"I don't want to talk about the injury, I've never refused a fight, no matter who I fight, no matter what the situation, the preparation is at a good level, it's done, no matter how much you kick, I can't change it. "I still have five fights left in this [organization]. I've been extended for a new contract. There are still many interesting battles ahead."
Barcelona's idea was for Ter Stegen to regain rhythm and visibility at Girona, perform consistently, and use that momentum to re-enter the market ahead of next season. The club believed this scenario would allow the goalkeeper to attract interest from top-level teams, while also putting himself in a strong position ahead of the upcoming World Cup with the German national team.
Arsenal are facing a significant injury blow with Mikel Merino set for a sustained spell' on the sidelines as per BBC. The 29-year-old Spain international was a notable absentee from the Gunners' dominant 4-0 victory over Leeds United on Saturday, with fears now mounting that a serious foot injury could derail his impressive season. Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that the former Real Sociedad star is set to consult specialists after complaining of persistent pain.
For now at least, Bruins' coach Marco Sturm termed Elias Lindholm as "day-to-day" with an upper body injury, though he there was the caveat that the No. 1 centerman was still scheduled to visit the doctors when Sturm met with reporters after the B's morning skate on Thursday. The immediate future, however, was that Lindholm would be a scratch for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. That precipitated the call-up of one Matt Poitras.
Andy Farrell has been left reeling by another blow, with news that Hugo Keenan is out of Ireland's opening Six Nations game against France on Thursday week after suffering a fractured thumb in training yesterday.
He ended up coming off with a little bit of cramp, hopefully it's nothing worse. At this stage it's hard to tell so we'll just have to wait and see, but we're hoping it's not too bad.
Nuno Espirito Santo has named an unchanged team from last weekend's 2-1 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with new arrivals Pablo and Taty contimuing their run in the team. There is no Lucas Paqueta in the squad for the Irons amid speculation he could leave the club and return to Brazil this month. West Ham: Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Mavropanos, Scarles, Soucek, Fernandes, Bowen, Summerville, Pablo, Taty
The 34-year-old, who was a substitute in their 1-1 draw with Galatasaray on Wednesday, sustained the injury in training as Atleti prepare to host Mallorca in LaLiga on Sunday. Griezmann has scored six goals in 20 Spanish top-flight matches this season, while he has directly contributed to three goals in the Champions League this term (one goal, two assists). The club revealed in a statement that the Frenchman underwent an MRI scan but did not disclose the length of the injury.
Bruised and wounded from injuries, the pair looked set for victory when they led by a break in the third but by the end, there was more wincing and more limping on show than winners. I don't want to play another match feeling like that ever again, Kokkinakis said. I will take a serious break. The crowd was incredible. It was exciting, unfortunately probably they saw shadows of our former selves.
According to a grim report from Swedish outlet Fotbollskanalen, the injury Lucas Bergvall sustained is severe enough to keep him out of action for a significant period. The young Swede is so badly injured' that he is expected to be out for two to three months. The timing could not be worse for the teenager on the international stage. Sweden are set to face Ukraine in a critical World Cup
An Oakley man was arrested and charged with beating a man and causing serious bodily injury after the two fought next to a restroom urinal, court records show. The trouble started on Jan. 15, when the alleged victim accused the suspect, a 23-year-old man, of tagging near the urinal inside the restroom. The 23-year-old denied it and the argument delved into a fight, which broke up when the victim left the restroom with a bloody face, authorities said.
Fulham are in talks with Manchester City over a move for winger Oscar Bobb, sources have told ESPN. Bobb has been available this month after City signed Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth in a deal worth £64 million ($86m). Fulham have made contact to assess the financial conditions necessary to bring the 22-year-old to Craven Cottage before the January transfer deadline.
Tottenham defender Ben Davies will have an operation on a broken ankle which could rule him out of Wales' World Cup play-off. The 32-year-old was given oxygen before being carried off on a stretcher after 19 minutes of Saturday's 2-1 Premier League defeat by West Ham. "We can confirm that Ben Davies will undergo surgery today for a fracture of his left ankle," read a Spurs statement. Tottenham did not give a timeframe on how long Wales captain Davies would be out for.
Francesco Camarda could return to AC Milan earlier than expected, but Lecce will have to be convinced tomorrow, according to a report. Camarda left Milan to join Lecce on a season-long loan in the summer. A buy-out clause was added to the deal, as well as a buy-back, effectively working as a development fee in favour of the Via del Mare side.
Porzingis, who played for the Celtics from 2023-25, will be sidelined due to left Achilles tendinitis when Boston visits the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. The 7-foot-2 center was originally questionable to play, but was downgraded to out on Friday. The new-look Hawks, who recently dealt point guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards, traded for Porzingis from the Celtics in what was a salary dump move for Boston last July.
Yet on Wednesday, at a Golden 1 Center Brown once called home, the 10-30 Kings secured win No. 11 in a 112-101 victory over the Eastern Conference's No. 2 seed. The Kings led by as many as 25 points without All-Star center Domantas Sabonis, emerging forward Keegan Murray or veteran point guard Dennis Schroder. The Knicks' struggles were apparent long before Jalen Brunson exited the game with a right ankle injury at the 7:01 mark of the first quarter.