Real Madrid are concerned Karim Benzema won't make their Champions League round 16 clash with PSG. The 34-year-old has not played since leaving the field against Elche with a hamstring injury in January, and has already missed their Copa del Rey defeat by Athletic Bilbao. L'Equipe says the player's recovery has not been as swift as the club would have hoped, with it now a real possiblity tha...Full Story »

A fresh insight into the stance of the powers-that-be at Premier League giants Chelsea when it comes to the future of shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga has been provided on Thursday. The name of Spanish international Kepa has of course come back to the fore in a major way in west London over the course of the last month. This comes with the 27-year-old having been forced to step up as Chelsea's...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney said he would jump at the chance to manage Manchester United. The Englishman, who spent 13 years at Old Trafford, is currently in charge of Derby County. United will be looking for a new manager in the summer once Ralf Rangnick's interim stint concludes. And Rooney has put his hand up for the position. When asked by Sky Sports if he would jump at the chance to manage United, R...Full Story »

Inter moving transfer pieces Inter are already planning for next season with Bremer among priority targets after Gosens deal completed in Jan - Scamacca and Frattesi are both in the list too. 🔵 #InterPerisic and Handanovic contracts will be discussed soon, waiting for Brozovic to agree and his new deal.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 10, 2022 Ronaldo plots Man U...Full Story »

Boss Mikel Arteta has demanded an explanation for Gabriel Martinelli’s quickfire red card at Wolves and defended Arsenal’s disciplinary record.The striker was sent off – the Gunners’ fourth red card in 2022 – for two yellow cards in a matter of seconds as Arteta’s side hung on to win 1-0 at Molineux.Gabriel Magalhaes’ first-half strike moved the Gunners ...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists his side are not yet in a position to put pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester City.A 2-0 victory over Leicester courtesy of a Diogo Jota double reduced the gap at the top to nine points, with a match in hand and a trip to the Etihad Stadium still to come in April.And, while Klopp does not feel that is close enough just yet, he will ensure his side...Full Story »

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota went past 100 career club goals as his double in a 2-0 win over Leicester outshone Mohamed Salah’s homecoming.Jota has now scored in 18 different Premier League games for the Reds, of which they have won 15 and drawn three, and he is proving an integral part of the club’s challenge on four fronts.His first on Thursday took him into three figures, the seco...Full Story »

Gabriel Magalhaes breathed fresh life into Arsenal’s Champions League hopes as the 10-man Gunners hung on for a gritty win at Wolves.The defender’s first-half winner settled an ill-tempered game with the visitors earning a 1-0 victory.Gabriel Martinelli was sent off for two yellow cards within seconds of each other – the Gunners’ fourth dismissal in their last six games &...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton hopes to have defender Connor Taylor available for the visit of Mansfield in Sky Bet League Two.Taylor was removed from the starting line-up before kick-off against Oldham in midweek after experiencing heart palpitations in the warm-up.He has been diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia and could undergo what Barton described as a “quite straightforwa...Full Story »

Colchester interim manager Wayne Brown must decide whether to hand goalkeeper Shamal George a return to the side for the Sky Bet League Two match against Carlisle.George was sent off for violent conduct following an off-the-ball incident during the draw against Swindon and has now served out a three-match ban.Deputy Sam Hornby again impressed during the midweek defeat at in-form Mansfield and co...Full Story »

Lincoln could again be without Teddy Bishop and Adam Jackson for their League One clash with Wycombe.Bishop has been struggling with a groin injury, while Jackson’s latest issue is a calf problem.Michael Appleton was at least able to welcome back defender Joe Walsh for the first time since October for the midweek win over Morecambe and he played the full game.Tom Hopper is closing in on a ...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper must decide whether to give Joe Worrall a third start of the week against Stoke.Defender Worrall made a surprise comeback from broken ribs against Leicester in the FA Cup last Sunday and also started against Blackburn in the Championship in midweek.Joe Lolley was an unused substitute against the Foxes having not featured since November because of a knee injury...Full Story »

Joss Labadie will be suspended for managerless Walsall when they host promotion-chasing Tranmere at the Banks’s Stadium on Saturday.The 31-year-old received his 10th caution in the defeat to fellow strugglers Scunthorpe on Tuesday and is now banned for two matches.The club sacked manager Matt Taylor on Wednesday after a run of seven straight defeats, with Neil McDonald and Mat Sadler place...Full Story »

Ismaila Sarr has a chance of being included in the Watford squad for the first time since November for the visit of Brighton on Saturday.On Friday the Senegal international is due to take part in training for the first time since helping Senegal win the Africa Cup of Nations last Sunday, but it remains to be seen if he will have recovered in time to start the match.Roy Hodgson is set to remain w...Full Story »

Jamie Proctor is close to a return for Port Vale ahead of the visit of Northampton.The striker is back in training after recovering from a muscle injury.Tom Conlon is still out with an Achilles problem and James Gibbons has a hamstring injury.Boss Darrell Clarke could stick with the side which beat Carlisle 3-1 on Tuesday.Northampton have doubts over Aaron McGowan and Jack Sowerby.The duo missed...Full Story »

Liam Ridehalgh is doubtful for Bradford’s clash against Exeter at the Utilita Energy Stadium.The 30-year-old defender was forced off with an injury at half-time of City’s 1-0 win over Stevenage in midweek and may not be risked on Saturday afternoon.Winger Charles Vernam has missed each of City’s last three outings and is expected to return to training next week.Dion Pereira has...Full Story »

Barnsley pair Jasper Moon and Matty Wolfe have an outside chance of returning to contention for the home game against QPR.Centre-half Moon returned to training this week after missing two games through injury, while midfielder Wolfe has been out for three matches.Midfielder Callum Brittain, sidelined since early January, is hoping to be back for next week’s trip to Coventry.Skipper Cauley ...Full Story »

Riley McGree is pushing for a Middlesbrough debut in their Sky Bet Championship clash with Derby.The Australia midfielder was in the squad for the first time for Wednesday’s draw with QPR after recovering from a bout of Covid-19 that delayed his return from international duty.Goalkeeper Joe Lumley made a costly mistake in the 2-2 stalemate but received the backing of manager Chris Wilder.D...Full Story »

Plymouth will check on the fitness of Dan Scarr ahead of their match against Shrewsbury.The defender was feeling his hamstring towards the end of Tuesday’s 4-1 win at Crewe.Romoney Crichlow, the loan signing from Huddersfield, could replace Scarr if he is ruled out.January recruit Steven Sessegnon is still recovering from a hamstring problem.Shrewsbury are without Luke Leahy through suspen...Full Story »

Craig Eastmond could be a doubt for Sutton ahead of their clash with Sky Bet League Two leaders Forest Green.The midfielder was forced off with injury in the second half of Sutton’s 0-0 draw with Salford.Ali Smith could be an option for the hosts after manager Matt Gray revealed that the midfielder had returned to training.Kenny Davis will be assessed after missing the Ammies draw as a pre...Full Story »