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Courtois unhappy with Belgium coach, confirms he will miss Euros 2024 due to injury

Real Madrid goalie Thibaut Courtois has confirmed that he will miss the Euros 2024 tournament with Belgium due to injury. Courtois is currently undergoing a recovery programme, after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury. In an interview with Sporza, he revealed his decision not to participate in the upcoming competition in Germany, citing the need to focus on his recovery. “Due to the injury, there will be no European Championship for me. First, I have to recover 100% completely, and then it is better not to set a date for it.

Belgian international Thibaut Courtois – Getty image “If I am lucky, I can play another match in May. But you can never be 100% ready for a big tournament,” he added. Courtois also addressed a previous incident where he left the Belgium camp abruptly, expressing regret for his actions and apologizing to the team and fans. He explained that he felt frustrated with Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco’s decision to award the captaincy to Romelu Lukaku instead of him. “On Saturday of the match, a few hours before kick-off, Tedesco called Lukaku and me in. When he said that Romelu was captain against Austria and I was captain against Estonia on Tuesday, something broke inside me,” Courtois revealed. “It no longer worked. The fact that I no longer felt the appreciation of the federation or the coach made something explode inside me,” he said. He further criticized Tedesco, alleging that the coach had given inconsistent explanations for his captaincy decisions and had threatened to expose him if he spoke out about the issue. He also mentioned feeling ignored by Tedesco during his first international break with the coach, despite being one of the team’s captains.

Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi to face long spell on sidelines following injury blow

Karim Adeyemi – Getty image Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that forward Karim Adeyemi will be out of action for several weeks due to injury. The player suffered a partial tear of the syndesmosis ligament during Dortmund’s last Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. Despite the injury, Adeyemi continued to play and even scored a goal for Dortmund during the match. However, he eventually had to leave the pitch due to the pain. As a result, he missed the team’s last fixture against Augsburg and will also be unavailable for their upcoming matches. Karim Adeyemi – Getty image Meanwhile, the club are hopeful that Adeyemi will be able to return to full team training in January. “He won’t be able to play for the rest of this year. We just hope that he will be back in training with the team as soon as possible in January,” head coach Edin Terzic said.

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Vinicius Junior out for 10 weeks after hamstring injury

Real Madrid have been hit with a double injury blow as Vinicius Junior joins Eduardo Camavinga on the sidelines, after a hamstring injury. Both players are expected to be out of action for the Spanish capital for 8-10 weeks, missing on out important matches. The setback comes after Vinicius ruptured his femoris biceps in his left leg, canceling his initial one-month recovery estimate. The Brazilian star will be sidelined for crucial fixtures, including Real Madrid’s final Champions League group stage matches against Napoli and Union Berlin.

Vinicius Junior – Getty image In La Liga, he will miss games against Cadiz, Granada, Real Betis, Villarreal, Alaves, among four others. Vinicius’s absence also extends to the Spanish Super Cup, including the semi-final against Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid hopes for his return ahead of the third Madrid derby in early February and the start of the Champions League knockout rounds.

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Man City on edge as Haaland is sidelined for Norway Sunday clash over ankle injury

Manchetser City star Erling Haaland will be absent from Norway’s clash with Scotland on Sunday due to an ankle injury. The update raising concerns for Manchester City ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool next weekend. This marks Haaland’s second ankle issue this month, after his halftime substitution in the 6-1 victory against Bournemouth on November 4. Despite the player’s ankle problems, there is a sense of relief for Manchester City as Norway’s team doctor, Ola Sand confirmed that the injury is not serious.

Erling Haaland – Getty image However, the health expert also mentioned that Haaland is in considerable pain and faces some restricted function, making him unavailable for the game at Hampden Park. Sand explained, “He gets a slight twist in his ankle, where he is a bit vulnerable. It hurts a lot right away, and then it goes away pretty quickly.” Manchester City is already dealing with multiple players’ fitness concerns, including Ederson, Nathan Ake, Mateo Kovacic, and Matheus Nunes. Erling Haaland, who leads the Premier League goalscoring charts with 13 goals from 12 games, has been a key starter for Manchester City. His availability for the much-anticipated clash against Liverpool remains uncertain, except a quick recovery happens.

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Double injury blow for Manchester United as Casemiro, Martinez out until Christmas

Manchester United has been hit with a major injury blow as both Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez are expected to be sidelined until Christmas. United manager Erik ten Hag confirmed that Casemiro, who has been a vital player for his side, suffered a hamstring injury in a recent match against Newcastle. it was initially anticipated that he would be out for a few weeks, but his recovery is now said to be taking longer than expected. Martinez, on the other hand, has been dealing with an ongoing foot problem that was worsened during their game against Arsenal in September. Lisandro Martinez injury against Arsenal – Getty image Ten Hag had expressed his concerns about their injuries, stating, “Casemiro and Martinez are really strong injuries, I don’t expect them back before Christmas.” The absence of these key players for Manchetser United, add to their woes as, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, and Amad Diallo are also currently unavailable. Recall also, Jadon Sancho remains sidelined following a public dispute with the Ten Hag. Meanwhile, in light of these injuries, the Sun UK reports that there is possibility that the Red Devils will consider a transfer move for Guido Rodriguez of Real Betis as a potential long-term midfield option to bolster their squad.

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Don Jazzy credits footballer battling knee injury ₦6m for surgery

Don Jazzy female footballer knee injury ₦6 million naira surgery

Nigerian record producer, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known professionally as Don Jazzy, has come to the aid of Anthonia, a Nigerian female footballer, with a donation of ₦6 million for her knee injury surgery. The female footballer, Anthonia, had posted on her social media page with photos and text, narrating her experience with the incident.

Music producer, Don Jazzy. Simultaneously, she sought the support of well-meaning Nigerians, requesting financial assistance to raise the sum of ₦5-6 million for her knee surgery. On her social media page, she posted: “On November 23rd, 2022, during a friendly game with the FCT coaches in Area 3 pitch, Abuja, I was a Naija Ratels player.” “Twenty minutes into the game, I went in for a tackle and twisted my left knee. I was taken off the pitch on a stretcher, and immediately, my knee became swollen.” “I was advised to rest it for a while, as everyone thought it was a normal knee knock that needed rest.” “A few days later, I started feeling severe pain in my knee. I did an X-ray, but no issue was seen. The doctor administered some medication, and I believed I’d recover as long as I rested my leg.” “I went home for Christmas and returned in January, only to find out that the club had demoted me to the junior team in Makurdi and reduced my salary, without providing any basic medical care for my knee injury.” “I sent numerous messages to the club’s Chairman @FcRatels, but I received no response.” “In August 2023, I left Makurdi and had another X-ray at Nisa Premier Hospital, Abuja. The orthopedic doctor recommended an MRI scan.” “I had the scan at Abuad Hospital in Ado Ekiti, and the result revealed that I had torn my ACL (Anterior cruciate ligament) and needed immediate surgery to be able to play football again.” “I’ve been in pain for the past year, to the point where I started using crutches, taking pain-relieving medication daily, and wearing a knee brace constantly. I can’t engage in training or walk long distances due to the injury.” “I know injuries are inevitable in sports, and I’m saddened and scared but determined to get through this.” “I’ve struggled with asking for help and sharing this story, but the truth is, I’m not financially or mentally capable of handling this alone without your help.” “The estimated cost of the treatment and surgery is approximately ₦5-6 million. I would greatly appreciate any assistance and donations, regardless of the amount.” Several days later, Don Jazzy finally came to her aid and shared a receipt confirming the transfer of ₦6 million to her account with a note that read, “Get well soon.” SEE POST:

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Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus faces injury concerns after stunning performance against Sevilla

After playing a heroic role to Arsenal’s 2-1 win against Sevilla, Gabriel Jesus faces injury concerns and now in contention for upcoming games. He limped off the pitch while holding his hamstring, saying that he felt something. “I felt something. Let’s see… I have a scan but I’m pretty sure it will be nothing. I did some tests with the physio, it looks not that big, but let’s see,” Jesus said. The Brazilian forward scored a jaw-dropping goal for Arsenal in their win in Spain on Tuesday evening but appeared to suffer a knock in the 80th minute. Gabriel Jesus faces injury concerns – Getty image Meanwhile, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his fear during a post-match interview. He said, “He felt something in his hamstring so let’s see. “He straight away asked to be subbed which is not good news because he’s not a player that does that at all. We’ll have to wait and see in the next few days,” Arteta added. Jesus recently returned from a knee injury that kept him out of the opening two games of the Premier League season. Since his return, he has been a boost to the Gunners, scoring four goals and providing one assist in 11 games.

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Naby Keita picks up injury ahead of debut for new club

Former Liverpool player Naby Keita has suffered an injury and has been forced to withdraw ahead of his unofficial debut for German club, Werder Bremen. Keita was expected to make his debut for Werder Bremen in a pre-season friendly against VfB Oldenburg on Sunday, July 16. He was replaced by Nick Woltemade shortly before kick-off after picking up a knock in the warm-up. Naby Keita unveiled as a Werder Bremen player. Source: Getty It’s not clear what the nature of the knock is or how long it could keep Keita sidelined. This is coming after promising to “play every week” for his new club Werder Bremen. The Guinean footballer had said on Friday, July 14; “I think having only one game a week will help me. The workload isn’t as high here as in England. Hopefully I can play to my best every week and help us be successful.” Werder Bremen eventually secured a 3-1 win in today’s match, thanks to goals from Justin Njinmah, Dawid Kownacki, and Jean-Manuel Mbom. While he was part of Jurgen Klopp’s squad that won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, Club World Cup, Super Cup, and Community Shield, Keita’s time on Merseyside will be remembered for the many absences he had with injury. Keita cries after getting injured during a match for Liverpool. Source: Getty In his five years at Anfield, 28-year-old Naby Keita missed 95 matches over injury and a change of scenery doesn’t appear to have helped. Along with James Milner, Roberto Firmino, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Keita’s departure from Liverpool was announced in May upon the expiration of his contract. His free transfer to Werder Bremen was confirmed in June. Liverpool struck a deal to sign Keita from RB Leipzig in August 2017 in a £48 million deal but the Guinea international spent the 2017/18 season with the German outfit before making his debut for Liverpool in August 2018. Keita represented Leipzig for two years having joined them from Austrian side RB Salzburg. He has 54 caps for the Guinea national team.

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Reece James suffers injury scare before US pre-season tour

Reece James has undergone a scan for a potential knee injury days before Chelsea heads off to the United States to begin their pre-season tour. The right-back has been plagued by injuries during the past few seasons, playing just 26 Premier League games in 2021/22 and seeing that number drop down to 16 last year, having seen his campaign end prematurely due to a hamstring injury. Reece James protesting against a referee’s decision. Source: Getty The issue with his knee, sustained in a Champions League fixture with AC Milan, ruled him out for eight weeks and the World Cup, but he suffered another knee problem upon his return in December. From February onwards, he made eight appearances in the top flight before a hamstring injury suffered during a match against Real Madrid, again in the Champions League, ended his season. Having not played since then, the hope had been that James would enjoy a seamless transition back into training and senior action, the trip Stateside offering him a chance to build up his fitness. James has spent the summer recovering and working on his fitness, but The Athletic reported that he complained of pain in his knee during a training session in the early days of pre-season.

Reece James cries after sustaining an injury. Source: Getty Chelsea decided to send in Reece James for a precautionary scan on his knee which has confirmed that the injury is only ‘minor’. He is still expected to head out to the United States with the rest of the squad on Monday, July 17. New Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino wants to make James integral to his plans and hopes he can build his fitness through warm-up matches against Wrexham, Brighton, Fulham, and Newcastle. James should be able to play some part in Chelsea’s busy three-week tour, which will help Pochettino’s slimmed-down squad be ready to face Liverpool at home on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

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Injury: I aged 10 years in seven months

French footballer, Paul Pogba has opened up on his struggle with injury since returning to Serie A club, Juventus, from EPL’s Manchester United. Shortly after re-joining Juventus in 2022, Paul Pogba suffered a knee injury during their pre-season tour in the United States. Paul Pogba in a match for Juventus. Source: Getty After undergoing surgery in September, Pogba was forced out of action until late February 2023. He made a few appearances before suffering a muscle issue in training. He overcame this and returned in May 2023 but was forced to end his season early due to a hamstring problem. 30-year-old Pogba who spoke to French outlet Views, noted that his injury struggles have made him “age 10 years in 7 months. He said; “Me, I’m thinking more of the positive criticism, because there will always be quite negative ones. But I don’t think about that. Today, I’m a professional footballer because I played that football and it’s that football that brought me to where I am today. “I changed club, I had injuries. It is true that it was complicated, even outside of football. But I learned that the things that were important to me were health, playing football and family and really focusing on that. “Returning to the pitch with health is important for everyone and especially for us athletes. My body is my work tool and the biggest luxury you can have in life is health.

Paul Pogba injured during a match for Juventus. Source: Getty “They made me grow a lot. These last few months have made me grow enormously, they have made me understand many things about life. I aged ten years! I aged ten years in seven months. And as I said, it can only be more for me, because I take it positively. “I am a believer so these are stages and tests. Tests that made me grow, where I matured and learned a lot about life. I learned what the important things were. So, I took them really positively and they were a boost for me. And there, today, frankly, all that is behind me. They really forged me.” When asked if the media furore surrounding him had an impact on his physical health, Pogba said; “Ah, totally of course. Already the head, it controls everything. When you are not well in the head, the body follows. Even if you say ‘yeah, it’s going to be fine’, you are a football player, it’s good. Your body is really taking. “And so, all these injuries that happened, I think the basis of it all was my head. Really, that’s been my head. Paul Pogba thanking fans after a match. Source: Getty “And afterwards, when I realized all that, when I knew it was only my head, only my body, it really reacted to all these problems outside of football, on football, the thoughts, I was stressed, my body was tense. “And I wanted so much to come back quickly, to play and show people, to shut everyone up a bit. Well actually it kind of kicked my ass and that’s why I took a step back and thought about myself and my well-being. It was rest, resume quietly. “There, if you look, five or six months ago, what was the criticism we were hearing? After the decisive pass in yesterday’s match, there was praise that you heard well. It’s like that, the world is like that. “So, I always stay positive. I want to make people happy. And especially me on the pitch, having fun. And that’s what I’ve been doing since I came back from injury.”

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