[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Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy were withdrawn during yesterday’s loss at Liverpool due to fatigue, Claudio Ranieri has confirmed.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.â€

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. Tshelby
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    With everton fixtures getting harder would it maybe be something to get Arnaut in?
    Barkley -> Arnautovic ( as 5th mid )

  2. Jinkys Oars
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Current team (which has been sliding badly)

    Butland

    Moreno
    Smalling
    Bellerín

    Cabaye
    Mahrez
    Silva
    Özil

    Agüero
    Ighalo
    Vardy

    Bench:
    Elliot
    Deulofeu
    Martin
    Cook

    1m in the bank, 2 FT.

    Best course of action?

    Deulofeu -> Ali
    Vardy -> Giroud

    ?
    Any improved suggestions welcomed!

    1. Lisboa 1967
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I did the deulofeu -> alli transfer today
      Vardy to giroud sounds good , i have Kane though

      1. Jinkys Oars
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah Del to Ali seems logical, i'd like to have Kane but i'd need to go for a cheaper midfielder than Ali to afford him.

        It's a possibility though.

  3. Lisboa 1967
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Butland v Everton
    or
    Cech v Bournemouth

    I Have both !

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

      Oh dear..

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

        Now that's a predicament.

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

      Easy! Cech.

    3. Vote Joke
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Cech, no question. Yo probably have Lukaku so you'll have players taking points off each other.

      1. Lisboa 1967
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        yeah i do

    4. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Cech

    5. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Easy, Cech.

    6. Lisboa 1967
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks lads

  4. MartialMatas
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    2FT 2.1 ITB

    Butland Myhill
    Aké Moreno Souaré Bellerín Smalling
    Mahrez Ramsey Coutinho Özil Bolasie
    Kane Martial Lukaku

    Bolasie and Martial to KDB and Bojan?

  5. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Repost:

    Play Silva or Vardy?

    1. KOLASINA(C)
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Silvinho

    2. I Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Silva

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers both.

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

      Silva

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks

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

    Myhill / McCarthy*
    Bellerin, Alderweireld, Moreno / Nyom, Muniesa*
    de Bruyne, Özil, Ramsey, Mahrez / Gosling
    Lukaku, Kane, Vardy

    2 FT, 5.4 ITB

    A) Muniesa ---> Dann/Delaney/Wollscheid/BOU/WHU
    B) Vardy ---> Ighalo
    C) Myhill + Vardy ---> Hennessey + Agüero (worried WBA starts to keep CS after I sold Myhill)
    D) Muniesa + Vardy ---> Oxford 3.7 (doesn't play...) + Agüero
    E) Moreno/Nyom + Vardy ---> 4.4/4.1 def. + Agüero

    Please help 😀

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

      A) Dann or Wolls

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

        thanks!

        Maybe Wollscheid, otherwise I would have a benching problem...

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

    Would you do Vardy to Giroud or save?

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Save

    2. vice
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I did it and am gonna captain him

  8. Lingardium Leviosa.
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Will we get lineup news before the deadline?

    1. KOLASINA(C)
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      no

    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Wouldn't count on it.

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

      Have a thought to my bench dilemma doos?

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I'm not doos but i'll give it a shot!

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

          I blame having to tap on the tablet!

  9. KOLASINA(C)
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    So tempted to do Silva to KDB for a FT. He is assister of a assister and KDB gains from it...

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Think you can wait given Kdb's away scores.

      1. KOLASINA(C)
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Well, you're right...

  10. Prøphet
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Feels weird ditching Vardy for Ighalo.

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

      Very weird. I'm holding my 6.0 Vardy for now

  11. # Young Gun SEAMUS #
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Captain poll for tommorow

    1. wallcot
    2. ramsey
    3. giroud
    4. ozil
    5. kdb

    1. KOLASINA(C)
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      main page

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

      6. Kun

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

      I'm very tempted by Ramsey...

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

      1,2,3,4,5

    5. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 7 months ago

      1, for me.

  12. Sjaugen
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Start who?
    Ozil KdB Mahrez Ramsey Coutinho
    Lukaku Kane Vardy.

    I'm between Kane (Dembele out) and Vardy (tired, played w/fever)
    Any other insights lads?

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

      I have 7 of your front 8 and I'm currently benching Vardy

    2. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Vardy perhaps

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

    Interesting graphic showing xG per 90 and shots per 90: https://twitter.com/11tegen11/status/681139592934850560

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

      What is xG?

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

        Expected goals. Measures the quality of chances and therefore how many goal a team or player should be expected to score. http://11tegen11.net/2015/08/14/a-close-look-at-my-new-expected-goals-model/

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

          Ah I see, cheers.

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

        Expected goals.

    2. Sjaugen
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Hard to read those names. What's wrong with the regular xG table?

  14. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Gonna need wine to do my Bolasie transfer out...Ramsey, Silva, Arnie, Cabaye, Willian,...decisions, decisions.

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

      Tough one that. Silva is a joy to have.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Yes he is. He joins Bolasie, Sanchez and Ozil for me in being amongst my favourite picks.

  15. Rex Lapis
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Vardy to?
    A. Kun
    B. Kane
    C. Save FT

  16. Greek Freak
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Shall I play both Hennessey and Ward? I don't like doubling up on defence due to clean sheets being so unpredictable.

    Alternative would be either Hennessey & van Dijk or De Gea & Ward.

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Hennessey and VVD or Hennessey and Ward.

      West Ham can't score to save their lives.

  17. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Blimey!!! Is the Captain's Poll a piss-take??? ðŸ™

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Why ?

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I don't fancy any of the first three. At all.

        Özil to be rested
        Kane - OK, maybe - but 2nd.?
        Lukaku's form has gone down the pan

        1. Andy1
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Down the pan?
          He's scored in the last 8 games until yesterday

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

          A bit harsh on Lukaku.

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            I am looking at the underlying.

        3. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Can he really rest Ozil?...He might want to and need to but can he?

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Well, even his passing is taking a hit ...

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

      Why, who do you think the top options are?

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

      Getting rigged

    4. Prøphet
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Not sure, voted for Ramsey

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Like him. 🙂

    5. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Doosra! Are you sure my boy Cresswell is 100% out? I have him and Cedric...luckily i kept 2 FTs. Looking at a Palace defender plus either Ivanovic or hell knows who.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Sorry, yes, he seems to be. ðŸ™

        1. Frank Black
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Ugh! He got me 22 points in the last three GWs, amazing transfer. By the way, why do you like Souarè so much compared to Ward and Dann?

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Possibility of attacking returns.

            1. Frank Black
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              Because he hasn't gotten any, besides that assist at the beginning, you think he's due some? Ward has gotten more BPS than him and Dann, though, in the last three.

  18. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    My current team, would appreciate some thoughts. I have 2 FTs and 5.2 ITB. Thinking Barkley to Ramsey/Walcott

    Hennessey
    Bellerin Walker R. Bennett
    Barkley Ozil(c) KDB Mahrez
    Kane Lukaku Vardy

    DDG Zouma Stanislas Simpson

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I would agree with that.

      ARS : BOU 360 NEW 572

      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks! Would you keep the other FT? Also, Ramsey or Walcott?

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Ramsey - your midfield is not strong enough for Walcott.

          1. Les Bleus
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Thanks!

    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Ramsey in and save. Address Zouma the following week maybe for Wollscheid

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I like what Beavis says, also.

  19. WoodsyOwl
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    I'm looking for a bit of advice please as it's served me well recently.

    A) Zouma or Sagna to Dann
    B) Zouma or Sagna to Ward
    C) Zouma/Deulofeu to Ward/Walcott (-4)

    I already own Ramsey and Ozil

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Wouldn't do C given your Arsenal mids.

      I think Sagna to Ward is good.

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

        Thanks. Triple Arsenal midfielders is too much I agree, just fancy Walcott to do well, particularly if he's stuck up top vs Bournemouth or Newcastle.

  20. Prøphet
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Was all set on playing Delaney over Moreno for tomorrow, but it seems that Moreno might have another CS and not sure about CPL.

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Palace look nailed for a cleanie. Swansea are crap.

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

        Might be true, but SUN aint any better. Plus moreno is more involved in attacking than Delaney.

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

      Life goes on

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

        Not sure if I should sell.

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

      Thankfully have a good sub.
      He's going nowhere from my team for the next month.

    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    When will Payet be back?

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Jan 2nd

    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Start of Jan

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

      mid - January

  21. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    GTG?

    DDG
    Kosc Dann Moreno
    Yaya Özil Mahrez Alli Barkley
    Kane(c) Lukaku

    Bench: Butland, Vardy, Bertrand, Rose

    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Play Butland

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Everton away is quite a difficult one but you're probably right.

  22. Snibal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    How likely is Ozil to be rested? I would think unlikely and therefore great captain material, but Pellegrini's comment on Aguero that he's 100% fit for Tuesday makes me wondering if I should captain Kun instead. Thoughts..?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      After Arsenal's performance yesterday, don't think Ozil will be rested but maybe not 90 minutes.

  23. Make ManeMane Make ManeMane
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Olsson nailed?

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      No

    2. KOLASINA(C)
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      no

  24. villian-ty
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Hows my WC team?

    Butland Hen
    Moreno Kos Walker Simpson Smith
    Ozil Walcott KDB Mahrez Stan
    Aguero Lukaku Vardy

  25. TheBusDriver
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    De Bruyne has only 1 assist away from home. Overrated player.

      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      So don't buy him. I'm enjoying his hauls at home, though. 🙂

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

      He gave attacking returns every other game. So in 7 games out of 14 he played. Not so sure about that statement.

  26. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Contemplating selling Vardy.

    It feels strange to sell a player who has done so much for me.

    His threat has dropped off a bit in recent times and he seems a bit fatigued.

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Considered it but will give another couple of weeks. Happy to bench for now..

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

        Cheers Beavis.

        Who will you play instead?

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

      Vardy to Kun for me

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

        Thanks.

    3. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Sold him last week due to feeling a bit dirty with him in my squad. Racist chav. Ighalo looks a lot tidier in there now.

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

        It's between Kane or Ighalo to replace him.

        What u think?

        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Either one Tony.

    4. England's Number 1
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Who for though? Ighalo has Spurs and City next. No standout replacements for me and he will be costly to buy back.

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

        Perhaps Harry Kane.

        I'm not really sure though myself.

  27. England's Number 1
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    A commentary on my team. Good time to be a Stoke fan, even better time to be a Crystal Palace fan.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujEIC3V-Bq4

  28. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Did Bolasie to Sterling as a 1 week punt. Sticking to my plan to sell him this GW for an Arsenal midfielder. I have Ozil

    So Ramsey or Walcott?