Team News

The FPL Gameweek 8 team news and injury updates so far

Eight Premier League managers held their pre-Gameweek 8 press conferences on Thursday, although none of the ‘big six’ contingent were among that number.

The remaining 12 top-flight bosses will deliver their pre-match pressers either on Friday or after tonight’s Europa League games and we’ll have the usual article and video round-ups tomorrow afternoon to summarise those.

The headline team news from today came from Leicester City, with Brendan Rodgers confirming that James Maddison (ankle) is fit to feature against Liverpool this weekend.

Rodgers said:

James is fine, he’s trained the last couple of days. He’ll be OK.

The Leicester boss added that he had no other injury concerns as he prepares to return to Anfield.

We may not see Lukasz Fabianski (hip) again this calendar year, with Manuel Pellegrini confirming on Friday that the Polish shotstopper is set for a spell on the sidelines.

A decision will be made today or tomorrow on whether Fabianski will have surgery or recover without an operation, with Pellegrini saying:

In both cases [with or without surgery], less than three months will be difficult for Lukasz to return.

Asked if he would move for a free agent to bolster his options between the posts, the West Ham boss added:

Roberto is a goalkeeper that I trust a lot. For the moment we are going to keep the two goalkeepers that we have. But we will decide after we have exact knowledge how long Fabianski will be out.

Sean Dyche looks set to be without Jack Cork (shoulder) for the first time this season, saying on Thursday:

Corky is the only doubt, he’s got a very minor fracture on his scapula. And although it’s not that painful, there’s obviously a precautionary element to that. Touch and go but I’m thinking we probably look wiser on it to make sure he’s ready for the next one.

Dyche heavily implied that Jeff Hendrick would cover for Cork in central midfield.

When asked if he could possibly move to a 4-3-3, the Burnley boss said:

It often comes down to what suits the players and I believe I know what suits the players, which is why we often do play with two strikers.

The flexibility we have been looking for has certainly been on show. In pre-season we morphed into a three on a couple of occasions and it had a positive effect, Brighton and last weekend it had a positive effect. It’s there should we need it.

Jay Rodriguez can play wide as a three, even though he’s a forward, and he’s done that many times. Ashley Barnes has done that many times, particularly before he got here, down at Brighton.

The Clarets are up against Everton this weekend, who are still without Jean-Philippe Gbamin (thigh).

There was more positive news surrounding Andre Gomes (ribs) and Theo Walcott (head), however, with Silva saying:

Really good news for us. Andre started since the first day of the week, Theo started to do some individual as well, and today did all the session with the team. They are good news for us. Both OK.

Like you know, Andre didn’t play the last month. He worked during the week, in some moments more tired than the other teammates, but that is something normal. Now it is up to us to keep working hard with him and to put him the same level as the others.

Dean Smith had mostly positive news for the weekend, saying of Aston Villa’s fitness situation:

Henri Lansbury has been back training now so he’s available for selection. Tyrone Mings is fine, he’s trained all week. Matt Targett has trained the last couple of days as well so he is available for selection.

The game will come too quick for Jonathan Kodjia, who has trained with us, but because of the nature of the facial injury, he’ll be available after the international break.

Graham Potter rounded up Brighton’s injury latest, meanwhile, saying:

Solly’s [March] been training back, Alireza’s fine. Davy Propper we’ll wait till tomorrow to make a decision. Shane Duffy is making really good progress, won’t make the game but diagnosis is probably a bit better than the original diagnosis.

Leo [Trossard] is making good progress but again too soon, same with Berny [Bernardo] as well. Leon Balogun, back in the squad.

Potter said he was “optimistic” that Trossard and Duffy will return soon after the international break.

Ahead of the match at Watford, Chris Wilder said of Sheffield United’s injury situation:

The game on Saturday has just come a bit too quick for Didzy [McGoldrick]. I think he might be going over with the Republic of Ireland squad, for them to have a look at him as well, to see where he is. He’s getting closer.

Billy Sharp returns from suspension for this clash, while the Hornets will again be without Troy Deeney (knee).


Predicted line-ups and more detailed information can be found in the Team News tab, which is being refreshed over the coming 24 hours.

Lessons Learned from Gameweek 7

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

    Brought in cresswell for aurier. Good move?

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

      Yeah

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

        Hopin for a cleanie and an attackin return. Need it

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

          He scored last couple of games. If he scores again then he’ll be a ledge

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Aurier to anyone is a good move.

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

      I've made the same move... Fab out till Christmas not filling me with confidence. Those attacking returns though.

    4. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Yep, good move with fixtures. Always liked Cresswell as an attacking def

  2. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Who thinks Firmino will haul this weekend...

    Pope
    Dunk TAA Lund
    McGinn Salah(c) Cantwell Mount
    FIrmino Kun Pukki.

    Button Rico KDB Aurier

    I can either do KDB and Firmino to Sterling and King for -4 or KDB, Kun and Firmino to Sterling Auba and King -8.

    Or should I just save and ride the storm?

    1. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Save it. Reassess after the break

  3. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on what to do here? Have had 2ft since last week and no odea what to do. Want to upgrade Jota but don't really like to downgrade anyone else in my team. Currently thinking Jota to Maupay, other suggestions?

    Pope
    TAA Robbo Digne Lundstram
    Salah Sterling KDB Mount Cantwell
    Haller

    Button Jota Greenwood Rico
    2ft 0itb. WC intact.

    1. Baked baines
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      With the name you have, why have you not Pukki over Haller?!

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

        Does this mean you should have baines too? 😛

      2. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Thinking both is an option, Digne, Jota to Soy, Pukki?

  4. Denver Omelette
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Would you do King + Digne -> Wilson + Soyuncu (2FT)?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Nope

    2. Bibelnissen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Not this week.

  5. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Do these moves make sense for -4 to get Vardy in GW9?

    AWB, VVD & Barnes ➡️
    Soyuncu, Tomori & Vardy

    Have TAA & Otamendi also so lot of money stuck in defence.

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Doing those next week?

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Yes.

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

      Definitely !

  6. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Folks, is peps presser tomorrow?

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

      Yes

  7. Werner Bremen
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Pukki captain? What do you think??

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      100% yes

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

        You dont even own him bro

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Ha ha

        2. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          I don't.

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

            Extreemly disappointing with that name. Id expect a TC on Pukki from you in this game.

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

      He's a good option but not sure he's the best this week

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

      To answer the question, Id first captain Sterling, if you dont have him Salah, or Kun. Then Pukki. But Pukki is not a bad option.

  8. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Heaton (Button)
    Ota Digne Lowton (Lund, Soyuncu)
    Salah Sterling KDB Mount (Dendocker)
    Tammy Pukki Wilson

    I am Holding KDB so what is the best transfer for this team
    0.4 itb.
    Feels that one of Heaton, Digne and Dendonker needs to go

    1. Bibelnissen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I would keep Digne until Lpool fixtures get better, then look to get one of TAA or Robbo in at that spot.

      Quite fond of that team actually. Might even consider a KDB to Son/Mahrez switch.

    2. Lumsden
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Nice team

    3. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      thanks

  9. Bibelnissen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Feeling quite lost, not sure what route to take next. Got four or five players I'd like to get rid of. Any ideas on where to go next here with 2FT and 0.6 ITB?

    Pope - Button
    TAA - Digne - Zinchenko - Lundstram - Hanley
    Sterling - Mane - KDB - James - Cantwell
    Abraham - Pukki - Barnes

    Appreciate any feedback. Not the best of seasons.

    1. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Doesn't look too bad on paper. and no obvious suggestion to make as well. However,
      Mane+Barnes >Son+ Vardy possible?

      1. Bibelnissen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Apart from the City boys, all of my attackers has blanked in successive gameweeks. Now the only one who has constantly been delievering is injured. Everton not doing well at the back, Zinchenko's starting spot up in the air...

        I like those moves. Though, I feel like they are better for next week.

  10. sunzip14
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    I have KDB, and my Subs are Greenwood, Rico & Montoya.

    Should I save the Ft for IB or sell one of the defenders? Don't want to get rid of KDB as I have him GW1. Montoya>Soyuncu would have been easier if he wasn't against Pool. I have 0.6 itb. Suggestions will be much appreciated!

    1. Bibelnissen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Montoya -> Tomori?

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks. I have Tomori though. My defense is

        Heaton
        VVD, Tomori, Diop, Rico, Montoya.

        Lowton could be another option but don't see Burnley CS in next 3

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Play Montoya

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Against wounded Spurs and about to drop. Worth the risk?

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

        This
        Spurs are sh.t 😀

  11. Cto
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Firmino, Mane, KDB —> Sterling, Auba, Mahrez.

    -4

    Yes or no?

    1. De Gea is GOAT
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I would but Mahrez might not start. Not worth the risk.

  12. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Guys I need 1 week punt for KDB, since I think he is out for the weekend.

    Son - logical choice
    Mahrez - great potential however might not start
    Buendia for who I have a strong hunch that he wioo deliver against Villa

    Please advise

    1. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I would go Son

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

        Thanks man.

        Anyone else ? If possible reasons will be valuable and appreciated

    2. onceuponatyne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Do you not just want to hold? He'll be back for the week after. I'm holding.

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

        Not holding definitely. Have the WC if needed. 10m on my bench? N9 tha k you

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

          *no thank you

  13. NUFCAndrew
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    What to do with this, 2 FTs & 0 ITB.

    Pope Button

    TAA Otamendi Soyuncu Rico Kelly

    Mane KDB Son Cantwell Hayden*

    Aguero Abraham Pukki

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

      Aguero + Son > Vardy + Sterling?

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        This is a kind of move which could prove immense or spectacularly backfire.

        1. sunzip14
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Not enough courage to take the blame later. Sorry 😛

      2. AndyCook
          4 years, 5 months ago

          That’s not how I would use 2 transfers

    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Mahrez look like rising in price tonight?

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

        Prob safe tonight but will rise tomorrow when the masses descend on their teams and see the KDB flag

        1. denial
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Ta

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      GTG here or any moves with 1 FT?

      Pope
      TAA Alonso Otamendi Lundstram
      Sterling Son Mount
      Aguero (c) Abraham Pukki

      Woodman James Dendocker Montoya 0.1 ITB

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Fine, stick

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

          Cheers RVdV

    4. rodragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Greenwood+James+vvd to Tammy+yarmalenko+tomori for -4? Thanks in advance.. ..

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

        Two upgrades and one downgrade. Works for me.

        1. rodragon
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Vvd to tomori the downgrade? I feel that he is not worth the price and that's the best way I can fund tammy.. .

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

        Like it

        1. rodragon
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks

      3. 007 [RoboKlopp]
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Yes

      4. AndyCook
          4 years, 5 months ago

          I’d keep James if you don’t need the funds rather than getting rid for a -4

      5. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        So the Cantwell injury rumours turned out to be rubbish?

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

          Thank God for that !

        2. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          wait for presser?

        3. FPL.team
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Confirmed?

        4. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Why do you say this? No press conference happened yet as far as I am aware

          1. Pukki Blinders
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            It was a question, I asked as I hadn't heard any talk about it today aside from the one guy on twitter

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

          How you know?

      6. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Play?

        A. Guendouzi v Bou(H)

        OR

        B. Tomori v Sou(A)

        Thanks

        1. AndyCook
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Tomori

        2. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Google is telling me Algeria play 3 times over the international break. Must be guaranteed a benching in GW9 for Mahrez?

          Thu 10/10 - DR Congo
          Tue 15/10 - Colombia
          Fri 18/10 - Morocco

          Is that right?

          1. Pukki Blinders
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Just the first two, not sure where the third came from

            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              strange right? African Nations Championship, 3rd round, leg 2 of 2, apparently.

          2. FPL.team
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            I'd expect he wouldn't play on the Friday for Algeria and then on Saturday for City no if those dates are correct.

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

              Sky Sports doesn't agree with the last one https://www.skysports.com/football/teams/algeria/fixtures

              1. Twisted Saltergater
                • 14 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                Yeah, I think it's incorrect as the African Cup of Nations was ealier in the year.

          3. MTPockets
              4 years, 5 months ago

              He's not eligible for the Morocco game (african nations second leg - domestics only)

          4. 007 [RoboKlopp]
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Is Tomori nailed for now?

            1. AndyCook
                4 years, 5 months ago

                Yes, Lampard has said he is first or second choice centre back now

            2. PanJawel2
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Pope (4.0)
              Wan Bissaka/Zinchenko/Lundstram/Soyuncu/TAA
              Salah/Streling/KDB/Cantwell/Guendouzi
              Barnes/Abraham/Pukki

              0,9 ITB

              Considering
              KDB/Barnes to McGinn or Yarmolenko/ Auba for -4
              Worth it?
              If yes then Yarmolenko or McGinn (maybe another for max 6.3) ??

              1. rodragon
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                Yarmalenko has better fixtures that mcginn for the long run

            3. Forza Papac
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              If Rangers win tonight I'll captain Pope this weekend.

              1. Coys96
                • 6 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                They better win then

            4. Pukki Blinders
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Bats likely to start this week as Tammy played the full 90? Or typical overthinking?

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

                No

            5. FPL Daniel
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Anyone punting on Roberto? I need Ryan replacement. Fabianski is first by pts so Roberto should be close with returns no ? All that for 4.4

              1. Pukki Blinders
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                Why do you need a Ryan replacement? GK transfers are luxuries

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

                  WC

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

              Heaton*
              Trent Aurier* Zinchenko* Lowton
              Salah Strrling KDB* Mount
              Pukki Haller*

              Button Rico* Gteenwood Dendonker*

              1.3mil itb and 1 FT. Probably going to wildcard next week so should I shift Aurier or KDB?

              1. Pukki Blinders
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                If you have value tied up in KDB then Aurier, otherwise KDB

            7. Abra Dubravka
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Tomori likely to rise tonight or safe to wait for pressers?

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

              Mahrez up from 70% to 92% in 3 hours. Going up tonight surely?

              1. Abra Dubravka
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                I wouldn’t want to gamble until hearing Pep tomorrow

            9. nigey88
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Evening folks!

              Ryan
              Wan Bissaka, Robertson, Lundstram, Otamendi
              Mane, Sterling, Pepe, Mount, Yarmelenko
              Pukki

              Should I hold to gain a FT next week or I have just the right amount for Jimenez to Abraham?
              Greenwood would come on if Wan doesn't play!

            10. smix
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              1. Aguero & KDB to Auba (C) & Mahrez for -4
              2. Aguero & KDB to Sterling (C) & CWilson for -4
              3. Save and play Aguero (C) & Cantwell

              The best move ?

              1. MTPockets
                  4 years, 5 months ago

                  Need to hear news on KDB and Cantwell first really

              2. Coys96
                • 6 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                Which is best:

                1. Zinchenko -> Tomori (frees up funds for future moves)
                2. Zinchenko -> Otamendi
                3. Dendoncker -> Yarmolenko (if Cantwell is injured)
                4. Aguero -> Auba
                5. Zinchenko + Dendoncker -> Tomori + Mahrez (-4)
                6. Save

                Any help much appreciated 🙂