Injuries & suspensions update ahead of Gameweek 13: Gabriel and Ibrahima Konate among notable doubts

DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 13 in one easily digestible dose.

Mikel Arteta admitted he would have to “wait and see” in regards to Gabriel’s availability ahead of Arsenal’s trip to West Ham on Saturday.

The Brazilian centre-back, who features in 12.9% of teams at the time of writing, scored against Sporting CP in midweek but hasn’t trained since.

The Gunners’ boss rarely gives anything away in terms of team news and so Gabriel’s backers will have to make their own decision ahead of today’s 6:30pm deadline.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold is deemed fit for Sunday’s game between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield.

The England international’s deputy, Conor Bradley, is being assessed following the Reds’ win over Real Madrid.

Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate may be ruled out for as long as six weeks after he limped off in midweek – a big miss for Arne Slot.

As for the defending champions, Pep Guardiola kept his cards close to his chest during his Friday press conference.

The decorated tactician simply replied “we’ll see” when asked about absentees.

Mateo Kovacic, John Stones, Jeremy Doku, Oscar Bobb and Rodri were the players missing against Feyenoord last time out.

Across the city, Lisandro Martinez returned for Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday and is in line to start against Everton in Ruben Amorim’s first league game at Old Trafford.

Harry Maguire has trained but Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof remain flagged while Leny Yoro’s workload is being managed after his spell on the sidelines.

Alexander-Arnold is likely to return but Liverpool may be without Konate on SundayGetty

Christian Norgaard’s red card has been overturned and so the Brentford midfielder is available for his side’s home game against Leicester.

Elsewhere, Oliver Glasner will be able to call upon Eberechi Eze and Eddie Nketiah as Crystal Palace prepare to welcome Newcastle to Selhurst Park.

Adam Wharton, Chadi Riad and Matheus Franca remain out for the Eagles, as does the suspended Daichi Kamada.

Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock “have a chance” of making the trip to the capital according to Eddie Howe, suggesting the midfielders’ respective injuries are only minor.

Ange Postecoglou refused to rule out Cristian Romero for Tottenham’s meeting with Fulham on Sunday but the combative centre-back is still considered a doubt.

Dominic Solanke is said to be untroubled despite appearing in discomfort against Roma.

Guglielmo Vicario has undergone surgery and will therefore be sidelined for several weeks at least – Fraser Forster will deputise between the sticks.

Postecoglou is not concerned about Solanke’s availabilityReuters

Key players Morgan Gibbs-White, Elliot Anderson and Anthony Elanga will be assessed ahead of Nottingham Forest v Ipswich on Saturday.

Lewis Dunk is expected to return to Brighton’s matchday squad this evening but Carlos Baleba is set to serve his suspension having been shown two yellow cards last weekend.

ARSENAL

Injuries: Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White, Gabriel (doubt)

Suspensions: None

ASTON VILLA

Injuries: Amadou Onana (doubt), Jacob Ramsey

Suspensions: None

BOURNEMOUTH

Injuries: Luis Sinisterra, Alex Scott, Julian Araujo

Suspensions: Antoine Semenyo

BRENTFORD

Injuries: Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva, Gustavo Nunes, Rico Henry, Kristoffer Ajer

Suspensions: None

BRIGHTON

Injuries: Solly March, James Milner, Adam Webster, Ferdi Kadioglu (doubt), Jack Hinshelwood

Suspensions: Carlos Baleba

CHELSEA

Injuries: Reece James

Suspensions: None

CRYSTAL PALACE

Injuries: Matheus Franca, Chadi Riad, Adam Wharton

Suspensions: Daichi Kamada

EVERTON

Injuries: Youssef Chermiti, Armando Broja, Tim Iroegbunam, James Garner, Seamus Coleman (doubt)

Suspensions: None

FULHAM

Injuries: Harrison Reed, Joachim Andersen, Sander Berge (doubt), Jorge Cuenca

Suspensions: None

IPSWICH

Injuries: George Hirst, Chiedozie Ogbene, Jack Taylor, Janoi Donacien, Kalvin Phillips (doubt), Ben Johnson (doubt)

Suspensions: None

LEICESTER

Injuries: Jakub Stolarczyk, Ricardo Pereira, Abdul Fatawu, Harry Winks

Suspensions: None

LIVERPOOL

Injuries: Federico Chiesa, Alisson (doubt), Diogo Jota, Ibrahima Konate (doubt), Conor Bradley (doubt), Kostas Tsimikas

Suspensions: None

MANCHESTER CITY

Injuries: Oscar Bobb, Rodri, Mateo Kovacic, John Stones (doubt), Jeremy Doku (doubt)

Suspensions: None

MANCHESTER UNITED

Injuries: Leny Yoro (doubt), Harry Maguire (doubt), Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans (doubt)

Suspensions: None

NEWCASTLE

Injuries: Jamaal Lascelles, Emil Krafth, Sven Botman, Joe Willock (doubt), Bruno Guimaraes (doubt)

Suspensions: None

NOTTINGHAM FOREST

Injuries: Danilo, Ibrahim Sangare, Morgan Gibbs-White (doubt), Elliot Anderson (doubt), Anthony Elanga (doubt)

Suspensions: None

SOUTHAMPTON

Injuries: Gavin Bazunu, Ross Stewart, Aaron Ramsdale, Jan Bednarek, Adam Lallana, Paul Onuachu (doubt), Will Smallbone

Suspensions: None

TOTTENHAM

Injuries: Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero (doubt), Wilson Odobert, Richarlison, Guglielmo Vicario, Mikey Moore

Suspensions: Rodrigo Bentancur

WEST HAM

Injuries: Niclas Fullkrug, Jean-Clair Todibo (doubt)

Suspensions: Mohammed Kudus

WOLVES

Injuries: Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Boubacar Traore, Bastien Meupiyou (doubt), Yerson Mosquera, Pedro Lima (doubt)

Suspensions: None

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