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9Feb

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Marc-Andre Ter Stegen expects to return for Barcelona season run-in

Marc-Andre ter Stegen goalkeeper of Barcelona and Germany lifts the trophy after winning with his team during the Spanish Super Cup final match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at King Abdullah Sports City on January 12, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Barcelona suffered a very big blow earlier in the season when Marc-Andre Ter Stegen was ruled out with a serious knee injury, sustained during the 5-1 victory at Villarreal in September. It meant that Hansi Flick would be without his starting goalkeeper and captain for an extended period of time, with many believing that the German international would not play again in the current campaign. Ter Stegen’s absence meant that Wojciech Szczesny was brought in as a replacement, and despite having started behind Inaki Pena in the pecking order...

Arteta hopeful of Ben White return to action

3Jan

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Arteta hopeful of Ben White return to action

Ben White of FC Arsenal warms up before the UEFA Champions League 2024/2025 football match between Atalanta BC and Arsenal FC at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, on September 19, 2024. (Photo by Roberto Tommasini/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hopes Ben White could return to action before the end of January. White underwent knee surgery back in November to solve an issue that had been causing him discomfort this season. The right-back is recovering well and his return would be a major boost for Arsenal, who are currently also without Takehiro Tomiyasu. And asked if White could return before the end of this month, Arteta said: “It might be a possibility, but obviously he hasn’t done anything yet with the team. “The knee looks good, he has reacted rea...

Kieran Trippier linked with return to La Liga

1Jan

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Kieran Trippier linked with return to La Liga

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Newcastle United player Kieran Trippier reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Newcastle United FC at Old Trafford on December 30, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Three years ago, Kieran Trippier left Atletico Madrid in order to return to his homeland, where he joined Newcastle United. He has been an outstanding servant for the Premier League side, although his time on Tyneside looks like it could be ending. Trippier has regularly been linked with a move away from Newcastle in recent months, largely because he has lost his regular starting position. As it turns out, his next destination could be a familiar one in Spain.As per reports in England (via CaughtOffside), there are c...

Alisson sends Liverpool message after injury return

9Dec

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Alisson sends Liverpool message after injury return

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Alisson Becker of Liverpool receives treatment before going off injured during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park on October 05, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Alisson Becker has shared his delight at being named in Liverpool's travelling squad for Tuesday's Champions League tie at Girona - two months after his last appearance for the Reds. The Brazilian has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury in Liverpool's 1-0 win at Crystal Palace on October 5, with Caoimhin Kelleher deputising admirably in the two months since. However, Alisson has been named in the Reds' 19-man squad for the Champions League league phase clash in Spain on Tuesday night, where Arne Slot's...

Ben White ‘to make shock return to England setup under Thomas Tuchel’

14Nov

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Ben White ‘to make shock return to England setup under Thomas Tuchel’

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta talks to Ben White during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on November 10, 2024 in London, England. Ben White is reportedly set for a dramatic England comeback after a two-year self-imposed exile following a feud with senior coaching staff. The Arsenal defender has gone from strength to strength in the right-back position for Mikel Arteta's impressive side but his versatility is increasingly being missed by the Three Lions after he ruled himself out of selection in 2022. The 27-year-old last played for his national team in March that year, coming off the bench in an international friendly against Ivory Coast for his fourth cap, and was selected for the winter World Cup in Qatar. But White left the camp midway throug...

Man Utd injury boost as Leny Yoro returns to training

6Nov

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Man Utd injury boost as Leny Yoro returns to training

Leny Yoro of Manchester United trains as he continues his rehabilitation at Carrington Training Ground on October 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. Manchester United have been handed a significant injury boost with the return of Leny Yoro to first-team training. The summer signing, who arrived from Lille in July in a deal which could be worth up to £59million, is yet to make his debut after picking up an injury during pre-season. Yoro suffered a metatarsal injury in his second pre-season game for United, which was serious enough to require surgery in August. But, ahead of incoming manager Ruben Amorim’s arrival next week, teenager Yoro has taken part in team training for the first time in three months. Yoro trained with the group for the first time ahead of the Europa League match again...

Barcelona star Gavi returns after 11-month absence

21Oct

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Barcelona star Gavi returns after 11-month absence

Gavi of FC Barcelona runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Albert Sambi Lokonga of Sevilla FC during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 20, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said the reception given to Gavi gave him goosebumps as the midfielder returned from an 11-month injury layoff during Sunday's 5-1 win over Sevilla in LaLiga. Gavi has not played since tearing his ACL while playing for Spain last November but came off the bench for the final 10 minutes against Sevilla at the Olympic Stadium. The 20-year-old replaced Pedri, taking the captain's armband in the process, and he was given a an incredible ovation on his return to action from the Barça supporters. "I am happy for this result...

De Jong blown away by Barca fans after return from injury

2Oct

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De Jong blown away by Barca fans after return from injury

Frenkie de Jong admitted he was blown away by Barcelona fans after receiving a standing ovation on his return to action after injury. The Dutchman made his first appearance since April in the win over Young Boys, with supporters at Montjuic delighted to see him back in action. “I’m very happy with the victory and personally to be back on the pitch, to play football, and also for the applause from the fans. I appreciate it. A happy night,” he told Movistar. “I didn’t expect such a standing ovation. I’m very happy with the way people treat me.” De Jong also spoke about the game itself and how he feels the team are shaping up under their new manager. “I see the team in good shape, in good form. Lots of energy, lots of dynamism, we are playing well. We have to continue like this and improve, l...

Madrid return to scene of last defeat for Atletico derby clash

27Sep

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Madrid return to scene of last defeat for Atletico derby clash

Spanish and European champions Real Madrid were unstoppable last season, unless they were facing city rivals Atletico Madrid. The only two defeats Los Blancos suffered were inflicted by Diego Simeone’s side, who host Real Madrid on Sunday in a spicy La Liga derby clash. Atletico were the last team to beat Madrid in the top flight, just over a year ago, with Carlo Ancelotti’s men unbeaten in 39 games since. The Rojiblancos also turfed Madrid out of the Copa del Rey in January 2024 in the last 16, which is the only loss Madrid have fallen to in the calendar year. Madrid are without star summer signing Kylian Mbappe after he suffered a thigh injury in the midweek win over Alaves, but still have a galaxy of attacking stars to call on. Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior, often the target of abus...