Injuries

Injury updates, team news and predicted line-ups for FPL Gameweek 9

A Friday night match gives an early start to Gameweek 9 and we’ve got all the important team news information in our latest press conference summary of the week.

You can catch the headline updates from Thursday’s pressers – featuring Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brighton and Hove Albion, Burnley, Leeds United, Southampton and Watford.

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

CHELSEA

Thomas Tuchel provided a Friday update on the injuries of Romelu Lukaku (ankle) and Timo Werner (thigh), ruling them out of Norwich (H) and their midweek Carabao Cup tie.

“No big news for Romelu [Lukaku] & Timo [Werner], the thing I can say is that they are out for tomorrow, they will be out for the Southampton game. Then we will see what’s next, I don’t think that it makes any sense to go into speculation about how long.”

Christian Pulisic is still out with an ankle injury.

MANCHESTER UNITED

Bruno Fernandes is a doubt for Sunday’s clash with Liverpool after receiving some rough treatment from Atalanta in midweek. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refuses to rule him out of proceedings.

“Games like Wednesday night will always bring knocks and bruises. Bruno [Fernandes] might be a doubt but he’s doing everything he can to be fit. I’m not going to rule anyone out from Sunday but I’m not sure if everyone’s going to be fit.”

Anthony Martial (knock), Marcus Rashford (dead leg) and Fred (hamstring) may also miss out, with Raphael Varane (groin) still injured from international duty.

MANCHESTER CITY

Apart from Ferran Torres (foot), there seems to be a fully-fit squad for Pep Guardiola. When asked if Man City have any fresh injury concerns, he replied:

“No, the team is in really good condition”

LIVERPOOL

Alisson and Fabinho are both back in action, after returning from international duty too late to face Watford. Harvey Elliott (ankle) is out long-term but Curtis Jones (hip) could return this weekend.

“Curtis [Jones] will train today with us completely, he did already parts of training before we went to Atletico. He should be in contention. Thiago, not, he is not in team training yet, will not be this week for sure.” – Jurgen Klopp

LEICESTER CITY

James Justin (knee) and Wesley Fofana (leg) remain injured, as is Wilfred Ndidi (hamstring).

Brendan Rodgers confirmed Marc Albrighton could miss a few matches because of a “horrendous challenge” in Moscow on Wednesday night. Timothy Castagne (hamstring) should be okay and Ayoze Perez is likely to overcome an illness in time.

“He had a spasm towards his lower back. He looks fine. He’s on a recovery work today with the medical team, but he looks fine.” – Brendan Rodgers on Youri Tielemans

With three in-form strikers in Jamie Vardy, Kelechi Iheanacho and Patson Daka, Rodgers has discussed how he will continue to manage their game-time.

“We’ve been keeping Jamie fresh for PL games; hoping he becomes more involved in the latter stages of UEL. That’s kept him full of energy. Kelechi is now a consistent performer. Patson was one we wanted to give time to.”

EVERTON

It was announced on Tuesday that midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure has stressed a bone in his foot and will have a spell on the sidelines. He joins Andre Gomes (calf) and Fabian Delph (shoulder) on the injured list.

Whilst Rafael Benitez believes Richarlison is now available for selection, he admits “the match fitness is an issue” and has also ruled out Dominic Calvert-Lewin (thigh) for longer.

“How long he will be out, we need to see. It depends on how he reacts to the treatment. We will not see him for four or five weeks.”

Yerry Mina tweaked his hamstring in training, so will not take part against Watford.

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

Yerson Mosquera (thigh), Pedro Neto and Jonny Castro (both knee) remain long-term absentees, although Francisco Trincao has recovered from the positive Covid-19 test that kept him out of the win over Aston Villa.

Willy Boly will miss out and Bruno Lage will assess Raul Jimenez‘s energy levels before deciding whether to start him.

NEWCASTLE UNITED

Interim manager Graeme Jones is without the suspended Jonjo Shelvey, while Martin Dubravka (foot) and Paul Dummett (calf) aren’t yet ready to return.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Nuno Espirito Santo is still without Matt Doherty (knock) and Ryan Sessegnon (knock) but Steven Bergwijn (ankle) and Ben Davies (abdominal) both took part in Spurs’ Europa Conference League defeat to Vitesse.

WEST HAM UNITED

Vladimir Coufal missed the win at Everton because of a groin injury that forced him to withdraw from international duty. It is believed that the Czech right-back will be out for another couple of games.

CRYSTAL PALACE

Eberechi Eze (achilles) and Nathan Ferguson (achilles) remain the Eagles’ only absentees, with Patrick Vieira confirming that Wilfried Zaha is back from the illness that kept him out of Monday’s trip to Arsenal.

“Wilf [Zaha] is good – he started training with the team a couple of days ago. He will be in the squad tomorrow. We are looking good.”

BRENTFORD

Thomas Frank had little to say in terms of team news, just commenting that:

“Yoane Wissa will be out for a few more weeks with an ankle injury. The others are closer and will be assessed before the game.”

He refers to Mads Bech Sorensen (knee), Josh Dasilva (hip) and Shandon Baptiste (shoulder), as well as Vitaly Janelt, who has missed the last two matches with a thigh problem.

NORWICH CITY

Owners of Billy Gilmour will hope it’s not another weekend of rotations and surprise benchings, as the Chelsea loanee is ineligible to play against his parent club.

Christoph Zimmermann has yet to play this season and Daniel Farke has confirmed the defender will remain out for a while longer.

“I can confirm he needs ankle surgery that will take place on Monday coming and think he will be out for 6 weeks or so.”

Sam Byram (thigh) and Todd Cantwell (achilles) remain out.

FPLMarc Newcastle fan that spends far too much time thinking about FPL.

1,023 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Dannyb
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    A Zaha and Lukaku to Foden and Vardy - 4
    B Lukaku to Vardy?

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

      Foden could also be Havertz

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

      Palace play Newcastle. Wouldn't be so quick to loose Zaha.

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

        Yeah good point, the flag is a worry though.

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

          “Wilf [Zaha] is good – he started training with the team a couple of days ago. He will be in the squad tomorrow. We are looking good.” From the Palace press conference.

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

          B - Oct 22: "Wilf is good, he started training with the team a couple of days ago. He will be in the squad tomorrow."

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

    Cap
    A) Kane
    B) Salah

    1st on bench
    C) Hwang
    D) Livramento

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

      BC

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

    A Jimi to Toney -4
    B Start Livra
    C Start Jimi

  4. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Play one:

    Saka or Hwang

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

      Hwang

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

    Worth a -4?
    Ronaldo, Sissoko -> Antonio, Havertz

  6. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Haverts(c) , Foden and Jesus , let's go my very capable differentials

  7. cfreel
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Jimenez, Antonio or Edouard for the next few GWs?

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

      Edouard

    2. No Salah
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Lol, I have all three

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

    I've gone for a maverick punt. Lukaku + Saka > Son + Watkins (-4) 😆 G2G?

    Ramsdale

    Trent - Cancelo - Christensen - Rudiger

    Salah - Raphinha - Son

    Antonio - Watkins - Vardy

    Foster - Livramento - Brownhill - D luiz

  9. Footieboot
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Start 2 of Jota, White, Marcal, Livramento.

    Leaning towards Livra and Jota atm.

  10. jason_ni
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Have 2 scout picks, should be a good weekend then!

  11. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Benrahma to Havertz for a -4? Already did Ronaldo to Vardy for free.

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

      Yeees

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

      Yes

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

      Yes

    4. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

  12. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is Jesus nailed after Mahrez scored a brace in UCL?

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

      Who knows. Wouldn't surprise to see Mahrez start

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      He only didn't start the 1st game of the season and Mahrez has been Cities top goal scorer all season

  13. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any suggestions?

    Sanchez Steele
    TAA Rudi Coufal White Livra
    Salah Grealish Saka Raph Bisso
    CR7 Antonio Scarlett

    1.8itb, 1ft

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Saka to Havertz? Coufal to City defender?

      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        So Saka is definitely out? Good moves but ideally want to keep Bukayo for now.

  14. bozankrkic
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ronaldo, Antonio, Greenwood to Vardy, Toney, Son for a -4?

  15. james 101
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any of you considering Lukaku to Firmino?

    Not seeing him mentioned much…

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No. Still a rotation risk with Jota

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Jesus then?

        1. XX SMICER XX
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Auba?

  16. tim
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Foden to Havertz -4?

    Already did Kaku to Vardy.

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      no

    2. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Only if you captain Havertz

      1. tim
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Mo(C)

        1. XX SMICER XX
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Then I would say no

  17. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Jimenez or Antonio out for Toney?

    Have to do it to fund Havertz.

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Close but I would lose Jimenez

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

      Jimi

    3. Men in green tights
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Jimi , could be benched this weekend

  18. jason_ni
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What time do arsenal arrive at stadium?

    Will we know if saka is on the bus pre deadline?

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      He trained so will be with the squad

    2. Men in green tights
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      If he plays suspect will be off the bench for 25 minutes at the most depending how the game is going.

  19. XX SMICER XX
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Which order for my bench:
    A. Livramento, Townsend, Brownhill
    B. Townsend, Livramento, Brownhill

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      b

  20. james 101
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    How many hits are you taking this week?

    A. Zero
    B. One
    C. Two
    D. Don’t ask

    1. dwain100
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      One

    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A or B - undecided

    3. Men in green tights
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      C ,have taken 2

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

      D

    5. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’m between b and c just now

  21. Bobby_Baggio
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ok which moves do you prefer people? 2FT and 1.1m ITB.

    Sanchez
    TAA - Livramento - Rudiger
    Benrahma - Jota - Salah - Raphina
    ASM - Ronaldo - Antonio

    White - Marcal - Brownhill

    A) Ron + Jota > Vardy + Son
    B) Marcal + Jota + Ron > Cancelo + Foden/B.Silva + Vardy (-4)
    C) Jota + Benrahma + Ron > Foden + Havertz + Vardy (-4)

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

      A I reckon. Two trusted fantasy assets in for no hits

  22. Millie7
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    last minute Wildcard team...any good?
    Keep Antonio or punt on Jesus??

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Chilwell Cancelo Livra Duffy
    Salah Havertz Raphinha Mbeumo Townsend
    Vardy Davis XXXX

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

      Can you extend to Kane/Aubameyang

      1. Millie7
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I can't unfortunately i only have 9.4

  23. Lucas8406
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who out for Havertz?
    A) Sarr
    B) Benhrama
    C) Gray

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

      B or C

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

      Sarr

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

      B

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

      B

  24. mcsteely
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bench two. Play two:

    Antonio, Livra, ESR, Gallagher

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

      Livramento and Smith Rowe

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

        Disclaimer - I would quite like to play smith rowe as going to the game

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

          Hmmm. Then Antonio.

  25. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Drop Saka or Benrahma ?

  26. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is it worth bringing Havertz in for a hit or start Livramento/Armstrong?

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

      Yes, do it

  27. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is Jimenez likely to start?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Seems not

  28. bombonera
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best defender to bring in up to 6.2m? Already have Rudiger.
    Thinking it is between Azpilicueta and Dias

  29. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Which option?

    A. Armstrong to Toney (-4)

    B. Play Livramento, bench Armstrong & do A for free next gameweek.

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

    Play Manquillo (away to Palace) or Allen (home to Watford)?