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Defensive decisions for Klopp among FPL injury and team news

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has some decisions to make about his defensive set-up ahead of Leicester City’s visit to Anfield in Gameweek 24.

Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m) was stricken with an illness over the weekend but has now returned to train both on Monday and Tuesday.

Despite that positive step for the important centre-back, Klopp still explained that “we will see” whether or not he can be involved against the Foxes.

“Virgil (van Dijk) was a little bit ill, but he trained yesterday and we will see. He will train today and we will see.” – Jurgen Klopp

Klopp may have more issues in the right-back spot after he ruled out Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.2m) out of Gameweek 24 action. While that may be of some frustration to his 15% ownership, it is the first time in a while that we have been given concrete information on the right-back.

“Trent (Alexander-Arnold) is getting closer and closer, looks very positive but will not be ready for tomorrow.” – Jurgen Klopp

With James Milner (£5.6m) suspended, Joe Gomez (£4.9m) still out injured and Nathaniel Clyne (£4.4m) on loan at Bournemouth, Klopp may have a headache selecting someone to play at right-back on Wednesday night.

Fabinho (£5.5m), who performed well as a centre-back against Brighton recently, seems the logical choice given his well-documented versatility, but he has also been an injury doubt through illness over the last few days. Klopp confirmed that he is currently training though.

“You will have to wait until tomorrow (for our solution to the right-back shortage). We will play with a right-back or a wing-back. Wow! [Wijnaldum trained and Fabinho will train today.” – Jurgen Klopp

Fantasy managers will also be keen to know whether Son Heung-min (£8.6m) will be thrown straight back into the Spurs side for the visit of Watford.

Mauricio Pochettino admitted in his Tuesday press conference that he was optimistic about the South Korean’s involvement, although he will have to make a decision as to whether he will feature from the beginning or off the bench.

“Yes (he is fit), Son came back and today was good in training. Maybe after the third game he played in between Dubai and Emirates he felt empty because he was so disappointed, but here he’s happy and today he had very good energy. We’re going to decide if he will play from the beginning or the bench but I am very optimistic because he showed very good energy in the training session.” – Mauricio Pochettino

As per usual, uncertainty reigns when it comes to Manchester City options as Benjamin Mendy (£6.1m) is reportedly feeling “much better” after suffering a relapse in his comeback from injury.

The Frenchman featured for half an hour against Burton Albion in the League Cup last week before struggling with some swelling his knee.

It goes without saying that his fitness has some links to Leroy Sané‘s (£9.7m) likeliness of starting, although the German does look pretty safe this time around, having missed both the League Cup and FA Cup matches over the last few days.

Outside of that, Vincent Kompany (£5.2m) and Claudio Bravo (£4.8m) are the only other absentees, making it quite difficult to predict who will play in central midfield or up front.

Kevin de Bruyne (£9.7m), David Silva (£8.5m), Bernardo Silva (£7.6m) are all options in the middle of the park while Sergio Aguero (£11.3m) appears to have the advantage over Gabriel Jesus (£10.1m) for the trip to Newcastle at least.

Arsenal will likely be forced to deploy Shkodran Mustafi (£5.4m) and Nacho Monreal (£5.4m) at centre-back against Cardiff, with Laurent Koscielny (£5.4m) and Sokratis Papastathopoulos (£5.1m) ruled out through injury.

Having been rested for some big matches, Mesut Özil (£8.0m) could come back into the side, probably at the expense of Aaron Ramsey (£7.2m).

Callum Wilson (£6.5m) is a doubt for Bournemouth once again, this time following the knee problem sustained against West Ham. The Cherries’ striker faces a late fitness test, although Josh King (£6.3m) will probably feature, with Eddie Howe providing no update on the Norwegian’s knock ahead of Gameweek 24.

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson revealed in his Tuesday press conference that all of his senior goalkeepers are now fit. That means he will have to decide which one of Vicente Guaita (£4.2m), Wayne Hennessey (£4.5m) or Julian Speroni (£3.9m) will get the nod for the trip to Southampton.

Mat Ryan (£4.4m) could return to action for Brighton against Fulham on Tuesday night following his return from the Asian Cup. Manager Chris Hughton revealed that he has a “decision” to make whether or not to throw him straight back into the side or give David Button (£4.0m) one more match.

Johann Berg Gudmundsson (£5.5m) continues to be assessed ahead of Burnley’s trip to Manchester United, having missed the Clarets’ last two Premier League matches.

Phil Bardsley (£4.2m), who had started eight of the last nine Premier League outings at right-back, is also a doubt. That could prove useful information for owners of Anthony Martial (£7.3m) who looks set to line up on Manchester United’s left flank.

The top story at Fulham is the suspension of striker Aboubakar Kamara (£4.5m) for disciplinary reasons. He, therefore, won’t be involved for the visit of Brighton, and could even end up leaving the club.

New Huddersfield Town manager Jan Siewert will likely deploy a 4-3-3 formation in his first match in charge, his favoured system from time at Borussia Dortmund II.

As he has only just arrived in England it is difficult to accurately predict which players will get the nod, although he has recently been handed a fitness boost concerning Aaron Mooy (£5.0m).

The Australian international has returned to training following a lengthy lay-off with a knee problem, and is being assessed ahead of Gameweek 24.

Harry Maguire (£5.4m) should be back at the first time of asking for Leicrester, after being forced off in the 4-3 defeat to Wolves. The Foxes’ absence from the FA Cup gave the England centre-back enough time to recover.

His return to the side could temper expectations of a large win for Liveprool, as Leicester seemed to struggle in his absence at Molineux.

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  1. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    How's this looking? Right bench order?

    Fabianski
    Robertson digne Doherty
    Salah (c) Pogba (vc) siggy anderson
    Hamer fraser awb bamba
    Firmino jimenez rashford

    1. Dog and Fox
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      looks confusing

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Woah, don't know what happened there! Sorry!

        Fabianski
        Robertson digne Doherty
        Salah (c) Pogba (vc) siggy anderson
        Firmino jimenez rashford

        Hamer fraser awb bamba

    2. NWA
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I have the same gk, bck line and front 3.
      This wolves vs WH game looks tricky.
      I think to maximize your points you have to pick a team.
      I see both teams scoring so am debating to play AWB

  2. Dog and Fox
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Bennet or Bednark as cheap def? got Doherty.

  3. norwegian-forest-cats
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    with TAA out should I play AWB or Bednarek?

    1. jnics23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      AWB

  4. Teahupo'o
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Was really looking forward to banking the FT, but the Martial news tempts me to twist. Which option?

    Speroni
    AWB Pereira Digne
    Salah Sane Hazard Pogba Martial
    Firmino Rashford

    (Foster, Bednarek TAA Kamara)
    1FT 1ITB

    A) Jota
    B) Siggy
    C) Save

    1. Only a Hazard of time
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Save and turn him into Son soon.

      1. Teahupo'o
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks.

    2. NWA
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      wats the news?

  5. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Holebas to Shaw or Kolasinac?,

  6. RussWells89
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    start AWB or Barnes??

    1. Kno
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      starting awb myself

    2. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Barnes

  7. Only a Hazard of time
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Jason Steele --> Boruc worth a cheeky FT?

    Team:

    Alisson (Steele)
    Robertson - Doherty - Digne (Luiz, AWB)
    Salah - Richarlison - F.Anderson - Pogba (Stephens)
    Auba - Rashford - Jiminez

    2FT, 1.1 ITB

  8. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Firmino​ > Auba​ this week?

    1. Ribus
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Nope

    2. jnics23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      not even

  9. Richd
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Doherty stressing me out.

    Got him for 4.4 so don’t wanna be rash.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      It was a fun ride 🙁

    2. Old Man
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah - what the hell are they doing thinking of dropping him - don't they know who we are!!?

  10. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Best Doherty replacement after Wolves ITK leak? And is he reliable?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      he is reliable, but he is also saying they are undecided, another poster said there is one change (which could be Doherty back in)

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Doherty or the random unknown and unnamed ITK?

  11. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Play Brooks or Wan?

    1. jnics23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      wan

  12. Ribus
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Play:
    A) Bennett (WHU)
    B) AWB (sou)

    Thanks

    1. jnics23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B

  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Is Doherty out?

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Unknown yet. Check again in 30 mins or so.

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Some people on previous pages quoting some Wolves ITK saying he's out. Not looking good.

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Out how? Severely injured, or just missing this match?

  14. NUFCAndrew
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one

    Jiminez (WHU)
    Jota (WHU)
    Ings (CRY)

    1. Legendary!
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Ings

    2. jnics23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      ings

    3. Pinturicchio10
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Jota

    4. Where dahoud at
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Dont know who to captain outa this lot

      Ddg
      Bennett, digne, luiz, awb
      Sane, pogba, hazard, salah
      Rashford, firmino

      Bench, hamer, Camarasa, Pereira, kamara

      1. Legendary!
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        When in doubt, go Salah

      2. L S P
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Salah

      3. jnics23
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        salah or pogba but salah is safe

    5. Toplad
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Alli for which one and who will score most point in next 2/3 GWs

      A) D.Silva
      B) Richarlison
      C) Siggy
      D) B.Silva

      Thanks in advance !

      1. jnics23
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Siggy

    6. melvinmbabazi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      What to do this week?

      1 FT
      1.5 ITB

      Patricio
      Doherty | Robertson | Digne I Laporte
      Salah | Pogba | Martial I Hazard
      Rashford I *Wilson

      Button | AWB | Hojberg I Barnes

    7. Scheister
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Play one:
      Luiz
      AWB
      Ings

      1. norwegian-forest-cats
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Luiz

    8. StayoutheSpiceZone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Last one before deadline

      First to three

      Play
      A) ings
      B) llorente

      Thanks

      1. L S P
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Ings

    9. pakornk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Help please
      1. Martial > Sane
      Or
      2. Firmino > Auba
      3. Save

    10. Ycfc
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Bottomed

      Kepa
      Robbo Digne Trippier
      FAnderson Salah(c) Rich Pogba Sane
      Rashford Jimenez

      Hamer AWB TAA Kamara

      Gtg? No changes made so would give me 2 FT for next week to bring in City players

    11. banskt
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Foster(tot) | Ings(CRY), AWB(sou), Holebas(tot)

      1) Bench order ok?
      2) Play Bench Boost?

    12. Evasivo
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Right to bench Dunk over AWB?

    13. niksan
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I have Fabianski and Hamer. Who to buy instead of Hamer:
      A) McCarthy
      B) Pickford

    14. THEKID_88
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Alli > Son or bench Alli and play Mitro and save ft?

    15. evilfish
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Last minute help, please. Who to bench?

      A) Rich
      B) Ings
      C) Jimenez

    16. The Train Driver
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Salah not going to score any goals tonight, would bet my house on it...

      1. chiragvirwani7
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I would too. Just because he is playing tomorrow night.

    17. BraxterStockman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Deeney ----> Zaha
      Good move? or save so I have 2 ft's to next.

    18. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Who to play:

      a) Ings
      b) Jimenez
      c) Richarlison

    19. Richd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      So there’s a wolves ITK who is so ITK we haven’t even got his twitter name ? 😉