Valencia CF in current events
Nico Williams has been sidelined by a hamstring issue in a La Liga match for Athletic Bilbao, with his World Cup plans in doubt as Spaniard Dani Carvajal also contends with a bone fissure in his foot. Spain’s World Cup squad is set to be announced soon, intensifying scrutiny on fitness in the lead-up to the tournament.
Johnny Cardoso will undergo surgery on his right ankle after training injury, ruling him out of the US World Cup squad. His injury compounds midfield concerns as Tanner Tessmann and others face limited availability ahead of the tournament co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada. Mauricio Pochettino is set to name the 26-man roster on May 26.
Arsenal and PSG have reached the Champions League Final in Budapest, with PSG aiming to defend their crown after a 5-0 win in 2023; Arsenal seek their first European crown in 140 years. PSG enters as favorites, having defeated Liverpool and Bayern Munich en route to the final.