Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Van der Merwe lasts 18 minutes on comeback as Edinburgh stay perfect in URC
Duhan van der Merwe was forced off after just 18 minutes of his Edinburgh comeback against the Lions at Hive Stadium, casting serious doubt over his Scotland Nations Championship selection. Despite the blow, Edinburgh ran out 31-10 winners to maintain a perfect four-from-four URC start.
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Glasgow's McKay set to qualify for Scotland just in time for November Japan Test
Josh McKay, Glasgow Warriors' New Zealand-born full-back, is on the verge of meeting Scotland's five-year residency requirement, with head coach Franco Smith confirming he could be available for Gregor Townsend's squad as early as the 21 November clash with Japan.
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Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany hospitalised after collapsing at training
Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital on Friday after collapsing during a Bayern Munich training session. The 40-year-old had already been battling a virus ahead of Bayern's Champions League tie against Arsenal.
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De Zerbi calls Tottenham's one win in 41 Stamford Bridge visits 'good motivation' ahead of Chelsea derby
Roberto De Zerbi has dismissed any suggestion that Tottenham's dire record at Stamford Bridge — just one Premier League win in the modern era — will weigh on his squad ahead of Saturday's London derby, calling it motivation rather than pressure.
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Bayern Munich boss Kompany hospitalised as air ambulance lands at training ground
Vincent Kompany has been taken to hospital after an air ambulance landed at Bayern Munich's Säbener Straße training ground on Friday. The 40-year-old head coach had been battling a viral infection in recent days.
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PSG's Ligue 1 clash with Lyon moved to Monday, forcing squad to skip Ballon d'Or ceremony
Paris Saint-Germain's home match against Lyon has been rescheduled from Sunday to Monday due to security concerns in Paris, creating a direct clash with the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London. Ten PSG players are nominated for the men's award, though injured trio Dembele, Kvaratskhelia and Marquinhos may still attend.
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Saka faces weeks on sideline after calf injury leaves Arsenal without key man until December
Bukayo Saka could miss Arsenal's clashes with Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham after sustaining a calf injury in the Champions League draw at Bayern Munich on Wednesday. The England winger faces a race to be fit for the visit of Real Madrid on December 9.
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Xabi Alonso expects Emi Martinez back in weeks as Penders steps up for Chelsea
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed Emi Martinez is recovering well after successful surgery for a serious head injury sustained against Everton, with 21-year-old Mike Penders set to deputise in goal.
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Injured thigh, Dembélé to miss three weeks and France squad
Ousmane Dembélé suffered a left thigh injury during PSG's clash with Barcelona and will be sidelined for approximately three weeks. The Paris Saint-Germain forward will miss three Ligue 1 matches, one Champions League game and the next France squad gathering.
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Arteta admits Saka thigh injury signs 'not good' as Arsenal await MRI results
Bukayo Saka did not train on Friday after limping off in Arsenal's 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich, with Mikel Arteta warning the early signs are 'not good' ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Everton.
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Sesko and Mainoo ruled out as injury-hit United face Bournemouth under Carrick
Manchester United head into Sunday's Premier League clash at Bournemouth with a lengthy injury list, with Benjamin Sesko and Kobbie Mainoo both unavailable as Michael Carrick fights to save his job after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como.
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Szoboszlai and Munoz doubts for Brighton clash as Barcola gets Liverpool all-clear
Dominik Szoboszlai is ruled out of Liverpool's home match against Brighton, while Victor Munoz is a major doubt after picking up a knock. Bradley Barcola has been cleared to play despite missing Thursday's training session.
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Gibbs-White returns for Forest as Glasner eyes first win in four Premier League games
Nottingham Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White is set to return for Friday's trip to Ipswich Town after sitting out last weekend's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal as a precaution. Defender Nikola Milenkovic is also available, though Igor Jesus and Nicolo Savona remain sidelined.
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Marcus Smith set to become Harlequins' second-youngest player to reach 200 appearances against Saracens
Marcus Smith will make his 200th Harlequins appearance against Saracens at The Stoop on Sunday, aged 27, just over nine years after his debut as an 18-year-old. Fin Baxter also returns to the starting XV after a 10-month injury absence.
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Sheehan at No 8 and Carbery's emotional return headline Leinster-Munster derby
Former Ireland internationals Alan Quinlan and Ian Madigan have backed Leinster's bold selection of hooker Dan Sheehan at No 8 and Joey Carbery's first start of the season at fly-half ahead of Saturday's URC derby against Munster at the Aviva Stadium.
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Koundé, Olmo, Garcia: Barcelona face Real Madrid in Clásico with three major absences
Already beaten by PSG in the Champions League (4-2), Barcelona face Real Madrid on Sunday evening at Camp Nou with a decimated defensive sector: Koundé, Olmo and Eric Garcia are all unavailable or highly uncertain.
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Baxter demands Premiership commitment as Abuladze and Woodburn return for Bristol trip
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has called for the same intensity shown in last weekend's Champions Cup defeat to Toulouse as his side return to Premiership action at Bristol, with loosehead prop Nika Abuladze and full-back Olly Woodburn both returning to the starting XV.
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Haaland fit to face Aston Villa after Champions League absence, but City face selection dilemma
Erling Haaland missed Manchester City's Champions League win over AEK Athens with a knock sustained against Ipswich, but has been declared fit ahead of City's Premier League clash with in-form Aston Villa.
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Semenyo faces eight weeks out as Maresca admits Man City feared worse knee injury
Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo will miss approximately eight weeks after sustaining a knee injury against Ipswich Town, ruling him out of fixtures against Aston Villa, Brighton, and a string of November matches. Manager Enzo Maresca said initial scans suggested a more serious problem than the one diagnosed.
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Szoboszlai's hamstring setback forces Liverpool to urge patience over Hungary captain's return
Dominik Szoboszlai aggravated an existing hamstring injury during Liverpool's 2-1 Premier League win over Brentford, and manager Andoni Iraola has confirmed it is the same problem that kept him out the previous two matches. The midfielder is highly unlikely to feature against Brighton on Sunday.
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