In our latest Premier League injury update, Arsenal have now confirmed that Jurrien Timber is set undergo surgery on his right knee after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest.
AFC Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola has a fairly extensive injury list heading into gameweek two. Key wingers Marcus Tavernier and Dango Ouattara have been ruled out of the clash against Liverpool, along with summer signing Alex Scott.
- Alex Scott (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Marcus Tavernier (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Dango Ouattara (Ankle) – Ruled Out
- Lewis Cook (Hip) – Ruled Out
- Ryan Fredericks (Calf) – Ruled Out
- Lloyd Kelly (Unknown) – Could feature vs Liverpool
- Adam Smith (Muscular) – Could feature vs Liverpool
Arsenal
After meeting with specialists, the Gunners have now confirmed the worst – that Jurrien Timber has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee, and is set to undergo surgery in the coming days. Their statement also confirmed that the Dutchman will be ‘out of action for a period of time’.
- Gabriel Jesus (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Jurrien Timber (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Mohamed Elneny (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Oleksandr Zinchenko (Muscular) – Could feature vs Crystal Palace
- Albert Sambi Lokonga (Muscular) – Could feature vs Crystal Palace
- Folarin Balogun (Foot) – Could feature vs Crystal Palace
We’re all with you, Jurrien ❤️
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 16, 2023
Aston Villa
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat in gameweek one, and Tyrone Mings was forced off through injury. Emery has since confirmed that Mings’ knee injury is of a serious nature, and will require surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation progress.
- Emiliano Buendia (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Tyrone Mings (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Jacob Ramsey (Foot) – Ruled Out
- Bertrand Traore (Muscular) – Ruled Out
- Leander Dendoncker (Muscular) – Ruled Out
- Jhon Duran (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Alex Moreno (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Timothy Iroegbunam (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Leon Bailey (Lower Back) – Could feature vs Everton
BREAKING: Aston Villa have confirmed that Tyrone Mings has sustained a significant knee injury 👇 pic.twitter.com/U9rIXWNt33
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 14, 2023
Brentford
Thomas Frank almost has an entire squad to choose from ahead of gameweek two, with three players possibly returning from injury, whilst Ivan Toney remains out due to his long-term suspension.
- Ivan Toney (Suspended) – Ruled Out
- Frank Onyeka (Thigh) – Could feature vs Fulham
- Ben Mee (Calf) – Could feature vs Fulham
- Mathias Jensen (Thigh) – Could feature vs Fulham
Brighton & Hove Albion
After defeating newly-promoted Luton Town 4-1 on Saturday afternoon, Brighton face a trip to the Midlands, where they take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in gameweek two.
- Jakub Moder (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Adam Webster (Unknown) – Could feature vs Wolves
- Adam Lallana (Unknown) – Could feature vs Wolves
Burnley
After losing 3-0 to reigning champions Manchester City in their opening clash of the campaign, Vincent Kompany’s injury doubts will have more time to recover due to their scheduled gameweek two clash against Luton being postponed.
- Anass Zaroury (Suspended) – Ruled Out
- Michael Obafemi (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Dark Churlinov (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Jordan Beyer (Thigh) – Expected to feature vs Aston Villa
Chelsea
Despite being forced off with what looked to be an injury against Liverpool, Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Reece James was just tired, and is therefore expected to feature in their next game against West Ham.
- Christopher Nkunku (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Armando Broja (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Wesley Fofana (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Marcus Bettinelli (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Benoit Badiashile (Thigh) – Could feature vs West Ham
- Trevoh Chalobah (Unknown) – Could feature vs West Ham
- Reece James (Fatigue) – Expected to feature vs West Ham
Crystal Palace
Michael Olise remains ruled out for Roy Hodgson, however it may not even matter. Chelsea have reportedly triggered Olise’s buyout clause, and the midfielder is expected to complete his switch to Stamford Bridge in the coming days.
- Michael Olise (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Matheus Franca (Lower Back) – Ruled Out
- Will Hughes (Knee) – Ruled Out
Everton
Despite a spirited performance, the Toffees were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Fulham in their league opener. Up next is a trip to the Midlands where they take on Europa Conference League bound Aston Villa.
- Dele Alli (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Jack Harrison (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Dwight McNeil (Ankle) – Ruled Out
- Seamus Coleman (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Fitness) – Expected to feature vs Aston Villa
Fulham
Marco Silva has just one injury concern heading into the second gameweek, where they take on Brentford and will be looking to build on the victory over Everton last time out.
- Joao Palhinha (Shoulder) – Ruled Out
Liverpool
The Reds took an initial lead away at Stamford Bridge last time out, but the Blues fought back to secure a point. Jurgen Klopp’s men host Iraola’s Bournemouth in one of three three o’clock kick-offs on Saturday afternoon.
- Thiago Alcantara (Groin) – Could feature vs Bournemouth
- Stefan Bajcetic (Groin) – Could feature vs Bournemouth
Luton Town
Rob Edwards’ side were on the end of a thumping to Brighton in their maiden Premier League outing last time out, and have an extensive injury list to go along with it. Luckily for them though, their match versus Burnley is postponed, and they won’t be in action until they face Chelsea on the 25th.
- Reece Burke (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Gabriel Osho (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Dan Potts (Ankle) – Could feature vs Chelsea
- Jordan Clark (Ankle) – Could feature vs Chelsea
- Ross Barkley (Fitness) – Could feature vs Chelsea
Manchester City
After being forced off in the opener against Burnley, Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Kevin De Bruyne has suffered a serious injury, and faces the next three to four months on the sidelines and may need to undergo surgery.
- Kevin De Bruyne (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Bernardo Silva (Illness) – Could feature vs Newcastle
- Ruben Dias (Head) – Could feature vs Newcastle
- John Stones (Groin) – Could feature vs Newcastle
🗣️ “It’s serious the injury. We have to decide on surgery or no surgery but it will be a few months out.”
Pep Guardiola confirms that Kevin De Bruyne will miss the next 3-4 months due to injury. 🤕 pic.twitter.com/p2uWmRmAPA
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) August 15, 2023
Manchester United
Lisandro Martinez was forced off in United’s win over Wolves due to a problem with a tendon in his ankle, however Erik ten Hag has since said that he doesn’t think the injury is of a serious nature.
- Rasmus Hojlund (Lower Back) – Ruled Out
- Tyrell Malacia (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Amad Diallo (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Kobbie Mainoo (Ankle) – Ruled Out
- Tom Heaton (Calf) – Ruled Out
- Lisandro Martinez (Ankle) – Could feature vs Tottenham
Newcastle United
Eddie Howe has confirmed that Joe Willock is set to miss the Magpies’ ‘first group of games before the first international break’, with Emil Krafth and Javier Manquillo also sidelined.
- Emil Krafth (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Joe Willock (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Javier Manquillo (Groin) – Ruled Out
Nottingham Forest
Despite falling to defeat at the Emirates in their opening clash, Steve Cooper’s side battled right until the end and put Arsenal under immense pressure in the closing stages of the tie. They’re back in action on Friday evening at the City Ground, where they host newly-promoted Sheffield United.
- Omar Richards (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Wayne Hennessey (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Felipe (Knee) – Could feature vs Sheffield United
Sheffield United
A very extensive injury list for Paul Heckingbottom sees five players ruled out of Friday night’s clash against Nottingham Forest, whilst two players may return to the fold after being out with different injuries.
- John Fleck (Calf) – Ruled Out
- Rhian Brewster (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Ismaila Coulibaly (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Jayden Bogle (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Rhys Norrington-Davies (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Daniel Jebbison (Groin) – Could feature vs Nottingham Forest
- Oli McBurnie (Ankle) – Could feature vs Nottingham Forest
Tottenham Hotspur
After playing out a 2-2 stalemate against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium in the opener, Ange Postecoglou will be looking to secure his first Premier League victory against Manchester United on Saturday.
- Ryan Sessegnon (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Bryan Gil (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Rodrigo Bentancur (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Alfie Whiteman (Ankle) – Ruled Out
- Fraser Forster (Lower Back) – Could feature vs Manchester United
- Tanguy Ndombele (Fitness) – Could feature vs Manchester United
- Cristian Romero (Head) – Could feature vs Manchester United
West Ham United
The Hammers were held by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium in their opening clash last weekend, and face a new look Chelsea side at home next up.
Fans will be delighted to hear though, that there are no current injuries or suspensions to report within David Moyes’ playing squad, therefore he will have a full list of players to choose from.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
After a controversial opening clash versus Manchester United, Wolves take on Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton next time out, and like West Ham, they have a full list of players to choose from as there are no current players reported to be injured or suspended within the squad.
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