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Solly March - Still recovering March (knee) is still working on his return to play, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "Solly's doing well. I don't say perfect. It's going well, but there can always be things...

Impact March is still battling his knee injury, working on a return to make his debut this season. That said, he is still likely around a month from returning, needing to get into team training. He only started in one of his eight appearances last season due to constant injuries, so he will hope to return soon and avoid the bug this campaign.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Enciso - Beginning rehabilitation Enciso (knee) has started rehabilitation, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "Julio doesn't have a big injury. He's back in rehab training. It's very important that the players...

Impact Enciso is just beginning to see his first steps in a return from knee surgery, as the attacker was announced to have started his rehab. That said, he is likely still a few weeks to a month out from nearing a return, hoping that he can see the training field soon and break through to the next steps of his comeback.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Rutter - Possibility for Sunday's tilt Rutter (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's match against Manchester City, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "Georgi wasn't involved yesterday. We would have liked to hav...

Impact Rutter is going to be a late call for Sunday after being a close call for their midweek Cup match, needing to pass some fitness test to be an option. This would be huge for the club, gaining back their starting forward and one of the club's better goal scorers. That said, he is typically a starter when fit, possibly seeing a start at forward Sunday if fit enough.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Steele - Brilliant in Carabao Cup Steele got the start during Wednesday's 6-0 win over Oxford United.

Impact Steele seemed to have an easy clean sheet based off the score and the opposition, but in reality he was brilliant Wednesday. He made 10 saves and earned a clean sheet with a heroic showing. He's firmly stuck behind Bart Verbruggen in the pecking order, but Steele remains one of the most competent back ups in the Premier League.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Gomez - Nets Wednesday Gomez started and scored during Wednesday's 6-0 win over Oxford United.

Impact Gomez has come off the bench in the first two Premier League matches, but got the start Wednesday in the cup. He made the most of the start, playing a solid 65 minutes and finding the back of the net in the second half. Barring injuries or transfers, Gomez is likely to remain a rotational option in midfield.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Watson - Nets in debut Watson came off the bench to make his debut Wednesday in the Carabao Cup and scored.

Impact Watson came on for the final 25 minutes of Wednesday's clash and found the back of the net to seal the match. It was a solid showing from the young striker, who is still working on building his fitness. Most of Watson's minutes are likely going to be limited to cup competitions throughout the 2025/26 season, as he's firmly seen as one of the future.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brajan Gruda - Goal, assist in Carabao Cup Gruda scored and assisted during Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash with Oxford United.

Impact Gruda has been left on the bench for the first two Premier League matches, totaling 13 minutes total. He got the start during Wednesday's Carabao Cup match, and did brilliantly, scoring and assisting in the first half. Unless Matt O'Riley departs, Gruda is likely going to remain a depth option for the foreseeable future.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE