Lukaku, Fornals and Højbjerg are doubts: Full Premier League injury update after the international break
The November international break is finally over, and Premier League players have started arriving at their clubs to prepare for the weekend’s game.
England secured qualification to the World Cup, while countries like Wales and Scotland will have to try at the play-offs, but some Premier League managers are sweating on the health of returning players.
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Hide AdHere are the London-based players who are paying the price for international duty, with knocks and injuries.
Tottenham
Antonio Conte and his medical team will keep an eye on Cristian Romero, who had to be replaced in the game between Argentina and Brazil.
Romero has started every game under Antonio Conte and a possible absence could disrupt the Italian’s preparations for the game.
He is set to return to Hotspur Way on Wednesday for a possible assessment to determine the extent of his pain.
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Hide AdPierre-Emile Højbjerg has been one of the stand out players since joining Tottenham a year ago.
This season he’s made more tackles than any other player, but he missed his country’s last two games due to some discomfort in his leg.
Tottenham will hope he doesn’t add to the absence of Oliver Skipp, who will miss the game due to accumulation of yellow cards.
Arsenal
The Arsenal medical team have been working on a groin injury of Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, who missed the Watford game and the international break.
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Hide AdLondonWorld understands he is expected to be passed fit for the match against Liverpool.
Youngster Folarin Balogun also pulled out of the England U21 team due to cramps, but he should be ready if selected for the showdown against Liverpool.
There is better news for Mikel Arteta though, with experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka almost nearing a return.
He is back training on grass, but still weeks away
Chelsea
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Hide AdRomelu Lukaku and Mason Mount, who missed the win against Newcastle, are coming back to training, but still doubtful for the weekend’s game against Leicester.
West Ham United
Angelo Ogbonna picked up a facial injury and a possible ACL tear in his knee in the win against Liverpool, and is expected to be out for a while.
Declan Rice pulled out of the England squad due to some discomfort, while Pablo Fornals has a knock.
Brentford
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Hide AdBrentford manager Thomas Frank has as many as eight players out injured for various reasons, but he’ll be hoping midfielder Mathias Jensen has recovered from Covid-19 and can return soon.
Yoane Wissa (ankle injury) hasn’t played in a while, but is healing well and should be back to training in a couple of weeks.
Watford
There are no international headaches for Claudio Ranieri ahead of weekend’s visit of Manchester United.
There are however long term injury concerns with Peter Etebo, Christian Kabasele and Kwadwo Baah - with all three out for a while.