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Raphael Onyedika has been named in Club Brugge’s squad for the crucial UEFA Champions League clash with Olympic Marseille, DAILY POST reports.

Onyedika missed last week’s clash with Kairat Almaty in Kazakhstan due to a muscle injury.

The defensive midfielder returned from Africa Cup of Nations duty early last week.

Club Brugge are targeting a place in the knockout round of the Champions League.

The Belgian Pro League outfit currently occupy 27th position on the overall table.

The 24-year-old has scored once in eight appearances for Brugge in the competition this season.

UCL: Onyedika returns for Club Brugge vs Marseille

Chelsea Football Club has issued a statement following the unfortunate attack on two of its fans in Naples on Tuesday, just ahead of their UEFA Champions League match against Napoli on Wednesday evening.

In the statement on its website, the Premier League club urged supporters traveling to Naples for the game to “be extremely cautious,” as the two fans are currently receiving treatment for their injuries in the hospital.

“The club is aware of an incident that happened on Tuesday in Naples,” Chelsea’s statement partly read.

It said two fans have been hospitalized with injuries that are not “life-threatening.”

Chelsea also advised all traveling supporters to remain vigilant and heed the guidance provided prior to the match.

While there have been reports circulating on social media about possible stabbings involving Chelsea fans in Naples, the cause of the injuries has not yet been officially confirmed by the Napoli authorities.

Meanwhile, Napoli has a history of away supporters facing hostility from local fans.

UCL: They’re in hospital – Chelsea release statement after fans were attacked in Napoli

Former Arsenal striker, Alan Smith is backing his old team to win the Premier League title.

Last weekend, the Gunners saw their lead at the top of the table cut to four, after they suffered a 3-2 loss to Manchester United at the Emirates.

The result saw pundits and fans question Mikel Arteta men’s mentality in the title race.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Smith insisted that it only a setback.

“They have the best squad in the league, there’s no doubt about that,” he said.

“I think Arteta might just need to make some small changes to his tactics and maybe bring in some new players.”

Arsenal will face Kairat Almaty in their last Champions League group phase fixture on Wednesday, before they travel to Leeds this weekend in the league.

EPL: They’ve got best squad – Alan Smith names team to win title

Victor Osimhen will be looking to set another record when Galatasaray face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday (today).

Osimhen has scored 12 goals in European competitions for the Turkish Super Lig champions.

The Nigeria international shared the record with Milan Baros, and Shabani Nonda.

The Nigeria international will emerge as Galatasaray’s most prolific scorer in Europe should he hit target against Pep Guardiola’s side.

Osimhen has already registered six goals in five outings for Okan Buruk’s side in the Champions League this season.

Manchester City will the host the Yellow and Reds at RAMS Park.

UCL: Osimhen targets new record at Manchester City