However, paying €6.5 million (£5.4m/$7.4m) for his services was actually considered a massive gamble, but Amorim had a clear plan for him.
August 2 to August 8 - 3,118 tested; 9 positiveAugust 9 to August 15 - 3,231 tests; 11 positiveAugust 16 to August 22 - 3,060 tests; 16 positiveAugust 23 to August 29 - 3,020 tests; six positiveAugust 30 to September 5 - 1,952 tests; two positiveSeptember 6 to September 12 - 3,039 tests; three positiveSeptember 13 to September 19 - 3,154 tests; two positiveSeptember 20 to September 26 - 3,010 tests; one positiveSeptember 27 to October 3 - 2,927 tests; four positiveOctober 4 to October 10 - 1,696 tests; zero positiveOctober 11 to October 17 - 3,044 tests; six positiveOctober 18 to October 24 - 3,209 tests; four positiveOctober 25 to October 31 - 3,006 tests; four positiveNovember 1 to November 7 - 2,953 tests; three positiveNovember 8 to November 14 - 1,647 tests; four positiveNovember 15 to November 21 - 3,188 tests; six positiveNovember 22 to November 28 - 3,379 tests; seven positiveNovember 29 to December 5 - 3,154 tests; 12 positiveDecember 6 to December 12 - 3,805 tests; 42 positive What else do we know?A record-high 42 cases puts the Premier League in a precarious position heading into a busy period of fixtures.
He left the pitch on that occasion at Turf Moor after 29 minutes through injury and didn't return until April's 1-0 win at Arsenal.
The Irish club unveiled the new strip on Monday morning in collaboration with the Bob Marley family and their Bravado clothing label, but their release differs slightly from the Ajax offering that honoured the popular anthem 'Three Little Birds' back in August.
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United are set to lean on Rangnick's in-depth knowledge of the squad and what is required to build a strong collective for a progressive on-pitch identity.
Today, we have seen the difference between the two teams. We struggled a lot this evening and they showed us they are much stronger than us.
However, things haven't quite gone to plan for the midfielder since his move from Atletico Madrid so he may be better off focusing on finding some form and consistency.
I was a little bit frustrated in the first half as we kept the ball well but then caused our own problems at times, giving the ball away too cheaply.
Benitez is one of the last of a dying breed. He works on defensive shape from a low block, unheard of these days in the top half, and he expects his players to largely improvise on the counterattack when those around him (including Gerrard) are coaching specific set-pieces in open play, through rote learning.
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There were few chances at either end after that, with both teams tiring on a sultry night in Abu Dhabi. The match drifted to extra-time and seemed to be heading to penalties. Instead, it was settled by a single penalty: Luan was penalised for handball, and Havertz strolled forward to send Weverton the wrong way.
Common sense conversations are happening about the timescales. People understand that each and every side in this has detailed paper work and detailed contracts to draw up.
Little changed at the top and bottom of the Scottish Premiership after midweek fixtures, but will Saturday's busy programme prove more significant?
While an abundance of noise was being made outside the club, within it the vision remained singular and focused.
Rooney was England's golden boy at the 2004 European Championship in Portugal, before a broken foot ended his - and arguably England's - tournament against the hosts in the quarter-finals.
Jamie Carragher believes Luis Diaz is the real deal and could make a huge difference to Liverpool’s season, but has questioned whether the club would have signed him in January had Tottenham not been in talks for the winger.
Jordan Henderson - 7At the time of his substitution in the 75th minute, he had the highest passing accuracy of the Liverpool side at 94 per cent and made a joint-team high of three tackles.
The Brazilian's early cross picked out Bernardo and the forward put the gloss on the stunning counter with a brilliant first-time volley which flew past Martinez from 18 yards.
Representation at the senior level is an essential part of this change, as it creates an environment where ideas are varied, perspectives are diverse, and everyone feels valued.
Dan Barlaser scored at both ends as second-placed Rotherham produced a 2-1 comeback victory at home to Oxford.
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Third-placed sides transfer to the Europa Conference League knockout round play-offs. No side can face another from their league at this stage.
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The former Australia manager took charge of his 36th Celtic game on Boxing Day as his side rounded off the first half of the season with a 3-1 victory over St Johnstone.
He played as one of two midfield players today and I know he's got the talent to link and get us through the lines of the pitch with his passing, and he also has the work ethic needed in that role.
In contrast, the Bianconeri were just getting into their stride after a poor start to the campaign, finishing the year with five wins and a draw from the final six games.
That team on Sunday won't win the Euros and I only mean that at the back against better teams, it will be dangerous, especially with a back four.
The Gabon international has not featured for the Gunners since being stripped of the captaincy for a disciplinary breach earlier in December.
Former England boss Glenn Hoddle said the player looked like he had been dragged off the street when he was presented to the crowd at half-time of Saturday's FA Cup victory over Brentford.
How did our bets do last time?Oh, yes. This means we're now working at a profit of 71.5 points this season.
The 2022/23 Premier League season begins earlier than usual on August 6 to allow for a break from November 21-December 18 for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
It just helps that feeling, that touch, because you do not want it to feel any different when you are on your left foot to your right.
Add to that his penchant for needless bookings and red cards – including one in the reverse fixture – and one wonders why he still makes the team week in, week out. It’s been six years of mistakes and at 29 years old, he’s clearly not going to learn or improve.
Haaland is managing to match Lewandowski’s output at present, but Bayern's talismanic presence believes he can get even better despite now being 33 years of age.
Atletico Madrid have been tentatively linked but again you question whether they have the financial clout unless somehow Juventus make Morata’s loan into a permanent transfer. Plus if they renew Luis Suarez there will be a lot of options trying to fit into the attacking positions.
Treaty's opening competitive game, a 0-0 draw at Bray Wanderers, came six weeks after they were without players and a league.
