Ben Dinnery Archives: 08/2022

Dominic Calvert-Lewin was expected to return for Everton in early September – but that timeline may be slightly extended in order to ensure he remains…

Man City will continue to “excel at the highest level” thanks to their league-first appointment of health specialist Dan Lewindon. That is the view of…

The technique of psychological coding could help Chelsea sign a “rough diamond” that others might overlook. That is the view of training ground Ben Dinnery,…

Arsenal are right to resist the urge to tell Fabio Vieira to bulk up as he is better suited to being a nimble and “explosive”…

The current league-worst absence list at Liverpool “looks bad” – but it may be because they have set their injury threshold lower than their peers.…

Nottingham Forest have taken a “major risk” in signing so many players in one go – and the likes of Morgan Gibbs-White may have to…

It could take Diego Carlos up to seven months to recover from his Achilles injury at Aston VIlla – but he may not reach pre-injury…

Man United boss Erik Ten Hag’s decision to cancel the team’s rest day after the 4-0 defeat to Brentford was rooted in a determination to…

N’Golo Kante has historically been a “beast” when it comes to recovering from hamstring injuries – but his latest setback is likely to see him…

Yerry Mina’s injury record is not good enough and it may be better for both parties if he left Everton for a less demanding league.…

Josh Dasilva could now “massively kick on” and fulfil his lofty potential at Brentford after reaching pre-injury levels of fitness and sharpness. That is the…

Craig Dawson may be rested for the Europa Conference League qualifier against Viborg if he features for West Ham against Nottingham Forest on Sunday (14…

Erik ten Hag will be facing pressure from stakeholders at Man United as he prepares to decide whether to hand Cristiano Ronaldo his first start…

Ben Godfrey may not return to action until Boxing Day (26 December) despite Everton announcing a “three-month” layoff after his leg injury. That is the…

There are “no guarantees” of Man United star Raphael Varane maintaining his fitness despite undertaking an extensive off-season programme. That is the view of medical…

Injury-plagued star Yerry Mina will have to “compromise” on his £6million-per-year wage if he is to get a contract at Everton or elsewhere. That is…

Lukasz Fabianski could face a late fitness test before West Ham take on Nottingham Forest on Sunday (14 August) after his hip injury. That is…

Pep Guardiola is looking to manage the minutes of Erling Haaland similarly to his treatment of Man City legend Sergio Aguero. That is the view…

Oliver Skipp’s “freak training ground incident” at Tottenham is “nothing to be overly concerned about” despite his long-term injury layoff last term. That is the…

Liverpool star Thiago Alcantara may only be expected to make “around 20 starts” per season from now on as he continues to find himself in…