Injuries

The Treatment Table – Gameweek 3

With the first international break of the season already underway, we scour the Premier League treatment rooms to assess the players who picked up injuries over the weekend action.

Arsenal
Laurent Koscielny was withdrawn midway through the first-half of yesterday’s trip to Leicester after sustaining a head injury. Arsene Wenger reckons the Frenchman “should be alright” in a week, while the Gunners boss also revealed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (calf) and Mesut Ozil (ankle) picked up problems in the 1-1 stalemate.

Aston Villa
Skipper Ron Vlaar was subbed off due to a calf complaint in Villa’s win over Hull, Paul Lambert has confirmed.

Chelsea
Oscar was unavailable for the Blues’ trip to Everton in Saturday evening after being ruled out with an ankle problem. Eden Hazard has since pulled out of the Belgium squad with a “small injury”.

Crystal Palace
Marouane Chamakh is set to be sidelined for a month with the hamstring problem picked up during the weekend draw at Newcastle. Fellow forward Dwight Gayle was also withdrawn at St James’ Park after sustaining an ankle knock but is expected to be fit in time for Gameweek 4.

Everton
Similar to Chelsea’s Hazard, Romelu Lukaku has also withdrawn from international duties for Belgium due to a small injury.

Man City
Summer signing Fernando was subbed off during the first half of Saturday’s home loss to Stoke with a groin problem, Manuel Pellegrini admitted post-match.

Man United
Initial reports suggested Juan Mata was replaced with three minutes remaining of United’s draw at Burnley with a hamstring problem. Louis van Gaal has since stated the Spaniard was withdrawn due to cramp. The Red Devils’ boss also confirmed Angel di Maria was subbed off as a precautionary measure after sustaining a knock on his calf.

Newcastle
Newcastle right-back Daryl Janmaat was withdrawn with just three minutes left of Saturday’s clash against Palace after picking up a knock.

Stoke
Peter Odemwingie was forced off with a knee problem just 20 minutes after appearing off the bench in the Potters’ win at City.

Tottenham
Danny Rose was withdrawn midway through the second-half of yesterday’s home loss to Liverpool with a leg problem.

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  1. Tim Canterbury
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Wayne Rooney on hearing Falcao will be earning £346k a week.

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BweQ7YVIQAA-koE.jpg

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      😆

    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Will Falcao pay his taxes though.

    3. Mr_Partridge
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      One minute you hate United, next you support them... which are you?

    4. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      😆

  2. flippetyflop
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Does welbeck now become a decent fantasy option?

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      For me - no.

      But then I do have Kun - Costa - Roon (Falcao) 😉

    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Jovetic to Welbeck 🙂

    3. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      surely. giroud out for ages

  3. piquiblanco
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is Haidara the first team choice for now? Or will he be rotated with Dummett?
    I'm 0.1 short of a great team... 🙁

    1. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      hard to say. Haidara had a great game against palace. Was our best player until Aarons came on.

      1. piquiblanco
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        You seem to be in the know, thanks a lot! Might just do Lamela -> Eriksen.

  4. tm245
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Why does Welbeck signing make me want to Wild Card?

    1. mouldy_uk
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Because you have issues? 😉

  5. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Cleverly wants how much! Where's that guy with the petition?

  6. JT's Dog
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Done recruiting for the night
      Team England has some quality signings which will be announced once I work out how to put names on squad page.
      Anyone feel they merit a place in squad
      Joaoterryscao@gmail.com

      People from my clique or anyone in top 20 on fpl will be given priority
      (This is a joke)

      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Team dog collars?

        1. JT's Dog
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Of course
            Squeaky toys also

        2. The Missing Link
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Mut

        3. The Machine
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I have no problem joining. Just one condition

          1. JT's Dog
              9 years, 9 months ago

              If it is play you every game then one answer 😉

              1. UnderstandablyDistraught
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Don't give him any of the ale flavoured bones either

          2. lilmessipran
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            mailed u

        4. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Who are 'Sky Sources'

          Why do we believe them?

          1. Podge
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Just some dude checking twitter

            1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              I thought that too haha

              'Demi'

          2. copps
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            indykaila

          3. Garcks
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Well Sky hold the monopoly on Premier League football, who is bigger and more reliable?

            1. Podge
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Not a monopoly, BT Setanta, not as big but still..

        5. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Dat Guy 😥

        6. LOCO ABREU
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Agreement between #Raiola and #VanGaal for #Romero. He will play in #ManchesterUnited. #MUFC

          The gk Sergio Romero?

          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            yeah

          2. VougieDipond
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            must be.

          3. Frank Black
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            How is it possible that they cannot sign a CB and a DMF but they're able to sign the second GK?

            1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              DDG to CB

        7. Jairzinho
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Now then lads.

          Just woke up from a 19 hour sleep.

          What have I missed?

          1. SW6
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            You sleep-posting on here 14 hours ago

            1. Jairzinho
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Touche. I've been at work.

        8. applebonkers
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          the old bonus judges would have loved falcao's hair

        9. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Where does Daley Bind play?

          1. Mr_Partridge
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Manchester United

            1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Gee thanks! Glad you cleared that one up

          2. mattyrobinson
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Anywhere apparently.

          3. applebonkers
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            dm for a good season now

          4. Ady87
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Defensive mid. Left back.

          5. theloveburglar
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            equally comfortable either in defensive midfield or as a left wing back

            played in the middle for ajax last year on the way to winning the dutch player of the year award

          6. Darth
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            LCB, LB, LWB, CDM

          7. CRUSHER
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Played CB in the youth system mostly, but lacked the physicality for that. Was swapped to LB when he broke into the first team, but basically lacked the pace. He does have good vision of the game, so he's been a success at his best position, as a DM.

        10. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Natalie Sawyer 😯

        11. Sunny 😎
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Big announcement in 20 mins right?

          I'm sleepy but don't want to miss the reaction of United fans

          1. JT's Dog
              9 years, 9 months ago

              You should have went to bed ages ago
              You have early rise in morning

              1. Sunny 😎
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                And miss out on the deadline day fun..

          2. Woy of the Wovers
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            The signing of the season has to be my GW4 switch of Mata and Bartley out, Ivanovic and Zaha in.

          3. Zasa
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            These last hours are gonna suck, can't waittt

          4. super zlatan
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            I love Natalie sawyer

            1. HuttonDressedasLahm
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              I saw her first

              1. super zlatan
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                No chance 😉

            2. getfunky
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              who?

            3. Yome
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              She is in love with me

          5. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Any good bargins emerging in FPL?

            Shame Coates isn't 4.0

            1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Good value at 4.5 tho

          6. Valar(Keith)
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Jovetic to Welbeck sounds a lot better than Jovetic to Naismith i must admit 🙂

            1. Sunny 😎
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              How about Naismith to Welbeck?

          7. Demí
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Danny 🙁

            1. Sleep Talk
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              🙁

              1. LOCO ABREU
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                lol

              2. Wilshere Knowledge
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                😆

              3. LMNO
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                lol

            2. JK - Cønt ⭐
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              can't believe we're letting him go. It makes me sad, so under-appreciated

              I'll never forget him bossing Real in the Bernebeau a couple of years back

              1. The Missing Link
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                At least you got Evans 😉

              2. Ady87
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Yeah his best game for us I think.

            3. Somalion
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              😕 I mean I know he wasn't first choice but he brought a lot of work and pace to the team.

              1. Heydudes13
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                When he came on against Burnley you could see the passion in his last game. 🙁

                1. Somalion
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  It is a true shame.

                2. JK - Cønt ⭐
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  The problem is that a lot of people didn't appreciate his movement off the ball and just though he was a headless chicken. Plus he was played out of position so often

              2. Mata-Is-The-Juan
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                This.

                Trying to look for silver linings and I guess it means more games for Lawrence & Wilson [whoever doesn't get loaned out]

                1. Somalion
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  Perhaps, hard to know really. Still kinda hopeful they manage only a loan but looks like it won't be.

            4. SW6
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Fancy a cork hat on that grav, Demi?

              1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                hey we're low on spots here and I'm still working on the Milanista deal

          8. wbm
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            1 FT and 1.5m itb

            bego (myhill)
            debuchy caulker terry (wisdom bruce)
            ramsey sterling siggy mata larsson
            Rooney Costa Naismith

            Terry > Ivanovic
            or
            Terry > ~4.5 to save money to upgrade midfield (3-5-2) or upgrade naismith (3-4-3)

            Might get rid of debuchy aswell with their defense looking weak and hard matches ahead.

            1. copps
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              larsson is too expensive to be on the bench

              1. wbm
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Right now I'm switching between 3-5-2 and 3-4-3 depending on larsson and naismith fixtures.

                Will be looking to either upgrading him to play 3-5-2 or downgrade for 3-4-3 though.

                1. copps
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  personally i think its better to have a reliable expensive player (whether its a striker or mid) rather than 2 mid-level players to rotate in attack. rotating in defence makes sense but imo in attack its not as effective. good players will score home and away.

                  1. wbm
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 9 months ago

                    This is the first season I'm playing fpl so I haven't really had time to make up my mind yet. But I think I agree and will prolly swap for cheaper bench players when I get a good opportunity.

          9. Tony Warner Fan Club
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Sky Sports News HQ isn't very good.

            "Let's go live now to a bloke hanging about with a bunch of 13 year olds in the middle of nowhere..."

            1. UnderstandablyDistraught
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              they're working on merit badges

            2. Wilshere Knowledge
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              😆

          10. super zlatan
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Is sterlings price to rise tonight?

            I wana do mata > sterling.

            1. Andy1
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              I want to know this too.

              I don't think it will

            2. LOCO ABREU
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              not tonigth

            3. Jairzinho
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Went up last night, so I doubt it again tonight the way the price rises have been going (slowly).

              1. Jairzinho
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Having said that, you never know.

                And if you put it off enough nights, it possibly will happen.

          11. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Dear Sky,
            Arsenal are not Man Utd's rivals anymore.

            One is a Champions league top 4 prem side. The other is only the 2nd best team in Manchester.

            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Harsh on Oldham that

              1. Nomar
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                My sincere apologies to Oldham.

            2. Heydudes13
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              When non-fans of either side start jumping on the bandwagon to earn cheap praise. 🙄

            3. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              3rd, FC United of Manchester better on current form

          12. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            No. He's sitting on 7.3% atm

            1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Reply to Zlat

          13. gtf
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Rooney or Falcao?

            1. Canadian Football
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              is the rumour about RVP surgery true?

              1. Frank Black
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Yes, he wants to change gender.

            2. Wilshere Knowledge
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Falcao

            3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Falcao will be nailed on

            4. Kostja
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              We really need to see whatvis gonna happen with rvp

            5. VougieDipond
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Rooney until Radamel proves I need to make the switch. (I am sure he will)

            6. emperikal
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              I think I might go with Di Maria for Utd cover and get Aguero

          14. Canadian Football
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Question, yesterday Mata was yellow flagged briefly. Does that mean that his NTI got re set?

            1. LOCO ABREU
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              think so

          15. Yome
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Schevchenko scores a penalty

          16. Jairzinho
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Ramires done to hull

            1. GlasgowFF
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Will stay at Chelsea.

            2. VougieDipond
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              troll

            3. LOCO ABREU
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              ramirez no?

          17. LOCO ABREU
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            DONE DEAL: Norwich have signed Ignasi Miquel for an undisclosed fee from Arsenal on a three-year deal.

            1. Mulder
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Wildcard confirmed