HEADLINES
Neymar ruled out of PSG clash with RB Leipzig through injury
Sterling advised by De Bruyne amid Man City exit rumours
Gunshots fired in Portugal during post-match fight between players and fans
‘Chelsea were not lucky vs Brentford, Mendy was outstanding’ – Crooks
Liverpool boss Klopp: Salah deserves Ballon d’Or
Chelsea legend Drogba named WHO Ambassador for Sports and Health
Crouch: Mendy could be ‘the final missing piece’ to help Chelsea win titles
Lucas Hernandez given deadline to report to prison
England handed stadium ban over crowd trouble at Euro 2020 final
SPANISH PAPERS
Atletico Madrid captain Koke Resurrección has made it clear to his teammates that they need to take all three points against Liverpool.
Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix has sent a warning to Liverpool that he and his teammates are ‘prepared’ for the all-important clash.
Andres Iniesta has told ESPN that he believes Barcelona can win El Clasico and LaLiga this season.
Carlo Ancelotti will be without Eden Hazard for the Champions League clash against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Lucas Hernandez has until October 28 to enter prison in Spain unless his appeal is accepted by then.
Pedri, Ronald Araujo and Ousmane Dembele all ruled out for both Dynamo Kiev and Real Madrid clashes.
Villarreal will not be able to use their newest signing Serge Aurier in their Champions League group stage campaign due to eligibility rules.
Mino Raiola, the agent of Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt, has contacted Barcelona with the intention of a possible transfer move for his client next summer. Raiola has been in talks with Chelsea and Manchester City as well.
FRENCH PAPERS
Paris Saint-Germain have announced that Neymar will be absent over the next few days as a result of a groin issue, and will miss the game against RB Leipzig.
Lucas Hernandez appeared before a Madrid judge, and has been given ten days to enter prison voluntarily. An appeal has been lodged with the provincial court.
France and Bayern Munich right-back Benjamin Pavard claims he is a better defender than rivals such as Trent Alexander-Arnold. “On paper, Pavard is perhaps less sexy than Hakimi or Alexander-Arnold, but I think that defensively I am more complete.”
Mauro Icardi has missed PSG’s training session at Camp de Loges ahead of their game against RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Parisian club confirmed the Argentinian missed Monday’s training session due to personal reasons, believed to be surrounding his marriage with Wanda Nara.
It is thought that Icardi flew to Milan to see his partner after reportedly cheating on her. His absence means that he will miss their Champions League tie.
ITALIAN PAPERS
AC Milan forward Rafael Leao said he always dreamed of hearing the Champions League anthem and stressed the match against FC Porto on Tuesday ‘is a Final’ for the Rossoneri.
Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt remains a doubt for the club ahead of their upcoming game against Zenit in the Champions League, report La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Atalanta captain Rafael Toloi has been ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Manchester United with an adductor injury.
Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar said there’s ‘not much difference’ since Achraf Hakimi left but admitted the Nerazzurri must improve defensively. ‘We concede a lot’.
According to reports in Argentina, a private investigator hired by Wanda Nara discovered Mauro Icardi’s affair with Eugenia Suarez, so she will divorce the former Inter captain.
Carlo Ancelotti says Roberto De Zerbi is ‘a great friend’ and warns his Real Madrid side about Shakhtar: ‘They have great personalities.’
FIGC President Gabriele Gravina believes the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo was a ‘bad move’ for Juventus and hopes Italy will host Euro 2028.
BRITISH EXPRESS
LIVERPOOL ECHO
Liverpool are set to welcome Alisson Becker and Fabinho back into contention for Tuesday night’s Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid. Thiago Alcantara is absent having missed Liverpool’s last five games with a calf issue.
Jurgen Klopp has warned Liverpool’s players they will get eaten by Atletico Madrid if they repeat the performance that saw them lose their European crown.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believes Mohamed Salah can win this year’s Ballon d’Or – if the award is based on consistency after scoring 135 goals in 213 games in all competitions for Liverpool since June 2017.
Mohamed Salah wants to re-sign on terms understood to be in the region of £400,000 a week for Liverpool.
Roberto Firmino could make his 300th appearance for the club in all competitions tonight.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Manchester United will reportedly not sack under pressure manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – even if they lose to rivals Liverpool and Manchester City.
Jamie Carragher says that Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United has compounded Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s problems at Old Trafford. “As soon as Ronaldo comes in, Pogba has to play centre midfield to fit all the players in. I’m not saying (Pogba) should be out of the team, but he’s not a centre midfielder in a United shirt.”
Jesse Lingard’s representatives were at St James’ Park on Sunday, and are keeping an eye on developments at Newcastle United.
Kevin De Bruyne claims Roberto Lewandowski would be his Ballon d’Or winner ahead of himself and his Manchester City team-mates.
LONDON EVENING STANDARD
Kieran Trippier admits he would ‘love to play in the Premier League again’ before becoming a manager.
Gary Neville has insisted that Declan Rice needs to transfer to a Champions League club to take the next jump in his career.
THE GUARDIAN
Premier League clubs have voted through legislation designed to prevent Newcastle’s new Saudi owners from striking lucrative sponsorship deals, with only Manchester City voting against it.
THE SUN
Manchester City remain interested in West Ham midfielder Declan Rice as they plot a long-term replacement for Fernandinho.
Chelsea are interested in Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt and are reported to have already had talks with agent Mino Raiola.
Barcelona are reportedly no longer interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba on a free transfer and believe they are being used as leverage.
Fresh speculation over Jesse Lingard’s Manchester United future has emerged after his agents were seen at Sunday’s clash between Newcastle United and Tottenham.
Conditions at the Nou Camp have become so bad that Barcelona caterers are not always able to use the kitchen ovens during matches for fear of blowing fuses and potentially losing floodlights.
Liverpool are weighing up an offer for Lazio midfielder Sergei Milinkovic-Savic, although he also remains a target for Real Madrid as well.
DAILY MAIL
Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles and team-mate Isaac Hayden had to be separated after getting involved in a furious row following the 3-2 defeat by Tottenham on Sunday.
Kick It Out are planning talks with Newcastle to prevent fans from wearing tea towels on their heads in tribute to new Saudi owners.
DAILY EXPRESS
The Glazer family are said to be “not sure” about supposed leading candidates Antonio Conte and Zinedine Zidane, should they decide to sack Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
DAILY MIRROR
Eddie Howe is in discussions with Newcastle as Steve Bruce faces the axe before the club faces Crystal Palace.
Fabio Paratici is ready to deal former club Juventus a blow by snatching Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic and Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from under their noses in an £89m double swoop.
FOOTBALL LONDON
Arsène Wenger will meet this week with men’s national team managers to discuss reform to the international calendar from 2024.
Talks are “ Progressing “ with Antonio Rudiger and Chelsea, Bayern and Real Madrid are waiting in case they don’t find a total agreement.
Chelsea central defenders Thiago Silva and Antonio Rudiger are back in training ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League game against Malmo FF.
