We’ll have more team news to bring you on Friday as 10 Premier League managers face the media ahead of their Gameweek 34 fixtures.
You’ll find all the key injury updates in this article, which will be refreshed throughout the day.
For the headline news from Thursday’s four press conferences, check out this round-up here.
KEY GAMEWEEK 34 TEAM NEWS FROM FRIDAY
- Liverpool: Mamardashvili out for “weeks”, Alisson not ruled out
- Newcastle United: Gordon + Livramento out, Howe on Bruno’s fitness
- Crystal Palace: Wharton fit, Clyne ill, Guessand + Nketiah out
FRIDAY’S PRESS CONFERENCE TIMES
Friday's FPL Press Conferences! 🚨
🔴 9am – Slot
⚫️ 9.30am – Howe
🦅 10.30am – Glasner
🐺 1pm – Edwards
🐝 1.30pm – Andrews
⭕️ 1.30pm – Arteta
⬜️ 1.30pm – Silva
🐓 1.30pm – De Zerbi
🟣 2pm – Emery
🍬 TBC – Moyes (usually 1.30pm) pic.twitter.com/aIhm10Lf0F— Fantasy Football Scout (@FFScout) April 24, 2026
LIVERPOOL
Giorgi Mamardashvili (leg wound) will definitely miss the visit of Crystal Palace this weekend. He’ll also be out for “weeks” beyond it.
However, Alisson (muscle) is not yet ruled out of Saturday’s match, despite not being pictured in full team training on Wednesday.
“Giorgi will definitely not be available for tomorrow and also not for the upcoming weeks.
“Ali is close to a return to play. Let’s see if tomorrow comes too early, yes or no. ” – Arne Slot
Despite the above comments, Slot hinted that Freddie Woodman would start, when speaking about a planned supporters’ protest during the game.
“Two weeks ago, against Fulham, there was also a protest, but we felt the complete support throughout the whole game from our fans. That’s what I mean about having the best interests of the club: when they have a protest like this, they are still there to support the team. That’s also what’s needed tomorrow, especially… the first one I’m thinking about is Freddie Woodman – if he has to start, if Ali is not ready to start. I think a player like him, but all of them, definitely need a lot of support from our fans tomorrow.” – Arne Slot
Joe Gomez is back available after a brief absence but Wataru Endo (foot) still some distance from a return.
“Joe… is back in the squad, so that is really positive because last week I only had two centre-backs playing and no one on the bench.
“Wata is starting to go out, not with the team yet, but he is starting to do exercises outside on the pitch with the rehab team. He is making steps but he will not be available next week for United or the week after but we are hoping and expecting him to be back at the end of the season.” – Arne Slot
Hugo Ekitike (Achilles), Conor Bradley (knee), Stefan Bajcetic (hamstring), Jayden Danns (hamstring) and Giovanni Leoni (knee) are also out.
NEWCASTLE UNITED
Anthony Gordon (hip) remains on the sidelines for the trip to Arsenal. Eddie Howe hopes to have him back for Gameweek 35.
“Anthony won’t make the game, hasn’t trained this week. Again, not a serious injury but not in time for this one. Hopefully, the next one.
“Anthony Gordon is injured. 100%.” – Eddie Howe
Tino Livramento (thigh) has joined the injury list, too, having hobbled off last weeked. His season may be over but a second scan will have to confirm that.
“With Tino, he went for a scan initially. We don’t think it’s a bad injury, we will wait and see whether he will play again this season. He is due to have another scan at the weekend to determine the full extent of his time out.” – Eddie Howe
Fabian Schar (ankle/foot) and Emil Krafth (knee) are still out, while Joelinton has to serve the second match of a two-game ban.
Bruno Guimaraes returned from a two-month absence as a substitute against Bournemouth and is pushing for a start, although Howe did express caution.
“He’s had a full week of training and he’s trained really well. I’ve been very pleased with him.
“I think you could see against Bournemouth, he came on with all the right intentions to deliver a really good physical performance but you could see that he was struggling at times physically to adapt to the pace because he had really had minimal training. He was playing on heart and spirit and determination, but the week he’s had this week will serve him really well.
“He’s such an important player for us on so many levels. Of course, we’re keen to get him on the pitch as quickly as possible but I’ve got to make sure it’s not to his detriment.” – Eddie Howe
Howe was again asked about the peripheral involvement of Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade, with now even Will Osula ahead of them in the pecking order.
“Like with every player that is not playing, they have to show their worth in training. That’s their shop window for me to pick them, how they train, how they commit to the training, how much they’re prepared to put individual disappointment to the side.
“I believe in both players still, I’ve got no issue with either of them. I think they’ve got unique qualities to offer the team but it’s got to be on merit and deserved.” – Eddie Howe on Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa
CRYSTAL PALACE
Adam Wharton (adductor) returns for this weekend’s clash with Liverpool.
Apart from medium-term absentees Eddie Nketiah (hamstring) and Evann Guessand (knee), Oliver Glasner has no other injury concerns.
“Adam is good. He is fit and trained yesterday without any issues. So he’ll be available for Liverpool.
“All the others are the same, so we’ve got no new injury concerns, which is good news.
“Of course, two injuries we still have are Eddie Nketiah and Evann Guessand. So they will miss this game.” – Oliver Glasner
While there no fresh injury-related doubts, there is a “question mark” over Nathaniel Clyne due to illness.
“One question mark we have is Nathaniel Clyne. He will ill yesterday, but then was better in the evening. He’s being assessed at the moment. But hopefully, he is available.” – Oliver Glasner on Nathaniel Clyne
