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This is another blow to the battered and bruised pitching staff of the Toronto Blue Jays. As they await final word on the next steps for injured pitcher Jose Berrios, manager John Schneider says “surgery is on the table.”

“At this point it is an option,” Schneider said Friday. “We’re just trying to figure out if this is the path we’re going down.”

Although Berrios met with renowned elbow surgeon Dr. Keith Meister earlier this week, the manager says as far as he knows, there is no ligament damage involved. Of course, Schneider is not a doctor, nor does he play doctors on TV (or in Clubhouse).

However, he did mention “loose bodies”, as noted by renowned author Keegan Matheson. It seems like we’re still talking about the stress fracture that Berrios suffered during spring training with no ill effects. But he has had some elbow pain with low velocity in his last two rehab starts.

“He’s trying to make the best decision now and for the long term,” Schneider said, indicating that the 31-year-old pitcher will have the final say on which path to take. “I think he’s been in a little back-and-forth on this, and just wants to get it right.”

Berrios’ surgery decision looming, and contract decision after season

This is an even more important decision for his future because Berrios has opted out after the season. The seven-year, $131 million contract he signed with Toronto in 2021 will pay him $24 million apiece for two more years. Unless he decides to opt out and become a free agent. But as his injuries continue to worsen, it is becoming a controversial issue.

What makes it even more difficult for Berrios is that he has been the picture of health throughout his major league career until this season. He didn’t miss a start for six consecutive years (32 starts per season) until 2025… when he missed just twice. In this era of pitcher injuries and Tommy John surgeries, this is truly a remarkable accomplishment.

But in the ultimate proof that no pitcher can escape injury forever these days, Berrios faces a career-defining moment any day now.

chelsea’s The situation regarding Estevao’s injury has not softened, but the player’s camp has not softened either. Both sides are also favoring different recovery paths after the youngster’s World Cup hopes were dashed.

At one level, the disagreement can be explained by urgency. Estevao wanted to keep the possibility of playing for Brazil alive this summer. Chelsea were thinking ahead, wary of rushing the 19-year-old through his recovery from a serious muscle injury after an already rocky start to his first season in England.

now though, The World Cup is gone from the equationBut the divide remains where it was.

Chelsea still in favor of surgery

according to globo esporteChelsea believe surgery would be the best course of action following the forward’s hamstring injury.

The issue was discussed early in the recovery process when Estevao suffered what was described as a serious hamstring injury in Brazil.

Reports vary slightly as to the exact severity, but there has never been any doubt that the injury was significant.

chelsea’s thinking The entire saga has been relatively straightforward.

The club sees Estevao as one of the key parts of their future project and have no interest in taking unnecessary risks with recurring muscle problems at an early stage of his career.

There have already been several absences linked to muscle problems this season alone. This concern partly explains why the club initially leaned toward surgery.

Estevao camp refuses to change course

What’s shocking now is that Estevao and the professionals around him still don’t agree – even with the World Cup no longer on the table.

The report states that the player’s entourage is confident that conservative treatment is the right option and there is no need for surgery.

Previously, it was possible to formulate the Orthodox path as a aggressive effort to beat the clock For the tournament. But that pressure has vanished with Carlo Ancelotti leaving Estevao out of Brazil’s preliminary World Cup list.

And yet the treatment plan remains the same. So it’s no longer about trying to create a miracle recovery for June. There are real differences in medical philosophy and risk assessment between club and player.

Return to London may be important

As we covered earlierEstevao is expected to return to England soon after spending his recent days in Brazil working in Palmeiras’ facilities, where he continues his rehabilitation under a shared structure involving the Chelsea staff and his personal performance team.

The Blues are expected to re-evaluate the player, and this could restart internal discussions about the next step in his treatment. Meanwhile, Estevao seems comfortable continuing with a slower and more conservative approach.

It remains to be seen whether the club will push for surgery again, but their priority clearly has not disappeared. At the same time, the player’s side appears equally determined not to change direction.

Ultimately, one side’s approach is likely to gain strength based on muscle response. But either way, without the pressure of a World Cup timeline, the coming weeks could be quieter publicly but more important clinically.

If the recovery progresses well, the player camp will feel reassured. If setbacks emerge, Chelsea’s caution may seem increasingly justified. At present, neither side seems ready to move forward.

chelsea Now I watch as Estevao flies back to Brazil and begins his recovery, navigating a few stressful days in an uneasy middle ground – even if the World Cup still feels like it’s slipping away.

The teenager’s injury against Manchester United soon became much more than a medical update. First of all, it was about deadlines. Then it became about options. Will there be surgery or not? Take risks now or be cautious later.

As we recently coveredChelsea leaned to one side. Estevao and those around him leaned to the other side.

Now, one path is being taken – even if no one is entirely comfortable with it.

back to familiar surroundings

As confirmed globo esporteEstevao has already been in Brazil since Monday and has begun treatment using the facilities of the Palmeiras club, where everything started for him.

At the same time, Chelsea has also not stepped down. His medical staff remains involved, working with his personal team. Recovery is being shared, viewed from different angles, with everyone trying to pull in the same direction.

However, the big call had already been made. Surgery is off the table.

This option leaves a small door open for the World Cup. It also comes with a level of uncertainty that no one can ignore. The injury itself is serious – close to a complete muscle tear – and they don’t bend easily due to tight schedules.

However, there is something delicate about the decision to fly to Brazil. Staying close to family. To be in a place he knows. In moments like these, those details matter.

Brazil is watching, hoping, doubting

From the outside, Brazil is following every step. They want him there. Even at this age, Estevao has been one of the standout players in this current cycle under Carlo Ancelotti. Already five goals, a growing role, a feeling that he belongs.

still, the mood has changed. Expectations inside the Brazilian setup are now at their most cautious. Words like “very difficult” and “remote” are beginning to appear more frequently. There is hope, but it seems fragile.

Calendar doesn’t help. The team will be announced on May 18. The tournament will start in less than a month. Now every day matters.

A race that can’t wait

Recovery rarely works as fast as the parties involved would like. But Chelsea are watching closely. They have invested in a player they see as part of their future. This thought does not end even with the World Cup looming.

Meanwhile, Estevao is chasing something more urgent. This is the first major tournament and an opportunity that may not come in the same way again.

Somewhere between those two ideas, the current plan took shape.

For now, this allows both parties to move in the same direction. Whether that will get him to the starting line in June is another question entirely.

Tarik Skubal needs elbow surgery. Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch announced before Monday’s game against the Boston Red Sox that Skuble has been ruled out of his upcoming start and placed on the injured list. The back-to-back Cy Young Award winner will undergo surgery to remove a loose body in his left elbow.

Skubal appeared to be in danger of injury after moving his left hand, removing his glove, and rubbing his left elbow in the seventh inning of his last start. Skubal remained in the game and looked to be in good position to make his next start. Now, the Tigers’ starting pitcher needs surgery.

When will Tarik Skubal return to Detroit Tigers after surgery?

It’s a devastating blow for Detroit, which has faced injuries to begin the 2026 MLB season. Now, Skubal, who was one of the favorites to win the 2026 American League Cy Young Award, is joining the injured list. So, when will Skubal return to the Tigers after his elbow surgery?

As ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported, these procedures typically sideline pitchers for two to three months. Therefore, Skubal will return in July or early August, giving him time before the 2026 MLB postseason. This shouldn’t rule Skubal out for the remainder of the 2026 MLB season, but it will end his bid for a third Cy Young Award.

Now, Framber Valdez will be the Tigers’ ace in the summer. The Detroit pitching staff has been affected by injuries, and signing Valdez in the winter proves to be one of the best moves the organization has made now. This also has another impact on Scoble, who is set to become a free agent after the 2026 MLB season.

Skubal has suffered elbow injuries in the past, including Tommy John surgery in 2017 and flexor tendon surgery in 2022. The 29-year-old starting pitcher is set to earn one of the largest pitching contracts in MLB history, and this may have a slight impact on those plans.

For now, Skubal will focus on recovering from his injury, and the Tigers hope to keep the ship turning without him.

READ MORE: MLB Insider shares update on Tarik Skubal’s future with Detroit Tigers

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Hull City’s Emir Hadziametovic will miss the rest of the season with injury.

At the end of last summer, Bosnia and Herzegovina joined hull city On a season-long loan deal from Besiktas.

Sergej Zakirovic has been a regularly used defensive midfielder this season as he has played 2,311 minutes in 39 matches.

His championship statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 37
• Start: 26
• Total minutes: 2,153
• Minutes per game: 58
• Interceptions per game: 0.5
• Tackles per game: 1.4
• Possession won (final third): 0.2
• Balls recovered per game: 3.4
• Clearance per game: 1.3
• Blocked shots per game: 0.3
• Duels won per game: 3.0

The 29-year-old failed to make his debut in Zakirovic’s Championship squad against Leicester City on Tuesday. That’s because he injured his knee in the Tigers’ 1-1 draw against Birmingham City last weekend.

Hull City player will miss the World Cup

Bosnia and Herzegovina booked their World Cup berth by defeating Italy in a qualifier in March.

However, manager Sergej Barbarez would not be able to rely on Emir Hadzhiametovic for the tournaments in the United States and Mexico.

national team on wednesday Confirmed Serious blow to the Hull City man. He will now go under the knife and be out of action for a long time.

A statement on the official website of the Bosnian FA read, ‘Bosnia and Herzegovina national team player Amir Hadžiametovic will miss the upcoming World Cup due to a meniscus injury, which will require surgery and a long recovery period.’

‘Head coach Sergej Barbarez and the coaching staff were counting on Hadzhiametovic in the upcoming challenges, and his absence represents a significant handicap for our team.’

It also means that Hull City manager Sergej Zakirovic will not be able to rely on the Besiktas-owned player until the end of the season.

Injury may affect the future

Hull City have not secured any purchase option or obligation to make the loan of Emir Hadziametovic permanent.

Following their latest setback, it is unclear whether the English club will attempt to purchase him in the summer. As things stand, he will return to Besiktas after this season.

His contract with the Black Eagles runs until 2027, and transfer market He is worth €4.2 million.

The Washington Capitals will be without Rasmus Sandin for a while. The defenseman underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ACL in his right knee.

The typical ACL recovery timeline is six to nine months. Even if the Capitals had made the playoffs, they likely would have been without Sandin in the lineup. The 38-year-old player may possibly return by next January after his recovery.

Sandin suffered an ACL injury on April 11 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Justin Brazeau’s collision caused his skate to get stuck in the ice and twist his leg. The Swedish blueliner could not put weight on his foot and had to be helped off the ice.

“It was an unfortunate play,” Sandin said. “Almost all my weight was on that foot. If I could have shifted a little bit of my weight to my other foot, I don’t think anything would have happened. I haven’t really examined the game since, you’re just angry that it happened.”

Sandin played very well in the 2025–26 season, recording 29 points (5 goals, 24 assists) in 73 games. The blueliner was also third on the team in blocks and had a plus/minus of plus-4.

Sandin was also promoted to the top pairing and moved to right side following the trade of John Carlson. However, with the Swede out for most of 2026-27, general manager Chris Patrick will look to fill the void.

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leeds unitedMatteo Joseph has suffered an injury during training with RCD Mallorca.

The Premier League let him join the La Liga team on a season-long loan deal in August 2025.

Last week, the Leeds United-owned player suffered a knee injury while training with the Spanish club.

Five days ago, Khel Sakshi Covered claims from Spain Initial test results indicate a serious concussion that forces him to miss the remainder of this season.

Mallorca then confirmed that he had suffered knee ligament damage and also the blow left him ‘very upset’. Since he has been on loan, the Spanish club have discussed the next step with Daniel Farque’s team.

Leeds United medical staff have been contacted

Moved to RCD Mallorca xWhat was previously known as Twitter to confirm that Matteo Joseph will ‘undergo surgery on his left knee’ in Barcelona on Tuesday.

sports world Relay this and provide some insight into how the La Liga side reached this conclusion.

Since he is owned by the Whites, the decision must be taken in consultation with the English club’s medical staff.

Mallorca have contacted Leeds United doctors to ‘determine the best course of action’ to treat the 22-year-old’s injury. Both clubs agreed that it was best for him to go under the knife.

last minute Also cover the Leeds United man undergoing surgery at Barcelona on Tuesday and what it means for the Spanish club.

Mallorca are 15th in the table, two points above 18th-place Elche. His manager, Martin Demichelis, would not be able to rely on the 22-year-old for the remainder of the season.

The Spaniard will be out of action for a long period of time, meaning he may not extend his loan stay beyond this season. In short, ligament damage to his left knee complicates the attacker’s future.

Contracts, prices and statistics

Matteo Joseph has played 1,716 minutes in 30 matches for Mallorca, scoring two goals and providing four assists.

After this season, he has two years remaining on his contract at Elland Road and his value transfer marketIs €3.5m.

The attacker will undergo surgery today and then begin the long road to recovery. This would rule out a possible move in the summer.

Arsenal’s Mikel Merino hopes to regain fitness soon and make a World Cup berth with Spain.

The midfielder last made an appearance in Arsenal’s 3-2 Premier League defeat against Manchester United in January. He scored his team’s second goal at the Emirates.

Marino underwent foot surgery and has been on the sidelines since. Before going under the knife, Mikel Arteta said it was a “very rare injury” and that he was unsure about his return.

The Gunners have also not made any clear communication about when the Spain international could return to action.

On 4 February, the Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi said He is unsure about his compatriot’s participation in the World Cup. He said the 29-year-old has gone through a painful period, but is optimistic for the summer.

On Friday, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain That his injury situation is causing more concern for the national team than other injured players.

Arsenal’s camp of players remains hopeful

Thursday edition of As La Roja has another report on the players who are not currently part of Luis de la Fuente’s squad for this international break and their chances of making the World Cup.

The focus has been on Arsenal’s Mikel Merino, Real Madrid star Dani Carvajal and Paris Saint-Germain’s Fabian Ruiz.

Carvajal has been performing regularly in recent weeks, but his chances of making the World Cup depend on the level he shows towards the end of the season.

PSG are hopeful that Ruiz will return to the field next month.

It is ‘too early’ to know whether Merino will be available for the summer FIFA tournament.

However, sources close to the Arsenal player have told the newspaper that he will be ready for the World Cup. In short, the versatile star is expected to be fit soon. This is good news for Mikel Arteta and the north London club.

Merino has played 1,877 minutes in 33 matches, scoring six goals and three assists.

Gunners current injury list

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• martin odegaard
• William Saliba
• Gabriel Magalhaes
• Timber Jury
• leandro trossard
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➡️The formula confirms this @Kaus_Pandey17 There is interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United
➕ Defender tempted to move to Premier League
➡️ Summer decision will depend on the proposed projecthttps://t.co/2VZ2ljcDv7 #afc #lfc #afc

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 25 March 2026

Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic will travel to England for talks with Manchester City over the Josko Guardiol situation.

On 4 January, the defender started in Manchester City’s 1–1 draw against Chelsea in the Premier League. He left the field after 51 minutes due to injury.

After this the Manchester City player underwent surgery and has been out of action since then.

At the time, there were concerns over the Croatia international’s availability for the World Cup. He made his senior debut in 2021 and has been a regular for the national team since then.

The 24-year-old has established himself as one of the key men in Dalic’s squad and his absence for the World Cup would be a blow for Croatia.

Last month, Croatia Head of Medical Services, Tomislav Vlahovic hinted Guardiol will be ready for the summer FIFA tournament.

Earlier this month, Sport Witness Covered Claims Manchester City are pleased with his recovery so far.

Need answers from Guardiola and company.

Croatia will face Colombia and Brazil during the upcoming international break. On Friday Dalic announced his squad for two friendlies and then spoke at a press conference. net.hour Has released his comments.

The national team boss was specifically asked about the Manchester City player’s chances of making the World Cup.

Dalic confirmed his visit to Manchester after the March international break to hold talks with Pep Guardiola and the Etihad club.

“After this tour, we will go to Manchester to talk to the coach to investigate the situation.” He said.

“Josko is very important for us, there is no doubt about that position, his energy and power. We will go to Manchester and try to get answers from the coach about what the plan is.

“We can’t let it affect us and we don’t want to do that. I believe he will be fine, no matter what position he comes in, it will be important for us. If he doesn’t play anything at the club until then, we will have two friendly matches to prepare him. I hope and believe he will be fine.”

Josko Guardiol statistics, contract and value

The centre-back, who can also operate as a left-back, has played 1,796 minutes in 23 matches for Manchester City this season.

His contract is until 2028, and transfer market He was valued at €70m, and had a high of €80m in October 2023.

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario will be out for several weeks during the international break with an injury.

According to Gianluca Di MarzioVicario has been diagnosed with a hernia which will now require surgery in the coming days. This has ruled him out of Italy’s March international break And potentially ending his season early.

Vicario reportedly felt the problem after Tottenham’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid. Further investigation confirmed the need for operation.

The procedure is scheduled for Monday, after which the Italian faces several weeks of rest as he aims to return to full fitness ahead of a potential World Cup.

sportmediaset Report a problem inguinal hernia.

Tottenham’s crisis deepens

For Igor Tudor, the timing couldn’t be worse. Tottenham are already battling an injury-laden list to avoid slipping into the Championship.

They now face the prospect of finishing the Premier League without their number one goalkeeper.

The timeline of Guglielmo Vicario’s recovery remains uncertain, but he will be ruled out for a long period of time which will see him miss important matches. That includes a relegation six-pointer against Nottingham Forest this weekend.

battle of accusations

The Tudors will likely turn to Antonin Kinski, despite the goalkeeper’s horror Champions League debut against Atletico Madrid last week. Brandon Austin is currently the third choice option at Spurs.

Tottenham will also face Wolves on 25th^th April and leeds on 9th^th Two other clashes in May saw teams threatened with relegation. The question now is whether Vicario can return in time for them.

His absence has forced a reshuffle for Italy too. Gennaro Gattuso has already brought in Alex Meret as a replacement for the Tottenham player.

Losing him isn’t as big a blow as it would be for Spurs, but it is a big moment that could shape both Tottenham’s survival battle during the international break and Italy’s preparations for the World Cup play-offs.

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– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 20 March 2026

The situation continues to worsen on the injury front for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Another Grizzlies player has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season, as Santi Aldama was recently injured due to knee problems. He will no longer see action on this campaign.

“Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama underwent a successful arthrosporic procedure and received an orthobiological injection today to relieve discomfort in his right knee. He will miss the remainder of the 2025-2026 season and is expected to be healthy for the start of the 2026-2027 season,” ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, formerly of the Ax, shared via a social media post on Twitter on Tuesday.

It has been over a month since Aldama last played a game, which was a February 4 meeting with the Sacramento Kings. The 25-year-old big man finished his fifth season in the league with averages of 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists through 43 games, including 11 starts – all career highs.

Memphis entered Tuesday in 11th place in the Western Conference standings with a 23-44 record, 9.5 games out of last place in the conference play-in tournament picture. Given the long odds for the Grizzlies to make the play-ins, let alone the NBA Playoffs, the decision to have Aldama undergo a procedure before the season ends rather than in the summer seems like a smart move.

Aldama was joined on the sidelines by guards Scottie Pippen Jr., Zach Eddy and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, all four of whom were ruled out for the remainder of the campaign.

Meanwhile, GG Jackson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper can be expected to enjoy solid minutes amid this development on Aldama, who was a first-round pick by the Utah Jazz in 2021.

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without a key contributor for the remainder of the season, as guard Scottie Pippen Jr. has season-ending toe surgery.

According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, Pippen underwent a successful sesamoidectomy on Tuesday to relieve discomfort in his right big toe. The procedure will sideline him for the remainder of the 2025–26 campaign, although he is expected to make a full recovery in time for the start of the 2026–27 season.

“The Grizzlies’ Scottie Pippen Jr. underwent a successful sesamoidectomy today to relieve discomfort in his right big toe.

Pippen will miss the remainder of the season and is expected to be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season.

Pippen last appeared on March 7 in Memphis’ 123–120 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. In that outing, he recorded 11 points, three rebounds, three assists and one steal while shooting 4-for-7 from the field and 2-for-3 from the free throw line, including a three-pointer in 23 minutes.

Scottie Pippen Jr.’s season-ending surgery adds to Grizzlies’ season-ending struggles

The 25-year-old just finished his fourth NBA season and third with Memphis, providing steady production in a limited sample size. In 10 games, including six starts, Pippen averaged 11.4 points, 4.7 assists and 2.2 rebounds per game. He also posted a career-high 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field, 31.3% from beyond the arc and a career-best 78.3% from the free throw line in 21.2 minutes per game.

His absence increases the challenges for the Grizzlies team going through a difficult period at the end of the season. Memphis currently has a 23-44 record and is on an eight-game losing streak.

The Grizzlies will try to regroup when they return home to open a two-game homestand against the Denver Nuggets (41-27) on Wednesday night. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 pm ET as Memphis looks to stabilize its rotation and end the season on a strong note despite Pippen’s absence.

The Los Angeles Clippers received an important update regarding rookie center Yannick Konan Niederhauser’s injury after the team confirmed that the 22-year-old has undergone surgery to repair a Lisfranc injury to his right foot.

ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reported Tuesday on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the process was successful but the organization has not set a timeline for the rookie’s return.

“The Clippers say Yannick Konan Niederhauser had successful surgery Tuesday to repair a Lisfranc injury to his right foot.

There is no timetable yet for his return.”

Konan Niederhauser suffered the injury during the Clippers’ 130-107 win over the Indiana Pacers last Wednesday. He logged just eight minutes before exiting the game, but made an immediate impact, finishing with six points, four rebounds and two blocks while shooting 2-for-2 from the field.

Before the injury, the rookie was beginning to play a larger role in the Clippers’ rotation. Over his last seven games, Konan Niederhauser averaged 7.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks while shooting 55.2% from the field. He displayed efficiency from beyond the arc and the free-throw line during that stretch, shooting 50% from three-point range and 94.7% at the line in 16.7 minutes per contest.

His recent emergence marks a promising development for a Clippers team that has relied on depth and frontcourt versatility throughout the season.

Clippers await Yannick Konan Niederhauser’s recovery timeline

Overall, Konan Niederhauser appeared in 41 games during his rookie campaign, averaging 4.3 points and 2.9 rebounds while shooting an efficient 64% from the field and 75.8% from the free-throw line. He has played 10.3 minutes per game and gradually earned more opportunities as the season progressed.

Lisfranc injuries, which affect the midfoot area, can often require an extended recovery period depending on the severity. With no official timeline announced, the Clippers will likely monitor Konan Niederhauser’s rehabilitation closely before determining when he can return to basketball activities.

Meanwhile, Los Angeles will look to maintain momentum after its recent turnaround. The Clippers extended their winning streak to two games by defeating the New York Knicks 126-118 on Monday night.

The win improved Los Angeles to 32–32 on the season, leaving the team in eighth place in the Western Conference standings after recovering from a difficult 6–21 start.

The Clippers continue their four-game homestand on Wednesday night when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (40-24). Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm PT as Los Angeles attempts to continue its lead in the Western Conference standings while awaiting further updates on the rookie’s recovery.

Nottingham Forest goalkeeper John plans short-term return to Brazil According to a report from the local outlet, his recovery continues after knee surgery Earth.

The 30-year-old Premier League star is expected to complete the final stages of his rehabilitation at Botafogo’s training center in Rio de Janeiro.

John underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in London on January 14 after suffering cartilage damage earlier this year. Before the injury, he had established himself as Nottingham Forest’s first-choice goalkeeper and had already received two call-ups to the Brazil national team at the end of 2025.

The plan now is to accelerate his path to full fitness while keeping his international ambitions alive ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Final stages of Nottingham Forest recovery

The player himself recently decision explained To undergo surgery. now aAccording to O Globo, John has already completed most of the physical conditioning phases of his recovery. The training step in Botafogo is intended to support the final phase before returning to full field work.

The Rio club holds personal significance for the goalkeeper. John previously played for Botafogo and was part of the team that won both the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian League during his time there. As a result, the club’s facilities and atmosphere are seen as a comfortable setting for his rehabilitation.

Meanwhile, Brazil national team staff have maintained regular contact with the goalkeeper until his recovery. Being in Brazil could make his negotiations easier as he approaches the crucial stage of his comeback.

comeback race for nottingham forest

For Nottingham Forest, the main issue is time. John became a central figure in the team’s Premier League campaign before the season was disrupted by injury.

His rehabilitation suggests a return to the pitch is getting closer. However, the club will likely take a cautious approach to avoid setbacks following knee surgery.

From John’s perspective, the motivation is clear. He broke into the Brazil setup last year and now aims to remain in the conversation ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

If the recovery proceeds without complications, Forest could soon have their first-choice goalkeeper back. And the player may still have a chance to keep his international hopes alive.

The Memphis Grizzlies organization is looking forward to the 2026-27 campaign, and so is Zack Eddy. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, the second-year center is officially out for the remainder of this season after undergoing ankle surgery on Tuesday. Hopefully he makes a full recovery, but the team clearly wanted to take a long-term look at him before heading into the offseason.

After an impressive rookie year in which he averaged 9.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 21.5 minutes per contest, Eddy only played in 11 games and did not take the court at all in 2026. However, the Purdue legend excelled when active. He recorded five double-doubles, scored 32 points on 16 of 20 shooting in a win against the Sacramento Kings on November 30, and posted 66 boards during a four-game road trip. So, fans have good reason to be excited about his development.

Still, there’s always some degree of concern when a 7-plus-foot player misses extended time early in his NBA career. Eddy played 138 games for the Boilermakers during his history-making collegiate tenure, but it only takes one major injury to start a cruel sequence of bad luck. Hopefully, this surgery will prevent further damage and bring the two-time Wooden Award winner back to life.

The silver lining to the Zach Eddy news is that the Grizzlies should increase their chances of getting a valuable pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. If everything goes in their favor, they may get an opportunity to bolster an exciting young core with top-five talent.

Ideally, both the 23-year-old big man and a new Memphis squad will be better positioned for continued success after an offseason of recovery and reflection.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are making their playoff push coming out of the All-Star break, and are trying to do so with Donovan Mitchell in and out of the lineup, as well as James Harden. The player fans have been eagerly waiting for is shooting guard Max Strus.

Strus has been out of the Cavs’ lineup the entire season as he recovers from offseason surgery on his left foot to repair a Jones fracture. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Cavs guard had surgery in August 2025 and was expected to return after three or four months.

But seven months later, Strus has still not returned to court. On Tuesday, the Cavs provided an injury update on Strus:

Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus continues his recovery after offseason surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot. Recent imaging has shown progressive healing, and in consultation with Dr. David Porter and team physician Dr. James Rosneck, Strus has made progress in individual on-court workouts as part of a structured ramp-up program.

The program will include controlled team activities and practice sessions with both the Cavaliers and the team’s NBA G League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge.

Strus will continue his rehabilitation and conditioning under the supervision of the Cavaliers’ medical and performance staff, with continued evaluation. Further updates will be provided as appropriate.

Strus, who will turn 30 on March 28, is in the third year of a four-year, $63 million deal that was signed July 6, 2023. If he is able to return at some point in the final few months of this season, the Cavs will have plenty of rotational pieces to figure out.

Max Strus started 70 games at 32 minutes a night for the Cavs in the 2023–24 season, averaging career highs of 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists.

Entering Tuesday’s slate of games, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the second seed in the East, just 2.5 games behind the Eastern Conference’s fourth-seeded Boston Celtics.

There is increasing buzz about the possibility of Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum returning from his Achilles injury before the end of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.

There has been no official announcement regarding this yet, but many believe that the former Duke Blue Devils star will be on the floor sooner than expected for the start.

And if it’s going to happen, will it happen this Wednesday, when Boston takes on the visiting Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden in Beantown? Here’s everything we know about Jayson Tatum’s injury and his playing status against the Hornets.

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Jayson Tatum Injury Status vs. Hornets

Despite the discussion, Tatum will not debut against the Hornets in the 2025-26 season, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

“Jayson Tatum is out ahead of tomorrow night’s Hornets-Celtics clash. Amid speculation that he could return on Wednesday, that won’t be the case for the All-Star forward,” Seagal shared via a social media post on Tuesday.

Tatum suffered an Achilles tendon injury during Game 4 of the Celtics’ second-round NBA playoff series against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York in 2025. He went under the knife the next day to repair the injury and was subsequently declared out for the rest of the playoffs and expected to be unavailable for the entire 2025–26 campaign.

However, reports have revealed that Tatum has begun participating in 5-on-5 scrimmages, leading to speculation that he is getting ready to see action this season. Additionally, he also practiced with Boston’s G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics.

In any case, the Celtics are performing well even without Tatum. They enter the meeting with Charlotte with a 41-20 record, second in the Eastern Conference standings and a three-game winning streak following a 108-81 defeat of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

The 28-year-old Tatum has played 585 games since being selected by the Celtics as the third overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, averaging 23.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists while shooting 45.9 percent from the field and 37.0 percent from behind the arc.

So, when the question comes whether Tatum is playing against the Hornets, the answer is no.

celtics injury report

Jayson Tatum (Achilles): out

hornet injury report

Coby White (calf): Out vs. Mavericks (Tuesday)

The Cleveland Cavaliers and James Harden were nearly dealt a season-deciding injury blow on Wednesday. An X-ray of the star point guard’s right thumb revealed he suffered a non-displaced fracture against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. While the injury usually requires surgery, Harden never considered it an option.

“It’s too much time,” the Cavaliers star said after Sunday’s 106-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets. “Thought about playing the last game, thought about playing in Milwaukee. There’s going to be some discomfort, so just figuring out ways to fight. There’s no other option.”

James Harden asked if he’s considering surgery on his broken thumb:

“No. It’s too much time… there’s going to be some discomfort, so just figuring out ways to fight it… I have no other choice.” pic.twitter.com/PG2qe37o07

– Eric Slater (@erikslater_) 2 March 2026

Harden’s injury could have been a devastating blow to Cleveland’s title hopes. After a disappointing start to the season, the Cavaliers traded an injured Darius Garland for the 36-year-old Harden at the trade deadline. The availability of the latter was a driving force in its acquisition.

However, after injuring his thumb, it was unclear whether Harden would be able to play during the stretch run to end the regular season. With Donovan Mitchell also out with a groin injury, Harden missed the first two games of Cleveland’s road trip, suffering tough losses to the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons.

The Cavaliers arrived in New York on Saturday and Harden went to the NBA Players Association gym to get his thumb tested.

“See if I can dribble,” he said of the goal of the workout. “If I can dribble, I can play. I still couldn’t dribble the way I wanted to, but it was good enough.”

Initially listed as questionable, Harden took the field against the Nets on Sunday.

James Harden playing for Cavaliers despite broken thumb

To the relief of Cavs fans, he broke through in the game and played well enough to earn the win. Harden logged 36 minutes, posting 29 points on 5 of 9 shooting from the field, 4 of 7 from three and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line, along with nine rebounds, eight assists and five turnovers.

“Too many turnovers,” he said of his performance. “Not being able to handle the ball properly. After this game, hopefully I’ll take a few days to rest and let it heal and then go from there.”

While Harden finished with a near triple-double, Kenny Atkinson noticed that he was not his usual self.

“You could see in the first half that he wasn’t 100%, obviously,” Atkinson said. “Just tipping the ball. Some of those turnovers weren’t his. Then I noticed he was tipping the ball a few times while bringing it up. Which he never does. Just probably needed to give it a break. It’s tough, especially for a guy who handles it as much as he does.

“I thought in the second half, we had that stretch where we were struggling and he kind of took over. Got to the free-throw line and then hit a couple threes. He’s a gamer. Kind of made it tough… We needed him. He played handicapped. But he still played well.”

The Cavaliers are currently the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference standings, two games ahead of the Toronto Raptors and 1.5 games behind the New York Knicks. Their next two games include two of their toughest tests since acquiring Harden.

Cleveland returns home for a rematch with the Pistons on Tuesday. They will then have four days off to rest Harden before back-to-back home contests against the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers.

Harden’s thumb will continue to be one of the top stories surrounding the Cavaliers in the coming weeks. However, the 11-time All-Star is adamant that he will do whatever it takes to remain on the court during his 36-year-old season.

“I love playing basketball even with no money,” Harden said. “Basketball is a thing that we do, and it’s a safe place. As you get better and start studying the game and start learning more and get comfortable, it’s the same with anything, you just get used to it. I’ve been fortunate to play in this league for as long as I have, and I’m still doing it at a high level. Even now, as I’ve gotten older. When I was younger, I’ve always been It felt like that, but I still realize I have a few more years left to play basketball, so I definitely cherish them and have no regrets about playing.

Memphis Grizzlies big man Zach Eddy is receiving more bad news regarding his health. According to the team, Eddie required an additional surgery on his ankle. This is Eddie’s second ankle surgery since June 2025.

Hopefully this latest surgery will relieve the stress on his ankle and the ongoing discomfort.

“Eddie is expected to make a full recovery and a timeline will be provided after surgery,” the team said in a statement.

AD is averaging 13.6 points per game during the 2025-26 NBA season. He’s also averaging just over 11 rebounds per game.

This story will be updated.

Liverpool are talking to Stade Rennais over the situation with Jeremy Jacket amid fears he will need surgery on a shoulder injury.

This is according to Ouest France. The French newspaper reports that Jacquet’s condition is still surrounded by ‘uncertainty’ after dislocating his shoulder in early February.

The fear is that the 20-year-old could miss the rest of the season due to injury. Since the injury on January 7^th‘Uncertainty has surrounded’ which has become a ‘thorny issue’. There has certainly been minimal communication from Stade Rennais.

“I don’t know exactly yet,” manager Frank Hise said Thursday.

“Jeremy is going through treatment, going through rehab, working out in the gym, that’s where we are right now…”

Liverpool questions about surgery

Jacquet has yet to undergo surgery, and it is unclear whether she will undergo surgery or not. Rumors have suggested that he may do so, but no one is confirming it. If he did go under the knife, the chances of seeing him again this season would be ‘extremely slim’.

The situation is more unusual because of Liverpool. Jackett signed for the Reds in late January for a fee in excess of €70m. His contract will not start at Anfield before January 1^{scheduled tribe}. They even overtook PSG for the transfer.

One of the reasons Liverpool made this deal was to secure the player’s future and allow him to focus on playing in the second half of the season. Now this is not happening.

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They are ‘logically’ involved given the amounts involved. In fact, he may be a major player in the story.

The Reds management hopes to integrate Jacquet into pre-season training as smoothly and quickly as possible. They are now in close contact with Stade Rennais over the situation.

The fear is that when such weakness is present, the risk of recurrence increases manifold. Surgery can help prevent this. Jacquet, for his part, wanted to play as much as possible. Now he may find himself torn between that desire and the desire to be ready for Liverpool.

In the last few months, sports witness are keeping an eye on Ivan Ferguson’s loan at AS Roma and the general struggles of the Brighton player.

The Italian side saw him start with promise, especially in the preseason. He impressed against Bologna and Pisa but then took several weeks to score his first goal. He came on against Cremonese in November.

Amidst all this, Ferguson was struggling with fitness. There was resentment at Roma for playing for Ireland despite injury and then for allegedly being overweight.

Soon, he lost his starting spot and then an ankle injury kept him out of action. Those concerns still remain, with Ferguson returning to Brighton to seek counselling. There was also a possibility of surgery but there is still uncertainty about his medical condition.

brighton player wearing a brace

Corriere Della Sera – relayed by dejeroma tvReport that the striker has been wearing a brace and using crutches for several weeks now.

For this he took the help of Brighton and went to England. But it did not yield any concrete results. That’s why Ferguson will have a new counseling session in the next few days and is considering surgery.

It is looking increasingly likely that the 21-year-old will miss a game for Roma before the end of the season.

IInjuries are becoming a pattern for Ferguson

Unfortunately, the Brighton player has been plagued by injuries over the past several seasons.

Initially, there was promise at Roma and he was being given priority over Artem Dovbyk. He also faded away due to fitness concerns and that just defines the player’s problems.

DajeRomaTV also noted that Gasperini has not always been impressed by the striker’s attitude. This is something a player can control, even if injuries prevent him.

Utah Jazz forward Vince Williams Jr. has suffered a torn left ACL and will undergo season-ending surgery, league sources told ClutchPoints on Tuesday. An MRI Tuesday morning confirmed Utah’s initial fears, and Williams will spend most of the upcoming offseason recovering from this major knee injury.

The injury occurred on Monday night, when the Jazz were on the road to face the Houston Rockets. With about nine minutes left in the second quarter, Williams was running alongside Terry Eason after Utah turned the ball over. In transition, Eason appeared to intentionally bump Williams to get a better position for a 2-on-1 opportunity.

Then Williams’ right knee buckled under him and moved inward. He immediately fell to the ground, holding his right knee in front of the jazz bench. Will Hardy was angry at the officials for not making the call, as Eason’s physical position with Williams in the game could have easily been considered an offensive foul.

Williams, who was in obvious pain, did not put any weight on his leg as Jazz staff members carried him to the locker room.

According to the Deseret News, after the game, Eason went to the Jazz locker room and checked on Williams, and said he had great “respect” for him and had no “intention” to injure him. Eason apologized for the unfortunate injury and clarified that he had no intention of trying to hurt Williams during the game.

“Not feeling very good,” Hardy said succinctly in his postgame comments. “That’s not basketball.”

Williams was traded to the Jazz on February 3 in an eight-player deal with the Memphis Grizzlies that also sent All-Star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. to Salt Lake City. Jackson was recently signed off by the Jazz and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season after undergoing surgery to remove a localized pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) growth in his left knee.

In six games with the Jazz, Williams averaged 4.7 points and 3.2 rebounds in approximately 14.0 minutes per game. This season, he has shot 35.3 percent from the floor and 31.1 percent from 3-point range with Memphis and Utah.

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Utah Jazz have suffered several injuries over the past few weeks, and they have just announced another injury, as Jusuf Nurkic will miss the remainder of the season.

“BREAKING: Utah Jazz starting center Jusuf Nurkic will have nose surgery on Wednesday, knocking him out for the remainder of the season, league sources tell me,” Haynes wrote on Twitter.

Nurkic has missed the last few games due to injury and will be out for the season. The Jazz had announced just over a week earlier that Jaren Jackson Jr. would miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his left knee to ensure his long-term health.

The Jazz have been a topic of discussion for the past month due to accusations of tanking, and Nurkic’s recent news probably doesn’t make those claims any better. The Jazz were fined for sitting Jackson and Lauri Markkanen in the fourth quarter of one of their games earlier in the month, but head coach Will Hardy said they were under a minutes restriction.

The league may have thought differently, as they are trying to land teams throwing games for the purpose of better draft positioning in the future.

All 30 general managers were recently sent a memo detailing how the NBA plans to make changes to the anti-tanking rule for next season, including first-round picks being protected for only the top-4 or top-14+, lottery prospects being held at the trade deadline or at a later date, and other scenarios.

The Jazz are currently 18-39 and 13th in the Western Conference standings, and with recent injuries, it wouldn’t be surprising to see them continue their decline as the season continues. This will help them get better chances at the top picks, which can help them build their team with more exceptional talent.

During the summer, after signing an extension at Anfield, Liverpool goalkeeper Vitezslav Jarosz joined Ajax on loan.

Two months ago, Czech Republic International said He was encouraged by Arne Slott To join Ajax. He has kept five clean sheets and conceded 42 goals in 26 matches for the Eredivisie team.

Ajax appointed former Liverpool assistant manager John Heitinga as their new manager last summer.

Jarosz followed Heitinga into the Eredivisie, which saw the Dutchman relegated in November. Fred Grime took over as interim manager and initially benched the Liverpool-owned player in favor of Remko Pasvir.

Jarosh regained his place in the starting eleven in December, while Pasvir joined Heracles Almelo via a permanent transfer in the winter market. The Dutch club signed Maarten Paes as the Czech’s backup and he has yet to make his debut.

Latest injury shocks Liverpool man

espn nl Now let us tell you that the Liverpool stopper suffered a serious setback in training on Friday.

According to the report, he will be out of action for the ‘foreseeable future’.

This claim echoes football internationalWho said the Reds owned player is set to be out for the rest of the season.

VI claim January signing Pace will make his debut for Ajax when they face NEC Nijmegen today.

Ajax confirms Dutch claims on Jaroš

Amsterdam club confirm latest Dutch claims over goalkeeper injury official website.

Ajax issued a statement saying he underwent a medical examination after suffering the blow on Friday. Test results showed ‘surgery is necessary’ and Jarosz would not play again this campaign. In other words, his ‘season’ is over.

Ajax or any Dutch outlet have not confirmed when he is expected to regain full fitness. There is also no clarity on whether Jarosz will undergo rehabilitation with Liverpool or remain in the Netherlands.

The Reds initially signed the 24-year-old for their academy from Slavia Prague in 2017. Before joining Ajax, he had several loan spells at St. Patrick’s Athletic, Notts County, Stockport County and Sturm Graz.

As the Sacramento Kings have lost their last 15 games, the team is now facing more bad news regarding star forward De’Andre Hunter’s eye injury. Hunter will miss time with the Kings due to an eye injury, with the latest report suggesting he will miss significant time.

According to NBA insiders Chris Haynes and Marc Stein, Hunter “will have to have eye surgery at the end of the season”, which will lock him down for Sacramento, as he played only two games with the team after being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers at the deadline.

“BREAKING: Sacramento Kings forward De’Andre Hunter to have season-ending eye surgery, league sources say”. [Marc Stein] And me,” Haynes, formerly of X, wrote on Twitter.

In terms of what exactly he’s dealing with, it’s been diagnosed as “iritis,” as he suffered an injury to his left eye during a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers last February 6. Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reported that he will be reevaluated in 10 days, with the ultimate conclusion being season-ending surgery.

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The way Hunter was talking about how good his progress was, it was a profound change in pace, almost speaking as if a comeback could be around the corner.

“It’s not quite there yet, but it’s definitely better than it was,” Hunter said Thursday, according to Sports Illustrated. “I’ve been able to actually play, train and do things like that, so it’s progressing really well.”

At any rate, Hunter looks to be fully healthy for next season and will contribute for the Kings.

The Memphis Grizzlies are now betting solely on the 2025-26 season, if recent injury developments following the trade deadline are any indication. Ja Morant’s status is already up in the air amid a battle with a UCL sprain, and now, his backcourt partner, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, will undergo surgery to address a “misalignment of his right little finger,” according to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel.

The Grizzlies are currently ranked 11th in the West, which theoretically keeps them in the running for a play-in tournament spot. But it seems he has no interest in competing for a postseason spot, especially after trading Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz before the deadline.

This at least gives the Grizzlies’ remaining veterans time and space to recover from any setbacks, which is exactly what Caldwell-Pope is doing. Teams are trying to compete for better lottery odds, which means they will prioritize youth moving forward.

Caldwell-Pope was acquired by the Grizzlies in the Desmond Bane trade last offseason. He has played in 51 of the Grizzlies’ 53 games so far this season, averaging 8.4 points per game on 41/32/91 shooting splits.

Grizzlies lean on youth amid Kentavious Caldwell-Pope injury

Caldwell-Pope, on paper, could have been a solid stopgap addition for the Grizzlies as they tried to remain semi-competitive after the Bane trade. But Morant’s injuries and poor performance, along with injuries to key players like Ty Jerome, Scottie Pippen Jr. and Zach Eddy, spelled disaster from every direction for the Grizzlies, denying Memphis much of a chance.

Nevertheless, Caldwell-Pope is guaranteed to remain in Memphis for next season. He has a $21.6 million player option for the 2026-27 season, and that’s the kind of money he won’t turn down in any universe.

West Ham United’s Edson Alvarez has been on loan at Fenerbahçe since the summer.

The Mexico international has not had a good run with the Istanbul club, mainly due to injuries and fitness issues.

To put this into context, the West Ham-owned player has missed more than 85 days since joining Fenerbahçe. This limited his playing time in all competitions to 1,125 minutes from 17 matches.

west ham player status

The defensive midfielder has made three appearances this calendar year and has not featured for the Turkish club since February 2. Recent claims from Türkiye that the 28-year-old man was most likely stabbed have now reached Mexico.

you can This is relayed to Mexico and then given their opinion on the current situation of the West Ham man. Journalist Mauricio Yamme has shared the latest..

Both the national team and Yellow Canaries specialists are monitoring Álvarez’s ankle injury.

Since he is still contracted to Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, West Ham will have a big role to play in his recovery process. According to Yemey, the Hammers need to make a final decision on whether he will undergo surgery or not.

Injury a matter of concern for the national team

Journalists insist there is hope in the Mexican camp that he will avoid going under the knife. This is because if the former Ajax man undergoes surgery his recovery will take ‘a very long time’.

This is worrying for Mexico as he will certainly miss the March international break and his participation in the next World Cup could be in doubt.

What’s next for Alvarez?

Despite his limited role for the Super Lig side, the Mexican attracted interest from elsewhere in the winter market. Last month, Fenerbahçe Director Devin Ozek Close His exit door was curious after being confirmed by several clubs.

Fenerbahçe has €22m purchase option and Sport Witness Turkish claims covered That it is high for them.

If Álvarez’s loan stay is not made permanent he will return to West Ham.