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FPL Daily: Spurs suffer Son injury blow, Dennis latest, Coutinho joins Villa

We round up the key Fantasy Premier League (FPL) talking points of the day in FPL Daily, a series that serves non-Premier League matchdays and days when we don’t bring you a team news/press conference round-up.

CONTE REVEALS SON INJURY ISSUE

Mendy injury latest as Chelsea defence impresses again 5

In his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup tie against Morecambe, Antonio Conte revealed that Son Heung-min (£10.7m) picked up a muscle injury in his leg against Chelsea on Wednesday, which could potentially keep him out of action until the end of the month.

“It was a strange situation. Against Chelsea I made two substitutions together, Lucas Moura and Son. Not for injury, their sub, but to try to give them 15 minutes of rest. The day after, Son felt a bit of pain in his muscle, in his leg and he had a scan. Now we have to make the right evaluations from the doctors. He’s an injury. I don’t know but probably they could stay without training session until the end of this cycle, before the international break.” – Antonio Conte

A new quote then emerged on the official website:

“We’re a bit disappointed for Sonny, because after the game against Chelsea, the day after, he felt a bit of pain in his leg. He had a scan and, probably, he will miss two weeks.” – Antonio Conte

If Son is indeed out until February, he will miss Tottenham Hotspurs forthcoming double against Arsenal and Leicester City, plus their Gameweek 23 clash at Chelsea.

Conte also offered updates on a host of other players including Harry Kane (£12.2m), who he is hoping to rest this weekend:

“Ryan (Sessegnon) is okay, and available for the game on Sunday. For sure, this could be a good opportunity to see him again. That’s good news for us.

Eric Dier had a training session with us today. That’s more good news. He missed Chelsea because he was ill. Today, he had a training session, and he’s available for the game on Sunday.

I have spoken with Steven (Bergwijn) today, and he’s solving the problem in his calf. I think, very soon, we’ll see him with the team.

Cristian (Romero) is improving a lot. Now, we are trying to bring him to a good (level of) fitness. He’s working a lot with our physical coach. We need a bit of patience, it was a big injury, but now he’s working very well. He will be very important when he’s okay again physically.

Honestly, I think Harry (Kane) played six games in 17 days and I think if I have the possibility, I think that it is right to give him a bit of rest. Also, after this game before the break of the international team we have four very difficult games, Chelsea, Arsenal, Leicester and Chelsea again.” – Antonio Conte

DENNIS “PRESERVED FOR NEXT MATCHES”

Mbeumo delivers as Dennis maintains fine form: FPL notes from Brentford v Watford 2

Emmanuel Dennis (£6.1m) looks set to miss Watford’s trip to Leicester City in the FA Cup on Saturday.

The Nigerian was withdrawn at half-time in Double Gameweek 21 and is unlikely to be risked as he is still struggling with a slight knock.

However, it isn’t expected to keep him out of their forthcoming double.

Look, Emmanuel (Dennis) took a kick in the match against Tottenham, then I prefer to preserve him for the next matches.” – Claudio Ranieri on Emmanuel Dennis

INJURY PROBLEMS MOUNT FOR RODGERS

Lukaku injury latest as Rodgers addresses Leicester’s poor form 2

Brendan Rodgers has suggested Leicester City could potentially be down to eight fit senior outfield players for this weekend’s FA Cup third round tie.

Luke Thomas (£4.3m) and Boubakary Soumare (£4.8m) are the latest players to be ruled out, while there are also doubts around Timothy Castagne (£5.3m) and Kieran Dewsbury-Hall (£4.4m).

Worryingly, Rodgers also confirmed that Jamie Vardy (£10.4m) and Jonny Evans (£5.4m) are set for extended spells on the sidelines:

“It could be up to eight weeks (for Vardy). It’s the higher end of his hamstring, so you’re looking into March. He doesn’t need an operation, that was the only good news.

Jonny Evans has just had an operation so he will be April. With his hamstring, he’s needed that.”

There is better news for James Justin (£4.9m), however, with the full-back set to begin his comeback for the U23s on Saturday.

OTHER TEAM NEWS

Jimenez ends goal drought as Arsenal claim convincing north London derby win 7

Ralf Rangnick has confirmed that Victor Lindelof (£4.8m) is back in training, but he is still unsure on Harry Maguire’s (£5.4m) availability ahead of Monday’s FA Cup tie against Aston Villa:

“Victor (Lindelof) is back in training, since yesterday, which is very good news for us.

Harry (Maguire) hasn’t been able to train, as yet, and we have to wait and see how this develops, tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. With Harry, there is still a question mark but Victor will definitely be available for the game on Monday.”

At Norwich City, Dean Smith spoke to the media prior to his side’s trip to Charlton Athletic on Sunday and had some positive news on the injury front:

“The squad is looking healthier. We have got five or six back. We are looking at Milot Rashica who is going to be back in training with us today and we will see how he is. Grant Hanley is also back, along with Tim Krul, Teemu Pukki, Max Aarons and Todd Cantwell.”

Elsewhere, Patrick Bamford (£7.7m) is likely to play on Sunday and Conor Gallagher (£6.1m) is “back in training”, but Ralph Hasenhuttl has confirmed that Tino Livramento (£4.3m) remains out:

“We have Tino Livramento and Will Smallbone, two players still out with injury. We have Kyle Walker-Peters with a new Covid case, Thierry Small and Che Adams to make it three Covid cases. Against Tottenham we had five but we still played and we are hoping to not get more cases but you never know, but at the moment we are without these players.”

DIGNE WANTS TO LEAVE EVERTON

Rafa Benitez has confirmed that Lucas Digne (£5.0m) has requested to leave Everton.

The Frenchman hasn’t featured since Gameweek 14 after a disagreement over tactics and his role in the team, with the Toffees’ already adding full-backs Vitalii Mykolenko (£5.0m) and Nathan Patterson (£4.5m) to their squad in this window.

“I have no explanation. If someone is happy or not happy, you are paid big money and have to perform. Modern football, maybe the stats and the priorities have changed and maybe people think about themselves before the team.” – Rafa Benitez on why Lucas Digne has requested to leave

NEW SIGNINGS

Aston Villa have signed Philippe Coutinho on loan from Barcelona for the rest of the season, with an option to buy for £33m in the summer.

The Brazilian joined the Spanish giants from Liverpool back in 2018 but has struggled for form at the Nou Camp and spent the 2019/20 season on loan at Bayern Munich, where he produced 11 goals and nine assists in 38 appearances across all competitions.

Coutinho, of course, played alongside Steven Gerrard when Liverpool almost won the league eight years ago, and the chance to reunite with his former captain hands ‘the magician’ an opportunity to re-ignite his career.

Elsewhere, Kieran Trippier has finally been unveiled as a Newcastle United player, and was subsequently priced up at £5.0m by FPL.

The signing of the England full-back is something of a reunion for both player and manager, with Eddie Howe signing him in 2012 during his time as Burnley boss.

Discussing the player, Howe said:

“He has leadership qualities and a winning mentality that will help us to succeed. On the pitch we have a technical player, a level of calmness on the ball and a top defender too, so I’m delighted with the signing.”

LIVERPOOL REOPEN TRAINING GROUND

After Thursday’s EFL Cup semi-final against Arsenal was postponed due to a Covid outbreak in the Liverpool camp, in a positive development, the Reds’ have since reopened their training ground.

In a short statement, Liverpool said:

“… after consultation with the relevant Public Health authority, operations have now resumed within the first-team set-up at the training ground. Assistant manager Peter Krawietz is currently taking charge of the team and leading preparations for Liverpool’s next fixture, which sees Shrewsbury Town visit Anfield in the Emirates FA Cup third round on Sunday.”

1,021 Comments Post a Comment
  1. DycheDycheBaby
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    No Sonny 🙁

    1. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      and btw, PLAY UP BURNLEY 🙂

    2. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      He ain’t no fortunate Son

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

        Son sung blue
        Everybody knows one.

  2. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Got caught in a Son trap last week.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Sorry to hear that.

    2. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      It’s giving me vibes of when Mourinho said he was out with a hamstring

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Got seriously burnt that time

        1. Haa-lala-land
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Son burnt

    3. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      You can’t walk out

    4. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Heung out to dry

  3. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Ddg
    Cancelo reguilon trent
    Jota foden son maddison bowen
    Ronaldo king

    Foster - watkins cash livra

    Son to who for a hit? Or FH chip

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

      Tielemens or moura?

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

      Oh sorry wouldn’t do a hit - can you play one of your subs instead

  4. tristanabc
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    On FH, if I get rid of Dennis at 5.7 for King and then decide to get him back later this week, do I have to pay 5.7 or 6.1? Thanks

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      You have to pay whatever he costs on the official website, not what you sold him for.

      1. tristanabc
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Right, so I should hold off then. Thanks!

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, sideways move anyway and definitely not worth a short term punt.

    2. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      It just reverts to your original team at the original prices. So if you get rid on the FH In 22 he’ll be back in 23

      1. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Ignore me. Answering a different question that was not asked.

        1. tristanabc
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Dammit, thank you anyway

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

      Son injury unsurprising given I did an early Salah > Son transfer (knowing I had the two FH for insurance)

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

        Sorry, reply fail

  5. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Do we thing Sterling, Foden, Grealish and Mahrez all have Covid? Scout tweets say 7 first team players and none of them are on the bench.

    1. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez at AFCON?

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Oh sorry. Forgot.

    2. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Foden and grealish probably gave it to each other

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        😀
        Probably.

  6. RWB_1991
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Salah & Watkins to Bruno & Ronaldo for -4?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      How do you know Bruno starts?

    2. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Ronaldo is risky enough, let alone Bruno !

    3. dansully3
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Some crazy outlay right there!

      1. RWB_1991
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I mean I’ve not pressed the button yet but thought it was temping as United got a dgw?

    4. sulldaddy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Bruno is sure sign of DGW fever. Step away from the keyboard.
      Come back tomorrow

  7. DycheDycheBaby
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Bernardo sending another message to his sellers (including me) 😀

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I don't mind him sending these messages in other cups.

    2. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Just thinking the same thing. Along with Alonso it doesn’t look like a good pair of transfers anymore

  8. jonnybhoy
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Which one? Got Ronaldo

    A) Maddison
    B) Trossard
    C) Bruno

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

      A

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A for now. C if there's any guarantee he starts from now on.

    3. sulldaddy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A and not close for me

  9. The Ilfordian
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is Bernardo back to being City’s striker?

    1. TeddiPonza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Was against Arsenal as well

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

      Ofcourse as soon as we get rid....

    3. dansully3
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not of foden starts

  10. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Current team (got both FH intact) DGW players in Caps
    0,1m in bank and 1 FT

    DE GEA
    Cancelo Trent REGUILON (Livramento BJohnson)
    SON Jota Bernardo Foden Bowen
    Antonio RONALDO (Gelhardt)

    Was leaning towards doing just Bernardo to Maddison and save FH, but with the Son injury news, would you FH this??

  11. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Moura a good option is son is indeed out for the dgw ? Cheers.

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

      Yes but still prefer Maddison

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Planning both for a hit. Cheers

    2. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Maddison or Kane imo

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

  12. Fish up a tree
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Leicester got a serious amount of flags & the 4 players mentioned above still to be added!

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

      Makes Maddison less attractive but still think good option

    2. Ian J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Leicester have got problems fielding enough players for their FA cup defence, so I'd watch out for news. Next weekend is far off. lots can happen.
      The club os also pretty miffed that Spurs have re-arranged their game whilst their player are at AFCON, which were available during the first game. I have feeling the Everton game may get called off

  13. It’s A Joke
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Son to which DGW?

    1. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Maddison?

      1. It’s A Joke
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, what I was thinking. Cheers.

  14. No Kane No Gain
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Sorry lost on last post...

    Would you bench boost this..
    Foster (new, bur)
    Gray (nor)
    Coufal (LEE)
    Coady (SOU)

    Looks like it could be a bunch of 2s but will I get a better bench in the future?!

    1. dshv
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No

    2. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Only if there was somehow confirmation Foster was fit and immediately first choice again. I doubt he plays either game

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        He’s already back in training though..?!

        Yeah foster is risky. I feel the other 3 might haul, so risky to bench them too.

  15. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    And the crowd goes mild!

    1. Hooky
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Is that a Banksy?

  16. The Suspended One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I have been asking for a daily news article like this for years; thank you Tom

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Persistence pays off

  17. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Moura or Kane(with hit) then

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

      Kane

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

        Sorry I meant Dennis or Kane(-4)

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

          Both for -4? Tricky but I own Dennis and much better value than Kane

        2. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Dennis

    2. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      The thing about buying Moura is that you end up with Moura. I’d go Kane

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

    Humiliation for Swindon. Allowing Jesus to score against them. They’ll all voluntarily give up their wages this week.

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

      OMG thats embarrassing

    2. Critical Observer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      So same like Chelsea and Arsenal, then?

  19. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Camcelo bossing the game

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Wow, Cancelo even

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

      Wish he wasn’t playing

    3. dansully3
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Crazy that he's there. What's the point!

      1. Critical Observer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        They have no other sidebacks available.

  20. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Why Pep always comes up with his first 11 even against weak teams in cup matches?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Keeps the rhythm

    2. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Everyone else has Covid.

  21. NorCal Villan
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Swindon sounds like the way Mr Wu pronounced “Swearengen”

  22. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    FH almost certain for me now that Son is out. Only had 3 dgw to start with a would need to remove Son in gw23 anyway

    Bring on the differentials!

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

      I have only 3 too but still may hold onto FT as I like my SGW players

      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Are you mostly happy with your gw23 lineup?
        That’s what convincing to trigger FH don’t want to take too many hits and keep those players

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

          Mixed GW23 team as some hard games

  23. The Mighty Hippo
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    DDG
    TAA Alonso Cancelo Coufal
    KDB Mount Jota Bowen
    Watkins Antonio
    ----------------------------------------------
    Ramsdale Tierney Foden Scarlett

    A) Foden + Scarlett >>> Maddison + Dennis and play BB
    B) play FH to maximise people with doubles

    I'm leaning towards A) now that Son is out, I don't see much gain from using a FH this week when I've hopefully got a decent bench that can be used. Keeping both of my FH chips for future weeks may be useful.

    1. Will Kane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, no need to FH that team

    2. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Too hard to comment since Dennis is out with injury for FA cup

      1. The Mighty Hippo
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks for the info, I didn't realise he was injured. King would be the obvious alternative.

        1. It’s A Joke
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          I think he’ll play, especially if you read the article above.

  24. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Please, friends:

    Lloris
    TAA, Cancelo, Dias, Coufal, Cash
    Salah*, Jota, Foden, Bowen, Gray
    Watkins, Antonio, Broja

    A. Salah, Watkins, Broja to Maddison/Tielemans, Dennis, Ronaldo (- 8)
    B. Salah, Foden, Watkins to Son, KDB, Dennis (- 8)
    C. Salah, Broja to Son, Dennis (- 4)
    D. Something else?

    1. Will Kane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Son is injured so not B or C!

      1. sirmorbach
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        F—.

  25. putana
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    anyone else wondering how saiss leaving for afcon affects wolves clean sheet chances?

    was on their subreddit and they seem to think they will need to change formation until he comes back

  26. The Mighty Hippo
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Not B or C, there are reports that Son is out until the end of the month.

    1. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      reply fail to sirmorbach

  27. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    For somebody who likes to rotate, Pep does like to flog Cancelo and Silva doesn't he? Even playing them in cup games. Hard to make sense of it.

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

      Pep roulette

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

      Probably bench then next game knowing pep saying they need a rest

  28. balint84
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who is the captain favourite now? I dont have Ronny nor Kane

    1. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Good question!

      I have Kane & not he’s worth it now with Son out.

      Only other attacking doubler I have is Dennis?

      May bring in Maddison or Fernandes for Son & captain

    2. Hooky
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Wood or Maupay?

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

      Maddison

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

    Prediction: Leicester's FA cup game gets postponed and Leicester and Spurs lose their double.

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

      Oh no !

  30. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Can’t write this season.

    Saw the double, thought nah I’m good I’ll just do Salah to Son now.

    4 mins later news breaks

    1. Firmino
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Deadline is next friday..