As 2024 involves an in depth, Telegraph Sport gazes into its crystal ball to foretell .
Breakout younger males’s star
He has already made his mark within the Premier League however Tyler Dibling will play for England and perhaps even in 2025. The 18-year-old has caught the attention in a struggling Southampton facet and is in a lot demand. Manchester Metropolis tried to signal him final summer time and different golf equipment will are available in for him. He had beforehand left Southampton for Chelsea however the attacking midfielder/ winger discovered it powerful and needed to return to the membership he joined aged seven. He’s fast, skilful – he’s an outstanding dribbler – and carries a objective risk. There must also be a point out for Rocco Vata – 19-year-old Watford midfielder who’s their largest prospect since Joao Pedro. Keep in mind the identify. JB
Breakout ladies’s participant
Vicky Lopez (Barcelona and Spain). The 18-year-old was a part of the Spain crew that gained the Nations League in 2024 and has each likelihood of creating their Euros squad. She’s getting extra probabilities for Barcelona, with 4 targets in all competitions this season. The attacking midfielder is an thrilling prospect and 2025 might be the 12 months she pronounces herself on the large stage. KB
The participant you suppose will outline 2025
Mohamed Salah. Hardly a brand new identify however how Salah’s fares could effectively resolve not solely the place the Premier League title – and doubtlessly the Champions League – goes but additionally have a huge effect on Liverpool’s fortunes going ahead. If it is going to be a big enhance to the membership and will verify their re-emergence and attainable renewed dominance. If the Egyptian leaves and it is going to be a giant coup for them at a time when curiosity is flagging and they don’t seem to be making the influence they anticipated. The SPL will go all out for Salah. JB
Ladies’s star of 2025
Lauren James. The ahead was plagued with accidents on the finish of 2024 however ought to be again in the beginning of subsequent 12 months and might be raring to go. She has some extent to show and, if she will be able to keep match, has the flexibility to be Chelsea and England’s finest participant in 2025. KB
What you’re most trying ahead to seeing
How Ruben Amorim . It feels just like the membership has lastly obtained the proper match by way of its head coach, after a decade of floundering post-Sir Alex Ferguson. However the 39-year-old Portuguese actually has his work lower out to try to make them really aggressive once more and to impose his very clear concept of enjoying – and – on a squad that doesn’t seem match for goal. There might be some big-name departures and main upheaval forward and it is going to be fascinating to see the way it performs out. JB
Who will win Premier League
Liverpool. Chelsea’s case was rising however they’ve now . Arsenal proceed to hold on of their with out being convincing and, in fact, no-one predicted the implosion of Manchester Metropolis. Even now can they be discounted? They’re able to occurring an exceptional run and whereas Liverpool are removed from good it does really feel this season’s champions don’t must be a crew who steamrollers the remainder. Arne Slot has achieved an outstanding job, Liverpool have the gamers and may recover from the road. But it surely is perhaps a decent one. JB
Who will win Ladies’s Tremendous League
Chelsea. At present six factors away from second place and are but to lose a sport . They could have regarded drained in the direction of the tip of 2024, however the Christmas break may have achieved them the world of fine after a busy December. KB
Who will win Ladies’s Euros
Spain. It’s laborious to look previous the world champions in relation to . They’ve the most effective squad, a sort group draw and path to the ultimate and now have the expertise of profitable main silverware. KB