[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Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy were withdrawn during yesterday’s loss at Liverpool due to fatigue, Claudio Ranieri has confirmed.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. fish66
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Hennessey,
    Souaré Smalling Walker
    Mahrez Ozil KDB Barkley
    Kane Vardy Lukaku

    Subs: Gomes, Simpson, Wollscheid, Sanchez

    (A) Smalling -> Koscielny
    (B) Smalling -> Bellerín
    (C) Save FT

    1. fish66
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      (D) Sanchez to Ramsey?

      1. Cesc's old mullet
        10 years, 10 months ago

        This!

    2. Davido989
      10 years, 10 months ago

      D

  2. Slacker
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Aguero is finished.

    He may have got the 25 point weekend, but that is the ONLY time he has scored more than 6 points in a GW all season. He does not justify the outlay and setting up your team to fit him in later on does not make sense anymore.

    1. Davido989
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Wtf is the first sentence

    2. Sailboats
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Every season people say the same thing about Aguero. Every season he proves everyone wrong.

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        10 years, 10 months ago

        This

      2. S.Kuqi
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Excatly. Every...single...time.

      3. Woy of the Wovers
        10 years, 10 months ago

        When he was cheaper. Is he really worth 3.5m more than Kane, 5.5m more than Vardy or 7m more than Ighalo?

    3. bdwhite91
      10 years, 10 months ago

      There's too many striker options this year. More than ever I think.

      1. *sigh*
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Okay

    4. S.Kuqi
      10 years, 10 months ago

      He is capable of bringing double digits week after week and totally worth that price tag. Real question is will he stay fit?

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        10 years, 10 months ago

        This.

    5. FPL Emu
      10 years, 10 months ago

      He's extremely explosive and when he's a differential, there are few better. But still, it's a very viable strategy to go two mid-priced forwards + cheapo and load up on premium mids.

    6. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      "I really want Aguero and am petrified of not owning him" (translated).

      Ps I sold Costa for him last week...for a hit. Oscar thrown in for good measure.

    7. money face bandwagon
      10 years, 10 months ago

      When he suddenly comes up with another haul the same people who doubt him will bring him in again.

      This happens almost every season

      1. Chelsea Dagger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 10 months ago

        this. and by now, if you've brought in the right people and made some money, you should able to afford him

  3. FPL Emu
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Demi, to what you said regarding Ighalo a page back, sure, I understand where you are coming from. Then again, there is no sign at all he is slowing down yet, compared to Vardy. Ighalo seems really high on confidence, while Leicester just lost their first in ages, are playing City, and Vardy having a niggle as well.

    My alternative is simply Aguero, which could be genius but also end in tears.

    Might just leave Vardy too, of course, but have this sneaking feeling that we might see the ketchup effect in terms for losses/draws for Leicester now.

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Vardy has Bou and Avl soon

      1. FPL Emu
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Which is exactly when we will all realize Leicester's adventure is over.

    2. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
      10 years, 10 months ago

      both have bad fixtures.. I say gru got a real chance now, Benteke could be an option as well but I already have coutinho and Moreno and that's already too much reds in my team

    3. Demí
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah, all good points. My reasoning for ignoring Ighalo is probably silly, but i just don't see the appeal looking at the next 2 fixtures in isolation. If he proves me wrong, then he'd have to be labelled fixture-proof. Vardy against a Kompany-less City and home to Bournemouth could be very good. I think they will score although may still lose/draw, though his fitness needs to be monitored. Hopefully get news tomorrow. I feel the timing for Aguero also isn't right yet. He'll be fully refreshed in a couple games time, and i'll be getting him then, as opposed to against the two surprise packages of the league this season

      1. FPL Emu
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Hm, yeah, makes very much sense too. Just have this gut feeling about ditching him now. But maybe I'll just let it rest and get in Ramsey instead

  4. Cesc's old mullet
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I think I remember at the beginning of the season that Mark had said that one of the coming features on the site was a responsive version.
    Any idea when/if it's going to happen?

    Currently at the in-laws browsing on my phone...

  5. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Kolarov to Bertrand good move? I have 2ft and will use 1...

    1. FPL Emu
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I'd wait on that defence personally. Better options. Arsenal, spurs probably. Maybe even Swansea.

    2. bdwhite91
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Nah. There are better options I think. Just because Sot got a CS against Arsenal doesn't mean anything. Everything I ever knew is shattered because of yesterday lol. Get a Stoke defender or Palace if you don't have yet.

      1. Iceball
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Ward to save cash sounds good?

  6. SLBenfica
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Hi guys! it is probrably a stupid question, but i haven´t used a wildcard yet, so if i don´t use it now, i will only have one left after this GW?

    thanks

    1. bdwhite91
      10 years, 10 months ago

      You'll have to use it now.

    2. S.Kuqi
      10 years, 10 months ago

      You have to used now or you are going lose your first one.

    3. rdamjan
      10 years, 10 months ago

      jup

  7. Harper_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    My Cup opponent:

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/2454246/event-history/18/

    Bol**cks 😆

    1. King Kav. QC at law
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Mine is rubbish, should be a stroll

      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/25870/event-history/18/

      1. Harper_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 10 months ago

        What you talking about, he's clearly a fpl genius.

        the decision to bring in Ramsey for an easy fixture and then Captain Mahrez away at Liverpool were masterstrokes.

        1. King Kav. QC at law
          10 years, 10 months ago

          😀

  8. DaddyPig
    10 years, 10 months ago

    A little help needed please...

    Butland
    Kolorov Toby Bellerin Moreno Huth
    Mahrez Ozil Ramsey Alli KDB
    Vardy Kane Lukaku

    So if I'm to get rid of one out of Ramsey and Ozil, who should I lose?

    Get rid of

    A) Ozil
    B) Ramsey

    Thanks guys!!

    1. bee
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Arsenal at home against Bournemouth. I think you should persist with both of them and save your free transfer. They are bound to get you points this GW.

    2. fish66
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Think you should keep for next two games

    3. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      definitely keep, Arse Neal spread the points around

    4. DaddyPig
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks guys, transfer saved and both kept! Cheers and good luck!!!

  9. Krul Runnings
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone considering Giroud, are you concerned by his lack of double digit hauls (none) this season?

    1. bdwhite91
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Kane won't let me let go of him it's annoying lol

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      10 years, 10 months ago

      More concerned ny what Wenger said.

      1. Pirlø's Pen
        10 years, 10 months ago

        what did he say?

        1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          10 years, 10 months ago

          That Gru will need a rest during this period.
          Said between City and Soton game I think.

          1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Someone else might have the link.

          2. Krul Runnings
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Ah ok.

            Just to make me more confused.

            Aarrggghhhh

      2. Krul Runnings
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Did he hint at a rest?

        Don't really see how they can tbh

        1. WoodsyOwl
          10 years, 10 months ago

          I don't know if he hinted at a rest or not but they could use Walcott up top with Oxlade-Chamberlain, Joel Campbell and Mesut Ozil in three behind him.

  10. Psakhotherapy
    10 years, 10 months ago

    quick straw poll if anyone could help

    Lloris (McCarthy)

    Ward / VVD / Moreno (Kol,Jan)

    Mahrez / Ozil / KDB / Deu (Surman)

    Kane / Kun / Vardy

    1 Kol --> Kosc
    2 Vardy --> Iggy
    3 Save

    ?

    1. Jayss
      10 years, 10 months ago

      1 imo

    2. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      2

  11. deepseaninja
    10 years, 10 months ago

    A. Dier --> Dann
    B. Dier --> Dawson
    C. Alderweireld --> Dann
    D. Alderweireld --> Dawson

    1. bdwhite91
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Keep Dier and Toby and find another way to get Dann

      1. deepseaninja
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I want to transfer Lloris at the expense of De Gea, can't have 4 Tottenham players (as I have Kane as well).
        What would you do?

    2. Pirlø's Pen
      10 years, 10 months ago

      get Ward

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      A

  12. Darth
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Should I play Alli or Vardy?

    1. LVGs Army
      10 years, 10 months ago

      v

    2. FPL Emu
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I'd play Vardy if fit over him I think

      1. Darth
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks 🙂 I just can't Vardy doing much against city

  13. Davido989
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Bench Silva (lei) or Kane (wat)?

    🙁

    1. Pirlø's Pen
      10 years, 10 months ago

      has to be neither, what are your other options?

      1. Davido989
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Mahrez Lukaku

    2. Chris_White
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Silva

    3. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Silva, he's not performing FPL wise

  14. kijsberg
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Could someone explain to me why you'd get Dann instead of Walker/Toby/Spurs defenders?

    Spurs seems to have better fixtures coming up, and have conceded the least amount of goals in the league.

    1. FPL Emu
      10 years, 10 months ago

      You just answered your own question.

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        10 years, 10 months ago

        +1

    2. King Kav. QC at law
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Because Spurs seems to have better fixtures coming up, and have conceded the least amount of goals in the league

    3. The Gambler.
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Can nobody read? Jees

  15. LVGs Army
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Play gomes or hart?

    1. Chris_White
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Gomes

    2. Jayss
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Gomes imo. Save points maybe

  16. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    deulofeu > KDB I'm short 0.6m
    so
    Smalling > Cresswell as well.

    But both would be for a hit or do I just do one transfer a week and miss 2 weeks of KDB

    Current mid:
    Ramsey & Ozil, Mahrez, Barkley & Deulofeu

    1. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      They look good, do it.

    2. Bibelnissen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldn't be too keen on KDB this week, he's been abysmal away from home.

  17. Bibelnissen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Okay, I think I've narrowed my options down to this:

    Deulofeu & Wijnaldum -> Ramsey & Alli (play Vardy, Alli 1st sub)

    or

    Deulofeu & Vardy -> Ramsey & Ighalo (play both, Wijnaldum 1st sub)

    Will be very happy for any advice, cheers. 🙂

    1. Ha.
      10 years, 10 months ago

      First one

      1. Cesc's old mullet
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Second that

  18. S.Kuqi
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Özil top of the Bonkers picks isn't surprise

  19. _Ninja_
    10 years, 10 months ago

    2FT, 5.5 in the bank, best 2 moves from these? Cheers!

    A. McCarthy -> Butland
    B. Richards -> Dann
    C. Barkley -> Ramsey
    D. Vardy -> Igahlo

    Myhill / McCarthy
    Toby / Kolarov / Bellerin / Moreno / Richards
    KDB / Ozil / Mahrez / Barkley /Alli
    Vardy / Lukaku / Kane

    1. Bibelnissen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I like B along with either of C or D. Alli to cover if you keep Vardy.

    2. Gooner Kebab
      10 years, 10 months ago

      B

    3. Jayss
      10 years, 10 months ago

      A & C imo

    4. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      A & B

      1. Harper_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Actually... B & C

    5. Champione
      10 years, 10 months ago

      A and B with Ward

    6. _Ninja_
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers!

  20. EWH2020
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Ramsey or Walcott?

  21. bdwhite91
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Has to be Butland over Gomes this week right? Spurs seem to find a way to score, and Watford D took a little ding after conceding 2 to Chelsea.

    1. deepseaninja
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Neither, but if insisting on those two, pick Butland.
      Gomes sure to concede, Butland might get lucky if Ighalo...

    2. Jayss
      10 years, 10 months ago

      50/50 imo. But Butland can get you those save points

  22. Fernando Torres 9
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Considering the following moves
    1 Lukaku > Kun
    2 Ddg> Butland

    This leaves mw with

    Butland
    Souare Bellerin moreno
    Mahrez kdb wijnaldum ozil
    Kun ighalo kane

    Bench:alder Barkley simpson

    My 5 players in front 7 are playing against each other
    Is that an issue?
    Thoughts??

    Thanks in advance

    1. LVGs Army
      10 years, 10 months ago

      why get rid of lukaku?

  23. Champione
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Predicted Arsenal line up to face Bournemouth?

    1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Cech
      Bellerin - Kosc - Gabriel - Monreal
      Ramsey - Chambers
      Ox - Ozil - Gibbs
      Giroud

      1. Champione
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers. Captaincy on Giroud atm, so really want him to get some minutes 😀

    2. Holy See
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Think Gabriel might get a run out. Source : Me. Mert looked even slower than usual yesterday.

      1. Champione
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah, think you may be right on that one

    3. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Cech
      Bellerin Kosc Mert Monreal
      Flamini Ramsey
      Campbell Ozil Walcott
      Giroud

      A few may be rested, Bellerin, Monreal, Ozil..

      1. Champione
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers. Özil more likely to be rested than Giroud? Captaincy between those two atm

        1. Harper_
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 10 months ago

          I don't think Giroud will be rested.

          1. Champione
            10 years, 10 months ago

            *Giroud (C) confirmed*

    4. FPL Emu
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I am guessing

      Cech

      Bellerin - Koscielny - Mert - Nacho

      Ramsey - Özil - Flamini - Ox - Walcott

      Giroud

      Maybe Gabriel for Mert. Maybe Gibbs for Nacho.

      1. Champione
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I think OX will start too. Gabriel for Mert also very likely. My concern is Özil's minutes

  24. Shane Ferguson 4.0
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Are you doing your transfers tonight? Can we expect more team news tomorrow or no?

    1. deepseaninja
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Waiting for Spurs to go up, doing my transfers tomorrow.
      Will De Gea fall tonight?

  25. FPL Emu
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Am I mad if I take out Coutinho for Ramsey before Cout has Sunderland away?

    Just regret getting Coutinho so much, and feel I'm stuck in the "next fixture is good"-mire

    1. justmatt
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I'm in the same position. Thinking of holding the transfer one more GW. If he blanks then he goes.

  26. Special Mou
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Defense:

    DDG & Dier >

    a) Hennessey + Azpe
    b) Cech + Dann
    c) Other options?

    Midfield
    Mahrez Ozil Alli Barkley KDB

    a)Barkley > Silva?
    b)Save
    c)Other

    Attack
    Vardy Ighalo Lukaku
    a)Vardy > Aguero
    b)Save

    1. deepseaninja
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Defense:
      I'm thinking of DDG and Dier to Lloris and Dann (or Dawson)

      Midfield:
      Save

      Attack:
      Dilemma, have the same problem

      Our teams probably look alike.

  27. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    A lot of people keep saying that Olsson is not nailed on for WBA.

    But he has now started 6 in a row with Yacob back in the team. Who is threatening his position?

    Also, is Wolly a better option to go with this lot? And is he nailed on?

    DDG, Hennessey
    Bellerin, VVD, Moreno, xxx, Simpson

    1. Demí
      10 years, 10 months ago

      He's only started one with Yacob back, the rest without him. West Brom aren't keeping clean sheets, making him the most at risk if/when Pulis decides to change things up IMO. Not nailed by any means

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 10 months ago

        That was probably due to fixtures as well though right?

        Who dropped out of the back four with Yacob back? Brunt into midfield?

        1. Ziro Becomes One
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Last match was 5 at the back more like for Brom. Had 2 red cards from previous match.

    2. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Didn't Evans play at defensive midfield while Yacob was out? I think he has now slotted back into CB which makes Dawson Evans McAuley Brunt which leaves Olsson out.

  28. Jazz!
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I got quite a decent cup opponent... http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/768369/event-history/18/

    1. Trae44
      10 years, 10 months ago

      He won't stand a chance after Rambo's double

  29. exammy
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Two frees and nothing pressing. Lukaku > Aguero?

    1. Judas
      10 years, 10 months ago

      No

    2. FPL Emu
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Wait on that

  30. Judas
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Pick 1 to play

    Vardy or Alli?