Heading into the new Premier League season, several clubs are facing significant injury challenges that might impact the initial matches.
The kickoff of the Premier League will feature Manchester United against Fulham at Old Trafford, promising an exciting match on Friday.
On Sunday, August 18, the defending champions Manchester City will face Chelsea under the leadership of Enzo Maresca.
Liverpool will usher in the Arne Slot era with a game against Ipswich, while last season’s runners-up Arsenal will host Wolves on Saturday.
Upon reviewing the Premier League’s official site on Thursday, it was revealed that Arsenal will miss key defenders Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu due to hamstring and knee injuries, respectively, challenging the team’s defensive depth.
Aston Villa suffers a setback as midfielder Boubacar Kamara is sidelined with a knee injury, prompting manager Unai Emery to adjust his midfield strategies.
Manchester United faces worrisome injuries with new signing Leny Yoro out with a foot problem and defenders Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw also unavailable.
Newcastle United will have to do without key defender Sven Botman due to a knee injury, requiring manager Eddie Howe to make changes in the defense for the upcoming fixtures.
Contrastingly, Liverpool, Crystal Palace, Fulham, and Nottingham Forest report no major injury concerns from pre-season, providing their managers with a full squad selection for the start of the season.
As Fantasy Premier League managers scramble to adjust their teams, keeping an eye on these injury updates will be pivotal.
Given the doubts surrounding star players like Manchester City’s Jack Grealish and Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, fantasy teams may need last-minute adjustments.