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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. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Think my bench is good enough to avoid -4 right?

    a) Bench DCL and play Bamford/Soucek

    b) -4 DCL out for another DGW player

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. DMP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Same doubt.

      Have Soucek, Coufal and Dallas as cover for Dias, DCL and Antonio. Considering saving ft.

      1. DMP
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        For all 3! 😀

        1. You've got red on you.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah, I have Dias and Antonio too lol

    3. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A for sure

      DCL to ings in 25 with ft if funds allow?

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

    With Dcl out what's your guess on Everton's formation?Richarlison up top,Siggy on the left,Rordriguez in the middle and Iwobi/King on the right?

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Richa, James and King

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

      Davies Gomes Doucoure
      James King Richarlison

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

    Happy with my team for this week, but planning for GW25

    Would you rather

    A) Dallas
    B) Ings

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

      i'm creating funds this week so I can get him in next week

      1. DMP
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Im saving FT this week (provably McCarthy to Areola) in order to get Ingsy and Raphinha for -4 next week.

  4. ZAWAd25
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    When would be the best time to use your WC if you still have it? No FH

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

      31

    2. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’m planning for gw30, but I imagine that when the dgw 26 fixtures are up in lights I’ll spunk it in 25

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        it all depends on how the dgw 26 games falls & your current team

        sit tight til next week & decide then

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

    I've Stones and Gundogan as my city players. Have one more spot left.who to get?

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

      Cancelo

    2. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling

    3. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling

    4. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      money no issue sterling
      money tight Foden

    5. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling

  6. BENOIT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    If you were on FH this week - who would your best 1 week punt be?

    I'm WC next week, so looking for a couple of punts.

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      siggy

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Saka
      Laca
      Cavani
      Shaw
      Maguire
      Sterling
      Vardy

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

      Mitrovic or Lookman?

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

      Siggy/Jesus/Foden

  7. fc_skrald
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    anyone else with Lookman as captain?

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Loads

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      fair play for the balls... shur it's a good a pick as any

      a few 4point captains has me in the gamble boat

    3. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Doubt it. I'm playing him with low expectations.

  8. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Start which Hammer?

    A. Antonio
    B. Soucek
    C. Coufal

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I am probably starting A for sure and might have to start B.

      Also have Cresswell

    3. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

  9. BullDogTevez
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Likely absence of Justin's injury 1 month or less?

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

      Out for the season imo

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Zero

    3. tom2224
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      ACL usually 6 months minimum.

    4. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      More I’d have thought

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

      Would almost guarantee he doesn't play again this season.

    6. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      6 months most likely. Did his ACL.

  10. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What are Dias owners doing - playing or benching him

    1. tom2224
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      What’s up with Dias? (Dias owner)

    2. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Playing, he trained today

    3. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      playing. was a "tummy bug" i think i read... so he had the sh*ts for a few days.

      should be good?

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

    Capt?

    A) Cancelo
    B) Gundo.

    Has to be a city dgw player right???

    Bear in mind iv had 1 assist in last 7 capt picks ffs

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

      B

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

      Gundo or Sterling.

    3. tom2224
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

    4. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      b

    5. Gross Blank Point
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Bruno is still on my radar for captain, I just worry about game time for City players.

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

    Thoughts on this plan? BB24 WC25 TC26

    Pope
    Cancelo • Stones • Mee
    Salah • Bruno • Son • Grealish • Gundo(C)
    Richarlison • Antonio
    (Martinez / Coufal / Dallas / Bamford)

    Dallas to Lowton or Son to James worth a hit? Will WC in triple Leeds and double Soton next week. Will have 11 DGW’s for 26 with TC Kane. Good base for 29 too

    1. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn't do either of those for a hit. good team

    2. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That's my chip plan. I wouldn't do either of those for a hit if you're WC-ing next week.

  13. bigwig
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is triple Burnley Def too much? Not like I'm gonna ever need one of their attackers

    1. In Bale We Trust
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If you’re wildcarding next gw it’s a nice little punt imo

  14. Mane Mane Mane
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Best Burnley defender to get?

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Mee imo

    2. One Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      James T.

    3. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      £ no problem. mee

  15. JenkoJunko
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Someone just tell me what to do as I've lost all want and hope ta very much all : )))

    2FT 0.2ITB
    Mcarthy
    TAA Cancelo Cresswell
    Salah Bruno Sterling Soucek
    DCL Antonio Wilson

    Forster / Holding / Bissouma / Neco

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      DCL to Bamford (dgw25)
      Soucek to Gundogan (dgw 24)

      wilson needs looking at aswell

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

        Many thanks Ken

  16. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bench DCL and Play
    1. Bamford
    2. AWB

    1. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      AWB

    2. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      2

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

      1

  17. Drogba Legend
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What to do here with flags over DCL, Antonio (looks fine), Dias (looks fine)?

    Fabs
    Robbo - Dias - Stones
    Salah - Bruno - Gundo - Rashford
    DCL* - Antonio* - Bamford

    Fodder - Soucek - Brewster - Fodder

    A) Fabs > Pope
    B) DCL > Rich, Cavani, Ings or Martial?
    C) Save, start Soucek over DCL
    D) Something else

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

      C or maybe A...

  18. Cheggers
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ayup.

    Pope
    Dias Cancelo Digne Dallas
    Son Bruno Salah Gundo
    Bam Watkins

    Martinez Soucek Cresswell Brewster

    A) GTG
    B) Dallas to Cresswell
    C) Dallas to Soucek

  19. The Head-Ake
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What would you change before the the next GW? 2FT and 8.1 ITB 🙂

    Pope
    Cancelo | Stones | Digne |
    Raphina | Bruno | Salah | Gundo | Soucek*
    Bamford | DCL |

    McCarthy | Dier* | Lowton | Davis*

    1. Knowsnothingaboutnothing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn't you play Lowton over Soucek

      1. The Head-Ake
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yes bench order excluded

        What changes would you look at?

  20. Knowsnothingaboutnothing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    GTG...this is without transfer

    Martinez
    Cancelo - Mee- Digne - Shaw - Coufal
    Sterling - Gundo - Bruno - Grealish
    Bamford

    Bench - Meslier - Antonio - DCL - Barnes

    Could do DCL to Richarlison or Cavani but who to drop to bench ?

    TIA

    1. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Strong team. GTG

    2. DMP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Benching Antonio?

      1. Knowsnothingaboutnothing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Moyes wasn't too forthcoming on whether he starts or if his minutes will be managed.. who to drop to play him Coufal ?

        1. DMP
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Im benching Coufal, yes.

    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'd risk Antonio starting, over Grealish or Couf

      1. Knowsnothingaboutnothing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Fair comment but just feel Grealish has points in him and Coufal CS...worried IF Antonio starts he just gets 60 mins

    4. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Start Antonio over Coufal surely

  21. PascalCygan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Going to use one FT to do Justin to Dalls.

    Roll the other FT and start Son or do DCL to Richarlison?

    1. One Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      DLC to Rich

      1. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Start Son he has a good record against City.

      1. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cool, thanks

  22. One Man
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    When are ppl planning to use FH, BB and Triple C ?

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      FH 29 Bb this week maybe

  23. DMP
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Save FT this week in order to get Ingsy and Raphinha for -4 next week?

    A) McCarthy to Areola
    B) Save ( Soucek and DCL to Ingsy and Raphinha)

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Save

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

      B

  24. Rbyrne95
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on my WC team? (chip hit and baseline team made). Planning to DGW 26.

    Pope
    Shaw-Lowton-Stones
    Grealish-Sterling-Salah-Fernandes-Gundogan
    Cavani-Adams

    Martinez- Bamford - Dallas - Konsa.

    For 25/26, planning to change Pope to Sanchez/Areola, Cavani to Kane and Grealish to Raphinha with 0.4 itb.
    So much to deliberating between players atm.

  25. Mortal.Swinbat
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you BB

    Martinez, Coufal, R.James & Antonio?

    I’m worried R.James & Antonio might not play, but I want to WC next week and have a cheap bench

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      WC25, BB26 if as expected it's a big DGW.

  26. Gowiththeflow
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Toughest decision of all season:

    A (GTG)
    Pope
    Dias / Stones / Coufal
    Fernandes / Salah / Gundo / Soucek / Son
    Antonio / Bam

    Calvert Lewin / Robertson / Holding

    B (-4)
    Out: DCL / IN: Cavani

    C (-8)
    OUT: Robertson & DCL / IN: Dallas & Kane (planning ahead GW25)

    Really appreciate your help guys!

  27. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Best Wilson replacement for the next few GWs

    Cavani (already have Fernandes)
    Ings

    Any ideas would be welcomed

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

      Vardy?

  28. GE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What would you do here with 2FT?

    (2FT, 3.1 itb)

    Martinez
    Cancelo/Dias*/Digne*/Mee
    Salah/Bruno/Son/Gundo
    Bamford/Antonio*

    Bench: Messlier, Soucek, Dallas, DCL*

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

    I've narrowed down my one-week DCL replacement choices down to 3
    Cavani
    Richarlison
    Vardy

    Thoughts?

  30. Dog and Fox
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play Son or Grealish?