the transfer market.
Ilia Gruev, Joel Piroe, Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu, Karl Darlow, Djed Spence, Jaidon Anthony, Sam Byram, and Glen Kamara were all brought in, either on loan or permanently.
Leeds duo Ethan Ampadu and Joel Piroe.
The Leeds boss also allowed a host of senior players to move on following the club's relegation from the Premier League, as the likes of Tyler Adams, Rodrigo, Jack Harrison, and Robin Koch, among many others, left either on loan or permanently.
One departure that, perhaps, went under the radar amidst so many senior exits was Cody Drameh's move to Birmingham on loan, with an option for them to make it permanent.
He is out of contract in the summer but Leeds would be due compensation from his next club and Tony Mowbray's side have the first option to snap him up for an agreed fee.
Cody Drameh's 2022/23 season in numbers
The decision to part ways with the 22-year-old dynamo appears to have been an early blunder from Farke as the English ace has been in fantastic form in the Championship over the past 18 months and is a better option than recent loan signing Connor Roberts.
Drameh, who played once in the Premier League last season, joined Luton Town on loan for the second half of the 2022/23 campaign and caught the eye with his superb performances.
Former Luton loanee Cody Drameh.
The former Fulham youngster quickly established himself as a regular starter for Rob Edwards and played a pivotal role in their promotion to the top-flight.
He started 16 league matches for the Hatters and made a big impact with his contributions both in and out of possession from a right-back position.
Appearances
16
Key passes per game
1.6
Tackles per game
3.1
Interceptions per game
1.1
Duel success rate
55%
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, the Leeds loanee chipped in at the top end of the pitch by creating chances for his teammates and was difficult for opposition players to get past with 4.2 tackles and interceptions combined per match.
No Luton defender made more tackles per outing and only Tom Lockyer (1.6) made more interceptions per game for Edwards' side than Drameh in the second tier last season.
His defensive attributes were on full display in the play-off final at Wembely as he won 100% (5/5) of his duels and made two clearances as the match finished 1-1 after extra-time before Luton won on penalties.
Overall, the young enforcer proved his quality in the Championship with consistently impressive performances at right-back for the Hatters, which helped them to win promotion to the Premier League.
Cody Drameh's form with Birmingham
His displays for Luton were seemingly not enough to convince Farke that he was ready to play week-in-week-out for Leeds, and the German boss sent him on loan to Birmingham.
Meanwhile, Spence was brought in on loan from Tottenham Hotspur and was sent back to the Premier League side in January, as the Whites exercised their option to terminate the deal.
Leeds United's loan defender Djed Spence.
This allowed the club to swoop in to sign Roberts on loan from Burnley until the end of the season, which appears to be a solid signing on paper.
However, it could be looked at as a blunder by Leeds as they already fumbled a better option in the form of Drameh, who has been in fine form for Birmingham.
Appearances
22
Assists
Three
Key passes per game
0.9
Tackles + interceptions per match
4.0
Duel success rate
64%
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, the 5 foot 9 star has offered quality at both ends of the pitch in the Championship once again with creativity on the ball and solid defensive work out of possession.
Drameh, who was described as a "Duracell Bunny" by ex-boss Steve Morison, has also provided an outlet in transition with 1.1 dribbles completed per match, with a success rate of 64%.
These statistics show that the Birmingham ace has been an excellent performer in all three thirds this season, as well as last term for Luton.
Why Drameh is a better option than Roberts
His outstanding form for the Blues and the Hatters also suggests that he is a better option than deadline day Leeds signing Roberts, who won promotion to the Premier League with Burnley last term.
Both players were key performers for teams who made their way up to the top-flight but Drameh produced more quality as an attacking threat and as a defender.
Appearances
16
43
Key passes per game
1.6
1.0
Tackles per game
3.1
1.1
Interceptions per game
1.1
0.6
Dribbles completed per game
1.1
0.1
Duel success rate
55%
56%
As you can see in the table above, the Luton loanee outperformed the Wales international in a host of key statistics in and out of possession last term.
He made 2.5 more tackles and interceptions combined per game, whilst winning a similar percentage of his duels, and created 0.6 more chances per match for his teammates in the second tier.
Impressively the talented battler has maintained similar averages, particularly defensively, during his loan spell with Birmingham in the Championship this season, which shows that he can be a consistent performer at that level.
Overall, these statistics suggest that Farke had a blunder by allowing the right-back to join the Blues on loan when he needed a right-back in his squad, as the deal for Spence did not work out and Drameh has already outperformed Roberts in the same division.
Cody Drameh
At the age of 22, the former Cardiff loanee is also six years younger than the experienced Burnley defender and, therefore, has more room to grow and develop over the years to come.
This means that Drameh could have been a long-term option for Leeds as a player who could have improved with more game time in Yorkshire. Instead, they may end up watching on as he goes on to enjoy a great career, whether that ends up being in the Championship, the Premier League, or elsewhere.
Leeds United return to action in the Championship this afternoon as they travel to Wales to take on Cardiff City in their 27th league match of the campaign.
The Whites were in FA Cup action last weekend as they faced Peterborough United away from Elland Road on Sunday and ran out 3-0 winners.
Current Championship top six (via Sofascore)
Club
Position
Matches played
Points
Leicester City
1
26
65
Ipswich Town
2
26
55
Southampton
3
26
52
Leeds United
4
26
48
West Brom
5
26
42
Sunderland
6
26
40
Daniel Farke's side secured a comfortable win thanks to two goals from Ethan Ampadu either side of a wondergoal from striker Patrick Bamford.
The English centre-forward could keep his position in the side for this clash with Cardiff after that stunning strike and the German head coach must unleash Georginio Rutter in the number ten position behind him, ahead of Joel Piroe.
Bamford's season in numbers
Bamford failed to find the back of the net in any of his first 16 appearances for Leeds this season, and did not provide a single assist for his teammates in that time.
In fact, the 30-year-old striker also missed a penalty in a crucial game against Stoke City away from home, minutes before the hosts scored the winning goal.
However, the former Middlesbrough star was handed his first Championship start of the campaign against Birmingham on New Year's Day and headed in his first goal of the season from Dan James' cross.
Bamford then chipped in with a goal of the season contender, as shown in the video above, and an assist in the 3-0 win over Peterborough last weekend and this means that he has three direct goal contributions in his last two appearances.
Rutter's season in numbers
Farke could now provide the English number nine with the service that he needs to continue that rich vein of form by bringing Rutter back into the team.
The French whiz was rested – as an unused substitute – against Peterborough and should come straight back into the XI to replace Piroe due to his superior creativity.
23/24 Championship
Georginio Rutter
Joel Piroe
Appearances
25
26
Assists
Nine
One
Big chances created
17
Two
Key passes per game
2.2
0.9
Dribbles completed per game
2.5
0.5
As you can see in the table above, Rutter has significantly outperformed the former Swansea marksman in a host of key creative metrics in the Championship this season.
In fact, the 21-year-old magician ranks within the top 1% of forwards in the division for shot-creating actions (4.53), Expected Assisted Goals (0.37), and assists (0.39) per 90. He also ranks within the top 1% for successful take-ons (2.74) and the top 3% for progressive passes (3.66) per 90.
These statistics show that the ex-Hoffenheim prospect has been one of the best, if not the best, playmakers in the league so far this season.
Leeds forward Georgino Rutter.
The £34k-per-week star, who was once lauded for his "blistering" pace by talent scout Jacek Kulig, has the quality to consistently unlock opposition defences to create high-quality chances for his teammates in front of goal.
This is why Farke must unleash him in the number ten position behind Bamford to provide the English striker with all the ammunition that he needs to continue his goalscoring form.