Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Isak ruled out of Sweden's remaining fixtures with thigh injury picked up against Romania
Alexander Isak has been sent back to Liverpool after a thigh problem sustained during Sweden's 2-1 Nations League win over Romania proved more serious than initially feared, ruling him out of the remaining three games in the international window.
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Isak leaves Sweden camp with thigh injury ahead of Liverpool's clash with City
Alexander Isak will miss Sweden's remaining three Nations League fixtures after picking up a minor thigh problem against Romania. The 27-year-old striker returns to Liverpool ahead of their Premier League meeting with Manchester City on 11 October.
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Erasmus clarifies Etzebeth's confusing double exit in Springboks' 42-38 loss to Australia
Rassie Erasmus has explained the chaotic sequence that saw Eben Etzebeth leave the field twice in South Africa's 42-38 defeat to Australia in Perth, admitting confusion over whether the lock was undergoing a head injury assessment.
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Zidane announces several changes for France-Belgium without injured Mbappé
Absent with a knee injury, Kylian Mbappé will not play against Belgium on Tuesday (20:45). Zinedine Zidane confirmed he wants to rotate his squad, with Doué, Lepaul, Da Cunha and Jacquet among those in contention for a starting spot.
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Real Madrid confirm Mbappe left-knee hyperextension with no return date set
Real Madrid's medical services diagnosed Kylian Mbappe with a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee on 26 September 2026. The club has offered no recovery timetable, describing his condition as awaiting evolution.
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Salah ruled out against South Sudan to protect knees from synthetic pitch
Mohamed Salah will not play in Egypt's trip to South Sudan on Tuesday in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Egyptian Football Federation has confirmed his absence, citing risks associated with the synthetic pitch at Juba stadium.
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Barcelos conscious and stable in hospital after collapsing mid-clinch at UFC Vegas 121
Raoni Barcelos was rushed to a Level 1 trauma centre after losing consciousness during a fifth-round clinch exchange against Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121. His coach Davi Ramos confirmed Barcelos is alert, responsive, and undergoing standard tests.
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Lizarazu crowns Upamecano as France's new defensive leader without Mbappé
Author of a commanding performance against Turkey (1-0), Dayot Upamecano convinced Bixente Lizarazu that he is the true defensive pillar of the Blues. The Bayern Munich defender will need to confirm on Monday against Belgium, in the absence of Kylian Mbappé, who is sidelined with a left knee injury.
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Isak returns early from Sweden duty with minor toe injury after scoring in 2-1 win
Alexander Isak has been released from Sweden's international squad after sustaining a toe injury during their 2-1 Nations League win over Romania. Liverpool confirmed the striker will be assessed by club medical staff at their AXA Training Centre.
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Hadjar's Baku podium on return from injury draws praise from Red Bull for pace and teamwork
Isack Hadjar claimed his second podium of the 2025 season at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in his first race back from a wrist injury, with Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies calling it the young Frenchman's best performance yet.
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Fernandes, Sesko and Rashford among eight injury concerns for Manchester United
Manchester United face a growing injury crisis with eight players in doubt, including captain Bruno Fernandes, who has been ruled out of Portugal's Nations League clash with Norway after playing through pain.
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Lizarazu crowns Olise best of the three, Mbappé « out of sorts » despite his goal
After France's victory in Turkey (0-1) in Zidane's debut on the bench, Bixente Lizarazu ranked Michael Olise ahead of Dembélé and Mbappé, judging the captain « out of sorts » on the left wing despite his decisive goal.
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Fernandes ruled out of Portugal's Norway trip as injury forces Jesus to rotate
Bruno Fernandes has been omitted from Portugal's matchday squad to face Norway in Oslo on Sunday, with manager Jorge Jesus confirming the Manchester United captain has been carrying a 'complicated' injury through his last three club appearances.
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Bruno Fernandes ruled out for Portugal with injury that has troubled him for three United games
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been left out of Portugal's squad for their Nations League clash against Norway after coach Jorge Jesus confirmed the midfielder is carrying an injury that has affected him across his last three club appearances.
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Mbappé absent, midfield struggling: Zidane faces early challenges before Belgium-France
Three days after a laborious victory in Turkey in his debut on the France bench, Zinédine Zidane must manage without Kylian Mbappé, who is sidelined with a knee injury, and find a midfield formula before facing Belgium in the Nations League.
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Injured and Ballon d'Or favourite, Mbappé could fracture Real Madrid's dressing room
Kylian Mbappé returned early to Madrid after a thigh injury sustained with France and is among the favourites for the Ballon d'Or on 26 October. Former international Julien Faubert fears that winning the award could exacerbate internal tensions at Real Madrid.
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Mbappé limps out of France duty with knee hyperextension after record goal
Kylian Mbappé has returned to Real Madrid early after sustaining a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee during France's 1-0 Nations League win over Turkey on Friday — the injury coming moments after he scored his record-extending 67th international goal.
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Hadjar's podium on injury return earns 'team-mate points' praise from Brundle at Baku
Isack Hadjar finished third at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on his return from a wrist injury, capitalising on Oscar Piastri's late lock-up to secure a double podium for Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen. F1 TV pundit Alex Brundle called it an 'exceptional comeback'.
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Muscle injury for Gouiri, OM accumulates absences during international break
Substituted in the 20th minute during Algeria's 3-1 victory over Zambia, Amine Gouiri suffered a left thigh muscle injury, confirmed by the Algerian Football Federation. He joins Cornelius, Kondogbia and Harit in the Marseille medical room.
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Knee Tendon Injury: Mbappé Faces Lengthy Absence After Turkey-France
Kylian Mbappé suffered a left knee tendon injury during France's 0-1 victory over Turkey on Friday in the Nations League and will miss the rest of the international break. A specialist physiotherapist warns the injury could sideline him for an extended period, depending on the severity of the damage.
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