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Merlin Röhl

Everton · Midfielder

431 min · small sample

Match availability & sources

Earlier injury report reviewed

Availability uncertain

Availability for this match is not confirmed.

Latest recorded league appearance: 90 min vs Arsenal · 24 Oct 2026.

Starting XIPredicted starter

Forecast, not an official starting XI.

Lineup checked 29 Oct, 01:58 UTC

Sources

Source record

Merlin Röhl

Newcastle United vs Everton · 2 Nov 2026

Next-match assessment: Availability for this match is not confirmed
Official squad: Named on the official bench · vs Hull City · Premier League · 11 Oct 2026

Later official bench selection means the earlier injury report no longer establishes a continuing absence.

Official bench selection does not establish minutes played, current fitness or availability for the next match.

Earlier absence report

Premier League latest player injuriesCollected by Match XI 9 Oct 2026, 10:23 UTCPublication time not available.

Official team sheet

Premier League official team sheetCollected by Match XI 11 Oct 2026, 13:24 UTCPublication time not available.

Why this prediction?

Match XI forecast

Merlin Röhl

Newcastle United vs Everton · 2 Nov 2026

Forecast checked: 29 Oct 2026, 01:58 UTC

5 recorded starts supported this pick.
Carried over from the latest starting XI in the forecast's records.

Recent minutes were only partly recorded.

The role match is broad; an exact position is not established.

Saved Match XI forecast factors, not confirmation of the manager's choice. Newer appearances do not rewrite this explanation.

vs Newcastle United · 2 Nov, 20:00 UTC

Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Everton · Midfielder

310 min · small sample

Match availability & sources

Availability unconfirmed

No current availability report confirms participation in this match.

Starting XIPredicted starter

Forecast, not an official starting XI.

Lineup checked 29 Oct, 01:58 UTC

Why this prediction?

Match XI forecast

Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Newcastle United vs Everton · 2 Nov 2026

Forecast checked: 29 Oct 2026, 01:58 UTC

4 recorded starts supported this pick.
Carried over from the latest starting XI in the forecast's records.

A gap since the last recorded start is recorded; this diagnostic was not subtracted from the forecast score.

Recent minutes were only partly recorded.

The role match is broad; an exact position is not established.

Saved Match XI forecast factors, not confirmation of the manager's choice. Newer appearances do not rewrite this explanation.

vs Newcastle United · 2 Nov, 20:00 UTC

2026/27 · Premier League

Season contribution

Same registered role: midfielder. Roles describe registration, not every match position.

Bars compare these players only. Per 90 uses each player's minutes from the same Premier League response; it starts at 270 minutes. Under 900 minutes is a small sample.

Season involvementTotals in either view

Appearances

Recorded appearances in this Premier League season.

Merlin Röhl: 5
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 5

Starts

Recorded starts in this Premier League season.

Merlin Röhl: 5
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 4

Minutes

Recorded playing minutes in this Premier League season.

Merlin Röhl: 431
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 310

Shooting & scoring

Goals / 90

Goals credited to the player by the Premier League.

Merlin Röhl: Not recorded
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 0.29

Expected goals / 90

The source model’s expected-goal total for the player’s shots; not goals scored or a forecast.

Merlin Röhl: 0.01
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 0.02

Unblocked shots / 90

The Premier League totalShots field: shots on or off target. Blocked attempts are recorded separately.

Merlin Röhl: 0.21
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 0.58

Shots on target / 90

Shots on target, including goals, recorded by the Premier League.

Merlin Röhl: 0.21
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 0.29

Touches in opposition box / 90

Recorded touches in the opposition penalty area. This is an event total, not a positional heatmap.

Merlin Röhl: 0.84
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: Not recorded

Passing & creation

Assists / 90

Goal assists credited by the Premier League; other providers may use different rules.

Merlin Röhl: Not recorded
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 0.29

Expected assists / 90

Expected assists as supplied by the Premier League; not completed assists or a forecast.

Merlin Röhl: 0.04
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 0.21

Key passes / 90

Attempt assists recorded by the Premier League.

Merlin Röhl: 0.42
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 1.16

Passes / 90

Total passes recorded by the Premier League.

Merlin Röhl: 27.98
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 34.26

Defensive actions

Tackles won / 90

Tackles won recorded by the Premier League; distinct from total tackles.

Merlin Röhl: 1.04
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 1.16

Interceptions / 90

Interceptions recorded by the Premier League.

Merlin Röhl: 1.04
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 0.29

Clearances / 90

Clearances recorded by the Premier League.

Merlin Röhl: 1.88
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 3.77

Aerial duels won / 90

Aerial duels won as recorded by the Premier League.

Merlin Röhl: 1.46
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 0.87

Season sources and check dates

Merlin RöhlPremier League season statisticsCollected 28 Oct, 10:54 UTCRecord checked 28 Oct, 10:54 UTC

Ainsley Maitland-NilesPremier League season statisticsCollected 28 Oct, 10:54 UTCRecord checked 28 Oct, 10:54 UTC

Recent use

Last 5 club matches

Each club's own completed Premier League fixtures, with dates below. This window is separate from season totals; gaps stay visible.

Merlin Röhl

12 Sept 2026 – 24 Oct 2026

2 recorded starts180 recorded minutes

Participation known for 2 of 5 fixtures · minutes for 2 of 5 · partial record.

1 team-sheet selections without confirmed participation.

Recent playing time Minutes

Matches and sources

Match	Selection	Minutes
Arsenal2026-10-24	Started	90
Match record Source record Match record vs Arsenal · 24 Oct 2026 Selection Started Minutes 90 Match appearance Premier League match report eventsCollected by Match XI 24 Oct 2026, 16:55 UTCPublication time not available. Recorded minutes Premier League recorded match minutesCollected by Match XI 28 Oct 2026, 21:02 UTCPublication time not available.
Chelsea2026-10-17	Started	90
Match record Source record Match record vs Chelsea · 17 Oct 2026 Selection Started Minutes 90 Match appearance Premier League match report eventsCollected by Match XI 17 Oct 2026, 14:14 UTCPublication time not available. Recorded minutes Premier League recorded match minutesCollected by Match XI 28 Oct 2026, 21:02 UTCPublication time not available.
Hull City2026-10-11	Named on bench	Not recorded
Match record Source record Match record vs Hull City · 11 Oct 2026 Selection Named on bench Minutes Not recorded Being named on a team sheet does not confirm an appearance or minutes played. Missing minutes are not a zero-minute appearance. Premier League match centreCollected by Match XI 11 Oct 2026, 13:24 UTCPublication time not available.
Ipswich Town2026-09-19	Not recorded	Not recorded
Match record Source record Match record vs Ipswich Town · 19 Sept 2026 Selection Not recorded Minutes Not recorded Missing minutes are not a zero-minute appearance.
Tottenham Hotspur2026-09-12	Not recorded	Not recorded
Match record Source record Match record vs Tottenham Hotspur · 12 Sept 2026 Selection Not recorded Minutes Not recorded Missing minutes are not a zero-minute appearance.

Sources and check times

Premier League match report events · 24/10/2026, 16:55:00 UTC
Premier League recorded match minutes · 28/10/2026, 21:02:12 UTC
Premier League match report events · 17/10/2026, 14:14:48 UTC
Premier League match centre · 11/10/2026, 13:24:35 UTC

Ainsley Maitland-Niles

12 Sept 2026 – 24 Oct 2026

4 recorded starts298 recorded minutes

Participation known for 4 of 5 fixtures · minutes for 4 of 5 · partial record.

1 team-sheet selections without confirmed participation.

Recent playing time Minutes

Matches and sources

Match	Selection	Minutes
Arsenal2026-10-24	Named on bench	Not recorded
Match record Source record Match record vs Arsenal · 24 Oct 2026 Selection Named on bench Minutes Not recorded Being named on a team sheet does not confirm an appearance or minutes played. Missing minutes are not a zero-minute appearance. Premier League match centreCollected by Match XI 24 Oct 2026, 14:16 UTCPublication time not available.
Chelsea2026-10-17	Started	55
Match record Source record Match record vs Chelsea · 17 Oct 2026 Selection Started Minutes 55 Premier League match report eventsCollected by Match XI 17 Oct 2026, 14:14 UTCPublication time not available.
Hull City2026-10-11	Started	78
Match record Source record Match record vs Hull City · 11 Oct 2026 Selection Started Minutes 78 Premier League match report eventsCollected by Match XI 11 Oct 2026, 15:33 UTCPublication time not available.
Ipswich Town2026-09-19	Started	90
Match record Source record Match record vs Ipswich Town · 19 Sept 2026 Selection Started Minutes 90 Match appearance Premier League match report eventsCollected by Match XI 19 Sept 2026, 16:30 UTCPublication time not available. Recorded minutes Premier League recorded match minutesCollected by Match XI 24 Oct 2026, 13:24 UTCPublication time not available.
Tottenham Hotspur2026-09-12	Started	75
Match record Source record Match record vs Tottenham Hotspur · 12 Sept 2026 Selection Started Minutes 75 Premier League match report eventsCollected by Match XI 12 Sept 2026, 19:01 UTCPublication time not available.

Sources and check times

Premier League match centre · 24/10/2026, 14:16:27 UTC
Premier League match report events · 17/10/2026, 14:14:48 UTC
Premier League match report events · 11/10/2026, 15:33:10 UTC
Premier League match report events · 19/09/2026, 16:30:12 UTC
Premier League recorded match minutes · 24/10/2026, 13:24:54 UTC
Premier League match report events · 12/09/2026, 19:01:12 UTC

Published 29 Oct, 06:51 UTC. Source collection dates can differ between players.