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Neymar scores stoppage-time wondergoal as PSG beat Strasbourg – European round-up | Football News
Neymar scores wondergoal in PSG win after being booed, Hazard makes debut for Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid shocked by Real Sociedad
Last Updated: 15/09/19 11:20am
Neymar celebrates after scoring a stoppage-time winner for PSG against Strasbourg
Neymar scored a breathtaking winner in the 92nd minute as Paris Saint-Germain beat Strasbourg 1-0 to stay top of Ligue 1.
The Brazilian was in PSG’s starting line-up for the first time this season after a summer of speculation linking him with a return to Barcelona, and he was booed by the club’s ultras as his name was read out before the game and whenever he touched the ball.
PSG 1-0 Strasbourg
Dijon 0-0 Nimes
Montpellier 2-1 Nice
Brest 0-0 Rennes
Bordeaux 2-0 Metz
But Neymar showed what he is capable of in stoppage time, meeting Abdou Diallo’s cross with an inch-perfect overhead kick, leaving Matz Sels stranded in the Strasbourg goal and earning all three points for PSG.
His spectacular finish was met with a mixture of cheers and boos by the home fans, and he looked to have scored a second just moments later before the goal was disallowed by VAR.
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Neymar opens up on his failed summer transfer away from Paris Saint Germain, admitting he wanted to leave but insists he is now focused on his career at the French club
Neymar opens up on his failed summer transfer away from Paris Saint Germain, admitting he wanted to leave but insists he is now focused on his career at the French club
Hazard makes debut in Real Madrid win
Eden Hazard was in the Real Madrid squad for the first time before his introduction
Eden Hazard made his Real Madrid debut as they survived a Levante comeback to win 3-2 in La Liga’s early kick-off.
Karim Benzema headed Real in front after 25 minutes when he met a cross from Dani Carvajal and the France forward struck again a few minutes later with a well-taken finish after latching on to a pass from James Rodriguez.
Brazil midfielder Casemiro stretched Real’s advantage right before half-time with a lung-busting run to meet a cross from compatriot Vinicius Jr, but Levante hit back shortly after the interval through former Real forward Borja Mayoral.
After half-time Hazard made his first appearance for the club from the bench, replacing Casemiro after an hour, having missed the first three league games of the campaign with a thigh strain.
Levante reduced the deficit to one goal with 15 minutes to go thanks to a near-post header from Gonzalo Melero and twice came close to levelling in stoppage time but Real scraped the victory to move on to eight points after four games.
Real Madrid 3-2 Levante
Leganes 0-3 Villarreal
Real Sociedad 2-0 Atletico Madrid
Barcelona 5-2 Valencia
Fati strikes again as Barca hit five
Ansu Fati scored again for Barcelona
Teenager Ansu Fati stole the show again as Barcelona posted a convincing win over Valencia at the Nou Camp.
The 16-year-old became Barcelona’s youngest ever scorer when he netted against Osasuna prior to the international break and, pushed into the starting line-up, he needed less than two minutes to find the net again.
Fati then set up Frenkie De Jong for the second only four minutes later and, although defensively they were shaky again, Barcelona went on to claim a 5-2 win.
Lionel Messi was again missing with a calf injury, but Barca had no trouble creating chances, with Gerard Pique and substitute Luis Suarez scoring in the second half, the latter with a double to celebrate his return to fitness.
With Atletico Madrid beaten by Real Sociedad earlier in the day, Barca are now only two points behind the early pacesetters.
Diego Costa was on the losing side as Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid
Roared on by a record crowd in their revamped and completed stadium, Real Sociedad ended leaders Atletico Madrid’s 100 per cent start to season with a deserved 2-0 win.
Former Real Madrid player Martin Odegaard put the Basque side ahead in the first game at the renovated Reale Arena with a deflected shot in the 58th minute which completed a sweeping end-to-end attack.
Debutant Nacho Monreal doubled Sociedad’s advantage only three minutes later, pouncing on a fumble by Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak who later had to be substituted despite protests from the Slovenian after taking a blow to the head.
AZ 5-1 Sparta Rotterdm
Ajax 4-1 Heerenveen
VVV 2-1 Groningen
PSV 5-0 Vitesse
Utrecht 3-1 Emmen
Sarri takes charge as injury-hit Juventus draw
Juventus couldn’t break the deadlock against Fiorentina
Maurizio Sarri hailed his side’s character but ended up counting the cost of a goalless draw at Fiorentina after taking charge of Juventus for the first time.
The former Chelsea coach had missed Juve’s first two games of the season due to a bout of pneumonia but he watched prospective injury problems pile up at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Danilo, Douglas Costa and Miralem Pjanic were all forced off early due to muscle issues with Pjanic, in particular, now a doubt for his side’s Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
Elsewhere in Serie A, Inter Milan beat 10-man Udinese 1-0, while Napoli secured a 2-0 victory over Sampdoria.
Fiorentina 0-0 Juventus
Napoli 2-0 Sampdoria
Inter Milan 1-0 Udinese
Bayern held again, Dortmund bounce back
Emil Forsberg equalised from the penalty spot as Bundesliga leaders RB Leipzig survived an early storm to earn a 1-1 draw against title rivals Bayern Munich.
Emil Forsberg equalised from the spot
Robert Lewandowski had put Bayern in front within three minutes and the visitors had plenty of chances to increase their advantage before Forsberg responded in first-half injury time.
But Leipzig rose to the challenge in the second half and had a number of chances to go ahead before keeper Peter Gulacsi reacted brilliantly to save an injury-time effort from Niklas Sule.
Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Bayer Leverkusen
Mainz 2-1 Hertha Berlin
Augsburg 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
Koln 0-1 Borussia Moenchengladbach
Union Berlin 1-2 Werder Bremen
RB Leipzip 1-1 Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund hit back from their shock defeat to Bundesliga new boys Union Berlin two weeks ago with a 4-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen.
Paco Alcacer eased the home side’s nerves when he swept home from an Achraf Hakimi cross just before the half-hour mark, and Marco Reus extended Dortmund’s lead after 50 minutes.
Late goals from Reus again and Raphael Guerreiro added some gloss for the scoreline and ensured the hosts were able to maintain the pressure on their title rivals.
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“We want revenge” - Loads of Tottenham fans eye epic Champions League last 16 showdown
Spurs defied the odds as they battled their way into the Champions League knockout stages on Tuesday night thanks to a Lucas Moura late equaliser and PSV man Nick Viergever’s goal-saving slide tackle to deny Mauro Icardi in Group B’s other game – if the Argentine had scored, Mauricio Pochettino’s men wouldn’t have made it out of the group.
The results meant that the Lilywhites joined Barcelona in the last 16 on ‘goals for’ alone and fans were quick to debate who would be the most favourable opponents heading into the knockout stages.
Fellow Premier League clubs Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City all progressed too, with the latter topping their group, but the White Hart Lane faithful weren’t concerned about a clash with any of those just yet, with PSG, Porto, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus and Real Madrid to draw from.
The prospect of revenge against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juve appears too irresistible – the Serie A champions sent Spurs crashing out of the competition at the same stage last year.
You can find the best of the reaction on Twitter below…
Juventus for me. I want some revenge
— Nige Watson (@TNWCleaning) December 12, 2018
Think we could beat any of them on our day to be honest. Porto would be lovely though. But part of me wants Juve to give us an opportunity for revenge for last season.
— Alex Turner (@Al_Turner_) 13 December 2018
Juve #revengeszn
— Vansh Bansal (@VBansal_WEnt) 13 December 2018
Juve We want revenge
— Surprise St (@Surprise_St) 13 December 2018
Juventus. Payback for last year ?
— Dan Pearcey (@dannydon18) 13 December 2018
Juventus. Revenge is sweet when served cold
— Dominic Taylor (@domtaylor71) 13 December 2018
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Dimitar Berbatov: Romelu Lukaku is trying too hard to impress
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Dimitar Berbatov reflects on a tough week in Europe for Manchester United and Tottenham and has a few words of support for under-fire Romelu Lukaku. He also looks ahead to the biggest game in European football, El Clasico… “I remember when I was on a bad run at United when I hadn’t scored for seven or eight games, but then scored five in one game! It happens to everyone.”
Juve taught United a lesson
Juventus were clearly the better side on Tuesday night and fully deserved the win. They didn’t play the best football but they were efficient and knew exactly how to protect the lead once they got in front.
I said at the start of the season that Juve were one of my favourites to win the Champions League and they showed why at Old Trafford.
They are very compact and organised and have some great players – I am a big fan of Paulo Dybala and of course there is the Ronaldo factor. Even when he’s not playing brilliantly, he will always take the attention of the defenders, creating space for the other attackers.
Juve do have weaknesses but when they are able to shut teams out in the way they did against United they can stop themselves being exploited.
It wasn’t a good performance from United, they need to improve in all areas of the pitch. But they have the manager and the players and they will be putting pressure on themselves to get it right.
Lukaku should get back to basics
There has been a lot of criticism for Romelu Lukaku since the game but you’ll never catch me having a go at a fellow striker. I know how difficult it is.
I remember when I was on a bad run at United when I hadn’t scored for seven or eight games, but then scored five in one game! It happens to everyone.
I know he’s not scored for eight games, but I don’t think the criticism of Lukaku is fair. As Jose Mourinho said, he’s working very hard for the team, but this might actually be working against the striker.
He wants to impress so badly that he is doing too much, and not doing the simple things like getting into the box. He is probably over complicating things; you don’t want to see him popping up at left-back as he did on Tuesday.
Tottenham need to improve concentration levels
As Juventus showed, the really good European teams know how to hold on to a lead, but that is somewhere Tottenham keep falling down in this season in the Champions League.
After playing well to get back to 2-1 against PSV, they should have been able to see the game out, but the concentration levels slipped – as happened against Inter Milan – and it cost them again.
I don’t think it’s down to a lack of experienced heads in the team – these players have plenty of Champions League experience now – but they need to work on the concentration as it’s not good when something keeps happening. .
Europa League not a bad prize
Spurs will continue to fight for Champions League qualification while it’s still mathematically possible but it looks like a very tough task now with one point from three games, which means the next best thing is dropping into the Europa League.
I know it hasn’t got the same prestige, but it remains a good competition and, as I’ve said before, Spurs need to win a trophy so it would represent a realistic chance to do that.
But they will need to start holding on to leads first. And that’s about paying attention to the small details.
Hope Wembley pitch doesn’t ruin the spectacle
Next up for Spurs is Man City on Monday. Kevin de Bruyne has expressed concern about playing on the Wembley pitch the day after an NFL game and he’s right to be concerned.
Kevin De Bruyne expresses concern over state of Wembley pitch after NFL games. @LukeEdwardsTele reports – https://t.co/5vl6FJc0K8— Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) October 24, 2018
If you remember the Barcelona game there which was a few days after the Anthony Joshua fight and the pitch was absolutely shit! It affected the performance of the players and meant passing was difficult.
I don’t necessarily see it as a ‘leveller’ as both Spurs and Man City have technical players so it will be the same for both sides. You can argue that City have better players, but Tottenham are very good technically themselves, so hopefully the pitch doesn’t ruin the spectacle.
Pep Guardiola’s men are in very good shape at the moment but I’m hopeful Spurs can shake off the PSV disappointment and come away with a draw on Monday.
Real Madrid in bad shape but Lopetegui needs more time
It’s an absolutely huge El Clasico on Saturday (live on Betfair Live Video) – even if it won’t quite be the same without the injured Lionel Messi and the departed Cristiano Ronaldo.
Barcelona were very impressive against Inter on Wednesday and showed they can cope without their main man. Phillipe Coutinho in particular looked to be relishing the chance to take centre stage and they will be very confident going into Saturday.
Real Madrid are in bad shape at the moment and, although form usually goes out of the window in El Clasicos, I expect Barca to take advantage on home soil and win, probably 2-0 or 2-1.
Julen Lopetegui is under pressure for his job at the moment but you can’t judge him so harshly and so soon. It’s only been 13 games – no time at all for players to get used to his philosophy.
After winning three Champions Leagues in a row, Real Madrid were always going to dip at some point and they’ve also been getting to grips without playing with, and relying on, Ronaldo.
Unai Emery at Arsenal is a good comparison. He lost his first two games and the fans were getting worried but look where they are now! The board needs to give Lopetegui a few months at least.
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World Cup 2018: Younger gamers to look at in Russia - together with
World Cup 2018: Younger gamers to look at in Russia - together with
World Cup 2018: Younger gamers to look at in Russia – together with
Clockwise from prime left: Hirving Lozano, Andre Silva, Breel Embolo, Youri Tielemans, Maxi Gomez and Cristian Pavon are among the many younger stars to look at on the 2018 World Cup
World Cup 2018 on the BBC Host: Russia Dates: 14 June – 15 July Dwell: Protection throughout BBC TV, BBC Radio and BBC Sport web site with additional protection on Pink Button, Related TVs and cellular app.
We already know concerning the superstars who might gentle up the 2018 Fifa World Cup, however what concerning the subsequent era of expertise?
Few of the 736 gamers who might function in Russia could be classed as complete unknowns however there’ll nonetheless be some unfamiliar faces trying to announce themselves on the worldwide stage.
Right here, BBC Sport’s TV and radio World Cup commentators pick the 15 younger gamers from outdoors the Premier League who’re price watching out for this summer time.
1. Hirving Lozano (Mexico)
Age: 22 Place: Winger Membership: PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands)
Lozano was given his nickname ‘El Chucky’ as a toddler, when he would conceal underneath the mattress and attempt to frighten different boys. He hit 4 targets in Mexico’s qualifying marketing campaign and was named considered one of Fifa’s younger stars of 2017
Steve Wilson: With 19 targets and 11 assists in 34 video games, Lozano’s statistics in PSV’s Eredivisie-winning season – his first marketing campaign in Europe – present the potential he confirmed at Pachuca is now being absolutely realised.
Having performed his approach into Mexico’s Confederations Cup group final summer time, he scored in a 2-1 win over Russia earlier than the semi-final defeat by Germany. His brace in a 3-Three attract Belgium in November was one other headline-grabbing efficiency from a ahead who can play on the precise or left of a central striker.
Jonathan Pearce: Lozano is a superb, fiery prospect and will effectively gentle up these finals – he has searing tempo and likes to roll in off the left to attain along with his favoured proper foot.
In addition to his targets at membership degree, he has seven strikes in 27 senior internationals for Mexico, which is an effective return for a younger participant.
There is a catch – he was despatched off twice for PSV this season and for Mexico on the 2016 Olympics – however he appears decided to make an influence a method or one other.
2. Cristian Pavon (Argentina)
Age: 22 Place: Winger Membership: Boca Juniors (Argentina)
Pavon loves to chop in from the left on to his proper foot and is exhibiting a promising understanding with Lionel Messi. Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli says: ‘Cristian is a participant who has very particular traits for speaking with Messi. He goes to area, he’s providing on a regular basis and he has an vital dynamic’
Man Mowbray: With such a stellar checklist of names forward of him within the Argentina facet, the Boca Juniors prospect may not get any recreation time in Russia – but when he does get off the bench it is an opportunity to indicate he’ll quickly belong in the most effective firm.
Pavon appears to be like set for a transfer to Benfica, following the European path trodden by Angel di Maria – an apparent participant for comparability, and one who may quickly make approach for the younger pretender.
3. Aleksei Miranchuk (Russia)
Age: 22 Place: Attacking midfielder Membership: Lokomotiv Moscow (Russia)
Miranchuk, who can play on the precise wing or up entrance, scored seven targets to assist Lokomotiv Moscow win the Russian Premier League for the primary time since 2004. His twin brother Anton is a midfielder
Conor McNamara: I’m commentating on the opening recreation of the World Cup, so I have been holding an in depth eye on Russia’s build-up. There’s a number of strain on the hosts, who will probably be hoping Miranchuk steps up as one of many stars. He may very well be their inventive inspiration.
Take heed to McNamara’s commentary of Russia v Saudi Arabia (kick-off 16:00 BST) on BBC Radio 5 dwell on Thursday, 14 June.
Steve Wilson: Russia are determined for somebody to galvanise the group to no less than a decent exhibiting as hosts.
That somebody might but be the long-lauded Aleksandr Golovin, who went to Euro 2016 with nice expectations that appeared solely to show a burden – or it could be the marginally older Miranchuk, who has simply helped Lokomotiv win the Russian title together with twin brother Anton, who can be within the squad.
An attacking midfielder with an eye fixed for purpose, Aleksei has developed effectively since his transient look in final summer time’s Confederations Cup.
4. Breel Embolo (Switzerland)
Age: 21 Place: Striker Membership: Schalke 04 (Germany)
Embolo was born in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon, and lived there till he was 5. After a yr in France, he moved to Basel and has had a Swiss passport since 2014. He’s a favorite of the Switzerland followers, who sing ‘Oh Embolo! Oh Embolo!’ (to the tune of ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’)
Ian Dennis: I first noticed Embolo play 4 years in the past when his FC Basel facet beat Liverpool within the Champions League. As a young person, he was uncooked however had electrifying tempo to hassle defenders.
He left Switzerland in the summertime of 2016 to maneuver to Schalke however an ankle damage that October ended his first season in Germany prematurely.
Embolo nonetheless wants so as to add targets to his recreation however he is a strong striker and nonetheless solely 21.
5. Renato Tapia, Peru
Age: 22 Place: Midfielder, centre-half, right-back Membership: Feyenoord (Netherlands)
Tapia left Peru aged 16 for a trial with Liverpool in 2011 after they noticed him within the World Youth Cup however, in an interview he gave to Dutch journal Voetbal Worldwide in 2016, he claimed the Reds instructed him he was too brief – regardless of him being 6ft tall on the time. He has now grown an additional half-inch.
Radio 5 dwell soccer correspondent John Murray: Renato Tapia is a rising star, and a flexible one too. He has been schooled in Dutch soccer since he moved to Europe to hitch FC Twente in 2013 and is now at Feyenoord. Regardless of his age, he is a crucial a part of a Peru group going to the World Cup with kind and confidence – and is seen as a future captain of Los Incas.
6. Sardar Azmoun (Iran)
Age: 23 Place: Striker Membership: Rubin Kazan (Russia)
Often called ‘the Iranian Messi’ – for his dribbling capability – and ‘the Iranian Zlatan’ for his high quality within the air, Azmoun was closely linked with Liverpool in January 2016 however a switch by no means materialised
Alistair Bruce-Ball: Azmoun scored 11 targets in 14 video games in qualifying and has a implausible strike fee of 23 targets in 32 worldwide appearances.
Iran are superb defensively – Carlos Queiroz’s facet stored 9 consecutive clear sheets of their closing spherical of qualification video games – however, if they will progress in Russia, they should rating with the few possibilities that come their approach. Loads of that will probably be right down to Azmoun.
7. Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)
Age: 19 Place: Full-back Membership: Actual Madrid (Spain)
Hakimi was born in Getafe, Spain, however each his mother and father are from Morocco and he made his debut for the Atlas Lions on the age of 17, earlier than he made his senior debut for Actual Madrid
Steve Wilson: At 19, Hakimi already has winner’s medals from the Membership World Cup and Champions League. He performed at right-back in each Actual’s matches towards Spurs within the latter competitors this season – and made 17 first-team appearances in all – however might begin at left-back for Morocco in Russia.
Former Actual boss Zinedine Zidane preferred him a lot he was completely happy to promote Brazil worldwide Danilo to Manchester Metropolis. Sufficient stated.
8. Andre Silva (Portugal)
Age: 22 Place: Striker Membership: AC Milan (Italy)
Silva, who has scored 12 targets in 22 video games for Portugal, joined AC Milan from Porto for £33m in the summertime of 2017
Conor McNamara: Silva continues to be discovering his approach at AC Milan and was primarily used in its place final season in Serie A, however he was given extra of an opportunity within the Europa League and scored six targets in eight begins in that competitors in 2017-18.
To this point in his worldwide profession he has averaged a purpose each three photographs, and apparently Wolves and Huddersfield are desirous about bringing him to the Premier League subsequent season.
Wherever he finally ends up enjoying his membership soccer, Cristiano Ronaldo has already stated Silva could be his long-term successor as Portugal’s foremost goalscorer.
9. Rodrigo Bentancur, Uruguay
Age: 20 Place: Midfielder Membership: Juventus (Italy)
Juve provisionally signed Bentancur in 2015 as a part of the deal that noticed Carlos Tevez transfer to Boca Juniors. He ultimately joined the Italian facet for £8m in July 2017
John Murray: Good issues are anticipated of this tall, two-footed midfielder who has simply completed his first season with Juventus and solely made his senior worldwide debut in October 2017.
I am anticipating Uruguay to do effectively and, in the event that they do, Bentancur might effectively get his probability to shine.
10. Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Iran
Age: 24 Place: Striker Membership: AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands)
Jahanbakhsh scored 21 targets and made 12 assists for AZ Alkmaar and have become the primary footballer from the Center East or Asia to complete as prime scorer in a serious European league
Man Mowbray: It could be a shock if Carlos Queiroz can information Iran out of the group stage above both Spain or his native Portugal, however in AZ striker Alireza Jahanbakhsh he has a participant of high quality who’s being linked with a transfer to the Premier League.
Positive, the Eredivisie is not the highest degree today, however to complete as prime scorer continues to be no imply feat – he is following some main gamers to the honour.
A purpose towards one or each of the large weapons in Group B may not get Iran by way of to the final 16, nevertheless it may get his Dutch membership facet a number of extra million euros later this summer time.
11. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Serbia
Age: 23 Place: Midfielder Membership: Lazio (Italy)
Nicknamed the Sergeant, Milinkovic-Savic stands 6ft 4in tall. His mom was knowledgeable basketball participant and tall genes run within the household – his youthful brother Vanja is 6ft 8in is a goalkeeper who signed for Manchester United in 2014 however left after failing to safe a piece allow.
Steve Wilson: Born in Spain, Milinkovic-Savic has been an important success for Lazio – scoring 14 targets from midfield final season – and is reported to be on Manchester United’s purchasing checklist.
The 23-year-old has received each the Below-20 World Cup and the Below-19 European Championship along with his nation and is vying with Andrija Zivkovic of Benfica for the title of Serbia’s brightest younger factor.
Alistair Bruce-Ball: He solely has three caps for his nation as a result of the previous supervisor Slavoljub Muslin did not choose him, a lot to the chagrin of the Serbian followers. Russia may very well be his probability to shine.
12. Youri Tielemans, Belgium
Age: 23 Place: Midfielder Membership: Monaco (France)
Tielemans says enjoying judo from the age of 4 has helped him in his soccer profession, explaining: “It taught me so much as a result of it’s a must to assume. It’s a must to use your energy and play with the weak point of the opponent. It’s a must to use your head after which there’s this tradition of labor.”
Ian Dennis: This 21-year-old midfielder may go underneath the radar behind Belgium’s large names, solely 4 appearances in qualifying however has clearly been seen by a number of scouts.
I watched him play towards Manchester United within the Europa League final yr, when he was being tracked by Premier League golf equipment previous to his transfer to Monaco from Anderlecht. It’s simple to see why – he has all of the attributes, approach, imaginative and prescient and supplies actual drive from midfield.
13. Ismaila Sarr, Senegal
Age: 20 Place: Ahead Membership: Rennes (France)
Sarr is from the identical ‘Technology Foot’ academy in Senegal that produced Liverpool’s Sadio Mane. In addition to claiming he rejected Barcelona, Sarr was linked with Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund earlier than becoming a member of Rennes final summer time
Steve Wilson: A left-sided attacker who’s drawing inevitable comparisons to countryman Sadio Mane, Sarr has fought again effectively from a critical tendon damage in September 2017 to make the £15m Rennes paid Metz for him seem like cash effectively spent.
Sarr selected Rennes and common soccer forward of a transfer to Barcelona, which should have been a tricky however level-headed alternative. If he does in addition to many anticipate in Russia, then one other queue for his signature will probably be forming.
14. Uros Spajic, Serbia
Age: 25 Place: Centre-back Membership: Krasnodar (Russia)
Spajic joined Anderlect for £2m from French facet Toulouse in 2017, after spending a yr on mortgage with the Belgian facet
Ian Dennis: Spajic turned 25 this yr so is a little bit older than most on this checklist, however stays a superb prospect and I used to be shocked he lately headed east – he is simply signed for Russian facet Krasnodar for 7m euros from Belgian facet Anderlecht.
A reliable, courageous centre-back who is nice within the air, he’s a participant who’s alert to hazard and in addition completely happy to place his physique on the road.
15. Maxi Gomez, Uruguay
Age: 21 Place: Striker Membership: Celta Vigo (Spain)
Nicknamed ‘the Bull’, Gomez scored 18 instances for Celta Vigo within the season simply completed – together with strikes towards each Barcelona and Actual Madrid
Steve Wilson: With Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez round, getting enjoying time for Uruguay goes to be the issue for Gomez, who has been an enormous success in his first season in Europe with Celta Vigo.
An enormous-money transfer to Beijing Guoan which might reportedly have elevated his wages tenfold stalled in January as Gomez acquired chilly toes about China. He was clever to assume twice – additional fame and fortune are simply across the nook.
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World Cup 2018: Younger gamers to look at in Russia - together with
World Cup 2018: Younger gamers to look at in Russia - together with
World Cup 2018: Younger gamers to look at in Russia – together with
Clockwise from prime left: Hirving Lozano, Andre Silva, Breel Embolo, Youri Tielemans, Maxi Gomez and Cristian Pavon are among the many younger stars to look at on the 2018 World Cup
World Cup 2018 on the BBC Host: Russia Dates: 14 June – 15 July Dwell: Protection throughout BBC TV, BBC Radio and BBC Sport web site with additional protection on Pink Button, Related TVs and cellular app.
We already know concerning the superstars who might gentle up the 2018 Fifa World Cup, however what concerning the subsequent era of expertise?
Few of the 736 gamers who might function in Russia could be classed as complete unknowns however there’ll nonetheless be some unfamiliar faces trying to announce themselves on the worldwide stage.
Right here, BBC Sport’s TV and radio World Cup commentators pick the 15 younger gamers from outdoors the Premier League who’re price watching out for this summer time.
1. Hirving Lozano (Mexico)
Age: 22 Place: Winger Membership: PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands)
Lozano was given his nickname ‘El Chucky’ as a toddler, when he would conceal underneath the mattress and attempt to frighten different boys. He hit 4 targets in Mexico’s qualifying marketing campaign and was named considered one of Fifa’s younger stars of 2017
Steve Wilson: With 19 targets and 11 assists in 34 video games, Lozano’s statistics in PSV’s Eredivisie-winning season – his first marketing campaign in Europe – present the potential he confirmed at Pachuca is now being absolutely realised.
Having performed his approach into Mexico’s Confederations Cup group final summer time, he scored in a 2-1 win over Russia earlier than the semi-final defeat by Germany. His brace in a 3-Three attract Belgium in November was one other headline-grabbing efficiency from a ahead who can play on the precise or left of a central striker.
Jonathan Pearce: Lozano is a superb, fiery prospect and will effectively gentle up these finals – he has searing tempo and likes to roll in off the left to attain along with his favoured proper foot.
In addition to his targets at membership degree, he has seven strikes in 27 senior internationals for Mexico, which is an effective return for a younger participant.
There is a catch – he was despatched off twice for PSV this season and for Mexico on the 2016 Olympics – however he appears decided to make an influence a method or one other.
2. Cristian Pavon (Argentina)
Age: 22 Place: Winger Membership: Boca Juniors (Argentina)
Pavon loves to chop in from the left on to his proper foot and is exhibiting a promising understanding with Lionel Messi. Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli says: ‘Cristian is a participant who has very particular traits for speaking with Messi. He goes to area, he’s providing on a regular basis and he has an vital dynamic’
Man Mowbray: With such a stellar checklist of names forward of him within the Argentina facet, the Boca Juniors prospect may not get any recreation time in Russia – but when he does get off the bench it is an opportunity to indicate he’ll quickly belong in the most effective firm.
Pavon appears to be like set for a transfer to Benfica, following the European path trodden by Angel di Maria – an apparent participant for comparability, and one who may quickly make approach for the younger pretender.
3. Aleksei Miranchuk (Russia)
Age: 22 Place: Attacking midfielder Membership: Lokomotiv Moscow (Russia)
Miranchuk, who can play on the precise wing or up entrance, scored seven targets to assist Lokomotiv Moscow win the Russian Premier League for the primary time since 2004. His twin brother Anton is a midfielder
Conor McNamara: I’m commentating on the opening recreation of the World Cup, so I have been holding an in depth eye on Russia’s build-up. There’s a number of strain on the hosts, who will probably be hoping Miranchuk steps up as one of many stars. He may very well be their inventive inspiration.
Take heed to McNamara’s commentary of Russia v Saudi Arabia (kick-off 16:00 BST) on BBC Radio 5 dwell on Thursday, 14 June.
Steve Wilson: Russia are determined for somebody to galvanise the group to no less than a decent exhibiting as hosts.
That somebody might but be the long-lauded Aleksandr Golovin, who went to Euro 2016 with nice expectations that appeared solely to show a burden – or it could be the marginally older Miranchuk, who has simply helped Lokomotiv win the Russian title together with twin brother Anton, who can be within the squad.
An attacking midfielder with an eye fixed for purpose, Aleksei has developed effectively since his transient look in final summer time’s Confederations Cup.
4. Breel Embolo (Switzerland)
Age: 21 Place: Striker Membership: Schalke 04 (Germany)
Embolo was born in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon, and lived there till he was 5. After a yr in France, he moved to Basel and has had a Swiss passport since 2014. He’s a favorite of the Switzerland followers, who sing ‘Oh Embolo! Oh Embolo!’ (to the tune of ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’)
Ian Dennis: I first noticed Embolo play 4 years in the past when his FC Basel facet beat Liverpool within the Champions League. As a young person, he was uncooked however had electrifying tempo to hassle defenders.
He left Switzerland in the summertime of 2016 to maneuver to Schalke however an ankle damage that October ended his first season in Germany prematurely.
Embolo nonetheless wants so as to add targets to his recreation however he is a strong striker and nonetheless solely 21.
5. Renato Tapia, Peru
Age: 22 Place: Midfielder, centre-half, right-back Membership: Feyenoord (Netherlands)
Tapia left Peru aged 16 for a trial with Liverpool in 2011 after they noticed him within the World Youth Cup however, in an interview he gave to Dutch journal Voetbal Worldwide in 2016, he claimed the Reds instructed him he was too brief – regardless of him being 6ft tall on the time. He has now grown an additional half-inch.
Radio 5 dwell soccer correspondent John Murray: Renato Tapia is a rising star, and a flexible one too. He has been schooled in Dutch soccer since he moved to Europe to hitch FC Twente in 2013 and is now at Feyenoord. Regardless of his age, he is a crucial a part of a Peru group going to the World Cup with kind and confidence – and is seen as a future captain of Los Incas.
6. Sardar Azmoun (Iran)
Age: 23 Place: Striker Membership: Rubin Kazan (Russia)
Often called ‘the Iranian Messi’ – for his dribbling capability – and ‘the Iranian Zlatan’ for his high quality within the air, Azmoun was closely linked with Liverpool in January 2016 however a switch by no means materialised
Alistair Bruce-Ball: Azmoun scored 11 targets in 14 video games in qualifying and has a implausible strike fee of 23 targets in 32 worldwide appearances.
Iran are superb defensively – Carlos Queiroz’s facet stored 9 consecutive clear sheets of their closing spherical of qualification video games – however, if they will progress in Russia, they should rating with the few possibilities that come their approach. Loads of that will probably be right down to Azmoun.
7. Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)
Age: 19 Place: Full-back Membership: Actual Madrid (Spain)
Hakimi was born in Getafe, Spain, however each his mother and father are from Morocco and he made his debut for the Atlas Lions on the age of 17, earlier than he made his senior debut for Actual Madrid
Steve Wilson: At 19, Hakimi already has winner’s medals from the Membership World Cup and Champions League. He performed at right-back in each Actual’s matches towards Spurs within the latter competitors this season – and made 17 first-team appearances in all – however might begin at left-back for Morocco in Russia.
Former Actual boss Zinedine Zidane preferred him a lot he was completely happy to promote Brazil worldwide Danilo to Manchester Metropolis. Sufficient stated.
8. Andre Silva (Portugal)
Age: 22 Place: Striker Membership: AC Milan (Italy)
Silva, who has scored 12 targets in 22 video games for Portugal, joined AC Milan from Porto for £33m in the summertime of 2017
Conor McNamara: Silva continues to be discovering his approach at AC Milan and was primarily used in its place final season in Serie A, however he was given extra of an opportunity within the Europa League and scored six targets in eight begins in that competitors in 2017-18.
To this point in his worldwide profession he has averaged a purpose each three photographs, and apparently Wolves and Huddersfield are desirous about bringing him to the Premier League subsequent season.
Wherever he finally ends up enjoying his membership soccer, Cristiano Ronaldo has already stated Silva could be his long-term successor as Portugal’s foremost goalscorer.
9. Rodrigo Bentancur, Uruguay
Age: 20 Place: Midfielder Membership: Juventus (Italy)
Juve provisionally signed Bentancur in 2015 as a part of the deal that noticed Carlos Tevez transfer to Boca Juniors. He ultimately joined the Italian facet for £8m in July 2017
John Murray: Good issues are anticipated of this tall, two-footed midfielder who has simply completed his first season with Juventus and solely made his senior worldwide debut in October 2017.
I am anticipating Uruguay to do effectively and, in the event that they do, Bentancur might effectively get his probability to shine.
10. Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Iran
Age: 24 Place: Striker Membership: AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands)
Jahanbakhsh scored 21 targets and made 12 assists for AZ Alkmaar and have become the primary footballer from the Center East or Asia to complete as prime scorer in a serious European league
Man Mowbray: It could be a shock if Carlos Queiroz can information Iran out of the group stage above both Spain or his native Portugal, however in AZ striker Alireza Jahanbakhsh he has a participant of high quality who’s being linked with a transfer to the Premier League.
Positive, the Eredivisie is not the highest degree today, however to complete as prime scorer continues to be no imply feat – he is following some main gamers to the honour.
A purpose towards one or each of the large weapons in Group B may not get Iran by way of to the final 16, nevertheless it may get his Dutch membership facet a number of extra million euros later this summer time.
11. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Serbia
Age: 23 Place: Midfielder Membership: Lazio (Italy)
Nicknamed the Sergeant, Milinkovic-Savic stands 6ft 4in tall. His mom was knowledgeable basketball participant and tall genes run within the household – his youthful brother Vanja is 6ft 8in is a goalkeeper who signed for Manchester United in 2014 however left after failing to safe a piece allow.
Steve Wilson: Born in Spain, Milinkovic-Savic has been an important success for Lazio – scoring 14 targets from midfield final season – and is reported to be on Manchester United’s purchasing checklist.
The 23-year-old has received each the Below-20 World Cup and the Below-19 European Championship along with his nation and is vying with Andrija Zivkovic of Benfica for the title of Serbia’s brightest younger factor.
Alistair Bruce-Ball: He solely has three caps for his nation as a result of the previous supervisor Slavoljub Muslin did not choose him, a lot to the chagrin of the Serbian followers. Russia may very well be his probability to shine.
12. Youri Tielemans, Belgium
Age: 23 Place: Midfielder Membership: Monaco (France)
Tielemans says enjoying judo from the age of 4 has helped him in his soccer profession, explaining: “It taught me so much as a result of it’s a must to assume. It’s a must to use your energy and play with the weak point of the opponent. It’s a must to use your head after which there’s this tradition of labor.”
Ian Dennis: This 21-year-old midfielder may go underneath the radar behind Belgium’s large names, solely 4 appearances in qualifying however has clearly been seen by a number of scouts.
I watched him play towards Manchester United within the Europa League final yr, when he was being tracked by Premier League golf equipment previous to his transfer to Monaco from Anderlecht. It’s simple to see why – he has all of the attributes, approach, imaginative and prescient and supplies actual drive from midfield.
13. Ismaila Sarr, Senegal
Age: 20 Place: Ahead Membership: Rennes (France)
Sarr is from the identical ‘Technology Foot’ academy in Senegal that produced Liverpool’s Sadio Mane. In addition to claiming he rejected Barcelona, Sarr was linked with Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund earlier than becoming a member of Rennes final summer time
Steve Wilson: A left-sided attacker who’s drawing inevitable comparisons to countryman Sadio Mane, Sarr has fought again effectively from a critical tendon damage in September 2017 to make the £15m Rennes paid Metz for him seem like cash effectively spent.
Sarr selected Rennes and common soccer forward of a transfer to Barcelona, which should have been a tricky however level-headed alternative. If he does in addition to many anticipate in Russia, then one other queue for his signature will probably be forming.
14. Uros Spajic, Serbia
Age: 25 Place: Centre-back Membership: Krasnodar (Russia)
Spajic joined Anderlect for £2m from French facet Toulouse in 2017, after spending a yr on mortgage with the Belgian facet
Ian Dennis: Spajic turned 25 this yr so is a little bit older than most on this checklist, however stays a superb prospect and I used to be shocked he lately headed east – he is simply signed for Russian facet Krasnodar for 7m euros from Belgian facet Anderlecht.
A reliable, courageous centre-back who is nice within the air, he’s a participant who’s alert to hazard and in addition completely happy to place his physique on the road.
15. Maxi Gomez, Uruguay
Age: 21 Place: Striker Membership: Celta Vigo (Spain)
Nicknamed ‘the Bull’, Gomez scored 18 instances for Celta Vigo within the season simply completed – together with strikes towards each Barcelona and Actual Madrid
Steve Wilson: With Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez round, getting enjoying time for Uruguay goes to be the issue for Gomez, who has been an enormous success in his first season in Europe with Celta Vigo.
An enormous-money transfer to Beijing Guoan which might reportedly have elevated his wages tenfold stalled in January as Gomez acquired chilly toes about China. He was clever to assume twice – additional fame and fortune are simply across the nook.
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World Cup 2018: Younger gamers to look at in Russia - together with
World Cup 2018: Younger gamers to look at in Russia - together with
World Cup 2018: Younger gamers to look at in Russia – together with
Clockwise from prime left: Hirving Lozano, Andre Silva, Breel Embolo, Youri Tielemans, Maxi Gomez and Cristian Pavon are among the many younger stars to look at on the 2018 World Cup
World Cup 2018 on the BBC Host: Russia Dates: 14 June – 15 July Dwell: Protection throughout BBC TV, BBC Radio and BBC Sport web site with additional protection on Pink Button, Related TVs and cellular app.
We already know concerning the superstars who might gentle up the 2018 Fifa World Cup, however what concerning the subsequent era of expertise?
Few of the 736 gamers who might function in Russia could be classed as complete unknowns however there’ll nonetheless be some unfamiliar faces trying to announce themselves on the worldwide stage.
Right here, BBC Sport’s TV and radio World Cup commentators pick the 15 younger gamers from outdoors the Premier League who’re price watching out for this summer time.
1. Hirving Lozano (Mexico)
Age: 22 Place: Winger Membership: PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands)
Lozano was given his nickname ‘El Chucky’ as a toddler, when he would conceal underneath the mattress and attempt to frighten different boys. He hit 4 targets in Mexico’s qualifying marketing campaign and was named considered one of Fifa’s younger stars of 2017
Steve Wilson: With 19 targets and 11 assists in 34 video games, Lozano’s statistics in PSV’s Eredivisie-winning season – his first marketing campaign in Europe – present the potential he confirmed at Pachuca is now being absolutely realised.
Having performed his approach into Mexico’s Confederations Cup group final summer time, he scored in a 2-1 win over Russia earlier than the semi-final defeat by Germany. His brace in a 3-Three attract Belgium in November was one other headline-grabbing efficiency from a ahead who can play on the precise or left of a central striker.
Jonathan Pearce: Lozano is a superb, fiery prospect and will effectively gentle up these finals – he has searing tempo and likes to roll in off the left to attain along with his favoured proper foot.
In addition to his targets at membership degree, he has seven strikes in 27 senior internationals for Mexico, which is an effective return for a younger participant.
There is a catch – he was despatched off twice for PSV this season and for Mexico on the 2016 Olympics – however he appears decided to make an influence a method or one other.
2. Cristian Pavon (Argentina)
Age: 22 Place: Winger Membership: Boca Juniors (Argentina)
Pavon loves to chop in from the left on to his proper foot and is exhibiting a promising understanding with Lionel Messi. Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli says: ‘Cristian is a participant who has very particular traits for speaking with Messi. He goes to area, he’s providing on a regular basis and he has an vital dynamic’
Man Mowbray: With such a stellar checklist of names forward of him within the Argentina facet, the Boca Juniors prospect may not get any recreation time in Russia – but when he does get off the bench it is an opportunity to indicate he’ll quickly belong in the most effective firm.
Pavon appears to be like set for a transfer to Benfica, following the European path trodden by Angel di Maria – an apparent participant for comparability, and one who may quickly make approach for the younger pretender.
3. Aleksei Miranchuk (Russia)
Age: 22 Place: Attacking midfielder Membership: Lokomotiv Moscow (Russia)
Miranchuk, who can play on the precise wing or up entrance, scored seven targets to assist Lokomotiv Moscow win the Russian Premier League for the primary time since 2004. His twin brother Anton is a midfielder
Conor McNamara: I’m commentating on the opening recreation of the World Cup, so I have been holding an in depth eye on Russia’s build-up. There’s a number of strain on the hosts, who will probably be hoping Miranchuk steps up as one of many stars. He may very well be their inventive inspiration.
Take heed to McNamara’s commentary of Russia v Saudi Arabia (kick-off 16:00 BST) on BBC Radio 5 dwell on Thursday, 14 June.
Steve Wilson: Russia are determined for somebody to galvanise the group to no less than a decent exhibiting as hosts.
That somebody might but be the long-lauded Aleksandr Golovin, who went to Euro 2016 with nice expectations that appeared solely to show a burden – or it could be the marginally older Miranchuk, who has simply helped Lokomotiv win the Russian title together with twin brother Anton, who can be within the squad.
An attacking midfielder with an eye fixed for purpose, Aleksei has developed effectively since his transient look in final summer time’s Confederations Cup.
4. Breel Embolo (Switzerland)
Age: 21 Place: Striker Membership: Schalke 04 (Germany)
Embolo was born in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon, and lived there till he was 5. After a yr in France, he moved to Basel and has had a Swiss passport since 2014. He’s a favorite of the Switzerland followers, who sing ‘Oh Embolo! Oh Embolo!’ (to the tune of ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’)
Ian Dennis: I first noticed Embolo play 4 years in the past when his FC Basel facet beat Liverpool within the Champions League. As a young person, he was uncooked however had electrifying tempo to hassle defenders.
He left Switzerland in the summertime of 2016 to maneuver to Schalke however an ankle damage that October ended his first season in Germany prematurely.
Embolo nonetheless wants so as to add targets to his recreation however he is a strong striker and nonetheless solely 21.
5. Renato Tapia, Peru
Age: 22 Place: Midfielder, centre-half, right-back Membership: Feyenoord (Netherlands)
Tapia left Peru aged 16 for a trial with Liverpool in 2011 after they noticed him within the World Youth Cup however, in an interview he gave to Dutch journal Voetbal Worldwide in 2016, he claimed the Reds instructed him he was too brief – regardless of him being 6ft tall on the time. He has now grown an additional half-inch.
Radio 5 dwell soccer correspondent John Murray: Renato Tapia is a rising star, and a flexible one too. He has been schooled in Dutch soccer since he moved to Europe to hitch FC Twente in 2013 and is now at Feyenoord. Regardless of his age, he is a crucial a part of a Peru group going to the World Cup with kind and confidence – and is seen as a future captain of Los Incas.
6. Sardar Azmoun (Iran)
Age: 23 Place: Striker Membership: Rubin Kazan (Russia)
Often called ‘the Iranian Messi’ – for his dribbling capability – and ‘the Iranian Zlatan’ for his high quality within the air, Azmoun was closely linked with Liverpool in January 2016 however a switch by no means materialised
Alistair Bruce-Ball: Azmoun scored 11 targets in 14 video games in qualifying and has a implausible strike fee of 23 targets in 32 worldwide appearances.
Iran are superb defensively – Carlos Queiroz’s facet stored 9 consecutive clear sheets of their closing spherical of qualification video games – however, if they will progress in Russia, they should rating with the few possibilities that come their approach. Loads of that will probably be right down to Azmoun.
7. Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)
Age: 19 Place: Full-back Membership: Actual Madrid (Spain)
Hakimi was born in Getafe, Spain, however each his mother and father are from Morocco and he made his debut for the Atlas Lions on the age of 17, earlier than he made his senior debut for Actual Madrid
Steve Wilson: At 19, Hakimi already has winner’s medals from the Membership World Cup and Champions League. He performed at right-back in each Actual’s matches towards Spurs within the latter competitors this season – and made 17 first-team appearances in all – however might begin at left-back for Morocco in Russia.
Former Actual boss Zinedine Zidane preferred him a lot he was completely happy to promote Brazil worldwide Danilo to Manchester Metropolis. Sufficient stated.
8. Andre Silva (Portugal)
Age: 22 Place: Striker Membership: AC Milan (Italy)
Silva, who has scored 12 targets in 22 video games for Portugal, joined AC Milan from Porto for £33m in the summertime of 2017
Conor McNamara: Silva continues to be discovering his approach at AC Milan and was primarily used in its place final season in Serie A, however he was given extra of an opportunity within the Europa League and scored six targets in eight begins in that competitors in 2017-18.
To this point in his worldwide profession he has averaged a purpose each three photographs, and apparently Wolves and Huddersfield are desirous about bringing him to the Premier League subsequent season.
Wherever he finally ends up enjoying his membership soccer, Cristiano Ronaldo has already stated Silva could be his long-term successor as Portugal’s foremost goalscorer.
9. Rodrigo Bentancur, Uruguay
Age: 20 Place: Midfielder Membership: Juventus (Italy)
Juve provisionally signed Bentancur in 2015 as a part of the deal that noticed Carlos Tevez transfer to Boca Juniors. He ultimately joined the Italian facet for £8m in July 2017
John Murray: Good issues are anticipated of this tall, two-footed midfielder who has simply completed his first season with Juventus and solely made his senior worldwide debut in October 2017.
I am anticipating Uruguay to do effectively and, in the event that they do, Bentancur might effectively get his probability to shine.
10. Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Iran
Age: 24 Place: Striker Membership: AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands)
Jahanbakhsh scored 21 targets and made 12 assists for AZ Alkmaar and have become the primary footballer from the Center East or Asia to complete as prime scorer in a serious European league
Man Mowbray: It could be a shock if Carlos Queiroz can information Iran out of the group stage above both Spain or his native Portugal, however in AZ striker Alireza Jahanbakhsh he has a participant of high quality who’s being linked with a transfer to the Premier League.
Positive, the Eredivisie is not the highest degree today, however to complete as prime scorer continues to be no imply feat – he is following some main gamers to the honour.
A purpose towards one or each of the large weapons in Group B may not get Iran by way of to the final 16, nevertheless it may get his Dutch membership facet a number of extra million euros later this summer time.
11. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Serbia
Age: 23 Place: Midfielder Membership: Lazio (Italy)
Nicknamed the Sergeant, Milinkovic-Savic stands 6ft 4in tall. His mom was knowledgeable basketball participant and tall genes run within the household – his youthful brother Vanja is 6ft 8in is a goalkeeper who signed for Manchester United in 2014 however left after failing to safe a piece allow.
Steve Wilson: Born in Spain, Milinkovic-Savic has been an important success for Lazio – scoring 14 targets from midfield final season – and is reported to be on Manchester United’s purchasing checklist.
The 23-year-old has received each the Below-20 World Cup and the Below-19 European Championship along with his nation and is vying with Andrija Zivkovic of Benfica for the title of Serbia’s brightest younger factor.
Alistair Bruce-Ball: He solely has three caps for his nation as a result of the previous supervisor Slavoljub Muslin did not choose him, a lot to the chagrin of the Serbian followers. Russia may very well be his probability to shine.
12. Youri Tielemans, Belgium
Age: 23 Place: Midfielder Membership: Monaco (France)
Tielemans says enjoying judo from the age of 4 has helped him in his soccer profession, explaining: “It taught me so much as a result of it’s a must to assume. It’s a must to use your energy and play with the weak point of the opponent. It’s a must to use your head after which there’s this tradition of labor.”
Ian Dennis: This 21-year-old midfielder may go underneath the radar behind Belgium’s large names, solely 4 appearances in qualifying however has clearly been seen by a number of scouts.
I watched him play towards Manchester United within the Europa League final yr, when he was being tracked by Premier League golf equipment previous to his transfer to Monaco from Anderlecht. It’s simple to see why – he has all of the attributes, approach, imaginative and prescient and supplies actual drive from midfield.
13. Ismaila Sarr, Senegal
Age: 20 Place: Ahead Membership: Rennes (France)
Sarr is from the identical ‘Technology Foot’ academy in Senegal that produced Liverpool’s Sadio Mane. In addition to claiming he rejected Barcelona, Sarr was linked with Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund earlier than becoming a member of Rennes final summer time
Steve Wilson: A left-sided attacker who’s drawing inevitable comparisons to countryman Sadio Mane, Sarr has fought again effectively from a critical tendon damage in September 2017 to make the £15m Rennes paid Metz for him seem like cash effectively spent.
Sarr selected Rennes and common soccer forward of a transfer to Barcelona, which should have been a tricky however level-headed alternative. If he does in addition to many anticipate in Russia, then one other queue for his signature will probably be forming.
14. Uros Spajic, Serbia
Age: 25 Place: Centre-back Membership: Krasnodar (Russia)
Spajic joined Anderlect for £2m from French facet Toulouse in 2017, after spending a yr on mortgage with the Belgian facet
Ian Dennis: Spajic turned 25 this yr so is a little bit older than most on this checklist, however stays a superb prospect and I used to be shocked he lately headed east – he is simply signed for Russian facet Krasnodar for 7m euros from Belgian facet Anderlecht.
A reliable, courageous centre-back who is nice within the air, he’s a participant who’s alert to hazard and in addition completely happy to place his physique on the road.
15. Maxi Gomez, Uruguay
Age: 21 Place: Striker Membership: Celta Vigo (Spain)
Nicknamed ‘the Bull’, Gomez scored 18 instances for Celta Vigo within the season simply completed – together with strikes towards each Barcelona and Actual Madrid
Steve Wilson: With Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez round, getting enjoying time for Uruguay goes to be the issue for Gomez, who has been an enormous success in his first season in Europe with Celta Vigo.
An enormous-money transfer to Beijing Guoan which might reportedly have elevated his wages tenfold stalled in January as Gomez acquired chilly toes about China. He was clever to assume twice – additional fame and fortune are simply across the nook.
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World Cup 2018: Younger gamers to look at in Russia - together with
World Cup 2018: Younger gamers to look at in Russia - together with
World Cup 2018: Younger gamers to look at in Russia – together with
Clockwise from prime left: Hirving Lozano, Andre Silva, Breel Embolo, Youri Tielemans, Maxi Gomez and Cristian Pavon are among the many younger stars to look at on the 2018 World Cup
World Cup 2018 on the BBC Host: Russia Dates: 14 June – 15 July Dwell: Protection throughout BBC TV, BBC Radio and BBC Sport web site with additional protection on Pink Button, Related TVs and cellular app.
We already know concerning the superstars who might gentle up the 2018 Fifa World Cup, however what concerning the subsequent era of expertise?
Few of the 736 gamers who might function in Russia could be classed as complete unknowns however there’ll nonetheless be some unfamiliar faces trying to announce themselves on the worldwide stage.
Right here, BBC Sport’s TV and radio World Cup commentators pick the 15 younger gamers from outdoors the Premier League who’re price watching out for this summer time.
1. Hirving Lozano (Mexico)
Age: 22 Place: Winger Membership: PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands)
Lozano was given his nickname ‘El Chucky’ as a toddler, when he would conceal underneath the mattress and attempt to frighten different boys. He hit 4 targets in Mexico’s qualifying marketing campaign and was named considered one of Fifa’s younger stars of 2017
Steve Wilson: With 19 targets and 11 assists in 34 video games, Lozano’s statistics in PSV’s Eredivisie-winning season – his first marketing campaign in Europe – present the potential he confirmed at Pachuca is now being absolutely realised.
Having performed his approach into Mexico’s Confederations Cup group final summer time, he scored in a 2-1 win over Russia earlier than the semi-final defeat by Germany. His brace in a 3-Three attract Belgium in November was one other headline-grabbing efficiency from a ahead who can play on the precise or left of a central striker.
Jonathan Pearce: Lozano is a superb, fiery prospect and will effectively gentle up these finals – he has searing tempo and likes to roll in off the left to attain along with his favoured proper foot.
In addition to his targets at membership degree, he has seven strikes in 27 senior internationals for Mexico, which is an effective return for a younger participant.
There is a catch – he was despatched off twice for PSV this season and for Mexico on the 2016 Olympics – however he appears decided to make an influence a method or one other.
2. Cristian Pavon (Argentina)
Age: 22 Place: Winger Membership: Boca Juniors (Argentina)
Pavon loves to chop in from the left on to his proper foot and is exhibiting a promising understanding with Lionel Messi. Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli says: ‘Cristian is a participant who has very particular traits for speaking with Messi. He goes to area, he’s providing on a regular basis and he has an vital dynamic’
Man Mowbray: With such a stellar checklist of names forward of him within the Argentina facet, the Boca Juniors prospect may not get any recreation time in Russia – but when he does get off the bench it is an opportunity to indicate he’ll quickly belong in the most effective firm.
Pavon appears to be like set for a transfer to Benfica, following the European path trodden by Angel di Maria – an apparent participant for comparability, and one who may quickly make approach for the younger pretender.
3. Aleksei Miranchuk (Russia)
Age: 22 Place: Attacking midfielder Membership: Lokomotiv Moscow (Russia)
Miranchuk, who can play on the precise wing or up entrance, scored seven targets to assist Lokomotiv Moscow win the Russian Premier League for the primary time since 2004. His twin brother Anton is a midfielder
Conor McNamara: I’m commentating on the opening recreation of the World Cup, so I have been holding an in depth eye on Russia’s build-up. There’s a number of strain on the hosts, who will probably be hoping Miranchuk steps up as one of many stars. He may very well be their inventive inspiration.
Take heed to McNamara’s commentary of Russia v Saudi Arabia (kick-off 16:00 BST) on BBC Radio 5 dwell on Thursday, 14 June.
Steve Wilson: Russia are determined for somebody to galvanise the group to no less than a decent exhibiting as hosts.
That somebody might but be the long-lauded Aleksandr Golovin, who went to Euro 2016 with nice expectations that appeared solely to show a burden – or it could be the marginally older Miranchuk, who has simply helped Lokomotiv win the Russian title together with twin brother Anton, who can be within the squad.
An attacking midfielder with an eye fixed for purpose, Aleksei has developed effectively since his transient look in final summer time’s Confederations Cup.
4. Breel Embolo (Switzerland)
Age: 21 Place: Striker Membership: Schalke 04 (Germany)
Embolo was born in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon, and lived there till he was 5. After a yr in France, he moved to Basel and has had a Swiss passport since 2014. He’s a favorite of the Switzerland followers, who sing ‘Oh Embolo! Oh Embolo!’ (to the tune of ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’)
Ian Dennis: I first noticed Embolo play 4 years in the past when his FC Basel facet beat Liverpool within the Champions League. As a young person, he was uncooked however had electrifying tempo to hassle defenders.
He left Switzerland in the summertime of 2016 to maneuver to Schalke however an ankle damage that October ended his first season in Germany prematurely.
Embolo nonetheless wants so as to add targets to his recreation however he is a strong striker and nonetheless solely 21.
5. Renato Tapia, Peru
Age: 22 Place: Midfielder, centre-half, right-back Membership: Feyenoord (Netherlands)
Tapia left Peru aged 16 for a trial with Liverpool in 2011 after they noticed him within the World Youth Cup however, in an interview he gave to Dutch journal Voetbal Worldwide in 2016, he claimed the Reds instructed him he was too brief – regardless of him being 6ft tall on the time. He has now grown an additional half-inch.
Radio 5 dwell soccer correspondent John Murray: Renato Tapia is a rising star, and a flexible one too. He has been schooled in Dutch soccer since he moved to Europe to hitch FC Twente in 2013 and is now at Feyenoord. Regardless of his age, he is a crucial a part of a Peru group going to the World Cup with kind and confidence – and is seen as a future captain of Los Incas.
6. Sardar Azmoun (Iran)
Age: 23 Place: Striker Membership: Rubin Kazan (Russia)
Often called ‘the Iranian Messi’ – for his dribbling capability – and ‘the Iranian Zlatan’ for his high quality within the air, Azmoun was closely linked with Liverpool in January 2016 however a switch by no means materialised
Alistair Bruce-Ball: Azmoun scored 11 targets in 14 video games in qualifying and has a implausible strike fee of 23 targets in 32 worldwide appearances.
Iran are superb defensively – Carlos Queiroz’s facet stored 9 consecutive clear sheets of their closing spherical of qualification video games – however, if they will progress in Russia, they should rating with the few possibilities that come their approach. Loads of that will probably be right down to Azmoun.
7. Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)
Age: 19 Place: Full-back Membership: Actual Madrid (Spain)
Hakimi was born in Getafe, Spain, however each his mother and father are from Morocco and he made his debut for the Atlas Lions on the age of 17, earlier than he made his senior debut for Actual Madrid
Steve Wilson: At 19, Hakimi already has winner’s medals from the Membership World Cup and Champions League. He performed at right-back in each Actual’s matches towards Spurs within the latter competitors this season – and made 17 first-team appearances in all – however might begin at left-back for Morocco in Russia.
Former Actual boss Zinedine Zidane preferred him a lot he was completely happy to promote Brazil worldwide Danilo to Manchester Metropolis. Sufficient stated.
8. Andre Silva (Portugal)
Age: 22 Place: Striker Membership: AC Milan (Italy)
Silva, who has scored 12 targets in 22 video games for Portugal, joined AC Milan from Porto for £33m in the summertime of 2017
Conor McNamara: Silva continues to be discovering his approach at AC Milan and was primarily used in its place final season in Serie A, however he was given extra of an opportunity within the Europa League and scored six targets in eight begins in that competitors in 2017-18.
To this point in his worldwide profession he has averaged a purpose each three photographs, and apparently Wolves and Huddersfield are desirous about bringing him to the Premier League subsequent season.
Wherever he finally ends up enjoying his membership soccer, Cristiano Ronaldo has already stated Silva could be his long-term successor as Portugal’s foremost goalscorer.
9. Rodrigo Bentancur, Uruguay
Age: 20 Place: Midfielder Membership: Juventus (Italy)
Juve provisionally signed Bentancur in 2015 as a part of the deal that noticed Carlos Tevez transfer to Boca Juniors. He ultimately joined the Italian facet for £8m in July 2017
John Murray: Good issues are anticipated of this tall, two-footed midfielder who has simply completed his first season with Juventus and solely made his senior worldwide debut in October 2017.
I am anticipating Uruguay to do effectively and, in the event that they do, Bentancur might effectively get his probability to shine.
10. Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Iran
Age: 24 Place: Striker Membership: AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands)
Jahanbakhsh scored 21 targets and made 12 assists for AZ Alkmaar and have become the primary footballer from the Center East or Asia to complete as prime scorer in a serious European league
Man Mowbray: It could be a shock if Carlos Queiroz can information Iran out of the group stage above both Spain or his native Portugal, however in AZ striker Alireza Jahanbakhsh he has a participant of high quality who’s being linked with a transfer to the Premier League.
Positive, the Eredivisie is not the highest degree today, however to complete as prime scorer continues to be no imply feat – he is following some main gamers to the honour.
A purpose towards one or each of the large weapons in Group B may not get Iran by way of to the final 16, nevertheless it may get his Dutch membership facet a number of extra million euros later this summer time.
11. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Serbia
Age: 23 Place: Midfielder Membership: Lazio (Italy)
Nicknamed the Sergeant, Milinkovic-Savic stands 6ft 4in tall. His mom was knowledgeable basketball participant and tall genes run within the household – his youthful brother Vanja is 6ft 8in is a goalkeeper who signed for Manchester United in 2014 however left after failing to safe a piece allow.
Steve Wilson: Born in Spain, Milinkovic-Savic has been an important success for Lazio – scoring 14 targets from midfield final season – and is reported to be on Manchester United’s purchasing checklist.
The 23-year-old has received each the Below-20 World Cup and the Below-19 European Championship along with his nation and is vying with Andrija Zivkovic of Benfica for the title of Serbia’s brightest younger factor.
Alistair Bruce-Ball: He solely has three caps for his nation as a result of the previous supervisor Slavoljub Muslin did not choose him, a lot to the chagrin of the Serbian followers. Russia may very well be his probability to shine.
12. Youri Tielemans, Belgium
Age: 23 Place: Midfielder Membership: Monaco (France)
Tielemans says enjoying judo from the age of 4 has helped him in his soccer profession, explaining: “It taught me so much as a result of it’s a must to assume. It’s a must to use your energy and play with the weak point of the opponent. It’s a must to use your head after which there’s this tradition of labor.”
Ian Dennis: This 21-year-old midfielder may go underneath the radar behind Belgium’s large names, solely 4 appearances in qualifying however has clearly been seen by a number of scouts.
I watched him play towards Manchester United within the Europa League final yr, when he was being tracked by Premier League golf equipment previous to his transfer to Monaco from Anderlecht. It’s simple to see why – he has all of the attributes, approach, imaginative and prescient and supplies actual drive from midfield.
13. Ismaila Sarr, Senegal
Age: 20 Place: Ahead Membership: Rennes (France)
Sarr is from the identical ‘Technology Foot’ academy in Senegal that produced Liverpool’s Sadio Mane. In addition to claiming he rejected Barcelona, Sarr was linked with Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund earlier than becoming a member of Rennes final summer time
Steve Wilson: A left-sided attacker who’s drawing inevitable comparisons to countryman Sadio Mane, Sarr has fought again effectively from a critical tendon damage in September 2017 to make the £15m Rennes paid Metz for him seem like cash effectively spent.
Sarr selected Rennes and common soccer forward of a transfer to Barcelona, which should have been a tricky however level-headed alternative. If he does in addition to many anticipate in Russia, then one other queue for his signature will probably be forming.
14. Uros Spajic, Serbia
Age: 25 Place: Centre-back Membership: Krasnodar (Russia)
Spajic joined Anderlect for £2m from French facet Toulouse in 2017, after spending a yr on mortgage with the Belgian facet
Ian Dennis: Spajic turned 25 this yr so is a little bit older than most on this checklist, however stays a superb prospect and I used to be shocked he lately headed east – he is simply signed for Russian facet Krasnodar for 7m euros from Belgian facet Anderlecht.
A reliable, courageous centre-back who is nice within the air, he’s a participant who’s alert to hazard and in addition completely happy to place his physique on the road.
15. Maxi Gomez, Uruguay
Age: 21 Place: Striker Membership: Celta Vigo (Spain)
Nicknamed ‘the Bull’, Gomez scored 18 instances for Celta Vigo within the season simply completed – together with strikes towards each Barcelona and Actual Madrid
Steve Wilson: With Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez round, getting enjoying time for Uruguay goes to be the issue for Gomez, who has been an enormous success in his first season in Europe with Celta Vigo.
An enormous-money transfer to Beijing Guoan which might reportedly have elevated his wages tenfold stalled in January as Gomez acquired chilly toes about China. He was clever to assume twice – additional fame and fortune are simply across the nook.
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