The topic of a too-demanding football calendar has been in the public eye for a while. Domestic leagues and European competitions alternate with international breaks, leaving players tired and, lately, often injured. Hence, it’s no wonder that almost all Premier League sides will have problems with ineligible players, but mostly the top teams, as they provide most internationals.🚨 White, Timber, Tomiyasu, Zinchenko, Martinelli, Saka and Havertz all not pictured in training. #AFC— Arsenal Zone (@ArsenalZNE) October 17, 2024 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta faces the biggest headaches ahead of tomorrow’s clash against Bournemouth, given that Gabriel Martinelli joined the long-injured captain Martin Odegaard on the list of unavailable. Apart from them and previously questionable Ben White, Jurrien Timber, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Thomas Partey, the Gunners gaffer could be deprived of the duo responsible for nine goals and eight assists this season – Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka.We’ll be without Kobbie Mainoo for a few games 🤦 pic.twitter.com/xYIblDRnWo— UtdTruthful (@Utdtruthful) October 18, 2024 Erik ten Hag’s situation is not much better as his crew awaits Brentford at Old Trafford. Man United’s defensive problems are already known and embodied in the missing quartet of Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui, Leny Yoro, and Tyrell Malacia. Nevertheless, after the international break, they got company – Kobbie Mainoo, who is set to miss weeks due to muscle injury. In addition, Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo, Mason Mount, and Alejandro Garnacho are also doubtful.Arteta’s big ‘what if?’ – the Basque reflects on international career and embracing EnglandExcept for the severely injured midfielders Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne, Pep Guardiola won’t have only Oscar Bobb and perhaps Nathan Ake at his disposal, while the case is similar with Chelsea and Enzo Maresca, whose Levi Colwill, Carney Chukwuekmeka, and Noni Madueke are questionable.Could be Jaros in goal for Liverpool at Anfield against Chelsea at the weekend. pic.twitter.com/fFJExwytRS— Hobbyist Bettor (@HobbyistBettor) October 15, 2024 Finally, Liverpool’s injured list is not long, but the players’ particular positions could be problematic. Namely, apart from Harvey Eliott and possibly Federico Chiesa and Alexis Mac Allister, the starting custodian, Alisson, will be sidelined. Yet, his understudy Caoimhin Kelleher reportedly has illness issues, which could seriously hurt the Reds and Arne Slot, who would then have to rely on the 23-year-old Czech Vitezslav Jaros, who debuted for Liverpool 13 days ago, replacing the injured Brazilian keeper against Crystal Palace.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 8Saturday14:30: (1.52) Tottenham (4.70) West Ham (5.50)17:00: (2.45) Fulham (3.40) Aston Villa (2.85)17:00: (2.45) Ipswich (3.50) Everton (3.05)17:00: (1.75) Man.Utd. (3.80) Brentford (4.60)17:00: (2.00) Newcastle (3.50) Brighton (3.70)17:00: (2.40) Southampton (3.55) Leicester (3.05)19:30: (5.30) Bournemouth (3.60) Arsenal (1.70)Sunday16:00: (8.00) Wolverhampton (5.30) Man.City (1.35)18:30: (1.70) Liverpool (4.10) Chelsea (5.20)Monday22:00: (2.30) Nott.Forest (3.30) Crystal Palace (3.20)***odds are subject to change***
