English Top Flight Comes Back with Key Injury Updates
The English top flight resumes this weekend following the international break, with bosses providing crucial squad updates ahead of the weekend's matches.
Anfield Side Deal With Substantial Missing Players
Anfield coach Arne Slot has confirmed that the young defender, Jeremie Frimpong, and Florian Wirtz will all be unavailable for this round's match against Nottingham Forest.
On a positive note, starting shot-stopper the Brazilian has returned to fitness from his hamstring injury and is fit to play.
The Liverpool boss admitted that Joe Gomez missed practice on Thursday but should be fit for consideration, though it's unlikely he'll be played for the full 90 minutes.
Turf Moor Side Get Positive Update on Armando Broja
Clarets boss Parker has announced that striker the Albanian may have "escaped major damage" after suffering an ankle injury while playing for Albania against the Three Lions.
The striker left the match on a assisted device, but later examinations have shown the problem is "very, very, very minor."
Scott Parker commented that their striker has been in training since midweek and could potentially feature versus his former club the Blues on the weekend.
The Magpies Injury Reports
Newcastle manager Howe has offered updates on several key individuals ahead of their fixture against Manchester City.
the winger has "worked very hard" to return from his hip injury and is "touch-and-go" for Saturday's match.
Tino Livramento is "nearing fitness" after recovering from a serious knee issue and is also in the running for selection.
the goalkeeper is "fine" after completing safety procedures, while the Brazilian and Sandro Tonali are both fit to face Manchester City.
Upcoming Top Flight Games
- Chelsea travel to Burnley (Sat early kickoff BST)
- Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (afternoon)
- The Cherries host West Ham (afternoon)
- Wolves v Crystal Palace (standard kickoff)
- Brentford travel to Brighton (afternoon)
- Fulham host Sunderland (afternoon)
- The Magpies host City (5.30pm)
- Leeds host Villa (Sun afternoon)
- Arsenal v Tottenham (Sunday late kickoff)
- Everton visit Old Trafford (Mon night)
Coaching Focus on Eddie Howe
The Magpies could find themselves in the bottom three if they lose against the champions and outcomes elsewhere go against them.
The historical record don't look good for Eddie Howe, who has been unable to beat Guardiola in eighteen prior top flight encounters.
Howe's history against Pep stands at two tied games and 16 losses from their previous meetings.
"Our progress and certainly I've seen a huge development from us," said Turf Moor boss the gaffer. "We need to work on little tiny bits at this present moment in time."
The return of Premier League matches comes after a dramatic national team period that featured unforgettable events including the Scottish team's dramatic success for the World Cup.
