Latest injury updates ahead of Frank Lampard’s Chelsea return. This weekend, Gameweek 30 of the Premier League 2022–23 season will be played in England’s premier division. We are in for an exciting conclusion to what has been a thrilling season thus far because there is still a lot on the line for both the top and bottom half of the table.
Arsenal
On Sunday, Arsenal will visit Liverpool in an effort to keep their lead atop the Premier League standings. Takehiro Tomiyasu will stay out for the remainder of Mikel Arteta’s team’s 2022–23 campaign due to a knee injury sustained on March 16 against Sporting CP.
Stoke City
On Saturday, Aston Villa will visit Nottingham Forest in an effort to make it seven games without a loss in the Premier League.
Matty Cash, who suffered a calf injury while representing Poland in international play, and Philippe Coutinho, who is still out with a hamstring injury he sustained in training in February, are expected to miss Villa’s match.
Bournemouth
In the King Power Stadium on Saturday, Bournemouth will play relegation-threatened Leicester.
Due to a calf injury, Ryan Fredericks has missed Bournemouth’s previous three Premier League games, and Junior Stanislas has been out since November.
Latest injury updates ahead of Frank Lampard’s Chelsea return
Brentford
Newcastle United, a contender for the Champions League, will play at Brentford on Saturday.
After recovering from a knee injury, Vitaly Janelt returned to training this week, but Thomas Frank said that Wednesday night’s trip to Manchester United was “too early” for his return to play.
Brighton
With a win against Tottenham on Saturday, Brighton & Hove Albion can close the gap on Cristian Stellini’s team to one point.
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Jeremy Sarmiento, who sustained a fractured metatarsal during the March international break, is still sidelined for Brighton. Jakub Moder (knee) and Adam Lallana (hamstring) are also absent.
Chelsea
On Saturday, Chelsea’s first game under Frank Lampard’s interim leadership will be an away game at Wolves.
Cesar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, and Armando Broja are expected to miss out for Chelsea due to knee injuries (concussion). In Tuesday’s match with Liverpool, Wesley Fofana, Raheem Sterling, and Edouard Mendy all made their comebacks from extended absences.
Clear Palace
When Crystal Palace visits Leeds United on Sunday, they will be attempting to make it two victories in a row under Roy Hodgson.
Wilfried Zaha underwent a scan to establish the severity of his groin injury against Leicester on Saturday.
Everton
Abdoulaye Doucoure, a midfielder, will miss Saturday’s match against Manchester United for Everton due to his red card against Tottenham on Monday.
As he continues to recuperate from a hamstring injury, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is “back on the turf,” but manager Sean Dyche was evasive when asked if he could play at Old Trafford.
Fulham
On Saturday, Fulham will host West Ham United at Craven Cottage.
Aleksandar Mitrovic is still out for Marco Silva’s team after receiving an eight-game suspension for shoving referee Chris Kavanagh during the FA Cup match between Manchester United and Chelsea. Following his one-game suspension, Willian is now eligible to play again.
