Tag: injury

3May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Joan Martinez has recovered from ACL injury, ready to return to team training

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 3: Joan Martinez #37 of Real Madrid during warm ups before the pre-season friendly match against FC Barcelona at MetLife Stadium on August 3, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Real Madrid’s Joan Martinez has recovered from his ACL rupture and looks set to return to team training with the Juvenil A, according to MARCA. Martinez had suffered a horrific ACL injury while he was training with Real Madrid’s first team back in September of 2024, and after initial tests, it was clear that the then 16-year-old was set for a long spell on the sidelines. He has been working on his physique as well as his recovery during these eight months, and finally, he looks to return to full training soon. The report says Martinez likely will not play any minutes this ...

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30Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Ligue 1

Ousmane Dembele gives update on his hamstring injury

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint Germain during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Emirates Stadium on April 29, 2025 in London, England. Ousmane Dembele proved the difference for Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Arsenal. The 27-year-old scored the only goal of the game — in just the fourth minute — to give PSG a 1-0 advantage ahead of next Wednesday's return match in the French capital. Dembele has been his club's main dangerman this year; he has been directly involved in 30 goals in 2025 — more than any other player in Europe's top five leagues. Gunners fans would have been relieved therefore to see the France forward limp off in the 70th mi...

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29Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Bayern Munich center-back Kim Min-jae breaks silence on his injury and mistakes

Min-jae Kim of Bayern Munich // during the 1. Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and Bayern Munich at MHP Arena Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany on February 28, 2025. Kim Min-jae has had a tough season at Bayern Munich, to say the least. He has constantly been plagued by an injury to his Achilles which he continues to play through, made noticeably more blunders defensively than the rest of Bayern's defenders and seems to be the latest on the club's to-sell list. Talking to Tz's Phillip Kessler, Kim Min-jae opened up on his difficult second season at the club. "The Achilles tendon problem is still there. But I'm gritting my teeth, closing my eyes and getting through it. Mistakes, injuries, or too many games – those are perhaps just excuses. I still have to stay focused. That's my job...

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27Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Newcastle injury update: Joelinton, Hall and Lascelles potential return dates

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Newcastle United's Joelinton arrives at the ground before the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Crystal Palace FC at St James' Park on April 16, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd - CameraSport via Getty Images) Newcastle United got back to winning ways on Saturday. After losing to Aston Villa last weekend, Newcastle United responded in what ultimately proved to be emphatic fashion. Despite labouring in the opening exchanges, Newcastle beat Ipswich 3-0 to move back into third in the Premier League. The Premier League table is congested towards the top five, so it was imperative that Eddie Howe’s side claimed three points. The returning Newcastle United manager also saw Fabian Schar start after a recent inj...

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21Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea injury news and return dates as fresh blow confirmed after Fulham win

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Enzo Maresca, Manager of Chelsea, talks to Cole Palmer during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Chelsea FC at Craven Cottage on April 20, 2025 in London, England. Chelsea secured a huge win on Sunday as they continue their battle for a Champions League spot, but it came at a cost. The Blues fought back from behind at Craven Cottage to win 2-1, with Tyrique George levelling the score-line and Pedro Neto slamming in a brilliant winner in stoppage time. After the game, Blues boss Enzo Maresca described the win as his side’s ‘toughest’ of the season so far. He said: “Today was an important win because first of all it's a derby, second it gives us the chance to be there [in the Champions League qualification places]. It was probably the most diffic...

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8Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Newcastle United provide double injury update on Anthony Gordon and Joe Willock

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at St James' Park on February 23, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Eddie Howe admits that Anthony Gordon a serious doubt for the weekend clash with Manchester United at St James' Park - and Joe Willock may also be missing against the Red Devils too. The Scouser missed the clash at the King Power Stadium as he recovers from a hip injury sustained in England's 2-0 win over Albania in the World Cup qualifiers. Having served a three-match suspension, Gordon was free to play against Leicester City but is yet to even practice according to Eddie Howe. When asked about Gordon's availability for the Sunday afternoon cla...

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7Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Arsenal vs Real Madrid early injury news as 9 ruled out and 4 doubts

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, applauds the fans following the team's draw during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on April 05, 2025 in Liverpool, England. A look at the injury news surrounding Arsenal and Real Madrid as they prepare to face off in the Champions League. Arsenal now turn their attention to a Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium after their draw with Everton on Saturday. The Gunners will be prioritising the Champions League at this stage having fallen out of the Premier League title race, but they will have to earn their spot in the next round, facing the current champions. Though, Los Blancos suffered a setback of their own on Saturday, losing at home t...

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6Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Latest Bastoni update after Inter injury scare

Alessandro Bastoni plays during the match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale in the Coppa Italia Semi-Finals at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, on April 2, 2025. (Photo by Alessio Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Sky Sport Italia reports Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni trained separately this morning, but the Nerazzurri are confident he’ll be available against Bayern Munich on Tuesday. The Italy international was subbed off at half time of a 2-2 draw against Parma on Saturday with a suspected knee injury. Sky Sport journalist Matteo Barzaghi reported the latest fitness updates on the Inter defender on Sunday morning, saying that Bastoni trained separately from the rest of the team after the Parma game. Bastoni will continue to be monitored on the eve of the match on Mond...

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4Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal’s Arteta on Gabriel injury: We can cope

Mikel Arteta manages Arsenal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on February 26, 2025. (Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Mikel Arteta has claimed Arsenal "have the resources to cope" with Gabriel's season-ending injury, hinting both Ben White and Jurriën Timber could soon return to action. Arsenal confirmed on Thursday that Gabriel would not play again this season after undergoing an operation on a hamstring injury sustained in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Fulham. Gabriel forms a key centre-back pairing with William Saliba in an Arsenal team that boasts the best defensive record in the Premier League. The Brazil international's absence comes at a critical time with the north London side due to fac...

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4Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Newcastle Utd injury list and expected return dates after Alexander Isak fear

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 2: Newcastle United's Alexander Isak in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brentford at St James' Park on April 2, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd - CameraSport via Getty Images) Newcastle United's tight squad will be tested to its limits over the coming weeks as they negotiate the final nine matches of what has already been a long season. With a place in the Premier League top five - and Champions League qualification which comes with it - at stake, Eddie Howe and Co can ill-afford any injury issues at this stage of the campaign. The sight of star striker Alexander Isak and experienced defender Kieran Trippier leaving the field before the end of the 2-1 win over Brentford will be of ...

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1Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal suffer huge injury blow one week before Real Madrid Champions League clash

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Arsenal's Gabriel at the end of the match during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Arsenal FC at City Ground on February 26, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Arsenal's talismanic centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes lasted a little more than 15 minutes before sinking to the turf against Fulham on Tuesday evening. The Brazilian defender wasn't near any opponent or teammate when he crumpled in a heap off the ball at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal continued attacking while their colleague writhed around in agony deep inside his own half, yet felt aggrieved when Fulham refused to put the ball out of play after losing possession. Gabriel hobbled around in evident agony as his Arsenal teammates eventually conceded a corner before he was belatedl...

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22Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Manuel Neuer suffers injury setback

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer is set for an extended period on the sidelines after the goalkeeper suffered a setback in his recovery from a calf injury.The 38-year-old sustained the knock in the first-leg of Bayern's successful UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie against Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen on 11 March. MUNICH, GERMANY - MARCH 05: Manuel Neuer of Bayern Muenchen is injured in the match and has to be substituted during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg match between FC Bayern München and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at on March 05, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Stefan Matzke - sampics/Getty Images) He subsequently missed his club's 3-2 defeat against Bochum and the 1-1 draw away against Union Berlin, with 21-year-...

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13Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Graham Potter shares Niclas Fullkrug injury update at West Ham

ROMFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Niclas Fullkrug of West Ham United during training at Rush Green on March 04, 2025 in Romford, England. Graham Potter has revealed when Niclas Fullkrug will return to action after being sidelined due to an injury at West Ham. The Germany international signed for the Hammers last summer from Borussia Dortmund, but his consistent fitness issues have frustrated fans. Fullkrug returned to light training away from the London Stadium a few weeks back and could potentially be available soon. Potter has also been without Michael Antonio and has provided an update on both of his number nines. Potter provides Fullkrug update after injury return Fullkrug is still not ready to start against Everton on Saturday for the East London outfit after returning from injury, Pot...

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12Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Postecoglou gives Danso injury update and reveals returning player for Spurs

ALKMAAR, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 6: Kevin Danso of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 First Leg match between AZ Alkmaar and Tottenham Hotspur at AFAS Stadion on March 6, 2025 in Alkmaar, Netherlands. Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Kevin Danso will play no part for Tottenham in Thursday's Europa League round of 16 second leg tie against AZ Alkmaar because of a hamstring injury. Joining from French side Lens at the end of the January window, Danso has been an ever-present in the Spurs side since making the move to north London. football.london reported on Tuesday evening that the Austrian sustained a muscle injury in last Sunday's 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth. Danso looked to be struggling towards the end of the game and then could be seen...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

SERIE A

Inter confirm Zielinski injury blow

Milan, Italy - March 8: Piotr Zielinski of Fc Internazionale injured during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Monza at Giuseppe Meazza on March 8, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Inter have confirmed that midfielder Piotr Zielinski is set for a spell on the sidelines after learning the results of his medical tests from the injury he picked up during the 3-2 Serie A win over Monza on Saturday. The Poland international was introduced as a second-half substitute for Henrikh Mkhitaryan, but his evening lasted just a few moments before going down clutching his calf in agony. Joaquin Correa was called in to replace Zielinski three minutes after he was brought on. The Nerazzurri have confirmed that the 30-year-old reported for further medical tests at the Humanitas facility in Rozzano o...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Leverkusen’s Wirtz sidelined weeks with knee injury

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - MARCH 8: Florian Wirtz of Leverkusen reacts after being fouled during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and SV Werder Bremen at BayArena on March 8, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer Leverkusen's hopes in the Bundesliga and Champions League were today handed a devastating blow with the news that Florian Wirtz has suffered a ligament injury in his right knee that will sideline him for several weeks. Wirtz had been left on the bench for the first half of Saturday's 2-0 defeat at home to Werder Bremen, a match he entered at half time as Leverkusen bid to turn around their early deficit. However, Wirtz would last only 14 minutes before he had to exit the contest following a foul and he was soon seen departing the Bay Arena on crutches. With Leverkusen ...

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20Feb By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Erling Haaland injury news: Latest update on Manchester City star

Erling Haaland centre-forward of Manchester City and Norway sitting on the bench prior the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester City at on February 19, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Erling Haaland missed Manchester City’s 3-1 defeat at Real Madrid on Wednesday, as Pep Guardiola’s side missed their star striker badly. Haaland, 24, suffered a knee injury towards the end of City’s 4-0 win against Newcastle last weekend. Speaking after the defeat, which saw City dumped out of the UEFA Champions League 6-3 on aggregate, Guardiola confirmed the situation regarding Haaland. Erling Haaland injury update “Erling, yesterday, tried to train after the action against Newca...

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18Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Atletico Madrid skipper suffer injury creating hole in midfield

Jorge Resurreccion Merodio (Koke) of Atletico de Madrid is in action with the ball during the La Liga EA Sports 2024/25 football match between Atletico de Madrid and RC Celta de Vigo at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain, on February 15, 2025. Atletico Madrid have suffered a costly injury in the middle of the pitch, after it was confirmed on Tuesday that captain Koke Resurreccion will be out for the best part of the next month. The veteran has suffered a muscle problem in his right leg, after featuring for 80 minutes against Celta Vigo. The 33-year-old had been growing in importance over the last month, having seen Pablo Barrios and Rodrigo de Paul lock down their spots in the middle of midfield during the season. After a run of five La Liga games without a start over ...

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11Feb By Silver Emmanuel9 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Trent Alexander-Arnold injury boost as Arne Slot confirms another Liverpool ‘concern’

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 1: Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at Vitality Stadium on February 1, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images) Liverpool have been boosted by the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold to training, but Reds boss Arne Slot admits he's still unsure as to whether the right-back will be ready for the trip to Goodison Park on Wednesday evening. Alexander-Arnold was injured during the 2-0 win at Bournemouth when he went down in the second half holding his thigh and asking to be substituted. Scans revealed that the injury wasn't serious but the 26-year-old missed the win over Tottenham in the League Cup semi-final as well as the defeat to Plymouth A...

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10Feb By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal provide huge Bukayo Saka injury update – “Stepping up”

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 10: Bukayo Saka pf Arsenal training at NAS Sports Complex on February 10, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal fans can breathe a little easier as Bukayo Saka continues his recovery from a hamstring injury that has kept him out since December. The 23-year-old winger, who underwent surgery to repair a torn right hamstring, is currently in Dubai with the Arsenal squad, working diligently on his rehabilitation. Just a month ago, Saka was spotted at the Emirates Stadium on crutches, but his progress since then has been significant. Arsenal shared photos on Monday showing Saka smiling and working out in the gym, accompanied by the caption: “Stepping up that rehab.” This positive update sug...

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