Premier League Gameweek 9 Team News: Key Injury Updates from Friday’s Press Conferences
Ahead of the Fantasy League Gameweek 9 deadline on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 11:00 UK time, Fantasy Football Scout reported the crucial injury updates and press conference quotes from Premier League head coaches as teams manage busy domestic and European schedules.
Arsenal and Chelsea Injury Updates Ahead of Weekend Fixtures
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed in his Friday press conference that Riccardo Calafiori, Christos Tzolis, and Declan Rice all trained and will be available if they pass Saturday’s final session. Noni Madueke’s involvement remains uncertain due to an ankle injury. Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka is sidelined until December with a quadriceps injury, and William Saliba remains out with a back issue. Arsenal also lost an appeal regarding Max Dowman’s midweek red card, resulting in a three-match suspension.
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At Chelsea, Xabi Alonso announced that Maxence Lacroix will miss several weeks due to a hamstring injury picked up in midweek, keeping him out past the international break. Jorrel Hato joins a casualty list that includes Reece James, Aaron Anselmino, Jamie Gittens, and João Pedro, who is sidelined for a few weeks with a thigh injury. Moises Caicedo is fit despite coming off against Liverpool, and Pep Chavarria returns to the squad. Emiliano Martinez has a chance to return before the international break, likely wearing a protective face mask for a jaw issue, while Cole Palmer returns from suspension.
Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham Team News
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola stated that Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz have a chance of featuring against Arsenal on Sunday following recent hamstring and knee issues. Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, and Giovanni Leoni remain out. Iraola noted that heavy rotation will continue to manage player workloads.
AA on Charles and Affengruber absence: "Yes, David finished the day with some pain, nothing serious, but I wanted to give an opportunity to Joa and I wanted to play with Sander because he played just 30 minutes of the day and of And yes, that's what I was thinking about that."…
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Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has a fully fit squad available, excluding medium-term absentee Antoine Semenyo with a knee injury. Matheus Nunes returns to the fold, and Iliman Ndiaye is available after experiencing cramps last weekend. Maresca backed goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma ahead of their match against Brighton.
Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that James Maddison is available despite coming off early last weekend with a groin problem, and Destiny Udogie returns from a knee injury. Lucas Bergvall, Tosin Adarabioyo, Savinho, Mykhailo Mudryk, Xavi Simons, and Wilson Odobert remain out, alongside suspended midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur.
Updates Across Everton, Newcastle, and Remaining Clubs
Everton manager David Moyes expects Jarrad Branthwaite to be fit following concussion protocols ahead of their Monday rematch against Newcastle. Vitalii Mykolenko returned to play 86 minutes in the EFL Cup.
Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle confirmed that William Osula twisted his ankle during the midweek match against Everton and is a doubt for Monday. Mathias Fernandez-Pardo and Lewis Miley remain doubts due to illness and muscle issues, while Ewen Jaouen and Tino Livramento are sidelined.
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Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa reported no new injuries following the EFL Cup, though David Affengruber missed out with minor pain and Ryan Sessegnon serves a suspension. Ipswich Town manager Gary O’Neil will make a late decision on Sasa Lukic, who returned to the grass following a groin injury.
Disclaimer: The insights provided in this article are for informational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute medical advice or sports betting recommendations.
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