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.
Real Madrid have been handed a timely lift with Eduardo Camavinga stepping up his recovery and returning to training at Valdebebas.
Erling Haaland has played down a bizarre injury scare after being left needing stitches when a bus door hit him in the face during international duty with Norway.
Leicester City manager Marti Cifuentes has moved to reassure supporters over the fitness of Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.
Aston Villa defender Matty Cash's evening ended prematurely as injury forced him off during Poland's 3-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Finland on Sunday.
Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha has suggested that his recovery from injury is on track and teased the possibility of featuring in Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.