Wilson Odobert, Kolo Muani
January 2026
Odobert and Kolo Muani were involved in a motorway accident on the M25; both were seen safe at the scene and Kolo Muani was confirmed uninjured. The incident reportedly involved Kolo Muani’s car with visible damage and airbags deployed, caused traffic disruption and an oil cleanup, and occurred while traveling to the airport from Enfield
Cole Palmer
January 2026
Rosenior again insists Palmer is happy at Chelsea and dismisses Manchester United links as baseless, saying there is no need for assurances about a sale. Rosenior repeats he has spoken to Palmer, frames the rumours as timing-related noise around managerial change, and says focus is on Palmer’s return and team improvement.
Arne Slot
January 2026
Slot said Liverpool’s early Champions League exit to PSG last season may have helped them win the Premier League by giving extra prep time, which has upset sections of the fanbase. He cites the PSG tie and the added weekly preparation as a competitive advantage for the league run-in, despite calling the tie the best match he has been involved in.
Alvaro Arbeloa
January 2026
Arbeloa says he told Bellingham to “stop running” in training, praising his work rate and leadership while urging him to manage output and conserve energy. Arbeloa frames Bellingham as a long-term cornerstone, highlighting his intensity 48 hours after a match and suggesting smarter energy management for longevity and performance balance.
Andre Onana
January 2026
Report claims Onana is exploring options after his Trabzonspor loan and Inter are a potential destination as they look for a Sommer successor, but wages are the main obstacle. United signed Senne Lammens which enabled Onana’s loan exit, and Onana’s camp reportedly met clubs in Milan; Inter interest is framed as conditional on salary feasibility despite Onana still owning a property from his prior Inter spell.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
January 2026
Rivers confirmed a right calf strain and said there is no timetable for Antetokounmpo’s return, after Giannis had suggested a 4–6 week absence based on prior experience. The update highlights recurrence, prior missed time, and Bucks workload monitoring that did not prevent re-injury, with the team not considering shutting him down for the season.
Jrue Holiday
January 2026
Holiday received ovations and a tribute video in Boston after helping win the 2024 title, while the Celtics remain second in the East despite this being positioned as a bridge season during Tatum’s recovery. The piece frames Boston’s offseason cost-cutting under the second apron as the reason Holiday and Porzingis were moved, while noting Holiday’s minutes restriction after a calf strain and his reunion with former teammates.
Stephen Curry, Draymond Green
January 2026
Curry and Green were held out of a loss to the Timberwolves due to knee soreness and a back issue, adding to a depleted rotation already missing Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga. Kerr said Curry’s knee worsened enough Monday morning to rule him out, with optimism both could return next game, while the broader context is a compressed schedule and multiple key injuries.
Alan Shearer
January 2026
Shearer argues Amorim’s refusal to move away from a back-three system contributed to failure, with Carrick’s immediate switch to a 4-2-3-1 framed as proof the squad fits a different setup. The criticism focuses on tactical rigidity and lack of adaptation, contrasting it with Carrick’s rapid results and more conventional structure.
Patrick Dorgu
January 2026
Dorgu is reported to have a significant hamstring injury and could miss roughly 10 weeks, a major blow after scoring against Arsenal and thriving under Carrick. Carrick initially suggested it might be cramp, but follow-up checks indicate muscular damage. The report emphasizes his role change from wing-back to left-winger in a 4-2-3-1 and his direct impact in wins over City and Arsenal.
