Football News, Notes & Injuries

Ejuke has been called up by Nigeria for the AFCON starting Dec. 21 and ending Jan. 18.

Ejuke scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-0 win against Oviedo.

Nteka has been called up by Angola for the AFCON starting Dec. 21 and ending Jan. 18.

Ratiu will serve one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.

Llorente (thigh) was forced off in the 7th minute of Monday's 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano after suffering a new injury that will likely make him miss the rest of the year, according to Marca.

De Frutos suffered a bad knee injury in Monday's 0-0 draw against Betis and a severe injury is feared, coach Inigo Perez confirmed in a press conference, according to Marca. "The negative aspect of the night is the possible serious injury to Jorge. It doesn't look good. He's feeling some instability and is asking to be substituted. We're all worried until we see the results of the tests."

Adams was called up for AFCON and will miss at least two domestic matches.

Carmo is headed to AFCON with Angola and will two-to-three weeks minimum.

De Frutos was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Monday's clash with Betis.

Llorente was forced off injured in the opening seven minutes during Monday's clash with Rayo.