Injuries from Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City are reviewed in this weeks Injury Round-up by Ben Dinnery from PremierInjuries.com
Arsenal
Next Game: [H] Swansea City
Wenger states “Aaron Ramsey is rated as 50-50″ for the Swansea game on Monday night but the midfielder may not be risked with Jack Wilshere impressing from the bench at Hull. Danny Welbeck “will be short for the weekend” but he should play again this season. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is not there yet and won’t be considered along with Mikel Arteta. A hamstring injury rules Mathieu Debuchy out.
Injured: Mathieu Debuchy, Danny Welbeck and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Late Fitness Test: Aaron Ramsey.
Suspended: None
Aston Villa
Next Game: [H] West Ham
Gabby Agbonlahor [hamstring] has returned to full training and will be available for the visit of West Ham. Shay Given is set to continue in goal for Villa “We are still struggling at centre-half with Ciaran and Nathan still missing but we seem to be getting bodies back” confirmed Sherwood.
Injured: Libor Kozak, Nathan Baker, Ciaran Clark and Chris Herd
Late Fitness Test: None
Suspended: None
Burnley
Next Game: [A] Hull City
Sean Dyche “Sam [Vokes] is still touch and go. He has a minor [thigh] injury and it’s nothing to do with his knee.” Michael Duff is available following his successful appeal against the red card he received at West Ham last Saturday.
Injured: Dean Marney and Kevin Long
Late Fitness Test: Sam Vokes
Suspended: None
Chelsea
Next Game: [H] Liverpool
“Diego Costa wants to play but I will protect him all the way. We need to find a balance between the risk and the desire,” confirmed Mourinho. Oscar [thigh] and Ramires [illness] will miss out but Chelsea are expected to name a strong side as they aim to surpass the 90-point mark.
Injured: Oscar and Ramires.
Late Fitness Test: Diego Costa.
Suspended: None
Crystal Palace
Next Game: [H] Manchester United
No fresh injury concerns for Alan Pardew. Marouane Chamakh and Fraizer Campbell [both hamstring] are available for the first time since February.
Injured: Jonny Williams and Paddy McCarthy.
Late Fitness Test: Jerome Thomas.
Suspended: None
Everton
Next Game: [H] Sunderland
Steven Pienaar won’t feature in Saturdays’ game against Sunderland at Goodison. Luke Garbutt recovers from tonsillitis. No fresh injury concerns. Darron Gibson, Tony Hibbert and Bryan Oviedo are all ruled out.
Injured: Bryan Oviedo, Darron Gibson, Steven Pienaar and Tony Hibbert.
Late Fitness Test: None
Suspended: None
Hull City
Next Game: [H] Burnley
Mo Diame will undergo knee surgery on Tuesday ruling the Tigers’ midfielder out for the remainder of the season. Steve Bruce is prepared to risk Nikica Jelavic for Saturdays’ crunch clash with Burnley at the KC Stadium. Jake Livermore picked up an ankle injury against Arsenal but the midfielder was hoping to join the group in training on Friday. David Meyler has been passed fit after catching a stray Laurent Koscielny boot to the face on Monday.
Injured: Robert Snodgrass, Mo Diame and Curtis Davies.
Late Fitness Test: Jake Livermore.
Suspended: None
Leicester City
Next Game: [H] Southampton
David Nugent comes back into contention but Andy King [hamstring] has been ruled out. Jamie Vardy and Leonardo Ulloa have been passed fit.
Injured: Zoumana Bakayoko and Andy King.
Late Fitness Test: None
Suspended: None
Liverpool
Next Game: [A] Chelsea
A hamstring issue will keep Mamadou Sakho sidelined but Mario Balotelli [foot] has joined the group and “could feature.” Brendan Rodgers anticipates “Daniel will be back training around September time” which should see a return to Premier League action by October.
Injured: Mamadou Sakho, Daniel Sturridge and Jon Flanagan.
Late Fitness Test: None
Suspended: None
Manchester City
Next Game: [H] Queens Park Rangers
Samir Nasri has been ruled out for the season and the Frenchman is the only expected absentee for City. Pellegrini confirms Vincent Kompany will be available along with Jesus Navas, Yaya Toure and forgotten man Stevan Jovetic.
Injured: Samir Nasri.
Late Fitness Test: None
Suspended: None
Manchester United
Next Game: [A] Crystal Palace
Louis van Gaal confirms Michael Carrick has been ruled out for the season “Michael is not available, it was [calf strain] more heavy than we thought. We tried everything but now we have to think about next season. He shall not play anymore, its better now to focus for him on next season and being fit to start.” Jonny Evans has recovered from a back problem but “doesn’t have the match rhythm because he was injured for 6-weeks then suspended for six weeks. He needs match rhythm.” Luke Shaw is available for the trip to Selhurst Park on Saturday. James Wilson is recovering from illness and could make the bench along with Marcos Rojo. A virus is sweeping through the United camp.
Injured: Michael Carrick and Rafael.
Late Fitness Test: Jonny Evans, Marcos Rojo and James Wilson.
Suspended: None
Newcastle United
Next Game: [A] Leicester City
John Carver reveals Siem de Jong has had a thigh scan, the Dutchman is a doubtful for this weekend but Rolando Aarons “could” be involved after playing 45 minutes for the development side on Tuesday. Paul Dummett is rated as 50-50 “We are waiting to find out the results of a scan” while there was better news as Papiss Demba Cisse joins the group for the first time on Thursday “It’s great to have him back with us. It gives everyone a lift.” Adam Armstrong [thigh] will have a late test
Injured: Steven Taylor, Massadio Haidara, Jak Alnwick, Rob Elliot, Siem de Jong and Cheick Tiote.
Late Fitness Test: Paul Dummett and Adam Armstrong.
Suspended: Daryl Janmaat and Mike Williamson.
QPR
Next Game: [A] Manchester City
Chris Ramsey “We have a few injuries. We’re down to the bare bones. Steven Caulker [broken hand] is ‘touch and go’ while Clint Hill has a hamstring problem at the moment.” Bobby Zamora [hip] remains a doubt for the trip to the Etihad. Nedum Onuoha [suspended] but Chris Ramsey is hoping Leroy Fer can start against Manchester City. Rio Ferdinand is obviously devastated “Everyone wishes him the best and hopes he can bring his family through it. We aren’t going to mention him coming back. He will return when the time is right.” Mauricio Isla played for the development squad on Tuesday “but he still has a sore knee. We will see on his availability.”
Injured: Alejandro Faurlin, Eduardo Vargas, Michael Doughty and Armand Traore.
Late Fitness Test: Mauro Zarate, Steven Caulker, Clint Hill, Mauricio Isla and Bobby Zamora.
Suspended: Nedum Onuoha
Unavailable: Rio Ferdinand
Southampton
Next Game: [A] Leicester City
Morgan Schneiderlin has been ruled out of the Leicester City game this weekend but could make a return in GW37 “It looks positive.” Ronald Koeman confirms the Saints have the same squad as last weekend with the exception of James Ward-Prowse who misses out through suspension. Sadio Mane [ankle] has been passed fit. Jay Rodriguez and Emmanuel Mayuka continue to train but neither are ready for a return. Dusan Tadic has been ruled out for the season “It’s going better but it’s going slowly.”
Injured: Emmanuel Mayuka, Fraser Forster, Morgan Schneiderlin, Dusan Tadic and Jay Rodriguez.
Late Fitness Test: None
Suspended: James Ward-Prowse
Stoke City
Next Game: [H] Tottenham
Mark Hughes “It was my intention to give Jack [Butland] some game time, that’s what I did. I wanted to give him an away game plus a home game. Asmir isn’t available [on Saturday]. He has undertaken a slight procedure, but he will be available next weekend against Burnley.” Suspension rules Marc Wilson out.
Injured: Bojan Krkic, Asmir Begovic and Victor Moses.
Late Fitness Test: None
Suspended: Marc Wilson.
Sunderland
Next Game: [A] Everton
A rib injury has ruled John O’Shea out of Saturdays’ crucial game at Goodison Park however Wes Brown [knee] could make a return. Steven Fletcher has been passed fit. Jack Rodwell [hamstring] will face a late fitness test with the midfielder is hoping to feature against his former employers.
Injured: Ricky Alvarez, John O’Shea and Emanuele Giaccherini.
Late Fitness Test: Jack Rodwell
Suspended: None
Swansea City
Next Game: [A] Arsenal
Jordi Amat will miss the remainder of the season after scan results confirmed the full-back has suffered a fractured metatarsal. Nelson Oliveira is another expected to miss the final 3-games [ankle] but Bafetimbi Gomis will return. Kyle Bartley has recovered from a minor knee problem.
Injured: Tom Carroll, Wayne Routledge, Jordi Amat, Nelson Oliveira and Kyle Naughton.
Late Fitness Test: None
Suspended: None
Tottenham Hotspur
Next Game: [H] Manchester City
Moussa Dembele [thigh] and Andros Townsend [foot] are back in contention to face Stoke after missing the defeat to Manchester City.
Injured: Kyle Walker and Ben Davies
Late Fitness Test: None
Suspended: None
West Brom
Next Game: [A] Newcastle United
Tony Pulis “We have one or two knocks and bruises, we won’t be able to pick the team until tomorrow.” James Morrison will face a late test.
Injured: Ben Foster
Late Fitness Test: James Morrison
Suspended: None
West Ham United
Next Game: [A] Aston Villa
Guy Demel [calf] has resumed individual training but is not ready to join the main-group. Winston Reid won’t be considered for Villa. Diafra Sakho has been given the all-clear to step-up his recovery / rehab following a thigh strain. James Collins is hoping to be okay following a back spasm.
Injured: Andy Carroll, Guy Demel, Winston Reid, James Tomkins and Diafra Sakho.
Late Fitness Test: James Collins.
Suspended: None
Article written by Ben Dinnery, who’s an Injury and Data Analysis specialist from PremierInjuries.com and PhysioRoom.com
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