Fantasy football injury update: Foden and De Bruyne doubts for City

Fantasy football bosses across the world wince when one of their star players hits the deck — and a spell in the treatment room is never good news.

Keep this page bookmarked to stay up to date with all the Premier League injuries and expected return dates throughout the 2021-22 season.

Arsenal

Granit Xhaka (knee): Midfielder has been ruled out until December with a knee injury.

Sead Kolasinac (ankle): Sustained a significant injury on international duty with no return date set.

Aston Villa

Bertrand Traore (Thigh): Still struggling with a thigh injury and he may miss the Crystal Palace game.

Douglas Luiz (hamstring): Returned to training this week but Saturday’s Crystal Palace may come too soon.

Trezeguet (knee): Returned to training this week after a long-term lay-off but is not expected to be match fit until the new year.

Brentford

Yoane Wissa (ankle): Getting closer to returning and could feature against Everton.

Mathias Jorgensen (other): Missed last weekend’s draw with Newcastle but could return against Everton.

Kristoffer Ajer (thigh): Suffered a hamstring injury and may be out until after the Christmas period.

Josh Dasilva (hip): Midfielder was ruled out of the Championship play-offs in April with no date set for his return.

Mads Sorensen (knee): Dane is a long-term injury with medial ligament damage.

Shandon Baptiste (shoulder): No date set for his return from a dislocated shoulder.

David Raya (knee): The Bees No1 will be out until March after injuring his knee ligaments.

Brighton

Steven Alzate (ankle): Seagulls ace underwent surgery on an ankle injury and is out until 2022.

Danny Welbeck (thigh): Striker is struggling with a hamstring strain and will be referred to a specialist.

Aaron Connolly (heel): Battling to return after missing the Liverpool draw.

Robert Sanchez (suspension): Is available for selection again following red card suspension.

Burnley

James Tarkowski (suspension): Will miss the game against Tottenham after accumulating five yellow cards.

Ashley Westwood (suspension): His fifth yellow card of the season against Crystal Palace means he is suspended for the visit of Tottenham.

Ashley Barnes (knock): Missed last weekend’s game but could return against Tottenham.

Dale Stephens (ankle): Defender has return to the grass but it still some way off full fitness.

Chelsea

Romelu Lukaku (ankle): Returned to the matchday squad against Juventus in midweek and will be available for the visit of Manchester United.

Kai Havertz (hamstring): Was substituted last weekend and missed Juventus game but could return on Sunday.

Mateo Kovacic (thigh): Unlikely to be available for Manchester United game.

Ben Chilwell (knee): Currently being assessed after picking an injury against Juventus.

Crystal Palace

Nathan Ferguson (Achilles): Still suffering from a long-term injury and is unlikely to feature before January.

Everton

Abdoulaye Doucoure (foot): Star midfielder has suffered a stress fracture in his foot and will miss a lengthy period of time

Andre Gomes (calf): Struggling with a calf issue but could return this weekend.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (thigh): Striker’s thigh injury will likely keep him out for three more weeks.

Yerry Mina (thigh): The Colombian could return this weekend against Brentford.

Richarlison (suspension): Picked up his fifth yellow card of the season last weekend.

Mason Holgate (suspension): Still suspended after his horror tackle against Tottenham.

Demarai Gray (hip): Came off against Manchester City and no return date is set.

Leeds

Luke Ayling (knee): Faces a late fitness test to return against Brighton.

Raphinha (unknown): Star man was a surprise omission against Tottenham but is available against Brighton.

Rodrigo (ankle): Was absent against Tottenham but is available this weekend.

Jamie Shackleton (other): Confirmed as available this weekend.

Robin Koch (pelvis): Stepping up his recovery after an operation in the US.

Patrick Bamford (ankle): Hitman is nearing his return but ruled out of Brighton clash.

Leicester

Youri Tielemans (calf): Still a couple of weeks from returning following a calf injury.

Wesley Fofana (shin): Centre-back looks set to be out until 2022 after requiring surgery on a broken fibula he suffered after a horrific challenge in pre-season.

James Justin (knee): Full-back will get a run-out in an Under-23s match soon ahead of returning to the first team.

Ricardo Pereira (hamstring): Ruled out for a couple of weeks after tweaking his hamstring in training.

Liverpool

Harvey Elliott (ankle): Suffered a broken ankle and is a long-term absentee.

Naby Keita (hamstring): Could feature this weekend after recovering from a pulled hamstring.

Curtis Jones (eye): Will not play at the weekend after suffering an eye injury in training.

Roberto Firmino (hamstring): Still ruled out after picking up an injury against Atletico Madrid last month.

Joe Gomez (calf): Is out until after the international break with his calf problem.

Manchester City

Kevin De Bruyne (coranavirus): Expected to miss this weekend’s game as he continues to isolate.

Jack Grealish (knock): Has not featured since withdrawing from the England squad but could return against West Ham.

Phil Foden (other): Currently being assessed after picking up an injury against Everton.

Ferran Torres (foot): Spain ace suffered a small fracture on his right foot while playing for his country.

Aymeric Laporte (suspended): Suspended after his sending off against Crystal Palace.

Manchester United

Paul Pogba (thigh): Could be out for up to two months with thigh injury.

Harry Maguire (suspended): Ruled out for the next two games after a sneding off for two yellow cards against Watford.

Raphael Varane (hamstring): Frenchman’s hamstring problem will keep him out for a few more weeks.

Edinson Cavani (other): Still missing since scoring against Tottenham and will likely be absent again.

Luke Shaw (head): Could return after suffering a head injury.

Mason Greenwood (coronavirus): The forward has been isolating since testing positive and will miss the trip to Chelsea.

Newcastle

Paul Dummett (calf): Welsh defender suffered a setback in September and is set to miss more time.

Fabian Schar (thigh): Went down in 3-3 draw against Brentford and is touch and go for the Arsenal game.

Norwich

Sam Byram (thigh): Hamstring issues have kept the full-back out of action since 2020, though he has now returned to training.

Christoph Zimmermann (ankle): Defender is struggling with an ankle injury and had another surgery in mid-October.

Southampton

Jack Stephens (knee): Back in training after several months out but is unlikely to return for a few weeks.

Stuart Armstrong (calf): Missed the game against Norwich with no date set for his return.

Tottenham

Cristian Romero (thigh): Could be set for a lay-off after an injury in training.

Giovani Lo Celso (other): Missed the win against Leeds and is currently being assessed.

Dane Scarlett (ankle): Sustained an injury during the international break and is unavailable.

Watford

Ismaila Sarr (knee): Currently being assessed after injury against Manchester United but could feature in trip to Leicester.

Juraj Kucka (suspended): Serving the final game of his suspension for two yellow cards against Arsenal.

Francisco Sierralta (thigh): Picked up an injury while away with Chile but could return this weekend.

Christian Kabasele (thigh): Will rejoin training in two weeks following a hamstring injury against Leeds.

Peter Etebo (thigh): His torn quad muscle will keep him out until March.

Ken Sema (knee): Winger faces a spell on the sidelines after injuring his MCL in training.

Kwadwo Baah (foot): Fractured his ankle in training and will be out of action for a number of weeks.

West Ham

Angelo Ogbonna (knee): Influential defender is set for a long spell on the sidelines after ACL injury.

Wolves

Jonny (knee): Spaniard needed surgery on a season-ending ACL injury in April and is likely to be out until the new year.

Pedro Neto (knee): Winger had surgery on his knee in April and has begun his rehab ahead of a potential return.

Yerson Mosquera (muscular injury): Youngster will be sidelined until the new year.

Hugo Bueno (thigh): Mexican midfielder is out of action with a hamstring strain.