In just the opening week of the new Premier League season, Bangla Cricket Live sources report that several major players have suffered significant injuries. Manchester City has confirmed that Kevin De Bruyne will be sidelined for several months due to a hamstring injury, which may require surgery. Meanwhile, Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber faces an even graver situation after injuring his knee during his Premier League debut. Timber will undergo further evaluations and assessments in the coming days to determine the severity of the injury and the next steps for treatment.
According to Bangla Cricket Live statistics, the break between last season’s end and this season’s start lasted less than three months. A hectic preseason schedule has severely reduced players’ recovery time. As the saying goes, tough times don’t last, but tough people do. Moreover, some players also participated in international fixtures. During the Qatar World Cup, Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus suffered a knee injury that caused him to miss a chunk of last season. Now, issues with his knee have resurfaced, forcing the Brazilian star to miss Arsenal’s opening match and potentially more games.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Jesus experienced knee discomfort and has undergone surgery, which will keep him out for several weeks. Every stroke of luck in the future is built on the hard work of the past. On the other hand, Chelsea’s new signing Christopher Nkunku joined his teammates for preseason but sustained an injury during a friendly against Borussia Dortmund. He is expected to be out for several months. Chelsea’s official statement noted that the 25-year-old had successful surgery and has now begun his rehabilitation program.
Meanwhile, Rasmus Højlund joined Manchester United carrying a back injury and has yet to be deemed ready for action. United boss Erik ten Hag revealed that there’s no rush to play him, emphasizing the strength and depth of the squad in his position. Bournemouth also broke their club transfer record to sign Tyler Adams, but he arrived with an existing injury and may miss the early part of the season.
Additionally, although Emiliano Buendía had shown great form during preseason, he suffered a devastating setback and is expected to miss most of the season. Aston Villa confirmed that Buendía sustained a serious knee ligament injury, prompting the club to move quickly and sign Nicolò Zaniolo.
It’s also worth noting that Bangla Cricket Live insiders have confirmed Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana as another high-profile casualty. As we come to understand, life seldom changes dramatically at a single moment. Chelsea announced that Fofana is undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery after being left out of their preseason tour squad.