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Gameweek 7 team news: Bamford out, Raphinha fit

Patrick Bamford (ankle) and Luke Ayling (knee) will miss Leeds United’s Gameweek 7 clash with Watford but Raphinha (hip) has been passed fit, as reported by their manager. Not the Gameweek 7 team news you’d hoped for.

Marcelo Bielsa was one of six Premier League head coaches to face the media on Thursday, with the other 14 top-flight bosses set to provide us with injury updates on Friday – be it in the form of a standard pre-match press conference or from embargoed quotes given after tonight’s Europa League and Conference League ties.

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

Leeds will not only have Raphinha available for selection against the Hornets but centre-halves Diego Llorente and Pascal Struijk, too. The pair are returning from injury and suspension respectively.

“Raphinha is available, Bamford isn’t. And another player who was injured but who is [now] available is Llorente.” – Marcelo Bielsa

Bielsa offered us an update on Bamford’s recovery, which hinted that he would be nearing a return after the October international break given that the striker has sustained his ankle problem at Newcastle in mid-September.

“Bamford has an ankle injury that is surely going to take him a few more weeks to resolve, it hasn’t been a simple injury. It will likely take him from the period in which he was injured to when he returns, around a month.” – Marcelo Bielsa

Bamford himself had been discussing his injury on Leeds’ official podcast this week.

“It’s been about 10 days now, since I did it. In that 10 days, I’ve done very little. It’s not ready to run on yet. I imagine within the next 10 days, then I’ll be able to run.

“Once I can start running and changing direction normally, then back in with the team, probably a week.” – Patrick Bamford

Robin Koch (pelvis) and Luke Ayling (knee) are also set to remain out, joining Adam Forshaw (thigh) on the sidelines.

“Ayling has a problem in his knee that is going to require a simple surgical intervention. That will also require some time after this procedure is done.

Koch has a problem in his pubis which is a very rebellious injury. There is no prognostic for when he will be recovered because it can last a short period of time or a long period of time. That’s subject to his evolution.” – Marcelo Bielsa

BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION

Graham Potter said that Yves Bissouma (knee) is “making progress” ahead of the clash with Arsenal, adding that a decision on his involvement will be made later in the week.

Danny Welbeck is seeing a specialist on his hamstring issue, while Steven Alzate (ankle), Adam Webster (hamstring) and Enock Mwepu (groin) are all out.

BURNLEY

Matej Vydra (back) and Jay Rodriguez (hamstring) could recover for the visit of Norwich City but Maxwell Cornet (hamstring) looks set to sit Gameweek 7 out.

“With Vyds, I think he has got a strong chance of being with us and available. I don’t think Maxwel will be, he’s going well but it will probably be too quick a turnaround. It’s probably too risky.

“Jay Rodriguez is back on the grass with the physio so he has got of chance of being involved on Saturday.” – Sean Dyche

Connor Roberts (match fitness/groin) and Dale Stephens (ankle) remain unavailable but Kevin Long is nearing a return to fitness after recovering from a long-term ankle issue.

ARSENAL

Except for Granit Xhaka, who was earlier this week ruled out for three months with a knee problem, the Gunners reported on Thursday that “all other players in the men’s first-team squad are currently fit and available for selection.”

WATFORD

The Hornets confirmed on Thursday that Peter Etebo tore a quad muscle in Gameweek 6 and is expected to be out for four to five months.

In better news, Tom Cleverley (concussion) and Daniel Bachmann (knee) are available for the Leeds game after returning to training.

SOUTHAMPTON

Longer-term injury victim Jack Stephens (knee) is the only confirmed absentee for Southampton’s trip to Chelsea.

“Jack Stephens is still out. The rest, not so big issues. One or two players a little bit struggling. Yesterday we had everyone on the pitch.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl

Stuart Armstrong (calf) has rejoined training this week and will be assessed ahead of the clash at Stamford Bridge:

“Since this week, he’s training with the team. We will have a look how he is, if he’s part of the squad on the weekend, then we will decide what we want to do with him. He was 42 days out, I think.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl

Theo Walcott and Will Smallbone had previously returned to the training ground earlier in September but have yet to make a playing comeback after their injury-enforced absences.

485 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bamford + Taa ➡ Lukaku + White

    Is this stupid even if TAA misses the Watford game and got few tricky fixtures afterwards?

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

      I like it a lot.

    2. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      do it and give Rom the armband

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

      I'm thinking of moving out TAA with 2FT and WC in GW8. Major problem with this is I'd need two transfers or a hit to get him back in the future keeping in view the price point. I think I'll still ship him out for the near future.

    4. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      The transfers are solid with a good run of fixtures. Liv have some patchy fixtures, but I'd want a plan to get TAA back at some point

    5. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Just bam out

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

    I there any Shaw rumours?

    1. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      could just be illness as might be fit

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        He went off injured v Villa?

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

    Ramsdale
    TAA* White Semedo
    Salah Jota Sarr Gray
    Ronaldo Antonio Bamford*

    4.0 Digne Sissoko Livramenko

    1 FT, 1.3 ITB

    Any advice what to prioritize?

    1. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bamford easily

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

        Don't want Jimmy. Requires a hit for Vardy/Lukaku.

    2. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ditch Digne for Rudiger/Christensen I think.
      If you want a hit then Bamford > Jimenez?

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

        Digne to Rudiger was earmarked for this GW. Looking at other options too.

        I can do that transfer next GW of I sell Trent & Bamford for a hit this week.

  4. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    quick fire votes! Thanks

    Midfielder choice:
    A - Saka
    B - Raph

    Defender choice:
    1 - Alonso
    2 - Rudiger?

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

      B,2

    2. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B2, if you can handle missing Raph GW8.

      1. Rinseboy
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        why is he out GW8?

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

          Called up for Brazil and the last game v Uruguay is around 37 hours prior to the KO on Saturday

        2. Drexl Spivey
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Brazil play Uruguay the day before.

    3. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B,2

    4. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rr

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

    Off to the game on Saturday so I can't not captain Lukaku really, good luck all I'm off to the pub now!

    Ramsdale
    Alonso Duffy Livramento
    Salah Benrahma Sarr Doucoure
    Ronaldo Lukaku(c) Antonio

    Steele Sissoko *TAA Tsimikas 0FT 0.0 ITB

    1. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      this reads like it should be posted at 10.59am Saturday!

      looks good

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

      Must be a long boozing session to take you up to the game on Saturday

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

      Lukaku hasn't scored in 3 or 4 games since I brought him in!

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

    "Koch has a problem in his pubis which is a very rebellious injury."

    My goodness

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

      Should change his name to Kroch.

  7. CoracAld2831
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A.

  8. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Repost

    Which pair scores most points this GW(WC in gw8)?

    A: Vardy + ESR
    B: Vardy + Gallagher
    C: Son + White
    D: Lukaku + Gray
    E: Lukaku + Luiz

    1. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A or D

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

  9. RogDog_jimmy
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Iheanacho not starting in Europe.....hoping he starts in the PL soon - Leicester fixtures are ok and he's dropped in price a fair bit too.

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

      He had a passport issue thats why he isnt playing but yeah, hope he starts soon

    2. Skonto Rigga
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Some sort of documentation issue the reason for why he's not involved tonight.

    3. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      ah thanks for the info!
      might have talked myself into him on my WC as a wild punt...

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

    Am i silly considering Shaw + CR7 > Azpilicueta + Lukaku -4? I’m planning the move for the next 5GW’s, i fancy Lukaku to run riot, and he will be my (C) just not convinced by Man United at the moment.

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

      I don't think Ronaldo to Lukaku is worth a -4 when Ronaldo is a good captaincy pick but if you are not convinced then go for it. As you said it's long term moves

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

        Hmmm but obviously i’d hold Lukaku for 5 GW’s. Tough one

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

          I don't want to change your mind if you have a gut feeling about Ronaldo/ United but that's my opinion from this GW point of view

          1. My heart goes Salalalalah
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Agree

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

    Unfortunately no answer in the previous page

    A bit unclear on what to do before WC in GW8. I may end up with only 10 players (need min 3 defs) with Alonso a rotation risk

    A. TAA to Azpi and play Brownhill or Livramento
    B. A + Bamford to Wood/Jimenez (-4)

    1FT 0.1ITB
    Foster
    Alonso Veltman TAA*
    Salah Benrahma Raphinha Jota
    Ronaldo Antonio Bamford*
    (Bachmann Brownhill Livramento Ayling*)

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

      Why not WC this week?

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

        I think my team can hold out for 1 more GW. Prefer the idea of WC over the IB.

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B with wood punt

  12. Joey Tribbiani
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Jota is livestreaming fifa, should I ask if he plays sunday?

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      nope

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

      absolutely, ask him if he is starting* on Sunday

    3. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ask him whether he'll haul or not on Sunday

    4. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Is he missing a lot of big chances?

    5. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      he said he plays fifa on sunday!

  13. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sarr or Saka?

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      saka

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

      Saka - long term pick

  14. tabby98
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What to do here guys??

    Sanchez, Foster
    TAA, Rudiger, Veltman, Ayling*, Tsimikas
    Salah, Benrahma, Sarr, Raphinha, Sissoko
    Ronaldo, Toney, Antonio

    £2.8m ITB
    1FT

    A) Ayling —> Alonso/Azpi
    B) Ayling —> Cancelo/Dias
    C) Toney + TAA —> Lukaku + Semedo (-4)
    D) TAA + Ayling —> Cancelo + Alonso
    E) Hold

    Or any other suggestions?

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

      You most likely will only have 2 playing defenders so do Ayling to Azpi

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

      Dias for Ayling

  15. YoungPretender
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    TAA, Bamford & Jota > Rudiger, Lukaku & Saka? (-8)

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

      actually think that'll pay off

    2. YoungPretender
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      The alternative is a miserable Livramento & Williams double up

      1. Weeb Kakashi
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I am starting this "miserable duo"

        Reece and TAA crocked. Holding them for GW8.

        Jota> Saka is my transfer this week.

    3. European Bob
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Definitely

  16. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Jota>Saka for free?

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

      yes

  17. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Toney to Jimmy for this week worth a -4?

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

      no

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

      Don’t think so.

    3. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No

  18. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Keep Ronaldo for this GW or sell for Lukaku?

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

      I would keep

    2. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Keep and see how lukaku plays vs soton. His underlying stats is far behind Ron atm

  19. TheYogaDaddy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What to do here?

    Sanchez (Steele)
    TAA* Shaw* White (Livramento) (Amartey)
    Salah Jota Sarr Greenwood (Brownhill)
    Ronaldo Antonio Toney

    2ft, 1.2 itb, Wildcard still available, but trying to save for gw 8.

    Should I transfer out TAA and Shaw for two Chelsea defenders? And then hope that Greenwood and Jota get some minutes?

  20. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    2FT, £0.0 ITB, still have WC

    Meslier, Foster
    TAA, Marcal, Digne, White, Tsimikas
    Salah, Raphina, Torres, Gilmour, Benrahma
    Bamford, Ronaldo, Antonio

    A) Bamford to Jiminez and roll FT for International break

    B) use both transfers to get rid of Torres and Bamford (prefer not to)

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

      Both are not ideal to hold but if you prefer to have 2FTs over the IB then remove one of them this GW

    2. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      TAA and Torres to Rudi/Azpi and Sarr. WC gw8

    3. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Even Bamford to Jimmy and the TAA move, wc gw8

    4. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Hoping to save WC for now.

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

    Would you switch Bamford for Jimenez for a -4 hit?

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

      If you don't have a good replacement then it's worth considering

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

      No bench?

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

        Some - Duffy & Allan. But with TAA and Jota in the starting line up it’s looking a thin bench!

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

    Lukaku Gallagher > (V)ardy Benrahma -4?

    Sets me up to get Cancelo and Dias for GW8. I am not going any CHE defence.

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

      🙂

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

      not for me

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

        I will have still have Ronaldo and GW7. Antonio staying long term.

        Vardy getting his rest tonight as well. Just waiting for the West Ham match to see what happens with Benny.

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

          strange moves. I think you are only looking at it for only this GW. Lukaku and Gallagher are good long term picks

    3. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah not a chance from me.

  23. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Jota> Saka tonight? Can catch the price rise. Or better to wait?

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

      Another set of pressers tomorrow. If you have the bench to cover the risk then it's worth considering to do tonight

  24. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Talk to me, want to hit wildxard gw8, 1ft 1m itb

    Sanchez
    TAA* Shaw* Semedo
    Salah Jota* Greenwood* Bemrahma Sarr
    (R)onaldo Antonio
    Steele* Ayling* Amartey* Scarlett*

    *doubt/dud
    Thinking TAA to Rudiger bedore deadline. Any other ideas even with a hit?

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

      Depends on the Shaw news. You may end up with only 1 playing def

      1. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Have 1ft though?

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

          Yeah I ignored that bit and went straight to the hit part of your post.

          You may end up with only 2 playing defs* Another playing defender for a hit could be worth it as a long term move

    2. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      TAA to Rudiger is a good move. Hopefully Shaw is good. Wait for pressers/more info on Jota & Greenwood. I'd have a draft wc ready in advance though, just in case ..

  25. Pep bites Kun
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is this solid enough to hold for 1 more week, before gw8 wc? FT currently being held for Shaw news. If not positive, then will move to a Che def. Gilmour is obviously a bench worry. Jota .. I'll run with.

    1FT, 0itb
    Foster
    Duffy, Shaw*, White
    Salah, Jota, Benrahma, Raph, Gilmour*
    Ronaldo(c), Antonio(vc),

    Subs: Bachman, TAA**, Ayling**, Bam**

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

      If Shaw is fit then you could roll with it

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        That's my thinking. If Shaw is fit, then thoughts on the FT usage?

        Looking at the possible weakest points

        Gilmour to Brownhill v Nor - so I'm not fielding 10 players
        Jota to Sarr v Lee - has perhaps more upside

  26. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Emerli scores for Warsaw against Leicester City.

  27. Will
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best 4.0 defender? Manquillo (NEW)?

    1. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Think so

  28. tabby98
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who to replace Ayling with? (already have rudiger)
    A) Azpi
    B) Cancelo
    C) Dias
    D) Alonso

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

      B

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

      Long term probably Cancelo, for one GW, Azpi

    3. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

  29. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which option?
    1 FT 0.0m itb.
    Meslier
    TAA*, Dias,Rudiger,Shaw*
    Gray,Salah, Raphinha
    Ronaldo,Lukaku,Dennis

    Gunn,Livramento,Bissouma,Gilmour

    A) Shaw,Bissouma >> White/Tomyasu + ESR/Odegaard -4 ( bench TAA)
    B) TAA, Bissouma >> Christiansan, Saka -4 leaving enough for Dennis > Toney another week.

  30. SKENG
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Would you WC this? 1 FT, 0.9 ITB

    Foster Bachmann
    Azpilicueta Duffy TAA* Ayling* Amartey*
    Salah Jota Greenwood Benrahma Sarr
    Ronaldo Antonio Obafemi*

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

      No. I have worse team and won't WC yet. Just get a playing defender and your should be fine.