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Update: Santon is expected to miss a month as he will undergo knee surgery, Goal.com reports.
Analysis: Santon hasn't played much for Inter lately. But he is a great young talent.
18 Nov 2009 09:31 PM
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Update: Ibrahimovic will miss this weekend's match with Athletic Bilbao due to a strained thigh muscle, Sky Sports reports.
Analysis: He didn't play for Sweden last week and it was hoped he'd be ready after the international break, so this isn't a good sign.
20 Nov 2009 10:09 AM
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Update: Henry admitted using his left hand to keep the ball in play that resulted in the decisive goal for France to qualify for the World Cup in Wednesday's draw with Ireland. "There is little more I can do apart from admit that the ball had contact with my hand leading up to our equalizing goal and I feel very sorry for the Irish," he told the Associated Press. FIFA denied an appeal from Ireland for the game to be replayed because of the blown call.
Analysis: Henry is taking a lot of heat from those calling him a cheater since he celebrated the goal despite knowing he touched the ball with his hand. Should he have called a foul on himself after the goal? We'll have to see if any of the fallout impacts his play for Barcelona.
20 Nov 2009 09:03 AM
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Update: Del Piero (leg) is expected to return to action and will play alongside Diego in Juventus' weekend match, Goal.com reports.
Analysis: This will be an interesting experiment.
20 Nov 2009 08:07 AM
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Update: Ronaldinho is expected to miss AC Milan's weekend match with Cagliari due to the flu, Goal.com reports.
Analysis: This shouldn't be a worry for Milan as Ronaldinho will be needed in mid-week in the Champions League.
20 Nov 2009 08:01 AM
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Update: Chevanton is being courted by Atalanta, which is trying to improve its slumping attack, Football Italia reports.
Analysis: Chevanton will be a nice addition to the side that has not been able to overcome the loss of Robert Acquafresca to injury.
20 Nov 2009 07:57 AM
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Update: Trezeguet will be out for a month after suffering a calf injury, Football Italia reports.
Analysis: Alessandro Del Piero returns to action, so it doesn't leave the team completely in trouble.
20 Nov 2009 07:52 AM
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Update: Bouma has suffered a setback in his quest for a return from a dislocated ankle by injuring his toe. That injury will keep his return to action on hold for the immediate future.
Analysis: The dislocated ankle he suffered over a year ago seems to be healed, but having spent so much time on the sidelines, other little injuries will continue to pester him.
20 Nov 2009 02:20 AM
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Update: Pavlyuchenko's agent says Roma hold a heavy interest in acquiring the unhappy Russian striker once the transfer window opens according to Sky Sports.
Analysis: Sounds like a pretty good match, if true. Pav's agent loves to talk.
19 Nov 2009 08:25 PM
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Update: Zenden (hip) is back to full fitness, according to the Sunderland website.
Analysis: Zenden is fully available for selection and is expected to take full part in Friday's practice before Saturday's match against Arsenal.
19 Nov 2009 05:01 PM
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Update: Gerrard is confident he's over the nagging groin injury that has held him back for nearly a month, and will be on the pitch as Liverpool clashes with Manchester City this weekend The Manchester Evening News reports.
Analysis: What a phenomenal set-up for a huge game where the new money takes on old money. Liverpool is going to have a huge fight all season long if they want to stay in the top four, and without Stevie G leading the Reds, not many would be betting on a top four finish for 'Pool.
19 Nov 2009 03:34 PM
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Update: Sunderland manager Steve Bruce indicated that Gordon could be out of action until February with a broken arm, reports the Premier League.
Analysis: Gordon broke his arm in Sunderland's last match against Tottenham, and Bruce is still evaluating who will replace him.
17 Nov 2009 02:16 AM
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Update: After losing his spot in Wolverhampton's side after some poor performances Mancienne is prepared to win the spot back, according to the Premier League.
Analysis: Manager Mick McCarthy has been relying on Jody Craddock over Mancienne, but Mancienne has been playing for the England Under-21 team during the international break. The international games should help him get back to form again.
17 Nov 2009 02:20 AM
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Update: Napoli is interested in the young midfielder who is co-owned by Livorno and Udinese, Football Italia reports.
Analysis: This is fine talent and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
17 Nov 2009 09:20 AM
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Update: Samba signed a new deal with Blackburn that will keep him at the club until 2014.
Analysis: Samba joined Blackburn in 2007 and has turned in 109 appearances for the club.
17 Nov 2009 09:51 AM
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Update: Pavlyuchenko has set his sights on a return to Russia after falling to the bench at Tottenham.
Analysis: Pav said that he is ready to accept any decent offers that come from his homeland, in an effort to find regular first-team action. He should be gone in the January transfer window. Plenty of European teams could use him.
18 Nov 2009 02:30 AM
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Update: Clark is leaving MLS to pursue European opportunities according to Soccer by Ives.
Analysis: On the same day Houston learns that Stu Holden and Ricardo Clark are most likely headed for Europe. For Clark, who was pursued lightly by Serie A side Livorno last January, it should be interesting to see where he ends up. He has a nasty edge to him that would fit Germany or Italy, and joining a team in January will keep him fit as he heads towards his World Cup dream.
19 Nov 2009 02:53 PM
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Update: Holden is out of his contract with Houston Dynamo and high on the shopping list of Scottish Premier League side Aberdeen according to The Scottish Daily Record.
Analysis: Holden's first priority is to see his World Cup dream come true. With that in mind, he wants to make sure that if he does move abroad, he plays consistently, unlike some other Yanks who've gone overseas. If he gets the reassurances from Aberdeen, then it would be a heck of a move for Stu, and a hard pill to swallow for the Dynamo.
19 Nov 2009 02:46 PM
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Update: Donovan was named MLS MVP for the first time in his career on Thursday.
Analysis: Landon was no doubt on top of his game all summer long, and despite the close competition for the award, MLS got it right by selecting Donovan.
19 Nov 2009 02:39 PM
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Update: Dedic scored the winning goal in the 44th minute in Slovenia's 1-0 win over Russia to secure a spot in the World Cup.
Analysis: VfL Bochum had a strong day in World Cup qualifying with Dedic and Antar Yahia (Algeria) scoring goals to put their national teams into the World Cup.
19 Nov 2009 10:07 AM
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Update: Yahia scored the only goal in Algeria's win over Egypt that clinched a birth in the World Cup.
Analysis: The VfL Bochum star will be a player to watch when the World Cup begins. He has four goals in 38 international caps for Algeria.
19 Nov 2009 10:03 AM
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Update: Ronaldo passed a medical exam on his injured ankle and could return this Saturday against Athletic Bilbao, ESPN reports. He missed playing for Portugal in Wednesday's win over Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Analysis: He hasn't kicked a ball since October 10 due to the injury, but it looks like he may return to play for Madrid soon.
19 Nov 2009 09:53 AM
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Update: Iaquinta (knee) says he hopes to return for Juventus' Dec. 5 clash with Inter, Football Italia reports.
Analysis: Juventus will need all the help it can get for the match with Inter.
19 Nov 2009 08:10 AM
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Update: Ngog is considering playing for Cameroon in the African Cup of Nations and the World Cup, Sky Sports reports.
Analysis: He's played for France in Under 16 and Under 17 matches, but could play for Cameroon through his father. Playing in the African Cup of Nations would pose problems for Liverpool since he'd likely miss much of January while with Cameroon.
19 Nov 2009 07:47 AM
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Update: Berbatov (knee) scored two goals in Bulgaria's friendly victory over Malta on Wednesday.
Analysis: He became Bulgaria's all-time leading goal scorer with 48 internationals goals in 74 appearances. It looks like the sore knee that sidelined him earlier this month won't be an issue when he returns to Manchester United.
19 Nov 2009 07:40 AM
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Update: Elmander has reinforced that his hamstring issues are now behind him and that the last month, with goals against West Ham and Aston Villa, was what he needed to move forward and gain confidence.
Analysis: Elmander said he was at the depths of confidence and mood during his hamstring issues, but has grown with confidence in running and hasn't lost his technique on the ball. It seems just a streak of confidence was all that was needed to perk his attitude.
19 Nov 2009 02:30 AM
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Update: Zhirkov has said that the changes he has seen in climate, lifestyle and training have been the cause of his injury troubles after having starting just once for Chelsea since his move from Moscow. He featured for Russia in the World Cup Qualifying match against Slovenia Wednesday when he was sent off.
Analysis: Mysterious knee pain has sidetracked Zhirkov's plans for more playing time, and x-rays have done little to diagnose the problem. He will need some more time to adapt to life in the Premier League. Despite his troubles Zhirkov has praised Chelsea and is happy at the club.
19 Nov 2009 02:21 AM
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Update: Santon is exdpected to miss a month as he will undergo knee surgery, Goal.com reports.
Analysis: Santon hasn't played much for Inter lately. But he is a great young talent.
18 Nov 2009 09:31 PM
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Update: With Russia failing to qualify for the 2010 World Cup, Pavlyuchenko still wants out of Tottenham, but, there's no need for a return to Russian club soccer.
Analysis: All of the talk, the complaining and the threats by his agent, and in the end it all means nothing. Pav will almost certainly be sold, but, there is a little egg on the face of he and his agent after the posturing over the last month.
18 Nov 2009 05:19 PM
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Update: Storari has resumed practicing after a thigh injury and hopes to return next week, Goal.com reports.
Analysis: This is good news for the club.
16 Nov 2009 08:22 AM
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