🚨 Dembélé dropped, Bernal's new deal, Merino back in training, Griezmann retires, Courtois out injured and much more

Plus all the other stories making the news in the world of football...

Good morning everyone and welcome to another Daily Briefing! Thanks as always for reading, and hope you enjoy :-)

Today’s top stories:

• DON’T MISS: Matteo Moretto’s latest exclusive column is live!

• 🎧 LISTEN: The Debrief Podcast - Can ten Hag save his job over the next two weeks?

• Frenkie de Jong is finally back for Barcelona after a long period out injured

• Plus more from Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid

AC Milan

• Rafa Leão: “I’m always proud to be AC Milan captain. I’ve been here for 6 years and I always feel the responsibility, but when I’m captain even more.”