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Latest Bastoni update after Inter injury scare

6Apr

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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...

Graham Potter shares Niclas Fullkrug injury update at West Ham

13Mar

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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...

Postecoglou gives Danso injury update and reveals returning player for Spurs

12Mar

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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...

Deco offers fresh update on Ansu Fati’s Barcelona future

7Mar

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Deco offers fresh update on Ansu Fati’s Barcelona future

Ansu Fati trains during the match between FC Barcelona and Atalanta BC, corresponding to week 8 of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, at the Lluis Companys Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on January 29, 2025. Barcelona sporting director Deco has denied the club are already looking for a way to offload Ansu Fati this summer. Fati is struggling for game time at Barcelona this season, leading to speculation he will be shown the exit door at the end of the campaign. Deco was asked about the situation ahead of kick-off against Benfica and said a decision has not yet been made on Ansu’s future. “No, first of all, Ansu is part of the team. He has had many injuries, he has had bad luck, in important moments when he was developing, but he has been unlucky with injuries,” he told the me...

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

10Feb

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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...

14Jan

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Kobbie Mainoo contract update

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 12, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) Manchester United will up the ante in their attempts to tie Kobbie Mainoo down to an improved contract after the winter transfer window slams shut instead of rushing into negotiations with his representatives amid interest from Chelsea and Bayern Munich. Diego Leon is poised to be unveiled as the first arrival since Ruben Amorim's appointment as the Red Devils' head coach, having undergone medical tests after a deal worth up to £6.9million was agreed with Cerro Porteno, but the Portuguese tactician has also shown an eagerness to rewa...

Ancelotti provides fresh Mbappe injury update

13Dec

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Ancelotti provides fresh Mbappe injury update

Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid lies on the ground after an injury during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Atalanta BC and Real Madrid C.F. at Stadio di Bergamo on December 10, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has on Friday provided an update on the wellbeing of key attacker Kylian Mbappe. This of course comes after the summer arrival in Spain’s capital was just yesterday condemned to an incoming spell on the sidelines. Mbappe, for his part, featured from the off on Tuesday, as Real Madrid locked horns with Atalanta in the Champions League. En route to an eventual 3-2 triumph for his side, during which he himself opened the scoring however, the 25-year-old was forced into a premature departure from proceedings. This came owing to...

Man Utd get transfer ‘update’ as Mourinho reunion ruled out

7Dec

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Man Utd get transfer ‘update’ as Mourinho reunion ruled out

Coach Jose Mourinho of Fenerbahce reacts during the Turkish Super League match between Fenerbahce and Gaziantep at Ulker Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on December 2, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. Xavi Simons could leave Paris Saint-Germain in 2025 - with Manchester United reportedly one of several Premier League clubs with an interest in the Netherlands international. Simons, 21, joined PSG from Barcelona five-and-a-half years ago but made just 11 first-team appearances for the Parisians before he was sold to PSV Eindhoven in 2022. But after his excellent debut season in the Eredivisie, PSG activated the buy-back clause inserted in the deal that took him to Holland, and Simons returned to the Parc des Princes. However, the attacker has spent the last two seasons on loan at Bundesliga outfit RB L...

Arteta update on injured star ahead of West Ham clash

29Nov

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Arteta update on injured star ahead of West Ham clash

LISBON, PORTUGAL - NOVEMBER 26: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between Sporting Clube de Portugal and Arsenal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on November 26, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Mikel Arteta played his cards close to his chest when quizzed about Gabriel Magalhaes' fitness ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash with West Ham.The Gunners' boss was tight-lipped following Gabriel's injury in the dying moments of their 5-1 thrashing of Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday. The centre-back netted a goal in a dazzling display for Arsenal in Portugal but hobbled off in the 84th minute, replaced by Jakob Kiwior due to injury concerns. In his post-match presser, Arteta labelled the proble...

Lazio lose Nuno Tavares and Pedro after injury updates

20Nov

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Lazio lose Nuno Tavares and Pedro after injury updates

Nuno Tavares of SS Lazio during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between SS Lazio and FC Porto at Stadio Olimpico on November 07, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Lazio confirm the extent of the injury Nuno Tavares sustained on international duty with Portugal, as Pedro is also likely to miss out against Bologna. The Aquile are back in action this weekend when hosting Bologna at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening. Nuno Tavares will not be part of coach Marco Baroni’s squad that day, because the full-back picked up a muscular problem while on international duty for Portugal. A statement from the club this afternoon confirmed that he has been diagnosed with a low-grade lesion to the semi-membrane in the left thigh. Nuno Tavares has already started treatment and is expected to...

Alexander Isak update as Newcastle United given fresh injury concern ahead of Arsenal

31Oct

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Alexander Isak update as Newcastle United given fresh injury concern ahead of Arsenal

Alexander Isak of Newcastle United (14) celebrates after scoring Newcastle's opening goal during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park on October 30, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Newcastle United were handed a fresh injury concern ahead of the Carabao Cup victory against Chelsea. Jacob Murphy missed out on the matchday squad having come on as a substitute at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Eddie Howe confirmed the winger has a hamstring issue, making him a doubt for Saturday’s Premier League clash at home to Arsenal. “Jacob was missing because of a slight hamstring,” said Howe. He couldn’t play tonight, but we don’t think it’s anything serious.” Howe made five changes from the defeat in West London with Lloyd Kelly ,Emil Krafth, Sea...

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta provides update on injured star Martin Odegaard

4Oct

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta provides update on injured star Martin Odegaard

Arsenal are preparing to face Southampton in the Premier League this weekend. The Gunners are still unbeaten this season and coming fresh from a comfortable win against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League in the midweek. Goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka ensured the win for Arteta’s team against the French champions. Arsenal received a major boost in the Champions League after new signing Mikel Merino made his debut for the club following his return from an injury. Captain Martin Odegaard is still out with a long term injury and his return is still not known. Ahead of the match against Southampton, the Arsenal manager has provided the update about his captain. Arteta said, as reported by The Independent: “Martin is very difficult. I expected him to still have a boot on and oth...

Injury Update: Manuel Neuer fit to play for Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen

27Sep

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Injury Update: Manuel Neuer fit to play for Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen

This weekend may be Vincent Kompany’s toughest test yet as manager of Bayern Munich. The first-year Bayern head coach has his side off to a perfect start thus far, having won all six matches across all competitions, but now the Bavarians are set to play host to reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena. Following up on a truly remarkable Meisterschale-winnin 2023/24 season, Xabi Alonso’s side have only slipped up once thus far this season, which came in Bundesliga match week two by virtue of a dramatic 3-2 loss to RB Leipzig. This weekend’s clash really needs no introduction, but the result will already have pundits and fans alike talking about title ramifications. In what is a much-welcomed injury boost for Bayern, it has been reported by Abendzeitung’s Kilian ...