Kylian Mbappé is a major injury doubt for Real Madrid's Champions League game with Manchester City on Wednesday after missing training, adding to an injury crisis for the team and under pressure coach Xabi Alonso. The star forward did not join his teammates on the pitch at Madrid's Valdebebas training ground on Tuesday morning, joining an injury list of eight first team players who are expected to be unavailable to face City in the high-profile clash at the Bernabéu.
Newcastle United are looking to bring in a new assistant first-team doctor in the coming months. According to a vacancy advertised by the club, they are looking for a proven assistant doctor who can help them with their injury problems this season. Newcastle have had a disappointing start to the Premier League season and they are 14th in the league table. They have had an extensive injury list and they are clearly looking to get rid of it.
According to an update from SPORT, Juan Hernandez has trained with Barcelona's first team for the second straight day. The 18-year-old continues to attract attention within the club, and his growing involvement with Hansi Flick's side highlights the faith the manager has in La Masia's latest gem. Barcelona are currently facing a wave of injury problems, with several key players unavailable for the upcoming clash against Girona. Raphinha, Dani Olmo, and Robert Lewandowski have all been ruled out, leaving Flick with limited attacking options.
Germany are in Group A of European World Cup qualifying for the 2026 World Cup where they are to face Slovakia, Northern Ireland and Luxembourg. Their campaign starts this September and will all be done and dusted by the middle of November, provided Germany meet their expectations and top the group. If they don't and finish second they will have to play in playoffs in March 2026.