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FPL injury and team news updates ahead of Double Gameweek 26

Fantasy Premier League managers considering Everton players for Double Gameweek 26 received some helpful news from the latest round of press conferences.

After appearing as a second-half substitute against Liverpool, Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.7m) looks much more likely to start on Monday night.

Carlo Ancelotti said in his Thursday press conference that he and Allan (£5.2m) were “okay” following their recent lay-offs.

“Allan and Dominic [Calvert-Lewin] are OK, they are training regularly. I think that they are available to play for sure from the beginning.” – Carlo Ancelotti

Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for Joshua King (£5.4m) though, who is reportedly edging closer to his first Premier League start for the Toffees.

“He’s not far [from a start]. The important thing for him is to stay fit, his condition is good. He’s working and adapting really well, he will find a place in the first XI in some games.” – Carlo Ancelotti

And anyone backing their Everton assets for Double Gameweek 26 will be mildly encouraged by the latest injury news coming out of the Southampton camp, Oriol Romeu (£4.5m) and Takumi Minamino (£6.0m) joining a long list of players in the physio room.

“We have another two injuries. Oriol Romeu’s season is over. Surgery on Monday means three months out. He has a fracture on his ankle. [His injury] hurts us. I don’t know who plays number six at the weekend. Minamino is out for the weekend with a light muscle injury. It leaves us with Ibrahima (Diallo), Kyle Walker-Peters, Theo Walcott, Michael Obafemi and Will Smallbone injured (the Everton match).” – Ralph Hasenhüttl

“Hamstring (for Minamino). Slight problem in the hamstring. Maybe he comes back next week. It’s not a big injury. We rested him from the beginning after having not played so long would be too much for him. It was very slippery. The pitch was not good in Leeds. After the first movement, he struggled with his hamstring. He finished the game because we could not change anymore but he’s not perfect.” – Ralph Hasenhüttl

Not only will West Bromwich Albion be without Semi Ajayi (£4.8m) through suspension when they host Brighton on Sunday, but they will also miss Robert Snodgrass (£5.6m).

In his Thursday press conference, Sam Allardyce revealed that the decision to rule him out was to avoid running the risk of further damage.

“He wanted to be involved in the squad. The kick in the knee ultimately covered up a slightly bigger problem in his calf, where there was a slight tear. If I send him out on Saturday against Brighton and that calf tears more than it is now, then I would be kicking myself. Cos that would be four or five weeks maybe out. I have taken the decision to tell him to get ready for next Thursday.” – Sam Allardyce

How De Bruyne looked on his Man City return against Arsenal

Pep Guardiola did not go into much detail about team news ahead of Manchester City’s Double Gameweek schedule but provided some useful information on Kevin De Bruyne (£11.8m).

“He’s fully fit. He was fully fit against Gladbach as well. I’m not going to say any differently to how key and important a player he is for us. In the last part of the season, he will be so important.” – Pep Guardiola

Major changes for first Double Gameweek 26 opponents West Ham seem unlikely.

Arthur Masuaku (£4.3m) and Andriy Yarmolenko (£5.5m) remain out while Ryan Fredericks (£4.2m) is “touch and go” with a groin injury which is not thought to be serious.

Gundogan fit to start as De Bruyne returns to City XI and Foden drops to bench 1

Those hoping to invest in Leicester for the Double Gameweek did not receive as helpful an update on James Maddison (£7.3m) as they might have hoped for.

Brendan Rodgers confirmed surgery was not required, pointing instead to fluctuating pain levels dictating the time-frame more than anything else.

“It’s going to be one of those where he doesn’t need anything surgically, it’s just going to be about once the pain dies down. I can’t put a timeline on it. It’s going to be about how he feels. We’re going to have to assess that each day.” – Brendan Rodgers

How Aston Villa fared without Grealish ahead of Double Gameweek 26

Dean Smith was more definitive in his Friday press conference, ruling out Jack Grealish (£7.6m) for the first of Aston Villa’s Double Gameweek 26 matches against Leeds while Matty Cash (£5.0m) and Wesley (£6.0m) remain sidelined.

“He could be back to play against Sheffield United next Wednesday or Wolves next week. We’ll be led by Jack on that.” – Dean Smith

Leeds must continue without defensive midfielder Kalvin Phillips (£4.9m) when they host Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon.

“His injury is in his calf. It’s a place where we have to avoid that he has a recurrence because the recurrence makes the situation worse. So we’re being very cautious so that when he returns, he returns for definite.” – Marcelo Bielsa

Marcelo Bielsa was more positive about Mateusz Klich‘s (£5.2m) involvement following his withdrawal against Southampton. The Leeds manager, who also ruled out Rodrigo (£5.7m) and Robin Koch (£4.3m) on Thursday, said that Klich was “doing pretty well” but that he was unsure whether he will be fit enough for Saturday.

There are very few concerns at Spurs, meanwhile, with Giovani Lo Celso (£6.9m) the only absentee now that Serge Aurier (£5.2m) is “fine” and back in training.

Ole Gunnar Solksjaer could be short some relatively important personnel for Manchester United’s Double Gameweek, notably Scott McTominay (£4.9m) and Edinson Cavani (£7.9m). Daniel James (£6.2m) was the most recent addition to the list of doubts.

“He felt a tweak. We will have to check on him tonight. Then Scott, Donny, Edinson, we hope that they can be available for the weekend – I’m not sure. Paul [Pogba] is still out for a few weeks.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

It looks as if Liverpool won’t have to wait too much longer to rely on Diogo Jota (£6.6m) after his long-term absence.

Jurgen Klopp gave a promising update on him in his Friday media briefing although it is hard to say the former Wolves man will be necessarily involved in Double Gameweek 26.

“Diogo [Jota] trained now twice with the team, looks very good but it’s a long time out. So we have to see what we can do with that but in training, it’s really promising.” – Jurgen Klopp

Things were less positive at the other end of the pitch with Fabinho (£5.4m), James Milner (£5.3m) and Jordan Henderson (£5.4m), the latter facing more time off than the other two:

“Fab[inho] is not yet with the team, tomorrow he will have his first session with the team. Same for James Milner. All the others are long-term. The best-case scenario, I don’t know, to be honest. It’s not a quick one. We all hope that it’s still a possibility for him to play a few games this season, but we’ll see.” – Jurgen Klopp

Chelsea will be without Thiago Silva (£5.6m) for the first of their Double Gameweek 26 matches with Thomas Tuchel earning no new injury problems following a midweek win over Atletico Madrid. The only issue the Champions League victory has created for the Blues’ boss is what to do with the in-form Olivier Giroud (£6.7m).

“No more injury concerns. No Thiago Silva cannot play on Sunday. He did an individual session today and one on the pitch which was a big step for him. So I hope he will join the group next week.” – Thomas Tuchel

“All the time (Giroud) deserves to start. He trains very well, he’s a leader in the group and he is a big personality so even when he did not start he deserved to start. But I will not tell you now if we will let him play from the first minute.” – Thomas Tuchel

Fulham’s two matches in Double Gameweek 26 have attracted some interest in their assets. Thankfully, the injury news coming out of Scott Parker’s Friday press conference does not impinge on any of our favourite Fantasy cottagers:

“We’re all good. Mitro comes back into the fold as well. Tom Cairney and Terence Kongolo still need some work.” – Scott Parker

Fulham’s opponents Crystal Palace look likely to be without Wilfried Zaha (£7.1m) once again on Saturday, Roy Hodgson reporting on Friday that the player has been on the training ground today but that he will not be in full training with the rest of the squad until next week.

Burnley manager Sean Dyche had a long list of players to talk through on Friday:

“Woody has been out for a few days now training, so that’s good. J-Rod had a couple of knocks that we’ve been keeping an eye on and he seems fine. Johann [Berg Gudmundsson] not yet, I’ll be surprised if he’s come through it by Sunday. Robbie Brady is a maybe. Barnesy won’t be for Sunday. Erik [Pieters] is touch and go. Dale Stephens trained today so we’re hopeful on that one. Two or three maybe could figure, the rest we’re still waiting on.” – Sean Dyche

Owners of Bukayo Saka (£5.2m) might be somewhat concerned by Mikel Arteta’s recent comments related to his physical condition.

“He’s really fatigued. He’s played a lot of minutes and he hasn’t had much rest. We asked him to go again and produce this moment, and the boy has done it. Let’s see how we are feeling tomorrow. Today the players are still in Greece, we have to travel back on a four-hour flight but we won’t use that as an excuse.” – Mikel Arteta

Tariq Lamptey‘s (£4.6m) comeback edges ever closer based on Graham Potter’s most recent update, in which he revealed good progress building up match fitness in training.

“He’s had a good training session, a good week. We need to see how he reacts tomorrow but there’s a chance that he will be in the squad. He won’t start.” – Graham Potter

Meanwhile, Adam Webster‘s (£4.3m) return from an ankle injury would be “more towards after the international break”.

Callum Wilson (£6.6m) is “three of four weeks away” from a return, Javier Manquillo (£4.2m) is recovering from an ankle injury and Saturday’s meeting with Wolves is “a bit too soon” for Federico Fernández (£4.7m).

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  1. casual69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Overthinking now, on a FH do all 15 players come into play so its a fh with a bb, or just 1st 11?

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

      11

    2. Doctor Evil
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      First 11 and 1 decent sub just incase

      1. casual69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        cheers

    3. Honker Muddlefoot
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Just the first 11, mate.

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

      overthinking is bad for your heart the more you do it the more you brain fart

    5. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      1 or maybe 2 cheap options are fine. Even if they have SGW (if you can't find cheap DGWers)

  2. Davros
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Imagine if you are premier league player who is caught transferring out your own team mate on FPL.
    And then having to explain your FPL transfer decisions to a disciplinary hearing.

    ‘Why did you transfer out Watkins- did you know he was injured?’

    ‘No sir. He’s just a bit rubbish and Danny Ings had a DGW coming up’

    1. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      lol its even funny that DS had to have this conversation to begin with 😀

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

    if you had Sterling this GW would you keep?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I do and am reluctantly - could FT him to KDB but feels a bit sideways

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

        agree - or Salah

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes will most likely start

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

      yes

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

      Yeah

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

      Nah, think he'll be benched for one. I think I'll be selling to get Kane

  4. I Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Rodriguez or Barnes?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Barnes

  5. Plagued by indecision
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I have had so much good fortune this week in my personal and work life, I am tempted to just pull the trigger on the -8, hit BB, and put my feet up this evening.

    Saka > Lookman, Bednarek > Targett and Antonio > Kane (c) leaves me with

    Martinez / Pope
    Targett / Cancelo / Stones / Shaw / Dallas
    Salah / Bruno / Gundogan / Raphinha / Lookman
    DCL / Kane(c) / Bamford

    Thoughts?

  6. tabby98
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pope
    Cancelo, Stones, Digne
    Salah, Bruno, Son, Gundo, Raphinha
    DCL, Bamford

    Johnstone | Lowton, Dallas, Antonio

    Is this team gtg?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      7/10 g2g

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

        gtg

  7. All For One
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Start Lowton or Bamford?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Bam

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

        Thanks guys

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

          A)

          BB :

          Pope, Lowton, Dallas, Minamino>Barnes-4

          B)TC Son

          A or B?

          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            BB

  8. damiang2233
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Best replacement for Grealish?

    Already have Salah, Fernandes, Barens & Raphinha

    Thoughs

  9. CONNERS
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Given Alli's EL performance, due you think there's a chance he'll reclaim a spot in the starting 11?

    A potential midfield trio of Bale, Son and Alli feeding Kane could yield some decent returns...

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

      I think both Alli and Bale has decent chance to start

  10. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed

    Literally flip flopping between TC on Kane, Salah and DCL. All have good fixtures for a haul. All capable of a haul.

    Loyalties, Captain Sensible and RMT say Salah.
    The fact I brought him in this week says Kane.
    Fixtures and team form says DCL

    Literally no clue! Anyone have any decisive source of data/ info other than gut feeling - betting odds or something ?!

    1. Horlicks esq.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I did reply but here again:

      Kane will be the majority.
      Salah could be the differential TC, but with such poor output recently its a risk.
      DCL is a nice pick - and Everton firing with Digne, Hamez etc in tow.

      I'd go DCL for the diff

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ah sorry mate only just seen reply on last page!

        Cheers!

        It’s the hardest cap decision for a while for me. Like all 3 picks!

        Torn between Salah and Kane I think

    2. Sean
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Pretty sure Kane and Salah are almost tied on goal scoring odds, not sure about DCL. I wouldn't worry about it too much both are likely to return, i'll be going for Kane.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks mate

        What a rank you’re up to!!

        GL

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

          Cheers best of luck

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

      I've been intent on TCing Kane for weeks.

      As above, I'm hoping Jose will go all out in attack. These are two must-win games for Spurs.

      1. Horlicks esq.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Say it back. Jose - all out attack - pfff.

      2. Sean
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure I buy the all out attack angle but Kane returns fairly easily even against low blocks

      3. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure all out attack is in Mou DNA!

    4. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Kane I think is the pick

      That record against bottom 8 is stellar. DCL has the fixtures but Everton has blanked against really really bad Newcastle and Fulham before recent upturn so bit dubious there. There's a case for Mo but SHU haven't been shipping bucketfuls just regularly.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks mate. I think based on ownership Kane may be the way to go anyway.

        Just v unsure because BUR and FUL have been near top of lots of defensive stats recently and can we trust Mou with going all out attack?!

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

          Don't see massive hauls for him but see him as the banker for an overall double digit return. I can see scenarios where both Mo and DCL disappoint with a single return.

          Everton do share returns after all and DCL after week 2 has been consistent not rapacious

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Well argued!

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

      If Spurs want to challenge for a CL place they surely can't put out a defensive side against the likes of Fulham and Burnley.

  11. bjarnia87
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who to get for Dallas and Raphina?
    ( I have also bamford)

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Digne

  12. Garth Marenghi
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bruno captain more tempting with Pogba out..

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Chelsea solid recently under TT

      1. Garth Marenghi
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah it’s the palace game where he could haul. Chelsea game would probably be hoping for a pk

  13. gers23
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would u ditch Sterling if it was the only way you could get Kane in and triple captain him? two frees

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Would keep Mancty cover

      1. gers23
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I have Gundo and Dias

    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, I'm doing it - but no guarsntee it will pay off ofc

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

    Start Mee or Raphina?

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

      Is this a trick question??

  15. Horlicks esq.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Last decisions but I get thoroughly drunk in the garden.

    1. Cancelo, R.Pereira or L.Digne
    2. Gundo or Barnes

    Matter as it frees up the city 3rd spot.

  16. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Just what is it that you want to do?

    1. Horlicks esq.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      ...you know you're in trouble when you're talking to yourself Miguel. 😀

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        We wanna be free to do what we wanna do

    2. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I just want to go to sleep...

  17. tabby98
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who to triple Captain?
    A) Bruno
    B) DCL
    C) Son
    D) Salah
    E) Gundo/Cancelo

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

      I'd go with Salah from those options for the Sheffield game alone.

  18. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    who’d you start:

    A) Dallas (AVL)
    or
    B) Aina (cry, TOT)
    ..?

    1. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B no doubt

    2. Sean
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

  19. Pieterke30
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Do we think Reguilon starts both DGW26 games?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      prob not - benched last time vs Burnley cause of his height

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

      I'm not sure tbh. You have to consider 27 as well.

  20. spursthecircus
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Need help here.

    Bamford + TAA --> Digne/Pereira + DCL for a -8 worth it?

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

    KDB or Gundo?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gund

  22. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hi....this has got to be worth a roll of the dice surely?? Thanks

    Lowton, grealish and Bamford to pereira, Barnes and kane (tc) - 8

    Martinez pope
    Cancelo dias dallas Lowton coufal
    Salah Bruno grealish gundog raphinha
    Dcl Bamford watkins

    Thanks

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

      Prefer Digne to Pereira but looks good otherwise.

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

        Cheers mate...0.1m short on digne

        Thanks!

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

    WC draft, BB28

    Martinez
    Dias - Digne - Pereira
    KDB - Bruno - Gundo - Barnes - B.Traore
    Kane - DCL

    Johnstone - Veltman - Dallas - Bamford

    Debating Mount, Traore or Pereira for the last midfield slot. Any changes?

    1. Horlicks esq.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Whats your OR bro?

      I like this WC.

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

        around 40k

  24. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play Dallas(AVL) or Mitchell(FUL, MUN)?

    1. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Stuart

  25. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who should you transfer out for Kane??

    A. Bamford
    B. Watkins

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

      b

  26. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Are poeple not on wildcard triple captaining or not? I guess there won't be a better time in the future (unless there are some covid postponements but I doubt that). For me the biggest problem is who to triple captain. I still don't quite trust Liverpool especially now Hendo is out (I may still captain Salah if I don't get KDB now though). I would most likely triple captain KDB if I had him. I was even considering bringing him in for Bruno but that would also require me to sell either Cancelo to Alonso or Digne. And all that for -8. I'm not sure that actually pays off but on the other hand I feel like it's a high time to start gaining some rank. I'm hoovering around the same rank for like 20 gameweeks and can't gain any ground. Thoughts? Is it worth the risk?

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

      There's so many options this week and it seems like the best opportunity we will get

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

      Don't Spurs have Southampton in a future double somewhere down the line

  27. winchester
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Worth BB with: pope, taylor, dallas, adams ?
    Cheers!

  28. WE GO FOR IT
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Currently on Bamfrod + Raph + Alonso + C.Taylor. Playing BB

    Pick one:
    A. Watkins + Barnes + Alonso + Taylor (-4)
    B. DCL + Raph + Digne + Taylor (-4)
    C. DCL + Raph + Alonso + Coleman/Aina/AMN (-4)
    D. DCL + Barnes + Aina + Taylor (-8)

  29. sentz05
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Coufal and Grealish out for Targett and Son 2FTs?

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

    Konsa or Targett?

    1. Plagued by indecision
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      i'm going targett