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Crystal Palace midfielder Matheus França now faces a different kind of battle during his loan at Vasco da Gama – and Brazilian media suggest it is increasingly psychological.

The 21-year-old was sent back to Brazil to regain momentum and confidence after a difficult spell in England. However, despite the arrival of Renato Gaucho – that seemed like a potential boost – His situation on the pitch has barely improved.

pressure is becoming a mental problem

according to bolavip There is now a growing feeling within Vasco in Brazil that France’s self-confidence is being affected by the constant criticism from the supporters.

The Crystal Palace-owned attacking midfielder is receiving negative reactions from the stands, even though the team is improving itself. Vasco remains unbeaten under Renato Gaucho France is marginalized and under pressure.

The latest example came in the middle of the week. França came off the bench against Coritiba but failed to make an impact. At a crucial moment, he miscontrolled the ball during a promising counterattack, wasting a chance that could have secured the victory. After this Vasco scored the equalizing goal. This increased the despair around him.

The Brazilian coverage suggests that these repeated moments are joining a cycle. Low confidence leads to poor performances, and those performances bring even more criticism.

Help for Crystal Palace players

That situation has forced Renato Gaucho to manage the player more carefully. Rather than highlight him regularly, the manager is reportedly trying to protect Matthias Franka from further pressure.

The plan is to use him only when the circumstances feel right. Any new mistake risks worsening the atmosphere, which is already tense.

Still, the possibilities have not been completely exhausted. França recently returned from nearly two months without playing, but has shown no apparent improvement in his performances since then.

High costs, low returns

There is also a financial dimension that makes the situation difficult to ignore. Fran Vasco is one of the highest earners in the team, with a salary reported to be around €185k (£160k) per month.

That level of investment is in sharp contrast to its output. In 23 matches, he has yet to score a goal or assist a single goal.

Vasco too Early termination of loan considered A time, when his role in the team was significantly reduced. Although that option is no longer being actively pursued, it shows how serious the situation has become.

the future is practically decided

With Vasco also looking to reduce their wage bill, the outlook for Franca remains uncertain. The current trajectory suggests that he is The loan is not likely to persist beyond expiration.

From Crystal Palace’s perspective, the picture is worrying. This step was to restore trust. Instead, confidence now appears to be the central issue holding the player back.

Unless that changes quickly, França looks set to return to England with the same doubts that accompanied him after his loan move – only now with added psychological weight.

Rangers’ Youssef Chermity has issued a warning to his Portugal U21 team-mates ahead of their clash with Scotland U21 on Tuesday. Having played under Danny Rohl at Ibrox, he knows the opposition somewhat well.

Striker joins Rangers from Everton for around £8million [€9.2m] In September, when Russell Martin was at Ibrox.

A month later, he parted ways with the manager and appointed Rohl as his successor.

The 21-year-old has been a regular under Rohl at Ibrox and has scored nine goals and provided two assists in 34 appearances for Rangers.

His league statistics are as follows:

• Expected target: 7.44
• Expected Support: 1.22
• Big chances made: 2
• Big chances missed: 13
• Goal conversion: 13%
• Shots on goal per game: 1.0

His performances for Rangers helped him return to the Portugal U21 team in October for the first time since March 2024. The attacker has kept his place in Luis Freire’s team ever since. this was also caught Fenerbahçe’s attention in the winter market, but no move ever took shape.

Chermiti has scored two goals and one assist from four European qualifiers, and that includes a goal in their 4-0 win over Azerbaijan last Friday.

Portugal U21 host Scotland U21 at the Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota in Estoril on Tuesday.

Rangers man’s message for Scotland U21 clash

Monday edition of record Youssef Charmiti’s comments regarding tomorrow’s match are relayed.

The former Toffees man and his teammates have been training at the Cidade do Futebol, the national team’s sports complex in Algiers.

He talks about the importance of maintaining mental focus to achieve victory over Scotland.

“I and the whole group expect a good game from our side. We have shown our quality throughout the qualifying round, and we will do everything to get the three points.” He said.

“I haven’t had the opportunity to watch the Scottish team, but they certainly have some teammates that I play against in the league. We expect an opponent that will come with everything and we are ready.”

The Rangers man dismisses suggestions of overconfidence.

“We have to stay humble, and we can’t think that the game will be easy or that the opponent is coming here to make it easy. The coaching staff has always told us to give our best,” Charmiti explained.

Full squad for March international break

• 4-1 win over Azerbaijan U21
• v Scotland U21, 31 March at Estoril

Louis Freire’s entire team:

Goalkeepers: Andre Gomes (FC Alverca), Gonçalo Ribeiro (FC Porto) and Joao Carvalho (SC Braga).

Defenders: Daniel Banzaqui (SL Benfica), Diogo Monteiro (FC Arauca), Gabriel Bras (FC Porto), Joao Muniz (Sporting CP), Leonardo Barroso (Chicago Fire FC), Rodrigo Rego (SL Benfica), Tiago Gabriel (US Lecce Spa) and Tiago Parente (FC Felgueras);

Midfielders: Diego Rodrigues (SC Braga), Diogo Sousa (Vitoria SC), Gonçalo Moreira (SL Benfica), Gustavo Sá (FC Famalicão), João Simões (Sporting CP) and Mathias de Amorim (FC Famalicão);

Forwards: Carlos Forbes (Club Brugge KV), Mateus Mané (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC), Noah Saviolo (Vitoria SC), Rodrigo Ribeiro (FC Augsburg), Roger Fernandes (Al Ittihad) and Youssef Chermiti (Rangers FC).

Andre Santos believes Chelsea are building something that requires patience – and he now sees himself at the center of it.

In a detailed interview with the Brazilian outlet globo esporteThe 21-year-old reflected on his finest moment at Stamford Bridge. He can now be described as a genuine regular player after starting the last five matches.

Chelsea are unbeaten in the Premier League since Liam Rosenior took charge on January 10. Their only defeats in that period came in the League Cup semi-finals – both against Arsenal.

“This is my best moment here. The Chelsea project is very clear with the young players. The Premier League is very difficult, but we are building maturity, building toughness.”

In another recent interviewThe midfielder admitted that he matured a lot in London. He then used Arsenal as a reference point – with little provocation.

“We have the example of our rivals Arsenal at the weekend. They have been together for six years and have not won the Premier League. So I think we are on the right track, doing our job day by day to win a big title.”

Strategic clarity under Rosenior

Rosenior is the seventh manager of Chelsea since 2020. However, Andre Santos does not consider this as anarchy.

“It was my first coaching change, but with change comes opportunities for players. Some managers change the style of play, but internally we are very focused. We know what we want and where we want to go.”

Crucially, their role has changed. Under Enzo Maresca, he did little more. Rosenior pulled him back to the deep number 5 position.

“Maresca saw me as a bit more advanced. Liam knew me already. He knew my potential and my qualities. I moved further back as a No. 5, and that made a big difference to my performance.”

Data supports the claim. Before Rosenire, he had averaged 42 minutes in 22 matches. Since January 10, he has averaged 78 minutes in 10 games. And beyond strategy, he highlighted the human side of the manager.

“He jokes with me, asks about my family. He followed everything – even when I became a father for the first time. He cares about your mental state. That’s important. He gives that confidence a player needs.”

Midfield battle and Brazil pressure

Chelsea’s midfield consists of Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia and Cole Palmer. Yet Andre Santos insists that competition is healthy.

“The competition in midfield is very tough, but we get along very well. When Liam picks the team, he is sure that whoever plays will perform well. That only benefits Chelsea.”

Even off the field, the conversation is equally intense. With Joao Pedro and Estevano Willian, World Cup dreams dominate the discussion.

“I admit that we talk about the national team a lot. But whenever the topic comes up, our heart beats faster and we start sweating. When you talk about Brazil, it’s a childhood dream, especially when the World Cup is so close.”

He also described helping Estevao adapt.

“We try to make everything natural for him. We know what it’s like to leave Brazil and come to the Premier League – new culture, new language, different weather, different intensity. I look at Estevao like a brother.”

For Chelsea, the project was designed with exactly this purpose: internal development, shared ambition and players maturing together.

By all accounts, Andre Santos now looks less like a possibility and more like a proof of concept.

Head coach Mark Daigneault and the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder saw their 25-point lead disappear in the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors, but still held on for a 116-107 victory on Tuesday. In another Thunder matchup without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City responded with a 15–6 run to earn its third consecutive win without its two leading scorers.

With the game tied at 101, the Thunder’s defense forced back-to-back turnovers, while Cason Wallace (27 points), who tied his career high, and Isaiah Joe (22 points) made key shots to keep the Raptors at bay. Daigneault addressed his team’s poise after a hard-fought win.

“It’s very hard to win games when you get a lead like that and they come back and tie the game,” Daigneault said. “Even the Cleveland game over the weekend was like that; we got out to an early lead. They came completely back in the game. They took the lead. It takes a lot of mental toughness to get yourself going on the next possession.

“Cason was great all night, but he was huge in that period. He had four points in a row. And then, Isaiah got it. So, he scored seven points right after the tie that got the game going again. But the team showed great mental toughness.”

Wallace (11 for 16) and Joe (six threes) combined to make 18 of 30 shots, including 10 for 16 from deep. Alex Caruso led the way with 16 points.

Mark Daigneault impressed with Thunder’s patience amid injuries

Head coach Mark Daigneault praised the Thunder for adapting to playing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell for such a long period of time, lasting until January. Similar to Sunday’s matchup, where the Thunder faced a 20+ point deficit against the Cavs, the defending champions stayed the course.

For Daigneault, it’s a testament to the Thunder’s ability to quickly adapt and make changes against the Raptors, which, in many ways, has been the story of the defending champions’ regular season.

Daigneault said, “You can’t control your circumstances. We always want to be completely healthy and get along with everyone. But when you get help, you have to make the best of it and we try to be optimistic.” “And we try to be a team that takes the circumstances in our favor, and try to take advantage of every situation, even if it’s a challenge to create some momentum. The guys have done an incredible job.

Daigneault concluded, “They see these types of things as a challenge. And that’s one of the special things about this group of guys. And they’ve done a great job since the break, sure, but also in the break.”

Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal strain) and Mitchell (abdominal strain/left ankle sprain) will be reevaluated this week, while Williams (right hamstring) will have to wait a week. The Thunder will face the Pistons on Wednesday night on the second night of a back-to-back.