Injuries & suspensions update ahead of Gameweek 9: Andy Robertson set for surgery, Casemiro sidelined

Dream Team brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 9 in one easily digestible dose.

Andy Robertson (£3.9m) is set to undergo surgery on his shoulder after injuring himself on Scotland duty.

The Liverpool left-back may not return until after Christmas with Kostas Tsimikas (£2.7m) most likely to deputise for the foreseeable future, starting with this weekend’s Merseyside derby.

As for Everton, all their internationals have returned fully fit while Idrissa Gueye (£2.2m) is available again after sitting out Gameweek 8.

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Kaoru Mitoma (£3.9m) withdrew from Japan’s squad with fatigue/illness but Roberto De Zerbi did not mention the skilful winger when discussing Brighton absentees.

However, Tariq Lamptey (£2.1m) has joined Pervis Estupinan (£3.2m) in the treatment room, leaving the Seagulls slightly short at full-back for their trip to Manchester City.

Rodri’s (£3.9m) return from suspension and John Stones’ (£5m) comeback from injury means the treble-winners’ only absentee right now is Kevin De Bruyne (£6.7m).

Casemiro (£4.2m) is not available for Manchester United’s trip to Sheffield United on Saturday night after picking up a “short term” injury during the international break.

It’s not yet known whether the Brazilian midfielder will feature against Copenhagen in midweek.

In better news for the Red Devils, Raphael Varane (£3.4m) and Sergio Reguilon (£2m) have returned to full fitness, somewhat alleviating Erik ten Hag’s injury crisis in defence.

The uncertainty around Bukayo Saka’s (£6.4m) condition rumbles on with Mikel Arteta telling reporters: “He’s been working so hard to be fit for this game. Let’s see where he is today.”

Arsenal’s gaffer also confirmed that William Saliba (£3.5m) continues to be hampered by a persistent toe injury but the Frenchman should be fine if he comes through the week’s final training session unscathed.

Mauricio Pochettino told journalists that both Enzo Fernandez (£3.1m) and Moises Caicedo (£2.4m) “are ready” after World Cup qualifiers in South America.

Reece James (£4.5m) has trained with Chelsea in recent days but will be assessed before his involvement against the Gunners is confirmed – the same is true for Axel Disasi (£3.5m) and Nicolas Jackson (£2.6m).

Beniot Badiashile (£3m) may also be included in the Blues’ matchday squad for the first time this season.

A late call will be made on Alexander Isak (£4m) but the Newcastle striker hasn’t trained since he was forced to remove himself from Sweden’s squad.

It’s not known whether Sven Botman (£4.1m) has recovered from his injury but Eddie Howe is hopeful Joelinton (£2.7m) will be able to play some part against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Wolves’ disciplinary issues continue to impact Gary O’Neil’s team selections.

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (£1.8m) is set to return from his red card back in Gameweek 6 but Mario Lemina (£1.9m) and Nelson Semedo (£2.4m) are now suspended.

Ange Postecoglou said in his press conference that all of Tottenham’s international players “should be available” for his side’s game against Fulham on Monday night.

Son Heung-min (£4.8m) appeared in discomfort on South Korea duty but the 19.7%-owned forward is evidently okay to participate in Gameweek 9.

ARSENAL

Injuries: Jurrien Timber, Leandro Trossard (doubt), Bukayo Saka (doubt), William Saliba (doubt)

Suspensions: None

ASTON VILLA

Injuries: Tyrone Mings, Emi Buendia, Tim Iroegbunam (doubt), Jacob Ramsey, Alex Moreno

Suspensions: None

BOURNEMOUTH

Injuries: Alex Scott, Ryan Fredericks, Emiliano Marcondes, Chris Mepham, Lloyd Kelly, Tyler Adams

Suspensions: None

BRENTFORD

Injuries: Josh Dasilva, Shandon Baptiste, Rico Henry, Mikkel Damsgaard, Ben Mee (doubt), Kevin Schade, Keane Lewis-Potter, Ethan Pinnock (doubt)

Suspensions: Ivan Toney, Aaron Hickey

BRIGHTON

Injuries: Julio Enciso, Pervis Estupinan, Adam Lallana, Tariq Lamptey, Igor Julio (doubt)

Suspensions: None

BURNLEY

Injuries: Michael Obafemi, Hjalmar Ekdal, Nathan Redmond (doubt), Manuel Benson (doubt), Johan Berg Gudmundsson (doubt), Ameen Al-Dakhil (doubt), Jordan Beyer

Suspensions: None

CHELSEA

Injuries: Trevoh Chalobah, Christopher Nkunku, Wesley Fofana, Carney Chukwuemeka, Romeo Lavia, Ben Chilwell, Armando Broja

Suspensions: None

CRYSTAL PALACE

Injuries: Michael Olise, James Tomkins, Dean Henderson, Eberechi Eze, Nathan Ferguson, Jeffrey Schlupp

Suspensions: None

EVERTON

Injuries: Seamus Coleman, Dele Alli, Andre Gomes

Suspensions: None

FULHAM

Injuries: Tosin Adarabioyo, Adama Traore, Kenny Tete, Issa Diop

Suspensions: None

LIVERPOOL

Injuries: Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, Cody Gakpo, Andy Robertson

Suspensions: Curtis Jones

LUTON

Injuries: Dan Potts, Jordan Clark, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Amari’i Bell (doubt), Mads Andersen

Suspensions: None

MANCHESTER CITY

Injuries: Kevin De Bruyne

Suspensions: None

MANCHESTER UNITED

Injuries: Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, Tyrell Malacia, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro

Suspensions: None

NEWCASTLE

Injuries: Joe Willock, Emil Krath, Harvey Barnes, Sven Botman (doubt), Alexander Isak (doubt), Joelinton (doubt)

Suspensions: None

NOTTINGHAM FOREST

Injuries: Danilo, Nuno Tavares, Ola Aina, Serge Aurier (doubt), Taiwo Awoniyi, Gonzalo Montiel, Felipe

Suspensions: None

SHEFFIELD UNITED

Injuries: Rhys Norrington-Davies, Daniel Jebbison, Max Lowe, Ben Osborn (doubt), Will Osula, George Baldock, John Egan, Chris Basham, Tom Davies

Suspensions: None

TOTTENHAM

Injuries: Ivan Perisic, Rodrigo Bentacur, Ryan Sessegnon, Alfie Whiteman, Brennan Johnson, Manor Solomon

Suspensions: Yves Bissouma

WEST HAM

Injuries: Aaron Cresswell (doubt), Ben Johnson (doubt)

Suspensions: None

WOLVES

Injuries: Hugo Bueno, Rayan Ait-Nouri (doubt)

Suspensions: Nelson Semdo, Mario Lemina

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk