Jamie Hopcutt, Ousseynou Cisse and Sam Hart will be pushing for a start when Oldham host Port Vale on Saturday.All three players have been long-term absentees for Latics but have been named among the substitutes in recent matches.Hopcutt has made a pair of appearances from the bench in Oldham’s last two matches, while Hart came on for his first outing since August in Tuesday’s 2-1 FA...Full Story »

Huddersfield will check on the fitness of Jonathan Hogg and Duane Holmes ahead of their home game against West Brom.Hogg (thigh) and Holmes (ankle) passed a late fitness test to start against Cardiff on November 6 but both then had to be substituted through injury in the defeat in the Welsh capital, with Hogg lasting only nine minutes.Town boss Carlos Corberan will hope the international break h...Full Story »

Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley admits he has a difficult choice to make over who starts in goal for the visit of AFC Wimbledon.While Gavin Bazunu was on Republic of Ireland duty Alex Bass kept two clean sheets but the former has been first-choice all season and looks set to return.Striker John Marquis has missed the last two matches with a tendon problem and remains doubtful so George Hirst cou...Full Story »

Ro-Shaun Williams will miss Doncaster’s League One clash with Lincoln.The central defender has picked up an ankle problem and could be sidelined for six weeks.Ben Close has failed to beat a hamstring issue in time to feature, but Joseph Olowu and John Bostock are ready to return.Fejiri Okenabirhie and Cameron John are long-term absentees.Adam Jackson could be fit after a head injury for Li...Full Story »

Hull will be without Lewie Coyle when they resume Championship action at home against Birmingham.The defender suffered an ankle injury in the win at Barnsley prior to the international break.Josh Magennis and Callum Elder have returned unscathed from international duty and are expected to retain their places in the starting line-up.Tom Huddlestone (hamstring) has resumed training but is not yet ...Full Story »

Ellis Chapman faces a late fitness test ahead of Cheltenham’s League One clash against Shrewsbury.The midfielder picked up a groin issue in Tuesday’s 1-0 FA Cup win over Gillingham and will be assessed late on.Boss Michael Duff does not believe the problem is serious though, and wants to give Chapman every chance of being available to play.Cheltenham must do without long-term injured...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough is monitoring the fitness of George Maris, George Lapslie and Rhys Oates ahead of Saturday’s visit of Scunthorpe.All three players were forced off during last weekend’s win at Stevenage, with Maris having suffered knee damage, fellow midfielder Lapslie a shoulder problem and forward Oates a groin injury.Of the trio, Clough says Maris’ injury is the l...Full Story »

Accrington will be without striker Colby Bishop for the visit of Sheffield Wednesday.Bishop sits out the second game of a three-match suspension for his red card at Port Vale earlier this month.Matt Butcher and Joe Pritchard are still in the treatment room.But Stanley have no new injury worries ahead of the clash.By contrast, the Owls are in the midst of an injury crisis.Dennis Adeniran became t...Full Story »

Rotherham will be without suspended striker Michael Smith for the visit of Cambridge.Smith, who has scored 13 goals in the last 16 games, is serving a one-match ban for picking up five yellow cards.Jamie Lindsay (hamstring) and Joe Mattock (ankle) are fit again and could come into contention.Angus MacDonald is a long-term absentee and will not be returning any time soon.Lloyd Jones is set to mis...Full Story »

Charlton will still be without Ryan Inniss for the visit of league leaders Plymouth.The defender has a long-standing thigh issue and will return before next month.Akin Famewo serves a one-match ban after he was booked for the fifth time this season at Burton last week.Chris Gunter and Northern Ireland striker Conor Washington will be assessed following their return from international duty.Niall ...Full Story »

Walsall will be without Hayden White for the home clash with Rochdale.Defender White was booked for the fifth time this season during the Saddlers’ 3-1 defeat at home to Harrogate last time out and must now serve a one-game suspension.Midfielder Liam Kinsella (knee) and striker Conor Wilkinson (hamstring) returned to training this week and the duo are “desperate to be involved”...Full Story »

JACK Grealish has been dating a THIRD beauty — Love Island winner Amber Gill. They have enjoyed several secret meetings, but Amber, 24, is said to be heartbroken at the England ace seeing TV's Emily Atack, 31 — possibly at the same time. Amber, 24, is said to be heartbroken at the England ace seeing TV's Emily Atack, 31 — possibly at the same timeCredit: Mark Hayman - Fabulou...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED forward Cristiano Ronaldo has yet again showed off his chiselled physique after sharing a snap of himself in the sauna. The 36-year-old took to his Instagram story to upload a picture in his underwear to his 367 million followers. Cristiano Ronaldo shared this steamy sauna snap on Instagram to his 367 million followersCredit: Instagram @cristiano Manchester United forward Ro...Full Story »

PAUL POGBA is undergoing warm-weather training in Dubai as the midfielder steps up his recovery from injury, Manchester United have confirmed. The 28-year-old, the club's £89million record signing, is expected to be sidelined for up to TWO MONTHS after injuring his right thigh training with France last week. Paul Pogba is in Dubai undergoing warm weather training during his injury rehabCr...Full Story »

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is sweating on a number of his players ahead of the Premier League's return against Arsenal. Liverpool could potentially be without nine injured stars for this weekend's Premier League clash with Arsenal - although Jurgen Klopp will be hoping for any late fitness boosts between now and Saturday. The German has always made no secret of the fact he dreads international...Full Story »

Barcelona have struggled without the goals and leadership of the legendary Lionel Messi this season, though the Blaugrana president believes the Argentine’ return is still possible Barcelona’s president believes Lionel Messi could be set for a return to his boyhood club after refusing to “rule out anything.” The Argentine spent 21 years with the Catalan side, winning ev...Full Story »

Zinedine Zidane has made his stance on becoming Manchester United manager clear. Zinedine Zidane has responded to an approach from Manchester United by saying that he will be available at the end of the season. United are on the hunt for a potential replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but are suffering from a lack of current options. Reports on Wednesday claimed the Red Devils had accepted th...Full Story »

The Manchester United legend slumped to the Lisbon turf in tears and disbelief after Aleksandar Mitrovic's last-minute winner dumped Portugal into the play-offs. Cristiano Ronaldo posted a tribute to Portugal that was even more loving than the photo next to it as he jetted back to England Manchester United hero Cristiano Ronaldo's pain was clear to see as he reflects on Portugal's shock 2-1 ho...Full Story »

Hayet Abidal is being investigated Kheira Hamraoui (left) and Hayet Kebir Abidal (right) The case regarding the attack on Paris Saint-Germain women's player, Kheira Hamraoui, has taken yet another dramatic twist, with the wife of former Barcelona player Eric Abidal now being investigated. The incident took place in the car of teammate Aminata Diallo who, after emerging as an initial suspect, ...Full Story »

Chelsea are considering joining the battle for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot. Calciomercato.com says Chelsea have joined Newcastle in the race to sign Rabiot in January. The 26-year-old sees his contract with the Old Lady expire at the end of next season and is now being linked with a move away from the Italian club. Rabiot has already featured 11 times for Juve in all competitions this...Full Story »