Sentences with phrase «faces a late fitness test for»

Aaron Ramsey faces a late fitness test for Arsenal's Boxing Day Premier League clash with West Brom at the Emirates Stadium

Raheem Sterling will reportedly face a late fitness test for the clash on Merseyside but Rodgers may, wisely, choose to rest his fleet - footed star and this could see Adam Lallana take his place.

Javier Pastore faces a late fitness test for PSG having recently returned from a knee injury, with coach Unai Emery saying the midfielder is not yet ready to play for a full 90 minutes.

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Roberto Firmino faced a late fitness test in order to be given the green light for today's game, according to the BBC, but he leads the line today for the visitors.

As for Brighton Gaetan Bong and Dale Stephens face late fitness tests while Anthony Knockaert and Steve Sidwell are definite absentees.

As for the visitors, Wenger welcomes back Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey to the squad, but Lucas Perez has been ruled out for eight weeks with an ankle injury while Santi Cazorla, Theo Walcott and Nacho Monreal all face late fitness tests.

Also for Bournemouth, there are no real injury worries, with only Junior Stanislas and Callum Wilson still undergoing rehabilitation while Captain, Simon Francis is expected to be fit enough for the game, having overcome a harmstring problem just as Nathan Ake will be made to face a late fitness test.

For Spurs, Hugo Lloris, Roberto Soldado and Ryan Mason will all face late fitness tests to see if they are fit to play in the season opener at Old Trafford.

Renato Sanches and Angel Rangel face late fitness tests in order to be ready, but Leroy Fer and Wilfried Bony are out for this one.

Players such as Alan Hutton will be suspended for this game while Ciaran Clark will face a late fitness test to determine whether he can play a part in the match.

For Arsenal, striker Alexandre Lacazette will miss out, while Mesut Ozil (illness) and Aaron Ramsey (groin) face late fitness tests, having missed out on Thursday's Europa League visit of Ostersunds.

So it's back to the bread and butter for Carroll and his club team - mates, although, in fairness, there weren't too many players involved with their national sides during the week which should ensure Chris Hughton doesn't face any late withdrawals or nervous waits on fitness tests.