Transfer news: Top targets who'll miss the opening day.... but are they REALLY injured?WHICH in-demand Premier League stars will miss the opening day of the season? By Izzy Horsefield 10:18, Fri, Aug 11, 2017 | UPDATED: 10:39, Fri, Aug 11, 2017 Link copied Bookmark Arsenal kick off the new season by hosting Leicester City at the Emirates tonight. While reigning champions Chelsea will start their title defence against Burnley tomorrow. But with just three weeks before the transfer window shuts, there are some key targets who won't be involved in their club's fixtures this weekend. Alexis Sanchez – wanted by Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City – has been ruled out with an abdominal injury. While Barcelona target Philippe Coutinho will miss Liverpool's trip to Watford with a sore back. But which other transfer targets will miss the opening day of the season?Click through the gallery above to find out!GETTYAlexis Sanchez and Philippe Coutinho will miss the opening day of the season Related articles Alexis Sanchez to miss Leicester clash due to ionjury Philippe Coutinho misses Liverpool training ahead of Watford clash Virgil van Dijk out of Southampton’s opener v Swansea with ‘virus’ ... SUBSCRIBE Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy