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The Premier League kicks off again this weekend following the international break, with coaches providing important fitness reports ahead of matchday twelve's games.

Liverpool Encounter Significant Absences

Reds boss Arne Slot has revealed that the young defender, the Dutch full-back, and the German midfielder will all miss this weekend's game against the visitors.

However, number one shot-stopper Alisson Becker has fully recovered from his hamstring injury and is ready for selection.

Slot stated that the versatile defender missed training yesterday but is expected to be available for the squad, though it's unlikely he'll be risk for the full 90 minutes.

Turf Moor Side Receive Good Report on Their Striker

Burnley manager Scott Parker has announced that attacker the Albanian may have "dodged a bullet" after suffering an ankle injury while appearing for Albania against England.

The 24-year-old left the match on a assisted device, but subsequent examinations have shown the problem is "not serious at all."

Scott Parker added that Broja has participated in sessions since Wednesday and could potentially feature versus his previous employers the London side on Saturday.

The Magpies Injury Reports

St James' Park coach the manager has provided news on a number of important individuals ahead of their game against the champions.

the winger has "put in significant effort" to get back from his recent issue and is "questionable" for the weekend's fixture.

Tino Livramento is "very close" after returning from a knee problem and is also in the running for the matchday roster.

the goalkeeper is "alright" after completing head injury assessment, while Joelinton and Tonali are both ready to face the visitors.

Upcoming Top Flight Matches

• Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Sat lunchtime BST)
• Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (afternoon)
• West Ham travel to Bournemouth (3pm)
• Wolves v Crystal Palace (standard kickoff)
• The Seagulls host Brentford (afternoon)
• Fulham host Sunderland (standard kickoff)
• City travel to Newcastle (evening)
• Leeds host Villa (Sunday 2pm)
• Spurs visit the Emirates (Sunday evening)
• Everton visit Old Trafford (Mon evening kickoff)

Managerial Focus on Eddie Howe

St James' Park side could end up in the relegation zone if they suffer defeat against City and results in other games don't go their way.

The omens are unfavorable for Eddie Howe, who has failed to secure victory Pep Guardiola in 18 prior Premier League matches.

The statistics against Pep stands at two stalemates and sixteen defeats from their historical matchups.

"We've improved and definitely I've seen a huge development from us," commented the Clarets manager the gaffer. "We need to work on minor aspects at this point in our development."

The comeback of top flight action comes after a dramatic international break that saw memorable events including the Scottish team's dramatic achievement for the global tournament.