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Leeds United fans on Twitter have made it very clear that they wouldn’t want Ross McCormack to return to the club.

This came after Vital Football did a piece about United supporters on Reddit speaking about the Scottish forward, amid claims from TEAMtalk that he’s a possible target for a series of Football League clubs.

Vital Leeds asked Whites followers on Twitter whether or not they would want to see the 32-year-old come back to Elland Road, and the response was resounding.

Even though McCormack was something of a goal-machine for Leeds, topping the division’s scoring charts the last time he lined up for the Whites, and is now available as a free agent, many were adamant that they didn’t want him back.

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You can’t blame them either as the Scot has been out of sorts for years now, scoring just four Championship goals since his move to Aston Villa in 2016.

With the Yorkshire club finishing in third spot in the Championship last season, fans were quick to state that they wouldn’t welcome his return to Leeds.

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The bowlers held their own but Hashim Amla could not match his former feats and the search for a reliable opening partner for Dean Elgar goes on

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Batting woes and unfit Philander

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Morne Morkel
Voted man of the series by the opposition, Morkel performed better than the numbers suggest. He pitched the ball up beyond his natural length and produced unplayable deliveries in every match, but lacked the support he required from the other side. A feature of Morkel’s tour was his ability to bowl for long periods of time, often for eight overs, and create discomfort for left-handed batsmen from around the wicket – notably Alastair Cook. He beat the bat countless times and could easily have claimed many more scalps but goes home having finally established himself as the leader of the attack.

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Keshav Maharaj South Africa have travelled with Maharaj as their sole specialist spinner since the tour of Australia last November and he has repaid their faith in him handsomely. Maharaj is not a great turner of the ball but he is disciplined and he can hold up an end for sessions at a time to allow the quicks to rotate. His skill is in making batsmen come after him – Moeen Ali at Lord’s, Jonny Bairstow at Trent Bridge, Tom Westley at The Oval – and then catching them off guard. His batting is improving at international level and he has become one of South Africa’s most reliable performers.Dean Elgar The only centurion in South Africa’s last two Test series, Elgar’s hundred at The Oval came in tough circumstances. Chasing an improbable 492, South Africa were seeking to save the game and Elgar gave them their best chance. He put together a knock of resilience and grind, even after being hit on the hand, and though it was in a losing cause, it added to his maturing as a batsman. His other innings of significance was an 80 to set up the Trent Bridge win and his importance to South Africa’s future is obvious.Temba Bavuma The man with the best technique in the batting line-up, Bavuma did not manage to add a second century to his statistics but confirmed his ability to anchor the side. Bavuma routinely had to drag South Africa out of holes their top-order dug and his half-century in the first innings at The Oval saved them from utter embarrassment when they were reduced to 61 for 7. He was moved up to No. 4 for the final fixture and it is probably where he should stay. He needs to work on his low conversion, though, as the selectors will want to see hundreds soon.

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Vernon Philander Arguably, Philander is South Africa’s most valuable player, so valuable they played him despite a dodgy ankle in the first Test and an upset stomach in the third. He was Man of the Match in the second with five wickets and a fifty and, when he was on the field, was mostly unplayable as a bowler, nagging away outside off stump. Philander loves bowling in English conditions, caused major problems for Keaton Jennings and showed his ability to become a genuine allrounder. But when he missed the final match with back spasms, his former captain Graeme Smith brought his fitness into sharp focus and suggested unless Philander’s conditioning improves, it could cost both him and the team dearly.Hashim Amla The last time South Africa toured England, Amla scored 311 runs in a single innings. This time, he managed only 18 more across eight innings. Amla’s form was a concern for South Africa over the course of the home summer and he was thought to be on the wane, but seemed to find his touch in this series. Twin half-centuries in the Trent Bridge win and a fighting 83 at Old Trafford gave South Africa hope of sharing the spoils but he could not do it alone. The shaky opening partnership isn’t helping him but South Africa will hope he can continue to provide stability as their line-up finds its best combinations.Morne Morkel was South Africa’s leading bowler – and a menace to Alastair Cook•AFP

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Kagiso Rabada One of the most highly rated members of the South Africa squad, Rabada underwhelmed as he struggled for rhythm throughout the series. There were glimpses of his quality and aggression in bursts – the bouncer to remove Ben Stokes at Lord’s, the yorker to remove him at Old Trafford – but he struggled to sustain pressure. His battles with Stokes were particularly eye-catching, though he may reflect that he came out on the losing side. Rabada missed the second Test because of a disciplinary offence after giving Stokes a send-off.

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Chris Morris An X-Factor cricketer who bowls quickly and bats aggressively, Morris had the opportunity to make a case for a more permanent place in the Test squad and there seems to be something to work with. He delivered fiery spells at Trent Bridge and The Oval, produced magic balls – the most memorable a yorker to dismiss Joe Root – and had staying power at the crease but consistency is his major issue. His coaches have acknowledged too many boundary balls in his repertoire and a tendency to bowl both sides of the wicket and Morris will need to tighten up to have a long-term Test career.

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Quinton de Kock The stage was never really set for de Kock in a series where even his glovework was up and down. Was considered wasted at No.7, where he scored the first of his two fifties, so moved up to No. 4 at Trent Bridge. The experiment worked at first, as he scored an aggressive 68, but then quickly fizzled out. De Kock was unable to adapt to batting more conservatively when he needed to and was then moved back down in a bid to give him the freedom he thrives under. Behind the stumps, he took some screamers, but also had a few blunders and will leave knowing he did not show England his best side.Faf du Plessis South Africa’s captain briefly managed to conjure up the inspiration his men needed to perform when he returned from paternity leave after the Lord’s Test to guide them to victory at Trent Bridge. But his own form let him down when matters became decisive and he was twice out lbw padding up at The Oval. At Old Trafford, he made his first tactical error in leadership, when he spread the field against Jonny Bairstow and the tail, allowing England to put on 100 runs on the second morning and seize momentum. Du Plessis showed signs of the batsmen he made his name as when he partnered Amla to try and pull off a coup in the final Test but their stand did not last. He remained honest throughout the series, faulted Philander for his lack of fitness and bluntly told the team to get over AB de Villiers. He has now been in the job for a year and this was his first series defeat.Hashim Amla struggled for his best form in the series•Getty Images

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Duanne Olivier His Test career is still in its infancy but the diamond that South Africa deem Olivier, the leading wicket-taker in the first-class system, to be needs a lot of polishing. He was wayward and expensive at Trent Bridge, where his inexperience was obvious but looked better at Old Trafford. Olivier has a good bouncer in his arsenal and started to adjust his lengths to conditions that demanded slightly fuller bowling, but needs to work on his control if he is to seriously push for a more regular Test spot.

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Heino Kuhn South Africa’s attempts to find a new opening partner for Elgar failed after seasoned performer Kuhn could not handle the step up to international cricket. In Kuhn’s defence, conditions were tough for batting all round and he managed two stays of more than two hours at the crease but uncertainty outside off stump against two of the game’s best bowlers saw him get more rattled as the series went on. He ended it limping, literally, with a serious hamstring problem that may impact on how soon he can play again.Theunis de BruynAs one of the most promising batsmen on the domestic circuit, more was expected of de Bruyn, especially as he played lower down the order in this series – having debuted as an opener in New Zealand – but a composed 48 at Lord’s was as good as it got. Like many players new to England, de Bruyn was unsure of when to go forward and when to hang back and has technical tweaks to make before he plays again.

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JP Duminy Duminy’s Test career all but ended at Lord’s, when he smashed a short ball straight to midwicket moments before tea on the fourth day as South Africa were trying to save the game. He also dropped Root, on his way 190, in the first innings. Duminy’s inability to consistently supply big runs cost him his place for the second Test and he was sent home midway through the tour. It is tough to see how he will find a way back.

The World XI that will tour Pakistan next month is the latest in cricket’s long history of super-teams, most of whom were formed for important causes that went far beyond the game

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Stats highlights from the career of Stuart Broad, who has become the 15th bowler to take 400 Test wickets

Bharath Seervi22-Mar-20180 – Number of fast bowlers to take 400 Test wickets at a younger age than Stuart Broad, who was 31 years, 271 days on day one in Auckland. The previous youngest was Dale Steyn at 32 years, 33 days, when he got to the milestone against Bangladesh in 2015. Among all bowlers, only Muttiah Muralitharan and Harbhajan Singh have reached 400 at a younger age than Broad. Muralitharan, at 29 years, 270 days, is the youngest to 400 Test wickets overall. Broad is the second England bowler, after James Anderson, and the 15th overall to take 400 wickets.ESPNcricinfo Ltd1 – Fast bowler to have reached the 400-wicket mark in lesser time from date of debut than Broad, who has taken 10 years and 103 days. Glenn McGrath raced to the feat in just 8 years and 341 days, which is the fastest among all bowlers. Spin legends Muralitharan and Shane Warne also took less than 10 years to get there. However, Broad has taken 115 Tests to complete 400 wickets, which is the joint-most among the 15 bowlers to the mark, alongside Kapil Dev’s 115.196 – Wickets picked up by Broad in a span of four years between 2013 and 2016, the most by any bowler in that period. He averaged 25.56 and took a wicket every 52 balls in that period. He averaged less than 30 in each of those four years, and was the top wicket-taker among pace bowlers in calendar years 2013 and 2015. Till end of 2012, he had picked up 172 wickets at 31.93 in 52 Tests.

However, he did not have a great 2017 as he managed only 30 wickets in 11 Tests at an average of 36.06 and strike rate of 78.4. The strike rate was his worst in any calendar year. In 2018, so far, he has played two Tests and taken two wickets.8/15 – Broad’s career-best figures, which came against Australia at Trent Bridge in the Ashes 2015. They are the best figures for any fast bowler in the last 20 years. In the last 10 years of Test cricket, Mitchell Johnson is the only other pace bowler to have taken eight wickets in an innings.66.67 – The percentage of Broad’s five-wicket hauls that became six-wicket hauls. He has 15 five-fors, out of which 10 times he took six or more wickets in the innings. Among the 74 bowlers who have taken 10 or more five-fors in Tests, no one has a better five-fors to six-fors conversion percentage than Broad. In the last 10 years, Broad has 10 six-fors, while the next most among fast bowlers is six by Steyn.11 – The number of times Broad has dismissed Michael Clarke – the most has he got any batsman. Next on the list are AB de Villiers (10), Ross Taylor (9, ahead of the Auckland Test), Hashim Amla (8), Shane Watson (8) and Chris Rogers (8). Coincidentally, each of these six batsmen have also got out to Broad the most times in their career (Watson had also got out eight times to James Anderson).19.17 – Broad’s bowling average in the fourth match of Test series, his best among all matches of a series. He doesn’t average less than 27 in any of the other matches. He has taken 63 wickets in 14 such Tests with five five-wicket hauls (four of them six-fors). Out of his nine Man-of-the-Match awards, four of them have been in the fourth match of series. His best bowling figures (8 for 15) and only century with bat (169 runs) also came in such matches.

202 – Wickets for Broad under Alastair Cook’s captaincy – the most by any bowler under an England captain. He played 54 Tests under Cook, with his wickets coming at an average of 26.94 and strike rate of 53.7 – both average and strike rate are also his best under any captain. Anderson took 191 wickets in 49 Tests under Cook.*All stats are correct up to the point when Broad reached 400 wickets in New Zealand’s first innings in Auckland

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has revealed he is pondering retirement at the age of 31 after failing to find a new club.

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• Karius without a club since Newcastle exit
• German keeper considering retirement aged 31
• Opens up about 2018 Champions League final errors

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Six years after the aftermath of the ill-fated 2018 Champions League final, Karius has had a wild and downward ride, playing in just 74 club games since May 2018. Karius' two-season stint with Newcastle ended over the summer, leaving him without a club. As he continues to look for a new destination for his services, Karius has now revealed that he is 'considering retirement' from the game if he fails to find a club soon.

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  WHAT KARIUS SAID

  Speaking to SPORTbible, Karius said: “If you've been out for as long as I have then you obviously have to consider retirement. I haven’t made a decision yet because there's no need to. I'm still fit. I still have all the potential and the ability.

  “But if a door doesn't open then I have to be honest and say to myself, ‘Listen, I've got many other things that I can pursue that excite me, that I enjoy and put effort into.’ I don't think it would hit me that hard because I've already been going through this process over the last few years.”

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  The 2018 Champions League final saw Karius make two grave errors to hand Real Madrid a walk in the park against Liverpool. After the game, it was revealed that the goalkeeper had suffered a concussion after an off-the-ball incident with Sergio Ramos. However, the German was never absolved of his errors and decided not to stay at Liverpool to get away from the critics, which he mentions was possibly a mistake.

  He said: "I was trying not to pay any interest but you couldn't get away from it all. You still notice. People are telling you. I was getting confronted all the time. And that's why I wanted a fresh start rather than staying at Liverpool, where I could have been behind Alisson, and still getting game time.

  “Maybe in the end that would have been the better step but it's difficult to say at that stage. The experience made me stronger as a person. It's part of my story. It's part of my history. At the end of the day, I was a Liverpool player.

  “I reached the Champions League final. It didn't play out how I wanted but less than one percent of professional footballers play in a Champions League final. We did great things. You can't deny that.”

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• WHAT NEXT FOR KARIUS?

  The former Liverpool goalkeeper remains optimistic but realistic about the future as he continues to look for a new club.

West Ham United may have found a new target in their hunt for a fresh face in attack this summer, it has been revealed.

Lopetegui takes charge

West Ham's summer has already been a busy one under new boss Julen Lopetegui. They have shelled out £30m to sign Luis Guilherme from Brazilian outfit Palmeiras, with the teenager penning a five year deal in East London.

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He’s been a colossal failure of a signing.

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The Hammers have also plundered Lopetegui's former side and Premier League rivals Wolves for club captain Max Kilman, who joined the club in a £40m deal and signed a seven year contract, a deal keeping him at West Ham until he turns 34.

“It’s an amazing feeling to be a West Ham United player,” said Kilman. “As soon as I was aware of the interest from the Club, it was an opportunity I was keen to pursue, so I couldn’t be more delighted to be here."

But their frontline still requires attention, and it looks as though that is Tim Steidten's next transfer mission.

West Ham want Premier League striker

Now, one report has claimed that West Ham are eyeing up a move for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as they look to bolster their ranks ahead of the new Premier League season.

As per Football Insider, the Hammers have 'made an enquiry' about the Everton man, with the forward having been 'shortlisted' as a potential option to lead the line at the London Stadium next summer.

Though Everton don't want to sell the striker, he is down to the final 12 months of his £100,000 a week deal at Goodison Park and has "failed to agree terms on a new deal" so far. That may force Sean Dyche's side to cash in on their centre-forward, even though they have cooled their fears over PSR with the imminent sale of Amadou Onana.

And that has "alerted interested clubs" including West Ham and Newcastle United, though the Magpies ended their interest at the end of June.

Ex-Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira was full of praise for the Englishman during one appearance on Sky Sports back in 2023, dubbing him "one of the complete players" in the Premier League. And the striker showed signs of getting back to his best last season under Dyche after an injury plagued spell, finding the net seven times in the Premier League to steer the Toffees clear of relegation.

In the West Ham squad, only Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus managed more, with Tomas Soucek and James Ward-Prowse both grabbing seven goals. Meanwhile, veteran striker Michail Antonio only managed six in a disappointing campaign for the Jamaica international.

Should Lopetegui wish to implement a similar style to predecessor David Moyes at the London Stadium, Calvert-Lewin would be an astute addition given his ability to hold the ball up and bring the likes of Kudus and new signing Guilherme into the game from either flank.

Questions continue to be asked of Neymar’s short-term future, but long-term he may be based in Dubai after snapping up a €50m (£42m/$53m) penthouse.

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• Brazilian plying his trade in Saudi Arabia
• Has splashed out on luxury apartment
• Will now boast a base in the Middle East

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  The Brazil international is currently based in the Middle East with Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal. An early termination of his contract is being speculated on there after enduring a wretched run on the injury front. Neymar is back on the sidelines at present, having only recently returned to action after 12 months out with knee ligament damage.

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  There has been talk of Neymar reuniting with former Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at MLS side Inter Miami, while a return to his roots at Santos is also being discussed. For now, he continues to work on his fitness in Riyadh.

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  Neymar is looking to put down roots in that region, with it revealed that he has splashed out on a lavish apartment in Dubai. The property in question forms part of the Residences by Binghatti project – with iconic car manufacturers Bugatti branching out into the world of luxury residences.

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  Neymar’s new abode is said to boast a private elevator, a lift for his fleet of cars, a private swimming pool and panoramic views of the city – with the cost of apartments in the stunning new construction ranging from €246,000 to well above €50m.

So, Dan Ashworth is, at long last, an official employee of Manchester United. It took a while but the Red Devils can finally now start getting to work in the transfer market.

Together with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Omar Berrada and, of course, Erik ten Hag, United need to be a lot smarter with their recruitment during the new regime.

One order of business simply has to be on improving the defence. Due to injuries to both Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez last term, there were moments where Ten Hag had to rely on the likes of Jonny Evans and Casemiro to fill in.

Now, while Evans shone, notably hailed for being "Man Utd’s best centre-back this season [2023/24]" by content creator Liam Canning, his Brazilian colleague had a far worse campaign.

Lacking the athleticism and pace to thrive in the Premier League, he was swarmed by opponents on an all too regular basis. One error saw him lazily fail to step up with the rest of the defence in the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, a decision that subsequently led to the only goal of the game.

Lambasted by many, it was a pretty awful year for a player who has achieved so much throughout his career. So, where do the Red Devils go from here?

Man Utd's centre-back targets

One of the main contenders to take a spot in United's backline is Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt.

The Dutchman has been the subject of fierce speculation linking him with a move to Old Trafford with recent reports suggesting talks have happened over a prospective deal this summer.

However, there is another option and it's not Jean-Clair Todibo after his potential move from Nice was blocked.

Indeed, according to reports in Spain, Barcelona sensation Ronald Araujo is on their list of targets and an attempt has even been made to prise him away from Catalonia.

The report suggests that United will have to battle Chelsea and Bayern for his services, with all three sides having made a bid. That said, it will take a seismic offer to secure him. It's stated that Barca expects a larger fee than Chelsea paid for Moises Caicedo (£115m).

So, while a deal would seem unlikely, is he a better option than De Ligt?

How Ronald Araujo compares to De Ligt

The Dutch colossus has always been thought of as one of the best centre-backs on the planet. After all, there is a reason he appears twice on the list of the most expensive players ever in his position.

Does he live up to that billing? Well, after starring for Ajax during their run to the Champions League semi-finals a few years ago, even captaining the side as a teenager, it's clear to see why he has always attracted interest from the biggest sides in Europe.

That said, he has struggled to truly catch the eye at Bayern since moving to Munich. A mix of injury and form meant he wasn't the irremovable object he once was at Ajax. The fact he's also failed to play a single minute at Euro 2024 for the Netherlands substantiates that viewpoint too.

Still, he ranks inside the best 10% of centre-backs on the continent for progressive passing and the top 4% for pass completion. This is a typical modern defender, one who plays with confidence and assurance out from the back and between the lines. But how do his numbers compare to the aforementioned Araujo?

On the evidence of the above, it's easy to see why Barca boss Xavi described Araujo as "one of the best centre-backs in the world".

While he doesn't quite possess the same level of passing ability as a player like De Ligt, when it comes to the defensive side of the game he looks a more complete profile, notably winning a much higher percentage of aerial battles he competes in.

He also makes more successful take-ons, which should come as no surprise given the Uruguayan also played at right-back on six occasions last term. That adds another string to his bow; versatility.

So, although he'd cost a rather pretty penny, if Ratcliffe and Co can prise Araujo away from Spain, he would be a mighty fine addition.

Man Utd in talks to sign 51m "monster" who'd star with De Ligt

Manchester United are starting to make moves in the summer transfer window.

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Manchester United staff is reportedly "perplexed" as the club is holding back 18-year-old wonderkid, James Scanlon, who is "ready to be unleashed".

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• Scanlon shining brightly at the U-18 level
• Has 10 goals and four assists this campaign
• The coaching staff wants him promoted to U-21 setup

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  The young midfielder has been on fire this season, racking up a hat-trick in United’s 8-0 victory over Leeds, which pushed his season tally to 10 goals and four assists as of early November. His remarkable performance against Leeds isn’t an isolated case. Earlier this season, he grabbed the spotlight with a four-goal display during a 9-0 win over Blackburn on his 18th birthday.

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  According to some staff members have expressed concern that Scanlon’s lack of promotion could hinder his growth, potentially impacting his chances of becoming a first-team player. The academy faces the complex challenge of distributing playtime among numerous talented players while ensuring each prospect receives the exposure and development opportunities needed to succeed at elite levels. However, many feel that Scanlon has outgrown his current setting and could benefit from more advanced competition.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Adding to his accolades, Scanlon has already made his mark on the international stage as a full-fledged player for Gibraltar. Additionally, his recent recognition as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at a youth tournament in the Netherlands this season highlighted his skills and maturity on the field. His contributions in training also secured him a spot on Erik ten Hag’s pre-season squad, a move that hinted at a bright future within Manchester United’s ranks.

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  The young midfielder has proven his readiness for more challenging responsibilities, and his integration into the Under-21s and subsequently into the senior team should be the next natural step. With Ruben Amorim set to take charge, his fortunes could change and receive the the platform he deserves to show his mettle.

Fabio Capello has urged Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to consider retirement after Barcelona's 4-1 win over the Bavarians.

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• Neuer told to retire by Fabio Capello
• Bayern captain struggling for form
• Neuer a no-show in Barcelona loss

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Neuer is considered one of the best goalkeepers of this generation, if not all time, thanks to his exploits over the last two decades. However, since a skiing incident which saw him sustain a serious leg injury, the German has seemed unable to reach his previous peaks with age also becoming an issue for the 38-year-old.

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  While Neuer's goalkeeping standards have been declining over the last year, Bayern Munich's 4-1 loss to Barcelona may have been his lowest point this season. The German faced four shots on target and conceded four times, and was also the reason for a number of mistakes in the backline. Capello has now advised Neuer to consider retirement.

• WHAT CAPELLO SAID

  Speaking on Sky Sports, Capello said: "When some goalkeepers reach a certain age, they should have the courage to retire."

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  Former Germany star Lothar Mattaus also urged Neuer to consider hanging up his boots before he hurts his legacy as a Bayern Munich legend. He told BILD: "I don’t mean Manuel any harm, but he is not the support for the team at the moment that he was in the past.

  "Manuel Neuer is not Manuel Neuer at the moment. Because he doesn’t save the unstoppable balls, his goalkeeping has changed.

  "He used to anticipate every situation, he had a 360-degree view, and he could initiate attacks with a build-up pass. At the moment he can’t give the defense any security.

  "This is also demonstrated by the rate of just over 40 per cent of balls saved in the Bundesliga. I hope that he will soon find his way back to his old game and confidence."