Premier League Comes Back with Key Injury Updates
The Premier League returns this weekend following the international break, with bosses providing crucial team news ahead of the weekend's fixtures.
Liverpool Face Major Absences
Anfield coach Arne Slot has confirmed that Bradley, the Dutch full-back, and Wirtz will all miss this weekend's match against the visitors.
On a positive note, first-choice shot-stopper the Brazilian has fully recovered from his hamstring injury and is available.
The Liverpool boss stated that Joe Gomez sat out practice on Thursday but should be ready for the squad, though he probably won't be used for the full 90 minutes.
Burnley Have Positive Update on Broja
Burnley manager Scott Parker has announced that attacker Broja may have "dodged a bullet" after suffering an problem while appearing for his national team against the English team.
The 24-year-old left the game on a stretcher, but subsequent examinations have shown the problem is "not serious at all."
Scott Parker noted that their striker has been in training since Wednesday and could potentially play against his previous employers the Blues on matchday.
St James' Park Side Fitness Reports
Newcastle manager Howe has given news on a number of important players ahead of their game against Manchester City.
Anthony Gordon has "trained extensively" to return from his hip injury and is "questionable" for Saturday's match.
Livramento is "almost ready" after returning from a knee problem and is also in contention for the matchday roster.
Pope is "alright" after completing safety procedures, while Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are both fit to take on the visitors.
Weekend Premier League Matches
- Chelsea travel to Burnley (Sat 12.30pm GMT)
- Liverpool host Forest (3pm)
- The Cherries host West Ham (afternoon)
- Wolves host Palace (afternoon)
- Brighton v Brentford (afternoon)
- Fulham v Sunderland (afternoon)
- City travel to Newcastle (evening)
- Leeds host Villa (Sunday afternoon)
- Arsenal v Tottenham (Sun 4.30pm)
- Everton visit Old Trafford (Mon evening kickoff)
Managerial Spotlight on Howe
St James' Park side could find themselves in the relegation zone if they suffer defeat against the champions and outcomes in other games don't go their way.
The statistics are unfavorable for the Newcastle manager, who has been unable to beat the City boss in eighteen prior Premier League attempts.
Howe's history against the City manager stands at two draws and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their previous meetings.
"We've developed and certainly I've seen a huge development from us," stated Burnley coach Scott Parker. "They're just little tiny bits at this point in our development."
The comeback of English football matches comes after a dramatic FIFA window that featured remarkable highlights including Scotland's dramatic achievement for the World Cup.