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Latest FPL injury news on Calvert-Lewin, Pope, Dias, Antonio and other key assets

Fantasy Premier League managers learned a great deal about recently injured players in Double Gameweek 24’s pre-match press conferences.

After a swathe of key figures sustained problems in the FA Cup, the importance of these media briefings was higher than ever.

And, thankfully, we were treated to a number of relatively helpful updates.

Pep Guardiola was in an uncharacteristically forthcoming mood, confirming that key Double Gameweek defender Rúben Dias (£6.1m) had returned to training following an illness.

The Manchester City manager also revealed that Rodri (£5.3m) after sustaining a knock against Swansea midweek, good news for anyone previously concerned about Ilkay Gündogan (£6.0m) moving into a deeper midfield role.

Still, how long the German international can last in his more advanced role, which works best in combination with a false-nine, remains to be seen considering Sergio Aguero (£10.3m) trained for the second time this week following a positive coronavirus (COVID-19) test.

Saves and bonus for Pope highlight advantage over Burnley defensive colleagues

The Nick Pope (£5.5m) scare appears to be over as quickly as it began. The goalkeeper was left out of the FA Cup defeat against Bournemouth with a knock, as revealed by Sean Dyche talking to talkSPORT midweek.

However, he confirmed on Thursday that the goalkeeper had “recovered to train”.

“Charlie Taylor getting fitter, will be touch and go. Robbie Brady, similar but different to Charlie – it’s the risk and reward of playing these guys. Woody is a doubt for the weekend. Nick Pope, he has settled down.” – Sean Dyche

Meanwhile, Roy Hodgson had “nothing new to report” in terms of injuries ahead of Double Gameweek 24 as Wilfried Zaha (£7.1m) remains on the sidelines. Crystal Palace are yet to score a single goal in a Premier League match he did not start this season.

Carlo Ancelotti has ruled Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.6m) out of Everton’s first Double Gameweek 24 fixture against Fulham.

And, somewhat unfortunately for his owners, it is the Machester City meeting on Wednesday which the striker might be fit for, as well as Jordan Pickford (£4.8m).

“Both (Calvert-Lewin and Pickford) will not be available for the game on Sunday. We are looking for the next game on Wednesday where we think both of them will be available. “I think (Calvert-Lewin) stopped [playing] before the problem [developed]. He only had a sensation, a feeling that something was not good and he stopped. He has a little problem, he can play on Wednesday.” – Carlo Ancelotti

There was better news on James Rodríguez (£7.7m) who has returned to training and is available to play twice in Double Gameweek 24.

“Rodríguez is fine, he’s trained yesterday and today. He’s available for the game on Sunday, no problem.” – Carlo Ancelotti

Even with Rodríguez back in the team, Calvert-Lewin is still consigned to a single Gameweek fixture against Manchester City. As a result, his Fantasy stock will have fallen considerably in the wider context of a Double Gameweek.

There is also no change in the Fulham camp as they prepare to face Everton and Burnley.

In his Friday press conference, Scott Parker confirmed Tom Cairney (£5.2m) and Terence Kongolo (£4.3m) remained his only injury absentees.

The 29.7% ownership of James Justin (£5.2m) certainly have a transfer on their hands after Brendan Rodgers revealed the defender had injured his ACL. Upcoming opponents Liverpool will be without Fabinho (£5.4m).

“Fabinho will not be available, he suffered again a little muscle issue so will be out for this game. So we’ll have to find a solution and all of them had the chance this week to show in training who is ready.” – Jurgen Klopp

Meanwhile, there was a slightly less helpful update from David Moyes concerning Michail Antonio (£6.7m).

After the West Ham forward was diagnosed with fatigue, his manager said on Friday the player was “doing well” and would “hopefully be close” to being involved against Sheffield United on Monday.

Can Jesse Lingard follow up on his West Ham debut FPL haul 10

Moyes was clearer on Angelo Ogbonna (£5.0m) and Issa Diop (£4.3m) though. The former is definitely out of Double Gameweek 24 with an ankle injury while the latter “is fine” after sustaining a head injury midweek.

It is also a case of one in, one out for Manchester United. Paul Pogba (£7.6m) will not feature at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday afternoon but Eric Bailly (£4.9m) is back in training.

“We’ve had a rare opportunity to do a bit of training and recovery. Paul [Pogba] is out. Eric has been training, which is a boost to us.Eric is available. He has trained for a couple of days so he’ll be available for selection. So that’s a positive. Apart from that, no-one else is back.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Leeds assets could be restricted in their full potential this weekend considering the latest update on Kalvin Phillips (£4.9m). 

The holding midfielder, who has acted as the Whites’ lynchpin this season, is currently a doubt after picking up a knock in Monday’s 2-0 win over Crystal Palace. Robin Koch (£4.3m) and Diego Llorente (£4.4m) are still missing in defence.

“There’s not a definite position at the moment whether he’ll be able to play or not. For the moment, no player is coming back and Kalvin remains a doubt. In the case of Robin Koch, week to week we are verifying when he can return. With regards Diego Llorente, it’s a day to day thing.” – Marcelo Bielsa

Still, Arsenal unlikely to be at full strength either. Mikel Arteta needs to see more of Kieran Tierney (£5.2m) in training before making a call on the left-back while Thomas Partey (£4.9m) has been ruled out.

Timo Werner (£9.2m) has recovered from his dead leg in time to face Newcastle this weekend although Thiago Silva (£5.6m) misses out with Kai Havertz (£8.2m) also a doubt.

“It’s maybe too close for Kai, still, and for sure, for Thiago. For Thiago, we are aiming for Southampton. Let’s see if we make it – cannot promise. For Kai, let’s see if he’s out today. Will be a very short time so maybe he will be missing this match.” – Thomas Tuchel

Newcastle are set to be without Callum Wilson (£6.7m) for “six to eight weeks” following a tear to his hamstring. Fabian Schär (knee) and Javier Manquillo (ankle) will both be out for a similar length of time with ligament damage.

Newcastle stick with back five for relegation six-pointer against Sheffield United

Dean Smith gave his usual update ahead of the weekend’s action. Kortney Hause (£4.4m) and Wesley (£6.0m) are the only absentees for Aston Villa, who still have the same group of players available for selection after the 1-0 win over Arsenal.

Adam Webster (£4.4m) is doubtful to feature for Brighton against Villa, while Graham Potter put a 12-week timescale on Solly March‘s (£5.0m) return from his knee injury. Davy Pröpper (£4.8m) has trained and his manager “thinks” he will be available on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Tariq Lamptey (£4.6m) is “making good progress now and [is] not far away” although Brighton are erring on the side of caution as he recovers from his hamstring problem.

Grady Diangana (£5.0m) is now back in full training for West Bromwich Albion following his recent hamstring strain.

1,293 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Fudgy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bench boost activated. Ashley Barnes in for DCL for a hit to enable it.

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      It’ll end in tears

    2. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wow season over for you now

    3. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I thought you'd be more of a Wood person.

    4. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      GL

      1. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    5. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Hope it works for you.

      1. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    6. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      It's a must to be on here during Burnley games then

      1. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Lol

    7. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That escalated quickly...

    8. jammie26
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Barnes for a hit, are you on drugs?

  2. grennans2
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bench 2:

    A) Grealish
    B) Watkins
    C) Targett
    D) Saka

    1. ZAMUNDA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Always play your attackers

    2. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Play A. And flip a coin between B/D

  3. estheblessed
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Advice needed ... £3m ITB

    Pope
    Stones, Cancello, Shaw
    Gundo(c), Grealish, Bruno, Salah, Barnes
    Bamford, Antonio

    Martinez, DCL, Alioski, Dier

    A) Barnes to Rashford -4
    B) Dier to Digne -4
    C) DCL to Richarlison -4
    D) Dier to Lowton -4
    E) Hold

    1. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Who do you bench if D?

      1. estheblessed
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Barnes

        1. Konstaapeli
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Not sure it merits a hit tbh.

    2. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      D

    3. SKENG
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Hold. Help below pls?

  4. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Forster+Vardy+Barnes to Pope+Hames+Ings (-4)?

    Thinking to BB also with Martinez, Bamford, Dallas and Mitchel

    1. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      James*

  5. elchilangles
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    To keep or ship DCL and Antonio???

    1. jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Keep

    2. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Depends. Do you have good cover? Is it for free or hit?

    3. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Keep Tony,ship Lewin

  6. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play Son or Soucek?

    1. ZAMUNDA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't bench Son. Even tho Soucek on bench is a tragedy

    2. SKENG
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I would play Soucek

  7. Tronity
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Most nailed for next two GWs? Stones, Dias or Cancelo?

  8. tuturututu
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Are we keeping DCL or is it worth getting someone else for a hit?

    1. jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Keep

  9. AC Me Rollin’
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    So I have DCL and Antonio...

    Bamford / Mitchell / Dallas (Subs)

    A) DCL --> Jesus (-4)
    B) No changes

    1. ZAMUNDA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No changes and play Bamford

  10. Pedersen
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    DCL to Kane
    Justin to Mee

    Good to go ?

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      yes

  11. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Mcneil for a hit yay or nay

  12. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    DCL or Son first on bench?

    Incase Antonio doesn't make it.

    1. JELLYFISH
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son

    2. cheese XL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No BB?

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Next week. Don't fancy any of those two to score against Man City anyways.

    3. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      DCL surley wont make it so Son. But Antonio should be fine

  13. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    There's no bigger headache than owning C. Taylor

    1. Congers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Couldn't agree more. You starting?

      Currently first sub for me.

      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I'm between him, Son or Cavani/Saka(-4) as I'm WC25
        Currently on Son cause I don't see him starting both games

        1. Congers
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Good shout. It's Robertson starting for me, so a little bit tougher to chose.

          1. Congers
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            *choose

    2. money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      finally binned him. had enough of the nonsense

  14. niaz1982
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Cost myself -4 swapping DCL for Richarlison?

    1. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Whos on your bench?

      1. niaz1982
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Bamford

        1. Konstaapeli
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Play Bamford 100%

          1. niaz1982
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah 1 fixture each he's got the better one now

    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nah.

    3. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nah

    4. AC Me Rollin’
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Would Jesus be worth it for the same swap for a -4?

      1. niaz1982
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I've got Dias Gundo and Sterling already

  15. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    DCL+Justin to Cavani+Keane?

    Pope
    Cancelo Dallas Lowton
    Sterling Salah Bruno Gundo(C)
    Antonio Bamford DCL

    McCarthy Coufal Romeu Justin

    2ft, 2m itb

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cavani + Shaw

      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Good shout. What do you think about AWB? Shaw would be better? Have money for both.

        1. Bobby_Baggio
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Shaw is enough and keep that money

          1. iL PiStOlErO
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers Bobby.

  16. Bobby_Baggio
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Afternoon all. Which one please? Think I'll bench Son too.

    Pope
    Dias - Coufal - Stones
    Salah - Gundo - Bruno - Son - Soucek
    Bam - Antonio

    (McCarthy) - DCL - Alioski - Justin

    A) Justin > Shaw
    B) Justin > Mee/Lowton

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B - Mee

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wow, I have 14 of those 15 - only difference is Holding vs. Alioski. I would probably lean towards A - Pope probably enough Burnley cover.

      What is your plan with chips? I've used FH already, and still undecided if I want to WC next GW.

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Still undecided. Have WC, BB and TC. So tough but I'm waiting. Cheers for reply. Good team BTW ☺️

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

          Haha, same to you. Likewise, just feel the double in 26 is such a great opportunity to score some points with either WC or a BB. But no FH for 29 is worrying me

    3. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Both good options. If you trust Burnley go double with B.

  17. SKENG
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hi, any thoughts on possible transfers here please?
    Looking to prepare for doubles.
    2FTs, 2.2m ITB, no WC (only FH)

    Martinez
    CANCELO DIAS Coufal
    Bruno Salah Son Grealish Soucek
    Antonio Bamford

    4.0 Dallas Mitchell Wilson

    My initial plan was Soucek & Mitchell > Gundogan (C) & Mee and don't take any hits.

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes good moves

    2. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds good

  18. Vasshin
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    2 ft and 2.3 itb left in bank. What should i do?
    My team atm

    Martinez
    Dias(Y) stones Mee
    Salah Fernandes Son Grealish
    DCL(Y) Antonio(Y) Bamford

    Bench: McCarthy Soucek Justin(R) Mitchell

    So which transfer to make?
    1. Justin to Tarkowski/lowton and soucek to Gundo
    2. Same as 1 but Dallas instead
    Or anything else

    Thanks

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      1 - Mee and Gundo

      1. Vasshin
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Already have Mee

  19. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Worth doing Dallas or Mitchell to Mee or Lowton for a hit? Both for a -8? Using BB and then WC next week

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Just Mee

      1. JONALDINHO
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Sell Mitchell or Dallas?

        1. R.C
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Mitchell

  20. Sepp Blattered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you do DCL & Charlie Taylor --> Richarlison & Lowton (-4)

    I do have Antonio, Watkins and Son who could easily come in for Charlie Taylor..

    1. Sepp Blattered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Oh and already Triple Burnley defence..

      1. jammie26
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Triple burnley defence? I've seen it all now.

  21. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Get Tark or Awb for this gw.
    Have Mee already.

  22. JELLYFISH
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    who to bench out of Bamford and Antonio?

    1. Riders of Yohan
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Antonio

    2. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Antonio

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Bamford

  23. Riders of Yohan
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is Dias + Gordon —> Struijk + Gundo madness? Really like the city mid double up.

    Martinez
    Cancelo, Dallas, Rudiger
    Salah, Bruno, rashford, Sterling, Gundo
    Bamford, Watkins

    Forster. Antonio, struijk, Kilman

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No good moves

      1. Riders of Yohan
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

  24. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which combo scores more this week.
    1) Pope + Stones + Cavani +Salah
    2) Martinez + Mee +Bamford+ Sterling

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      2

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

  25. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bench order correct?

    Capt Foden?

    Martinez,
    Dias, Mee, Maguire, Coufal
    Salah, Foden, Bruno, Gundo
    Bamford, Watkins

    Johnson, Mitchell, Son, DCL

    5.8.

    1. Riders of Yohan
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gundo captain. Still think son ahead of mitchell

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers Mitchell either starts or stays benched, but Son has higher ceiling?

  26. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Taylor to Lowton worth a -4? Will have DCL first on bench coming on if Taylor gets 0 in both.

  27. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Lads have two free transfers and 0.4 in the bank.
    Really unsure what to do.
    Martinez Forster
    Coufal Shaw Stones Dallas Kilman
    Son Salah Bruno Grealish Gundogan
    Kane Watkins Bamford

    Any ideas to get two more double game weekers. Thanks in advance.

  28. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Best 3 Strikers for This GW only ? ?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cavani Richarlison Antonio

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

  29. daitheboot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A - DCL to Jesus (-4)
    B - Salah to Sterling (-4)
    C - Nada

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B