Football News, Notes & Injuries

Partey is ruled out for the time being due to groin issues, coach Marcelino Total said in the press conference. "Thomas was dealing with some groin discomfort and asked for the substitution in the last game. Thomas is out and it is not yet possible to predict for how long."

Alfon is still dealing with a calf injury suffered in his Sevilla days and will be sidelined for several games, coach Marcelino Total confirmed in the press conference. "Alfon won't be available either, because we knew when we signed him that he had an injury and wouldn't be available for the first few matches."

Mazzocchi (lower leg) has resumed training in some capacity, but his status for Saturday remains to be determined, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Anton (illness) has trained individually and is questionable for Sunday's match against Heidenheim, according to manager Niko Kovac.

Sabitzer (calf) is doubtful for Sunday's match against Heidenheim, according to manager Niko Kovac. "It's not completely out of the question that he won't at least be able to take his place on the bench."

Sule (back) is an option for Sunday's match against Heidenheim, according to manager Niko Kovac.

Richarlison is possibly an option for the North London Derby on Feb. 22, according to manager Thomas Frank. "That could be a dream scenario, and it just could happen. We will know a little bit more when we get closer - but it's in that bracket."

Porro (hamstring) is eyeing a return against Arsenal on Feb. 22, according to manager Thomas Frank. "That could be a dream scenario, and it just could happen. We will know a little bit more when we get closer - but it's in that bracket."

Perez (hamstring) suffered a setback from a previous injury and is ruled out for the time being, coach Marcelino Total said in the press conference. "Ayoze has a problem in an area where he's had previous injuries."

Mawissa (hamstring) resumed team training partially but remains out since Saturday's clash against Rennes is coming too soon for him, coach Sebastien Pocognoli said in the press conference, according to L'Equipe.

Alexander-Arnold (quadriceps) returned to training Friday and might be an option for Sunday's game against Rayo Vallecano, according to Juan Ignacio Garcia of MARCA.

Rudiger (knee) returned to training Friday and could be an option for Sunday's game against Rayo Vallecano, according to Juan Ignacio Garcia of MARCA.