Leeds United fans will have been disappointed to see key player Max Wober substituted due to an injury problem during the international break.

However, an update has now emerged on the Austrian defender, and it seems as if he should only be out of action for a short while and will be back to aid Javi Gracia's side in their fight against relegation.

What is the latest Leeds injury news?

According to The Athletic, the centre-back is a doubt for this weekend's game against Arsenal but Leeds are confident that he will be fit for the Premier League run-in.

The Yorkshire outfit have completed an assessment on the former RB Salzburg man, who pulled up with an apparent hamstring problem in Austria's European qualifier against Azerbaijan and seem confident that the injury is a minor one.

Considering Leeds' struggles defensively so far this campaign, which have seen them ship the fifth-most goals in the division with 44, it can only be good news for Gracia that Wober is set to be out for just a short period.

Since joining from Salzburg in the January transfer window in a deal worth £11m, the 24-year-old has established himself as a regular in the Whites' defence.

The versatile defender has averaged an impressive 6.77 rating from WhoScored across his ten appearances in the top flight, which ranks him as the fourth-best performer at Elland Road so far this season, emphasising the impact he has had since his arrival in the winter transfer window.

The Austria international also ranks second for interceptions, second for clearances and first for blocks in Gracia's squad which again proves how quickly he has established himself as a key man at Elland Road.

His impressive form since Gracia's arrival has helped the Whites take seven points from a possible 12, lifting them to 14th in the Premier League table, which has given them a real chance of avoiding relegation when things looked desperate only a few weeks ago.

Wober, who is paid £35k per week at Leeds, earned a lot of praise from Leeds Live writer Beren Cross ahead of his arrival at Elland Road and he has certainly lived up to that praise thus far.

Cross said: "A leader, a beast one vs one, strong in the air, digs out lazy teammates, limited pace, but a national boss in Rangnick playing him at left-back too."

If his injury does prove to be a minor one, and he can continue his strong start to life at Leeds upon his return to action, then the Yorkshire outfit have a real chance of avoiding relegation this season.

Dick Advocaat’s reign at Glasgow Rangers was anything but eventful. Sir David Murray was looking for a manager who could return the Ibrox side to the summit of Scottish football following a lacklustre 1997/98 season in which the club finished trophyless for the first time since 1986.

The Dutchman guided the Gers to five domestic trophies from six during his first two seasons, yet the 2000/01 campaign would go on to be a major disappointment, with Advocaat splashing money to try and salvage some success in a faltering period.

The £12m spent on Norwegian striker Tore Andre Flo in November 2000 would surely go on to be regarded as his biggest blunder, despite some early promise.

Was Tore Andre Flo a success at Rangers?

Spending £12m on a player was seen as an extravagant purchase for teams in the Premier League and Serie A during that time period, but a Scottish club? It was unheard of.

Flo had vast experience in England, scoring 50 goals in 162 appearances for Chelsea while winning both the FA Cup and League Cup during his spell in London. Having also represented Norway at the 1998 World Cup – scoring against Brazil – and Euro 2000, he had a wealth of international experience and although the fee was a major talking point, his credentials perhaps backed it up.

Scoring on your debut against Celtic is one way to introduce yourself and Flo did exactly that in a 5-1 win, before scoring another 12 goals that season, and it looked like money well spent by Advocaat.

New heights were reached in 2001/02, with the lanky striker netting 25 goals across all competitions as Rangers won the Scottish Cup and League Cup yet finished behind their cross-city rivals in the chase for the title.

That was as good as it got for Flo, with Alex McLeish moving him on to Sunderland in the summer of 2002 for a fee of £6.75m, which represented a major loss.

Peter Reid claimed the striker had “excellent finishing skills” and although he did show a glimpse of his talent at Ibrox, his massively inflated fee was a poor indicator of his actual performances with the player himself admitting it was "difficult" in Scotland.

He scored 36 times during his stay in Glasgow, which worked out at around £333k-per-goal with the club well and truly enduring a nightmare on the player who was earmarked to dominate Scottish football upon his arrival at the turn of the century.

Advocaat didn’t make many mistakes as manager, but when he did, they were catastrophic.

A number of Manchester United supporters have been reacting to the news that Harry Maguire will be suspended for the FA Cup semi-final against Brighton.

The Lowdown: Sunday chaos

Erik ten Hag’s side continued their long unbeaten record at Old Trafford following a dramatic quarter-final with Fulham on Sunday afternoon.

Aleksandar Mitrovic put the visitors in front in the second half before chaos ensued with 20 minutes to go. Jadon Sancho’s effort was blocked on the line by Willian, with referee Chris Kavanagh initially giving a corner. However, VAR advised the official to check the pitchside monitor, with Willian protesting and manager Marco Silva not happy. Silva was then shown a red card before Kavanagh awarded a penalty, with Willian also dismissed as well.

Mitrovic was also furious and pushed the referee’s arm, becoming the third visitor to be sent off. Bruno Fernandes equalised from the resulting spot kick before Marcel Sabitzer put United in front shortly after and Fernandes sealed a 3-1 win in stoppage time.

Ten Hag’s side will now take on Brighton at Wembley for a place in the final, but the United boss won’t have a full selection of players to choose from.

The Latest: Fans react to Maguire news

Maguire received a booking after just 21 minutes for a foul which meant that he would be suspended for the semi-final. United Report shared the news on Twitter during the game, where a number of supporters were actually happy at the update.

“Finally some good news” – @nilohitsharma

“Best thing to happen today even if we win” – @MattyMurray18

“Yessssss” – @thatmendiguy

“Blessing in disguise if Varane is for enough to replace him” – @forthesp0rts

“YESSSSS TODAY CAN’T GET ANY BETTER” – @kxngrxse

“One less game I have to endure Maguire in a United shirt until he’s sold to Newcastle in the summer. Seems like a decent enough lad but watching him play for United gives me major health problems. Looking forward to it being over, but I will have PTSD for many many years.” – @ManUnitedTalk

“This news, makes me feel better than seeing our performance” – @djuangnoff

The Verdict: Varane and Martinez?

Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez have been Ten Hag’s first-choice centre-back pairing this season. Varane missed the match on Sunday with an injury but is expected to be back in action following the international break.

Therefore, it wouldn’t come as a surprise if the two were to start at Wembley next month, with Victor Lindelof a potential option from the bench.

Maguire being suspended isn’t ideal, though, despite the reaction from some fans, so Ten Hag will be hoping his squad remain fully fit over the coming months, especially at the back before the meeting with Brighton.

Chelsea have distanced themselves from the reputation they had a few years ago of having a seemingly endless number of young players out on loan.

The likes of Matt Miazga, Lucas Piazon and Marco van Ginkel would all spend a number of years at Chelsea without ever really featuring for the first team but have all finally left Stamford Bridge on permanent deals.

However, one forgotten man from Chelsea's loan army is still contracted by the club, with Baba Rahman currently on loan with Reading in the Championship in what is remarkably the 28-year-old's seventh separate spell away from the west London club.

How long has Rahman rinsed Chelsea?

Chelsea signed the left-back from Augsburg in 2015 for a fee of £14m, which could have raised to £20m had he made more than 100 appearances for the Blues.

Considering his last appearance for the Stamford Bridge outfit came in the 2015/16 Premier League campaign, it seems unlikely that the Bundesliga side will ever see that £6m.

The Ghana international was expected to be a replacement for Filipe Luis when he made the move to Chelsea and he was something of a regular in his first season at the club, making 23 appearances in all competitions, contributing no goals and two assists. These would be the only showings he would make for the Blues.

He has since spent time with Schalke, Stade Reims, RCD Mallorca, PAOK and finally Reading, with his 49 appearances for the Royals the most of any club he has played for in his career.

A cruciate ligament injury that Rahman suffered at Schalke was seemingly the end of his hopes of making it at Chelsea, and his lack of appearances since then makes it difficult to understand why the £86k-per-week earner is still contracted at Stamford Bridge.

Ahead of his first loan spell with Reading in the summer of 2021, the Blues opted to extend his deal until 2024, perhaps in the hope that some strong performances in England would encourage a club to pay a fee for him, yet they sent him back out to the Berkshire side again last summer.

He has made 18 appearances for Paul Ince's side this season in the Championship, averaging a woeful 6.43 rating from WhoScored for his performances, which well and truly hammers home that the Ghanaian won't ever be playing for Chelsea again.

Although his game time at Reading has allowed him to become a regular for the Ghana national side, it seems as if he hasn't impressed there either, with journalist Ohene-Bampoe Brenya dubbing him "terrible" during the World Cup.

Chelsea surely cannot allow Rahman to go out on loan again this summer, so Graham Potter must finally bring an end to his 2,788-day stay at Stamford Bridge.

Tottenham Hotspur teenager Romaine Mundle has been promoted to the first-team squad, according to club expert John Wenham.

What’s the latest on Spurs and Mundle?

Mundle has been progressing through Spurs’ academy in recent years and has even made the first team matchday squad on two occasions during the current campaign. The 19-year-old was on the bench against Portsmouth in the FA Cup at the beginning of the year and more recently against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

The right-winger failed to make his debut in either fixture, but it looks as if he has been catching the eye at the club’s Hotspur Way Training Ground and in the U21s with nine goal contributions in 29 appearances.

Spurs expert Wenham took to Twitter, via his Lilywhites Rose account, in the last 48 hours to share what he’s heard on Mundle. He said that the teenager has ‘been fully promoted’ to a first team player, with the club delighted by his development for the U21s. Wenham also addressed the youngster’s contract situation, with talks held over new terms.

‘Understand Romaine Mundle has been fully promoted to a first team player. Club delighted with his development this season with a string of standout performances for the U21’s. Contract set to expire on 30 June but talks have taken place regarding a new deal.’

Could we see Mundle make his Tottenham debut soon?

Mundle has been mooted as a possible future Heung-min Son with some increased playing time in north London, so this update is an exciting one. Alasdair Gold has previously described the attacker as "bright", whereas fellow journalist Josh Holland has also praised him for causing a young Foxes side "many problems" at the beginning of the season.

He is clearly highly thought of by Spurs officials following this claim, and with Cristian Stellini and assistant coach Ryan Mason taking temporary charge of the side until the end of the season, there could be a chance for Mundle to make his senior debut.

Spurs are in a fierce battle to finish in the top four heading into the run-in, but should he continue to impress, the winger could find himself in the matchday squad on a regular basis and possibly end up making a cameo display, so Mundle appears to be a name to keep an eye on.

A report by The Telegraph and journalist Matt Law has shared an update on Antonio Conte’s future at Tottenham and the prospect of Ryan Mason as interim.

The Lowdown: Conte future debate…

The future of Conte is still very much up in the air and central to serious debate given Spurs still haven’t officially announced their managerial plans.

Speculation has been rife as to who could succeed the Italian if he is in fact sacked before the end of the season, with many candidates making their way onto Fabio Paratici’s managerial shortlist.

Mauricio Pochettino, a Lilywhites fan favourite and free agent, is seen as one of the favourites but Roberto De Zerbi, Luis Enrique, Marco Silva and Thomas Frank are also being considered according to Sky.

Chairman Daniel Levy is now unlikely to get his hands on Thomas Tuchel given reports highly suggest he’ll be joining Bayern Munich to replace Julian Nagelsmann.

Another option is appointing Mason as temporary head coach until the conclusion of this Premier League campaign, with Law sharing what he’s heard on that possibility.

The Latest: Mason update at Spurs…

According to the reliable reporter, writing in a report for The Telegraph, Levy has personally ‘given consideration’ to appointing Mason on an interim basis.

This would apparently be as the Spurs chief continues his search for a permanent manager off-the-field as a more long-term solution heading into next season.

The north Londoners are also believed to have ‘held talks’ over Conte’s future this week and Spurs could potentially sack the former Chelsea coach and agree to pay the remainder of his contract in one lump sum – which would amount to £4 million.

The Verdict: Good option…

Deciding Tottenham’s next manager comes as a very crucial decision and one which needs serious consideration.

Levy planning ahead on a permanent head coach while Mason takes charge in the mean time could be an efficient solution, especially considering the 31-year-old has previous experience in such a role.

Mason took temporary charge when Spurs dismissed ex-boss Jose Mourinho in 2021, overseeing their last seven games of the 2020/2021 season and winning four of them.

He lead Tottenham out for their 2021 Carabao Cup final against Man City, and while that ended in defeat, Mason did help to orchestrate impressive wins against the likes of Sheffield United (4-0) and Leicester City (4-2).

Praised for his ‘unbelievable’ work in the post by former Spurs star Toby Alderweireld, it would be a slight gamble in Spurs’ race for the top four, but the plan would have it’s merits.

Southampton are closely following Manchester City youngster Carlos Borges and are likely to make a move in the summer transfer window, according to a recent report.

The Lowdown: Southampton building for the future

The Saints have been known for targeting Man City youth players in the past, bringing in Romeo Lavia for an initial £10.5m last summer, and they could be set to make a tidy profit on the midfielder.

Pep Guardiola’s side have a £40m buy-back clause which becomes active in the summer of 2024, while interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United could drive his price up in the upcoming transfer window.

City have also sold Sam Edozie, Juan Larios and Gavin Bazunu to Southampton in recent times, with the latter player going on to establish himself in the first team, making 28 appearances in the Premier League so far this season.

The Latest: Borges targeted

As per a report from The Athletic, the Saints have an ongoing interest in bringing Borges to the club in the summer transfer window, and they have a good chance of being at the front of the queue for his signature.

Scouts have closely monitored the 19-year-old this season, and with the City influence that is now at the club, a move could appeal to all parties at the end of the campaign.

The young attacker has made it clear that he wants to get more minutes, having noted the progress made by Edozie since making the switch to the South Coast, which means he could actively seek out a move in the summer.

The Verdict: Get it done?

Southampton have a proven track record signing quality young players from Man City and giving them the opportunity to develop in the first team, and the left winger would be another excellent addition to the squad.

While he is lacking in experience at first-team level, the Portugal U19 international has proven that he is ready for the step up with his performances for the youth team this season, notching an incredible 23 goals and 15 assists in just 27 outings.

That said, the starlet is not going to reach his huge potential until he is given a consistent run in the first team, which means a move to St Mary’s is perfect for all parties, if City again choose to include a buy-back clause in his contract.

Hailed as the ‘real deal’ with a ‘seriously bright future’ by journalist Tom Young, Borges should undoubtedly be one of Southampton’s priority targets this summer.

Arsenal recorded yet another Premier League victory – their eighth in a row – against Leeds United that restored their eight-point cushion at the top of the table.

Earlier on this afternoon, Manchester City hammered Liverpool 4-1 and reduced the gap while putting all the pressure back onto Mikel Arteta’s men and the onus was for them to respond in kind and secure a crucial three points.

In previous seasons, the Gunners would have crumbled, not this term, with the Spaniard working his magic so far as he aims to end their 19-year wait for a league title.

It was an utterly dominant display and Arteta will surely be boosted by the fact Gabriel Jesus has returned to goal-scoring form.

The Brazilian scored two goals against Leeds in a 60-minute spell, took four shots in total, made one key pass and also had 48 touches as he looks like he is returning to the form that saw him be so impressive during the first half of the season.

His goals and impact will be vital heading into the next few weeks; however, Gabriel Martinelli will also be needed at top form, and he was arguably Arteta’s unsung hero today.

How did Gabriel Martinelli perform against Leeds United?

Statistically, the Brazilian winger was Arsenal’s third-best player on the pitch, behind Jesus and Martin Odegaard, receiving a Sofascore rating of 7.6/10 and this was very well deserved considering his performance.

He may not have scored, but the 21-year-old did provide an assist for Ben White to score and also took four shots during the match as he looked to add to his 13 goals scored already this term.

His performance led writer Ifreke Inyangto to claim that “Martinelli is decision making away from being really unstoppable.” And his attacking ability was crucial to the north Londoners' goal of securing all three points, being a constant threat from the left wing throughout.

Journalist Victor Dieguez also had plenty of praise for the player, lauding him as a “genius” and if he can carry on performing like this until May, it could well be the Gunners’ title to lose.

Martinelli also won seven ground duels, displaying his strength in one-on-one scenarios, while also adding two key passes, completing five dribble attempts, and taking 69 touches, proving the £90k-per-week man constantly wanted to be involved.

It was another wonderful performance from the youngster and Arteta has a sensation on his hands there’s no doubt about it.

Celtic look set to sell goalkeeper Scott Bain this summer, according to Football Insider.

What’s the latest on Bain’s Celtic future?

Bain has been at Celtic since 2018 and still has another 12 months remaining on his £395,000-a-year Parkhead deal.

The 31-year-old joined from Dundee and has gone on to make 74 appearances for the Hoops, keeping 38 clean sheets, mainly as second choice under the likes of Brendan Rodgers, Neil Lennon and Ange Postecoglou.

Bain has only made 10 or more Scottish Premiership appearances in two of his five seasons in Glasgow, with Postecoglou yet to use him during the current campaign, however, he has won 10 major honours with the club.

Football Insider shared a story regarding Bain’s future at Parkhead in the last 48 hours. They revealed that the Hoops plan to move the ‘keeper on over the coming months, bringing his five-year stay in Glasgow to an end.

The report adds that sides in Scotland and England are showing an interest in the player, with Celtic, and by extension head of recruitment Mark Lawwell, already laying the groundwork for a new keeper to replace Bain by scouting a number of potential targets.

Do Celtic need another goalkeeper?

Unless the Hoops plan on replacing Joe Hart as first choice next season, you could argue that a new goalkeeper isn’t required at Parkhead. Postecoglou could have both Benjamin Siegrist and Conor Hazard as back up options, with the latter of the two currently on loan at HJK Helsinki.

The Hoops also have highly-rated teenager Tobi Oluwayemi on the books looking to work towards a first-team spot, with the youngster currently out on loan at Cork City. Therefore, you could say that Celtic are well-stocked even with Bain’s likely departure, however, it looks as if the club will once again look to freshen things up with a new addition.

Postecoglou is also looking at bringing in three headline signings in defence, midfield and attack, so it could be a busy summer for Lawwell and co in the transfer market.

تحدث روي فيتوريا المدير الفني لمنتخب مصر الأول، عن حقيقة ما يتردد بشأن تدخل محمد صلاح في تشكيل الفراعنة، مؤكدًا أن عمر مرموش يعتبر اللاعب الجوكر بالنسبة له، كما كشف عن موقف محمود كهربا ورمضان صبحي من الانضمام للفريق.

ويستعد منتخب مصر لخوض غمار منافسات بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا المقرر انطلاقها في يناير المقبل.

وقال فيتوريا في تصريحات تلفزيونية بفضائية “أون تايم سبورتس2”: “تلقيت عروضًا من السعودية واعتذرت بسبب منتخب مصر”.

وأضاف: “محمد صلاح يتعرض للظُلم بسبب ما يتردد عن تدخله في التشكيل”.

فيتوريا: محمد صلاح في منتخب مصر مثل ميسي ورونالدو.. وكنت غاضبًا بعد ودية تونس بسبب “التدخلات”

وأردف: “طارق حامد لم يتحدث معي قبل قرار الاعتزال، وعقوبة إمام عاشور وحسين الشحات انتهت”.

وتابع: “لم أعدل مركز أحمد سيد زيزو مع منتخب مصر لضمان مشاركته أساسيًا، وقرار انضمام ثنائي الزمالك محمد صبحي وأحمد فتوح للمنتخب كان صحيحًا بنسبة 100%”.

وواصل: “استبعاد محمود كهربا الفترة الماضية بسبب إيقافه 6 مباريات محلية، ووارد أن أستدعيه مستقبلًا”.

واستكمل: “هدفي مع منتخب مصر هو التأهل إلى نهائيت كأس العالم وكأس الأمم الإفريقية”.

وكشف: “اللاعب الجوكر بالنسبة لي عمر مرموش، وتعجبني طريق لعب وليد الركراكي المدير الفني لمنتخب المغرب”.

واستكمل: “أرى أن محمد عبد المنعم وأحمد فتوح وإبراهيم عادل يستطيعون اللعب في أكبر الأندية الأوروبية، وتم الاستقرار على تشكيل منتخب مصر بنسبة ما بين 70 و80%”.

واستطرد: “محمود حمدي الونش هو اللاعب الذي ستؤثر إصابته على منتخب مصر، والثلاثي الصاعد أحمد نبيل كوكا وكريم الدبيس ثنائي الأهلي ومحمد حمدي ظهير إنبي أتوقع لهم مستقبل كبير”.

واستأنف: “أكثر ما تعاني منه الكرة المصرية عدم ترك اللاعبين للاحتراف، والثلاثي رمضان صبحي ومحمد إبراهيم ونبيل عماد دونجا، أقتنع بقدراتهم لكن مراكزهم بها أكثر من بديل”.

وأتم: “المنافس الأول على لقب كأس الأمم الإفريقية مع منتخب مصر هم المغرب والسنغال والجزائر”.