Soccer News

Mendy (leg) is about a week away from returning, according to manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Carvajal (calf) is out for Wednesday's clash with Mallorca, according to manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Mendy is not an option for Wednesday's Cup match and is considered a doubt for Saturday's game against Manchester City, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "He has not been in training so far so we will try to do everything for Saturday, to reintegrate him tomorrow for individual training and hopefully Thursday's team training, but not yet. I think Saturday is possible but it's a race against pain and a race against time. So let's see. I hope he will be back in team training on Thursday and if this goes well he can be ready for Saturday, but I don't know right now."

Xeka is suspended for Wednesday's match versus Reims.

Klostermann was held out of team training with a muscular injury Tuesday but is expected to be available versus Hertha Berlin on Saturday.

Gvardiol left Tuesday's training session early after suffering a muscular injury and is in doubt against Hertha Berlin on Saturday.

Verratti (knee) returned to training but is unlikely to feature for Wednesday's trip to Metz.

Messi will miss Wednesday's trip to Metz because of a bone bruise.

Telles (ankle) is hopeful to be an option for Wednesday's Cup match, he revealed to the team site. "I feel better than before, I feel better prepared and stronger, physically and mentally. I'm much better and I'm thrilled to be back."

Morata (thigh) has recovered from his minor issue and is good to go for Wednesday's match versus Spezia, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Chiellini will miss Wednesday's game against Spezia because he has a fever, coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.