SL Benfica missed the Champions League, but they also ranked 3rd in the Portugal Primera Liga table in the last two seasons. Although their biggest star Nunez moved to Liverpool, the club also has tried to make up for it, so they are still strong this season. They have won all their last 5 warm-up matches with high spirit. Midtjylland's performance in the new season has been dismal, including...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah eclipsed Steven Gerrard as Liverpool’s top scorer in the Champions League with his double record-breaking goal in a 1-1 draw against Midtjylland.The Egypt international struck after just 55 seconds as his 22nd goal in the competition also proved to be the club’s fastest.However, Alexander Scholz’s VAR-awarded 62nd-minute penalty denied Jurgen Klopp’s side vi...Full Story »

Newcastle negotiate for Brazilian full-back Rogerio Newcastle United are in discussions to sign Sassuolo left-back Rogerio. The 22-year-old - who impressed in Serie A last season - could join the Premier League club for a fee of £12.5 million (€14m/$17m), according to Sky Sports. Rogerio has represented Brazil at youth level and has previously been a youth player at Juventus. Wijn...Full Story »

Joel Lynch could return to the Sunderland squad for their home game against Fleetwood.The defender resumed training on Monday and the club’s medical staff will monitor his reaction following a rib injury.The Black Cats have no new injury concerns after their 3-0 win over Bristol Rovers on Saturday.Elliot Embleton remains a long-term absentee for Sunderland, who are looking to narrow the th...Full Story »

Fleetwood’s new signing Jimmy Dunne is poised to make his debut for the club against Oxford.Defender Dunne, a deadline-day arrival from Burnley, could start as Stoke loanee Harry Souttar is on international duty with Australia.Midfielder Harrison Biggins is suspended following his straight red card in the midweek EFL Trophy defeat at Accrington, so Kyle Dempsey could make his first league ...Full Story »

Doncaster’s summer signing Alex Baptiste will miss the home game against Fleetwood after rupturing an Achilles tendon.Former QPR defender Baptiste, signed earlier this month, was carried off in last week’s draw at Rochdale and scans have confirmed the club’s worst fears.Cameron John, who made his debut in Baptiste’s absence in the midweek Carabao Cup defeat at Grimsby, an...Full Story »