Chelsea's preparations for their Champions League opener against Bayern Munich have been dealt a blow as injuries and illnesses continue to limit Enzo Maresca's options.
Federico Chiesa has been left out of Liverpool's Champions League squad, but the Italian winger has shown determination to fight for his place after Arne Slot explained the difficult decision.
Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde has placed Mikel Arteta among the elite of European coaches as his side prepare to face Arsenal in their Champions League opener at San Mames.
Harvey Elliott has admitted he needed to be "selfish" in choosing to leave Liverpool for Aston Villa on deadline day, insisting regular football was the driving force behind his decision.
Barcelona are preparing for a crucial Champions League clash against Newcastle United on Thursday at St James' Park, and one of the biggest questions for Hansi Flick remains the centre-back partnership.
Eddie Howe has hailed the influence of Sandro Tonali following Newcastle United's 1-0 victory over Wolves on Saturday, describing the midfielder's consistency as a defining quality.