Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Derby vs Birmingham halted as Henrik Meister stretchered off in Championship clash
Derby County's Championship match against Birmingham City was suspended for around seven minutes after forward Henrik Meister collapsed with no players near him, requiring careful treatment to stabilise his neck before being carried off on a stretcher.
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Saliba and four others doubts as Arsenal head to Sunderland to extend perfect start
Mikel Arteta confirmed William Saliba remains sidelined with a back injury ahead of Arsenal's trip to Sunderland, with Jurrien Timber and Cristhian Mosquera also racing to be fit. The Gunners arrive at the Stadium of Light with three Premier League wins from three.
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Seven players sidelined as United and City head into derby with mounting injury concerns
Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday with seven players unavailable between the two sides. Luke Shaw is a doubt for United, while City are set to welcome back Nico O'Reilly, leaving Jeremy Doku as their only absentee.
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Baleba debut pushed to October as United rule out free-agent left-back signing
Carlos Baleba is unlikely to feature before the international break after joining Manchester United still recovering from an ankle ligament injury, while the club have confirmed they are not pursuing free-agent left-back options despite Luke Shaw's absence.
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Iraola confirms Ekitike still far from return as Shearer urges Barcola to sharpen his finishing
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has revealed Hugo Ekitike remains a long-term absentee, though the French striker could feature in the final two Champions League group games in January. Meanwhile, Alan Shearer has called on Bradley Barcola to improve his conversion rate after two missed one-on-ones against Atlético Madrid.
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Endrick returns to Real Madrid squad for Rayo Vallecano clash
Brazilian striker Endrick, sidelined since pre-season with tendinitis, has been called up by José Mourinho for Real Madrid's home match against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga matchday 5.
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Makhachev targets pre-Ramadan return to defend UFC title in early 2027
Islam Makhachev, who extended his record UFC winning streak to 17 with a decision over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in August, says he wants his next title defence before Ramadan begins in February 2027, though minor spinal injuries must heal first.
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Eight players set to miss Liverpool vs Fulham as Gakpo faces late fitness test
Cody Gakpo is doubtful for Liverpool's Premier League clash with Fulham at Anfield, joining Joe Gomez and Federico Chiesa among a lengthy list of absentees as Alvaro Arbeloa's winless side make the trip to Merseyside.
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Michail Antonio signs for Watford to end 18-month absence after near-fatal car crash
Michail Antonio has joined Watford on a one-year deal, returning to English football for the first time since leaving West Ham. The 36-year-old Jamaican forward spent time in Qatar after a devastating car crash in December 2024 left him close to death.
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Maresca confirms O'Reilly fit for Manchester derby as Doku remains sidelined
Nico O'Reilly is '100% available' for Manchester City's trip to Old Trafford after missing the Champions League win over Porto, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed. Jeremy Doku, however, will not feature after his calf injury in the Community Shield.
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Malcolm vows to rebuild Scotland's defensive identity after soul-crushing Six Nations collapse
Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm has admitted her side lost their identity during the 2026 Women's Six Nations, conceding 267 points in five games. The 35-year-old back-row is now targeting a return to form as Scotland open their WXV Global Series campaign against Canada.
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Tchouaméni-Valverde: Mourinho certifies feud is in the past
Back from injury with Real Madrid, Aurélien Tchouaméni reunited with Federico Valverde on the pitch Wednesday against Inter. José Mourinho assures that their altercation from last season is definitively resolved.
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Wales lose Donna Rose and two others to injury ahead of WXV Global Series opener
Wales have been dealt a triple injury blow before their WXV Global Series campaign, with 42-cap prop Donna Rose ruled out alongside Kelsie Webster and Hanna Tudor. Scrum-half Sian Jones, Savannah Picton-Powell and Nia Fajeyisan have been called up as replacements.
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Barcola suffered from cramps, Iraola deems him available for Fulham
Withdrawn after 60 minutes during Liverpool's victory against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League, Bradley Barcola is not injured. His manager Andoni Iraola confirmed on Friday that it was merely cramps, a consequence of a shortened preparation period at PSG.
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Gakpo faces race against time to face Fulham as adductor injury lingers
Cody Gakpo is a doubt for Liverpool's Premier League clash with Fulham on Saturday after sitting out the midweek Champions League win over Atlético Madrid with a bilateral adductor problem. Manager Andoni Iraola says the Dutchman will be assessed before a decision is made.
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Carrick promises Fernandes rest after United captain spotted limping ahead of Manchester derby
Michael Carrick has vowed to give Bruno Fernandes a breather after the Portuguese captain played all 90 minutes against Sabah and was seen limping post-match. Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford are also fitness concerns ahead of Sunday's derby against Manchester City.
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Hull City were warned about dangerous road five days before Sorba Thomas overturned his car
A local councillor wrote to Hull City urging them to warn new players about a hazardous road near their training ground — just five days before £10.5m signing Sorba Thomas was involved in a collision on that same street, escaping uninjured.
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Will Stuart set for first Bath appearance nine months after Achilles rupture
England prop Will Stuart is named on the bench for Bath's pre-season friendly against Bedford on Tuesday, marking his return from the Achilles tendon rupture he suffered during a Champions Cup win over Munster in December 2024.
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Fernandes limping scare clouds Man United preparations for Manchester derby
Manchester United face an anxious wait over Bruno Fernandes ahead of Sunday's derby against City at Old Trafford, after the captain was spotted limping following Thursday's Champions League win. Luke Shaw, Carlos Baleba, Matthijs de Ligt and Amad are also doubts.
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Fernandes limps out of Old Trafford after 90 minutes, raising derby fitness doubts
Bruno Fernandes completed a fourth successive full game as Manchester United beat Sabah 4-0 in the Champions League, but was seen limping away from Old Trafford afterwards, casting doubt over his availability for Sunday's Manchester derby.
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