Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde knows his side can ill afford to let their away struggles continue for much longer, but accepts Granada will give them no helping hand this weekend.
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Conte demands Inter improvement ahead of ‘special’ Milan derby
Inter Milan head coach Antonio Conte has urged his side to keep improving as they prepare to face derby rivals AC Milan.
Reid set for Hammers return
West Ham’s long-term absentee Winston Reid could return for the under-23s next week or the week after.
Gomes still sidelined for Toffees
Everton will again be without Andre Gomes for their Premier League clash with Sheffield United at Goodison Park.
Chilwell in the mix for Foxes
Leicester have a fully-fit squad to choose from against Tottenham on Saturday.
No new issues for Palace boss Hodgson
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson reported no fresh injury concerns ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match against Wolves.
Gudmundsson poised for Clarets return
Burnley could have Johann Berg Gudmundsson back for the visit of Norwich.
Holt forced to miss Rangers visit
St Johnstone midfielder Jason Holt will have to miss the visit of parent club Rangers under the terms of his loan deal.
Mount may be fit as Chelsea host Liverpool
Mason Mount could feature for Chelsea against Liverpool on Sunday.
Pittman not ready for Livingston return
Livingston midfielder Scott Pittman is back running after injury but Saturday’s Ladbrokes Premiership visit of Aberdeen is likely to come too soon for him.
Griffiths poised for Hoops return
Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths should be back in contention for the visit of Kilmarnock in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Sunday.
Man City to stick with Fernandinho in defence
Fernandinho is set to continue in central defence for Manchester City as the champions host Watford in the Premier League on Saturday.
MacKenzie missing for Buddies
Gary MacKenzie will miss St Mirren’s Ladbrokes Premiership clash with Hamilton.
Kovac may put Muller in the corner if he picks Coutinho at number 10
Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac has ruled out the possibility of fielding both Philippe Coutinho and Thomas Muller as his side prepare to take on Cologne.
Well defender Dunne to see a specialist
Motherwell defender Charles Dunne is to see a specialist over his groin problem.
Slivka missing for Edinburgh derby
Hibernian will be without Vykintas Slivka for their Edinburgh derby clash with Hearts after a scan revealed a fracture in his ankle.
Carroll poised for second Newcastle bow
Andy Carroll is in line to make a second Newcastle debut against Brighton on Saturday after finally shaking off a troublesome ankle injury.
Defensive injury worries ease for Birmingham
Birmingham’s injury worries have eased up as they prepare to host Preston in a bid to maintain their unbeaten home record.
Bradford to tinker with line-up for Carlisle visit
Bradford boss Gary Bowyer could make changes for the meeting with Carlisle in the wake of his side’s tight midweek defeat at Cheltenham.
Gibbons and Amoo return but Vale wait on Oyeleke
Port Vale boss John Askey has mixed injury news as his side look to return to winning ways at home to Mansfield.