Injuries & suspensions update ahead of Gameweek 26: Latest on Alexander Isak ahead of FA Cup weekend
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Eddie Howe was characteristically vague when discussing Alexander Isak’s availability.
Newcastle’s top scorer, who is the fifth-most popular player in the game at present, was absent from the squad at Anfield on Wednesday night because of a groin issue.
Speaking in his Friday press conference, Howe said: “We’ll see today. I haven’t seen him since the [Liverpool] game, so we’ll have a discussion with him. We don’t think it’s a long-term problem. We’ll see how he is today.”
Both Joelinton and Sven Botman “have a chance” of featuring against Brighton in the FA Cup on Sunday but a final decision will be made after today’s training session.
The Seagulls are expected to have the same squad available from their win over Bournemouth on Tuesday night.
Unai Emery named Matty Cash, Tyrone Mings, Emi Martinez, Boubacar Kamara and Donyell Malen as doubts for tonight’s meeting with Cardiff.
Ross Barkley and Pau Torres are definitely out.
Morgan Rogers shook off his niggle and started against Crystal Palace in the week.
There were some concerns about Alejandro Garnacho’s fitness after he headed straight down the tunnel after being substituted against Ipswich in midweek but Ruben Amorim has said there is “not an issue”.
The Argentina winger did pick up a knock but will be involved in some capacity against Fulham.
Patrick Dorgu starts a three-game domestic ban following his red card against the Tractor Boys.
Ryan Christie has played through a groin injury of late but the Bournemouth midfielder may have to sit out against Wolves on Saturday.
Oliver Glasner reported no new injuries ahead of Millwall’s visit to Selhurst Park on Saturday, alleviating concerns about Marc Guehi, who underwent treatment last time out.
Adam Wharton’s workload may be managed following his first start of the calendar year.
ARSENAL
Injuries: Takehiro Tomiyasu, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz
Suspensions: None
ASTON VILLA
Injuries: Pau Torres, Ross Barkley, Donyell Malen (doubt), Boubacar Kamara (doubt), Tyrone Mings (doubt), Emi Martinez (doubt), Matty Cash (doubt), Amadou Onana (doubt)
Suspensions: None
BOURNEMOUTH
Injuries: Julian Araujo, Marcos Senesi, Adam Smith, Evanilson, Enes Unal, Ryan Christie (doubt)
Suspensions: Illia Zabarnyi
BRENTFORD
Injuries: Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva, Gustavo Nunes, Igor Thiago, Rico Henry, Sepp van den Berg, Mathias Jensen, Christian Norgaard
Suspensions: None
BRIGHTON
Injuries: James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu, Jason Steele, Igor Julio, Lewis Dunk, Joel Veltman
Suspensions: None
CHELSEA
Injuries: Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia, Nicolas Jackson, Marc Guiu, Noni Madueke, Trevoh Chalobah
Suspensions: Mykhailo Mudryk
CRYSTAL PALACE
Injuries: Cheick Doucoure, Joel Ward, Chadi Riad
Suspensions: None
EVERTON
Injuries: Dwight McNeil, Armando Broja, Seamus Coleman, Orel Mangala, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Iliman Ndiaye
Suspensions: None
FULHAM
Injuries: Kenny Tete, Reiss Nelson, Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe (doubt)
Suspensions: Sasa Lukic
IPSWICH
Injuries: Chiedozie Ogbene, Conor Chaplin (doubt), Christian Walton, Wes Burns, Julio Enciso, Kalvin Phillips
Suspensions: None
LEICESTER
Injuries: Ricardo Pereira, Abdul Fatawu
Suspensions: None
LIVERPOOL
Injuries: Joe Gomez, Conor Bradley
Suspensions: None
MANCHESTER CITY
Injuries: Oscar Bobb, Rodri, Manuel Akanji, John Stones
Suspensions: None
MANCHESTER UNITED
Injuries: Altay Bayindir, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Jonny Evans, Lisandro Martinez, Tom Collyer, Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo
Suspensions: Patrick Dorgu
NEWCASTLE
Injuries: Jamaal Lascelles, Sven Botman (doubt), Joelinton (doubt), Alexander Isak (doubt)
Suspensions: None
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Injuries: Carlos Miguel
Suspensions: None
SOUTHAMPTON
Injuries: Ross Stewart, Ryan Fraser, Juan Larios, Adam Lallana, Jan Bednarek, Kyle Walker-Peters (doubt), James Bree
Suspensions: None
TOTTENHAM
Injuries: Cristian Romero, Dominic Solanke, Radu Dragusin, Richarlison, Micky van de Ven, Ben Davies (doubt)
Suspensions: None
WEST HAM
Injuries: Michail Antonio, Vladimir Coufal, Niclas Fullkrug, Crysencio Summerville, Lucas Paqueta
Suspensions: None
WOLVES
Injuries: Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Yerson Mosquera, Leon Chiwone, Hwang Hee-chan, Sam Johnstone (doubt), Rodrigo Gomes, Emmanuel Agbadou
Suspensions: None