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Trey Yesavage made history during the Blue Jays’ win in Game 5 of the World Series against the Dodgers. The rookie, who only made his first MLB start in September and started the year at Single-A, dominated on the road in Los Angeles, striking out 12 batters across a seven-inning outing.

No one was more fired up for the 22-year-old than veteran starting pitcher Max Scherzer. After a big double play got Toronto out of the seventh inning, Scherzer could be seen on the bench going ballistic. The 41-year-old was smacking the railing inside the dugout and proceeded to throw his sunflower seeds in excitement.

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Scherzer could then be seen speaking to Yesavage in the dugout, clearly still amped by his impressive performance.

When you have a three-time Cy Young winner and two-time World Series champion acting like that in the dugout, you know you’re putting on a show. And that’s exactly what Yesavage did on the mound Wednesday night.

The rookie had all three of his signature pitches working to perfection. His combination of his fastball, slider and splitter, mixed with his unique release point, was a puzzle the Dodgers’ lineup was simply unable to solve.

Scherzer was loving every minute of it from his viewing point in the dugout, and he couldn’t contain his excitement after the inning-ending double play.

Both fast bowlers will face India in the ODI series with Hazlewood then due to miss the latter part of the T20Is

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How is England’s attack shaping up ahead of the Ashes?

Josh Hazlewood is confident one Sheffield Shield game will be enough for him and Mitchell Starc before the Ashes, with the quick likely to skip three T20Is against India to play for New South Wales.Hazlewood and Starc were on Tuesday both named in Australia’s squad to face India in three ODIs later this month, which kicks off the main part of the home summer.Related

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Five T20Is then follow, and while Starc has retired from that format, Hazlewood has been listed in the squad for the first two of those games on October 29 and 31.Australian officials are keeping an open mind to Ashes preparations, ahead of the first Test in Perth beginning on November 21.But the most likely scenario remains having the duo play for NSW against Victoria in a Shield match from November 10, before a one-week preparation into the first Test.”We’ve definitely had chats about fitting in a Shield game,” Hazlewood said at a Cricket Australia sponsorship announcement with Woolworths on Monday. “I do think it’s important when there’s time for it. You don’t want to squeeze things in or rush for it.”This year I’m going to miss a couple of T20s to do that. Which I certainly don’t like doing, missing games for Australia. But in the long run it is about getting the best prep for the Ashes as well. You can’t have everything and that’s the trade off at the moment.”Josh Hazlewood will work through ODIs and T20Is during October•Getty Images

It creates the potential for a star-studded NSW side to take the field at the SCG. Nathan Lyon is eyeing three out of the first four Shield matches before the first Test and is expected to miss the round two fixture at Junction Oval which would leave him to face Queensland at the Gabba then Victoria in Sydney.It’s understood that Steve Smith is also in line to play while Sam Konstas will likely line up, although by then he will know his Test fate with the squad due to be named after the third round of Shield fixtures.Pat Cummins will sit out the white-ball matches against India as he fights to recover from his back issues in time for the first Test.Hazlewood said playing the ODIs would also help with preparation, with three games in the space of a week offering a reasonable workload.There is a fine balance for the 34-year-old to strike, given he is still eying off playing in the T20 World Cup in February before another ODI tournament in 2027.”That’s why I put my hand up for as many tours as I can,” Hazlewood said. “Even if I only play two out of three on a tour, it just means I am still touching base with those formats.”My game doesn’t change too much. I have been around long enough to duck and dive in each format and chop and change.”Hazlewood said it was possible for him to play all five Ashes Tests, with lengthy gaps between the first three helping bowlers manage their fitness.

West Ham winger Jarrod Bowen has been subject to serious reported interest from London rivals Tottenham, and his exit stance has now come to light.

Nuno Espírito Santo’s side are currently in deep, deep trouble — sitting second bottom in the Premier League table after conceding more goals than any other club in the division.

Sunderland 3-0 West Ham

West Ham 1-5 Chelsea

Nottingham Forest 0-3 West Ham

West Ham 0-3 Tottenham

West Ham 1-2 Crystal Palace

Everton 1-1 West Ham

Arsenal 2-0 West Ham

West Ham 0-2 Brentford

Leeds 2-1 West Ham

Beyond the stats, West Ham’s disjointed and uninspiring performances this term have stretched beyond Graham Potter’s dismissal, with Nuno still searching for his first win since taking charge.

The Hammers’ 3-0 win away to Nottingham Forest, which turned out to be Nuno’s final game in charge of his former club, seems like a very distant memory.

After a lot of tinkering with his first-team in the last two matches, with Lucas Paqueta used as a false nine to combat the absence of Niclas Füllkrug, Nuno is still yet to discover the winning West Ham formula.

It doesn’t get any easier for West Ham either, with high-flying Newcastle, who’ve won five out of their last six matches in all competitions, awaiting them next at the London Stadium.

January is set to be a lifeline for West Ham, and Nuno has reportedly urged the club’s hierarchy to make three signings in the form of a new defender, midfielder and forward (GiveMeSport).

Nuno has also been told that funds will be available for West Ham to spend (Sky Sports), but a more pressing issue could be convincing their current star players to remain at Rush Green.

The Times reported this week that Paqueta is keen to leave West Ham in January.

That being said, the player himself quickly put a cryptic post on social media following the rumours, which looked like an attempt to quash this noise in its tracks.

After Paqueta, some murmurs over a potential exit for Bowen are beginning to intensify.

The Irons captain is absolutely vital to Nuno and their superstar player by some distance, and West Ham rewarded the ex-Hull City winger with a long-term deal running until 2030 over two years ago.

However, the threat of relegation is prompting reports of rival clubs looking to tempt Bowen away.

Tottenham are apparently prepared to pay £53 million for Bowen’s services, but a lot will depend on the player’s own stance on leaving a club he clearly adores.

Jarrod Bowen's stance on West Ham exit amid Tottenham interest

According to TEAMtalk and journalist Dean Jones, the 28-year-old’s feelings about a departure are pretty cut and dry.

Jones reports that while the east Londoners have zero interest in selling him, Bowen could be open to leaving West Ham if they’re relegated at the end of the season.

Losing the England international right after dropping to the Championship would be a very bitter pill to swallow for West Ham supporters, and it makes January all the more imperative.

Right now, Nuno’s side quite simply do not have the quality or depth in each position to wrangle their way out of the bottom three, with the Portuguese seemingly aiming to keep them afloat long enough to strengthen his ranks.

West Ham have looked outgunned in every department, particularly in defence, with Lille star and Brazil international Alexsandro apparently Nuno’s top centre-back target for January.

Further forward, West Ham have internally talked about signing Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos as Nuno scours for a box-to-box midfielder, while many strikers are being considered already.

West Ham hold discussions over signing two Brazil strikers with 35 goals between them this year

Antonio Rudiger and Real Madrid have mutually agreed to pause contract extension talks until 2026 as the defender recovers from a significant muscle injury, according to reports in Spain. The 32-year-old’s priority is to stay, but he is not short of options, with a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia on the table and his former club Chelsea monitoring the situation.

Rudiger's recovery stalls contract dialogue

Rudiger and Madrid had opened preliminary discussions regarding a contract renewal, but talks are now on pause, according to a report from Spanish outlet .

The 32-year-old's current deal at the Santiago Bernabeu expires at the end of the season and initial conversations between the club and the player's representatives reportedly began several months ago, with financial figures already on the table and a mutual desire to reach an agreement. However, these negotiations have been mutually postponed following the muscle injury the German international sustained in late September.

The decision to halt negotiations was made by common accord, with both the player and the club feeling it was not the appropriate time to finalise figures while Rudiger focuses on his recovery.

The 81-cap Germany international has been sidelined for months with a hamstring injury that required surgery, and his expected return date is not until mid-December 2025.

The established roadmap, according to , is to resume the dialogue in the early part of 2026. This restart is contingent on Rudiger returning to first-team action and demonstrating that his physical level remains that of an "indisputable pillar" for Carlo Ancelotti's defence.

The club initiated the talks months ago, signalling their intent to keep the former Chelsea man as an important part of their sporting project.

Advertisement(C)Getty ImagesDefender's stance clear amid external interest

The report adds that Rudiger's desire is unequivocally to continue at Real Madrid. He is said to be happy with the project, his role in the team and his life in the Spanish capital.

This firm stance comes despite the defender not being short of suitors. Significant interest has reportedly emerged from Saudi Arabia, with clubs prepared to present an "economically potent" offer that would surpass the financial terms Madrid can table.

Furthermore, his former club, Chelsea, has reportedly not closed the door on a potential return. The Premier League side, which Rudiger left on a free transfer in 2022, are said to maintain a cordial relationship with his entourage.

Despite these lucrative and familiar options, Rudiger's priority remains clear: to continue wearing the white of Real Madrid.

'I would do it again': Rudiger on playing through pain

Rudiger's current hamstring injury follows a gruelling two-year period where he played almost constantly for club and country. The report notes that the defender previously played through "a lot of pain" with a meniscus issue, highlighting his commitment.

In a recent statement addressing his recovery, Rudiger was clear about his frustration and his focus.

"There’s nothing I hate more than being injured. I’ll be back soon," he said. "I needed this time because the preseason after the Club World Cup was very short. I need a little more time. I’m really looking forward to returning soon. I needed this time to disconnect, both mentally and physically. I’m happy to be back."

Reflecting on his decision to play through previous discomfort, Rudiger was defiant about his mentality.

"What happened was crazy. But I would do it again if necessary," he stated. "I was in pain, but that's just me. I always want to help, and I could still sprint. That's why I said, 'Why not?' I would do it again."

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Bernabeu hierarchy value leadership and mentorship

Madrid's interest in retaining the 32-year-old extends beyond his on-pitch aggression and defensive attributes. The club's technical staff reportedly value him as a "current leader and a reference" for the squad's younger players.

His impact is measured not only in successful tackles but also in his leadership and character. highlights that Rudiger is considered a natural mentor within the dressing room. He has forged a "big brother" relationship with emerging centre-back Dean Huijsen, actively helping the youngster integrate and understand the high demands of playing for Real Madrid.

This off-pitch influence is complemented by his personal stability. Rudiger is described as being in a moment of "personal plenitude." He is reportedly happy in Madrid, residing in La Finca with his family, who are fully adapted to life in the city. He is a popular and respected figure in the dressing room, and the club views this contentment as a significant factor in their desire to secure his continuity.

أبدى حسين الشحات، لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بالنادي الأهلي، سعادته بتألق زميليه أحمد سيد زيزو وأشرف بن شرقي في الفترة الأخيرة.

وقال حسين الشحات في تصريحات عبر الموقع الرسمي لـ الأهلي: “ردود أفعال الجماهير على احتفالي مع زيزو عقب مباراة الزمالك أسعدني للغاية، هذه سماتي الشخصية، وأهتم دائمًا بدعم زملائي حتى من يشارك في نفس مركزي وأدعم من يلعب في نفس مكاني بشكل أكبر وأتمنى له التوفيق، وهناك دائمًا دعاء يرد عليه بمقولة لك المثل وزيادة”.

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وتابع: “أتمنى التوفيق لزملائي وسعيد بتألق زيزو وأشرف بن شرقي وتريزيجيه وحتى طاهر، عندما شارك ووضع بصمته، وهذه الأجواء ليست غريبة عن الأهلي، وزيزو إضافة كبيرة للأهلي وأتمنى له التوفيق دائمًا”.

وكشف: “البعض لديه مفاهيم غير حقيقية عن غرفة خلع الملابس.. كلنا على قلب رجل واحد.. ما فعلته الموسم الماضي مع إمام عاشور ومساعدته في الفوز بلقب هداف الدوري كان نتاج روح العائلة التي تجمعنا، وكلنا كنا نرغب في مساعدته.. وسعيد لأنني كنت صاحب الأسيست وأتمنى أن يكون التوفيق حليفًا للمجموعة كلها في الفوز بالبطولات”.

وأضاف: “الأهلي دائمًا مكان للأسماء المميزة في كل المراكز والطبيعي أن ينضم إليه أفضل اللاعبين فالأهلي هو من يصنع النجوم.. ومهما بلغت مكانة أي لاعب.. الأهلي هو الذي يصنع البطولات ويمنح الإضافة اللازمة وكل من انضموا للفريق أصحاب خبرات، وأتمنى لهم التوفيق مع النادي ونتمكن من الفوز ببطولة الدوري وبطولة إفريقيا.. سوف نعود للمنافسة بقوة بعد فترة التوقف الطويلة ونضع كل البطولات هدفا لنا بشكل مستمر”.

واختتم: “قبل بداية الموسم كنت في المركز الثالث بين ترتيب حاملي شارة قيادة الأهلي وبعد انضمام تريزيجيه وبيكهام ومحمد شريف تراجعت للمركز السادس.. بالتأكيد شرف كبير لأي لاعب تقلد شارة قيادة نادي القرن.. وشرف عظيم لي أن أكون من بين اللاعبين الكبار داخل النادي، وأتمنى أن يكون لي نصيب في ارتدائها يوما ما.. الحمد لله حققت تاريخ كبير مع النادي، وأتمنى الفوز بالمزيد من الألقاب المحلية والقارية والفوز بأفضل لاعب داخل القارة”.

أدلى النرويجي إيرلينج هالاند، مهاجم مانشستر سيتي، بتصريحات أعقبت الفوز أمام ريال مدريد في بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا، مساء الأربعاء.

وتغلب مانشستر سيتي على ريال مدريد بهدفين مقابل هدف، وسجل هالاند لصالح فريقه من ضربة جزاء، على ملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو”.

وقال هالاند في حديثه مع قناة “TNT Sports” عقب المباراة: “كان من الصعب المجيء إلى هنا، إنه ملعب صعب، كانت المباراة فوضوية بعض الشيء، ولم نتمكن من السيطرة عليها، لكننا حققنا الفوز في النهاية، وأنا سعيد للغاية”.

وأضاف: “هذا ملعبٌ تتمنى اللعب فيه، وهذه مباريات تتمنى خوضها، مع هذا النظام الجديد لدوري أبطال أوروبا، ستلعب مباريات أكثر، وهذا أمر رائع، أنا معجب به”.

وأردف: “كان من الممكن أن يكون الوضع مختلفًا تمامًا اليوم لو لم نفز بسبب هزيمتنا أمام باير ليفركوزن، هذا الفوز مهم للغاية، تبقى مباراتان، علينا أن ننهي الموسم بقوة، ونأمل أن نكون ضمن الثمانية الأوائل، لأننا بذلك سنتأهل”.

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وإذا كان غياب كيليان مبابي عن ريال مدريد منح مانشستر سيتي دفعة معنوية، رد هالاند: “نعلم بإصاباتهم، لدينا بعض الإصابات أيضًا، لكن إصاباتهم كثيرة، لا أحد يرغب في إصابة أي لاعب، لكننا توقعنا مشاركته”.

وأكمل: “كنت أتوقع مواجهة كيليان اليوم، لكن عندما يغيب لاعب مثله، لا تشعر بالسعادة لأنك تريد إشراك الأفضل، لكن هذا يمنحك دفعة معنوية”.

وأكد: “نريد إشراك أفضل اللاعبين، وبعد دقيقة واحدة حاول راؤول أسينسيو دفعي وافتعال مشكلة معي، وهو أمر يعجبني شخصيًا، لا أمانع فيه، خضنا أيضًا بعض المواجهات الرائعة مع أنطونيو روديجر، لكنه اليوم بالغ في رغبته وحصلنا على ركلة الجزاء”.

وعن إمكانية اللحاق بآرسنال المتصدر في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، أفاد هالاند: “لا أحب الخوض في هذا الموضوع كثيرًا لأننا يجب أن نركز على أنفسنا، وقد برع السيتي في ذلك طوال عشر سنوات، لا نفكر في الآخرين ونركز على أنفسنا”.

وأتم: “الآن علينا التركيز على مباراة الأحد، من سيواجهنا؟ كريستال بالاس يوم الأحد، والمباريات تتوالى بسرعة، انظر إلى الجدول، إنه مذهل، والأمر يتعلق بالحفاظ على اللياقة البدنية والتركيز على كل مباراة على حدة، ونأمل أن نفوز يوم الأحد”.

Shohei Ohtani took the mound at Angel Stadium for the first time in nearly two years, pitching into the fifth inning for the first time this season in the Dodgers' 6-5 loss to the Angels on Wednesday night. And a return to the pitching rubber at his old stomping grounds meant Ohtani faced off against some old friends, such as three-time American league MVP Mike Trout, whom he struck out twice.

It also meant that Ohtani took the time to reflect on being back in the ballpark he called home for the better part of his first six big league seasons.

And while it wasn't surprising to see Ohtani looks back fondly on Angel Stadium, it was perhaps a bit surprising to see just how highly he spoke of the park.

"I had a lot of good memories being in this stadium," Ohtani told MLB.com. "It’s one of my favorite stadiums to play in. So it was a really important mark for me to be able to pitch on this mound again."

At face value, Ohtani saying that Angel Stadium was one of his favorite stadiums to play in isn't too surprising. But when you consider the general perception of the park, his high praise becomes a bit more surprising.

While Angel Stadium has good weather and sunshine on its side, its close proximity to highways, apartment complexes and parking lots dampens the vibe just a bit—and earned it a ranking of 23rd out of 30 ballparks in stadium rankings for the 2025 season.

Stadium nostalgia aside, Ohtani's Dodgers were swept by the Angels in the season series, which spanned six games. So admittedly, his club has bigger fish to fry, namely its upcoming series with the now-first place San Diego Padres.

But it's always fun to restart a conversation about which MLB ballparks are—and maybe aren't—the best.

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game is rapidly approaching, as the best players in baseball will come together for the midsummer classic at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.

There will be many of the usual suspects on the field for the game, which will take place on Tuesday, July 15. Among active players, Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw––who was invited to the event by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred as a "Legend Pick"––leads the league with 11 appearances in the All-Star Game.

Kershaw's 11 All-Star appearances wouldn't even sniff the top 20 in league history, however. We'll take a look at the MLB players who have made the most appearances in the midsummer classic.

Most MLB All-Star Appearances in History

Atlanta Braves legend Hank Aaron holds the record for most All-Star appearances in MLB history, having featured in the game an astounding 25 times. Of course, Aaron's figures are slightly inflated by the fact that MLB played two All-Star Games each year from 1959 to '62.

Player

No. of All-Star Appearances

Team(s)

Hank Aaron

25

Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves

Willie Mays

24

New York Giants, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets

Stan Musial

24

St. Louis Cardinals

Mickey Mantle

20

New York Yankees

Cal Ripken Jr.

19

Baltimore Orioles

Ted Williams

19

Boston Red Sox

Rod Carew

18

Minnesota Twins, California Angels

Carl Yastrzemski

18

Boston Red Sox

Yogi Berra

18

New York Yankees

Al Kaline

18

Detroit Tigers

Brooks Robinson

18

Baltimore Orioles

Pete Rose

17

Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, Montreal Expos

Warren Spahn

17

Boston Braves, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants

Tony Gwynn

15

San Diego Padres

Ozzie Smith

15

San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals

Roberto Clemente

15

Pittsburgh Pirates

Nellie Fox

15

Chicago White Sox

Johnny Bench

14

Cincinnati Reds

Barry Bonds

14

Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants

Ernie Banks

14

Chicago Cubs

Derek Jeter

14

New York Yankees

Frank Robinson

14

Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles, California Angels

Ivan Rodriguez

14

Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers

Alex Rodriguez

14

Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees

Now, let's look at the active players with the most All-Star appearances, including this season's nod.

Most MLB All-Star Appearances Among Active Players

Player

No. of All-Star Appearances

Team(s)

Clayton Kershaw

11*

Los Angeles Dodgers

Mike Trout

10

Los Angeles Angels

Jose Altuve

9

Houston Astros

Craig Kimbrel

9

Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Philadlephia Phillies

Justin Verlander

9

Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros

Freddie Freeman

9*

Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers

Chris Sale

9*

Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves

Nolan Arenado

8

Colorado Rockies, St. Louis Cardinals

Mookie Betts

8

Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers

Bryce Harper

8

Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies

Max Scherzer

8

Detroit Tigers, Washington Nationals

Aroldis Chapman

8*

Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox

Paul Goldschmidt

7

Arizona Diamondbacks, St. Louis Cardinals

Manny Machado

7*

Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres

Jose Ramirez

7*

Cleveland Guardians

Aaron Judge

7*

New York Yankees

Only seven players in this year's All-Star Game have made seven or more appearances in the midsummer classic. It's clear just how much more difficult it is to sustain a streak of All-Star appearances in the modern game.

Twenty-five All-Star appearances certainly seems an impossible feat nowadays, especially given that even the lengthiest MLB careers don't often span 25 seasons. That's not to take away from Aaron's iconic career, in which he was an All-Star in 21 of his 23 years in MLB. Still, Aaron, and some others who played in the late 1950s and early '60s, benefitted from four seasons with two All-Star Games, helping them pad their tallies.

In today's game, there's much more emphasis placed on injury prevention and, as such, more time spent on the recovery process. This is best evidenced through the recent surge in UCL injuries and the subsequent Tommy John procedure required to repair the injury. That surgery comes with an extremely lengthy recovery process, effectively robbing some pitchers of a full season or more of their career.

The way the game is played today, with so much more attention to detail, a more complete array of statistics and advanced metrics and more focus on injury prevention, Aaron's record of 25 All-Star appearances won't be broken any time soon, if ever.

Pitcher Aroldis Chapman locked down the save for the Red Sox in their playoff opener Tuesday—but only after a treacherous ninth inning that had Boston fans on pins and needles.

The Red Sox summoned Chapman in the eighth inning in relief of starter Garrett Crochet, who'd flummoxed the Yankees with 11 strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings to start this American League wild-card series. After inducing third baseman Jose Caballero to fly out, Chapman returned for the ninth up 3–1.

The first batter, first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, singled. The second, right fielder Aaron Judge, did the same. When left fielder Cody Bellinger added a third, New York was able to load the bases.

After that, it was all Chapman. First, the eight-time All-Star fooled designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton on a nasty 92 mph splitter—one of the best pitches of the day in baseball.

Then, second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. flied to shallow right before Chapman punched out center fielder Trent Grisham on a 101 mph four-seamer to end the game.

The two teams will meet again Wednesday, with Boston hoping for a smoother landing.

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O Mais Querido encontrou dificuldades na etapa inicial, quando o time mexicano controlou mais ações ofensivas e impôs intensidade. Jorginho ressaltou que não há partidas simples no Mundial, e o time precisou corrigir posicionamentos para melhorar o desempenho no segundo tempo.

— Você chega nesse nível, e nesse nível não tem jogo fácil. Quem acha que vai chegar e ganhar fácil, futebol hoje em dia não tem mais essa de entrar e saber quem vai ganhar. Mais uma vez hoje um jogo bem difícil, com uma equipe muito boa, bem preparada, que nos colocou em dificuldade no primeiro tempo e depois conseguimos ajustar algumas coisas e acredito que fomos melhores no segundo tempo. Encontramos um gol, e é importante quando você não está no seu melhor dia, quando o outro time está um pouco melhor, você encontrar a maneira de marcar, de ganhar o jogo. No fim das contas, acredito que a gente mereceu a vitória, mas foi um bom jogo — declarou ao Grupo Globo.

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Questionado sobre uma possível expectativa para enfrentar o PSG na final, o ítalo-brasileiro afirmou que o foco imediato é o duelo de sábado (13) contra o Pyramids.

— Acredito que não, porque hoje foi mais uma prova que quem está aqui merece, e com certeza todos são equipes qualificadas. A gente precisa conhecer bem o Pyramids e que com certeza vai ser um jogo difícil. E a gente precisa estar preparado para, sim, depois pensar no próximo — disse.

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Jorginho também comentou o nível físico da equipe, destacando que o grupo tem conseguido manter intensidade mesmo na reta final da temporada.

— Claro que você sente, mas acredito que a gente está bem preparado. E demonstrou. No segundo tempo, acredito eu, correndo mais que eles, que eles também correm muito, colocam muita intensidade, então acredito que a gente subiu, conseguiu subir de nível, a essa altura do ano no segundo tempo — então é porque a equipe está bem, encaixando as coisas que a gente prepara, que a gente modifica durante o jogo, acredito que foi um bom jogo da nossa parte — concluiu.

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O Flamengo volta a treinar nesta quinta-feira (11), em Doha, com preparação voltada para a semifinal de sábado (13), novamente no Ahmad bin Ali. A equipe busca vaga na decisão contra o Paris Saint-Germain, campeão europeu, na próxima quarta-feira (17).

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