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Jumpei kusukami leaves western sydney wanderers

The Japanese midfielder has informed the playing group of his departure Japanese attacker Jumpei Kusukami will leave the Western Sydney Wanderers immediately after telling the news to his teammates on Tuesday. The Covert Agent can reveal coach Josep Gombau has started his January re-shaping of the Wanderers squad by informing the 30-year-old midfielder he can leave if he wishes. Article continues below Kusukami played 44 matches, including 11 this campaign, since joining Wanderers in 2016 - scoring six goals and assisting four. He is believed to be keen to find a club in his native Japan, where he has previously played for Cerezo Osaka, Kawasaki Frontale and Sagan Tosu The announcement was made on the same day teammate Jacob Melling confirmed he was leaving the club for Central Coast Mariners, as communicated by The Covert Agent on Monday.***prbxselfnetwork***

Jumpei kusukami leaves western sydney wanderers

The Japanese midfielder has informed the playing group of his departure Japanese attacker Jumpei Kusukami will leave the Western Sydney Wanderers immediately after telling the news to his teammates on Tuesday. The Covert Agent can reveal coach Josep Gombau has started his January re-shaping of the Wanderers squad by informing the 30-year-old midfielder he can leave if he wishes. Article continues below Kusukami played 44 matches, including 11 this campaign, since joining Wanderers in 2016 - scoring six goals and assisting four. He is believed to be keen to find a club in his native Japan, where he has previously played for Cerezo Osaka, Kawasaki Frontale and Sagan Tosu The announcement was made on the same day teammate Jacob Melling confirmed he was leaving the club for Central Coast Mariners, as communicated by The Covert Agent on Monday.***prbxselfnetwork***

Who will win the african nation's championship?

With defending champions DR Congo unable to defend their title, the stage is set for Morocco, Nigeria, Libya and Cameroon to make history Democratic Republic of Congo’s elimination to Congo Brazzaville in the first qualifying round of the African Nations Championship saw the defending champions, and two-time winners miss out on the tournament in Morocco, opening the door to a plethora of contenders to slug it out for their title.  Hosts Morocco may not have the best pedigree in the tournament, heck they were eliminated in the Group stage of the biennial competition two years ago in Rwanda, yet it’ll be naïve not to include the hosts as one of the favorites this time around. No host nation has ever won the competition, however, so the Atlas Lions have their work cut out in trying to make history. They face 2016 semi-finalists Guinea, Sudan and Mauritania in Group A.  Nigeria may have made the last three tournaments, but the competition continues to elude them. The home-based Eagles will be out to do better than their 2014 showing (which still remains their best performance in the competition) when they ended third. Salisu Yusuf’s side also have to do better than two years ago when they failed to make it to the knockout rounds. They face favourites Libya, Rwanda and Equatorial Guinea in Group C.  2014 winners Libya come into the biennial competition as one of the favorites. Having missed out on the chance to defend their title last time out in Rwanda, the Mediterranean Knights will be extra motivated when they cross that white line in Morocco. They will have to better Nigeria and Rwanda (with debutants Equatorial Guinea not given much of a chance) if they are not to see dreams of a second ACN title crushed.  Ivory Coast are making their fourth appearance in the biennial tournament, and having secured third place last time out in Rwanda, will seek to better their performance. The Elephants will have to outfox Zambia, Uganda and Namibia in Group B if they are to avoid what will surely be a shocking group-stage elimination for a side touted to make an impact in the latter stages of the competition.  Cameroon are two-time quarter-finalists in the competition having made the last eight in 2011 and 2016. However, the West Africans have failed to ever make it into the final four and beyond in their three appearances in the competition. They will have to contend with the 2011 runners-up Angola, Congo and Burkina Faso in Group D. Article continues below So which team will emerge as African champions come February 4 at Stade Mohamed V, Casablanca.  Vote in our comment section***prbxselfnetwork***

That was vintage juve pogba-heny

The former Arsenal forward heaped praise on the French midfielder after his dominant display on Monday Thierry Henry was glowing in his praise for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, who set up both goals in Monday's 2-0 win at Everton, also hailing the Frenchman's leadership. Wearing the captain's armband in the absence of injured full-back Antonio Valencia, Pogba provided assists for Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard at Goodison Park as Jose Mourinho's side snapped a run of three consecutive draws in the Premier League. Pogba starred on New Year's Day, at home on the left of a three-man midfield – where the France international established himself during his time at Italian champions Juventus before returning to Manchester in 2016. "He can play in a lot of positions. I said when he first arrived that, for me, he is not a holding midfielder," fellow Frenchman Henry told Sky Sports . "He can play in a lot of positions but that is where he is at his best. That was vintage Juve Pogba. "Every time Lingard was making that early run inside, he was occupying that position on the left. "When you go back on your right foot — I used to go on the left myself — you can ping a ball on the other side, you can play that reverse pass, you can play a cute one-two, you can dribble past people. As we saw, he did it all in the second half. "When he plays at that level he is almost unplayable and I think he changed the second half. "He went up to a certain level. That's what you do as a captain. You say to your team-mates, 'guys, follow me. I'll show you the way.'" "When he plays like that and when he plays on the left, coming in and being kind of free, it's very difficult to stop him," Henry added. Article continues below "Today he acted like a captain. That's very important too." Manchester United moved up to second in the table, two points ahead of Chelsea – who are due to play Arsenal on Wednesday – and 12 points adrift of neighbours Manchester City. Pogba and company face a match on Jan. 5, an FA Cup tie against Derby Country to close an insane run of fixtures over the festive period. The club will then have a substantial break before returning to Premier League action on Jan. 15 against Stoke City. ***prbxselfnetwork***

Gabriel jesus injured!!

Manchester City have confirmed Gabriel Jesus injured his medial collateral ligament on Sunday, with the Brazilian set for further tests Gabriel Jesus suffered an injury to his medial collateral ligament in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace, Manchester City have confirmed. The Brazil international was forced off in the first half at Selhurst Park after appearing to overstretch while accidentally doing the splits. Although he did not need the assistance of a stretcher, Jesus left the pitch in tears and City boss Pep Guardiola predicted after the match that the forward would likely be out for up to two months. City have now confirmed Jesus did suffer ligament damage during the incident. "Manchester City can confirm Gabriel Jesus suffered a medial collateral ligament injury during the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday," a statement from the club reads.  "He will undergo further examinations in the coming days to establish the extent of his lay-off. "We wish Gabriel a speedy recovery and we will keep you updated on his progress via the Club's official channels." Jesus quickly came out on social media to calm fears of a lengthy absence, saying that the injury was "small" and that it would not require surgery.  Hoje fiz um exame no joelho esquerdo que diagnosticou uma pequena lesão no ligamento colateral medial! Graças a Deus não é uma lesão muito séria e não preciso passar por nenhum procedimento cirúrgico. Volto o mais rápido possivel! Obrigado por todas as mensagens de apoio e pensamento positivo! Feliz ano novo! 2018 promete!!! ——————— Today I went through an image exam on my left knee that diagnosed a small medial colateral ligament injury! Thanks god it is not very bad and I won’t have to go through any surgery procedure. Promise to be back as soon as possible! Thanks for all the fans support and positive thoughts! Happy new year! 2018 is going to be my year! "Today I went through an image exam on my left knee that diagnosed a small medial collateral ligament injury!" he wrote on his official Instagram account.  Article continues below "Thanks god it is not very bad and I won't have to go through any surgery procedure. Promise to be back as soon as possible!  "Thanks for all the fans support and positive thoughts! Happy new year! 2018 is going to be my year!" Following the injury to Jesus and midfielder Kevin de Bruyne taking a knock on a late challenge in the same match, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola asked for more protection for players. ***prbxselfnetwork***

Van dijk revels in 'dream' liverpool debut

Having become the world's most expensive defender, the centre-back began his Reds career with the winner in a 2-1 FA Cup triumph over rival Everton Virgil van Dijk was ecstatic to mark his "dream" Liverpool debut with the winning goal in Friday's FA Cup triumph over rivals Everton. The world's most expensive defender, who completed his move from Southampton for £75 million earlier this month, headed in the winner six minutes from time to settle a fiery Merseyside derby at Anfield. He had earlier seen a similar chance go begging as he nodded into the arms of Jordan Pickford, but was left beaming with joy at the end as his late intervention made it 2-1. "What a night," the Dutchman told BBC Sport. "It was thoroughly deserved, it felt amazing to be out there. The goal is very special for me and my family. "Playing at Anfield for Liverpool is a dream for every player. To score a goal is even more special." James Milner, who put the hosts 1-0 up from the spot after Mason Holgate was deemed to have fouled Adam Lallana, was not surprised to see Van Dijk make such an immediate impact. Article continues below "It's not an easy game to step into, but it's the sort of game Van Dijk came here to play in," said Milner, whose opener was cancelled out by Gylfi Sigurdsson's second-half leveller. "They had a lot of fans, which was great and made a great atmosphere. "But that [winner from Van Dijk] is what we expect from him."***prbxselfnetwork***