How the Premier League's Euro opponents fared this weekend

09 March 2009 02:30
JUVENTUS Claudio Ranieri suffered a major blow to Juventus's preparations for Tuesday's return leg against Chelsea[LNB], in which they must overturn a 1-0 deficit, when midfielder Mohamed Sissoko fractured a metatarsal in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Torino in the Turin derby. [LNB]The 24-year-old, who will be out for the rest of the season, suffered the injury when he came off the bench for the final six minutes of the Serie A game.[LNB] Costly win: Giorgio Chiellini celebrates his goal with team-mates Olof Mellberg (L) and Lorenzo Ariaudo but Juventus win over Torino came at a price after losing midfielder Mohamed Sissoko to injury [LNB] [LNB]The Juventus website stated: 'X-rays showed that the fracture is to the fifth metatarsal and is a compound one.' [LNB]The injury tempered the victory which came via a late goal by Giorgio Chiellini and the Italian side remain seven points behind leaders Inter Milan.[LNB]REAL MADRID Real Madrid need to overcome La Liga disappointment of a 1-1 draw with city rivals Atletico before they face Liverpool [LNB]at Anfield on Tuesday night. Pepe and Wesley Sneijder, who did not feature in Saturday's game because of suspension, return to the squad, as do Miguel Torres and Javier Saviola.[LNB] Drawn in: Sergio Ramos sums up Real Madrid's disappointment after they fail to close the gap further on La Liga title rivals Barcelona following their 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid[LNB] [LNB]Striker Gonzalo Higuain started on the bench with Liverpool in mind as Madrid try to overturn a 1-0 first-leg defeat, while boss Juande Ramos has omitted Michel Salgado and Royston Drenthe from his squad, as well as youngsters Javi Garcia and Dani Parejo. [LNB]Defender Fabio Cannavaro warned: 'We have to get our form back quickly because on Tuesday we cannot fail. We have to forget this game.'[LNB]INTER MILAN Inter Milan defenders Marco Materazzi and Nicolas Burdisso will miss the Manchester United[LNB]clash after being injured at the weekend. Inter beat Genoa 2-0 on Saturday to maintain their seven-point lead at the top of Serie A but victory came at a cost.[LNB] In doubt: Defender Nicolas Burdisso winces as he receives treatment during the 2-0 Serie A win over Genoa but he could miss Inter's trip to Old Trafford[LNB] [LNB]Jose Mourinho will now be without two key defenders as Inter attempt to put on a better performance than in the 0-0 first leg when they were outplayed at the San Siro by the reigning champions. [LNB]Materazzi was taken off in the 16th minute against Genoa with an injury to his left hamstring and it is thought he will be out of action for at least three weeks, while defensive partner Burdisso could be out for two months.[LNB]ROMA Roma have injury and suspension problems as they prepare to face Arsenal[LNB]on Wednesday night. [LNB]Luciano Spalletti's side are 1-0 down from a first leg in which they were lucky not to concede more. However, they go into the deciding game of their last-16 tie with Daniele De Rossi banned and Daniel Pizarro a doubt.[LNB] Taking a tumble: Roma star Jeremy Menezfeels the brunt of a tough tackle from uncompromising Udinese defender Cristian Zapata during the side's draw[LNB] [LNB]Midfielder Pizarro suffered a leg injury in Saturday's disappointing 1-1 home draw with Udinese, when Roma missed the chance to move up the table against lower-ranked opposition. [LNB]Francesco Totti, their main goal threat, sat out of the game in a bid to shrug off a knee problem in time to face Arsenal at the Stadio Olimpico. [LNB]  Raul: Football's one man Guinness Book of Records[LNB]Fergie in a sweat after Ferdinand limps out of Fulham clash with ankle injury[LNB]Liverpool boss Benitez ready to take Real gamble on 'injured' Torres [LNB]Mourinho hits out at 'embarrassing' Chelsea as United run away with the title [LNB]VIDEO SPECIAL: Finishing school - Sportsmail celebrates 10 sublime strikes[LNB] [LNB]  

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