The injury bug continues to trouble several clubs in the Premier League, as they will be missing some star players for the opening rounds of matches.
Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur amongst others have felt the heat of injuries.
Premier League Teams And Players Battling Injury Problems
Brentford are sweating over the fitness of forward Igor Thiago, who has been ruled out until December 2024 due to a knee problem.
Thiago recently joined the Bees from Club Brugge and his absence is expected to be hugely felt by the Premier League club.
Brighton’s Pervis Estupiñán is expected to return from his Ankle injury layoff in September 2024, and he would be a big miss for the Seagulls.
Takehiro Tomiyasu is also in the treatment room due to a knee issue and he could miss Arsenal’s opening game for the 2024/25 Premier League season.
Tottenham Hotspur duo of Richarlison (Calf injury) and Destiny Udogie (Thigh problem) are nursing the indicated injuries and they are expected to miss Ange Postecoglou’s side’s opening game of the upcoming league term.
Richarlison and Udogie will potentially return to action in August and September 2024.
Aston Villa’s Boubacar Kamara is also battling a knee problem and he will be unavailable for action at least until October 2024.
Sven Botman of Newcastle United is out of action for a lengthy period due to a knee issue, but he is expected to return in December 2024.
Brighton’s Evan Ferguson is in the treatment room due to an ankle injury and he will be out until October 2024.
Rasmus Hojlund And Leny Yoro
Manchester United looks to be the club most hit by injuries, with Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro out for lengthy spells.
Hojlund is battling a thigh injury, while Yoro is dealing with an ankle problem and the return period for the pair is September and November respectively.
2024/25 Premier League Season
The 2024/25 Premier League campaign will commence on Friday, August 16, 2024, with Manchester United entertaining Fulham at Old Trafford.
The upcoming campaign is expected to be intense, competitive, and grueling, with teams looking to outwit the other in the battle for glory.
Manchester City are the defending champions of the Premier League title, having won the crown with 91 points from 38 matches.
The league which they won last season was their 4th consecutive Premier League title in a row, a record in the history of English football.
The Cityzens are hunting to win their 5th league crown in a row and it will be fascinating to see how they go about their business in the coming season.
Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa amongst others are also looking to dislodge Manchester City from the Premier League throne.
Injury Concerns In Premier League: Stars Who Will Likely Miss The Start Of The 2024-2025 Season
10) Igor Thiago
Injury: knee injury.
Potential Return Period: December 2024.
Market Value: €25 million.
9) Pervis Estupinan
Injury: Ankle injury.
Potential Return Period: September 2024.
Market Value: €30 million.
8) Takehiro Tomiyasu
Injury: Knee injury
Potential Return Period: August 2024.
Market Value: €35 million.
7) Richarlison
Injury: Calf injury
Potential Return Period: August 2024.
Market Value: €38 million.
6) Boubacar Kamara
Injury: Knee Injury
Potential Return Period: October 2024.
Market Value: €38 million.
5) Sven Botman
Injury: Knee Injury
Potential Return Period: December 2024.
Market Value: €45 million.
4) Destiny Udogie
Injury: Thigh Injury
Potential Return Period: September 2024.
Market Value: €45 million.
3) Evan Ferguson
Injury: Ankle Injury
Potential Return Period: October 2024.
Market Value: €50 million.
2) Lenny Yoro
Injury: Ankle Injury
Potential Return Period: November 2024.
Market Value: €50 million.
1) Rasmus Hojlund
Injury: Thigh Injury
Potential Return Period: September 2024.
Market Value: €65 million.
(This Ranking Is Based On Their Market Value)
