Football News, Notes & Injuries

Jesus missed Thursday's 1-0 loss to Braga due to a hip knock, according to manager Sean Dyche, per Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Post. "He's got a bang on the hip. It was too inflamed to be involved."

Murillo has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury and is questionable for Sunday's match against Brentford, according to manager Sean Dyche, per Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Post. "He had a tight hamstring. We're having to be careful."

Vinicius (groin) is expected to train on Friday but is unlikely to be back available for Sunday's clash against Metz, coach Paulo Fonseca said in the press conference, according to Tonic Radio.

Tagliafico (ankle) will miss at least one month to recover from his injury, coach Paulo Fonseca said in the press conference, according to Le Progres.

Ruibal (muscular) suffered an injury in Thursday's clash against PAOK in the Europa League and will miss Sunday's clash against Alaves, coach Manuel Pellegrini confirmed in a press conference. "It's difficult to give a diagnosis right now, but both are muscle injuries and they definitely won't be available for the weekend. Aitor felt discomfort and stopped in time, Gio's injury happened a minute after he came on. We won't know for sure until we have the medical tests, but what's certain is that they won't be ready for the next match."

Lo Celso (muscular) suffered an injury a few minutes after coming off bench in Thursday's clash against PAOK in the Europa League and will miss Sunday's clash against Alaves, coach Manuel Pellegrini confirmed in a press conference. "It's difficult to give a diagnosis right now, but both are muscle injuries and they definitely won't be available for the weekend. Aitor felt discomfort and stopped in time, Gio's injury happened a minute after he came on. We won't know for sure until we have the medical tests, but what's certain is that they won't be ready for the next match."

El Aynaoui (AFCON) didn't make the game-day squad list for Thursday's Europa League game versus Stuttgart.

Tagliafico suffered an ankle injury and was forced off at the break in Thursday's 1-0 victory against Young Boys and will likely miss Sunday's clash against Metz, according to Le Progres.

Bentaleb suffered a dislocated collarbone in Thursday's 2-1 defeat against Celta Vigo and will likely miss some time, coach Bruno Genesio said in the press conference, according to Le Petit Lillois.

Ruibal left Thursday's UEFA Europa League loss to PAOK due to a fitness issue, which was confirmed by manager Manuel Pellegrini in the post-match press conference.

Lo Celso came off the bench in Thursday's UEFA Europa League match against PAOK but was forced to leave later, with manager Manuel Pellegrini saying "Gio lasted a minute and suffered a muscle injury".

Bentaleb was forced to leave early in Thursday's Europa League visit to Celta Vigo due to a shoulder injury.

Jansson missed Thursday's Europa League clash against Go Ahead Eagles because he was sick, according to the club.