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Liam Rosenior names Chelsea duo he relies on amid Marc Cucurella's injury blow

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior refused to put a time frame on Marc Cucurella's potential return from his hamstring injury, but insisted he has two alternative options for the left-back position.

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Lecce Vs Inter Milan – Nerazzurri Can Draw Confidence From Strong Serie A Form Despite Bodo/Glimt Fiasco

Inter Milan return to Serie A action this weekend as they head to Stadio Via del Mare to take on bottom-half Lecce on Saturday. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri can take heart from their outstanding league form.

AS Roma News / Football Italia / February 19

Roma team news: Dybala delight as knee surgery not required

Roma forward Paulo Dybala has been missing since the beginning of the month due to a knee problem but the latest reports from Italy claim that the Argentine

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / February 19

Arsenal star makes decision on Emirates future, explains why he made the choice

Bukayo Saka has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, and the player has now reflected on his decision. The 24-year-old has been with the club since he was eight years old, and he has committed to the club long-term.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / February 19

Liverpool will face Wolves twice in four days and it’s only happened once before

Liverpool’s fixture list is about to do something it almost never does, with a Monday-to-Friday-style double-header that has only one real Premier League-era precedent.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / February 19

Alan Smith names one Arsenal star who showed they are getting nervous

Arsenal’s 2-2 draw against Wolves last night exposed signs of nervousness, and David Raya was singled out as a player who appeared affected by the pressure.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / February 19

Juventus fear €32m transfer blow as winger suffers new injury

Juventus’ hopes of cashing in on Nico Gonzalez have been dealt a significant blow following the winger’s latest injury. The Bianconeri bought the Argentine from their arch-rivals Fiorentina in the summer of 2024, splashing circa €35 million to secure his services.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 19

Spalletti changes attitude towards Juventus players after heavy defeat vs. Galatasaray

La Stampa reports that Tuesday’s heavy defeat against Galatasaray led to a change in Luciano Spalletti’s attitude towards his Juventus players. Safe to say Juventus coach Spalletti is highly disappointed following a 5-2 away Champions League defeat against Galatasaray on Tuesday.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / February 19

Liverpool post behind-the-scenes vacancy ahead of Forest clash

Liverpool have posted a new job vacancy within the football department, offering a clear insight into how the club continues to evolve behind the scenes.

Empoli News / Football Italia / February 19

Milan team news: Boost as Pavlovic tests reveal no fracture

Milan will breathe a sigh of relief this morning, after medical examinations revealed that Strahinja Pavlovic has not suffered a fracture after being forced off at half-time in Milan’s Serie A draw against Como yesterday evening.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / February 19

BBC: Man United defender ruled out for between ‘four and eight weeks’ after sustaining untimely knee injury

Marc Skinner has confirmed that Anna Sandberg has suffered a knee injury that could keep her out of action for the next two months. BBC Sport’s Simon Stone relayed the news on Wednesday, stating that she could be unavailable for between ‘four and eight weeks’.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 19

‘I expect…’ – Paul Merson gives emphatic Liverpool prediction for ‘humungous game’ on Sunday

Paul Merson has given his prediction for what he’s described as a ‘humungous game’ between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool on Sunday. The Reds make the

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 19

'At the moment…' – Chelsea likely to pick three stars on Saturday despite injury situations

Liam Rosenior was again asked about Cole Palmer and Reece James today, and gave an update on their fitness in his presser. This season has been all about Chelsea trying to get their best players on the pitch, and the last couple of weeks we’ve started to see things coming together.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 19

Upcoming Liverpool fixture confirmed for rare timeslot the Reds have only had once this season

Liverpool fans now know the date and time for their FA Cup fifth-round fixture against Wolves, with the fixture details being confirmed on Thursday afternoon.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / February 19

Yildiz set for bench role in Juventus vs Como: Spalletti chooses a replacement

Kenan Yildiz will reportedly be relegated to the bench when Juventus host Como at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday afternoon. When the two clubs met earlier in the season, this was described as a clash between two of the most exciting young stars in the Italian top flight, in reference to Yildiz and Nico Paz.

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Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / February 19

Celtic v VfB Stuttgart – Team news, referee details, KO time & where to watch

Celtic haven’t won a European knock-out tie since 2004 when Alan Thompson’s brilliant goal at Parkhead defeated Barcelona and Martin O’Neill’s Celtic side held out for a goalless draw in the Nou Camp to go through… It’s been a long wait and we have got just the manager to do it again and give Celtic that wonderful feeling again.

Soccer News / Stretty News / February 19

INEOS U-turn on 25-y/o: They want him off the books this summer after considering a contract extension

Manchester United are prepared to let Jadon Sancho leave for free at the end of the season when his contract ends. Previously, it had been reported that the Red Devils, despite having no intention of playing him, would activate the one-year option in Sancho’s deal in order to give them control over his future.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / February 19

Arteta admits Arsenal must accept all criticisms now

Arsenal allowed two vital points to slip from their grasp in a 2-2 draw against Wolves in the Premier League last night. The fixture had been viewed as a must-win encounter, offering the opportunity to move seven points clear of Manchester City, albeit with the Citizens holding a game in hand.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / February 19

Just how successful has Igor Tudor been at stopping sides like Tottenham, from getting relegated?

Tottenham are bang in trouble. The North London Derby will always have its prized place, but for the first time in my lifetime, it is no longer the number one priority.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / February 19

Report: Midfielder wants Arsenal move despite interest from several top clubs

Leon Goretzka’s future is attracting attention, with the Bayern Munich midfielder reportedly prioritising a move to Arsenal, according to BILD. The Germany international is entering the final months of his contract at the Allianz Arena and will be available without a transfer fee in June, attracting attention from across Europe.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 19

Chelsea still favourites for £100m star despite Tottenham’s change of strategy

Morgan Rogers has long been touted as a Chelsea transfer target, and he’s a top player. Tottenham are now being linked as well. While there’s plenty of season left, it’s no surprise to see attentions turn to the summer.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 19

Tottenham vs. Arsenal in the Premier League: Preview, kick-off time, prediction and latest team news

New interim head coach Igor Tudor will be looking to become a hero at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when his Tottenham Hotspur side hosts Arsenal in the North London derby on Sunday.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 19

‘A load of rubbish’ – Winger emphatically shoots down latest round of Liverpool transfer rumours

Anthony Gordon has emphatically shot down the latest batch of rumours linking him with a move to Liverpool, dismissing the speculation as ‘a load of rubbish’.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 19

Bayer Leverkusen wants to hijack Arsenal’s move for German midfielder

Arsenal are reportedly keen to sign Leon Goretzka when he becomes a free agent at the end of the season, but the midfielder is attracting increasing interest from other clubs.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / February 19

'A lot of nerves' – Arsenal legend blames Gunners star for 'panicking' against Wolves

Arsenal legend Alan Smith has singled out David Raya for panicking at a crucial moment in last night’s 2-2 draw against Wolves. The Gunners were 2-0 up away to the side currently sitting bottom of the Premier League table, but somehow managed to only come away with a point.

Fiorentina News / Esteemed Kompany / February 19

Once again Manchester City are linked with an England international but there looks to be a catch

It would seem that signing a right-back and another midfielder will be high on the priority list for Manchester City this summer. Those two positions look to be the last spots in Pep Guardiola’s squad rebuild that need to be addressed.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / February 19

Manchester City could be set to receive a boost ahead of a vital stage of the season

The Manchester City squad has been enjoying some time away from football this week. A rare opportunity for rest has come at the ideal time for Pep Guardiola’s squad.