The 2026/27 Premier League season is underway, and injuries continue to affect squad selections across the league. I have updated this Premier League injury tracker to give readers a clear, club-by-club picture of the most important first-team injuries, rehabilitation progress, and expected return timelines across all 20 clubs.
I will keep the focus on confirmed or reliably reported fitness problems. Where a club or manager has not provided a clear diagnosis or return date, I will not speculate.
Players are also removed once there is reliable evidence that they have returned to match availability or are no longer with the club. Suspensions, illness and other non-injury absences are not included. This update reflects information available through October 5, 2026.
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1. Arsenal Injury Update
Arsenal continue to manage William Saliba's long-term back problem, while Kai Havertz and Christos Tzolis have joined the injury list during the international period.
1. William Saliba
William Saliba remains sidelined by the lower-back injury that has kept him out since the summer. Mikel Arteta has previously said that Saliba's recovery was progressing, but Arsenal have still not provided a firm competitive return date.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation from a lower-back injury.
Possible return: No club-confirmed competitive return date.
2. Kai Havertz
Kai Havertz withdrew from Germany duty after suffering a muscle injury. Reports have described the problem as a hamstring issue, but Arsenal have not yet provided their own detailed diagnosis or recovery timetable.
The Premier League confirmed that Havertz had returned to Arsenal after the injury, while reports in Germany suggested an absence of several weeks.
Current status: Recovering from a muscle injury suffered during international duty.
Possible return: No club-confirmed return date.
3. Christos Tzolis
Christos Tzolis is also dealing with a hamstring problem. The winger has undergone assessment after picking up the injury, but Arsenal have not announced a firm return date.
Current status: Recovering from a hamstring injury.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
4. Ben White
Ben White has been working his way back from a groin problem. He has progressed into training again, although a competitive return still depends on how he responds as his workload increases.
Current status: Back in training following a groin injury.
Possible return: Closing in on availability, but no specific match has been confirmed.
Jurrien Timber has returned to competitive action, while Piero Hincapié has been back in a matchday squad and Cristhian Mosquera is fit again. Declan Rice's England withdrawal has been described as load management rather than a new injury, so he is not included in the injury list.
2. Aston Villa Injury Update
Aston Villa remain without long-term absentee Amadou Onana, while Ian Maatsen and Leon Goretzka are also working through injury problems.
1. Amadou Onana
Amadou Onana continues his rehabilitation from the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered while representing Belgium at the World Cup.
Current status: Long-term rehabilitation from an ACL rupture.
Possible return: Aston Villa have not announced a precise competitive return date.
2. Ian Maatsen
Ian Maatsen remains sidelined by an ankle injury. The problem has kept the defender out through the international period, and Villa are continuing to manage his rehabilitation.
Current status: Recovering from an ankle injury.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date has been confirmed.
3. Leon Goretzka
Leon Goretzka has been recovering from the knee problem and workload-related discomfort that delayed his Aston Villa debut. The midfielder has returned to training, but he was not involved in Villa's October 2 friendly against Sevilla.
Current status: Back in training while completing his recovery.
Possible return: Could move closer to availability after the international break, but no competitive return has been confirmed.
4. Modou Kéba Cissé
Modou Kéba Cissé is currently dealing with a knock. Available injury records continue to list the defender as unavailable, although there has been no detailed club diagnosis.
Current status: Recovering from a knock.
Possible return: No club-confirmed return date.
Pau Torres, Brian Madjo, Marco Bizot and Alysson all returned to match action during Villa's October 2 friendly against Sevilla and are no longer treated here as established injury absences.
3. AFC Bournemouth Injury Update
Bournemouth continue to manage several injuries, including longer rehabilitation programmes for Junior Kroupi and Julian Araujo.
1. Junior Kroupi
Junior Kroupi remains in rehabilitation after undergoing surgery on a foot injury.
Current status: Recovering following foot surgery.
Possible return: Bournemouth have not confirmed an exact competitive return date.
2. Julian Araujo
Julian Araujo continues his rehabilitation following surgery on the muscular injury to his left thigh suffered during pre-season.
Current status: Rehabilitation following left-thigh surgery.
Possible return: No club-confirmed competitive return date.
3. Amine Adli
Amine Adli remains sidelined by a calf problem.
Current status: Recovering from a calf injury.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date has been confirmed.
4. Veljko Milosavljevic
Veljko Milosavljevic continues to recover from a knee problem.
Current status: Continuing knee rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
5. Justin Kluivert
Justin Kluivert is currently sidelined by a muscular problem. The injury is expected to keep him out beyond the immediate resumption of Premier League action, although Bournemouth have not provided a precise competitive return date.
Current status: Recovering from a muscle injury.
Possible return: No club-confirmed date.
Current injury trackers continue to list Kroupi, Araujo, Kluivert, Milosavljevic and Adli among Bournemouth's unavailable players.
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4. Brentford Injury Update
Brentford continue to manage several established injuries, while Mikkel Damsgaard has become a fresh concern after suffering an ankle problem.
1. Mikkel Damsgaard
Mikkel Damsgaard injured his ankle and subsequently left the Denmark camp.
The problem was initially believed to be minor, but Denmark coach Brian Riemer later indicated that it appeared more serious than first thought. Brentford have not yet announced a return timetable.
Current status: Recovering from an ankle injury.
Possible return: No confirmed timetable.
2. Nathan Collins
Nathan Collins continues his recovery from the calf strain suffered against Sunderland.
Current status: Recovering from a calf injury.
Possible return: Brentford hope to have him moving toward availability after the international break, but no exact return has been confirmed.
3. Mathias Jensen
Mathias Jensen has been recovering from a relatively minor fitness problem.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: Expected to move closer to availability after the international break.
4. Josh Dasilva
Josh Dasilva remains in rehabilitation following the hamstring injury suffered while playing for Brentford's Under-21s.
Current status: Recovering from a hamstring injury.
Possible return: Brentford had targeted the period around the international break, but competitive availability has not yet been confirmed.
5. Sepp van den Berg
Sepp van den Berg has made progress from his groin injury and has returned to work on the grass.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation and outdoor work.
Possible return: Brentford have indicated that his return should come after the international break.
6. Antoni Milambo
Antoni Milambo has progressed significantly in his rehabilitation from an ACL injury and has been involved in full-scale team work.
Current status: Building match fitness following ACL rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed Premier League return date.
7. Kaye Furo
Kaye Furo remains unavailable with a foot injury.
Current status: Recovering from a foot problem.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
Brentford's recent injury information continues to list Collins, Jensen, Dasilva, Van den Berg, Milambo and Furo as unavailable or recovering. Dango Ouattara's recent absence has been illness-related, so he is not included here.
5. Brighton and Hove Albion Injury Update
Brighton have one of the longer injury lists in the Premier League, although several players are approaching the stage where they could return after the international break.
1. Stefanos Tzimas
Stefanos Tzimas continues his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury and has experienced a setback during his recovery.
Current status: Continuing knee rehabilitation.
Possible return: No reliable competitive return date has been confirmed.
2. Yankuba Minteh
Yankuba Minteh remains unavailable with a leg injury.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation from a leg injury.
Possible return: Brighton have not confirmed an exact return match.
3. Kaoru Mitoma
Kaoru Mitoma continues to recover from a hamstring problem.
Current status: Continuing hamstring rehabilitation.
Possible return: Brighton hope to have him moving toward availability after the international break, but no specific match has been confirmed.
4. Jack Hinshelwood
Jack Hinshelwood remains unavailable with a fitness problem whose precise nature has not been publicly detailed.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: Could return after the international break, subject to progress.
5. Mats Wieffer
Mats Wieffer is recovering from a knee injury.
Current status: Continuing knee rehabilitation.
Possible return: Brighton have been targeting the period after the international break.
6. Femi Azeez
Femi Azeez is working his way back from a thigh-related problem.
Current status: Rebuilding fitness following injury.
Possible return: Brighton hope to reintegrate him after the international break.
7. Zadok Yohanna
Zadok Yohanna remains sidelined with a minor fitness problem.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
8. Evan Ferguson
Evan Ferguson continues his recovery from an ankle injury.
Current status: Ongoing ankle rehabilitation.
Possible return: No firm competitive return date has been confirmed.
9. Lewis Dunk
Lewis Dunk is being monitored because of a neck problem.
Current status: Recovering from a neck issue.
Possible return: Being assessed ahead of Brighton's return to club action.
10. Pascal Struijk
Pascal Struijk is dealing with a hamstring injury.
Current status: Recovering from a hamstring problem.
Possible return: No club-confirmed competitive return date.
Yasin Ayari has recently been affected by illness rather than a physical injury and is therefore not included in this tracker.
6. Chelsea Injury Update
Chelsea have several important fitness concerns, with João Pedro, Cole Palmer, Moisés Caicedo and Reece James among the players being monitored.
1. João Pedro
João Pedro is dealing with a knee problem and has undergone specialist assessment.
Current status: Receiving treatment and assessment for a knee injury.
Possible return: No firm competitive return date has been confirmed.
2. Cole Palmer
Cole Palmer has been working with Chelsea's rehabilitation staff after another fitness issue interrupted his availability.
Current status: Continuing recovery work.
Possible return: Chelsea hope he can move closer to availability for the next phase of fixtures, but his return remains subject to training progress.
3. Moisés Caicedo
Moisés Caicedo continues to manage the calf problem that has troubled him during the opening weeks of the season.
Current status: Managing a persistent calf problem.
Possible return: No precise timetable has been confirmed.
4. Reece James
Reece James is recovering from a hamstring injury.
Current status: Continuing hamstring rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
5. Marco Palestra
Marco Palestra has been recovering from a muscular problem and has progressed back toward full training.
Current status: Back in team training and rebuilding full match fitness.
Possible return: Competitive availability has not yet been confirmed.
6. Jamie Gittens
Jamie Gittens returned early from international duty after suffering an ankle injury and has required further assessment.
Current status: Being assessed for an ankle injury.
Possible return: No confirmed timetable.
7. Emmanuel Emegha
Emmanuel Emegha continues his recovery from a hamstring problem that has delayed his competitive Chelsea involvement.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation from a hamstring injury.
Possible return: Chelsea hope he can move closer to availability after the international break.
Chelsea's latest injury picture continues to include several players at different stages of recovery, with some potentially close to returning but not yet confirmed competitively available.
Mike Penders has returned to international matchday involvement and is no longer treated as an established injury absence.
7. Coventry City Injury Update
Coventry's injury list has expanded since the previous update. Haji Wright remains unavailable, while Aurèle Amenda is now facing a significant spell on the sidelines.
1. Haji Wright
Haji Wright continues his rehabilitation from the serious quadriceps injury suffered before the beginning of the season.
Frank Lampard initially indicated that Wright could be unavailable for approximately 12 weeks.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation from a serious quadriceps injury.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date has been confirmed.
2. Aurèle Amenda
Aurèle Amenda has suffered a significant calf tear.
Lampard indicated that the defender could be sidelined for approximately two to three months, making this one of Coventry's more serious current injuries.
Current status: Recovering from a significant calf tear.
Possible return: Approximately two to three months was the manager's initial estimate.
3. Kaine Kesler-Hayden
Kaine Kesler-Hayden has been recovering from a thigh injury.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: Coventry hope he can move closer to availability after the international break.
4. Josh Eccles
Josh Eccles has been sidelined with a calf-related problem.
Current status: Recovering from injury.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
5. Luke Woolfenden
Luke Woolfenden is continuing his recovery from a knee problem.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: Coventry hope he can return during the next phase of fixtures, subject to training progress.
6. Milan van Ewijk
Milan van Ewijk is also working his way back from a thigh-related problem.
Current status: Recovering from injury.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date has been confirmed.
Coventry have been hopeful that several of their shorter-term absentees can move closer to selection after the international break, but Amenda and Wright remain more significant rehabilitation cases.
8. Crystal Palace Injury Update
Crystal Palace continue to manage several injuries, including longer-term defender Chadi Riad and forward Jean-Philippe Mateta.
1. Chadi Riad
Chadi Riad remains sidelined by the knee injury suffered against Everton.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation from a knee injury.
Possible return: No club-confirmed competitive return date.
2. Jean-Philippe Mateta
Jean-Philippe Mateta is recovering from a thigh or hamstring-related problem.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No precise competitive return date has been confirmed.
3. Dean Henderson
Dean Henderson is currently unavailable with an ankle or foot problem.
Current status: Recovering from injury.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
4. Anan Khalaili
Anan Khalaili has been managing a thigh problem.
Current status: Being assessed while recovering from a thigh injury.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
5. Takehiro Tomiyasu
Takehiro Tomiyasu is dealing with a calf problem.
Current status: Recovering from a calf injury.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
Ismaïla Sarr is no longer listed among Palace's current established injury absences.
9. Everton Injury Update
Everton are currently monitoring Merlin Röhl and Vitalii Mykolenko.
1. Merlin Röhl
Merlin Röhl remains in recovery from the injury that has kept him out of Everton's recent matches.
David Moyes previously said he hoped to have Röhl ready around the end of the international break.
Current status: Recovering and progressing toward a return.
Possible return: Everton hope he can be available after the international break, but his return has not yet been confirmed.
2. Vitalii Mykolenko
Vitalii Mykolenko left the Ukraine camp after suffering an injury during international duty.
Ukraine confirmed that the defender would not remain with the squad, while the exact nature and severity of the problem have not yet been established.
Current status: Being assessed after withdrawing from international duty through injury.
Possible return: No confirmed timetable.
Christian Nørgaard has returned to match action after featuring in Everton's friendly against Blackburn Rovers and is no longer treated as an active injury absence.
10. Fulham Injury Update
Fulham's main injury concerns include Tom Cairney and Kenny Tete.
1. Tom Cairney
Tom Cairney continues his recovery after undergoing a minor surgical procedure on his left knee in August.
Fulham initially expected the midfielder to return to training after the international break, but competitive availability has not yet been confirmed.
Current status: Completing rehabilitation following minor left-knee surgery.
Possible return: Expected to move closer to availability after the international break.
2. Kenny Tete
Kenny Tete is recovering after suffering a concussion.
His return will depend on the required medical protocol and clearance rather than a fixed recovery date.
Current status: Recovering under concussion protocols.
Possible return: Subject to medical clearance.
11. Hull City Injury Update
Hull City continue to manage one of the longer injury lists in the Premier League.
1. Eliot Matazo
Eliot Matazo remains in long-term rehabilitation after suffering a second ACL injury, this time to his right knee.
Current status: Long-term rehabilitation from a right-knee ACL injury.
Possible return: No club-confirmed competitive return date.
2. Darko Gyabi
Darko Gyabi remains unavailable with a groin or thigh-related injury.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
3. Jack Butland
Jack Butland remains in rehabilitation following surgery on an upper-body injury.
Current status: Recovering following surgery.
Possible return: No precise club-confirmed competitive return date.
4. Ilyas Ansah
Ilyas Ansah is currently working his way back from injury.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
5. Charlie Hughes
Charlie Hughes continues to recover from a groin injury.
Current status: Rehabilitation from a groin problem.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
6. Hidemasa Morita
Hidemasa Morita remains sidelined by a groin-related problem.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No exact return date has been confirmed.
7. Nobel Mendy
Nobel Mendy is recovering after suffering a concussion.
Current status: Recovering under concussion protocols.
Possible return: Subject to medical clearance.
8. Matt Targett
Matt Targett is currently unavailable with an ankle injury.
Current status: Recovering from an ankle problem.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
9. Tim Iroegbunam
Tim Iroegbunam is facing an extended spell out with a groin injury. Reports have indicated that the midfielder could miss a significant part of October while the club continues to assess the best course of treatment.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation from a groin problem.
Possible return: No precise competitive return date.
Current injury information continues to list Matazo, Gyabi, Butland, Hughes, Morita, Mendy, Targett, Ansah and Iroegbunam among Hull's fitness concerns.
Oscar Zambrano and Paddy McNair are no longer included among Hull's main established injury absences.
12. Ipswich Town Injury Update
Ipswich's injury situation has improved considerably, with Jack Taylor now the main established senior injury absence.
1. Jack Taylor
Jack Taylor remains sidelined following a knee problem and summer surgery.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation from a knee injury.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
Ipswich confirmed in September that Azor Matusiwa and Jaden Philogene had returned to full training, while Julio Enciso has already returned to competitive action.
13. Leeds United Injury Update
Leeds United continue to manage Joe Rodon's significant hamstring injury, while Mateo Joseph is facing a much longer rehabilitation programme.
1. Joe Rodon
Joe Rodon is recovering from a significant hamstring injury.
Daniel Farke initially estimated that the defender would be unavailable for approximately eight to 10 weeks.
Current status: Recovering from a significant hamstring injury.
Possible return: Eight to 10 weeks was the manager's initial estimate.
2. Mateo Joseph
Mateo Joseph is undergoing rehabilitation from a serious knee injury involving his ACL.
Current status: Long-term knee rehabilitation.
Possible return: Expected to remain unavailable into the new year; no precise competitive return date has been confirmed.
3. Harry Wilson
Harry Wilson is recovering from a quadriceps problem.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation from a thigh-related injury.
Possible return: Leeds hope he can move closer to availability after the international break, but no exact match has been confirmed.
4. Jean-Mattéo Bahoya
Jean-Mattéo Bahoya suffered an ankle injury while representing France Under-21s and was forced off during international duty.
Further assessment is required before the full extent of the problem can be established.
Current status: Being assessed after suffering an ankle injury on international duty.
Possible return: No confirmed timetable.
14. Liverpool Injury Update
Liverpool continue to manage several long-term rehabilitation cases, while Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo have become fresh concerns during the international period.
1. Conor Bradley
Conor Bradley remains in rehabilitation following surgery on his significant knee injury.
The defender has progressed to individual work with the ball but has not yet returned to competitive action.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation following knee surgery.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date.
2. Hugo Ekitike
Hugo Ekitike remains sidelined after rupturing his Achilles tendon in April.
Current status: Long-term Achilles rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
3. Giovanni Leoni
Giovanni Leoni continues to make progress from his ACL injury and is approaching the stage where he can increase his work with the group.
Current status: Progressing toward full team training following ACL rehabilitation.
Possible return: No competitive return date has been confirmed.
4. Federico Chiesa
Federico Chiesa is recovering from a muscular problem.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation from a muscle injury.
Possible return: Liverpool hope he can move closer to team involvement after the international break.
5. Alexander Isak
Alexander Isak returned to Liverpool after suffering a thigh problem while away with Sweden.
Sweden's medical staff indicated that the injury appeared relatively minor, but Liverpool will need to assess him before determining his availability.
Current status: Being assessed after a thigh injury on international duty.
Possible return: No club-confirmed date.
6. Cody Gakpo
Cody Gakpo also returned early from international duty after suffering an ankle problem.
Current status: Undergoing assessment for an ankle injury.
Possible return: No confirmed timetable.
Liverpool are therefore monitoring both Isak and Gakpo ahead of their return to club action.
Joe Gomez has returned from his earlier muscular injury and is no longer on the active injury list.
15. Manchester City Injury Update
Manchester City are currently monitoring Nico O'Reilly and Antoine Semenyo following injuries connected to the international period.
1. Nico O'Reilly
Nico O'Reilly returned to Manchester City after withdrawing from England duty with an unspecified injury.
England initially described the problem as relatively minor, but City have not yet provided a detailed diagnosis.
Current status: Being assessed after withdrawing from international duty.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
2. Antoine Semenyo
Antoine Semenyo withdrew from Ghana duty because of an ankle injury.
The Ghanaian forward was reported to have swelling around the ankle or lower leg and remained with Manchester City for treatment rather than joining the national team.
Current status: Receiving treatment for an ankle injury.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
Jérémy Doku has returned from his earlier calf injury and is no longer listed.
Erling Haaland also generated concern after appearing to limp before leaving Norway's October 4 match against Portugal. However, Norway coach Ståle Solbakken explained afterward that Haaland's substitution was connected to a pre-arranged workload plan after a heavy run of matches. Haaland received no treatment on the bench and was not seen limping when leaving the stadium, so there is currently insufficient evidence to classify him as injured.
16. Manchester United Injury Update
Manchester United are managing one of the league's larger injury lists, with several players at different stages of rehabilitation or assessment.
1. Manuel Ugarte
Manuel Ugarte remains in rehabilitation following surgery for the knee-ligament injury suffered at the World Cup.
Current status: Rehabilitation following knee-ligament surgery.
Possible return: Manchester United have not announced a precise competitive return date.
2. Matthijs de Ligt
Matthijs de Ligt has progressed from his long-term back problem and has returned to football work.
Current status: Completing the final stages of rehabilitation from a back injury.
Possible return: No competitive return has yet been confirmed.
3. Amad Diallo
Amad Diallo is recovering from an ankle or foot injury.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: United hope he can progress back toward group training after the international break.
4. Kobbie Mainoo
Kobbie Mainoo has been unavailable because of an unspecified fitness problem.
Current status: Being assessed.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
5. Karl Darlow
Karl Darlow is also dealing with a fitness issue whose precise nature has not been publicly disclosed.
Current status: Being assessed.
Possible return: No confirmed timetable.
6. Benjamin Šeško
Benjamin Šeško has been managing pain in his lower leg.
Current status: Under assessment for a lower-leg problem.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
7. Tom Heaton
Tom Heaton is recovering from a hamstring strain.
Current status: Continuing hamstring rehabilitation.
Possible return: No exact return date has been confirmed.
8. Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford is being assessed because of a groin or hip-related problem.
Current status: Recovering and undergoing assessment.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
9. Patrick Dorgu
Patrick Dorgu returned from international duty after suffering a thigh injury.
Current status: Recovering from a thigh problem.
Possible return: No confirmed timetable.
10. Noussair Mazraoui
Noussair Mazraoui is currently managing a lower-back problem.
Current status: Recovering from a back injury.
Possible return: No precise competitive return date.
Carlos Baleba has recovered sufficiently to return to match action in a behind-closed-doors friendly and is no longer listed as injured.
Bruno Fernandes also returned to international action, so his earlier fitness concern is not being treated as a current injury absence.
17. Newcastle United Injury Update
Newcastle United continue to manage a sizeable injury list, although Joelinton and Nico González have made encouraging progress in training.
1. Joelinton
Joelinton has been recovering from a thigh problem and has progressed back toward team training.
Current status: Back in training following a thigh injury.
Possible return: Closing in on availability, subject to his response in training.
2. Dan Burn
Dan Burn remains sidelined by an ankle or foot problem.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
3. William Osula
William Osula is also recovering from an ankle or foot injury.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No exact return date announced.
4. Tino Livramento
Tino Livramento has suffered a new fitness problem after previously returning from injury.
Current status: Currently unavailable and being assessed.
Possible return: No confirmed timetable.
5. Jacob Ramsey
Jacob Ramsey remains sidelined with a thigh problem.
Current status: Recovering from a thigh injury.
Possible return: No club-confirmed competitive return date.
6. Anthony Elanga
Anthony Elanga is dealing with a hamstring injury.
Current status: Continuing hamstring rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
7. Amar Dedić
Amar Dedić is recovering from a thigh-related problem.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
8. Lewis Miley
Lewis Miley is being monitored following a recent fitness problem.
Current status: Under assessment.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
9. Ewen Jaouen
Ewen Jaouen is sidelined by a hamstring injury.
Current status: Recovering from a hamstring problem.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
10. Nico González
Nico González has progressed back into training following his recent fitness problem.
Current status: Back in team work and rebuilding full match readiness.
Possible return: Could move closer to competitive availability after the international break.
Joelinton and González were both involved in Newcastle's open training session, while Burn, Livramento, Osula, Ramsey, Elanga and Dedić were among the players still absent from that session.
18. Nottingham Forest Injury Update
Nottingham Forest currently have a relatively short established injury list, with Nikola Milenković and Nicolò Savona the main concerns.
1. Nikola Milenković
Nikola Milenković is currently unavailable because of a thigh injury.
Current status: Recovering from a thigh problem.
Possible return: No club-confirmed competitive return date.
2. Nicolò Savona
Nicolò Savona continues to recover from a knee problem after previously suffering a setback when his rehabilitation workload increased.
Current status: Continuing knee rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
Forest's current injury information lists Milenković and Savona as the main established first-team absences. Jair Cunha and Ryan Yates have returned to competitive involvement and are no longer included.
19. Sunderland Injury Update
Sunderland are dealing with several important injuries, including the longer-term absences of Habib Diarra and Romaine Mundle and a fresh hamstring concern involving Brian Brobbey.
1. Habib Diarra
Habib Diarra continues his rehabilitation from a thigh injury.
Régis Le Bris initially indicated that the midfielder could be unavailable for approximately six to eight weeks.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation from a thigh injury.
Possible return: Six to eight weeks was the original estimate; no exact date has been confirmed.
2. Romaine Mundle
Romaine Mundle remains sidelined with a knee injury.
Sunderland have indicated that his rehabilitation is likely to extend considerably beyond the immediate international break period.
Current status: Continuing knee rehabilitation.
Possible return: Sunderland have been hopeful of having him back toward the end of the year, but no precise return date has been confirmed.
3. Brian Brobbey
Brian Brobbey suffered an apparent hamstring injury while representing the Netherlands and was forced off during international duty.
The Premier League confirmed the injury concern following the Netherlands match. Sunderland have not yet announced their own detailed diagnosis or recovery timetable.
Current status: Being assessed for a hamstring injury.
Possible return: No confirmed timetable.
4. Daniel Ballard
Daniel Ballard is recovering from a hamstring strain.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
5. Noah Sadiki
Noah Sadiki is being assessed following a recent knock.
Current status: Under assessment.
Possible return: No confirmed timetable.
Wilson Isidor is not included despite appearing on some third-party injury lists because he has been playing and scoring for Haiti during the international period. Suspended defender Reinildo is also excluded because this article does not track disciplinary absences.
20. Tottenham Hotspur Injury Update
Tottenham's injury list continues to include two long-term ACL cases, while Pedro Porro, Jan Paul van Hecke and Micky van de Ven are among the more recent concerns.
1. Wilson Odobert
Wilson Odobert remains in rehabilitation following a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
Current status: Long-term rehabilitation following left-knee ACL surgery.
Possible return: No club-confirmed competitive return date.
2. Xavi Simons
Xavi Simons continues his rehabilitation after rupturing the ACL in his right knee.
Current status: Long-term rehabilitation following right-knee ACL surgery.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
3. Dejan Kulusevski
Dejan Kulusevski continues his recovery from a knee injury but has made progress toward first-team training.
Current status: Building fitness as he progresses through the final stages of knee rehabilitation.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date has been announced.
4. Mykhailo Mudryk
Mykhailo Mudryk is recovering from an ankle injury.
Current status: Continuing ankle rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
5. Pedro Porro
Pedro Porro is sidelined with a hamstring or thigh-related injury.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: Tottenham have not confirmed an exact return match.
6. Jan Paul van Hecke
Jan Paul van Hecke has been dealing with a foot problem and withdrew from international involvement.
Current status: Recovering from a foot injury.
Possible return: No confirmed timetable.
7. Micky van de Ven
Micky van de Ven suffered a hand or finger injury while representing the Netherlands and was forced off.
Initial indications from the Netherlands camp suggested that the problem was not considered serious, but Tottenham will still need to assess him before their next match.
Current status: Being assessed following a hand injury on international duty.
Possible return: No club-confirmed date.
James Maddison has returned to competitive availability and is no longer on Tottenham's current injury list.
Which Premier League Players Have the Most Serious Injuries?
Looking across the league, several players are dealing with injuries that require lengthy rehabilitation programmes.
The most significant confirmed cases currently include:
Amadou Onana — Aston Villa: Long-term rehabilitation from an ACL rupture.
Stefanos Tzimas — Brighton: Continuing rehabilitation from a serious knee injury.
Chadi Riad — Crystal Palace: Continuing rehabilitation from a significant knee injury.
Haji Wright — Coventry City: Recovering from a serious quadriceps injury.
Aurèle Amenda — Coventry City: Significant calf tear, with the initial estimate suggesting approximately two to three months out.
Eliot Matazo — Hull City: Long-term rehabilitation following a second ACL injury.
Mateo Joseph — Leeds United: Long-term rehabilitation from an ACL injury.
Conor Bradley — Liverpool: Continuing a lengthy recovery following knee surgery.
Hugo Ekitike — Liverpool: Rehabilitating after an Achilles tendon rupture.
Giovanni Leoni — Liverpool: Continuing his comeback from an ACL injury.
Manuel Ugarte — Manchester United: Recovering following knee-ligament surgery.
Wilson Odobert — Tottenham: Long-term rehabilitation following a left-knee ACL rupture.
Xavi Simons — Tottenham: Recovering from a ruptured ACL in his right knee.
There are important medium-term injuries as well. Leeds defender Joe Rodon was initially ruled out for approximately eight to 10 weeks with a hamstring injury, while Sunderland midfielder Habib Diarra was given an initial recovery estimate of six to eight weeks.
Several newer injuries still require further assessment. Kai Havertz, Mikkel Damsgaard, Jamie Gittens, Jean-Mattéo Bahoya, Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, Nico O'Reilly, Brian Brobbey and Micky van de Ven are among the players whose clubs may provide clearer diagnoses before Premier League action resumes.
Conclusion
The Premier League injury picture has changed considerably during the September and October international period. Several players have returned, but clubs have also received new fitness concerns from international duty.
The longest rehabilitation programmes remain the most significant. Amadou Onana, Eliot Matazo, Mateo Joseph, Giovanni Leoni, Manuel Ugarte, Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons are among those recovering from major knee injuries, while Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike continues his comeback from an Achilles rupture.
There are also fresh concerns that require further assessment. Arsenal are monitoring Kai Havertz and Christos Tzolis; Liverpool have Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo to check; Manchester City are assessing Nico O'Reilly, Sunderland are waiting for greater clarity on Brian Brobbey, and Tottenham will assess Micky van de Ven following his international injury.
There has been positive news as well. Piero Hincapié, Cristhian Mosquera, Pau Torres, Brian Madjo, Christian Nørgaard, Carlos Baleba, James Maddison, Jair Cunha, Ryan Yates, Azor Matusiwa and Jaden Philogene have either returned to match involvement, resumed full training or made enough progress to come off the established injury list.
This Premier League injury tracker reflects information checked through October 5, 2026. Several players are still being assessed following international duty, so their status could change again once clubs conduct their own medical checks and managers hold their pre-match press conferences.
Premier League Injury Updates: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the 2026/27 Premier League season begin?
The 2026/27 Premier League season began on Friday, August 21, 2026. The final round of the campaign is scheduled for Sunday, May 30, 2027.
How often will this Premier League injury tracker be updated?
I will review the tracker regularly throughout the season and update it when there are significant new injuries, operations, rehabilitation developments, or confirmed player returns.
The aim is to keep the article useful rather than adding minor changes that do not materially affect a player's availability.
Are expected return dates always accurate?
No. Recovery timelines can change depending on rehabilitation progress, medical assessments, a player's response to training, and possible setbacks.
Where a club or manager provides only an estimated recovery period, I treat it as an estimate rather than a guaranteed return date. If there is no reliable timetable, I leave the return date unconfirmed rather than guessing.
Does “no confirmed injury” mean the entire squad is fit?
Not necessarily. Premier League clubs differ in how much medical information they make public. Some provide detailed injury updates, while others reveal most fitness information through press conferences, training reports and matchday selections.
I do not classify a player as injured simply because he misses a match when there is no reliable evidence that the absence is fitness-related.
Why are players removed from the injury tracker?
I remove players once there is reliable evidence that they have returned to match availability or when they leave the club. This keeps the tracker focused on current injuries rather than allowing outdated absences to remain on the list.
Are suspensions included in this article?
No. This tracker focuses on physical injuries, rehabilitation, and fitness-related absences. Suspensions and other disciplinary absences are not included.