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FPL Gameweek 12 team news and injury updates so far

Given that there is a Friday night deadline this week, there were disappointingly few Premier League press conferences held on Thursday afternoon.

Only eight media gatherings took place, with none of the managers from the ‘big six’ clubs amongst them.

We are likely to get a further ten pre-Gameweek 12 pressers tomorrow and whatever information we can extract from Nuno Espirito Santo and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s post-Europa League press conferences tonight, with some of that information perhaps embargoed.

Brendan Rodgers was perhaps the headline act on a quiet Thursday, bringing the sort of injury news Fantasy managers like to hear: no news.

The Leicester City manager has a near-complete clean bill of health for the visit of Arsenal, with only Matty James (Achilles) unavailable – and even he has returned to the training ground this week.

Sean Dyche revealed on Thursday that Chris Wood (hamstring) has “every chance” of being available for selection against West Ham United, although Johann Berg Gudmundsson (hamstring) remains absent.

Asked whether there could be team changes this weekend, the Burnley boss said:

It’s a possibility. They always are, by the way, but if you have a tough result or performance then it enhances that fact. It keeps everyone alive.

Danny Drinkwater (ankle) is back in full training but a little way from a playing return.

Manuel Pellegrini says that Lukasz Fabianski (hip) faces at least another month out, although Michail Antonio (hamstring) is expected back after the international break.

Winston Reid is still building up his match-fitness, while Jack Wilshere (groin) will be assessed ahead of the trip to Turf Moor.

Pellegrini said of Wilshere:

We will evaluate, to see if he can be [available] for Saturday or not. We need to see him working tomorrow.

Norwich City have been gradually getting bodies back over the past couple of weeks and there was further good news from Daniel Farke on Thursday, with the Canaries’ boss saying:

Mario Vrancic, since two and a half weeks, consistently on the training pitch. He’s not fit for 90 minutes but at least a topic for the squad. It’s good to have him at least as an option.”

Grant Hanley is likely to be back pretty soon after the international break. Christoph Zimmermann was involved in some parts of team training during this week, it looks like he will also be back pretty soon after the international break.

Farke also confirmed that Todd Cantwell, Ibrahim Amadou, Tom Trybull and Onel Hernandez are all back up to full fitness following their recent injuries.

Quique Sanchez Flores welcomes back Troy Deeney (knee) from injury after a lengthy absence, meanwhile.

Flores said first of his club captain, and then of other returning players:

He’s ready to come to the group and go to the list. He is ready and we will make the final decision. It’s very good news.

It’s not just Deeney. We have [José] Holebas, Capoue, [Sebastian] Prödl, Sarr – players who have recovered in the week — and now we have more options. It’s good for the team.

Ahead of Southampton’s match against Everton, Ralph Hasenhuttl said:

Moussa [Djenepo] is back, Cedric is back, they can train with the team. No more injuries, so we have all the players on board now. Ryan Bertrand, he is still suspended. The rest are fit.

The Toffees aren’t quite so blessed with a clean bill of health, with Andre Gomes facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle fracture-dislocation in the draw with Spurs last Sunday.

Bernard (knee) and Jean-Philippe Gbamin (thigh) remain on the injury list.

Marco Silva said of Fabian Delph (hamstring):

Big doubt for the game. Let’s see tomorrow and on the matchday but at this moment I can tell you he’s a big doubt for the match.

Chris Wilder was frustratingly vague on Sheffield United’s injury news, saying only:

We’ve got a couple that are hopefully going to train today. No names mentioned obviously! But we’re hopeful that they’ll train today and be on the trip down south tomorrow afternoon.

Tomorrow will hopefully bring us fresh updates on the likes of Ederson (muscle) and Mason Mount (ankle) and you read up on those injuries in our Scout Notes articles below:

READ MORE: Atalanta 1-1 Manchester City and Red Star 0-4 Spurs
READ MORE: Chelsea 4-4 Ajax and Liverpool 2-1 Genk


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

We’ll have our regular early-evening article round-up of Friday’s press conferences tomorrow, along with a second video/podcast summary of any breaking injury news.

Joe and Neale’s YouTube round-up of Thursday’s pressers can be viewed or listened to below.



Lessons learned from Gameweek 11

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

    Tammy keeps commenting on official Chelsea Facebook group when they comment about upcoming game with palace.

    Looks motivated to me

    Shall we promote him to captain? Hmmm

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

      Yes C

    2. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Yes - for this exact reason

    3. Nas
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Or maybe he knows he’s gonna be benched and he’s trying to put the squeeze on lamps

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

    It's time, going Firmino for Kun, no Vardy. Wish me luck ...

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A week too early for Firmino?

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

        Normally does well vs City.

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

          This is my thinking and wanted to do the trade at some stage ...

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

          Didn't realise that, interesting ...

    2. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      The issue won’t be not having Vardy - it will be that Bobby will block you having double liv D and/or Mane

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

        It really is a "which three" season isn't it. Hoping Bobby goes on a roll

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          I am on for Firmino but GW13 ... he could do well ...

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

            Cheers MZ 🙂

    3. EL_FENOMENO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Prefer Bobby to double Liv defense

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

        I just love him. Best player in the league in my humble opinion.

  3. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    F91 Dudelange....when you accidentally submit your YouTube username to UEFA instead of your actual foorball's team name.

  4. fr3d
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    All I'm asking for is Jimmy brace and off at 60' with a blocked nose so his Mexico IB duty is called off

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Not playing this IB apparently - pre-agreed

    2. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I had heard on here that it was agreed he wasnt part of the mex squad

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

    Anyone brave/silly enough to bench Lundstram?

    1. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I am benching him but he will play if Mount is no show

    2. Pinturicchio10
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I am yeah.

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

        someone on here just told me to, but I'm skeptical

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

          Well I could play Mings instead or Cantwell. So I think Lundstram might be the way forward.

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

            yeah, out of those, I'd play Lundstram

      • THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Not sure yet, between Lund Cantwell and Soy for a place in my team

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Lundstram wins this one easily.

          Cantwell is no longer a starter, Soy has little attacking threat against an Arsenal team who can score (but can't defend).

      • Longlatini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Yep he’s feeling the pine

      • F4L
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        yeah im benching for sure. Fully expect Spurs to score, so you'd be relying on an attacking return

      • Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I am silly yeah

      • WWF
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Didn't he just get 21 or something?

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

      Any wolves defensive assets worth getting? Doherty doesn’t seem able to get as forward with Adama playing. Boly’s injury also appears to have weakened them at the back.

      Thoughts?

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

        patricio seems good value

    4. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Looks like selling Jimenez last gw was a real brain fart.

      How about Sterling & Conolly-> Son&Jimenez -4

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

        I would

    5. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Holy based! Vardy (C) anyone??

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        He’s my captain, probably the majority on here aswel

      2. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        My (vc) atm Son(c)

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          I wish I had him ... good choice!

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

        Him or Mane or Abraham

      4. F4L
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        second easiest captain decision of the season after Salah at home vs Norwich GW 1

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

      Either of these look exciting:

      a. CHO + Dilva to Trossard + Pulisic

      b. Dilva to Martial (save FT)

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

        ?

      2. The Road to Turfdom
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        B

    7. FantasyFooty01
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Into week 6 of last man standing who should I pick next. Comment below. So far picked-
      Arsenal
      Man City
      Leicester
      Man United
      Liverpool.

      1. Pinturicchio10
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Watford

        • Longlatini
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Chelsea

      2. andres
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        So I am loaded and need to make a move

        Pope
        TAA Soy Lund
        Mane KDB Mount tielemans
        Abraham Vardy Connolly*

        Kelly, Pieters, Cantwell* 7.3 ITB

        A conolly to jimenez
        B cantwell to pulisic
        C mount to salah

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          I hope OR is high with 7.3m itb, actually spat my tea out

          1. andres
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            I sold sterling, who is scoring less points than leicester mids. You prefer points or spending money?

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

              Great post.

        2. All de Gea no iDier
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Pieters > Robbo or A.

      3. The-Red-1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Posted this earlier but it down the wrong players... Oops! So here goes!

        Is there too much value in the bench here?

        Patricio, Button
        TAA, Robertson, Lunds, Rico, Soyuncu
        KDB, Mane, Mount, McGinn, Maddison
        Vardy, Jimi, Tammy.
        0.2 itb

        Gives me a bit of a selection headache, but should have a good selection of players with good fixtures week on week, especially week 18 where Liverpool don't play

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          No to the selection headache.

          McGinn > Dendoncker.

          Use the funds to get better keepers if this is a WC,

      4. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Interesting factoid of the day:
        Since beating Man City 3-2 on Saturday 14th September, Norwich have only scored 2 more goals and conceded 14.

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

        I think its fine. I assume you bought Lund, Rico, and McGinn at their cheapest, so they arent really tying up that much.

      6. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Abraham if anyone is interested, not a (c) option this week imo.

        7 goals and 2 assists away
        2 goals at home

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Been unlucky at home

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

          not meaningful over this sample size

      7. AllINeedIsCoffee
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        You can only have 2 of these M-named players for the upcoming month, which ones do you pick in your opinion?

        A) Mount
        B) Maddison
        C) Martial

        Cheers 🙂

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          BC

        2. Pinturicchio10
            4 years, 4 months ago

            AB

          • Longlatini
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            AB

          • The Road to Turfdom
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            AC

          • Tomerick
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            M and M.

          • TRIPOS TOPPER
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            AB, assuming Mount clear to play

            Don't trust Martial long term fitness and Man U form

          • F4L
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            AB

        3. Oooo Matron
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Which three do I play out of these?

          TAA
          Soyuncu
          Rico
          Willems
          Lundstrom

          1. Dynamic Duos
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            TRW

          2. Pinturicchio10
              4 years, 4 months ago

              134

              1. Dynamic Duos
                • 10 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                It's a match lol

          3. Foozeball
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Tough one; Who to play?
            A) Lundstram
            B) Soyuncu

            Currently leaning Soyuncu because he is playing at home and Spurs attack may be lifted just enough to score a goal or two with Lo Celso and Sessegnon apparently being fit to play significant minutes now

            1. The Road to Turfdom
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              A

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

              A

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

              Not tough. Lundstram.

              Soyuncu has little attacking threat and Arsenal might be useless, but they still score goals.

          4. Rash
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Areas of concern with this lot?

            Pope
            Trent rico lundy
            Sterling kdb mount maddison mane
            (C)Vardy tammy

            Button janmaat Connolly soy

            1ft .1itb

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

              Pope

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

                Not impressed with him but surely worth keeping for next couple?

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

                  Might sell myself but yeah, next 3 or he needs to go.

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

                    Henderson after his blank?

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

            Martial G, Rash A disallowed

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

              Scenes

            2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Warm up for Sunday 🙂

          6. Boz
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Maddison worth the extra 0.8 over Tielemans?

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

              Not convinced he is, always promises more than he delivers whereas Tielemans seems to deliver more than he promises!

              1. Boz
                • 11 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                Maddison set peices but they are even to me in free play. I think Tielemans the way to go

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

              Yes and no

            3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Maddison 53 points 872 minutes
              Tielemans 51 points 981 minutes

              I think he’s probably worth it on balance - set pieces are a huge advantage in FPL & Maddo is like old style Siggy in the way he monopolises them

              Tielemans is a great pick though

              1. Boz
                • 11 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                Interesting. Both in form, but maybe Maddi does have the edge as I don't need the extra money

                1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                  • 14 Years
                  4 years, 4 months ago

                  I think Maddo should be called an FPL postman

                  He just always seems to deliver

          7. Lazerball
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Best option outta these lads:
            A. Saiss
            B. Lascelles
            C. Willems
            D. Janmaat

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

              Probably Saiss. But, I am very interested in Janmaat for the next 3 weeks...then bring in another SHU def.

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

              anyone but saiss, yellow card machine

          8. Old Gregg
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Reply
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            OLD GREGG Fantasy Football Scout Member2 Years4 hours, 18 mins ago
            Hello,

            have posted previously but looking for some more responses from a different crowd.

            please finish my WC. This for GW13. The decision will reflect which one week punt I went for.

            Hendo (4m)
            Taa-____-Rico-Soy- Lund
            _____-Mane-Maddy-Mount-_____
            Tammy-Vardy -_____

            a) Robbo-KDB- Pulisic/Martial-(Connolly)
            b) Janmaat-KDB- (Hayden)-Auba
            c) Robbo-Sterling- Djenepo (Connolly)
            D) Robbo-(Hayden) - kingDjenepo (Connolly)

            1. Rhodes your boat
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              C but djenepo to 4.4

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

              A plus Ayew for Connolly

              1. Old Gregg
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                Thanks both.

                Hadn’t considered Ayew. Cheers

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

                  Essential from 14, may as well get him now

          9. Dynamic Duos
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Good game to watch?, not the shite.

          10. Yank Revolution
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Rash misses sitter

            1. F4L
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Ole not impressed 😆

          11. Rhodes your boat
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Possibly the most boring question ever on here but who to have second sub (hopefully don’t need them but you never know!)

            A) dendo
            B) Hayden

          12. Old Gregg
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Hello,

            Apologies for the above mess.

            please finish my WC. This for GW13. The decision will reflect which one week punt I went for.

            Hendo (4m)
            Taa-____-Rico-Soy- Lund
            _____-Mane-Maddy-Mount-_____
            Tammy-Vardy -_____

            a) Robbo-KDB- Pulisic/Martial-(Connolly)
            b) Janmaat-KDB- (Hayden)-Auba
            c) Robbo-Sterling- Djenepo (Connolly)
            D) Robbo-(Hayden) - King

            1. Rhodes your boat
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Replied above

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

              Don't go D.
              Seems rly weak.

              Jokes aside I would go:
              Robbo/Arnold - KDB - Jiménez + 1 cheap mid (if this is possible)

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

                Robbo - KDB - Jiménez & whatever you can get to sit on your bench

                1. Old Gregg
                  • 7 Years
                  4 years, 4 months ago

                  Jimi would work also. Thanks

              2. Old Gregg
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                D should have sterling also.

            3. WWF
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              A plus Ayew for Connolly

              1. Old Gregg
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                Thanks all

          13. Champione
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Sterling >
            A) Son
            B) Maddison
            C) Martial

            1. F4L
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              if you think Spurs could have possibly turned a corner, then A.
              Good fixtures.

              Maddison the safe pick.

            2. Rhodes your boat
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Keep sterling

              1. Rhodes your boat
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                But if you want to get rid then A

            3. El Matador
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Did A.

            4. Champione
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Cheers guys. Won't captain him for the next 5-6 weeks, so tempted to get rid

          14. bso
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            What do you guys think of Janmaat for the next 3 weeks before I bring in another SHU def? Or is Willems a better pick?

            1. Boz
              • 11 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              I'd go willems

          15. jtreble
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Southgate/England UEFA Euro 2020: it's going to be interesting to see the wing back setup vs. other types. Can't wait.

            1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Can’t believe it’s kicking off in about 7 months, great to have summer footy