Six Premier League managers faced the media on Tuesday ahead of the UEFA Champions League matches the following day.
We round up the most important quotes below.
MOST IMPORTANT TEAM NEWS UPDATES FROM TUESDAY
ARSENAL
Jurriën Hout And William Saliba not spotted during training on Tuesday morningand Mikel Arteta confirmed later in the day that the pair would miss the dead rubber against Kairat Almaty.
“No, there aren’t any [available].
“No [they are not being rested]They have some problems and it is a good opportunity now that we are going to work with them in a different way to get them in the best possible conditions so that we can help them.” – Mikel Arteta on Jurrien Timber and William Saliba
Max Dowman (ankle) also remains missing.
Mikel Merino was the fourth absentee from training this morning, without any word about the reason for this. Both he and Declan Rice are suspended for the Kairat match anyway.
Riccardo Calafiori (muscle) was training again last Friday. Although he did not feature against Manchester United on Sunday, he is expected to feature in midweek.
CHELSEA
Cole Palmer (muscle) traveled to Italy with his team for the crucial Champions League match with Napoli. Palmer had missed the Blues’ last two games.
“He’s here.” – Liam Rosenior on Cole Palmer
As for reports suggesting Palmer is unhappy in London, Rosenior was having none of it.
“I’m not surprised by the timing. A new manager comes in and suddenly people are confused. That’s not true. Cole is here, he’s very happy and I can’t wait to see him back on the pitch.” – Liam Rosenior on Cole Palmer
Also included in the Blues’ traveling party is the goalkeeper Philip Jorgensenwho was absent from Sunday’s 3-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Dario Essugo (unknown), Tosin Adarabioyo (hamstring), Levi Colwill (knee) and Mychailo Mudryk (suspended) to stay outside.
That also applies Romeo Lavia (quad), but at least he’s nearing a return.
“We are taking him very carefully. He still has a few obstacles to overcome to be able to fully train, but it is great to see him back with the players today. I know his qualities and I know what he can bring. If we can keep him fit, I am very much looking forward to working with him.” – Liam Rosenior on Romeo Lavia
MANCHESTER CITY
Johannes Stones (thigh), Like Guardiol (leg), Oscar Bobb (hamstring), Ruben Dias (hamstring), Matthew Kovacic (single) and Savinho (thigh) are all still sidelined at City.
As for Nico González (unknown issue), it is still uncertain whether he will feature against Galatasaray.
“Today is the last training. Today we evaluate.” – Pep Guardiola on Nico González
A light-hearted Pep Guardiola, meanwhile, was asked if Erling Haaland was ready to “come back to the team”.
“I didn’t have dinner with him last night. So I don’t know. We’ll see. We’ll see today.” – Pep Guardiola on the prospect of Erling Haaland starting
New guys Antoine Semenyo And Marc Guehi still not eligible for the Champions League.
LIVERPOOL
Liverpool will have to make do without it Joe Gomes (knock) and Ibrahima Konate (personal reasons) for Wednesday’s Champions League match against Qarabag.
Gomez limped out of the clash with Bournemouth after taking a kick to the knee in a collision with teammate Alisson last weekend.
“No, not really [any timeline yet]. But I can confirm that he will not be available tomorrow evening.
“I expect him back in a relatively short time.” – Arne Slot about Joe Gomez
Konate has missed the last two games after the death of his father.
“Of course I have spoken to him and if you know why he is not there, we both know that he is having a hard time. I hope and expect him back soon, but not for tomorrow night’s match.” – Arne Slot on Ibrahima Konate
Alexander Isaac (single), Conor Bradley (knee), Giovanni Leoni (knee), Stefan Bajcetic (hamstring) and Jayden dance (hamstring) also remains outside, but Federico Chiesawho has been out of the last two matches is back training.
Without injuries, Arne Slot discussed Saturday’s bench-off Hugo Ekitike.
“That is not a concern, but it is a difficulty. Because I can assure you that I would have preferred to start with Hugo [Ekitike] against Bournemouth. If we had probably had one or two extra days, he would have started that match again 100 percent, because I liked his performance against Marseille. But he was out for two weeks with an injury and then had to play quite a few games. And since there was only one number 9 available for the next few months, it seemed logical to me to manage his load as well, which is what I had to do with more players.
“Jeremie Frimpong, who was sitting right in front of me, is another example of that. I give him another 90 [minutes]I think you could tell he was tired just before I took him off, at least that was my opinion, and then it’s a big risk to keep him on.” – Arne Slot about juggling the workload of players
NEWCASTLE UNITED
After missing the defeat to Aston Villa, Bruno Guimaraes (ankle) looks set to return for the midweek clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
Eddie Howe hinted at his availability in Tuesday’s presser before training with his teammates later in the day. So did the recent absence Jacob Murphy (hamstring) but Joelinton (groin) has joined Fabian Schar (single), Emil Krafth (knee) and Tino Livramento (hamstring) on the injury list.
“Joe won’t make the game. He’s had a scan, we don’t think it’s a major injury, but he may be out for a few weeks. He’s going to get another opinion to make sure we’re on the right track with that. Although he won’t be out for a long time, he will miss a few games.”
“Our other Brazilian is with us, and we will know more in the coming hours.” –Eddie Howe
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Pedro Porro (hamstring) has been added Lucas Bergvall (single), Ben Davies (single), Richarlison (hamstring), Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring), Mohammed Jerusalem (thigh), James Maddison (knee) and Dejan Kulusevski (knee) on the injury list. The right back will be missing for the coming month.
Micky van de Ven is also out of the match against Eintracht Frankfurt due to a minor issue, but could be back for Gameweek 24.
“Pedro has not travelled. Unfortunately he has suffered a hamstring injury and will be out for four weeks. Micky has not travelled. Just a small matter. It is possible he will be available this weekend.” –Thomas Frank
The Redican Creation And Wilson Odobert Are both available despite being involved in a traffic accident.
“Kolo Muani and Wilson Odobert are both doing well. Unfortunately, they were both involved in a minor accident… everyone else involved in that accident was fine. It was a blown tire so they are both a little delayed. But they will land later tonight.” –Thomas Frank
And Pape Matar Sarr (disease) and Joao Palhinha (not further specified) are part of the selection for the crucial Champions League match in Germany.
“The good news is that we have Pape back after winning AFCON with Senegal. He wasn’t in the squad this weekend because he was ill, so he’s not super where he should be, but he is available.”
“I think he is also available with Joao Palhinha, so that is also positive.” –Thomas Frank
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