Mateo Kovacic has failed to beat his hamstring injury in time to feature for Chelsea in Saturday’s Premier League clash with Fulham.The Croatia midfielder has suffered a minor setback, and could now be a doubt for Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg against his former club Real Madrid.Toni Rudiger will also miss the Fulham clash with a minor knock.Fulham manager Scott ...Full Story »

Crystal Palace will have Gary Cahill available for Saturday’s visit of Premier League champions-elect Manchester City.The centre-back sat out the 2-1 loss at Leicester on Monday with a minor muscle problem, but has returned to training this week.Eagles boss Roy Hodgson will still be without Mamadou Sakho (thigh), James Tomkins (eye), Nathan Ferguson (thigh), James McArthur (calf) and Conno...Full Story »

St Mirren duo Ryan Flynn and Jonathan Obika have returned to light training ahead of the Buddies’ Premiership clash with Hamilton on Saturday.Flynn (hamstring) and Obika (groin) have both sat out in recent weeks and are unlikely to be rushed back this weekend as boss Jim Goodwin eyes their potential involvement in next week’s Scottish Cup semi-final clash with St Johnstone.Eamonn Bro...Full Story »

Hibernian wing-back Chris Cadden is out for the rest of the season with a hairline fracture of the lower back.Attacker Jamie Murphy has returned from a hamstring problem but Saturday’s Premiership game against St Johnstone at Easter Road comes too soon although he could be available for next week’s Scottish Cup semi-final against Dundee United.Sean Mackie (thigh) remains out long ter...Full Story »

Norwich report no fresh selection concerns as they bid to secure the Sky Bet Championship title with victory over Reading at Carrow Road.Xavi Quintilla, who scored his first goal for the club in last weekend’s win at QPR, should fill in again at left-back, with Dimitris Giannoulis serving out a three-game suspension.Centre-back Christoph Zimmermann is recovering from a hamstring issue, but...Full Story »

Rangers defender Jack Simpson will sample his first taste of Old Firm action on Sunday after Steven Gerrard confirmed the former Bournemouth man will step in for Filip Helander.Helander (knee) has been ruled out of Gers’ final three games of the season – starting with the Celtic clash – after limping off during last week’s Scottish Cup defeat to St Johnstone.Scott Arfield...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday defender Tom Lees will miss Saturday’s home clash with Nottingham Forest due to an ankle injury.Lees has been ruled out of Wednesday’s remaining two fixtures of the season after sustaining ligament damage in the 3-1 loss at Middlesbrough last weekend.Massimo Luongo, Chey Dunkley and Joost Van Aken could make returns to action after injury having trained this week....Full Story »

Alex Vallejo could return when Huddersfield host Coventry in Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash.The midfielder has been out of action since April 3 due to concussion but has returned to training this week.Isaac Mbenza will face a late fitness test as the winger bids to get back to action after a groin complaint.Striker Fraizer Campbell remains a long shot to return, however, having fall...Full Story »

Brighton defender Ben White is back from suspension to play against Leeds, the club he helped win promotion to the Premier League last season when on loan at Elland Road.Midfielder Adam Lallana has been troubled by a tight calf but should be fit to take his place in Graham Potter’s matchday squad.Forward Percy Tau has recovered from a hamstring injury, but defender Tariq Lamptey (hamstring...Full Story »

JESSE LINGARD showed off his caring side by sending out mental health packages to his pals - before revealing his new 'Be Yourself' tattoo. The West Ham star - currently on-loan from Manchester United - has been open and honest with his own battles with mental health in recent months. Jordon Ibe revealed Jesse Lingard sent him a mental health care package Jesse Lingard also got a new tattoo w...Full Story »

Roma coach Paulo Fonseca blamed fatigue and injuries on their 6-2 defeat to Manchester United. Roma were 2-1 ahead before collapsing in the first-leg of their Europa League semifinal at Old Trafford. "It's a heavy defeat, obviously. I think we had a good first half, but didn't hold out in the second," Fonseca told Sky Italia. "We lost three players and had no more substitutions. Amadou Diaw...Full Story »

Liverpool have reportedly held initial talks over a transfer deal for Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to Inside Futbol. Their report states the Reds have been joined by AC Milan in making an approach over the highly-rated Vlahovic, who could cost as much as £43million to sign this summer. The 21-year-old looks a superb talent after 17 goals and three assists in Serie A this...Full Story »

Fleetwood head coach Simon Grayson may have to reconsider his options for the visit of MK Dons after a 5-2 defeat at Burton in midweek.He had said prior to that game he was down to the “bare bones” but a third defeat in four matches may prompt some changes.Forward Harrison Biggins and midfielder Callum Camps were both withdrawn after the first half against Burton and will need to be ...Full Story »

Bradford could have Ollie Crankshaw and Billy Clarke back for Saturday’s visit of Scunthorpe in Sky Bet League Two.Crankshaw (asthma) and Clarke (calf) missed the midweek defeat at home to Salford, but have returned to training.Niall Canavan remains absent with a hamstring injury, but joint-managers Mark Trueman and Conor Sellars have no other injury concerns.The duo enjoyed a strong start...Full Story »

Wycombe have Josh Knight available for their clash with Championship high-flyers Bournemouth.The Leicester loanee has completed a three-match ban following his sending-off against Luton earlier this month.Gareth Ainsworth will check on Adebayo Akinfenwa, who missed last weekend’s defeat by Cardiff through injury, while Ryan Tafazolli returned from a month out as a substitute in that match ...Full Story »

Rotherham are sweating on the availability of Viktor Johansson against Blackburn.The goalkeeper suffered a head injury against Barnsley last week and is going through concussion protocols.Defender Clark Robertson is due to return to training on Thursday after an Achilles problem.Boss Paul Warne says several players are playing through injuries and will do so again against Rovers on an afternoon ...Full Story »

Matt Butcher is a fresh injury concern for Accrington ahead of their final home match of the season against Sky Bet League One play-off hopefuls Charlton.The midfielder missed the draw with Portsmouth in midweek through injury and he will continue to be monitored ahead of Saturday’s game.Jonny Russell was recalled for a rare start in Butcher’s absence and he could keep his place if t...Full Story »

Colchester hope to have Jevani Brown and Courtney Senior available again for the Sky Bet League Two match against play-off hopefuls Salford.The attacking pair both missed last weekend’s 1-0 defeat at leaders Cheltenham with unspecified injury problems, but could be in contention again.Interim boss Hayden Mullins should be able to call on Michael Folivi, the forward having gone off during t...Full Story »

Northampton are waiting on the fitness of midfielder Ryan Watson ahead of the Sky Bet League One match against Blackpool.Watson was forced off in the closing stages of the draw at Gillingham with an unspecified issue which saw him miss training earlier in the week.The relegation-battling Cobblers will also continue to monitor defender Peter Kioso, who has been carrying a groin problem.Forward Mi...Full Story »

WANDA NARA put her glamorous image behind her - wearing an incredible piece of brash, flash-back fashion as she watched PSG's youngsters training. PSG striker Mauro Icardi's wife donned a blue denim jacket with a huge picture of her own face on the back... with "Wanda" written in big, bold letters to complete the 'under-stated' look. Wanda Nara fronts up confidently, with an image of herself a...Full Story »