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The latest FPL Double Gameweek 30+ injury news

There are less than 24 hours to go before the deadline for Double Gameweek 30+ passes but we’re in the dark regarding the latest fitness situation at most Premier League clubs.

Only four top-flight managers have held their pre-match press conferences so far, with most of the others expected to face the media long after Wednesday’s Fantasy Premier League deadline has been and gone.

We’ll recap what Messrs Wilder, Smith, Arteta and Guardiola had to say before quickly rounding up what else we know.

Manchester City

Pep Guardiola didn’t report any fitness concerns in his pre-match presser on Tuesday, although did voice his worries over the frequency of fixtures that are about to happen.

Speaking to the media via video conference, Guardiola said:

They [the players] came back really well. We have absolutely no complaints. But the way we are right now, like other clubs, we don’t know.

Tomorrow we will see the level of the team and from there we will see what we can do better. The players are training good but I don’t know the physical condition.

I think we are ready to play one game but three days after another one, and four days after another? We are not ready. That’s why you have to rotate and use absolutely all the players.

Sheffield United

Chris Wilder reported a clean bill of health in Monday’s press conference, so should have a full complement of players to choose from ahead of the trip to Villa Park. 

The Blades’ boss said:

I don’t think there’ll be an incredible amount of changes because there hasn’t been all season. But there’s no guarantees or shoo-ins. If someone comes back and absolutely rips it up, will I consider putting them in? Yes.

Wilder also confirmed that the club were close to extending Dean Henderson‘s loan deal until the end of 2019/20.

Aston Villa

Tom Heaton and Wesley remain sidelined ahead of Aston Villa’s Double Gameweek 30+ opener against Sheffield United and, having not been named in the revised 25-man squad in February, won’t be able to feature in the run-in even if they recover from injury.

On wider fitness issues, Dean Smith said:

We’re going to have a look over the next couple of days. There’s a couple of niggles here and there but hopefully we’ll be fighting fit.

Asked about the returning John McGinn, Smith replied:

If I’ve got any concerns it’s the fact that he hasn’t played for six months. The other players haven’t played for 12-13 weeks. So we have to manage him appropriately after his injury and we will do so.

Arsenal

3pm team news

Continuing on a similar theme, Mikel Arteta also reported no fitness issues with the Arsenal squad ahead of the Manchester City game – although Calum Chambers is a long-term absentee and Lucas Torreira‘s match-readiness is uncertain.

When asked about his young players getting a look-in, Arteta replied:

In our case we have five games in 15 days, that’s a game every three days. We don’t know how the players are going to respond physically because we have had a really short preparation time. We have to use them.

On Eddie Nketiah, Arteta added:

I am convinced that he is the right player for us, to move us to the next level and that he can contribute in a big way to the way we want to play. He has been fantastic so far.

The Arsenal boss confirmed that he was “extremely happy” with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang amid rumours about the striker’s future.

The Rest

Carlo Ancelotti was speaking to Everton’s own media department on Tuesday, saying of his walking wounded:

Andre Gomes is training with the team so he is not going to have a problem for Sunday. The physical condition of the team, in general, is good and we are looking to recover Yerry Mina and Fabian Delph.

Mina has a check on Wednesday, so we will see with him [if he is ready to face Liverpool]. We have to check on Fabian Delph, also. They are both close to coming back to training but remain doubts for the game on Sunday. If [Mina and Delph] do not play, we hope they will be with us for the match at Norwich, for sure.

Theo Walcott had surgery last week, we hope he will not be long in recovery and can be ready to come back with us [in training] in three weeks.

On Leicester City’s injury situation, Brendan Rodgers told BBC Leicester Sport on Monday:

A couple that we’re just keeping an eye on. Ryan Bennett had a sore ankle after one of the games last week. Ayo Perez has been out for a few days but he should return to training now. Apart from that, everyone’s in really good condition.

Ricardo Pereira is out long term for the Foxes.

After Newcastle United’s weekend friendly against Hull City, meanwhile, Steve Bruce said:

The good thing is that everyone’s come through it OK. We have picked up one or two in the week – the two Longstaff brothers in particular – but they’ll hopefully be joining us on Monday or Tuesday.

Craig Shakespeare said after Watford’s win over Brentford:

Masina didn’t start as he took a slight knock in training yesterday. It’s precautionary. Same with Kiko and Will Hughes, precautionary. We are expecting everyone to be training on Sunday if not Monday.

Watford added that the “only players definitely unavailable” for Gameweek 30+ will be Gerard Deulofeu and Daryl Janmaat.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer didn’t report any injury concerns when speaking to the Manchester United website on Tuesday but, like Guardiola, did threaten rotation in the weeks ahead, saying:

Well, we hope everybody’s going to be ready for the first game. We’ve had time out so I don’t think we can expect that those lads who’ve missed lots of the football can last the full game.

We can use five subs and have nine on the bench. I think that’s helpful because footballers, after being out for so long, going into competitive games will be a challenge for them and we have to look after them injury-wise and fitness-wise.

We can’t just flog one player and say to them, ‘you play every game and every minute’ because it might be a period when we have to rotate quite often.

Spurs’ Japhet Tanganga is set to miss out on the Double Gameweek 30+ clash with United with a stress fracture to his back, according to the Telegraph.

Dele Alli will be suspended, meanwhile.

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Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson were involved in an intra-squad match at the weekend, with those two players having not been risked for the previous warm-up game against Blackburn Rovers for precautionary reasons.

The Reds apparently have no other new fitness concerns to report.

Injury doubts still surround Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes ahead of Gameweek 30+ for Burnley, meanwhile.

Jorginho will miss Chelsea’s clash with Aston Villa through suspension, while Southampton’s Moussa Djenepo begins a three-game ban.


More detailed information and predicted line-ups can be found in the Team News tab, which will be gradually refreshed on Monday and Tuesday.

We’ll keep you posted on any further developments in a video round-up with Neale and Andy on Tuesday afternoon.

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1,220 Comments Post a Comment
  1. jdogg
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Bb team

    Will wc next week

    Leno henderson
    Egan basham mings lacelles saiss
    Kdb mahrez grealish mount bruno
    Aguero auba jiminez

    Any thoughts?x

    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I like it a lot..

      This is mine BB but no WC

      Leno Henderson
      Doherty Alex-Arnold Mings Stevens Lascelles
      Sterling DeBruyne Saka Grealish Cantwell
      Rashford Aguero (Capt) Jimenez

      Gtg?
      Plan a -4 to get salah as I couldn’t resist Aguero over Aubameyang...

      Good luck all.

      1. jdogg
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Lookes good.id rather sterling than mahrez but id have to get rid of jimi and bruno.and i have a lot of money tied up in them and want them on wc next week.x

    2. Cheezeweasel
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Are you bench boosting? If so and assuming you dont have lots of money tied in why not get rid of lascelles, funded by switching Jimi to Jota

  2. DeadStarComing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Ok stupid question time. I keep reading that Henderson’s loan to Sheffield Utd hasn’t been extended, YET! But is he 100% eligible to play tomorrow if it doesn’t get done?

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      He is eligible till the 30th June

    2. Rover
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes he will definitely be there till the end of the month at the very least.

      1. DeadStarComing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Phew. Cheers both x

  3. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I heard rumours Son was injured as well

  4. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any dirt cheap forwards that are worth considering for a one week punt?

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nketiah, Samata

    2. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yea Nketiah

      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Does he play at all?

        1. HurriKane
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Highly likely. Start Against Brighton and bench cameo against city

          "I am convinced that he is the right player for us, to move us to the next level and that he can contribute in a big way to the way we want to play. He has been fantastic so far." Arterta

          1. The Count of Monte Cristo
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Would you know when that quote was from? Not saying it wasn't recent, just curious to know when.

            1. HurriKane
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Today. Check scout tweets

              1. The Count of Monte Cristo
                • 11 Years
                3 years, 9 months ago

                Thank you.

    3. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nketiah is Arterra's new favorite

      Expect atleast one start hopefully against brighton which is enough for my BB squad

  5. Franktomet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A, Mahrez + Leno
    B, òzil + ederson

    1. jdogg
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A.x

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A.

  6. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Might have finally got a decent BB squad!!
    Henderson Leno
    TAA Egan Stevens targett saiss
    Sterling kdb Grealish mount saka
    Aubameyang Aguero ayew

    Will WC in 31+
    Suggestions?

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Great side and it is the first time I've seen Ayew!

      Who isyour captain?

      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Aguero, know it's s risk, but it's a DGW & he loves scoring against arsenal and Burnley

        1. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Sounds good. I'm on KDB (c), Aguero (vc) with Mahrez as 3rd City player.

  7. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Hi...who is the better free hit option?

    A....pukki v saints

    B....mount at villa

    Thanks

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B. Bit of uncertainty around Norwich atm due to COVID positive case.

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

  8. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Rumors on twitter that McBurnie on the bech tomorrow and Mousset starts.

    Would be perfect third striker imo.

    1. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Source?

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Journalism student on twitter wondering why his following is blowing up

        1. potatoace
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Careful. He's already been exposed as a possible porky pig
          https://twitter.com/FlapjackFpl/status/1272939626509017088?s=19

  9. simong1
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    My team for Bench Boost this week has come down to the below choices. Will WC after. I have 0.3 in value tied up in Jimenez and reckon I'd keep him on the WC as he has good fixtures so slightly leaning towards B, but then I'm wary of Reina not being nailed. Anyone have advice or thoughts? Thanks.

    A) Henderson, Stevens, Targett & Pukki
    B) Reina, Egan, Basham & Jimenez

  10. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who scores more this week?

    A - Oconnell Pepe
    B - Stevens TAA

    Henderson
    Lundstram Doherty
    KDB Sterling Grealish
    Auba Aguero Tammy

    1. All For One
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

  11. stripeless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Help me out - I have a pre gw30+ team that I'm happy with and have about 1.5m in profit tied up in players - i.e. if I BB I won't be able to get this team back. Surely there must be other people in s similar position. I need to know why people are so hell bent on playing 30 BB, 31 WC because I can't understand it at the moment - I can't see past the FH.

    But I am VERY willing to be proved wrong.

    If you are using 30 BB, 31 WC, can you tell me:
    1) Who's on your GW30 bench (i.e. 3 lowest value outfield and lowest value GK from your 15)
    2) How many big hitters (i.e. £10m+)
    3) How much (£) your team has gone down by after making your unlimited transfers this week

    1. wonkeydonkey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I'm using FH this week to return to the following team:
      Pope (Stek)
      TAA, Saiss, Egan, Lascelles, Taylor
      KDB, Salah, Fernandes, Son, Cantwell
      Jimi, Rashford, DCL

    2. McSlu
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      In the same position. Have a team I’m quite happy going forward with and a lot of money tied up in single gameweek players, so will probably FH this week. WC gameweek 32 i think so I can benefit the maximum for GW33, where there a lot of decent games.

  12. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Aguero and kdb enough City?

    Or add Mahrez?

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Enough imo

      With 5 subs in hand and nothing to play for, you know Pep is going mental with rotation.

    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Not enough. Need 3

    3. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      If not Mahrez, Laporte.

  13. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Which out of Giroud and Abraham is likely to start?

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Abraham

    2. subhojit123
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Abraham imo

  14. Ninjaa
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Current plan is to pack my squad with 12 dgw players and then play the bench boost. Then wildcard gw 31 to get my squad ready for the remainder of the season. Any thoughts?

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Popular move as is decent team FH DGW players in or ballsy TC & wait & see how the week progresses as no one really has a clue after months out?

    2. poulteren
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      um, sorry to be facetious but that's pretty much what everyone is doing (who have those chips)

    3. waterboy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      That's a great idea. I don't think it will be very popular though.

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

      I think that was the plan for many people. But, I don't really want 3 Villa players (2 Villa defenders). So, my plan currently is to BB 30 with only Targett and Grealish from Villa. Making it "only" 11 DGWs.

      Looking at the fixtures, I'm going for WC on week 33 and now 31, because change in fixtures is bigger then. I'm planning on FHing 31. So, that means I'm now trying to make a team for 30 & 32. Looking at those GWs, Che/Wol looked nice. So, I got rid of TAA and went with Doherty and Alonso as SGWs. Jimenez (had before for nice price) and Abraham.

      DGWs:
      Leno, Hendo
      Stevens, Baldock, Targett
      KDB, Mahrez, Pepe, Saka, Grealish
      Aguero

      Which means, I will switch Fernandes for Mahrez and maybe Aguero to Rashford for GW32, because City is playing Liverpool.

      That way I have a pretty decent doubles for GW30, FT31, and for GW32 the only "bad" fixs are KDB vs Pool and Stevens vs Tot. WC33.

      1. Ninjaa
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

  15. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A or B please?

    A, Basham, Egan, Lundy

    B, Bashah, Egan, Henderson

    Or should Stevens be in here?

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B with Stevens instead of Egan if it fits your budget

    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

  16. JoeSoap
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any preference for this week only? (BB) Have Aguero/KDB/TAA in case it is relevant.

    A. Salah, Fernandes, Samata
    B. Mahrez, Grealish, Auba

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

    3. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks

  17. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Probably trying to be too cute here but A will allow me to delay 2nd WC for further info:

    A) Henderson + Saiss + Jimenez + DCL + 0.8m --> 8DGW-ers

    B) McCarthy + O'Connell + Aubameyang + Nketiah --->10GDW-ers

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Anybody, ha?

  18. vandebeek
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Ia Douglas Luiz nailed?

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No

    2. Yome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes he started many games before the league was stopped

    3. QUEN
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      He was great fodder for me before

      Usually gets subbed but he gets minutes most games

  19. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Fill in the blanks please. Cant decide my defence

    Leno Henderson
    Targett XXX XXX XXX
    Sterling KDB Grealish Mcginn Sarr
    Auba Kun Nketiah

    A: Stevens Egan PVA Boly
    B: Baldock O'connell PVA Boly
    C: O'connell Egan Doherty Lascalles

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      C

  20. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Would've preferred the City game at 6. At least we probably would've known some starters 10 mins prior to the deadline.

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Do you think we'll know much about the Avl v Shu match in time?

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        If McGinn was to start I'd imagine that would be news

        Other than that, I doubt it tbh

  21. Boss Hogg
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Best for the next 3 weeks?

    a. Mahrez
    b. Bruno
    c. Pépé

    1. ramunas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A for biggest upside

      B for best balance

    2. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B for me

    3. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Tough one as Mahrez probably only starts half the games over the 3 weeks / 4 games.

      Overall I'd say B is safest pick of the 3.

  22. ramunas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Hi folks, A or B?

    A)
    Ederson / Henderson
    TAA / O'Connell / Lord / Targett / Doherty
    KDB / Grealish / Fernandes / Saka / D.Luiz
    Auba / Aguero / Jimi

    B)
    McCarthy / Henderson
    TAA / O'Connell / Lord / Laporte / Doherty
    KDB / Grealish / Martial / Sarr / D.Luiz
    Auba / Aguero / Jota

    For B, Jota can be Jimi if I don't do Saka -> Sarr

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I much prefer A.

      1. ramunas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers

  23. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Anywhere to save 0.2 to get Targett?
    Or a defender for 4.2?

    Ederson Reina
    Basham Egan O’Connell TAA xxx
    KDB Grealish Bruno Mount Luiz
    Auba Kun Jimenez

    1. ramunas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Ederson to Leno.
      Mount to cheaper.
      Bruno to Martial

  24. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    You just know that Salah and Mane are going to outscore KDB and Sterling this week

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe Sterling but I doubt KDB.

  25. IamthenextTeemuPukki
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pretty simple for me at this point.....In light of Pep's statements about rotation, need help making a final decision. All three work for me money-wise in different ways....

    Which one?

    A. Sterling/Nketiah/
    B. Mahrez/Jimenez
    c.) Ederson/Abraham

    Many Thanks!

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

    2. waterboy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A. Bit if a gamble.

    3. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

  26. Cruz88
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who would you rather have in your FH team:

    A) Salah
    B) Trent

    Also

    1) Barnes
    2) Mount

    1. ramunas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A
      2 (would normally say Barnes but don't fancy with their fixture this week)

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A2

  27. Talkaboutluck
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Gonna FH for this GW - any thoughts on how to improve?

    Henderson
    Enda Lundy Alonso
    Mahrez KDB Pepe Grealish
    Auba Aguero Jiminez

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Doherty instead of alonso

  28. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Why always £0.1m out 🙁

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Whenever that happens I always say "There has to be another way (to get the team I want)"...and there is.

      Reassess.

  29. ZakyJ
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    FH options:

    Leno
    XXX Egan Stevens
    KDB XXX Grealish Pepe
    Auba Aguero XXX

    1: Sterling, Samatta, (a, Lundstram. or b, Doherty)
    2: Mahrez, Tammy, TAA

    Sterling more likely to play both games than Mahrez and Samatta not rotation risk....

    1a is all DGWs

  30. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Captain Kun obvious?

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Minutes could be an issue. But if he has one good game (lets say a G, A and 2-3 Bonus) out of two games, that'd be good enough for me to be happy I capped him.