🤕 Palmer sidelined in bizarre fashion, Maresca blames a household accident
Enzo Maresca confirmed that he still cannot count on Cole Palmer. The Chelsea player will miss tomorrow's match, as well as the games against Barcelona and Arsenal, although for unexpected reasons.The...
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Manchester United targets the new “Pirlo”
Manchester United aims to snap up the next midfield maestro!Manchester United targets the new “Pirlo”For several weeks now, Manchester United have been engaged in internal discussions to bolster t...
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Guardiola gives injury update ahead of Newcastle
Pep Guardiola says the squad returned from the international break without injuries with only Rodri and Mateo Kovacic coming back to full fitness. Match Preview Newcastle United v City: Kick-off time,...
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Roma interested in Inter’s Luis Henrique
The January transfer window is upon us.Roma sporting director Massara, abiding by the restrictions imposed by Financial Fair Play, will try to provide Gian Piero Gasperini and his Roma team with as ma...
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![](/<figure><img alt="�� Palmer sidelined in bizarre fashion, Maresca blames a household accident" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/onefootball_articles_802/fd312b6face7459943c95229ce921b78" data-uuid="e8e0cfd7-5850-3f95-9efc-dc224c0ccb54"><figcaption>🤕 Palmer sidelined in bizarre fashion, Maresca blames a household accident</figcaption></figure><p>Enzo Maresca confirmed that he still cannot count on Cole Palmer. The Chelsea player will miss tomorrow's match, as well as the games against Barcelona and Arsenal, although for unexpected reasons.</p><div></div><p>The cause is as strange as it is real: a domestic accident that ended up getting complicated. Palmer stubbed his toe at home, a scene more fitting for a comedy than the elite of football.</p><p>Although the coach insisted that it is not a serious injury in general, it does disrupt all sporting plans. The player will not return to training next week.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨🚨Maresca on Palmer's return: "He is probably not available for tomorrow for sure, Barcelona for sure or Arsenal for sure. Unfortunately, he had an accident at home where he hit his toe but it is nothing important but he won't be back in the next week."<br><br>"(His toe) it's… <a href="https://t.co/Lftov0WsTZ">pic.twitter.com/Lftov0WsTZ</a></p>— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) <a href="https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1991803823711461667?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2025</a></blockquote><p>Maresca explained it naturally, but left a striking detail. "He has a fractured toe," he confirmed to the surprise of the journalists present at the conference.</p><p>The absence comes at a crucial moment and forces the team to reorganize its strategy. A simple domestic mishap has ended up being the unexpected twist in the club's agenda.</p><p><em>This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. <a href="https://onefootball.com/es/noticias/la-insolita-baja-de-palmer-maresca-habla-de-un-accidente-domestico-41981025">You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.</a></em></p><hr><p>📸 JUSTIN TALLIS - AFP or licensors</p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="Manchester United targets the new “Pirlo”" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/caaf6f11b920925218b7887bf59576b4" data-uuid="05113336-faf7-3299-bbb8-86d513fee33d"><figcaption>Manchester United targets the new “Pirlo”</figcaption></figure><p>Manchester United aims to snap up the next midfield maestro!</p><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/caaf6f11b920925218b7887bf59576b4" width="0" data-uuid="05113336-faf7-3299-bbb8-86d513fee33d"><p>Manchester United targets the new “Pirlo”</p><p>For several weeks now, Manchester United have been engaged in internal discussions to bolster their midfield, and one name keeps cropping up: Kees Smit. According to <em>Caught Offside</em>, Christopher Vivell, United’s head of recruitment, has placed the young AZ Alkmaar midfielder right at the top of his summer wish list.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">🇪🇺 Top 7 League U20 Midfielders: Progressive passes completed<br><br>🥇 Kees Smit (AZ, 19) — 55<br>🥈 Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG, 19) — 48<br>🥉 Arthur Avom (Lorient, 20) — 47<br>🏅 Arda Güler (Real Madrid, 20) — 46<br>🏅 Amorim (Alverca, 20) — 43<br><br>📊 <a href="https://t.co/McR5zrPkTO">https://t.co/McR5zrPkTO</a><a href="https://t.co/dqDUOtzmTo">pic.twitter.com/dqDUOtzmTo</a></p>— DataMB (@DataMB_) <a href="https://twitter.com/DataMB_/status/1991526965833068634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2025</a></blockquote><p><!--filtered-->Vivell has reportedly already reached out to the player’s entourage to gauge his availability and interest in a move to Old Trafford. While talks remain informal at this stage, it’s a clear signal that United want to steal a march on their rivals, with Liverpool and several other European powerhouses also tracking the Dutch prodigy.</p><h2>A move planned for 2025</h2><p>While Manchester United have started to make their move, Smit’s arrival is not expected before the end of the current season. AZ Alkmaar, well aware of their 19-year-old midfielder’s rising value, would be willing to open the door for a suitable offer—thought to be in the region of £25 million. Vivell, meanwhile, is already preparing the groundwork for a pre-contract agreement as early as January, with the transfer to be finalized in the summer.</p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="Guardiola gives injury update ahead of Newcastle" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/manchester_city_fc_articles_899/7dc95b74ee97e5d8400066be2affc7a7" data-uuid="6b72e5fb-60ba-361a-9af6-b7d9adb8c3b1"><figcaption>Guardiola gives injury update ahead of Newcastle</figcaption></figure><p>Pep Guardiola says the squad returned from the international break without injuries with only Rodri and Mateo Kovacic coming back to full fitness.</p><p><a href="https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/newcastle-away-premier-league-22-november-match-preview-63898814">
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</a></h2><a href="https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/newcastle-away-premier-league-22-november-match-preview-63898814"></a><p></p><p>Much of the squad joined up with their countries during the past fortnight with some, such as Erling Haaland, Nathan Ake and Tijjani Reijnders, confirming their places at the 2026 World Cup.</p><p>But the focus switches back to domestic football with Manchester City in action almost twice a week for the next three months until the next international break.</p><p>City return to action with a tough trip to St James’ Park to face Newcastle on Saturday 22 November for a 17:30 (UK) kick-off.</p><p><a href="https://tickets.mancity.com/en-GB/categories/Men's%20Tickets?_gl=1*9hw2yt*_gcl_au*MTc1NDMzMzYyNC4xNzYzMzc3MTYx*_ga*MTIwODA4ODY3NC4xNzI0MTc1MTM0*_ga_83D496C6PL*czE3NjM1NjcxNDIkbzM2NyRnMSR0MTc2MzU2NzE3MCRqMzIkbDAkaDk4NTU2MzMxNQ..?utm_source=mancity_web&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=web_story">GET CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TICKETS FOR CITY V LEVERKUSEN</a></p><p>Guardiola will be without Kovacic and Rodri and says the Spaniard is stepping up his training but is wary of trying to avoid setbacks.</p><p>“Everybody is fit except Kova and Rodri,” the boss said at his pre-match news conference.</p><p>“Rodri is making steps good, it’s almost three weeks since his last setback.</p><p>“He knows he has to take time to recover well mentally and physically and to be consistent from now until the end.”</p><p><strong>More to follow...</strong></p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="Roma interested in Inter’s Luis Henrique" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/romapress_articles_142/52844594144a703b364bee2b8afd355d" data-uuid="7ccebead-7235-3050-91fa-5a53a4a8439b"><figcaption>Roma interested in Inter’s Luis Henrique</figcaption></figure><p>The January transfer window is upon us.</p><p>Roma sporting director Massara, abiding by the restrictions imposed by Financial Fair Play, will try to provide Gian Piero Gasperini and his Roma team with as many reinforcements as possible to ensure the Giallorossi continue to fight for the top spot in the table until the very end. </p><p>Among the names being considered by the Giallorossi management is Luis Henrique, a Brazilian fullback currently playing for Inter Milan. </p><p>Arrived last summer from Marseille, the 2001-born player has made very few appearances so far: seven short league appearances and a single 14-minute Champions League appearance against Union Saint-Gilloise.</p><p>Despite his limited playing time, the Brazilian is well-regarded by Chivu, and the entire management of the Appiano Gentile club is firmly convinced that his future is bright. </p><p>According to Gianluigi Longari, sporting director Piero Ausilio is unwilling to negotiate for the midfielder, who is considered unsellable. </p><p>Last season, Henrique scored 9 goals and 10 assists between Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France, numbers that prompted the Nerazzurri to focus on him. Therefore, at least for now, the former Botafogo player will remain at Pinetina.<!--filtered--></p>)