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• Man City and England star Foden undergoes appendix surgery

  Manchester City attacker Phil Foden has undergone surgery to remove his appendix.

  England confirmed the news on Sunday, ruling Foden out of the Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine.

  City subsequently announced that Foden would definitely miss next Saturday's crucial Premier League clash with Liverpool.

  Foden, who came on as a substitute in England's win over Italy on Thursday but lasted only 12 minutes, had been suffering from acute appendicitis.

  No firm timescale has been given for the 22-year-old's return, though the UK National Health Service (NHS) guidance recommends at least a two-week recovery period.

  Foden has scored 13 goals and provided five assists in 36 appearances for City this season.

• Eriksen recovery 'going well' with hope of Man Utd return before end of season

  Christian Eriksen is set to step up his recovery from injury as he attempts to at least play some role in Manchester United sealing a potential treble.

  The Manchester United midfielder suffered an ankle injury during the FA Cup victory over Reading in January, sparking fears that it would result in a premature end to his maiden campaign at Old Trafford.

  However, the Denmark international is optimistic that he can return before United's season – which could result in further honours in the FA Cup and Europa League following their EFL Cup triumph – comes to a close

  "Yeah, it is going well. I have just started being outside as you saw [on Instagram] with football boots on," he told the club website.

  "And then we take it from there, that is the next step. I have been in the gym for some weeks now and now it is time to do the next rehab session outside."

  "I think earlier in my career I would have taken it a lot harder than I do now.

  "You learn later on that it's just part of your career. Sometimes you are lucky, sometimes you are not.

  "With this one particularly, when I can't do anything myself, when somebody came on to me, the mindset is just getting back as soon as possible in a healthy, strong way and not to get any setbacks."

• Elanga 'frustrated' with lack of Man Utd action but not dwelling on potential Barca move

  Anthony Elanga has expressed his frustration over a lack of playing time with Manchester United and suggested he could have joined Barcelona in January.

  The Sweden winger has made only seven starts for the Red Devils this season, while he has been introduced as a substitute on 17 occasions.

  Elanga was linked with the likes of LaLiga leaders Barca and Premier League strugglers Everton during the last transfer window, but a move did not materialise.

  Asked about a potential switch to Camp Nou at the start of the year, he told Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet: "That was in January, I can't focus on that now.

  "The best thing I can do is focus on the rest of the season and then I will get to talk to the club.

  "I love the club, but it's important for me to play. I'm still young. We have spoken to the club and they know what is required and I know what is required."

  The 20-year-old hopes United boss Erik ten Hag gives him more opportunities and is determined to take his chances when they come along.

  He added: "It is frustrating. You want to play, it's important. But whether you play or not, it's up to the coach not me. I have spoken to Erik [ten Hag] and it is private between the two of us. I know what he wants me to do and I just keep training hard.

  "When the opportunity comes, I just have to be ready to take it. We have a lot of conversations, not only about [his lack of opportunities] but also what is happening around. That's the good thing about the club, we talk a lot and they help me a lot."