#injury-updates

#injury-updates

David Stefano: The second half JJ. The first three quarters seemed to shake off the rust after playing only 10 snaps in preseason game 1. Kevin O'Connell follows the Sean McVay philosophy of bubble-wrapping starters during the preseason, which risks a slow start. JJ might be a bit tired, though, after being with his fiancée for the birth of their son last night. He was still at practice Friday.

The Magpies lost star man Alexander Isak to Liverpool on transfer deadline day but have replaced the Swedish centre-forward with Nick Woltemade, previously of VfB Stuttgart, and Brentford's Yoane Wissa. Former Bees striker Wissa will have to wait for his debut under Eddie Howe after returning from international duty with a knee injury, picked up during the Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup qualifying defeat to Senegal.

Ahead of the latest round of Premier League fixtures, here is all the key injury news alongside essential Fantasy Premier League statistics. The gameweek kicks off with Chelsea at home to Fulham on Saturday lunchtime (12:30 BST) - here is the full fixture list. This article will be updated as Premier League managers give their weekly news conferences. For more FPL help, don't miss our regular Friday Q&A from 15:30 BST live on the BBC Sport website,

Also included despite fitness concerns is Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles. Charles, 20, has been O'Neill's preferred choice in goal since last year's Nations League campaign but he injured his shoulder during Sheffield Wednesday's Championship defeat by Stoke City on Saturday with the Owls confirming on Thursday that he "faces a spell on the sidelines". With his usual international understudy, Plymouth Argyle's Conor Hazard, yet to play this season because of an injury sustained against Denmark in June, O'Neill has recalled Bailey Peacock-Farrell.

‘What I've said is I'm waiting on the trainers to say,

The Mariners reinstated Bryce Miller from the 15-day injured list and selected the contract of a fellow right-handed pitcher. Jackson Kowar and Casey Legumina were optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Edman's condition had improved after the team returned to L.A., but that they will slow-play his return until he is completely healthy.

Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Pumas UNAM due to a minor muscle injury in his upper right leg, sustained during a previous match.

Chris Woakes is preparing to return despite a serious shoulder injury, indicating the camaraderie and determination among teammates during the Test series against India.

The Red Sox have announced the reinstatement of a right-handed reliever from the 60-day IL to Triple-A Worcester following a foot contusion recovery.

Aaron Judge, recovering from a flexor strain in his right elbow, is set to return soon, and the Yankees aim to activate him in Texas next week.

"We had 23 players on the pitch [on Saturday] and everyone came through. If everyone recovers well, then we have everyone fit for [the final]."

Ja'Lynn Polk's participation in training camp for the New England Patriots has started slowly, as he sat out the first two days due to minor muscle tightness.

"We are very optimistic that Leah will be available. She seemed in very high spirits this morning and I want what's best for the team and that's absolutely having our captain on the pitch for us."

The Liberty handled her absence a whole lot better than Indiana did when it came to Clark's absence on the back end of its back-to-back set. They got 24 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and four blocks from Breanna Stewart and 15 points and nine assists from Sabrina Ionescu, their two All-Stars, and the Liberty won easily, 98-77.

Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from the series opener against the Athletics due to back pain but returned quickly, missing only one game.