Premier League Resumes with Important Injury Reports
England's top division resumes this matchweek following the FIFA window, with bosses providing important team news ahead of the weekend's games.
Liverpool Face Substantial Absences
Reds boss Arne Slot has announced that the young defender, the Dutch full-back, and Florian Wirtz will all sit out this upcoming fixture against Nottingham Forest.
On a positive note, first-choice goalkeeper the Brazilian has returned to fitness from his hamstring injury and is fit to play.
Slot stated that Gomez sat out training yesterday but is expected to be fit for consideration, though he probably won't be played for the complete game.
The Clarets Have Positive Update on Broja
Burnley manager Parker has stated that attacker the Albanian may have "dodged a bullet" after suffering an knock while appearing for Albania against the English team.
The striker left the fixture on a medical cart, but later examinations have revealed the issue is "not serious at all."
Parker commented that their striker has participated in sessions since midweek and could still play against his previous employers the Blues on matchday.
Newcastle Fitness News
St James' Park coach Eddie Howe has provided updates on multiple first-team players ahead of their game against City.
Gordon has "trained extensively" to return from his recent issue and is "a doubt" for Saturday's encounter.
the full-back is "very close" after recovering from a knee problem and is also in consideration for selection.
Pope is "alright" after completing concussion protocols, while the Brazilian and the Italian are both ready to face the visitors.
Weekend English Football Matches
- Burnley v Chelsea (Saturday lunchtime BST)
- Liverpool host Forest (standard kickoff)
- The Cherries host West Ham (3pm)
- Wolves v Crystal Palace (3pm)
- Brentford travel to Brighton (afternoon)
- Fulham v Sunderland (standard kickoff)
- The Magpies host City (evening)
- Villa visit Elland Road (Sunday afternoon)
- Spurs visit the Emirates (Sun 4.30pm)
- Everton visit Old Trafford (Mon night)
Coaching Focus on Eddie Howe
St James' Park side could end up in the relegation zone if they are defeated against the champions and results around them don't go their way.
The historical record don't look good for Eddie Howe, who has never won Guardiola in 18 prior top flight encounters.
His record against Pep stands at two stalemates and sixteen defeats from their past encounters.
"We've improved and certainly I've seen a significant progress from us," commented Burnley coach Scott Parker. "It's only little tiny bits at this present moment in time."
The resumption of Premier League action comes after a dramatic FIFA window that saw memorable highlights including the Scottish team's thrilling achievement for the World Cup.
