Overview
- Unai Emery says Watkins' scan showed no clear damage and a decision on his inclusion will be made on Saturday for the Brentford match.
- Watkins was substituted in the 35th minute against RB Salzburg after feeling his hamstring during Thursday’s Europa League win.
- Emery characterized the issue as fatigue-related and described the scan as “not giving us bad information,” signaling cautious optimism.
- Ross Barkley trained normally with the group on Friday and could be included in the squad to bolster depleted midfield options.
- Yahoo reports Tammy Abraham is in line to start on Sunday after completing an £18.25m move from Besiktas.