PSV Eindhoven and Alassane Plea
Friday

PSV forward Alassane Plea has suffered another injury in training and is expected to remain unavailable until at least the end of September. The 33-year-old had only recently returned after a serious knee problem wiped out most of his previous season.

The new injury is unrelated to Plea’s previous knee issue but leaves PSV short of senior centre-forward options behind Ricardo Pepi. Local reporting says the setback could force the Dutch champions to change transfer plans and recruit another striker.

Frenkie de Jong and Barcelona
Friday

Frenkie de Jong has publicly criticised false reports about his fitness and attitude as tensions around his Barcelona rehabilitation resurface. The midfielder confirmed he suffered a medial collateral ligament tear at the World Cup and chose conservative treatment instead of surgery.

Barcelona sources expect De Jong’s recovery could extend until around November and have doubts about progress so far. The Dutchman also strongly denied refusing to play against Atletico Madrid last season, saying reports questioning his commitment make him angry and irritated.

Youssef Belammari and Al Ahly
Wednesday

Al Ahly have confirmed Morocco defender Youssef Belammari suffered a cruciate ligament rupture during a preseason friendly against Badalona. MRI scans established the severity of the knee injury, and the club is now arranging surgery for the 27-year-old.

Belammari joined Al Ahly from Raja in January and has made 12 appearances since arriving. His absence removes an important defensive option before the season begins, with the club yet to provide either a surgery date or estimated return timetable.

Rangers and Youssef Chermiti
Wednesday

Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury and faces a lengthy absence. The 22-year-old was hurt during the defeat by Hibernian, shortly after Rangers rejected a transfer bid for the Portugal Under-21 international.

Manager Derek McInnes says Rangers are now proactively searching for another striker, while left-back Tuur Rommens is also out for up to eight weeks. The injuries deepen squad concerns before Rangers attempt to overturn their Europa League qualifying deficit.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr
Wednesday

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to miss Al-Nassr’s first two competitive matches of the season against Al-Fateh and Al-Diriyah. The club granted its captain additional leave after Portugal’s World Cup campaign, keeping him out of the preseason preparation programme.

Ronaldo used part of the extended break to marry Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal and is expected to rejoin training when his leave ends. His absence affects both Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League opener and their King’s Cup round-of-32 tie.

Olivia Moultrie, Portland Thorns and the United States
Tuesday

Portland Thorns and United States midfielder Olivia Moultrie has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season after tearing the ACL in her right knee during training. The club placed the 20-year-old on its season-ending injury list.

Moultrie had produced five goals and five assists across 16 NWSL appearances this season. Her absence also removes her from the upcoming Concacaf W Championship, a major blow because that tournament serves as qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

Paul Pogba and Monaco
Tuesday

Paul Pogba is expected to leave Monaco as the club and player discuss terminating his contract one year early. The 33-year-old also suffered a fresh hamstring injury during training that could reportedly sideline him for several months.

Monaco had hoped to rebuild Pogba’s fitness after his return from an 18-month doping suspension, but he managed only six appearances. Contract termination talks had already begun before the latest injury and are now expected to conclude soon.

Roony Bardghji, Barcelona and Ajax
Monday

Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji has reportedly torn his anterior cruciate ligament during training and is expected to miss six to seven months. The 20-year-old Sweden international had been preparing for a possible loan move after falling outside Barcelona’s immediate plans.

The injury effectively ends Ajax’s attempt to sign Bardghji as a potential replacement for Mika Godts. It also forces Barcelona to alter plans for the winger and leaves him facing surgery, rehabilitation and most of the coming season on the sidelines.

Kika Nazareth and Barcelona Women
Monday

Barcelona have confirmed Kika Nazareth will be sidelined for around four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in her left leg. Medical tests following the club’s Andorra training camp established the problem after she missed recent sessions despite remaining with the squad.

The Portugal international will begin another rehabilitation programme after previous injuries disrupted her first two Barcelona seasons. Her return date will depend on clinical progress, creating an early selection issue as the club prepares to defend domestic and European titles.

Jurrien Timber, William Saliba and Arsenal
Sunday

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Jurrien Timber will remain unavailable for several more weeks as he continues recovering from injury. The defender had been expected to target the Community Shield, while William Saliba is also facing an extended recovery from a back problem.

Timber is back working on the pitch but Arteta cannot yet provide a precise return date. Saliba was ordered to rest almost completely for two weeks, leaving Arsenal without two important defenders as competitive fixtures approach.