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After opening the tournament with a draw against Jamaica, B.J. Callaghan may look to alter his team for its second group-stage game

No disrespect to St. Kitts and Nevis, who have earned their right to be at the Gold Cup, but it's safe to say the United States men's national team will be favored on Wednesday night. After surviving to seal a 1-1 draw with Jamaica in the opening game of the tournament, the U.S. will now take on an opponent with a bit less punch, to put it lightly.

This is the Sugar Boys' first-ever Gold Cup, having failed to qualify between 1991 and 2021. Their first game came against Trinidad and Tobago, ending in a 3-0 battering that saw the Soca Warriors jump right to the top of the group.

What we're getting at here is that the USMNT will be heavy, heavy favorites, which means this may be the time to rotate a little bit after a real battle with Jamaica. B.J. Callaghan has some interesting decisions to make, both tactically and some enforced due to injury. A few players will be questionable for this game, which means we will likely see some new faces in the USMNT XI.

But who should Callaghan go with? GOAL takes a look…

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If there was a game to start Gaga Slonina, this would probably be the one, but will Callaghan actually do it? Probably not. Turner is here for a reason, and that reason is to play games. Each chance to get on the field is vital for the USMNT No.1, who may not get too many chances at club level as long as he remains at Arsenal.

Because of that, we'll start him, but do keep an eye on Slonina if Callaghan does want to give the youngster a go.

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John Tolkin played in the first game and was solid, but not spectacular. We'll give Jones this one to show what he's got. Both Tolkin and Jones are vying for a back-up spot with the full team, and while St. Kitts and Nevis isn't the best team to audition against, every impression counts.

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He's certainly earned this. After coming in as a second-half substitute against Jamaica, Neal looked like the most composed defender on the field. He's only 19 years old and still has a lot of growing to do, but you have to say that he was ridiculously impressive when challenged by a pretty good Jamaica attack.

Because of that, he deserves a start and a chance to show why he may just be someone the U.S. can rely on in the knockout rounds.

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This all depends on health. If Robinson is good to go, there's no doubt he'll be a key piece for this team the rest of the way. However, a knock kept him out of the first game, and it would be understandable if Callaghan wanted to give him a few more days of rest or a just a brief cameo to get his feet wet post-injury.

If not Robinson, Matt Miazga would probably be the guy as he looks to make his mark after being at least partially at fault for the first goal on Saturday night.

The reigning Ligue 1 champions are still on course for an 11th title but all is not well at the Parc des Princes…

Last Saturday, the PSG ultras issued a letter to club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. They asked to meet with him, expressed their displeasure with the club's "flashy" signings and dubbed PSG's project "a sports policy without real direction".

There is, perhaps, good reason for their anger. PSG have stagnated as a club this year. They lost in the last 16 of the Champions League and were knocked out of the Coup de France by arch-rivals Marseille.

And although they are partaking in the customary walking of Ligue 1, their campaign hasn't been as smooth as it should be.

As the international break ends, everything should be rather simple in Paris. Indeed, for all of this year's madness, the club simply has to see out the season without concern of extra competitions or further hurdles to negotiate.

But look beyond that, and PSG are in a state of chaos. The project is lacking in direction, Lionel Messi could leave, Kylian Mbappe has no real reason to stay, and the manager's future is on a knife edge.

In other words: the ultras have a point.

GOAL takes a look at the plethora of problems facing PSG as the season winds to a close…

(C)Getty ImagesWhat to do with Galtier?

Galtier's first year at the helm in Paris has been marked by failure. In losing to Bayern in the Champions League, Galtier has already fallen short of his first major task as manager. He didn't do himself any favours by getting knocked out of the French Cup, either.

Everything seems pretty routine from here, though. PSG are seven points clear in Ligue 1, and no matter how dismal some of their football has been of late, they should have enough star power to get across the line.

But is that enough? PSG will not sack Galtier before season's end, but it does appear that his days are numbered in Paris. Still, PSG's top target, Thomas Tuchel, is now off the market after being snapped up Bayern Munich last week. That move leaves PSG with few attractive alternatives.

And with a summer of change ahead, there might be an argument for keeping Galtier in, perhaps with another chance to oversee a fresh squad — should it come.

So, Galtier essentially has 10 matches to prove that he deserves to stick around.

AdvertisementGettyWill Messi extend?

Here's the big one. PSG will likely do enough on the pitch to squeak over the line. They will lift the league trophy. There will be smiles in the dressing room, and happiness for winning yet another prize.

But then reality will set in. The question of Messi's future will overshadow whatever PSG achieve this season. The Argentine is out of contract this summer and doesn't appear to be in any rush to assure the club that he plans to stay beyond June.

He reportedly expressed interest in staying, but nothing concrete has been established. And with every week that passes, it seems more likely that the World Cup winner could walk.

PSG's ultras have made it clear that they'd like to see the back of him, while Barcelona have made it clear that they'd be willing to make room for him. Or at least try to, anyway.

If the Blaugrana can indeed balance the books, then Messi would be welcomed like a returning hero at Camp Nou.

GettyCan the project change?

Every season, PSG seem to make all the right noises about tweaking their project. Last summer, for example, they brought in Vintinha, Nuno Mendes and Renato Sanches – a trio of signings that suggested the Parisians were trying to embrace a more balanced approach to squad-building.

But once the games start, they fall into the same patterns. PSG rely on star power, and view the cast of supporting players as disposable, shuffling objects around the place to make room for their real stars. It's a broken process at this point, a predictable cycle of failure.

But it can, rather easily, be changed. PSG have a near-unlimited budget, the appeal of playing in the French capital, and a passionate fan base – especially when the right signings are made. Once again, the club find themselves needing to shift direction.

But are they willing to? It would perhaps be the right move to let Messi walk, try to offload Neymar, and bring in the likes of Randal Kolo Muani and Marcus Thuram to rejuvenate the side.

Let's see if they pivot in that direction, though. They have a few months to figure out where they will go next.

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Getty ImagesWill Neymar ever get back to his best?

Neymar is a world-class footballer who still has an immense amount to give at the top level. The Brazilian was half-fit for the majority of the season and tallied 24 goal contributions in 20 league appearances. In all likelihood, a fit Neymar could still produce some eye-catching numbers.

But his ankles are steadily breaking down, something that cannot be easily fixed. The surgery he is currently recovering from will, of course, help, but it's clear by the sheer number of injuries he's sustained over the past six seasons that the 30-year-old has a persistent problem.

PSG, then, need to decide if Neymar is worth keeping. The right manager could allow the Brazilian to flourish. But they need to decide if he's reliable and durable enough to continue affording the freedom of the pitch, given his total lack of defensive effort.

Jadon Sancho remains out of favour at Manchester United, with the full – and somewhat bizarre – details of his Old Trafford exile being revealed.

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Winger dropped by Ten HagTraining away from first teamJanuary exit speculated onWhy was Sancho dropped by Man Utd?

The England international winger last figured for United in their 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest on August 26, with 30 minutes of game time seen off the bench in that contest. Sancho was left out of the Red Devils’ next fixture – a 3-1 defeat at Arsenal – with Erik ten Hag saying of his decision to overlook the 23-year-old: “On his performance in training, we didn’t select him. You have to reach the level every day at Manchester United.” Sancho snapped back at that comment on social media, claiming that accusations of lacking effort in training were “completely untrue” and that he had been made a “scapegoat” for some time.

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Sancho has not featured for United since incurring the wrath of Ten Hag and questioning the treatment he has received from the demanding Dutch tactician. The Red Devils’ boss is said to want a face-to-face apology before he relaxes his stance and considers bringing Sancho back into the fold. There has been no call for Sancho to apologise in front of his team-mates, but United said in a statement on September 14 that he will remain absent from first-team training “pending resolution of a squad discipline issue”.

Why can’t Sancho use Man Utd’s first-team training rooms?

While working away from the senior squad at United’s training base at Carrington, Sancho has been doing solo sessions or linking up with the club’s academy players. The Red Devils’ U21 coach, Mark Dempsey, has been helping out at times. According to , Sancho is not allowed in the senior facilities at all, meaning that he has to park his car at the academy building and get ready there. He is reportedly forced to lock himself into the changing rooms at the academy due to safeguarding directives – ensuring that he does not mix with underage players.

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(C)Getty imagesWhat are the details of Sancho’s canteen ban at Man Utd?

As well as being ostracised from first-team training, Sancho is also reportedly banned from United’s canteen. Rather than mingle with club colleagues as they go about their business, the England winger instead sees his food brought to him across the walkway that links the academy and senior facilities. Sancho then has to eat out of a lunch box before making his way home.

A three-wicket burst from Lonwabo Tsotsobe at the death helped Lions win their first Momentum Cup game, against Warriors in Potchefstroom, by 20 runs

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ScorecardA three-wicket burst from Lonwabo Tsotsobe at the death helped Lions win their first Momentum Cup game, against Warriors in Potchefstroom, by 20 runs. Tsotsobe derailed a threatening Warriors chase and finished with 5 for 44, only his second List A five-wicket haul in 130 games.Half-centuries from JJ Smuts and Colin Ingram had set up Warriors and they progressed to 195 for 2 in the 37th over before the slide began. Ryan Bailey and Somila Seyibokwe fell in successive overs, and Smuts followed soon too, but after Christiaan Jonker hit Aaron Phangiso for two sixes, Warriors needed 52 off 42 balls with five wickets in hand.Tsotsobe then knocked over Jonker and Andrew Birch in the 44th over and Sisanda Magala in the 46th to lift Lions. At the end of Tsotsobe’s spell, Warriors needed 39 off 24 balls and they were eventually dismissed for 271.Lions’ total of 291 for5 was set up by a collective batting performance. Quinton de Kock scored a brisk half-century at the top and Thami Tsolekile finished the innings with 51 off 36 balls. In the middle, Neil McKenzie contributed 73 while the others chipped in with handy cameos. All seven Lions batsmen made double-figure scores.

A round-up of the Gold Cup matches on January 21, 2015

ESPNcricinfo staff21-Jan-2015Group IFile photo: Mohammad Talha took 4 for 24 to peg Karachi Zebras back•AFPMohammad Hasan’s maiden List-A hundred helped Karachi Dolphins gun down 279 against Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited in Karachi. Dolphins’ chase was powered by an unbroken 140-run partnership between Hasan and Saad Ali. Hasan scored a 117-ball 131 with 16 fours, while Saad’s 53 not out featured five fours and a six, as Dolphins raced home inside 42 overs. Earlier, ZTBL, opting to bat, had compiled 278 for 5. Their innings was built on a 122-run opening stand between Sharjeel Khan (67) and Yasir Hameed (63), before Shoaib Malik (66) and Abdul Razzaq (63) muscled half-centuries of their own.A fifty from Adil Amin and a three-for from Taj Wali were the cornerstones behind Peshawar Panthers’ 24-run victory against National Bank of Pakistan. Batting first, Amin stroked 51 and was part of a 76-run stand for the third wicket. It gave Panthers a solid platform, which Akbar Badshah used by smashing a 21-ball 42 to lift the team to 219 for 7. National Bank’s chase was blighted by wickets right from the off, as they soon found themselves struggling at 88 for 5. Qaiser Abbas struck a quick 60 to give National Bank hope, but he was bowled by Amin, as the team lost their last five wickets for just 36 runs to fold for 195.Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited posted the biggest victory of the round, as they crushed Rawalpindi Rams by 10 wickets. Rams, opting to bat, lasted just 18.1 overs, as they were shot out for 53. Haseeb Azam, with 12, was the team’s top scorer and only batsman to reach double digits, as four players fell for ducks. Atif Jabbar was the pick of an incisive bunch of bowlers, taking 3 for 13, while Asad Ali, Imran Khalid and Hussain Talat claimed two scalps each. SNGPL chased down the paltry target in 10.1 overs.Group IIKhurram Manzoor and Mohammad Talha played starring roles in Port Qasim Authority’s thumping eight-wicket win against Karachi Zebras. Opting to bowl, Talha made immediate impact as he ripped through Zebras’ top order to reduce them to 36 for 4, last three of those wickets coming within five runs of each other. Saud Shakeel (57 off 101 balls) ensured it wasn’t a total capitulation by forging useful partnerships with the lower order, which helped the team reach 200 for 8 in 50 overs.Port Qasim’s batsmen then rallied towards the target briskly. After an opening partnership of 41, Manzoor and Khalid Latif (59 off 74), the captain, added 74 for the second, before Manzoor and Umar Amin closed doors on Zebras by adding an unbeaten 86 to complete the chase with 13.4 overs to spare. Manzoor remained unbeaten on 83 that included 13 fours.Khan Research Laboratories made it two wins in two matches with a comfortable victory over Islamabad Leopards. Chasing 238, KRL openers Zain Abbas and Mohammad Yasin smashed contrasting half-centuries during a 116-run opening stand and set a strong foundation. While Abbas’ 85 came off 115 deliveries, Yasin’s 72 took 66 balls and included 11 fours and 2 sixes. A 61-run second-wicket stand between Abbas and Saeed Anwar jnr then ensured a smooth passage and KRL overhauled the target with 5.3 overs remaining. Earlier, Sadaf Hussain had rattled Leopards’ top order with three early wickets. A 106-run sixth-wicket stand between Zohaib Ahmed (89) and Sarmad Bhatti (60) propped up Leopards from a shaky 71 for 5, but it wasn’t enough.Centuries by openers Mukhtar Ahmed and Babar Azam helped State Bank of Pakistan overhaul Lahore Lions’ total of 256 with plenty of time to spare. The nine-wicket win pushed State Bank to the top of the Group II table. Mukhtar was the only wicket to fall, but only after he had set the tempo with his maiden List A hundred and a dominating 213-run opening stand with Azam, who remained unbeaten on 129. Between the two, 24 fours and two sixes. Lions tried out eight bowlers but they neither fetched wickets or stemmed the flow of runs. Thirty-three balls remained when the chase ended. Lions’ innings had revolved around two half-centuries – a 96-ball 67 by opener Mohammad Ikhlaq and a rapid 72, that included four sixes, by Saad Nasim. Other batsmen in the top order got starts, but failed to convert them to substantial scores. Zafar Gohar was the most successful bowler with 4 for 52.

As part of the NxGn series, Goal takes a look at the most promising young players in the U.S. national team talent pool

The U.S. national team youth movement is in full swing, and we have already seen some teenagers break in early as they look to help the United States rebuild after failing to qualify for the World Cup.

The battle for playing time in Major League Soccer for teenage players continues to be a point of contention, with more and more fans calling for teams to "play their kids." Tyler Adams is leading the charge on that front as one of the New York Red Bulls' top players, while D.C. United's Chris Durkin has started to earn minutes with his club after making his MLS debut earlier this season.

Tim Weah earned his first U.S. cap in Tuesday's friendly win against Paraguay, capping a whirlwind start to 2018 that saw him make his first-team debut with Paris Saint-Germain. The 18-year-old forward has seen his stock rise considerably since impressing at last year's U-17 World Cup.

With Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie set to leave the teenage ranks with birthdays later this year, here is a look at the best American prospects born after 1998.

1Ulysses Llanez, LA Galaxy IIRegarded as the top American prospect born in 2002, Llanez narrowly missed out making last year's U-17 World Cup squad and is already establishing himself as a top candidate for the next U.S. U-20 team. He impressed at the LA Galaxy's preseason training camp and, after making his pro debut with Galaxy II in 2017, Llanez should see an increased role this year with the USL side.AdvertisementNorth Carolina State Athletics2Manny Perez, North Carolina State The U.S. Under-20 national team defender is an exciting right back prospect who would have been a top two pick in the 2018 MLS draft had he chosen to sign the Generation Adidas offer made to him. A solid defender who is dangerous in the attack, Perez should turn pro soon and is already generating interest from European scouts.Getty Images3Andrew Carleton, Atlanta United The former U.S. Under-17 national team playmaker enjoyed a breakout showing at the U-17 World Cup last year, but the question now is when and if he will have his chance with Atlanta United. Minutes have been tough to come by in 2018, but he has shown glimpses that suggest he could handle an increased role.ENJOYED THIS STORY?

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FC Nordsjaelland4Jonathan Amon, NordsjaellandA speedy winger who started generating buzz after breaking through at Danish club Nordsjaelland at the end of 2017, Amon is a South Carolina native who could emerge as solid left wing option in the upcoming U.S. Under-20 national team cycle. Left wingers are hard to come by, and he's showing himself to be a dangerous one, although he's been sidelined by injury in recent months. He turned heads at the U.S. youth national team super camp in January.

A Manchester United fan has gone viral for noting down 11 Marcus Rashford mistakes in his "absolutely embarrassing" display against Newcastle.

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Rashford dismal against NewcastleWas toothless in attack and sluggish defensivelyWas taken off around the hour markWHAT HAPPENED?

The England international continued his rather lacklustre and inconsistent form on Saturday against the Magpies. Rashford hardly had an impact in attack as he was given little room to manoeuvre by Tino Livramento on the right wing and was also guilty of not tracking back on several occasions. One fan, @SimonUTD11 on X (formerly Twitter), took it upon himself to document just how poor the United forward's performance had been.

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Rashford showed hardly any improvement after the break. To make matters more complicated, Anthony Gordon scored the opener for Newcastle which forced Erik ten Hag to look towards his bench. The Dutchman brought on Rasmus Hojlund to replace Anthony Martial, while a visibly frustrated Rashford was substituted for Antony.

WHAT THEY SAID

Rashford has found the net just twice in 18 appearances this term, which highlights his poor return in front of goal. He was an anonymous figure for United on the pitch on Saturday evening, leaving United Stand presenter @bethTmufc to brand the forward's display as "absolutely embarrassing", highlighting specifically his "lack of effort".

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Rashford has failed to keep up with his 2022-23 form when he ended up scoring 30 goals. His dismal performances prompted Darren Bent to pick Arsenal's Kai Havertz rather than him in his team, whereas Tim Sherwood asserted that the forward shouldn't start for England at the upcoming Euros if he keeps firing blanks. However, he will hope to turn around his fortunes soon and find the net against Chelsea on Wednesday night at Old Trafford.

Everton were close to signing Luis Diaz in 2021, but Rafa Benitez wasn't convinced by the now-Liverpool winger.

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Former sporting director Marcel Brands wanted DiazBenitez turned down move for Porto starColombia winger signed for Liverpool in January 2022WHAT HAPPENED?

Brands was pushing for the signature of Diaz in the summer of 2021, and prepared to send James Rodriguez to Porto as part of the deal. However, Benitez intervened and pumped the breaks on the deal, Brands told

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Diaz would later sign for Liverpool the following January, with the Reds spending an initial £37.5m (€45m/$50m) on the Colombian winger. Everton, meanwhile, brought in Demairi Gray on a cut-price deal.

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On the failed move, Brands revealed: "I wanted to install my philosophy and structure in the Club that would allow Everton to progress, but the decisions from above did not allow it. In the summer of 2021 we were looking to bring Luis Diaz from Porto. I was working hard to get James Rodriguez to go to Porto as part of the deal that would bring Diaz to the Club, however, Rafa Benitez ruled against it because he was not sure about the player."

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WHAT NEXT FOR DIAZ

Diaz figures to be in the side when Colombia take on Paraguay next week in Conmebol 2026 World Cup qualifying. He scored twice to lead his side to a win over Brazil on Thursday night.

Australia’s assistant coach Craig McDermott has opted not to renew his contract, which expires in May 2016

ESPNcricinfo staff01-Mar-2016Australia’s assistant coach Craig McDermott has opted not to renew his contract, which expires in May 2016. Instead, he will focus on his cricket academy, which has centres throughout Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. This means that the World T20 in India, starting on March 8, will be McDermott’s last assignment with Australia.”Looking ahead I’ve decided that the time is right to really focus on my academy business which is continuing to grow, as well as pursuing some other business opportunities I have away from the game,” McDermott explained. “And if time permits, I’ll also look at some coaching consultancy work in various competitions around the world.”I will certainly miss the Australian team, and wish the players and coaches every success in the future.”McDermott’s exit follows that of batting coach Michael Di Venuto, who recently joined Surrey as their new head coach. McDermott’s first stint with Australia began in May 2011, when he replaced Troy Cooley as Australia’s bowling coach, following their 3-1 Ashes defeat at home. Citing heavy workload and packed schedules, however, McDermott stepped down from the post after 12 months. He was later roped in for the same role on the eve of the home Ashes in 2013-14, which Australia swept 5-0.Later, in May 2014, he signed a two-year deal as the assistant coach in a role that increased his remit to cover major tours across formats. McDermott was instrumental in the ascent of Australia’s pace battery, including Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and James Pattinson.McDermott, who guided the bowling attack to Ashes glory, a Test series win in South Africa and a World Cup title, hoped that he would sign off by helping Australia clinch their maiden World T20 title.”I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time working for Cricket Australia, starting at what was then the Centre of Excellence many years ago, then working with the Australian men’s team,” McDermott said.”It’s been a thrill to have been able to help the players reach their potential, and to see them achieve such feats as the 5-0 Ashes win at home, defeating South Africa in South Africa and winning last year’s World Cup. I’d love nothing more than to finish this stint with victory in the World T20 in India.”Australia coach Darren Lehmann paid tribute to his right-hand man McDermott. “Craig has made a fantastic contribution to the success of the Australian team,” Lehmann said.”Our bowlers have benefited enormously from his experience and insight and they are all better cricketers thanks to his coaching and hard work. In particular he has played a key role in developing our young group of fast bowlers including Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, James Pattinson, Pat Cummins and Nathan Coulter-Nile. While he leaves big shoes to fill, we respect his decision to spend more time working with his academy which he has a great passion for. We wish him the best of luck and thank him for his contribution to the Australian team.”

Former Liverpool defender Jose Enrique says he would rather have Everton star Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the Reds side than Darwin Nunez.

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Nunez has four goals this termCalvert-Lewin struck three timesEx-Reds star says Everton man is betterWHAT HAPPENED?

The Uruguay international has scored four goals and registered three assists so far this season, but has failed to find the net the last three games in all competitions. Everton forward Calvert-Lewin, meanwhile, has struck three times in just six matches.

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The two will likely go head-to-head when Liverpool host the Toffees in the first Merseyside derby of the season and ex-Reds player Jose Enrique believes it is Calvert-Lewin who looks more like a world class forward.

WHAT THEY SAID

“Obviously, Liverpool fans are not going to like hearing this from me, but with both Darwin Nunez and Dominic Calvert-Lewin fully fit, I think I would take Calvert-Lewin,” he said to . “People seem to forget how good Calvert-Lewin is when he’s fully fit – he’s an excellent player. The way I see it – put Darwin Nunez in any world-class teams in the world and I don’t think he’s starts for most of them. However, if Calvert-Lewin could keep himself fit, I really believe he could be a starting number nine for a world class team, that’s the kind of level I see from him.

"Even when Darwin Nunez is scoring goals for Liverpool, I still have my doubts about him as a player under Jurgen Klopp. I love him and think he would do well for loads of other teams who play counter-attacking football – he’s outstanding for that – but for a team that presses a lot like Liverpool do, I’m not so sure."

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Liverpool and Everton will meet at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday.