The 2026/27 Premier League season is underway after defending champions Arsenal opened the campaign against newly promoted Coventry City on Friday, August 21, 2026. Nine of the opening weekend's 10 matches have now been played, with Fulham against Chelsea completing Matchweek 1 on Monday, August 24. The final round of the season is scheduled for May 30, 2027.
The opening weekend has already provided a clearer picture of club injury lists. Several players who were recovering during pre-season have returned to competitive action, while new problems have emerged at clubs including Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town and Hull City.
There are also significant longer-term absences. Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana is recovering from an ACL rupture, Liverpool remain without several players, and Tottenham have Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons continuing lengthy knee rehabilitation programmes.
This GreenBall360 Premier League injury update covers the latest confirmed injuries, rehabilitation progress, fitness concerns and available return information for all 20 clubs as of August 23, 2026. Suspensions and other non-injury absences are not included.
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1. Arsenal Injury Update
Arsenal started their title defence with a 3-0 win over Coventry City but remain without several important players.
1. William Saliba
William Saliba remains in rehabilitation from the back injury he suffered during the summer. Mikel Arteta described the defender's problem as a longer-term injury in his August fitness update, and Arsenal have not announced a precise return date.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation from a lower-back injury.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
2. Jurrien Timber
Jurrien Timber is also unavailable with a groin-related problem. Arteta confirmed before the opening weekend that Timber was still not training with the main group and would remain unavailable for the next few weeks.
Current status: Recovering from a groin injury and not yet in full team training.
Possible return: Expected to remain out for several weeks, but no exact date has been confirmed.
3. Bruno Guimarães
Bruno Guimarães missed Arsenal's win over Coventry after suffering groin discomfort during the Community Shield against Manchester City. There is encouraging news surrounding the midfielder. Arteta said after the opening league match that he does not expect Guimarães to be sidelined for weeks and does not believe the problem is serious.
Current status: Recovering from a groin problem.
Possible return: Could return relatively soon, but no specific match has been confirmed.
2. Aston Villa Injury Update
Aston Villa's injury list has changed considerably since the earlier version of this article. Amadou Onana remains a major long-term absentee, while Johan Manzambi, Brian Madjo and Leon Bailey were also unavailable for the opening 4-0 defeat at Brighton.
1. Amadou Onana
Amadou Onana suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament while representing Belgium at the World Cup. The midfielder remains in long-term rehabilitation and is expected to miss a substantial part of the 2026/27 campaign. Aston Villa have not announced a precise competitive return date.
Current status: Long-term rehabilitation from an ACL rupture.
Possible return: No confirmed match return date.
2. Brian Madjo
Brian Madjo is recovering from an ankle injury and was unavailable for the opening fixture against Brighton.
Current status: Recovering from an ankle problem.
Possible return: No club-confirmed competitive return date.
3. Johan Manzambi
Johan Manzambi remains sidelined with a knee problem. The midfielder was unavailable for Villa's league opener, with no precise timetable announced for his return.
Current status: Recovering from a knee injury.
Possible return: No exact return date confirmed.
4. Leon Bailey
Leon Bailey is also sidelined with a muscular injury.
Current status: Recovering from a muscular problem.
Possible return: No confirmed timetable.
5. Tammy Abraham
Tammy Abraham has been managing an adductor problem and was not ready for the opening match against Brighton.
Current status: Recovering from an adductor injury.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date has been announced.
João Gomes, who had been carrying a calf problem before the season, recovered in time to start against Brighton and should no longer be listed as injured. His red card in that match is a disciplinary matter rather than an injury absence.
3. AFC Bournemouth Injury Update
Bournemouth began their league campaign away to Manchester City with several established injury absences.
1. Junior Kroupi
Junior Kroupi remains in rehabilitation after undergoing successful surgery on the foot injury he suffered during pre-season training. Bournemouth have not announced a precise competitive return date.
Current status: Recovering following foot surgery.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
2. Julian Araujo
Julian Araujo has also undergone surgery after suffering a muscular injury to his left thigh during Bournemouth's pre-season training camp in Austria.
Current status: Rehabilitation following left-thigh surgery.
Possible return: No club-confirmed match return date.
3. Amine Adli
Amine Adli is sidelined with a calf injury. Bournemouth head coach Marco Rose said in August that the forward would require several weeks to recover.
Current status: Recovering from a calf injury.
Possible return: Expected to miss several weeks; no exact return date.
4. Veljko Milosavljevic
Veljko Milosavljevic remains unavailable with a knee problem. Bournemouth have not provided a definite recovery timeline, and Rose has acknowledged uncertainty over when the defender will be ready to return.
Current status: Recovering from a knee injury.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
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4. Brentford Injury Update
1. Antoni Milambo
Antoni Milambo continues his rehabilitation following an ACL injury. There has been encouraging progress. Brentford confirmed before the opening weekend that he had been training with the group for several weeks, sometimes in modified sessions and sometimes fully, although he remains a few weeks away from being ready for normal competitive involvement.
Current status: Reintegrating into team training following ACL rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
2. Sepp van den Berg
Sepp van den Berg is currently sidelined with a groin problem. Brentford said the defender requires additional rest after a disrupted pre-season and is expected to miss the first few weeks of the campaign.
Current status: Recovering from a groin injury.
Possible return: Expected to miss the opening weeks; no exact match has been confirmed.
There is better news regarding Fábio Carvalho. The midfielder has returned to match involvement following his ACL recovery and featured for Brentford B in August, so he is no longer listed as a current injury absence.
5. Brighton and Hove Albion Injury Update
Brighton opened the season with a 4-0 victory over Aston Villa despite being without four confirmed first-team players.
1. Kaoru Mitoma
Kaoru Mitoma remains unavailable as he works his way back from injury. Brighton's latest updates indicate that the winger is getting closer to a return, but he was not ready for the opening fixture against Aston Villa.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
2. Stefanos Tzimas
Stefanos Tzimas continues his recovery from the serious knee injury that kept him sidelined for much of 2026. Brighton have described Tzimas as one of the players closest to completing his rehabilitation, although he was still unavailable for Matchweek 1.
Current status: Continuing knee rehabilitation.
Possible return: No exact date announced.
3. Yankuba Minteh
Yankuba Minteh faces several weeks out after picking up an injury during Brighton's summer preparations. Fabian Hürzeler confirmed that the winger would be unavailable for a longer period measured in weeks.
Current status: Sidelined through injury.
Possible return: Expected to miss several weeks; no exact date confirmed.
4. Carlos Baleba
Carlos Baleba is currently sidelined with an ankle ligament problem. The midfielder was unavailable for the opening match against Aston Villa.
Current status: Recovering from an ankle ligament injury.
Possible return: No confirmed return date.
6. Chelsea Injury Update
Chelsea begin their Premier League campaign away to Fulham on August 24. Xabi Alonso said before the fixture that he had no fresh injury concerns, although several players are still completing recoveries from existing problems.
1. Jordan Henderson
Jordan Henderson is continuing to rebuild his fitness after suffering a wrist injury during England's World Cup campaign. The midfielder was not involved in Chelsea's final pre-season friendly and is not expected to be available against Fulham.
Current status: Rebuilding fitness following a wrist injury.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date confirmed.
2. Emmanuel Emegha
Emmanuel Emegha has been recovering from a hamstring injury. The striker has returned to training, but the Fulham fixture is expected to come too soon for him.
Current status: Back in training following a hamstring injury.
Possible return: Closing in on competitive availability.
3. Aaron Anselmino
Aaron Anselmino is also unavailable after suffering a hamstring problem during Chelsea's summer preparations.
Current status: Recovering from a hamstring injury.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
There is more positive news involving Levi Colwill, who has completed pre-season after his serious knee injury last season and is fully back in first-team contention.
7. Coventry City Injury Update
1. Haji Wright
Coventry have suffered a major early-season setback involving Haji Wright. The striker has a serious quadriceps injury, with Frank Lampard saying before the Arsenal match that Wright would be out for several weeks and could potentially miss as many as 12 weeks.
Current status: Recovering from a serious quadriceps injury.
Possible return: Could be sidelined for up to 12 weeks, although this is an estimated timeframe rather than a confirmed return date.
2. Luke Woolfenden
Luke Woolfenden is also being monitored after picking up a knock. The club has not provided a detailed diagnosis or recovery timetable.
Current status: Recovering from a knock.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
Ephron Mason-Clark and Jack Rudoni had also experienced pre-season problems, but both were considered capable of returning to contention for the opening fixture and are not listed as established long-term absences.
8. Crystal Palace Injury Update
Crystal Palace's injury list changed during their 2-0 defeat at Everton on August 22.
1. Chadi Riad
Chadi Riad suffered a fresh knee injury during the second half at Everton and had to be carried from the pitch on a stretcher. Given the defender's previous knee history, the incident caused immediate concern, but Palace have not yet confirmed the diagnosis or severity of the new problem. Pierre Sage said the club would wait for medical tests.
Current status: Awaiting assessment following a fresh knee injury.
Possible return: No return date can be established until the medical assessment is complete.
2. Ismaïla Sarr
Ismaïla Sarr missed the Everton match because of groin pain. Sage confirmed that the decision was medical rather than transfer-related and said the forward was expected to return to work with the squad on Monday.
Current status: Managing a groin problem.
Possible return: Expected back with the squad soon, although match availability remains to be confirmed.
Cheick Doucouré, who appeared in the previous injury list, has returned to match involvement and is no longer treated as a current injury absence.
9. Everton Injury Update
Everton opened their season with a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace without two midfielders.
1. Tim Iroegbunam
Tim Iroegbunam is recovering from an adductor strain. David Moyes confirmed before the opening fixture that the midfielder would not be available.
Current status: Recovering from an adductor injury.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
2. Christian Nørgaard
Christian Nørgaard is also not yet fully fit. Everton have not announced a detailed diagnosis or exact timetable for the midfielder's return.
Current status: Working toward full fitness.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
There is positive news involving the players listed in the previous version of this article. Jarrad Branthwaite started against Crystal Palace, while James Garner returned from groin surgery and came on as a second-half substitute. Neither is therefore listed as a current injury absence.
10. Fulham Injury Update
1. Tom Cairney
Tom Cairney remains Fulham's main confirmed injury absentee ahead of the August 24 match against Chelsea. The midfielder underwent a minor surgical procedure on his left knee on August 5. Fulham confirmed that he would subsequently begin rehabilitation and is expected to return to training after the September international break.
Current status: Rehabilitation following minor left-knee surgery.
Possible return: Expected back in training after the September international break; no competitive return date has been confirmed.
Joachim Andersen will also miss the Chelsea match, but his absence is because of suspension and is therefore not included in this injury tracker.
11. Hull City Injury Update
Hull have one of the Premier League's longest injury lists despite beginning their return to the top flight with an impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester United.
1. Eliot Matazo
Eliot Matazo remains a long-term absentee after suffering a second anterior cruciate ligament injury, this time to his right knee. The midfielder previously suffered the same injury in his other knee in 2025. Hull confirmed the latest ACL injury in April.
Current status: Long-term rehabilitation from a right-knee ACL injury.
Possible return: No club-confirmed competitive return date.
2. Darko Gyabi
Darko Gyabi is facing a lengthy absence after suffering a groin-related injury. Hull manager Sergej Jakirović said in August that the midfielder was expected to be out for approximately 12 weeks, or around three months.
Current status: Recovering from a groin injury.
Possible return: Approximately three months was the manager's initial estimate.
3. Jack Butland
Jack Butland is recovering after undergoing surgery on an arm or elbow injury. Jakirović said the operation had gone well and that the expected recovery period was approximately three months.
Current status: Rehabilitation following surgery.
Possible return: Around three months was the initial estimate.
4. Oscar Zambrano
Oscar Zambrano remains sidelined with a thigh injury but has progressed to individual training.
Current status: Completing individual work while recovering from a thigh injury.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive date.
5. Charlie Hughes
Charlie Hughes is dealing with a groin problem and has undergone specialist assessment.
Current status: Recovering from a groin injury.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
6. Joe Gelhardt
Joe Gelhardt is working back from an ankle injury. Hull were hopeful before the opening weekend that he could return to team training relatively soon, but a competitive comeback has not yet been confirmed.
Current status: Recovering from an ankle injury.
Possible return: Expected to move closer to team training; no guaranteed match return.
Hull also picked up fresh fitness concerns against Manchester United. Semi Ajayi complained of a hamstring problem, Nobel Mendy experienced an adductor issue, and Lewie Coyle was managing an ankle problem after the match. Further assessment will determine whether any of those issues lead to a significant absence.
12. Ipswich Town Injury Update
Ipswich began their Premier League return with a 2-1 victory over Sunderland but still have several injury concerns.
1. Azor Matusiwa
Azor Matusiwa was not ready for the opening fixture after working his way back from an injury and post-season treatment. Gary O'Neil confirmed before Matchweek 1 that Matusiwa and Jack Taylor were the two players who had not recovered in time.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date.
2. Jack Taylor
Jack Taylor is recovering from a knee injury and was also unavailable for the Sunderland match.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation from a knee problem.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
3. Julio Enciso
Julio Enciso became a fresh concern during the 2-1 win over Sunderland. The midfielder produced an impressive performance and assisted Ipswich's opening goal before being substituted in the 71st minute with an apparent muscular problem in his left leg. No club diagnosis or recovery timetable has yet been announced.
Current status: Awaiting further assessment following a suspected left-leg muscular problem.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
13. Leeds United Injury Update
Leeds started their season with a 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest despite missing several players.
1. Mateo Joseph
Mateo Joseph remains in long-term rehabilitation following an ACL injury. The striker required surgery after suffering the injury during his loan spell in Spain and remains unavailable.
Current status: Long-term ACL rehabilitation.
Possible return: No club-confirmed competitive return date.
2. Willy Gnonto
Willy Gnonto missed the Nottingham Forest match because of a hamstring injury. Daniel Farke said before the fixture that he hoped the winger would return to team training soon, but no exact match date was given.
Current status: Recovering from a hamstring injury.
Possible return: Expected to resume team training relatively soon, but no exact competitive return date.
3. Gabriel Gudmundsson
Gabriel Gudmundsson is also dealing with a thigh injury. Farke confirmed that the defender would miss the opening league game.
Current status: Recovering from a thigh injury.
Possible return: No exact date confirmed.
4. Ilia Gruev
Ilia Gruev continues to be managed following a knee problem. The midfielder was not available for the trip to Nottingham Forest, and a precise competitive return date has not been announced.
Current status: Recovering from a knee injury.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
14. Liverpool Injury Update
Liverpool remain without several long-term absentees after opening their campaign with a 2-2 draw at Newcastle United on August 23.
1. Conor Bradley
Conor Bradley continues his rehabilitation after undergoing surgery on the significant knee injury he suffered against Arsenal in January. Liverpool have not provided a firm return date, with the defender still completing a lengthy rehabilitation process.
Current status: Long-term rehabilitation following knee surgery.
Possible return: No exact date announced.
2. Hugo Ekitike
Hugo Ekitike remains sidelined after rupturing his Achilles tendon in April. The striker underwent surgery and faces a lengthy rehabilitation period.
Current status: Long-term Achilles rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
3. Giovanni Leoni
Giovanni Leoni continues his recovery from the ACL tear suffered during his Liverpool debut in September 2025. The defender has spoken positively about the progress of his rehabilitation, but Liverpool have not yet confirmed that he is ready to return to competitive action.
Current status: Continuing ACL rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
4. Joe Gomez
Joe Gomez suffered a muscular injury during Liverpool's summer preparations. Andoni Iraola said the defender would be out for several weeks and was unlikely to be ready for the beginning of the league season. He remained unavailable against Newcastle.
Current status: Recovering from a muscular injury.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date confirmed.
Stefan Bajčetić and Wataru Endo, who appeared in the previous version of this article, had both progressed significantly in training during pre-season and are no longer treated as established long-term injury absences.
15. Manchester City Injury Update
1. Jérémy Doku
Jérémy Doku is currently Manchester City's only confirmed significant injury absence. The winger suffered a calf problem during City's Community Shield defeat to Arsenal. Enzo Maresca confirmed before the Bournemouth match that Doku was expected to miss approximately two to three weeks.
Current status: Recovering from a calf injury.
Possible return: Around two to three weeks was the manager's initial estimate.
City went on to beat Bournemouth 2-1 without Doku on August 23. Rodri, who was listed in the previous version of this article, is no longer a Manchester City player. Barcelona completed his transfer on August 18, so his previous back injury is no longer relevant to City's current injury list.
16. Manchester United Injury Update
Manchester United began their season with a 2-0 defeat at Hull City while missing several players through injury.
1. Matthijs de Ligt
Matthijs de Ligt is continuing his recovery following his long-term back problem. There has been progress, with the defender now training again, but Michael Carrick confirmed that he was not ready for the opening fixture.
Current status: Back in training while completing his rehabilitation.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date.
2. Manuel Ugarte
Manuel Ugarte remains sidelined after undergoing successful surgery on the knee-ligament injury he suffered while representing Uruguay at the World Cup. Manchester United have not provided a precise recovery timetable.
Current status: Rehabilitation following knee-ligament surgery.
Possible return: No official return date announced.
3. Mason Mount
Mason Mount missed the trip to Hull while recovering from the foot problem he sustained during pre-season. Carrick described the problem as relatively minor and said Mount had been close to being available for the opener.
Current status: Recovering from a short-term foot injury.
Possible return: Expected to be assessed ahead of the next fixtures.
4. Amad Diallo
Amad Diallo became a late injury absentee for the Hull match after picking up a problem in training near the end of the week. Carrick said further assessment was required and expressed hope that the winger would not be sidelined for long.
Current status: Awaiting further assessment following a training injury.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
17. Newcastle United Injury Update
Newcastle began the season with a 2-2 draw against Liverpool while missing Joelinton and Tino Livramento.
1. Joelinton
Joelinton is expected to miss the opening weeks after suffering a new injury during the final stage of Newcastle's preparations. Head coach Matthias Jaissle said before the Liverpool match that the midfielder would definitely be unavailable for a couple of weeks.
Current status: Recovering from a groin-related problem.
Possible return: Expected to miss at least a couple of weeks; no precise date confirmed.
2. Tino Livramento
Tino Livramento continues his recovery from the calf injury that required minor surgery and ruled him out of the World Cup. The defender has returned to partial team training, but Newcastle decided that the Liverpool match came too soon for him.
Current status: Partially back in team training following calf surgery.
Possible return: Closing in on availability, but no guaranteed match date has been announced.
Fabian Schär, who appeared in the previous version of this article, returned during pre-season and is no longer listed as a confirmed current injury absence.
18. Nottingham Forest Injury Update
Forest began their season with a 1-0 home defeat against Leeds while missing Nicolò Savona and Ryan Yates.
1. Nicolò Savona
Nicolò Savona has suffered a setback in his recovery from a knee problem. Oliver Glasner explained that the defender's knee reacted more than expected when his workload was increased, forcing Forest to reduce his rehabilitation work again. Glasner said it could take another couple of weeks before Savona is ready to progress.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation following a setback with his knee.
Possible return: Expected to require at least a little more recovery time; no exact competitive return date.
2. Ryan Yates
Ryan Yates was also unavailable against Leeds because of a minor fitness problem. Forest have not published a detailed diagnosis or specific recovery timeline.
Current status: Sidelined with a fitness issue.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
Ibrahim Sangaré, who appeared as a concern in the previous version of this article, started against Leeds and is no longer considered a current injury absence.
19. Sunderland Injury Update
1. Simon Adingra
Simon Adingra is Sunderland's only established first-team injury absence following the opening weekend. The winger is recovering from an ankle injury. Régis Le Bris said before the Ipswich match that the original diagnosis was approximately six weeks and that Adingra was already around halfway through that recovery period.
Current status: Recovering from an ankle injury.
Possible return: Around six weeks was the original recovery estimate; no exact competitive return date has been confirmed.
Other players who had been recovering during pre-season are back. Dan Ballard started the 2-1 defeat at Ipswich, while Le Bris said before the match that everyone apart from Adingra was available.
20. Tottenham Hotspur Injury Update
Tottenham continue to manage several injury situations after beginning their Premier League campaign with a 3-0 defeat at Brentford.
1. Wilson Odobert
Wilson Odobert remains in long-term rehabilitation after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in February. The winger underwent surgery and remains unavailable.
Current status: Long-term rehabilitation following left-knee ACL surgery.
Possible return: No club-confirmed competitive return date.
2. Xavi Simons
Xavi Simons is also recovering from a ruptured ACL, having suffered the injury in his right knee during the closing stages of last season. He underwent surgery and continues his rehabilitation with Tottenham's medical team.
Current status: Long-term rehabilitation following right-knee ACL surgery.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
3. Dejan Kulusevski
Dejan Kulusevski remains in rehabilitation from a knee injury. Tottenham have avoided putting pressure on the midfielder to accelerate his recovery and have not announced a specific comeback date.
Current status: Continuing knee rehabilitation.
Possible return: No exact date announced.
4. Mohammed Kudus
Mohammed Kudus has been recovering from a thigh problem. Roberto De Zerbi said before the opening weekend that Kudus was almost ready, although the Brentford match came too soon.
Current status: Nearing a return from a thigh injury.
Possible return: Expected back relatively soon, but no exact match has been confirmed.
5. Micky van de Ven
Micky van de Ven missed the opening match after experiencing a physical problem during Tottenham's pre-season tour. The new Spurs captain has returned to group training, and De Zerbi described the problem as minor.
Current status: Back in group training following a minor pre-season problem.
Possible return: Closing in on competitive availability.
6. Pape Matar Sarr
Pape Matar Sarr missed the Brentford match after feeling hamstring pain in training. De Zerbi described the issue as minor and said Tottenham chose not to take a risk with the midfielder.
Current status: Managing a minor hamstring problem.
Possible return: No exact return date confirmed.
Which Premier League Players Have the Most Serious Injuries?
Several Premier League players are currently facing lengthy rehabilitation programmes. The most serious confirmed injury situations include:
Amadou Onana — Aston Villa: long-term rehabilitation after rupturing his ACL at the World Cup.
Antoni Milambo — Brentford: continuing rehabilitation from an ACL injury.
Stefanos Tzimas — Brighton: working back from a serious knee injury.
Haji Wright — Coventry City: serious quadriceps injury that could keep him out for up to 12 weeks.
Eliot Matazo — Hull City: recovering from a second ACL injury, this time in his right knee.
Mateo Joseph — Leeds United: continuing ACL rehabilitation.
Conor Bradley — Liverpool: long-term recovery following surgery on a significant knee injury.
Hugo Ekitike — Liverpool: rehabilitation following a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Giovanni Leoni — Liverpool: continuing his comeback from an ACL tear.
Manuel Ugarte — Manchester United: recovering following surgery on a knee-ligament injury.
Wilson Odobert — Tottenham: long-term rehabilitation from a ruptured left-knee ACL.
Xavi Simons — Tottenham: long-term rehabilitation following a ruptured right-knee ACL.
There are also fresh situations where the severity is not yet known. Crystal Palace are awaiting medical clarification after Chadi Riad's knee injury against Everton, while Ipswich are monitoring Julio Enciso after he left the Sunderland match with an apparent muscular problem.
Conclusion
The 2026/27 Premier League season is underway, and the opening weekend has already produced important changes to club injury lists. Aston Villa remain without Amadou Onana as he rehabilitates from an ACL rupture, while Liverpool continue to manage the lengthy recoveries of Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike and Giovanni Leoni. Tottenham also have Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons unavailable following ACL injuries.
Hull City's injury list remains particularly extensive, with Eliot Matazo, Darko Gyabi, Jack Butland, Oscar Zambrano, Charlie Hughes and Joe Gelhardt among their established absences. Fresh concerns involving Semi Ajayi, Nobel Mendy and Lewie Coyle emerged after their opening victory over Manchester United.
Crystal Palace are waiting for further information on Chadi Riad following his knee injury at Everton, while Arsenal are managing the recoveries of William Saliba, Jurrien Timber and Bruno Guimarães. There is positive news as well. Cheick Doucouré, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Garner, João Gomes and Fabian Schär are among players who appeared in earlier injury updates but have now returned to competitive involvement or availability.
Manchester City's previous Rodri entry has also been removed because the midfielder completed a transfer to Barcelona on August 18. City are instead currently without Jérémy Doku, who is expected to miss approximately two to three weeks with a calf injury.
Matchweek 1 concludes on Monday, August 24, when Fulham host Chelsea. Further injury and fitness information will continue to emerge as clubs prepare for the second round of Premier League fixtures.
GreenBall360 will continue updating this Premier League injury list throughout the 2026/27 season with confirmed injury news, rehabilitation progress and player return information.
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, with defending champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium. The opening matchday runs through Monday, August 24, and the final Premier League round is scheduled for Sunday, May 30, 2027.
How often will this Premier League injury list be updated?
This article will be reviewed every week or two weeks throughout the season. Major injuries, operations, rehabilitation developments and confirmed player returns may also be added sooner when clubs publish important medical information.
Are expected return dates always accurate?
No. Recovery times can change depending on rehabilitation progress, follow-up medical examinations, match fitness and whether a player experiences setbacks. Where a manager or club provides only an estimated timeframe, it is presented as an estimate rather than a guaranteed return date. If no reliable timetable has been announced, the player's return remains listed as unconfirmed.
Does “no official injury update” mean the entire squad is fit?
Not necessarily. Some Premier League clubs publish detailed medical information, while others provide most fitness updates through manager press conferences, training reports and matchday squad announcements. Where there is no reliable evidence that a player is currently injured, he is not added simply because he missed a match or training session.
Why are some players from the previous injury list no longer included?
Players are removed when there is clear evidence that they have returned to training or competitive action, or when they are no longer part of the club concerned. For example, Jarrad Branthwaite and James Garner have returned for Everton, João Gomes started Aston Villa's opening match, and Fabian Schär returned for Newcastle during pre-season.
Players who transfer to another club are also removed from their former team's injury section. Rodri, for example, is no longer listed under Manchester City following his August 18 transfer to Barcelona.
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.