Football fixtures and results: Saturday February 17 to Wednesday February 21
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17
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Gillingham’s loan striker Jorge Hurtado injured – Colombian player back with Championship side Watford while specialists assess injury picked up against Swindon Town
Exciting South American forward Jorge Hurtado’s future at Gillingham is in doubt – after just three substitute appearances.
On-loan Middlesbrough defender Bryant Bilongo enjoys attacking role during Ebbsfleet’s 3-0 win over Eastleigh
Ebbsfleet’s Bryant Bilongo admitted he was expecting to play in defence for the club after a man-of-the-match display on Saturday.
'Not one bit' - Kyle Walker defends Pep Guardiola selection calls in Man City draw vs Chelsea
Pep Guardiola's starting XI was not the reason for Manchester City's dropped points against Chelsea, captain Kyle Walker insists.
Manchester United need more players to do what Kobbie Mainoo is doing
This was another typically chaotic Manchester United game, but in amongst the mayhem on the Kenilworth Road pitch there was one player who often managed to put his head up and bring some structure to proceedings. He was the youngest player on the pitch.
Simone Inzaghi Pushing Red-Hot Inter Milan To New Heights As Atletico Madrid Come To Town
Simone Inzaghi is on the verge of a major breakthrough at Inter Milan as the Serie A leaders push towards the first Serie A title of his coaching career and eye another deep run in the Champions League. Inter are in red-hot form as they await the visit of Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, eight wins from eight in 2024 giving them the Italian Super Cup and a nine-point lead over Juventus in Italy's top flight -- with a game in hand. Inzaghi has long been viewed as a cup coach, one who can win the domestic knockout baubles but isn't capable of challenging for football's biggest prizes.
Atletico Madrid's Diego Simeone Returns To Cherished Milan For Tough Inter Battle
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone returns to a happy hunting ground on Tuesday at the San Siro, but must put feelings to the side in an intriguing Champions League last 16 clash with Inter Milan. The Rojiblancos, fourth in La Liga, need a strong run in Europe to make something significant of a season which started well but stalled with elimination in the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey. In their path lie the runaway Serie A leaders and last year's Champions League runners-up, with the first leg in Italy.
Rudi Voeller Backs Xabi Alonso To Stay At Bayer Leverkusen
Former Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voeller said on Sunday he backed coach Xabi Alonso to stay beyond the summer amid links to Liverpool and Bayern Munich. Taking over with the club near the foot of the table last season, Alonso has supercharged Leverkusen, who are eight points clear atop the Bundesliga table and on track for a first-ever league title. Alonso's Leverkusen are unbeaten in 32 games in all competitions this season, with only four draws.