Rose Lavelle and Gotham FC
27 August 2026

Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle has entered the NWSL concussion protocol and will miss at least Friday’s match against Portland. The United States international suffered a head injury during the first half of Gotham’s scoreless draw with Angel City.

Gotham said Lavelle is undergoing the required testing before she can return. The diagnosis is a concrete update from the initial injury evaluation, while the league leaders are also managing other absences including Emily Sonnett and Denise O’Sullivan.

Adam Livingstone and Forfar Athletic
26 August 2026

Forfar said X-rays showed no major damage after Adam Livingstone suffered a neck injury in an aerial clash that led to his match being abandoned. The defender was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee and remained there overnight.

Forfar said Livingstone was expected to be allowed home later on Wednesday if his recovery continued normally. The update provides a reassuring medical outcome after the player required prolonged treatment on the pitch and subsequent hospital assessment.

Alistair Johnston and Celtic
24 August 2026

Celtic full-back Alistair Johnston will be sidelined until October after a scan confirmed another injury problem. The Canada international went off at half-time against Kilmarnock after having already missed most of last season with a hamstring injury.

Manager Martin O’Neill acknowledged Celtic need more defensive depth before the transfer deadline. Nineteen-year-old Colby Donovan has been deputising at right-back, while Scotland international Anthony Ralston provides another option as Johnston begins another extended spell on the sidelines.

Gavi and Barcelona
24 August 2026

Barcelona said medical tests on Gavi found only bruising after the midfielder suffered a worrying knee injury during the 5-0 league win at Elche. The club said there is no cause for alarm after the examinations.

Gavi was hurt during the first half of Barcelona’s season opener, prompting concern before tests were completed on Monday. The results ruled out a major problem, and Barcelona expect the midfielder to return to training shortly.

Kenan Yildiz and Juventus
24 August 2026

Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz is undergoing tests for a left-foot problem, with reports saying surgery is possible and a layoff of two to three months could follow. Tuttosport reported that the injury may be a fracture.

Yildiz complained of the problem after Juventus’ trip to Frosinone and was seen at JMedical for examinations. A prolonged absence would remove a central player from Luciano Spalletti’s plans and force Juventus to consider alternative attacking combinations.

Rose Lavelle and Gotham FC
23 August 2026

Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle left Sunday’s scoreless draw with Angel City after suffering a head injury. Her head struck the ground following a challenge, and Gotham used an official concussion substitution to replace her in the first half.

Lavelle was assessed on the field for several minutes before walking directly to the locker room. Gotham later said she was being evaluated for a head injury, while acting head coach Shaun Harris had no further medical update after the match.

Quevin Castro and Real Sport Clube
Saturday

Former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro has died aged 25 after collapsing during a friendly in Portugal. Castro went down in the first half of Real Sport Clube’s match against Estrela de Amadora at Estadio das Seixas in Lisbon.

The Lisbon Football Association confirmed Castro died during the pre-season fixture. West Brom said the club was devastated and will honour its former player with black armbands and a 25th-minute period of applause against Burnley on Sunday.

Kieran Trippier and Wolverhampton Wanderers
Thursday

Wolves have confirmed Kieran Trippier suffered a medial collateral ligament injury in his left knee during his league debut against Blackburn. The 35-year-old right-back is expected to miss a number of weeks after joining the club on a free transfer.

Trippier’s absence immediately reduces Wolves’ defensive options, while Yerson Mosquera will also miss several weeks with an ankle ligament tear from the same match. The double setback arrives at the beginning of Wolves’ new Championship campaign.

Federico Gatti and Juventus
Wednesday

Juventus defender Federico Gatti suffered an ankle injury after a supporter invaded the pitch during a friendly and accidentally slid into him. Gatti subsequently missed training and is now a major doubt for Juventus’ Serie A opener.

The unusual incident happened after the first half as Gatti greeted supporters and several fans entered the field. The injury has raised questions about how Juventus organise the traditional friendly and whether future pitch access should be tightened.

Haji Wright, Coventry City and United States
Wednesday

Coventry striker Haji Wright could miss up to 12 weeks after suffering what Frank Lampard described as a very serious quadriceps injury. The setback delays the 28-year-old’s first opportunity to play Premier League football following promotion.

Wright scored 17 Championship goals last season and can operate centrally or wide. His absence strengthens the importance of Coventry’s recent striker additions and is also likely to rule him out of several upcoming United States matches.