English Premier League Injured & Suspended List Football

18.4.25 Man City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has received a timely boost with Phil Foden and Manuel Akanji returning to full first-team training. Foden has been sidelined since the goalless Manchester derby, while Akanji has not trained with the squad since suffering an injury against Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland is making progress in his recovery from an ankle issue, and Nathan Ake, John Stones, and Rodri are also continuing their respective rehab programs.

17.4.25 Liverpool

Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has returned to first-team training, marking a key step in his recovery from the ankle injury he sustained during Liverpool's Champions League exit to PSG. While he only participated in part of Wednesday's session, the 26-year-old is nearing full fitness, though Sunday's clash against Leicester City may come too soon.

16.4.25 Man Utd

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee may miss the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury during Sunday's 4-1 defeat to Newcastle. The Dutch striker was forced off early in the second half and has already been ruled out of Thursday's crucial Europa League quarter-final second leg against Lyon. Head coach Ruben Amorim confirmed Zirkzee will be sidelined for "some games," with further updates expected Wednesday.

14.4.25 Man Utd

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee will miss Thursday's crucial Europa League quarter-final second leg against Lyon after sustaining a suspected hamstring injury in Sunday's 4-1 Premier League defeat to Newcastle. Zirkzee was forced off in the 56th minute and is expected to be sidelined for several games. Manager Ruben Amorim, who made several changes to rest players ahead of the Lyon match, admitted the rotation didn't pay off, as United were outclassed in the second half.

12.4.25 Man City

Phil Foden may miss Manchester City's upcoming match against Crystal Palace after sustaining a knock during the Manchester derby, adding to the club's growing injury woes. Already without key players like John Stones, Manu Akanji, Nathan Ake, Rodri, and Erling Haaland, City face a tough challenge against an in-form Palace side that held them to a 2-2 draw earlier this season.

12.4.25 Arsenal

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz could make a surprise return before the end of the season after recovering ahead of schedule from a hamstring injury sustained in February. Initially expected to miss the remainder of the campaign, Havertz is progressing well in rehab, and manager Mikel Arteta has hinted at a potential comeback, though emphasized caution.

11.4.25 Chelsea

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has downplayed concerns over Cole Palmer's fitness after the forward was substituted at halftime in Thursday's 3-0 win against Legia Warsaw. Palmer, who recently returned from a hamstring issue, was taken off after a quiet first half, prompting fears of a setback. However, Maresca clarified the change was pre-planned, with Palmer and Tosin Adarabioyo both scheduled to play only 45 minutes.

11.4.25 Aston Villa

Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey is still recovering from a knock sustained in March and is not expected to start Saturday's Premier League match against Southampton. While his condition is improving, he will be gradually eased back into action. Villa boss Unai Emery has other attacking options, including Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, ahead of the crucial league fixture.

10.4.25 Chelsea

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that defender Wesley Fofana will miss the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury that required surgery. The 24-year-old France international underwent a successful procedure, but will not return before the end of the campaign.

Meanwhile, midfielder Romeo Lavia and striker Marc Guiu could still feature again this season. Lavia is recovering from a hamstring setback suffered during his brief return against Arsenal, while Guiu, out since February, is showing significant progress and could rejoin the squad soon.

10.4.25 Liverpool

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson continues to train normally and will undergo a final concussion test ahead of Sunday's Premier League match against West Ham. The Brazilian has missed the last two games due to concussion protocols but could return after 22 days since the incident. Only Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez are expected to miss the match due to injury, while Alexis Mac Allister was given a recovery day. Conor Bradley is back in action, having returned against Fulham.

9.4.25 Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that both Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka suffered injuries during the 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first-leg. Rice had an issue with his foot, while Saka took a knock after a tackle but neither injury appears to be serious. Saka, who was starting for the first time since recovering from a hamstring injury, came off in the 74th minute, followed by Rice six minutes later.

6.4.25 Arsenal

Mikel Arteta reassured fans that Mikel Merino is fine after suffering a head injury during Arsenal's 1-1 draw at Everton. The versatile midfielder received extensive treatment following a clash with Everton's Jake O'Brien but was bandaged up and finished the match. Arteta confirmed Merino's cut caused heavy bleeding, but he felt no lasting effects.