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There are four teams in European action on Thursday: Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Sunderland and Brighton and Hove Albion.

Here are the key team news updates from Wednesday’s pre-match press conferences.

KEY INJURY UPDATES

BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION

Pascal Struijk’s red card against Sunderland has been overturned, so he will be available for Gameweek 7, provided he is fit…

“He had some issues during the international break, he played 60 minutes against Sunderland but we try to manage him. He won’t be available tomorrow, but hopefully he will be back at the end of the week for Palace.” – Fabian Hurzeler

Jack Hinshelwood is back in contention, however.

“We can expect him to return.” – Fabian Hurzeler

Mats Wieffer (knee) is “getting closer” to full fitness but remains out, along with Femi Azeez (hamstring), Yankuba Minteh (leg), Kaoru Mitoma (hamstring), Stefan Tzimas (knee) and Evan Ferguson (ankle).

Asked if we could see a bit of rotation in Europe, Fabian Hurzeler said…

“We will try to manage the players and the energy from them, so there will definitely be some changes. I can’t say how many. It will be an opportunity for some players.” – Fabian Hurzeler

Hurzeler also discussed Luka Vuskovic…

“His mindset is to play every game but we also need to look to protect for the future, especially as he had a busy trip with the Croatia national team. If we don’t manage him against Kauno Zalgiris, we will look to manage him in the next few weeks.” – Fabian Hurzeler

BOURNEMOUTH

Justin Kluivert and Amine Adli are both back in the squad for Thursday’s home encounter with Sturm Graz.

“It’s getting better. We are looking forward to having Amine and Justin back in the squad tomorrow. Even to have them in the locker room tomorrow night, it’s important for us. Experienced players, high-quality players. They are ready for some minutes, not for a whole game. Not for 45, but for some minutes. I am happy to have them back.” – Marco Rose

Eli Junior Kroupi meanwhile is stepping up his recovery from a foot injury.

“Junior is back on the pitch, so maybe in a few weeks we have him as well, but tomorrow we play without him.” – Marco Rose

Veljko Milosavljevic (knee), Julian Araujo (thigh) and Alex Scott (tendon) also remain out.

SUNDERLAND

Brian Brobbey and Habib Diarra (both hamstring) have both travelled to Portugal ahead of Thursday’s match with Torreense.

“Brian travelled with the squad, as did Habib, so they will be involved quickly, but we need to respect the process.” – Regis Le Bris

Thomas Meunier (hamstring) and Wilson Isidor (knock) will be assessed.

“Thomas was injured in the last game, so we will have to wait a bit.

“We have one or two players with small knocks as well, so we will see. Wilson got a knock during the game against Brighton, so he will need to be assessed.” – Regis Le Bris

Dan Ballard (hamstring) and Romaine Mundle (knee) remain on the sidelines.

CRYSTAL PALACE

This match comes too soon for Jean-Philippe Mateta (hamstring).

Dean Henderson (ankle), Chadi Riad (knee), Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf) and Ben Chilwell (unknown) are also out.

“JP Mateta will not be here tomorrow.

“Dean Henderson, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben Chilwell too.” – Pierre Sage


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  1. Meta12345
    • 2 Years
    2 hours, 1 min ago

    On 1 million rank.
    Would you hold bruno fernandes and captain ahead of haaland in gw8 and 9?

    1. Meta12345
      • 2 Years
      2 hours ago

      *gw8 and 10

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        1 hour, 24 mins ago

        Only if you’re aiming for 2 million.

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 13 Years
          1 hour, 11 mins ago

          This

  2. Lost for Wirtz
    • 1 Year
    1 hour, 57 mins ago

    Would you bench

    A)Bruno
    B)Muharemovic

    I know it’s controversial to bench £12, but disregarding the player price, what would the verdict be?

    1. Hibbopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      18 mins ago

      I'd still play Bruno but if you're considering benching him you need to sell immediately

  3. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 hour, 51 mins ago

    Best front three in FF; Who fills the third slot?

    Haaland, Pedro and ??

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 hour, 24 mins ago

      DCL

    2. Hibbopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      28 mins ago

      DCL if you want a proven, reliable asset with penalties. Barry if you're data-driven or just want to save 0.3m. Both will drive you nuts missing chances but that's why they're cheap.

  4. Price Changes
    rainy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 11 Years
    1 hour, 50 mins ago

    Price changes 15 October

    No rises

    Falls:
    Senesi £5.7
    Muñoz £5.3
    Pedro Porro £5.3
    Dasilva £4.8
    Mazraoui £4.3

    1. GENERATION X
      • 13 Years
      1 hour, 19 mins ago

      Some FPL beasts being shown no respect there

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      50 mins ago

      Cheers Rainy!

    3. Pep Roulette
      • 9 Years
      19 mins ago

      Do something about the popups!

  5. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    1 hour, 42 mins ago

    Start solanke or belloumi?
    Also will u have dcl or solanke on a wc?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 hour, 23 mins ago

      I would excise Solanke from your thoughts immediately.

    2. Hibbopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      30 mins ago

      Solanke genuinely cannot stay fit. This past GW was the first time he's played a full 90 since April. Spurs are a bottom-5 attack by xG and the worst attack by IRL goals. Their defence is viable enough but personally I want no part of their attack until they show they're actually competent.

      So, 1) Belloumi, and 2) DCL.

  6. Pep Roulette
    • 9 Years
    50 mins ago

    Best attacking options from Spurs & Villa?

    1. Hibbopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      26 mins ago

      Villa: Manzambi, Jackson
      Spurs: None (I guess Savio if you're being held at gunpoint)

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 9 Years
        21 mins ago

        Cheers mate. Thoughts on below?

        1. Hibbopotamus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          15 mins ago

          If you're set on a Spurs attacker then yeah all those moves make total sense to me. I think I'd personally do Manzambi + DCL instead of Savio + Jackson, but I like the Jackson punt and I get the desire to get ahead of the template.

  7. Pep Roulette
    • 9 Years
    43 mins ago

    Exact money for Isak, Szobo & Odegaard to Jackson, Saka & Savio for free. Yes or No?

    1. I like it

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 9 Years
        21 mins ago

        Cheers Knight

  8. Hibbopotamus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    37 mins ago

    Kinsky (Dub)
    Cala, Konsa, Vuskovic (Muharemovic, Thomas)
    Saka, Palmer, Rogers, Gibbs-White (Slater)
    Haaland, Joao Pedro, Barry

    4 FTs, 0.0 ITB

    A. Roll
    B. Gibbs-White > Gross
    C. Gibbs-White + Vuskovic > Gross + De Cuyper (double BHA defence would be too much)
    D. Other

    These transfers feel wrong but feel like I have to stop fighting the Brighton boys

  9. Pep Roulette
    • 9 Years
    30 mins ago

    Is everyone facing unnecessary spam of popups on this website?

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 9 Years
      20 mins ago

      I feel like not coming to this page, it's so irritating.

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      11 mins ago

      Not after logging in

  10. Steve Stiffler
    • 10 Years
    12 mins ago

    3Fts, A, B or C

    A) Hall, Semenyo, DCL > Gvardiol / Van Hecke, Cherki, Jackson
    B) Mbeumo, MGW, DCL > Gross, Savio, Jackson (3.7 ITB)
    C) Mbeumo, DCL > Gross and Jackson (2.2 ITB)

    Thanks