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FPL Team News and Injury Round-up – Gameweek 17

Liverpool’s problems in defence increased this week when Trent Alexander-Arnold (foot) and Joel Matip (fractured collarbone) picked up injuries in the win over Napoli on Tuesday, with Matip set to join Joe Gomez (leg fracture) in being unavailable for the rest of 2018.

There wasn’t quite such a set-in-stone prognosis for Alexander-Arnold, though, with Jurgen Klopp saying the following at today’s press conference:

With Trent, it’s not as serious as it is with the other two boys but of course it’s not top class news. Trent, we’ll have to see. For him, it’s day by day, what we judge it.

Klopp certainly intimated that he was planning for Alexander-Arnold’s absence for the visit of Manchester United, name-checking Nathaniel Clyne as he discussed his options at right-back:

It looks like [Clyne is ready]. Clyney was unfortunately injured in the last two-to-three weeks, nothing serious. Four days he’s been in full training. Is he ready for 90 minutes? I don’t know. But is he ready? Yes.

Jose Mourinho will make checks on several players, including Anthony Martial (hamstring) and five defenders, ahead of the trip to Anfield.

The United boss said:

In Valencia, only De Gea and Matic were available to play and didn’t travel by decision. Apart from that, the players that didn’t travel they… had injuries and they were not ready. All of them, they didn’t train yesterday again.

Today there will be a little introduction to training to see [if we can] have them available for Sunday. It’s better not to say for sure but I hope that some will be… let’s say available. But for sure, some will not be.

Pep Guardiola has made a habit of being evasive when asked about Manchester City’s team news but the former Barcelona boss at least provided us with some positive news on Sergio Aguero (muscle) and Kevin De Bruyne (knee):

[Aguero] did the last two training sessions. He has no pain, so after [today’s session] we are going to decide.

[De Bruyne is] the same case [as] Sergio. Yesterday he trained, he trained quite well, no pain, we will see.

John Stones (knee) is among the walking wounded who will be assessed, though David Silva (muscle) will be sidelined for the next three weeks.

Idrissa Gueye (knock) is Everton’s only injury doubt for that encounter City, with all of the Toffees’ Fantasy favourites seemingly fit for the daunting trip to the Etihad.

Alvaro Morata picked up a knee injury in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with MOL Vidi last night, though Maurizio Sarri doesn’t think the problem is too bothersome.

The Blues’ head coach said on Thursday:

The first reaction of the doctor is that maybe it’s not a very serious injury. In this kind of situation, we have to wait until tomorrow to be sure the injury is not serious.

Arsenal have issues at centre-back with Rob Holding (knee), Dinos Mavropanos (groin), Shkodran Mustafi (suspended and hamstring) and Sokratis Papastathopolous (suspended), while Unai Emery had words of reassurance for Alexandre Lacazette‘s owners, after the Frenchman started in the Europa League on Thursday:

Lacazette, I think he needs rhythm to play and it’s not bad for him to play today. We decided for this reason and because every player who played today can play Sunday.

Spurs’ own defensive crisis shows sign of easing, with four of their backline – Kieran Trippier, Serge Aurier, Juan Foyth and Davinson Sanchez – in contention to return against Burnley on Saturday.

The Clarets may be missing Johann Berg Gudmundsson, who is “touch and go” for the trip to Wembley.

Callum Wilson (hamstring) is back in contention for Bournemouth, with Eddie Howe saying this on the in-form striker:

Callum Wilson has recovered well following his hamstring injury. We’re hoping he can play, but we know we have to be careful with these kind of injuries.

Nuno Espirito Santo didn’t report any fresh injury concerns in his presser on Friday, meanwhile.

Patrick van Aanholt (shoulder) is fit to play for a Crystal Palace side missing the suspended Wilfried Zaha and James Tomkins, while Leicester City could welcome back Jamie Vardy (muscle) for the match at Selhurst Park.

Ben Chilwell (knee) is a doubt, however.

Lucas Perez (foot) is a concern for Manuel Pellegrini ahead of their match against Fulham, who have Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (suspended) and Maxime Le Marchand (unspecified injury) sidelined.

Andre Gray (leg), Will Hughes (hip), Sebastian Prodl (knee) and Adalberto Penaranda (foot) are missing for Watford, while Cardiff City could have Kenneth Zohore (match fitness) back in the fold.

Danny Ings, Shane Long and Cedric Soares could all return for Southampton against Arsenal, meanwhile.

Huddersfield’s midfield options are thin on the ground with Aaron Mooy and Danny Williams (both knee) likely out until February, though Philip Billing returns from suspension.

Newcastle United have Jonjo Shelvey (thigh) and Federico Fernandez (calf) unavailable for their meeting with the Terriers.

Jose Izquierdo (knock) will be assessed by Chris Hughton ahead of Brighton’s match with Chelsea, while Alireza Jahanbakhsh is back to full fitness.

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542 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Stats King-@football2space
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    My rank is 80K, so need to aggresive wid my transfers. Even if it means taking a hit for Def/GK that will not play or has shite fixtures. Madness?

    1. Rash
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      80k ain't bad at this stage so no need to panic

      1. Stats King-@football2space
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        2nd in my 2 MLs wid a gap of 60 pts and 6 pts. Worried may not catch guy who is 7K in rankings?

        1. Rage Against The Raheem
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Way to early too worry about that mate, you can close a 60 points gap easy if you just stick to your game plan. My ML rival was 72 points ahead in GW 10, I am 2 points ahead of him now.

    2. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yep madness, plenty of gameweeks to go

      1. Stats King-@football2space
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Fast and courageous wins the race!

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      "My rank is 80K, so need to aggresive wid my transfers"

      Back to the logic drawing board, I'm afraid

    4. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Do what you like mate. It's a game not a psychiatric test.

      Plenty of time to climb rank.

  2. Rash
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Howe is worse than pep when it comes to team news!

  3. Starky22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Team a bit of a mess!
    Fab
    Kola Doherty Robbo
    Sane Sterling Martial Richarlison
    Kane Laca Jimi

    Hart AWB Camarasa Cook

    A. Martial -> Anderson
    B. Martial -> Pereyra
    C. Laca + Martial -> Snod + Auba (-4)
    D. Laca + Martial -> Mitro + Anderson (-4)

    ???

    1. Rash
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

  4. R.C
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Best defender at 4.3?

    1. Junior ⚽
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Kongolo

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bennett still probably

  5. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Laca to Kun?

    Y or n?

    1. SuperDan
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      My dilemma

  6. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    A. play AWB (save FT)
    B. play Chambers (save FT)
    C. TAA > Lovren / 5.4
    (PVA/ Delph/ Holebas/ Kiko/ Schindler)

    1FT 0.1ITB

    Fabianski
    ____ Kolasinac Doherty
    Sterling Sané Eriksen Fraser
    Kane Aubameyang Jiménez

    (Steele Camarasa ____ ____)

    1. Junior ⚽
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

  7. Junior ⚽
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    RMWCT

    Fabianski
    Robertson Doherty AWB Schindler £5.6m
    Sterling Sane Hazard Son Snodgrass
    Kane Jimenez Kamara

    Only downside is losing Alonso and Anderson
    Thoughts?

  8. sacana12
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Pick one (1 FT, 0.5 ITB)

    A. March + Lacazzete ---> Mitrovic + Pereyra
    B. March + Lacazzete ---> Chicharito + Son

  9. Digital-Real
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Giroud anyone?

  10. Scholsey
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Torreira or Snodgrass?

    1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Got to be snod.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Snodgrass for sure

    3. Starky22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Snod

    4. Teror
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Snoddy

    5. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Snodbae

    6. Effe
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Looks like I’m going against the majority but I prefer Torriera

    7. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Hey snoddy noddy

  11. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Currently have no Everton and on wc. Looking at digne and rich, but should I put them in or wait?

    1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      As in, wait two weeks for fixtures to pass.

    2. Adsterguy
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Can't see anyone in Rich's price bracket that I'd want for just the next two weeks, so I'd put him in on WC if you want him for the fixtures after.

      You could put Kolasinac in for Digne (or Schindler with some money ITB) for the next two weeks but I'd just put in Digne if you will want him. Mightn't be worth planning the transfer with the fixture congestion and injuries likely

      1. Gentle_Turks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Anderson for next two surely?

        1. Adsterguy
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Would you want to take him out after two weeks though? If I were on WC I'd want Anderson for the next 5 at least so I'd have both

          1. Gentle_Turks
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Yes, but you said you can't see anyone in Richarlisons price bracket you'd want for the next two. Anderson fits that profile perfectly.

            1. Adsterguy
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              "for just the next two" was what I said, and I'd want Anderson for a while if I could get him. There are no players in that price bracket I favour over Richarlison for the next two games but not for the following run of fixtures

  12. Strchld
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Kolasinac or Bellerin in for TAA?

    Also, Martial to Felipe for a hit?
    Have Wilson and Trippier issue also ..

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bellerin is the obvious choice, for me.

    2. La vida FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bellerin for safety, kolasinac for risk-reward

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Belerin for saftey-reward, kolasinac for risk* 😉

  13. KingOllie
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Ederson
    Alonso VVD Doherty Schindler
    Salah(C) Sterling Sane Fraser
    Laca Kamara

    Richarlison, success, digne

    Am i gtg? 1FT and 1.5itb. Bit worried about no Kane and Laca getting benched

  14. ChelseaGuy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Someone posted about Chica being injured on last page
    What y'all think?

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      The source is reliable but he was being coy about who was a doubt so maybe not chico

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Wasn't it "all of our forwards"

        1. The Pesci challenge
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Exactly, totally flakey

  15. Blens
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone heard any news on Aguero? Is he still out? Currently have Jesus in my line up and hoping he'll get a game otherwise I'll get rid.

  16. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    How does Anderson(C) sound?

    1. Supersonic Marv'
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Daring. Stout fellow.

    2. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I would do it if you don’t have Kane, Aubameyang, sterling or hazard.

    3. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Brave.

    4. Marjie
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      My son captained him last week (over Kane) and was very happy!

  17. YoungPretender
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    On WC and wanted Wilson in. Still worth bringing in? Or look elsewhere?

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yes. Howe said he’s fit. He’ll start imo

  18. The Pesci challenge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who to captain auba or sterling?

    1. Marjie
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I’m going Auba (c), Sterling (vc)

  19. RVP20
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    My team is:
    Fabianski - Hamer
    Alonso - Robertson - Doherty - Wan-Bissaka - *Duffy*
    Salah - Sterling - Richarlison - Kenedy - Camarasa
    Kane - Jimenez - *Arnautovic*

    Which should I do?
    (A) Duffy & Arnautovic > Kolasinac & Hernandez
    (B) Kenedy & Arnautovic > Snodgrass & Hernandez
    (C) Duffy, Kenedy & Arnautovic > Kolasinac, Snodgrass & Hernandez (-4)
    (D) Something else?

  20. DARE TO BISCAN
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    4.8 to spend on TAA replacement
    a) Holebas
    b) Schindler/Lowe
    c) other

    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A more attacking

    2. It's his Job.
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Balbuena W/H

  21. Minion
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Start Richarlison (mci) or Josh Murphy (wat)?

  22. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Brought in TAA last week for Robertson in order to fund Sterling/Auba. Should we get rid now he's confirmed out this weekend?

  23. Castiel
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I won't lie, I did have to Google image search Callum Paterson after the scoutcast. I do see what Luke means

    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      What did he say?

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      He looks like he belongs in a photo from Divis flats in the 80s.

  24. arkom
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Lössl / Fabianski
    Robertson / Alonso / *TAA / Diop / AWB
    Sterling / Sane / *Dsilva / Richarlison / Kenedy
    Kane(c) / Rondon / Jimenez

    1 FT & 0.8£ ITB

    A) Silva --> Eriksen
    B) Silva & Kenedy --> Son & Snodgrass (-4)
    C) Other?

  25. Starky22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Martial -> ???

    0.4 itb

    1. Scholsey
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Anderson?

  26. Scholsey
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    A. Martial to Anderson
    B. Neves to Snodgrass

    Where should I spend my free transfer?

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

  27. Teror
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Siggy >

    A. Bilva

    B. Save FT

  28. Plymouth
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Right chaps, WC draft #44, closing in now.

    Lössl (Button)
    Kolas, Robbo, Doherty (AWB, Balbuena)
    Haz, Sterling, Flanderson, Mahrez (Paterson)
    Kane, Mitro, Jimenez

    Thoughts?

    1. Teror
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I say no to Mahrez, Lossl and maybe Kolasinac.

    2. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      You might not have the money but I prefer Fabianski plus a HUD defender to Lossl and Balbuena.

      Obviously you understand what you are doing with Mahrez 😉

      I would downgrade Paterson and make Kola into Trippier (but I guess you want Arsenal coverage).

      Other than that I like it.

  29. i am jose mourinho
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who to play Richarlison : Ndidi or Camarasa ?

    1. Teror
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Rich

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Richy

  30. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Am I correct in thinking that Löwe is now on corners, free kicks and pens?

    1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Now you have my attention