Injuries & suspensions update ahead of Gameweek 14: Latest on Ollie Watkins, Jarrod Bowen and more

DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 14 in one easily digestible dose.

For the second week in a row, David Moyes could only provide a vague update on Jarrod Bowen (£5.3m).

West Ham’s manager told reporters that he would need to consult with the club’s medical team before making a final decision on his top scorer ahead of the Hammers’ home game against Crystal Palace this Sunday.

Bowen wasn’t involved in either of his side’s Gameweek 13 fixtures.

Several other players missed the Irons’ Europa League clash with Backa Topola through illness – Moyes did not specify the individuals but Mohammed Kudus (£4.2m) and Edson Alvarez (£2.2m) were among those who did not travel.

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20% of Dream Team gaffers are currently sweating on Ollie Watkins’ (£4.8m) availability.

The 27-year-old was a surprise omission from Aston Villa’s Europa Conference League squad on Thursday night and, when questioned if the in-form striker was rested or injured, Unai Emery initially replied “both”.

“He had yesterday small pain,” the Spanish tactician explained. “Not very strong, we decided as well to rest him.”

Watkins is expected to be involved at Bournemouth in some capacity but he has to be considered a doubt at this stage.

Jurgen Klopp expects to be without Alisson (£3.8m) for a fortnight at least after the Brazilian goalkeeper injured his hamstring in the dying moments against Manchester City.

Caoimhin Kellher (£1.8m) is likely to deputise against Fulham and Sheffield United this coming Gameweek.

Diogo Jota (£4.1m) is also injured and will probably return after Alisson, though the full extent of his issue remains unclear.

Eberechi Eze (£3.7m) may be forced to undergo more surgery following his foot injury last weekend.

Crystal Palace’s No10 is seeking specialist advice and will be sidelined for at least three weeks.

Unfortunately, Cheick Doucoure (£2.3m) will be unavailable for several months having “snapped his Achilles tendon” – the industrious midfielder may not return for Eagles until the last month of the season at best.

Mikel Arteta told journalists he didn’t expect any of his absentees to return this week but there are no new concerns after Arsenal’s comfortable win over Lens in the Champions League.

Elsewhere, Tottenham’s injury troubles have only worsened with Rodrigo Bentancur facing more time off after damage sustained against Aston Villa – the Uruguay international is looking at approximately two months on the sidelines.

Pape Matar Sarr (£2.1m) has not recovered in time for Spurs’ visit to the Etihad either.

As for the defending champions, Pep Guardiola revealed that John Stones (£4.4m) will once again make Sunday’s squad but it’s unknown to what extent he’ll feature on the pitch.

There’s an outside chance Christopher Nkunku (£4m) will be among Chelsea’s squad for the first time since his transfer to West London.

Mauricio Pochettino said the French forward is “close”, as is Romeo Lavia (£2.5m).

Both Reece James (£4.1m) and Marc Cucurella (£3.1m) are suspended for this weekend’s meeting with Brighton but will be available to face Manchester United in midweek.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£2.7m) is a doubt for Everton amid “tightness” that forced him to skip a training session.

ARSENAL

Injuries: Jurrien Timber, Thomas Partey, Emile Smith Rowe

Suspensions: Fabio Vieira

ASTON VILLA

Injuries: Tyrone Mings, Emi Buendia, Jacob Ramsey, Ollie Watkins (doubt)

Suspensions: Boubacar Kamara

BOURNEMOUTH

Injuries: Ryan Fredericks, Emiliano Marcondes (doubt), Tyler Adams, Alex Scott, Max Aarons, Lloyd Kelly

Suspensions: None

BRENTFORD

Injuries: Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva, Rico Henry, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kevin Schade, Nathan Collins, Mathias Jensen (doubt)

Suspensions: Ivan Toney

BRIGHTON

Injuries: Julio Enciso, Pervis Estupinan, Solly March, Danny Welbeck, Tariq Lamptey, Adam Webster, Ansu Fati

Suspensions: Mahmoud Dahoud, Lewis Dunk

BURNLEY

Injuries: Manuel Benson (doubt), Lyle Foster, Jack Cork, Arijanet Muric

Suspensions: None

CHELSEA

Injuries: Trevoh Chalobah, Christopher Nkunku (doubt), Wesley Fofana, Carney Chukwuemeka, Romeo Lavia, Ben Chilwell, Malo Gusto

Suspensions: Marc Cucurella, Reece James

CRYSTAL PALACE

Injuries: James Tomkins, Dean Henderson, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Cheick Doucoure, Eberechi Eze

Suspensions: None

EVERTON

Injuries: Dele Alli, Andre Gomes, Amadou Onana, Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Suspensions: None

FULHAM

Injuries: Adama Traore, Issa Diop, Rodrigo Muniz, Tyrese Francois

Suspensions: None

LIVERPOOL

Injuries: Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, Andy Robertson, Diogo Jota, Alisson

Suspensions: None

LUTON

Injuries: Dan Potts, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Amari’i Bell, Mads Andersen, Reece Burke, Cauley Woodrow

Suspensions: None

MANCHESTER CITY

Injuries: Kevin De Bruyne, Matheus Nunes

Suspensions: None

MANCHESTER UNITED

Injuries: Amad Diallo, Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, Jonny Evans, Christian Eriksen, Mason Mount (doubt)

Suspensions: None

NEWCASTLE

Injuries: Javier Manquillo, Harvey Barnes, Sven Botman, Jacob Murphy, Elliot Anderson, Matt Targett, Dan Burn, Callum Wilson, Joe Willock, Sean Longstaff

Suspensions: Sandro Tonali

NOTTINGHAM FOREST

Injuries: Felipe, Taiwo Awoniyi, Ibrahim Sangare

Suspensions: None

SHEFFIELD UNITED

Injuries: Rhys Norrington-Davies, Daniel Jebbison, John Egan, Chris Basham, Tom Davies, Rhian Brewster

Suspensions: None

TOTTENHAM

Injuries: Ivan Perisic, Ryan Sessegnon, Alfie Whiteman, Manor Solomon, James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, Richarlison, Pape Matar Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur

Suspensions: Cristian Romero

WEST HAM

Injuries: Jarrod Bowen (doubt), Mohammed Kudus (doubt), Michail Antonio, Edson Alvarez (doubt)

Suspensions: None

WOLVES

Injuries: Joe Hodge, Pedro Neto, Nathan Fraser, Nelson Semedo (doubt), Rayan Ait-Nouri

Suspensions: Mario Lemina, Joao Gomes

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk