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    Real Madrid Leave Mbappe Out of Spanish Super Cup Squad Under “Zero Risk” Knee Policy

    Kylian Mbappe
    January 2026

    Real Madrid ruled Kylian Mbappe out of the entire Spanish Super Cup due to a left-knee sprain, opting not to take him to Saudi Arabia, while Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to the travelling squad. Madrid’s medical staff and hierarchy chose a conservative plan after Mbappe played through the issue in recent weeks, deciding he will only return when fully fit and not for a short-term final.

    Man City Fear Long Layoff for Gvardiol After Confirmed Tibial Fracture

    Josko Gvardiol
    January 2026

    Manchester City confirmed Josko Gvardiol has suffered a tibial fracture after the Chelsea draw, raising concern he could miss a significant period. The defensive situation is compounded by other centre-back issues. Gvardiol went off early in the second half and initial signs looked minor, but medical confirmation revealed a broken right leg. City’s back line is stretched with Ruben Dias also forced off and John Stones already unavailable.

    Sengun Sprains Right Ankle 1 Minute In as Rockets Also Lose P.J. Washington to Injury

    Alperen Sengun
    January 2026

    Alperen Sengun left Houston’s 110-104 loss to Dallas after spraining his right ankle 1:04 into the game and did not return. Dallas also lost starter P.J. Washington Jr. to a sprained right ankle. Sengun landed awkwardly after a rebound and was helped off, while Houston were already without Steven Adams. Dallas ruled Washington out after the first quarter, with both teams hit early by ankle injuries in the same game.

    Mbappé Sidelined With Left Knee Sprain as Real Madrid Face January Setback

    Kylian Mbappé
    January 2026

    Kylian Mbappé has been diagnosed with a left knee sprain and is expected to miss at least three weeks, hitting Real Madrid as they return from the winter break. He has been a near ever-present this season with 27 goals across La Liga and the Champions League.
    How: Mbappé had been managing the issue for weeks but an MRI confirmed a ligament lesion requiring rest and treatment. Real Madrid confirmed the diagnosis and will monitor his progress, with the decision to stop now aimed at avoiding a more serious long-term problem.

    Lakers star Austin Reaves out at least four weeks with calf strain

    Austin Reaves
    December 2025

    The Lakers have ruled Austin Reaves out for a minimum of four weeks after scans confirmed a strained gastrocnemius muscle in his left calf, an issue that previously cost him three games and now halts a career-best season in which he is averaging 26.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.3 assists. Reaves aggravated the calf after returning from an earlier strain, coming off the bench against Phoenix and then starting on Christmas versus Houston before exiting at halftime with 12 points. With a re-evaluation due late January, the Lakers must cover heavy minutes and playmaking in his absence.

    Hornets rookie Knueppel exits with ankle injury in loss to Magic

    Kon Knueppel
    December 2025

    Kon Knueppel left the Hornets’ clash with the Magic due to a right ankle injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the game, cutting short a promising outing in which the No. 4 overall pick had already scored a team-high 16 points for Charlotte. The rookie, averaging 19.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists across his first 30 NBA games, had appeared in every contest this season before this setback. Charlotte confirmed his absence for the rest of the night, with further evaluation to determine how long he will be sidelined.

    Richards fitness race exposes Palace depth before Spurs showdown

    Chris Richards
    December 2025

    Richards suffered a cut foot that needed stitches against Arsenal and is now battling to be fit for Palace’s meeting with struggling Spurs, in a fixture that caps a landmark year in which Palace overachieved, lifted two trophies and climbed into the top eight. Manager Oliver Glasner expects the defender back early in the new year if Sunday arrives too soon, and without him Palace must rely on squad depth and tactical cohesion to exploit Spurs’ poor league form while preserving the resilience that has defined their 2025 rise.

    Chelsea boosted as Estevao and Delap cleared for Villa test

    Chelsea
    December 2025

    Chelsea receive a major lift as Estevao and Liam Delap are passed fit to face in-form Aston Villa, with Maresca’s side aiming to extend a three-game unbeaten run after wins over Everton and Cardiff and a comeback draw away to Newcastle. With Villa arriving on a ten-game winning streak and sitting third in the table, Maresca can now call on two extra attacking options, increasing flexibility in wide and central roles as Chelsea try to match Villa’s intensity and protect their top four push.

    Van de Ven apologises to Isak after leg-break incident

    Micky van de Ven
    December 2025

    Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven revealed he privately apologised to Liverpool striker Alexander Isak after the collision that caused the Swede’s leg fracture during Liverpool’s 2-1 win in London, stressing he never intended harm and only tried to block the shot. Speaking on television, Van de Ven said he texted Isak after the match to say sorry and wish him well, describing the incident as unlucky as the striker’s standing leg became trapped between his own, and adding that Isak appreciated his message.

    Frank defends Van de Ven after Isak leg-break criticism

    Micky van de Ven
    December 2025

    Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank moved to defend Micky van de Ven after Arne Slot branded the defender’s tackle on Alexander Isak “reckless”. Isak scored Liverpool’s opener in north London but suffered an ankle injury with a fibula fracture in the same incident. Van de Ven’s attempt to block Florian Wirtz’s through ball left Isak’s leg trapped at an awkward angle, forcing the striker off despite walking without a stretcher. Liverpool later confirmed surgery and a long absence, while Frank argued it was a committed last-ditch challenge rather than malicious play.

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