Soccer News

Williams (groin) is in the squad for Saturday's game against Sevilla.

Laporte (hamstring) won't be available for Saturday's game against Sevilla, manager Ernesto Valverde told media Friday. "We have to give Aymeric more breathing room to recover, he might return next week."

De Ligt (back) won't play against Arsenal on Sunday and doesn't have an exact timeline for a return, manager Michael Carrick told media Friday. "I think it was just a little bit slower than initially hoped but he's certainly getting closer," Carrick said of De Ligt. "Hopefully, the next couple of weeks, without putting an exact timeline on it, he'll be back and it'll be great to have him back."

Calafiori (strain) is uncertain for Sunday's game against Manchester United, manager Mikel Arteta told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "We still have another training session," Arteta said at the Sobha Realty Training Centre, "so we'll see tomorrow, after that, to assess everybody and make a decision, first of all in the squad."

Lukic is out for the next four to five weeks due to a hamstring injury, according to Marco Silva. "It was a difficult moment for him. After the game, it was painful, was difficult even to walk, and the feedback just confirmed that it was a serious injury. It's going to be difficult to define a clear timescale - more than four weeks probably out, four to five weeks he's going to be out of our plans for the games. He's another big player for us that is going to be out - it's a moment for the others to step in. It's our story so far this season."

Havertz (knee) won't be an option for Sunday's game against Manchester United, manager Mikel Arteta told media during Friday's press conference. "Well, he is very close. Obviously he has been out for a long time, almost a year for different reasons and now we have to be very smart in the manner that we manage that load, the minutes. I am sure in the next few weeks he is going to play in minutes."

Palmer (thigh) trained Friday and appears to be a late call for Sunday's match against Crystal Palace, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "Cole is in a good place. He joined in training today, which is really positive, and we will assess his reaction to training after the session."

Nunes (illness) is still dealing with a virus and will be a late call for Saturday's clash against Wolves, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference. "Matheus [Nunes] had a virus, I don't know [if he can play against Wolves] we'll see with the doctor."

Chiesa (undisclosed) will be a late call for Saturday's clash against Bournemouth, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference. "Federico wasn't able to be on the bench on Wednesday. There was a recovery session yesterday, so we have to wait and see today. It's difficult for me to say whether he is available for Bournemouth. We don't expect him to be out for long, so it would be 50/50 maybe if he is available for tomorrow."

Upamecano will remain in bed a few more days due to his illness, coach Vincent Kompany said in the press conference. "Upa is sick. Unfortunately, he's out. I hope no one else will be out. But Upa will still be in bed for a few more days."

Konate (personal) announced the death of his father on Thursday and the tribute that will be paid to him on Friday at noon in France, which makes the defender's availability unlikely for Saturday's match Bournemouth, coach Arne Slot confirmed in the press conference, according to the Liverpool Echo. "I've spoken to him a few times and these are private matters and they should stay that way. It's very obvious when something like that happens the player needs time to be there for his family and for himself."

Neves (undisclosed) is following an adapted training and won't be an option for Friday's clash against Auxerre, the club announced.

Mendes (rest) won't be available for Friday's clash against Auxerre and will work indoors this weekend ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Newcastle, the club announced.

Ruiz (knee) is ruled out for Friday's clash against Auxerre due to suffering from a knee knock, the club announced.