Football News, Notes & Injuries

Fresneda (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Rui Birges, per A Bola. "You have been an important player and have had a great season. By physical management, it is not at 100 percent, so we chose to leave it in Lisbon. He was not in a full position to make his contribution to 100 percent, and tomorrow's game requires everyone 100 percent."

Simoes still needs to be assessed as he struggles with an undisclosed injury ahead of the second UCL quarterfinals leg versus Arsenal, Nuno Raposo of A Bola reported Sunday.

Fresneda could miss the return match against Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals due to an issue about which coach Rui Borges explained "He left for physical complaints. By accumulating minutes and games, we chose to take him out at halftime", Nuno Raposo of A Bola reported Sunday.

Guilherme (sprain) remains unavailable and will miss Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal against Arsenal, according to A Bola.

Santos (muscular) remains unavailable and will miss Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal against Arsenal, according to A Bola.

Alvarez shared pictures of him on the training pitch after making progress in his rehabilitation from the ankle surgery he underwent in February.

Dzeko finished Tuesday's World Cup qualifying matchup versus Italy with an injured arm, but he's hopeful to avoid surgery and return to action in April, Nefes Gazete Spor reports.

Araujo is at risk of being excluded from Mexico's World Cup roster as he faces an eight-week recovery period from a quadriceps injury, Kery Ruiz of DAZN reports.

Piquerez (ankle) is officially ruled out for a long period following surgery to repair a right ankle ligament tear, his club announced Monday.

Fresneda has been a regular starter on defense for Sporting CP during their 2025/26 Champions League campaign.