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Guardião da defesa mais sólida do futebol brasileiro nos últimos tempos, o goleiro Cássio admite que o desempenho defensivo do Corinthians tem deixado a desejar este ano. No Campeonato Paulista, a equipe sofreu seis gols em sete jogos e vem de duas derrotas consecutivas. São resultados que preocupam o goleiro, menos vazado no Paulista e Brasileiro do ano passado.

-O esquema é o que o treinador escolher. Confio totalmente no Fábio (Carille), e cabe a nós cumprir o que ele pede. Lógico que para o Corinthians, que vem tendo as melhores defesas, não é normal tomar os gols que temos tomado. É com trabalho, demora um pouco para adaptar, tanto na zaga quanto nas laterais. Trabalhamos há muito tempo e quem chega tem de entrar o mais rápido possível. Mas tenho certeza de que vamos ter uma defesa sólida e a gente sabe que sem tomar gols, temos mais chances – afirmou o goleiro.

Houve duas mudanças no sistema defensivo do Corinthians do ano passado. Saíram o zagueiro Pablo e o lateral-esquerdo Guilherme Arana. Na zaga, Carille começou o ano com o jovem Pedro Henrique e no último jogo promoveu a entrada do recém-contratado Henrique. Já na esquerda Juninho Capixaba é o titular, vindo do Bahia, mas tem deixado a desejar.

Confira abaixo a entrevista coletiva do goleiro Cássio nesta sexta-feira no CT Joaquim Grava.

Derrotas nos últimos jogos
As derrotas nunca são boas. Tem de melhorar, a gente vem oscilando. Fizemos bons jogos, mas nos últimos dois jogos não foi legal. Tem jogo que desconsidero, como o jogo-treino, que é para dar ritmo e sou total a favor disso. Mas claro que quando você vem de duas derrotas, no Corinthians, vem pressão. Mas tem de ter tranquilidade, é início de trabalho. Temos de evoluir, ano de muitos jogos, mas com muito trabalho e dedicação.

Busca por Diego Tardelli
A qualidade dele é indiscutível, fez gol por onde passou. Mas a gente não pode comentar especulação, tem de apoiar quem está aqui. Apoiar para ajudar a equipe. Aqui tem muitas especulações, se for falar de todas. É ruim também porque cria uma expectativa, e na verdade não tinha nada sobre o assunto. Prefiro focar nos jogadores que temos aqui.

Virou terceiro goleiro com mais jogos pelo clube na história
Fiquei muito feliz, de ser o terceiro goleiro que mais vestiu a camisa do Corinthians. Você lembra como começou. Lógico que queria vitórias. Mas vamos lá, melhorar esses números. Não para desmerecer os outros, são grandes goleiros, mas você tem de ter metas pessoais, é sempre bom atingir marcas com vitórias. Vamos trabalhar. Fico muito lisonjeado de estar entre eles.

Preocupação com as derrotas
Derrota sempre preocupa. Mas tem de trabalhar. Não é porque perdemos que vamos fazer igual ano passado. É com trabalho, empenho, para sair dessa situação.

Grupo tem de estar fechado logo?
Ideal é o quanto antes ter o grupo completo, com quem vamos contar. Acho que tem jogadores que vão sair, porque temos bastante, mas também envolve dinheiro, sabemos que a situação financeira não é das melhores, tem tentado melhorar. Mas chegaram jogadores que vão contribuir, jogadores novos, que passaram por aqui. Jogadores que são importantes também fora, porque perdemos referências. Acho que vem agregar. Mas o quanto antes formar é melhor

Como não pensar na Copa do Mundo
É trabalhando, focar 100% em ajudar o Corinthians. Sei que o que vai me levar à Seleção é o desempenho no Corinthians. Fui convocado das últimas vezes, mas não quer dizer que vou estar lá. É continuar me dedicando para permanecer no grupo.

O clássico contra o Palmeiras no outro domingo pode ser divisor de águas?
Divisor de águas é o Red Bull. Precisamos focar 100%. Todo ano eles fazem boa equipe, esse ano também. Não podemos ficar focando em clássico, a gente vem de duas derrotas. Precisamos nos reabilitar e o foco é o Red Bull mesmo.

Oscilação
Se pegar o ano passado, a gente também oscilou. Teve muitas cobranças. Claro que estamos um pouco abaixo, estamos errando mais do que deveria, oscilando em resultado. A gente vem se cobrando, que precisa melhorar, mas com trabalho, dedicação, as vitórias vão voltar.

Agora tem de jogar bem para dar uma resposta?
Lógico que é bom ganhar, mas ganhar jogando bem é melhor ainda. A gente não fez bom jogo. Esse ano vamos encontrar time que fazem um gol e se trancam lá atrás. O São Bento é muito qualificado, treinador há um bom tempo, vão disputar a Série B. Acho que eles também mereceram.

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أثنى يورجن كلوب، مدرب فريق ليفربول، على الحارس كيليهر بعد أن قادهم إلى ثمن نهائي كأس رابطة الأندية الإنجليزية مساء أمس على حساب ديربي كاونتي.

وتلاقى الفريقان في إطار منافسات دور الـ32 من البطولة، على ملعب “الأنفيلد”، حيث فاز ليفربول بركلات الترجيح بنتيجة 3-2.

ونجح كيليهر في التصدي لثلاث ركلات ترجيح، ليقود ليفربول في النهاية إلى الفوز والتأهل إلى المرحلة المقبلة.

وأصبح كيليهر أكثر حارس مرمى في تاريخ ليفربول ينجح في التصدي لركلات الترجيح، بواقع 4 مرات، بعد خوض 18 مباراة فقط.

وقال كلوب في تصريحات نشرها الموقع الرسمي للنادي: “رائع! دعونا نتحدث فقط عن الليلة، لا أستطيع أن أتذكر الآخرين (الأكثر تصديًا لركلات الترجيح في تاريخ النادي)، لكنهم كانوا بالطبع جيدين أيضًا”.

وأضاف: “الليلة كانت ثلاث ركلات جزاء جيدة حقًا، كلهم ​​يسددون في الزاوية، لذا فالأمر ليس كأنها سيئة وقد أخطأوا في الكرة أو انزلقوا قليلًا قبل أن يسددوا، لا، لقد كانوا جيدين حقًا وقد تصدى لهم على أي حال، وهذا أمر هائل”.

وواصل: “أعتقد أننا لم نتراجع أبدًا بطريقة ما وقلنا إن كيليهر لا يمكنه اللعب، لا، لم يحدث، إنه استثنائي، استثنائي تمامًا، لم يكن أفضل موسم له حتى الآن لأنه عاد من العطلة وتعرض للإصابة واستغرق الأمر وقتًا طويلاً جدًا لإعادته إلى التدريبات والعودة إلى لياقته”.

وأردف: “مدربو حراس المرمى يقومون بعمل رائع، إنه (كيليهر) مثال على ذلك، وأنا متأكد من أنه سيقول الشيء نفسه تمامًا، ما يحققه بفضلهم، أنا سعيد للغاية بالنسبة له لأنه يمكن أن يواجه هذه المواقف وعندما تراه، هذا الفتى الراسخ، بالكاد يبتسم ولكن عندما يبتسم تعلم أن هذا يعني الكثير بالنسبة له، رائع حقًا”.

وعما إذا كانت سمعته كحارس مميز في التصدي تثير الخوف في نفوس الخصوم، قبل أو أثناء التنفيذ، قال كلوب: “لا يزال أمامه الكثير من السنوات في مركز حراسة المرمى، لذا إذا تمكن من الاحتفاظ بهذا الرقم القياسي، فسيكون ذلك استثنائيًا وستكون أرقامًا مجنونة تمامًا، كان أداؤه جيدًا حقًا”.

وفيما يتعلق بأداء الفريق في المباراة، أكد كلوب: “لقد أعجبني، إنه أصعب شئ في كرة القدم إذا قمت بوضع فريق معًا ثم واجهت خصمًا يدافع بعمق، لديه الكثير من اللاعبين الجيدين، ويعتمدون على الهجمات المرتدة، والكرات الطويلة، والثابتة، وكل تلك الأشياء”.

واعترف: “من الواضح أنه لم يكن لدينا الكثير من الوقت للتحضير للمباراة ولكن يمكننا على الأقل التدريب مرة واحدة بسبب تغيير التشكيل، كانوا يقولون العام الماضي أننا نعتمد على لاعبين صغار للغاية في تلك المباريات، ولا نأخذ المنافسة بجدية، ولكن هذا ليس صحيحًا أبدًا، ولكن علينا أن نفعل شيئين: التأكد من أننا لا نخاطر بأي شخص، وهذا مهم للغاية، والشيء الآخر هو أننا نحب حقًا منح الأولاد الفرصة”.

واختتم: “لذا يمكنك الآن أن تتخيل، لو خسرنا المباراة الليلة بركلات الترجيح، لو لم يرَ الناس أمثال ستيفان، بوبي، بن، ميل، لايتون، فابيو أكبر سنًا بقليل، على كل حال، كالفين بالطبع، ثم جاء هارفي، لذا كان هناك ثمانية أو تسعة فتيان صغار حقًا ومن الجميل جدًا رؤيتهم، بحيث يمكنك منحهم الفرصة للعب كرة قدم حقيقية ضد فريق أراد النجاح بشكل واضح”.

A round-up of the ICC World Cricket League Division One warm-up matches held on June 29

Cricinfo staff30-Jun-2010
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Paul Stirling’s century set up Ireland’s victory•Getty ImagesScotland’s batsmen tuned up for the ICC World Cricket League with a strong performance which set up a comfortable victory over Afghanistan. After being put in, Scotland’s openers set the pattern with a 56-run stand, which was followed by three more healthy partnerships. Each of the top five got starts, with No. 4 Richie Berrington top-scoring with 69. Though left-arm medium-pacer Khaliq Dad struck thrice late in the innings, Scotland finished with a hefty 283. Afghanistan’s chase was hampered by a steady loss of wickets, but they battled on to 145 for 4 with the help of captain Nawroz Mangal’s half-century. A couple of quick strikes, though, ended their chances and they hobbled their way to 218 all out.
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Ireland showcased their dominance of the second tier of international cricket when a century from Paul Stirling helped them overhaul a stiff target against Canada with four overs to spare. Canada’s captain Ashish Bagai (84) and No. 3 Zubin Surkari (62) were involved in a 99-run third-wicket stand that was the centerpiece of their side’s batting. A late flourish from Sunil Dhaniram, who slammed three sixes and three fours, took them to a solid 259. Ireland’s chase stuttered early when opener Nigel Jones went cheaply but Stirling stitched together a couple of big partnerships for the next two wickets to shepherd them towards victory.
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Kenya put aside the turmoil that has stalked their cricket over the past couple of weeks to post a five-wicket win over Netherlands in their warm-up match in Schiedam. Collins Obuya was their star performer, making a century after the top three perished for ducks during Kenya’s pursuit of 219. From 5 for 3 in the fourth over, Obuya and Alex Obanda revived Kenya with a patient partnership of 116 runs. Francis Otieno then assisted Obuya, the pair adding 88 to take Kenya to the brink of a win. Netherlands had earlier had a poor start as well, but recovered from 13 for 2 to reach a respectable 218. Their top-scorer was Peter Borren, who missed a century by four runs, while Bradley Kruger chipped in with a watchful 37 off 79 deliveries.

An update has emerged on Newcastle United’s efforts to sign Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas in the January transfer window…

What’s the talk?

According to RMC Sport, the Magpies have made an enquiry over a deal to sign the Paris Saint-Germain and former Real Madrid shot-stopper.

The report claims that PSG have turned down the Tynesiders’ initial move for the veteran, but it remains to be seen whether or not they will come back with another approach.

Get it done

Eddie Howe must ensure that Newcastle go back in with another swoop for Navas in an attempt to change PSG’s mind this month. Whilst the Ligue 1 leaders may have turned down an opening enquiry, there are still two weeks left in the transfer window and time for the Magpies to turn PSG’s heads.

The 35-year-old has been forced to share goalkeeping duties with Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma this season, and the prospect of regular first-team football could be tempting for him. Newcastle could offer him the chance to come in and play every single match in the Premier League, whereas that may not be the case in Ligue 1 for PSG as he splits game-time with the 22-year-old.

Navas could be an excellent addition to the Magpies’ squad and improve the quality between the sticks for Howe’s side, as he has proven himself at the very top level over a number of years.

PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino previously lauded the shot-stopper saying: “Navas once again showed all his qualities. He’s a top-level goalkeeper. He’s one of the best keepers in the world.”

Last year, the Argentine said of him: “We can say his actions show his quality. He just proves that he’s at the highest level in the world.

“I think we all saw him tonight. There are good and bad times in football. In a match, you have to know how to hold on. We were able to do that, with the help of our great goalkeeper, who made the difference.”

He has a career average WhoScored rating of 6.96, showing that he has remained consistently brilliant throughout his time with Levante, Real Madrid and PSG. Navas kept 56 clean sheets in 162 matches at the Bernabeu and has racked up 44 clean sheets in 97 games in France to date.

This shows that the 35-year-old is well able to perform for some of the biggest clubs in Europe, which suggests that he will easily adapt to playing in the Premier League. That is why Newcastle must change PSG’s stance on the goalkeeper and work hard to try and bring him in this month.

AND in other news, Terms agreed: NUFC closing in on third January signing who will leave Howe elated…

An update has emerged on Rangers’ transfer plans, regarding Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s efforts to bring a winger to Ibrox in January…

What’s the talk?

According to Spanish outlet Noticias de Gipuzkoa, the Gers have made an enquiry over a potential deal to sign Pablo Torre from Racing Santander.

The report claims that Real Madrid and Valencia are also keen on the youngster, who could be available for a fee of £2.1m (€2.5m).

Fans surely buzzing

Fans will, firstly, be buzzing with this update as it suggests that the club are working on procuring a deal for the young talent. They have already made an enquiry and it remains to be seen whether they will follow that up with a bid, but it does show that there is a serious degree of interest there.

The supporters would be delighted to see Torre in Glasgow as he is a talented teenager with experience in professional football whilst having the potential to improve further. He has already shown glimpses of quality for Racing, with seven goals and 11 assists to date at senior level, showing that he could come in and make an instant impact at Ibrox.

Torre, who has been called Racing’s “conductor”, could, therefore, be a player the fans take a shine to straight away as he is someone who can score and assist goals on a regular basis. He has shown, in Spain at least, that he can be a difference-maker in the final third and Gers fans would surely enjoy watching him work his magic at the top end of the pitch in the second half of the campaign. 

At the age of 18, he is also still in the early stages of his career and the supporters would undeniably love to watch his development over the years. They would enjoy seeing him make progress on the pitch under van Bronckhorst, whilst scoring and creating goals in the Premiership to help Rangers win the league title.

Therefore, the Dutch head coach and Ross Wilson must now work hard to ensure that they can get a £2.1m deal over the line for Torre this month. Real and Valencia’s interest could complicate matters, but the Gers can offer him Europa League football and the potential of regular game time – if van Bronckhorst is willing to give it to him.

AND in other news, Report delivers big update on £3.1k-p/w Rangers outcast that’ll leave fans buzzing…

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Desde às 10h da manhã o ambiente foi conturbado nos dois pontos de votação para presidente do Santos: a Vila Belmiro e a Federação Paulista, em São Paulo. Na Baixada Santista, a confusão se deu nas urnas de número 9 e 10, as mais frequentadas e destinadas a sócios que entraram no clube no ano passado, tempo limite para votar em 2017.

As chapas de oposição acusaram a de Modesto Roma de ter associado pessoas em massa imoralmente. A acusação foi rebatida pelo dirigente, que afirmou ser normal o aumento do número de sócios quando o time se classifica para a Libertadores.

Desde a abertura das urnas, sócios que votavam na urna 10 reclamaram da demora para votar e do rigor dos mesários, que direcionavam à secretaria pessoas que tinham nomes abreviados na carteirinha. Até às 18h, quando se encerrava a votação, as duas filas estavam cheias e tumultuadas. O fim da votação nessa urna excedeu o limite em duas horas pois quando os portões foram fechados, ainda havia sócios presentes na Vila Belmiro.

O presidente do Conselho Deliberativo, Fernando Bonavides, exigiu que os quatro mesários da urna 10 fossem substituídos por conselheiros efetivos. A votação, que havia sido paralisada, só voltou após as chapas entrarem em um acordo para acelerar a votação sob supervisão dos líderes de cada candidato.

Na capital paulista, o candidato José Carlos Peres, da chapa 1, disse ter visto um grupo de chineses que afirmavam que votariam no candidato amarelo, das cores de Modesto Roma.

Perto do fim da votação, os candidatos a vice-presidentes das três chapas de oposição se juntaram para explicar os questionamentos.

-As filas: O presidente da assembleia tem que ser cobrado, ele escolheu fazer fila única. Essa fila excedente foi por ter entrado muita gente depois das 18h. O estatuto diz que acabou a assembleia, começa a apuração. Por um bom senso das oposições, deliberamos que a assembleia teria continuidade, mas poderíamos encerrar as 18h. Porem, o Santos está acima de tudo. A gente não aceita a posição do presidente deliberativo. Fomos conversar com ele varias vezes. Vimos que estava chegando muita gente, quando deu 18h, deveria ter encerrado. Disseram que iriam continuar. Essas duas urnas (9 10) são problemáticas. Não tem sócio do Santos, por isso estamos brigando pelo clube. Vocês são provas: A fila na urna 10 e 9 ficou assim o dia inteiro. São coisas que precisamos avaliar do que queremos no país e no clube. Vamos avaliar o resultado da urna 9 e 10 com o juiz. Ele é presidente da assembleia, não da mesa 10. Isso é uma vergonha. Se a urna 10 estiver com 90%, como a do Vasco, obviamente iremos à justiça – disseram.

Modesto Roma Júnior concorre à reeleição contra Andres Rueda, José Carlos Peres e Nabil Khaznadar.

Andrew Hall, Johann Louw, Alfonso Thomas, Pierre de Bruyn and Hylton Ackerman have been informed that they are no longer required by the Durban-based team

Firdose Moonda17-Feb-2010The Dolphins franchise has terminated the contracts of five senior players with immediate effect, with a view to developing younger players and unearthing local talent. Andrew Hall, Johann Louw, Alfonso Thomas, Pierre de Bruyn and Hylton Ackerman – whose contracts were to expire at the end of the season – have been informed that they are no longer required by the Durban-based team.”We need to develop younger players,” Jessie Chellan, the KwaZulu-Natal CEO said. “Everything was done in an amicable way and all the players understood why we were letting them go.” He said the franchise wanted to concentrate more resources on unearthing local talent that would form the squad’s base. Richard Pybus and Lance Klusener have also been roped in as additional coaches to work alongside Graham Ford.Ackerman believed the franchise did the “right thing”, given the unsuccessful season they have had. “In terms of moving forward, the franchise, literally, does not have the right personnel in terms of players,” he told Cricinfo. “If you look at the players, all of them do okay but there are no match-winning performers.”Ackerman has not played for the Dolphins since November last year and he said he was “not surprised” to hear that they had no further use for him. “I’m not upset, but for someone like Johann, who has been successful, it’s not a nice thing to have happened. There was a general feeling that the franchise was shopping around too much and not bringing their own players in, so it’s a good thing that they are going to develop players.”Of the five players, Louw is the only one from the region. Ackerman is originally from the Cape, but spent time at the Lions and the Warriors. Hall is from Johannesburg as well but signed with the Dolphins on his return from the unofficial ICL. De Bruyn and Thomas were part of the Titans.Despite the amicable settlement, Tony Irish, CEO of the South African Cricketer’s Association (SACA) said his organisation would be looking into the matter. “We don’t believe that what happened was right for the players,” said Irish. “All of them are technically out of a job from today.” Chellan confirmed that Irish had began discussions with him but said that only one player had an issue regarding the termination of his contract.All five players – who will be paid the amounts outstanding on their contracts – appear to have plans in place for the future. Ackerman was due to retire at the end of the season and will be doing television commentary, while Thomas and Hall both have County contracts. Louw will be playing for the Cape Cobras.The Dolphins have had a poor season and are winless in the Standard Bank Pro20, with one match to go. They did make it to the MTN40 final, after a surprise victory over the Titans and they lie second from the bottom in the SuperSport Series. They have named an inexperienced side, with four franchise debutants, to take on the Lions in a Pro20 match on Friday. The new faces are Cameron Delport, Vyash Gobind, Ruan Pietersen and Khaya Zondo, all of whom hail from Natal and have been playing in the amateur divison.

At the start of the series Chris Gayle tipped a 4-1 win for West Indies, but given their predicament he would probably settle for 1-4

Peter English11-Feb-2010Match FactsIn the mood: Ricky Ponting finished Tuesday’s win in Adelaide with 57 not out•Getty ImagesFriday, February 12, SCG
Start time 1325 (0325 GMT)The Big PictureAt the start of the series Chris Gayle tipped a 4-1 win for West Indies, but given their predicament he would probably settle for 1-4. Calling the tourists out-classed in the opening exchanges is being polite to guests and if they lose in Sydney on Friday the five-game contest will be decided with two matches spare.After West Indies’ fight in the Test series earlier in the season, the follow-up campaign has been hugely disappointing, although Gayle hasn’t been helped by a batch of injuries which kept many of his best men at home. Batting has been the most serious problem, with the tourists managing 143 on the way to a 113-run loss in Melbourne, and 170 in Adelaide after being 4 for 16. The second game, which was watched by only 8378 spectators, was finished in the 27th over of the chase.Australia have been outstanding throughout the limited-overs segment of the summer and are on a 10-match winning streak. With a 2-0 lead, the hosts have been able to rest key players in Shane Watson and Brad Haddin, but there won’t be any relief for West Indies as the locals pursue an undefeated summer.Form guide (most recent first)Australia WWWWW
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Watch out for…Everything for West Indies currently revolves around Chris Gayle. The match in Adelaide was basically over after Gayle’s first-ball departure and he must find a way to escape from the restrictions Australia have placed on him. Over the past week Gayle has remained cheery and upbeat in public but in his private moments he must feel like a one-man band. He is so important that at the moment the scenario is Gayle out, game over.Ricky Ponting has run into some good form with scores of 55, 49 and 57 not out in his past three games, but will be wanting more. With his developing team doing incredibly well, he can relax at the crease, which isn’t a good thing for the opposition bowlers. He pulled Kemar Roach in Adelaide, showing he is not haunted by the fast man’s short balls which got him in the Perth Test, and will look to sign off with a century to seal the series.Team news The wicketkeeper Tim Paine and Adam Voges come into the squad for Shane Watson and Brad Haddin, who are resting. Paine has opened in 14 of his 15 ODIs and will slot in with Shaun Marsh at the top. With Watson out, Australia could play all four fast men and Nathan Hauritz, which would leave James Hopes and Voges to miss out.Australia (possible) 1 Shaun Marsh, 2 Tim Paine (wk), 3 Ricky Ponting (capt), 4 Michael Clarke, 5 Cameron White, 6 Michael Hussey, 7 Mitchell Johnson, 8 Ryan Harris, 9 Nathan Hauritz, 10 Clint McKay, 11 Doug Bollinger.West Indies were unchanged in the second game but after two horrible defeats will have to do something to spruce up the side. Gayle has talked about needing some substance in the middle order, which could give Brendan Nash an opening, while Wavell Hinds is another option, possibly for the struggling Runako Morton.West Indies (possible) 1 Chris Gayle (capt), 2 Wavell Hinds, 3 Travis Dowlin, 4 Narsingh Deonarine, 5 Brendan Nash, 6 Denesh Ramdin (wk), 7 Kieron Pollard, 8 Dwayne Smith, 9 Nikita Miller, 10 Ravi Rampaul, 11 Kemar Roach.Pitch and conditionsPakistan chose to bowl first at the SCG last month and were rolled for 127 in their chase as the bowlers took advantage of seaming conditions. It has been another wet lead-up and there are storms predicted for Friday afternoon, along with a maximum of 31C. If that happens the bowlers will be happy again.Stats and trivia West Indies’ top six batsmen have scored 150 runs in the past two games while Australia’s top four have managed 310 Only one game at the SCG has been won by the batting side from the final ball of the 50th over. That came in 1995-96 when Michael Bevan starred against West Indies West Indies have twice scored fewer than 100 at the SCG, with 87 in 1992-93 and 91 in 2000-01Quotes “At 2-0 down in a five-match series, this is the time for some of our players to come of age.”

“Every time we start a series that’s our goal, to go undefeated. It’s no different in this series. We played really well against Pakistan. We gave them nothing and we’ll be doing that against the West Indies.”

While Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic side overcame a rather large hurdle in the Premiership title race on Thursday evening, securing a 1-0 win over third-placed Hearts, the victory came at quite a significant cost for the 56-year-old manager and his side.

Indeed, Jota, Stephen Welsh and Anthony Ralston all had to be substituted due to injury, while Carl Stafelt also appeared to finish the fixture with a knock to his knee.

As such, it looks as if Celtic will travel to Dundee United today with something of a depleted squad. However, speaking after the Hearts game, Postecoglou suggested that the injuries picked up by a number of his regular starters will, in turn, provide an opportunity for those who are yet to get many games under their belt this term.

The 56-year-old said: “We saw on Thursday night that Adam Montgomery had to come on and he has not played for four or five weeks. We still have a fair chunk of important games coming up after [Real] Betis so it makes sense to get some minutes into some of the other guys so that when we call on them they will have played in this period.

“James McCarthy, Mikey Johnston, Liel Abada and Nir Bitton all come into that category. There is an opportunity to get some minutes into their legs and have them ready when required.”

Postecoglou must unleash Johnston

One of the players Postecoglou mentions above, Mikey Johnston, would appear to be in more need than most for regular first-team minutes, as, since his return from injury earlier this season, the 22-year-old has started just once for the Hoops.

Indeed, the winger has endured a frustrating last couple of years at Celtic, with the £900k-rated man featuring in just 10 fixtures last season due to injury, as well as missing a large portion of the start of the current campaign with a knock.

However, the former Scotland U21 international has proven that, when he is fully fit, he can be an extremely useful player in the Bhoys’ attack, scoring six goals and registering six assists over 22 appearances back in 2019/20, as well as bagging five goals and one assist over 23 appearances in 2018/19.

Furthermore, Celtic captain Callum McGregor is quite clearly convinced of the £7.9k-per-week forward’s ability, with the 28-year-old midfielder stating: “He’s such a brilliant talent, bags of ability, bags of potential and he’s one as well that the manager’s asking a lot of him physically.

“He’s responding really well and the guys are doing some great work with him in the physio department and sports science to really get him to a level where he can go and make that impact. Against Hibs, I thought he was sensational.”

As such, with it being clear that Postecoglou simply must begin rotating his side more frequently if he is to avoid a catastrophic injury crisis at Parkhead, the 56-year-old must unleash Johnston against Dundee United this afternoon, as the winger could well prove to play pivotal in Celtic’s Premiership push this season – if given the chance.

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