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The game between Leeds and Man City was briefly paused to allow the Muslim players observing Ramadan to break their fast 🤝 pic.twitter.com/XPFYBlK1I1
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) February 28, 2026
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that star playmaker Florian Wirtz is expected to miss the upcoming Premier League fixture against West Ham United due to an ongoing injury setback.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that midfielder Florian Wirtz is unlikely to feature in Saturday’s Premier League clash against West Ham United.
The German international missed the recent victory over Nottingham Forest, leaving the Reds lacking their usual creative rhythm.
Slot expressed his concern during a pre-match press conference, stating: “I don’t expect Florian to be available, that is a disappointment of course.”
While Wirtz remains sidelined, Liverpool received a significant defensive boost with the return of Jeremie Frimpong.
The Dutch defender has recovered from a groin injury and resumed full training this week. Slot provided a more positive update on his availability, confirming:
“Jeremie is [available] he trained with us a few times this week, so he is available,” offering the league leaders crucial tactical flexibility at Anfield.
Club legend Alessandro Renica has sparked controversy by claiming Antonio Conte’s grueling “dry work” training sessions are directly responsible for the muscular injuries currently sidelining several key Napoli stars.
Former Napoli defender Alessandro Renica has attributed the club’s extensive injury list to Antonio Conte’s demanding training regime.
Speaking on Stile TV, Renica argued that the coach’s physical demands have overwhelmed the squad, leading to frequent muscular setbacks for stars like Kevin De Bruyne and Amir Rrahmani.
He noted that De Bruyne reportedly “never ran as much” in a decade at Manchester City as he has recently.
While praising Conte’s tactical brilliance, Renica called the trainer’s rigid physical methodology a “genuine limitation” following Napoli’s Champions League group stage exit.
He warned that excessive training stresses muscles, stating: “I have my coaching badge and have tried both methodologies, but when I worked with heavy dry training I had a lot of muscular problems.”
With eight players sidelined, Renica believes the season’s potential is being squandered.
Maldini gifts rising star Martin.
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SL Benfica has suspended five members and faces potential player sanctions following a UEFA investigation into racist abuse directed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr.
SL Benfica has suspended five members and revoked their season tickets following an internal inquiry into racist abuse directed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. during their February 17 match.
The club initiated disciplinary proceedings that could result in permanent expulsion.
“Sport Lisboa e Benfica reaffirms that it does not tolerate any form of discrimination or racism and will continue to act firmly,” the club stated.
Additionally, Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni faces a potential ten-game ban after being provisionally suspended by UEFA for allegedly calling the Brazilian forward a “monkey.”
The incident, which also involved fans in the stands making racist gestures, has drawn widespread condemnation.
The investigation remains ongoing as UEFA evaluates further sanctions against the player and the club regarding these “incompatible” and discriminatory behaviors.
The round of 16 draw is confirmed ✅#UECLdraw pic.twitter.com/HfcfOkkRrD
— UEFA Conference League (@Conf_League) February 27, 2026
Mathieu finds normalcy amid struggles.
“I’m not here to give advice to Mikel!” 😬
Pep Guardiola when asked about Mikel Arteta and the pressure of trying to win a first league title as a manager 💬 pic.twitter.com/Xfgihdh5ww
— BeanymanSports (@BeanymanSports) February 27, 2026
Arne Slot has welcomed Liverpool’s Champions League Round of 16 draw against Galatasaray, stressing the importance of improving upon their earlier defeat in Istanbul.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has expressed his excitement after the club was drawn to face Galatasaray in the Champions League Round of 16.
The Reds will travel to Istanbul in March, looking to avenge a 1-0 defeat suffered during the league phase.
Reflecting on the challenge, Slot stated: “We know in the away leg we will have to perform better than the last time.”
Slot emphasized the need for focus as Liverpool balances European ambitions with a tight Premier League battle for qualification.
Should they progress past the Turkish side, a potential quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain or Chelsea awaits.
Slot concluded: “But the main feeling is excitement because this is what we worked so hard for in the league stage. We wanted to be here.”
🚨🛑 Arne Slot on Rio Ngumoha: “It’s another great example how you can manipulate data, not talking about cup and CL games… Rio has only played 89 mins PL”.
“To be more realistic – or to tell the truth! – then you see his playing time has improved massively over the last few… pic.twitter.com/aTxHomwlYV
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 27, 2026
Wolves avoid Premier League history.
The official UEFA Europa League account has announced that the round of 16 matchups for the tournament are now set. The announcement was made via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on February 27, 2026, complete with an image presumably detailing the pairings. The development signals the progression of the competition into its crucial knockout stages.
The round of 16 is set ✅#UEL pic.twitter.com/YdHzqBAygZ
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) February 27, 2026