Premier League injury news round-up: Mikel Arteta waiting on Arsenal quartet, Manchester United signing could make debut
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Updated 03/12/2024 at 21:12 GMT
The midweek round of Premier League action sees a quick turnaround from the weekend, with a number of huge clashes on the cards, including Newcastle v Liverpool and Arsenal v Manchester United. Managers have been providing the latest team news, with Mikel Arteta admitting he is yet to make a final decision on a number of players, while a summer signing could finally make his Man Utd debut.
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Arsenal quartet being monitored ahead of Man Utd showdown
The Gunners were without midfielders Thomas Partey and Mikel Merino for the trip to West Ham at the weekend, while defenders Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel were withdrawn from the 5-2 win early in the second half.
Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Manchester United at the Emirates, Mikel Arteta said decisions on all four players are yet to be made.
"We’re going to have a meeting this afternoon. We have done a training session, we have monitored and kept a few away from certain activities and after that meeting we will decide if everyone is fit and available and who will start."
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Manchester United defender could make debut, Shaw out
New Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said summer signing Leny Yoro could be included in his squad for the trip to Arsenal as he steps up his recovery from injury.
The French defender suffered a foot injury in pre-season and is yet to make his first team debut, but Amorim hinted the 19-year-old could be ready to return to action.
"We have one more training session to see it, maybe Leny Yoro is going to be in the squad. I felt he’s in a good moment now. His fitness is better, so I think he is going to be in the squad.
"The rest I have to see it, because some players were tired so we have to assess tomorrow in training."
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Leny Yoro of Manchester United
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Amorim confirmed that captain Bruno Fernandes will be ready to face the Gunners despite being pictured with ice on his ankle.
"I see him already this morning and he's fit to play. He's a guy that doesn't need a lot of rest, you know him. He's prepared to play."
"I see him already this morning and he's fit to play. He's a guy that doesn't need a lot of rest, you know him. He's prepared to play."
Luke Shaw will not feature on Wednesday after suffering another injury setback.
The England defender did not give any details about the injury in a post on Instagram, but he promised he will do all he can to be back soon.
"Hi guys, it's hurting a lot having to write this as I really thought I had got through my recent struggles and was on a positive path going forward, but unfortunately I've had a small setback," he said.
"I've been through a lot and had a lot of ups and downs but this has definitely been my toughest period.
"But what I can promise is I will do everything I can to come back better soon to help this club achieve its ambitions this season.
"Thank you to everyone for the support. It really doesn't go unnoticed."
Chelsea defender to miss ‘next weeks’, James ‘getting better’
After seeing Wesley Fofana go off with a suspected hamstring injury against Aston Villa, Blues boss Enzo Maresca admitted the club are still waiting to discover the extent of the problem ahead of their visit to Southampton, which the Frenchman will certainly miss.
"We don’t have any update at the moment because it happened two days ago," Maresca said. "We need to wait a little bit and hopefully we can get some news in the next days. For sure he will be out for the next weeks."
Asked about Reece James who recently suffered another injury setback, Maresca said the player was improving but not yet ready to return to action.
"It’s the same situation more or less," he added. "He is getting better but it’s still weeks to come back."
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Manchester City: Stones remains absent, Guardiola hoping to welcome back De Bruyne
Pep Guardiola has ruled out a return to action for John Stones ahead of City hosting Nottingham Forest.
"Still he is injured. He has a problem with his feet," Guardiola admitted. "I don’t know but not for the next week."
On Kevin De Bruyne, the City boss was optimistic about the Belgian’s return to action after recent substitute appearances.
"He is closer and even better in the last few days, he’s even better."
Liverpool primed for Alisson return
Table-toppers Liverpool will again be without goalkeeper Alisson Becker for the trip to Newcastle but Reds boss Arne Slot has revealed the Brazilian is nearing a return to action.
"We are just waiting for the moment that Alisson is completely fit because Caoimhin [Kelleher] is doing too well to put Alisson in goal if he is only on 50% and that would not be good for Alisson and not be good for the team.
"He’s getting there. It might take a few more extra days but he’s getting closer and closer and like I’ve always said, the end phase of rehab is always the period where you feel like, ‘Okay, is he really there or does he need a few extra days?’
"But he will be in goal before the end of December if things continue like they are."
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Newcastle sweating on Isak fitness
Ahead of welcoming Liverpool to St. James’ Park, Eddie Howe refused to confirm the availability of star striker Alexander Isak, who went off injured against Crystal Palace at the weekend.
Howe said: "Alex took a knock to his hip. We haven't seen him in training yet, but we don't think it's a long-term injury.
"We’ll wait and see. It’ll be time, pain management and how the injury settles down."
Howe does expect Dan Burn to be ready to face Liverpool, however.
"Dan got through the game well. When he got suspended, we used that as an opportunity to look after his ankle and get himself fit. He was outstanding against Crystal Palace, and he came through the game okay."
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