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Laurent Koscielny was withdrawn midway through the first-half of yesterday’s trip to Leicester after sustaining a head injury.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 Fellow forward Dwight Gayle was also withdrawn at St James’ Park after sustaining an ankle knock but is expected to be fit in time for Gameweek 4.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Similar to Chelsea’s Hazard, Romelu Lukaku has also withdrawn from international duties for Belgium due to a small injury.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 Louis van Gaal has since stated the Spaniard was withdrawn due to cramp.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Newcastle right-back Daryl Janmaat was withdrawn with just three minutes left of Saturday’s clash against Palace after picking up a knock.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Danny Rose was withdrawn midway through the second-half of yesterday’s home loss to Liverpool with a leg problem.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. MJ6987
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Australia do realise that the transfer deadline doesn't apply to the Hockey comp right?

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

      we do

      but you have to act fast to secure your top targets, we've already lost our number 1 target to Spain

      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Who was that?

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

          Pepin

          1. MJ6987
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Oh dear!

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

          *england

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

      Is Welbeck a loan or permanent deal?

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

        loan fee 6mill

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

          Credulity isnt an admirable trait.

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

            neither is denial

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

      Rooney, Henderson, Krul OUT

      Welbeck, Sterling, DDG IN

      Good moves?

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

        why would you swap rooney for Welbeck?

      2. World XI
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        DDG in!??

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

        Lol

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

        You need to join Falcao in the medical for your kneess

    4. World XI
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Welbeck at Sunderland was a good FPL pick way back with Gyan. Could hit that form again?

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

        He was a good pick last season when he had a spell of actually playing up front for United - 6 goals and 2 assists in 6 games.

        1. World XI
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Lethal

    5. Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Beeb now saying nothing's agreed and no medical for Welbeck.

      Told yous...

      1. Bolivian Seaman
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        YES!

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

      G'day

      Anyone else feel like Welbeck will be a success at Arsenal?

      1. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Absolutely he would, which is why it won't happen. Spurs it is. 😀

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

        Who approved this move? as team captain i should have been made aware 😛

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

          Don't worry JK, Margot Robbie will be very prominent on our website

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

            while you're here mate you have mail

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

          I assumed you were informed of my application, the manager must of signed off on this one! 🙂

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

            I was not, but it's ok, nice to have you on board, just don't start any crap bandwagons

            #Aspas

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

        better than sanogo and wouldnt need time to adapt to a new position like alexis so a success in that sense

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

      Welbeck at Arsenal would be essential

      1. World XI
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        We shall see. Can't Believe Joel Cambell is overlooked so much. Best forward with Giroud out.

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

          This, gets minimal gametime

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

          He is really a winger though. Deffo not suited to lead the line.

          1. World XI
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Played up top well against Italy and Uruguay, two of the best teams supposedly. Did decent vs England and Holland too 🙂

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

              I know, but he played there for Costa Rica due to lack of other options. He was playing more on the counter with lots of space, and still he wasnt that impressive. He played right wing in Greece, and has been playing there for Arsenal.

    8. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Exclusive – Danny Welbeck's agent insists striker wants PERMANENT move away from Man United http://tlks.pt/LtKQeV #AFC #THFC

      1. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Too bad for him he's got a contract to uphold. He'll force nothing.

      2. World XI
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        How do united fans feel about that?! Haha

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

        So can fatcow not play against Monaco if they meet in europe

        1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          😀

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

          😀 fatcow ftw

      • Ser Football 42
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        is it mad to have
        Courtois, Ivanovic, fabregas and costa?

        1. Miami Monkey
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          No but it's not possible

          1. Zat Knight Rises
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            It's possible in the UFPL game

        2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Well it's impossible for one thing

        3. Gingio Ze Roberto
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          yes - thats 4 players from Chelski and FPL only allows 3 per team!

          1. Ser Football 42
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            ah my friend was asking but i forgot about that. cheers

            1. Pav A Nice Day
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              always the friend...

      • JT's Dog
          9 years, 9 months ago

          So last year bidding for saurez
          This year happy to pay for loan of welbeck

          1. World XI
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Different year, different market i guess

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

                Yeah not like there were any big name forwards for sale this year

          2. Adam
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            My ears are getting quite tired of eating the name Falcao said every 2 seconds on SSN.

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

              *hearing.

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

                Turn it off?

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

              same on here mate and not just by the united fans... also those of chelsea man city arsenal and every other abu who when he was linked with real madrid city and arsenal thought he was an absolute world beater but now that he's on the verge of united he's now over rated lol

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

                I was arguing about how good Falcao was earlier, albeit a strange position to strengthen.

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

                  agreed on that came as a massive shock to me..

                  although with hernandez off and welbeck wanting out a striker had to be brought in and u cant turn down a chance to sign one of the very best in world football

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

                    That's true. I dont understand why LvG would sell Welbeck though, and he must surely revert to 433 at some point?

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

                      welbeck wants out.. i had no problem with welbeck as a squad player but he wants first team football at his age and rightly so..

                      LVG has played a 4-3-3 pretty much his whole career and has said himself its his favoured formation

                      with the players he wants and players returning from injury we should see a change to 4-3-3 yes

          3. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            What do Arsenal fans on here think of Welbeck? Because the ones I know here in London are not happy. Might even make a trip to the Emriates for the banter.

            1. Not Irish
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Hilarious as he'd be a revelation for them.

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

                I'm not sure mate. Welbeck is a fantastic presser but he doesn't have much else in his game. But, he'd develop much more at Arsenal than United for sure

                1. Not Irish
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  Ridiculous assessment. He's a Sturridge sized talent.

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

                    Come back to me when Welbeck scores 20 in a season, then.

                    1. Not Irish
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 9 months ago

                      How'd he get on playing from wide for Chelsea and City?

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

                    He is good, but Sturridge is one of the best strikers in the leage.

                    1. Not Irish
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 9 months ago

                      But we weren't saying that until Sturridge got a consistent run as a CF. And Welbeck hasn't been given that chance yet.

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

                        I suppose you're right, I do still think there is a gulf in base ability. But if England could have two Sturridge's, that can only be a good thing.

            2. Bolivian Seaman
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              he is a bit underrated, and would score more if he was more central. But I was hoping for someone better like Jason Lee

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

                hahaha tremendous

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

              I think he's a good player. Not good enough to be a star man up front, but a good squad player. He has always seemed to do well for England up top I suppose. I think it's complete BS anyway.

          4. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            front 3:
            Falcao - Costa - Welbeck

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

              I think this is the way to go, eventually

              1. sinik
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                gotta find some midfield room for City then if we're ignoring Kun outright..

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

              No Sergio?

              1. sinik
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                that's the thing..tough choices..if Di Maria gets up pace I suppose you could get him in mid and Aguero up top

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

              Welbeck vs Aguero

          5. Tinmen
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Do we think Jovetic will drop before the next gameweek starts?

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

              probably

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

            Dan Daaannnn Daannnnnn Daaaaaannnnny

            Welbeck

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

                You spilt my coffee with that shot

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

                  😉

            2. La Roja
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              So Manu doesn't see arsenal as competitor for CL spot?

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

                they do they just dont feel they are strengthening them in any way

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

                United are competing for champs league spot?

            3. ZE GERMANS
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Apparently, we are in for Huntelaar..Arsenal trolling again.

            4. brsauer
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Mata to Sigg or Fabr

              or hold

              1. World XI
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Hold for now

            5. Mojo Rojo
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Sadio Mane has scored 45 goals in 86 games for Red Bull Salzburg :O

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

                he's a top signing

                -----tadic----
                long-pelle-mane?

                end of jwp?

                1. Mojo Rojo
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  JWP has looked impressive the past few weeks. Would be a shame to see him benched.

              2. World XI
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Has it gone through?

                1. Mojo Rojo
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  Looks very likely... Wish Southampton all the best after what they've been through

              3. Miami Monkey
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Can't take that at face value. Salzburg destroy that league. Their strikers get like a hattrick a match

            6. lickwidice
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Ended up doing:

              Bojan --> Naismith
              &
              Chambers --> Clyne

              both were FT's. Good moves?

              Team:
              Bego
              Chester, Terry,Clyne
              Sigurdsson,Mata,Fabregas,Ramsey(Young)
              Naismith, Rooney, Costa

              Any better moves you could think of?

              1. Del Griffith
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                yep, Mata to sterling

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

                  hmmm good one but not worth a hit right? only if FT?

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

              Rojo's #ManUtd deal stalled as criminal case and third-party ownership create perfect storm: http://bit.ly/1pj14Yy

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

                What is he accused of?

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

                  Assaulting a neighbour with a wine bottle.

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

                    Wow.

                2. World XI
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  Arguing with his neighbor. What he did after is disclosed

                3. Captain Shirokov
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  He bottled his neighbour

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

                  75% of the pass belongs to fund of businessman

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

                Falcao to play def?

            8. Ad4m
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              If you're a member and do the Stat comparison Welbeck to Pod it's really close - I think I'd probably go with Pod given the aerial threat

              I certainly wouldn't say that Welbeck is a shoe in for a starting berth

              1. sinik
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                of course he would be. he's not going to leave one bench spot for another..

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

                Welbeck can hold up the ball well, and is also good at bringing other people into play - Podolski is an unbelievable finisher, but can't do either of those things, which is why he's not great on his own up front.

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

                Forget your stats, I watch Podolski, and he cannot play the lone striker role.

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

                  This

            9. reece
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Falcao gonna be on penaltys?

              1. TheSteel
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Hes better than rooney and RvP is probably out

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

                  Doesn't mean much. There are at least 2 better pen takers than Gerrard for Liverpool.

                  1. TheSteel
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 9 months ago

                    I know i know. Just saying.

                  2. MJ6987
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 9 months ago

                    Gerrard has a very good record on pens over a long time. No way he's losing them.

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

                Doubt it.

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

                If RVP goes in for surgery, yes.

            10. goriuanx
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Welbeck's agent via @talkSPORT - "Danny doesn't want to go on loan. He wants a straight transfer and he has every right to say that."

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

              Man Utd can easily afford falcao's wage now they have got Anderson off the lunch bill

              1. Del Griffith
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                😆

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

                we cant give that waster away ffs cant wait till his contract is up so he can fuk off and go lie on a beach somewhere

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

                  rumoured to be going to Burnley on loan

            12. Mike2795647
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              So which is likely to be the better

              Hendo as 5th midfielder with Naismith on bench for 352 formation
              OR
              Welbeck as 3rd striker with cheap benchwarmer midfielder on 343 formation

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

                A

              2. Del Griffith
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                I thought about the Hendo/Naismith rotation and it will obv work but the way both teams are set up they will both do well home and away so I'm just going with Hendo

            13. Your Mum's Athletic
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Anderson is on 80k a week 😯 😯

              1. Herman Toothrot
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Calories.

            14. Siva Mohan
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Queens Park Rangers have pulled out of the race to sign Jermain Defoe. (Source: Mail)

              1. In Like Flynn.
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                It was a race?

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

                Hmmm