English Top Flight Comes Back with Key Injury Reports
England's top division kicks off again this matchweek following the international break, with bosses providing vital squad updates ahead of matchday twelve's matches.
Anfield Side Encounter Major Unavailable Stars
Reds boss Arne Slot has revealed that Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, and Florian Wirtz will all be unavailable for this upcoming game against the visitors.
However, starting keeper the Brazilian has fully recovered from his hamstring injury and is available.
The manager revealed that the versatile defender missed sessions recently but should be fit for selection, though it's unlikely he'll be used for the full 90 minutes.
Burnley Receive Encouraging Report on Armando Broja
Turf Moor coach Scott Parker has revealed that forward Broja may have "avoided serious injury" after sustaining an knock while playing for his national team against the Three Lions.
The 24-year-old left the match on a medical cart, but later checks have indicated the injury is "very, very, very minor."
The Burnley manager commented that the forward has been in training since recently and could potentially play against his old team the Blues on matchday.
The Magpies Injury News
Magpies boss Eddie Howe has offered updates on several first-team squad members ahead of their game against Manchester City.
Gordon has "trained extensively" to recover from his hip injury and is "touch-and-go" for the weekend's fixture.
the full-back is "very close" after returning from a serious knee issue and is also in contention for the squad.
Pope is "okay" after following head injury assessment, while Joelinton and Tonali are both ready to play against Manchester City.
This Round's English Football Games
- Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Sat 12.30pm BST)
- Forest visit Anfield (afternoon)
- The Cherries host West Ham (afternoon)
- Wolves v Crystal Palace (afternoon)
- The Seagulls host Brentford (standard kickoff)
- Fulham host Sunderland (afternoon)
- City travel to Newcastle (evening)
- Villa visit Elland Road (Sunday 2pm)
- Spurs visit the Emirates (Sunday evening)
- Man United v Everton (Monday evening kickoff)
Tactical Attention on Howe
Newcastle could end up in the drop zone if they suffer defeat against Manchester City and outcomes in other games go against them.
The statistics aren't great for Eddie Howe, who has failed to secure victory Pep Guardiola in eighteen prior Premier League encounters.
Howe's history against Pep stands at two tied games and sixteen defeats from their historical matchups.
"Our progress and definitely I've seen a massive improvement from us," said Burnley coach the gaffer. "They're just small details at this present moment in time."
The resumption of Premier League matches comes after a chaotic FIFA window that included remarkable moments including the Scottish team's nail-biting qualification for the international competition.
