Julen Lopetegui is determined to look to the future as Real Madrid prepare to begin LaLiga life without Cristiano Ronaldo when they face Getafe at the Bernabeu on Sunday. Ronaldo’s departure inevitably cast a shadow over Real’s close season but Lopetegui – who did not shy away from controversy himself in the manner of his arrival – insists it is time to move on. Garet...Full Story »

Matej Vydra will not be making his Burnley debut against Watford in the Premier League on Sunday. The £11million signing is short of match fitness after a disrupted pre-season at Derby and is not yet considered ready for first-team action. Sean Dyche will make several changes after Thursday’s Europa League win over Istanbul Basaksehir but Robbie Brady, Steven Defour, Nick Pope and...Full Story »

Sheffield United will check on midfielder Mark Duffy as an illness bug has hit the squad ahead of the Sky Bet Championship clash against Norwich.Duffy came off at half-time in the Carabao Cup tie against Hull on Tuesday night and is one of a couple of players continuing to be assessed before Saturday’s game.New signing Oliver Norwood made his debut against Hull, while captain Billy Sharp r...Full Story »

Luis Suarez has been backed to hit the ground running despite enduring an unimpressive pre-season when Barcelona launch their La Liga title defence.Suarez struggled to make any impact as a starter against Sevilla in the Spanish Super Cup and replacement in the friendly against Boca Juniors – his first appearances since helping Uruguay reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.The 31-y...Full Story »

Massimiliano Allegri has labelled Cristiano Ronaldo as “the best player in the world” and confirmed he will make his competitive debut for Juventus on Saturday.The reigning Serie A champions travel to face Chievo in the opening match of their title defence and will hand summer signing Ronaldo his bow.The Portugal captain joined from Real Madrid in one of the most sensational transfer...Full Story »

Brentford boss Dean Smith has an almost fully-fit squad to choose from for the home game against Sheffield Wednesday.Smith has no new injury or suspension problems following his side’s midweek Carabao Cup win at Southend, for which Smith made 11 changes.The likes of Josh Clarke, Nico Yennaris, Julian Jeanvier and Ryan Woods are all hoping to retain their starting places.Rico Henry is edgin...Full Story »

Yerry Mina will sit out Everton’s Premier League home match against Southampton on Saturday due to a foot problem but fellow new arrivals Kurt Zouma and Bernard could make their Toffees debuts.Andre Gomes, the other player who joined last week, is still recovering from a hamstring injury and Phil Jagielka is suspended as he begins a three-match ban after being sent off in the 2-2 draw at W...Full Story »

Champions Manchester City are without midfielder Kevin De Bruyne for the visit of Huddersfield in the Premier League on Sunday. The Belgium international has been sidelined for three months with a knee injury but fellow playmaker David Silva could return after a leg problem. Brazil defender Danilo is still sidelined with the ankle injury that curtailed his involvement in the World Cup. Hudd...Full Story »

New signing Harry Arter is expected to make his Cardiff bow against Newcastle in the Premier League.Arter was unable to play last weekend as Cardiff’s top-flight return came at his parent club Bournemouth.Kenneth Zohore (groin) faces a late fitness test after missing the 2-0 Bournemouth defeat, but Aron Gunnarsson (knee) definitely misses out.Newcastle could hand full debuts to a host...Full Story »

Brighton will be without captain Bruno for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United. The Spanish defender injured his hamstring during the opening-day defeat at Watford and could be replaced by deadline-day signing Martin Montoya, who is available to make his debut. Romanian forward Florin Andone remains out with a groin injury, while Colombia winger Jose Izquierdo will not...Full Story »