Kennet Eichhorn and Bayer Leverkusen
Wednesday

Bayer Leverkusen teenager Kennet Eichhorn could miss several months after doctors diagnosed a metabolic illness following severe weight loss. The 17-year-old is receiving inpatient treatment, and the club currently has no timetable for his return to football.

Leverkusen have removed Eichhorn from their first-half squad planning and adjusted their transfer strategy accordingly. Instead of selling two central midfielders, the club may now release only one among Equi Fernandez, Aleix Garcia and Robert Andrich.

Joe Gomez, Liverpool and Andoni Iraola
Thursday

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola confirmed Joe Gomez suffered a muscle injury and will miss the start of the Premier League season. The centre-back is expected to remain sidelined for around one month, depending on how his recovery progresses.

Gomez was injured early in Liverpool’s pre-season win over Sunderland and remains with the touring squad. His absence leaves Virgil van Dijk as the only fit senior centre-back while younger defenders and new signing Jeremy Jacquet receive opportunities.

Eli Junior Kroupi and Bournemouth
Wednesday

Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi will miss approximately three to four months after undergoing successful surgery on a serious left-foot injury. The 20-year-old is expected to miss the Premier League opening weeks and Bournemouth’s first Europa League fixtures.

Kroupi sustained the injury during Bournemouth’s pre-season camp in Austria and returned to England for specialist treatment. The setback also disrupts transfer interest after Arsenal, Tottenham and Barcelona were linked with the striker following his 13-goal season.

Neymar and the Brazil national team
Wednesday

Neymar has announced his retirement from international football following Brazil’s last-16 elimination at the 2026 World Cup. The 34-year-old said his journey with the national team was over after four tournaments and an injury-affected final campaign.

The Santos forward leaves as Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 80 goals in 130 appearances. His decision ends repeated speculation about a possible 2030 World Cup return and closes an international career that began at senior level in 2010.

Rodri and Manchester City
Tuesday

Manchester City confirmed Rodri underwent successful surgery to address back discomfort that had troubled him for some time. The Spain midfielder will now begin a short rehabilitation period, although the club has not set a date for his return.

Rodri could miss the Community Shield against Arsenal and remains a doubt for City’s Premier League opener against Bournemouth. The procedure adds to recent injury concerns while Real Madrid continue to be linked with the World Cup Golden Ball winner.

German Berterame and Inter Miami
Sunday

Inter Miami forward German Berterame has been discharged from hospital after a serious head collision against CF Montreal. The club said he spent the night under observation and suffered injuries to his left shoulder and nose.

Berterame had been taken off by ambulance after appearing to lose consciousness following an aerial clash. Inter Miami said his recovery timeline will depend on medical progress, while Luis Suarez scored the penalty awarded from the incident.

German Berterame, Inter Miami and CF Montreal
Saturday

Inter Miami forward German Berterame was conscious in hospital after a serious head collision against CF Montreal. He appeared to lose consciousness after an aerial clash, received lengthy treatment and was taken away by ambulance.

Assistant coach Guillermo Hoyos said Berterame was recovering and his family had been updated. Luis Suarez converted the resulting penalty and held up Berterame’s shirt after scoring Miami’s winner in their sixth straight league victory.

Neymar, Santos and Chapecoense
Saturday

Neymar scored both Santos goals in a 2-2 Brazilian Serie A draw with Chapecoense, marking a strong return to domestic action after an injury-hit World Cup campaign. His poker-themed celebration also answered criticism over his professionalism.

The backlash began after Neymar appeared at a poker tournament while Santos travelled for a Copa Sudamericana play-off. Coach Cuca said the club left him behind for fitness reasons, and Neymar responded by leading the attack on his return.

Liverpool, Joe Gomez and Andoni Iraola
Saturday

Liverpool beat Sunderland 4-2 in their United States tour opener, but Joe Gomez’s early injury overshadowed Andoni Iraola’s first pre-season victory. Gomez went off after eight minutes while captaining a defence already short on senior options.

Iraola called Gomez’s injury the worst news and said Liverpool had been pleased to avoid fitness setbacks until then. New £55m signing Jérémy Jacquet was rested as a precaution, leaving Liverpool thin at centre-back during the tour.

Emily Sonnett, Gotham FC and Portland Thorns
Friday

United States defender Emily Sonnett was stretchered off early in Gotham FC’s 2-2 draw with Portland Thorns after a suspected left knee injury. She went down after planting her foot on the artificial turf in Portland.

Gotham said Sonnett will undergo further evaluation in New Jersey, while team-mates described the injury as scary and unsettling. Her absence would be a major blow because she anchors the NWSL’s best defence this season.