The Premier League is set to return this Saturday following a 14-day international break, which took place from 1 to 14 September 2024.
During this period, national teams competed in World Cup qualifiers and continental tournaments, including the UEFA Nations League in Europe and the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
However, as the focus shifts back to club football, many Premier League teams are concerned about the toll the international games have taken on their key players.
Several players sustained injuries while on national duty, leaving their clubs anxious as they prepare for a demanding schedule that includes the return of UEFA competitions in midweek and the EFL Cup shortly after.
For some teams, these injuries compound those already sidelined before the international break, deepening concerns about fitness and form.
The next international break is scheduled for 6 to 14 October 2024, offering little respite for teams facing congested fixtures.
In this PUNCH Online report, we provide a comprehensive update on key injured players in the Premier League, based on the latest information from the official EPL website on Thursday night.
Here is the full list of key injury updates:
Arsenal
Kieran Tierney (hamstring), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), Gabriel Jesus (groin), Mikel Merino (shoulder), Riccardo Calafiori (calf), and Martin Ødegaard (ankle).
Aston Villa
Boubacar Kamara (knee), Tyrone Mings (knee), Matty Cash, Diego Carlos, Leon Bailey (hamstring), Ollie Watkins (knock), Jaden Philogene (knock), and Ezri Konsa (knock).
Bournemouth
Tyler Adams (back), Enes Ünal (foot), David Brooks (shoulder), and Philip Billing (back).
Brentford
Rico Henry (knee), Aaron Hickey (hamstring), Josh Dasilva (knee), Igor Thiago (knee), Mathias Jensen (calf), and Gustavo Nunes.
Brighton
Solly March (knee), Evan Ferguson (ankle), Matt O’Riley (ankle), James Milner, Joel Veltman, and Ferdi Kadioglu.
Chelsea
Romeo Lavia (hamstring), Reece James (hamstring), and Malo Gusto (thigh).
Crystal Palace
Chadi Riad (knee), Mattheus França (rib), and Adam Wharton (groin).
Everton
Nathan Patterson (hamstring), Jarrad Branthwaite (groin), Youssef Chermiti (foot), Armando Broja (foot), and Seamus Coleman.
Fulham
Nil
Ipswich
Nathan Broadhead (hamstring), Harry Clarke (Achilles), Cameron Humphreys (thigh), George Hirst (knee), and Omari Hutchinson (knock).
Leicester
Patson Daka (ankle) and Jakub Stolarczyk (ankle).
Liverpool
Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott (foot)
Man City
Oscar Bobb (fractured leg), Phil Foden (illness), Savinho (knee), and Nathan Ake (muscle).
Man United
Tyrell Malacia (knee), Lenny Yoro (foot), Rasmus Højlund (hamstring), Victor Lindelöf, Luke Shaw (calf), Mason Mount (muscle), and Manuel Ugarte (fitness).
Newcastle
Sven Botman (knee), Lewis Miley (back), Jamaal Lascelles (knee), Callum Wilson (back), and Joe Willock.
Nottingham Forest
Danilo (ankle)
Southampton
Gavin Bazunu (Achilles tendon) and Kamaldeen Sulemana (ankle).
Tottenham Hotspur
Dominic Solanke (ankle), Richarlison, and Micky van de Ven (knock).
West Ham
Aaron Cresswell (hamstring) and Niclas Füllkrug (knock).
Wolves
Enso González (knee), Boubacar Traoré (knee), Rayan Aït-Nouri (knock), Mario Lemina (knock), and Yerson Mosquera.
