Seamus Coleman Injuries
Details of all injuries, suspensions and absences sustained by Seamus Coleman in the English Premier League.
Absence History
| Month | Reason | Duration | Further Detail | Team |
| Feb 26 | Reason Other | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail Mar 02: 'Seamus picked up a little bit of a nick, nothing serious, on Friday. So he missed out at the weekend... he won't be available for this game, but we're hoping he's not going to be too long.' | Team ![]() |
| Jan 26 | Reason Other | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail Feb 20: 'Seamus is fit and available...' | Team ![]() |
| Nov 25 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration >4 wks | Further Detail Nov 28: 'Seamus has got a small injury. We don't think it's too bad, but he just felt his hamstring early in the game, which was really disappointing from his point of view and ours...'
Dec 05: 'Seamus pulled his hamstring, so he is going to be out for a little while. I don't know exactly the timescale on it.'
Jan 16: 'Both Jarrad (Branthwaite) and Seamus (Coleman) have been back on the grass. They've been back in training. They're back in amongst it.' | Team ![]() |
| May 25 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration >4 wks | Further Detail May 18: 'I'm really pleased [he was captain], but really disappointed because he has picked up a thigh strain early in the game, which actually affected us in other ways.'
May 23: 'Seamus has a thigh strain, so he won't be available, either.' | Team ![]() |
| Jan 25 | Reason Calf/Shin/Heel Injury | Duration >4 wks | Further Detail Jan 15: 'Unfortunately, Seamus had a bit of a calf strain picked up in training.'
Jan 17: 'Seamus just had a slight injury in training, so [he's] a way bit behind that.'
Feb 21: 'I would absolutely hope [he will return before the end of the season] because I'd like that for many reasons. The first thing Seamus has to do is get himself back fit.'
Mar 07: 'Seamus is much nearer, as well. Whether he's ready to be involved, I'm not quite sure yet. He's still training and we're trying not to get him re-injured, so we're giving him every opportunity to make sure he's fine.' | Team ![]() |
| Dec 24 | Reason Calf/Shin/Heel Injury | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail Dec 27: 'And Seamus is similar [to Ndiaye]. It was just a precaution, so we're hopeful that's settled, as well.'
Dec 29: 'Shay has got a very minor injury from working hard against Man City and coming in from nowhere, really.'
Jan 02: 'It's nothing too serious but he won't be ready for this one.' | Team ![]() |
| Nov 24 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail Nov 07: 'Unfortunately, he's got an injury, so we're not sure how serious that is at this stage. It's a minor hamstring, so we've just got to check that it's nothing too serious. We probably know today.'
Nov 21: 'Seamus is on the grass, but he's with the medical side, so he's just taking the first steps back.'
Nov 29: 'Seamus is back on the grass with us. It probably won't be enough for this weekend, but he's showing signs of getting truly fit.' | Team ![]() |
| Sep 24 | Reason Calf/Shin/Heel Injury | Duration >4 wks | Further Detail Sept 12: 'Seamus is touch and go for the weekend, unfortunately. But we'll see how he recovers.'
Sept 19: 'Seamus is still injured. Unfortunately, it's longer than we hoped, so that's not going to be a quick situation. We're not sure of the timescales yet.'
Oct 03: 'Coleman is a bit longer as well, but not too much longer; we'd be hopeful over this international period he gets closer.'
Oct 17: 'Seamus is back in the group, and he's had more or less the week [of training].' | Team ![]() |
| Aug 24 | Reason Calf/Shin/Heel Injury | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail Aug 10: 'Unfortunately, it looks like he's nicked his calf. We're not sure at the moment how serious that is, but I don't think it's too serious - the way he came off - but we'll just have to hope for the best.'
Aug 15: 'They're a little way behind. Seamus as well.'
Aug 22: 'Seamus is a bit closer...'
Aug 24: 'Whether they have got enough under their belts training-wise to risk on Tuesday, we will have to wait and see.' | Team ![]() |
| Jul 24 | Reason Knee Injury | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail Aug 04: 'Seamus got a bit of a knock, so we're being careful with him too. His knee was grumbling a bit, so we just had to be careful.' | Team ![]() |
| Apr 24 | Reason Groin/Hip/Pelvic Injury | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail Apr 15: 'Shay has pulled his groin; we don't know [how serious] yet.'
Apr 19: 'Seamus, we're waiting on, and hopefully, that'll calm down quickly. But touch and go at best for this weekend.'
Apr 25: '[Seamus] won’t be ready. He’s getting close, but it’ll be touch and go for him.'
May 01: 'Again, it's his first day, but he's had a few days with the sports science team. So, we'll see how he fares tomorrow.' | Team ![]() |
| Feb 24 | Reason Illness | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail Feb 22: 'Seamus was ill earlier in the week; he was back in today; he still sounds a little bit groggy, but he's the pro he is.' | Team ![]() |
| Jan 24 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail Jan 17: 'Seamus is hopefully not too long, a minor hamstring. We're hopeful they settle down quickly, but it's too early to tell yet.'
Jan 25: 'Seamus probably not [available] for this weekend.'
Jan 29: 'Seamus is probably the one a bit closer - we'll have to make a judgement call on that.'
Feb 01: 'Seamus is getting more training in, so his injury is good, but we're getting him up to true match fitness. So, he's a maybe.' | Team ![]() |
| Dec 23 | Reason Other | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail Dec 07: 'Seamus, we know he picked up a minor injury.'
Dec 08: 'We will check on Seamus tomorrow.'
Dec 14: '(Ashley) Young and Seamus (Coleman) won't be right for this one. We're hoping for a quick recovery from them two.'
Dec 21: 'It's touch and go with Seamus - he needs a few more days of training.' | Team ![]() |
| Nov 23 | Reason Other | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail Nov 02: 'Seamus is going well. He'll hopefully get involved in a game with the Under-21s this weekend. He needs some game time, of course, but he's training very well.'
Nov 09: 'Seamus is still coming back to true fitness, but he's doing great. He's put a lot of effort into getting back, and he's desperate to [be] involved. But he's been terrific since he's been back amongst the group, and that helps.'
Nov 24: 'I think when you've had a long-term injury, that 90 minutes is that final marker, so I certainly think he'll be around it. He's trained well.' | Team ![]() |
| May 23 | Reason Knee Injury | Duration >4 wks | Further Detail May 01: 'It's a knee injury. It doesn't look too good, but we'll wait and see. He's been terrific, so it's a loss for us.'
May 04: 'It's still a ligament that needs sorting out - it's not ACL as everyone feared - so that's good news. I doubt [he will be back this season].'
May 12: 'He did have an op. It was straightforward. Apparently, it's gone really well. [It was] as they expected, so hopefully, it'll be a straightforward recovery. All being well, he should be fit for next season.'
Jul 31: 'I am just working away in the gym, rehab, and getting it strong again, but everything is going well and going to plan. I'm looking forward to getting back whenever that is.'
Aug 10: 'Seamus is on his way. He's coming through the natural part of his rehab.'
Aug 23: 'I am recovering well, hitting all the targets so far, being back on the grass over the last few weeks, not with the team but with the physios. In six, eight weeks, maybe I will be back at it fully and feeling good.'
Sept 15: 'Dele (Alli) and Seamus (Coleman) are still a bit of time away, but they're on the grass with the physios - so that's good - but not working with us.'
Sept 21: 'He's not training with us yet, but he is out on the grass, so he is making some progress.'
Oct 05: 'Seamus is still making process, but a bit away yet.'
Oct 19: 'Seamus is on the grass with us for the first time, but he's only had one day, so he needs time obviously after a long period.'
Oct 27: 'Seamus is back and training with us fully now, but obviously, he has been out for quite a while, and he will need more to get that general fitness and then games as well.'
Nov 02: 'Seamus is going well. He'll hopefully get involved in a game with the Under-21s this weekend. He needs some game time, of course, but he's training very well.' | Team ![]() |
| Apr 23 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail Apr 13: 'He's got a niggly hamstring that will need a bit of time to settle down. He shouldn't be too long, but he won't make it for the weekend.'
Apr 20: 'Seamus won't be right for this week.'
Apr 26: 'Seamus and Amadou have been on the grass, and we'll make a decision on them.'
Apr 27: 'Seamus is making good progress. We think there's a chance of his recovery before the weekend.' | Team ![]() |
| Mar 23 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail Mar 23: 'Seamus just has a slight thigh strain. I'll be clearer [this] morning on all fronts when we see how he is. We'll just have to adapt [if he's ruled out].' | Team ![]() |
| Jun 22 | Reason Groin/Hip/Pelvic Injury | Duration >4 wks | Further Detail June 07: "Seamus is ruled out through injury. He has a groin/pubis injury, so he's ruled out of the game."
Aug 04: "Fit. He's going to play for the U21s tomorrow night to get some minutes." | Team ![]() |
| Mar 22 | Reason Illness | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail Apr 05: "Seamus is actually better now having been not well and will be in the squad but whether he can start or not will be one to keep an eye on." | Team ![]() |
| Dec 21 | Reason Ankle/Foot Injury | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail Dec 15: "Seamus has a swollen foot, but he is pushing. He is someone who wants to help, so we are assessing him and we will decide about that tomorrow." | Team ![]() |
| Sep 21 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration >4 wks | Further Detail Sept 18: "At the moment we think it would be two to three weeks minimum [for Richarlison, Pickford and Coleman] and after we will see." | Team ![]() |
| Sep 21 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail Sept 10: "It was not very bad. I think he can be available on Monday." | Team ![]() |
| May 21 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| May 21 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail May 21: "Coleman had a problem during the game against Wolves and will not be available, but he will support the team as a captain." | Team ![]() |
| Feb 21 | Reason Other | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Nov 20 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration >4 wks | Further Detail Dec 18: "Seamus is available. He has a strong desire to play. He is a fantastic captain for us and it is really important he is back." | Team ![]() |
| Oct 20 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail Oct 22: "Ancelotti expects Coleman to miss 'two or three weeks' with 'not a big problem'. | Team ![]() |
| Oct 20 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail Oct 14: "I think Seamus is going to be good, too, because he started to train with us on Monday." | Team ![]() |
| Sep 20 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Mar 20 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration >4 wks | Further Detail Mar 03: "I think Seamus is struggling. He's got a thigh strain, or a tear. I'm told it could be four to six weeks." | Team ![]() |
| Nov 19 | Reason Chest/Abdominal Injury | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Oct 19 | Reason Suspended | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| May 19 | Reason Groin/Hip/Pelvic Injury | Duration >4 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Mar 19 | Reason Other | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Sep 18 | Reason Ankle/Foot Injury | Duration >4 wks | Further Detail Oct 05: "Now, it looks as though everything will go in the normal way after the next break and all will be available." | Team ![]() |
| Feb 18 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail Feb 18: "We hope he will be fit very quickly." | Team ![]() |
| Feb 18 | Reason Other | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Jan 18 | Reason Other | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Mar 17 | Reason Calf/Shin/Heel Injury | Duration >4 wks | Further Detail Jan 12: "He is a considerable amount of time away. Introduced to [full] training and we monitor on a daily basis." | Team ![]() |
| Dec 16 | Reason Chest/Abdominal Injury | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Aug 16 | Reason Ankle/Foot Injury | Duration >4 wks | Further Detail Aug 13: "He will be out for several weeks." | Team ![]() |
| Apr 16 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration >4 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Jan 16 | Reason Calf/Shin/Heel Injury | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Oct 15 | Reason Other | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Sep 15 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration >4 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Nov 14 | Reason Calf/Shin/Heel Injury | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Nov 14 | Reason Calf/Shin/Heel Injury | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Sep 14 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Sep 14 | Reason Head/Face Injury | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Jul 14 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Jan 14 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Sep 13 | Reason Other | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Jan 13 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration >4 wks | Further Detail Strain | Team ![]() |
| Dec 12 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Nov 12 | Reason Other | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Sep 12 | Reason Other | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Mar 12 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Jan 12 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration >4 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Dec 11 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Dec 11 | Reason Thigh Injury | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Aug 11 | Reason Ankle/Foot Injury | Duration >4 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Mar 11 | Reason Ankle/Foot Injury | Duration 2-4 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
| Jan 11 | Reason Chest/Abdominal Injury | Duration <2 wks | Further Detail | Team ![]() |
