The 2023-24 Liverpool FC squad is so injured...how injured are they? Ok, we don't actually have a punchline to complement that set-up, but we will say that the current injury list for the upcoming UEFA Europa League clash is so long we had to split it up into two articles. In this first edition, we'll cover Mo Salah, Curtis Jones, Trent Alexander-Arnold. The second edition … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News vs Sparta Praha: Salah, Jones, Alexander-Arnold
West Ham Team News at SC Freiburg: Maxwel Cornet Update
West Ham United are fortunate in that they have a nearly fully fit squad. However, the one injury they do have is pretty substantial. Forward Maxwel Cornet suffered a hamstring/thigh injury that will keep him out for a majority of this month. While some reports indicate that he could be back by St. Patrick's Day, manager David Moyes indicated that he Cornet is going to be … [Read more...] about West Ham Team News at SC Freiburg: Maxwel Cornet Update
West Ham United Starting XI Prediction at SC Freiburg
You again? And in this format no less? Yes, it is true- West Ham United and SC Freiburg will meet again in the 2023-24 UEFA Europa League competition. This time, it's the knockout round of the competition, with the Hammers taking both of the previous meetings, which came in the UEL group stages. If the Irons do win here, it would mark the first time in their history that … [Read more...] about West Ham United Starting XI Prediction at SC Freiburg
Frenkie De Jong and Pedri Suffer Injury, Barca Fitness Crisis Worsens
While there was no real FC Barcelona team news to discuss entering the weekend, lately, but everything changed in the aftermath of the draw with Athletic Club today. Two midfielders, Frenkie de Jong and Pedri, were forced off during the first half in San Mames on Sunday. Given the rash of long-term injuries that the Catalan Club were already enduring, they now have a full … [Read more...] about Frenkie De Jong and Pedri Suffer Injury, Barca Fitness Crisis Worsens
Man City Team News vs Copenhagen: Grealish, Gvardiol
Josko Gvardiol was fit enough to make the matchday squad for the Manchester City derby today, but he did not feature off the bench. Now, with a home match against FC Copenhagen coming in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, he could get major minutes. That leaves only one fitness concern right now- Jack Grealish, who is all but ruled out for the next match. … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Copenhagen: Grealish, Gvardiol
Manchester Starting XI Prediction vs FC Copenhagen
Wow! What a comeback for Manchester City! Down 1-0 in the second half to crosstown rivals Manchester United in the derby, the Sky Blues still found a way to get it done. Now they'll take on FC Copenhagen, in a midweek European affair, feeling as high as can be. Phil Foden is playing at a level right now that is every bit as world class as can be. … [Read more...] about Manchester Starting XI Prediction vs FC Copenhagen
Manchester Derby Notes: Rashford, Ten Hag, Foden, Haaland
Marcus Rashford opened the scoring in the Manchester derby today, firing home a rocket in a the 8'. Manchester United held a second half lead, when Rashford was on a breakaway, in a prime scoring chance to potentially add another and put the visitors up 2-0. Then Kyle Walker clipped his legs, but no foul was called. There was not even a VAR check, and soon after, Phil Foden … [Read more...] about Manchester Derby Notes: Rashford, Ten Hag, Foden, Haaland
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs RB Leipzig (UCL Round of 16)
A very unjust and extremely unfair result for Real Madrid yesterday, but they need to move on quickly, with RB Leipzig coming to town on Wednesday. Yes, they were robbed, egregiously so, at Valencia yesterday but they'll just have to get in touch with their inner Taylor Swift and tell themselves "Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake I shake it off, I shake … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs RB Leipzig (UCL Round of 16)
Real Madrid Team News vs RB Leipzig: Joselu, Jude Bellingham
To call Real Madrid's result yesterday "controversial" would be an understatement. Jude Bellingham, fresh off his return from injury, thought he scored a last-second game winner at Valencia, but the potential goal was ruled off due to a refereeing decision that manager Carlo Ancelotti deemed "unprecedented." Jude Bellingham netted home a header in the ninth minute of extra … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs RB Leipzig: Joselu, Jude Bellingham
Kieran Trippier Gets Hurt; Worsening Newcastle Injury Crisis
Injuries have been one of the prevailing themes in the story of this Newcastle United season, and another chapter was added to that book today via Kieran Trippier. The English fullback had to be subbed off due to a calf injury, early in the second half of the Magpies' 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. As manager Eddie Howe indicated, it remains to be seen how serious or … [Read more...] about Kieran Trippier Gets Hurt; Worsening Newcastle Injury Crisis