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. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Hi all,

    Thoughts?

    Sanchez

    TAA* Rudiger Coufal*

    Salah Gray Benny D.Luiz

    CR7 Lukaku Antonio

    Steele Gilmour Williams Livramento

    0FT & 0.5ITB (WC Intact)

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Similar defensive issues to me (see below).

  2. Jeremiah
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best one week punt? 😀

    A. Zaha
    B. Sarr

    1. Stamford B
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      b

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

      B

    4. im1974
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

  3. Boss Hogg
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Given that my defenders are all a bit dodgy this week, is it worth a -4 hit to bring in someone better? Got 0.6 itb.

    Alonso (rotation risk)
    Trent (almost certainly out)
    Marcal (possibly dropped for Ait Nouri)
    Duffy (playing Arsenal)
    Livra (playing Chelsea)

    Stick or twist?
    Any ideas?

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

      Stick

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

    Interesting seeing players trying to play their WC with players dropping like flies or in doubt of playing. Don't envy them.

    1. Klip Klopp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I had to play mine, at least half of my squad was injured! Needs must

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

    Start Gilmour or Armstrong if have double Chelsea defence?

    1. Stamford B
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Gilmour is a doubt

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

      Armstrong. Gilmour minutes under a bit of scrutiny at the moment.

    3. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No Norwich player is worth playing right now regardless of their cost.

      Armstrong out of those 2

  6. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Thought on my wildcard team?

    Is the defence too weak? I just can't bear to lose CR7!

    Sanchez
    Marcal, Rudiger, White
    Benrahma, Salah, Saka, Raphina,
    Ronaldo, Antonio, Lukaku

    Bench: Foster, Manquillo, Livramento, Allan
    0.3 itb

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

      Not a fan of Ronaldo Lukaku double up personally. Good midfield. Marcal is a rumoured rotation risk.

    2. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I think the defence is ok. Marcal is bit of a risk, but the others should be fairly nailed on except for the occasional Rudiger benching. Is there anyone better Marcal you could go for though?

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        What if you swapped Saka for ESR? Could you then get Cancelo instead of Marcal?

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

          Not sure if he can afford that but maybe ESR and Walker?

    3. Oldie99
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nice team but 2 bits of criticism;

      - imo can’t go without city on a wc
      - looks a bit too similar to the template teams of the last 3 weeks - with the upcoming fixture swings I would want some city and 3 Chelsea and at least one proper punt (mine is likely to be Foden)
      - I would rather have Ramsdale than White

      Oops that was 3

  7. Oldie99
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    How many minutes do you need for each Million you spend on a City player?

    I’m considering Cancelo Dias Foden on a wc, which is 20.0 total for 3 players in the scoringest team in the league, as long as I have a playing bench this feels like a pretty good way to tap into the numerous 5-0 wins and the occasional times that Foden gets 18 points?

  8. jcr1997
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    2 free transfers (trying to save wildcard for around GW10/11)

    Sanchez
    Shaw Konsa coady
    Greenwood salah torres son
    Ings Antonio bamford

    Guaita marcal Hoever bissouma

    For a -4 hit:
    Shaw > rudiger
    Torres > D Luiz
    Bamford > Lukaku

    Worth it?

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Definitely worth it.

    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Shaw out for Rud

  9. Slam
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    WC team, thoughts?

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo Azpi Christensen
    Salah Son Raphinha Saka
    Lukaku(C) Jimenez Antonio

    Foster... D.Luiz Duffy Livramento
    0.0 ITB

    1. Oldie99
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Mine is v similar to except for Son and other bits

      What made you go Son?

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

        Gut feeling and next 2 fixtures

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

      Get Williams over Duffy and bank the extra cash

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

    Shaw Coufal Torres >
    Rudi Cancelo Townsend -4 ?

    1. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Hold Shaw a week. There you have won 4 points already.

    2. Sergio vamos
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I like it

    3. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Only swap out the defence if you can afford it

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

        Just if Shaw doesn’t play I have TAA and Tsimikas on the bench

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

    Who returns to action first?

    A) Reece James

    B) TAA

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

      Both next GW

  12. Sergio vamos
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Saka or Doucoure?

    1. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Saka.

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

      Doucoure IMO.

    3. Sergio vamos
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Lovely

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

    So clearly TAA is an easy hold.

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Time for some Ben White jam from first sub

      Mmmmm lovely jam

    2. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Why?

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Because he's the best defender in the game and should be back after the international break.

        1. gart888
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          And the fixture he's missing is against the best team in the league.

      2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Him be doin a return GW8

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

        "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

    3. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Could go big against Watford. The only way I'd sell him is if I was Wildcarding in GW8, otherwise a definite keep.

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

        Imagine the pain if you do not have FT's or cash in the bank.

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

    Anyone suggest a good mid range midfielder....got 9
    6.8 in the bank, I'm leaning towards saka.
    Got jota, Salah, traore, sarr and fornals....
    Looking to replace fornals

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

      Dont know why the 9 is in there

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Raphinha should be first name on the teamsheet

      1. Life_Ban
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Not gonna play next 2 games perhaps

    3. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I thought Fornals was a good asset?

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

        That's what I thought but seems like he isnt getting many points at the moment

      2. Cto
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I’m thinking of bringing him in haha

    4. CapK
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Raph

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

      Benrahma?

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

      Zaha has a nice run coming up if you want to go a bit different. But Raphinha is the one I’d go for.

  15. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Stick with Jota or sell for -4?

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

      Sell

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

      Sell …. Better option this week and long term

  16. Totti
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    On wildcard

    A) ramsdale foster
    Azpi rudiger cancelo duffy livramento
    Salah raphinha benrahma saka douglas
    Lukaku jimenez antonio

    B) ramsdale foster
    Christensen rudigercancelo duffy livramento
    Salah raphinha ESR mbuemo douglas
    Ronaldo lukaku antonio

    Plz need your replies A or B

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

        Benrahma jimenez or grealish toney

        1. Oliver Tockman
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Former out of those, but if you can find money for Grealish elsewhere

        2. brianutd-why always we? 20
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Prefer Jimmy option

    2. Oliver Tockman
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’m going with A, Grealish and ESR over Benrahma and Saka

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

        Why ESR over saka?

        1. Oliver Tockman
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Don’t think points will look that different between them, not worth extra 1 mil
          Saves me money for Grealish

  17. Almathkourq8
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Hello from Kuwait side
    Please Rate My Wildcard Team

    Ramsdale - Foster
    Alonso - Sanchez- Mings - Duffy - Livr
    Salah - Raph - Benrahma- S Rowe
    Ronaldo - Antonio- Lukaku

    Thank you so much

    1. Oliver Tockman
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’d avoid Spurs defense for now

    2. Totti
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Don’t like sanchez

    3. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Needs some City def in there

  18. Oliver Tockman
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Choose one:

    A) Jiminez and Grealish
    B) Vardy and ESR

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

      A

    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Tough one but Vardy could be a good differential

  19. Kuqi Monster
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    How nailed is Christensen?

    Any truth to claims he is a 90min or nothing guy so unlikely to get cameos?

  20. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who do we think is the most likely Chelsea defender to start this week? Azpi with James out?

    1. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Rudiger

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Chalobah

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

        Tomori

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

    Should I go Greenwood to Raphinha? I'm worried Lingard will start over Greenwood this GW.

    1. CrouchDown
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I would. Don’t think Greenwood will play

  22. The Kopite
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Would like to have Toney from GW9. On a WC now. Would you bring him on a WC this GW to save a transfer having known I would bring him in anyway in GW9?

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

      Sure,save ft

    2. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      nah forward slots too important at the moment..

      1. The Kopite
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        But the point is if I dont bring Toney now, I will play 4-4-2 or 3-5-2 for the next 2 GWs. So that striker spot is not that important to me because I am not plan ing anyone else in that position.
        I guess Toney can do well against West Ham, right? Might bench him for the Chelsea game.

  23. aleksios
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    In order to keep TAA ,would you do
    Marcal+CR7 to Rudi+Luk for a hit?

    Thanks.

  24. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    -4 team, no WC

    Sánchez
    TAA Semedo Rüdiger
    Traore Gallagher Salah Townsend
    Lukaku(c) Antonio Ronaldo(vc)

    Steele Jansson Williams Sissoko

    Good to go?

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

      Yeap.

  25. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sanchez (Steele)
    Rudiger Semedo Shaw* (Ayling* Tsimikas*)
    Salah Torres Benrahma Sarr (Brownhill)
    Ronaldo Antonio Ings
    0ft. 2,5 itb.
    A) Hold your horses
    B) Shaw/Ayling out for a hit
    C) Just WC now instead of next week

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

      Would do Shaw to Alonso.

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

    3,3 ITB

    TAA and Jota to Alonso and Saka for -4? Or any better suggestions?

    Cheers

  27. smix
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    How’s this WC draft ?
    Ramsdale
    Rudiger Azpi Mee
    Salah Raphina Saka Benrahma
    Lukaku(c) Antonio ASM
    Foster Gallagher Cancelo Livramento

  28. I Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    In these situations do you guys tend to put red flagged players like TAA or James on your bench or just leave them in the starting lineup?

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

      If there are not 100% ruled out … I leave them in the first 11 if I would have selected them if they were fit.

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I find it takes the pressure off the sub guys if you just leave them on the bench

      They can just get on with their job and not get distracted by the pressure of the starting slot

      It does depend a lot on the individual personalities though

      Ben White for example I will be leaving on the first sub slot with TAA starting - it’s man management 101

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

        Ffs lol

      2. I Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Exactly. I don't want Livramento going to bed tonight worrying that I've put him in my starting XI.

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Ah yes, I see you too are experienced in the ways of man management - jolly good

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

        Lmao

  29. Babit1967
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Gtg lads? depleted but hoping to get 11 playing

    Sanchez
    Azpi Shaw *Tierney
    Salah Sarr Jota Raph
    Ronaldo (C) Jimi Toney

    Livra Brownhill Taa* no ft left

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

    From watching the team news stream I know think Shaw is likely to start

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

      *now

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

      Reasonable shout … he can’t disappoint his owners by not handing them 1 point on a Saturday.