It is the first day of February today but the January transfer window does not officially slam shut until Monday, which means that Everton still have time to bolster their squad.

David Moyes could look to bring in reinforcements before the deadline passes, despite a strong start to life at Goodison Park after his return to the club last month.

The former West Ham United head coach has won two of his three Premier League matches in charge of the Toffees so far, beating Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion.

Moyes, however, suffered two big injury blows in the most recent match, against Brighton, as Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set for weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury and Orel Mangala has returned to Lyon after a season-ending ACL blow.

Those issues may force Everton to reconsider what they want to do before the window slams shut next week, as they are now short up front and in the middle of the park.

However, the Toffees could, still, look at other positions to strengthen the team ahead of the second half of the season and could be opportunistic with any deals that may become available.

Everton offered Serie A forward

As such, an opportunity for the Premier League side to bring in a new winger to compete for a place in Moyes’ team has reportedly emerged.

According to Calcio Mercato, as relayed by Sport Witness, AC Milan have offered Everton the chance to sign Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze before the end of the window.

The report claims that the Toffees, Tottenham Hotspur, and Crystal Palace have all been made aware of the winger’s availability and that they are free to make a move for him, although it is not made clear if any of those three teams have a firm interest in signing him at this point.

It adds that Real Sociedad and Newcastle United also have a ‘concrete’ interest in the forward, which means that there could be plenty of competition for his services in the coming days.

The outlet reveals that AC Milan are keen to move the 25-year-old whiz on before the deadline, and want to cash in on him, but it does not state how much the Italian side want for his signature, only that Chukwueze is available on ‘favourable terms’ – suggesting that they are not going to charge an extortionate fee.

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It still remains to be seen whether or not, though, Everton are willing to take up this opportunity to sign Chukwueze, but it could be an interesting one for them to consider before the deadline, because he could come in as an upgrade on what Moyes currently has.

The Milan winger predominantly plays on the right side of the attack and that is where Leeds United loanee Jack Harrison, who has struggled this season, usually operates.

Jack Harrison's form this season

The 28-year-old attacker spent the 2023/24 campaign on loan from Leeds and contributed with three goals and three assists in 29 appearances in the Premier League.

Harrison then rejoined the club on loan again in the summer but has yet to register a single goal or assist in the top-flight in the current season for the Toffees.

The left-footed winger has started 12 of his 18 appearances in the Premier League so far this term and has done little to justify his continued inclusion in the starting XIs moving forward, which has been spotted by Moyes – who has left him as an unused substitute in the last two games.

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Jack Harrison

Appearances (starts)

18 (12)

xG

2.21

Goals

0

Key passes per game

0.8

Assists

0

Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, Harrison has significantly underperformed against his xG, failing to score from more than two Expected Goals, and has not recorded a single assist.

These statistics illustrate how poorly the English wide man has performed and why Everton could secure a big upgrade on him by bringing in a new winger to take his spot in the squad.

Why Chukwueze could be a big upgrade on Harrison

This is why the Toffees should consider taking up the chance to sign Chukwueze from Milan before the end of the window, because he could improve Moyes’ options in the wide areas.

Unlike Harrison, the Nigerian forward has found the back of the net at league level this season. He has scored two goals and created three ‘big chances’ in 18 appearances, and nine starts, in the Serie A.

These statistics suggest that Chukwueze could come in as an immediate upgrade on the current Everton man in the final third, despite his form for Milan not reflecting his true potential.

The 25-year-old star, who was described as a “permanent threat” by ex-boss Quique Setien, produced one goal and three assists in 24 league games last term for Milan, in what has been a difficult period for him in Italy.

However, his performances for Villarreal in the previous season in Spain, prior to his move to Milan in the summer of 2023, illustrate just how good he could be for Everton.

Samuel Chukwueze (22/23)

LaLiga

Conference League

Starts

27

7

Goals

6

2

Big chances created

6

1

Key passes per game

1.2

1.1

Assists

5

3

Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, the Nigerian playmaker caught the eye for the Spanish side in LaLiga and the Conference League, with his ability as both a scorer and a creator of goals from the right wing.

Chukwueze, who racked up 13 goals and 11 assists in all competitions in the 2022/23 campaign, showcased his quality at the top end of the pitch on a regular basis, which shows that the potential is there for him to be an exciting addition for the Toffees.

It would not take much for a player to be a big upgrade on Harrison’s performances this season, given his dreadful return of zero goal contributions, but the Milan outcast appears to have the attributes to be a worthwhile gamble as an improvement for Moyes on the right wing.

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India captain confirms series finale will be veteran fast bowler’s international swansong

Valkerie Baynes21-Sep-2022India targeted victory over England in the second ODI so that they could give Jhulan Goswami a fitting send-off at Lord’s, captain Harmanpreet Kaur has said.Harmanpreet confirmed that Saturday’s third and final fixture of India’s tour will be Goswami’s last before she retires from international cricket after a career spanning two decades.Victory in Canterbury meant India took an unassailable 2-0 lead into the final match having clinched their first series win in the format against England in England since 1999. The margin of victory on Wednesday was emphatic – by 88 runs with 34 balls to spare – and built on Harmanpreet’s unbeaten 143 as she took her side to 333 for 5, their second-highest ODI total.Related

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“When you win the first game, the second game is always important and we always try to finish that game as a winning side and today also we were looking at that only because we don’t want to carry any extra pressure on ourselves going to Lord’s,” Harmanpreet said.”The Lord’s game is very special for us because it’s Jhulan’s retirement and we wanted to enjoy that game without any pressure and I’m really happy that we were able to win today and now we can just have fun in that game.”The next game will be the first time either side has played at Lord’s since their thrilling 2017 World Cup final showdown, which England won by nine runs, and Harmanpreet said India were keen to reverse the result for Goswami. But, more importantly, they wanted to enjoy the occasion.”It’s very important [to win] because that will be her last game,” Harmanpreet added. “It will be a very emotional moment for all of us and we definitely want to win that game.”Moreover, after winning the series now we just want to have fun because I know it’s the last game for her.”Goswami, 39, was named in India’s squad for the three ODIs in England after missing the preceding 50-over series in Sri Lanka in July. She had previously played for India during the 50-over World Cup in New Zealand in March, where she missed India’s final group game against South Africa with a side strain.All that set up a farewell tour of England on which she has so far taken one wicket from two games and where her presence, Harmanpreet said, had been invaluable as India look to build the experience of their younger seam bowlers.”She’s someone who has taught us a lot,” said Harmanpreet who made her ODI debut in the 2009 World Cup, when Goswami was captain. “When I debuted she was a leader and I learned a lot from her and now our young bowlers, like Renuka [Singh] and Meghna Singh, they are also learning from her. They are learning how she bowls and getting that rhythm from her. She’s been a great inspiration for all of us and we’ve learned a lot from her.”Goswami will leave the game as the highest wicket-taker in women’s internationals, with 353 wickets so far across formats. She began her international career as a 19-year old in January 2002, and has played 12 Tests, 68 T20Is and 203 ODIs. She holds the record for the most wickets in ODIs with a tally of 253.

A 'Misery Index' has calculated that Manchester United is one of the most heartbreaking clubs to support despite their success over the years.

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• Man Utd ranks highly on Misery Index
• Crystal Palace top the list
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  New research from OLBG has put together the Premier League Misery Index, a data-led ranking based on trophy droughts, managerial turnover, time in the relegation zone and even penalty shootout failures. This index puts Crystal Palace at the top of the list as they have never won a major trophy, have had 21 managerial changes, and 23.3% of their Premier League life has been spent in the relegation zone. United are third, behind Everton, due to their fans’ historically sky-high expectations, with 17 league runners-up finishes and a chaotic recent period.

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  Club	Last Trophy	Trophy drought (days)	Top Flight Runners Up	% of Time in EPL Relegation Zone	Losing Cup finalists	Penalty Shoot-Out Win %	EPL Manager Changes	Score
  Crystal Palace	Never won a trophy	50,031	0	23.3%	2	30.0%	21	79.3
  Everton	FA Cup	10,918	7	8.0%	10	33.3%	23	78.4
  Manchester United	FA Cup	320	17	0.3%	13	45.5%	9	75.8
  Chelsea	Champions League	1,412	4	0.4%	13	41.4%	24	75.0
  Wolves	League Cup	16,462	5	29.2%	4	31.3%	7	74.0
  Southampton	FA Cup	17,876	1	25.4%	5	63.6%	26	74.0
  Newcastle	EFL Cup	25	2	9.5%	9	35.7%	24	73.8
  Tottenham	League Cup	6,255	5	3.6%	6	31.3%	24	73.8
  Aston Villa	League Cup	10,609	10	7.5%	8	71.4%	22	73.1
  Liverpool	League Cup	410	15	0.6%	12	66.7%	8	71.2
  Arsenal	FA Cup	1,713	11	0.6%	13	59.1%	8	71.0
  Fulham	Never won a trophy	50,031	0	18.3%	1	60.0%	12	70.8
  Ipswich Town	UEFA Cup	16,031	2	37.3%	0	28.6%	2	70.3
  Leicester City	FA Cup	1,426	1	22.8%	6	66.7%	19	68.7
  West Ham	Conference League	673	0	16.1%	4	44.4%	13	66.4
  Bournemouth	Never won a trophy	50,031	0	14.8%	0	60.0%	2	66.3
  Manchester City	Premier League	326	6	5.6%	7	62.5%	11	66.1
  Brighton	Never won a trophy	50,031	0	0.3%	1	53.8%	4	65.3
  Nottingham Forest	League Cup	12,765	2	40.3%	3	92.3%	6	65.3
  Brentford	Never won a trophy	50,031	0	0.0%	0	71.4%	0	61.1

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  Head coach Ruben Amorim is enduring a tough start to life at United since taking over last November. They are on course to have their worst ever Premier League season, are out of both domestic cups, and all their hopes lie in the Europa League. If results don't improve, the Portuguese could be sacked in not too long as the Red Devils search for their first league title since 2013.

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Many Leeds United fans will be expecting promotion from the Championship this season after their stellar start to the campaign in recent months.

Daniel Farke has led his side to a tally of 53 points from the opening 26 matches of the 2024/25 season, sitting at the top of the table with 20 games remaining.

After the disappointment of losing in the play-off final last term, the German has done a superb job in picking the players back up and mounting another charge to end their two-year Premier League exile.

However, with the January transfer window now upon us, it’s no surprise to see a whole host of players touted with a winter move to Elland Road to aid the push for promotion.

At the halfway stage of the month, no deals are yet to be completed, but numerous names remain in the pipeline over a move to Yorkshire, including multiple who have previously featured under the Whites boss.

Leeds United’s current transfer targets in January

Winger Louie Barry is one player who is yet to feature under Farke in his professional career but could provide the added ammunition for their end-of-season push.

The winger spent the first half of the season on loan at League One outfit Stockport County, scoring 15 times in just 23 times, before being recalled by parent club Aston Villa.

He’s since been linked with a move to Yorkshire, but competition is fierce, with countless other second-division sides also in the race for the 21-year-old’s signature this month.

Plymouth Argyle star Bali Mumba has been another name thrown into the hat in recent days, which could lead to a potential reunion with Farke after his time under him at Norwich City.

The 23-year-old, who can play at either full-back or in midfield, has been scouted by the club’s hierarchy in recent matches, leading to rumours over a move to the Whites.

However, Farke could land a bigger signing than the Argyle man, should he decide to push for another reunion with a player who played his best football under the German.

The Leeds target who'd be a bigger signing than Mumba

Injuries have been unkind to Farke in recent months, losing captain Ethan Ampadu for a large chunk of the campaign after his knee injury during the opening weeks of 2024/25.

However, he’s since returned and featured in a variety of roles, such as centre-back alongside his favoured position just in front of the back four – alongside the dependable Ao Tanaka.

There’s no denying that the Welshman is a more useful asset higher up, opening the door to a potential defensive reinforcement before the closure of the window.

Such a shift could allow for Andrew Omobamidele to link back up with the German at Elland Road after previously featuring under his guidance at Carrow Road.

The Irishman, who’s free to leave Nottingham Forest on loan this month after joining for £11m last year, has been of interest to the Leeds boss in recent weeks – unsurprisingly given his previous time under the manager.

The 22-year-old secured promotion from the Championship with Farke in 2020/21, potentially looking to achieve a similar feat should he make the switch up north over the coming weeks.

Andrew Omobamidele’s stats for Forest in the PL (2023/24)
Statistics (per 90)	Tally
Games played	11
Minutes played	782
Pass accuracy	88%
Interceptions made	1.5
Recoveries made	2.4
Duels won	2.3
Duels success rate	52%
Aerials won	44%
Stats via FotMob

He’s only played 90 minutes of football under Nuno Espírito Santo this campaign, but did produce some key stats under the Portuguese boss last term which would make him a perfect fit for the backline of Farke.

Omobamidele, who’s been dubbed “unbelievable” by Gavin Bazunu, completed 88% of his passes, whilst winning 2.3 duels per 90 – making him the perfect ball-playing centre-back in the current philosophy in place at Elland Road.

The Irish international would be a phenomenal addition to the side, having bags of experience in English football despite his tender age – providing more depth in their quest for promotion.

Given his previous success from the Championship, he could be a stellar pickup, arguably making the difference in Leeds ending their exile from England’s top flight.

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Still looking to sign another defender before the January transfer window slams shut, Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly submitted an opening bid to sign one particular target who Vitor Pereira loves.

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With just six days until the deadline, Wolves still have it all to do and find themselves one point adrift of safety to undo the good work that Pereira initially completed on arrival. Already this month, they’ve welcomed Emmanuel Agbadou to boost their defensive options but reports suggest that they’re still looking for further reinforcements in that department.

Names such as Eric Garcia have been threatening to steal the headlines as he looks to complete a departure away from Barcelona, but it remains to be seen whether Wolves will swoop in and secure his signature. The former Manchester City man would certainly be an interesting option given his Premier League experience and those in the Midlands are in no position to wait for the perfect opportunity to arrive.

If it’s not to be Garcia, however, then it looks as though those in the Midlands have set their sights on a defender who Pereira has worked with in the past. According to AS Marca, Wolves have now made an opening bid worth £1m to sign Bright Osayi-Samuel from Fenerbahce with Pereira keen to work with the versatile right-back for a second time.

With Southampton, Crystal Palace and Fulham also reportedly interested in Osayi-Samuel, Wolves will be hoping that their bid is enough to win the race for a player set to leave Fenerbahce for free when his contract expires at the end of the season.

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In their final opportunity to sell, the Turkish club could hand Wolves a bargain deal before the transfer window slams shut and Pereira the chance to reunite with his former defender in the Midlands.

"Blistering" Osayi-Samuel could replace Ait-Nouri

With Rayan Ait-Nouri’s future still in doubt at Molineux, it should come as no surprise to see Wolves turning their attention towards a player who can play as both a right and left-back this month. If their current star does depart amid links to the likes of Manchester United, then Pereira could swiftly welcome an option who previously played 21 games in his system at Fenerbahce.

A move to Wolves would also be a significant one for the Nigerian, who’d be completing a return to English football for the first time since leaving Queens Park Rangers in 2021.

It was during his time at Loftus Road that Osayi-Samuel earned impressive praise from former manager Mark Warburton, who told the Brent & Kilburn Times after victory over Cardiff City in 2020: “He’s been very good in spells in games but today he was consistent from the first whistle to the 75th minute. I’m not sure many teams have that blistering pace. As long as he knows how to use it and that’s the key for him learning the game.”

Now, almost four years on from leaving QPR, Osayi-Samuel could finally get the chance to make his mark in the Premier League.

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Katherine Brunt is the notable omission from England’s T20I series against India, with Lauren Bell set to make her debut in the format after being named in a 14-player squad for the three-match series, which gets underway at Chester-le-Street on September 10.Bell, 21, made her Test and ODI debut against South Africa earlier this summer, and was the outstanding seamer in this year’s Hundred, claiming 11 wickets at 16.00 – second only to her Southern Brave team-mate, the legspinner Amanda-Jade Wellington – including a best of 4 for 10 against Trent Rockets at the Ageas Bowl.She comes into the squad in place of the 37-year-old Brunt, who has been rested from the series following a busy workload that includes her involvement in the Commonwealth Games and Trent Rockets’ run to the Hundred eliminator.Related

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Brunt retired from Test cricket prior to the South Africa Test this summer, and was visibly emotional after England’s disappointing showing in the Commonwealth Games, in which they failed to win a medal after defeats to India and New Zealand in their final two matches.However, head coach Lisa Keightley insisted that her absence from the India squad should not be taken as a sign that England are preparing to call time on her 18-year international career.”After discussions with Katherine she felt the best thing for her was to rest across both the T20 and ODI series,” Keightley said. “We fully support that decision with a view to maximising her mental and physical recovery off the back of what has been an intense year so far.ESPNcricinfo Ltd

“That provides an opportunity for Lauren Bell, who was impressive in the Hundred, and with her, Alice Capsey, Freya Kemp and Issy Wong in the squad we’re starting to see a group of exciting young players who have the chance to cement their place in the England team.”Heather Knight, England’s captain, is also missing from the squad as she continues her recovery from last month’s hip surgery, meaning that Nat Sciver will once again lead the side – despite having chosen to relinquish the captaincy of Trent Rockets during the Hundred to focus on her own game.The visit of India, silver medallists in the Commonwealth Games, will be Keightley’s last series in charge, after it was confirmed earlier this summer that she will be returning to Australia after two-and-a-half years in the role.”I’m excited about finishing my time with this team with a really exciting series against India,” Keightley said. “They’re a great side and we’ll have to be at our best to win.”T20I Series
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Aston Villa are gearing themselves up for a tough second half of the campaign, challenging not only in the Premier League but also the Champions League, looking to give a good account of themselves in the European competition, whilst also aiming to qualify again through their league position.

Unai Emery’s side are the closest to neutral for goal difference in the division, scoring 34 goals, and conceding 35 goals, leaving them with a -1 goal difference. In terms of their goal-scoring numbers, Villa are tenth. They are only averaging 12.6 shots per game which is the seventh fewest in the division.

This suggests Emery’s side are struggling at the top end of the pitch this season in comparison to last campaign, averaging 13.6 shots per game and scoring 76 goals (sixth most).

This has already sparked investment in the forward department, bringing Donyell Malen to the club, but Villa could add yet another player to the mix, who could be even better than Malen for them.

Aston Villa in the race to sign another forward

With reports of Arsenal wanting striker Ollie Watkins before the deadline slams shut next Monday and Jhon Duran facing interest from Saudi Arabia, it could well be that Monchi is in need of bringing a new forward to the club in the coming days.

Well, according to reports from Haber Sarikirmizi (relayed by SportsWitness), Aston Villa are now in the race to sign Galatasaray winger, Baris Alper Yilmaz. The reports suggest that the aforementioned Monchi ‘wants him very much.’

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The Turkish attacker has also been linked with West Ham and Nottingham Forest in this window. West Ham reportedly had a £25m offer on the table, which was rejected by Galatasaray, telling them to return in the summer instead, which suggests it would take a larger fee to convince them to part ways in January.

Yilmaz has made 30 appearances so far this season, scoring 11 goals, providing two assists and totalling 2,394 minutes played. The 24-year-old has played in a variety of positions too, playing as a left-winger, right-winger, centre-forward and even a right back and left back.

How Yilmaz compares to new Aston Villa signing Malen

Malen made his first Aston Villa appearance against West Ham from the bench, having made 21 appearances for Dortmund prior, scoring five goals and providing one assist in 957 minutes played.

How well he does only time will tell, but could the Villa recruitment team land a quick-fire upgrade on the Dutchman? Quite possibly.

Goals

0.43

0.38

Assists

0.04

0.23

xG

0.32

0.47

xAG

0.32

0.11

Progressive Carries

5.26

2.99

Progressive Passes

2.81

2.06

Shots Total

2.96

2.82

Key Passes

1.93

0.41

Shot-Creating Actions

5.26

1.96

Successful Take-Ons

1.58

1.44

When comparing Yilmaz to Malen, both would be most likely to get their minutes from the right wing, but they are both versatile enough to fill in for others across the front line. With Duran looking more and more likely to be sold this month, Malen could deputise as a centre-forward when Watkins isn’t available, should he not move to the Emirates Stadium.

Both players are direct, looking to impact the game with a high volume of actions (creating shots and taking shots) and looking to provide output.

One area Yilmaz does prove to be ahead of Malen is in progressive metrics, dropping deeper to help facilitate in build-up with his progressive passing and carrying quality.

The sale of Duran could allow Aston Villa to fund a move for Yilmaz, bringing two versatile forwards to the club who can give Emery different options in attack, whilst continuing to start Watkins as the main striker, ensuring everyone is happy with their share of minutes.

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كشف المدير الفني لمنتخب مالي الأول، توم سينتفيت، عن موقف أليو ديانج من توقف يونيو وكأس العالم للأندية مع الأهلي رغم إعارته إلى الخلود.

وانتقل ديانج إلى الخلود في الصيف الماضي على سبيل الإعارة حتى 30 يونيو المقبل، وهناك غموض حول مستقبل المالي الدولي مع المارد الأحمر.

وتواصل بطولات مع المدرب الحالي لمنتخب مالي، توم سينتفيت، للحديث عن موقف ديانج من توقف يونيو الدولي ومواجهة الكونغو الديمقراطية وديًا.

اقرأ أيضًا.. منتخب فلسطين يوضح لـ بطولات موقف وسام أبو علي من توقف يونيو ومونديال الأندية

وقال سينتفيت في تصريحات خاصة: “قمنا باستدعاء ديانج لمنتخب مالي بالفعل، واللاعب سينتظم في تدريباتنا بداية الشهر المقبل”.

وتابع: “لا نعلم شيء عن إمكانية عودة ديانج إلى الأهلي من أجل كأس العالم للأندية، لذلك قمنا بإرسال خطاب إلى نادي الخلود لضمه لأن عقد إعارته ينتهي في 30 يونيو المقبل”.

وأتم: “الاستدعاء الدولي في الفترة من 2 إلى 10، لا خيار فيه لأنه أجندة رسمية من الاتحاد الدولي لكرة القدم، وجميع اللاعبين يجب أن يكونوا مع منتخبات بلدهم”.

Manchester United's Noussair Mazraoui and Victor Lindelof were unable to come on against Lyon as they left Old Trafford due to 'personal problems'.

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Lindelof was named on the bench, and was seen warming up on the pitch at half-time before he had to leave Old Trafford. Mazraoui also left the ground at half time to tend to an unrelated personal issue, meaning Luke Shaw had to come on in his stead.

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A source close to the club told the that Lindelof would have replaced his fellow defender if he'd been available, as the Portuguese had hoped to limit Shaw to 30 minutes of action in his return from another injury. Despite the chaos, Amorim was able to pull the strings and engineer a famous 5-4 comeback win for his United team.

WHAT RUBEN AMORIM SAID

Speaking after the game, Amorim said: "We had a problem with Nouss at half-time and Vic had a personal problem and he had to leave, so all this stuff happened during this game, but in the end it was a good game."

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Amorim will hope Lindelof and Mazraoui will be back soon as he'll need all the help he can get at the back. United are without Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Ayden Heaven and Jonny Evans in defence.