Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca announced that midfielder Cole Palmer will not be playing in the upcoming Premier League match against Fulham on Saturday. Despite being a key player in the team with 98 appearances in two years, Palmer has been struggling to stay in the starting lineup. He was recently taken out of the squad in their 5-1 win against West Ham and has not participated in first-team training this week, making it unlikely for him to make a comeback before the September international break. Along with Palmer, Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile will also be absent from the match against Fulham due to injury. Maresca expressed his concern over their long-term absence and emphasized the importance of their recovery through training sessions.
Despite a strong start, Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost in the semifinals of the Badminton World Championships to Chinese pair Chen Bo Yang Liu Yi. This will be their second bronze medal at the Worlds, adding to their 2022 victory. The Indian streak of winning at least one medal at the World Championships since 2011 continues.
Despite starting for both Liverpool and England in the past, Trent Alexander-Arnold is facing difficulties breaking into both lineups due to concerns over his defensive abilities. His omission from Real Madrid's latest match and Germany's upcoming World Cup qualifiers have sparked doubts over his potential involvement in the World Cup next year. Manager Thomas Tuchel cites defensive discipline and competition from other players as reasons behind the exclusion, placing pressure on the right-back to prove his worth.
Man Utd's forward Matheus Cunha was seen walking confidently out of Old Trafford after being substituted in the team's 3-2 win over Burnley. The Brazilian had been forced off in the first half due to a suspected hamstring injury, leading to worries about his availability for future matches. However, Cunha's relaxed demeanor in the video has eased concerns about his fitness and he has even been named in Brazil's squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. His return will be crucial for United as they face Manchester City in two weeks.
After doubts about his fitness following a retirement in the Cincinnati Open final, Jannik Sinner showed no signs of slowing down in his first-round win at the US Open. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova praised Sinner's movement and aggressive net play, which she believes sets him apart from other top players. His dominant performance against Vit Kopriva secured his spot in the second round.
Saudi Arabian football club Al Nassr has been unable to secure the signature of Manchester United's captain, Bruno Fernandes. Despite contacting intermediaries, there was no official offer made to Man Utd. This comes after rival club Al Hilal also failed to sign Fernandes earlier in the summer, offering a significant increase in wages and a hefty transfer fee.
Manchester United star Matheus Cunha suffered an early injury in their Premier League match against Burnley at Old Trafford. The Red Devils were leading 1-0 and Cunha was playing well before he pulled up with a muscular injury around the half-hour mark. The Brazilian was immediately taken off the field and it seems unlikely that he will return to the game.
In a thrilling 3-2 win against Burnley, Bryan Mbeumo scored his first goal at Old Trafford for Manchester United. The 26-year-old striker opened his account earlier in the week and added another goal to help secure the three points. Mbeumo expressed his delight in the win and credits the team's hard work, while head coach Ruben Amorim praises his performance in the post-match press conference.
In a thrilling match in the Kerala Cricket League, Calicut Globstars' Salman Nizar went on a rampage, smashing 11 sixes in just two overs to help his team defeat Adani Trivandrum Royals. Nizar's onslaught turned the game around, with Calicut winning by 13 runs. Despite a valiant effort from Adani Trivandrum, they came up short in chasing down the target of 186. Nizar's incredible display of power-hitting was the highlight of the match, earning him the man-of-the-match award.
Manchester United's football team suffers another embarrassing defeat, this time against newly-promoted Burnley in the Premier League. However, their captain, Bruno Fernandes, comes to the rescue by scoring a crucial penalty goal in the final minutes of the game. This redemption for Fernandes comes after he missed a penalty in their previous game against Fulham.
Sporting Lisbon manager, Ruben Amorim, expressed worry over the injuries sustained by two key players, Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount, during their 3-2 win against Burnley. Cunha was taken off in the first half while Mount played through an injury for the remaining 30 minutes of the game. Amorim highlights the importance of these players for the team and hopes for their speedy recovery. Joshua Zirkzee and Kobbie Mainoo replaced Cunha and Mount respectively.