Kampl: Kevin Kampl is unlikely to play for Bayer Leverkusen again this season after tests revealed he has suffered a leg fracture. The Slovenia international picked up the injury more than a week ago in the 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund and missed his side’s 3-1 loss to Mainz on Sunday with what was initially diagnosed as a muscular injury. However, further tests carried out yesterday revealed greater damage than first feared with Kampl’s lower leg placed in plaster as a result.
Kante: Leicester City midfielder N’Golo Kante has been ruled out for at least two games with a hamstring injury. Kante has been a revelation in defensive midfield for Leicester this season, making 30 appearances in all competitions for the leaders, who are aiming to win their first top-flight league title.
Loftus-Cheek: Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has signed a new contract which ties him to Stamford Bridge until 2021. The 20-year-old England U-21 international has only made 13 appearances for the reigning champions despite making his debut in December 2014. But now he has penned a fresh contract to stay with his boyhood club.
Denizli: Last year’s Turkish champions Galatasaray coach Mustafa Denizli is due to resign after a three-month spell with the club, a source said yesterday. Denizli took charge at the club in November after former coach Hamza Hamzaoglu stayed less than a year at the helm. The Istanbul Lions have struggled this season, ranked fifth and 14 points behind league leaders Besiktas.
Besic: Everton midfielder Mo Besic will not be fit to return against Aston Villa today. The Bosnia international has missed the last six matches with a hamstring injury but could be ready for Saturday’s visit of West Ham United, the club said yesterday.
Aarons: Arsenal have been linked with a move for Newcastle winger Rolando Aarons, according to the Daily Mirror. The 20-year-old doesn’t look likely to sign a new contract in the north east and is being watched by a number of clubs from around Europe.
Championship: Brighton vs Leeds United 4-0.
In Italy: Serie B – Cagliari vs Novara 0-1. Lega Pro Group B – Pisa vs Carrarese 1-0.