The Premier League resumes this weekend after an international break that saw four fixtures crammed into three weeks, leaving several clubs with fitness concerns. Alex Scott's injury while on England duty has reignited the club versus country debate, while Cole Palmer's decision to miss England games frustrated Thomas Tuchel.
Arsenal and Aston Villa concerns
Arsenal's William Saliba remains out, and Ezri Konsa withdrew from England duty with a muscle issue, casting doubt on his availability. Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera should be available after missing the Brighton loss. Kai Havertz and Christos Tzolis picked up injuries on international duty but will miss weeks, not months.
Aston Villa's Amadou Onana is out long-term with an ACL injury, while new signing Leon Goretzka will be out until after the international break. Ian Maatsen could be sidelined for "a long, long time," according to Unai Emery, with Pau Torres and Marco Bizot doubts.
Bournemouth and Brighton updates
Bournemouth are unhappy with England's handling of Scott, who could be out for up to eight weeks with a thigh injury. Eli Junior Kroupi is set to return by November, while Julian Araujo, Justin Kluivert, and Veljko Milosavljevic will miss this weekend.
Brighton's Femi Azeez could make his debut this weekend, and Jack Hinshelwood may be available. Kaoru Mitoma, Stefanos Tzimas, and Evan Ferguson are longer-term injuries, while Yankuba Minteh is touch and go.
Chelsea and Manchester clubs
Chelsea's Cole Palmer is in contention to play on Saturday despite pulling out of England duty with a foot injury. Joao Pedro is expected back this month, while Moises Caicedo and Reece James could feature.
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, Amad, and Benjamin Sesko are nursing knocks but could play, while Matthijs de Ligt is edging closer to a return. Patrick Dorgu left Denmark camp, and this Saturday could come too soon. Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly withdrew from England duty, with the severity of his injury yet to be determined.
Other clubs' fitness updates
Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley won't be seen before this month is out, while Federico Chiesa and Alexander Isak could play against Manchester City. Newcastle have several players in contention, including Nico Gonzalez and Jacob Ramsey, while Tottenham's Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons are out with ACL injuries, and Micky van de Ven is set to return.
Everton's David Moyes hopes to have Christian Norgaard back, while Fulham's Kenny Tete is set to return. Hull have a notable injury list, with Eliot Matazo out until the New Year, and Ipswich's Jack Taylor is back pushing for game time. Leeds' Harry Wilson could return from a quad injury, and Nottingham Forest's Nikola Milenkovic and Nicolo Savona are in the mix to play.
