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.

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1,023 Comments Post a Comment
  1. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Antonio & Benny >
    Edouard & Havertz
    Yaaay
    Nope

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

      Yessir

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

    Is it worth starting Livramento over James/Jimmy...good chance they both come on as subs and block liv AGAIN!

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

      James should start tomorrow, perhaps bench Jim though for Livramento

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

        Tough one

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

    Doing my head this one, starting Chiwell, start along side him Alonso or Livramento?

    Alonso more likely to come off the bench and block Livramento if Chilwell starts.

    1. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      youve asked this atleast 5 times now, flip a coin territory at this point

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

    Thoughts on Jesus as Lukaku replacement?

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

      Ok - considered it but went Auba instead

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

      Ok - considered it but went Auba instead

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

      Your username says it all. No thank you.

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

    Raphina to Havertz -4?

    Mo(C)

    Cheers!

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

      Not Raphinha

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

      I honestly would another ib coming soon so probably won’t be available in 12

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

      Defo no

    4. smithsj1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      just done that and currently took the Capo off Salah to Havertz/

  6. Maverick 11
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    So here we go again…. More points hits. Just heard Jimi might not start this week, which makes it kinda pointless keeping with another ib just round the corner. Already done Ron + Sarr> Vardy + Havertz.
    Jimi> Toney -4 a good long term move?

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

      where did you hear that Jimenez might not start?

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

      Apparently Lage will asses his fitness ( only trained 1 day because of quarantine)

  7. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Probably one of the biggest upgrades in the game.. Just did gilmour to havertz with my second FT 🙂 (first was Lukaku to Toney)

    1. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Same moves as me although I also did Jota to mbeumo. Good luck!

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

    A) Lukaku > Vardy
    B) Lukaku + Traore > Toney + Havertz
    C) Lukaku + Traore > Toney + Son

    1. pratul09
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

      A

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

      I like Toney + Son.

      I'd probably do this, this week, if I didn't have -4 already.

  9. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Son will score this week but we'll probably draw

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

    Which 2 to play out of Gallagher, Gray and Sarr?

    1. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Gray for sure. Other 2 is tough. Probably Sarr

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

    Start Livra or Sarr?

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

      Sarr

    2. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Livra 10 out of 10

  12. pratul09
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Captain Mo or Vardy?

  13. Wilson1005
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is Saka likely to start from the bench and make a 1 point cameo?

    Which two do I start from Saka, Livramento and Tierney?

    1. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Livra, Tierney

      1. Wilson1005
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks!

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

        I agree.

        1. Wilson1005
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks to you too! I suppose you’d have a pretty good idea as well…

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

      Yeah it might be a bit dodgy for him to start after being taken off on Monday night - plus be harsh on Laca *not* to get a start after the last gasp heroics

      Auba, Laca, Pepe front 3 with Saka sprung from the bench my guess

      Could be wrong though

      Certainly wouldn't be the first time

      And won't be the last either

      1. Wilson1005
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks Maximus!

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

    Start:
    A) Saka
    B) Hwang
    C) Livramento

    1. pratul09
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      C

    2. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B or C

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

    WC Team:

    McCarthy
    Rudiger-Chillwell-Cancelo
    Salah(c)-Raphinha-Havertz-Mbeumo
    Vardy-Toney-Edouard

    Subs: Foster-TAA-Luiz-Duffy

    2.0m in the bank towards Son or Kane in GW12.

    Maybe James in for Chillwell?

    Any improvements?

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

      Looks great! G2G

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

        Thanks!

  16. Jonesfromthere
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Lads I'm struggling, rate these three in order for this week:
    1) Livramento
    2) Demarai Gray
    3) Saka

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

      2
      1
      3

    2. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      1. Gray (Everton really need him to perform this week) 2. Livra (could be a clean sheet) 3. Saka (can't see him starting and might cameo)

  17. Limbo
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bottomed... so trying one more time... Would you do Lukaku out for -8...? (Antonio/Ronnie). So:

    a) Lukaku > Toney (Son in next week for Townsend most likely)
    b) Lukaku > Vardy
    c) Lukaku > Someone else
    d) Hold -8 is too much

    1. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B or D

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

        Thanks 🙂

  18. mojoindojo
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bench 1
    Saka
    Livra
    Alonso
    Hwang

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

    Glad I don't pay for a membership

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

      Happens on all sites from time to time.

      1. Well you know, Triffic
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Happens here every week....

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

          😀

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

            Fixed 🙂

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

        Jimenez> Toney
        Saka > Havertz

        Worth it for a -4?

  20. pratul09
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    B

  21. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Keep or sell ronaldo?

  22. Bojam
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who to play?

    A) Sanchez (hoping for save points)
    B) Foster

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

      Leaning towards Foster given Everton are weakened: missing Doucoure & DCL; Richa short of match fitness (may not start)

  23. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Gilmour to Havertz (C) for -4, bench Tierney

    Or

    Start Tierney and captain Salah

  24. pratul09
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best captain choice?
    Salah or Vardy?

  25. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    God I hate this open controls and mobile phone view.

    1. ted mcnure
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Permacockup..

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

    Saka Jimenez> Havertz(C) Toney for a hit worth it?

  27. ZiadHisham
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Salah or Mount or Antonio captain?

  28. tomong
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Which combination of Saka and Lukaku replacements for -4?
    1. Vardy + Mbuemo
    2. Iheanacho + Havertz
    3. Toney + Havertz
    4. Vardy alone, Sarr off the bench for Saka

  29. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    So what were the scout picks?

  30. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Do you think Jesus will play ?
    Is he a good pick ?

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Deffo considering him