James Garner
EVE
CM
Ball-Winning Midfielder
Mar 13, 2001 (25)
Right
6'0"
172 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Still not 100 percent
Garner is still not 100 percent after being forced off late in Sunday's draw against Manchester United, reports the NY Times.
Analysis: Garner was battling cramps late in the game and it surprisingly took a few extra minutes to sub him off. He returned early from groin surgery and has started the last two league matches due to Hayden Hackney and Christian Norgaard also not being healthy. As long as he didn't pick up another injury in the process, Garner should remain in the XI, though his partner in the midfield will likely be either Harrison Armstrong or Hackney going forward.
Exits with possible injury
Garner was forced off with a possible injury in the 77th minute of Sunday's clash against Manchester United.
Analysis: Garner had shifted from central midfield to right-back for the latter stages of the contest before his injury brought his match to an early end. The nature and severity of the issue remain unclear, with further assessment needed to determine whether he'll miss any time. If Garner is forced to sit out upcoming matches, Hayden Hackney would be the leading candidate to replace him in central midfield, while Ainsley Maitland-Niles provides another option on the right side.
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