Arsenal midfielder Jorginho is “recovering well” from a lung injury and manager Mikel Arteta has indicated his vice-captain might play again this season. The 33-year-old’s last appearance came on 12 April when he was withdrawn in the final few minutes of the 1-1 draw against Brentford with a suspected chest injury. Speaking before Saturday’s game...
Exeter’s highly-rated number eight Greg Fisilau will miss the rest of the season after injuring his shoulder. The England ‘A’ player, who has feartured 25 times for the Chiefs this season, was assessed after Exeter’s club-record 79-17 loss at Gloucester on Sunday. The 21-year-old, who signed a new three-year contract earlier this year, has been...
The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner has not featured since last year after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Spain international Rodri had been spotted working on an individual training programme at City’s Etihad Campus at the end of February. Sources say the Club World Cup in June is a realistic timeframe for his return...
If he does return before then, Rashford’s final league appearance of the season would be against Tottenham on 18 May because he is not eligible to play in Villa’s final match of the campaign against United on 25 May. Rashford was at Saturday’s high-profile boxing fight between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn at Tottenham...
Striker Sam Kerr will “hopefully” return before the end of the season, says Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor. Bompastor said it was “difficult” for her to put an exact timeframe on when the 31-year-old Australian will be able to play following a serious knee injury. Kerr has not played for more than 12 months after rupturing...
James Tarkowski will not play for Everton again this season after sustaining a hamstring injury that requires surgery. David Moyes said the 32-year-old’s recovery could also impact the Toffees’ pre-season preparations for the 2025-2026 campaign. Tarkowski hobbled off injured during the 2-0 home defeat by Manchester City last weekend. The 32-year-old has not missed a...
Right-arm seamer Yusuf, 27, recently took 26 wickets in seven games in his domestic first-class competition for Lions in his best-ever season. With South Africa batter David Bedingham suffering a fractured toe against Warwickshire, Yusuf can play as a second overseas player alongside Australian Brendan Doggett. Ball, 34, who played four Test for England, has...
Arteta was thrilled with the way his players kept up their levels four days after sealing a Champions League semi-final place with a victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. “I think the first 35 minutes is one of the best 35 minutes we played this season,” Arteta said. “We scored two goals [in the...
England international Lauren Hemp has returned to training following a five-month recovery from knee surgery. Hemp, 24, has not played since 8 November but took part in training with Manchester City on Friday as they prepared to host Everton. The forward is one of several key players facing a battle to regain full fitness in...
Manchester City forward Mary Fowler is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after rupturing her anterior cruciate knee ligament. The Australia international sustained the injury during Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester United. The 22-year-old is almost certain to miss the rest of the Women’s Super League season and Australia’s friendlies against...
Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee will be out for an extended period with a hamstring injury that could mean he misses the rest of the season. The Netherlands international, 23, limped off in the second half of Sunday’s defeat at Newcastle and has been undergoing tests to determine the extent of the injury. Head coach...
Sussex wore down Somerset’s spirited resistance to claim their first win since promotion back to Division One in the County Championship. Needing six wickets on the final day at Hove, they eventually bowled Somerset out for 334 to win by 260 runs – their first top-flight victory for a decade. It was a commendable final-day...
Kent have confirmed South African pace bowler Keith Dudgeon has been ruled out for the rest of the domestic season through injury. The 29-year-old sustained a knee injury in training before Kent’s eight-wicket victory against Middlesex and will return to South Africa to receive treatment. “Kent Cricket can confirm that following scans and advice from...
“She’s played a huge role in dragging this team up and she’s still doing the same today in the meeting room and on the training pitch. “She’s going to concentrate on her rehab now and we’re going to give her all the support she needs.” Miedema suffered a knee injury in October that required surgery...
Plymouth defender Matthew Sorinola has been ruled out of the remainder of the Championship season with a thigh injury. The 24-year-old wing-back played the full 90 minutes at Swansea in midweek but picked up a quadriceps injury. Captain Joe Edwards is fit after a hamstring injury and is in line to replace Sorinola against promotion...