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FPL team news: Leeds hit by injuries ahead of Gameweek 16, Toney out

We’ve got the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) team news information in our first press conference summary ahead of Gameweek 16 – and it’s a brief round-up to say the least.

Only three pre-match pressers took place on Thursday, involving the managers of Leeds United, Southampton and Watford, while Brentford‘s Thomas Frank faced reporters a day earlier.

We’ll get a maximum of 16 further media gatherings on Friday but, with Brighton and Hove Albion v Tottenham Hotspur expected to be postponed, that number will likely fall by two.

Leicester City v Newcastle United is, for now, seemingly not at risk, despite the Foxes being hit by some Covid-19 cases of their own.

For much more detailed information, check out our gradually updated Predicted Line-ups page and Injuries and Bans feed ahead of Friday’s FPL deadline at 18:30 GMT.

BRENTFORD

Ivan Toney will miss the visit of Watford after testing positive for Covid-19 last Friday, while Sergi Canos will also be unavailable after picking up his fifth booking of the season in the draw with Leeds United.

Thomas Frank refused to rule Toney in or out of Tuesday’s Gameweek 17 clash with Manchester United, which falls outside of the 10-day isolation period – but only just.

For all of Frank’s pre-match comments about Saman Ghoddos being an option up top, it’ll surely be a fight between Marcus Forss and Yoane Wissa for the vacant spot in attack.

“I will not tell you! That is for Watford to guess about, I would say that those two are options of course. There is also Saman Ghoddos, who played as a two-striker role earlier in his career so I have a couple of solutions that I’m working on, and we’ve worked on today and we’ll work on tomorrow before I take the decision.” – Thomas Frank

Josh DaSilva (hip), David Raya (knee), Kristoffer Ajer (hamstring) and Zanka (muscle) remain out but Mads Bech Sorensen is back in contention after a recent spell in self-isolation following a positive Covid-19 test of his own.

LEEDS UNITED

Leeds United confirmed that Patrick Bamford, Kalvin Phillips and Liam Cooper all picked up hamstring injuries in Gameweek 15. The “evolution of [Bamford’s] injury is subject to daily assessment”, according to the medical bulletin, but Cooper and Phillips are out – the latter potentially sidelined for two months, if media reports are to be believed.

Rodrigo also looks set to miss out this weekend in order to aid his long-term recovery from a recurrent heel problem.

Robin Koch has overcome his pelvic injury but, in keeping with Leeds’ awful recent luck on the fitness front, has been ill for the last 10 days and won’t resume normal training again until this weekend.

WATFORD

Watford revealed on Thursday that Adam Masina (thigh) will only be out for a “short period of time” after a scan revealed just a minor strain.

Ken Sema is back in full training after a month out and could be involved this weekend, while Francisco Sierralta (hamstring) hopes to play a full part in training next week.

Ben Foster (groin), Ismaila Sarr (knee), Nicolas Nkoulou (hamstring), Peter Etebo (thigh) and Kwadwo Baah (ankle) remain unavailable.

SOUTHAMPTON

Ralph Hasenhuttl confirmed that goalkeeper Alex McCarthy will be out for “3-4 weeks” with a hamstring injury picked up in Gameweek 15, while the weekend comes “too soon” for Fraser Forster.

New signing Willy Caballero is poised for his debut between the sticks.

“Alex is out for three or four weeks. Fraser tried this week but it’s still a little bit too early for him so will also not make it to the game, I think, so that’s the reason why we signed Willy.

“[Caballero] is fit, he’s coming in with the willingness to help us and this is what we need now.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl

“This is why you need a bigger squad. This season we definitely have more alternatives for rotation. Let’s have a look at the first game, then the other games are coming up in a short space of time.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl on the Christmas schedule

364 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Please choose best option:
    A. Bachmann - Bernardo
    B. De Gea - Bowen

    1. Dion D's Solo Shower
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      B

    3. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Do you still have Kane and Reguilon in your team? Would look to move them first

      1. Cak Juris
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Kane to CR7 already done
        Just bench Reguilon
        -4pts to replace Sanchez, if BHA vs TOT postponed

    4. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

  2. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    What's with Dalot love? Telles with set pieces and more offensive. It's his spot to lose imo.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't Shaw replace him?

      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Don't think so. Looked better(eye test).

    2. BaltimoreCity
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I have same question. Too much playing time risk

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      As you said in your last 3 letters, it's just your opinion, an opinion that might not be shared by Rangnick. His expertese might see something you don't.

      Shaw did okay midweek, grabbing an assist. He was taken off early too, so who knows what will happen...

      I think it's better to wait and see. Managers can be unpredictable.

      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Telles looked better. The confidence, the way he struck the ball, the movement. Heck posture as well. Almost like prime Alonso.

        1. space mercenary
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Get a room.

    4. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Shaw could fit into RR's system, AWB doesn't seem like his type of player. I'm looking to bring in Dalot as a bench rotation player, but agree with the issue of him not being nailed

      1. Fish up a tree
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        AWB got injured yesterday I think?

  3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Which option. All for -4

    A) Son + Gelhardt to Bilva + Antonio (will have 14 potential starters + 1 bench fodder)
    B) Son + Gilmour to Bilva + Bowen (will have 13 potential starters + 2 bench fodders)
    C) Son + Sanchez to Bilva + DDG (will have 13 potential starters + 2 bench fodders)

    Thanks!

    1. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      B.

    2. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'd lean A, 2 bench fodders isn't ideal this time of year - particularly with City players in your team

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Leaning towards A too for exactly that reason.

    3. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A hardly worth the hit
      B & C don't

  4. aleksios
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Anything worth a hit? 0.9itb.

    --Guaita
    --Cancelo--TAA--Alonso--Rudi
    --Salah--ASR--B.Silva
    --Dennis--Kane--Antonio

    --Steele--Gallagher--Gray--Livra.

    Thanks all.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Who is ASR?

      1. aleksios
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        ESR.Sorry.

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Don't take any hit.

          1. aleksios
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Thank you.

      2. splitzz
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Amile smith row

    2. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Likely be playing Gray & Gallagher for ESR & Kane though…

      Would be tempted for a -4 to Ronaldo if this if the above is correct

  5. Cheeky Onion
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    On WC with my weakest 5 players being Coufal, Dalot, Grey, Dennis and Locadia. This leaves me with 2 strong bench players and 0.0m ITB

    My only reservations are Dalot (not being mailed and doubled up with DDG) and also not having any spare funds for future moves. Any changes you'd make here?

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Dalot to White

    2. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Why not double up as the fixtures warrant it ?

      1. Cheeky Onion
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Only due to United defence looking pretty shakey all season. RR looks like he's tightening them up a bit, but with only one PL under his belt it's hard to say

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

    Hi Guys

    In your opinion is the best 4.5 DF for this back seven for the next few GWs

    Meslier Foster

    Rudiger Cancelo Livramento Mitchell xxxxxxx

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      White

    2. toystory2wasok
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      white has WHU next GW but everything else in 2021 is good

    3. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'm between White and Dalot

  7. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Would you go Bachhmann as your second rotating keeper(alongside Sanchez) or spend 0.4 more Giuita?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yes Bachmann is fine for 2nd bench GK

    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

  8. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Bench 2 from

    A) Raphina A CHA
    B) Gallagher H EVE
    C) White H SOU
    D) Dennis A BRE

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      BC

      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        This

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

        Cheers, Tony! Debating Raphina with all the Leeds’ injuries A to Chelsea versus Gallagher H against a leaky Everton.

        Think Raphina could be pushed forward?

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

      A

      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        A has higher chances of scoring than B and C. C can grab CS though.

  9. toystory2wasok
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    afternoon heroes

    A toney, vardy > king, CR7 (-4, have dennis)
    B toney > king (vardy > cr7 next GW for free)
    C toney > antonio (blocks me out of near future CR7 move really)

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Any plans to bring in Bowen? He could cover option C. B unless LEI COVID outbreak gets worse

      1. toystory2wasok
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        hmm, Bowen could work with a 3-5-1 formation with CR7 up top and one of dennis or king as first sub (who would probably end up playing what with xmas rotation)

        just would have to wait till next GW to get him in really

    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      C

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

  10. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Who to get to replace Sanchez?

    A) Guaita
    B) De Gea for -4

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'm on A

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

      A or save

    3. Vjm6891
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      You even need to change him at all? Or you have a spare trf?

      I'm going with no keeper this week if spurs v Brighton is off.

  11. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    How many GWs do we think we can get out of Bachmann?

  12. DandyDon
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else captaining Ronaldo after his rest? Only thing that puts me off is Utd's tight turnaround to midweek game compared to Pool or Chelsea assets. Villa could put in a solid performance at Anfield I think.

    From a successful Son captainer...God knows what I do with him now!

  13. Rbyrne95
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Options? 1.4itb
    Sa
    TAA, Cancelo, James, Alonso, (Reguilon)
    Salah, Foden, Jota (Raph, Allan)
    King, Antonio, Wilson

    A) leave as it is
    B) Transfer Sa to DDG
    C) Transfer Reg to Dalot (or wait for Shaw)
    D) Raph to Bowen? Perhaps want to keep Raph for long term though.
    E) Other

    Cutting funds down can build way for Man U players or another city player following week.

    1. Vjm6891
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I've taken raph out this week. I only had 0.1 invested and he might go down so I'll get him back in when leeds have some decent games.

      Could change to bowen or maddison/barnes?

      Though if your happy with the 11 and subs then can carry over the Trf?

      1. Rbyrne95
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, I thought thought It would've been better to get Reguilion out before the price drop or have Man U defence as I have Antonio to cover west ham currently.

        Raph can score against anyone quite frankly, which scares me with double chelsea def lol. I'll look to get in Bowen shortly, or perhaps, take a cheaper option and play risky with De Bruyne/Man U mid somewhere else.

  14. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Is dalot nailed?

    1. Rbyrne95
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Apparently AWB came off last night with an niggle. So short-term yes? See what others think. I am either taking Dalot in or waiting for Shaw

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        He was stretchered off.

  15. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Captain salah or ronaldo and why?

    1. Rbyrne95
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Fred, last two-games has had returns. Hattrick against Norwich. In fact, triple captain I reckon.

  16. grumpyman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    If you've owned Salah from the beginning you can sell for 12.8. His price will probably drop by 0.3 at least, meaning you can buy him back for what you sold him for.

    1. Baby Bowen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Certain players (him included) seem to have a ridiculously high threshold sold in order to drop, compared to other players.

      So I’d be nervous with that tactic.