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Defending champions Liverpool moved up to eighth in the Premier League table after a 2-0 win over West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday.

Goals from Alexander Isak, who netted his first league goal for the club, and Cody Gakpo secured all three points for the Reds for the first time since the 1st November against Aston Villa.

Arne Slot will surely be pleased with the win and the clean sheet to end a run of three successive losses in all competitions, whilst the Dutch boss will also be buzzing with the performances of several of his players.

Ranking Liverpool's top performers against West Ham

When ranking the team’s top performers against the Hammers, it is hard to look past Gakpo as the standout star because he was directly involved in both of the goals, with a goal and an assist.

Ibrahima Konate also deserves credit for his colossal display at the heart of the defence, winning 100% (5/5) of his aerial duels and making a team-high ten clearances, per Sofascore.

Both the France international and captain Virgil van Dijk kept Alisson quiet with their dominant performances, but Konate was the standout centre-back with four more clearances and three more aerial duels won than his skipper.

As you can see in the table above, Isak also has to be in the top five performers on the pitch for the Premier League champions, as he netted his first league goal for the club with a brilliant first-time finish into the bottom corner.

You will also notice that £115m signing Florian Wirtz ranks in second place, just behind Gakpo, after he caught the eye whilst playing in a central position for the Reds.

The Liverpool star who could be their new Thiago Alcantara

Recruitment analyst Jan Riha stated that the “incredible” Wirtz made him “feel about football the same way Thiago Alcantara” did at Liverpool, after his performance against the Hammers.

It is hard to argue with that assessment because his metronomic display at the London Stadium was incredibly impressive, even if it lacked the punch of a goal or an assist to add some extra flavour to his season.

Thiago ended his playing days with a 90% pass accuracy, per WhoScored, and Reds supporters got to enjoy his midfield majesty for three seasons, with plenty of exceptional raking passes and cultured through balls, as shown in the clips below against Man United in 2022.

Wirtz may not play in a deep-lying midfield role like Thiago did, but his technical ability is comparable to the Spaniard’s, and he showed it off plenty of times in the win over West Ham.

The Germany international has failed to deliver a goal or an assist in the Premier League this season since his big-money move from Bayer Leverkusen, but his display on Sunday was a step in the right direction because it was his best of the campaign.

As you can see in the statistics above, Wirtz’s use of the ball on Sunday was on another level to what he has previously shown in the top-flight for Liverpool.

Playing centrally, rather than being out wide on the left or the right, allowed him to float around and knit play together with his technical brilliance, much like Thiago used to do further back on the pitch during his time at Anfield.

Slot must continue to play the German star in the middle of the park, rather than out wide, because he could flourish as a metronomic number ten who is able to buzz around the pitch and control the tempo of the match.

The hope, then, would be that the goals and assists naturally follow as he becomes more comfortable and confident on the pitch in the Premier League.

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Whilst there will be understandable disappointment that a £115m attacking midfielder is yet to provide a direct goal contribution in the top-flight, Wirtz’s performance against the Hammers was his best of the season and he appears to be on the right track to become a success at Anfield.

On managing workloads of Jasprit Bumrah & Co: “We’re going to take a call on a match-to-match basis,” Shubman Gill says

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‘Nothing is pre-decided’ – Gill on Bumrah’s workload

It’s “very important” for India to do well in the two-Test series against West Indies after they were blanked 3-0 in their previous home Test series by New Zealand, Shubman Gill said on the eve of the first Test in Ahmedabad.”We are looking to play some hard, grinding cricket. Over the past few years, if you see the Test matches, they haven’t got to five days. So what we are looking to do is play some good, hard cricket,” Gill said at a press conference. “All the Test matches that we played in England went pretty deep [all five Tests went into the fifth day]. And I think what you can expect from us is good, hard, grinding cricket and we won’t be looking for any easy options.”And I think we have the skills to dominate in any kind of situation and the kind of talent we have got in the team, we can turn around from any situation, so that’s what we will be looking to play.”Related

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In recent years, when India have hosted teams for Test cricket, spin-friendly pitches have been prepared more often than not. Seeing how well India competed in the 2-2 series in England earlier this year, what sort of pitch should we expect?”I can’t speak about the conversations before I came, but we would be looking to play on wickets that offer [something] to both the batsmen and to the bowlers,” Gill said. “But, having said that, any team that comes to India, the challenge is the spin and reverse swing. These are the two things that, if teams can play spin well and if they can challenge the reverse swing, they are going to get good success.”So keeping these challenges in mind, you’d be looking to play on wickets that offer [something] to the batsmen and the bowlers.”In England, India picked a pace-heavy bowling attack, and the only spinners in the mix were the allrounders, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, with Kuldeep Yadav sitting out all five Tests. Two days out from the Test, the Ahmedabad pitch appeared to be greener than anticipated.”The weather and wickets we have in India, it will be difficult to follow that template [employed in England],” Gill said. “We have such quality in our team. Someone like Kuldeep, such a wicket-taker for us in all formats, didn’t get a chance to play in England, which was very unfortunate. Here, I think, playing four spinners, and spinners of such quality, you are always tempted to look at the batting depth, you have to just weigh in your options, what can give you a bit more.”6:18

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Will Jasprit Bumrah play both Tests?It was a constant talking point in England after it had been announced before the series that Jasprit Bumrah would play only three of the five Tests to manage his fitness. What happens now?”We’re going to take a call on a match-to-match basis depending on how long a Test match goes on and how many overs our fast bowlers bowl,” Gill said. “Nothing is pre-decided. We’re going to take the call once the Test match is over and how our fast bowlers feel and how their bodies feel after the match.”And what about Gill himself? Going from red-ball cricket in England to white-ball cricket in the UAE and back to red-ball cricket, on a red-soil pitch this time, just three days after winning the T20 Asia Cup?”For a batsman, I don’t think it’s physical fatigue. It’s more mental for a batsman. That’s a little different for a bowler,” he said. “As of now, I feel fresh and my body is ready. I am just looking at what I have to do this week and next week and that’s how I will be taking my decisions.”

A new update has emerged regarding Vitor Pereira’s potential replacement at Wolves, with the club eyeing a cheap alternative option to him if he is sacked.

The Old Gold have suffered a dire start to the 2025/26 Premier League season, picking up just two points from nine matches and sitting rooted to the bottom of the table. Their only points have been draws away to Tottenham and at home to Brighton.

After a promising period in charge last season, Pereira now finds himself battling to save his job, with the manager having to be dragged away from the supporters after last weekend’s dramatic 3-2 defeat at home to Burnley, and asking for their support after the game.

“We understand the frustration of the people and supporters but what I must say, if we fight united with them, we can win games and compete and achieve our targets – without them, it is impossible. If we win two or three games in a row, things will change.”

Potential replacements for Pereira have already been mentioned, including Brendan Rodgers, who left Celtic earlier this week after a disappointing start to the season, and who may like the idea of a return to the Premier League.

On Saturday afternoon, Wolves make the trip to Fulham, with defeat at Craven Cottage potentially proving to be the final nail in the coffin for the Wanderers boss.

Wolves have cheap managerial plan to replace Pereira

According to Football Insider journalist Pete O’Rourke, Wolves “would hope to find an out-of-work manager” to replace Pereira in charge, should he be relieved of his duties in the near future.

The Premier League strugglers “will be looking for a cheap option” instead of “poaching a manager from another club”, and Wanderers “would prefer not to pay the compensation fee needed to release a working boss from their current contract”. That’s partly due to Pereira getting a big payout if he is sacked.

There is plenty of sense in this approach by Wolves, rather than bringing in a manager who is already in charge elsewhere, immediately making it a more expensive venture.

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Ideally, though, Pereira will turn things around at Molineux, overcoming this dreadful start to mastermind a great recovery as the seasons goes on.

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Sadly, that feels unlikely at the moment, with Wolves’ performances so disappointing on a regular basis, and the fact that a chunk of the fanbase has already turned on him feels like the writing is on the wall.

In Rodgers, Wolves could have a good option to bring in, with the Northern Irishman proving himself in the Premier League in the past, not least coming so close to winning the title with Liverpool back in 2013/14, playing some stunning attacking football along the way.

تولى كارلو أنشيلوتي مسؤولية تدريب منتخب البرازيل بعد رحيله عن تدريب ريال مدريد في يونيو الماضي، حيث يخوض تحدي كبير لقيادة السيليساو للفوز بكأس العالم 2026.

وقد أشاد فينيسيوس جونيور بالتأثير الذي أحدثه أنشيلوتي منذ قدومه لتولي تدريب البرازي، وقال في تصريحات نقلتها صحيفة “آس” الإسبانية: “مع أنشيلوتي نتطور ونبتكر أسلوب لعب وسيكون من المهم اكتشاف ذلك قبل كأس العالم نظراً لقلة المباريات المتبقية”.

وأضاف: “على الجميع أن يتأقلموا مع عقلية كأس العالم وأن يدركوا أن فرصتنا قد حانت”.

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وحول نظام أنشيلوتي في منتخب البرازيل واصل فينيسيوس: “هو نفس الشئ الذي فعله في أندية أخرى دربها، اعتمد عمله على غرس الثقة في اللاعبين وجعل الجميع متحمس للاستفادة من نقاط قوة كل لاعب في أفضل مركز لهم”.

وتابع: “دائماً ما يقول إنه يريد رؤية الشعب البرازيلي سعيد واستعادة أسلوب لعبنا والفوز بهدفنا الأسمى، كأس العالم”.

وختم فينيسيوس أن لاعبي منتخب البرازيل سعداء للغاية بالوضع تحت قيادة أنشيلوتي: “الجميع يستمتع بوقته، أنشيلوتي يقول دائماً إننا نتمتع بالفعل بالحماس والشغف تجاه قميص الفريق وهذا يسهل المهمة، إنه يمنحنا راحة البال ويسهل مهمتنا وهذا أمر مهم، علينا الفوز حتى نقدر مجهوداته”.

Hirving “Chucky” Lozano could be nearing a return for San Diego FC after missing recent matches due to an internal issue. The Mexican international was left out of the squad for Sunday’s 2-1 win over the Portland Timbers in the MLS Cup Playoffs opener, marking his second consecutive absence. Head coach Mikey Varas indicated that Lozano may be available for the second game of the best-of-three series, provided his progress continues smoothly throughout the week.

Getty Images Sport"Hirving’s response in training has been very positive"

Snapdragon Stadium saw a packed crowd of over 30,000 fans for San Diego's 2-1 win as the Western Conference’s top seed took the first step toward advancing. The series shifts to Providence Park on Nov. 1 for Game 2. Varas clarified postmatch that Lozano’s omission should not be interpreted as a sign that the matter remains unresolved.

“That’s not an indication,” Varas said. “As we’ve said, it was a situation we’ve been handling internally, evaluating it day by day, week by week. Hirving’s response in training has been very positive. He’s been working incredibly hard and showing real commitment to getting back into the squad. We communicated to him before this game that if there are no setbacks this week, he’ll be back.”

AdvertisementGettyTensions reportedly arose earlier this month

According to a report from , Lozano was involved in a heated verbal exchange following his substitution at halftime during a match against the Houston Dynamo earlier in October. Days after the incident came to light, the winger issued a public apology on Instagram.

“I’m a passionate and competitive person who always wants to give everything for the team,” he wrote. “Sometimes that same intensity can lead to reactions that don’t reflect who I am or the respect I have for those around me. I didn’t react the right way, and I’ve taken responsibility, addressed it, and moved forward.”

Varas also denied that Lozano reacted poorly when informed he would not be included in the lineup.

“Hirving took it with a lot of respect and as a professional,” the coach added. “It has never been a distraction – the group has remained fully focused on our goals. We spoke to him beforehand, and his response has been very positive.”

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Although not registered in the squad on Sunday, Lozano was seen in street clothes at Snapdragon Stadium, where he was also spotted speaking with San Diego Padres star and San Diego FC co-owner Manny Machado ahead of kickoff.

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In his first MLS campaign, Lozano has delivered nine goals and 10 assists in 27 appearances, helping San Diego FC top the Western Conference in their inaugural season. Under Varas – a finalist for MLS Coach of the Year – the expansion side set new league benchmarks for most wins (19) and most points (63) by a debutant team. 

If Lozano returns in Portland, he could play a decisive role – either in clinching the series or forcing a dramatic Game 3 at home.

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O Cruzeiro encaminhou o acerto com o treinador Zé Ricardo na noite de segunda-feira (5), as conversas foram iniciadas a alguns dias e nas últimas horas de ontem obteve um avanço, o treinador comandará a raposa até o final da temporada.

O treinador deixou o comando do Shimizu-S Pulse com um rendimento abaixo do esperado na luta para tirar o time da degola, com 6 vitórias, 11 empates e 11 derrotas em 28 jogos. o treinador priorizava a volta ao futebol europeu, mas se tratando de um clube de grande expressão como a raposa, aceitou o desafio de pegar o trabalho no meio do caminho.

O treinador deve chegar nesta terça-feira na toca da raposa para assinar o contrato. A informação foi noticiada inicialmente pelos jornalistas Samuel Venâncio e Lucas Pedrosa. O Goiás chegou a consultar a situação do treinador antes de contratar o português Armando Evangelista, mas as conversas não avançaram. O último trabalho do técnico no futebol brasileiro foi no comando do Vasco, quando trocou o Cruzmaltino pelo time japonês em junho de 2022. 

Following Giovanni Leoni’s season-ending injury blow, Liverpool have been handed a key boost in pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.

Leoni injury hands Liverpool centre-back problem

For all of Liverpool’s excellent spending in the summer, they are now just one injury away from having two senior centre-backs at their disposal. The Reds went all in on Marc Guehi at the end of the transfer window, only for Crystal Palace to pull the plug on his move at the last moment. Now, Leoni’s ACL injury has left Arne Slot short of defensive options.

For now, it’s a problem that Liverpool must solve internally. Whether that sees Wataro Endo become an emergency centre-back or the likes of defender Rhys Williams receive the most unexpected recall is a question that, in truth, Slot will not want to face before January arrives.

Meanwhile, when the January transfer window does swing open, it will be all eyes on Guehi. Slot has not tried to hide how close Liverpool were to signing the Crystal Palace defender and another attempt could yet be on the cards.

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The Dutchman told reporters: “It would be ridiculous if I were to deny we were close to signing him. That is so out in the open. These things happen in football. We would have liked to have signed him, of course. If we feel we can strengthen the team, we never hesitate to do so.“

The injury to Leoni has potentially added more urgency to Liverpool’s position and Sky Sports have just shared an update on the Reds’ pursuit of Geuhi.

Sky Sports share "big news" about Guehi

Live on air, Sky Sports journalist Tom White shared “big news” that Crystal Palace have accepted that Guehi’s time at the club is coming to an end – be it in January or at the end of his contract next summer.

White revealed: “We’ve got some news just into us. This is big news regarding Marc Guehi, because we are told that Crystal Palace realistically accept that Marc Guehi’s time at the club is coming to an end.”

The ball is now arguably in Liverpool’s court. The Reds could look to solve their centre-back problem by attempting a cut-price deal to sign Guehi just six months before his contract comes to an end this January. Or, they could wait to land the ultimate bargain at the end of his deal next summer.

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is reportedly in line for a return to Rangers, with the Scottish Premiership giants in the market for a new coach after parting company with Russell Martin. Disgruntled supporters in Glasgow finally got their wish when seeing Martin’s disastrous reign brought to a close after just 17 games. The Gers could now turn to a familiar face in a bid to get the club back on track.

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  Ex-MK Dons, Swansea City and Southampton boss Martin only took charge at Ibrox over the summer. His ball-playing philosophy was considered to be a good fit for Rangers, but many fans had their doubts from the off. Those fears proved to be well founded, with Martin stumbling out of the blocks and never getting into his stride.

  A 1-1 draw with Falkirk proved to be the final straw, with Rangers left languishing in eighth spot after picking up just eight points from seven top-flight fixtures this season. They have just one league win to their name and are already 11 points adrift of table-topping Hearts, while trailing Old Firm rivals Celtic by nine points.

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  Furious Gers followers surrounded the team bus following another abject display at Falkirk, with Martin requiring a police escort as he made his way out of the stadium and into a waiting car. Speculation quickly surfaced regarding a managerial change.

  That news was confirmed in a statement on Rangers’ , which read: “While all transition periods require some time, results have not met the club’s expectations. Assistant head coach, Matt Gill, and first-team coach, Mike Williamson, will also be departing. Russell and his staff have worked exceptionally hard throughout their time at the club. We thank them for their efforts and wish them well for the future.”

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  Martin won only five of his 17 matches at the helm, with more disappointing results being endured in European competition. His brand of football did not live up to expectations, with his approach considered to be passive, and the Gers board were left with little choice but to wield the axe.

  A suitable successor to Martin is now being sought. According to , Gerrard is one of those being considered. The ex-England captain cut his coaching teeth with the Gers in 2018 and led them to the Premiership title in 2020-21 – their only championship win since 2011. He left in 2021 for Aston Villa.

  However, his return to the Premier League did not play out as planned, with 40 games over 11 months spent in the West Midlands, while struggles were also endured in the Middle East with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq. Gerrard left his role there in January and has remained out of management ever since.

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  What McCoist said about Gerrard being reappointed

  He is still held in high regard by Rangers supporters and would be welcomed back with open arms. Gers icon Ally McCoist told GOAL of a possible return to Glasgow for Gerrard when speculation first surfaced towards the end of last season: “Absolutely I could, yeah. Because of Steven’s success in winning the league at the club, it would be a possibility. He is obviously very well thought of after winning not just a title, but a very important title.”

  McCoist has since said of Gerrard: “It’s absolutely vital that his next job is the right one. It didn’t quite work out at Villa or in Saudi. It’s similar to Frank Lampard – his move to Coventry has been crucial in getting his managerial career back on track. Steven’s in that same position. His next step needs to be spot on.”

There is less than a week until the transfer window closes, and West Ham United still have plenty of work to do.

Graham Potter’s side have made a few exciting signings this summer, like El Hadji Malick Diouf and Kyle Walker-Peters, but as the last few games have shown, they need plenty more.

Moreover, while he ultimately underwhelmed during his time at the club, Edson Alvarez is now in Turkey, which has only made the Hammers’ need for midfield reinforcements that much more acute.

Luckily, they appear to be closing in on a deal for Soungoutou Magassa and, if reports are to be believed, they’re also making moves to bring in someone who’d be an even better signing.

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While their interest in Magassa likely stretches back further, reports of West Ham’s desire to sign the Frenchman started to emerge late last week.

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Impressively, the Hammers have moved unusually quickly to secure the services of the AS Monaco ace, as he underwent his medical with the club yesterday and could be announced before the end of this week.

The 21-year-old looks like he’ll be a great addition to Potter’s squad, but it now looks like the East Londoners are already moving on to new targets, including someone who is even better than Magassa.

At least that is according to Graeme Bailey, who has claimed that West Ham are interested in Exequiel Palacios.

In fact, the journalist has revealed that the Irons have already made contact with Bayer Leverkusen to discuss a deal for the incredible Argentine.

Interestingly, while it is not clear how much the £83k-per-week ace would cost the club, the report states he could be available on loan, which makes him an even more enticing prospect.

It could still be a complicated deal to get over the line, but Palacios would be more than worth it, especially as he’s better than Magassa.

How Palacios compares to Magassa

It should be made clear that both Magassa and Palacios would be excellent signings for West Ham this summer, but there are a few reasons the latter would be that little bit better.

The first is his impressive experience, as, at 26 years old, he has spent far more time playing at the highest level and exceeding there.

For example, the Famaillá-born maestro has made 160 appearances for Leverkusen, 87 for River Plate and won 36 senior caps for Argentina.

Moreover, he has a genuinely spectacular trophy cabinet that includes a Bundesliga, a DFB-Pokal, two Argentine Cups, the Copa Libertadores, two Copa América titles, and a World Cup.

In contrast, the 21-year-old Monaco star has just an Olympic silver medal to his name, and while that may well change in time, he won’t be able to bring the same winning experience to the London Stadium.

The second, and arguably the most meaningful, reason the Leverkusen star would be the better signing this summer is that, when we take a look under the hood at their underlying numbers, he comes out on top in most relevant statistics.

These metrics include things like expected and actual non-penalty goals plus assists, key passes, shots, shot and goal-creating actions, passing accuracy, and so many more, all per 90.

Non-Penalty Expected G+As

0.30

0.12

Non-Penalty G+As

0.55

0.09

Progressive Carries

1.17

0.53

Progressive Passes

7.58

5.53

Shots

1.01

0.70

Shots on Target

0.62

0.26

Passing Accuracy

90.1%

84.6%

Key Passes

2.19

0.61

Passes into the Final Third

7.58

5.88

Passes into the Penalty Area

1.48

0.88

Shot-Creating Actions

3.67

1.67

Goal-Creating Actions

0.70

0.09

Tackles Won

1.17

2.19

Interceptions

1.02

1.84

In other words, while he might not be quite as defensively solid as the Frenchman, the “box-crashing” Leverkusen star, as dubbed by analyst Ben Mattinson, is an all-action midfielder who is as much of a goalscoring threat as a creative one.

Ultimately, West Ham should sign both Magassa and Palacios to give themselves the best chance of making this season a success; however, for our money, the latter would be the better addition of the two.

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كشفت الدولي الإنجليزي هاري كين، حقيقة عودته مرة أخرى إلى الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز بعدما انتقل إلى بايرن ميونخ في صيف 2023.

سجل اللاعب البالغ من العمر 32 عامًا 103 أهداف في 106 مباريات مع النادي الألماني، إذ ساهم بشكل كبير في الفوز بلقب الدوري الألماني 2024-2025 وهي أول بطولة في مسيرته.

وكان توماس فرانك، المدير الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي توتنهام هوتسبير، إنه يود أن يرى كين يعود إلى إنجلترا، حيث يحتاج إلى تسجيل 48 هدفا لتحطيم الرقم القياسي لآلان شيرار في عدد الأهداف المسجلة في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز والذي بلغ 260 هدفًا.

وقال كين في تصريحات نقلتها “بي بي سي سبورت”: “فيما يتعلق بالبقاء لفترة أطول هنا في بايرن، أستطيع أن أرى ذلك بالتأكيد”.

وأكمل: “لقد تحدثت بصراحة قبل أسبوعين بأنني لم أجري هذه المحادثات مع بايرن حتى الآن ولكن إذا حدثت فإنني سأكون على استعداد للتحدث وإجراء محادثة صادقة”.

وأضاف: “من الواضح أن الأمر يعتمد على سير العام المقبل وما سنحققه معًا حاليًا، أقول إننا في لحظة رائعة ولا أفكر في أي شيء آخر”.

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وأوضح: “فيما يتعلق بالدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، لا أعرف، لو سألتني عن موعد انتقالي الأول إلى بايرن لقلت بالتأكيد إنني سأعود”.

وأردف: “بعد مرور عدة سنوات على وجودي هناك، ربما أستطيع أن أقول إن الأمر قد انخفض قليلًا ولكنني لن أقول إنني لن أعود أبدًا”.

واستطرد: “ما تعلمته في مسيرتي المهنية هو أن الفرص والتوقيتات تختلف، والأمور تأتي في توقيتها الصحيح، بالعودة إلى تجربتي الأولى مع بايرن، أنا مع بايرن تمامًا”.

واسترسل: “عندما تفوز بلقب كما فعلت العام الماضي، ربما يكون من السهل أن تذهب في الاتجاه الآخر وتقول، حسنًا لقد فعلت ما أردت تحقيقه لكن هذا أعطاني المزيد من التحفيز لبذل المزيد من الجهد وتحسين أدائي، أعتقد أنني أظهرت ذلك هذا العام”.

وأتم: “كنتُ مهتمًا بمعرفة شعوري بعد الفوز بالكأس، من الواضح أن لديّ الكثير لأسعى لتحقيقه، سواءً على صعيد الجوائز الأخرى أو الجوائز الكبرى بالتأكيد لكنني أعتقد أن الأمر كان دائمًا في ذهني، يتعلق بما سأشعر به بعد أن أحقق الفوز في أول بطولة لي، لكن بالتأكيد بذلت جهدًا أكبر لأكون أفضل، وأتناول طعامًا صحيًا أكثر، وأمارس الرياضة أكثر، كنت أحاول فقط الاستفادة القصوى مما لدي حاليًا”.