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Relief at Bayer: Tella will not go to the Africa Cup of Nations
Bayer 04’s personnel shortage for next week’s year-end match in Leipzig has been eased somewhat. The Werkself will have to release “only” four players for the Africa Cup of Nations, because candidate number five, forward Nathan Tella, is not included in Nigeria’s final squad.
Klopp speaks out on Salah dispute at Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp comments on Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool controversy after three straight benchings, a heated reaction toward Arne Slot, and Salah’s Champions League omission, stressing that Salah’s drive is both his strength and a potential source of tension.
To cut costs, Jim Ratcliffe makes changes to the catering at Old Trafford
Manchester United’s owner is considering the option of hiring an external company to manage stadium catering, so the club would no longer handle that work itself.
These kinds of situations affect the rest of the squad
Arne Slot celebrates a crucial 0-1 win at Inter as VAR drama and a late Szoboszlai penalty lift Liverpool, while the coach calmly addresses the disruptive Mohamed Salah dispute and stresses team unity.
Eder Militão hit by new major injury blow at Real Madrid
Real Madrid have confirmed that Eder Militão has suffered a serious biceps femoris tear in his left leg, ruling him out for an estimated 3 to 4 months and potentially until April 2026.
Saudi Arabia is gaining ground in the predictions
The Egyptian was not even included in the squad against Inter Milan this week, and he may already have played his last match for Liverpool after nine seasons at the club.
Grimaldo-led trio back: Fernández nearing a comeback
In addition to key player Alejandro Grimaldo, long-term absentees Lucas Vazquez, Axel Tape and Ezequiel Fernandez also took part in Tuesday’s final training session ahead of the game against Newcastle. The latter two are on the verge of returning to the squad.
Dortmund captain Schlotterbeck launches a scathing attack on his teammates
After Borussia Dortmund’s draw against FK Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League, Nico Schlotterbeck gave a scathing interview. The captain of Die Schwarzgelben felt that everyone was playing their own game and that the substitutes lost every ball.
First setback for Fischer: Mwene could be out until the winter break
Philippe Mwene will miss Urs Fischer’s start at Mainz 05. The full back has suffered an injury and may not feature again in 2025.
Rodrygos journey through the desert
The Brazilian ends his goal drought with his best performance of the past year, amid praise from Guardiola.