Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo will be sidelined for around six weeks due to a knee injury, according DAILY POST.

Okoronkwo suffered a meniscus damage on her knee in AFC Toronto’s league game against Halifax this week.

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The 29-year-old is expected to recover in time for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

The tournament will start in Morocco on July 25.

Okoronkwo played a crucial role in the Super Falcons triumph at the last edition of the tournament.

She scored two goals, and registered six assists.

Former Chelsea midfielder Andy Townsend has urged Cole Palmer to leave Stamford Bridge to ‘rediscover his game’.

There are rumours suggesting that the English forward may leave the Blues, with Manchester United being mentioned as a potential destination.

During his inaugural season at Chelsea, Palmer achieved an impressive tally of 42 goal involvements and scored an additional 18 goals last season, aiding the Blues in their qualification for the Champions League and their triumphs in the Club World Cup and Conference League.

The England international has also reached double figures this season; however, his struggle to regain his peak form has raised concerns about his place in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the upcoming World Cup this summer.

Reports suggest that Palmer is currently feeling unsettled at Chelsea.

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Townsend stated to BetVictor, “First and foremost, Cole Palmer needs to rediscover his game. The difference between where he was a year ago and where he is now is significant.

“He requires something. I sense that Cole is looking around the team and asking, ‘Who’s inspiring me? Who’s motivating me? Who’s truly there to fight alongside me?’

“There aren’t many at Chelsea. I believe Joao Pedro is a genuine talent. His performance at Villa Park earlier this season was among the best I’ve witnessed from a striker this season. It was outstanding.

“Enzo [Fernandez] appears to be already laying the groundwork for a departure, based on recent comments and actions.

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“Thus, with Cole, the issue may arise at a club like Chelsea where there is constant movement; he might eventually feel that he is the one who needs to leave.

“If you continually see better players arriving and then departing, or the finest young talents being sold for profit, it can lead to frustration over time.

“It wouldn’t surprise me if, at some point, should things not improve swiftly, he decides: ‘I think I might have to seek opportunities elsewhere’.”

Chelsea currently sit ninth in the Premier League as they prepare for their upcoming match against current Premier League champions, Liverpool.

UEFA, on Thursday, included four Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain players in the UEFA Champions League Team of the week.

This follows the conclusion of the Champions League semi-final second leg fixtures played on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.

According to DAILY POST, Arsenal eliminated Atletico Madrid from the Champions League on Tuesday, while PSG sent Bayern Munich packing from the competition.

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However, the likes of Arsenal stars, David Raya, William Saliba, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have all been included in the Champions League Team.

Here is UEFA’s Champions League Team for this week:

David Raya (Arsenal)
Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid)
William Saliba (Arsenal)
Willian Pacho (PSG)
Desire Doue (PSG)
Declan Rice (Arsenal)
Joshua Kimmich (Bayern)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
Luis Diaz (Bayern).