Injuries & Player Updates

Chelsea Reintegrate Disasi as Rosenior Faces Injury Hit and Keeps Sterling Exiled

Axel Disasi
January 2026

Rosenior brought Disasi back into first-team training after a year out, driven by need and a reset approach, while Adarabioyo is out for weeks and Sterling remains outside the main group. Rosenior said he met Disasi to clear the air and offered a clean slate, but noted he is behind on match fitness. The move follows Adarabioyo’s hamstring issue and ongoing attempts to find a permanent exit for Sterling before the window shuts.

Jack Grealish Facing Months Out With Suspected Foot Stress Fracture at Everton

Jack Grealish
January 2026

Reports say Grealish has a suspected stress fracture in his foot that could sideline him for months, threatening his season momentum and World Cup plans. He is expected to see a specialist to confirm severity. The setback could hurt his case for Tuchel’s England squad and complicate Everton’s potential permanent move, despite a productive loan spell of two goals and six assists in 22 appearances.

Monaco Players “Stunned” by Pogba Training Despite Limited Minutes

Paul Pogba
January 2026

Caio Henrique said Pogba is producing jaw-dropping moments in training even though he has played only three brief appearances totaling about 30 minutes. Henrique described teammates reacting in disbelief to Pogba’s quality on the training ground, while also praising his calm leadership and influence on younger players, suggesting match fitness is the main barrier to seeing the full version in Ligue 1.

Mainoo Reportedly Stays Put After Carrick Restores Role

Kobbie Mainoo
January 2026

Mainoo is reportedly no longer considering a January exit after starting under Carrick, following a period of reduced minutes under Amorim. Amorim insisted he picked “best players” and Mainoo was used sparingly, but Carrick started him in his first match and the derby win is now framed as a turning point that cools short-term transfer talk.

Pape Matar Sarr Hospitalised After Falling Ill During AFCON Final

Pape Matar Sarr
January 2026

Sarr was taken to hospital after becoming unwell and missed the match and celebrations, with two teammates also requiring medical attention around the game. Sarr felt ill at half-time after warming up, was later taken for treatment and did not return to the bench; reports said Sarr and Diatta stayed under observation while Niang improved enough to rejoin the squad after checks at Mohammed VI Hospital in Rabat.

Emery Explains Sancho Omission as Villa Lose to Everton

Jadon Sancho
January 2026

Emery said Sancho missed the matchday squad because he was sick, amid background noise linking him to another Borussia Dortmund return when his United contract ends in summer. Sancho has struggled for starts at Villa and has often featured more in Europa League than the league; Villa then suffered a surprise home defeat after Barry scored, with errors cited for Pau Torres and Emiliano Martinez, worsening Villa’s recent league run.

Vincent Kompany Confirms Jamal Musiala Set for Bayern Return After Seven-Month Layoff

Jamal Musiala
January 2026

Musiala is expected to be included in Bayern’s matchday squad after seven months out, pending final training checks. Kompany says the plan is to involve him after a long rehabilitation from a serious injury suffered in the Club World Cup against Paris Saint-Germain, giving Bayern a major creative boost for the run-in.

Thomas Frank Confirms Richarlison Out Seven Weeks With Hamstring Injury

Richarlison
January 2026

Richarlison will miss up to seven weeks after a hamstring injury suffered in the FA Cup loss to Aston Villa, adding to Spurs’ injury list. He pulled up while chasing a ball and was substituted. Frank also said Lucas Bergvall and Yves Bissouma are available, with Dominic Solanke and Destiny Udogie close to returning to larger minutes.

Grizzlies: Zach Edey Out Another Six Weeks; Clarke and Pippen Jr. 4–6 Weeks

Zach Edey, Scotty Pippen Jr, Brandon Clarke
January 2026

Edey will miss roughly six more weeks with a stress reaction in his left ankle; Clarke and Pippen Jr. are expected back in four to six weeks. Memphis will continue offloading and rehab for Edey with reevaluation in about six weeks. Clarke is rehabbing a calf strain; Pippen Jr. is progressing after a toe procedure.

Moritz Wagner Returns After ACL as Magic Head to Europe Games

Moritz Wagner
January 2026

Moritz Wagner played his first NBA game in over a year after ACL recovery, as Orlando travels to play Memphis in Berlin and London; Franz hopes to return from a high ankle sprain by Berlin. Moritz tore his ACL in December 2024 and returned with a short cameo; the team then flew to Europe for two showcase games aimed at growing German basketball exposure.

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