Team News

The headline FPL team news from Thursday’s press conferences

There were nine Premier League manager press conferences held on Thursday ahead of the start of the 2019/20 campaign.

The headline team news came from Liverpool, where Jurgen Klopp provided fairly positive news on Sadio Mane (£11.5m) ahead of Friday’s encounter with Norwich City.

Klopp said:

Looks fit. Yesterday was his first session with the team. Yesterday now with the team first time, looks absolutely OK, in good spirits. Yes he’s an option, but we will see.

The Reds’ boss said of James Milner (£5.5m):

Millie trained yesterday with the team, 100%. He will be fine.

The Reds opponents have problems at centre-half, with stoppers Christoph Zimmermann and Timm Klose (£4.5m) sidelined for Gameweek 1.

Defensive midfielders Alex Tettey and Ibrahim Amadou (both £4.5m) are also unavailable for tomorrow’s encounter.

On the subject of newly promoted clubs, Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder revealed a clean bill of health at today’s presser.

Dean Smith only ruled out James Chester (£4.5m), meanwhile, as Villa prepare to take on Spurs.

Robbie Brady (£5.5m) looks set to miss out for Burnley against Southampton, whose manager Ralph Hasenhuttl didn’t disclose any injury concerns.

Gerard Deulofeu (£6.5m) was passed fit by Javi Gracia but Danny Welbeck (£6.0m) won’t be ready to feature against Brighton.

The Seagulls will be without Jose Izquierdo (£5.5m) and Yves Bissouma (£5.0m).

Mark Noble (£5.0m) hasn’t recovered from a dead leg in time to face Manchester City but Lukasz Fabianski (£5.0m) is fit to face the reigning champions.

We’ll have updates on Friday’s 11 press conferences in advance of the 19:00 BST deadline.

 


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  1. Ten Season Wonder
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Kane and Lucas overkill right?

    1. Dannyb
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

    2. theswallow1965
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      For GW1 it’s ok I think but not long term

  2. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    these are the fun times where there are pages of pure posts and 0 replies because people don't have time before it goes to the next page

    1. Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      b

      1. NED KELLY
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        True I can't keep up

        1. Bruce Lee
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          i can say anything and nobody will see because the next page will be here

          i love you x

          1. NED KELLY
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            b

            1. Bruce Lee
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              rmt

  3. Pegilagi
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Montoya sure starter?

    1. conorbon
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Not after they signed the new right back today

      1. DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        New RB goes straight to the youth team, look into it.

        1. conorbon
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Don’t have to with your superior knowledge

  4. Lfcni1986
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Hi guys, first season playing FPL, normally a sun and sky sports player so go easy on me, is there a point to having a strong bench?

    So for instance if Kane was my main pick and Ings on bench, if Kane was rested can I bring Ings on to start?

    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      It happens automatically

    2. Thomas Jerome Newton
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Auto subs. Make sure 1 or 2 of bench play 90 minutes.
      Can sub defender for striker (in case didn't know)

    3. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Kane won't be rested

    4. Thomas Jerome Newton
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      1st position on bench cones on first unless defence is going less than 3 fwd's less than 1 etc then the appropriate position will come on ahead.

    5. QUEN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Would recommend having a cheap bench with players that play. For instance if you do 3-4-3, have a player like dendoncker at 4.5m on your bench - cheap but should play and cover any rests in your main 11

    6. Front 442
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Hi
      Its not so important to have a strong bench in the form of value but at least players who you think are going going to play. It's not always easy, especially at the start of the season when injuries, new players and new players are adjusting to the start of the season.
      I had a shocking bench last year, pre wild card which I did in early December, but managed to get constantly score good points.
      Obviously team value plays a part when a player you own isn't playing regular too, so there's that to bare in mind.
      If one of your staring Xl doesn't play in a game week then he is automatically subbed for one of your substitutes.
      Good luck and welcome to the best competition.
      Matt

    7. theswallow1965
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Typically you’ll see most having a bench of 4.0 def and 4.5 Mid/Striker

  5. RichieW
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    A) TAA Siggy Pogba

    B) AWB Perez Sterling

    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B

    2. Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      b

  6. Party time
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Who would Iwobi replace in the starting xi at Everton?

      1. Dannyb
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Bernard maybe

      2. Bruce Lee
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        the ref should allow everton to play with their normal 11 + iwobi because it won't make a difference

        it might even help the other team

        1. Thomas Jerome Newton
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Ooh, harsh....

      3. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Some guy on the bench

      4. ALegendJ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Look below 😀

    • FCSB
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Is Button the best 4.0 option, or will he price drop so better off going for someone else?

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        he's the best when you have Ryan combo

        1. Thomas Jerome Newton
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          ... Otherwise choose less popular.

    • Clueless_91
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      4 5 1
      Ederson Button
      Robertson KWP VVD Montoya Rico
      Bilva Salah Sterling Martial Moura
      King Greenwood Wickham

    • EgyptianKing
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Mates, which duo to start with?

      A) Lucas Wilson

      B) KDB Jota (or Deulofeu)

      Cheers!

      1. conorbon
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        A

        1. EgyptianKing
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers!

      2. theswallow1965
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        A

    • shearer9
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Shaw nailed?

      1. Dannyb
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Yes

      2. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Should be

    • sthelenslad92
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Getting rid of Zinchenko, best replacement?

      A) AWB
      B) KWP
      C) 4.5 eg Montoya & Save

      Rest of defence: Robertson - VVD - Digne - Rico

      1. lfc6
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Awb long term

        Same defence as mine looks solid

    • Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Haller... why or why not?

      1. FlyingWithoutIngs
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Want to see what he’s like first give it a couple games I’d say

      2. Super-Hans
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I watched a lot of Frankurt games last season, and he was really good. Along with Jovic, Kostic and Rebic. Considering starting with him myself....

        1. Four Hit Wonder
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Does he have Jovic and Rebic now

    • FlyingWithoutIngs
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Pope
      KWP*** Robertson digne zinchenko
      Salah sterling trossard Robinson**
      Wilson Kane**

      Button dendonker greenwood lundstram

      Plan is to do the Hokey Cokey with Kane and auba, trossard is a place holder for 6m Chelsea mid as is KWP for Chelsea defender and Robinson can become ceballos or McGinn after the first 3.

      OR

      Pope
      TAA*** robbo digne zinchenko
      Salah Sterling siggy*** trossard
      Wilson jota***

      1. Tambling5
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Really good plan for the first team. Christensen and Zouma nailed until Rudi back. What do the second team asterisks mean

        1. Tambling5
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Oh I see. Silly me. I think the second team is safer, but the first team with the plan of action could hit it big!

    • ALegendJ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I do not see where Iwobi would fit in the Evertons side, he plays same position as Richarlison and Barnard!

      1. FlyingWithoutIngs
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        formation change possibly

      2. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        He can play on the left or as a CAM. Rotation.

    • Super-Hans
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone know if Gary Cahill will start this weekend? Or is it to early? Loves a tackle, and can score a couple of goals on set pieces....

    • gooner_112233445566
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Opinions on my team? Any changes you’d make?

      Pope (button)

      Robertson, digne, Montoya, (rico, lundstram)

      Sterling, bernardo, Perez, salah, (dendoncker)

      Rashford, Jimenez, King

      1. conorbon
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Very strong side

    • conorbon
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I feel like this is the one!
      Pope.
      Zouma, Digne, VVD.
      Tielemans, Pulisic, B Silva, Salah.
      Joelinton, Wilson, Kane.

      Heaton, McGinn, Diop, Kelly.

      1. Siggy in the Middle
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Too punty

        1. conorbon
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Where?

          1. Siggy in the Middle
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Joelinton, Pulisic, McGinn

            1. conorbon
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Who would you replace them with?
              I’m not a template guy

      2. PeteMorr
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I like it!

        1. conorbon
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks buddy

    • RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      What’s the reason that most have VVD as one of 2 Pool defs, and not both Robertson and TAA?

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        The .5 difference obviously.

        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          So not worth the extra 0.5?

          1. Drip Doctor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            What is this!?

            Is Kane worth the Extra 3m over Wilson, yes, but we don't have an unlimited budget. Sacrifices need to be made, Robbo > VVD shouldn't be too big a sacrifice.

            1. Olivier Bernards watch
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              bizarre response. whether they are worth the extra 0.5 depends on whether their expected points per million is greater than that of the cheaper player. In this instance that's not the case (I'd say)

      2. Siggy in the Middle
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Price

      3. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Only if all 3 were the same price.

      4. LFC4EVER
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        0.5 mil

      5. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        0.5, goal threat.

      6. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        VVD most nailed of the three and almost same score as Robbo last season for 0.5 less

      7. blivy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        PPG there wasn’t much in it between them, so Robertson probably not worth the extra 0.5

    • blivy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone considering triple captain Salah? Chance to be ranked 1st after GW1?

      1. NED KELLY
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Me

      2. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Owner, not captaining Salah

    • Burger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Which one would you go with out of:

      A. Almiron & Wilson

      Or

      B. Bilva & King

      ?

      1. Siggy in the Middle
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        B

        1. Burger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks!

    • Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Where is DON MARK?

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Visiting a drip doctor.

    • CFC1990
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone tempted by Zouma/Christiensen at 5m?

      Rudiger is coming back earlier than expected but I would think he is several games away yet.

      1. FlyingWithoutIngs
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Plan to get one in after the first game or two

      2. AJ24
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Wait until know who’s playing for Chelski

    • AJ24
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A. Bern Silva and Siggy
      B. KDB and Perez

      1. FlyingWithoutIngs
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        A

    • Gerhardinho
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      1 or 2

      1- Robertson Fraser CWilson ?

      vs

      2- Trossard King Aubameyang ?

      1. FlyingWithoutIngs
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        A

        1. FlyingWithoutIngs
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          1*

      2. AJ24
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        1

      3. NED KELLY
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        1

    • MillsAU
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Zinchenko Vs Trossard Vs Ings

      Pick 1 for first four weeks.

      1. FlyingWithoutIngs
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Zinchenko

        1. STEP rOVERS
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Agreed

      2. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Trossard

    • DMP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Rico or Lundstram?

      1. Gentle_Turks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        As I understand it Lundstram is no longer nailed, and Rico is as good as nailed. Can anyone put me right?

    • Marco Ni Motet
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Heaton
      TAA-Robbo-Digne-Zinchenko
      Salah-Sterling-Fraser-Robinson
      Wilson-Haller

      Button-Dendonker-Lund-Wickham

      GTG?

    • Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Thoughts about Bournemouth attack double up versus Leicester attack double up? Perez & Vardy combo probably looks better than King & Fraser but Bournemouth fixtures look tastier

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Why not mix and match? Vardy and Fraser, or Wilson and Perez for example?

        1. Jam0sh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          It's possible. I was thinking to include Vardy and King and possibly either Fraser or Perez

    • Nice to Finally Michu
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Planning on going cheap at the back - Which line would you rather have?

      A) TAA Montoya Diop Rico Gibson
      B) Gomez KWP Zouma Soyoncu Rico

      Cheers

    • How I met your Mata
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Kiko nailed??