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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. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Hi lads,

    Play Rudiger or Doherty? (Am buying Schar for Tierney and want to play him)

    Thanks.

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Doherty

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      If only 1FT, could you not save and play both Rudiger and Doherty

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 9 days ago

        I know. Huge dillema.

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 9 days ago

          I would rather save FT but I don't know your plans from 33 onwards. Prefer flexibility of 2FTs and more info in 33 over bringing in Schar and benching one of Rudiger and Doherty

  2. sfcspartans
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Bench two: Mateta, Cucho, Doherty, Robertson, James or Cancelo?

    Mateta and Cucho right?

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Yeah.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Yes

    3. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Cancelo, James

    4. Hughes Your Daddy
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Bench Mateta against Leicester with his form/goal ratio? Balls of steel 🙂

      1. sfcspartans
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 9 days ago

        Who then?

  3. Traction Engine Foot
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Would you go Bowen over Maddison this week if using FH in 33?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Yes

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

      Yeah probably. Bowen loves scoring and Moyes hates rotation

  4. RobMcM1991
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Start 2:
    Gallagher
    Cancelo
    Weghorst

    1. PKnox11
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Cancelo and Gallagher.

      1. RobMcM1991
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 9 days ago

        Cheers

  5. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Which one do you prefer ?

    A Gabriel (BHA sou che)
    B Schar (WOL LEI CRY)
    C Telles (eve NOR livv)

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      A

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      B).

      Isn't Telles very much a rotation risk?

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 9 days ago

        Shaw out for 2-3 weeks

        1. Big_Andy_GAWA
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 9 days ago

          I see!

  6. ididnt
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    how likely is Havertz to play this gw?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Lukaku a doubt with achilies issue. Havertz likely to start

    2. PKnox11
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Pretty likely. Tuchel said that Lukaku is a doubt for Saturday.

      1. ididnt
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 9 days ago

        thanks

  7. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Schmeichel
    Trent, Robbo, Doherty, Cancelo
    Salah, Saka, Kulu, Martinelli
    Laca, Kane
    (Foster, Hwang, Gordon, Amartey)

    1FT, 0.2itb
    1) Martinelli > Odegaard (or another 5.5 or less?)
    2) Salah > KDB --or-- Son --or-- Bruno
    3) Save

  8. WWW.
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Thoughts on these transfers?

    Tierney + Jimi > James + Nacho

    Sa
    TAA Cancelo Doherty
    Salah Kulu Saka Raph Ramsey
    Kane Toney

    Dubravka Amartey *Jimi *Tierney

    2FT 1.1m itb.

    1. Malinwa
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Go!

  9. Malinwa
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    bench order:
    a) Adams (CHE)
    b) Coady (NEW)
    c) Dennis (LEE)

  10. Fpl_Ludwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Iheanacho or Saint max?

    If Saint max i’m keeping him until gw36, and if Iheanacho i’m keeping the rest of the season. But he’s a rotation risk with europa as well

    Thoughts?
    Or someone else under 7.0 mil?

  11. BlzE_94
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Am I GTG?

    de Gea
    TAA Robertson James White
    Salah Son Saka Fraser
    Kane Weghorst

    Foster Odegaard Williams Broja

  12. ratski
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    If I do robbo and maupay to cucho and fofana then gives me enough funds to get in Bruno next week.

    Do we think cucho and fofana keep their places through to gw36 where I plan to BB?

    1. Heiro
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Id be amazed if they didnt. I think Fofana was pretty highly rated in the last game and they have missed him greatly/ the way Watford are sinking, id be amazed if Cucho came out any time soon.

      Any thoughts on my post below?

  13. Heiro
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Hi all,

    Any changes needed here? 1FT

    DDG(Ramsdale)

    TAA/Rudiger/Doherty

    Jota/Salah/Saka/Kulu/Barnes

    Laca/Dennis

    Could get Kane in for Salah for -4? (C)?

    1. ratski
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Will Dennis play ?

  14. MGD
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    FH GW33 and WC GW34. What one week punt?

    Ramsdale
    TAA - Robertson - Doherty
    Salah - Kulu - Raphina - Gordon
    Kane (c) - Antonio - DCL

    DDG - Thomas - Ramsey - Tierney*

    A) Salah -> Fernandes (Chasing some points in my ML)
    B) Tierney -> White/Cedric (Double up on Arsenal Def)
    C) Tierney -> Dalot/Schaar/Castagne
    D) Something else 0,2 TB

    Thanks :)!

    1. Peter Ouch
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Kulu to Bowen, maverick

      1. MGD
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 9 days ago

        Haha i am going to be punty, but not crazy 😉

  15. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Why wasn't Mendy in Leicester's squad last night?

    Heard nothing about an injury. Was he ineligible?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Leicester make two changes to the side that drew with Manchester United at the weekend.

      Nampalys Mendy has not been registered in the Foxes squad for Europe so is ineligible, Marc Albrighton comes in.
      Ricardo Pereira for James Justin is the other change.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 9 days ago

        Ah okay, thank you! They messed up, they could have used him.

  16. Peter Ouch
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Hi lads, White out for Doherty for free?

    1. JPSpurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      I would

  17. JPSpurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Pulled the trigger on WC - any obvious issues?

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

    1. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Will you bring in Salah and Trent down the line or go without the rest of the season? Looks good!

      1. JPSpurs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 9 days ago

        Going to risk not having him - have a 79pt lead in my ML so a calculated risk

    2. FPL ElasticO
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      No Salah, you're taking a huge risk... keep in mind both LIV & MCI are in a title race.
      Also, no TAA could also backfire I don't think Robbo can cover him.

  18. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Bringing in Leicester seems fraught with danger

    1. FPL ElasticO
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Barnes or Mads looks safe to pick otherwise no one else. I will wait till LEI conf. league game is over

    2. Peter Ouch
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      next week, eupropa midweek

  19. L S P
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    2 FT, .6 ITB

    Ramsdale (Foster)
    TAA-Robbo-Cancelo-Doherty (Jonny)
    Salah-Havertz-Saka-Kulu-DJames
    Kane (Pedro/Broja)

    Kind of at a loss. If I had to make a transfer I'd do DJames->Cornet/Barnes but LEE plays WAT and I'd really like to see how LEI does against CPL before committing to a LEI MID. Cornet just seems fun.

    Thoughts appreciated.

  20. FPL ElasticO
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    This is a bit of forward planning from GW 34 onwards.
    Would you transfer out Robbo to afford a KDB?
    or, Just get Foden and keep Robbo & play 5 at the back system

    Current defence: TAA / Robbo / James / Cancelo / Doherty

  21. FredrikH
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Really struggling with my chips strategy. FH WC BB left.

    Not very well set up for a GW33 with only two dgw players (Broja, Saka) and 4(!) blanks as it stands including both GKs, Raphinha and Cash. 6 good SGW players for it in Kane, Kulu, Doherty, Cancelo, TAA and Salah. James and Havertz are decent at home to Arsenal. The last spot being occupied by Dennis

    Initial plan was FH33 WC34 BB36. But with squad already looking close to a 34WC I am a bit unsure on what approach to take. Would love some suggestion on the matter by you good folks.

    Also is there a bigger upside on a 37FH compared to 33 in this case?

    WC37 is an alternative but doesn't look that good with 36+38 being the weeks we'd want the same setup.

    Three chips should feel like a luxury at this stage but really doesnt. How would you optimalize it?

    1. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      If you're not set up for 33 then best to FH for that, WC in 34 and set yourself up for BB in 36 or 37. I've got the same and that's what I'm going to do. Don't over complicate it.

    2. Lloyds of London
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      I have both my FHs! I'm thinking WC35, BB36, FH37, and I don't know what to do with the last FH. I'm fairly well set-up for GW33 but am going to try and bring in Maddison this week.

  22. mcsteely
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Bowen or Havertz for a one week punt?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      That's tough. Lean towards Bowen

    2. FredrikH
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Went with Havertz personally. Guess both could get limited minutes. Just feels like Southampton are a bit more off form than Brentford recently.

  23. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Bench 1:

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

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

      g

    2. FredrikH
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      G and have him come in for C.

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 16 Years
        4 years, 9 days ago

        You think James gets rested this week?

        1. FredrikH
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 9 days ago

          Afraid so but hoping not.

          1. Boss Hogg
            • 16 Years
            4 years, 9 days ago

            Cheers Bungle.
            Hope Zippy's not giving you too much gyp these days. I always thought you should smack his smug little face back to Mars.

    3. Traction Engine Foot
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      B or G

  24. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Hey guys is this team G2G? Or would you swap anyone from the starting 11 to the bench?

    Ramsdale
    Taa - Cancelo - James - Doherty
    Salah (v) - Son (c) - Saka - Raph - Kulu
    Cucho

    DDG - Robbo - Weghourst - Broja

  25. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Anyone dare captain Havertz? Or just go with the flow with Kane?

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

      i'm captaining Son

      1. el polako
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 days ago

        I'm thinking about Saka.

    2. Reacher
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Depends if mini league leader or chasing

  26. estheblessed
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    I want to get Maddison for next week;

    a) Save FT and play Coutinho (Spurs H)
    b) Use FT to do Countinho > Maddison (Palace H)

  27. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Bring Madison in for free? Yes or no

    1. Hughes Your Daddy
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      I did

  28. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Would you start Reguilon over either Rudiger or Robbo this week?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Nope. Doherty, Sessegnon and Royal all available so not nailed for starts

  29. PKnox11
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Brendan Rodgers said changes will be made on Sunday... guess we'll find out then.

  30. tabby98
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 9 days ago

    What to do here guys?

    Ramsdale, Dubravka
    TAA, Rudiger, Tierney*, Doherty, Kilman
    Salah, Saka, Kulu, Raphinha, Ramsey
    Kane, Toney, Jimenez*

    2FTs
    £0.7m itb