Football News, Notes & Injuries

Cirkin (undisclosed) is back on grass and could be an option around the Brighton or Newcastle match, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo. "They are in the bracket to be available around Brighton or Newcastle. Dennis, same idea. He ran last week, and it was still a bit painful, but not too much, which is normal. It's a symptom-based, and we still have to adapt the rehabilitation programme according to what he feels, but he's in a good place."

Mukiele (calf) is eyeing a return to grass next week and could be an option around the Brighton or Newcastle match, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo. "Nordi will probably run next week as well. He's so close to being back with the squad. Everything is going well. He is in the bracket to be available around Brighton or Newcastle."

Belghali (ankle) "has recovered and has logged one full practice and a half. We'll assess how he responds, but he's trending in the right direction. He's unlikely to start, but we'll see," coach Paolo Sammarco announced.

Reinildo (knee) is back on grass this week and could be an option around the Brighton or Newcastle match, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo. "Rei should run on the grass this weekend, which is good as well. He's so close to being back with the squad. Everything is going well. He is in the bracket to be available around Brighton or Newcastle."

Brobbery (groin) is back in training and potentially an option for the March 14 match against Brighton, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo. "Brian trained this morning - he won't be available for Port Vale, but next week he should be okay."

Traore (knee) is expected to be out for a decent spell of time due to his injury and is still deciding whether surgery is an option, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo. "The date is not completed exactly, but it might be a long injury. We're still deciding whether it is surgery or a more conservative treatment, we don't know this yet. But yes, he will be without him for a while, I think so."We're still deciding whether it is surgery or a more conservative treatment, we don't know this yet. But yes, he will be without him for a while, I think so."

Bell (knee) is back in training but remains out another game, according to manager Urs Fischer. "Bello is back in training, but tomorrow's game is coming a bit too early for him to make his return."

Kawasaki (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Stuttgart, according to manager Urs Fischer. "Sota is an option again."

Ebnoutalib (knee) is nearing a return to play, according to manager Albert Riera. "It's still too early for [Younes]. Next week, he will step up his training more intensively and also participate more strongly physically."

Ronaldo has suffered a hamstring injury that requires special treatment, which takes him away from his club and poses doubts about his World Cup availability, according to manager Jorge Jesus, per Rishap Bheeman of Tribuna. "After tests, we see the injury suffered by Cristiano Ronaldo was more serious than expected. Cristiano will now travel to Spain, like other players who went for treatment when they were injured. His injury required treatment in Madrid with his personal therapist, and we hope he returns quickly and helps the team."

Nadir (undisclosed) won't be an option for Saturday's clash against Toulouse, according to coach Habib Beye, per Massilia Zone.

Mina "won't be available Saturday due to muscle fatigue," coach Fabio Pisacane relayed.

Timber (shoulder) was back to full team training and is an option for Saturday's clash against Toulouse, according to coach Habib Beye, per Massilia Zone.

Atta (thigh) "is fit and has trained well, so he can be an option for Saturday, but we don't want to take risks," coach Kosta Runjiac announced.

Gouiri (undisclosed) was back to full team training and is an option for Saturday's clash against Toulouse, according to coach Habib Beye, per Massilia Zone.

Ioannidis (knee) is still not an option for Saturday's clash against Braga, according to coach Rui Borges, per Noticiasaominuto. "For now, he is ruled out for tomorrow's game."

Debast (undisclosed) could be an option for Saturday's clash against Braga, according to coach Rui Borges, per Noticiasaominuto. "He might be available for tomorrow's game."

Jacquet underwent a successful surgery Thursday and will return to the training ground in Rennes to start his rehabilitation in the coming weeks, according to the club.

O'Reilly (ankle) is feeling better and will be a late call for Saturday's FA Cup clash against Newcastle United, according to coach Pep Guardiola. "Yesterday, he felt better. We will see today."

Gil (undisclosed) won't be an option for Saturday's clash against Levante, the club posted.

Alexsandro (calf) has trained with the team this week and is back available for Sunday's clash against Lorient, according to coach Bruno Genesio. "He trained with us this week, he is back in contention."

Lewandowski (eye) is an option for Saturday's clash against Athletic Club, according to coach Hansi Flick. "I'm very happy with Robert. He's performing very well. He's available again."