English Top Flight Returns with Important Fitness Reports
The Premier League kicks off again this weekend following the international break, with bosses providing vital squad updates ahead of Saturday's fixtures.
The Reds Encounter Substantial Absences
Reds boss Arne Slot has revealed that the young defender, Jeremie Frimpong, and Wirtz will all miss this round's match against Forest.
However, first-choice keeper Alisson has returned to fitness from his hamstring injury and is available.
The Liverpool boss revealed that Gomez was absent from training on Thursday but is expected to be ready for consideration, though he probably won't be played for the full 90 minutes.
The Clarets Have Good Report on Broja
Turf Moor coach Scott Parker has stated that striker Broja may have "avoided serious injury" after suffering an knock while appearing for his national team against the English team.
The striker left the fixture on a medical cart, but later assessments have revealed the issue is "very, very, very minor."
The Burnley manager commented that their striker has participated in sessions since midweek and could potentially feature versus his former club Chelsea on Saturday.
Newcastle Fitness News
St James' Park coach Eddie Howe has provided news on a number of first-team players ahead of their game against City.
the winger has "worked very hard" to recover from his recent issue and is "touch-and-go" for the weekend's fixture.
the full-back is "almost ready" after recovering from a knee ligament injury and is also in contention for selection.
Nick Pope is "okay" after completing concussion protocols, while Joelinton and Tonali are both fit to play against City.
This Round's Top Flight Games
- Chelsea travel to Burnley (Sat early kickoff UK time)
- Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (3pm)
- Bournemouth v West Ham (3pm)
- Wolves host Palace (3pm)
- Brentford travel to Brighton (standard kickoff)
- Fulham v Sunderland (standard kickoff)
- City travel to Newcastle (5.30pm)
- Leeds v Aston Villa (Sun early kickoff)
- Arsenal v Tottenham (Sun evening)
- Man United v Everton (Monday night)
Managerial Attention on Eddie Howe
Newcastle could potentially be in the drop zone if they lose against Manchester City and other matches in other games don't go their way.
The historical record don't look good for the Newcastle manager, who has failed to secure victory the City boss in eighteen previous Premier League encounters.
His record against Pep stands at two tied games and 16 losses from their past encounters.
"Our progress and definitely I've seen a huge development from us," stated the Clarets coach Scott Parker. "They're just small details at this point in our development."
The comeback of top flight fixtures comes after a eventful national team period that included unforgettable moments including Scotland's dramatic qualification for the international competition.
