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8 April 2022 773 comments
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We’ll be bringing you the key team news and injury updates live from all the Premier League pre-match press conferences ahead of Gameweek 32.

Seven managers spoke to the media on Thursday – those of Brighton and Hove Albion, Leeds United, Newcastle United, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Watford and Wolverhampton Wanderers – and you can read all the headline news from those pressers via this link here.

For much more detailed information, check out our Predicted Line-ups page and Injuries and Bans feed.

A video round-up is also available here:

GAMEWEEK 32 TEAM NEWS – FRIDAY

LIVERPOOL

A Fabinho head injury against Benfica drew blood but he, like the whole Liverpool squad, is available for Sunday’s huge title showdown with Manchester City. After being unused in the 2-0 win over Watford, Trent Alexander-Arnold played 89 minutes in Lisbon.

“When I had a look last time on my smartphone, it looked like everybody is available again.” – Jurgen Klopp

MANCHESTER CITY

Pep Guardiola also kept it brief and succinct. Their injury situation remains the same – only lacking Ruben Dias (hamstring) and Cole Palmer (foot).

“Everyone is fit. Not Ruben [Dias] or Cole Palmer.”

CHELSEA

The Blues’ trip to Southampton is in-between their two Champions League quarter-finals against Real Madrid. Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that there are knocks for Romelu Lukaku and Hakim Ziyech, alongside the known injuries of Callum Hudson-Odoi (back) and Ben Chilwell (knee)

“Callum Hudson-Odoi is still out. We are a bit in doubt with Romelu [Lukaku] and Hakim Ziyech. They were not in training yesterday due to little problems. We need a test and confirmation from training if they are available.”

ARSENAL

Not only will Kieran Tierney‘s knee surgery and rehabilitation likely end his season but it has been revealed that Thomas Partey (thigh) has an injury that could do the same.

“Partey has a significant injury and we will have to keep assessing him. He will be out for some weeks.” – Mikel Arteta

The return of full-back Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf) has been pencilled in for sometime in Double Gameweek 33, with Nicolas Pepe likely available after being ill.

MANCHESTER UNITED

After missing the 1-1 draw with Leicester City, Cristiano Ronaldo is back from illness and available to face Everton. The status of Jesse Lingard‘s illness is unknown but Ralf Rangnick confirmed that Edinson Cavani (calf) has been joined by Raphael Varane (knock) and Scott McTominay (foot).

Luke Shaw will miss the next couple of weeks as doctors remove metal bolts from the leg where he had a double fracture in 2015.

“Cristiano is back again, Luke [Shaw] is still injured. He’s having problems with his leg where he had his operation back in 2015. Cavani is still injured, Varane is still injured, the same is true for Scott McTominay.” – Ralf Rangnick

LEICESTER CITY

As expected, Brendan Rodgers has hinted at squad rotation during this busy April. He should have Caglar Soyuncu and Ayoze Perez back from illness, with Boubakary Soumare (abductor muscle) back in training.

Jamie Vardy (knee) is still not ready to return, while Wilfred Ndidi, Ryan Bertrand and Danny Ward have their own ongoing knee injuries.

“We’ve got eight games to fit in this month. The same team won’t play every single game, you can’t get the same intensity if you do. We’ll make some changes, and it will be the same for the Thursday game. Jamie [Vardy] won’t be back. He’s got a final injection on Tuesday and we’ll see what the reaction is to that. We’re hoping we get positive news on that. Soyuncu will come back into the squad, apart from that it’s the same.”

WEST HAM UNITED

Jarrod Bowen is one of this week’s most-bought players. His comeback has already brought two goals and an assist over the past week and David Moyes doesn’t sound ready to manage his minutes ahead of their second leg in Lyon. Angelo Ogbonna (knee) remains out but Manuel Lanzini has rejoined training after his recent car crash and Vladimir Coufal (hernia) has made the matchday squad twice this week, albeit without playing.

“We’ve needed him [Bowen]. We missed his goals when he wasn’t here and since he’s come back he’s got us a couple of important goals. He’s played well for someone who’s just come back, we need that to continue and for him to keep scoring those goals.

“We’re still hoping that Lanzini can improve and be better. He’s still carrying the knock from the car crash. He’s been training but is still a bit ginger in everything he’s doing. We’re hopeful that he’s getting much closer to being able to play.” – David Moyes

EVERTON

After back-to-back defeats in Double Gameweek 31, Frank Lampard is at least able to welcome back a few names. Allan and Michael Keane return from suspension, plus Seamus Coleman has recovered from illness. Midfielder Fabian Delph (thigh) is also back in proceedings, although the likes of Andros Townsend (knee), Yerry Mina (thigh) and Tom Davies (thigh) remain out.

“Freshness is good. Seamus Coleman also, who was feeling the effects of not being well on Weds, is now in consideration. Mina, we hope will be fit for Leicester.”

Donny van de Beek has a small grade thigh injury, whereas Nathan Patterson‘s season is likely over because of an ankle operation.

ASTON VILLA

Tyrone Mings and Emiliano Buendia have shaken off “niggles” from last Saturday and should be fine to face Spurs. Even though left-back Lucas Digne was replaced after 12 minutes at Molineux, it was due to stomach cramps rather than injury. Marvelous Nakamba hasn’t played since Gameweek 16 but is ready to return to the matchday squad.

“We’re likely to make some changes. Marvelous Nakamba was one we’ve been waiting for and he’s had 60 minutes in the Under-23s and a strong week, so he’ll come into the squad. Tyrone [Mings] trained yesterday and he’s been OK, so he’s available. Emi [Buendia] trained today and assuming there’s no reaction, he’ll be available. That makes us virtually full strength.” – Steven Gerrard

The absence of Danny Ings was because he became a father the night before so, a week later, he’ll also be able to play on Sunday.

CRYSTAL PALACE

Patrick Vieira has revealed that Nathan Ferguson (hamstring) has had another injury setback but, by saying the rest are fine, suggests that Michael Olise is back from the foot problem that forced a withdrawal from the France under-21 squad.

“Everybody is feeling good. Nathan (Ferguson) had a step back but outside of him everyone is training tomorrow.”

BURNLEY

No new injuries were picked up during the Clarets’ Double Gameweek 31. Ben Mee (knee), Erik Pieters (knee) and Johann Berg Gudmundsson (calf) remain unavailable.

“No-one back for this one. Ben Mee is beginning to make progress, as is Erik Pieters. They’re back on the grass but on the medical side still, not with us. Johann [Berg Gudmundsson] is going to be a longer-term one.” – Sean Dyche

BRENTFORD

Joining Josh Dasilva (hamstring) on the sidelines is fellow midfielder Frank Onyeka, after picking up an ankle injury on Nigeria duty.

NORWICH CITY

Dean Smith has reported some illnesses in the Norwich camp, although he wouldn’t give names. What we already know is that Ozan Kabak (hamstring) is out for the season, just like Adam Idah (knee) and Andrew Omobamidele (back).

Sunday comes too soon for Josh Sargent (ankle) but Max Aarons (hamstring), Lukas Rupp (hamstring) and Brandon Williams (ankle) will take part in Friday’s training session.

“(Ozan) Kabak is going to get treatment at his parent club as it’s a significant hamstring injury that’s ruled him out for the rest of the season.” – Dean Smith

FPL Marc Broadcaster, writer and overthinker. Hoping that ‘differential potential’ will catch on.

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  1. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone taking a punt on Ronaldo instead of Bruno? one week only

    1. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Kane out is the only way for me, I want to and captain but finding it hard to go through with it.

    2. SharkyJon
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I’m thinking Salah and DCL to Ronaldo (c) and Saka for free, 1 week punt as FH33/WC34, thoughts?

      1. Silecro
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Not bad at all, i would do it

    3. ebb2sparky
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I’d like Ronaldo but means 2 hits over the next 2 weeks rather than 1 hit. Do you think Ronaldo is worth an extra hit?

      1. SharkyJon
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I would only do it for free, it’s a risk but Everton are really bad, expecting Villa to bounce back and make it tough for Spurs

  2. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Would you take a -4 to shift Broja to someone and play BB this week? Feels weird benching DDG, Robbo & Weg this week, but can't get everyone into my starting 11. I have 1.6m in the bank..

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo - Taa - James - Doherty
    Salah - Son - Kulu - Raph - Saka
    Cucho

    DDG - Robbo - Weghourst - Broja

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Broja to Mateta and bb looks decent to me.
      Almost guaranteed to get 15 starters (some doubt on James maybe?) so looks good.

      1. Kodap
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Mateta was my earlier thought too, so that makes sense.

        I could work towards a BB in 36 is my other option as I'm planning on FH'ing in 33 too.

  3. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Bench 1 of these:

    a. Robertson
    b. Rudiger
    c. James
    d. Doherty
    e. Saka
    f. Lacazette
    g. Weghorst

    1. Crossologist
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      G

  4. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Play Dubravka or Sa?

  5. tbos83
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    GTG?

    Pope
    Doherty TAA Cancelo
    Salah(c) Son Coutinho Raph Saka
    Weghorst Nacho

    Foster Targett Livra Broja*

    1. Crossologist
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Som(C) and yes

      1. Crossologist
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Son even

        1. tbos83
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah - I'm really torn on that one but you're probably right

          1. Crossologist
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            I just think he has more of a chance to go big than Salah but saying that pool probably wins 3-2 with Salah scoring all 3 now I’ve said that

  6. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Mad to consider wildcarding to this now as opposed to GW34?

    Schmeichel Foster
    TAA Robertson Cancelo James Doherty
    Son KDB Maddison Ramsey Gordon
    Kane Mateta Cucho

    Obviously the big omission is no Liverpool attack! KDB could be Bruno for next two, although I'm FH33.

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      You're not going to like this but you're thinking exactly like me.

      I've hit the WC button and am currently on the below ready for a BB in 33 as a lot can change by 36 and I want it out the way as it ruined the end of last season for me.

      I'll FH in 36 or 37. Want to squeeze a bit more out of my WC.

      Why no Arsenal and is Dewsbury-Hall not the best cheap mid option?

      I've kept MITB for Bruno to KDB and I'm struggling to justify TAA over Robbo, both does look nice but means no Arsenal and a weaker BB.

      Schmeichel
      TAA Cancelo James Doherty White
      Bruno Son Maddison Saka
      Kane
      Dubravka Mateta Cucho Dewsbury-Hall

  7. banskt
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    My captaincy options are:
    Salah, Mahrez, Son, Saka, and James.

    I have been switching them around every 10mins. No idea who to stick with.

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I'd go with Son (c) and Salah (vc)

    2. ManUtdFan977
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I’d go Son then salah vice

  8. ManUtdFan977
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Play Mitchell (Leicester) or Ben Johnson (Brentford)

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Mitch. Leicester are already in Holland.

  9. highsguy
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Sa
    Doherty, TAA, James
    Kulu Son Saka Raph Salah
    Weg Laca

    bench: White, VVD, Broja

    Would you make any changes? Slight benching headache

  10. AC Yew
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Saiss likely to start this week? Got 2FT and wondering whether to shift him out using one

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Unlikely, but possible.
      Even if he does, 2 point though? And no dgws to come.
      Worth a transfer I think

      1. AC Yew
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks Boss, who would you replace him with?

        1. Boss Hogg
          • 16 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          James? Gabriel? Schar?

  11. Ronny Sandstone
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Who scored more the next 3 gameweeks...

    Kane/Bruno or Ronaldo/Son

    Cheers

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      KB

      1. Ronny Sandstone
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah I think so too, probably gonna be the route I go, will no doubt force my chasing rival to go the other combo

        Cheers

    2. Hobo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      KB but actually Kane/Salah probably scores more

      1. Ronny Sandstone
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Salah will come back for Bruno in 34 I think, should have really said for next 2 tbh

        Cheers

  12. OptimusBlack
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Pick one to Start ??
    A- Chalobah SOU (A)
    B- Coady NEW (A)
    C- Willock WOL (H)

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      C

  13. Gunners in Haaland
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one please:
    A) Weghorst
    B) Richarlison

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

  14. Sid07
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    For james
    1) ditch TAA
    2) ditch Robertson
    3) save ft

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Save

    2. OptimusBlack
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      .save

  15. Laurel and Vardy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Pick one:

    1) Coutinho->Maddison
    2) Save FT

    Thanks.

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      1

    2. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      2

  16. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Been out the loop a little bit. Those with 1x WC, 1x BB and 1x FH left, what is your plan?

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      If I were in that position - WC35, BB36, FH37 would be my play

      1. Klip Klopp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks for the advice

  17. EL tridente
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    A) Sa
    B) Dubravka

    Bench 1:
    1: Coady
    2: Coutinho
    3: Watkins

  18. Malkmus
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    A'noon all. Quick Q - if I save transfer this week, and play FH in gw 33, will I have 2FT in gw 34?

    Ta !

  19. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Reposting...

    Pope Dubravka
    Dier Cash TAA James Schar
    Saka Raph Kulu Salah Ramsey
    Kane Laca Broja

    1 FT 0.5 ITB.

    Don't know what to do with my second transfer though. (Going to be using FH next week probably so have to use the other transfer also.) Any suggestions? :/

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      BB this week?

  20. diofateen24
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Iheanacho or mateta?

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Nacho for me, Olise back.

      1. Hits from the Bong
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Isn't that good for Mateta?

  21. ManUtdFan977
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Keep reguilon or swap to James for -4

  22. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    2 FT's and no issues, so Stones>Fofana make sense to at least bank some money?

    Sanchez
    Trent White Davies Robbo
    Salah Kulusevski Barnes Saa
    Kane(c) Laca

    Foster Gordon Stones Broja

  23. The Mantis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Any changes to make here?

    Foster (Sanchez)
    Mitchell / Cancelo / Doherty / TAA (Livra)
    Son / Saka / Salah / Barnes (Ramsey)
    Weghorst / Kane (Broja*)

    TIA

  24. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    If I take a -4 to do Broja > Mateta I can have this bench for this week, surely this is worth a BB?

    DDG - Robbo - Mateta - Weghourst

    1. KenyaDigIt
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      BB this week? There will be better times ahead...

      1. Kodap
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I don't doubt that 36 might be a better week, but surely my bench this week is as good a time as any?

    2. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      ddg/weggy have double next week

    3. ebb2sparky
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I don’t think DDG or Robertson will keep a clean sheet and Weghorst is awful so I wouldn’t take a -4 to BB that. Plus isn’t Broja worth keeping for his double next week?

      1. Kodap
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Planning to FH33 anyway so doesn't matter if I keep him or not.

        1. ebb2sparky
          • 15 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Fair enough. I still wouldn’t bench boost that bench but I have a feeling you’ve already made your mind up!

  25. BantasyFootball
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Hi all! Torn about my one FT this week. Team is:

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo Rudiger Coady
    Saka Raphinha Salah Kulusevski
    Kane Weghorst

    Subs: Dubravka, Ramsey, Dier, Broja

    Should I do:
    A) Coady -> White/Gabriel
    B) Coady -> Schar
    C) Ramsey -> Cornet
    D) Something else?

    Thanks!!

  26. Saintjack01
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Son and foden in for salah and kulu?

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      No

  27. Ruinenlust
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Bruno or Ronaldo???

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Bruno for me

  28. KenyaDigIt
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Will FT 33 and WC 34. I have the exact money to sell Salah and Dennis for Ronaldo and Bowen?

    Yay or nay?

  29. PukkiBlinder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Which 3 to bench??
    a. Schar
    b. Rudiger
    c. Martinelli
    d. Doherty
    e. Watkins
    f. Cancelo
    g. Weghorst
    h. Kulusevski

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      ACE

  30. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    If I roll my FT this week, and FH next week, do I still get 2 FTs in gw34?

    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      no