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Alvaro Arbeloa confirms Fulham injury latest before Manchester United clash

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, September 18). Alvaro Arbeloa confirms Fulham injury latest before Manchester United clash. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arbeola-fulham-injury-latest-man-utd-sessegnon-b1297522.html

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Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa discussed team changes ahead of their match against Manchester United. He confirmed that captain Tom Cairney and Kenny Tete will not play due to injury and concussion protocols respectively, while a decision on Sessenigo’s availability is pending. Arbeloa praised the performance of players who recently got opportunities in matches, highlighting Rodrigo’s recent goal-scoring form.
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Alvaro Arbeloa, Fulham's head coach, addressed the media before their upcoming match against Manchester United. He confirmed that due to injuries and rest requirements, he will be making several lineup changes from the team that played at Anfield in the cup tie. Players like Bernd Leno, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Gonzalo Garcia are expected to return for Sunday's game.

However, due to concussion protocols, key defender Kenny Tete will not be available, joining captain Tom Cairney on the sidelines. Winger Sessi Duminik Sessegnon is a doubt as he has missed the last two games with a groin issue and his availability for Sunday remains uncertain.

Arbeloa praised the substitutes who played against West Ham (referred to as "the Hammers"), noting their effort despite not regularly getting playing time. He expects these players to continue contributing positively in upcoming matches.

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Arbeloa PERSON · 3× Alex Iwobi PERSON · 1× Bernd Leno PERSON · 1× Calvin Bassey PERSON · 1× Gonzalo Garcia PERSON · 1× Kenny Tete PERSON · 1× Man United ORG · 1× Sessesgnon PERSON · 1× Tom PERSON · 1× Tom Cairney PERSON · 1×

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“You see how Cesar Palacios played, Kevin tried his best playing on the right, Hugo’s first game here with our shirt, the two centre-backs, Reedy, Ems – I'm so happy with all of them, because it's not easy when you are waiting for opportunity and you are not playing. “When the opportunity comes, you need to give your best, but you are not playing every week, so it's not that easy for them.
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🔮 Arbeloa made nine changes to the team that started at Anfield for the cup tie and is expected to recall the likes of Bernd Leno, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi and Gonzalo Garcia for the visit of Man United.
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Arbeloa made nine changes to the team that started at Anfield for the cup tie and is expected to recall the likes of Bernd Leno, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi and Gonzalo Garcia for the visit of Man United. asserted
that → make → United
However, Kenny Tete will play no part as per concussion protocols, thus joining captain Tom Cairney on the sidelines, while a late decision will be made on Sessesgnon who has missed the last two games with a groin issue. asserted
who → play → issue
“Tom is still recovering,” Arbeloa said in the pre-match press conference. asserted
Arbeloa → recover → conference
“Tete won't be available, after the ball hit him in the Anfield game. asserted
ball → hit → game
Read More “We need to see if Sess is available for Sunday. asserted
Sess → read → Sunday
I think he will be training with us today, and we will have to make a decision later.” asserted
we → think → decision
“I think all of them. asserted
I → think → them
All of them did their job, they play very well, and they made a very good effort,” Arbeloa said of the players who came in against the Hammers. asserted
who → do → Hammers
“You see how Cesar Palacios played, Kevin tried his best playing on the right, Hugo’s first game here with our shirt, the two centre-backs, Reedy, Ems – I'm so happy with all of them, because it's not easy when you are waiting for opportunity and you are not playing. “When the opportunity comes, you need to give your best, but you are not playing every week, so it's not that easy for them. asserted
it → see → them
But the way that they play and the energy that they put in the game, I'm really proud of them. asserted
I → play → them
“Obviously, Rodrigo scored a goal. asserted
Rodrigo → score → goal
I think he has scored more goals in five games this season than the entire season last year. asserted
he → think → season
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