Premier League Comes Back with Significant Fitness Reports
The English top flight returns this matchweek following the FIFA window, with managers providing important fitness reports ahead of matchday twelve's fixtures.
Anfield Side Face Significant Absences
Reds boss Arne Slot has revealed that Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, and Wirtz will all sit out this weekend's fixture against Nottingham Forest.
On a positive note, number one shot-stopper Alisson has fully recovered from his hamstring injury and is ready for selection.
Slot revealed that Gomez was absent from sessions recently but is expected to be ready for consideration, though he may not be risk for the complete game.
The Clarets Get Positive News on Their Striker
Clarets boss Parker has announced that striker Broja may have "escaped major damage" after suffering an knock while featuring for Albania against England.
The striker left the game on a assisted device, but later checks have indicated the injury is "very, very, very minor."
The Burnley manager commented that the forward has been in training since midweek and could potentially feature versus his old team Chelsea on the weekend.
The Magpies Injury Updates
Newcastle manager the manager has offered reports on multiple key squad members ahead of their game against City.
Anthony Gordon has "worked very hard" to get back from his hip problem and is "questionable" for the weekend's encounter.
Livramento is "very close" after recovering from a knee ligament injury and is also in the running for the squad.
the goalkeeper is "alright" after following concussion protocols, while Joelinton and the Italian are both fit to face the visitors.
Weekend Premier League Matches
- Chelsea travel to Burnley (Sat 12.30pm GMT)
- Forest visit Anfield (standard kickoff)
- West Ham travel to Bournemouth (afternoon)
- Wolves v Crystal Palace (standard kickoff)
- Brighton v Brentford (afternoon)
- Fulham host Sunderland (afternoon)
- City travel to Newcastle (late kickoff)
- Villa visit Elland Road (Sunday afternoon)
- Spurs visit the Emirates (Sun 4.30pm)
- Everton visit Old Trafford (Mon night)
Coaching Spotlight on Eddie Howe
The Magpies could find themselves in the bottom three if they lose against the champions and results around them don't go their way.
The statistics are unfavorable for the Newcastle manager, who has never won the City boss in 18 past English football encounters.
The statistics against Pep stands at two draws and sixteen defeats from their previous meetings.
"Our progress and definitely I've seen a huge development from us," stated Turf Moor boss Scott Parker. "We need to work on little tiny bits at this current stage."
The resumption of Premier League matches comes after a chaotic national team period that included memorable highlights including Scotland's dramatic achievement for the global tournament.
