Gareth Bale makes impressive Real Madrid return after six-month injury absence
Gareth Bale impressed in his first Real Madrid appearance in six months after finally putting his injury nightmare behind him.
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Hearts explain Nathaniel Atkinson's absence, but he remains doubt for Livingston tie
Illness prevented the Australian defender playing in Wednesday night’s Premiership game with Dundee. Riccarton medical staff will check on him today and tomorrow before a final decision is made.
Andy Farrell: Johnny Sexton absence may provide ‘great development’ for Ireland
Andy Farrell says the loss of influential skipper Johnny Sexton for Saturday’s crunch Guinness Six Nations clash with France could provide “great development” for Ireland going forward.
Ryan Lowe explains absence of Preston North End forward
Lowe instead opted for a front pairing of Cameron Archer and Ched Evans as PNE drew 0-0 with Huddersfield Town.
Sheffield Wednesday boosted by Rotherham absentees despite captain Richard Wood's return
Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to make it five consecutive wins in Sunday’s Yorkshire derby against Rotherham.
David McGoldrick injury and Liverpool loanee Ben Davies' Sheffield United absence explained
David McGoldrick has a thigh problem, according to manager Paul Heckingbottom.
Lee Bowyer explains reasoning behind Birmingham City man’s absence from Bournemouth clash
Birmingham City head coach Lee Bowyer has revealed that Marc Roberts did not participate in yesterday’s clash with AFC Bournemouth due to the fact that the defender felt a tightness in his hamstring in training.
Christopher Jullien: Celtic defender's absence explained by Ange Postecoglou
The absence of Christopher Jullien from the Celtic bench for recent games has raised concerns over the centre-back potentially having encountered another setback on his long road back from injury.