O Fluminensecontou com uma “novidade” significativa na atividade da tarde desta segunda-feira (25), no CT Carlos Castilho. Em atividade marcada pelo ambiente descontraído devido à vitória por 3 a 1 sobre o Flamengo, o atacante Fred voltou a treinar com bola duas semanas após ter sofrido uma fissura na falange distal do seu pé esquerdo.
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O camisa 9 mostrou-se otimista por voltar a treinar com o restante do grupo.
-Estou me sentindo bem, graças a Deus. O pé já está quase 100%, agora é só a parte física e técnica mesmo, que estou sentindo um pouco a falta de ritmo. Fiquei pouco tempo parado, então acho que daqui a pouco estarei 100% de novo. Estou feliz de voltar a treinar junto aos companheiros – e emendou:
– Quero agradecer ao pessoal da fisioterapia, da preparação física, que fizeram um trabalho forte e muito bom – completou, em entrevista ao site oficial do clube.
De volta aos treinos, ídolo! Bom te ver no gramado! 😍 pic.twitter.com/GYWEkYFmdb
— Fluminense F.C. (@FluminenseFC) October 25, 2021
O Tricolor das Laranjeiras contou com outro retorno no setor ofensivo. Após acompanhar o nascimento de sua filha na Argentina, Bobadilla participou do treino no CT Carlos Castilho.
Devido ao período de inatividade, Fred não deve atuar contra o Santos, nesta quarta-feira (27). A partida valepela 23ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro.
Bobadilla, que não atuou na equipe contra Athletico-PR e Flamengo, já está integrado ao grupo. Ele concorre no setor com John Kennedy e Abel Hernández.
Com muitas saídas já definidas e reforços contratados, a diretoria do Corinthians agora olha as situações contratuais dos jogadores que estão no elenco. Depois de renovar com Fábio Santos, o objetivo é prorrogar os vínculos de Gabriel Pereira e Du Queiroz, duas jovens promessas da base, que estão a poucos meses de terminar seus contratos com clube, mas devem ficar.
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Em entrevista coletiva na tarde desta quinta-feira, Roberto de Andrade garantiu que o acerto com os representantes da dupla estão próximo de ser concluído, e ambos tendem a permanecer no Timão por mais tempo.
-Já está encaminhado, conversamos mais do que uma vez com os representantes dos dois atletas. Em breve vamos fazer esses novos contratos para eles. Mas já está apalavrado, conversado, está bem adiantado.
Aos 20 anos, Gabriel tem sido titular com Sylvinho e vem se destacando, como no Dérbi, em que infernizou a defesa palmeirense. Seu contrato, porém, vence no dia 31 de março de 2022, ou seja, daqui seis meses, o que permitiria a ele já assinar um pré-acordo com qualquer outro clube, o que não deve acontecer.
Já Du Queiroz, de 21 anos, tem sido bastante aproveitado pelo treinador, não apenas em sua posição de origem, mas principalmente improvisado na lateral direita. Ao ganhar a confiança da comissão técnica, uma atenção especial ao seu contrato será dada, uma vez que o vencimento é no dia 28 de fevereiro de 2022, e também já poderia assinar com outro clube. A tendência é ficar.
أثار شريف عبد الفضيل، لاعب النادي الأهلي السابق، الجدل حول أداء المدرب الحالي للفريق، السويسري مارسيل كولر، من خلال انتقاده للجانب النفسي في تعامله مع اللاعبين، وتأكيده على أهمية الحوار والتواصل.
وقال شريف عبد الفضيل، لاعب الأهلي السابق، في تصريحات عبر قناة “mbc masr 2”: “لا نريد أن نقسو على كولر، المدرب السويسري يحتاج التعامل نفسيًا بشكل أفضل مع اللاعبين”.
وأشار: “لأن جديد علينا أن المدير الفني بعد مباراة إنبي السابقة التي انتهت بالتعادل، أن يُصرح بأن اللاعبين قصروا، منذ متى ونتهم اللاعبين، دائمًا المدرب هو من يتحمل المسؤولية، وبعد ذلك في الغرف المغلقة يحل الأمر معهم نفسيًا وفنيًا”.
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وأضاف: “الفترة الأخيرة، صرح أكثر من لاعب أن كولر لا يتحدث معه، الأمور النفسية مهمة للاعب الكرة، لا بد أن يكون هناك حوار بين المدرب واللاعب لكي يستفيد منه أفضل استفادة، لكن أنا أرى أن كولر يتعامل مع اللاعبين من مبدأ (أنت تلعب الآن إذًا أنت موجود، لو تعرضت للإصابة أو مستواك تذبذب وشارك لاعب آخر سيبقى هو”.
واختتم: “أنا ضد رحيل كولر عن الأهلي في الوقت الحالي، كولر سبق وحقق ألقاب عديدة مع الفريق، لكن أنا أتحدث في تفاصيل فنية، لكن أنا ضد هدم استقرار الفريق من خلال المُطالبة برحيله”.
يذكر أن الأهلي تعرض لهزيمة أمام شباب بلوزداد الجزائري، أمس الجمعة، بهدف دون رد، ضمن منافسات الجولة الرابعة من دور المجموعات لدوري أبطال إفريقيا.
Two T20Is in Karachi, in first visit for 16 years, will form part of T20 World Cup build-up
ESPNcricinfo staff18-Nov-2020England’s men’s team will make their first visit to Pakistan in 16 years when they play two T20Is in Karachi on October 14 and 15, 2021.As reported by ESPNcricinfo earlier this week, England’s plans for a short stop-over in January had to be shelved due to a lack of space in a crowded itinerary, with England also due to tour Sri Lanka and India in the first months of 2021, and with several players committed to T20I franchise deals during the same period.But following talks between the ECB and PCB, it has now been agreed that England will fit in the visit as part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup in India next year. The squad will arrive in Karachi on October 12, and both teams will depart for India on October 16 for the start of a tournament that is expected to culminate in mid-November.England last toured Pakistan in 2005 when they played three Tests and five ODIs. The subsequent series between the two sides in 2012 and 2015 were played in the United Arab Emirates.Tom Harrison, the ECB’s chief executive, said: “It’s a real pleasure to announce that the England men’s IT20 squad will be playing in Pakistan in October 2021. This will be the first time since 2005 that an England team has toured Pakistan and as such it represents a significant moment for both nations.”As was demonstrated this summer, we have a strong relationship with PCB and ECB is delighted to be able to play our part in ensuring the safe return of international cricket to this wonderful nation of passionate cricket fans.”As always, the safety and welfare of our players and staff will be paramount. We are working closely with the PCB to ensure all the necessary plans are in place, especially concerning the anticipated levels of security around the team, the proposed travel protocols and of course the situation regarding the fast-moving and ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic.”The two-match series will serve as ideal preparation for the England team leading into an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup taking place in India during October and November 2021.”England had already been scheduled to play a Test series in Pakistan in late 2022, but the PCB had expressed their desire for a visit sooner than that to show the ECB’s support for the return of international cricket to the country.With Pakistan’s players having endured less than perfect conditions in helping England fulfil their international fixtures in 2020, there was a sense that the ECB owed Pakistan a reciprocal favour. The ECB subsequently confirmed that a white-ball tour of Bangladesh in the same period is expected to go ahead as planned.Wasim Khan, PCB Chief Executive, added: “I am delighted to confirm that England will be touring Pakistan to play two T20s in October 2021. This will be their first visit to Pakistan for 16 years and will open the door for both Test and White Ball tours in the 2022-23 season.”The full-strength England squad will arrive at the back-end of our home white-ball series against New Zealand. We also expect Australia to visit Pakistan for their FTP commitment in early 2022, with England returning for both Test and White Ball tours in the 2022-23 season.”The October 2021 T20Is will allow the leading England cricketers to access and examine the world-class arrangements we will put together, which will give them further encouragement and confidence to not only return in 2022-23 but also express their interest in the Pakistan Super League, which has grown to become one of the top leagues in the world.”England’s visit to Pakistan for the 14 and 15 October 2021 T20Is will provide further lift to our passionate fans, both in Pakistan and across the globe. The nation has waited patiently for cricket to return sustainably to Pakistan and the 2021 tours by South Africa, New Zealand and England will only ensure international cricket is played uninterruptedly.”The enhanced progress made over the last two years has been down to nurturing relationships with various cricket boards and international players, as well as building trust and confidence.”The ECB’s confirmation further endorses Pakistan as safe and secure. Importantly, this announcement speaks volumes for the relationship that we have with the ECB and I would like to thank the ECB for their strong will and desire to make this short tour a reality.”England’s visit in 2021 is an outcome of the PCB’s efforts and hard work to ensure Pakistan cricket continues to move in the right direction.”
Aston Villa are currently circumventing the snapping jaws of the Premier League's profit and sustainability (PSR) rules but are making headway as the transfer of Douglas Luiz to Juventus edges toward completion, bringing in Weston McKennie and Samuel Iling-Junior as part of the package.
Unai Emery has masterminded an incredible rise at Villa Park but has his work cut out this summer, juggling financial sticking points with the need to style his team ahead of a multi-layered forthcoming campaign, where Premier League football will bounce against the desire to impress on Europe's major stage.
West Ham United
London Stadium
1-1 draw
Arsenal
Villa Park
1-0 win
Leicester City
King Power Stadium
N/A
Everton
Villa Park
4-0 win
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Villa Park
2-0 win
With last season's top-four finish rolling out the carpet for a place in the Champions League, Villa will hope to make some purposeful signings, with one already internally in the works.
Aston Villa transfer news
With Villa fighting to align themselves on the right side of the PSR line before the June 30 deadline, deals are unlikely to be completed this month. But expect the Champions League-qualified side to pounce when free to do so.
Emery hopes to strengthen a range of positions, with left-back a priority. As per Football Insider, the Spaniard is hoping to sign Chelsea's Ian Maatsen to solve that problem, with the full-back enjoying an excellent loan spell with Borussia Dortmund in 2024.
Ian Maatsen for Borussia Dortmund
Maatsen, aged 22, has a £35m release clause in his Blues contract that has dissuaded Dortmund from moving for his signature. Villa, too, have reservations about accepting such a figure but are holding daily discussions to determine whether to advance their interest.
Ian Maatsen's 23/24 season in numbers
Maatsen spent the 2022/23 campaign in the Championship with Vincent Kompany's Burnley, enjoying a tremendous breakthrough year as he won the title and was hailed for his "dangerous" qualities by manager Peter van der Veen.
Matches played
39
Matches started
38
Goals
4
Assists
6
Clean sheets
11
Big chances created
11
Accurate passes
83%
Tackles per game
1.9
Interceptions per game
1.4
Duels won per game
3.9
Returning to Chelsea one year ago, Maatsen played a part in Mauricio Pochettino's sole season at the Stamford Bridge helm but featured only 15 times in all competitions, starting just once in the Premier League, before being loaned out in January.
It has been his stint as a Borussia Dortmund loanee that has truly highlighted his quality and suggested that he can flourish in a prominent position at the height of the continental game, for years to come.
As per Sofascore, Maatsen only featured 16 times in the Bundesliga but scored two goals, provided two assists and completed 89% of his passes.
Once praised for his "exceptional" quality by former Coventry City teammate Simon Moore, Maatsen would be a credit to Villa's starting line-up, potentially even benefitting one of the club's best-performing stars.
Why Villa should sign Ian Maatsen
Called up to the Netherlands squad for the ongoing Euro 2024, Maatsen is fast on the rise, with his exploits since leaving Chelsea in January showcasing the value in forging a career path that will see him playing regular football.
As per FBref, the former Yellow Wall loanee ranked among the top 20% of Bundesliga full-backs last season for goals scored, the top 6% for pass completion and passes attempted, the top 10% for progressive passes and the top 14% for progressive carries per 90.
Technically sound and athletic, he would make a marked impact on Aston Villa's fluency and build-up play, potentially even providing a constant outlet for Ollie Watkins.
Ollie Watkins scores for Aston Villa
Watkins, granted, is principally a striker, but he's been found on the wing more than a few times at Villa and with strikers such as Tammy Abraham being coveted for a transfer, Maatsen could indeed be the perfect new teammate.
The Netherlands international's heatmap in the Bundesliga seared through the page, with his 4.9 ball recoveries per game emphasising the impressive ground-covering style.
Maatsen's regular through balls – he ranked among the top 9% in the Bundesliga – and balls into the final third, again, top 9%, suggest that he possesses the enterprise and dynamics to supplement Watkins with the kind of frequency that will see the England international stands a good chance of emulating his remarkable campaign.
Watkins has been a steady shooter for Villa since signing from Brentford in a club-record £33m deal in 2020. But last term, he eclipsed expectations, racking up an extraordinary tally of 27 goals and 13 assists across all competitions.
Ollie Watkins for Aston Villa
To boot, Watkins could actually repay the favour. He ranks among the top 3% of forwards across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for assists per 90. Maatsen loves a goal and could be fed by the Three Lions star's creative style.
With one of Alex Moreno or Lucas Digne departing a strong possibility for the Lions this summer, Maatsen is understandably at the top of the shopping list, offering something different while boasting skills to align with the fundamentals of Emery's system.
In fairness, £35m would be a little steep for the 22-year-old, but given that Maatsen is about to enter the penultimate year of his Stamford Bridge contract, Enzo Maresca and Co may well be convinced to whittle that tag down, should Villa turn internal discussions toward Stamford Bridge.
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Aston Villa will be looking to build on their momentous 23/24 campaign, having qualified for the Champions League.
Chelsea have set their sights on reaching an agreement to sign one £25 million player in the next few weeks, despite still having no manager.
Stewart and Winstanley leading Chelsea manager pursuit
The club's co-sporting directors, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, are leading the pursuit of Chelsea's new manager after the west Londoners opted to part company with Mauricio Pochettino earlier this week.
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The Argentine guided Chelsea to Europe after a solid end to 2023/2024, winning their last five Premier League games on the bounce and giving them something positive to build upon for next season.
Chelsea 2-1 Bournemouth
Brighton 1-2 Chelsea
Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea
Chelsea 5-0 West Ham
Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham
However, that wasn't enough for high-ranking Chelsea bigwigs Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, who apparently came to a mutual agreement with Pochettino over his exit after just one full campaign at the helm.
Attention now turns to how Chelsea will replace the Argentine, with a few interesting names already shortlisted. Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca, Brentford's Thomas Frank and Ipswich Town manager Thomas Frank are the leading candidates as things stand, with Chelsea looking to seal their new manager by the end of next week.
Pochettino, meanwhile, is already thought to be attracting interest from Saudi Arabia – so soon after departing Stamford Bridge.
"There is genuine interest in Mauricio Pochettino from Saudi Arabia, although no direct approach to him yet in the immediate aftermath of his Chelsea departure," wrote Ben Jacobs on X.
"Unclear yet whether Pochettino would entertain a Saudi move, with other European options likely to present themselves. Al-Ittihad one club to watch. Process has begun to replace Marcelo Gallardo. Ramon Planes and Pochettino have an excellent professional and personal relationship. Understand Ittihad looking to pay a top name up to €50m over three years."
Amidst all of this managerial drama, some reports have still suggested that Chelsea are making serious transfer plans in the background. Indeed, some outlets have even reported that Chelsea are plotting a bid to sign Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong.
Chelsea want to seal Bradley Locko deal within weeks
According to GiveMeSport, the Blues have another interesting name on their radar in Brest defender Bradley Locko.
The 22-year-old has started 33 Ligue 1 matches for Brest this season, registering three assists in the process, and this has apparently turned heads at Chelsea.
Bradley Locko for Brest.
It is believed Chelsea want to find an agreement with Brest for Locko within weeks, despite currently having no manager at the helm. The left-back is already garnering quite a reputation in France and would fit the mould of a young, exciting potential future star which Chelsea have repeatedly been keen to bring in.
"An indisputable starter in the Stade Brestois defense," wrote French news outlet Jeunes Footeux.
"Bradley Locko is undoubtedly one of the revelations of this Ligue 1 season, and above all a very big move made by the Breton club."
After securing automatic promotion back into the Championship, Derby County have shifted their focus towards their summer plans, with their first priority seemingly keeping hold of a future star.
Derby transfer news
The Rams weren't always on course to secure League One promotion, but Paul Warne's side battled well in the end to deservedly return to England's second division, finishing five points above closest challengers Bolton Wanderers.
The task must now be to put a squad together which is capable of staying up in the Championship – in an ideal world, this promotion will only be the start despite their limited finances. It wasn't so long ago when Frank Lampard's Derby young side were gunning for the Premier League and that's where the Rams must get back to.
It's not just the transfer market that will help ensure that survival and more, however. Those at Pride Park must also keep hold of players this summer, including youngster Darren Robinson.
According to Pete O'Rourke of Football Insider, Derby are in advanced talks with Robinson over a new deal at the club. As things stand, the 19-year-old is set to become a free agent at the end of the season in what would be a disaster for the Rams. The hope will be that the lure of Championship football is enough to convince the defensive midfielder to stay put, despite only making one appearance in the senior side this term.
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It's then next season that Robinson will be looking to secure more first-team opportunities. As Derby earned promotion in the current campaign, the Northern Irishman's only showing came in the EFL trophy against Wolverhampton Wanderers' U21s.
At a crossroads, the next few weeks will be crucial for Robinson's future, whether he decides to stay put at Derby or seek opportunities elsewhere.
"Major talent" Robinson needs first-team minutes
Given the fact that he's yet to really be handed an opportunity under Warne, it's not too surprising to see Robinson's future still up in the air. The midfielder needs first team minutes to progress and that must come next season, even with Derby now in the Championship. Journalist Josh Bunting is certainly among those who'll be waiting to see Robinson progress, having handed him significant praise at the end of last year.
Described as a "major talent", Derby should do everything they can to renew Robinson's current deal and avoid dropping the ball entirely by allowing a free exit this summer. The last thing the Rams should want is to watch their youngster leave for nothing, before becoming worth the type of transfer fee they could use to improve Warne's side even further.
The PCB may be willing to reconsider their recently stated policy that players who tested positive in Covid-19 testing must return two subsequent negative tests before departing for England to play three Tests and three T20Is. ESPNcricinfo understands the head of the PCB medical department Dr. Sohail Saleem is consulting with a variety of sporting and medical experts to decide whether those players who did test positive could potentially leave for England after returning one negative test.This could have implications for up to the ten Pakistan players and one member of the support staff who returned positive tests for Covid-19 earlier this week, though all of them were asymptomatic. They will all undergo a second round of tests on Friday. Should they test negative, the PCB had planned to conduct tests a third time on June 29th, to comply with their stated policy of ensuring players tested negative twice before being cleared for travel.That, however, would have ruled all ten players out of travelling to England on a charter flight arranged by the ECB on June 28th, regardless of how they tested on June 26th. If, however, the PCB, who termed this “a fluid situation”, determine one negative test meant the players were safe to travel, then everyone who tests negative in the second round – including all those who tested positive earlier in the week – would be on track to be on the plane to Manchester on Sunday.Either way, this means Mohammad Hafeez will undergo a third round of testing in just under a week. The day after he was found positive for Covid-19 by the PCB, he took another test in his personal capacity from a separate laboratory, and it came back negative.The PCB, however, will only take into account tests conducted at the medical facility it is working with – Shaukat Khanum hospital. That means should Hafeez test negative for the virus on Friday, it will count as one negative test, and not two, which the PCB’s recently stated standard operating procedures deemed necessary for safe travel. If those standard operating procedures do not change after all, he will be ineligible to board that charter flight, and will instead have to undergo yet another round of testing on June 29th.Five reserve players were called up as cover and tested for the virus on Thursday, with the results expected on Saturday. Bilal Asif, Imran Butt, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Musa and Rohail Nazir have all undergone tests, as has masseur Mohammad Imran.Nazir, the PCB announced, was called up as a back-up wicketkeeper after Pakistan’s first choice Mohammad Rizwan tested positive for Covid-19. Rizwan was, according to the PCB CEO Wasim Khan, the only one of the ten whose result had implications for the Test leg of Pakistan’s tour of England, which will be played before the three-match T20I series.On Thursday, the 18 players who tested negative, as well as 11 support staff personnel, underwent a second round of tests. Should all of them return negative tests once more, they will be cleared to depart for England on June 28 according to schedule.
Everton face a huge clash at Goodison Park tonight, taking on Merseyside rivals Liverpool with both sides needing the points for separate reasons.
Sean Dyche's side will be looking to all but secure Premier League survival with a win, aiming to move eight points clear of the drop zone with just four games remaining this season.
On the other hand, Jürgen Klopp's side will be looking to gain all three points to keep their slim chances of winning the title alive, with the Reds potentially moving level on points with Arsenal.
The Blues come into the encounter in excellent form, beating fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest 2-0 at the weekend, after brilliant long-range strikes from Dwight McNeil and Idrissa Gueye.
However, despite the victory, one player failed to make a huge impact on the game, with Dyche needing to bench him ahead of the Merseyside derby tonight.
Andre Gomes' stats against Nottingham Forest
Midfielder Andre Gomes made just his fourth start of the Premier League campaign against Nuno Espirito Santo's side, but looked hugely off the pace.
The Portuguese playmaker only featured for 67 minutes before being replaced – understandable, especially given his lack of impact throughout his time on the pitch.
He completed 37 passes, at a completion rate of 88%, but failed to deliver from set-pieces, with his deliveries often failing to beat the man at the near post.
Despite his solid pass completion rate, the 30-year-old lost possession 14 times and only managed to win one of the seven duels that he contested during the victory.
Gomes' stats against Forest
Statistics
Tally
Minutes played
67
Touches
57
Passes completed
37/44 (84%)
Duels won
1/7 (33%)
Possession lost
14x
Fouls
2
Tackles
0
Stats via Sofascore
He also conceded two fouls and failed to win any tackles, with Gomes still looking off the pace after his long-term injury lay-off.
Gomes was subsequently awarded a 6/10 rating for his display by Liverpool Echo journalist Chris Beesley – with the writer claiming his performance was a 'mixed bag'.
Following his inconsistent display at Goodison on Sunday, Dyche should look to replace Gomes with one player who has been a key part of the Toffees squad during the challenging campaign.
The man to replace Gomes against Liverpool
Former Manchester United man James Garner has been a crucial part of Dyche's side throughout this campaign, starting in 29 Premier League games so far this season.
The 23-year-old has the highest average match rating of any player in the Everton squad this season, as per FotMob, with the youngster also ranking second for chances created despite operating in a deep-lying midfield role.
Everton midfielder James Garner.
Garner has also averaged 1.5 interceptions per game, while also ranking in the top 17% in that regard among his peers in Europe's top five leagues, proving that he's a valuable player at both ends of the pitch for the Toffees.
His tenacious and relentless playstyle would be perfect alongside Gueye in Everton's midfield tonight, with the youngster able to break up the play and quickly transition into a potential counter-attack – a real key as Liverpool are expected to dominate the ball.
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He's been an excellent addition to the Toffees squad, with Dyche needing to reinstate Garner to the starting lineup if the club are to claim any points from the Merseyside derby tonight.
Chelsea captain Reece James shared an emotional farewell message to Conor Gallagher after the midfielder completed a transfer to Atletico Madrid.
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Gallagher sold to Atletico MadridCame through academy with JamesCaptain shared touching messageGetty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED?
After 18 years at Chelsea, academy graduate Gallagher was sold to the Spanish side in a £36 million ($47m) deal. The Blues' treatment of the midfielder sparked anger among the club's fans as he was banished from the first-team despite his long service in London.
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James and Gallagher joined Chelsea around the same time as eight-year-olds, having previously been at grassroots club Epsom Eagles together. They then came through the academy to reach the first team, but there long journey side by side has come to an end with Gallagher off to continue his career in La Liga.
WHAT JAMES POSTED
Sharing on an Instagram story an image of the pair as children in Chelsea's academy, James posted an emotional message to his former team-mate. He wrote: "From Epsom Eagles days to nights at Stamford Bridge, you have come a long way, my friend. It was a real honour to share the last 18 years together and play at the highest level. We were both the last ones in our group to get professional contracts, but we made it out together and come on to achieve the dream we wanted as little boys. Good luck on your new chapter, brother."
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WHAT NEXT FOR JAMES?
While Gallagher settles in at his new club, his fellow England international James is recovering from a fresh hamstring injury that he suffered during pre-season. The full-back is back in training, at least, and will hope to soon put his injury nightmare behind him, having seen the last two seasons plagued by fitness troubles.