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FPL Team News and Injury Round-up – Blank Gameweek 27

Seven Premier League press conferences were held on Friday ahead of the earlier-than-usual Gameweek 27 deadline.

Two well-owned Fantasy Premier League defenders made the headlines for different reasons, as Roy Hodgson and Nuno Espirito Santo provided us with injury updates ahead of their respective matches this weekend.

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Crystal Palace will be without Aaron Wan-Bissaka (hamstring) for the trip to Leicester, with Martin Kelly (muscle) also sidelined for the Saturday evening kick-off.

Hodgson said:

We won’t have Aaron Wan-Bissaka, he’s still recovering from the hamstring problem that he’s been suffering from, and we won’t have Martin Kelly, who picked up a slight muscle strain in the game against Doncaster.

We don’t think it’s a long-term injury, but unfortunately, he’s not recovered from that.

They’re the two injury problems we have.

The Palace added that he “hoped” neither injury was serious, though no timeframe was put on Wan-Bissaka’s return.

There was more positive news on Matt Doherty and Diogo Jota (both knocks), however, with Santo simply saying “everyone is OK” when asked for the latest update on the Wolves’ injury situation.

There were developments ahead of Sunday’s clash at Old Trafford, meanwhile.

Seven days after ruling Anthony Martial (groin) and Jesse Lingard (hamstring) out for “two to three weeks”, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gave this latest update on the midfield pair:

I hope and think Anthony will be ready and I hope Jesse will be ready because it’s two different injuries.

So maybe more hope than think, with Anthony as well, but he’s got a chance. Anyway, we still hope Jesse could be ready. Let’s see. We’ve still got a couple of days’ training left and they need to be part of it.

They’ve not been part of it yet, but they’ve been doing some recovery work and Anthony’s was a different muscle, of course, so we think that he might be ready and hope that Jesse will.

Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Dejan Lovren (muscle) and Joe Gomez (leg) will again be unavailable, though other than those two defenders and long-term absentee Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (knee) the Reds have a clean bill of health.

Unai Emery gave a brief press conference after Arsenal’s victory over BATE last night, with the club today confirming that Ainsley Maitland-Niles (illness) and Laurent Koscielny (muscle) will be assessed ahead of the visit of Southampton.

Koscielny was forced off in that Europa League victory but Emery said:

I think it’s a precaution. We are going to wait until tomorrow. I hope he is OK for Sunday. It’s muscular. He started to feel not good.

Emery had the following to say on Mesut Ozil‘s performance against the Belorussian side, meanwhile:

Well, I said to him to carry on and be available like today and the last two weeks to continue training and also continuing helping us. Today I am happy and this is the way we want with him.

We are going to play a lot of matches and maybe sometimes we need him in the starting XI and maybe can be on the bench. In the combination with some players is good, like with Matteo Guendouzi, in the attacking third with Mkhi, with Iwobi.

The Saints will again be without Danny Ings (hamstring) and Mario Lemina (abdomen) for the trip to the Emirates, though Michael Obafemi (tendon) and Stuart Armstrong (calf) are back in contention after resuming training.

Bournemouth will assess Junior Stanislas (thigh) ahead of the visit of Wolves but David Brooks (ankle) and Callum Wilson (knee) remain out – Eddie Howe said those two players are “some way” from a return.

Jonjo Shelvey has resumed training for Newcastle, meaning that only Ciaran Clark (knock) and Rob Elliot (back) are absent.

Yesterday’s Injury News

The eight press conferences that were held yesterday were covered in last night’s round-up, which can be explored in more detail here.

Harry Kane (ankle) and Ben Davies (groin) will be assessed by Spurs ahead of their trip to Turf Moor, though Dele Alli (hamstring) remains out for another one to two weeks.

Burnley will again be without Steven Defour (calf), Aaron Lennon (knee) and Jonathan Walters (Achilles), though Sean Dyche confirmed on Thursday that Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Robbie Brady are fit to feature.

Leicester will check on James Maddison and Ben Chilwell, who Claude Puel said on Thursday had picked up injuries that were “not serious”.

Manuel Lanzini (knee) and Samir Nasri (calf) have returned to training for West Ham United, while Alfie Mawson (knee) was the only injury-related absentee reported by Claudio Ranieri in his presser.

Kiko Femenia (hamstring) will miss out for Watford against Cardiff, while Jose Holebas begins a two-match ban for collecting ten yellow cards.

Roberto Pereyra (hamstring) and Isaac Success (hamstring) are back in contention, however.

Sean Morrison (appendix) has returned to training for the Bluebirds but is still a major doubt, while Huddersfield welcome back Jonas Lossl and Chris Lowe from illness.

Full team news and predicted line-ups are available as usual on the Team News tab, while our video round-up can be viewed below:

388 Comments Post a Comment
  1. nico05
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Due to nature of the game week I was going to be fielding Kelly & Wan - Bissaka do I take a hit and transfer one of them in for some one else or leave it as Kelly is usually an unused bench fodder. Thanks in advance

  2. Ten Season Wonder
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Was all due to bank transfer before finding out AWB is out.
    No brainer to do Sane > F.Anderson then I guess?

    prev post (below);

    Who comes out for F.Anderson? or do I bank transfer?

    Guaita
    Kola - TAA - Doherty - AWB
    Salah - Pogba - Sonny(c)
    Firmino - Rashy - Jiminez

  3. Genji3lade
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is FPLstats down?

    Anyone know what Aguero's price index is?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      -32.6%

      1. Genji3lade
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

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

      it works

      Aguero is -32% @ 11.5

  4. Tev
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Jonny Evans nailed?

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

  5. Jon Snow
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed. Who would you transfer out of your team first:
    Digne or Richarlison

    1. Tev
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Really depends on the rest of your team and your chip strategy. Rich to Felipe is nice if you can afford

  6. Daghe Munegu
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    anyone ?

    Which 2 to play please guys ?

    A Gunnarson
    B Diop
    C Peltier
    D Shaw

    Was thinking A + B

  7. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Best option here for next few weeks:

    A: Maguire + Yedlin + Arnie with Richarlison on bench this gw
    B: Maguire + Pereira + Barnes with RIcharlison on bench this gw
    C: H.Barnes + Yedlin + Arnie with Alonso on bench this gw

  8. PascalCygan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A) Richarlison to Felipe Anderson for -4

    B) Play Tarkowski v Spurs

    I wasn't convinced about Anderson for a hit but AWB's injury means I might have to. What do you think? Worth it?

    Thanks

    1. Jonny HOW SON?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      a

      1. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks, he's probably the best option in the long run in that price range right?

        1. Jonny HOW SON?
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I think so. His fixtures are that convinced me

  9. Dickie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    WB & Richarlison to Pereira & Barnes for -4
    Or
    Just WB to Shar for free?

    Help much appreciated.

  10. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Worth getting Kane on a free hit?

  11. Fantasyamateur
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone care to give me some advice here?

    Alisson
    Doherty - Pereira - Robertson
    Salah - Son - Camarasa - Pogba
    Rashford - Jimenez

    Bench: Button, Bissaka, Laporte, Agüero, Richarlison.

    1.5M ITB and 0 FT.

    Thinking Bissaka to Lascelles/Schär for a hit..? Going for the FH32-strategy meaning I have to build my squad for the blank GW31.

    1. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Bissaka for Newcastle def based on your chip strategy

      you ll make the -4 points back

  12. Jonny HOW SON?
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you bring in?
    a) Lascelles
    b) Pereira

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      a

    2. The Darkest Knight
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      b

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      b

  13. The Darkest Knight
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Whats wrong with Salah (C)???

    United defence not that great i think..

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Could work, he is my vice captain but I think Son has a better chance against Burnley.

    2. thischarmingman
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I had it on him until today. Now on Son.

    3. The Darkest Knight
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No brainer if you dont own Son , right?

    4. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Look @ his record against big clubs

    5. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      he s never scored vs united
      better at home

  14. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Hi....What is the better option here please

    A....play bednarek at arsenal

    B....awb to 4.5m def such as yedlin (another bgw31 player on the books)

    Free hitting in 32

    Thanks

    1. The Darkest Knight
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I did B... bednarek benched

      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        B

        1. Flynny
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers

  15. Clem Fandango
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Think I’ve talked myself into getting Vardy in for Rashford this week.

    Think Leicester could go on a good run with those fixtures.

    Got Pogba for Utd cover.

    Craziness or shrewd move?

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Would get Barnes/Kings/Arnie before Vardy

  16. Amey
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you sell ??
    Awb OR Kiko ??

    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Got both aswell, Kiko out

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thank you
        Getting Clyne.
        Thinking about Newcastle Defender but uncertainty of gw 33 so ...

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Neithee

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate

  17. Genji3lade
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Best Newcastle defensive option?

    A.) Yedlin
    B.) Schar
    C.) Lascelles

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      C

    2. The Darkest Knight
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I did A...
      some guy convinced me
      because Schar is 8 yellow
      Yedlin and lascelles are same... so went with cheaper

    3. drughi
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      C

  18. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Captains, chaps?

    I always do a captain for the next week after the deadline to get a fresh fixture only opinion from myself and it's currently on Jiminez.

    Prob change it to Son? Burnley have looked to get their defensive mojo back with Heaton back doing well

  19. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Need a hit so will move one of Laporte or Richarlison. Thinking Laporte to Kolasinac? Any better options as a Rich replacement? Got 0.7 itb

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Anderson

  20. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Schar or Lascelles?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Lascelles

  21. Weasel51
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is Holebas > Pereira worth a hit?

    Already on a -4 but can’t field 11 without a hit due to AWB injury

    Will also set me up to get 11 out for GW31.

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'd do it

    2. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I would

  22. Stevie B
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    What is better?

    A) Richarlison and Laporte -> Anderson and Newcastle defender

    B) Sterling and Wan-Bissaka -> Son and Pereira?

    Thank you!

    1. Goat
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Get rid of sterling? You’re insane bruv

  23. Goat
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Strong team, should I bench
    A) doherty or
    B) Robertson?

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B
      Not biased 😉

    2. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      That is strong. I’d bench doherty of the two. Wolves can go missing and Bournemouth can handle themselves at home.

  24. joinho
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    How likely is it that Kane will start?

    1. The Darkest Knight
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      0%

    2. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      100%

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

      He’s keen, poch says that he, poch, will make the decision. My guess would be bench appearance.

    4. Goat
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Unlikely. Wouldn’t get him in anyway yet

  25. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Would you start camarasa ahead of any of:
    Taa
    Robertson
    Doherty
    Jimenez?

    Thanks

    1. Goat
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      no

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

      Thanks peeps.

  26. coriswrasse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Fabianski (Guaita)
    Doherty, Robertson, Kolasinic (Wan-B, Laporte)
    Pogba, Jota, Salah, Camarasa (Sane)
    Rashford, Jiminez, Aubameyang

    Brought in Kolasinic. Thinking of doing -4 to dump Sane for a Fraser against Wolves to start in place of Camarasa. Gives me another starter for GW 31 and 33.

    Basically would betting on Fraser to do well this week.

    Worth it?

  27. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Felipe (c) it is.

    Good luck all.

    1. AMP
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      same

  28. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Pog or Son for cap?

  29. Kingtekkerz
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who to buy? Already got Anderson
    A) Arnautovic
    B) Jimenez

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

  30. George James
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Does Arnautovic start?

    Considering sticking the armband on the Austrian nutcase