Football News, Notes & Injuries

Wood (knee) is getting follow-up scans and everything is going well so far, although no timeframe is known for his return, coach Sean Dyche said in a press conference, according to Jak Netting from Vavel. "He's seeing the specialist for a follow-up scan by the end of this week or early into next week. But that's only a check-up, it's all going well so far."

Yates (hamstring) is making good progress and working on grass with the sports science team, coach Sean Dyche said in a press conference, according to Jak Netting from Vavel. "Ryan is looking stronger. He's not quite with us yet, but he's on the grass working very actively with the sports science team, which is a good sign."

John (leg) will have more in-depth scan in the coming days, coach Sean Dyche said in a press conference, according to Jak Netting from Vavel. "He's got some blood drying from his knee but it's not settled as quickly as hoped, so he's having a more in-depth scan, just to check there's nothing untoward happening. He won't be involved on Friday."

Tomas (undisclosed) is dealing with a minor muscle injury and ruled out for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen, coach Sebastian Hoeness said in the press conference. "Tiago unfortunately has a minor muscle injury."

Jeltsch (back) is still dealing with injuries, coach Sebastian Hoeness said in the press conference. "Finn is has back problems."

Jeltsch (thigh) is aiming a return for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen, he said to the media, according to the Stuttgarter Nachrichten. "I didn't play the friendly as a precaution, I want to be there against Leverkusen."

Jaquez (thigh) is expected to miss two more Bundesliga games, VfB Sporting Director Fabian Wohlgemuth said to the media, according to the Stuttgarter Nachrichten. "We have to assume that he will be unavailable for the first two games. Then we will see how quickly he regains his full fitness."

Tolisso will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in French competitions, the league announced.

Martinez left Wednesday's match against Crystal Palace after suffering an injury.