634x258 Injuries
1 September 2014 5194 comments
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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Laurent Koscielny was withdrawn midway through the first-half of yesterday’s trip to Leicester after sustaining a head injury.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 Fellow forward Dwight Gayle was also withdrawn at St James’ Park after sustaining an ankle knock but is expected to be fit in time for Gameweek 4.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Similar to Chelsea’s Hazard, Romelu Lukaku has also withdrawn from international duties for Belgium due to a small injury.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 Louis van Gaal has since stated the Spaniard was withdrawn due to cramp.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Newcastle right-back Daryl Janmaat was withdrawn with just three minutes left of Saturday’s clash against Palace after picking up a knock.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Danny Rose was withdrawn midway through the second-half of yesterday’s home loss to Liverpool with a leg problem.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. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Debuchy Rooney > N Taylor Sturridge?

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      For -4

  2. Tinmen
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Will Jovetic drop in price before the next gameweek??

  3. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    😯

    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      vidal?

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        😯 😯

  4. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    https://twitter.com/AdnanTekkers/status/506426655372369920

    Manchester United's transfer season summed up in one vine.

  5. supersan321
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Maybe Man Utd will pull out of the Welbeck deal right at the last hour of the transfer window leaving Arsenal no time to sign a striker

  6. Yome
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    AFC Ajax ‏@AFCAjax
    Transfer Blind naar Manchester United afgerond

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Thank fokiing goood

      1. Yome
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Great transfer indeed

  7. Mr_Partridge
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Scholes said Blind wasn't good enough for United.

    What would he know?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Scholes is a sell-out.

      He needs to keep his mouth shut.

    2. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Post it again.

  8. UnderstandablyDistraught
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Any hockey teams looking for this year's overall winner??? 🙂

    1. JT's Dog
        11 years, 3 months ago

        What's your current rank

        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          36K

          1. UnderstandablyDistraught
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            last 3 seasons - 20K, 10K and 2K

            1. JT's Dog
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Email me at joaoterryscao@gmail.com
                For team England, we have lots of interests but you have put yourself at top of list with form like that

                1. UnderstandablyDistraught
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Done

      • Sadio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        How many points will henderson score against villa, 15 or 16?

        1. Fantasy Gold
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          7

        2. Robareid
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          5 methinks

        3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          2

      • Keith Kiely
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        DDG
        Dier, Clyne, Shawcross, Monero
        Sterling, Siggy, Ramsey, Di Maria
        Rooney, Costa

        Subs: Naismith, Schneiderlin, Wisdom

        I think for GW4 the 4-4-2 seems the best for it with the players there. Thinking of DDG out but QPR and Leicester are too hard to deny even with poor defense at the moment. Speroni probably with Burnely and Leicester in the next three games. Any advise will be nice!

        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          You forgot jelavic, he scored a goal 2 days ago

          1. Robareid
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Doubt he'll be their main striker now though, with Hernandez having been brought in

      • Licky
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        {Ed002's Note - Falcao was offered to four English sides after it became clear his preferred move to Real Madrid would not be possible. In summary:

        Last Wednesday in Monaco the club put a price on Falcao for a sale - with the expectation that Real Madrid (where he wishes to move to) would pay it. Real Madrid were concerned that at his age the asking price was far too high as were the wages. There were also discussions with Juventus and with Valencia. There have been approaches made to four English clubs - Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City. The situation as I understand it this morning is that:
        - Chelsea saw him as way too expensive a package and went for Remy as their first choice (Destro) was not possible.
        - Arsenal considered his age, his price, the possibility of a loan price and his wages and whilst they would like the player, seem to be trying to tie up the permanent transfer of another player instead.
        - Manchester City were not interested in buying him at the offered price but would have consider a loan to buy - but there have a major concern over his knee and they want a clause which will drastically reduce his wages and the loan fee should it turn out to be a problem.
        - Manchester United were interested but again the price and wages are an issue. On Wednesday Manchester United used a third party in discussions and I understand that third party was again involved last night in trying to broker a deal that might be acceptable. I suggested earlier that if the club want a deal done today then they will likely need to concede most of the financial negotiations - and that is what they have likely done. Subject to a medical I would expect this to go through.

        The real killer here is the wages and the ad ons and the payment to certain agents, leeches, representatives and super agents - and a commitment to buy in the future (there will be a get out clause). I cannot see that Arsenal, Chelsea, Juventus or Liverpool would get involved with him at that level financially.}


        Interesting information on the Falcao deal.

        1. Mr_Partridge
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Last choice it would seem

          1. Licky
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            He wanted Real Madrid, the world and its mother knows that, but you know there is something bogey financially, and potentially with that knee when they balk at the price.

            1. In Bale We Trust
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Ancelotti didn't want him. Prefers Benzema as he's better at bringing others into play i.e Bale and Ronaldo.

              1. Licky
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                True, Falcao is an out and out striker, not very versatile.

        2. Ad4m
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          He must have got a fair way down the road with RM - I understood he tweeted something along the lens of 'Hallo Madrid' but then deleted the tweet

          1. Licky
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I seen that yeah, United have been held over a barrel by this on no doubt though.

        3. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          So if this is true then numerous clubs, including Real Madrid, City and Chelsea that are all well known for crazy spending, wanted him but all saw the massive risk and backed down while Utd were the only club reckless/desperate enough to go for it. Bad omens here, as if there weren't enough from the huge outlay on their other signings since Fergie retured.

          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Mila, get checking your e-mails and make the only call that makes sense

            Join Team Australia

            we offer sun, surf and sheilas, and a love of Kolarov

          2. Licky
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            This is from the Liverpool Rumours website, but the guys over there operate various football and club related sites too, very good information.

      • Bolivian Seaman
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Does Falcao normally score on his debuts, anyone know?

        1. asquishypotato
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Everyone would like too, doesn't mean they do.

          Considering how much further up the field he will be, then, say, De Gea. I'd say he has a better chance.

        2. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Only scored in his debut for Porto.
          Debut for River didn't score & for Atleti also

      • Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Will be looking forward to a few United fans deleting there FFS accounts at the end of the season when reality hits them. But at least you should have Europa next year.

        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          😆

        2. FPL Touches
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          🙄

          Don't get too excited, you haven't won anything worth mentioning for a decade

          1. Obi Wan Elokobi
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Talking bout the past.

        3. Kylos
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          looking forward to your 'you only bought your success' comments when united land a champions league spot.

        4. theloveburglar
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          yeah its a shame that we missed out on lallana and rickie lambert without champions league football

          have to make do with falcao and di maria

          theres some reality for ya

      • Villan
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        If Bony stays at Swansea is it worth downgrading him to Pelle to get Ivanovic??

        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          For a hit?

          1. Villan
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Nope got 2 FT

            1. Villan
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Would be Debuchy + Bony -> Ivan and Pelle (I have 1mill in the bank) If I do it I'd rather before the price rise

      • Saniul
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Team Oranje are pleased to announce Kuqi Monster, a FFS veteran and a very experienced FPL manager as their fifth signing after HVT, Pompeyfan, iCon and Timtastic03. We look forward to having a great time with him.

        Cheers,
        Saniul
        Manager, Netherlands Hockey Team.

        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Any more room?

          1. Saniul
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            You could mail me at saniul.haque@outlook.com, I'll consider. 😉

            1. UnderstandablyDistraught
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Done

        2. Timtastic03
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Sent you the email

          1. Costa in Wengerland
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            See ur name up dumbo 😛

            1. Timtastic03
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              He asked me to email him anyway 😛

        3. lilmessipran
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          can i join?

        4. The Machine
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          the deal is still open...

      • asquishypotato
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Just saying - gameweek 7 front line - Costa, Aguero, Welbeck. Great fixtures for City and Arsenal, and Chelsea seem to be scoring against everyone.

        1. Make United Great Again
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Welbeck is not going to Arsenal.

          1. asquishypotato
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I'll get back to you on that one.

      • Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Did Dier rise last night?

        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          He Died instead

        2. Bolivian Seaman
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Yes

      • Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Debuchy & Rooney to N Taylor and Sturridge for -4?

        A. Yes
        B. No

        1. Villan
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          B

      • Tim Canterbury
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        To all pool fans saying utd wouldn't be able to attract the big players:

        pool in the UCL, best players they can sign: Lallana & Balotelli

        utd not even in europa, sign two of the best players in the world Falcao & DiMaria

        1. Mr_Partridge
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Can't work out who you support?

          1. Somalion
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Apparently United.. 😕

        2. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Common sense FTW.

        3. 50shades of o'shea
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Falcao isn't done

        4. Obi Wan Elokobi
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          This means nothing we are still in the champions league and highly likely won't struggle against Burnley.

          1. RoyaleBlue
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            im an everton fan and agree with this. Lallana and Balotelli will definitely out perform DiMaria and Falcao

            1. Licky
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              People around here grossly underrate Lallana, disgusts me.

        5. asquishypotato
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          So which player would you think be best suited to a centre-halve or a ball winning midfielder?

        6. Licky
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          *For ludicrous amounts of money. Cop on and realise Liverpool can't compete financially, that's why they brought in mostly younger players with massive potential.

          1. Kylos
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Liverpool have spent a ridiculous amount of money in the last 5 years.

        7. Robareid
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Wages

        8. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          The only reason they were signed was because of huge wages.

          1. FPL Touches
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            And? We have still signed them so what does it matter? It's not like the transfer fee is paid out of the pockets of the fans.

        9. Touré De Force
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Except Balotelli is a top quality player and Lallana (don't rate him myself) could be anything.

      • JWF
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Man U doing a Levy (of old) and using the transfer window to mask under performance on the pitch. Let's hope that LVG can get them all playing together. On paper Man U have a ridiculously good forward line... shame about the back 4/5. Di Maria, RVP, Mata, Falcao, Rooney... Evans.

        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Evans won't be playing. Our back line is fine.

          1. Tommytour
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            How do you see us lining up?

            1. Not Irish
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Hard to say until the window shuts. 433 very likely.

          2. JWF
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Hasn't looked very fine recently.

            1. Not Irish
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Blackett and Smalling well ahead of him in the pecking order. Once we go 433 he'll be on the fringes.

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

            LOL. Our definitions of "fine" are veeeeryy different.

            1. Not Irish
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              I'd be worried if they weren't.

      • JT's Dog
          11 years, 3 months ago

          When is deadline day for other teams who don't play in red

        • mario123
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Guzan (Krul)


          Lovren Clyne Debuchy

          Sterling Fábregas Sigurdsson Henderson Ramsey

          Diego Costa Rooney

          (Krul) (Naismith) (Chambers) (Wisdom)

          WHERE SHOULD I SPEND 2.0M

          1. Villan
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Upgrade Debuchy to Ivan

          2. RoyaleBlue
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Henderson to Lamela?

          3. TD Champ
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Getting in Aguero when the time is right

        • Heydudes13
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          God only knows how much Arsenal fans would slate Wilshere if he was at another club...

          1. La Roja
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Wrong forum

          2. Mr_Partridge
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Playing better last few games, still not convinced playing in right position...

            1. Heydudes13
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              True but given how hard a time they give Welbeck.

              1. Mr_Partridge
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Welbz is fine by me, liekd him when he played well at Euro 2012...

                Has gone backwards in last couple years, needs to play elsewhere

                1. Heydudes13
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  He's not really a striker, yet, cause of his finishing.

                  But his all round play is great, keeping it in tight situations, dribbling etc.

                  If he moves on I'd wish him the best of luck, even if it is to Arsenal.

                  1. Mr_Partridge
                    • 11 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    x

        • Somalion
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I come back and suddenly it's the usual ABU vs United trolls shit on here again. My days.

          1. SW6
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Been like this for weeks now 🙁

            1. Somalion
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Aye, maddening!

          2. Bolivian Seaman
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Obi wan and Somalion to fight it out with light sabres imo

            1. Davido989
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Hahaha

            2. Somalion
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              "Fight" please, everyone knows I kicked that old man's ass!

          3. The Machine
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            you wanted an example? there you have it

            1. Somalion
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              You waited that long eh? I'll take it that your claim was pretty unfounded so, seeing as you couldn't give me one example for hours.

              1. The Machine
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                yup, definitely didn't think waiting for the inevitable complain was a better idea

                1. Somalion
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Not sure what's up your arse today/tonight tbh Nate.

        • PlayPercentage
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Champions League fixtures mid-week between GW4 and GW5.
          Our first taste of rotation this season.
          - Loic Remy to get game time in GW4 and/or GW5?
          - Aguero saved for the game in Munich?
          - Ramsey rested?
          etc, etc

        • lilmessipran
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          any one with the link to the messi zidane friendly game ?plz share

          1. XhakaCan
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            You can only watch it if you are in Italy http://www.matchforpeace.org/?lang=it

        • 50shades of o'shea
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Does anyone here not like deadline day???

          1. Syd.
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Me

            It's a load of hot air and last minute panic buys

            1. 50shades of o'shea
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              So much BS and gullible people. 🙁

              1. Syd.
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Exactly

                A lot of BS about tonight

          2. Mílanista
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I like it to an extent but don't understand the frenzy over it.

            1. 50shades of o'shea
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Too much hype

          3. Bolivian Seaman
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Too much trolling, I like it otherwise

          4. Somalion
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Me.

            It's an entire day devoted to repeating the same "reported" deals over and over again until finalised.

            1. Somalion
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              But I like seeing the final deals 😛

        • RoyaleBlue
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          So what is this hockey tournament all about? I'm confused even after reading the link?

          1. Fergies fledgling
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Team tournament. 15 FPL players per team, 11 play each gameweek in a H2H against one of the other teams. Total score of the 11 teams together is what determines who wins.

            1. RoyaleBlue
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              ah ok got it, well not sure ill be wanted by any teams but i'm currently 13k ish

              1. Fergies fledgling
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                I'm not a manager but I'm sure someone will want you. I'm part of the South Africa team. Missing Link is the manager

              2. JT's Dog
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Email joaoterryscao@gmail.com
                  Team England are looking for best players on here, why we have rejected everyone who has been signed up to date

              3. RoyaleBlue
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                thanks btw

              4. La Roja
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                😯

                Why the feck it's called "hockey" though

                1. Fergies fledgling
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  I think cos the gameweeks run at the time of the hockey world cup

                2. Declan-
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Last year it was beach soccer. It was cricket before that 😛

                3. JT's Dog
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Is a theme like other tourniesc, guess there is a world hockey game somewhere this year

            2. XhakaCan
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              The Guardian reporting that Arsenal face a 'battle' to sign Welbeck for £18m http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/sep/01/danny-welbeck-arsenal-manchester-united

              1. JWF
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                The only battle Arsenal face signing any player is against their own inaction.

            3. The 12th Man
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Falcao's price if he signs.10.5m 11m or 11.5m?

              Blind 5.5 or 6m?

              1. Frip
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                11.5 and 5.5

              2. RoyaleBlue
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                5.5 and Oop could be great

                1. The 12th Man
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  5.5 but rather have Moreno or Lovren

              3. Fergies fledgling
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                More than Rooney. I reckon 11.5

              4. JWF
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Should be 10.5m in line with Rooney. Hopefully they won't be silly and stick a £11m+ price tag on him.

                1. The 12th Man
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  I think he will be 11m

                  1. cramps
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    this. 11m seems would make sense with rooney at 10.5 and sturridge at 11.5

                2. Strawberry Jelavic
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Course they will….