Team News

Injury updates, team news and predicted line-ups for FPL Gameweek 7

Gameweek 7 is upon us and we’ve got all the important team news information in our second press conference summary of the week.

You can catch the headline updates from Thursday’s pressers – featuring Leeds United, Southampton, Burnley, Watford and Brighton and Hove Albion – in the link below:

For much more detailed information, check out our Predicted Line-ups page and Injuries and Bans feed plus Az and Neale’s video below:

CHELSEA

Thomas Tuchel has dismissed the suggestion from Gareth Southgate that Reece James may be available to face Southampton. James picked up an ankle injury 29 minutes into last week’s defeat to Man City and was expected to miss several weeks of action.

“Maybe Reece goes with the water polo team for England? Reece is training in the pool right now, so my understanding, my last information, is that he will not go [to England duty].” – Thomas Tuchel

He confirmed that Mason Mount is back from a minor issue and ready to play. Christian Pulisic (ankle) and N’Golo Kante (Covid-19) miss out.

LIVERPOOL

Trent Alexander-Arnold is this week’s high-profile casualty after missing Tuesday’s Champions League victory over Porto with a groin injury. Jurgen Klopp has ruled out the right-back and midfielder Thiago Alcantara (calf) for facing Man City.

“No ‘news’ means they are doing well but they won’t have enough time for being back against City, but I expect them both to be back after the international break.” – Jurgen Klopp on Alexander-Arnold and Thiago

MANCHESTER UNITED

Another defensive injury for FPL managers to be concerned about involves Luke Shaw (shoulder). The highly-selected left-back missed the late heroics against Villarreal in the Champions League and may not face Everton.

“Luke [Shaw] feels better in himself. He’s been ill but he’s still got the shoulder injury. We’ve got to make a decision on him.”

Marcus Rashford (shoulder) and Amad Diallo (thigh) remain unavailable, with Harry Maguire (calf) also out.

MANCHESTER CITY

It’s as you were with Manchester City, with Ilkay Gundogan and Oleksandr Zinchenko the only players on the sidelines.

“Everyone is fit except [Oleksandr] Zinchenko and [Ilkay] Gundogan. I expect both back after the international break, hopefully.” – Pep Guardiola

EVERTON

Although Jean-Phillipe Gbamin is available after a thigh problem, there will still be no Dominic Calvert-Lewin (thigh), Andre Gomes (calf), Seamus Coleman (hamstring) or Richarlison (knee) for Everton’s trip to Manchester United.

“Seamus Coleman and Dominic [Calvert-Lewin] are not ready yet, they are training, they are starting on the pitch, little by little, but they are not ready for this game. Exactly the same [for Richarlison and Andre Gomes].” – Rafael Benitez

Alex Iwobi is a doubt.

WEST HAM UNITED

Right-back Vladimir Coufal missed Thursday’s Europa League tie with Rapid Vienna with a slight groin problem and David Moyes won’t commit to his availability to face Brentford.

Ryan Fredericks (groin) is also a concern.

“Coufal has a chance I am not sure about Fredericks., They’re both not bad and there’s a chance they could both be available.” – David Moyes

NEWCASTLE UNITED

Joe Willock was a surprise name on the Magpies’ teamsheet at Watford, considering he had previously been ruled out with a toe injury. He emerged unscathed and is able to continue in the side.

There is still no return for Callum Wilson (thigh) or Jamaal Lascelles (muscle) though, with Martin Dubravka (foot), Jonjo Shelvey and Paul Dummett (both calf) also out.

With the international break coming up, then we’re hoping that three [of those injured] at least will be taking part in training. It’s still a bit too early for the weekend.” – Steve Bruce

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

Bruno Lage has confirmed that Rayan Ait Nouri is back from a concussion problem but Yerson Mosquera (thigh), Pedro Neto and Jonny Castro (both knee) are long-term absentees.

CRYSTAL PALACE

Eberechi Eze (Achilles) and Nathan Ferguson (Achilles) are the Eagles’ only absentees, with Patrick Vieira not revealing any fresh concerns.

NORWICH CITY

There will be an assessment over Billy Gilmour‘s availability on Friday afternoon, as confirmed by Daniel Farke.

Christoph Zimmermann (ankle), Todd Cantwell (personal reasons) and Sam Byram (thigh) are unavailable, with Gameweek 7 coming too soon in Przemyslaw Placheta‘s bid to return to match fitness.

“There’s a little question mark behind Gilmour, who got a knock on his foot this week. Zimmermann is still out, as is Cantwell. I hope they’ll be available after the international break.“– Daniel Farke

BRENTFORD

There was no word from Thomas Frank on the fitness of Ethan Pinnock (hip) who was forced off in the first half against Liverpool. However, the defender’s call-up to the Jamaica squad suggests he was replaced as a precaution.

LEICESTER CITY

Wilfred Ndidi missed Thursday night’s Europa League trip to Warsaw with a hamstring strain and looks set to miss out again.

“He had a bit of an issue at the beginning of the Burnley game so he’s a big doubt for the weekend. He’s felt a little bit in his hamstring. We’ve got good players, but specifically the job he does in breaking up play and just his overall defending and in the box, he’s irreplaceable for us.” – Brendan Rodgers on Ndidi

Jonny Evans is also poised to miss out due to illness and Justin Justin (knee) is still weeks away from a comeback. Wesley Fofana (leg) is out for the long term.

ASTON VILLA

Dean Smith faced media on Friday but his key team news update on Morgan Sanson (hamstring) and Leon Bailey (thigh) came a day earlier, when he spoke to Villa TV.

“They’re recovering well, they’ve both had muscle strains – only minimal muscle strains but we have to make sure they’re right. We’re hopeful that they’ll be back sooner rather than later.” – Dean Smith

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689 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ayling and Jota -> Rüdiger and Raphinha for free?

    Thank you!

    1. GE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I did the same except Saka instead of Raph because of the uncertainty regarding Raph’s minutes in GW8 after the IB

      1. Rubberducky
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Sorry, probably really obvious answer but what do you mean by the IB?

    2. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good though Raphina might miss GW8

    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

  2. The Alli Way
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on TAA > Azpi & Scarlett > Jimenez for a -4? Would mean benching Gray

    Sa
    Dias Azpi Rudiger Semedo (Livra)
    Salah Jota Raphinia (Gray (Sissoko))
    Ronaldo Antonio Jimenez

    1. One Wheels Enough
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      If you think Jimi will score more than one...

  3. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sorry repost but start a) ESr or b) greenwood

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Hopefully we’ll get Greenwood news before the deadline so that could make your decision a lot easier

      1. GE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Greenwood news?

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Starting or not starting

          1. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Cheers would start greenwood but worried benched for lingard or Sancho

      2. Amartey Partey
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Where would we get that news from though?

  4. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    One week only:
    A) Azpi (SOU) + Raphinha (WAT)
    B) Semedo (NEW) + Son (AVL)

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

      A, by some distance

    2. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

    3. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Fair cheers

    4. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

    5. Ruudy Van
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Live a little. B

    6. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

    7. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A. I'm not even sure if B will score more than 5 combined.

  5. JoeSoap
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    TAA/Ayling>Rudiger & who in your opinion? Have WC

    Foster
    Shaw, Coufal, Ayling
    Salah, Gray, Benrahma, Raphina
    Jimmy, Ronaldo, Antonio
    Sanchez, Bissouma, Tsim, TAA

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

      Christiansen/cancelo

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

    Repost sorry

    Guys really don't know what to do here, help needed.

    Sanchez steele
    Taa* shaw* coady White livra
    Salah jota sarr ben allan
    Bam* antonio cr7

    Wc used, 0.5itb

    A) taa Jota bam to christinsen raph kaku -4 and cap kaku(issues with getting back taa in this case)
    B) bam and Shaw to jiminez Rudiger fre
    C) bam and Shaw to toney rudi(funds to get a city defender next week)
    D) bam Jota Shaw to jim raph rudi -4

    Long post I know. Suggestions will be helpful. Thanks.

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I don’t think you need to take a hit

    2. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'd go B

      Both Neil & Dinnery expect Shaw to start

  7. OleBall
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Rate my WC

    Sanchez
    Rudi Azpi Marcal Cancelo
    Zaha Salah Raph
    Lukaku(c) Jimi Antonio

    Foster Dias Mbuemo Luiz

    0.2 itb

    1. Teomi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wouldnt have Marcal in a wc team.
      Rest is good, maybe ramsdale instead of Sanchez

    2. Ruudy Van
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Benching Dias. I get it but at the same time seems wrong

  8. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What to do.with this

    Sanchez (steele)
    Coady rudiger shaw (livra taa)
    Salah sarr jota saka (sissoko)
    Antonio maupay ronaldo

    0 ft no wildcard who to get for a hit

    1. Hazardous1983
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      0.7m in bank

    2. OleBall
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No need for a hit.

      1. Hazardous1983
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Jota.wont start and needs to go

        Team lacks

        1 chelsea defender
        Lukaku
        Raphina
        City defenders
        Grealish

  9. Amphetamine Logic
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Money no object, who's the best Arsenal defender?

    1. Teomi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Tierney as long as fit

    2. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Tierney

    3. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Tomi

    4. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Tierney is the answer.

    5. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I went tierney this week

    6. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Tierney

  10. Teomi
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Captain Ronaldo or lukaku?

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

      Lukaku

    2. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ronaldo

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

      I’m going Lukaku.

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

      Ronaldo if backed by stats, lukaku if you believe the crowd

  11. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What do you think about TAA ➡ Cancelo for a hit and playing him instead of Williams?

    It's not impossible that City keep a clean sheet or for Joao to get attacking return.

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Contemplated it but not enough upside

    2. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldn't this week

    3. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldn't. Especially when TAA should be back for the Watford game.

  12. Amartey Partey
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who scores more with these minutes?

    A. Raphinha (70mins v Watford)
    B. Zaha (90mins v Leicester)

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. Hazardous1983
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Raphina

    3. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

    4. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks all! Looks like Raph is the winner.

  13. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Tuchel going to play chilwell since he hasn’t been picked for England

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Put me getting Alonso

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

      He’s nice like that

    3. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Duh

    4. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Probably not in GW7, but GW8 yeah.

  14. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Jota to raphina for -4

    Shaw to azpi/alonso/christense for -4

    Or avoid the hit

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Avoid hit as shaw could play

    2. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Avoid the hit

  15. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    No idea how to get Trent back but happy with this wildcard team

    0.2itb

    Rams (Guaita)
    Cancelo-Rudi-Azpi (Laporte,Livra)
    Salah-Grealish-Raph-Saka (Luiz)
    Lukaku-Antonio-Jimenez

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Very nice

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks gl to gw7

        1. Balls of Steel
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers you too

    2. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Would go Foster & Dias from Guaita & Laporte & that makes it the dogs b!

  16. How I met your Mata
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Please help on the WC

    A Zaha Brownhill
    B Torres Brownhill
    C Gallagher Doucoure
    D Sarr Brownhill

    Ederson Foster
    Christensen TAA Cancelo Semedo Livra
    Raph Salah ESR xx xx
    Jimi Lukaku Antonio

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      C

    2. Ruudy Van
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Brownhill to reduce having to rotate.

      Probably A.

      If you did D. ESR could become saka maybe?

    3. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A by some distance.

      B & D have more risk with rotation and tougher fixtures respectively.

      C is just a double benching headache every week

  17. Ruudy Van
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who to bench on my wildcard team?

    Meslier (foster)
    Cancelo Laporte rudiger Christensen (livra)
    Salah Raph Benrah saka (brownhill)
    Wood Antonio ronaldo

    A) saka
    B) Benrahma

    2.1 ITB for Trent or grealish. Lukaku can be dropped in at some point.

    1. Ruudy Van
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      C) Laporte

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        C

  18. Oggle22
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Really tempted to wildcard what you reckon?

    Sanchez
    Digne Coufal Shaw
    Salah Bruno Jota Raph Townsend
    Antonio Jiminez

    Foster Amerty Obafemi TAA

    No playing players on my bench thinking of going

    Ramsdale
    White Rudi Christensen
    Salah Raph ESR Dallas Townsend
    Antonio Lukaku Ronaldo

    1. Oggle22
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Had a nightmare haha
      Bench on WC

      Foster Townsend Duffy Livramento

  19. Jones Kusi
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What would you do here?
    Taa, Ayling > Alonso, Rudiger?

    2 FT 0.0 ITB.

    Sanchez Ward
    Taa Shaw Ayling Livramento Semedo
    Rapinha Salah Jota Greenwood Bissouma
    Toney Antonio Ronaldo

    1. Oggle22
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Jota will be benched unless klopp changes formation

  20. George James
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    James + Jota >> Azpil + Saka -4

    Yes or No?

    1. George James
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Also leaves funds for semedo >> Cancelo next week…

    2. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I would just do Jota to Saka. Who is coming on for James?

      1. George James
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        My Def is James / TAA / Semedo / Williams / Livra

        James or TAA have to go

        1. DycheDycheBaby
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          It's a tough one as not ideal to play Williams. Don't think you will gain too much with Azpi for a -4 though, maybe an extra 2 points. I think I would get rid of TAA as if James comes straight back in then he might be a great option for Chelsea's run of fixtures.

  21. HonestBlatter
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    TAA-->Rudiger
    Torres-->Son
    -4p hit and WC next week?

    1. puhd
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Both good options, but not sure about a hit

      1. HonestBlatter
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Without hit I have to play Brownhill since Torres won't start

        1. Eh, just one more thing ...
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          You just never know with Pep … Ben Dinnery has Torres to start this weekend in his predictions

          1. Flaming Flamingo
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            As if we needed any more confirmation that he'd be benched 😛

            1. HonestBlatter
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              He will be...

  22. RUUD!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who would you say is the best 6.5 player or less for this week only? Any position.

    I’ve got Raph and Rudiger

    1. George James
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Saka

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

        Lol

  23. Paddyburns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best replacement for Jota for a hit?

    12,5 ITB

    1. puhd
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Is he injured?

      1. Paddyburns
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Probably benched

    2. puhd
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Grealish a good option mid-long term

  24. Jullepuu
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any thoughts on my wildcard?

    Ramsdale Foster
    Christensen Rudiger Dias Cancelo Livramento
    Salah Son Benrahma Raphinha Saka
    Antonio Lukaku 4.5

    1. puhd
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nice

      1. Jullepuu
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

  25. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Mbuemo or Saka?

    1. George James
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Saka

  26. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ben dinnery in the predicted lineups video sounded really confident that Alonso was gonna start…
    Would you get Alonso or Rudiger?

  27. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Antonio (C). Let's go! (Have Ronny)

    1. George James
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Leaving to this myself

  28. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Shaw owners, what are you doing?

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Keeping

    2. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Washing the dog

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Has to be done!

    3. HonestBlatter
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Keeping and starting

  29. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bamford replacement boiling down to:

    1) Jimenez
    2) Toney
    3) Watkins

    Feeling like I should get Toney back but Watkins seems the more sensible pick.

    1. HonestBlatter
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      1)

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I like Jimenez for the next few weeks until Brentford's fixtures get better

  30. Oggle22
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sanchez
    Digne Coufal Shaw
    Salah Bruno Jota Raph Townsend
    Antonio Jiminez

    Foster Amerty TAA Obafemi

    No bench players and doubts over
    Shaw and Coufal fitness and
    Jota Benching

    A) -4 Obafemi and Bruno to Lukaku and 4.8m mid? (slivers non of my issues haha)

    B) Or wildcard