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Laurent Koscielny was withdrawn midway through the first-half of yesterday’s trip to Leicester after sustaining a head injury.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 Fellow forward Dwight Gayle was also withdrawn at St James’ Park after sustaining an ankle knock but is expected to be fit in time for Gameweek 4.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Similar to Chelsea’s Hazard, Romelu Lukaku has also withdrawn from international duties for Belgium due to a small injury.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 Louis van Gaal has since stated the Spaniard was withdrawn due to cramp.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Newcastle right-back Daryl Janmaat was withdrawn with just three minutes left of Saturday’s clash against Palace after picking up a knock.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Danny Rose was withdrawn midway through the second-half of yesterday’s home loss to Liverpool with a leg problem.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

    Atletico Madrid centre-back Alderweireld and Red Bull Salzburg forward Sadio Mane are undergoing medicals at Southampton, Press Association Sport understands.

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

    Siggy (C) last gameweek

    Sterling (C) this gameweek

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

      Might join you on that one, especially if Vlaar is ruled out

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

        Please do! Yet to have a captian blank 😎

        Oh and love the grav 😀

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

          so far this season ? 😛

    2. Think Tank
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Good call, especially if Vlaar misses the match.

      Villa were dreadful last year when he was sidelined.

  3. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Arsenal FC @FFArsenal
    BREAKING: Danny Welbeck is at Arsenal's training ground and he prefers a move to Arsenal over Tottenham. (Standard)

    James Olley @JamesOlley · 11m
    Danny Welbeck is at #afc's training ground. He would prefer joining #afc over #thfc & is trying to force through a deal. Wenger's move now.

    1. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Wow...Welbeck wagon?

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

      #JusticeforSanogo

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

      Let's hope so, a 6.9 Arsenal FW would be lovely.

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

      Weird if true

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

      would be a good move for welbeck

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

    Eriksen, Henderson, Rooney OUT

    Di Maria, Sterling, Ullua IN

    -8

    1. Think Tank
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Asking? If so, no.

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

      That's insane.

  5. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Arsenal have failed in a late attempt to sign William Carvalho from Sporting. (Source: Goncalo Lopes)

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

      Surely worth splurging on him. He's young and solid and could really help for years to come. If wenger doesn't someone else will.

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

        He won't
        They will

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

          Agreed

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

      Fn L

    3. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Ars The utd of last year (laughable in the transfer market)

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

        Lol what

  6. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    The Portugese incoming transfer deadline has passed. Joel Campbell will not join Benfica in this window.

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

    Did mata to sterling and Rooney to aguero (y)

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

      Excellent transfers.

  8. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Welbeck to Arsenal, that's more like it, but isn't he too similar to their other options. They need more of a target man

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

      They'll rotate between Sanchez and Welbeck until Giroud comes back...IF Welbeck actually signs with them.

  9. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Haven't seen any Southamptons games this season. How has Tadic played? Promising stats but only 1 assist so far.

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

      He's looked amazing. I brought him in last week.

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Does he take majority of set pieces?

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

          Some. JWP takes lots.

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

      Great potential, & if Pelle shows some more discipline up front, they might actually score goal.
      By Gw5 they should have more chemistry linking up.

    3. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers both!

  10. gtf
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    where can i see todays done deals (don't have SSN atm)?

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

      BBC and Guardian for me

    2. Exeter Gently
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      maybe newsnow's aggregator?

  11. The Missing Link
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    So who's going to sign Thomass in the hockey world cup? 😀

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Fair competition please 🙂

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

    BREAKING: Arsenal turned down Defoe loan option as Danny Welbeck rumors grow.

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

      Thank god

      1. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        😆

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

      arsenal should of signed defoe years ago.. every finish in the book

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

        Where can you purchase this book?

  13. andres
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone gooing pelle over naismith?

    Fixtures are there, form seems to be coming also.
    Nailed on.

  14. Kudo Warrior
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Give it to me straight lads, any changes needed:

    Manonne
    Chester, Ivan, Debuchy
    Siggy, Sterling, Haz, Ramsay
    Jovetic, Costa, Naismith

  15. VougieDipond
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Gary Cotterill gets ignored by 'Arry. No chat out the Range Rover window yet

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

    Surely Shawcross isn't good enough for man utd

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

      He is better than their current lot

    2. Bauerhaus 24
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      hes not, and he won't be going there. he did use to play for them though, i think

  17. VougieDipond
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Welbeck having medical right now at Arsenal hahahaha

  18. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I'm just in, what'd I miss!? 🙂

    Falcao to United, am I reading correctly? 😯

    Oh, boy, what a deal that would be, even if it is only a loan!

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

      Welbeck to Arsenal

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

      Only loan though mate 😉

      1. Bauerhaus 24
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        option to buy for 43.5m next season apparently. might be too much for a (then) 29 year old though

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

          31 y/o mate

          1. Bauerhaus 24
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            no, hes 28 now

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

      Apparently a lone for the first season to get around FFP, and then they'll buy him outright after that.

      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Christ, wasn't expecting that!

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

        That claim has been debunked. Utd have a LOT more transfer revenue this season with sponsorship deals and are one of the best placed clubs in Europe with respect to FFP.

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Maybe FFP for Monaco? I'm not sure how it all works..

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

          They've spent a ludicrous amount are you sure?

  19. KKluigi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Debuchy to Ivan for a hit?

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

    With Giroud injured a loan move to Arsenal would actually be good for Welbeck. He can actually get a run in his best position.

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

      Why improve them though? Surely not...

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

      Why would we strengthen a rival side though? Surely Spurs suits him best?

  21. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Guys

    Could you please confirm the situation with Naismith?

    Is he playing in the hole I.e in Barkley's position or will he be rotated with Eto

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. Bauerhaus 24
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      he will play every week for the time being (at least a month or two), centrally - either up front or in the hole

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

      In the hole for now, when Barkley returns & if Eto'o is in good form he might threaten. Eto'o more likely to be an impact sub & compete w/ Lukaku & his horrible form as of late

  22. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Radamel Falcao’s season-long loan to Manchester United will cost the Old Trafford club a staggering £24 million, with the forward’s £346,000-a-week Monaco salary being paid in full by United.

    But the cost of signing Falcao, who had also been offered to Manchester City, Arsenal and Real Madrid, will inflict a significant dent in United’s bank account with the club also paying a £6 million loan fee to Monaco.

    - Telegraph

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

      He'd probably ask every fantasy football manager for money for having him in their teams if he could

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

      how much a week. hang on I need my calculator. that's nearly double what Torres was on. For double the player I suppose

    3. Prime
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Less and less doubt about RvP's need for surgery

    4. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      United getting robbed this transfer window.

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

      He's only playing for the money now, first Monaco & now this. Guess the rumors are true about his birth certificate 😉

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

    Please sign a centre back Martinez 🙁

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

    I wonder if we're all making a mistake in doing Mata > Sterling instead of Mata > Gerrard...

    1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Gerrard racks up the points every year without looking exciting. solid pick.

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

      i had gerrard since the beggining

      theres 1 gerrard owner to every 12 sterling owners so yeah...

  25. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Danny Welbeck is having a medical at Arsenal. (Source: Sky Sports News HQ)

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

    Sanogo - Welbeck

    Worldclass

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

      Cue "We are The Arsenal and these are our strikers. Fear us Europe!"

  27. andres
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone gooing pelle over naismith?

    Fixtures are there, form seems to be coming also.
    Nailed on..

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

      His goal was nothing of note though,& can't hold the ball well. When Clyne & Bertand start connecting w/ him better, I'll insist. His potential seems to rely on crosses really;

  28. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    What have I missed?

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

      Australia want you in the new FPL comp!!

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

        Check hot topics and speak to JK!!

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

    How are United going to line up when full strength?

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

      No idea

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

      ddg

      rafa jones rojo shaw

      herrera blind

      januzaj rooney di maria

      falcao

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

        Still an awful defense for a 'top' team, blind needs to go back there

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

          🙄

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

          blind isnt built to play centre half

          the defence could be stronger certainly but we can fix every single issue within the squad in one transfer window..

          we are however moving in the right direction...

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

        not 3-5-2 so i doubt that

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

          he's played 4-3-3 pretty much his whole career and will revert back to that with the players he wants in and once those out injured return imo

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

      DDG
      Jones Smalling Rojo Shaw
      Blind
      Moutinho Herrera
      Di Maria Falcao Rooney

    4. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Not even LVG knows.

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

      If 352
      ----------------DDG----------
      ---Jones-----Evans-----Rojo----
      DiMa---Herrera--Blind----Shaw--
      ---------------Mata------------------
      Bald Guy------------Long Hair

  30. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Hey gents.

    Not happy today. I'm in an inaugural fantasy PL league with industry insiders, its very competitive and a very enjoyable way to play fantasy PL. I am gutted though because you can only start one F in a given week, and having spent more money in the auction draft on RVP than any other player on my team, this Falcao signing is going to RUIN my team, which has started undefeated in this H2H format.

    I mean this is the worst news if you are "stuck" with RVP all year, isn't it? I have to think his pitch time will be hurt more than any other United regular. Someone please invent a formation that allows RVP to play every week.

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

      I think you're in trouble, unfortunately...

      1. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        😆

        it really just shows united are just spending with no blueprint on what the shape of the team will be.

        And to think of the flak Citeh would get constantly a few years back with they way they spent money. Now THEY win Championships and United are the aimless spenders.

        Incredible.

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

      Would probably never have chose RVP with his never ending injuries

      Sorry!