The Premier League, a spectacle synonymous with adrenaline-pumping action and awe-inspiring goals, is no stranger to the inevitable hardships that injuries bring. As each season unfolds, teams across the board grapple with their fair share of setbacks, as injured players are forced to retreat from the pitch.
Injuries can strike at any moment, leaving clubs scrambling to fill in gaps and readjust their strategies. From unforeseen accidents to long spells on the sidelines, these unfortunate incidents create an additional layer of complexity for managers and supporters alike.
However, it’s important to remember that injuries are an inherent part of the game, and overcoming these obstacles is crucial for success in this elite competition.
In this article, we’ll dive deep into the latest injury news and updates from the top flight of English football. We will explore how various clubs are coping with these setbacks and shed light on the potential repercussions on their campaigns.
Chelsea’s Injury Woes Continue
The Blues have seen their fair share of sidelined stars throughout the current campaign. Currently, the most significant loss for Chelsea is undoubtedly their Brazilian centre-back, Thiago Silva. The defender suffered knee ligament damage in Chelsea’s defeat at Tottenham and his timetable for return is scheduled around mid april.
Another blow for the Stamford Bridge faithful is the absence of Cesar Azpilicueta. The Chelsea captain has suffered a horror head injury during the Blues’ defeat to Southampton at Stamford Bridge. The 33-year-old defender now goes through the standard concussion procedures before he can return to action.
Liverpool’s Crisis
Jurgen Klopp has been severely hampered by an ongoing crisis at Anfield. Long-term injuries to both Stefan Bajcetic and Calvin Ramsay left Liverpool vulnerable in defence and midfield. Virgil van Dijk was also recently struck by illness, leaving Klopp with no choice but to turn to inexperienced academy players or midfielders to fill in the void.
When fit, Van Dijk had been ever-present this season for Liverpool, only missing seven games in January and February due to a hamstring injury.
Premier League Injury Tables
Arsenal
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| William Saliba |
D |
31 |
2 |
0 |
Back injury |
A few days |
| Takehiro Tomiyasu |
D |
12 |
0 |
1 |
MCL injury |
Mid May |
| Edward Nketiah |
F |
15 |
4 |
1 |
Knock injury |
A few days |
| Mohamed Elneny |
M |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Knee injury |
A few days |
Aston Villa
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| Boubacar Kamara |
D |
19 |
0 |
1 |
Ankle injury |
Unknown |
| Matty Cash |
M |
22 |
0 |
1 |
Calf Injury |
Late April |
| Philippe Coutinho |
M |
7 |
1 |
0 |
Hamstring |
Late April |
Bournemouth
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| Ryan Fredericks |
D |
5 |
0 |
0 |
Calf Injury |
Late April |
| Junior Stanislas |
F |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Muscle injury |
A few days |
Brentford
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| Frank Onyeka |
M |
4 |
0 |
0 |
Hamstring |
A few days |
| Vitaly Janelt |
M |
17 |
3 |
0 |
Knee injury |
A few days |
| Kristoffer Ajer |
D |
9 |
0 |
0 |
Calf Injury |
A few days |
| Keane Lewis-Potter |
F |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Knee injury |
Mid May |
Brighton
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| Tariq Lamptey |
D |
4 |
0 |
0 |
Knee injury |
A few days |
| Jeremy Sarmiento |
F |
1 |
0 |
1 |
Foot injury |
Mid May |
| Adam Lallana |
M |
12 |
2 |
0 |
Hamstring |
Mid May |
| Jakub Moder |
M |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ACL injury |
Mid April |
Chelsea
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| P. E. Aubameyang |
F |
10 |
1 |
0 |
Back injury |
A few days |
| Thiago Silva |
D |
29 |
0 |
0 |
Knee injury |
Mid April |
| Cesar Azpilicueta |
D |
16 |
0 |
0 |
Concussion |
Mid April |
Crystal Palace
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| Wilfried Zaha |
F |
24 |
6 |
0 |
Muscle injury |
Mid April |
| Nathan Ferguson |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Muscle injury |
Mid April |
| Chris Richards |
D |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Muscle injury |
Mid April |
Everton
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| D. Calvert-Lewin |
F |
9 |
1 |
0 |
Thigh injury |
Unknown |
| Andros Townsend |
M |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ACL injury |
Early May |
Fulham
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| Layvin Kurzawa |
D |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Knee injury |
Mid April |
Leeds United
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| Maximilian Wöber |
D |
26 |
0 |
0 |
Hamstring |
Late April |
| Tyler Adams |
M |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Hamstring |
Unknown |
| Adam Forshaw |
M |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Hip injury |
A few days |
| Stuart Dallas |
M |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Broken leg |
A few days |
Leicester City
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| Jonny Evans |
D |
9 |
0 |
0 |
Muscle injury |
Doubtful |
| Youri Tielemans |
M |
20 |
2 |
0 |
Ankle injury |
Mid April |
| Ryan Bertrand |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Knee injury |
Doubtful |
Liverpool
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| Virgil Van Dijk |
D |
36 |
3 |
0 |
Fever |
Doubtful |
| Rhys Williams |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Knock injury |
Doubtful |
| Naby Keita |
M |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Muscle injury |
A few days |
| Stefan Bajcetic |
M |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Groin injury |
Early June |
| Calvin Ramsay |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Knee injury |
Early June |
| Thiago Alcantara |
M |
17 |
0 |
0 |
Muscle injury |
A few days |
| Luis Díaz |
M |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Knee injury |
A few days |
Man City
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| Phil Foden |
M |
23 |
9 |
2 |
Appendicitis |
Late April |
| Erling Haaland |
F |
31 |
23 |
4 |
Groin injury |
A few days |
Man United
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| Tom Heaton |
G |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Ankle injury |
A few weeks |
| Alejandro Garnacho |
M |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Ankle injury |
Mid April |
| Christian Eriksen |
M |
26 |
1 |
2 |
Ankle injury |
Back in training |
Newcastle
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| Joseph Willock |
M |
23 |
3 |
2 |
Thigh injury |
Doubtful |
| Miguel Almirón |
M |
24 |
12 |
0 |
Strain injury |
Late April |
Nottingham Forest
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| Serge Aurier |
D |
16 |
1 |
0 |
Knock injury |
A few days |
| Ryan Yates |
M |
17 |
0 |
1 |
Shoulder injury |
Late April |
| Chris Wood |
F |
9 |
2 |
0 |
Leg injury |
Out for season |
| Scott Mckenna |
D |
17 |
0 |
0 |
Hamstring |
Doubtful |
| Willy Boly |
D |
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| Dean Henderson |
G |
18 |
0 |
0 |
Muscle injury |
Late April |
| Omar Richards |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Leg injury |
A few days |
Southampton
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| Mohammed Salisu |
D |
24 |
0 |
0 |
Knock injury |
Doubtful |
| Che Adams |
F |
22 |
5 |
2 |
Calf Injury |
Doubtful |
| Armel Bella-Kotchap |
D |
19 |
0 |
0 |
Shoulder injury |
Mid May |
| Juan Larios |
M |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Muscle injury |
Out for season |
| Valentino Livramento |
M |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ACL injury |
Late April |
Tottenham
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| Emerson Royal |
D |
22 |
2 |
1 |
Meniscus injury |
Late April |
| Ben Davies |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Muscle injury |
Late April |
| Richarlison |
F |
17 |
1 |
1 |
Muscle injury |
Doubtful |
| Ryan Sessegnon |
M |
11 |
2 |
0 |
Hamstring |
Mid April
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| Yves Bissouma |
M |
8 |
0 |
0 |
Ankle injury |
Mid April |
West Ham
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| Gianluca Scamacca |
F |
11 |
3 |
0 |
Knee injury |
Late April |
Wolverhampton
| Name |
Position |
Matches |
Goals |
Assists |
Info |
Expected Return |
| Hee-Chan Hwang |
F |
10 |
1 |
1 |
Muscle injury |
A few days |
| Boubacar Traoré |
M |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Muscle injury |
A few days |
| Chiquinho |
F |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ACL injury |
Early June |
Final Thoughts
Injuries are part and parcel of football, but their impact on teams can sometimes be monumental. As we’ve seen with Premier League giants, losing influential players can alter a team’s trajectory in a highly competitive environment.
With the business end of the season fast approaching, all eyes will be on how these injury-hit clubs cope with their challenges and navigate their way through a campaign like no other. For now, fans will continue to keep their fingers crossed for speedy recoveries and memorable performances from their favourite stars.
