Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
April 2025
Mikel Arteta confirmed that Bukayo Saka is fit to face Fulham after recovering from a hamstring injury that sidelined him since December.
Saka, who suffered a muscle tear in Arsenal’s win over Crystal Palace, returns just in time to boost the squad ahead of a key Premier League fixture and their upcoming Champions League quarterfinal against Real Madrid.
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
March 2025
Haaland was forced off with a left ankle injury in City’s 2-1 FA Cup quarterfinal win after scoring the equalizer and missing a penalty.
The striker sustained the injury after a tackle by Lewis Cook. Though he briefly returned to play, he soon went down again and was subbed off. City advanced with Marmoush’s winner and await updates on Haaland’s condition.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek (AC Milan)
April 2025
Loftus-Cheek underwent emergency surgery for acute appendicitis before AC Milan’s clash with Napoli and will be sidelined for about a month.
The midfielder was rushed to hospital and missed Milan’s 2-1 Serie A defeat to Napoli. Already hampered by injuries this season, he’s made only 14 appearances due to prior muscular issues.
Hiroki Ito (Bayern Munich)
March 2025
Bayern Munich defender Hiroki Ito has suffered his second broken foot of the 2024-25 season during the 3-2 win over FC St. Pauli. He was substituted after 59 minutes with a confirmed metatarsal fractur
Ito, who has battled injuries all season, fractured his metatarsal again and was replaced by Raphael Guerreiro. Bayern confirmed the injury via social media and wished him a swift recovery.
Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
March 2025
Mateta returned to action in Crystal Palace’s FA Cup quarter-final against Fulham wearing protective headgear after receiving 25 stitches from a horror head injury sustained against Millwall.
Social media lit up with reactions comparing Mateta’s look to Cyborg from Justice League and even Call of Duty characters, while fans praised his bravery and questioned his cautious play on return.
Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
March 2025
Luke Shaw was back in training on Friday alongside Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro, marking a potential return after months sidelined by injury.
Shaw hasn’t featured since December and has made just three appearances this season. Persistent knee and muscle issues have plagued the 29-year-old’s availability, casting doubt on his long-term reliability at Old Trafford.
Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea)
March 2025
Jackson has resumed training after recovering from a hamstring injury that kept him out since early February.
Chelsea confirmed the forward is back on the grass and could return after the international break. His recovery is timely for manager Enzo Maresca, who’s been short on attacking options due to injuries and Mudryk’s suspension. Sancho remains out of form, but Chelsea are still 4th in the table and through to the Conference League quarter-finals.
Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)
March 2025 (post-international break)
Bayern Munich have confirmed that Alphonso Davies will miss several months due to a torn ACL, while Dayot Upamecano is out for a few weeks with knee issues.
Davies sustained a torn ACL in his right knee while on duty with Canada in their 2-1 win over the USA. He will undergo surgery immediately. Upamecano, who helped France beat Croatia in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals, was diagnosed with loose bodies in his left knee and will be unavailable for several weeks. Bayern sporting director Max Eberl acknowledged the heavy blow, but expressed confidence in the squad’s depth to navigate through the injuries.
Ryan Teague, Melbourne Victory/Australia
March 2025
Despite approaches from both China and Malaysia due to his heritage, Ryan Teague has reaffirmed his commitment to the Australian national team. Teague is in the Socceroos squad and could debut against China in their World Cup qualifier.
Eligible through his mother (China) and Malaysian heritage, Teague received direct outreach from both nations but deferred to his agent. He confirmed his lifelong goal has been to represent Australia. Teague has become one of the A-League’s standout midfielders this season.
