Good morning!
David Cooper here with a round-up of our top stories on Wednesday morning.
TOP STORY
Sarri also revealed he expects Eden Hazard to remain at Stamford Bridge after the Belgium international made his first Blues appearance since Russia 2018.
Belgium international Courtois has been reported to have stayed away from the London club following World Cup duty with Belgium amid speculation of a move to Real Madrid.
“I don’t know in this moment,” Sarri told a press conference after Chelsea’s 5-4 win on penalties at Stamford Bridge when asked of Courtois’ future.
“I want to speak with my club and then we will decide about it. I am here to talk about this match.”
FOOTBALL
With Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Ragnar Klavan all carrying injuries Virgil van Dijk cruised through the first half alongside under-23 defender Nathaniel Philips.
In the second half at Anfield midfielders Fabinho – who missed an early penalty – and Marko Grujic both filled in as Van Dijk only played 45 minutes but Klopp is not worried ahead of Sunday’s visit of West Ham.
Elsewhere, Stan Kroenke has moved a step further to completing a full takeover of Arsenal after minority shareholder Alisher Usmanov accepted an offer worth in excess of £550 million for his stake.
CRICKET
India have ruled out Jasprit Bumrah’s return from injury in the second Test at Lord’s.
Bumrah, who suffered a broken left thumb at the end of June, remained with the squad, with a view to being fit if needed in time to face England this week.
That, however, will not happen with the 24-year-old returning home this week to continue the rehab on his injury.
In other news, the ICC have officially sanctioned the second season of the T10 League which will be held in November.
The 10-over event, which begins from November 23 in Sharjah, will see eight franchises compete in an expanded 10-day competition.
FEATURE OF THE DAY
Read our talking points ahead of the second Test between England and India.
