Football News, Notes & Injuries

Roberts (strain) is back on the grass but isn't expected to return in a few weeks, manager Scott Parker told media Friday. "He's back on the grass," Parker revealed. "He's reacting in the right way from his treatment but he's still probably a few weeks away. But initially, from where we were, he's definitely heading in the right direction. We'll see how the next couple of weeks go when we pick up his work and hopefully he comes through that and keeps improving, so we'll see how that goes."

Beyer is dealing with a hamstring injury and is out for the time being, though he's already working on the grass, manager Scott Parker told media Friday. "Jordan's the same [as Connor]," Parker said. "Jordan's picked up his work and he's on the grass as well. I think he'll probably need a little bit more time though - and obviously the history with Jordan and what he's coming out of in terms of that long injury of his knee and now this hamstring, we just need to tread very, very carefully. But he's heading in the right direction."

Lewis (undisclosed) has signed a new contract with Manchester City until the end of the 2029/30 season. He's expected to be available for Sunday's Manchester derby.

Nketiah (hamstring) will be sidelined for Saturday's match against Sunderland but is expected to return later this month, manager Oliver Glasner told media during his pre-match press conference Friday. "At the moment it looks like [Adam] Wharton, [Ismaïla] Sarr and [Eddie] Nketiah are available at least against Liverpool, so in two weeks. That's a great job from our medical department. Tomorrow none of them are available. Millwall, none of them is available, maybe Adam and Eddie have a chance for West Ham."

Wharton (groin) will be sidelined for Saturday's match against Sunderland but is expected to return later this month, manager Oliver Glasner told media during his pre-match press conference Friday. "At the moment it looks like [Adam] Wharton, [Ismaïla] Sarr and [Eddie] Nketiah are available at least against Liverpool, so in two weeks. That's a great job from our medical department. Tomorrow none of them are available. Millwall, none of them is available, maybe Adam and Eddie have a chance for West Ham."

Garcia (undisclosed) won't be available to face Everton on Saturday, manager Unai Emery told media Friday. ""We have some players injured, they are close to coming back, like [Andres] Garcia."

Onana (hamstring) won't be available to face Everton on Saturday, manager Unai Emery told media Friday. ""We have some players injured, they are close to coming back, like [Amadou] Onana."

Barkley is dealing with a personal problem and is not available for the time being, manager Unai Emery told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "We have not available as well, [Ross] Barkley. He has a personal issue, and I think he will come back or he will be available soon, but not yet," Emery said.

Cash (knee) is available for Saturday's game against Everton, manager Unai Emery told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "He is available for tomorrow, Matty Cash, yes."

Hoever (knee) returned to training last week and could be an option to face Newcastle United on Saturday.

Strand Larsen (Achilles) is out for Saturday's game against Newcastle United. "[Jorgen] Strand Larsen won't play against Newcastle as the injury is a bit more serious than we first thought," manager Vitor Pereira said during his pre-match press conference Friday.

Havertz (knee) has increased the load this week and could be back in a few weeks, coach Mikel Arteta said in the press conference. "Yeah, he's looking really good, he's walking freely. He's starting to load the knee and started to do some bits. As I said before, I think we're taking it from weeks to months. But knowing Kai, I cannot give you any time scale because I know what he's going to try to do. So I think he's in a good moment. It was a very tough decision for him to go and have that procedure done. But I think it was necessary and it was the right decision from the medical team to persuade him to do that."

Jesus (knee) is aiming a return between December and January, coach Mikel Arteta said in the press conference. "He had a major surgery that it was going to take him many, many months. So, after discussing that with the medical staff and understanding the schedule that we had and when we thought that he could be available, that it would be between December and January, we decided to make that call. Like we've done it in the past with other players. Hopefully, we did it wrong and he comes back earlier. But at the moment, the provision was very clear."

White (undisclosed) is back available for Saturday's clash against Nottingham Forest, coach Mikel Arteta said in the press conference, according to Football London. "Ben is okay."

Saliba (ankle) has trained on Friday and is a late call for Saturday's clash against Nottingham Forest, coach Mikel Arteta said in the press conference, according to Football London. "William trained today so we have a decision to make."

Branthwaite (hamstring) is still not ready to return for Everton, coach David Moyes said in the press conference. "Jarrad's getting closer, but he's certainly not there yet. Hopefully we get him back because he's a huge player for us. He's a player who has big value and we have lots of hopes for him. I think it'll be a few before we're at that stage (of Jarrad returning)."

Mykolenko (undisclosed) could be available for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa, coach David Moyes said in the press conference. "Myko's around it. We need to see if he's going to make it or not. Hopefully, he might be okay. He felt something in the game against Wolves. He felt he was fine to go with Ukraine and go with them. But once he got there, he felt it maybe wasn't quite right, so came away from it."

Ndiaye is a late call for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa due to a knock, coach David Moyes said in the press conference. "We've got a concern about Ili Ndiaye. He's got a knock, so we'll need to see. We're not sure how he'll be for tomorrow."

Aznou (ankle) is nearing a return with Everton but isn't considered match ready yet, coach David Moyes said in the press conference. "Young Adam got a game at Doncaster a week ago, so we're getting him back in and amongst it. So, he's back fit. Is he match ready to play? I'm not 100-per-cent sure."

Patterson (groin) is working his way back from injury, coach David Moyes said in the press conference. "He's back in training. Patto's not had any football yet, so I'd not put him down as match ready."

Solanke (ankle) remains out for Saturday's clash against West Ham United, coach Thomas Frank said in the press conference. "Dominic won't be available still, but he won't be long."

Cunha (hamstring) is out for Sunday's derby against Manchester United, coach Ruben Amorim said in the press conference. "He cannot help us in this game."

Dalot (strain) in unavailable for Sunday's derby against Manchester United, coach Ruben Amorim said in the press conference. "He cannot help us in this game."