Alves, 34, has plied his trade in Brazil, Spain, Italy and France during his glittering career but still aspires to play in the Premier League.
Matic's arrival at Old Trafford raised eyebrows in the summer, and Neville does not think Chelsea adequately replaced the Serbian.
Oscar Arias hasn't ruled out a making move to sign Aleix Vidal back from Barcelona during upcoming January transfer window.
Chelsea have managed only three wins in the last seven matches played in all competitions, which include Premier League defeats against Manchester City and Crystal Palace.
Antonio Conte explained Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante did not feel at 100% to play against Roma, with the club choosing not to risk him.
Jurgen Klopp confirmed in his press conference that he is not "100 per cent sure" that Philippe Coutinho and Dejan Lovren will be fit to face Maribor in the Champions League.
Antonin Barak has only been with Udinese for a matter of months but already he is eyeing a move to either Barcelona or Arsenal.
Jose Mourinho has revealed it was he who decided that Daley Blind would take Manchester United's second penalty in victory over Benfica.
Paul Pogba has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since Manchester United's win over Basel in the Champions League in September.
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has yet to return to training and was omitted from the squad that travelled to Naples on Tuesday.
Liverpool duo Adam Lallana and Sadio Mane continue to make good progress with their respective injury recoveries, although neither will feature this week.
Giroud was close to joining Everton in the summer transfer window but eventually decided to remain at Arsenal.
Chelsea travel to the Italian capital looking to consolidate their place as Group C leaders after surrendering a lead at Stamford Bridge last time out.
Manchester United on the brink of the Champions League last 16 after comfortably beating Benfica at Old Trafford.
Mauricio Pochettino would not be tempted to swap Harry Kane for Cristiano Ronaldo, despite the latter recently being named the Best Fifa Men's player.
Liverpool identified Sanchez as a replacement for Luis Suarez in the summer of 2014, but the Chile international opted to sign for Arsenal.
Arsene Wenger says forgotten defender Mathieu Debuchy has impressed him as a centre-half, suggesting the Frenchman could have a future in that position at Arsenal.
West Ham have lost only twice in nine games in all competitions but remain just one point above the relegation zone.
Philippe Coutinho and Dejan Lovren remain doubtful for Liverpool's Champions League clash with Maribor, while Joe Gomez and Alberto Moreno are also dealing with knocks.
Reports suggest that Chelsea are prepared to offer Cesc Fabregas a new contract amid interest from former manager and current Manchester Untied boss Jose Mourinho.
Barcelona keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has encouraged his side to sign his compatriot Leon Goretzka from Schalke 04.
Kane missed Spurs' 1-0 defeat by Manchester United on Saturday (28 October) with a minor hamstring problem and will be assessed ahead of the clash with Real.
Gray wreaked havoc against Everton on Sunday (29 October) and is determined to build upon his impressive display.
Ernesto Valverde has suggested that Barcelona will not sign any centre-backs during the upcoming January transfer window despite the recurring links to Yerry Mina.
NK Maribor have travelled to Liverpool for their latest Champions League Group E fixture without long-term absentees Luka Zahovic and Denis Sme.
Moses has not been part of the Chelsea setup after picking up a hamstring injury in the 2-1 defeat by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park earlier this month.
Angel Gomes was part of England squad that defeated Spain 5-2 in the final to win the 2017 Fifa Under-17 World Cup in India on 28 October.
Jansson, who arrived from Serie A outfit Torino on a permanent transfer in the summer, signed a new five-year deal last week.
Emmanuel Emenike and Sasa Zdjelar have both been left out of the Olympiacos squad to face Barcelona, while the visitors hope to have Javier Mascherano and Thomas Vermaelen fit.
Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane will miss the Champions League clash with Tottenham after suffering a muscle injury during the 2-1 defeat at Girona on Sunday.