The stakes couldn’t be higher as Inter Milan prepare to host Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. However, the Nerazzurri will have to navigate this make-or-break encounter without two pivotal players who starred in the first leg victory.
Speaking ahead of the crunch clash, Inter boss Simone Inzaghi lamented the injury absences of versatile wingback Carlos Augusto and striker Marko Arnautovic, labeling them “fundamental” players in the first leg triumph.
The Washington Wizards’ frontcourt depth takes another hit as they prepare to host the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Center Richaun Holmes has been ruled out due to a nagging left toe sprain, marking his second consecutive missed game. He’ll be joined on the sidelines by fellow big man Marvin Bagley III, who remains sidelined with a back injury.
With their top two options at the center position unavailable, the Wizards may be forced to get creative with their lineup and rotation.
Arsenal’s recent run of impressive form in the Premier League has been marred by a series of injury setbacks, leaving manager Mikel Arteta with some difficult team selection choices ahead of their crucial Champions League clash against Porto. As the Gunners aim to overturn a narrow first-leg deficit at the Emirates Stadium, Arteta must carefully navigate the return of key players while managing the fitness of his squad.
The most notable returnee is Ukrainian international Oleksandr Zinchenko, who made a cameo appearance against Brentford after recovering from a calf injury that had sidelined him for several weeks.
The Denver Nuggets are looking to wrap up their four-game homestand on a high note as they host the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. With a win, the Nuggets can move one step closer to clinching the top seed in the Western Conference, currently sitting just one game behind the Oklahoma City Thunder.
For the Nuggets, the injury report is relatively light, with only Vlatko Čančar (left knee surgery), Braxton Key (G League two-way assignment), Jalen Pickett (G League assignment), and Hunter Tyson (G League assignment) listed as out.
With the Golden State Warriors dealing with injuries, head coach Steve Kerr has had to juggle his starting lineup in recent games. On Saturday, in a tough loss against the San Antonio Spurs, Kerr opted to start Chris Paul and rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis. However, for Monday’s rematch against the Spurs, Kerr is bringing back veterans Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins to the starting five.
According to reports from Warriors insider Anthony Slater, the Warriors’ starting lineup for Monday’s game in San Antonio will feature Chris Paul, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, and Draymond Green.
The Dallas Mavericks (36-28) are riding a modest two-game winning streak as they head to the Windy City to face the banged-up Chicago Bulls (31-33) on Monday night. The contest at the United Center is scheduled for a 7:00 pm CST tip-off and will be televised locally on WFAA.
The Mavs are coming off victories over the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies, both top teams in the Western Conference. Luka Doncic has been on a tear, averaging 33.
Several top Rugby League clubs suffered concerning injury blows to key players during the intense Round 4 action across the league.
At the Leigh Leopards vs Leeds Rhinos encounter, Lachlan Lam from Leigh Leopards sustained a leg injury, while Leeds Rhinos’ Andy Ackers and James McDonnell were sidelined with a shin issue and illness, respectively.
The St Helens vs Salford Red Devils clash saw Cade Cust from Salford Red Devils suffer a concussion, adding to the injury woes.
