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Defensive decisions for Klopp among FPL injury and team news

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has some decisions to make about his defensive set-up ahead of Leicester City’s visit to Anfield in Gameweek 24.

Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m) was stricken with an illness over the weekend but has now returned to train both on Monday and Tuesday.

Despite that positive step for the important centre-back, Klopp still explained that “we will see” whether or not he can be involved against the Foxes.

“Virgil (van Dijk) was a little bit ill, but he trained yesterday and we will see. He will train today and we will see.” – Jurgen Klopp

Klopp may have more issues in the right-back spot after he ruled out Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.2m) out of Gameweek 24 action. While that may be of some frustration to his 15% ownership, it is the first time in a while that we have been given concrete information on the right-back.

“Trent (Alexander-Arnold) is getting closer and closer, looks very positive but will not be ready for tomorrow.” – Jurgen Klopp

With James Milner (£5.6m) suspended, Joe Gomez (£4.9m) still out injured and Nathaniel Clyne (£4.4m) on loan at Bournemouth, Klopp may have a headache selecting someone to play at right-back on Wednesday night.

Fabinho (£5.5m), who performed well as a centre-back against Brighton recently, seems the logical choice given his well-documented versatility, but he has also been an injury doubt through illness over the last few days. Klopp confirmed that he is currently training though.

“You will have to wait until tomorrow (for our solution to the right-back shortage). We will play with a right-back or a wing-back. Wow! [Wijnaldum trained and Fabinho will train today.” – Jurgen Klopp

Fantasy managers will also be keen to know whether Son Heung-min (£8.6m) will be thrown straight back into the Spurs side for the visit of Watford.

Mauricio Pochettino admitted in his Tuesday press conference that he was optimistic about the South Korean’s involvement, although he will have to make a decision as to whether he will feature from the beginning or off the bench.

“Yes (he is fit), Son came back and today was good in training. Maybe after the third game he played in between Dubai and Emirates he felt empty because he was so disappointed, but here he’s happy and today he had very good energy. We’re going to decide if he will play from the beginning or the bench but I am very optimistic because he showed very good energy in the training session.” – Mauricio Pochettino

As per usual, uncertainty reigns when it comes to Manchester City options as Benjamin Mendy (£6.1m) is reportedly feeling “much better” after suffering a relapse in his comeback from injury.

The Frenchman featured for half an hour against Burton Albion in the League Cup last week before struggling with some swelling his knee.

It goes without saying that his fitness has some links to Leroy Sané‘s (£9.7m) likeliness of starting, although the German does look pretty safe this time around, having missed both the League Cup and FA Cup matches over the last few days.

Outside of that, Vincent Kompany (£5.2m) and Claudio Bravo (£4.8m) are the only other absentees, making it quite difficult to predict who will play in central midfield or up front.

Kevin de Bruyne (£9.7m), David Silva (£8.5m), Bernardo Silva (£7.6m) are all options in the middle of the park while Sergio Aguero (£11.3m) appears to have the advantage over Gabriel Jesus (£10.1m) for the trip to Newcastle at least.

Arsenal will likely be forced to deploy Shkodran Mustafi (£5.4m) and Nacho Monreal (£5.4m) at centre-back against Cardiff, with Laurent Koscielny (£5.4m) and Sokratis Papastathopoulos (£5.1m) ruled out through injury.

Having been rested for some big matches, Mesut Özil (£8.0m) could come back into the side, probably at the expense of Aaron Ramsey (£7.2m).

Callum Wilson (£6.5m) is a doubt for Bournemouth once again, this time following the knee problem sustained against West Ham. The Cherries’ striker faces a late fitness test, although Josh King (£6.3m) will probably feature, with Eddie Howe providing no update on the Norwegian’s knock ahead of Gameweek 24.

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson revealed in his Tuesday press conference that all of his senior goalkeepers are now fit. That means he will have to decide which one of Vicente Guaita (£4.2m), Wayne Hennessey (£4.5m) or Julian Speroni (£3.9m) will get the nod for the trip to Southampton.

Mat Ryan (£4.4m) could return to action for Brighton against Fulham on Tuesday night following his return from the Asian Cup. Manager Chris Hughton revealed that he has a “decision” to make whether or not to throw him straight back into the side or give David Button (£4.0m) one more match.

Johann Berg Gudmundsson (£5.5m) continues to be assessed ahead of Burnley’s trip to Manchester United, having missed the Clarets’ last two Premier League matches.

Phil Bardsley (£4.2m), who had started eight of the last nine Premier League outings at right-back, is also a doubt. That could prove useful information for owners of Anthony Martial (£7.3m) who looks set to line up on Manchester United’s left flank.

The top story at Fulham is the suspension of striker Aboubakar Kamara (£4.5m) for disciplinary reasons. He, therefore, won’t be involved for the visit of Brighton, and could even end up leaving the club.

New Huddersfield Town manager Jan Siewert will likely deploy a 4-3-3 formation in his first match in charge, his favoured system from time at Borussia Dortmund II.

As he has only just arrived in England it is difficult to accurately predict which players will get the nod, although he has recently been handed a fitness boost concerning Aaron Mooy (£5.0m).

The Australian international has returned to training following a lengthy lay-off with a knee problem, and is being assessed ahead of Gameweek 24.

Harry Maguire (£5.4m) should be back at the first time of asking for Leicrester, after being forced off in the 4-3 defeat to Wolves. The Foxes’ absence from the FA Cup gave the England centre-back enough time to recover.

His return to the side could temper expectations of a large win for Liveprool, as Leicester seemed to struggle in his absence at Molineux.

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1,857 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Richd
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    He’s said before he’d like to experiment with baines LB and Digne LW.

    Expecting Digne to come on and score.

  2. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Digne owners gain a point with him being benched.

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      😆

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Got to love Digne. Gets 17 points when I bench him and -1 when I start him

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

        Trollolololgne

  3. OLEgend
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Thankyou Game over. Dodged a bullet there.

  4. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Arnie hattie incoming

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

      Yes please

  5. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Fraser in for Digne for me.
    Not so bad. Digne has got to go ASAP however

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Before a DGW? May as well keep

  6. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Feck me there’s a random benching every single week

  7. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Doherty plays 🙂

    Digne benched 🙁

    That guy knew it

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      omg fecccking Digne trap

    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Unban him

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Was there a link?

  8. Earn your Spurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Zanka to punish Silva for benching Digne

  9. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Come on Huddersfield, destroy them tonight my sons.

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

    Gueye injured or being sold?

  11. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    First dibs on Jade & Game Over.

  12. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Wan-Bissaka coming in as first sub for most other Digne owners too I assume?

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

      yeah same here, fully expect a 9 pointer from AWB while Digne comes on with 5 minutes left though

    2. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      yes

    3. jia you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Rondon here

    4. SweeSwee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      First sub? I started him, 3bp guaranteed

    5. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Mitrovic for me. Decent fixture for him actually

    6. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I have Doherty 1st sub

    7. Superbadhine
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      If he doesn't troll with a 3 minute cameo yup

  13. mattyb09
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Had a feeling that Ozil would start...

  14. 420king
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Annoying how they post the lineups one second after the deadline. Agreement with FPL?

    1. Mr. Jenkins
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, FPL. is the reason why.

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Its awful and lineups should be announced an hour before FPL deadline.

    3. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I love it!

  15. drughi
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Lets see if richarlison>sterling transfer goes well

  16. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    @Sporting Did you get rid of FAnny in time?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      That sound so wrong

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      She's in the kitchen cooking his dinner

    3. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I haven't had FAnny all season 🙁

  17. DR0GBA
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Got Ings coming off the bench if Digne doesn't make an appearance... oh no

  18. LeicesterA
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Gutted I didn’t sub Digne following the speculation. Problem is, there’s so much of that - speculation - you never know what’s fact or fantasy. Disappointing really.

    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Fantasy. It's all fantasy. Everything

    2. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Have a decent bench 😉

      1. LeicesterA
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Irrelevant when you believe benched player will make a cameo.

  19. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Everton players are ultimate trap.!!!

    1. Supersonic Marv'
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      You misspelled crap.

  20. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    I imagine there's a high probability of Digne coming on

  21. Norfolk&Chance
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Apologies to GameOver 🙂

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      no apologies needed, he didn't provide any evidence and was going on a previous post another member made

    2. Here's Tom with the We…
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Too late, he’s already been hung, drawn and quartered

  22. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Lichsteiner, Mustafi, Elneny and Ozil starting for Arsenal.....

  23. CostaCoffee
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Hazard (c) balls never felt bigger, pity Digne and Button ain’t playing though

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

      Was so close to doing this as a differ. Good luck lad

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

      I will try not to let you down 🙂

    3. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Same.. Not sure why I did it but it just felt right

  24. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Digne > Danilo just before the deadline

    Hopefully it works out nicely

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

      You have big balls sir

    2. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Nicely done.

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

      wow

    4. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      nice one...would loved to have done it myself

  25. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    So no surprises with them teamsheets.

  26. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Arsenal gonna run riot but Lacca taking too many of Auba's points to captain

  27. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Time to step up Bednarekinho

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

    So i took a -4 to bring digne in (dont ask) but with the rumours circulating i decided to cancel BB, bitter sweet could have been worse i guess

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

      Ouch. First sub?

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

      Are you okay babe?

  29. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Mike Dean to ref at the Emirates tonight.
    Let's see how long he takes to make it about him...

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

      As long as it's about him giving auba a few pens I won't mind

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

        Why stop at a few?

    2. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Usually leaves it late. Injury time penalty will have the punters slobbering his name on the drive home

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

    poor David Button, played well