ALL POSTS TAGGED "Injuries" - Page 3
AFCON
/ 306 days agoSalah suffers injury at AFCON: How long will he be out?
In Thursday's 2-2 tie in AFCON between Egypt and Ghana, skipper Mohamed Salah was substituted out just before halftime due to an injury. As time ran down in the first half, Egypt took a major hit when the winger fell after touching the ball and instantly indicated he couldn't keep playing. After holding his left […]
Chelsea
/ 334 days agoReece James takes aim at naysayers after hamstring surgery
Following Thursday's hamstring surgery, Chelsea captain Reece James informed his fans of his injury status. After suffering a persistent hamstring problem, the England and Chelsea fullback traveled to Finland for surgery. After suffering his most recent injury in last month's 2-0 defeat to Everton, James has undergone several evaluations. Given the gravity of the operation, […]
Bournemouth
/ 335 days agoPremier League confirms plans for Bournemouth vs Luton game
The Premier League declared that the Bournemouth match against Luton will restart from the first minute. This past weekend, the match paused at the hour mark with the score tied, 1-1. After 59 minutes of last Saturday's encounter, Luton captain Tom Lockyer fainted due to cardiac arrest. Players were in no state of mind to […]
David Alaba
/ 336 days agoWill Real Madrid replace Alaba? Ancelotti reveals January plans
Real Madrid may have comfortably defeated Villarreal at the weekend, but that came at the cost of David Alaba. Real Madrid's 4-1 win against Villarreal on December 17 was marred by the latest injury setback for the club. This time, it was David Alaba. The Austrian became Los Blancos’ third player to suffer an ACL […]
Carlo Ancelotti
/ 347 days agoAncelotti acknowledges future shoulder surgery for Bellingham
Real Madrid and their leading scorer, Jude Bellingham, face a major dilemma due to Bellingham's shoulder injury. England's prep for next summer's European Championship may suffer an impact by this major decision. Following his summer transfer from Borussia Dortmund, Bellingham has made 16 appearances and scored 15 goals. But on November 5, while playing for […]
Fulham
/ 350 days agoLiverpool player's injury raises concerns about future with club
Worries that Joel Matip may have played his last game for Liverpool due to a knee injury that might keep him out for months have been raised. A new record number of injuries have occurred in the Premier League as of late. During the first three months of the 2023-24 English top flight, there have […]
Injury News
/ 357 days agoMost Common Injuries in Soccer: What You Need to Know
The most-watched sport in the world, soccer, is characterized by high-octane action, expert passing, and fierce rivalry. Unfortunately, the thrills of the game are not without their dangers. The physical demands of soccer include quickness, dexterity, strength, and stamina. There is a tremendous amount of physical strain on the players' bodies from the continual sprinting, rapid […]
Chelsea
/ 359 days agoMore than 10% of Chelsea's wages bill is on injured players
Injuries have played a massive role in what has been another disappointing season at Stamford Bridge. As of the end of November, six players are on the sidelines with injuries, and even more players have had stints out with injuries. In true Chelsea fashion, several of these absentees are new signings that arrived with expensive […]
Barcelona
/ 361 days agoBarca's Kounde takes swipe at UEFA and FIFA for injury pile-up
Players in today's soccer have an off-field enemy—the rigorous schedule—in addition to the opposition they face on the pitch. A troubling trend—an increase in injuries—has surfaced alongside the heated debates about the amount of games that soccer players participate in. In light of the current pandemic of muscle injuries, it is necessary to investigate their […]
Bournemouth
/ 397 days agoSecond surgery for Tyler Adams: What it means for USMNT
Just days following his return from a six-month injury layoff, USMNT captain Tyler Adams faced another setback, necessitating his second hamstring surgery of 2023. Bournemouth officially announced this surgery that took place two weeks ago. As a result, the 24-year-old midfielder won't be available for action until at least February. It will also make him […]
Barcelona
/ 408 days agoBarcelona hit with more injury problems before int'l break
Barcelona cannot escape its injury problems, and it is having a direct impact on the team's form in the current campaign. Following a harrowing 2-2 draw against Granada on Sunday, Barcelona revealed that two starters faced medical uncertainty. One of those is still reporting to international duty over the next two weeks. Barcelona announced Jules […]
Barcelona
/ 413 days agoLewandowski sprained ankle: How long will injury rule him out?
With a crucial portion of the season yet to come, Barcelona is one of the clubs most badly hit by this brutal run of games, having lost numerous vital players to injury. Robert Lewandowski walked off in the first half on Wednesday against Porto, adding his name to the long list of injured Blaugrana players […]
Bournemouth
/ 416 days agoTyler Adams suffers injury setback: When will he return to action?
A fresh chapter in Tyler Adams' club career at Bournemouth has begun as the forward picked up an injury. The USMNT captain joined the Cherries from Leeds in August, but a hamstring injury kept him out of action until now. His absence from action began on March 11. After coming off the bench to make […]
Injury News
/ 417 days agoPossible surgery for Lisandro Martinez: How long will he be out?
After re-injuring the foot he first injured in April, Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez may need more surgery. Martinez alongside Raphael Varane remain United's best starting central defensive partnership. While Ten Hag has relied on him while healthy, his performance has waned this season, as seen by the club's poor defensive record. However, a recurrence […]
Chelsea
/ 419 days agoPochettino's update on Chilwell after new Chelsea injury woes
Chelsea advanced to the fourth round of the League Cup after a difficult test from Brighton and Hove Albion. Mauricio Pochettino and his players had been struggling recently. As a result, the cup win was a welcome reprieve. Despite finally breaking their four-game losing streak, another injury spoiled this triumph for the Blues. Many key […]