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Milan-Conegliano, scudetto final kicks off: start at Palaverde

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For Numia Vero Volley Milan it&#8217s time for the Scudetto Final. It starts Wednesday, April 16 at 8:30 p.m. (live coverage by Rai Sport, DAZN and VBTV) at Palaverde in Conegliano. The meneghine take on Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano in Game 1, in a best-of-five series. The second act is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, at 4 p.m. at the Unipol Forum in Assago, which promises to be fiery already.

The Numia arrives at the Final with great confidence, strengthened by the clear successes achieved in the playoffs against Vallefoglia in the quarters and Scandicci in the semifinals, both overcome with authority. A brilliant path that allowed Coach Lavarini’s boys to hit the qualification to the last act for the third time in the last four participations. On the other side of the net, the Conegliano Panthers, defending champions, had to work harder to get the better of Novara, dragging the semifinal to Game 4.

This is the fifth meeting of the season between Milan and Conegliano, who have already faced each other in all major competitions: Championship, Supercup, Italian Cup and World Club Championship. For many Vero Volleyball players, it will be their first experience in a Scudetto Final: among them Cazaute, Pietrini, Konstantinidou, Kurtagic, Guidi, Smrek and the two frees Fukudome and Gelin.

The champions of Italy and Europe for this new season have further strengthened the roster, inserting Gabi (bronze medalist at the Paris Olympics), Zhu, Lukasik and the young opposite player promoted to the first team Adigwe in the setter’s department, Chirichella and Eckl in the center, and Japanese Seki at the setter’s position. Always confirmed is the diagonal made up of captain Wolosz and Haak, the three Olympic champions – De Gennaro, Lubian and Fahr – and setter Lanier with the second libero, Bardaro. Coach Santarelli sits on the bench.

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Premier League 2024-2025: Newcastle-Crystal Palace, the likely lineups

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The Newcastle hosts Crystal Palace in the recovery of the 29th day of the Premier League. Kickoff at St. James’Park at 8:30 p.m. The Magpies are chasing a fifth consecutive win that would mean overtaking Nottingham Forest and third place. On the other side, the Eagles want to redeem themselves after the heavy defeat they suffered to Manchester City (2-5).

Howe relies on Isak in attack, completing the trident Gordon, ahead of Murphy, and Barnes. In midfield the’former Milan Tonali in the box, defense headed by Burn.

Glasner is banking on Mateta in attack, with Sarr and Eze in support in the three-quarter. In the midfield, there is a Hughes-Kamada ballot, while the back section will be headed by Lacroix.

Probable lineups

Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Gordon, Isak, Barnes. All. Howe

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta. All. Glasner

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Joshua Zirkzee, season over: first year at United to forget

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Joshua Zirkzee’s first season in a Manchester United shirt is ending in the worst way. The Dutch striker, who arrived from Bologna last summer for more than 40 million euros, suffered a serious hamstring injury in his left knee during the last Premier League match against Newcastle. Confirming the news was coach Ruben Amorim himself in his pre-Europa League press conference, “Zirkzee will not be available for the rest of the season. He has to think about recovery and preparing for next year.”

A real mockery for the talented youngster, who was experiencing a positive moment in terms of personal growth, despite an overall complicated season for the Red Devils. Zirkzee thus ends his first year at Old Trafford with 7 goals and 3 assists in 48 total appearances, a haul perhaps lower than expected, but still indicative of a player who was finding space and confidence.

Manchester United’s season, punctuated by injuries and fluctuating performances, might only find a small light in the eventual Europa League victory. But the loss of Zirkzee at this crucial moment represents yet another tile on an already very complicated year for Amorim.

Ahead of the summer, the former Bologna man’s future remains to be written. The English club is already planning to intervene in the market again to reinforce the offensive department. And while it seems difficult to think of an immediate transfer of Zirkzee after only one year, it is not excluded that one between him and Højlund could leave Old Trafford. The return to the field, in any case, will not come until next season.

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Joshua Zirkzee, season over: Ruben Amorin’s announcement.

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Joshua Zirkzee’s first season in a Manchester United shirt is ending in the worst way. The Dutch striker, who arrived from Bologna last summer for more than 40 million euros, suffered a serious hamstring injury in his left knee during the last Premier League match against Newcastle. Confirming the news was coach Ruben Amorim himself in his pre-Europa League press conference, “Zirkzee will not be available for the rest of the season. He has to think about recovery and preparing for next year.”

A real mockery for the talented youngster, who was experiencing a positive moment in terms of personal growth, despite an overall complicated season for the Red Devils. Zirkzee thus ends his first year at Old Trafford with 7 goals and 3 assists in 48 total appearances, a haul perhaps lower than expected, but still indicative of a player who was finding space and confidence.

Manchester United’s season, punctuated by injuries and fluctuating performances, might only find a small light in the eventual Europa League victory. But the loss of Zirkzee at this crucial moment represents yet another tile on an already very complicated year for Amorim.

Ahead of the summer, the former Bologna man’s future remains to be written. The English club is already planning to intervene in the market again to reinforce the offensive department. And while it seems difficult to think of an immediate transfer of Zirkzee after only one year, it is not excluded that one between him and Højlund could leave Old Trafford. The return to the field, in any case, will not come until next season.

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