As the 2025-26 Premier League season heats up, the battle isn't just on the pitch—it's in the treatment room. With title races, European qualification, and relegation scraps often decided by the slimmest of margins, a key injury or suspension can dramatically shift a club's fortunes overnight. Staying updated on player availability is crucial for understanding the weekly tactical puzzles managers must solve.
Below is your essential, club-by-club breakdown of the latest fitness concerns and suspensions impacting the Premier League landscape. This list is constantly evolving, so check back for the most current updates on who's in, who's out, and who's racing against the clock to be fit.
Arsenal: The Gunners are without Piero Hincapie, Mikel Merino, and Eberechi Eze. Fitness tests await for star man Bukayo Saka and defender Jurrien Timber.
Aston Villa: Boubacar Kamara is sidelined with a knee issue, while Jadon Sancho is questionable with a shoulder problem.
Bournemouth: Justin Kluivert, Matai Akinmboni, and Julio Soler are out. Lewis Cook, Tyler Adams, and Eli Junior Kroupi are all considered questionable.
Brentford: The Bees have a significant injury list, including Aaron Hickey, Vitaly Janelt, Rico Henry, Antoni Milambo, Fabio Carvalho, and Josh Dasilva. Mikkel Damsgaard is questionable.
Brighton: Captain Lewis Dunk is suspended, while Adam Webster and Stefanos Tzimas are out injured.
Burnley: Josh Laurent is suspended. Injuries rule out Axel Tuanzebe, Josh Cullen, Zeki Amdouni, Jordan Beyer, and Connor Roberts. Hannibal Mejbri and Mike Tresor are doubts.
Chelsea: The Blues face multiple absences: Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk are suspended, while Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, and Levi Colwill headline a long injury list. Benoit Badiashile and Malo Gusto are ill and questionable.
Crystal Palace: Eddie Nketiah is out with a thigh injury. Key midfielders Adam Wharton and Cheick Doucoure are questionable.
Everton: Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Grealish are ruled out. Iliman Ndiaye is a doubt with an ankle issue.
Fulham: Kevin is out with an ankle injury. Kenny Tete and Calvin Bassey are both questionable.
Ipswich Town: The newly-promoted side has doubts over Joe Rodon, Noah Okafor, and Anton Stach.
Liverpool: The Reds are without goalkeeper Alisson Becker, midfielder Wataru Endo, and defenders Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni.
Manchester City: Defender Josko Gvardiol is out with an ankle injury, while Ruben Dias is questionable.