Football News, Notes & Injuries

Estevao (strain) is an option for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference. "Estevao is back and he is available for Saturday."

Delap (shoulder) is back available for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference. "Also Liam. He is back. We didn't know exactly how long Liam would be out for but he is back on Saturday, and we are happy to have both available."

Martinelli was forced off in the 59th minute of Tuesday's victory against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup after suffering from a knock, coach Mikel Arteta said in a press conference. "Martinelli is more of a knock and he wasn't comfortable to carry on after the second half."

Fernandes (hamstring) is hopeful to return for the Jan. 17 Manchester derby, reports The Times.

Hincapie was out for Tuesday's EFL Cup win due to an injured shoulder suffered in the win against Everton, coach Mikel Arteta confirmed in a press conference. "With Piero, yeah, something different because he picked up an injury against Everton."

Richards received stitches on his foot immediately after Tuesday's EFL Cup match against Arsenal, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "The doctor told me it doesn't look so bad so let's see if he can face Tottenham on Sunday." He was stretchered off the pitch after being stomped on.

Scarles (undisclosed) should be back available for Saturday's clash against Fulham, coach Nuno Esperito Santo said in the press conference. "Everyone [else is fine]."

Longstaff (calf) remains out for Sunday's clash against Sunderland and aims a return in January, coach Daniel Farke said in the press conference. "No, no chance for Sean."

Nmecha (hamstring) has a small chance to be back available for Sunday's clash against Sunderland, coach Daniel Farke said in the press conference. "It is a small chance for Lukas to be involved, so there is some progress. I hope I have him at some point during this week, also back in team training. If he comes through the sessions, then he could definitely be a topic for the squad and he could travel with us."

Dasilva (knee) is progressing well in his recovery and hopes to return soon to a team environment, coach Keith Andrews said in the press conference. "Josh is doing well. The road for Josh has been long and hard, and he's shown phenomenal character and resilience to get to this point. We're still hopeful that we'll see him out on the grass in a team environment sooner rather than later. He's working tirelessly with the medics and performance team to come back in the best possible place."

Aina played with the B team Monday in his recovery from a long-term hamstring injury. According to manager Sean Dyche, Aina is "fine and injury-free" and it's another "step forward."

Nelson (undisclosed) is a late fitness call for Saturday's clash against Bournemouth after being back in team training and in good place physically, coach Keith Andrews said in the press conference. "Reiss is training. He's come back in a good place physically and gone straight in. He trained with the group today [Tuesday], so he's back in and around it."