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An injury update on Ashley Barnes and other Gameweek 5 team news

Fantasy managers would have been alarmed to see a yellow flag appear on Ashley Barnes this afternoon but there doesn’t seem to be any serious fitness concerns about the Burnley striker going into Gameweek 5.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference today, manager Sean Dyche told reporters:

Barnesy had a tight groin, but should be fine, for a couple of days last week.

The “should” in that sentence is enough to warrant a flag in FPL these days but the fact that the in-form forward had only been affected last week, and not in the last few days, would seem to boost his chances of featuring at Brighton on Saturday.

Elsewhere on the injury front, Dyche had updates on his two first-choice wingers:

Johann has got a niggly calf, he might make it – we’ve got to make a judgement call on that one. Nothing too serious and he’s done some work on the grass but whether he’ll be ready or not we’ll make a decision on.

Dwight’s in good shape, thanks to the real good lines of communication from England. Tight hamstring and back. Rather than sit him on a plane for hours, they made a call. He came back, which helped. He’s managed to get back on the grass this week.

He’s trained for a number of days now, since Tuesday. You’d expect him to come through it, obviously, he did today. So, therefore, I’m expecting him to be right tomorrow.

Dyche also confirmed that Robbie Brady (ribs) was “back in the pack” but Danny Drinkwater (ankle) faces a spell on the sidelines, with the on-loan Chelsea midfielder not returning to training for a “couple of weeks” and needing match practise beyond that.

Burnley’s opponents this weekend, Brighton, will be without winger Leandro Trossard (groin).

The Belgian picked up an injury ahead of his country’s Euro 2020 qualifiers and has since been ruled out of action, with manager Graham Potter saying on Thursday that the mid-price FPL midfielder would “probably” be out until after the October international break.

Tottenham Hotspur released an injury update ahead of Mauricio Pochettino’s press conference, confirming that Tanguy Ndombele (thigh), Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring), Kyle Walker-Peters (hamstring) and Eric Dier (hip) have all returned to training and are being “assessed for selection”.

Davinson Sanchez (ankle) has reported ankle irritation since returning from international duty, however, while Giovani Lo Celso (hip) and Juan Foyth (ankle) are unavailable.

Lo Celso will be sidelined until the end of October but Foyth is concluding the late stages of conditioning before returning to training.

Pochettino said of his full-back options and his returning contingent:

We have plenty of options for Saturday. Of course, we played Davinson Sanchez [at right-back v Arsenal]. Kyle, after his injury, is with the group and Serge Aurier and on the other side we have Ben Davies, Danny Rose and Ryan Sessegnon.

We need to assess tomorrow in the case of Tanguy Ndombele, Ryan [Sessegnon] and Kyle Walker-Peters tomorrow what condition they are in. We are going to have seven games in 21 days. It’s going to be tough and we need all at their best.

Ahead of Southampton’s trip to Bramall Lane, Ralph Hasenhuttl again ruled out Nathan Redmond (ankle).

The news was more positive on his other injured players, however, with the Southampton boss saying:

With Moussa [Djenepo] it looks better; if it’s enough for playing at the weekend we’ll have to look. Michael [Obafemi] is in training sessions and also Ryan [Bertrand], they are options. The rest are fit.

The chances are not that big [of Djenepo’s recovery], but let’s have a look. We don’t have to decide it now, it’s still two days to go. I don’t want to take too much risk because it’s a very busy September.

You know that Kevin Danso is suspended, so he’s not available. Everybody is back from their international games without injuries.

Chris Wilder said of Callum Robinson (hamstring) and David McGoldrick (shoulder), meanwhile:

A couple of the Irish boys came back early. It gave the likes of Callum [Robinson] and David McGoldrick an opportunity to come back and have treatment, to give them the best possible chance to be available for the game on Saturday.

There was no update on John Fleck (hamstring) but the Scottish midfielder was sighted in training, so could come into contention.

Wilder again hinted at rotation up front, saying:

I’ve got a really good group of forwards. I’ve said to them they have to be patient at times. I feel it’s possibly the one area where we will mix it up, looking at different teams to give ourselves the best opportunity of a result.

One thing is certain: goals breed confidence. For David [McGoldrick] to score a late equaliser was brilliant for him, brilliant for the Republic and really good for us, as well.

Following on from his manager, budget FPL midfielder John Lundstram spoke of his own role at Sheffield United and said:

Just box to box, really. You’ve got to defend a lot ‘cos the teams are a bit better in this league. Try and get in the box when I can and obviously, keep my shape and defend well as a three.

Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Matty James has had an operation on his Achilles but that there are no other injury issues in the Leicester squad.

Wes Morgan has recovered from a back problem.


We’ll have updates on the remaining 14 press conferences in our regular Friday round-up plus a video summary of all the injury updates in our weekly team news video tomorrow afternoon.


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  1. Doctor Evil
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Who should I captain out of

    A KDB (maybe sub)
    B Mane (strongest choice?)
    C Sterling (maybe sub)
    D Son (differential)

    1. Rihanovic
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B then A.

    2. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      C

    3. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      C

      1. Come on you Kante
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        C

  2. Rihanovic
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    A) Aguero, Eriksen & Pepe.
    B) Sterling, Eriksen & Laca.
    C) KDB, Son & Auba.
    On WC.

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      kdb son kun

      1. Rihanovic
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Not affordable, plus Gunners' fixtures are awesome.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A looks coolest to me

  3. Ribus
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Ryan
    Vvd - Taa - Digne - Zinch
    Salah - Sterling - Kdb - Mount
    Pukki - King

    Lundstram - Greenw. - Dendonker

    1 ft - 0.0 itb

    A) save transfer
    B) King -> Haller & downgrade Vvd or Digne or Zinch(-4)

    Would really get rid of King. But Digne is probably a season holder and Vvd and Zinch are ahead of good fixtures..

    Thanks!

    1. The Albatross
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A without a doubt

      1. Ribus
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks mate

  4. tricpic
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Zinch or Otamendi?

    1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Otabendy.

    2. The Albatross
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Ota

  5. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Is Mendy injured or not?
    There appears to be 2 reports doing the rounds.
    One says he's still out , no return date, the other days he's fit for Nor.

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      He posted Instagram saying he’s ready

      Nothing from pep

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        We hear from him tomorrow

        1. Eat my goal!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Yep but you know that won’t give you anything but questions

    2. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Pep saving for europa.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        They won’t do that badly this season surely :O

        1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Brexit season.

    3. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Just wait...probably won’t slot right in - even if fit.

    4. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Zinc will want to play Shaktar in his home country. I fear Mendy might get EPL games.
      Ota not a shoe in either.

  6. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Evening....looking for advice on what to do with trossard who is out for a while. Already used ft.

    A....keep this week and start soyuncu at united

    B....keep this week and start cantwell v city in addition to pukki

    C..... take a hit for Daniel James. Exact cash ahead of his price rise

    Thanks

    1. The Albatross
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      C for Ceballos?

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        I’m scouting ceballos this week. I want him - fixtures are awesome, he needs to play tho

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      If you think C is the one you'll want long term then just do it now before he rises but don't just get him cause he will be out of reach soon.

    3. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Trossard has to go, james’ fixtures over the time Trossard is out are good enough to justify a hit I think

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        do it next week then. his expected return isnt going to be 4pts more than soy

    4. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      a not close

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Not sure I can resist the hit.....esp as it's out of reach once james rises.

        Thanks

        1. Hiddenpaw
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          I have Trossard too but leaning towards Dwight McNeil at the moment. Do you think Ceballos or James are better?

          1. Flynny
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            I worry ceballos is not nailed....will be play regularly with pepe laca and aubameyang??

            1. william prunier
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              Wait and see who plays in Europe

  7. Chrisirwin01
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Hi everyone, looking for some feedback on my WC team, as follows:

    GK: Pope (McGovern)

    Def: TAA, Van Dijk, Pieters, (Kelly & Rico)

    Mid: Salah, De Bruyne, Ceballos, James & Sterling

    Fwd: Barnes, Pukki & (Ayew)

    £0.1M

    I've went heavy in midfield however, it has left me a bit light on top but 2/3 forward are in good form and have solid fixtures.

    Any and all constructive feedback is much appreciated, thanks in advance.

    1. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I would downgrade VVD since already having TAA and try to get Haller in...think he will come good this season

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

      kelly and hanley will lose their place eventually

      ayew > fodder
      kelly > someone who plays

      james not nailed

  8. jb1985
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    on WC

    Pope,
    TAA, Zinch, Dinge, Lowton(?)
    Salah, Sterling, KDB
    Haller, Pukki, Wood

    Button, Lunds, Cantwell,Dendo - 0.5m itb

    Is a Burnley defense double up too much? Or shall i swap out Lowton for another 4.5-5M defender? If so who?

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      doubling up on teams is fine, aversion to it doesnt make sense, depends if you think brighton/norwich/villa/everton/chelsea are actually good fixtures defensively (im dubious)

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

      I have Pope and Lowton. Don't have to play Lowton every week.

  9. Sid07
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    1) vvd + jota to ota + Haller (-4)
    2) Robertson + jota to ota + Haller (-4)

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      neither

  10. Giles G
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Who is the best replacement for Tross? Got 7.8 to burn.

    Mount, James or someone else?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Dilva

    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Add Harry Wilson to that list Good form, good fixtures, takes a mean freekick

    3. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      martial if fit, mount looks good value too

      1. Exeterslowly
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Do we know if martial will make it this weekend?

        1. Exeterslowly
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Mount every man and his dog now has him

          1. ‘Tis the Season
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Sounds painful

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

            for a reason

            martial we’ll know when ogs does presser

  11. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Lundstram on +99.5% - do we think he'll go up or is a lot of this WC noise?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Depends whether the heinous individuals behind the martial saga own him

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        this

    2. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Should rise as wagon full.

    3. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      445 transfers to go, not far away. WC though

  12. hogree
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Evening all. Looking on advice whether it's worth using a FT or saving?
    1 FT 0 ITB

    Heaton
    TAA - VVD - Digne - Montoya
    Sterling - Mount - Salah - McGinn
    Pukki - Kane

    Pope - Dendoncker - Greenwood - Rico

    A) Kane --> Auba
    B) Save FT
    C) Any other?

    1. Exeterslowly
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I hate Kane but I still would swap him for aubs. He has the fixtures buddy

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        potentially an 11m striker playing out wide

        roll ft

    2. hogree
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Could do Kane + McGinn --> Barnes + KDB for a hit?

      1. Wild Card this!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Not for -4

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

        id be tempted to do this tbh

        1. hogree
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          might save till after this GW to avoid hit and see what happens as Kane and McGinn have tasty home fixtures

    3. valurth
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Aguero+Ota for VVD+Kane?

  13. Exeterslowly
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    So what’s the deal on wan bassaka?

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      ?

      1. Exeterslowly
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        I mean is he still injured?

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          dunno. has ogs had a press conference? google it

    2. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      He is a firecracker

    3. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Only assist potential now and over priced for that.

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        hardly

        1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          You see him delivering goals at Man Utd.

          1. EMBOLOFAN
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            no i see united getting cs

            1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              What.

              1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 6 months ago

                What.

                1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
                  • 5 Years
                  4 years, 6 months ago

                  What.

                  1. EMBOLOFAN
                    • 5 Years
                    4 years, 6 months ago

                    are u ok? forget to take ur meds today?

                    united underlying defensive stats are good and the season doesnt end this week

                    1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
                      • 5 Years
                      4 years, 6 months ago

                      Lol.

                    2. ‘Tis the Season
                      • 5 Years
                      4 years, 6 months ago

                      But you reckon they keep a clean sheet against leister??

                      1. EMBOLOFAN
                        • 5 Years
                        4 years, 6 months ago

                        probably ~30%+ chance

            2. ‘Tis the Season
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              Against Leister and Vardy. Are you serious?

              1. EMBOLOFAN
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 6 months ago

                forgot season ends this week mate sorry

      2. Exeterslowly
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Yes but he has played well recently. Shame he was not cheaper

  14. hastegz
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Guys, Pukki or Tammy upfront for the long run?

    1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Guessdemate could be both.

      1. hastegz
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        what if it's for the next 5 gw?

    2. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Tammy

  15. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Evening All,

    I hope we all had good rest from FPL or still drooling from the mouth waiting for GW5.
    Good to go? I was going to get rid off AWB to Kola or Bank next week bring in Barnes and Arsenal mid for free for wickham and Anderson. I appreciate feedback please my gut says stick but I'm I under looking any players apart from Aguero and Trent who will do well.

    Ryan
    Van D Digne Lun
    Salah Mount Kdb Sterling Anderson
    Abraham Pukki

    Button. AWB. Kelly. Wickham.

    Thanks

  16. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    A)Mane and Firmino or
    B)Son and Kun?

    Concern Bobby will get rested.
    Son is my big differential.

    It will cost me -4 to get B but happy to keep for 6 weeks or so.

    1. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I would play Son Jesus keep the money in the back just punt on Jesus I think he will start along with Mendy both do well this week if I could I bring one in for punt

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Kun did not play a minute over int break.

        1. Ange Ball
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          He played for Kompany testimonial

  17. ‘Tis the Season
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    People really give terrible advice on here. You must really sift through to get the good from the bad, really bad.

    1. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Well, you can’t deny people to express their opinion mate...but yes, you have to decide on your own.

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        I know bud but some people have no idea. Hard not to autocorrect!

    2. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      interesting comment from someone who hasn't correctly linked their team on their profile...

    3. Naboo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      The best advice I've ever got on here is to burn all my Fugazi records 😉

    4. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      So is this good or bad advice?

  18. DeathoftheParty
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Ceballos or Guendouzi?

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

      ceballos. I can see why you would be drawn towards G, but he doesn't have much attacking potential

  19. Vinchent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Would appreciate input on my WC:

    Pope // Button
    Maitland-Niles Zinchenko Alexander-Arnold // Lundstram Kelly
    KDB Salah James Mount // Hayden
    Aguero Pukki Abraham

    1. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good

  20. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    I remember last year(?) when a Mendy returned to fitness, the next game up was Liverpool & everyone said there was no way he'd start; he'd be eased back etc.

    Low-and behold, Mendy started.

    1. Naboo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      So do I. That was last year though.

  21. Eastman
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Any update on Walker-Peters injury?

  22. Naboo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    If you had the choice would you captain

    A guero
    B arnes
    C alah

    1. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A

  23. Lestat
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    wildcard dilemma...

    A - Otamendi, Mount, Greenwood

    or

    B - Kelly, McGinn, Barnes

    ??

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A

  24. kysersosa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on who to play in this team:

    Heaton
    TAA, Matip, Digne, *Lundstram
    Mane, (S)terling, KDB, Son, Ceballos
    *King

    *Wesley, Greenwood, Kelly

    *Have to play 2.

    Thoughts?

  25. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on Callum Wilson?

  26. Poseidon.
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Been some really bad advice on here tonight.

    Having Zinchenko in your fpl team doesn’t make him the 1st name on Pep’s team sheet. Likewise Tarkowski isn’t the only person nailed for Burnley just because that’s the one you own

  27. zuggizaccardo
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Used my Wildcard and can't decide on the final three players i want to bring in, whose the better group out of these two options?

    A) Pukki, Cebellos, Salah
    B) Haller, James, Mane

    Any help would be great- I'm more towards B, but not 100% certain just yet.

  28. HerrPep
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Hey guys. Quick question for this GW and next ones:
    A) Barnes for Haller
    B) Wesley for Barnes
    C) Keep Wesley and Haller

  29. LUD
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    GTG for wildcard?

    Pope/Button
    TAA, Digne, Zink, Lund, Masuaku
    Mane, Iwobi, KDB, Lanzini, James
    Aguero, Abraham, Ayew

    OR

    Pope/Button
    TAA, Digne, Zink, Lund, Kelly
    Pepe, Iwobi, KDB, Yarmelenko, Cantwell
    Aguero, Abraham, Firmino

  30. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Will you guys start awb or lundstram?