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Injury updates reshape GW1 plans
Friday press conferences reveal who is fit for Gameweek 1 and how managers will set their lineups.
Friday press conferences outline who is available for the opening matches and how managers will shape their lineups.
Injury updates reshape Premier League Gameweek 1 plans
Friday brought a batch of injury and selection news from 13 Premier League clubs as teams prepare for Gameweek 1. Manchester City confirmed that Josko Gvardiol, Savinho and Mateo Kovacic will miss the opener, while Phil Foden and Rodri have been cleared to travel and could feature for the trip to Wolverhampton. Pep Guardiola said Kovacic and Josko are not ready yet, but the others are ready and will travel.
Newcastle United will not consider Alexander Isak for the trip, and Joe Willock is out with a calf injury for 4 to 6 weeks. Anthony Gordon looks set to be fit, and Malick Thiaw has joined the squad. Other clubs issued mixed news as they fine tune plans for the start of the season: Emi Martinez will miss Aston Villa’s opener due to a one‑match ban; Leandro Trossard is expected back for Arsenal, while Gabriel Jesus remains unavailable. Tottenham’s Destiny Udogie nears return but will not play, and Chelsea continue to manage suspensions with Nicolas Jackson and Mykhailo Mudryk sidelined.
Key Takeaways
"Kovacic is not ready, Josko is not ready. The other ones are ready, will travel and tomorrow we will decide."
Guardiola provides a blunt injury update ahead of City’s GW1
"We are looking, of course, in the market not only for the 10 positions but just to see if we can strengthen the squad."
Thomas Frank on Spurs transfer plans
"Daichi Kamada is out for the Chelsea game."
Oliver Glasner on Palace’s squad for Chelsea
"Jarrad picked up an injury in training so unfortunately we are going to miss him."
David Moyes confirms Everton injury
The Friday updates underscore how fragile squad plans can be for a first matchday. Clubs balance fitness timelines with the realities of a busy schedule, while new signings still need time to acclimate. The spread of absences across big clubs means early rotation and smart game management will be key, especially for managers juggling FPL selections and international duties. The day also highlights how a single injury or suspension can ripple through formations and substitutes in the opening weekend.
Highlights
- Kovacic is not ready Josko is not ready
- We are looking, of course, in the market
- No player is returning from injury so not Eddie Nketiah
- Jarrad picked up an injury in training so unfortunately we are going to miss him
The opening weekend will reveal how much these early updates shape season-start choices.
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