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Luka Vušković signs for Tottenham😢 https://thedailybriefing.io/i/137405981/luka-vuskovic-signs-for-tottenham Luka Vušković to Tottenham was a ‘here we go’ almost two or three weeks ago, and now it’s official - Vušković has joined Tottenham from Hajduk Split for £12m. The 16-year-old defender, born in 2007, now becomes the most expensive player in his position and his age group in the history of the game. It’s a done deal, but he will stay on loan with Hajduk Split for two more seasons, so joining Spurs in the summer of 2025 (if he had been born 25 days earlier, he could have come in January 2005), but it was crucial for them to sign this player now because there were other clubs in the race. In the end, Tottenham moved fast and beat two English clubs (Chelsea and Manchester City) to the signing of Vušković, and it looks like a smart piece of business for the future.

Ivan Toney to Arsenal or Chelsea? https://thedailybriefing.io/i/137405981/ivan-toney-to-arsenal-or-Chelsea Let’s start today’s column with Ivan Toney. Last week I told you that two clubs had asked for information on the Brentford striker ahead of the January transfer window - Chelsea and Arsenal. Both clubs are informed on the conditions of the deal. Arsenal still need to decide internally if they want to sign another offensive player or not, and this is something they will do together soon, with Mikel Arteta set to be heavily involved in the process as always. Let’s see if other clubs enter into the race as well. Toney has made it a priority to try a new challenge in 2024, with his preference being to stay in the Premier League, so this is why he joined the Stellar agency group, and let’s see what happens in the next months. As for this tweet that got a few Arsenal fans excited, I was just confirming what I shared last week. Arsenal are interested in Toney deal conditions, same for Chelsea. There’s nothing new yet and nothing will happen now but these two clubs are interested and monitoring the situation. As we saw with Mikel Arteta’s approach to signing David Raya when he already had Aaron Ramsdale, I think we’re evolving into modern football with rotations, changes - it’s not a scandal to have one more important player. So I’m sure Arsenal are making that kind of improvement as they want to be competitive on all fronts, that’s their idea - but then it’s too early to say if Toney could be part of this plan or not. And as I also said, Chelsea are also interested and we know they’re struggling for goals at the moment, so let’s see if they will decide to go for Ivan Toney or a different kind of player.

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Maddison was only 9 months over the arbitrary cut off age of 25 and under Date of birth/Age: Nov 23, 1996 (26) Lucas Paquetá was DAYS too 'old'!!! Date of birth/Age: Aug 27, 1997 (26) ffs

staggering fall 😓

The J1 League is not an area of strength for my scouting

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and Rodrygo is shit on the LW with no other good offensive player to help on the RW he is so much better at RW with Vini on the LW

Simeone has finally wrung out the pussy factor from Morata no weak ass play, no diving, no whingeing and fucking about with his hair mid-game commanding in the air and at hold up play

Chelsea cool interest in Brazilian starlet Gabriel Moscardo as they baulk at Corinthians' massive asking price https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/Chelsea-cool-interest-brazilian-starlet-gabriel-moscardo-corinthians-massive-asking-price/bltf444fc8a767b5d4a Chelsea have reportedly cooled their interest in Brazilian starlet Gabriel Moscardo as a result of Corinthians' huge demands for the teenager. 17-year-old touted as next potential star Capped at Brazil youth level Reported fee has deterred Chelsea WHAT HAPPENED? According to IG in Brazil, Chelsea have been put off by the midfielder's valuation, with current club Corinthians seeking a fee of around €30 million ($32m/£26m). The Blues submitted a bid of €21m (£18m/$23m) in the summer but saw their approach rejected. THE BIGGER PICTURE: At only 17, Moscardo has continued to catch the attention of potential suitors around Europe, with Barcelona another club said to be keeping a close eye on his development. Part of the deal Chelsea proposed would have seen the teenager move back to Brazil to further enhance his talents, but for now it seems he will remain in his home country. WHAT NEXT FOR Chelsea AND MOSCARDO?: With Brazil's domestic 2023-24 campaign yet to get going, chances are Moscardo's name will continue to be one buzzing around Chelsea's radar when the January transfer window swings around. Whether the Blues feel the starlet remains high up on their list of priorities remains to be seen.

Rudiger and Alaba look old and tired and disinterested Militao is out for the year I think and they have no help from their shit fullbacks plus KEPA, roflmaoooooooooooo

if Ancelotti wins the CL with this Real side (assuming no massive January transfers) he truly will go down as the greatest footie manager ever

3 1 Atletico Morata on a hat trick 2 assists for Saul now

it's almost like they are hedge fund/venture capitalist/private equity yank billionaires who take chainsaws to the work forces of the firms they buy in order to implement austerity regimes from a labour cost standpoint oh........ wait.................. 🤡

Simeone at Chels would make the kiddies cry and wet the bed daily, lolol

Corinthians Gabriel Moscardo and he is 17 (18 in 4 days) GABRIEL MOSCARDO – THE FUTURE OF BRAZIL’S MIDFIELD https://footballtalentscout.net/2023/09/21/gabriel-moscardo-the-steering-wheel-by-vuyo-ndebele/ Name: Gabriel Moscardo Position: CM/DM Preferred foot: Right Height: 6’1/1.85M Age: 17 Main Strengths: heading, tackling, concentration, decision making & work rate. Although Corinthians are the third most successful club in Brazil’s Serie A history with seven league titles, behind only Palmeiras (11) and Santos (8), they have struggled of late to close that gap, with their last title coming in 2017 and a highest finish of fourth since (2022). As it goes more often than not when teams struggle, clubs and coaches alike often look for solutions elsewhere, with most opting to spend in the transfer market. However, given the financial constraints of clubs in the Americas compared to those in Europe, the next best option would be to promote the most promising talent from the clubs academy. That’s exactly what O Timao have done in the last couple of seasons, with the three most promising ones in the last 18 months or so being wingers, Wesley (18) and Biro (19) as well as centre back, Robert Renan (19), who recently moved to Zenit St. Petersburg. The latter are both members of Brazil’s star studded U20 National Team. The exciting news for the Corinthians’ faithful is that there’s yet another gem grasping the chances handed to him with both hands, the worrying part however is that just how long will they be able to fend off interest from the world’s best should his fine form continue. Enter Gabriel Moscardo. Voted Best player at the International FIFA Youth Cup Tournament, May 2023 Born on September 28th 2005 in Taubaté, São Paulo, Moscardo joined the clubs youth setup as a 12 year old and has subsequently made vast progress through the ranks to now at only 17 find himself as potentially one of the brightest stars in the clubs recent history. The youngster has been nothing short of commanding in the last couple of months for the clubs first team, consistently showcasing his fantastic ball-carrying ability, high defensive IQ, and satisfactory passing range at this level. He made his debut vs Liverpool Montevideo in the Copa Libertadores, coming on in the 79th minute as Corinthians came out 3-0 victors on the night (28 June 2023). Moscardo has since made 8 appearances in the Serie A, 2 in the Copa Libertadores, Brazil – Cup and Copa Sudamericana respectively. The natural born leader was also not so long ago rewarded with a call up to The Seleção’s preliminary U23 squad set to compete at next year’s Olympics. A testament to the strides he has taken in such a short space of time. Moscardo’s heatmap by Wyscout Predominantly a central midfielder, Gabriel has been deployed in either a single or double pivot in a more conservative capacity (in terms of his attacking duties) alongside veteran Giuliano by manager Vanderlei Luxembourgo. He’s currently averaging just under 47 touches per 90, which goes to show how involved he is in Corinthians’ build up. Moscardo’s pass completion rate is equally impressive at 83% (26.8 per game), although most of which have been in his own half; his progressive passing is slowly improving. As he gains more experience and confidence, he will certainly improve in the latter aspect by taking more risks. Understandably he doesn’t offer an immense direct goal threat given his deep lying role but with a proclivity to link up play well and even switch the point of attack in a single pass, as he can play accurate long/through balls at a fairly high rate thanks in large part to his measurable range. The importance of being able to control and dictate play from deep in midfield should not be understated in todays game. This allows the attacking players to receive the ball higher up the pitch and influence the attack closer to goal. Not only that, having a deep threat creates more space for the team in possession as the opposition is forced to commit at least a player to stop them from creating better opportunities as they progress further down the pitch. However, perhaps the best way Gabriel influences matches going forward is by using his ball carrying expertise. This has always been a staple in his game, especially in bringing the ball up in space. His frame enables him to shield players off when pressured, using long strides to create separation between him and his marker. Off the ball, it’s common for him to make third man runs, which opponents can rarely pick up. These smart movements add versatility to his game and allow him to be a good box-to-box player, which brings similar advantages that his ball carrying from deep does. Gabriel can also beat players off the dribble (1.4 per 90 at a success rate of 63%) if there is space either behind or laterally, smartly picking his moment to knock the ball into said areas, leveraging his physical superiority to keep the ball although at times in close quarters, he tends to lose the ball. This is most likely due to his height and build, which is normal at that age, seeing to the fact that he’s still growing into his body. Shifting the ball to his other foot is his usual go-to move to try and wriggle out of pressure, but defenders at the professional level are quick to read that. Enhancing his ball control in tight spaces and the addition of feints to his dribbling repertoire would make Moscardo an almost unstoppable ball carrier because he would be a threat in both short and long distances. On the defensive side of things, the teenager does extremely well to regain possession for his team owing to his combative style which has seen him develop a knack of routinely winning duels, with 4.4 on the ground and 71% aerially (both per 90). A priceless trait for any midfielder operating deeper. When pushed higher into the number 8 role you can see the intensity, timing, and technique in his pressing clearly, highlighting his positional versatility. Operating as a 6, he isn’t required to do it constantly hence why his pressing numbers are low and his aptitude in this regard might be underrated. Furthermore, he uses his physical edge greatly to influence the opposition’s next action. The midfielder is aggressive and can bully players off the ball or use his length to either step in for a last-ditch interception (1 per 90) or tackle the ball (2.6 per 90), demonstrating his good anticipation and concentration. In addition to his size and strength, Moscardo’s stamina is already world-class, allowing him to constantly chase players or get back in position just in time to delay the opposition’s attack, averaging around 4.7 balls recoveries per game, illustrating his importance in transitional moments as well. The main thing that sets Gabriel apart is that he combines his physical and technical gifts proficiently along with his phenomenal defensive awareness. His expansive understanding of situations and space is already visible at such a young age. Moscardo constantly scans over both shoulders, which means he has a perpetual internal map of his teammates and the opposition. This situational awareness also comes in handy when defending in the box. His recognition of off-ball runs is exceptional, making sure to either pick them up himself or pointing at his teammates to tag onto the opposition to avoid them receiving the ball. For set pieces, given his capacity to take long shots when afforded the time and space, he could be an ideal candidate to station outside the box, as he can cause the opposition a problem or two if said shot is on target; if possession is lost from these scenarios he has the defensive prowess to more than likely delay the attack or retrieve the ball back. Without a doubt the young Brazilian looks to have everything it takes to be a world class player in his position but is definitely still far from being the finished product as there are some small weaknesses in his defensive arsenal. For example, sometimes he gets dragged out of the midfield when teams overload players in between the lines. He often picks up the player beside him in a bid to block the passing lane or pressure them. This in turn leaves quite a bit of space between him and his midfield partners, allowing an opposition forward to drop in between them to pick up the ball. In addition to that, Gabriel sometimes lacks the necessary speed to keep up with wingers when forced to defend in wide areas, leaving him prone to being exposed. When he can position himself in front of a winger out wide, he can hold his own in 1v1 situations, but gets caught out when trying to keep up with a player already on the move. These two issues are only minor and the positives to his game far outweigh the negatives in the grand scheme of things. In conclusion, Moscardo is a near-complete midfielder at his age whose wide variety of skills allow him to play multiple roles in the middle of the park. His potential as an on-ball creator is so apparent that some of the best clubs in the world already have his name shortlisted as a possible transfer target. With rumors prematurely swirling, Barcelona, Arsenal and Chelsea are just some of the teams reported to be monitoring his progress. His immediate attributes are extremely portable to elite teams as great defensive-minded leaders that are good on the ball fit well in almost all tactical setup. All the same, if the top clubs want to look at signing him, it would probably be best to maybe wait a season or two to see whether his development can take a further leap as a lot can happen between the ages of 17 and 20. Delaying his sale would also be beneficial for Corinthians, as they could cash in on a much more complete player compared to now. With that being said, Moscardo is definitely one to keep an eye on in the future as he is undeniably talented enough to reach the pinnacle of the game.

Real's back 4 are a trainwreck atm Their fullbacks are just so poor and Rudiger and Alaba look so vulnerable Plus Kepa is shit Cuntois would have stopped the 2nd goal

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1 nil Atleti Morata

Chelsea press conference - Mauricio Pochettino on Gusto red card, Jackson and Aston Villa Ollie Watkins' strike ensured that Aston Villa came away victorious at Stamford Bridge after Malo Gusto received a red card in the second period https://www.football.london/Chelsea-fc/news/Chelsea-press-conference-live-mauricio-27778936 Welcome to football.london's live coverage of Mauricio Pochettino's press conference. Chelsea fell to defeat against Aston Villa after Ollie Watkins' goal separated the sides. It was another frustrating afternoon for the Blues who also have additional headaches after Nicolas Jackson and Malo Gusto picked up suspensions. The former Villarreal forward picked his fifth yellow card of the season, while Gusto was awarded a red card for a challenge on Lucas Digne. It was a third game in a row that the Blues could not trouble the scoreline as the Villain's high line ensured that Chelsea's forwards were consistently offside. Armando Broja was able to make his return to the team having picked up his ACL injury against Aston Villa in December. He was unable to make the difference we he came on in the second period. Follow all of the updates from the press conference below with Scott Trotter. What is your assessment? The first half we deserve a little bit more, I think we had control of the game. Second half we started on top of them but after the red card, the game changed. We need to judge 60 minutes of 11v11 and then with 10 men, it's two different games. What did you think of the red card? Being honest, it was in front of me but I didn't see and now I still didn't see. I can't say it wasn't a red card, we need to trust in the referees and VAR. Difficult to judge because I didn't see it. Malo Gusto did not need to make the challenge? Of course, it's our responsibility and the referee's responsibility, we cannot blame VAR or the referee. In this situation we need to act in a different way. I'm not going to blame or say anything against Malo Gusto because something some situations happen in football. That situation can effect the game in a negative way. READ MORE: Chelsea player ratings vs Aston Villa as Disasi impresses, Silva and Gusto errors costly READ MORE: Reece James issues Chelsea injury update ahead of Aston Villa clash after 'tough' weeks Nicolas Jackson getting a fifth booking, do they need to grow up? We were talking, we need to grow up like a team, not only in an individual way. I think players like Nico who are so young and feeling the Premier League and is learning, they need time. In this type of game, we are competing and want to win and football is about winning but also players, when they are young, need to learn, and experience and make mistakes. That's why we feel disappointed as there are too many situations like this and I agree with you too many things like this and in the end we are losing the game and we are in situation we need to change as soon as possible. Particularly frustrated because it's a cheap yellow, and are Armando Broja/Reece James ready to come in? I think was now was good to see Broja after nine or 10 months. I think to have the possibility to have different options in the team. He needs to build his confidence also. It's about to learn, about the process. We are a young team that is in process needing to learn altogether. It is difficult to talk about positives because when you lose it is difficult. We need to talk about positive things, we need to keep the positives in. There's no doubt with time the team is going to perform. Of course I cannot hide the situation, it's a situation that disappoints all of the fans, the club, us and the players. Last season was Chelsea's worst this century, and this season is worse at the moment. Have the owners said anything about why they think it's been bad? Give me time because I didn't see them after the game. They are disappointed, they arrived at the club and are so excited to build a project. Of course they feel disappointed but at the same time they need to support the plan. What is the solution in front of goal? Work. Giving trust and then confidence. We have the squad that we have. We cannot change anything. We try to build the confidence and to give them all of the support that they need because they need to perform on the pitch. The performance is good, I don't want to say it is excellent, but we are missing being clinical in front of goal. We need to keep going, working. To find a solution, we start tomorrow again for the game Wednesday and build the belief and the confidence and the trust and hope we can score Wednesday. Conceded a goal from your own corner and left open? I think it was a little bit unlucky. How many chances did we have like Aston Villa? We block the shot and they shoot and it touches the post and goes in. For us, how many one versus one with Emiliano Martinez. It was a little bit unlucky also that happened. We need to accept the reality. It was a little bit unlucky because how many chances did they create? Take of the set-pieces, not many. With 10 men we were forcing them to go back and we create too many chances. That is unlucky, that is the situation. We need to be aware about what is going on but in some ways we need to be calm because the team is creating, the team is alive, the team is fighting in every single action. We cannot say anything about the players, we cannot say they give up after 70 minutes, they were fighting until the end with one player less. It's about keeping working and hope that we can change the run as soon as possible.