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Barzagli underwent surgery in July but has struggled since returning to training and is still in persistent pain.

"Overall we can look at the start of the season and look at the table in a different way because now we have lost one in seven which is not a bad start," Poyet said.

"Every game, no exception. He has been phenomenal, taking all his responsibilities that affects the team," said Jose Mourinho.

Kuyt has retired after making 104 appearances and scoring 24 goals for the Netherlands, including playing at three World Cups and two European Championships.

Benteke has been out since early April with a ruptured Achilles and missed Belgium's run to the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Brazil.

Basel beat Liverpool 1-0 on Wednesday to extend their exceptional record against English clubs in the Champions League.

Ludogorets will look to match the stunning giant-killing exploits of compatriots CSKA Sofia when they make their Champions League home debut against holders Real Madrid.

Wenger revealed with relief that another key midfielder, Jack Wilshere, is fit to play a part in Wednesday's Champions League fixture against Galatasaray.

Paris Saint-Germain have even more reason to fear Barcelona star Lionel Messi when the teams meet in the Champions League on Tuesday.

"My ambition in the Champions League is pretty much the same as it has been since I've been at Chelsea," Hazard said.

Destro scored a remarkable goal from near the halfway line to complete a 2-0 Serie A home win over Verona and upstage team-mate Totti on his 38th birthday.

Mattia Destro scored a sensational goal from near the halfway line to seal Roma's win on Saturday.

City threw away an early two-goal lead before recovering to beat Hull 4-2 in their Premier League matche.

Everton's defensive woes are cause for concern but Martinez is hoping his porous side will paper over the cracks against Liverpool.

Ronaldo struck four times and Gareth Bale also got his name on the score sheet as Real Madrid thrashed Elche 5-1.

When Atletico won a La Liga and King's Cup double in 1996, hopes were high it would mark the beginning of a golden period for the club known as the "mattress makers".