Injuries & suspensions update ahead of Gameweek 12: Trent Alexander-Arnold yet to train
DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 12 in one easily digestible dose.
Both Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice participated in Arsenal training today but neither fulfilled a fully intensive session.
A late decision will be made on the England internationals ahead of Nottingham Forest’s visit to the Emirates but Mikel Arteta seemed relatively optimistic.
Leandro Trossard “seems to be okay” despite a knock in Belgium colours and Riccardo Calafiori is expected to return to the squad but the Gunners will be without Ben White for the foreseeable future following knee surgery.
Long-term absentees Danilo and Ibrahima Sangare are the only known players missing for the Nuno Espirito Santo’s side but the Portuguese gaffer alluded to other doubts without naming any individuals.
Tottenham will be without both first-choice centre-backs at the Etihad this weekend with Cristian Romero joining Micky van de Ven on the sidelines.
The World Cup winner compounded an existing injury on duty for Argentina but may return as early as Gameweek 13.
Rodrigo Bentancur starts a seven-game ban after he was found guilty of using racially insensitive language about team-mate Son Heung-min.
As for Manchester City, they see to be over the worst of their injury crisis with Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Nathan Ake, John Stones and Manuel Akanji all in strong contention to feature against Spurs in some capacity.
Rodri, Oscar Bobb and Ruben Dias remain notable absentees, with Mateo Kovacic added to the list.
Alisson was initially expected to make his comeback after the international break but Gameweek 12 comes too soon for Liverpool’s No1 and so Caoimhin Kelleher will retain his place between the sticks.
The Reds may also be without Trent Alexander-Arnold, who hasn’t trained following his premature substitution against Aston Villa a fortnight ago.
Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa are definitely unavailable for the trip to Southampton.
In more positive news, Arne Slot told reporters that Virgil van Dijk is “all good” despite concerns during the break with Harvey Elliott possibly in contention having resumed training.
Saints will have to face the league leaders without first-choice goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and Poland international Jan Bednarek.
Elsewhere, key players Antoine Semenyo and Milos Kerkez have been passed fit for Bournemouth ahead of their game against Brighton on Saturday but Ryan Christie is suspended having picked up his fifth yellow card of the campaign before the international break.
Cole Palmer was pictured in Chelsea training alongside Wesley Fofana, Malo Gusto, Levi Colwill and Jadon Sancho – the former pulled out of England duty but is expected to start against Leicester on Saturday.
Blues captain Reece James has incurred yet another hamstring injury and faces a spell on the sidelines.
As for the Foxes, the unfortunate Abdul Fatawu has been ruled out for the rest of the season having suffered an ACL tear.
Facundo Buonanotte is suspended while Jamie Vardy is a doubt – the veteran striker has taken part in “modified training” this week.
Oliver Glasner confirmed that Eberechi Eze has returned to training but the talented midfielder will not travel to Villa Park this weekend.
Ezri Konsa, Jacob Ramsey, Amadou Onana and Boubacar Kamara are said to be Aston Villa’s absentees with Matty Cash and Ross Barkley back in contention.
Unai Emery didn’t offer an update on either Pau Torres or Ian Maatsen and so both are presumed available.
Thomas Frank expects to be able to call upon Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa and Ethan Pinnock for Brentford’s trip to Everton.
Summer signing Igor Thiago may also make his debut for the Bees this weekend having played 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly.
Sean Dyche is hopeful of Jarrad Branthwaite’s chances of a return with Dwight McNeil also coming off a “good week” of training.
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ARSENAL
Injuries: Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Declan Rice (doubt), Bukayo Saka (doubt), Leandro Trossard (doubt)
Suspensions: None
ASTON VILLA
Injuries: Boubacar Kamara, Ezri Konsa, Amadou Onana, Jacob Ramsey
Suspensions: None
BOURNEMOUTH
Injuries: Luis Sinisterra, Alex Scott, Dango Ouattara, Julian Araujo
Suspensions: Ryan Christie
BRENTFORD
Injuries: Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva, Gustavo Nunes, Rico Henry, Kristoffer Ajer
Suspensions: None
BRIGHTON
Injuries: Solly March, James Milner, Adam Webster, Lewis Dunk (doubt), Yasin Ayari (doubt), Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood (doubt), Tariq Lamptey
Suspensions: None
CHELSEA
Injuries: Reece James, Levi Colwill (doubt), Romeo Lavia (doubt), Wesley Fofana (doubt)
Suspensions: None
CRYSTAL PALACE
Injuries: Matheus Franca, Chris Richards (doubt), Chadi Riad, Adam Wharton, Eberechi Eze, Jefferson Lerma, Eddie Nketiah, Daichi Kamada
Suspensions: None
EVERTON
Injuries: Youssef Chermiti, Armando Broja, Tim Iroegbunam, James Garner, Seamus Coleman, Jarrad Branthwaite (doubt)
Suspensions: None
FULHAM
Injuries: Harrison Reed
Suspensions: None
IPSWICH
Injuries: George Hirst, Jacob Greaves, Chiedozie Ogbene, Jack Taylor, Janoi Donacien, Nathan Broadhead (doubt), Wes Burns (doubt), Kalvin Phillips (doubt)
Suspensions: None
LEICESTER
Injuries: Jakub Stolarczyk, Ricardo Pereira, Jamie Vardy (doubt), Abdul Fatawu, Bobby De Cordova-Reid (doubt), Jordan Ayew (doubt)
Suspensions: None
LIVERPOOL
Injuries: Harvey Elliott (doubt), Federico Chiesa, Alisson, Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold (doubt)
Suspensions: None
MANCHESTER CITY
Injuries: Oscar Bobb, Rodri, Ruben Dias, Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes (doubt)
Suspensions: None
MANCHESTER UNITED
Injuries: Luke Shaw (doubt), Leny Yoro (doubt), Tyrell Malacia (doubt), Kobbie Mainoo (doubt), Harry Maguire, Amad Diallo (doubt), Lisandro Martinez (doubt), Victor Lindelof
Suspensions: None
NEWCASTLE
Injuries: Callum Wilson (doubt), Jamaal Lascelles, Emil Krafth, Sven Botman, Kieran Trippier (doubt)
Suspensions: Dan Burn
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Injuries: Danilo, Ibrahim Sangare
Suspensions: None
SOUTHAMPTON
Injuries: Gavin Bazunu, Ross Stewart, Flynn Downes, Aaron Ramsdale, Jan Bednarek
Suspensions: None
TOTTENHAM
Injuries: Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Wilson Odobert, Timo Werner, Richarlison
Suspensions: Rodrigo Bentancur
WEST HAM
Injuries: Niclas Fullkrug
Suspensions: Mohammed Kudus
WOLVES
Injuries: Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Boubacar Traore, Bastien Meupiyou (doubt), Yerson Mosquera, Hwang Hee-chan (doubt)
Suspensions: None
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