News about Jan Bednarek

NATHAN SALT AT ST MARY'S: When Matthjis de Ligt faced a crisis of confidence over the summer he sought out a psychologist to make sense of the storm cloud hanging over him. Failing to play a single minute at Euro 2024 despite the Netherlands going all the way to the semi-finals, and with Bayern Munich seemingly ready to move him on, the 2018 Golden Boy - given to the best player in Europe under the age of 21 - was beginning to feel like people were giving up on him. 'These kinds of moments can be tough,' he said over the summer.

After being booted in the head during the Czech Republic's Euro 2024 qualifier against Poland, West Ham star Tomas Soucek has demonstrated his battle wounds. During Friday night's match in Warsaw, the Czech captain was trapped on the forehead by Southampton defender Jan Bednarek as he swung his leg to clear the ball. Soucek had to be bandaged up, but he was able to complete the game after scoring what seemed to be a crucial equalizing goal in the 1-1 draw.

Martinelli and Bednarek clashed over a long ball forward by Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale about halfway through the first half, with the Poland native getting a greater lift than the winger. Martinelli didn't leap and instead stayed still, allowing Bednarek to flip over him and onto his back as if he was supposed to win the ball. The defender suffered a lot on his upper back and neck region and was down for a long time as he was being treated by both Southampton's physicians and Arsenal's. Despite his pleas that he was allowed to continue, he was arrested shortly thereafter as a result of concussion testing.

After being unable to offer Jan Bednarek a return to the field after the Saints defender was concussed, Gary Neville has praised Arsenal and Southampton medical staff. Neville lauded team doctors for standing their ground in not allowing the defender to return to the field, but he said, 'Bednarek is angry, but sometimes you want your medical staff to look after you.'

SOUTHAMPTON 3-3, MATT BARLOW AT ST. MARY'S STADIUM: Southampton used to be able to enjoy this time of year, stir and stretch, and break free from whatever relegation tangle they had delved into during the winter. These feats of escapology starred an eclectic cast, but they were often led by Matt Le Tissier, whose goals and assists would earn the Saints points from the most unlikely places to lift the Saints above the dotted line by the season's end. By the time they had recovered from 3-1 down to save a point against Tottenham, the same irrepressibility had returned to the air by the Solent, and interim manager Ruben Selles' name was ringing around St Mary's.

Two small groups of opposing supporters were clashing outside West Ham's London Stadium ahead of their 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Saturday afternoon, with the incident now turned into artwork. As a lone security guard begins to divide the two groups, the men were seen gesticulating and yelling each other before a Chelsea fan yelling, 'You're 50 years old.' Following a single punch, Chelsea's follower was knocked to the ground in a single punch, before crowds of West Ham demonstrators began yelling "irons, irons." A new video of the Chelsea fan being led away from the scene in a wheelchair with his teeth knocked out and blood pouring from his jaw has surfaced.

When the Blues fan was seen provoking Hammers supporters before the game in East London, he was arrested after throwing a right hook (left). Chelsea fanatics were knocked down (right) and to the ground on Saturday afternoon, as fans cheering 'irons, irons,' according to footage from the Chelsea supporter's deposition. Until he was struck, the boy Chelsea supporter was caught taunting the older West Ham fan yelling: 'You're 50 years old.' Following the incident, rowdy crowds gathered around the two guys, shouting in surprise and swearing.

And breathe. The January transfer window is over, and managers now know exactly what they're doing for the remainder of the season. The mid-season window can be a little anti-climatic, with clubs choosing to stick with what they've got rather than risking any disruptions to their squad for the second half of the season. This wasn't the case this time, with Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham all doing major business on deadline day. But did they spend their money wisely?Which sides look well-placed to finish the campaign strongly, and who has left themselves short? Sportsmail has taken a look at the operations of all 20 Premier League clubs and rated them from A-F on how they did in January.

ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT ST MARY'S: Joelinton's third time lucky for him on Tuesday night, after losing a goal and missing a sitter, he finally smashed home to give Newcastle a 1-0 win over Southampton. The Magpies will advance to the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi final, which will be hosted at St James' Park, if doing so. ADRIAN KAJUMBA of Sportsmail picks out some of the main talking points and some items you may have missed from St Mary's...

SIMON JONES: The 26-year-old moved to Villa Park in the summer on a season-long loan contract, but he has only made four appearances for Villa. The Pole has only started once, and on that occasion, he was forced to half-time during Villa's loss to Fulham in Steven Gerrard's last game in charge of the Polish national team. As the Saints currently sits last in the league after losing 1-0 to Villa on the weekend, Bednarek will now return to the Saints to help them fight relegation from the Premier League. Since joining Southampton from Lech Poznan in 2017, the defender was a key part of the team's squad in recent seasons and has played 153 times for the club.

Wolves have revived their offer to West Ham and made an offer to Craig Dawson. The 32-year-old was keen to return to Birmingham to be closer to family, and he watched a £5.25 million move to Wolves fall down on deadline day last September. David Moyes, the West Ham manager, had reluctantly agreed to let the center back go if he could find a replacement, but when Southampton's Jan Bednarek, who had been wounded, opted to join Aston Villa instead, Dawson's move was called off.

On Boxing Day, the Premier League will resume, with more than six weeks off. It varied in terms of how many players from each team were at the World Cup in Qatar - from two at a few sides to 16 at Manchester City - but how did clubs' players get on?How far did they get, and how many minutes did they play? Sportsmail has a look at how the World Cup affected each team in the top division and how they might be affected going forward as a result of the tournament.

When Poland and Argentina meet in their last game of Group C in the World Cup, they will battle it out for a last-16 spot. Argentina is coming back from a humiliating surprise loss to Saudi Arabia after beating Mexico 2-0 to get back to their resurgent form. Poland is currently ranked fourth in the group with four points going into the match, after losing 2-0 to Saudi Arabia in their previous match after a draw with Mexico. With the match coming, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to hear about below.

David Moyes wanted to bring Egan to the Blades this summer, but the Blades decided to keep track of him as they look to return to the Premier League. West Ham haven't given up on the possibility of winning their man, and they are likely to put their resolve into question when the transfer window reopens, according to The Sun. The 29-year-old is in his fifth season with Bramall Lane, and his deal with the Blades is through 2024.

Pep Guardiola warned Manchester City to be vigilant of a wounded Aston Villa. City can win at Villa Park, where Steven Gerrard is coming under increasing pressure after a slow start to the season. Guardiola, who saw his team almost win the title against Villa in May, is concerned about a backlash from Gerrard's side in the relegation zone.

On Thursday, three Gunners bids turned down, the first being around £25 million. Luiz, a midfielder who scored against Arsenal in Wednesday's 2-1 loss at the Emirates, is out of contract next year, but Gerrard expects him to return quickly. After Gerrard signed two new players on deadline day, Villa, who finish second in the Premier League, hosted Manchester City on Saturday. Leander Dendoncker, a midfielder for Wolves, has joined Southampton for £13 million and Southampton defender Jan Bednarek has signed on loan.

Hector Bellerin, James Garner, Leander Dendoncker, and Willian were among the major names to move on a frantic last day of the summer transfer window. Michy Batshuayi, Ben Breton Diaz, and Arsen Zakharyan's late moves didn't happen before the 11 p.m. deadline on Thursday. SIMON JONES of Sportsmail rounds up the deadline day drama.

Craig Dawson (left) of West Ham has agreed to remain in London this season after a transfer for Southampton defender Jan Bednarek (right) failed to materialize, according to the club. Dawson had already agreed to a £5.25 million contract, but Bednarek's decision to sign Aston Villa has seen West Ham refuse to proceed with the transfer.

The Croatian was on Southampton's deadline day centre-back list as a back-up for their defensive departures. Since being lined up by West Ham, Jack Stephens has joined Bournemouth on loan, and Jan Bednarek is Aston Villa bound.

Since new arrival Diego Carlos ruptured his achilles tendon in only his second game against Everton, Steven Gerrard has been keen to expand on his center-back options. Villa has lost four and won just one of their first five Premier League matches of the season, and they are yet to keep a clean sheet.

Diego Monteiro, a 30-year-old midfielder for Barcelona, joined the Saints from Chelsea in 2015 and appeared in all leagues, scoring eight goals. Southampton's history has less players in the Premier League than Romeu (217). 'Oriol departs with the very best wishes of anyone at Southampton Football Club,' the south coast side said.

Southampton is attempting to bring Duje Caleta-Car from Marseille ahead of their match against Aston Villa. This morning, the 25-year-old Croatian national is flying to England with Southampton eager to land a quality center-back. With West Ham as the wing for the Polish national, they are attempting to offload Jan Bednarek.

Dawson has yet to play for the Hammers in the current season after suffering a thigh injury in pre-season, but he is on the verge of returning to fitness. Bruno Lage is keen to get a center-back on deadline day to face Nathan Collins and Max Kilman for a starting position. Conor Coady joined Everton on loan last month, while Willy Boly refused to play against Newcastle last weekend as he looks to push through a transfer to Nottingham Forest.

West Ham is set to complete the loan signing of Jan Bednarek from Southampton before Premier League rivals Aston Villa. In Saints' 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Tuesday, the Polish defender was an unused sub, and now appears that he will leave the south coast and join David Moyes' team on a season-long loan. Bednarek joined Southampton in 2017 and has played more than 150 times for the club, scoring seven goals.