Premier League Returns with Important Fitness Reports
The English top flight returns this matchweek following the international break, with bosses providing vital fitness reports ahead of matchday twelve's matches.
The Reds Deal With Major Missing Players
Reds boss Arne Slot has announced that Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, and Wirtz will all miss this weekend's fixture against Forest.
Meanwhile, starting goalkeeper Alisson Becker has regained full health from his hamstring injury and is available.
Slot stated that Joe Gomez missed training recently but will likely be ready for selection, though he may not be used for the full 90 minutes.
Burnley Receive Encouraging News on Armando Broja
Burnley manager Scott Parker has revealed that striker Broja may have "escaped major damage" after picking up an knock while appearing for his national team against England.
The 24-year-old left the fixture on a assisted device, but later examinations have shown the problem is "not serious at all."
Scott Parker added that their striker has participated in sessions since Wednesday and could yet face his former club the Blues on the weekend.
The Magpies Fitness News
Magpies boss Howe has offered updates on a number of first-team players ahead of their fixture against Manchester City.
the winger has "put in significant effort" to return from his hip injury and is "a doubt" for Saturday's fixture.
Tino Livramento is "nearing fitness" after returning from a knee problem and is also in the running for the matchday roster.
the goalkeeper is "fine" after completing head injury assessment, while Joelinton and Tonali are both available to take on Manchester City.
Upcoming English Football Matches
- Chelsea travel to Burnley (Sat lunchtime UK time)
- Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (3pm)
- Bournemouth v West Ham (standard kickoff)
- Palace visit Molineux (standard kickoff)
- Brighton v Brentford (afternoon)
- Fulham v Sunderland (afternoon)
- The Magpies host City (late kickoff)
- Leeds host Villa (Sun 2pm)
- Spurs visit the Emirates (Sun late kickoff)
- Everton visit Old Trafford (Monday night)
Tactical Spotlight on Eddie Howe
St James' Park side could find themselves in the bottom three if they lose against the champions and results around them are unfavorable.
The statistics are unfavorable for Eddie Howe, who has never won the City boss in eighteen past Premier League matches.
His record against Guardiola stands at two tied games and 16 losses from their historical matchups.
"We've developed and without doubt I've seen a significant progress from us," commented the Clarets manager Scott Parker. "We need to work on little tiny bits at this present moment in time."
The return of English football matches comes after a eventful national team period that featured unforgettable events including the Scottish team's dramatic qualification for the global tournament.
