Injuries

The Weekend Team News

David Luiz is set to turn out for Chelsea this evening. Yohan Cabaye remains doubtful for Palace’s encounter with Stoke, ‘Boro’s Christhian Stuani will be assessed for the trip to Everton, whilst Eddie How is keen to court caution with Jack Wilshere’s minutes.

Here’s the lowdown on the press conferences so far..

Dejan Lovren has recovered from the eye injury that forced him to miss last week’s clash with Leicester. Emre Can misses Liverpool’s trip to Chelsea tonight, though returned to training earlier in the week.

John Terry has been ruled out for the next 10 days due to an ankle problem. David Luiz is set for a second Chelsea debut tonight as Liverpool roll up to the Bridge.

Eddie Howe has revealed “there is no rush” to bring Jack Wilshere into Bournemouth’s starting XI as he allows the midfielder time to build up his fitness with minutes off the bench.

Swansea winger Nathan Dyer is set to undergo ankle surgery and will be sidelined for two months. Francesco Guidolin hopes to have club-record signing Borja Baston available for the trip to St Mary’s.

Christhian Stuani and Jordan Rhodes are both doubtful for Middlesbrough’s trip to Everton, Aitor Karanka confirmed yesterday. Grant Leadbitter and Fabio remain sidelined.

Mark Hughes is optimistic that Mame Biram Diouf and Glen Johnson will be available for Stoke’s trip to Palace after both returned to training. Xherdan Shaqiri is still sidelined with a calf injury.

Ronald Koeman has confirmed Everton have no new injury concerns for the home match against ‘Boro. New loan signing Enner Valencia is included in the squad and could be handed a debut.

Alan Pardew has revealed that Pape Souare will be out for up to six months after his involvement in a serious car accident last weekend. Connor Wickham and Bakary Sako are expected to be available for the visit of Stoke, though Yohan Cabaye remains “touch and go”.

Ashley Barnes remains Burnley’s only absentee for the trip to Leicester due to an ongoing hamstring complaint.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of this evening’s deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter Stream for breaking news – as the day unfolds, we will issue updates from Friday’s press conferences and refresh our Team News tab accordingly to keep you informed.

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  1. Kaneyonero
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    So tempted to do Ozil to Nolito. Will leave me with -8 though

    1. Gizzachance
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      not for -8 though

  2. nikush
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    If need to take a hit?

    A. Haz/Ozil->KDB and play Negredo
    B. Negredo-> Nacho (bench Capoue)
    OR,
    C. don't take a hit for just 1 week,

  3. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Captain:

    a) Ibra
    b) Sanchez
    c) Iheanacho

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      C

    2. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. Gizzachance
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      c good pick, though pep took him off last week before the hour mark, after frustrating him ! though he got a goal and a assist

  4. RVP20
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Should I WC next week?

    Foster - Jaku
    Valencia - Stones - Pieters - Friend - Amat
    Hazard - Ozil - Barkley - Townsend - Capoue
    Ibra - Costa - Gray

    1. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      What's your Aguero plan if you don't WC?

      1. RVP20
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        It would probably be:

        Costa > Aguero
        Barkley > Snodgrass

        1. Pompel
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Really no required to use FT in that case, rather take the hit. Team will be just fine.

        2. Costa's Counsellor
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Seems reasonable.

          Gray is a worry though.

        3. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Hmmm - depends how much faith you have in Townsend and Ozil - if it isn't a lot, I'd probably WC

  5. johnbarnes
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Heaton, Jaku
    Shaw, Stones, Morgan, McAuley, Friend
    Haz, Alexis, Lamela, Redmond, Capoue
    Ibra, Lukaku, Gray

    I'm not planning to WC after this.

    A) Stick, play 3-5-2 with Capoue (Gray benched), and then have two FT to get Kun.
    B) Lamela>Sterling
    C) Gray>Tekkers

    1. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I would wildcard next week and take a 1 week punt now. But if you're not wildcarding then A

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Why would you WC? Team looks fine to me and 14 other GWs where WC could be used

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A fo sho

    3. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'd say A. It's a strong mid with reasonable fixtures, and I am worried Sterling may not get many minutes, though Bou could offer returns. Upgrading Gray might make the maths more tricky for Kun as well as necessitating a hit to get him next week?

      1. johnbarnes
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        aye, that's the problem

    4. Oven Glover
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A

    5. SpiderHands
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I have a very similar team and am sticking. I'm playing Gray ahead of Capoue.

      1. johnbarnes
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        oh yeah? take me through the reasoning. I've had Capoue since gw1 but have had 0 points from him, I don't think I'll survive seeing his points on the bench one more time.

  6. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hi Guys,

    Bit of odd background- in my mini league we have a 'rule' that you can't have a player in your starting 11 who is against the team you support that GW. So, no Costa for me. Tbf I was planning on a 2ft GW next week to upgrade him to Aguero and downgrade a mid anyway...

    Forster (Foster)

    Stones - Williams - Walker - Amat/Evans

    Ozil - Payet - Sterling - Coutinho (Maloney)

    Bony - Lukaku (Costa)

    1. Play the above 442, in which case which 4th Def.
    2. Transfer Costa out to play a 343, though it would mean a hit if I want to get Kun back.
    3. Flout the rules. Costa scoring would mitigate the pain of Liverpool conceding 🙂

    Any help much appreciated.

    1. cheekumz
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      if flouting the rules is an option , then thats the obvious choice ;P ... seems like bit of a redundant rule tho lol

    2. Richd
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Support Reading then

  7. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    G2G? saving my FT

    DDG
    Morgan Walker Stones
    Lamela Redmond Hazard Ozil Barkley
    Ibra (vc) Lukaku (c)

    subs:Jaku Diamonde Friend Lenihan*

    1. allthewine
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Redmond is misfiring. Lamela might not start.

  8. stachman
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Would you prefer Ozil or Firminho long term? I don't actually believe in "covers", but if you need to know - no other Liverpool or Arsenal players in team...

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Firmino

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Tricky. I think season-long Firmino, but I prefer Ozil for the current fixture runs

    3. jernej93
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Firmino .. great run of fixtures until mid December and also bigger goal threat 😉

    4. El Milagro
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I think neither long term players, but if i had to choose i would go for Ozil.

    5. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Firmino more goals and explosive

  9. El Milagro
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    WC this week, your opinion would be appreciated. A or B ?

    A) Schmeichel (Heaton)
    Jagielka, Valencia, Stones (Amat, kingsley)
    Sterling, De Bruyne, Hazard, Antonio, Capoue
    Ibra, Lukaku (Diomande)
    Ibra + Sterling = Kun + 7.4 mid

    B) Schmeichel (Heaton)
    Baines, Valencia,Stones ( Amat,Kingsley)
    Sterling, De Bruyne, Firmino, Bolasie, (Capoue)
    Ibra, Benteke, Lukaku
    Ibra + Firmino = Kun + 7.5 mid

    1. allthewine
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B

      1. El Milagro
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        cheers bud

    2. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Man U, chelsea and Spurs away...you sure you need schmeichel?

      Prefer a better playing 4th def. 2 swans not recommended

  10. Z
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Is this -4 hit worth it for GW6:

    Özil, Payet, Firmino > Firmino, 4.9*, Aguero

    *looking at Allen or Leadbitter, already have Snodgrass & Capoue who I'll likely play for the 8+ weeks anyway

    1. Z
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Özil, Payet, Benteke*

    2. Oven Glover
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Firmino in and out

      1. Oven Glover
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Ah, ok. Tough call then.

  11. Gianfranco Zola
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Play one:

    A) Capoue (MUN)
    B) Negredo (eve)

    Thanks

    1. El Milagro
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B

      1. El Milagro
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        cheers bud

      2. Gianfranco Zola
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        cheers bud

  12. Krul Runnings
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Gray to KANE or IHENACHO.

    Agonising over this one 🙁

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Kane looks absolutely terrible - Kelechi is banging them in 😉

      Unless you don't have a WC - then Kane

    2. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Same here.. Add Vardy in there too

    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Long term Kane, this week Ihea

  13. NestorC
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    What do you think about my mid and which one to pick up to 6.5m maybe Fer?

    Foster Heaton
    Valencia Williams Masuaku Evans Amat
    Antonio 6.5m Snod Hazar Capoue
    Aguero Lukaku Ibra

    And thats an option only if Lukaku plays well this week

    1. El Milagro
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I think Bolasie is a good option and saves u .5

      1. NestorC
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Even with Lukaku?

  14. BigAsGiroud_
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    need help here!!!

    Start:
    A)McAuley
    B)Capoue

    Captain:
    A)Lukaku
    B)Ibra
    C)Benteke
    D)Sterling

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B

      A

    2. Z
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Captain Capoue

  15. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    I know its a boring argument, but Ibra is in 2/3 of teams. If he gets a hattie which isn't impossible (Say a pen, easy header and a tap-in) and you don't have him you're done

    1. SW6
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Perhaps but Aguero is more likely to get hatties than Ibra. Sure, you can have both but I don't like what that does to my team so in an Ibra vs Aguero war over the season, I'll be on Aguero's side

    2. Backup Dancer
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      But if he blanks 2 out of 3 teams get 2 points

  16. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Planning seems to never really work, but to get Liv mid and Aguero, how does this look?

    GW6: Hazard > Firmino
    GW7: Save
    GW8: Sterling and Lukaku > Bolasie (Or any 6.1) and Aguero

    Means 2 weeks without Aguero (swa, tot) but I think Lukuku could match him anyway (bou, CPL) or at least stay within it not being worth talking hits to do earlier..

    Cheers

  17. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Start

    1- Gray

    2 - Capoue

    Cheers

    1. zon
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Gray for counter

    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Gray

  18. zon
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Play AoA to bench Mee, Friend and Souare and play Capoue?

    1. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yes - I'm leaning towards same. Alternatively bring in Baines for a hit

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I personally would save AOA for when Capoue is harder to bench with an easier fixture, but it's a crap chip so if it feels right do it 🙂

    3. cheekumz
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      iv'e done it...

  19. Sheeeit
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Just seen a bet 'Costa score 1st, Chelsea keep a clean sheet and a red card to be awarded' 66/1. I'm strangely tempted.

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      They won't keep a clean sheet

      1. jernej93
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        they just might 🙂 Conte will set his team very deep and Liverpool struggles against defensive teams (Burnley anyone?) 🙂

        1. Sheeeit
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          They've conceded a few already but he is a defensive manager, and probably more so against the bigger clubs. It's just got a nice ring to it. May stick a £1 on. Big money!

        2. makaveli123
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Why will he "set his team very deep"? They play at home and have plenty of confidence.

  20. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Those WCing next week and bringing in a 4.0/4.1 keeper, who are you going for?

    A) Pickford
    B) Jakupovic

  21. thep025
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Good to go for this GW? Not yet used my WC.I will save the FT for this GW as i need Aguero back next GW.
    Foster
    Valencia Stones Morgan
    Sanchez Hazard Firmino Redmond Capoue
    Ibra Lukaku
    Subs:Heaton Gray Friend Amat
    0 itb 1 FT.
    Another question is who do i bring aguero in for next GW?
    And captain? Currently at Ibra but tempted to go Lukaku?

    1. Geezer
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Gray? And downgrade a mid?

  22. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    KDB (c), not going to change it,

    Wish me luck!

    1. Dacra
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Good luck, I think youll need it 😀

    2. nikush
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      good luck friend!

    3. Sheeeit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      If I had him I would captain him. Good luck!

    4. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      great option. i would if i had him

    5. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      solid option

    6. TheBusDriver
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      gl

  23. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Ibra could start dropping in price this week due to everyone going the easy route back to Aguero?

    1. jmcclory123
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not if he scores

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Man U supporting casuals won't

      1. devils advocate
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Nor will the full time supporters. 😉

  24. nikush
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Is anyone there who thinks Nacho is not nailed for this week??

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Kdb false 9?

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        No need for it.

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

      2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        kdb false 9 and nacho for the cup game?

    2. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      We'll hopefully know more after presser. It would be silly of Pep to not play him, given that he won't be getting many minutes with Aguero available. AND he's in good scoring form, would make no sense to bench him

    3. jmcclory123
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I don't think he'll get the full 90, but tbf he doesn't need it going on what we've seen.

    4. Gizzachance
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      was took off before the hour mark last week, prob wont get full 90

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        to be rested for this week and to protect the lead vs ManU.

  25. makaveli123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    What strikes me about Iheanacho is his ability to be in the right position at the right time. This is a quality which usually takes time to develop and that you don't see among many players at his age.

    1. devils advocate
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      It's called having the 'knack'.

      Nacho and Rashford have it and are both super stars in the making.

  26. RustyBz
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Thought...we don't have many top strikers anymore which can be classified as "poachers".

    If we look at the top forwards now in Suarez, Lewandoski, Benzema, Ibra, Aguero, Costa, Aubemayang etc, none of those fit that description.

    Back in the day we had lots of world class poachers, but I guess these days a lot more is required from forward players.

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Charlie Austin.

      1. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        lol

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yep, just read a piece on Inzaghi where he said the same thing.

      1. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        it's quite interesting. I wonder if those players would still thrive these days under new demands

        1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          I'm sure, but I think it would be quite demanding setting up the rest of the team so they could be allowed to just do their thing.
          But there are quite a few out there even nowadays but maybe not in the absolute top teams where we used to see them.

          1. RustyBz
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Like I said, I think top teams demand much more than just goals from their forwards these days!

    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Defoe
      Negredo
      Wilson

      1. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        *sighs*

    4. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Inzaghi, Raul, Ruud, Pauleta, Fowler, Romario, Suker, Owen, Batitusta just to name a few

      1. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Shevchenko, Klose...

    5. Sylas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Hernán Crespo comes to mind.

      1. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Indeed. There were so many playing at highest level. Now theres little to none...

        1. Sylas
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          The Times They Are A-Changin'!

    6. devils advocate
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      You don't consider Ibra a poacher?

      I would. Doesn't do much during games but always in the right place at the right time in the box. That's what makes him so dangerous.

      What's your definition of a poacher? 🙂

  27. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    People are underestimating Snodgrass. History has shown he can thrive in difficult fixtures too

    Has returns against arsenal mancity liverpool and spurs in his previous two seasons in pl

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Agreed I am starting him ahead of Redmond.

    2. jernej93
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Good enough for 4th midfielder when Aguero is back? 🙂

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        yes imo. on set peices and has 2 months of easy fixtures from gw8 onwards

    3. Sheeeit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Well the big 6 have conceded 26 goals in total so far. Someone has to score against them, and Snodgrass has a good as chance as any.

    4. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Even prior to that, he has form against the top teams. 🙂

    5. devils advocate
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I don't think anyone is underestimating him.

      I see him mentioned a lot on here so I'd say quite the opposite.

  28. Burty
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    What site are people using for prices changes this season? Used to look at FPL but us defunct by the looks of it.
    Cheers

    1. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      fplstatistics

      1. Burty
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks

  29. Gizzachance
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    any thoughts appreciated guys on def
    foster {heaton sub}
    valencia williams & either
    A friend, B amat, C macauley
    A {eve A]
    B [sou A}
    C means wbrom double up
    cheers

  30. Whazza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Gray owners, his price is likely to drop tonight... Taking him out tonight after deadline before he plays?

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      No, as soon as pressers are done he's gone