Injury - Soccer Wiretap

Luciano Acosta Rumored For PSG Move

Jan 31, 2019 2:55 PM

DC United playmaker Luciano Acosta is rumored for a move to PSG.

The 24-year-old is set to replace Neymar, who is out for at least two months with a foot injury.

Acosta has left D.C. United's training camp. The rumored transfer fee is under $13 million. 

Jonathan Johnson/ESPN

Tags: Paris Saint-Germain, D.C. United, Injury, Official Transfer

Discuss
Neymar Out For Over Two Months With Foot Injury

Feb 2, 2019 11:21 PM

Neymar has been ruled out for up to 10 weeks with a right foot injury suffered on January 23.

He will miss both legs of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League round of 16 tie against Manchester United.

Neymar was injured while playing against Strasbourg last Wednesday in the French Cup but will not require surgery.

A PSG statement read: "On Tuesday evening Paris Saint-Germain gathered together a group of world-renowned medical experts at the Ooredoo Training Centre to carry out a thorough review of the injury to Neymar Jr.'s right foot, sustained against RC Strasbourg in the Coupe de France round of 16 match on Jan. 23.

"After detailed analysis by the specialists, a consensus was reached of a conservative treatment of Neymar Jr.'s injury to the fifth right metatarsal. Informed of this recommendation, Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian international striker agreed with this protocol. As a result, Neymar Jr. is expected to return to the field within 10 weeks.

"Paris Saint-Germain sends its strongest support and encouragement to Neymar Jr. to overcome this injury, with the courage and determination that the player has always shown."

ESPN

Tags: Paris Saint-Germain, Injury, Misc Rumor

Discuss
Sokratis, Laurent Koscielny To Miss Time Following Injuries

Jan 27, 2019 8:08 PM

Sokratis is expected to miss a month while Laurent Koscielny may have a broken jaw following Arsenal's loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup. 

Soktratis suffered a left ankle injury, while Koscielny is still be evaluated.

Arsenal are already without Hector Bellerin and Rob Holding for the season. 

ESPN

Tags: Arsenal, Injury

Discuss
Chucky Lozano Released From Hospital Following Head Injury

Jan 27, 2019 7:59 PM

Chucky Lozano was released from a Dutch hospital after suffering a head injury during PSV's 2-1 win over Groningen.

Lozano, who scored PSV's 2 goals, collided with an opponent just before halftime.

"His workload will be examined from day-to-day on the basis of the applicable FIFA protocols," said PSV's official website.

BeIN Sport

Tags: PSV Eindhoven, Injury

Discuss
Neymar May Miss Manchester United Match With Injury

Jan 24, 2019 2:41 PM

Neymar could miss PSG's Champions League clash against Manchester United with a metatarsal injury.

Neymar suffered the injury during a French Cup match on Wednesday. 

Thomas Tuchel complained about the treatment Neymar received from Strasbourg players. 

"I need to wait for the doctor to give me news about Ney. It’s always complicated [with these kind of injuries]. The referee did not whistle after one tackle, then a second, then a third. After that, he has twisted his foot.”

The Guardian

Tags: Paris Saint-Germain, Strasbourg, Injury

Discuss
Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham Open To New Signing After Injuries

Jan 23, 2019 12:27 PM

Following injuries to Dele Alli and Harry Kane, Mauricio Pochettino said that Tottenham are open to signing a new player.

"The difficult thing is to find quality that will add to the squad. We are not going to change strategy, we are working, we will see what happens at the end. I am so open to improve the squad and add a player if Harry Kane and Dele Alli are fit or not fit. I was open in the summer and I am open now," said Pochettino.

Tottenham did not sign any players last summer. 

They have been linked with a surprise move for Andy Carroll to add depth at the striker position. 

BBC Sport

Tags: Tottenham Hotspur, Injury

Discuss
Dele Alli Out For At Least 6 Weeks With Hamstring Injury

Jan 22, 2019 1:07 PM

Dele Alli is set to miss the next 6 weeks with a strained hamstring. Alli suffered the injury in the 86th minute of Tottenham's 2-1 win over Fulham.

Alli will miss at least the next 6 league matches and the first leg of their Champions League match against Dortmund.

Tottenham have been hit with a rash of injuries recently, with Moussa Sissoko and Harry Kane also sidelined. 

David Hytner/The Guardian

Tags: Tottenham Hotspur, Injury

Discuss
Hector Bellerin To Miss Season With Ruptured ACL

Jan 22, 2019 1:11 AM

Hector Bellerin will miss the rest of this season after tearing his ACL during Arsenal's 2-0 win over Chelsea. 

Bellerin had just returned from a month-long calf injury.

Unai Emery added that Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Stephan Lichtsteiner will cover at right back. 

David Hytner/The Guardian

Tags: Arsenal, Injury

Discuss
Karim Benzema To Miss Two Weeks Following Finger Surgery

Jan 16, 2019 7:19 PM

Karim Benzema is set to miss two weeks following an operation on his finger. Benzema sustained a fracture during Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Real Betis last weekend.

Benzema will first play against Sevilla before having the surgery.

Real Madrid are already short on strikers with Mariano Diaz already injured. 

Pablo Polo/Marca

Tags: Real Madrid, Injury

Discuss
Trent Alexander-Arnold Out For Month With Knee Injury

Jan 15, 2019 1:34 PM

Trent Alexander-Arnold will be out for up to a month after damaging ligaments in his knee. 

The 20-year-old suffered the injury during the warm-up against Brighton, but then proceeded to play 90 minutes.

Liverpool are already missing Joe Gomez and Joel Matip in defense. 

Andy Hunter/The Guardian

Tags: Liverpool, Injury

Discuss
Harry Kane Out Until March With Ankle Injury
Kane is set to miss both legs of Tottenham's round of 16 match-up against Borussia Dortmund.

Matt Law/The Telegraph

Pep Guardiola On Relationship With De Bruyne: 'He Knows Where I Am'
De Bruyne has started just six matches this season due to knee injuries.

BBC Sports

Harry Kane May Be Out At Least One Month With Ankle Injury
Tottenham are already short on attackers in losing Son Heung-min to the Asian Cup.

Dominic Fifield/The Guardian

Mauricio Pochettino Concerned Over Harry Kane Injury
Kane and Moussa Sissoko were both injured in their 1-0 loss to Manchester United.

BBC Sport

Gareth Bale To Be Fined For Leaving Match Early
Bale left in the stadium in the 78th minute of Real Madrid's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

AS

Toni Kroos Tears Adductor Muscle, No Timeline On Return
Kroos suffered a grade 2 adductor tear in his left leg.

Real Madrid

Diego Costa Focused On Champions League Return Against Juventus
Costa had foot surgery on December 5th.

AS