Team News
5 November 2021 1517 comments
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We’ve got all the important Fantasy Premier League (FPL) team news information for Gameweek 11 in our Friday press conference summary.

You can catch the headline updates from Thursday’s pressers – featuring Aston Villa, Brentford, Brighton and Hove Albion, Burnley and Southampton – via this link here.

For other help and advice, from our weekly Scout Picks to team reveals, head to our complete Gameweek 11 guide below:

And for much more detailed information, check out our Predicted Line-ups page (which is being refreshed on Friday evening) and Injuries and Bans feed plus Az and Neale’s video here:

LIVERPOOL

Owners of Diogo Jota will be interested in Jurgen Klopp’s comments on Roberto Firmino‘s hamstring injury, suffered in midweek. He believes Firmino will be out for a length of time beyond the international break.

“Bobby [Firmino] is not good news with a serious hamstring injury, really unfortunate. We don’t know exactly how long he will be out but it will be not now after the international break directly. Usually when you have an injury before the international break, you think, ‘OK, after the international break they are ready’ but that is not directly the moment when Bobby will be ready again, probably.”

Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara are back in action, although Joe Gomez (calf), Curtis Jones (eye) and Naby Keita (hamstring) will not take part against West Ham United.

“Curtis was very unlucky in training – he got a finger that scratched the eye. He will be back after the international break, for sure. And Joey [Gomez], hopefully after the international break as well.”

Harvey Elliott (ankle) and James Milner (hamstring) are also unavailable.

CHELSEA

Alongside the recent injuries of Romelu Lukaku (ankle) and Timo Werner (thigh) is one suffered by Marcos Alonso during Tuesday night’s trip to Malmo.

“Marcos Alonso injured himself in the very last minute during the Malmo match, he tried now to come out for training but the stress is too high on the ankle, too painful. He will not be in the squad tomorrow.” – Thomas Tuchel

This should give a clear path for Ben Chilwell to start at left wing-back against Burnley, although the status of Mason Mount isn’t entirely clear.

“A wisdom tooth is the reason, it’s a bit of an infection. He was back in training yesterday and today, he lost a bit of weight, he cannot eat properly and takes medication. Let’s see. He’s in the squad for tomorrow, can play some minutes, but we will need to wait for the reaction because it seems like a proper treatment needs to be done.”

Tuchel had nothing to add for Lukaku, Werner and Mateo Kovacic (hamstring) but at least Christian Pulisic is now back from his ankle injury. The American made a cameo in midweek.

MANCHESTER CITY

Apart from the foot injury of Ferran Torres that will keep him out until next year, Kyle Walker seems to be the only potential problem for Pep Guardiola. After the win over Club Brugge, the Spaniard said:

“We are going to review the players, especially Kyle because he has a big kick in his foot.”

However, he was unable to provide a further update ahead of Saturday lunchtime’s trip to Old Trafford.

MANCHESTER UNITED

Paul Pogba remains suspended from his red card against Liverpool. The midweek draw in Bergamo against Atalanta brought another injury to summer signing Raphael Varane, who left the field with a hamstring problem.

“With all the technology, you expect him to be out for four-to-five weeks. It’s a blow for us as he’s come in and been really influential, but Eric Bailly came in last time and was exceptional. We have a squad that can cope.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Solskjaer expects Victor Lindelof (knock) to be ready to replace Varane, although he can’t say for sure. He adds that a couple of unnamed players are doubtful for the derby.

ARSENAL

Granit Xhaka (knee) is aiming to be back in full training in early 2022, with Mikel Arteta confirming that Kieran Tierney is the only other injury issue. The left-back has missed the last two matches due to an ankle problem but Arteta believes he will be available to face Watford.

“Kieran [Tierney] has been training the last two days and is feeling much better, so hopefully he will be able to be available. Let’s see in the next two training sessions how he’s feeling.”

LEICESTER CITY

James Justin (knee) and Wesley Fofana (leg) remain injured, although Wilfred Ndidi is back. Marc Albrighton is still out from an injury in Moscow. Brendan Rodgers is optimistic that a few key players will be back at the weekend to face Leeds.

“Hopefully the players who were out [on Thursday] should be back and available, Harvey [Barnes] and James Maddison. Ricardo Pereira should be fine also, so we should get a few players back for the weekend.”

EVERTON

Lucas Digne missed Monday night’s trip to Wolves with a muscle problem but manager Rafael Benitez expects him back for the weekend.

“He has been training, so hopefully, he will be available.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (thigh), Abdoulaye Doucoure (foot), Andre Gomes (calf) and Yerry Mina (hamstring) remain injured.

LEEDS UNITED

Marcelo Bielsa confirmed that Luke Ayling (knee), Patrick Bamford (ankle) and Robin Koch (pelvic) remain out, adding that Bamford’s is “not a simple injury” and there is not yet a timeline for his return.

Junior Firpo (match fitness) and Jamie Shackleton (knock) will be assessed closer to their Sunday match with Leicester.

WEST HAM UNITED

There’s not much to report from David Moyes who, despite the busy schedule for his squad, only has a couple of knocks for Andriy Yarmolenko and Nikola Vlasic.

“At the moment we seem OK. Yarmolenko had a bit of an injury before we left, Vlasic as well. We’ll see how they are. It’s a quick turnaround between the games but hopefully we’ll be okay.”

CRYSTAL PALACE

Patrick Vieira has again confirmed that, apart from long-term absentee Nathan Ferguson (Achilles), everybody in his squad is training. The weekend comes too soon for Eberechi Eze (Achilles), although he did get a 60-minute run-out for the under-23s on Monday and is “feeling good”.

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

No change for Wolves, with Yerson Mosquera (thigh), Pedro Neto and Jonny Castro (both knee) still long-term absentees. At left-back, Marcal won’t return from his calf strain until after the international break.

WATFORD

Francisco Sierralta (hamstring) hopes to be involved against Arsenal, having missed Watford’s last three matches. Peter Etebo (thigh) and Christian Kabasele (hamstring) remain long-term absentees but Emmanuel Dennis has returned from suspension following the arrival of his fifth yellow card against Everton.

Kiko Femenia (hip) might play but Ken Sema won’t, missing some weeks after suffering a knee injury in training.

NEWCASTLE UNITED

Graeme Jones will be in the dugout for the Magpies on Saturday evening, although Eddie Howe is expected to be announced as new manager imminently. Jones confirmed that everybody is fit to face Brighton apart from Paul Dummett (calf).

NORWICH CITY

Ben Gibson‘s return from suspension is well-timed, as centre backs Grant Hanley (groin) has been ruled out of the Canaries’ trip to Brentford and and Ozan Kabak (illness) is a doubt. Christoph Zimmermann (ankle), Todd Cantwell (lack of match fitness) and Sam Byram (lack of match fitness) remain unavailable.

FPL Marc Broadcaster, writer and overthinker. Hoping that ‘differential potential’ will catch on.

  1. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Captain call,

    On Salah but Aubas calling 🙂

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      its Auba...

    2. MikeS
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Sal

    3. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Mark Noble

  2. Kevin Twine
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Play Antonio or Livra?

    1. MikeS
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Liv

    2. Subzero (-4)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Gotta play Antonio mate if this is your last decision. Liverpool can concede and West Ham no mugs this season.

    3. Moose™
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      On Livra atm!

    4. lordkippe
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      livra for me

  3. GROBARI
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bench 2
    A) Duffy
    B) Livra
    C) Antonio
    D) Cancelo

    1. luk46
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      BC

    2. MikeS
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Bc

  4. have you seen cyan
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Only got Livra playing, I suspect most people do. We need a Livra goal

    Im sure Livra obliges

    gl all

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Definite blank with so many starting him tonight

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        he hasnt let me down yet, true mainstream is now on board but I still have faith (been playing him for a while now)

        1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Same here, I hope you're right!

  5. Subzero (-4)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Last minute request fellas.

    Thinking about playing livaremento over benny in a 5-2-3 literally never played this before but seems like the this is the best way to go?

    Pickford

    James Chillwell TAA Cancelo Liv

    Salah raphina

    Antonio Kane Toney

    Benny Townsend bissouma

    Also have exact cash for raphina to jota for a -4?

    Any last minute advice greatly appreciated 🙂

    1. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Solid plan w/ 5 atb imo

      1. Subzero (-4)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks mate 🙂

  6. MikeS
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bench one of these:

    A. Cancelo
    B. Mount
    C. Gallagher

    1. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'd start A and B with Gallagher 1st on bench

    2. luk46
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      C

    3. MikeS
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers guys.. that's what I thought.. gallagher first bench it is

  7. Moose™
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Hi all,

    Good to go?

    Sanchez

    TAA Cancelo Chilwell Livra

    Salah© Havertz Raphinha Mbeumo

    Kane(vc) Toney

    Foster White Antonio Brownhill

    1FT & 0.2ITB

    1. Moose™
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone?

  8. Simon69
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Dare I say i don't see Moyesehs men leaking too many.

  9. PepSala
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    What are the chances of Azpi starting?

    1. MikeS
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Low

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Good

  10. KingPulis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Start one

    A) Dias
    B) Semedo
    C) A.Armstrong

    Leaning C

    1. MikeS
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Subzero (-4)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely C.

      Assuming you also have Cancelo starting

  11. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Final call: play Hwang or Antonio? Ta!

    1. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Get your Hwang out (play him)

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Super!

    2. MikeS
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Hwang

    3. luk46
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Hwang

    4. Pep bites Kun
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Got to be Hwang this week

  12. Pep bites Kun
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Based on the Tuchel - Mount news .. Which order to start/sub these 3?

    1. Mount
    2. Duffy
    3. Livra

    1. MikeS
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Too hard to call

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yep. I'll stick.

        Thanks gents. Bol for the gw!

    2. Apollo Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      321

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks gents. Bol for the gw!

  13. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Start one:

    A) Adama
    B) Livramento

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Livra and its not even close

    2. luk46
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      you still got Adama? 😀

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Only got so many transfers and he has never felt worth a hit

    3. Subzero (-4)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Lol

    4. Il Capitano
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Bbbbbbb

  14. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A) Ronaldo ---> Kane (Bench Sarr, play Coady)

    B) Sarr ----> Gallagher (Bench Coady)

    Thank you!

    1. Dosh
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B

  15. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Would you do this for -4? Please answer urgent!

    Antonio & Mane —> Kane & Jota (-4)

    1. luk46
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      nah not at all

    2. have you seen cyan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      no, why. Are Mane / Antonio injured?

      1. FDMS All Starz
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Antonio - Fixtures
        Mane - Jota is cheaper

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Kane - risky
          Jota - You get what you pay for

          Its not worth it for free

    3. Abaddon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Getting rid of mane is crazy

    5. Subzero (-4)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely not. Mane is brilliant.

    6. ENZO SZN™
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      na

    7. FDMS All Starz
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks guys

  16. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bench one:
    a) Antonio
    b) Cancelo

    1. luk46
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

  17. boroie
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bench 2:

    A - Antonio
    B - Livra
    C - Duffy
    D - Cancelo

    1. ENZO SZN™
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      BC

    2. fricky_
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      AB

  18. Abaddon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Antonio to Toney?

    1. ENZO SZN™
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      2Ney

  19. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Still undecided. Bench

    A Cancelo
    B Antonio

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      One got 3X A

  20. boroie
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Benching Livra and Antonio. Which should I put as first sub:

    A - Antonio
    B - Livra

    1. PocketZola
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'm the same and Antonio as first

  21. Moose™
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Salah©???

    1. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yer

  22. Skout
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    James or Chil

  23. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Most transferred in player due a benching, Azpi to play this week?

  24. fricky_
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Am I crazy benching playing Duffy and Cancelo over TAA?

    1. fricky_
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      for playing*

  25. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Ok, playing Duffy over Cancelo and Livra, I am mad but no way back now 😛

    1. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      You have 4 mins bro.

    2. ENZO SZN™
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Cancelo is a different beast on the right side

  26. artvandelay316
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Pukki Captain!

  27. TOBY1
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Vardy Captain - Salah has to blank eventually right?!?!?!

    1. fricky_
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Hoping for the same need a diff into the top 100k

    2. ENZO SZN™
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      dont do it

    3. artvandelay316
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Salah will punish you

  28. Dosh
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Dias --> Chilwell? Already own James

    1. ENZO SZN™
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      yes

  29. buttsy9
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    GTG?

    Mendy
    Rudgier - TAA - Amartey
    Gallagher - Salah - Gray - Bernado
    Antonio - Watkins - Vardy

    Sanchez - Dufffy - Bissouma - Targett

  30. The Red Devil
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Havertz to son?

    1. Dosh
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yes