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Gameweek 6 team news: Bamford out, Alexander-Arnold fit, Raphinha a doubt

Patrick Bamford (ankle) will definitely miss Leeds United’s Gameweek 6 clash with West Ham United but there is uncertainty surrounding the availability of Raphinha (hip) and Luke Ayling (knee).

Marcelo Bielsa was one of five Premier League managers to face the media on Thursday, with the other 15 top-flight bosses set to hold press conferences on Friday.

Jurgen Klopp is among those 15 managers – but we got a bonus update from the Liverpool head coach today, with the German speaking to in-house media about a number of his walking wounded.

We’ll round up the key updates from today’s virtual conference calls so far in the article below. Don’t forget to keep checking our Predicted Line-ups page and Injuries and Bans tab, which will be gradually updated between now and Saturday’s Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline.

LEEDS UNITED

There is no timeframe put on Bamford’s recovery just yet but the Leeds striker, along with Robin Koch (pelvis), Diego Llorente (muscle) and Pascal Struijk (suspended), will sit out Gameweek 6.

“Llorente, Koch and Bamford won’t be available. And the rest of them I couldn’t tell you if they will be or if they won’t be.” – Marcelo Bielsa

By the “rest of them”, Bielsa was referring to Jack Harrison (illness/match fitness), Raphinha and Ayling.

“Don’t think I’m holding back information, but the initial response that I gave you: I said that Koch, Llorente and Bamford would not participate. These three cases that you made reference to, they are subject to their evolution on whether that will allow them to participate. If I said that they would definitely play or they weren’t going to play, neither of those things are certain.

“With regards to the protocols, [Harrison] would be in condition to play. But just because the rules say he can does not mean he will be ready to play.” – Marcelo Bielsa

LIVERPOOL

Trent Alexander-Arnold (ilness) is fit to face Brentford but while Roberto Firmino (hamstring) will be back for next week’s Champions League clash with Porto, he is still not certain to feature against the Bees this weekend – raising hopes for Diogo Jota owners that the Portuguese ‘midfielder’ will again spearhead the Reds’ attack in Gameweek 6.

Klopp gave a number of fitness updates to LiverpoolFC.com, with Naby Keita (unspecified injury), Thiago Alcantara (calf) and James Milner (illness) also discussed.

“Trent was not injured, Trent was a little bit ill. He’s back in training, trained yesterday and will be fine. James [Milner] was a similar thing to Trent, so he should be recovered. I saw him running around here, nobody told me differently – I assume he will be in training today.

“Naby [Keita], probably not. It’s not a serious thing but we have to wait until the pain settles, pretty much. We will see about that. Thiago, no chance.

“Neco [Williams] made [his] first steps the day before yesterday; yesterday a [recovery] day; will be in training today, if it’s 100 per cent, we will see how he can cope with it.”

“Bobby [Firmino] trained already for two or three days, so he is back in contention. We used him a little bit as a ‘joker’ [in training]. But he will be in the normal training and then we have to make a decision if we take him with us or not. Porto, 100 per cent. Brentford, we have to see.” – Jurgen Klopp

BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION

Graham Potter is hopeful that Yves Bissouma (knee) and Alexis Mac Allister (back) will be able to train this weekend and be available for the Crystal Palace match on Monday.

Adam Webster (hamstring) is out until after the international break and Enock Mwepu (groin) is “doubtful” but Tariq Lamptey and Pascal Gross will be in the squad after each getting 45 minutes in the EFL Cup on Wednesday.

“Hopefully, Yves Bissouma can train on Saturday.

“Webster won’t be Monday, he’ll be probably after the international break. Alexis was just sore, just a knee in the back – so hopefully, he can be training with us again Saturday. Enock we will have give him today and tomorrow to see how it settles down, at the moment probably doubtful but we’ll see.

“[Tariq Lamptey] had a long time out. We’re delighted with his 45 mins against Swansea. He looked good, strong, but it’s still another step, I think – so we need to be careful. He will be involved in the squad but we’ll take the decision closer to the game.

“[Pascal Gross] played 45 last night, came through no problem. He’s an experienced guy, knows his body, knows his condition. He’ll recover now over the next couple of days. We’ll think about what his involvement will be but he’ll be in the squad.” – Graham Potter

BURNLEY

Sean Dyche’s team news mostly focused on back-up players, with updates on Wayne Hennessey (ankle), Kevin Long (match fitness) and Connor Roberts (match fitness/groin).

“Big Wayne [Hennessey]… turned his ankle, that’s settling down, so we’ve got a bit more hope in that one. Connor Roberts has got a minor thigh situation on his way back from injury, he wouldn’t have figured anyway, needs a bit more game-time – as does Kevin Long.

Other than that, just a few knocks and bruises, nothing too major.” – Sean Dyche

Dale Stephens (ankle) remains out.

Josh Brownhill (dead leg) has been back on the grass and Dyche had earlier in the week said that the budget FPL midfielder has “got a chance” of featuring against Leicester City.

WATFORD

The Hornets have confirmed that Daniel Bachmann is a doubt for the Newcastle game with a minor knee problem.

Kiko Femenía (muscle) has returned to full training and is in contention, while João Pedro (match fitness) may also be involved.

BRENTFORD

The Brentford team news is nice and simple: Thomas Frank has no new injury concerns ahead of the visit of Liverpool.

Shandon Baptiste will be available after serving his one-match ban in the EFL Cup in midweek.

558 Comments Post a Comment
  1. K4pril
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Hello all,
    I have a big issue!
    1ft, 0.8 in bank

    Sanchez
    TAA, Ayling, veltman, Shaw, Coady
    Gundogang, Raphinha, salah, benrahma

    1. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes big issue you have no strikers!

      1. Sickboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Typical FFS, someone tries to move away from the template and they get abuse.m

  2. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    It's starting to look like wildcard.

  3. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Was hoping to hold my wildcard but don't think I can with this lot?

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Ayling*
    Salah Torres Raphinha* Benrahma
    Bamford* Antonio Ronaldo

    Steele Sissoko Webster* Tsimikas

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I doubt you will have 3 playing defs for this GW.

    2. clodhopper
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Minus 4

    3. Nightrain_
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      i think Ayling and Raphinha weren't confirmed out so I think maybe only Bamford to ASM or Armstrong and hoping one of them show up and Sissoko can step in

      WC in GW7 if you can hold

  4. mattyb09
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who do we imagine will score more over the next 2 GWs?

    a) Sarr - NEW, lee
    b) Benrahma - lee, BRE
    c) Tielemans - BUR, cry
    d) Dan James - WHU, WAT
    e) Traore - sou, NEW

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A or B

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

      D. He became dad today.

    5. Cruicky
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B, A, D, C, E.

  5. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Rudiger or Cancelo after GW7?

    1. mox81
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cancelo, but depends on other def, at least one def from Che and Citeh from gw8

    2. Nightrain_
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      i'll pick Rudiger first and then Cancelo (or Dias)

  6. Nightrain_
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Evening lads,

    what's the best replacement for Bamford with 0.6 ITB ?

    A. Adam Armstrong (nice fixtures, great shots / game, cheap) and with this I can afford to transfer Williams > Rudiger and then maybe later Shaw > Dias / Cancelo

    B. Saint-Maximin (seems have better stats as a team and individual than A but injury prone as I recall), but can only transfer Williams > Rudiger and need to find fund for MCI def

    Thanks in advance

    1. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Prefer A plus it allows for the better long term moves

    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Neither is a replacement. Both are decent enablers to release funds. So I'd go with the lower priced one.

    3. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

      Made an analogous move last week ducking Bamford to get Rudiger and leave cash for Cancelo in a couple.

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

      Both good options imo, Armstrong plays for a better team and cheaper. ASM relies on counter attacks but if Newcastle scores I think he will be involved.

  7. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Hi...any views on best move here please? 0.7mitb. Likely wildcard in gw8....2fts...only want to use 1

    Sanchez
    Taa shaw livra (white ayling)
    Salah greenwood benrahma jota (gilmour)
    Ronaldo Antonio toney

    A.....ayling to christensen (who I'd bench this week)

    B....toney out to someone like josh king / asm as 2 week punt

    Thanks

  8. Il Capitano
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    1FT 0.5m ITB

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Livramento White
    Salah Jota Raph* Sarr
    Ronaldo Antonio

    Steele - Gilmour Ayling* Bamford*

    Not looking like I'll be able to save FT as planned this week then! Bamford out for ASM (any other shouts?) and put White as 1st sub in case of Raph no show? Will WC in GW7 or 8.

  9. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Need a bit of a sense check here. Original plan was to save FT and WC but now leaning towards WC8.

    Thoughts on Bamford to ASM?

    1FT 0.4ITB
    Bachmann
    TAA Shaw Livramento
    Salah Benrahma Jota Raphinha
    Ronaldo Antonio Bamford*
    (Foster Veltman Ayling Brownhill)

    1. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      If you are going to WC in 8 then ASM isn't the worst idea.

  10. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Ah well. It looks like my bench might evolve into the XI again, with Darwin's clarity on Raphinha today

  11. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Rolling the FT, playing allan and do
    Jota > 4.5
    Bamford > lukaku is a good move?

    Dont like any other strikers. Too short term and unpredictable. Jota have city next week, so got to go anyway.

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

  12. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Bamford out for a while? Or just one GW?

    1. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      More a concern he’s ruled out this early, who knows

  13. Strchld
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Surely Bamford have to go before Torres?

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      This is what I think.
      Some appear to disagree.
      I'm non-owner for both.

    2. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      More options in midfield to replace Torres if you already own Antonio

      1. Strchld
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I dont have Antonio. So he could be a easy pick for me.

        1. Mozumbus
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yes easy

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yup, Torres might play. Bamford is crocked.

  14. StevenW
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Updated WC team:

    Sanchez, Steele
    Rudiger, James, TAA, Livra, White
    Salah, Benhrama, Gray, Gallagher, Sissoko
    Lukaku, Vardy, Antonio

    0.5m ITB with flexibility for DCL / Man City players when needed.

    Anyone major missing / anywhere to improve?

    1. nolard
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I like it.
      Raph and Sarr for Ben and Gray/Gall if possible would be my suggestion.

      Also, maybe upgrade james or rudi to Dias. Downgrading White e.g.

  15. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Moyes should just play the cup team again

  16. Najj
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which One?

    1) Bamford>ASM
    2) Tsimikas/Ayling>Livramento (play him)

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      1

  17. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A) Bamford to Armstrong
    B) hold and play white

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

  18. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Would you WC in GW7 or 8 with this team?

    Foster Sanchez
    TAA Shaw White Ayling Tsimi
    Salah Raph Torres Greenwood Benrahma
    Ronaldo Antonio Dennis

    1. Strchld
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Have a similar team and looking to WC8.

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      yeah, in IB

  19. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone looking to Raph > Sarr for free?

    1. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes. I'm definitely looking at that. Was going to potentially burn a transfer if I didn't do something.

  20. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I have raphinha ayling and no one on the bench (tsimi obafemi)

    What you suggest

    1. Take a hit
    2. Start a wc
    3. Keep possible 1 point..

    1. dshv
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I mean raphinha is in my starting eleven

  21. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Struggling to pick my starting line up out of this bunch;

    Foster - Bachmann (Guess it's not important)
    Semedo - Marcal - White - TAA - Williams
    Salah - Gray - Sarr - Gallagher - Gilmour
    Ronaldo - Lukaku - Antonio

    Main selection headache is which 2 to pick out off;

    Semedo - Marcal - White?

    1. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Semedo and White.

  22. CroatianHammer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Okay, 50% for Rapha. Starting him so. If he doesn't start, he's not getting a cameo. International break means staying home if injured, so on the balance of things I'm happy with this decision. Allons-y!

  23. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Think my BB idea is dead in the water.
    Raph/Digne/TAA

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      ahh unlucky

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Real shame that - looked great this GW for you

  24. BeWater
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Would you do Ayling and Raphinha to Rudiger and Sarr for free? Have the exact cash.

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe, but I'll rule out other better options if any

  25. TKC07
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I had seen people talk about red flag rules about price change, but never understood that clearly..

    Does Bamford red flag on FPL app means, his price will be locked and not going down?

    1. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think it takes more transfers to affect a price change than if he wasn't injured.

  26. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A hit here necessary? 0ft 1.9itb

    Sanchez
    Shaw, Reguillon, Coufal, Semedo, Livramento
    Bruno, Jota, Benrahma
    Ronaldo, Antonio

    Steele, Raphina, Bissouma, Dcl

  27. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bamford > Antionio the easy move?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Easiest

  28. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A) Raphinha to Sarr
    B) Torres to Sarr (hope for the best with Raph but no bench!)
    C) Raphina to Sarr and Torres to Gray (vs Norwich!) for a hit

    1. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe A. Not sure how appealing Raphinha is in an injury hit team.

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

  29. afsr
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Already did Traore to Sarr, now thinking what to do with Bamford

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Livra, Duffy
    Salah Sarr Jota Raphinia
    Ronaldo (C) Antonio

    Steele, Allan, Tierney, Bamford
    0FT 0.2 ITB

    A) Play Duffy
    B) Play Tierney
    C) Play Allan
    D) Sell Bamford for -4 (for whom)?

  30. tricpic
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Was planning on bringing in Raph.
    Question now is
    A Sarr
    B Gray

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B vs Norwich and plays for a better team.