English Top Flight Comes Back with Significant Injury Reports
The Premier League returns this weekend following the international break, with managers providing crucial team news ahead of matchday twelve's games.
Liverpool Face Significant Unavailable Stars
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed that Bradley, the Dutch full-back, and Wirtz will all sit out this upcoming match against Forest.
On a positive note, first-choice keeper Alisson has returned to fitness from his muscle problem and is fit to play.
The Liverpool boss revealed that Gomez sat out training yesterday but should be available for consideration, though it's unlikely he'll be played for the full 90 minutes.
Burnley Receive Encouraging Report on Broja
Turf Moor coach the manager has announced that forward the Albanian may have "dodged a bullet" after suffering an ankle injury while playing for the Albanian side against England.
The striker left the fixture on a stretcher, but follow-up checks have shown the issue is "not serious at all."
Parker commented that the forward has participated in sessions since Wednesday and could potentially feature versus his former club the London side on Saturday.
The Magpies Injury News
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has provided reports on a number of key squad members ahead of their match against Manchester City.
the winger has "trained extensively" to get back from his hip problem and is "touch-and-go" for tomorrow's fixture.
the full-back is "nearing fitness" after returning from a knee ligament injury and is also in consideration for the matchday roster.
the goalkeeper is "fine" after undergoing concussion protocols, while the Brazilian and Sandro Tonali are both fit to take on the visitors.
Weekend English Football Matches
- Chelsea travel to Burnley (Sat early kickoff GMT)
- Forest visit Anfield (afternoon)
- Bournemouth v West Ham (afternoon)
- Wolves host Palace (afternoon)
- The Seagulls host Brentford (3pm)
- Fulham v Sunderland (3pm)
- The Magpies host City (5.30pm)
- Leeds host Villa (Sunday early kickoff)
- Arsenal v Tottenham (Sunday evening)
- Everton visit Old Trafford (Mon night)
Managerial Attention on Howe
Newcastle could end up in the bottom three if they suffer defeat against City and outcomes around them are unfavorable.
The historical record don't look good for the Newcastle manager, who has failed to secure victory Guardiola in eighteen past English football attempts.
Howe's history against the City manager stands at two stalemates and sixteen defeats from their past encounters.
"We've improved and certainly I've seen a huge development from us," commented Burnley coach Scott Parker. "It's only little tiny bits at this present moment in time."
The return of top flight matches comes after a dramatic FIFA window that featured unforgettable events including Scotland's dramatic success for the international competition.
