After a dozen Premier League managers spoke to the media on Tuesday, three more press conferences took place on Wednesday, ahead of Gameweek 18.
We should hear from the remaining five bosses in some form before the Boxing Day deadline – whether it’s a live press conference, a one-on-one interview or mid-week embargo quotes.
KEY GAMEWEEK 18 INJURY NEWS FROM WEDNESDAY
- Manchester United: Fernandes and Mainoo are eliminated, with the latter expected to return first
- Chelsea: Estevao and Delap available, Palmer ready to play 90 minutes
- Sunderland: Six players at AFCON, no new injuries, O’Nien still suspended
MANCHESTER UNITED
3.86 million Bruno Fernandes (hamstring) owners will not have enjoyed seeing him leave during half-time of Gameweek 17.
Much has already been sold on the Portuguese playmaker and there will be more to come as Ruben Amorim is still unwilling to say how long it will be until his return, but not during Newcastle United’s Boxing Day hosting.
“Not for this match. They are recovering and it won’t take much time. Kobbie.” [Mainoo] will return faster than Bruno [Fernandes] but not for this game. I don’t want to say it (about Bruno). Of course I have an idea, but let’s see.” – Ruben Amorim
Stay on the sidelines with him Kobbie Mainoo (calf) to be Matthijs de Ligt (back) and Harry Maguire (hamstrings). At least Casemiro However, it is no longer prohibited.
“We’re still working with them. They’re not available for this one, let’s see for the next one.” – Ruben Amorim about Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire
In the meantime, Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo And Noussair Mazraoui have an international service.
CHELSEA
After missing the draw at Newcastle United, Estevao (muscles Liam Delap (shoulder) are available for Aston Villa.
‘He is [Estevao] back. He is back, he is available for Saturday, him and also Liam Delap.” – Enzo Maresca
Blues boss Enzo Maresca also believes in it Cole Palmer is ready to last an entire match, having carefully managed his recovery.
“I think he is ready for 90 minutes, yes. The progression for a player is 45, one hour, 70. He already played for an hour against, I think, Everton. Against Newcastle he played more than 70 minutes. I think the progression is there.” – Enzo Maresca on Cole Palmer
Still out Dario Essugo (thigh), Romeo Lavia (quadruplets), Levi Colwill (knee) and Mychailo Mudryk (suspended).
WITHOUTLAND
Habib Diarra joins Berrrrand Traore, Noah Sadiki, Arthur Masuuuaku, Chemsdine Talth And Reinildo Mandava at the African Cup of Nations.
Defender Luke O’nen is serving the last game of his suspension, with I think so (shoulder) also absent for the match against Leeds United.
However, Regis Le Bris has no new concerns about the clash with the Whites.
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