Football News, Notes & Injuries

Gusto is likely to miss out on Wednesday's Carabao Cup match against Arsenal, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "I'll make a decision on Cole, Reece and Malo tomorrow; I'm giving them some extra time. I appreciate that doing the press conference two days before is not ideal - sorry about that - but I've got time to make a decision [as to whether they are available]."

Traore has returned from international duty with an injury and is questionable moving forward, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo. "With Bertrand, we will see. Bertrand has come back with an injury that we will have to assess. It is an injury issue he has come back with, but we don't really know any more than that yet."

Reinildo (international duty) has returned to his club and is eyeing a return Saturday against Crystal Palace, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo. "With Reinildo, we will see. Rei might be available next week."

Richarlison is set for further assessment on what looks to be a hamstring injury, according to manager Thomas Frank. It looks like [a hamstring], but we haven't assessed him yet."

Unal has suffered an adductor injury and is out for the next three weeks, according to manager Andoni Iraola, per the BBC. "He felt the right abductor. It is a shame because it has nearly been one year without playing, and he was in the process of regaining his form, and now he is going to be out. "I think it is a muscle injury. Abductor is not the worst compared to a hamstring or quad, but three weeks is always the minimum. He needs to be assessed, but I think he will be out for some time."

Krafth (knee) is out for Thursday's Carabao Cup match against Manchester City, according to manager Eddie Howe. "He's a big miss for us at the moment. He is trying to come back from a knee problem. He is not feeling absolutely at his best currently. I have no definitive return day for him. We are taking it day by day, and we will see him back quickly. He has always been such a reliable performer for us."

Henderson suffered an ankle injury in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Sheffield Wednesday and was forced off at the break as a precaution, coach Keith Andrews said in a press conference, according to West London Sport. "There was slight contact on the top of the foot or ankle. He might have rolled it as he landed. We felt at half-time that it wasn't worth risking. Could he potentially have played on? Maybe. I'm not sure. But we made a decision not to risk it. We'll see how he is over the coming days."

Agbadou is heading back to Wolverhampton after completing his international duty with Ivory Coast at the AFCON and should be back available for Sunday's clash against Newcastle United.

Sangare is heading back to Nottingham after completing his international duty with Ivory Coast at the AFCON and should be back available for Saturday's clash against Arsenal.

Bornauw was forced off at the break in Sunday's victory in the Carabao Cup due to a minor groin injury, coach Daniel Farke said in a press conference, according to Leeds Live. "I think it's something with his hip flexor or adductor, so we have to assess it. I don't think it's a major thing that he's out for weeks."

Boly is heading back to Nottingham after completing his international duty with Ivory Coast at the AFCON and should be back available for Saturday's clash against Arsenal.

Diallo is heading back to Manchester after completing his international duty with Ivory Coast at the AFCON and should be back available for the derby against Manchester City on Saturday.

Guessand is heading back to England after completing his international duty with Ivory Coast at the AFCON and should be back available for Sunday's clash against Everton.

Bentancur will undergo a surgery for a hamstring injury and is set to miss the next three months, according to Football London.