injury list

British

noun

the people who are unable to participate in a sport as expected, due to illness or injury

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The task of turning their form around has been made no easier by an extensive injury list featuring key players.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

But that is easier said than done, of course, particularly considering their extensive injury list that has worsened now with Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha to miss the game with concussion.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Howe's options in midfield and defence were already depleted by a lengthy injury list amid a gruelling schedule with Newcastle still alive in four competitions.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

And the two teams at the bottom of that injury list happen to be the Eagles and the Seahawks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Instead, the Galaxy are all but certain to place him on the season-ending injury list, opening up a DP slot and erasing the hit his salary takes on the budget cap.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

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