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UEFA Champions League Play-Offs: Key Injuries, Team News And Predicted Lineups For Tuesday Matches

Ahead of the UEFA Champions League Play-Offs, team news has been released, with updates on injuries, absentees, and player doubts ahead of Tuesday’s first-leg play-off matches.

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Player Ratings: Galatasaray 5-2 Juventus – Bianconeri collapse against Osimhen and Lang

Di Gregorio 5 – A couple of decent saves here and there, but it was always too easy for Juventus opponents to score. The Italian didn’t look confident on set pieces and with distribution.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 17

Champions League: Borussia Dortmund vs. Atalanta kick-off delayed by traffic jam

Atalanta’s Champions League play-off with Borussia Dortmund has seen kick-off delayed by 15 minutes after the hosts got stuck in traffic and were late to the stadium.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / February 17

Chelsea surge ahead of Liverpool in £50m race for Premier League star

Murillo has been linked with a move away from Nottingham Forest at the end of the season, and clubs like Chelsea and Liverpool are keen on him. According to Football Insider, Chelsea is leading the race to sign the 23-year-old Brazilian defender.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / February 17

Rapids acquire D Miguel Navarro on loan for 2026

The Colorado Rapids acquired defender Miguel Navarro on loan for the 2026 season on Tuesday. Navarro, 26, returns to MLS from Argentina's Club Atletico Talleres.

RB Leipzig News / Caught Offside / February 17

Liverpool lead £87m race for electrifying forward after weekend scout mission

Yan Diomande is expected to be on the move at the end of the season and Liverpool are keen on signing him. According to a report from TeamTalk, Liverpool officials were in Germany over the weekend to carry out due diligence on the player.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / February 17

Italian club makes Arsenal target untouchable

Arsenal faces a significant challenge as they consider a move for Francesco Pio Esposito, the Inter Milan striker who has been making a strong impression for their first team.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / February 17

FA Cup Fourth Round Review Part Two: Premier League Sides Advance Unscathed As Fifth Round Draw Is Concluded

The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round fixtures were played over the weekend, as the Premier League sides that played on Sunday, February 15 and Monday, February 16 avoided elimination from the competition.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / February 17

FA Cup Fourth Round Review Part One: Burnley Stunned By Third-Tier Mansfield Town, Manchester City Progress Unconvincingly And Much More!

The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round fixtures were played over the weekend, as we witnessed yet another FA Cup upset. After Macclesfield upset FA Cup holders Crystal Palace in the Third Round of the competition, there was room for more giant-killings as 10 EFL sides faced Premier League opposition in the Fourth Round of the competition.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 17

What Arsenal thinks about selling Eze after one season

Eberechi Eze is living the life he dreamed of, now representing his boyhood club Arsenal. The Gunners initially had him in their academy before he was released, requiring him to pursue a professional career at other clubs prior to his return to the Emirates.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / February 17

Contract stand-off alert: Arsenal smell opportunity as world-class star stalls on new deal

Arsenal are plotting an ambitious move to sign the PSG superstar Ousmane Dembele. The 28-year-old French international won the Ballon d’Or last time out, and Mikel Arteta believes he could raise the squad’s competitive level.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / February 17

Toronto FC acquire Colombian F Emilio Aristizabal

Toronto FC acquired forward Emilio Aristizabal on loan Tuesday from Colombian top-flight side Atletico Nacional. The 20-year-old Colombian international's loan runs through the 2026 season and includes a purchase option.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / February 17

Manchester United receive significant boost as star attacker returns from AFCON in time

Manchester United have struggled to produce consistent results in the Premier League in recent weeks. The absence of several key players has not helped their cause, as the Red Devils have failed to pose a sustained threat in the final third, as reflected in the disappointing run of live soccer scores during that period.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 17

Injury boost for Tottenham as 20-year-old regular’s return timeline emerges

Tottenham Hotspur have been unfortunate with injury problems for the second season running. An unprecedented injury situation ruined Spurs’ 2024/25 campaign, and they finished 17th in the Premier League table.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 17

Chelsea’s new arrival backed to become instant third choice in his position by Athletic writers

Mamadou Sarr was Chelsea’s only January addition, and his made his first appearance on Friday. How many more games will he start? The Straight Out Of Cobham podcast this week had writer Luke Bosher speculate that we could see January arrival Mamadou Sarr play “6 or 7” full 90 minute games this season after his first team debut on Friday.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 17

Aldridge points to recent Konate performances amid contract uncertainty

Liverpool’s contract situation surrounding Ibou Konate has been addressed by John Aldridge, with the former striker suggesting recent performances may be influencing negotiations over the defender’s future.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 17

Cole Palmer’s technique trick worked 14 of 19 times and nobody knows how he does it

Cole Palmer is known as a penalty specialist, and has continued his great record this season. But what makes him so good? People have been putting an asterisk by Cole Palmer’s recent return to form and saying that a lot of the goals and xG he’s generated have come from penalties.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 17

Liverpool fans can breathe easy about Mac Allister as Romano issues Man United transfer claim

Fabrizio Romano has addressed rumours which emerged on Monday linking Alexis Mac Allister with a shock move to Manchester United. The Mirror claimed that Old Trafford chiefs have been eyeing a raid for the Liverpool midfielder, who Red Devils co-owner Jim Ratcliffe would be interested in signing if the player were to become available.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / February 17

Wayne Rooney says Arsenal fans and legends are 'killing them'

Wayne Rooney has expressed disbelief at comments made by Martin Keown, suggesting it could be preferable for Arsenal to hold a six-point lead over Manchester City rather than a nine-point advantage.

Nicolas Jackson News / Chelsea News / February 17

What 'sources close to' £70m Chelsea star are saying about his future after Exclusive update

Nicolas Jackson has suddenly become a major topic again after it became clear he will come back to Chelsea this summer. There is speculation swirling around Nicolas Jackson once again, after an exclusive for the Times last night claimed he would not be staying at Bayern long term.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / February 17

Report: Liverpool ‘the most advanced’ in chase for Brazilian ‘fighter’; club braced for his exit

Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly leading the race to sign a Premier League defender who’s very much in demand. In addition to Marc Guehi (when he was still at Crystal Palace), Anfield chiefs had also taken an interest in Nottingham Forest’s Murillo last summer when looking at prospective centre-back recruits.

Soccer News / Stretty News / February 17

Just in: Carrick keen to bring Rashford back as Man Utd & Barcelona open talks

Manchester United and Barcelona are reportedly negotiating a deal for Marcus Rashford, whom Michael Carrick would like to bring back to Old Trafford. The 28-year-old is currently on loan at Barcelona, who have the option to buy him at the end of the season for €30 million.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 17

Tottenham face competition from PL rivals to sign €70-80m AC Milan star who was labelled a ‘flop’ in England

Tottenham are struggling to carve out positive results in the Premier League this season. The Lilywhites find themselves stranded in the bottom half of the table, having secured just seven wins from 26 league matches.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / February 16