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Laurent Koscielny was withdrawn midway through the first-half of yesterday’s trip to Leicester after sustaining a head injury.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 Fellow forward Dwight Gayle was also withdrawn at St James’ Park after sustaining an ankle knock but is expected to be fit in time for Gameweek 4.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Similar to Chelsea’s Hazard, Romelu Lukaku has also withdrawn from international duties for Belgium due to a small injury.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 Louis van Gaal has since stated the Spaniard was withdrawn due to cramp.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Newcastle right-back Daryl Janmaat was withdrawn with just three minutes left of Saturday’s clash against Palace after picking up a knock.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Danny Rose was withdrawn midway through the second-half of yesterday’s home loss to Liverpool with a leg problem.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. AU79
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    WHich defender is nailed from Stoke except ShawX?

    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Just get Bego.

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

      pieters

    3. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Pieters

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

    bony + debuchy > ivan + welbeck ?

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

      Wait to see how well Welbeck will fit in the Arsenal squad

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

    West Ham United FC ‏@whufc_official 23 s
    BREAKING NEWS: France international midfielder Morgan Amalfitano has joined the Hammers on a permanent basis on an initial one-year contract

  4. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
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    Petr Čech
    " Blue is the colour ! " ... It hasn't changed... have a good night everyone ...

    Juuuhuuuuuu 🙂

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

      Available for the hockey thing? Have a spot saved for you, for now 😛

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

    I have 2FT to use and dont particularly want to use them right now but tempted by

    Mutch > Ward Prowse

    Mutch dropping in price tonight. What do you reckon?

    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Use one and save one until the internationals are out of the way?

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

        Thats what im thinking.

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

    If the Falcao deal falls through will it affect the Wellbeck deal?

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

      Hopefully!

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

      Most certainly.

    3. Mr_Partridge
      • 11 Years
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      Apparently both sides have submitted paperwork, so maybe not

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

      it won't fall through, and no i think its to late to pull out

  7. Scratch
    • 16 Years
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    Jim White is the worst thing to happen the airwaves since reality tv.

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

      Agreed.

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

      He's only brought out once a year

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

        Twice 🙁

    3. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      A philandering, alcoholic, whore (he is). I have a soft spot for him.

  8. Somalion
    • 15 Years
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    So it looks like the defenders United have are the ones they're stuck with until Jan.

    Hope it works out, some concerns 😕 Hopefully a switch to 4 at the back.

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

      If Van persie is injured a 4-2-3-1 would fit nicely

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

        Could go

        4-1-2-1-2

        DDG
        Rafael Jones Rojo Shaw
        Blind
        Di Maria Herrera
        Mata
        Rooney Falcao

    2. In Like Flynn.
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      Just looking to out-score the hell out of everyone?

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

        Must be, if they go with a diamond in the middle at least Blind can actually play DM so might provide some shielding. But I think that's the plan. Good for FPL 😉

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

    Ctid

    Figure it out love

    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      i reckon it sumthink 2 do with city bcus thats how he played 4 and it starts with c

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

        City till I die 😉

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

    Kranjcar could be a good fantasy option in the hole.

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

      True, injury prone tho.

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

      Injury prone, getting old and QPR have way too many options.

  11. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    So rumor has it Leeds sold Matt Smith to Fulham, replacing him with Becchio, but then Becchio snub us for Rotherham last minute?! Can't be possible

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

      Smith to us completely done too. Gotta feel for Leeds fans sometimes..

      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        🙁

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

        Used to go watch Fulham when I lived there. Tragic what's happened to the club.

        McCormack + Mitroglou for about 22M. Scary.

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

          Tell me about it. Ever since Roy left it's been a bit of a shambles.

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

            Indeed. Hopefully you guys can get back on track but Magath is so difficult to like 😀

            Fantastic youth prospects tho. Emerson Hyndman looks the real deal.

  12. Tony Warner Fan Club
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Rene Meulensteen just.... stop.

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

      Possibly the 2 worse guests Sky could've picked

      1. Holy See
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Garth Crooks & Martin Keown would run them close.

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

          You could be right. Keown is bearable.

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

        ...

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

    I thought it was going to be a decision between Balotelli, Aguero, Sturridge Falcao with Naismith. I think I might just get Dzeko and Welbeck

    1. Mind över Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Why Dzeko over Aguero?

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

        Negredo left, dzeko still does well

        1. palace ash
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Jovetic still ahead of Dzeko.

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

            I saw the Stoke game, there is no way unless I'm missing something. Jovetic looked toothless with aguero.

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

    So if Van Persie is injured and Falcao has joined, i hope Van Gaal will go with 4-2-3-1

    - - - - - Falcao - - - - -
    ADM - Roon - Mata
    - - Blind - Herrera
    Shaw - Rojo - Evans - Jones

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

      That looks good

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

      CL winners for sure next year

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

      Would put Jones central and play Rafael (when fit). Would also drop Mata for Januzaj of Valencia

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

        You would play Valencia rather than Mata!?

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

          Yep, Mata poor out wide

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

        valencia... over mata!?

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

        Jones central and Valencia RB against smaller teams might work though. Worked a treat last season against hull

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

      Could do. They might swap Roo and Mata seeing as Mata is horrible on the wing.

      As said on last page, could in theory go diamond

      -----Falcao---Rooney-----
      ------------Mata---------------
      ------ADM----Herrera-------
      ------------Blind--------------
      Shaw--Rojo--Jones--Rafael

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

        Don't really like Herrera far right. And two CB's who aren't exactly CB's

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

      No Fellaini?

      1. Won't sleep till after…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Hope you're right TD Champ. It would give Shaw and Jones valuable experience in a good United team and hopefully benefit the England team. God knows the national side could do with some quality defenders.

  15. Pav A Nice Day
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Dzeko, Rooney, Haz -> Pelle, Aguero, Fabregas for a -4 hit

    Thoughts?

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

      Still not impressed by Pelle

      1. Pav A Nice Day
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Southampton's run is incredibly good, and Pelle looks like the only guy who's gonna score for them.

        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I think Tadic will rip a few defences apart soon.

        2. another bad start
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Up cherps a Schneiderlin owner lol

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

      Keep Rooney before QPR

  16. Raheem S. Archer
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I've just caught up on here and have no idea what this Hockey WC thing is? Could somebody enlighten me pretty please?

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

      😆 😆

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

    Repost: Mata, Debuchy, Terry to Fab, Wilson, Ivan for -4? Terry is dropping tonight according to FPL Tracker.
    Yes or no?

  18. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Radamel Falcao will sign for Manchester United in Fergie Time.

    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      😆

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

    I want to wildcard and bring in all the new players! 😀

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

      That's always a temptation 😀

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

        ...must .... re.....sist... 😉

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

      Your team would be shit

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

        😀 Thanks. 😉

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

        Haha true. Falcao at any club would be essential

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

          He only has one leg 😉

  20. Sheep
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Doesn't seem long ago that City signed Robinho.

    How things change.

    Bring back Elano, SWP and Jo 🙂

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

      Petrov too

      Good times

    2. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Geovanni to Hull > any transfers.

  21. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Kruliott
    Terry Chambers Chester Hutton Wisdom
    Siggy Fab Ramsey Sterling Mata
    Costa Roo Bojan

    0FT, 0 bank

    Looks like I could lose up to 0.6 from Mata and Bojan

    Best option then?
    A Bojan to Naismith (-4)
    B Mata, Bojan to mid/fwd combo for 13.3m (-8)

    If B, which combo is best? Thanks

  22. Sheep
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Disappointed no English club signed Berbatov.

    1. PB-THE-VET
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I am too

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

      Monaco need him

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

        And he needs Monaco

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

        I need him.

  23. BenDavies
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is this team worthy of activating my wildcard?
    Krul
    Jones Terry Wilson Hutton Wisdom
    Mata Fab Sig Ram Tadic
    Weimann Rooney Costa

    Will Mata start now? Looking unlikely, and I'd like to transfer out Weimann and shore up my defence.

    1. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      i wouldn't WC with that team. Assume Weimann will be first off the bench for the next 5 weeks given AV fixtures.

  24. Wirtzle Gummidge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Blind, Rojo and Alderweireld. If only Mesbah and Manolas had come to the PL.

    I could have had my Maccy D's WC backline. (If Blind was a defender in FPL)

  25. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Burnley have asked for an extension, I hope its for Anderson

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Needs it with that waistline.

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

      It better not be for a CB

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

    On a slightly more serious note. Negredo leaving seems quite important, no? If one of Dzeko or Jovetic can nail down a spot they offer unbelievable value.

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

      It's my favourite transfer so far. 3 strikers and if aguero gets injured..

  27. Blue Moon Rising
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Begovic Gilks

    Azpi Kolarov Chambers Moore Kelly

    Ramsey Sterling Siggy Hazard Davis

    Dzeko Jovetic Costa

    0.1 in the bank 1FT

    Need to ship: Dzeko, Gilks, Davis
    Possibly need to ship: Chambers, Kolarov

    Is it wildcard time?