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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. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Would you save this week with this team?

    Ramsdale
    Doherty Robbo TAA Cancelo
    Salah Raph Saka Kulu
    Laca Kane(C)

    Foster - Saiss Gelhardt Mendy

    1FT 0.7m ITB
    1FH left to be played in 36 or 37

    1. ManUtdFan977
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Yes I would save

    2. Traction Engine Foot
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Yes.

    3. syke63
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Same team bar Raph and I'm saving. Just can't do anything that's worth the gamble.

      1. Henryyy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 6 days ago

        Who do you have instead of Raph?

        Great team 😉

    4. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Cheers lads!

  2. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Leicester defender or Schär?

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Schar

      1. Traction Engine Foot
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 6 days ago

        Schar

    2. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Tsar

    3. Hobo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Schar - more reliable minutes

  3. TSN
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Start one:

    A. white (Ramsdale on GK)
    B. Schar

    Cheers

  4. Ronny Sandstone
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Think 6 doubles for 33 is ok if it means saving FH (decent single week players too in that GW)

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Yeah. planning 5

      1. Ronny Sandstone
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 6 days ago

        Think this is a good number, temptation of going all in on doubles never works for me

        Good luck

  5. OffsidePenalty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Start 1:

    Edouard, Hwang, Kilman, Ramsey.

    Or take a hit to replace one of them. FH33 planned.

  6. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Any team news from Rodgers?

  7. I Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Barnes or Kulusevski?

    1. Reacher
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Kulu all day

  8. Champions League Varane
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Crazy?

    Salah and Kulu to Bruno and Havertz?

    I would be getting rid of Kulu next week anyway. Thanks all

    1. TSN
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Crazy

    2. Reacher
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      High level madness

    3. Hits from the Bong
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Ish

    4. Hobo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      I quite like it, though I'd want the cash available to go back to Salah in 34

  9. Hits from the Bong
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    I keep going round in circles. How about Weghorst+Ramsey to Maddison+Mateta this week?
    Then next week Tierney+Sa to Schar+Dubravka for the double?

    Sa Foster
    TAA Robertson Doherty Coady Tierney
    Salah Son Saka Martinelli Ramsey
    Kane Weghorst Broja

  10. ManUtdFan977
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Courinho to zaha Bowen or raphinha
    Currently thinking zaha

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Think Zaha, he's calling my name as well

    2. Hobo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      I want Zaha, so I'd do that

  11. DrNinjamonkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Help please!

    Sanchez / Forser
    Tarkowski / Mee / Rudiger / AAT / Doherty
    Martinelli / Barnes / Salah / Son / Cout
    Lacazaette / Broja / Weghorst

    Cout - Foden?

    Down with covid and cant think straight haha. Thanks!

  12. Warby84
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Ramsdale
    James Rudiger Doherty Robertson Cancelo
    Salah Odegaard Saka Maddison
    Kane

    Sa Coutinho Dennis Broja

    Done Digne to James..

    Doherty or Coutinho???

    Anything worth a hit??

    1. Hobo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      nah

  13. Dthinger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    I know Weghorst has been tough to own, but surely we have to start him against Norwich, right?

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Think i'm selling. Weghorst to Mateta feels like an upgrade and gives me extra funds too.

      1. Dthinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 days ago

        I mean, at this point Weghorst to Gelhart feels like an upgrade

    2. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Your call Dyche.

  14. Traction Engine Foot
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Antonio and Ramsey to Cucho and Maddison sound ok?

  15. Saintjack01
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Best defender to get for 6 mill or less. Already have rudiger, Gabriel and robbo

    1. TSN
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      doherty?

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Doherty

  16. ZLATAN 88
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    play weghorst or saïss ?

    1. TSN
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      weg

    2. Traction Engine Foot
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Weghorst

  17. threeputt
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    praying the wol v mci rearranged game foes into gw37, for a WC 35, bb dgw36, fh dgw37 looks preferable

    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      When will we know?

  18. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Salah + Broja >> Bruno + Nacho (-4) supposing Vardy is out for a while? High risk, high reward, planning to C Bruno next week. Yay / Nay?

  19. Dthinger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Laporte...start or bench? If I had Cancelo I would certainly start him, but it feels like Laporte lacks the attacking up-side.

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Start

    2. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Who'd you bench for him?

      1. Dthinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 days ago

        Toney, I guess

  20. n14mul
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Afternoon

    Best keeper for this week

    A. Ramsdale
    B. Pope

    1. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      A

  21. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Due to having 9 players from two games this week, i'm embarking on my most maverick FH ever. This is the team, risky as hell with some players but wish me luck:

    Ramsdale
    James, Doherty, Schar
    Mane, Kulu, Havertz, Foden, Bowen
    Kane(c), Ronaldo

    4.9, Ayling, Dalot, Greenwood
    0.0 itb

    Risky, bench awful, starters doubtful, feel free to tear it apart

    1. syke63
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      I'd be worried about Chelsea players getting a rest but it does look good.

  22. Nobodinho
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Bench one:

    A) Robertson
    B) Watkins
    C) Mateta
    D) Martinelli

    1. Nightf0x
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      B

  23. Nightf0x
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    pope
    taa chalobah rudi (cancelo doc)
    kulu salah kdb bowen raph
    denis weg (broja)

    which ? ( Still have FH BB WC)

    A) kulu to saka/madds/cornet
    B) kdb to saka/madds/bruno/son
    C) kdb kulu -4 to son/bruno saka/madds/cornet
    D) kdb weg. -4 to kane saka/madds/zaha/cornet
    E) chalobah to gabriel/white
    F) WC or FH

    1. JPSpurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      I would do D but personally prefer to keep KDB than Salah

  24. JPSpurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Have finally cracked - time to play W/C I think - below is not too crazy?

    Getting rid of

    Ramsdale, Sanchez
    Coady, Livra
    Havertz, Kulu, Salah
    Laca, Watkins, Broja

    To give

    Schmeichel (Foster)
    Cancelo, James, Doherty, Robertson (Amartey)
    KDB, Son, Saka, Bowen, Maddison
    Kane (Mateta, Cucho)

  25. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Only 1FT
    Hold?

    Ramsdale
    Robbo, TAA, Rudiger, Doherty
    Son, Salah, Saka, Raphinha
    Weghorst, Lacazette

    Subs: Kulu, Saiss, fodder

  26. Ohh1454
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Is it crazy to consider Salah > Bruno ?

    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      No

    2. Warby84
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Yep

  27. merin
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    When would you use FH, WC and BB with this team?
    Considering FH33, WC34 and BB36. Any better suggestions?

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Tierney Coady
    Salah Havertz Saka Kulu DLuiz
    Kane Watkins Broja

    1 FT, 0.8 ITB

    1. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      WC35 BB36 FH37

      1. merin
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 6 days ago

        Cheers

    2. Warby84
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 days ago

      Maybe have fun and navigate yourself

  28. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    If you think Weggy has screwed you over so far see what happens if you sell or bench him, classic FPL

  29. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    Best Kilman replacement for the next few GWs

    Schar
    Tarkowski
    Livramento
    Castagne
    Varane

    Rest of Back 7

    Dubravka Ramsdale

    Rudiger Doherty White Keane xxxxxxxx

    Any ideas would be welcomed

  30. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 days ago

    I’ve got 2 FT’s and 0 ITB

    Saiss to Doherty seems obvious?

    Ramsdale
    TAA/Robbo/Cancelo/Rudiger/Saiss
    Salah/Son/Kulu/Raphinha
    Weghorst

    Foster/Ramsey/Jimmy*/Broja*