The Premier League returns this weekend after a brief pause for the international break, and several teams are dealing with injury concerns.
The two-week international break has left numerous clubs grappling with injuries, affecting star players across the board. As we approach the weekend’s matches, clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United face the possibility of missing key players. While managers are expected to provide more details in the coming days, here’s a snapshot of the current injury status across several teams:
Arsenal
Arsenal is facing a growing injury list ahead of their match against Bournemouth. Captain Martin Odegaard has already been ruled out with an ankle injury. Concerns also surround forwards Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, both of whom pulled out of international duties for further assessments.
Thomas Partey and Kai Havertz could make it back in time after recent injuries, but Ben White, Jurrien Timber, and Oleksandr Zinchenko will be closely monitored. Neto will be unavailable due to the rules against playing parent clubs.
- Unavailable: Martin Odegaard (ankle), Neto (ineligible), Gabriel Martinelli (calf), Kieran Tierney
- Doubtful: Ben White (knee), Jurrien Timber (fitness), Kai Havertz (knee), Bukayo Saka (thigh), Thomas Partey (fitness), Oleksandr Zinchenko (calf)
Aston Villa
Aston Villa may get a boost with the potential returns of John McGinn, Jacob Ramsey, and Amadou Onana for their match against Fulham. Meanwhile, Tyrone Mings and Boubacar Kamara remain sidelined. A new concern is Ezri Konsa, who pulled out of England duty.
- Unavailable: Tyrone Mings, Boubacar Kamara
- Doubtful: John McGinn (thigh), Jacob Ramsey (groin), Amadou Onana (thigh)
Bournemouth
Bournemouth’s main worry is Tyler Adams, who is still recovering from a back issue following summer surgery. The American midfielder might not be ready for this weekend’s clash against Arsenal.
- Unavailable: N/A
- Doubtful: Tyler Adams (back)
Chelsea
Suspension problems will affect Chelsea this weekend, with both Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella unavailable after receiving their fifth yellow cards. On a brighter note, Reece James has returned to training, but this weekend might be too soon for him to feature. Carney Chukwuemeka, Noni Madueke, and Levi Colwill are expected to be available for selection.
- Unavailable: Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Omari Kellyman (thigh)
- Doubtful: Levi Colwill, Carney Chukwuemeka, Noni Madueke (all fitness concerns)
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace has several players dealing with injuries, including Chadi Riad, who remains out with a long-term knee problem. Other absentees include Matheus Franca, Daniel Munoz, and Rob Holding. Matt Turner is ineligible to play against his parent club, while late fitness tests will be conducted for Cheick Doucoure, Adam Wharton, and Chris Richards.
- Unavailable: Chadi Riad (knee), Matt Turner (ineligible), Matheus Franca (groin), Daniel Munoz (groin), Rob Holding
- Doubtful: Chris Richards (thigh), Adam Wharton (groin), Cheick Doucoure (ankle)
Everton
Everton could welcome back key defenders such as Seamus Coleman, Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitaliy Mykolenko, and Nathan Patterson. Forward Armando Broja is also in line for a potential debut after his loan move from Chelsea.
- Unavailable: N/A
- Doubtful: Nathan Patterson, Youssef Chermiti (ankle), Vitaliy Mykolenko (calf), Jarrad Branthwaite (thigh), Armando Broja (calf), Seamus Coleman (calf)
Fulham
Fulham is still dealing with the long-term absence of Sasa Lukic, but Jorge Cuenca and Carlos Vinicius might return to the squad this weekend.
- Unavailable: Sasa Lukic (shoulder)
- Doubtful: Jorge Cuenca (ankle), Carlos Vinicius (calf)
Ipswich
Ipswich could see the returns of Nathan Broadhead and Jens-Lys Cajuste after their respective thigh and knee injuries. However, the likes of Ali Al Hamadi, Massimo Luongo, and Janoi Donacien remain sidelined, while Axel Tuanzebe is out due to a strange hand injury.
- Unavailable: Janoi Donacien (ankle), Axel Tuanzebe (hand), Ali Al Hamadi, Massimo Luongo (ankle)
- Doubtful: Nathan Broadhead (thigh), Jens-Lys Cajuste (knee)
Leicester
Leicester’s injury list includes Polish goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk, who won’t be ready until 2024. Patson Daka and Hamza Choudhury are also sidelined with ankle and shoulder injuries, respectively.
- Unavailable: Patson Daka (ankle), Jakub Stolarczyk (ankle), Hamza Choudhury (shoulder)
- Doubtful: N/A
Liverpool
Liverpool’s biggest blow ahead of their match against Chelsea is the loss of Alisson Becker due to a thigh injury that will keep him out for months. Harvey Elliott is also unavailable, but Federico Chiesa, Caoimhin Kelleher, and Alexis Mac Allister are expected to feature.
- Unavailable: Alisson (thigh), Harvey Elliott (ankle)
- Doubtful: Federico Chiesa (fitness), Caoimhin Kelleher (illness), Alexis Mac Allister (groin)
Manchester City
Manchester City could welcome back Kevin De Bruyne and Nathan Ake this weekend, despite Rodri’s continued absence due to a knee problem. Youngster Oscar Bobb remains sidelined.
- Unavailable: Rodri (knee), Oscar Bobb
- Doubtful: Nathan Ake (thigh), Kevin De Bruyne (groin)
Manchester United
Manchester United continues to battle a lengthy injury list. Alejandro Garnacho, Noussair Mazraoui, and Kobbie Mainoo all withdrew from international duty and could join long-term absentees like Leny Yoro and Tyrell Malacia. Concerns also hover over Harry Maguire’s availability.
- Unavailable: Leny Yoro (ankle), Tyrell Malacia (knee), Noussair Mazraoui (illness), Kobbie Mainoo (thigh), Harry Maguire (calf)
- Doubtful: Luke Shaw (calf), Mason Mount (head), Alejandro Garnacho (knee), Amad Diallo (illness)
Newcastle
Newcastle is still without Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles, but Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak should return this weekend. Kieran Trippier’s hamstring issue is a fresh concern.
- Unavailable: Sven Botman (knee), Jamaal Lascelles (knee), Kieran Trippier (hamstring)
- Doubtful: Callum Wilson (back), Alexander Isak (ankle), Martin Dubravka (knee), Lewis Miley (ankle)
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest is missing midfielders Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare due to ankle and thigh injuries, respectively. Morgan Gibbs-White is also a doubt, while James Ward-Prowse is suspended.
- Unavailable: Danilo (ankle), Ibrahim Sangare (thigh), James Ward-Prowse (suspended), Morgan Gibbs-White (ankle)
- Doubtful: Matz Sels (groin)
Southampton
Ross Stewart and Gavin Bazunu are both out for Southampton, while Jack Stephens is suspended. Will Smallbone remains a doubt but could return from a thigh issue.
- Unavailable: Ross Stewart (thigh), Gavin Bazunu (heel), Jack Stephens (suspended)
- Doubtful: Will Smallbone (thigh)
Tottenham
Tottenham’s main concern is Son Heung-min, who should recover from a thigh issue in time to face their next opponents. Wilson Odobert is also nearing a return, but Richarlison remains sidelined.
- Unavailable: Richarlison (calf)
- Doubtful: Son Heung-min (thigh), Wilson Odobert (hamstring)
West Ham
West Ham is monitoring Niclas Fullkrug, who has a calf injury, but there’s optimism he might return this weekend.
- Doubtful: Niclas Fullkrug (calf)
Wolves
Wolves have several long-term absentees, including Sasa Kalajdzic and Hee-Chan Hwang. Yerson Mosquera, Boubacar Traore, and Enso Gonzalez are also out. However, Bastien Meupiyou could make his debut this weekend.
- Unavailable: Sasa Kalajdzic (knee), Hee-Chan Hwang (ankle), Enso Gonzalez (knee), Boubacar Traore (knee), Yerson Mosquera (knee)
- Doubtful: Bastien Meupiyou
