Sam Gallagher is still being evaluated by the medical staff, thus it is anticipated that he will miss Stoke City’s return to play this weekend.
Following his recovery from a calf injury sustained during the preseason, the 29-year-old attacker has rapidly demonstrated his impact alongside Tom Cannon. However, he hobbled out of action late in a 0-0 draw with Swansea before the international break because of a hamstring issue, and scans won’t be able to provide a comprehensive image until next week, following a Championship match against Norwich on Saturday at 3pm.
The prognosis for Lynden Gooch, who injured his knee while trying to block at Oxford United on September 14, is far better than first thought. Although there were early worries that the 28-year-old utility player might miss the majority of the season, he is aiming to return late next month.
According to reports, Bosun Lawal is eager to participate and is awaiting approval to begin training after his medical revealed a back problem that required treatment when he joined from Celtic in the summer. Despite his initial dissatisfaction, the 21-year-old centre midfielder signed a four-year contract with the intention of playing a significant role in the team’s long-term goals.
But just as Ben Pearson was ready to increase his workouts after his recuperation from hamstring surgery, he had a setback.The 29-year-old midfielder hasn’t played since a March home match against Norwich, and there is no chance that he will make a comeback in October or November.
In the days running up to a home doubleheader against Norwich and Bristol City (Tuesday, 7.45pm), Stoke head coach Narcis Pelach is now hopeful that all of his international players return from service without suffering any injuries.
In order to maintain a perfect record and qualify for the European Championships, Million Manhoef is playing for the Netherlands under-21 team. This evening at 5:45 p.m., they play Sweden in Nijmegen.
Viktor Johansson is with Sweden for an away match against Estonia at 7:45 p.m., while Lewis Koumas is with Wales for a Nations League match against Montenegro in Cardiff (7.45 p.m.).
The England under-18 team is playing Ukraine today at 3pm, and Sol Sidibe and Jaden Dixon are part of that team. If England under-20s defeat the Czech Republic tonight in Doncaster (7pm), Ashley Phillips, on loan from Spurs, and Tommy Simkin, on loan at Walsall, can move up to the top of the eight-team Elite League.
Bae Junho, who came off the bench to set up a goal in a victory over Jordan on Thursday, is with South Korea for their World Cup qualifying match against Iraq in Yongin on Tuesday at 12 p.m.
After leading the squad to a draw with Norway in Cork on Friday, Andrew Moran’s Republic of Ireland under-20 side will play Italy in Trieste on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. On Tuesday at 7:45 p.m., Jordan Thompson will play for Northern Ireland at home against Bulgaria in Belfast.
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