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FPL team and injury news for Gameweek 14: Quotes on Vardy, Livramento and more

It’s a swift turnaround from Gameweek 13 to Gameweek 14 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) but we’ve got all the team news so far in our first injury round-up of the pre-match press conferences.

Monday saw eight Premier League managers facing reporters and we’ve got updates on players from Brighton and Hove Albion, Burnley, Crystal Palace, Leeds United, Leicester City, Newcastle United, Norwich City and Southampton in the article below.

Eight more head coaches will talk to the media tomorrow ahead of their Wednesday fixtures; it remains to be seen whether or not we’ll get to hear from the managers of Manchester United, Arsenal, Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur, all of whom are in action on Thursday.

Don’t forget to keep checking our Predicted Line-ups page and Injuries and Bans tab, which will be refreshed on Tuesday ahead of the FPL deadline at 18:00 GMT.

LEICESTER CITY

Youri Tielemans (calf), Ricardo Pereira (hamstring) and Wesley Fofana (leg) remain out for Leicester’s clash with Southampton but Tielemans is a possibility to return in Gameweek 15.

“The squad will pretty much be similar to yesterday.

“Youri [Tielemans], we’ll see where he is at at the back-end of the week but he’s progressing really well. I’ve seen him back out on the pitch with the rehabilitation team today, so he looked very strong. We’ll just assess that as the week goes through, but it’s probably going to be more towards the end of the week.” – Brendan Rodgers

Jamie Vardy came in for more praise from his manager after his two-goal heroics at the weekend.

“It’s all him. He has the talent, he has the will. What we’ve tried to do is just manage him to maximize what we can get out of him.

“There’s no sign of it stopping soon, either, because he is looking after himself. He has everything here to help in his recovery and recuperation after games. He’s also invested a lot of money into items to have at home to help him recover.” – Brendan Rodgers on Jamie Vardy’s longevity

But there was an equally pertinent quote to share from Rodgers’ interview with BBC Radio Leicester after full-time on Sunday.

“That’s the juggling act with him at the age that he’s at: if he plays in midweek, it’s tough for him because then he’s maybe not quite got the energy.” – Brendan Rodgers on Jamie Vardy

LEEDS UNITED

Luke Ayling and Patrick Bamford are in action for Leeds under-23s this evening as they build up match fitness following their recoveries from knee and ankle injuries respectively, leaving just Robin Koch (pubis) in the treatment room.

Marcelo Bielsa also revealed that Kalvin Phillips wasn’t injured despite a half-time substitution at the Amex and was asked whether the recently returned Adam Forshaw could be able to manage two games in four days.

“With respect to Kalvin [Phillips], he is available for the game tomorrow. Shackleton and Pascal coming on were all to do with improving how the team was playing. I don’t link it to his individual performance, whether it was high or low.” – Marcelo Bielsa

“I can’t say for certain as he hasn’t played two games in four days in a very long time.” – Marcelo Bielsa on whether Adam Forshaw can string together starts in GW13 and GW14

SOUTHAMPTON

“It’s not normal that you, as a young player, play 38 games at the highest level. This is not a problem for me; it’s also not a reason to rest him. He’s still a very important player in our team.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl when asked about Tino Livramento’s form

Stuart Armstrong (calf) remains sidelined but Southampton have no other fitness concerns heading into the clash with Leicester. 

Moi Elyounoussi and Moussa Djenepo are in contention to return after missing Gameweek 13 for personal reasons, while Ibrahima Diallo has recovered from an ankle knock and the newly fit-again Jack Stephens is hoping for his first game-time in three months.

“It was only Stuey [Armstrong] who was not part of the squad today. The rest was with us.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl

BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION

Graham Potter confirmed that Albion have no fresh injury concerns heading into the weekend.

Steven Alzate (ankle) and Danny Welbeck (hamstring) are still a couple of weeks away from being integrated back into full team training.

CRYSTAL PALACE

Patrick Vieira confirmed that Joachim Andersen (hamstring) is not “100%” and won’t be involved in Crystal Palace’s clash with Leeds United on Tuesday.

“[Andersen] is not going to travel with the team,” he explained. “He is still not 100 percent. We have to evaluate the injury every day and to see how he is feeling, but for the game tomorrow it will be too short [a turnaround]” – Patrick Vieira

James McArthur (hamstring) and Nathan Ferguson (match fitness) remain out.

“We want to perform because we were disappointed with the way we played against Aston Villa. The momentum is important, and the rotation of the players will be really important. We’re going through a period where there is a lot of games, so we need to find the right balance for the players to perform and the team to perform.” – Patrick Vieira

NEWCASTLE UNITED

Eddie Howe reported no fresh injuries from the weekend.

Paul Dummett (calf) remains out while Jamaal Lascelles and Matt Ritchie will be suspended after picking up their fifth bookings of the season.

Dwight Gayle is a possibility to return after missing Gameweek 13 with a hamstring strain, however.

NORWICH CITY

Dean Smith confirmed that Mathias Normann won’t be available on Tuesday due to a recurring pelvic injury.

“He’ll see a specialist to get the best advice. We’ll wait and see, but hopefully it’s not a long one.” – Dean Smith on Mathias Normann

Christoph Zimmermann is continuing his recovery from an ankle injury, while Sam Byram is featuring for Norwich’s under-23s tonight as he slowly builds up match fitness after almost two years out.

BURNLEY

James Tarkowski and Ashley Westwood will both miss the trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers after picking up their fifth bookings of the season in Gameweek 12. The pair would have served their bans on Sunday but for the postponement of Burnley’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur.

Also unavailable is Ashley Barnes, who is set for “weeks” out with a thigh tear but Matej Vydra and Jay Rodriguez should be available having complained of muscle tightness last week.

Dale Stephens is up for selection, having originally been named among the substitutes for the ill-fated Gameweek 13 clash at Turf Moor.

543 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Bench Toney or ESR this week?

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      ESR

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Toney just

    3. tommo1989
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I’ve benched both but ESR slightly ahead of Toney. Brentford hardly crested anything against a poor Everton side

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

    Is captain Jota too risky?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No, should start.

  3. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    What a shame for Lewa that it was ridiculously canceled last year...

  4. Big W
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Need to use this half WC, when is the best GW for this?

  5. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Capping Kane and going to the game, this will be the peak fpl experience when he gets a hatrick

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      COYS

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      On the pitch if he gets a hatty!

      1. Firminooooo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        With pants off.

    3. FITZ-G
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Some decent extra rest for spurs, more time training under Conte and playing Brentford at home. Looking good.

    4. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I like it more than most on here.

    5. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Good luck - fortune favours the brave!

      1. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Except when it doesn’t

  6. FITZ-G
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hey all,
    Hope everyone is well.
    Would appreciate some advice as I’m a bit stuck at what transfers to make, if any.

    0.1 ITB & 2 FT

    Current team is:
    Sanchez
    TAA, Cancel, Rudi
    Salah, Gallag, Raph, Son
    Vardy, Anto, Hwang

    Subs: Foster, Duff, Manq and D.Luiz

    I have been considering to strengthen my bench and going Duffy to Lamptey, but I am 0.1 off so would have to downgrade D.Luiz to Gilmour.

    Thanks in advance.

    1. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe just the latter this week if you think he is a regular starter. Could aim to do Ralphina>Jota over next week or so by downgrading Antonio

      1. FITZ-G
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for your response. Appreciate it.

  7. Joker91
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Livra to Alonso for 5 at the back (TAA, 2xCity and James)

    Or Mbeumo up to Gundogan in a 4 3 3

    What do you think?

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

    2. FITZ-G
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I like the 5 at the back option because Chelsea’s full backs play like wingers + Alonso on corners by the looks of it.

  8. tommo1989
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Foden to Jota for a hit?

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

  9. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Such bull$h1t that Lewa didn’t win last year or this year in fact

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Never winning this year after Messi won the Copa with most goals & assist.

  10. Kryptonite666
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I’m trailing my ML leader by 70 points. Thinking of going YOLO with Vardy to Lukaku against Watford for a -4.

    Thoughts ?

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No

  11. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Planning to bring in Jota for a hit,

    Gray and Jimenez to Jota and 5.8m

    Who would you go for?

    A. Pukki
    B. King
    C. Dennis

    Cheers

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Even if I needed to play him this week?

    2. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

  12. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Play 1 from:
    A) Toney (tot)
    B) King (CHE)
    C) White (mun)

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Toney unless Ramsdale has another made one!

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

  13. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    fplstatistics site unreachable atm. Is Jota price likely to rise again overnight?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      He was very close earlier in the day, probably.

      1. Sheffield Wednesday
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        cheers

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

      It’s working fine for me … currently JOTA, KING and TRENT over 100% and marked to rise.

      Jota 102.9
      Trent 101.3
      King 100.5

      1. Gentle_Turks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Where's Bowen?

      2. Sheffield Wednesday
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks. I'm in NZ but my browser won't connect. Will try some alternatives but you've answered my question so all good.

      3. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Where is reguilion? Thanks

    3. Root
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      He's on 143.7% according to fantasyfootballfix.

      1. Gentle_Turks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Fix is never as accurate as FPLstats.

        1. Root
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          True

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

      Is Gallagher close?

  14. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Messi is trending on social media alongside the word 'rigged' 🙂

  15. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    GTG?

    Ramsdale
    TAA - Cancelo - James
    Salah - Son - Foden - Jota
    Wilson - Armstrong - Hwang

    Foster - ESR - Livramento - Manquillo

    2.5 m in the bank. FTs used. Anything worth a hit? 🙂

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Nope g2g

  16. Mr-Inbetween
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Yay or nay...

    Ronaldo & Saka > Lukaku & Jota

  17. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Evening all, any update on Saka, did he have a scan, do we know?

  18. Gunnerblurrg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Worried about rotation for Vardy, Antonio and R. James. Would you agree that these are likely to be benched in GW14?

    I would happily use a FT on a fairly nailed on striker for GW14, but it's difficult to find a good one.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Antonio rested in Europe last week and will next week.

      1. Gunnerblurrg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Do we think that's enough to let him play GW14, given his injury record? Only 2 days rest from GW13

        Might start him in my team and bench Vardy

    2. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Think James will be

      1. Gunnerblurrg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, me too. But scary to bench him still

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I am playing but then strong bench

  19. MGD
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA - Cancelo - James - Regulion
    Salah - Foden - Raphina
    Kane - Jimenez - Toney

    Steele - Mbuemo - Livra - Brownhill

    2 FT 0.0 ITB

    A) Foden -> Jota
    B) Toney + Mbuemo -> Jota + Davis

    I feel Foden will be back now and he is playing OOP in the best team in the league and has amazing fixtures so may want to keep. But B seems kneejerky and weakens the bench.

    Repost 🙂

  20. winchester
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hey lads! What moves should be done here? Have 2ft and 1.2m itb. in 'c' lamptey could be anyone max 4.4. Cheers!

    ramsdale
    taa - cancelo - james
    salah - raphinha - gallagher - son
    antonio - vardy - hwang

    (foster - duffy - livra - gilmour)

    a) raph -> jota
    b) duffy -> reguilon
    c) duffy+raph -> lamptey+jota
    d) something else?

    1. FITZ-G
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Would hold Raph for next two home fixtures so would therefore recommend upgrading Duffy to Lamptey and banking second transfer.

      1. winchester
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        cheers. you would pick lamptey over reguilon?

        1. FITZ-G
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Yea. Brighton seem more solid in defence and Lamptey 0.7 cheaper.

          1. winchester
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            cheers. would you still bench lamptey, as they face wham

            1. FITZ-G
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Would probably keep him first on Bench. The only player I would consider subbing him in for would be Hwang as he is off form ( No returns in 4). I’m giving him home to Burnley before I ship him out.

              1. winchester
                • 3 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                cheers. sounds good

    2. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Raphinha got 2 good fixtures then look to dump

      1. winchester
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        cheers. will not fall too much behind going without jota, right? would you consider duffy -> to a playing defender?

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I am getting reguilion as think great pick

          1. winchester
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            cheers. benching headache tho. is it hwang who has to be first on bench for me, right (4-4-2)?

            1. Stranger Mings
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              I am benching hwang if get reguilion but think may need him as James, foden, benteke & jesus could get rested !!

            2. Stranger Mings
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Vardy May get rested

              1. winchester
                • 3 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                cheers timo. indeed. good to have a full playing bench!

    3. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Raphina two good fixtures albeit Leeds not looking great. Would be reluctant to lose. Could do A myself but haven't considered.

      1. winchester
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        cheers. i see. would you consider any move then, saving raph?

  21. JoeSoap
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A. Duffy>Alonso (bench Mbeumo)
    B. Mbeumo>Gallagher/Cornet
    C. Duffy/Mbeumo>Johnston/Bilva or Gundo
    D. Duffy/Mbeumo>Regullion/Gallagher or Cornet

    2FTs & 1.5m to spare (Have Son & James if that helps)

    1. Genovoze
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. FITZ-G
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I like A

    3. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks all. Seems the stand out option though left with Mbeumo.

  22. Genovoze
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who is rising in price tonight?
    Fplstatistics is unavailable at the moment...

    1. Root
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Jota, ASM, TAA, King, Gallagher

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

      Works for me …. Jota Trent & King currently …

      1. Genovoze
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks!

  23. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Duffy/Jesus > Alonso/Saint Max (-4) make sense?

    1. Guru Mediation
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Just don't see the sense in rushing to get Alonso, defo not for a hit anyway

      1. Gomolon
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        My rush this week is to do Chilwell to Trent, it's just a case of who I downgrade to free up funds from Foden/Vardy/Antonio/Jiminez, hopefully pressers tomorrow (Foden!) will help a lot

  24. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Fplstats down?

  25. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Alonso the next best option after TAA James Cancelo?

    1. enrico.palazzo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I’d say so

  26. enrico.palazzo
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    With no pressing issues other than Saka.

    Saka > maddison?

  27. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Best move from these? A and B are for a hit.

    A Mbeumo/Chilwell to Jota/4.9
    B Raph/Chilwell to Jota/Alonso
    C Chillwell to Alonso FT.

    Sanchez
    TAA James Cancelo
    Salah Raphinha ESR Gallagher Mbeumo
    Kane Antonio

    Steele Dennis Livra Chilwell

  28. Andy W
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy to Kane this week? Not sure whether to do White to Alonso too for -4

    1. Guru Mediation
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Give Vardy one more week, and do White to Alonso this week for free

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

    Ramsdale foster
    James Taa Cancelo Livra Duffy
    Salah Foden Raphinha Gallagher Esr
    Antonio Kane Hwang

    0.9 itb 2ft

    Duffy to Reguilon just to have back up if foden is out, because want to keep foden???

  30. AD105
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Gallagher or ESR?

    1. Winners900
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      wondering on the same