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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Conor Bradley
January 2026
Liverpool confirmed Bradley has significant bone and ligament damage in his left knee. ACL fears eased, but he is expected to miss the rest of the 2025-26 domestic season. He was stretchered off at the Emirates, scans showed major structural damage, and Liverpool will send him for surgery followed by rehab at the AXA Training Centre with no return date set.
Ricardo Pepi
January 2026
Pepi scored but suffered a forearm fracture in the 23rd minute, will have surgery, and is expected to miss roughly two months. He finished a back-post chance, landed awkwardly on his arm during the slide, and was substituted immediately. PSV confirmed the fracture and timeline, halting his scoring run that has taken him to 11 goals this season.
Kevin Keegan
January 2026
Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer after being admitted to hospital for ongoing abdominal symptoms, with his family confirming he will undergo treatment and asking for privacy. The update came via a family statement published on Newcastle’s website. Newcastle also posted public support, calling him “King Kev” and wishing him a full recovery as he begins treatment and continued monitoring.
