[sbu_large_image] Injuries
27 December 2015 2127 comments
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Vincent Kompany lasts less than 10 minutes before limping out of City’s win over Sunderland. Palace are set to be without Yannick Bolas and Connor Wickham for up to a month, West Ham have worries over both full-backs, whilst Jamie Vardy played through illness during Leicester’s loss at Liverpool. Here’s our catch up with the casualties currently worrying Premier League and Fantasy Football managers alike.

Aston Villa
Carlos Sanchez is an early doubt for Villa’s trip to Norwich tomorrow after being forced off with a foot injury during the weekend draw against West Ham.

Chelsea
Eden Hazard returned to contention with a brief 15-minute run-out at the end of Chelsea’s home draw against Watford. Guus Hiddink went on to say:

“[Eden] Hazard came back in the last week and had two training sessions and we hope he can be fully fit”.

Unconfirmed reports, however, suggest Hazard left Stamford Bridge limping after the 2-2 draw.

Crystal Palace
Alan Pardew has been dealt a bitter blow in the final third after revealing that Yannick Bolasie and Connor Wickham are set to be sidelined for up to four weeks.

Patrick Bamford is a doubt to face Swansea tomorrow, whilst Pardew played down knocks to both Scott Dann and Damien Delaney:

“I didn’t have an option to substitute them, they were fine, they are a couple of warriors. They played well today, it was a very difficult game, tactically, physically, mentally. We need to rest now before our next game on Monday.”

Leicester
Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy were withdrawn during yesterday’s loss at Liverpool due to fatigue, Claudio Ranieri has confirmed. The Foxes boss also revealed that Vardy played through illness at Anfield:

“I hope we can recover. Now it is important we recover physically but more mentally. We have another big match coming up, another big challenge. Both were tired and Vardy played with a fever and I didn’t want to give him more minutes. I wanted to preserve him.”

Liverpool
Divock Origi started up front in the Reds’ win over Leicester but was subbed off before the break due to a hamstring problem, according to Jurgen Klopp:

“They spoke about a little cramp. We will see. I hope it’s not too serious. We have the next game in three days and six days the next, nine days the next – I hope he can play in one of these games.”

Daniel Sturridge has declared himself fit for the midweek trip to Sunderland, whilst Jordan Ibe is a doubt after missing out through illness yesterday.

Man City
City have concerns over Vincent Kompany yet again after he emerged from the bench against Sunderland only to limp off within 10 minutes. Post-match, Manuel Pellegrini conceded his captain has suffered a recurrence of his calf injury:

“It is not the best news for Vincent. He was ready to return – I didn’t want him to play the whole game because we have to play so many games. He worked the whole week with normality and it is difficult to see what happened. We will see tomorrow with the doctor’s report. It is the same injury – his calf.”

The Chilean also went on to issue an update on Sergio Aguero, Pablo Zabaleta and Fernando ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Leicester:

“Kun was on the bench in case we needed him in the second half. In three days, we have a difficult game at Leicester and then 10 games in January. He had a small problem so it was better for him not to take any risks. We were winning 3-0 in the first half so it was better for him to rest. He will be 100% on Tuesday. Zabaleta and Fernando worked over the last two or three days but although they are fit, they are not ready. Against Watford, both of them will be in the squad.”

Southampton
Ronald Koeman has revealed that both Graziano Pelle and Cedric Soares will remain on the sidelines with the injuries that caused both to miss last night’s home win over Arsenal:

“Both players will be out for Monday. They need more time and we have to see how long everything takes until they are back to full training. Graziano is struggling for a few weeks now with his knee. We had a plan to give him some days off doing treatment and no training.”

Stoke
Mark Hughes has confirmed Sheridan Shaqiri “will be ok” after the Swiss international was withdrawn against United yesterday. Glenn Whelan (calf) is a doubt, whilst Hughes is “hopeful” on Geoff Cameron, who was subbed off with a recurrence of a hamstring problem.

Tottenham
Mousa Dembele is doubtful for Spurs’ clash with Watford, according to Mauricio Pochettino:

“It’s a knock on the same ankle but we hope it’s not a big issue. We’ll assess tomorrow and see if he is ready for Monday.”

West Ham
Slaven Bilic is sweating over the fitness of both James Tomkins and Aaron Cresswell after the full-back pair were forced off during the Hammers’ draw at Villa:

“It’s very frustrating to have both full-backs out of the game [during the course of it]. With Tomkins it’s a situation that long-term it’s nothing serious but his eye is shut and the problem is the game is in a couple of days time. Cresswell, he felt some tightness and it was a precaution [to take him off]. We have to wait until tomorrow.”

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  1. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Aguerroooooooooooo

  2. amol
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Ranking Averages

    Highest Gameweek Score : 109

    Lowest Gameweek Score : 33

    Median Gameweek Score : 57

    Highest Gameweek Rank : 40,416

    Lowest Gameweek Rank : 2,255,160

    Average Gameweek Rank : 1,130,602

    Median Gameweek Rank : 1,376,881

    Total FPL Users : 3,621,789

    In Top x% of All Users : 8.14%

    1. Ha.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      What does the last stat mean?

    2. Ayew Serious
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Highest Gameweek Score : 110
      Lowest Gameweek Score : 24
      Median Gameweek Score : 55
      Highest Gameweek Rank : 35,281
      Lowest Gameweek Rank : 3,283,998
      Average Gameweek Rank : 1,331,415
      Median Gameweek Rank : 1,188,843
      Total FPL Users : 3,621,789
      In Top x% of All Users : 8.45%

  3. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Ramsey or Coutinho?

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I have both but Ramsey.

    2. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Ramsey

    3. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Toss a coin on that one..

      1. Mookty
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Ramsey for now ...

  4. Jose's Magic Omelette
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Just a shout out to all those who were criticising Mourinho a few weeks ago for "not rating" Lukaku, looks like I was right!

    http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/dec/25/romelu-lukaku-jose-mourinho-everton-chelsea

    1. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      He didn't rate him enough to start him!

      1. Jose's Magic Omelette
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Of course, because he wasn't good enough back then! As Lukaku has reaffirmed, that wasn't evidence that Mourinho didn't rate the Belgian's prospects.

        1. CABAYE4
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          He would never have become good enough under Mourinho. He's toxic for young players and everyone knows it.

          Chelsea didn't have to sell him, loaning him out was working well for his development.

          1. Alittude
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            im a mou and chelsea fan and i agree with this. was so frustrating seeing mou constantly start vets over the youngsters even in games when there was literally nothing to play for.

          2. Jose's Magic Omelette
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Yawn.

  5. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Butland/McCarthy
    Ward, Kolarov, Moreno, Richards, Bellerín
    Mahrez, Özil, Ramsey, De Bruyne, Westwood
    Kane, Vardy, Lukaku

    2FT 5.2 ITB

    Kolarov and Vardy -> Walker and Aguero

    Yay or Nay ?

    1. Mookty
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Too early for Aguero I think.

    2. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      i would gaz

      1. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Think I will 🙂

  6. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Should I replace Bolasie or save the FT?
    Got nothing in the bank so only 6.1m for replacement.

    A. Sell Bolasie and buy...
    Redmond?
    The Ox?
    Zaha?
    Someone else?

    B. Save the FT and play...
    Delli Alli?
    Toby?
    Moreno?

    Thanks!

    1. Jay_
      10 years, 7 months ago

      B easily, close but I'd go Moreno, Watford solid

  7. Jay_
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Score predictions for :

    Arsenal ___ vs ___ Bournemouth

    Leicester___ vs____ Man City

    1. amol
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      2-0
      1-2

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      2-1
      1-1

    3. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      4-0
      1-6

    4. Zero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      3-2
      1-4

    5. Lyonnais
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      3-1
      1-3

    6. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      4-0
      1-3

    7. Demí
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      5-0
      3-2

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Wow, going big on Arse?

        1. Ayew Serious
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          I like big arse

    8. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      0-0
      0-0

      They're all going to be fooked. Sure it happens every year with the second game.

    9. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      3-0
      2-1

    10. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      2-1
      2-1 (I bet £50 on Leicester winning the PL so this is optimistic)

    11. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      1-1
      2-0

    12. Stimps
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      0-0
      0-0

    13. Artorias
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      3-0
      1-3

  8. Lyonnais
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Do you think Cuco Martina will keep his spot ?
    Cedric has already been ruled out and Yoshida is really bad imo 😀
    Martina is only 4.1 and some nice fixtures are coming up for Soton.

    1. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I wouldn't get in a player who will become dead wood in a few weeks.
      There's enough cheap players this year that every player in your squad can be good.

      1. Lyonnais
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        cheers!

        1. Snevitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Smith at Bournemouth looks like the best bargain basement defender if you need one.

          1. Lyonnais
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            thanks!

  9. Ziro Becomes One
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    2-1

    1-1

  10. Mookty
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    With my defenders playing at home, my front 8 matching the FFS watchlist and Cresswell injured, is a FT Save the sensible option? http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/734150/history/

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      It's time to Kun

      1. Mookty
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I'll continue to save my FT then and keep the FT for my Kun facilitator.

  11. Mr. Funny Name
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Bolasie out for
    A) Alli
    B) Arnautovic
    C) Mane
    D) A. Ayew
    E) other

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. gruffyboy
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Out of those, A. I switched him for Wally last night

  12. Alittude
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Just remember.. You've got to Fight! For your right! To Vardyyyyyyy!!!

  13. Tomeister
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Score predictions for?

    Palace-Swansea:
    Watford-spurs
    Everton-Stoke
    Man U- stoke

  14. Samirich
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Hennessy/ De Gea
    Alderweireld/ Ake/ Moreno/ Wolly (Simpson)
    Deulofuo / Mahrez / Ozil / Silva **Bolasie
    Kane/ Aguero **Costa.
    1ft, 0.0 ITB.
    A save and do De Gea +Bolasie > Rudd + Henderson /
    Mane next week
    B Bolasie > Veretout/Alli/Anoutovic

  15. Bielsa’s bucket
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    who to play:

    A) Hennessey (SWA)

    B) Mignolet (sun)

    im leaning toward Hennessey...

    1. hustler7
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Tough one but I would say hennessey too...

  16. hustler7
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Hey guys Merry Xmas!!!

    Anyone have any pointers for my team? 2FT 2.9M ITB

    Hennesey
    Bellerin Walker Wolly
    Mahrez Coutinho KDB Ramsey Ozil (c)
    Kane Lukaku

    Subs: Butland Simpson Creswell Ighalo

    Maybe Cresswell or Wolly to Dann??? Any help much appreciated thanks guys!

    1. Mr. Funny Name
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Can't see any transfers you need to make so I'd just upgrade walker to alderweireld

      1. hustler7
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Yes the transfers are just burning a hole in my pocket!!!

        Selection headache each week with my mids and forwards too! Benched Ighalo yesterday, hopefully he doesn't punish me again!!!

    2. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      with all due respect - with your rank you really don't need any help but Dann would strengthen your defence options

  17. Louis
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else struggling to use up their free transfers? once you get the template, it is just so boring, did Morgan to Souare last week lol

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Yep, I'm thinking of upgrading 5th mid to Alli just to spice things up

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I'm saving.

  18. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Who would you sell Kolorov for?

    Or i could hold a FT this week and reasses?

    Kolorov moreno bellerin williams cameron

  19. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone done any analysis on goals scored in the second game of the Xmas period? Am sure they're always slow affairs with few goals due to players being knackered/disinterested.

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Then also the defenders are tired/ disinterested = more defensive errors

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Easier to be disinterested defending than attacking....

        1. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Especially if the attackers in the other team are disinterested and not attacking.

    2. Guy Demel's SH
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      There were eight clean sheets on the second festive gameweek last season.

  20. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Current team:

    Butland

    Bellerin Kolarov Alderveireld

    Özil Ramsey KdB Mahrez

    Lukaku Ighalo Kane

    McCarthy Gosling Francis STaylor

    4,6m in bank and 2 FT

    Rather happy with my first XI so I should probably upgrade my bench. What would you do:

    A. STaylor to Dann/Cresswell/Nyom/someon else
    B. Gosling to Alli

    Thanks

  21. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Off topic

    Does anyone here have a home security alarm/package? Any recommendations and what sort of price would i be looking at?

    1. Mookty
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Banham

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks, i'll look into them.

    2. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Big dog

    3. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I have a house alarm, not sure how anyone sleeps without one to be honest.

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        How does it work, do you pay monthly for direct call to the police?

        1. Every Dog Has Its Day
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          No idea my mum sorts everything out, I know it gives family members and the police a phone call if it goes off.

      2. WALOR
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        In UK, are you allowed shotguns?

        Don't know how anyone sleeps without one, to be honest.

    4. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      No need to pay out a lot of money - just get a look alike kit -

  22. thunder_mike
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    DDG Myhill
    Kolorov Alderweireld Evans Ivanovic Wollschied
    Ramsey Ozil KDB Stanislas Mahrez
    Vardy Lukaku Kane

    1.5itb and 1FT

    Not sure what to do with this lot?
    A) DDG > Butland
    B) Kolorov > Cresswell

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Tempted on butland myself

      You have 3 def already

      1. thunder_mike
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah DDG needs to go. Which defs would you play? Wolly, Ivan and Toby?

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Those would be my 3 yea

          Then downgrade kolarov
          Ramsey to alli after n castle
          Vardy to kun same gw for -4

          1. thunder_mike
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Thanks, like that plan 🙂

    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      B

    3. Mookty
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I would buy Butland, Ivanovic for Cresswell once he is fit and thrn sell Evans/Stanilas over the next 4 weeks.

      1. thunder_mike
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I got in Ivanovic last week, so will probably keep him for a few weeks, with Kompany out again, Kolorov needs to go.

  23. F4L
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    lingard to ramsey for -4 and bench barkely, or don't make the transfer and just play barkely?

  24. Alittude
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    vardy to ighalo or hold for kun in 2 gws?

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Get Ighalo.

      1. Alittude
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        i have 1.4 mill tied up in the lad, hard times

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Hold then fire on aguero I'd say

      1. Alittude
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        yeh i fee this is sensibe and will have a clearer picture of how al the forwards are getting on. cheers

  25. Steevo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Afternoon chaps - all good to go for tomorrow?

    Butland
    Kosc Clyne Baines
    Ozil Ramsey (C) Silva Mahrez Barkley
    Lukaku (VC) Kane

    Schmeical Vardy Zouma Targett

  26. Costa's Counsellor
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Ozil captain is a bit boring.

    Who's going Rambo (c)??

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Giroud (C) all the way

    2. Edmond
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Heavily considering

  27. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Gtg?? Play Moreno or Ward?

    DdG
    Bellerin / Dawson / Ward
    Ozil (c) / Mahrez / Rambo (vc) / KDB
    Vardy / Lukaku / Kane

    4.0; Alli / Moreno / Kolarov

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Moreno over Dawson perhaps

      1. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        this

    2. Edmond
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Moreno imo

  28. Cilliant
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Kolarov owners, keep or sell? If sell, for whom?

    Rest of my defenders: Bellerin - Toby - Nyom - Simpson.
    2FTs, 3.7m banked.

    1. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      He needs to go at some point and you've got 2FT so no better time.

      No idea who to buy!

      1. Cilliant
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Exactly! I'm leaning towards Dann though..

        1. CABAYE4
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          I've got Hennessey in net so I think that would be overkill for me.

          1. Cilliant
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Ah, I see..

    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Get Cresswell

      1. Cilliant
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Is he fit? I've had Cresswell earlier on in the season, poor experience.

        1. Mookty
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Same here. Once bitten twice shy. I'm waiting till Payet returns and Cresswell is back to business. Think he won't play tomorrow.

  29. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    This will be the week Moreno gets attacking returns, Sunderland can't handle quick attacking fullbacks

    1. SANTACLAUS
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Sunderland at home are quite solid