This international break is three weeks long, instead of the usual two, and that is likely a very good thing for Chelsea FC and other teams that are as injury-riddled as they are. Chelsea have so many fitness/injury/issues that we're going to need two different articles to cover it. For Chelsea Injury Update Part 1, go here. We'll cover Reece James, Joao Pedro and Emanuel … [Read more...] about Chelsea Injury Updates: Reece James, Joao Pedro, Emanuel Emegha
Chelsea Injury Updates: Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra, Cole Palmer
Chelsea FC head into the September-October internationals (yes, it's a combo platter international break) sitting in the very last position on the first page of the standings. Yes, 10th place, which is as "mid" as the kids like to say, as it gets. Injuries are a big reason why Chelsea are so pedestrian thus far this season. With midfield maestro Moises Caicedo and summer … [Read more...] about Chelsea Injury Updates: Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra, Cole Palmer
Manchester United Injury Updates: Marcus Rashford, Benjamin Sesko, Amad Diallo, Matthijs de Ligt
Given their current run of form, perhaps the very long lay-off comes at the right time for Manchester United. United head into the much bigger than usual international break 12th in the Premier League table and winless in their last three. Across all competitions, they have only won two of their first seven. With only five points from the first five matches, this season matches … [Read more...] about Manchester United Injury Updates: Marcus Rashford, Benjamin Sesko, Amad Diallo, Matthijs de Ligt
Chip Kelly was Masterclass in Outscheming, Dominating Coach Prime, Chris Marve
Remember the television series "NFL Turning Point?" It was a TV program that chronicled the single moment in which a given National Football League game was utterly defined and decided. We had that moment, last night, in Northwestern's 41-7 boat-racing of Colorado in their final game at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. NU offensive coordinator Chip Kelly was … [Read more...] about Chip Kelly was Masterclass in Outscheming, Dominating Coach Prime, Chris Marve
Real Madrid at Atletico Madrid Predicted Starting XIs, Match FYIs
Before we get to that industrial-sized international break, we have one less crunch class to preview- a Madrid derby that is absolutely huge for both sides. Atletico Madrid hosts Real Madrid in a match that has the entire football world talking this weekend. It is probably the biggest game of the weekend that preludes the first international window of the 2026-27 season. The … [Read more...] about Real Madrid at Atletico Madrid Predicted Starting XIs, Match FYIs
Real Madrid Injury List at Atletico Madrid: Eder Militao, Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy
Jose Mourinho only has three injury concerns, ahead of tomorrow's Madrid derby at the Metropolitano. Rodrygo (knee) is a long term injury absentee while Eder Militao (unspecified muscular injury) and Ferland Mendy (hip injury) will also remain sidelined this weekend. Otherwise, Mourinho has a fully fit and available squad for Sunday's capital city derby. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Injury List at Atletico Madrid: Eder Militao, Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy
Atletico Madrid Team News vs Real Madrid: Julian Alvarez, Pablo Barrios, Alexander Sorloth
Tomorrow's Madrid derby has no shortage of story lines, with Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez being right at the top of the topic list. After enduring an absolutely insane transfer saga this summer, surrounding a potential move to FC Barcelona that never even materialized, the Argentine has not been much of a major factor for this team, so far this season. Currently … [Read more...] about Atletico Madrid Team News vs Real Madrid: Julian Alvarez, Pablo Barrios, Alexander Sorloth
Colorado Buffaloes at Northwestern Wildcats: Specific Individual Matchups to Watch
The Colorado Buffaloes have two new coordinators this season, wtih OC Brennan Marion's "go go offense" is led by Sophomore quarterback Julian Lewis, who averages just under 10 yards per completion. They'll come to visit the Northwestern Wildcats tomorrow night, for a game that both sides really need, in regards to the aim of stacking up wins for a bowl berth. Weather could play … [Read more...] about Colorado Buffaloes at Northwestern Wildcats: Specific Individual Matchups to Watch
Man City Predicted XI at Sunderland: Potential New Roles for Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki
Manchester City head into the final match, before the super sized international break, with a nearly fully fit squad. Jeremy Doku could feature at Sunderland on Sunday, and he's the club's only injury concern. As Man City manager Enzo Maresca said on Wednesday: "Jeremy is quite close - we are happy!" Phil Foden remains out though, due to suspension. With that in mind, we could … [Read more...] about Man City Predicted XI at Sunderland: Potential New Roles for Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki
Manchester United Predicted XI at Fulham: Luke Shaw Likely to Return
Luke Shaw did not look good the last time that he played, Manchester United's 5-2 win over Ipswich Town. Shaw was directly responsible for a defensive breakdown that yielded one of Ipswich's goals in that game, which so far is the only time that United have beaten a domestic opponent this season. … [Read more...] about Manchester United Predicted XI at Fulham: Luke Shaw Likely to Return