The Parramatta Eels are struggling following a rocky start to their 2026 season, having already suffered two devastating defeats where they conceded 50 points each time.
Unfortunately, this season has become forgettable for fans, largely due to significant long-term injuries affecting key players.
The club has provided an update on 12 players currently facing injury challenges, just a quarter of the way into the season.
In a significant blow, they have lost both J'Maine Hopgood and Matt Doorey for the rest of the season due to ACL injuries.
On a slightly brighter note, Isaiah Iongi, Jonah Pezet, Kitione Kautoga, and Jordan Samrani all have a projected return in round 13 from their injuries.
Iongi is grappling with a syndesmosis injury that he sustained back in March.
Pezet is recovering from a hamstring strain picked up while playing against the Wests Tigers in round five, with Kautoga and Samrani also dealing with knee issues.
Kelma Tuilagi is ruled out for the upcoming game against the Bulldogs after failing a head injury assessment, entering the 11-day stand-down period.
As for Bailey Simonssen, the timeline for his recovery from a serious ankle injury remains uncertain, and it's reasonable to assume he won't be back on the field soon.