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18 games, over 50 goals and plenty to take note of: Gameweek three of the Champions League provided us all with another spectacle. Once again, it was the usual suspects who dominated as Paris Saint-Germain handed Bayer Leverkusen an evening to forget and Liverpool got back to winning ways in style against Eintracht Frankfurt.

That’s not to say there were no shocks entirely, however. Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur side stuttered again, this time against AS Monaco, whilst Antonio Conte will certainly be having words with his Napoli side following their humiliating 6-2 defeat at the hands of PSV Eindhoven.

But in a week centred around goals galore, who stands out as the biggest winners and losers on matchday three of the Champions League campaign?

Winners: Wirtz ends wait and PSG thrash Leverkusen

Winner: Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)

After four straight defeats in all competitions, Liverpool’s trip to face Frankfurt suddenly became of the upmost importance. Defeat would have seen Arne Slot become the first Liverpool manager in the Premier League era to lose five games on the bounce and such a stat would have sparked the most serious concerns of his Anfield tenure.

When Rasmus Kristensen found the bottom corner of Giorgi Mamardashvili’s goal in the 26th minute, it looked as though the Reds were in for another miserable evening. It was the type of goal that they’ve become all too familiar with as of late.

A quick-fire triple from Hugo Ekitike, Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate soon signalled a sigh of relief around the Liverpool dugout, however, before Florian Wirtz made his mark in the second-half.

Assisting goals for Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai, the German ended his 10-game wait for a goal contribution and could now finally be on his way to stardom in a Liverpool shirt.

Winner: PSG

They may have stuttered in Ligue 1 in recent weeks, sitting second behind Marseille, but when the world is watching PSG remain in ruthless form. This time, it was Bayer Leverkusen who suffered. The once-invincible Germans looked anything but against the European champions, who found themselves 4-1 up before Leverkusen could even take shelter at half-time.

The onslaught only continued in the second period. Following goals from Willian Pacho, Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes, Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha all got in the act to secure a stunning 7-2 victory.

In full flow, PSG once again look unstoppable and that may well leave them on course to retain their European crown this season.

Winner: Fermin Lopez (Barcelona)

When heaping praise on a La Masia graduate, it’s usually Lamine Yamal who finds himself in the headlines. Alas, in recent weeks, Fermin Lopez has finally received his flowers.

The Spaniard, who attracted transfer interest from the Premier League in the summer, has proved his worth at Barcelona and enjoyed one of his best games yet against Olympiakos.

Netting a hat-trick as Barcelona thumped the Greek side 6-1, Lopez is staking a serious claim that he should be starting for Hansi Flick’s side every week.

Losers: Salah woes continue and Simeone loses at his own game Loser: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Liverpool desperately needed a win in Frankfurt and Mohamed Salah desperately needed a goal. After 90 minutes in Germany, however, only one of those things happened and the Egyptian was left to rue yet another missed chance.

Having been dropped for Hugo Ekitike in Slot’s frontline, Salah needed to prove a point when he emerged from the bench. But after failing to square the ball to Wirtz in an attempt to end his own drought from open-play, his current confidence problem was laid bare for the onwatching Reds.

Some have been quick to criticise the winger and he has since taken Liverpool out of his Twitter header in what could be a worrying sign for those at Anfield. Liverpool may be back to winning ways, but they’ve still got a major Salah problem to solve.

Loser: Bayer Leverkusen

Life without Xabi Alonso, Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and others was never going to be easy for Leverkusen. But their 7-2 humiliation at the hands of PSG in front of their own fans remains unacceptable. They tried and failed their Erik ten Hag experiment earlier this season. Now, it’s the turn of Kasper Hjulmand to turn things around.

So far, however, his side have been incredibly vulnerable defensively and serious steps need to be taken before they can compete among Europe’s best once again.

What makes the PSG thrashing all the more frustrating is the fact that Leverkusen entered the game without a defeat in eight games in all competitions. Those games featured plenty of goals, but there was at least an expectation that the Germans would hand the French champions a competitive outing. That proved to be anything but the case, though.

Loser: Diego Simeone (Atletico Madrid)

In one of the most highly-anticipated games in this season’s Champions League calendar, Arsenal played host to Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid side in a clash between two sides who perfect the defensive side of their game before launching forward.

It was the experienced defensive mastermind vs the new kid on the block in many ways, but it was the latter who came out on top. Simeone could do nothing but watch on as he was beaten at his own game and then some.

Arsenal ran riot, becoming the first-ever side to score four goals in 13 minutes against Simeone’s Atletico Madrid side, as they wrapped things up in a ruthless second-half performance.

It was a statement display from the Gunners and an evening to forget for Simeone, whose powers are beginning to fade on Europe’s biggest stage.

A target of 144 was chased by Pakistan with 24.5 overs remaining, giving them a third consecutive ODI series win over SA

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Abrar Ahmed bamboozled South Africa with a career-best 4 for 27 to give Pakistan a series-clinching seven-wicket win in the third and final ODI. This was Pakistan’s third ODI series win in a row over South Africa.Batting first on a slow, low Faisalabad pitch, South Africa started strongly with Quinton de Kock and Lhuan-dre Pretorius adding 72 for the first wicket. They were 106 for 2 at one point but Abrar dismantled them with three wickets in two overs. In the end, South Africa were bundled out for a mere 143 in 37.5 overs.Pakistan started the chase tentatively but Saim Ayub’s unbeaten 77 off 70 balls helped them reach the target with almost 25 overs to spare.Ayub, in the first innings, opened the bowling with Shaheen Shah Afridi. South Africa captain Matthew Breetzke had hoped for runs on the board in a big game but Pakistan set defensive fields and conceded only ten runs in the first four overs.Then, in the fifth, Afridi bowled a back-of-the-hand slower ball. De Kock spotted it early and lofted it over the bowler’s head for a four. Afridi went pace-on for the next ball, only to be drilled down the ground for another boundary.Haris Rauf, who returned to the side after serving a two-match ban, came into the attack in the seventh over and induced an outside edge of Pretorious’ bat. It would have been a regulation catch for first slip had there been one. Instead, the ball raced away for four. Pretorius rubbed it in by smashing Rauf for two more fours in the next three balls.The pair brought up their third successive fifty stand before Salman Agha had Pretorius caught at long-off for 39. Tony de Zorzi fell soon after, chipping Agha tamely to extra cover.Saim Ayub goes aerial•Associated Press

De Kock carried on and reached 7000 ODI runs. He became the second-fastest to the mark, behind countryman Hashim Amla, getting there in 158 innings. He brought up his fifty with a reverse-swept four off Mohammad Nawaz but was lbw two balls later when he tried to slog-sweep the spinner.Abrar ran through the middle order with a three-wicket burst. Debutant Rubin Hermann was the first to go, bowled after failing to pick the googly. Donovan Ferreira was next, bowled after missing a sweep and then having the ball clip the exposed leg stump. Corbin Bosch was bowled first ball, undone by the low bounce.There was no hat-trick for Abrar but he had Breetzke caught behind in his final over to hasten the end. South Africa’s lower order tried to resist but Afridi wrapped up the innings with two wickets in two balls.Pakistan did not have a smooth start to their chase as Nandre Burger dismissed Fakhar Zaman for a duck for the second successive game. Burger moved the ball both ways and it took Pakistan 14 balls to score their first run. Both Ayub and No. 3 Babar Azam were circumspect at the start. In fact, Ayub took ten balls to open his account.However, the wait was worth it. Burger bowled a length ball and Ayub drove on the up through covers for four. That opened the floodgates as Pakistan hit eight fours and two sixes in the next five overs. By the tenth over, the scoreboard was reading 59 for 1.Babar was run out for 27 when going for a third run, but Ayub was unstoppable. Although not always in control of his shots, Ayub did not hesitate playing them. He often took the aerial route, bringing up his fifty off just 39 balls. It paved the way for what turned out to be a comfortable win in the end.

Leeds United secured a superb 3-3 comeback against Liverpool at Elland Road last night to make it four points in the space of a week against big six opposition.

Daniel Farke’s men fell two goals behind just minutes after the break after a Hugo Ekitiké double, but it only seemed to spur the side on to get back into the Premier League clash.

Goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Anton Stach restored parity before Dominic Szoboszlai’s 80th-minute effort looked to have finally handed the visitors three points.

However, it wasn’t meant to be, with the Whites’ never-say-die attitude rewarding them a point, after Ao Tanaka beautifully volleyed home from a corner in the 96th minute.

Despite the impressive fightback against the Reds in Yorkshire, numerous players struggled to impress throughout the clash, which could put their starting roles at huge risk.

Leeds’ poor performers against Liverpool

Jayden Bogle has been Leeds’ number one right-back so far this campaign, but his showing against the Reds was arguably one of his worst of the season to date.

The Englishman was withdrawn with just a minute left in the clash, after giving possession away 11 times, with two occasions coming when trying to take on an opponent.

He also failed to win any tackles against Cody Gakpo, whilst only coming out on top in 25% of the ground and aerial duels he entered against the defending champions.

Bogle wasn’t alone in struggling within the back five, with centre-back Joe Rodon having an uncharacteristically poor performance in the Premier League.

The Welsh international’s misplaced pass handed the ball on a plate for Ekitike to fire home and help the visitors establish their two-goal cushion early in the second half.

He also only managed to win 50% of the aerial battles he entered in the defensive third, but thankfully, he was bailed out by Tanaka for his struggles in stoppage time.

The Leeds star who needs to be dropped after Liverpool

If Leeds are to stay up in the Premier League this season, their ability to get themselves off the canvas on a regular basis could play a massive role in any successful survival attempt.

Few sides in the league would be able to get themselves back within striking distance of sides who possess the quality of Liverpool, with Farke deserving huge credit after such a result.

The German wasn’t afraid of making key changes at crucial parts of the game, with his triple change in the 65th minute seeing Tanaka score, whilst Wilfried Gnonto won the penalty for Calvert-Lewin’s strike.

Brenden Aaronson was also on hand to provide the goods, with the American registering the assist for Stach’s strike – which restored parity for the first time in the meeting.

However, Noah Okafor was just one of the players sacrificed for the aforementioned trio, with the attacker potentially now fearing for his starting role in Yorkshire.

The Swiss international lasted just over an hour before being replaced, but his stats from his time on the pitch showcase how lacklustre his showing at Elland Road was.

He was only able to complete a total of five passes in his 65-minute showing – an average of one every 13 minutes – with his small frame unsuited to the counter-attacking nature in the first half.

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The 25-year-old tried his best to make an impact on the transition, but largely struggled against the Reds’ backline – as seen by his tally of just one dribble completed.

Okafor also failed to win any of his aerial battles, something which is hardly a surprise given his stature – but also coming up against the likes of Virgil van Dijk.

To top off his disappointing display, he only registered a total of 14 touches during the draw, with goalkeeper Lucas Perri making nearly three times more with his tally of 43.

After such a performance, Farke will be left with no choice but to drop the Swiss international, with the trio off the bench certainly deserving of a start after their impact in the second half.

It’s certainly not a bad call for the manager to make, especially with the recent form creating competition for places – something that will be vital if they are to secure survival.

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O Vasco ficou no lucro com o empate sofrido contra o Fortaleza no jogo de ida da terceira fase da Copa do Brasil, no Castelão. Apesar da pressão dos donos da casa do iníco ao fim, o Cruz-Maltino soube sofrer para segurar no empate.

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A verdade é que ninguém esperava uma grande atuação do time carioca. O elenco contava com desfalques importantes como Payet e João Victor, além do pouco tempo de preparo com o novo técnico interino Rafael Paiva. Mas a esperança era sair com um bom resultado para levantar o astral e levar o jogo para a decisão em São Januário – objetivo concluído.

O Fortaleza tomou conta da partida e obrigou Léo Jardim a fazer defesas milagrosas que salvaram o resultado para o Vasco. Não à toa, o goleiro ficou com a maior nota do time no Footstats (8,9). Boa atuação também do trio de defesa montada por Paiva: Rojas, Maicon e Léo deram conta do serviço de fechar a zaga vascaína.

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Por outro lado, o Gigante da Colina tem sofrido muito com o ataque. A falta de eficiência no chute final fez o Vasco sofrer muito em busca dos resultados em 2024. Apesar do time finalizar muitas vezes, pouquíssimas bolas vão na direção do gol. Vegetti acabou ficando com a pior nota do elenco na partida (4,5), sendo seguido por Lucas Piton (4,7).

Tanto Rafael Paiva, quanto Ramón Diáz, não conseguiram chegar em um denominador comum em relação ao trio ofensivo. Vegetti parece ser a única unamidade, mas as pontas giram em todos jogos com Rossi, David, Rayan e Clayton. Além de Adson ainda entrar nessa briga.

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O meio-campo também preocupa. Desde a perda de Paulinho e Jair, parece que nada dá certo no centro do campo. Matheus Carvalho entra bem, mas oscila. Mesma coisa com Sforza e Galdames. O Payet, que antes parecia ser peça essencial no elenco, já não é unanimidade.

A perda de Gabriel Pec, Marlon Gomes e os dois principais volantes da última temporada deixam a impressão de que o time de 2024 piorou. E de fato, os resultados nas primeiras partidas do Brasileirão são piores. Ao fim da quarta rodada do Brasileirão 2023, o Vasco ocupava a 11ª posição com 5 pontos. Hoje, o Cruz-Maltino ocupa a 17ª posição com apenas 3 pontos.

O principal culpado pelo empate com o Fortaleza? A falta de eficiência e objetividade. O principal culpado pela crise que se instaurou no Vasco? A falta de planejamento da diretoria. A busca por um novo técnico e a chegada de reforços vão definir a história do clube da Colina este ano. Por enquanto, a torcida não vê muitos motivos para sorrir.

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Tottenham Hotspur are in the market for quality attacking reinforcements come January and have now been told how much it will take to land a winger who is thriving in one of Europe’s top-five leagues.

Thomas Frank has had mixed luck with signings since walking through the door in N17, and many would argue that Spurs’ capture of Mohammed Kudus has been their best bit of business so far.

On the flip side, Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani may take a little longer to fully settle at the club after some mixed performances, which is part and parcel of football at the end of the day, and the latter’s been very stop-start due to multiple injury problems.

As January approaches, signings will be necessary for Tottenham to kick on under Frank’s stewardship, and he already appears to have identified some exciting names to help their push for a strong Premier League finish.

Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo is a high-profile Spurs target and may be on his way to N17 amid the Lilywhites’ wish to recruit a new winger as a top priority, rather than a fixed number nine.

Looking towards in-form Premier League stars may be their preference. Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye is another name wanted by Tottenham, and they have made an approach for the Senegal international, even if he could cost close to £70 million.

Truthfully, Spurs have the financial muscle to acquire top talent, but half the battle may be convincing players that their project has more to offer in the long term than rival clubs.

Competition for new additions in mid-season is usually fierce, though Tottenham have been told in no uncertain circumstances how much it may cost to bring one of their known targets to North London if they decide to press ahead with a move.

Tottenham told how much it will cost to land Takefusa Kubo

According to Pete O’Rourke on Football Insider’s Inside Track, Tottenham target Takefusa Kubo has a £52 million release clause inserted in his Real Sociedad contract, and any bid submitted matching that figure would be enough to enter direct negotiations with the player.

He explained: “He’s been continually linked with the move to the Premier League with Tottenham, Liverpool over the years, Aston Villa as well. Top young player who’s done really well for Real Sociedad. So, it’s no surprise that the top European clubs are looking at the Japanese international as well.

Takefusa Kobe at Real Sociedad – is he worth £52 million?

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“He has got a release clause in his contract, so it would be straightforward if Tottenham wanted to go and sign him in January. £52million, it’s not a cheap deal by any stretch of the imagination. So, that will come into consideration if Tottenham are to firm up their interest in Kubo as well.”

Lauded by Zinedine Zidane for his “very interesting” tendencies as a player, Kubo has emerged as a target amid concerns over whether Everton would be willing to let go of Ndiaye, though it remains to be seen whether Spurs can land either of their targets.

واصل محمود حسن تريزيجيه، لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بالنادي الأهلي، أداء فقرات برنامج العلاج الطبيعي الذي يخضع له، بعد ‏إصابته بشد في العضلة الخلفية.

وكان تريزيجيه تعرض للإصابة خلال مشاركته في مباراة الزمالك التي جمعت الفريقين يوم الأحد الماضي في نهائي كأس ‏السوبر المصري.‏

كما أدى حسين الشحات، لاعب الفريق، برنامجه التأهيلي على إثر الإصابة التي لحقت به في العضلة الخلفية خلال وقت سابق، لتجهيزه للعودة إلى التدريبات الجماعية في الفترة المقبلة.

ومن المقرر أن يعود فريق النادي الأهلي، لاستئناف تدريباته غدًا السبت، بعد أن قام الجهاز الفني بمنح اللاعبين راحة لمدة 5 أيام، عقب الفوز ببطولة السوبر المصري أمام الزمالك بنتيجة 2-0.

ومن المنتظر وصول الدنماركي، ييس توروب، المدير الفني للفريق إلى القاهرة مساء اليوم الجمعة، برفقة طاقمه المعاون، بعد قضاء إجازة لعدة ‏أيام عقب الفوز ببطولة كأس السوبر.

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ومن المقرر أن يقود توروب مران الفريق غدًا على ملعب مختار التتش بمقر الجزيرة، استعدادًا لخوض مباراة ‏شبيبة القبائل الجزائري، في أولى مواجهات دور المجموعات بدوري أبطال إفريقيا.

ويلتقي الأهلي مع شبيبة القبائل الجزائري، يوم 22 نوفمبر الجاري، قبل أن يخرج لمواجهة الجيش الملكي ‏المغربي، ثم يواجه فريق يانج أفريكانز التنزاني ضمن منافسات دور المجموعات.‏

With Mohamed Salah on course to leave the club in 2027, Liverpool are reportedly preparing a big-money offer to sign an impressive winger who’s an even better dribbler than Lamine Yamal.

Players who could replace Salah at Liverpool

Replacing Salah is an impossible task at Anfield, but Liverpool will have no choice but to get as close as they can to doing exactly that when 2027 arrives and the Egyptian’s contract comes to an end.

He will go down as one of their greatest players of all time, sitting alongside Sir Kenny Dalglish, alongside Steven Gerrard and others. That’s the level that the Reds will have to replace.

Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes are always up for a transfer challenge, however, and have already reportedly set their sights on Michael Olise to replace one of the best Premier League wingers of all time.

The Bayern Munich star wouldn’t be a bad option in the slightest. He has reached a new level on the big stage and could be destined to return to English football with a bang.

Although a different type of player to goalscorer Salah, Liverpool could look towards a creative type rather than a player of the Egyptian’s ilk now that they’ve got an out-and-out No.9 in Alexander Isak.

Rather than replacing Salah’s goals with one player, it seems as though those at Anfield have commenced their plan to duplicate their star man in the aggregate.

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That means that Olise isn’t the only one in Liverpool’s sights. Instead of signing the Frenchman, reports are now suggesting that the Reds are ready to make an offer for an impressive La Liga star.

Liverpool readying Williams offer

According to reports in Spain, Liverpool are now readying a €75m (£65m) offer to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Club. The Spain international has found himself on their radar even after signing a new contract instead of joining Barcelona in the summer.

Whilst that £65m fee may seem like a hefty price, it is still below Williams’ reported €90m (£78m) release clause. If Liverpool are serious about securing his signature, then they may have no choice but to spend big once again rather than eyeing a cut-price deal.

Beating defenders at a better rate than Yamal, one of the world’s best wingers, Williams is not someone to be overlooked. Having been praised as “electric” by analyst Ben Mattinson, the 23-year-old is a star in waiting and needs that big move to arrive.

He stayed loyal to Athletic Club in the summer, but Liverpool must test that loyalty when 2026 arrives and Salah enters the final year of his current contract at Anfield.

Eberechi Eze's first-half strike proved the difference as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 1-0 on Sunday. Eze's goal was his first of the season as the Gunners downed the England international's former employers on home turf to go four points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

The Gunners weren't wholly convincing against the Eagles but did just enough to claim another huge three points as Arsenal capitalised on their title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool dropping points over the weekend.

Eze beat Dean Henderson with a fine hit shortly before the break and despite a late Palace push, the Gunners held out to secure all the spoils.

GOAL rates Arsenal's players from the Emirates Stadium…

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  Goalkeeper & Defence

  David Raya (6/10):

  Had little to make in the way of saves. Distribution was solid, including a calm short pass in the first half between two Palace attackers. 

  Jurrien Timber (7/10):

  Got forward well from right-back again. Dealt with the Palace press with relative ease.

  William Saliba (5/10):

  Struggled against compatriot Mateta and came off at the break due to an apparent injury.

  Gabriel Magalhaes (7/10):

  Won the Rice free-kick to knock down for Eze to bag the opener. Struck the woodwork shortly after the break. 

  Riccardo Calafiori (6/10):

  Found a team-mate well but not wholly convincing defensively before he was replaced by Hincapie.

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  Midfield

  Declan Rice (7/10):

  Free-kick in the first half resulted in Eze's goal. Could have had an assist having created three chances. Replaced by Merino late on.

  Martin Zubimendi (6/10):

  Made a crucial clearance in the 85th minute as Palace pushed for an equaliser. Tidy on and off the ball.

  Eberechi Eze (8/10):

  Scored a superb opener against his former club shortly before the break. Came off to a standing ovation in a match-winning display.

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  Attack

  Bukayo Saka (6/10):

  Not the most memorable performance. Worked hard off the ball but struggled against Mitchell. 

  Viktor Gyokeres (6/10):

  Made some good off-the-ball runs to stretch the Palace backline. Failed to follow up his midweek brace with a goal, but his overall display was solid.

  Leandro Trossard (5/10):

  Forced a notable stop from Henderson on the half-hour mark. Kept quiet otherwise. 

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  Subs & Manager

  Cristhian Mosquera (6/10):

  Come on for Saliba for the second half. Did little wrong to help Arsenal to victory.

  Gabriel Martinelli (5/10):

  Marshalled easily enough having been subbed on for Saka midway through the second half.

  Piero Hincapie (6/10):

  Like Mosquera, was solid enough as Arsenal claimed a narrow win.

  Mikel Merino (5/10):

  Misplaced a simple pass for Trossard shortly after introduction, which angered Arteta.

  Myles Lewis-Skelly (N/A):

  Replaced Eze for the final knockings.

  Mikel Arteta (7/10):

  Got his selection right and managed his subs accordingly to maximise the strength in depth to see out the win.

Celtic head coach Brendan Rodgers handed out two full debuts in the 2-1 win over Kilmarnock away from home in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday.

Colby Donovan, an academy graduate, started for the first time at right-back. Summer signing Sebastian Tounekti also started the match on the left wing after his deadline day move from the Swedish side.

Both players caught the eye in different ways. The full-back showcased his defensive skills, winning seven of his ten duels, whilst the winger created four chances and completed five dribbles, per Sofascore.

As well as handing full debuts to Tounekti and Donovan from the start, Rodgers brought Kelechi Iheanacho off the bench to make his debut for the Scottish giants against Kilmarnock.

The former Sevilla marksman, who arrived at Parkhead on a free transfer on the day after deadline day, stepped up from the spot to score the winning goal from the penalty spot in the 96th minute.

Celtic will now be hoping that Iheanacho and Tounekti, two of their summer signings, can kick on from here and prove that they are worth the wage for the Hoops.

How much Celtic's new signings earn

Per Salary Leaks, Kieran Tierney is said to be the highest-earning player among the summer signings made by the Scottish Premiership champions, on £50k-per-week.

This is not a surprise because the Scotland international has spent the last six years in England with Arsenal, one of the biggest clubs in the world, after a £25m move from Celtic in 2019.

Iheanacho, interestingly, is the next highest earner alongside Benjamin Nygren, on £25k-per-week, after he moved to Glasgow on a free transfer from Sevilla, after the Spanish side ripped up his contract on deadline day.

The left-footed forward spent many seasons in the Premier League with Manchester City and Leicester City, though, and was previously at a LaLiga club, so it was unlikely that he was going to be on cheap wages.

As you can see in the table above, most of the club’s 11 signings are reportedly on fairly low wages, as only three of them earn more than £13k-per-week.

Per Salary Leaks, only three of the club’s summer signings, Tierney, Nygren, and Iheanacho, are in the top 13 earners at Parkhead this season, which shows that the Hoops have not splashed significant money across the board on their new additions.

That may be a reaction to last summer’s signings and how poorly some of them went down. Adam Idah, for example, joined for an initial fee of £8.5m and left a year later to sign for Swansea for an initial fee of £6m on deadline day.

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Another one of last summer’s recruits who should be in danger of following Idah out of the door at Parkhead is Auston Trusty, who has not provided value for money since his move to the club.

The USA international joined from Sheffield United in the summer of 2024 for a fee of £5m and, per Salary Leaks, earns more than all of this summer’s signings aside from Tierney.

Why Celtic must part ways with Auston Trusty

Unless there is a drastic switch-up in form, the Scottish giants should be looking to finally part ways with the USMNT star when the January transfer window opens for business at the start of next year.

Per Salary Leaks, Trusty earns £32k-per-week, which is more than new signings Iheanacho and Tounekti, and the fifth-highest wage within the first-team squad, only behind Callum McGregor, Jota, Cameron Carter-Vickers, and Tierney.

Unfortunately, the former Arsenal central defender’s performances on the pitch for the Hoops since the start of last season have failed to justify the outlay that the club have paid, and continue to pay, for his services.

At the start of 2025, Rodgers said that the left-footed flop had to do better against Dundee. The boss noted that the team was “a bit soft” with Trusty at centre-back, as he was beaten too easily in the air for Dundee’s third goal in the game.

Defensive mistakes, like the one in the clip above, were too commonplace for the former Sheffield United star for a player who was signed for big money on big wages last year.

Trusty has not provided the quality that was expected from a signing of his calibre, unfortunately, and has found himself as the back-up to Liam Scales in the left-sided centre-back role at the start of this season.

As you can see in the table above, the American flop was outperformed by Scales in the Premiership last season, as the £5m signing made four more errors that led to shots or goals, was dribbled past more than twice as much, and won a lower percentage of his physical duels.

These statistics show that Trusty has been too much of a liability at the heart of the defence for Celtic, because of his costly errors and how easy opposition forwards find it to dribble past him with the ball.

He should be in the prime years of his career, at the age of 27, but finds himself as a second-choice in his position, despite being one of the highest earners at the club.

The Daily Record reported in the summer that European and English clubs were interested in signing Trusty, which suggests that there could be enough interest for Celtic to cash in on him when the January window opens.

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Whilst the Hoops must ditch Trusty because of his underperformances, the Scottish giants will be hoping the likes of Tounekti and Iheanacho will do enough to justify their wage this season, after a strong start from both of them against Kilmarnock.

وجه أحد الحسابات الجماهيرية لنادي ليفربول، رسالة للنجم المصري محمد صلاح، بعد انتهاء مباراة الفريق ضد آينتراخت فرانكفورت بفوز كاسح للريدز بخماسية لهدف واحد في دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وجلس محمد صلاح على دكة بدلاء ليفربول في مباراة اليوم، لكن آرني سلوت استعان بجناحه المصري في الدقيقة 72 من عمر الشوط الثاني.

وفضل آرني سلوت مدرب ليفربول الاعتماد على كل من هوجو إيكتيكي وألكسندر إيزاك وكودي جاكبو في خط هجوم الريدز منذ بداية اللقاء.

اقرأ أيضاً.. رد فعل محمد صلاح بعد نهاية مباراة ليفربول وفرانكفورت في دوري أبطال أوروبا

We’re with you Mohamed Salah.

Through thick and thin. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/otgOY4zZU3 — The Anfield Talk (@TheAnfieldTalk) October 22, 2025

ونشر حساب “ANFIELD TALK” في رسالة تحفيزية لصلاح بعد نهاية المباراة: “نحن معك يا محمد صلاح، في السراء والضراء”.

وعلى الرغم من تألق محمد صلاح ومساهمته في قيادة منتخب مصر لكأس العالم للمرة الثانية في مسيرته، إلا أنه يتلقى العديد من الانتقادات بسبب مستواه وتراجع مساهماته التهديفية مع ليفربول.