تحدث جمال موسيالا لاعب ألمانيا قبل مباراة منتخب بلده المرتقبة أمام إسبانيا في كأس أمم أوروبا.

ويلتقي منتخب ألمانيا مع إسبانيا يوم الجمعة في ربع نهائي كأس أمم أوروبا “يورو 2024″، وأجرى موسيالا مقابلة مطولة مع “سكاي ألمانيا”.

وسُئل عن تصريحه الغريب قبل بداية البطولة في مقابلة مع قناة “سكاي ألمانيا” بأن منتخب بلاده سيصبح بطل أوروبا “لأننا في ألمانيا”

وقال موسيالا: “لم أكن أعرف ماذا أقول (يضحك)، لقد حدث ذلك بسرعة كبيرة، لكنني أشعر بالسعادة دائمًا عندما يقال شيء مضحك ويمكن للناس أن يضحكوا، ولكن نعم، إن إقامة البطولة في ألمانيا يمنحنا قوة إضافية إذا كان جمهورنا خلفنا، فمن الممكن أن نحقق الكثير”.

وعن أهمية البطولة الأوروبية بالنسبة له شخصيًا، أفاد: “إنه لشرف عظيم بالنسبة لي ويسعدني حقًا أن أكون هنا، أريد أن أجعل البلاد فخورة وأجلب الفرحة، مثل هذه المسؤولية تجلب الكثير من المرح”.

وبشأن المباراة النهائية المبكرة ضد إسبانيا، أشار: “ستكون مباراة صعبة، يتمتع كلا الفريقين بالقدرة على الوصول إلى النهائي، علينا أن ندفع بعضنا البعض وأن نثق في أنفسنا بأننا قادرون على الفوز بهذه المباراة”.

وحول اللاعبين الذين يجب الانتباه لهم في إسبانيا، استطرد: “لديهم الكثير من اللاعبين الذين يشكلون خطرًا، سواء نيكو ويليامز، لامين يامال، بيدري.. هؤلاء جميعهم لاعبون يمكنهم حسم المباراة، لكن لدينا ذلك أيضًا ولهذا السبب يجب أن نثق في أنفسنا”.

وعن الموهبة الإسبانية الكبيرة لامين يامال، أردف: “أن تكون على هذا المستوى في عمر 16 عامًا هو أمر جنوني حقًا! في عمر 16 عامًا، لم يكن لدي المتطلبات البدنية للتدريب مع المحترفين، ويمكنه اللعب باستمرار والبقاء على هذا المستوى هذا رائع حقًا أن نراه!”.

وفيما يتعلق بتأثير مدرب ألمانيا يوليان ناجلسمان على أسلوب لعبه، أوضح موسيالا: “إنه يمنحني الكثير من الثقة والحرية، أنا بحاجة لذلك أيضًا، أن أتمكن من اتباع غرائزي واللعب بحرية وارتكاب الأخطاء في بعض الأحيان، طالما أنني أعود للعمل بعد ذلك”.

وأكمل: “العمل الدفاعي أمر مهم، ولكن الحرية أيضًا أشعر بالثقة، لقد كانت لدينا بالفعل علاقة جيدة جدًا والآن يقدم لي الفريق التدريبي بأكمله الكثير”.

وحول أداءه القوي في البطولة وإمكانية أن يصبح أفضل لاعب في يورو 2024، علّق: “لا أشعر بالقلق بشأن ذلك، أريد فقط الاستمرار كما كان من قبل، فقط أعطي كل شيء، وساعد الفريق بالأهداف والعروض الجيدة”.

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وأكد: “الهدف الكبير هو الفوز ببطولة أوروبا، ثم تأتي الجوائز الفردية، تركيزي كله ينصب على هزيمة إسبانيا والوصول إلى الدور نصف النهائي واتخاذ الخطوات التالية للأمام كفريق”.

وعن كلمات صديقه ليروي ساني أنه يمكن أن يصبح لاعب كرة قدم عالمي يومًا ما، تابع موسيالا: “لا أعرف ماذا أقول عن ذلك، أحاول دائمًا أن أبذل قصارى جهدي، للتطور والتحسن، وآمل أن أتمكن من ذلك، إذا كنت سأصبح لاعب كرة قدم عالمي يومًا ما، فسأكون سعيدًا بشكل خاص لأن ذلك يعني أن العمل مع كل التقلبات قد أتى بثماره”.

وعن الرقم 10، استرسل: “الرقم 10 هو الرقم المفضل لدي منذ أن كنت طفلاً، وهذا يمنحني حافزًا إضافيًا عندما أذهب إلى غرفة تبديل الملابس في يوم المباراة ويكون الرقم 10 على مقعدي، أرتدي الرقم 10 كحافز إضافي بكل فخر وأريد أن أنصفه”.

وسُئل موسيالا عن زميله توني كروس، وأجاب: “يمكنك التحدث عنه لساعات، ما يقدمه لنا كلاعب وشخصية مهم للغاية، إنه يدفعنا، بالنسبة لي ولللاعبين الشباب الآخرين، من الجيد جدًا أن يكون توني خلفنا، وسنبذل كل ما في وسعنا للفوز بهذه البطولة من أجل البلاد، ومن أجل الجهاز الفني، ومن أجلنا جميعًا بكل بساطة”.

وحول طقوسه قبل المباريات المهمة، أوضح: “لدي دائمًا نفس الطقوس، بغض النظر عن المباراة، من المهم بالنسبة لي أن أقضي اليوم بطريقة مريحة وهادئة، أنام كثيرًا ولا أفكر كثيرًا في الأمر أو المنافس، لكني أتعامل مع لعبتنا وأسلوبي، كما أقوم ببعض الأمور التكتيكية لأكون مستعدًا قدر الإمكان”.

وعن وجبة المعكرونة المملوءة باللحم المفروم واللحوم المدخنة، أتم موسيالا ضاحكًا: “لا، نحن دائمًا نحصل عليها كمكافأة بعد المباراة إذا فزنا”.

Everton will look to bolster their ranks when the transfer window opens up this coming January, with the Toffees rumoured already to be in for a Manchester City outsider…

Who could Everton sign in January?

Sean Dyche recruited a number of new bodies in the summer to Merseyside, namely the additions of both Beto and Chermiti – the two Portuguese attackers joining the club for around an estimated £30m per Transfermarkt.

The Toffees have also bought shrewdly, utilising the free transfer market with signings such as the experienced Ashley Young coming in for free whilst loaning in Arnaut Danjuma and Jack Harrison to add more quality down the wings.

Rumours now suggest that Everton could be circling for a new man in central midfield, new prospective owners in 777 Partners enabling the Toffees to spend in January where funds have been tight before.

Their man could well be Kalvin Phillips, once a "monster" in a Leeds United shirt – as per Yannick Bolasie – the 27-year-old will hope a move away from Manchester City to Merseyside can kickstart his career again.

Rumours are even suggesting his ex-club in Leeds could be sniffing about, Daily Telegraph journalist Luke Edwards commenting on what would be an "ideal move" for the current frustrated midfielder on the BBC's Football Gossip Daily if he was to pack his bags and move back to Elland Road.

But, if Phillips was to join Everton – with the Toffees and Newcastle interested in his signature – as per the i – current midfield man for Everton in Idrissa Gueye could be sweating about his immediate future with the Premier League club.

How good is Kalvin Phillips?

£42m man Phillips might well have been reduced to a player on the periphery at Man City – only playing 70 minutes in total this campaign off the bench for the Premier League champions – but there's a reason why Pep Guardiola wanted to bring Phillips to the Etihad in the first place.

Phillips burst onto the scene as an exciting, young talent with Leeds and blossomed into a pivotal part of the successful Marcelo Bielsa's teams of recent memory – epitomising the Argentine manager's need for an energetic man in the centre of the park, able to spray passes with ease to help his team push further up the pitch.

He would give Everton another midfield option to help them shore up more defensively, but also another midfielder who could drive the Toffees forward and contribute with a goal from time to time – Phillips netting 14 goals for Leeds across 234 appearances.

With the likes of Joe Garner, Andre Onana and Abdoulaye Doucoure impressing for Sean Dyche's men recently also – both Garner and Doucoure scoring in Everton's emphatic 3-0 win over AFC Bournemouth last time out at Goodison Park – Phillips would give the Toffees another star to slot into an already excellent midfield.

It could, however, signal the end for Idrissa Gueye with the Toffees who was lamented for a "really poor" mistake by Andy Townsend when Arsenal met Everton last term. Even this season, the former PSG man has been "wasteful" in possession.

Crucially, the Senegalese central midfielder isn't getting any younger at 34 years of age, and with an injury ruling him out of the victory versus AFC Bournemouth, it could see him fall down the pecking order in Merseyside especially if Phillips' move to Everton occurs in January.

Football FanCast updates you with all the latest news surrounding EURO 2028.

With Germany set to host the showpiece event next summer, attention will turn to the next two editions and UEFA have today confirmed the hosts.

Here, FFC takes a detailed dive into the 2028 tournament and the elected hosts' bid.

Who is hosting EURO 2028?

The hosts of EURO 2028 will be UK & Ireland, as announced by UEFA on 10th October.

It's worth noting that UEFA is reportedly not expected to offer five automatic qualification places for the tournament. England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are all due to play host, but UEFA aren't keen on allowing more than two nations guaranteed spots in the group stages.

Even with the tournament potentially increasing to 32 teams from 24, it remains unlikely their stance will soften.

And agreeing which two of the five nations should be granted automatic qualification would be messy, with each unlikely to give up their spot.

So, as it stands, all five nations will have to go through the standard qualifying procedure in order to gain entry to the tournament.

Who was bidding to host EURO 2028?

UEFA announced in April that they had received bids from the United Kingdom and Ireland, who submitted a joint proposal, and the Turkish Football Federation (TFF).

Italy had been previously named as a potential host, however, despite initial interest, the federation decided to bid for 2032 instead, allowing more time to redevelop facilities.

The TTF, however, withdrew their application after UEFA confirmed their joint bid with Italy for 2032 will be unopposed. The governing body released a statement on Wednesday morning, which read: "Further to the announcement on July 28 which revealed the desire of the Italian and Turkish FAs to submit a joint bid to stage Euro 2032, the UEFA administration has today written to both associations to confirm that their joint bid has been duly received and will go forward for assessment and consideration by the UEFA Executive Committee.

"As indicated by the FA of Turkiye with its submission of the request for a joint bid, their bid to stage Euro 2028 is consequently withdrawn.

"The award of both tournaments still requires the approval of the Executive Committee at its meeting in Nyon on 10 October. The presentations at that meeting will be an important part of the process which will take due consideration of the content of the bid submissions before reaching a decision."

UEFA declared Russia's 2028 and 2032 bids ineligible.

Which stadiums are EURO 2028 venues?

As part of the requirements to host, nations must have a minimum of one stadium with a net seating capacity of at least 60,000, one (preferably two) stadiums with at least 50,000, four stadiums with at least 40,000 and three stadiums with at least 30,000.

As such, the UK and Ireland put forward the following venues:

Wembley Stadium

90,000

Principality Stadium

74,500

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

62,850

Everton Stadium

52,888

Etihad Stadium

52,400

St James' Park

52,305

Villa Park

42,640

Hampden Park

51,866

Aviva Stadium

51,700

Casement Park

31,661

The second-largest stadium in England, Old Trafford, will not host any matches due to potential redevelopment works. Meanwhile, Croke Park – the biggest stadium in Ireland with a capacity of 82,300 – is also not among the proposed venues 'due to the way the UEFA process works'.

What are the positives of the UK-Ireland hosting?

The UK's bid dossier placed on record a willingness to adhere to UEFA's major event human rights principles, whilst 'sustainability' and 'good governance' are also paramount.

With the aim to reduce emissions, matches will be scheduled accordingly to ensure the tournament is as eco-friendly as possible. More than 80% of ticket holders will be able to travel to the matches using public transport.

Almost three million tickets will be available in total, which is more than all of the previous tournaments, potentially making it the biggest commercially successful UEFA EURO ever.

Additionally, the proposed slogan sets out a clear inclusivity message: 'Football for all. Football for good. Football for the future.'

The tournament planners clearly carried out their due diligence, having initially undertaken a feasibility study looking at the possibility of bidding for the 2030 World Cup, before focusing their attention on EURO 2028.

What were the drawbacks of the UK-Ireland hosting?

On 11th July 2021, Wembley Stadium hosted the EURO final between England and Italy. Unfortunately, there was a great deal of crowd trouble which later resulted in a review of the incidents.

Led by Louise Casey, the FA-commissioned report found that more than 2,000 people gained access to Wembley without a ticket and crowds of 6,000 outside of the stadium were waiting to charge the gates should England have won.

“I am clear that the primary responsibility for what went wrong at Wembley that day lies with those who lost control of their own behaviour that day, not with anyone who did their best but lost control of the crowd.

“Nevertheless, there are always lessons to be learned. No one was fully prepared for what happened that day and it can’t be allowed to happen again,” Casey said.

Measures will need to be put in place to avoid such disorder once more, and UEFA will certainly be wary of trouble unfolding again.

What were the drawbacks of Turkey's bid?

The NGTC Group, experts in crowd management, reported several issues on matchday when the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul staged the 2023 Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter.

Some supporters were left waiting for shuttle buses to the stadium for up to three hours and the buses were said to be overcrowded, with poor air conditioning and no available toilets. The journey to the stadium was initially estimated to take one hour but stretched up to two and a half hours.

Additionally, the fan park was reportedly insufficient, with issues relating to catering, toilets and seating for the less able. The stadium also had sharp edges around the rim of low-lying seating, which resulted in injury for some.

Reports of unstable rubble walkways, lack of lighting and absent staff members also provided cause for concern when fans were returning to the shuttle buses after the match had finished.

In summary, there were likely question marks surrounding the organisation of Turkey's bid.

What were the deciding factors?

Both nations are common venues for major sporting events and the stadia was certainly a highlight of both bids.

The TFF is clearly eager to host having gone through this process several times over the last two decades, and their hunger to deliver a premier tournament will no doubt result in a tireless effort to be as hospitable as possible.

However, the UK and Ireland were always well-placed to have their bid accepted in favour of Turkey and that notion has today been confirmed by UEFA.

The UK and Ireland were clearly appealing hosts for the governing body given the high average stadia capacity, thus generating more revenue in gate receipts.

Their proposal also cites an ability to offer public transport for the majority of match-goers, which could be crucial for the fan experience.

Notwithstanding that, it also means a reduction in emissions, which will allow UEFA to centre their public relations strategy around being an eco-friendly tournament.

Meanwhile, the record-breaking UEFA Women’s EURO 2022, which was held in England, demonstrates the nation's capacity to host a huge global sporting tournament.

The joint bid also presents fans with the opportunity to experience five different nations, along with their respective cultures and communities.

So, all things considered, the UK & Ireland's tireless effort to host the showpiece tournament in 2028 has been well worth it, and the concrete planning will now commence following the official announcement.

Respected journalist Fabrizio Romano says another "fantastic" Tottenham Hotspur player is considering an exit from Spurs in January.

Latest Tottenham news

Spurs and new manager Ange Postecoglou have reinvigorated the club's loyal fanbase with a some very promising early-season performances. Still unbeaten after their exciting 2-2 draw in the north London derby on Sunday, Tottenham have also clinched victories against an array of other Premier League sides; including Bournemouth, Man United, Burnley and Sheffield United.

The north Londoners are showcasing a brand-new philosophy under Postecoglou; one which sees the return of an exciting style of attack-minded football at N17. Only Brighton, Man City and Newcastle have scored more goals this season than Spurs, with eight of the latter side's haul coming in an 8-0 win at the weekend.

So far, chairman Daniel Levy's appointment of Postecoglou has 100-per-cent been the right call – with the Australian heaping praise on his young squad after the latest trip to the Emirates.

"They’ve come through that, going toe to toe with a top side," said Postecoglou. "There's a real will and desire to become the team we want to be, which includes making sure that you're disciplined and you're buying into the team ethos and we had a really young team out there. Vic, that's his first derby, Destiny, van de Ven, Pape Matar Sarr, Brennan, they're all in their early twenties, Porro, even Kulusevski is only 23, so it was a young team but just super proud of the experienced players we did have in there.

"Romero was outstanding, Bissouma has been brilliant all year, Maddison, and Sonny was just on a different level, not just his goals, although they were outstanding, but his work rate, his work ethic was incredible."

Next up, Spurs face a tough test against fellow high-flyers Liverpool, who are also yet to lose a single match so far this campaign.

What's the latest Spurs transfer news?

Off the field, Levy and new Chief Football Officer Scott Munn are tasked with handing Postecoglou exactly what he needs to keep on building a successful Spurs side. There have been reports that a new central defender could be on the agenda, as they're currently linked with January moves for both Bournemouth's Lloyd Kelly and Juventus star Gleison Bremer.

In terms of outgoings, the likes of midfielder Giovani Lo Celso are said to be eyeing up moves away from north London, with renowned journalist Romano claiming another player is considering his future.

Indeed, Denmark international ace Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is "now looking for scenarios/options going forward" in terms of his future – and leaving in January is seen as an "option" for the midfielder – stated Romano on X. There is little else said beyond this, but the 28-year-old was linked with a summer move away to the likes of Fulham and Atletico Madrid.

Hojbjerg, despite being a regular under Antonio Conte last term, has struggled to battle his way into Postecoglou's first team as both Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr are seemingly preferred.

Called "fantastic" by Conte, the Dane stood out as one of Tottenham's best-performers per 90 over 2022/2023 according to WhoScored – even chipping in with four goals and five assists.

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O Palmeiras treinou na tarde desta terça-feira (10), na Academia de Futebol, e finalizou a sua preparação para encarar o Ceará, no jogo que abre as quartas de finais da Copa do Brasil 2020. As duas grandes novidades foram a ausência de Luan, diagnosticado com Covid-19, e a participação em tempo integral de Benjamín Kuscevic, recuperado de uma contusão no tornozelo.

Sem o zagueiro brasileiro, que foi imediatamente afastado, e com uma grande lista de desfalques, Abel Ferreira teve que quebrar a cabeça para escalar um possível time titular que entra em campo nesta quarta-feira (11).

Weverton, Gabriel Menino, Matías Viña e Gustavo Gómez estão com as suas respectivas seleções. Wesley, Felipe Melo e Luiz Adriano, estão lesionados. Desta forma, o comandante português deve mandar a campo um time alternativo.

Com Jaílson no gol, a linha defensiva alviverde deve ser formada por Marcos Rocha, Benjamín Kuscevic (que pode fazer sua estreia pelo Verdão), Emerson Santos e Gustavo Scarpa, que jogará improvisado na lateral-esquerda.

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Na frente dos zagueiros, Danilo deve ganhar uma chance como primeiro volante, ao lado de Zé Rafael. Mais a frente do meio campo, Raphael Veiga e Lucas Lima brigam por uma vaga, enquanto o trio de ataque não deve ter muitas novidades, sendo formado por Rony, Gabriel Veron e Willian.

Patrick de Paula mais uma vez deve ficar como opção no banco de reservas, que, especialmente para esta partida, deve receber alguns reforços do Sub-20.

Palmeiras e Ceará se enfrentam no Allianz Parque, amanhã, às 16h30 (de Brasília), com transmissão do Sportv para todo o país. Nesta edição da Copa do Brasil não há o gol qualificado fora de casa como critério de desempate. Dois resultados iguais ou com o mesmo número de saldo levam a decisão para as penalidades máximas.

Arsenal have reportedly "checked in" on the situation of one club's "diamond" player as they eye up a 2024 move for him, according to reports.

Arsenal transfer targets for January

Mikel Arteta has overseen a brilliant start to the new Premier League season overall, as his side have clinched six wins from a possible nine in the top flight alone while also getting back to winning ways in their Champions League group campaign this week. However, with January slowly approaching, it is believed that they've got a fair few targets in mind to bolster certain areas of the squad.

Doubts surround the future of midfielder Thomas Partey, who could apparently consider leaving in the winter window if his minutes don't improve. Arsenal are keeping tabs on a few midfield options amid this uncertainty, with Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz and Royal Antwerp sensation Arthur Vermeeren among the names linked to north London.

As well as this, Arteta is said to be eyeing up options further forward, with Brentford striker Ivan Toney widely tipped to potentially come in as soon as the new year. He comes as, arguably, the most regularly mentioned name with The Times reporter Tom Roddy saying this week that he expects the Englishman to join Arsenal.

"I think it will happen in January. I would be surprised if he played for Brentford again," said Roddy to The Game Football podcast.

"My expectation is Arsenal. They have looked at him, there are multiple clubs that have looked at him, he’s on a list at Chelsea of interest."

However, it is also rumoured that Arteta wants an alternative to star Bukayo Saka out wide; leading to serious interest in signing Wolves winger Pedro Neto. The Portuguese has started the season very brightly under Gary O'Neil, but he isn't the only option in that position.

Nico Williams transfer update

Indeed, Athletic Club star Nico Williams is said to be a target for Arsenal as well. The 21-year-old, who is currently out of contract at the end of this season, still hasn't put pen to paper on fresh terms with his club. This could potentially force Athletic's hand to sell mid-season, with 90min sharing the transfer update on Nico Williams involving Arsenal.

The Spaniard, who ranks among his club's best-performing players per 90 this season according to WhoScored, has bagged two assists in the league as well. Williams' excellent club form isn't going unnoticed, with Arsenal now keeping an eye on his situation ahead of a potential move. They've apparently "checked in" on the player and his situation, alongside a plethora of other top sides, including German giants Bayern Munich.

Athletic's starlet arguably stands out as one of Europe's most promising young wingers, with his brother Inaki Williams previously hailing his "incredible" rise as a "rough diamond".

"(His rise) is incredible," said Williams.

"He is showing that he is (improving), he is gaining experience. In front of goal, he is improving a lot. He is a talent. A rough diamond. He has a lot of room for improvement and hopefully he can continue to improve."

Manchester United appear to be after defensive reinforcements, and an update has claimed that Bruno Fernandes could help look to secure new additions at the back.

Man Utd transfer latest; Inacio, Silva

The Red Devils have been hit with an injury crisis at the back this season, with Erik ten Hag’s side struggling as a result. So far, the club have lost half of their opening eight Premier League fixtures as well as both of their Champions League group games. Therefore, the international break appears to have come at a good time for Ten Hag and co, with the fixtures once again coming thick and fast when domestic action returns.

Man Utd injuries – Player

Possible return date

Lisandro Martinez

Early 2024

Raphael Varane

October 21st

Luke Shaw

November

Kobbie Mainoo

October 21st

Sergio Reguilon

October 21st

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

November

Amad Diallo

End of October

Tyrell Malacia

Unsure

Attention already appears to be on the January transfer window, though, where United will be hoping to still be in all four club competitions. New signings in defence appear to be top of the agenda, and a report has provided an interesting update over two targets.

Sport Witness relayed a Man Utd transfer update on Goncalo Inacio and Antonio Silva in the last 48 hours, which made the front page of one newspaper in Portugal. It is claimed that those at Old Trafford are ‘convinced’ both defenders would fit in well in England and highlight their potential ability and current quality.

However, a double deal would come at a cost, possibly over £150m, with Inacio’s price tag around €60m and Silva’s release clause around €120m. The report also adds that United would still need to convince the pair to move to England and that Fernandes and Diogo Dalot could look to help by talking to their fellow countrymen.

Goncalo Inacio and Antonio Silva…

Inacio and Silva appear to be stars in the making, with the pair 22 and 19 years of age respectively and already full Portugal internationals. The former of the two is left-footed and has come through the academy at Sporting CP. In total, Inacio has already chalked up 132 senior appearances for his current employers, scoring 19 goals. (Goncalo Inacio stats)

Meanwhile, Silva plies his trade for Benfica after progressing through their youth system and has made more than 50 first-team appearances in recent years. (Antonio Silva stats)

United have had to rely on the likes of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans in recent weeks with Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane sidelined through injury, so investing in some younger talent at the back in Inacio and Silva appears to make perfect sense.

It looks like deals for the pair could be tricky to complete at this moment in time, both financially and in persuading the targets, but if the likes of Fernandes and Dalot can put a good word in, then perhaps United may have a chance of signing one, or both players in 2024, making these ones to watch.

During his time at Tottenham Hotspur, Mauricio Pochettino's leadership and faith he put into the youth provided the perfect combination for stars to emerge.

He was responsible for developing Dele Alli and Harry Kane into two of the Premier League's finest talents, with the former being crowned as the most valuable U21 player in 2017, over the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Gabriel Jesus.

With the Argentine inheriting a youthful squad at Chelsea, he has the opportunity to replicate that success in west London and that is made easier by the exceptional level of talent being churned off the academy conveyor belt.

The emergence of Levi Colwill is a prime example of the gems waiting to be unearthed from the underage groups. The 20-year-old starred on loan at Brighton last season and is now an integral part of Pochettino's plans having played in every minute so far.

While Colwill is leading the way for the next generation of young talent, Chelsea are blessed with quality all over the pitch, including centre-backs Bashir Humphries and Alfie Gilchrist, creative midfielders Omari Hutchinson and Leo Castledine as well as striker Mason Burstow.

The Blues are well stocked when it comes to the volume of quality in their defensive and midfield ranks, but no one has grabbed the bull by the horns and stamped their authority on the striker position in the first-team, and that could open up the opportunity for teenage sharpshooter, Ronnie Stutter, to be given an opportunity.

Who is Ronnie Stutter?

Ronnie Stutter switched east London for west when he made the switch from West Ham United at U14 level, departing the club in 2019 with the 18-year-old since becoming the figurehead of their youth setup.

A constant threat who loves scoring goals, Stutter is a pacey and direct striker, who likes to lurk on the shoulder of the last defender, waiting patiently to latch onto a pass before bursting through on goal.

When in and around the box, the teenage sensation is lethal at finishing his chances, demonstrating this at the start of this campaign by scoring all types of goals, including thunderous strikes from outside the penalty area, showcasing a calmness in one vs one situations and predatory instincts to finish chances in the box.

During his last two years at Chelsea, the youngster has fought several battles with injury but has bounced back from those minor setbacks by becoming the U21s main source of goals and relishing that responsibility.

In six Premier League 2 matches, Stutter has chalked up six goals, including a strike in the EFL Trophy against Northampton Town as he aims to follow in the footsteps of fellow youngster Mason Burstow, who finished as the U21s top scorer last season and is now thriving on loan at Sunderland.

He commented: "It shows that it is possible and if you take your chance doors will open for you".

The youngster's competition for a chance in the first team comes in the shape of Nicolas Jackson and Armando Broja, but the former of those two has struggled since making his £32m move from Villarreal this summer, leaving the door potentially ajar for Stutter after being named on the substitutes bench in the 0-0 draw against Bournemouth.

How has Nicolas Jackson performed this season?

When Jackson came off the bench to score his second of the season against Burnley, a huge weight would have been lifted off his shoulders after struggling in the early stages of his Chelsea career.

Jackson has been frustrated by squandering several opportunities to score, and those struggles were encapsulated by his open goal miss against Nottingham Forest as Chelsea sunk to a 1-0 defeat.

According to Sofascore, the 22-year-old has garnered an xG of 4.09, missed seven big chances, recorded a goal conversion of 10% and 2.9 shots per game, which emphasises that while he's being served golden chances to score, he's failing to put them away.

With the striker being thrust into the limelight for his wasteful finishing, the youngster has attracted both criticism from Chelsea fans while being mocked by rival supporters, but Paul Merson feels the criticism of the youngster is unjust.

He said: "I don’t think it’s fair on him, so I’d definitely give him more time. Though Pochettino would take him out of the firing line if he could."

Jackson was indeed removed from the firing line – but not by choice – after serving a suspension for accumulating five yellow cards.

The Senegalese international returned with a bang by scoring against the Clarets and if that proves to be the goal that kick-starts a purple patch in front of goal, opportunities for Stutter to impress will lessen.

However, if Jackson continues to be wasteful then Pochettino may have to unleash their "brilliant" sharpshooter – as dubbed by journalist Felix Johnston – into the first-team setup.

Aston Villa are back in action this afternoon, as the Villans host in-form West Ham United at Villa Park in matchweek nine of the 2023/24 Premier League season.

Only two points separate the two sides, who have both started the campaign in fine form, making this afternoon’s affair one to watch in the Midlands.

After being held to a 1-1 draw at Molineux prior to the international break, Unai Emery will be eager to see his squad pick up three points against the Hammers, although claiming the win will be far from easy.

What is the latest Aston Villa team news against West Ham?

After the well-fought draw against Wolves last time out, Emery’s side will hope to return to winning ways, which could be made easier with no fresh injury concerns.

In his pre-match press conference, the Spaniard confirmed that Alex Moreno and Jacob Ramsey remain absent from the squad as they continue to push for fitness, while long-term absentees Tyrone Mings and Emiliano Buendia are also far from a return to action.

With the Villans set to be back in action in the Europa Conference League next week, there may be some consideration for rotation in the squad, particularly due to the current situation regarding Nicolo Zaniolo.

While the club have confirmed that the Italian, who is being investigated due to betting breaches, will be in the squad to face the Hammers, there is no guarantee that he will start the game given the drama unfolding off the pitch for the 24-year-old.

With all factors in mind, Emery may be prompted to demote the playmaker to the bench, which could open a door for one of Villa’s most exciting players on his day, with a figure that could damage the well-structured West Ham back line.

Should Leon Bailey start against West Ham?

During his pre-match press conference, Emery was full of praise for this afternoon’s opposition, admitting that it’s “always difficult” to beat the Hammers.

Adding another threat to the flank could administer further danger to West Ham’s back line, and Leon Bailey could be the one to deal such a blow.

The Jamaican has started just two Premier League games this season, however has still had time to showcase his threat, scoring two goals and recording one assist in a total of six appearances.

A reshuffle in the middle of the park could be sanctioned to allow Bailey to occupy his favoured right-wing role, which could prevail to be a strong move considering the danger he poses when in possession going forward.

Last season, the 26-year-old averaged an impressive 3.89 progressive carries per 90 in the Premier League, as well as attempting 5.08 take-ons per 90, to highlight his direct trajectory when on the flank, via FBref.

Once lauded as “electric” by journalist Matt Maher, Bailey could threaten the wide channels against Moyes' men, who enjoy attacking in pairs on the wings, which could free up some space for the £100k-per-week Jamaican to exploit due to his strength in possession.

Emery will have a host of decisions to make ahead of the fixture with the knowledge that whatever team he decides to play, the fixture is poised to be a thriller.

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