Alonso praises Wirtz before Chelsea trip to Liverpool
Before Chelsea's Carabao Cup third-round trip to Liverpool on Wednesday, Xabi Alonso praised Florian Wirtz, whose availability remained unclear.
Before Chelsea's Carabao Cup third-round trip to Liverpool on Wednesday, Xabi Alonso praised Florian Wirtz, whose availability remained unclear.
The Athletic reported that initial tests ruled out a serious injury for Fede Valverde after Real Madrid's Clásico win over Barcelona.
Barcelona received positive signs on Jules Kounde ahead of Saturday's league game with Deportivo Alaves, while Marc Casado was confirmed out for seven weeks.
Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 at Anfield for a fourth straight win, and Cody Gakpo spoke about the team’s growth, home support and the games ahead.
Philadelphia Union lost 2-1 to the New England Revolution at Subaru Park, ending a 15-game unbeaten run, with Cavan Sullivan sidelined with an ankle injury.
Real Madrid were without four players before the match at Barcelona, with Vinícius Júnior set to miss the Clásico through suspension.
Reports said Manchester United are exploring a January move for Manchester City left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, with one claim pointing to a loan plan.
Barcelona host Real Madrid on Sunday in the first Clasico of 2026/27, with a win set to open a nine-point gap at the top.