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The latest FPL Double Gameweek 30+ injury news

There are less than 24 hours to go before the deadline for Double Gameweek 30+ passes but we’re in the dark regarding the latest fitness situation at most Premier League clubs.

Only four top-flight managers have held their pre-match press conferences so far, with most of the others expected to face the media long after Wednesday’s Fantasy Premier League deadline has been and gone.

We’ll recap what Messrs Wilder, Smith, Arteta and Guardiola had to say before quickly rounding up what else we know.

Manchester City

Pep Guardiola didn’t report any fitness concerns in his pre-match presser on Tuesday, although did voice his worries over the frequency of fixtures that are about to happen.

Speaking to the media via video conference, Guardiola said:

They [the players] came back really well. We have absolutely no complaints. But the way we are right now, like other clubs, we don’t know.

Tomorrow we will see the level of the team and from there we will see what we can do better. The players are training good but I don’t know the physical condition.

I think we are ready to play one game but three days after another one, and four days after another? We are not ready. That’s why you have to rotate and use absolutely all the players.

Sheffield United

Chris Wilder reported a clean bill of health in Monday’s press conference, so should have a full complement of players to choose from ahead of the trip to Villa Park. 

The Blades’ boss said:

I don’t think there’ll be an incredible amount of changes because there hasn’t been all season. But there’s no guarantees or shoo-ins. If someone comes back and absolutely rips it up, will I consider putting them in? Yes.

Wilder also confirmed that the club were close to extending Dean Henderson‘s loan deal until the end of 2019/20.

Aston Villa

Tom Heaton and Wesley remain sidelined ahead of Aston Villa’s Double Gameweek 30+ opener against Sheffield United and, having not been named in the revised 25-man squad in February, won’t be able to feature in the run-in even if they recover from injury.

On wider fitness issues, Dean Smith said:

We’re going to have a look over the next couple of days. There’s a couple of niggles here and there but hopefully we’ll be fighting fit.

Asked about the returning John McGinn, Smith replied:

If I’ve got any concerns it’s the fact that he hasn’t played for six months. The other players haven’t played for 12-13 weeks. So we have to manage him appropriately after his injury and we will do so.

Arsenal

3pm team news

Continuing on a similar theme, Mikel Arteta also reported no fitness issues with the Arsenal squad ahead of the Manchester City game – although Calum Chambers is a long-term absentee and Lucas Torreira‘s match-readiness is uncertain.

When asked about his young players getting a look-in, Arteta replied:

In our case we have five games in 15 days, that’s a game every three days. We don’t know how the players are going to respond physically because we have had a really short preparation time. We have to use them.

On Eddie Nketiah, Arteta added:

I am convinced that he is the right player for us, to move us to the next level and that he can contribute in a big way to the way we want to play. He has been fantastic so far.

The Arsenal boss confirmed that he was “extremely happy” with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang amid rumours about the striker’s future.

The Rest

Carlo Ancelotti was speaking to Everton’s own media department on Tuesday, saying of his walking wounded:

Andre Gomes is training with the team so he is not going to have a problem for Sunday. The physical condition of the team, in general, is good and we are looking to recover Yerry Mina and Fabian Delph.

Mina has a check on Wednesday, so we will see with him [if he is ready to face Liverpool]. We have to check on Fabian Delph, also. They are both close to coming back to training but remain doubts for the game on Sunday. If [Mina and Delph] do not play, we hope they will be with us for the match at Norwich, for sure.

Theo Walcott had surgery last week, we hope he will not be long in recovery and can be ready to come back with us [in training] in three weeks.

On Leicester City’s injury situation, Brendan Rodgers told BBC Leicester Sport on Monday:

A couple that we’re just keeping an eye on. Ryan Bennett had a sore ankle after one of the games last week. Ayo Perez has been out for a few days but he should return to training now. Apart from that, everyone’s in really good condition.

Ricardo Pereira is out long term for the Foxes.

After Newcastle United’s weekend friendly against Hull City, meanwhile, Steve Bruce said:

The good thing is that everyone’s come through it OK. We have picked up one or two in the week – the two Longstaff brothers in particular – but they’ll hopefully be joining us on Monday or Tuesday.

Craig Shakespeare said after Watford’s win over Brentford:

Masina didn’t start as he took a slight knock in training yesterday. It’s precautionary. Same with Kiko and Will Hughes, precautionary. We are expecting everyone to be training on Sunday if not Monday.

Watford added that the “only players definitely unavailable” for Gameweek 30+ will be Gerard Deulofeu and Daryl Janmaat.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer didn’t report any injury concerns when speaking to the Manchester United website on Tuesday but, like Guardiola, did threaten rotation in the weeks ahead, saying:

Well, we hope everybody’s going to be ready for the first game. We’ve had time out so I don’t think we can expect that those lads who’ve missed lots of the football can last the full game.

We can use five subs and have nine on the bench. I think that’s helpful because footballers, after being out for so long, going into competitive games will be a challenge for them and we have to look after them injury-wise and fitness-wise.

We can’t just flog one player and say to them, ‘you play every game and every minute’ because it might be a period when we have to rotate quite often.

Spurs’ Japhet Tanganga is set to miss out on the Double Gameweek 30+ clash with United with a stress fracture to his back, according to the Telegraph.

Dele Alli will be suspended, meanwhile.

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Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson were involved in an intra-squad match at the weekend, with those two players having not been risked for the previous warm-up game against Blackburn Rovers for precautionary reasons.

The Reds apparently have no other new fitness concerns to report.

Injury doubts still surround Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes ahead of Gameweek 30+ for Burnley, meanwhile.

Jorginho will miss Chelsea’s clash with Aston Villa through suspension, while Southampton’s Moussa Djenepo begins a three-game ban.


More detailed information and predicted line-ups can be found in the Team News tab, which will be gradually refreshed on Monday and Tuesday.

We’ll keep you posted on any further developments in a video round-up with Neale and Andy on Tuesday afternoon.

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1,220 Comments Post a Comment
  1. zon
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    To finish off BB side:

    A) Doherty, Cantwell, Nketiah
    B) Saiss, Saka, Jota?

  2. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Is this long term BB30+ team (i.e. not FHing yet and no WC either) G2G

    Leno Ramsdale

    Robertson Stevens Fernandez Egan Boly

    KDB Mount Grealish Mahrez Sarr

    Aubameyang Aguero Nketiah

    0.7 ITB
    Any ideas be welcomed

  3. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    BB30 + WC31 team, going all in.

    Henderson
    TAA Egan O'Connell Targett
    KdB Pepe Grealish El Ghazi
    Auba Kun

    Ederson Soy Barnes Nketiah

    0.1 itb

    Choose cpt:

    A) Kun
    B) KdB
    C) Auba

    Cheers good people!

    1. zon
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

    2. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

  4. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Day before the season kicks off again and I’m only just looking at my team, how stressful.

    No WC so need to set my team up using unlimited transfers and bench boost. Better off spreading funds with B?

    A) Saiss, Jota, Auba

    B) Doherty, Jimenez, Tammy

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      if you're keeping this team then B.

    2. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

    3. YouReds
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah, I’m the same. Decided against auba

      1. The Yorkshire Pirlo
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Just makes more sense mate, can get a well rounded squad then. Just hope he stays quiet

  5. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who's the better Wolves def to have out of Boly and Saiss?

    1. Lecky Legs FC
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Boly all day aerial ability points from set pieces

    2. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I like saiss but someone pointed out he has 8 yellows....

    3. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think its very hard to make a convincing case either way. So I went for the cheaper.

    4. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Saiss is more of a threat, boly perhaps will be rotated less

  6. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I think I know the answer but....

    1) Sterling, Saiss, Basham, Reina

    2) Mahrez, Doherty, Bellerin, Henderson

    1. FPL_Devil
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      2

    2. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      2

    3. Taribo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      2

    4. The Yorkshire Pirlo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      2

    5. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      That's what I thought, thanks guys.

  7. hogree
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    BB 30, WC 31 - any thoughts on this lads?

    Leno - Ramsdale
    Laporte - Saiss - Lund - Targett - O'Connell
    Salah - KDB - Fleck - Cantwell - Grealish
    Samatta - Auba - Aguero

    1. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Like it. Only suspect choice is ramsdale

      1. hogree
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Any thoughts on a good 4.6 and under keeper?

        1. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Could just punt it with Reina as he has two games if he starts.

        2. Geordie19
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I’d say either Reina due to DGW, but if you have no WC, maybe Krul? Norwich will be fighting and he will get save points ?

          1. hogree
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            I'm fancying Krul you know, I'll punt on him. Fancy Norwich vs Southampton. Cheers geez.

            1. Geordie19
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Good luck. Would you stick with DCL this week? If so who for? Have 6.5m Would lose 0.4 if I tf DCL out. Intend to FH next week and tf him in.

              1. hogree
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 9 months ago

                Think Samatta could definitely make up for that to be honest, got a good chance of getting some goals, looked very hungry. But in the balance with that price loss - would say if Villa bag a few this week, we'll be hungry next few games too and he's our hitman so could be worth a pop

                1. Geordie19
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 9 months ago

                  Ok great shout thank you. Enjoy tomorrow’s game

  8. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    How do people see the Pool/Everton game going? Trying to decide between Sterling & Mane.

    Always seems to be a pretty low scoring, scrappy fixture these days but obviously the lack of a crowd is an unknown factor. Also not sure if Pool will go ultra-pragmatic & try to see out games by a goal or too until the title is confirmed rather than cut loose.

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      You say they always seem to be low scoring but the reverse fixture finished 5-2.

      1. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        God I've got absolutely zero recollection of that game :D. The likes of that game with the Pickford howler and the Salah 1-1 on the frosty pitch are seared on my memory for some reason.

    2. beric
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think pool will do just as you say, im going with neither for this week

    3. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Everton to play their best game of the season and lose 1-0. THey always up their game against Pool

  9. Muller Reus Corner
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who is the best 4.3m or less defender? I already have Lascelles. Thanks in advance

    1. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Cathcart or Charlie Taylor

      1. Muller Reus Corner
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers, would Holgate be a good shout given Everton’s good fixtures?

        1. Geordie19
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          He’s good after the next few games..

    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Charlie Taylor.

    3. Johnny 8
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Ward. Holgate is a good option but not the best immediate fixtures.

      1. Muller Reus Corner
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Is he nailed on and I’m cautious of Palace’s tough run in.

  10. Geordie19
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Currently have DCL and intend to FH next week. Worth transferring to someone else? Have 6.5m...thank you!!

  11. timawflowers
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    How does this look? Wc next week
    Hendo
    Taa, lund, stephens
    Saka, grealish, kdb, sterling
    Aguero, auba abraham

  12. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    For this week only
    A) Cantwell & Targett
    B) Douglas Luiz & Sokratis

    1. Muller Reus Corner
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A. Don’t trust Arsenal defence

  13. Atwood
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this one? BB then WC next week.

    Ederson - Reina
    TAA - Robertson - Lundstram - Egan - Lascelles
    De Bruyne - Grealish - El Ghazi - Saka - Fleck
    Aguero - Aubameyang - Abraham

    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think you need to post this 6 times in 24 hours to get the desired response. Try again on the next page

      1. Atwood
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Will do mate, cheers

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Midfield weak. Downgrade Robertson to a Sheff Utd defender and upgrade one of the mids to Mount / Barnes

      1. Atwood
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, mids do seem pretty weak. Triple Sheff U defence seems kinda overkill but I may go with it.

    3. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Definitely ditch Robertson and upgrade elsewhere with the extra cash.

  14. coozie
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Jota and Mount

    or

    Jiminez and Cantwell

    What you go for folks?

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

      1. coozie
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Interesting, on Jiminez and Cantwell at the moment ahhhhhh heads starting to hurt now lol

  15. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Do you think O'Connell's alleged injury raises chances of Lundstram starting?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No, different positions.

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Where have you seen this

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Nothing confirmed but doesn't sound good IMHO. I think I'm not gonna take the risk and pick O'Connell but if you're not either and he gets a goal or two don't blame me please!

  16. Gymer11
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Would you make any changes to bench boost team ready for wildcard next game week ?

    Hendo / Leno
    Laporte Egan Stevens Targett TAA
    McGinn , kdb , grealish , Saka , Barnes
    Auba , aguero , jimi

  17. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Leno or Henderson ?
    to go with
    Lunds Stevens TAA Doherty!

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Henderson.

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Triple Sheff

  18. YouReds
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who’s the best 5.9 defender for BB this week but also long term (no WC)

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Wolves defender with money to spare.

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Boly/Saiss/Gomez

    3. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Any of the Wolves defs.

    4. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      PVA?

      1. YouReds
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Interesting shout! Going to take a look

  19. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Is there a case for Auba and Nketia given fixtures?

    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Absolutely. But a wealth of strikers to choose from

    2. Atwood
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Auba seems a must. Nketiah is one I can see paying off but I don't have the guts.

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah, Auba the LW, Eddie the ST.

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Do people really pay 11m for a LW who faces City in one of his games? Some people own Sterling too lol. The Destructive Duo (for your team balance)

    4. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      yes

  20. Gunner1290
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Rate this Bench Boost team out of 10 and suggest any improvements: (I have 2nd wildcard)

    Leno Henderson
    Doherty Trent Targett Basham Egan
    Kdb(c) Mahrez Grealish Saka Mount
    Aguero(vc) Auba Samatta

    1. Atwood
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Quite balanced, like it. 8

  21. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    1) Laporte, Kabasele, Bruno, Aubameyang
    2) Doherty, Cresswell, Sterling, Jimenez

    2 means double Wolves defence and Bruno will come in GW32 for Sterling.
    1 means double Watford defence, but one extra DGW player.

  22. moment
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who's the best 4.7 or below goalkeeper. Realistically just for this week. DGW fever and go with Reina for the save points? Or be a little more sensible and go Krul / McCarthy?

    1. Gymer11
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Reina defo with the two games

  23. boogle
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    If you were starting a draft league form now until end of season, which teams / players would be on your wish list??

    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Man u, son, chelsea, sarr, wolves

  24. Fishy
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Maybe stick with this team?
    Leno hendo
    Taa saiss lundstram stevens lascelles
    Kdb traore grealish mount sarr
    Auba aguero jota
    Looking to use bb btw.

  25. ZaZaZu
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any feedback appreciated. Bench boost in play with WC and FH remaining

    Heaton (DGW), Reina(DGW)
    Azpilicueta, O'Connell (DGW), Laporte (DGW), Bellerin (DGW), Targett (DGW)
    Fleck (DGW), Grealish (DGW), Mount, De Bruyne (DGW), McGinn (DGW)
    Aguero (DGW), Auba (DGW), Tammy

  26. Kroos Kontrol
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this team (free hit)?

    Leno
    Lundstram Stevens Egan
    KdB Sterling Pepe Grealish
    Aguero(C) Auba Jimenez

    Have 0.1 iTB.

    1. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Great

  27. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Henderson
    TAA, Doherty, Egan
    Salah, KdB, Grealish, Bruno
    Vardy, Ings, Jimenez

    Button, Soyuncu, Lacelles, Hayden

    Still got all my chips and going to use them later when there is more information on the display. How bad does this sound?

  28. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Which option?

    A) Mahrez 40 mins against Arsenal and 60 mins against Burnley

    B) Barnes or Mount

    1. casual
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

  29. Well you know, Triffic
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Not seen many teams with Traore. With those fixtures, i think he's worth a punt as a 5th mid on bench boost and then 31 / 32.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      He burnt a lot of people before the break, Wolves were performing better with 3-5-2 and him being an impact sub.

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Think him and Jota will be in my side from GW31+

  30. JELLYFISH
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    This BB team g2g guys?

    Leno McCarthy
    TAA Lascelles Lundstram Targett Egan
    Mane Grealish KDB Mount Bruno
    Auba Kun Nketiah