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FPL Team News and Injury Round-up – Gameweek 23

Despite media reports earlier in the week ruling Trent Alexander-Arnold (knee) out for up to a month, the England defender may make a shock return to the Liverpool squad for the visit of Crystal Palace.

Jurgen Klopp said in Friday’s presser about Alexander-Arnold and Georginio Wijnaldum (knee):

Gini and Trent, we will decide day by day. We will see.

For both, it will be really, really close for tomorrow. I don’t want to close any doors before anybody tells me I have to.

The Liverpool boss said of his other injured players:

Dejan [Lovren] is much better than he was but that’s a muscle thing and needs time. I’m pretty sure he can be involved against Leicester.

Joe [Gomez], no, improving, we hope it will be quick from now on. Joel [Matip] has trained normally for ten days.

Adam [Lallana] trained yesterday and the day before yesterday, so he should be in contention. We have to see. I’ll wait for the session today, how he reacted to the two – not too tough – sessions, but we did a little bit.

Liverpool will be up against a Crystal Palace side without Vicente Guaita and Wayne Hennessey (muscle problems), so 39-year-old Julian Speroni looks set to start between the sticks.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek (back) is Chelsea’s only confirmed absentee, with Alvaro Morata (hamstring) available for selection.

Maurizio Sarri, however, seemed to imply that Eden Hazard would start centrally, saying the following:

Tomorrow will be a very difficult match for the defensive phase, so we need our team to be balanced on the pitch.

The Chelsea head coach had previously said that he prefers Hazard as the spearhead of the Chelsea attack as it helps make his side more secure at the back.

Arsenal only have Henrikh Mkhitaryan (ankle), Rob Holding (ACL) and Danny Welbeck (ankle) unavailable, though the fit-again Mesut Ozil‘s involvement is still in question.

Unai Emery said yesterday:

He didn’t play the last matches but to me, he’s just like any other player. This Saturday he can be with us if he’s okay. He’s training consistently with his work over the past two weeks and I think he can be [involved].

The player himself took to social media on Friday to say that he was “feeling good and confident”.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes to have Alexis Sanchez (hamstring) available for Saturday’s visit of Brighton, with the Chilean having returned to training this week.

The Seagulls will again be without Bernardo (hamstring) and Jose Izquierdo (knee).

Benjamin Mendy (knee) isn’t quite ready to feature for Manchester City against Huddersfield, who will have interim boss Mark Hudson in charge.

Moussa Sissoko (groin) has joined Harry Kane (ankle) on the sidelines for Spurs’ match against Fulham, while Son Heung-min has now departed for the Asian Cup.

Lucas Moura (knee) was said to have commenced “on-field rehabilitation” on Friday, so looks unlikely to feature.

Marko Arnautovic had been passed fit to play against Bournemouth this weekend but the Austrian was reportedly not part of the travelling party on Friday and looks set to miss out.

The Cherries have concerns over their own star striker, with Callum Wilson (hamstring) needing a late fitness test ahead of the visit of the Hammers.

Phil Jagielka is Everton’s only confirmed injured-related absentee, with Marco Silva again reiterating in his press conference that Richarlison is an option up front or on the left flank.

Danny Ings looks set to return for Southampton, meanwhile.

Will Hughes (concussion) is a major concern for Watford ahead of the visit of Burnley, who still have worries over Johann Berg Gudmundsson (thigh).

Loan signing Oumar Niasse could be part of Cardiff’s squad as they head north to Newcastle, with Neil Warnock also positive about the fitness of Victor Camarasa (knock).

The Magpies will make late checks on a cluster of players, including Jamaal Lascelles (hamstring).

Jonny Evans (toe) could make a quick return for Leicester against Wolves, who will be without the suspended Willy Boly.

Claudio Ranieri reported no new injuries in the Fulham camp, meanwhile.

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  1. Ninjaa
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Current front 8 of
    Richarlison Hazard Salah F.Anderson Brooks
    Kane Rashford Kamara

    Thinking of staying with 352 so if I remove Kane and Brooks it gives me 18.1m. Best 2 to bring in???

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I'd save and get Auba + Spurs mid for those two next GW

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        or just Kane -> Auba if your defence is turd

      2. Ninjaa
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        With Kane injured????

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          if you can play 451 yeah, if not then maybe get Auba a week early, wouldn't expect much this week though

    2. Liber
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Sterling and Ings and keep the change.

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

      Firmino + pogba?

  2. Liber
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Should I move Kane out for somebody to have someone on the bench, because Zanka.. I don't want him to come in

    1. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah 12.6 Too much to carry. Could punt on which MC forward starts.

      1. Liber
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, 50-50..

  3. Liber
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Should I move Kane out for somebody to have someone on the bench, because Zanka.. I don't want him to come in

    1. Liber
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      OOPs

    2. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      yes, you should be moving Kane out

  4. kime67
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    everton will blank in 27 31 and 33

  5. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Did Roy give any indication on the extent of Guaita's injury and absence?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      nah, but said they are working hard whatever that means, doesn't sound too bad

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Ok - I can rely on Button for one or two games - but its not ideal.

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          same here, I think it will be fine

  6. Puzzle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Any mid worth getting for Anderson/Richarlison for -4? Any price. (Already have Salah, Hazard and Pogba)

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Not for 4.

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      not without knowing the City lineup beforehand

    3. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      no

    4. The Alli Way
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Same position, with 5m ITB, think I'm going to hold as we have no idea who Pep will start

  7. Liber
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Fabianski
    VVD - TAA* - Doherty (Luiz, Zanka)
    Salah - Pogba - Anderson - Richarlison - Fraser
    Rashford - Jimenez (Kane)

    Any change?

  8. El Matador
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Deli Alli (c)

    1. Liber
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      😀

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Decent punt.

    3. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      red arrow

    4. notlob legin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I've contemplated this but am going with Salah - having Alli is enough of a differential

      1. Midlands Saint73
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        This

      2. El Matador
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Not if your season has gone pear shaped.

  9. SINGH
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Hi guys, RMT please

    Pat
    Digne Doherty AWB
    Salah (c) Siggy Pogba Fanderson Hazard
    Auba Rashford

    Hennessey Bednarek Kamara TAA

    Thanks guys

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      id start taa tbh

      1. SINGH
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        in exchange of AWB?

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          yeah, and bed ahead of awb on bench

          1. SINGH
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            thanks buddy

            PS: Breel Embolo is a beast!

            1. EMBOLOFAN
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              he is indeed

    2. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely start TAA, with AWB first choice on bench

    3. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Start TAA and AWB last on the bench

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

      Thanks all. Got TAA back in the starting 11

  10. MattysFantasyFooty
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on my wildcard team?

    Alison Speroni
    Robertson Digne Shaw WB Bennett
    Salah Pogba Sane Richarlison Camarasa
    Auba Rashford Jiménez

    0.7 ITB

    1. Yome
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I would try to fit Alli in there but otherwise it is good

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Me too. Alli instead Sane for me.

      2. MattysFantasyFooty
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Not going near spurs with all the injuries and son gone will monitor for a few gws then can change him for sane if he’s looking better

        1. Yome
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          3 home games and you are not interested?

          1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            They’ll struggle big time without Kane and Son.

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      very nice, id want trent in though

      1. MattysFantasyFooty
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Already have 3 pool..

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          ah yes missed alison. looks great!

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

      Almost identical to my team! I like it haha

      1. piquiblanco
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I have Button, Holebas, Doherty, Alli for your Speroni, Shaw, Bennett, Sane.

    4. Slitherene
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Auba to Deeney, Camarasa to Alli, Bennett to Doherty, AWB to TAA, Allison to Etheridge, Speroni to Lloris

  11. Yome
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Best City mid option out of Sterling, Sane and KDB?
    I am on a WC and I can afford one of them.
    Thanks.

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Sterling.

    2. SINGH
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I don't have any City players but if I had to choose one I would go for Sane

      1. Yome
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Yep, bit worried about Mendy returning soon.

    3. Ibra
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I prefer Sane

  12. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Sane(c) 😉

  13. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    I really don't see auba scoring this week.

    But if he does and kun gets 5 mins off bench it could look an idiotic move in hindsight.

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      rather have auba medium term

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I think it is in foresight, given rotation and next weeks Arse fixture, could work nicely though

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        never heard the term “in foresight” before, very nice

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          did I make that up? either way I like it

          1. how now brown cow
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            That's definitely a word.

          2. EMBOLOFAN
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            “in hindsight” is more common, no reason not to invert it

            1. SADIO SANÉ
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              completely agree 🙂

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Could be. But Aguero could get 2 off the bench cos he's older but still class.

    4. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Will Hazard score what you think?

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        God knows. Chelsea attack is a bit toothless but arsenal defence is poor.

    5. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      thats the fear for me so confusing so decided to do nothing and get auba vs cardiff

  14. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    FAnderson (C)

  15. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Etheridge or Alisson likely to go up in price tonight?

  16. HD7
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Made a plan until GW27... (yeah I know :D) but I like it
    Maybe only dont like Auba vs Man City but oh well

    Fab
    Doherty VVD Robbo Digne
    Salah Pogba Anderson Richa
    Rashford Auba

    Subs: Button, Camarasa, AWB, Success

    GW23: TAA to VVD(-4)
    GW24: Fab to De Gea
    GW25: Save
    GW26: Digne to Pereira
    GW27: Richa VVD to Haz/Eriksen Rice

    Gives this for 27:
    De Gea
    Doherty Rice Robbo Pereira
    Salah Pogba Anderson Haz/Eriksen
    Rashford Auba

    Subs: Button, Camarasa, AWB, Success

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      de gea is the most expensive route into utd defence with no possibility of attacking returns

      1. HD7
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Or... he is the most nailed player from their defence. Get bps for stopped shots and is rarely injured or rotated.
        Besides its not like Lindelof or Shaw havehad a lot of attacking returns

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          still not worth it imo

          1. HD7
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Dont see anything else to do with transfer in next 1-2 GWs. Im keepin Anderson and Richa for now

  17. Liber
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    So if Salah blanks and you don't have him it means nothing if your captain blanks also. So it's not like you'll get something if he blanks like by default. I always liked to go against the public, but it's not wise allways.

    What do you think about gambling with highly owned players?

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I gambled without Salah good part of the season and im not so bad. 23 K overall.

      I bring him for this week i C him but i dont feel confident. Its Palace. They can win against anyone.

    2. McEwan
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Ownership means very little to me. Salah captain is almost as close to a no brainer this week. But, I’m liking the opertunity Sterling captain gives. It’s risk reward, I see a bigger upside than down. Whether I go through with it will hing on what my thinking’s are pre deadline.

  18. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone captaining Sane but still have Salah?

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Thought about it but no just in case Pep springs a surprise.

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      spending 13+ million on salah and not captaining him at home to palace is not the way to move up

    3. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Could be good

      but I can't not captain the one true Allah

  19. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Fabianski
    Periera, Doherty,Digne
    Salah(c)Sane(vc) Alli,Pogba, Anderson
    Aubameyang,Rashford

    Hamer,TAA, AWB,Kamara0.6m itb -4.

    Start TAA ahead of any of the starters?

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      id start him but its a small risk

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Ahead of Doherty?

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          tough one, expect similar returns from all 3, maybe digne

        2. Niho992
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Ahead of Digne.

  20. ROYALNUTT
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Kane & Felipe Anderson to Jesus & Sane.
    No hit.
    Yes or No. Cheers everyone!

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Sane yes. Don’t know whether I’d risk Jesus.

    2. Ibra
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Nope. Sane sounds good but Jesus will be benched after one bad game.

    3. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Jesus no.
      I would bring Aguero before him and i dont want Aguero too.

      Auba
      Rash
      Firmino
      Jimenez

      All beter options.

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

      Cheers for the advice.
      How about firmino over Jesus?

  21. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    I am losing it. Ended up on -12 this GW with Salah, Sane, Rashford and Shaw in for Martial, Son, Kane and Alonso.

    It would be okay if I didn't own both Sane and Rashford just 2 or 3 gws ago.

    Also, because I didn't pay attention with transfers, now I have to bench Holebas with a great fixture.

    Button
    Robertson Shaw Doherty
    Salah Hazard Sane Pogba Richarlison
    Rashford Jimenez

    Holebas Diop Kamara

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      coulda just done Kane -> Rashford 😉

      1. Clintymints
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        That's all i did. Don't wana hit for a gamble

        5 mil itb

        might buy a yacht

  22. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Good old Trenty huffing on the horse placenta

    Saving me a sweet -4

    just need a 60 mins to get the job done and you can get a little rest

    thx

  23. Johan Queef
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    2FT and considering removing future benching dilemmas with a downgrade...

    A) Play Ings, bench Richarlison

    B) Play Richarlison, bench Ings

    C) Richarlison -> Puncheon (or other fodder) leaving money ITB next week to get Auba/Firmino

    D) No transfer

    Thanks.

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      i own rich but C and playing ings is fine honestly

      congrats on being in such good shape in a week where people are ripping their team to shreds

      1. Johan Queef
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. I'm a bit fortunate really just always have a fear from Rich even though he keeps disappointing.

    2. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      C

      1. Johan Queef
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks.

        Puncheon (4.2)

        or

        Camarasa (4.6)

        ??

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          if you can afford cam + auba i’d do that

  24. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Squad is...with 1ft...and cash ITB
    Foster Fab
    Alonso Digne AWB Robertson Doherty
    Pogba Martial Salah Rich Pereya
    Rashford Ings Kamara

    A Martial to Sane
    B Alonso to VVD
    C Pereyra to Sane
    D Ings to Jesus/Aguero
    E save ft

  25. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    anfield express saying trent wont start tomorrow

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      link

        1. Niho992
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Not the same guy.

        2. S.Kuqi
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks

  26. Tsssst
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Has Lucas Moura gone from possibly starting to probably not in the squad now?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I think he went from probably not starting to probably not in the squad

  27. Ibra
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Alisson
    Robbo - Alonso - Digne
    Salah (C) - Hazard - Pogba (VC) - Alli - Anderson
    Rashford - Jimenez

    Hamer - Doherty - Kamara - AWB

    g2g?

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      doh in for alonso is what i have done

  28. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Who to have out of Firmino, Hazard or Sterling?

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

      Anyone thats not firmino

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        So why are plpl here getting him in? Jonty banging the drum aswell.

        1. Nailed Jesus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          straight swap for kane? whereas other require a hit

        2. EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          because they’re bad

      2. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        this

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I'd be surprised, and annoyed, if Firmino outscores those two over the next few (of course it depends what you do with the spare cash)

    3. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Firmino is central midfielder but stupid fpl towers considering him like a striker. You dont want him.

  29. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Any changes to this WC? 0.1 ITB

    Alison / Speroni

    Shaw, Digne, Jonny / Bednarek, WB

    Salah(c), Sterling, Alli, Pogba, Richarlison

    Firminho, Rashford / 4.4 fodder

    thanks all)

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      firm to jimi
      jonny to rob

    2. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I would bring TAA or Robbo

  30. Tsssst
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Those who have already used their January wildcard and now taking hits of - 8 upwards...

    Tempted to use your free hit to cover these hits?

    1. McEwan
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      If it was me, I wouldn’t be using the chip. The same problems are likely to need fixed next week anyway. Guess it all depends on what the moves that were made tbh

      1. Tsssst
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I'm in a mess though.

        I've taken a - 8 at 55 points ahead of 2nd place rival so that's now down to 47.

        The - 8

        DCL to Rashford (before rise)
        Son to Moura (before falls)
        TAA to Shaw (earlier today)

        Tempted to just free hit a good side for this weekend to cover the hits...