Barcelona are bracing themselves for another untimely setback after fears grew on Tuesday night that Dani Olmo could be sidelined until January.
Niklas Sule is not expected to play again for Borussia Dortmund this calendar year after suffering a troublesome toe injury that has kept him out since early November.
Manchester City and Bayer Leverkusen are set for their first-ever competitive meeting on Tuesday night as the 2025-26 Champions League league phase continues.
Barcelona winger Raphinha has publicly accepted responsibility for two injury relapses that sidelined him for nearly two months.
Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has provided a positive update on his ankle injury, expressing confidence that he will be ready to feature in the team's Champions League showdown against Arsenal on Wednesday at Emirates Stadium.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is set to approach Saturday's Premier League meeting with Nottingham Forest with what could be his strongest squad in weeks, as several key players edge closer to full fitness.