Injury Blow: Liverpool's Jacquet Out as Arsenal Face Fresh Crisis

Liverpool Handed Jacquet Hamstring Blow

Liverpool have been dealt an early-season injury concern after defender Jeremy Jacquet picked up a hamstring strain while on international duty with France, according to talkSPORT. The report states that Jacquet was left out of the France squad on Monday evening after the problem was flagged, making him the latest Premier League player to return from the international window carrying a fitness issue.

Hamstring strains are notoriously difficult to manage because they carry a high risk of recurrence if a player is rushed back. The timing is far from ideal for Liverpool, who will now have to assess the severity of the strain before deciding whether Jacquet is available for their next round of domestic fixtures. Until the club provides an official update, his return date remains unclear, and supporters will be watching the situation closely as the Premier League resumes.

For clubs chasing points at the top end of the table, losing defensive cover at this stage of the campaign can ripple through the entire back line. Liverpool's medical staff will likely take a cautious approach, especially given the congested fixture list that follows an international break. You can follow how the fallout shapes the coming matchdays with our Premier League predictions.

Arsenal's Fresh Injury Headache

Arsenal have been handed yet another injury headache after Max Dowman withdrew from the England Under-19s squad, as reported by The Standard. The withdrawal adds to what is already a growing list of fitness concerns at the club, and it comes at a moment when squad depth is being tested across the board.

The nature of the withdrawal was not detailed in the source material, but the fact that Dowman has pulled out of international duty suggests the club will now manage his availability carefully. For a young player, missing an international window can be frustrating, but clubs generally prioritise recovery over risking a longer absence. Arsenal's medical team will assess him before any decision is made on his involvement in upcoming fixtures.

The Gunners are not the only club dealing with fitness issues, which is a theme running through this international window. With so many players returning from national team duty carrying knocks, the weeks immediately after a break often produce a spike in absences. Our latest football news section tracks these developments as they unfold.

Bournemouth Furious Over Scott's Injury

One of the most contentious injury stories of the window concerns Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, who could now be out for up to eight weeks with a thigh injury. According to reports, Scott felt the issue before England's 7-0 win over Croatia on Saturday but still played 70 minutes in central midfield alongside Elliot Anderson before being substituted.

England coach Thomas Tuchel described the situation as "a strange one" in his Monday news conference. "I'm very sad about it. He trained in full before Croatia, did extra work after the training sessions, we knew he was in treatment but there were only green lights from him and the medics," Tuchel said. "When we were aware there was slight discomfort during the match and asked if he wanted to come off he said no. After the match, he said he could have played 90 minutes and didn't feel an injury. Even before the scan he didn't feel injured so it's a strange one. There was zero risk taken from our side."

However, sources indicate there is frustration at Bournemouth about how England handled their midfielder, given they knew he was nursing the thigh issue. Scott has withdrawn from the England squad to face the Czech Republic in the Nations League on Tuesday, and the 23-year-old is now set to be sidelined for six to eight weeks with the quadriceps problem.

That is a significant blow for Bournemouth, who lose a key midfield option for a substantial chunk of the season. The disagreement between club and country over injury management is a familiar flashpoint, and it will only intensify scrutiny on how international teams handle players who arrive carrying knocks.

Haaland an Injury Doubt After Limping Off

Elsewhere, Erling Haaland is an injury doubt after he limped off in Norway's match against Portugal, according to reports. The sight of a striker of Haaland's importance leaving the pitch early will concern his club, and his fitness will be monitored closely before domestic action resumes.

The injury list from this international window is growing, which raises questions about the extended three-week break introduced for the first time this season. The Premier League and Championship paused for three weeks rather than the usual two, a change brought in by Fifa with player welfare in mind. Yet with a growing list of injuries, the debate over whether the extended schedule has actually helped players is far from settled.

One stated aim of the change was to reduce the number of journeys players face travelling between continents for international fixtures, with African and South American players among those affected. Whether that translates into fewer injuries over the course of the season remains to be seen, but the early evidence from this window suggests clubs will still be counting the cost.

For now, Liverpool, Arsenal, Bournemouth and Norway's club side all face anxious waits on their respective players. As ever, the true picture will only emerge once the scans are assessed and the clubs issue their own updates. Keep an eye on our today's AI betting tips as the injury news reshapes the markets ahead of the weekend.