Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) — Glasner confirmed Wharton picked up a minor adductor issue with England during the international break but that “it’s all sorted” and he “trained the whole week and is available.” Crystal Palace F.C. Fully fit and available for the Fiorentina quarter-final.
Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace) — Glasner delivered the bad news that Nketiah suffered a fresh hamstring injury in the final minutes of training the day before the Fiorentina first leg: “It looks like everybody is available for tomorrow’s game and it was, up until two minutes before the end of the session. Eddie unfortunately injured his hamstring again.” No timeframe given, scan required, and Glasner described the situation as “not looking good.” Yahoo Sports This is his third significant injury setback this season.
Jadon Sancho (Aston Villa) — Sancho picked up an injury during the international break and will miss the Europa League quarter-final first leg against Bologna. Emery confirmed: “Sancho is not going to be out for a long time, but he’s still being out. Hopefully in a few days, maybe one or two weeks, he’s coming back, but he’s progressing well.” OneFootball
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) — Arteta confirmed Saka will not be available for the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Sporting CP, saying: “They’re having trouble. They’re not ready yet. Let’s see. Hopefully they’re going to be ready for the weekend if everything goes well.” Sports Mole Targeting a return for the Premier League home fixture against Bournemouth on April 11.
Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) — Timber also ruled out of the Sporting CP trip. He withdrew from the Netherlands squad with a reported groin concern and has been recovering at the training ground. Sports Mole Like Saka, he is hopeful of being available for the Bournemouth game.
Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) — Eze remains sidelined with a calf problem picked up before the international break. He is facing around a month out with the injury sustained in the Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen on March 17. Goonerdaily
Piero Hincapie (Arsenal) — Hincapie returned from Ecuador duty with an unspecified issue and is also unavailable for the Sporting clash. Arteta described the injury as potentially “serious” Goonerdaily, making him the most concerning of Arsenal’s walking wounded.
Jamie Gittens (Chelsea) — Rosenior confirmed Gittens suffered another fresh hamstring injury in training the day before Chelsea’s FA Cup quarter-final win over Port Vale. Rosenior said: “Unfortunately, Jamie, in training yesterday, picked up what looks like a hamstring injury again. We have to scan him and make sure. It’s a real shame for him, I think it’s the third time it’s happened.” Chelsea FC No timeframe given, season likely over.
Alexander Isak (Liverpool) — Isak returned to training after 101 days out with a broken fibula, but Slot explained why he was kept out of the Man City FA Cup quarter-final: “We came to the conclusion that it was better for him to have a few more sessions than only one or two and then immediately jump into a game like this, where if you bring him in there might be extra time.” This Is Anfield Slot said he hopes Isak will be available for the Champions League quarter-final first leg against PSG on Wednesday. This Is Anfield
Sven Botman (Newcastle) — Newcastle confirmed Botman underwent successful surgery on a facial fracture sustained during the second half of the Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland, following concussion protocol. The club stated he “is not expected to be sidelined for an extended period and hopes to be available again during the closing weeks of the season.” Newcastle United Return likely not before the end of April, when he may need to wear a protective mask. RotoWire
Anton Stach (Leeds) — Stach suffered an ankle injury in the FA Cup quarter-final win at West Ham after a heavy late challenge from Max Kilman. Farke confirmed it as a ligament injury, saying: “He rolled it and probably a ligament injury. We have to assess how bad it is.” Yorkshire Evening Post Stach is a doubt for Monday’s trip to Manchester United, with his fitness to be assessed during the week. OneFootball He posted a swollen ankle photo on Instagram with the message “stop acting,” and later said he hopes to be “back soon.”
Joe Rodon (Leeds) — Rodon also went off in the same game with an ankle problem after falling awkwardly from a set-piece. Farke confirmed he rolled his ankle, though there is more optimism around his fitness with a return potentially possible next week. Football Insider
Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds) — Gudmundsson is suspended rather than injured, having received a second yellow card. He is expected back on April 13. Sportsgambler
Reece James (Chelsea) — James has not played since the 1-0 defeat to Newcastle on March 14. Rosenior said he is “getting along really well, but not ready yet.” His return for the Manchester City fixture is uncertain, with Rosenior refusing to give a firm timeline. Yahoo Sports Some reports suggest a possible two-month absence, meaning a return before the season’s end is not guaranteed.
Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea) — Chalobah suffered an ankle injury in the PSG Champions League second leg and Rosenior confirmed “we’re looking at a period of about six weeks, which is a better period than we first thought.” Yahoo Sports A return in late April or early May now appears realistic.
Levi Colwill (Chelsea) — Colwill has returned to full training after his long-term ACL injury but Rosenior said “it’s going to take a few more weeks” before he is ready to play. Yahoo Sports A return in May appears the most realistic target.
Ruben Dias (Man City) — Dias has been sidelined since being withdrawn at half-time during City’s Champions League loss to Real Madrid on March 17. Assistant manager Lijnders confirmed he sustained a “knock” in training the day before the FA Cup win over Liverpool and had a scan, with no concrete return date given. Yahoo! His status for the Premier League trip to Chelsea is uncertain.
Josko Gvardiol (Man City) — Still out with a tibial fracture suffered in January. He is now walking without a protective boot and doctors are “very pleased” with his recovery, which is going “better than expected.” A return in May remains the target, potentially for the final weeks of the season. Read Man City
Crysencio Summerville (West Ham) — West Ham posted a picture of Summerville heading out to full training on April 7, captioned “Full focus on Friday,” strongly hinting at his return for the home game against Wolves on April 10. Hammers News He has missed three games since sustaining a calf injury in the FA Cup win over Brentford. Hammers News His return could be critical to West Ham’s survival hopes.
