Player Fitness

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Alessandro Bastoni is unlikely to feature in Tuesday’s Coppa Italia semi-final second leg against Como, with the Italy defender targeting a return for Inter Milan in the clash with Torino on April 26th as he manages a persistent ankle problem. According to Corriere dello Sport, via FCInter1908, Bastoni was kept out of Friday’s 3-0 win […] The post Revealed: When Inter Milan & Italy Defender Is Set To Return From Injury As Nerazzurri Close In On Serie A Title appeared first on SempreInter.com.

Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo cut a confident figure ahead of his side’s Copa del Rey final on Saturday with Atletico Madrid. La Real are hoping to lift the trophy for a second time in five years after doing so in 2021, but have been a surprise package in the second half of the season. […] The post ‘We’re very excited, we need release tension in the right way’ – Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo appeared first on Football España.

With a place in the AFC Champions League Two semi-finals on the line, anticipation has grown around whether the Portuguese superstar will feature against Al-Wasl. There is always a sense of anticipation whenever Cristiano Ronaldo is involved, and this time is no different as attention turns toward a crucial continental fixture. With a place in the AFC Champions League Two semi-finals on the line, anticipation has grown around whether the Portuguese superstar will feature against Al-Wasl. The Saudi club enters the match in excellent domestic form, while the UAE club hopes home advantage can help produce an upset. Ronaldo’s availability has become one of the biggest talking points ahead of a tie that could shape Al-Nassr’s season. Sunday’s quarter-final meeting between Al-Wasl and Al-Nassr will take place at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai, with the original two-legged format changed to a one-match tie. That adjustment followed a scheduling disruption linked to regional conflict, leaving both sides with no second chance. For Al-Nassr, the match arrives during a strong run of results. The Saudi club sits eight points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League with five matches remaining, placing it in a commanding position domestically while also chasing continental silverware. Al-Wasl, meanwhile, has experienced a more uneven campaign. The Emirates club has fallen well off the pace in the UAE title race, but knockout soccer offers a fresh opportunity to revive momentum. Ronaldo’s fitness update finally emerges Saudi journalist Abdulaziz Al-Osaimi indicates that Cristiano Ronaldo is set to be available for the AFC Champions League Two clash against Al-Wasl on Sunday. That will be welcome news for Al-Nassr after recent concerns. Ronaldo reportedly dealt with illness and abdominal discomfort in recent days, even vomiting after the narrow league win over Al-Ettifaq, which raised doubts over his readiness. Now, signs point toward a return. The medical staff has reportedly worked to restore him to full condition, and the coaching staff sees his experience as a major asset in a knockout fixture. 89’ Cristiano Ronaldo gets subbed off and heads straight to the locker room. Hope he’s not injured again.. 😩 pic.twitter.com/2XnVfVkXtZ — Cristiano Ronaldo News (@CRonaldoNews) April 15, 2026 Why this game matters for Ronaldo Although Ronaldo has remained productive this season, his appearances in this competition have been selective. He has featured sparingly in the AFC Champions League Two as Al-Nassr often prioritized domestic matches and carefully managed his workload. That strategy may now be changing. With the latter stages here, every match carries greater significance, and competitive minutes could help sharpen Ronaldo for the final stretch of the league title race as well. At 41, game management is always part of the equation. Yet elite players often define knockout nights, and Al-Nassr knows Ronaldo can still decide major contests.

Kenan Yildiz has established himself as an important player for Juventus and is regularly among the first names on… The post Yildiz remains a doubt for Juventus match against Bologna appeared first on Juvefc.com.

Alessandro Bastoni is set to miss not only tonight’s Serie A clash with Cagliari but also Tuesday’s Coppa Italia semi-final second leg against Como, with the Italy defender’s medical staff targeting a return for the trip to Torino on April 26th. According to FcInterNews, Bastoni has not been fully fit since a collision with Rabiot […] The post Cagliari Vs Inter Milan – Italy Defender Set To Miss Crucial Nerazzurri Games In Serie A & Coppa Italia Run-In appeared first on SempreInter.com.

Manchester City did have some bad news on the injury front earlier today. Simon Bajkowski reported for the Manchester Evening News that Ruben Dias will not play in Sunday’s top-of-the-table Premier League clash against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The other City injury concern heading into Sunday’s match was Nico O’Reilly. Manchester City’s left-back of […] The post Manchester City will have a major attacking weapon available for Arsenal clash appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

Le parole del tecnico giallorosso prima della partita contro l'Atalanta

By: Oliver Fisher It cannot be ruled out that AC Milan go back in for Jean-Philippe Mateta in the summer window, according to a report. Back in January, Mateta was just a medical away from joining Milan, but then issues with his knee came up and the plug was pulled on a deal worth €35m. The French striker remained […] The post CM: Mateta back scoring for Crystal Palace – revival of Milan interest not excluded appeared first on SempreMilan.

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Following the tight result in the first leg, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are preparing to face off in the second leg of the 2025–26 Champions League quarterfinals. As a result, fans are closely monitoring the status of Kylian Mbappé, as his presence could be decisive in front of goal. Despite being inferior for much of the first leg, Real Madrid still hold hope of overturning the result against Bayern Munich, as they trail by just one goal. Given the narrow scoreline, both sides expect a contested game, with an offensive approach dominating. Moreover, fans are closely monitoring the status of Kylian Mbappé as his presence could prove in the Champions League Quarterfinals. After avoiding injuries in recent matches, Kylian Mbappé is in peak physical condition. Because of this, coach Álvaro Arbeloa will start the Frenchman, hoping his scoring impact will help overturn the result. In addition, he was decisive in the first leg, so another standout performance is expected. With this, he could look to silence the criticism surrounding his season, which has otherwise been impressive. Alongside the Frenchman, Real Madrid will once again rely on the partnership with Vinícius Jr. However, the absence of Aurélien Tchouaméni due to yellow card accumulation will force adjustments in the starting lineup, such as deploying Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde at the base of midfield. As a result, Brahim Díaz could take on a key role, aiming to exploit spaces in the opposition’s midfield. Bayern Munich will also have most of their squad available, with Harry Kane and Manuel Neuer returning to top form. After dominating in the first leg, coach Vincent Kompany may opt not to make changes to his starting lineup, as he confirmed that Serge Gnabry is fit enough to play 120 minutes if needed. In addition, Konrad Laimer and Josip Stanišić could once again play key roles, contributing to the team’s build-up play. Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid attempts to shoot past Manuel Neuer of FC Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich predicted lineups vs Real Madrid After their dominant performance in the first leg, Bayern Munich face Real Madrid as clear favorites. Coach Vincent Kompany will be without Lennart Karl and Sven Ulreich. However, the German side will rely on Kane, Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry, and Neuer as their core, maintaining their consistency. Despite this, they will face a tough challenge in defending space in behind, as Mbappé and Vinícius could use their pace to make the difference. The German side could lineup as follows: Manuel Neuer; Josip Stanišić, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Konrad Laimer; Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlović; Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry, Luis Díaz; Harry Kane. Real Madrid lineups vs Bayern Munich Although they didn’t dominate the first leg, Real Madrid managed to be quite efficient, thanks to Kylian Mbappé. However, coach Álvaro Arbeloa will be forced to make changes to his lineup, as Aurelien Tchouameni will be out due to yellow card accumulation. As a result, they will start Valverde as a defensive midfielder. Following that, Arda Guler and Brahim will be responsible for linking the midfield and the attack. With this in mind, Real Madrid will play as follows: Andriy Lunin; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Éder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy; Brahim Diaz, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler; Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappé.

The only injury concern for Manchester City to come out of their 3-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday was the hamstring injury sustained by Nico O’Reilly. Nico O’Reilly picked up a hamstring injury in the second half of City’s win. O’Reilly was replaced by Rayan Ait-Nouri in the 64th minute of City’s […] The post A vital player for Manchester City trained on Monday after sustaining an injury against Chelsea appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

Kenan Yildiz suffered a muscle injury that forced him off during Juventus’ match against Atalanta, after it became clear… The post Is Kenan Yildiz fit for Juventus upcoming games? appeared first on Juvefc.com.

Mikel Arteta has provided the latest Arsenal injury news on Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber, Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori.

After his injury against Girona, Kylian Mbappe returned to Real Madrid training sessions with stitches in his forehead ahead of the UCL clash against Bayern Munich. Kylian Mbappe raised concern by missing Real Madrid‘s training session on Sunday after picking up an injury against Girona on Saturday, but the Frenchman was back on the training pitch Monday, sporting stitches above his eyebrow as he prepares for the second leg against Bayern Munich. One of the most contentious moments of last weekend’s La Liga action came during Real Madrid‘s 1-1 draw with Girona at the Santiago Bernabeu. In the 88th minute, Vitor Reis caught Mbappe with an elbow while attempting to mark him inside the box, opening a wound that caused heavy bleeding and required immediate medical attention. Referee officials ruled the contact unintentional, declining to award a penalty, a decision that drew significant frustration from the Real Madrid camp. Mbappe was able to see the match out, but two days later he was absent from training when the squad returned to work. In the interim, Mbappe posted a photo on his Instagram account showing him receiving medical attention on the affected area, without any caption. The update confirmed he had received three stitches above his right eyebrow. Having been kept off the pitch on Sunday for further assessment, Mbappe was back training alongside his teammates at the Valdebebas training complex on Monday. With 39 goals in 28 appearances for Real Madrid this season, his presence will be critical as Los Blancos look to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit against Bayern Munich. Kylian Mbappe set to feature against Bayern Munich With the immediate concern now behind him, Mbappe’s availability for Wednesday’s second leg against Bayern is not in doubt. However, precautions are being taken to ensure the striker does not risk aggravating the injury during the match. According to Diario AS, while Mbappe is still experiencing some discomfort in the area, the use of a protective mask has already been ruled out. That said, the club is working internally to provide him with some form of protection to guard the affected area during the game.

Martin Odegaard remains part of Mikel Arteta's plans despite the injury problems that have restricted him to a bit-part role this season.

Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams is set to return from a quadriceps injury for the Cherries’ game at Premier League-leading Arsenal on Saturday

Vincent Kompany could shuffle his pack when Bayern Munich visit St. Pauli in the Bundesliga on Saturday, after admitting Harry Kane played through the pain barrier in their midweek Champions League success against Real Madrid. Bayern produced a fantastic display in the first leg of their quarter-final tie against the 15-time European champions, securing a […] The post Kompany says Kane played through pain barrier against Madrid, hints at Bayern changes appeared first on Soccer News.

Leeds United could be without several players, including Gabriel Gudmundsson and Anton Stach, for Monday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.

Alvaro Arbeloa spoke about Jude Bellingham ahead of Real Madrid’s La Liga clash with Girona. Jude Bellingham was a substitute last Tuesday in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals against Bayern Munich. However, ahead of the La Liga match against Girona, Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed that things will be different. “Militao and Bellingham are going to start,” Arbeloa said during Thursday’s press conference, as reported by Diario AS. Both players are working to regain their best physical and sporting form, and the Girona match will be an ideal opportunity for them to log valuable minutes. Bellingham suffered a hamstring injury in mid-February that kept him out of 10 Real Madrid matches. He returned to action at the end of March as a substitute, and although he joined the England squad during the March FIFA break, he did not play in the friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. Since then, the midfielder has played 31 minutes against Mallorca in La Liga last weekend, and 28 minutes against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. He delivered a strong performance, playing a key role in the team’s second-half comeback that reduced the two-goal deficit. Inside our last training session before tomorrow's match! 👊 pic.twitter.com/g2VqGFSTo0 — Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) April 9, 2026 Militao also returns to the team Eder Militao finds himself in a situation very similar to Bellingham’s. The Brazilian defender also suffered a muscle injury that sidelined him for an extended period—missing 24 matches across all competitions since December. After returning for limited minutes against Mallorca, where he scored a goal, Militao also played 28 minutes against Bayern Munich and is now preparing to start for the first time this year. Finally, another piece of good news for Real Madrid is the return of Ferland Mendy, who has only been able to play five matches this season due to a string of injuries. “Mendy will get minutes,” Arbeloa confirmed at the press conference. Real Madrid have no margin for error in La Liga While it is clear that Real Madrid’s priority right now is the UEFA Champions League, where they will look to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit against Bayern Munich next Wednesday, that is not their only concern. They know that in La Liga, there is no room for error if they want to remain in the title race against Barcelona. With eight matches remaining, the Blaugrana lead the standings by seven points over Los Blancos, so a poor result against Girona this Friday would leave them with almost no chance of winning the title.

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The club will be without Inigo Martinez for the upcoming clash against Al-Okhdood, while uncertainty also surrounds Kingsley Coman and Joao Felix, as fitness questions linger. Cristiano Ronaldo heads into another decisive Matchday with Al-Nassr, but fresh injury concerns have disrupted preparations. The club will be without Inigo Martinez for the upcoming clash against Al-Okhdood, while uncertainty also surrounds Kingsley Coman and Joao Felix, as fitness questions linger. The absence of key figures arrives at a critical point in the season. With the title race tightening, every selection decision now carries added weight for the league leader. Al-Nassr enters the Round 28 fixture against Al-Okhdood sitting top of the Saudi Pro League with 70 points, maintaining a five-point advantage over Al-Hilal. The club has built momentum through consistent results, including a commanding victory over Al-Najma in the previous round. At the same time, rivals have shown signs of vulnerability, with Al-Hilal dropping points and Al-Qadisiyah slipping to defeat. These results have strengthened Al-Nassr’s grip on first place, but the margin remains narrow enough to demand full focus. The biggest immediate setback comes with the confirmed absence of Inigo Martinez. The Spanish defender continues his recovery from a hamstring injury and has not yet returned to full group training. Inigo Martinez of Al-Nassr controls the ball According to Arriyadiyah, he has been limited to light running and individual training as part of his rehabilitation process. His absence removes an experienced defensive option at a time when stability at the back is essential. Fitness update on Coman and Felix emerges As a result, attention has also turned to Kingsley Coman and Joao Felix, whose fitness situations have been closely monitored. Arriyadiyah’s latest update suggests that both players are still undergoing rehabilitation and are yet to be fully integrated into group training, leaving their availability uncertain. Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr (R) and Joao Felix of Al-Nassr (L Coman has resumed individual training after partial participation, with a final decision expected closer to Saturday’s Matchday. Felix, meanwhile, remains on a structured recovery program alongside other teammates dealing with muscle-related issues. The report adds that medical and technical staff continue to manage these cases carefully to avoid setbacks, highlighting the cautious approach being taken. Several players set to return on the pitch The absence and uncertainty surrounding multiple players’ places added pressure on the squad depth. While some players, including Mohamed Simakan and Abdullah Al-Hamdan, have returned to fitness, others are still working toward full recovery. Preparing for AlOkhdood 🕰️ pic.twitter.com/eF253PoS45 — AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) April 7, 2026 This situation forces the coaching staff to carefully balance short-term results with long-term player health. Managing workloads has become a recurring theme as the season approaches its decisive phase.

Morning all. We’ll hear from Mikel Arteta today for the first time in a couple of weeks, but with the schedule the way it is, and the way it could potentially be if we continue to make progress in the cup competitions, his will be a voice we can’t escape. Today, the big questions will […] The post No explanation required appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest as Manchester United shock Arsenal to move into the top 4 of the Premier League. Glorious Matheus Cunha strike. Patrick Dorgu's thunderbolt. Arsenal's goal-scoring worries. Arteta on the pressure of the Arsenal crowd. Michael Carrick on a whirlwind few weeks. Roy Keane on who should be in the United hot-seat full time. Patrick Vieira on Arsenal's title credentials. Martin O'Neill on a strong Celtic showing. Eddie Howe on Bruno Guimaraes' fitness and his hopeful comeback. Unai Emery on chasing Manchester City and Arsenal. A good day for Nottingham Forest. David Moyes on the striking options at Everton. And Evan Ferguson an unused substitute for Roma in their draw with AC Milan. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

On 's Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland in Lisbon as Evan Ferguson declares himself fit to play against Portugal tomorrow night plus there is build-up to tonight's live commentary game between Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne at Tallaght Stadium. Heimir Hallgrimsson on the call up of Jimmy Dunne. Jake O'Brien's long throws. Stephen Bradley knows it ain't done yet. Rory Gaffney looking to get the job done at home. Pico Lopes wishes his side all the best. And Thomas Tuchel rages over the England fans. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join Football Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola gear up for the USMNT’s upcoming friendly against Ecuador! Midfielder Tanner Tessmann stops by from camp to talk fatherhood, carrying Lyon on his back, and earning his way back into the national team. The guys then turn their attention to La Tri, who even without Moisés Caicedo will pose a real test for Mauricio Pochettino’s men. Will the US go with a back three or back four? Should they press or play patient? The crew debates lineups, tactics, and Antonee Robinson’s fitness, before locking in their score predictions for Friday's showdown. Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women’s Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guardiola: ‘Rodri Won’t be at His Best for Man City until September’ Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, revealed that his star midfielder, Rodri, won’t be at his best, at least until mid-September, as he is still recovering from his injury. However, Guardiola is still hoping that the Spanish international can play some minutes in some […] The post Guardiola: ‘Rodri Won’t be at His Best for Man City until September’ appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

Ahead of Double Gameweek 32 James is joined by fans of the two doublers as Newcastle fan Simon Bibby and Crystal Palace fan Ruaidhri McLoughlin-Dowd guest on Clash of the Correspondents for detailed coverage on both clubs. There's coverage of key points on both teams, with deliberation on whether Alexander Isak should be Triple Captained for those still with the Chip, the fitness of Anthony Giordon, whether Harvey Barnes now offers a differential pick against the in-form Jacob Murphy and there's also coverage of Newcastle's back 4 and who would be best to pick up in FPL. There's discussion on Palace assets including coverage of the preference between Ismaila Sarr and Ebe Eze, the prospects for the popular Daniel Munoz and Jean-Phillipe Mateta, but what's the impact for The Eagles with Marc Guehi suspended for the first game at Manchester City? And how much could Palace rotate for their double double? Will anyone play all 4 games? Plus, there's chat on the Assistant Manager Chip chat, Newcastle's hopes for a Top 5 finish and the importance for Palace of their FA Cup semi final with Aston Villa. Follow Si on Twitter/x: https://x.com/fplBibs Follow Ruaidhri on Twitter/x: https://x.com/R_P_MD Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Ask James live Stream at 2pm BST with an audio to follow shortly after Today on Patreon: Europe's Final 24, Quiz hosted by James Morrison (IT+) & Talking Tactics is a tribute to Kevin De Bruyne For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126109300 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #NUFC #CPFC #FPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back with another Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. This time, Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher are joined by former Manchester United senior physio Russ Hayes. They take a deep dive into the world of football fitness, exploring injury prevention, recovery, and the vital role of physios and sports scientists. Scholsey and Carra share their own experiences, including the worst injuries they suffered and what players really think of medical staff. How hard is it to keep an injury-prone player fit? And do physios have a bigger impact on performance than we realise? If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening! 00:00 – Promo 00:49 – Introduction - Russ Hayes former Physiotherapist at Manchester United 04:33 – Russ Hayes on hamstring injuries 06:32 – The impact of mentality on injuries 09:19 – Trying to get back from injuries early & injury prone players 10:32 – Gareth Roberts on injuries at Liverpool 12:30 – The relationship between managers and physios 16:09 – Flav on injuries at Tottenham Hotspur 20:37 – Paul Scholes on getting a blood clot in his eye 22:24 – James McNicholas’s question on players wanting to play when injured 25:13 – Fulham fan Sarah’s question to Russ Hayes 27:31 – The Howden Report explained 30:50 – Jamie Carragher’s broken leg 33:33 – Newcastle fan Lee on the change in football gear 36:23 – Who is to blame for injuries at a club? 38:16 – The Treatment Room / The room of truth 41:12 – Manchester City fan Luke on injuries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Clash of the Correspondents it's bottom v top as James welcomes Southampton fan Matt Samuel and Liverpool fan Dan Lord to discuss the latest at their clubs, including the FPL assets of interest ahead of Sunday's meeting at St Mary's. There's discussion on Mo Salah's form and captaining him this weekend, the impact a Diogo Jota return may have in coming weeks, rotation possibilities and best defensive assets, factoring in doubts over the fitness of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Will Tyler Dibling regain his place in the Saints team? Can any of Saints enabling forwards be considered and the case is made for still considering Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Plus, discussion on Liverpool's impressive form and the title race and why some Southampton fans feels they will be better off sticking with Russell Martin for the long-term even though the situation currently looks bleak. Follow Matt on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/CS_Wipeout Follow Dan on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/FPL_LocoLord Thursday on Clash of the Correspondents, Newcastle v West Ham with Simon Bibby and Chris Stone Tomorrow on Planet FPL: The People's Poll Podcast, vote for your choice from these topics before 5pm GMT https://x.com/PlanetFPLPod/status/1858465465388904749 Today on Patreon: The Patreon Q'N'A and Nico's Corner For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-nov-116203685 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #SFC #LFC #FPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clayton joins James for a discussion on all things England following last night's 3-0 victory against Bosnia And Herzegovina that ended well but frustrated for long periods. What's the best eleven now? It feels like there are probably 3 spots up for grabs in Gareth Southgate's ideal line-up; left-back remains a concern with continuing question marks over Luke Shaw's fitness, who will partner Declan Rice in midfield appears up for grabs and will it be Phil Foden on the left or someone else? And who makes the final 26 man squad now? Which 7 will be cut and what was learned last night that means there might be some unexpected names that make the final cut? Tomorrow on Planet FPL: An Intro To Euro Fantasy 2024 Today on Patreon: England at The Euros Quiz hosted by Gary Robinson and The Unanswered Qs For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-june-105476558 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #Euro2024 #England #ThreeLions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus and Luke are back with the second edition of Lions Watch before Euro 2024! This week, they react to the news that a creaky Harry Maguire might be even more creaky come June: that’s because he reportedly won’t be fit for the FA Cup final. After the battle between England’s young midfielders on Monday night left people clamouring for Adam Wharton, Marcus and Luke debate who joins Rice and Bellingham in midfield – and why it might be time for Southgate to (gasp) experiment a little bit. Plus, it’s Michael Owen’s turn on The Take Thermometer! I wonder how he got on… We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who is the fittest pundit on the football circuit? Should Newcastle move from St James' Park or look to redevelop instead? What’s the single biggest reason for players being able to turn their form around? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss why we are seeing so many injuries in the Premier League this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Bournemouth fan Neil Grover and Luton fan Dan Ashby as the two teams face each other to complete Double Gameweek 28. There's a heavy FPL focus on this one with full coverage of the assets across both teams. Dominic Solanke, fitness permitting, looks set to be captained by the majority of FPL managers, but should those who haven't used the Triple Captain chip go all in on The Cherries talisman? With Marcos Senesi now set to miss the double who is the best Bournemouth defensive option? Marcus Tavernier? Justin Kluivert or an alternative midfielder? Do alternative options at Luton such as Alfie Doughty and Ross Barkley offer more reliability than the Bournemouth options? Can any of the Luton enablers be trusted? And can selling Erling Haaland for Carlton Morris really be considered for those not Free Hitting in GW29? Plus, discussion on The Hatters hopes for survival, why Bourbnemouth may have not looked at their brest despite ending their winless run at Burnley and the Podcast begins with discussion on Tom Lockyer whose cardiac arrest when the sides originally met is why the sides will now meet again next Wednesday. Follow Neil on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/AFCBNG Follow Dan on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/danlukeashby Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Planet SkyFF s5 ep35 Today on Patreon: Tot&Ars and Talking Tactics For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-march-99704372 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #AFCB #LTFC #FPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James welcomes West Ham fan Chris Stone and Crystal Palace fan Ruaidhri McLaughlin-Dowd for a London Derby Clash of the Correspondents, but is there actually a rivalry between two clubs who have ambitions to grow on and off the pitch? Jarrod Bowen's fitness will be a hot topic of debate heading into GW14 and there's discussion on solutions for managers in the various scenarios of fit, unfit and unknown. Does Mohammed Kudus or Tomas Soucek fit any of the solutions? While for Palace new injuries for Ebe Eze and (a very serious injury to) Cheick Doucoure have caused alarm ahead of a tough swing in fixtures that follows defeats to Everton and Luton. Should Palace defensive assets be binned? For James that may mean moving Sam Johnstone on, but many other FPL managers will be considering moving Alphonse Areola, but The Hammers have good long-term fixtures to consider... Follow Chris on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/Fpl_SkyAddict Follow Ruaidhri on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/R_P_MD Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Ask James, live stream scheduled for 12pm GMT with an audio Podcast posted shortly after conclusion Today on Patreon: Money in Football - on Inter Milan with James Johnson For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/content-nov-27th-93603935 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #FPL #WHUFC #CPFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Mackenzie is joined by performance manager Callum Walsh to talk about the problems associated with player fitness. What does an average week look like for a fitness and conditioning professional in a football club? How much of an influence does the team’s game model have on the strength and conditioning process? How many games is too many games, and what is a reasonable recovery time between matches? How should we think about clubs that seem to consistently suffer from more injuries than others? This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is presented by Jon Mackenzie, produced by Mike Zimmermann. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suj and James discuss all the latest for Sky Fantasy Football ahead of a weekend where for many assets there's a case to buy, but also a case to wait. There's discussion on captaincy for Saturday, with Heung-Min Son on mind, and if Sunday is the sort of day where you can gamble and take on Erling Haaland as he visits The Emirates. There's discussion on Marvellous Nakamaba and Jordan Beyer following varying fortunes in last night's Luton and Burnley game and to get to Beyer James made a perhaps surprising sacrifice. Plus, listener questions, Tottenham assets, concerns over Saka's fitness, the last chance to join the Newcaste train and consciousness of re-entry points for the likes of Saliba, Watkins, Dunk and Rodri... Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents, Wolves v Aston Villa with Bradley Parker and Lee Jackson Today on Patreon: Tot&Ham For the full Planet FPL Schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/90159270 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #SkyFF #SkyFantasy #SkyFantasyFootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On James’ fixture planner for the first 8 gameweeks the team that appears top of the difficulty ratings, is Everton. Can they take advantage and get off to a good start despite concerns that they’ll be involved near the bottom of that table again? And if so are there FPL assets to consider? The answer is almost definitely yes. Jordan Pickford, James Tarkowski and Ashley Young may all appeal defensively but the gem might be 4.0 Jorrod Branthwaite. Could he start the season? And at the top end Arnaut Danjuma and Dominic Calvert-Lewin – subject to fitness – could also be considered and as we find out on the Podcast there may even be a gem who is yet to be given a price. Follow Sean on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spirit_blues Next on Correspondent Week: ep. 19 – Arsenal with Adam Pritchard, Saturday 10am BST Today on Patreon: The Correspondent Week Debrief with Suj: on Sheffield United, Newcastle, Bournemouth and Chelsea For the full Planet FPL Schedule this week view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/86901192 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #FPL #CorrespondentWeek #EFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Manchester United correspondent Gary Robinson and Chelsea fan Gary Mantle to discuss the latest at their clubs in cluding the upcoming Double Gameweek that features a meeting between the two at Old Trafford next Thursday. Should United be concerned about falling outside of the top 4? 2 wins are needed and should they both arrive in the double, should FPL managers then be concerned about rotation in GW38 ahead of the FA Cup Final against treble chasing neighbours City? Just how bad has this season been for Chelsea? There's reflection on Graham Potter's reign, the interim spell with Frank Lampard and thoughts turn to the imminent apppointment of Mauricio Pochettino. Plus, Marcus Rashford's fitness, best United FPL assets discussed including if Bruno Fernandes should be forced in, if multiple defensive assets should be considered and differential Antony. Will Kepa come back in goal for Chelsea; are there any other assets that can be considered? Or should they be heavily avoided with trips to both Manchester clubs upcoming and Newcastle visiting Stamford Bridge on the final day...? Tomorrow on the Planet FPL: Ask James, live stream at 4pm BST with an audio version to follow Today on Patreon: It's a Quiz on bottle jobs For the full Planet FPL Schedule this week view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/83021920 ___________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #ManUtd #Chelsea #FPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Sky Fantasy Podcast Suj uses 5 transfers and closes in on trhe top 100 but it was another painful week for James without Erling Haaland. On the Pod, there's plenty of gains to be made and transfer entry points to exploit in the next week. Should Arsenal assets be sold following the Friday night fixture? Who should be held and sold? Which Liverpool assets are best for Saturday against Forest and beyond? Plus, upcoming Brighton and Man City entry points, if investing in Ollie Watkins is still worth it, why the game will change after Leicester's Monday night game with Everton in 12 days, upcoming captaincy choices, awareness of Marcus Rashford's fitness, learnings from the weekend and lots more... Today on Patreon: It's Tot&Ham Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents, Arsenal v Southampton with @ThreeFiveWho & @CS_Wipeout Full the full Planet FPL Schedule this week including the offering on Patreon see this post... https://www.patreon.com/posts/81629611 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #SkyFF #SkyFantasy #SkyFantasyFootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Mooney is joined by City fans Adam Monk and Dan Burke to look ahead to the return of the Premier League and City's game against Liverpool. Will Erling Haaland be fit? What will Guardiola do in the absence of Phil Foden? Which of the defenders will the game suit? Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap gives us the Liverpool perspective on the weekend's fixture, plus Sam Roscoe takes a look at the famous faces that have been seen at the Etihad, in the light of Usain Bolt heading to the women's team win over Chelsea. We also discuss takeaway options after the game, tweets you hope Guardiola didn't see, and opposing players that wind you up for no reason at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices