Arsenal make brutal Gabriel Jesus decision for Champions League squad after learning true extent of Cristhian Mosquera injury

Gabriel Jesus will reportedly not be registered in Arsenal's Champions League squad for the league phase of the competition as Cristhian Mosquera's injury is worse than originally feared. The Brazilian is coming back from a serious knee injury that has kept him out since the start of the year but just as he nears a first-team return, it seems the forward has been dealt a new blow.

Long road to recovery for Jesus

The former Manchester City man sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his left knee back in January and he has not played for Mikel Arteta's team since. The 28-year-old featured in a behind-closed-doors match late last month, prompting manager Mikel Arteta to deliver an optimistic view on his condition.

"Very good. He's doing everything with the team at the moment for the last almost two weeks. We're going to give him some exposure as well internally with some games, so he gets that fitness. But he looks really good in training, and he's going to be a big addition to the team," he said.

Then, last week, he played for the Gunners' under-21s as he steps up his comeback. It is not yet certain when he will play for Arsenal's first team again but it is likely to be in the coming weeks. However, it appears he won't be involved with their Champions League campaign for the time being.

Advertisement(C)Getty ImagesMosquera's injury setback

During Arsenal's 2-0 win over Brentford last week, centre-back Mosquera picked up an ankle injury, meaning he joins fellow defenders Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba on the sidelines. 

After that game, Arteta said on the summer signing: "He’s going to be out for weeks. Unfortunately, it’s much more than what we expected, the way he was feeling. So, he’s going to be out for weeks."

He was absent for Arsenal's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa at the weekend, with right-back Jurrien Timber partnering Piero Hincapie at the heart of the Gunners' defence. Now, according to Football London journalist Tom Canton, Mosquera's injury is worse than first hoped. As a result, Jesus will not be registered for the league phase of the Champions League but he could feature if they make it to the knockout rounds. Canton previously noted that a UEFA rule change allowed clubs to submit a temporary replacement of an outfield player who is ruled out for an extended period of time with a long-term injury or illness, but this is only applicable up until the sixth matchday, which was Arsenal's trip to Club Brugge on Wednesday. But it appears Arsenal have opted against registering Jesus for this upcoming fixture.

Arsenal setbacks continue

On top of Arsenal's mounting injury list, particularly in defence, Arteta's side suffered an agonising stoppage-time loss to Villa on Saturday. Naturally, the Spaniard admitted this defeat was hard to take.

He told BBC Match of the Day: "Very painful, especially after all the effort in the match. It was an open game. Congratulations to Aston Villa, they are a really good side. We conceded a big chance in the first half with Matty Cash's goal. We had some dominance in the second half. I had the feeling we were going to win the game, so to lose it in the manner we did is painful. Eighteen games unbeaten, you lose a game and that's what it is – this is football. It is what it is. We had a big chance when Declan [Rice] put the ball across for Noni [Madueke], they then won a throw-in at the other end and got the goal. That's football and the quality of this league."

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AFPWhat comes next for Arsenal?

The north London team, who are top of the table in Europe's elite competition, face Club Brugge, Inter Milan and Kairat in their remaining Champions League group phase games. Sandwiched in between those fixtures are Premier League matches against Wolves, Everton, Crystal Palace, Brighton, Villa, Bournemouth, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest and Manchester United.

Ahead of the next contest, Arteta added: "The level of consistency the boys have shown in this period is incredible, so I only have thoughts to think we can do it again."

Argentina x Costa Rica: onde assistir, horários e escalações do amistoso

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A Argentina enfrenta a Costa Rica nesta terça-feira (26), em um amistoso internacional no Estádio Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, em Los Angeles, nos Estados Unidos. A partida está marcada para começar às 23h50 (horário de Brasília) e terá transmissão do Sportv.

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🗓️ Data e horário: terça-feira, 26 de março de 2024, às 23h50 (hora de Brasília)
📍 Local: Estádio Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, em Los Angeles, nos Estados Unidos
📺 Onde assistir: Sportv

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ARGENTINA (Técnico: Lionel Scaloni)
Emiliano Martínez; Nehuén Perez, Cristian Romero, Tagliafico e Nico González; Leandro Paredes, Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández e De Paul; Julián Álvarez e Lautaro Martínez

COSTA RICA (Técnico: Gustavo Alfaro.)
Keylor Navas; Taylor, Arboine, Cascante, Calvo e Mora; Galo, Campbell, Zamora e Brenes; Ugalde

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Chelsea hold talks with defender’s camp as Moises Caicedo offers thoughts on signing

Chelsea are in conversation with the representatives of a defender as midfielder Moises Caicedo offers his opinion on the potential transfer, according to a new report.

Chelsea play Bournemouth after Leeds United blow

Chelsea travel to Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon desperately seeking a response to their shock midweek defeat at Leeds, with Enzo Maresca’s title credentials under scrutiny after a damaging loss that left them nine points adrift of Arsenal.

The Blues suffered a humiliating 3-1 loss at Elland Road on Wednesday, falling two goals behind by halftime before Pedro Neto’s second-half strike proved insufficient.

The defeat represented their second loss to newly-promoted opposition this season, raising fresh doubts about their ability to maintain consistency and challenge Mikel Arteta for the Premier League.

Bournemouth present a challenge despite their own recent struggles.

The Cherries have endured a miserable November without a single victory, collecting just one point from four games while conceding 12 goals.

Tuesday’s narrow 1-0 home defeat to Everton extended their winless streak to five matches and marked their first loss at the Vitality Stadium all campaign.

Andoni Iraola’s side have plummeted from second to 14th during this barren spell, though they remain only five points behind fourth-placed Chelsea with significant room for optimism.

The hosts have collected 14 of their 19 Premier League points on home soil this season, establishing the Vitality as a fortress until Everton’s breakthrough.

Chelsea arrive as clear favourites based on superior stats and historical dominance, having won 15 of 23 meetings between the two clubs.

However, the visitors face selection headaches, with Caicedo still serving his suspension after picking up five yellow cards.

The Ecuadorian’s absence is a significant blow given his pivotal role protecting the defence, and Caicedo’s presence was sorely missed against Leeds.

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Chelsea boast the division’s best away attacking record with 15 goals in seven games, averaging over two goals per match. Yet, their vulnerability without Caicedo was exposed ruthlessly by Leeds, with the midfield lacking its usual protection.

While the £150,000-per-week star continues to sit out, he’s at least making himself useful in other ways.

Chelsea hold talks with Joel Ordonez as Moises Caicedo offers opinion

That is according to TEAMtalk and journalist Graeme Bailey, who report on Chelsea’s serious interest in Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez.

Chelsea have renewed contact with Ordonez’s representatives in recent weeks as they intensify their pursuit of the 21-year-old, with Caicedo also offering behind-the-scenes ‘thoughts’ about his former Independiente del Valle teammate.

The west Londoners are said to have tracked him since before his 2023 move to Belgium, maintaining long-standing interest in the player.

Caicedo and Ordonez developed their friendship during their time together at Independiente’s famed South American academy, and have remained close through international duty.

The Chelsea midfielder now appears to be playing agent, giving his verdict on Ordonez to the club’s hierarchy.

Liverpool represent significant competition for Ordonez’s signature, though.

Arne Slot’s side have monitored him closely over the past year as they desperately seek solutions to their defensive crisis. The Reds initially prioritised Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, but understand he will not depart Selhurst Park during January, forcing them to explore alternative options.

Crucially, both Club Brugge and Ordonez himself are open to a winter transfer, with England emerging as the most likely destination.

Fresh discussions between the player’s camp and Chelsea have taken place recently, building on months of established communication channels, but Man City and Tottenham are also keen.

City and Spurs have shown admiration for Ordonez, closely assessing him in recent weeks as they evaluate their own defensive requirements.

However, Chelsea and Liverpool currently lead the race after laying more groundwork, and perhaps Caicedo’s presence could prove key here in the race for Ordonez’s signature.

Avaí x Goiás: onde assistir ao vivo, escalações e horário do jogo pela Série B

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Avaí e Goiás se enfrentam nesta segunda-feira (27), às 21h30, na Ressacada, pela sétima rodada da Série B do Brasileirão. A partida contará com transmissão do Sportv e Premiere (clique aqui para assinar o Premiere por 30 dias grátis!)

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Série B – Sétima rodad

Data e horário: segunda-feira, 27 de maio de 2024, às 21h30 (de Brasília)
Local: Ressacada, em Florianópolis (SC)
Onde assistir: Premiere, SporTV
Árbitro: Anderson Daronco (FIFA-RS)
Assistentes: Jorge Eduardo Bernardi (RS) e Michael Stanislau (RS)

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AVAÍ (Técnico: Gilmar del Pozzo)
César; Marcos Vinícius, Tiago Pagnussat, Vilar e Mário Sérgio; Willian Maranhão, Ronaldo Henrique, Pedro Castro, Giovanni e Mauricio Garcez; Gabriel Poveda.

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Tadeu; Diego, Lucas Ribeiro, David Cruz, Edson e Cristiano; Welliton, Marcão Silva, Juninho (Rafael Gava) e Paulo Baya; Thiago Galhardo

محمد رمضان: كنت أريد أن أجعل من كهربا "عبرة".. وثنائي الأهلي وقع على بياض

كشف محمد رمضان، المدير الرياضي السابق للنادي الأهلي، عن كواليس الأزمة التي نشبت بينه وبين محمود عبد المنعم كهربا خلال بطولة كأس السوبر قبل الماضية في الإمارات، والتي انتهت بقرار ترحيل اللاعب إلى القاهرة قبل تتويج الأهلي باللقب.

وقال رمضان في تصريحاته عبر برنامج “الناظر” على قناة “النهار”: “بعد مباراة سيراميكا كليوباترا، دخل كولر ليتحدث مع اللاعبين ويهنئهم على الأداء في المباراة الأولى وعلى النتيجة، بينما كهربا لم يشارك، فقام كهربا بتجاوز في حق المدير الفني”.

وتابع: “طلبت منه أن يلتزم الصمت، فصدر منه لفظ ما، ليس لفظًا نابياً حتى لا يفهم الناس الأمر بشكل خاطئ، لكنه لفظ لا يجوز أن يصدر أمام اللاعبين، لذلك كان لا بد من اتخاذ موقف”.

وأشار: “الخصم أمر معتاد، وكنت لا أزال جديدًا، وهذه أول عقوبة أتخذها، وعلى أساسها سيُقيّم اللاعبون طريقة عملي، القرار كان قاسيًا، لكنه كان ضروريًا”.

وأضاف: “لم أعد إلى الكابتن محمود الخطيب قبل اتخاذ قراري، فأنا صاحب القرار، وهو لم يراجعني فيه، أبلغت رئيس البعثة بالقرار، وطلبت أن يتم حجز تذكرة سفر له ليعود إلى مصر”.

وأشار رمضان إلى رد فعل اللاعب قائلًا: “كهربا كان مصدومًا من القرار، وعندما عدنا إلى مصر قدّم اعتذارًا، فقلت له: أنت لم تخطئ في حقي، بل أخطأت في حق زملائك وفي حق المدير الفني، أريدك أن تعتذر لهم”.

وأضاف: “واعتذر لهم، وهذا ليس ضعفًا منه، لأن الاعتذار يمنع حدوث فجوة بينه وبين المدير الفني، ويمنع أن يتخذ منه موقفًا، وذهب بالفعل للاعتذار للاعبين وللجهاز الفني”.

وأوضح: “بعد ذلك، قام كولر بإشراكه في المباريات، واحترمت هذا القرار، بل فاجأني أنه دفع به في المباراة التالية مباشرة بعد العقوبة، رغم أنه كان من المفترض أن يبتعد قليلًا كنوع من العقاب، لكنه أشركه في ثاني مباراة”.

وشدد: “وجهة نظري كانت أن اللاعب أخطأ، وكان ينبغي أن يعاقب لفترة أطول ليكون عبرة لبقية اللاعبين، لكنني لم أتدخل في قرارات المدير الفني”.

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وتطرّق محمد رمضان إلى ملف التجديدات داخل النادي الأهلي، حيث قال: “كنت من أنصار ألا أنتظر اللاعب حتى يدخل عامه الأخير ليجدد عقده، بل من المفترض قبل ذلك بعامين أو ثلاثة أن أقيم اللاعب: كيف هو أداؤه؟ كم يبلغ عمره؟ وكيف يبدو متوسط أعمار الفريق ككل؟ فأنا بالنسبة للاعبين أنظر إلى مجموعة من المعايير مجتمعة”.

واستطرد: “ومن ضمن اللاعبين الذين كنا نجدد لهم محمد الشناوي وياسر إبراهيم، فكنا نجلس لنجري المفاوضات، وهذا حق للاعبين، هناك من يستغرب عندما أقول إنني ألتمس للّاعب العذر، حتى لو كان يحصل على ملايين، فاللاعب تنتهي علاقته بكرة القدم عندما يعتزل”.

وأشار: “اللاعب يكون عادة في أوائل الثلاثينات، فكيف سيكون دخله بعد ذلك؟ الأمر صعب، ثم إن أجيالنا عندما نحسب الأمر، نجد أنه في كل عقد يظهر ألف لاعب، وبعد اعتزالهم، كم لاعبًا يبقى موجودًا على الساحة؟ عدد قليل جدًا لا يُذكر، ولذلك أشعر بتعاطف نسبي مع اللاعبين”.

وأكد: “والمهم أن الشناوي وياسر، بعد المفاوضات، اتفقنا على رقم ووقّعا على الاستمارات، ووقعا على بياض، وعندما رحلتُ، أبلغت الكابتن وليد عندما تولّى منصب مدير الكرة، وأخبرته بأن هؤلاء اللاعبين قد اتفقوا معي على رقم محدد، وذكرتُ له الأرقام، وأنهم وقعوا على بياض، وهذا أمر يُحسب لهم بأمانة”.

وواصل: “أما بالنسبة لمروان عطية، فقد كان متبقّيًا في عقده سنتان أو سنتان ونصف تقريبًا، وكان التجديد معه سهلًا، أنهيت الاتفاق معه، وهو قال: (هل سأحصل على مقدم مبكر؟) فالعقد يتغير من وقت تعديله، ولن يبقى على نفس القيمة، بل أعدّل القيمة وفق مستواه، ولذلك كان الأمر سهلًا”.

واختتم: “وكان من المفترض أن يتم الأمر ذاته وكنت أخطط لفعله مع إمام عاشور، لكنني رحلت قبل ذلك، ولم أتحدث معه، كان هذا هو هدفي، فهو لاعب صغير السن نسبيًا، وكان متبقّيًا في عقده عامان، والعام الأخير يجعل النادي ضعيفًا أمام اللاعب، وهذا ليس في مصلحة النادي، لم أكن أرغب في الوصول إلى تلك المرحلة، خاصة أنه في ذلك الوقت كان أفضل لاعب في مصر بلا شك”.

Rohl must drop Aasgaard for star who "was Rangers’ best player" pre-Martin

Glasgow Rangers head coach Danny Rohl is looking to do something tonight that Russell Martin did not achieve in his time at the club: back-to-back wins in the Scottish Premiership.

The former Gers boss only won five of his 17 games in charge of the Ibrox giants, and he only won one match in the league before his dismissal earlier this month.

Rohl arrived to replace him in the dugout at Ibrox and won his first Premiership game in charge of the club at the weekend, beating Kilmarnock 3-1 in front of the home support.

The Gers face Hibernian away from home in the Premiership this evening, and the German boss must ruthlessly ditch Thelo Aasgaard from the starting line-up.

Why Thelo Aasgaard should be dropped

The Norway international should be dropped from the XI against Hibs tonight because his performance against Kilmarnock last time out left a lot to be desired.

Aasgaard, per Sofascore, came off the pitch in the 81st minute after failing to register a single shot on goal or create any chances for the team at the top end of the pitch, which shows that he was ineffective as an attacking force.

Kilmarnock

Danny Rohl

0 + 0

Dundee United

Stevie Smith

1 + 4

Falkirk

Russell Martin

0 + 0

Livingston

Russell Martin

0 + 0

Hearts

Russell Martin

0 + 1

Celtic

Russell Martin

0 + 0

St Mirren

Russell Martin

0 + 0

As you can see in the table above, the former Luton man’s only impressive attacking outing in the Premiership came during Stevie Smith’s match as interim manager.

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The English-born playmaker has not proven that he can be relied upon, as evidenced by his dismal league form, which is why he should be dropped for a tricky away game against Hibernian, who are third in the league.

The Rangers star Rohl should replace Aasgaard with

Rohl should ruthlessly ditch Aasgaard from the team in order to bring hard-working central midfielder Connor Barron into the middle of the park alongside Mohamed Diomande and Nicolas Raskin.

The box-to-box star could help to make Rangers solid and difficult to beat, rather than having a natural attacking player like Aasgaard in there, which could help them to record back-to-back wins in the league.

Prior to Martin’s arrival in the summer, pundit Andy Haliday claimed that Barron “was Rangers’ best player for the first few months of the season” in the 2024/25 campaign, which shows that he is capable of outstanding performances for the Light Blues.

Appearances

28

7

Pass accuracy

90%

86%

Passes made per game

40.8

23.4

Key passes per game

0.8

0.1

Tackles per game

2.2

1.7

Interceptions per game

0.6

0.3

Ball recoveries per game

3.8

3.0

As you can see in the table above, the Scotland international’s performance levels in and out of possession were much higher before Martin arrived at Ibrox earlier this year.

Barron was a defensive force, averaging 6.8 tackles, interceptions, and recoveries per game, for Rangers in the Premiership last season after his move from Aberdeen, buzzing around the pitch to disrupt the opposition and win possession back for his side.

Rohl should be looking to unlock his talent, which was seemingly hidden by Martin’s tactics, by unleashing him in midfield against Hibernian ahead of Aasgaard this evening, as he could provide the bite and drive that they may need to come away with all three points in a difficult away match.

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Rohl has made it clear that he is not wedded to one style of play or system, which is why taking a creative midfielder like Aasgaard out for a pitbull like Barron could make sense for a tougher match away from home, as it is a pragmatic move.

'You're going to be the main man here!' – Championship managers urged to sign free agent Dele Alli as ex-Tottenham midfielder gets 'major talent' billing despite Como disaster

Championship bosses are being urged to snap up free agent Dele Alli and make him the "main man" in their plans. Ex-Premier League star Clinton Morrison, who was briefly at MK Dons during the same time as Dele, has told GOAL why the former Tottenham midfielder should be prepared to take a step back into the EFL after enduring a disastrous stint in Italy with Como.

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    Having struggled on and off the field during a stint at Everton, Dele was released by the Toffees when his contract on Merseyside came to an end. He continued to train with the Premier League outfit until Como – who are managed by ex-Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas – came calling late in 2024.

    Dele took in just one substitute appearance for the Serie A outfit, which lasted less than 10 minutes after he collected a red card against AC Milan. He saw his deal terminated in September 2025 and has been without a club ever since.

    Dele has continued to work on an individual training programme, with the 37-cap England international still of the opinion that he can make a decisive contribution somewhere. He may, however, find it difficult to drum up interest after gracing one game since February 2023 and enduring long-running issues on the fitness front.

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    Morrison – who was on loan at MK Dons when Dele was still in their academy system – hopes that the ex-Spurs star can find a new home. Speaking in association with Freebets.com, the home of best casino sites, Morrison told GOAL: "I think he’s a fantastic footballer. He has got so much ability, such an elegant footballer. He’s brilliant. You probably would say it is last chance saloon for him now. He needs to find a football club and just be happy and be the Dele Alli that we all know with the natural ability that he has got.

    "It’s down to Dele Alli now what he wants to do. Does he want to continue and find another club? Where does he want to play his football? But there is no doubt about Dele Alli, he has got some major talent – unbelievable. I remember the goal he scored at Palace – flicked over the defender’s head and wellied it first time. He’s a top, top player.

    "He’s had a very good career but injuries and other stuff have kind of stopped him. I still think he’s a top talent. I wish him well and hopefully he can get back to his best because talent like that we don’t see a lot. He’s a super player."

  • EFL opportunity: Where next for Dele?

    Dele is still only 29 years of age, so should be far from finished. The likes of Birmingham and Swansea – who count Tom Brady, Luka Modric and Snoop Dogg among their investors – have seen approaches mooted.

    No deal has been done, but Morrison added on Dele finding a new landing spot somewhere in the Football League: "That’s when you hit the peak of your game, at 29. If I’m a Championship manager or chairman, I’m looking to sign Dele Alli. I’m giving him the love that he needs, arm around the shoulder and say ‘you’re going to be the main man here, we’ll give you the game time’. You have got to get fit and earn the right, but when he is fit and flying there aren’t many players that are as good as Dele Alli in the Championship.

    "I do believe that he doesn’t need to think about the Premier League and maybe take a step back to the Championship and play football there. Go and enjoy yourself. That’s what you want, Dele Alli enjoying himself and playing with a smile on his face and showcasing his ability. We know he has got loads of ability and that’s what you want from him."

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    Premier League appearances & trophies: Dele's record

    Dele is a two-time PFA Young Player of the Year who graced the Champions League final with Tottenham in 2019. He has made close to 200 Premier League appearances, scoring 51 goals, and needs to find a club that will provide the backing he needs in order to rekindle a lost spark.

Cape Town to host SA20 final; playoffs in Durban, Centurion and Johannesburg

Durban will host a playoff for the first time

ESPNcricinfo staff22-Aug-2025Newlands will host the opening match as well as the final of the SA20 2025-26. The tournament begins on December 26 with defending champions MI Cape Town taking on Durban’s Super Giants. The final will be played on January 25.The Qualifier 1 will take place in Durban on January 21, the Eliminator in Centurion on January 23, and the Qualifier 2 in Johannesburg the following day.”The SA20 season 4 is shaping up to be an incredibly exciting summer of cricket, kicking off on Boxing Day and running through the holiday period,” Graeme Smith, the league commissioner, said. “Last year Newlands sold out all five matches at the venue and with the final taking place on a Sunday, it sets up an incredible afternoon with great weather, entertainment and a lively atmosphere to crown our season 4 champions.Related

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“Durban will host a playoff for the first time. We are hoping this will excite the fans, especially because the two best teams of the competition will be playing in that Qualifier 1. We’re also excited to go back to Centurion and Wanderers on Thursday and Friday nights. It’s always key to have the venues close together because the matches are a day apart.”For now, the teams will be focused on the player auction scheduled for September 9, where they will finalise their 19-player squads.Sunrisers Eastern Cape won the first two editions of SA20, and were runners-up in the previous edition, where they fell short against MI Cape Town.

John Schneider Rips Mariners Fans Who Booed After George Springer Injury

Blue Jays star outfielder George Springer exited Toronto's loss in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series after getting hit on his right kneecap by a 95-mph sinker from Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo. Springer, clearly in immense pain, laid on the ground for a few minutes as the Blue Jays trainer and manager John Schneider emerged from the dugout.

With Schneider and the trainer by his side, Springer limped his way up the first base line in an apparent attempt to remain in the game before ultimately exiting the contest, where he was helped down the dugout steps into the clubhouse. Springer was replaced at first base by pinch runner Joey Loperfido.

After the game, Schneider spoke to reporters and provided an update on Springer while also getting something off his chest. The Blue Jays manager took exception to what he believed to be an inappropriate reaction to the Springer injury by the crowd at T-Mobile Park.

"He's got a right knee contusion. He had X-rays, which were negative, which is a good thing," Schneider said. "George is about as tough as they come. I think he'll have to really, really be hurting to not be in the lineup on Sunday. So we'll see how he is.

"On that note, I know this is an awesome atmosphere to play in. And it's really, really cool to play here. And I think the fans that were booing him should take a look in the mirror and understand what kind of player he is. And—I'll stop there because when a guy gets hit in the knee and is in obvious pain and you have 40,000 people cheering, not the right thing to do."

Schneider is referring to the reactions to the crowd, in which there were some seeming boos when Springer slowly made his way up the first-base line.

One of the game's great postseason performers, Springer has continued his October excellence against the Mariners—he has seven hits, two home runs and four RBI in five ALCS games—to the chagrin of Seattle's fans, who have taken to booing him heavily during the three contests played at T-Mobile Park.

While most of the boos could be seen as a sign of respect for Springer's greatness, Schneider clearly felt that Mariners fans took it a step too far on Friday night.

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