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O goleiro do Fortaleza, Marcelo Boeck, pediu intensidade máxima da equipe no duelo com o Fluminense nesta quarta-feira, fora de casa, pela Série A do Campeonato Brasileiro. Ele destacou a importância do confronto, que vai encerrar a disputa.

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‘É o último jogo da temporada 2020 e queremos vencer para encerrarmos bem. O grupo quer fazer uma grande partida durante os noventa minutos para sair com um grande resultado diante do Fluminense’, disse.

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Para o arqueiro, o fato do Leão permanecer na Série A será muito importante.

‘A permanência do Fortaleza na Série A será muito importante para o clube. Lutamos muito para que isso aconteça nesta rodada final do Brasileirão’.

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Opportunity for players like Reeza Hendricks and Wiaan Mulder to make strong cases for inclusion in World Cup squad

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Imran Tahir has been a thorn in Sri Lanka’s side over the years•Getty Images

Big PictureThe Tests may have thrown up a surprise for the ages, but two games in, the ODI series is going roughly as expected. South Africa have prospered on the back of excellent performances from the usual suspects: Quinton de Kock has made 175 runs so far, Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi have nine wickets between them, and Imran Tahir has been indomitable through the middle overs.Sri Lanka, meanwhile, have been woeful in what has undoubtedly been their worst format over the past three years. In the first match, their bowlers lacked menace as they attempted to defend a modest score. In the second game, they restricted South Africa to a gettable target, only for the batting to fall apart spectacularly. It is difficult to pin down a single area of concern for Sri Lanka, because right now, it seems as if there are chronic problems on just about every front. When the batsmen get it right, the bowlers are wayward. If both departments click, somehow seven catches go down in the field.ALSO READ: Time running out for SA batsmen as World Cup approachesFor South Africa, the third ODI is not merely a chance to wrap up the series, but an opportunity for the less-heralded members of the side to lock down their World Cup berths. Opener Reeza Hendricks will no doubt be aware that while he has puttered to 29 and 1 in the two ODIs, Aiden Markram has been scorching up the domestic Momentum Cup, hitting 169, 139 and 85 in successive matches. Wiaan Mulder may also feel under threat from Dwaine Pretorius. They had both played in the first ODI (neither was needed with the bat), before Pretorius was omitted for the second match. But if Mulder wants to keep his current position as South Africa’s first-choice allrounder, he may need to quickly begin imposing himself with both bat and ball.Form guideSouth Africa WWWLW (completed matches, most recent first)
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In the spotlightThere are few teams Imran Tahir enjoys playing against more than Sri Lanka. In 12 matches against them, Tahir has picked up 29 wickets at an average of 15.31. Sri Lanka have struggled against many bowlers over the past two years, but Tahir has arguably been their greatest tormentor. In this series, he has five wickets at 13, and is the major reason Sri Lanka seem to run aground in the middle overs. It seems unlikely that Sri Lanka will be able to put an end to Tahir’s dominance at Kingsmead – generally one of the more spin-friendly venues in the country.”Playing for Sri Lanka is not a gift,” captain Lasith Malinga said after the second ODI. “You have to take the opportunities that you get at this level.” They were strong words from a clearly annoyed captain, with his team now having slumped to five consecutive defeats after he took the limited-overs reins at the end of last year. Malinga’s own bowling has been good, and his tactics have been excellent, but a doubt still remains about his man-management skills. Sri Lanka may have been poor in ODIs long before Malinga became captain, but unless he can inspire his charges over the next few days, Sri Lanka run the very real risk of going into the World Cup without having won a single ODI this year.Team newsSouth Africa may be tempted to bring in Pretorius for Mulder, but might stick with the winning XI.South Africa (possible): 1 Quinton de Kock (wk), 2 Reeza Hendricks, 3 Faf du Plessis (capt.), 4 Rassie van der Dussen, 5 Wiaan Mulder, 6 David Miller, 7 Andile Phehlukwayo, 8 Kagiso Rabada, 9 Anrich Nortje, 10 Lungi Ngidi, 11 Imran TahirIf the track is deemed to be sufficiently spin-friendly, Sri Lanka may be tempted to hand a debut to ambidextrous finger-spinning allrounder Kamindu Mendis. They will likely give opener Avishka Fernando another opportunity.Sri Lanka (possible): 1 Niroshan Dickwella (wk), 2 Avishka Fernando, 3 Kusal Perera, 4 Oshada Fernando, 5 Kusal Mendis, 6 Dhananjaya de Silva, 7 Kamindu Mendis, 8 Thisara Perera, 9 Akila Dananjaya, 10 Lasith Malinga (capt.), 11 Kasun RajithaPitch and conditionsThere is substantial rainfall forecast for Sunday in Durban, so we may be in for a stop-start match. The last two games at Kingsmead have not yielded scores of over 300, but plenty of big totals have been made at the venue over the years.Stats and trivia Sri Lanka have lost the last seven ODIs they have played in South Africa, having also been beaten 5-0 on their 2017 trip. Their last win in South Africa was way back in 2012. On Wednesday, Faf du Plessis became the ninth South Africa batsman to complete 5000 ODI runs. Of those above him in the list, only AB de Villiers and Hashim Amla have better averages than his 46.88. While Kingsmead is an infamously unfortunate venue for South Africa in Tests, they have won six of their last seven ODIs at the ground, going down only to India since December 2013.

Liverpool are unlikely to do anything drastic in the January transfer window after such heavy spending in the summer, with Jurgen Klopp's side firing on all cylinders and performing admirably despite several setbacks to key members throughout the campaign.

The Premier League pace-setters saw numerous changes to the midfield before the start of the term after finishing fifth last year and consequently missing out on the Champions League.

Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez had arrived over the previous three windows to strengthen the offensive ranks in what facilitated full focus on the engine room.

But with Joel Matip's season-ending ACL injury in December, the long-discussed concerns regarding Liverpool's defence were heightened, and now bolstering the backline is surely the imperative.

That said, Jarell Quansah's rise to first-team prominence this season has eased fears in the short-term and the 20-year-old looks fit for purpose under Klopp's wing for many years to come – as such, a new centre-back will probably arrive at the end of the campaign.

Liverpool transfer news – Jean-Clair Todibo

According to Friday's edition of French newspaper Nice-Matin – via Paisley Gates – Liverpool have the 'advantage' over Manchester United in the race to sign OGC Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo, with Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain also interested in the player.

Todibo is considered to be the Red Devils' No. 1 defensive target but will require a €60m (£52m) outlay to welcome him to the squad this month, which has dissuaded the named suitors from making their move thus far.

Having wedged his way into the France national set-up ahead of the European Championship this summer, Todibo might prefer to stay put for the time being, which would allow Liverpool to swoop in after the season's conclusion.

How Jean-Clair Todibo compares to Virgil van Dijk

It's believed that Todibo, aged 24, views Liverpool as the most attractive option, should he leave Nice in 2024, with a legendary manager in Klopp, the prestige and awe of Anfield and a first-class playing squad seemingly convincing the player of his preferred destination at this stage.

But Man United have links to Les Aiglons following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS affiliation with the French side; simply, United have technical means to edge the race and Liverpool will need to rely on the allure of the club to prevail.

There's a reason that many top European outfits are fighting for Todido's services, with the Frenchman described as a "Rolls-Royce" defender by journalist and U23 scout Antonio Mango, kickstarting his career across 117 appearances with Nice after a failed spell as a youngster with Barcelona.

This season, with Nice second in Ligue 1 after 17 matches and boasting the division's best defensive record (nine goals conceded), Todibo has been a rock in the defence, starting 14 matches, completing 91% of his passes, averaging 1.3 tackles, 3.2 clearances and 7.9 ball recoveries per game while succeeding with 71% of his dribbles and 65% of his aerial duels, as per Sofascore.

Making a frankly obscene rate of recoveries each outing is an illumination of the player's remarkable skill set, and it is not surprising at all that a player of his protean ability is now destined for a move to the Premier League.

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As per FBref, the 6 foot 3 titan ranks among the top 15% of centre-halves across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for pass completion and progressive passes, the top 6% for passes attempted, the top 7% for successful take-ons, the top 16% interceptions and the top 10% for tackles per 90.

Let's explicate: the metrics above highlight the two-cap Les Bleus star's eye-catching ball-playing ability while simultaneously underscoring the robustness and athleticism that has been so important to his game.

Jean-Clair Todibo: Similar PL Players

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Player

Club

1

William Saliba

Arsenal

2

Pau Torres

Aston Villa

3

Ezri Konsa

Aston Villa

4

Gabriel Magalhaes

Arsenal

5

Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool

*Sourced via Football Transfers

Moreover, he is tenacious in his defensive duties and protects his goalkeeper with an iron-clad resolve in the rearguard, as shown through his tackling statistics.

With such a rounded skill set, it's no wonder that Liverpool are interested in landing the colossus, especially given the likeness he shares with Virgil van Dijk – just imagine having a new version of the Netherlands captain welcomed to the fold.

Imagine Jean-Clair Todibo & Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool signed Van Dijk from Southampton for £75m in December 2017 and he revolutionised Klopp's squad, instilling confidence, cohesion and security across the backline and beyond, utterly magnificent in his duties and integral to the silver-laden successes of the past years.

The 32-year-old flattered to deceive last year but has returned to his apex since the summer, now donning the captain's armband, and has been immense in the English top-flight, completing 91% of his passes, averaging 5.0 ball recoveries and 4.5 clearances per fixture and winning 78% of his duels – which, to be honest, is absurd.

Todibo is not at Van Dijk's level and it would be foolhardy to assume that he could perform at the same imperious standard, but that's not to say that he couldn't reflect some of the skipper's glowing qualities and even make improvements to edge toward a similar level in the future.

Jean-Clair Todibo vs Virgil van Dijk (23/24 Domestic Stats)

Stat (per 90)

Todibo

Van Dijk

Matches played

14

18

Goals

0

1

Pass completion %

90.5%

90.5%

Tackles

1.99

1.50

Blocks

1.47

1.39

Interceptions

1.32

1.39

Clearances

3.31

4.74

Aerial success %

62.5%

82%

Progressive passes

4.85

5.43

Progressive carries

0.74

0.98

Successful take-ons

0.74

0.06

Shot-creating actions

1.47

1.68

*Sourced via FBref's player comparison tool

At a glance, the table above suggests that Van Dijk towers over the Nice ace, and while he bests him across many qualities, both are crisp and creative in possession and progressive with their ball-carrying.

Todibo's stunning ratio of successful take-ons (which means how often a player beats an opponent while in possession of the ball) is also a singular and distinctive quality that only deepens the argument that he should be signed.

With improvements over the coming years, Todibo's already impressive metrics across the park could gain even more merit and allow him to perform at the same level as Van Dijk.

And with both titans performing alongside each other under Klopp's guidance, who knows how mighty Liverpool's defence could be.

أدلى لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي مانشستر سيتي، رودري، بتصريحات حول الصراع على الفوز بجائزة الكرة الذهبية هذا العام.

ويعد اللاعب الإسباني ضمن 30 لاعباً مرشحاً للتتويج بـ جائزة الكرة الذهبية، بجانب فينيسيوس جونيور وجود بيلينجهام.

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وقال رودري في تصريحات لشبكة “ESPN”: “سيكون حلم بالنسبة لي إذا حققت الكرة الذهبية، بصراحة فكرة أنني مرشح لـ البالون دور والناس تقول لي في الشارع، أنت أفضل لاعب في العالم، فهذا شيء لا يصدق”.

وأضاف: “عندما يقول الناس لي هذا الكلام فأنا أعتبر نفسي فائزًا بالفعل، بعد كل هذا المديح”. وأكد رودري :”يقول الناس إنني سأتنافس مع فينيسيوس من أجل الكرة الذهبية ، شخص معجب به، لاعب عظيم. مجرد التواجد في المحادثة يجعلني فخورًا جدًا. سيعتمد الأمر قليلاً على ما يقدره الناس، وما يعتقدون أن الكثير من اللاعبين يستحقون الفوز بها “. 

وتابع: “هناك الكثير من الناس يقولون إذا كان رودري سيفوز بالكرة الذهبية فكيف لم يفز بها إنييستا أو تشافي؟ لقد كانا من الأفضل في التاريخ ولكن في نهاية المطاف كانا جزئين من جيل شمل ميسي ورونالدو”.

وحول الفرق المنافسة عن لقب الدوري الإنجليزي، أكد رودري: “ليفربول يبدو قوي جدًا، يبدو وأنهم لم يخسروا يورجن كلوب، ليفربول يمثل تهديدًا دائمًا”.

واختتم: “آرسنال كذلك كان المنافس الأكبر آخر سنتين وليس من السهل أن تمتلك هذه الاستمرارية لهذه السنتين، فهم يدفعوننا إلى التحسين والتطور”.

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O São Paulo quebrou uma incômoda sequência na vitória sobre a Inter de Limeira, por 4 a 0, fora de casa. Pela primeira vez no ano o Tricolor não levou gols. A última vez que isso tinha acontecido foi em 26 de dezembro de 2020, contra o Grêmio, pela Copa do Brasil.

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Com o trabalho da nova comissão técnica, o São Paulo passou a jogar no esquema 3-5-2, utilizando três zagueiros e dando mais segurança ao goleiro Tiago Volpi. Nesse primeiro momento, Arboleda, Bruno Alves e Léo formam o trio defensivo.

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Agora o São Paulo volta o foco para o clássico contra o Santos, no próximo sábado, às 19h,no estádio do Morumbi, pela terceira rodada do Campeonato Paulista.

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Marcus Rashford will reportedly not be included in England's Euro 2024 provisional squad after his nightmare season at Manchester United.

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• Rashford won't be on 30-man provisional list
• Faced criticism for poor form at Man Utd
• Questions being asked over his future

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  According to , Gareth Southgate has left Rashford out of his 30-man provisional squad for the European Championship in Germany, which kicks off next month. The 26-year-old has endured a nightmare club campaign at United, scoring just eight goals across all competitions, and now looks set to miss out on another major tournament appearance with his country.

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  Southgate will whittle his squad down to 26 players before the final UEFA deadline on June 7. Rashford won't be making the cut, but it has been reported that his United team-mate Kobbie Mainoo will be named on the provisional list alongside Manchester City's Jack Grealish, with England boasting great depth in midfield and wide areas.

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  Rashford has scored 17 goals in 60 appearances for England to date, having initially made his international debut back in 2016. Three of those efforts came during the Three Lions' run to the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup as he featured in all five games, but he has fallen down the pecking order as a result of his poor form at club level.

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  Rashford is still under contract at Old Trafford until 2028, but it has been suggested that United will consider a summer sale if the right offer comes in amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain. For now he will be focused on finishing the season on a high, with the Red Devils set to face off against arch-rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

Jamie Carragher has revealed one of his biggest regrets is missing out on photos celebrating Liverpool's famous Champions League win in Istanbul.

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Carragher part of 2005 Champions League winning sideReveals he missed out on celebration photosFamous comeback victory still rememberedWHAT HAPPENED?

The former Liverpool defender explained how he was not seen in any of the photos of the Champions League trophy lift as he was suffering with cramp. Carragher told of how tightness in his calf muscle meant he was stood at the back – and out of sight – of the photos celebrating their famous night in Istanbul. Ian Wright could not believe what he was being told.

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Speaking on , Carragher said: "One of my regrets, when Stevie [Gerrard] lifted the trophy is I'm not in any picture."

Ian Wright responded in disbelief: "That’s f*cking criminal bro."

Carragher then explained further: "I’m at the back, stretching my calf because I’m getting cramp at the end of the game. So when you get the shot from above and you can see players who have only played two games – like the right-back, a Spanish lad, Josemi, he’s right in it and in every picture – I’m stretching my calf in the back and I just think ‘oh my God’ because whenever I sign a picture [of Istanbul], I’m signing over Josemi’s head!"

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Liverpool's famous night in Istanbul still ranks as one of the greatest Champions League finals of all time. The Reds were 3-0 down to a world-class AC Milan side and turned the game around to draw 3-3 and take the game to penalties before triumphing on spot-kicks.

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Carragher's Liverpool are set to enter a new era following the departure of Jurgen Klopp from the club. The Reds have appointed Arne Slot as his replacement and speculation about how he will line up his new-look Liverpool side is already mounting.

Leeds United are now preparing an offer to sign a talented young star at Elland Road as Daniel Farke looks to the future, according to a new report.

Leeds United prepare for January transfers

Despite enjoying a commendable start to life in the Championship, Leeds fans will be keen for their side to strengthen in key positions once the market re-opens in mid-season for business.

On Boxing Day, a 2-1 defeat away to Preston North End in an ill-tempered affair has placed the Whites eight points behind Ipswich Town, who occupy second place in the division, making new arrivals potentially crucial to achieving their aspirations of automatic promotion.

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Defence has been mooted as an area that the Whites could look to beef up under Farke and Fenerbache full-back Bright Osayi-Samuel is reportedly a target at Elland Road. Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace are also believed to be keen on the Nigeria international, who is out of contract at the Turkish giants in the summer of 2025.

Capable of playing in a number of positions, the former Queens Park Rangers man would be a coup for the Yorkshire outfit; however, there is no specific fee mentioned in regard to the fee Leeds United may need to pay to acquire the 25-year-old.

Galatasaray forward Kerem Akturkoglu has been mentioned in connection with a move to the Whites; however, he is a potential recruit who would be deemed to be a little more on the ambitious side. Now, the Whites are believed to be readying a bid for an exciting young star who could potentially be one for the future at Elland Road, according to a report.

Leeds United prepare Jack Hastings offer

According to Football Insider, Leeds United are preparing an offer to sign Larne youngster Jack Hastings, who is also attracting interest from Crystal Palace, Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Whites have previously monitored the 17-year-old who could now be at the centre of bids from elsewhere, with his current employers braced for approaches concerning the Northern Ireland Under-17 forward.

Hastings is capable of operating as a lone striker or as part of a front-two and has impressed at Under-18 and Under-20 level with his club, leading to his senior debut earlier this year in an Irish Cup tie.

Contact has previously been initiated between the two clubs regarding a potential swoop and the youngster could now move to Elland Road if all goes to plan with a formal bid. Unlikely to come in as a senior player, Hastings would likely head to Thorp Arch on arrival as he continues to develop as a player before potentially breaking through into the first-team later down the line.

Of course, Leeds United fans will want to see senior names come in once the window opens in January; however, bringing in prodigious talent is an important factor in the long-term sustainability of the club.

Aston Villa are slowly making strides in the transfer window and now look close to announcing their first signing of the month after a fresh development, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano.

Aston Villa's transfer activity so far

January can be a laborious window for many teams looking to do early business as clubs around the world look to keep hold of their star players at the mid-way point in the campaign, although some countries may run to an alternative schedule to that of the Premier League. This month has yet to ignite regarding big top flight arrivals and Aston Villa aren't exempt from that fact, which is reflected in the reality that Unai Emery's men have yet to announce any new signings.

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The Villans are known to be in the market for additional bodies though and FootballTransfers claim that Borussia Dortmund attacking midfielder Giovanni Reyna has emerged as a target in the West Midlands. Jadon Sancho's arrival at Signal Iduna Park has cast doubt on his future in Germany. Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastien Kehl has already acknowledged that the United States international may be dissatisfied with his current situation at the club.

He stated: "Gio had a difficult time and was often injured. It's not easy because of the line-up we have in the middle. I can understand that he may be dissatisfied at the moment. But it's also important for him to step on the gas."

England Under-21 forward Jonathan Rowe, who plies his trade at Norwich City, is believed to be on Emery's transfer wishlist and is also being tracked by West Ham United. Now, white smoke has arisen and Aston Villa are close to completing their first acquisition of the January window, according to transfer guru Romano.

Aston Villa close to signing Kosta Nedeljkovic

Previously, reports suggested that Aston Villa were close to signing Red Star Belgrade full-back Kosta Nedeljkovic for a fee of just under €9 million after tracking the 18-year-old for a considerable period of time.

Kosta Nedeljkovic key statistics in 2023/24 – Mozzart Bet Superliga (Sofascore)

Tackles per game

1.5

Accurate passes per game

30.4 (86%)

Interceptions per game

0.9

Clearances per game

0.8

Errors leading to goal

0

Average match rating

7.04/10

Romano has now provided an exciting update on his prospective arrival and has given the Serbian defender the famous "here we go" treatment, signalling that he will indeed put pen to paper to join the Villans after his medical is completed, before returning to his homeland to see out the rest of the campaign.

The Italian journalist stated in full: "Kosta Nedeljković to Aston Villa, here we go! 2005 born right back will join the club from Crvena Zvezda! Medical tests will take place in the next days, travelling on Friday. He’s expected to stay at Serbian club until end of the season."

Labelled "aggressive" by Serbian Football Scout, the Serbia Under-19 international has made 26 appearances in all competitions this campaign, notching three assists (Nedeljkovic statistics – Transfermarkt).

Emery clearly has one eye on the future at Villa Park and NSWE now look to have got their man in an exciting transfer for all involved with the club.

West Ham United's incredibly inconsistent form reared its ugly head once again on Wednesday night, as after comprehensively beating Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League just a few days prior, the Hammers completely capitulated at Anfield and put in their worst performance of the season – including their 5-0 loss to Fulham.

The Eastenders controlled 33% of the possession, conceded five goals and, possibly worst of all, managed to have just two shots in the entire game, which, compared to Liverpool's 29, is comically poor. Now, David Moyes did make a number of changes to the lineup, but that still can't excuse how abysmally poor the team were.

So, with a far-from-impressive Manchester United coming to the London Stadium on Saturday, the Hammers must respond with a strong performance, one that sees them come away with at least a point if not all three.

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With this in mind, Moyes should be looking to make six changes to the starting XI, as the team that started against the Reds in the League Cup was clearly not good enough.

1 GK – Łukasz Fabiański

The first change comes between the sticks as Łukasz Fabiański comes in for Alphonse Areola. It was Areola who was given the nod against Liverpool after he was deemed fit following the wrist injury he sustained last month.

While the Frenchman can't be totally blamed for the five goals the side conceded on Wednesday – he did make six saves – he was also rather unconvincing, whereas the Polish international has kept two clean sheets in his last two games, so the former Arsenal keeper should be given the gloves for this one – he has earned it.

2 RB – Vladimír Coufal

Vladimír Coufal keeps his place in the starting XI for Saturday despite not having the best of nights against Liverpool.

The Czech international is clearly the number one right-back at the club and has started 100% of the team's league games this season, and he has generally looked good in the process.

There may be games where Moyes can experiment at right-back, but a home tie against a beatable United is not one of them.

3 CB – Kurt Zouma

The second change to the starting XI comes in the right-sided centre-back position, as following the poor showing of Konstantinos Mavropanos during the week, Kurt Zouma simply must be put back into the team.

That said, the Frenchman was always likely to regain his place regardless of the result against Liverpool, as he has started 88% of the team's league games.

4 CB – Nayef Aguerd

Starting alongside Zouma should be fellow regular Nayef Aguerd, as, like the Frenchman, he was spared the shame of being involved in Wednesday's game.

The Moroccan will replace Angelo Ogbonna, as he has already started 94% of Premier League games this term and 67% of Europa League clashes.

5 LB – Emerson Palmieri

Replacing Ben Johnson on the left side of the defence should be Brazilian-Italian full-back Emerson Palmieri, as while the young Englishman wasn't terrible against Liverpool, he did very little to suggest he should maintain a starting place in the team.

Palmieri, on the other hand, has been reliable through most of the season so far and has started 88% of the side's league games this year, registering two assists in the process.

6 DM – Edson Álvarez

Maintaining his place in the midfield is Mexican international Edson Alvarez, who, aside from Wednesday night, has generally been impressive for the Irons and a successful summer signing.

The former Ajax man has picked up one Man-of-the-Match award in the Europa League this season and has started 76% of West Ham's Premier League games.

7 DM – Tomáš Souček

Another midfield survivor from the midweek game is Czech international Tomas Soucek, who, just like Alvarez, has been reasonably reliable this season.

The 28-year-old has started 88% of the team's league games, and his presence in midfield should help the Hammers break up any control that United might try to create on Saturday.

According to FBref, which compares players in similar positions across Europe's top five leagues, the Czech is in the top 1% of midfielders for aerial duels won, the top 2% for clearances and the top 13% for interceptions, all per 90.

8 RM – Mohammed Kudus

Mohammed Kudus maintains his place out on the right for this one as he has already proven himself to be a match-winner for the Irons, and there really isn't anyone else who deserves to start on the right ahead of him.

The Ghanaian ace has scored five goals and provided one assist in just eight Premier League starts this season, and with how fragile United have looked at points this campaign, there is no reason to suggest he couldn't bag a couple on Saturday.

9 CAM – James Ward-Prowse

Coming in to replace the ineffective Pablo Fornals for this must-win game is the incredibly influential James Ward-Prowse.

The former Southampton captain only joined the side in the summer, but he has already established himself as one of the most important players at the club, starting 100% of league games, scoring three goals and providing five assists in the process.

The "fantastic" midfielder, as described by talkSPORT pundit Jamie O'Hara, simply has to start on Saturday.

10 LM – Lucas Paquetá

Lucas Paquetá will replace Saïd Benrahma on the left of midfield for this game. The Algerian is a talented footballer but provided no threat against Liverpool, whereas Paquetá will practically always be a threat thanks to his incredible talent.

The Brazilian is such a good player that former teammate Declan Rice described him as "mind-boggling", and that is precisely what Moyes will be after on Saturday.

So far this season, the former Lyon man has started 94% of Premier League games, scoring two goals and providing four assists.