Marcus Blythe
Injury and team news reporter
Writing for OneLightScore since 2026
Marcus Blythe tracks availability for OneLightScore: injury bulletins, expected return timelines, suspensions and the fitness calls that decide a team sheet. The beat runs through every round, translating club medical updates into a clear picture of who is fit, who is doubtful and who is out.
Real Madrid Confirm Mbappé Knee Hyperextension: Two Weeks Out, Clásico in Sight
Real Madrid have diagnosed Kylian Mbappé with a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee after the France win in Türkiye, with the forward expected to miss around two weeks — the Nations League run for sure, possibly Villarreal, but likely not the Clásico.
27 Sept 20263 min read
Mbappe Suffers Knee Tendon Injury as Zidane Sends Him Back to Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé has withdrawn from the France squad with a left knee tendon injury suffered while scoring the winner in Türkiye, and Real Madrid will assess their captain ahead of the Villarreal game on October 10.
26 Sept 20263 min read
Reece James Hamstring Injury: Chelsea Captain Targeting Bournemouth Return
Reece James is nursing a low-grade hamstring injury but is expected to be back when Chelsea resume against Bournemouth on October 10, with Joao Pedro the one major doubt and Cole Palmer withdrawn from England duty.
26 Sept 20262 min read
Brobbey Withdraws From Netherlands Squad With Muscle Injury as Zirkzee Replaces Sunderland Striker
Brian Brobbey has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad with an apparent muscle injury suffered in the 1-1 draw with Germany, with Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee called up as his replacement and Sunderland awaiting their own assessment on their ever-present striker.
26 Sept 20262 min read
Jamal Musiala Faces Three to Four Weeks Out With Torn Muscle Fibre
Jamal Musiala tore a muscle fibre in the warm-up before Germany's draw with the Netherlands and is expected to miss three to four weeks, with the international break softening the cost for Bayern Munich.
25 Sept 20262 min read
Kai Havertz Diagnosed With Muscle Strain and Sent Back to Arsenal
Germany have confirmed Kai Havertz suffered a leg muscle strain against the Netherlands and released him back to Arsenal, with Jurgen Klopp ruling him out of Sunday's game against Greece.
25 Sept 20262 min read
Musiala and Havertz Await MRI Results After Netherlands Draw
Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz both picked up muscle injuries in Germany's draw with the Netherlands, and Jurgen Klopp admits both are 'probably out' as they await MRI scans.
25 Sept 20262 min read
Osimhen targets October 9 return as Galatasaray manage his recovery
Victor Osimhen is expected to return from an adductor injury for Galatasaray against Kasimpasa on October 9, with the Super Lig leaders using the extended international break to bring their striker and two more senior players back to full fitness.
24 Sept 20262 min read
Konate withdraws from France squad with knee sprain and returns to Real Madrid
Ibrahima Konate has withdrawn from France's squad ahead of their Nations League opener against Turkey after scans showed a minor sprain in his right knee, with the defender returning to Real Madrid to continue his recovery.
24 Sept 20262 min read
Juventus goalkeeper Grabara out for up to seven months after ACL surgery
Juventus have confirmed goalkeeper Kamil Grabara underwent successful surgery to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, with the Poland international facing up to seven months on the sidelines.
24 Sept 20262 min read
Tottenham lose Pedro Porro for a month with hamstring injury
Tottenham have confirmed Pedro Porro will miss around a month with the hamstring injury suffered against Aston Villa, leaving Roberto De Zerbi without his only senior right-back for the return to Premier League action.
24 Sept 20262 min read
Barcelona's Christensen faces two months out with thigh strain
Barcelona have confirmed Andreas Christensen suffered a left thigh strain in the win over Sevilla, with reports in Spain suggesting the defender could be sidelined for up to two months.
24 Sept 20262 min read