English Top Flight Resumes with Key Injury News
England's top division returns this weekend following the pause for national teams, with bosses providing vital team news ahead of the weekend's games.
The Reds Encounter Major Missing Players
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has announced that the young defender, Frimpong, and Wirtz will all be unavailable for this round's match against Forest.
Meanwhile, number one keeper Alisson Becker has regained full health from his hamstring injury and is available.
The Liverpool boss admitted that Joe Gomez missed practice on Thursday but is expected to be fit for selection, though he may not be risk for the entire match.
Turf Moor Side Have Good Report on Broja
Burnley manager Parker has stated that striker Broja may have "dodged a bullet" after picking up an ankle injury while playing for his national team against the English team.
The striker left the match on a assisted device, but follow-up assessments have revealed the problem is "not serious at all."
The Burnley manager added that Broja has participated in sessions since midweek and could yet play against his former club the Blues on Saturday.
Newcastle Injury News
St James' Park coach the manager has given reports on a number of first-team individuals ahead of their match against the champions.
Gordon has "worked very hard" to return from his hip problem and is "touch-and-go" for the weekend's encounter.
Livramento is "nearing fitness" after returning from a knee ligament injury and is also in contention for the squad.
Nick Pope is "fine" after following concussion protocols, while Joelinton and Tonali are both fit to take on City.
This Round's Top Flight Fixtures
- Burnley v Chelsea (Sat lunchtime UK time)
- Liverpool host Forest (3pm)
- The Cherries host West Ham (3pm)
- Palace visit Molineux (3pm)
- Brentford travel to Brighton (3pm)
- Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (afternoon)
- The Magpies host City (evening)
- Leeds host Villa (Sun early kickoff)
- Arsenal host Tottenham (Sunday evening)
- United host Everton (Mon 8pm)
Managerial Focus on Eddie Howe
St James' Park side could potentially be in the drop zone if they suffer defeat against the champions and outcomes in other games are unfavorable.
The omens are unfavorable for the Newcastle manager, who has been unable to beat the City boss in eighteen past top flight matches.
His record against Guardiola stands at two draws and sixteen defeats from their past encounters.
"We've improved and without doubt I've seen a significant progress from us," said Turf Moor coach Parker. "It's only little tiny bits at this point in our development."
The return of top flight action comes after a dramatic FIFA window that featured remarkable highlights including the Scottish team's dramatic achievement for the international competition.
