Premier League team news and injuries: Gabriel, Florian Wirtz, Alisson, Riccardo Calafiori, Conor Bradley, Antoine Semenyo latest
Published 21/11/2025 at 16:19 GMT
The Premier League is back for Matchday 12, but which players are injury doubts and what is the latest team news? The weekend starts with Chelsea going to Burnley on Saturday, live on TNT Sports and discovery+ (12.30 kick-off UK time). Among the other games, Liverpool face Nottingham Forest, and Arsenal take on Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby at Emirates Stadium.
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The Premier League returns this weekend following the final international break of the year - but who will be missing out due to injury?
The 12th matchday of the season starts with Chelsea’s trip to Burnley on Saturday, live on TNT Sports and discovery+ (12.30pm kick-off UK time).
Liverpool play Nottingham Forest later in the day, while Newcastle United host Manchester City.
Leaders Arsenal welcome neighbours Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on Sunday.
Who could miss out and who will be fit to play? Here is the latest Premier League team news.
Burnley v Chelsea: Palmer out
Chelsea will be without Cole Palmer against Burnley after he fractured his toe when he stubbed it on a door in an accident at home.
Palmer has not played since September 20 due to a groin injury and was set to resume first-team training this week.
However, he is now set to miss Chelsea’s upcoming games against Burnley, Barcelona and Arsenal.
"Unfortunately, he had an accident at home where he hit his toe. It is nothing important, but he won't be back in the next week," said Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.
Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto, and Benoit Badiashile are all available, while Moises Caicedo could feature after returning from international duty with no issues.
Burnley manager Scott Parker hopes forward Armando Broja can feature against his former side after he was stretchered off when playing for Albania against England.
"I'm hoping that Armando will be available for the weekend. Everything that's come back seemed really positive," said Parker.
Liverpool v Nottingham Forest: Wirtz, Bradley out
Liverpool will be without Florian Wirtz and Conor Bradley for their match against Nottingham Forest.
Both have sustained muscle injuries and join Jeremie Frimpong on the treatment table.
"I don’t expect Conor to be part of the upcoming 22 days," said Liverpool head coach Arne Slot. "Maybe in the end, but not in the [next] 22 days unless something like a miracle happens, which I don’t expect.
"Florian should be able to play after [Forest], it depends on what happens after, but that shouldn’t be that long. Jeremie is out just as long."
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Goalkeeper Alisson is set to return after being out since September 30.
Callum Hudson-Odoi could return for Nottingham Forest, but Chris Wood remains out with a knee injury.
"Callum Hudson-Odoi has made good progress," said manager Sean Dyche. "He’s been on the grass with us this week, so he is certainly in consideration to be in the squad. That is better news.
Douglas Luiz (hamstring), Dilane Bakwa (strain), Ola Aina (hamstring), Oleksandr Zinchenko (groin) and Angus Gunn (knee) remain out, while Taiwo Awoniyi is a doubt to face Liverpool.
Brighton v Brentford: Will Mitoma play?
Yasin Ayari, Brajan Gruda and Jack Hinshelwood are all in contention for Brighton & Hove Albion, but Solly March, Adam Webster and James Milner are out.
Kaoru Mitoma remains a doubt, having not played since September 27 due to injury.
"It's not an easy thing to predict," said manager Fabian Hurzeler.
"In the last international break I said it's just a question of two or three weeks. But now he's getting close. He has to handle the pain, so it's not a big issue, everything is healed, so he should be fine. We just have to see how he can handle the pain."
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Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton & Hove Albion
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Brentford’s Fabio Carvalho has been ruled out for the rest of the season with an ACL injury.
Josh Dasilva (knee ligament) and Antoni Milambo (ACL) will also be unavailable against Brighton.
Wolves v Crystal Palace: Trio out for Wolves
Wolverhampton Wanderers will be without Matt Doherty for Rob Edwards' first game in charge.
Rodrigo Gomes and Dan Bentley are also set to miss out.
Palace have received positive news with Marc Guehi set to be available after training in the week.
Guehi withdrew from England duty with a foot injury, but manager Oliver Glasner said: "All players are fit.
"Fortunately, Marc started training on Wednesday, so he did now three sessions. It’s good."
Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eddie Nketiah are also available.
Bournemouth v West Ham: Semenyo latest
Antoine Semenyo is a doubt for Bournemouth due to an ankle injury.
"Antoine’s [injury] was not something new that happened when he was there [on international duty with Ghana]," said head coach Andoni Iraola.
"He was already dealing with an ankle injury. I cannot tell you if he’s going to play tomorrow or not. We will have to see."
Justin Kluivert and Ben Gannon-Doak are out with injuries sustained over the international break, but Tyler Adams and Adam Smith are set to be available.
West Ham will be without Lucas Paqueta as he is suspended for receiving five yellow cards.
Fulham v Sunderland: Reinildo available
Fulham forward Rodrigo Muniz will be out until around February with a thigh injury.
Sasa Lukic will also miss the game as he is suspended.
Reinildo is set to be available for Sunderland after returning from international duty with a minor issue.
"He picked up a slight knock whilst with Mozambique, but he is fine and ready for Saturday's fixture," said manager Regis Le Bris.
Newcastle v Man City: Gordon a ‘late decision’
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says Anthony Gordon and Tino Livramento are "very close" to returning from injury ahead of facing Manchester City.
On Gordon, Howe added: "He's worked well during the break and he's touch and go for the game. We'll make a very late decision."
Summer signing Yoane Wissa is "close to training" with the first team and goalkeeper Nick Pope is available after suffering a head injury in the last game.
Dan Burn is serving a one-match ban.
Man City have no fresh injury concerns but will be without Rodri and Mateo Kovacic.
"Everybody is fit except Kova and Rodri," said manager Pep Guardiola.
Rodri is making good steps, it’s almost three weeks since his last setback. He knows he has to take time to recover well mentally and physically and to be consistent from now until the end."
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Leeds v Aston Villa: No injuries for Leeds
Leeds manager Daniel Farke has said he has no injury concerns ahead of facing Aston Villa.
"Everyone is in a good mood, I have all the players available, not one player injured," he said.
Arsenal v Tottenham: Gabriel injured
Arsenal have been dealt a blow with a thigh injury set to rule key defender Gabriel out for "a few weeks".
Manager Mikel Arteta said the Brazilian will undergo a scan on Wednesday.
Riccardo Calafiori is yet to train after withdrawing from Italy's squad with a hip issue.
Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Martin Odegaard are injury doubts.
Tottenham forward Randal Kolo Muani could play with a mask to protect his fractured jaw.
Pape Sarr, Mohammed Kudus and Lucas Bergvall are available, but Dominic Solanke remains out.
Manchester United v Everton: Sesko out
Striker Benjamin Sesko will be missing for Manchester United due to injury.
Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim has said that Sesko will be out for "a few weeks", while Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo will also not be available to face Everton.
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Amorim added that Lisandro Martinez is "becoming close to being ready to play" following an ACL injury.
Jarrad Branthwaite is out for Everton after undergoing surgery on his hamstring, as are Nathan Patterson and Merlin Rohl.
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