The Premier League competition is finally back, ladies and gentlemen! After a rather unorthodox scheduling situation around the March international break, it will be 19 days without a Premier League game. That is extremely unexpected, given this era of high fixture congestion. West Ham United will host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday, and that will make the first game since … [Read more...] about West Ham Team News at Wolves: Konstantinos Mavropanos, Jean-Clair Todibo, Crysencio Summerville
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Aston Villa Team News at Bologna: Jadon Sancho, Ross Barkley
Jadon Sancho suffered a shoulder injury in Aston Villa's friendly against Elche, and he will now miss out on his side's biggest match of the season- the Thursday trip to Bologna for the first leg of the two sides' Europa League quarterfinal tie. While he isn't a hugely important part of manager Unai Emery's plans, it still hurts to lose a player to injury from a … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News at Bologna: Jadon Sancho, Ross Barkley
Barcelona Team News vs Atletico Madrid: Ronald Araujo, Marc Bernal, Frenkie de Jong
You again? Yes, indeed familiarity breeds contempt as FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid square off for the second time in four days and fourth time since Feb 12. Atletico took the two-legged Copa del Rey seminfinal tie 4-3 on aggregate, having won the first leg 4-0, before then dropping the second leg 0-3. Barcelona struck back by winning the La Liga fixture on Saturday, 2-1. So … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Atletico Madrid: Ronald Araujo, Marc Bernal, Frenkie de Jong
Liverpool Team News at Paris Saint-Germain: Alisson Becker, Alexander Isak
The injury return timeline for Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been officially delayed. Reds manager Arne Slot said on Friday, ahead of the blowout loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-final that Alisson would miss out on the weekend. Slot ruled him out for Tuesday at Paris Saint-Germain as well, saying: "He will not be part of the PSG game either, (he is) out … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News at Paris Saint-Germain: Alisson Becker, Alexander Isak
Bayern Munich at Real Madrid Team News: Harry Kane, Ferland Mendy, Dani Ceballos
Harry Kane is obviously the lead when it comes to team news items for the massive Bayern Munich at Real Madrid Champions League clash on Tuesday night. Kane missed the comeback win at Freiburg in the Bundesliga, but he'is expected to be fit again for the midweek UCL quaterfinal clash at the Spanish capital. Most likely, Harry Kane will play, but not from the opening. … [Read more...] about Bayern Munich at Real Madrid Team News: Harry Kane, Ferland Mendy, Dani Ceballos
Arsenal Team News at Sporting CP: Gabriel, Rice, Saka, Hincapie, Trossard, Eze
A high number of key players missed out for Arsenal yesterday, against Southampton FC in the FA Cup quarterfinals, and the result was a humiliating 2-1 loss, and with it, an exit from the tournament. Some players were substantially or seriously injured (Leandro Trossard, Eberechi Eze, Piero Hincapie) while others (Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka) were held out for precautionary … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Sporting CP: Gabriel, Rice, Saka, Hincapie, Trossard, Eze
Barcelona Team News at Atletico: Raphinha, Jules Kounde, Alejandro Balde, Eric Garcia, Frenkie de Jong
Raphinha suffered a bad hamstring injury while playing for Brazil during this past international window, and the forward is feeling pretty down about it. He'll be out until May, so it's easy to understand why he's depressed about it. In order to help him feel better, at least mentally, manager Hansi Flick and club sporting director Deco will let him go back to Brazil to work on … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Atletico: Raphinha, Jules Kounde, Alejandro Balde, Eric Garcia, Frenkie de Jong
West Ham Team News vs Leeds: Crysencio Summerville, Jean-Clair Todibo, Lukasz Fabianski
For West Ham United, the name of the game this season is obviously survival, and staying up in the Premier League, by any means nesccessary. However, if they can also get a trophy for 2025-26, it would be very special too. And a deep FA Cup run, at the very least, would be kind of nice too. Up next for the Irons is a very favorable draw, against Leeds United, in the … [Read more...] about West Ham Team News vs Leeds: Crysencio Summerville, Jean-Clair Todibo, Lukasz Fabianski
Real Madrid Team News at Mallorca: Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, Dani Ceballos, Thibaut Courtois
Real Madrid are back in action after the international break, with a trip to RCD Mallorca coming tomorrow. The break was great for getting a couple guys healed up and back into the mix, as it appears that both Ferland Mendy and Eder Militao (both have been dealing with hamstring injuries) will be available for selection again. Meanwhile the break gave Dani Ceballos (calf) and … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Mallorca: Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, Dani Ceballos, Thibaut Courtois
Liverpool Team News at Man City: Alexander Isak, Federico Chiesa
Liverpool's best opportunity for a trophy this season is the FA Cup, but that will be a tough task, as the road to that glory goes through Manchester City. Yes, the Reds will travel to the Etihad for the quarterfinal round, and they'll do so withouth a host of key players, including Alexander Isak, their £125m signing who broke the British record for a transfer fee. Alex Isak … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News at Man City: Alexander Isak, Federico Chiesa