As the 2024/25 Premier League season progresses into Round 10, teams like Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Manchester City are managing various injuries. With a packed schedule, managers are walking a fine line between squad rotation and keeping key players fit. The injury situation may impact forthcoming performances, presenting both opportunities and challenges for the teams involved.
For Manchester City, Pep Guardiola is facing an “emergency” injury situation ahead of their trip to Bournemouth. Multiple players are sidelined, including Kevin De Bruyne, who is dealing with a muscle injury, and Rodri, who has a knee issue. There are also concerns regarding the fitness of Manuel Akanji and Josko Gvardiol.
Liverpool, preparing to host Brighton, will be without their key goalkeeper, Alisson, due to a hamstring injury. In addition, Federico Chiesa, Diogo Jota, and Harvey Elliott are also injured, further limiting their options.
Arsenal, on their way to Newcastle, will not have Riccardo Calafiori, Kieran Tierney, and Takehiro Tomiyasu available due to knee and muscle injuries. There are also doubts about the availability of Martin Ødegaard, and Ben White.
Manchester United, set to face Chelsea, are missing key defenders such as Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw, and forwards Antony and Kobbie Mainoo are also ruled out. Chelsea is dealing with injuries to Omari Kellyman and an illness that has sidelined Jadon Sancho, while there are uncertainties surrounding Christian Eriksen, Tyrell Malacia, and Mason Mount.
Tottenham Hotspur, playing against Aston Villa, will be without Wilson Odobert and Micky van de Ven due to thigh injuries, and there are concerns about Son Heung-Min and others potentially missing the match.
These injury updates will undoubtedly affect team selections and strategies, making the upcoming fixtures even more unpredictable and exciting for football fans.