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FPL Gameweek 28 team news: Injury updates on Mee, Bamford, KWP and more

We’ve got injury updates from four Premier League managers who held pre-match press conferences on Thursday: Burnley‘s Sean Dyche, Southampton‘s Ralph Hasenhuttl, Brighton and Hove Albion‘s Graham Potter and new Leeds United coach Jesse Marsch.

A total of 16 top-flight bosses will face reporters on a bumper Friday of media duties.

LEEDS UNITED

Patrick Bamford (foot) could be back in the Leeds matchday squad for only the second time in six months, having returned to training in the run-up to Saturday’s clash with Leicester City.

Kalvin Phillips (hamstring) and Liam Cooper (hamstring) remain out despite being described as being “closer” to a return to team training, while Diego Llorente (unspecified) was the only player specifically namechecked as being a fresh concern by Marsch, who perhaps took a little sideswipe at his predecessor when describing the “myriad” issues he has inherited.

“Monday, I came here and met with the medical team and they introduced a whole myriad of injury situations to me. There’s been a little bit of a cycle here where guys have been fighting through injuries and often playing with injuries and it means they’ve sometimes then picked up other injuries and put themselves more in danger of missing minutes.

“What I need to do is help guys recover as quickly as possible but not endanger them, not overload them to further be in danger, and then make sure that we have a long-term vision in place. It’s 12 games, it’s not three games or four games, and I know we need points but we need to make sure we’re getting stronger as we move along and not weaker.

“Patrick Bamford was in training today. Kalvin [Phillips] and Liam [Cooper] are both making progress, they won’t be ready for the weekend but they’re on the pitch and they’re working every day.

“We have a bunch of other guys who have missed a little bit of training this week and we’re trying to evaluate what are the risk and rewards of all of the different players and how many minutes are appropriate for them to be able to perform on Saturday.

“We’ll evaluate Patrick [Bamford] – can he be on the bench or does he need a few more days? He’s close. Diego Llorente was not in training today and he’s questionable for the weekend.” – Jesse Marsch

SOUTHAMPTON

Alex McCarthy (hamstring), Lyanco (hamstring) and Nathan Tella (groin) remain out ahead of the clash with Aston Villa, while Kyle Walker-Peters (hamstring), Mohamed Elyounoussi (heel), Mohammed Salisu (hamstring) and Shane Long (knock) will all be assessed for issues picked up either before Wednesday’s FA Cup fifth-round win over West Ham United or during it.

“Kyle [Walker-Peters] had little problems with his hamstring, that’s also the reason why we subbed him. We have also problems with [Salisu] and Moi [Elyounoussi]; Moi with his heel, Sally with his hamstring. Longy had a harsh impact in the first half, that’s the reason why we left him in the dressing room at half-time. So a few lads with a few issues but we will have a look, how far they are for the weekend and if they are available, we will see.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl

“Not yet. I must have a look.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl on whether Kyle Walker-Peters and/or Mohammed Salisu are ruled out for the weekend

BURNLEY

Ben Mee (knee) is “touch and go” for Burnley’s clash with Chelsea, while Erik Pieters (knee) and Dale Stephens (muscle) will definitely remain sidelined.

“Ben’s going to be touch and go, I think, to whether he makes it and obviously the risk/reward of that scenario. It is more of a knock, which is favourable, rather than a twist. It’s whether it can settle down in time.

“Erik [Pieters] won’t be involved, Dale Stephens won’t be involved at the weekend. Erik’s going to be a few weeks rather than days. We’re waiting on news on Dale, I don’t think that one’s as serious, could be training next week.” – Sean Dyche

Also still out are Matej Vydra (hernia) and Johann Berg Gudmundsson (calf), with the former back on the grass with the physios but the latter set to be out for a significant period of time.

BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION

Adam Webster (groin) might not be back until after the March international break, while Saturday’s game against Newcastle United may come too soon for Enock Mwepu (hamstring/illness) despite his return to training.

Jeremy Sarmiento is back in contention, however, while Adam Lallana looks also set to make a swift recovery from a hamstring issue in time for the trip to Tyneside.

“Adam Lallana has made good progress, we think he’ll train tomorrow hopefully. Whether he’s able to start the game is another thing but it’s good that he’s available.

“Adam Webster will still be missing, a little setback with his injury. He’s looking more… maybe outside chance Tottenham but if not, after the international break.

“Enock has come back from his illness, had his first training session today. The weekend might be a bit too soon for him.

“Jeremy Sarmiento has been training, so he’s involved in the squad.” – Graham Potter


For other help and advice, from our weekly Scout Picks to captaincy, head to our complete Gameweek 28 guide here.

423 Comments Post a Comment
  1. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    How many GW30 players is enough, working on WC & looking to hold FH for later weeks?

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Good question. I'm looking at 6 (7 if i use a transfer for it next week) and am getting twitchy

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

      Gotta think 8/9 is plenty. will want one of Kane/Son or both if you can.
      Otherwise not much risk there (maybe Bowen from an ownership point).

    3. _Ninja_
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Around 9 but depends who it is I suppose.

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        9 is the goal, 7/8 more realistic

    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Most will have a selection of below, but building decent 28/29 is troubling with 30 in mind, 6 + 2FT possible.

      Rambo, Saka, Def, Ars
      Son, Kulu, Kane, Spurs
      Rapha, Leeds
      Sa, defenders, Jimmy, Hwang, Wolves
      Digne, Ramsey, Coutinho, Villa
      Vardy, Maddison, Leicester
      Bowen, Antonio, WHU
      Toney, Brentford

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

      5 is enough with no hits

  2. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Have a look at this mess. Advice would be appreciated

    Sanchez
    Trent, Cancelo, Reguillon
    Kdb, Son, Jota, Ramsey
    Adams, Broja

    DDG, Bowen, Antonio, Lowton 1ft .2 itb

    Want to rid myself of half my team. No FH or WC.

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

      Think you have to move on from Reguillon and Lowton due to injury/rotation.

      Can you get to Saiss & KWP?

      Use KDB & Antonio to get to Salah & someone next week.

      Your team is in a bit of a pickle!

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry for delayed response. I am reluctant to sell West Ham assets as I’ve no FH for gw30

    2. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Who is the missing player?

      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        John Cena in defence

        1. NorCal Villan
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Prefer Bill Goldberg, more attacking 😎

      2. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Maguire!

    3. Shineonme
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Got to get rid of Reguillin

  3. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    a) Kane + Willock
    b) Son + Adams/ASM

    1. balint84
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

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

      Close but A Kane on pens just balances the scales.

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

    Strongly considering bringing in Alonso and captaining him this week.

    Insane? Maybe.
    Can't afford James and still think he'll be managed as much if not more than Alonso.

    1. ArseneAllTheWay
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Rudiger?

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

        Would take an additional -4 to get him for me based on other moves. And he's no nearly as explosive as Alonso.
        But completely understand why people are getting him.

        Not thinking of this as a long-term move necessarily.

        1. ArseneAllTheWay
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          As an owner of Alonso, I’ve found him very frustrating. Tuchel played Sarr left back, Kennedy also… risky

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

            yeah i've had him too. definitely a high risk move.
            one 60 minute appearance could pay off alone

        2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          I'll be honest I don't think he's explosive at all any more, or at least nowhere near to the extent he used to be

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

      Alonso probably only starts in one game

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

    On FH. What Chelsea players would you get? Currently 30pts behind in my ML

    1. footballfreak
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Rudi silva and mendy

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

      Only Chelsea players guaranteed playing both games are Mendy, Rudiger and probably silva

  6. 1-1 at Newcastle
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Captains for this weekend?

    Think I’m going Raphina

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      thinking Havertz

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

        If I FH and bring him in I might captain Havertz. Even though I got burned in GW9.

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

        He'll only start one game

      3. balint84
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Pulisic hattrick

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

      I'm thinking Raphinha or Rudiger.

    3. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Currently on JWP

      1. NorCal Villan
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Good sneaky pick! I see him delivering

        1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Hopefully mate!! On pens too

          1. NorCal Villan
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            He’s Mr. Reliable

            1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 8 months ago

              Absolutely right mate

    4. One More Hit
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Salah

    5. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Kane or Broja. Wanted to go a bit mad and go for Elyounoussi but he's a doubt now. Possibly Chelsea def if I go for one

  7. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Semedo out for 4-8 weeks, could be damaging for Wolves defensively who've already looked shaky recently. Hoever didn't look very comfortable against West Ham last week and Jonny will take a while to get yo to full fitness (and is more suited to LB anyway)

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      *up to

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Doesnt really worry me, I'm sure Jonny is up to the job. I know xGC might point to a little shakiness but I think its just the effect of game state v Leicester (rightly pushing for the win) & mass rotation v WHU

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

    Ramsdale Dubravka
    Alexander-Arnold Rudiger Silva Kilman White
    Salah Havertz Saka Raphinha Ramsey
    Kane Jimenez Adams

    I have enough cash in the bank for GW29 to switch Chelsea with Spurs players (Son and Doherty) for a hit if they look good against Everton. Or maybe buy third Liverpool player (Diaz, Jota, Robertson, van Dijk) for free.

    What do you think about this plan? Do I have too much faith in the Blues and in Tuchel to play my picks twice?

    1. ArseneAllTheWay
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn’t go double Chelsea at the back imo

      1. Arteta
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        I know it's risky. What about double Wolves defence?

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

          Thats better imo

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

      Easy solution is to include Son and Livramento now and simply don't take a gamble on Chelsea.

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

        This

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      WC?

      1. Arteta
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Yup, it just had to be done.

  9. ArseneAllTheWay
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Rate my wildcard team

    Ramsdale, Dubravka

    TAA, VVD, Cancelo, James, Ait Nouri

    Salah, Ramsey, Saka, Raph, Willock

    Kane, Broja, Lacazette

    GTG?

    1. balint84
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Ait to Kilman

      1. ArseneAllTheWay
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        That’s ideal, but no cash

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Good spread of 28/29/30 players 🙂

  10. N00B
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Wildcard draft number 2 (0.0 left itb).I will sell Mount in gw30 for a Leicester mid.
    Any thoughts?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Robertson Cancelo James
    Salah Mount Raphinha Saka
    Kane Broja

    Bench: Foster, Bowen, White, Gelhardt

    1. ArseneAllTheWay
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Good to go, I might follow you in not getting a third striker, very little value there

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

      I hate my defence when I look at yours. Damn.

    3. Dosh
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      No players from Villa?

      1. N00B
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        I don't like them after gw30. With Bowen I can bench him this gw then have him for a longer period than Villa boys.

    4. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Looks brilliant

    5. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      , GTG

    6. N00B
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Wow, thanks guys. I did not expect such positive answers.

  11. Philosopher's Stones
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    What tickles your fancy?

    A: Sa + Targett
    B: Dubravka + Coady

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

  12. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Does Amartey + Edouard + Weghorst to James + Broja + Hwang for -8 make sense?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Don't think so

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Nah, -8 a bit much. -4 and don't do Hwang?

  13. The Final Boss
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Guys one fh left not intended to use on gw30. Would you wc this?

    Sanchez foster
    Taa cancelo Lamptey dalot white
    Salah raph bowen gray saka
    Kane broja jim

    1ft 1.4itb.

    1. The Final Boss
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      King and Antonio in place of jim broja sorry.

  14. Dosh
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Fraser or Willock?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      F

  15. squ1rrel
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Would you make any changes to this WC team? Keep in mind no FH left, only BB. Trying to set myself up nicely for the next two DGWs and blank 30.

    Sa - Steele
    TAA - TSilva - Digne - Kilman - Tierney
    Salah - Son - Coutinho - Willock - Saka
    Kane - Broja - Hwang

    0.1 ITB

    1. squ1rrel
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Foster instead of Steele, so 0.0 ITB actually

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        I retract my statement, looks very good

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      No 2nd playing keeper only downside imo. Great team

    3. Arteta
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Squad looks pretty strong for upcoming gameweeks. I'm also wildcarding and making changes consistenly. Hwang & Coutinho could become Jimenez & Ramsey. It's a 50:50 without a clear winner. Same can be said for Kilman & Tierney vs Saiss & White. Willock or Fraser, Silva or Alonso, Sa or Ramsdale. There's so many dilemmas and we can't get all of them right...

  16. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    What’s the latest on KWP lads? Bench boost plans in tatters?

  17. Giovanni Giorgio
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    a) James + Willock
    b) Livramento + Mount

    ?

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. ArseneAllTheWay
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

    4. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

    5. Giovanni Giorgio
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers

  18. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    A. Play DDG
    B. DDG to Ramsdale (-4)

    1. Play Cancelo
    2. Play Ait-Nouri

    Thanks

    1. ArseneAllTheWay
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B & 1

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B1

    3. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A1

    4. Dosh
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A2

  19. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Would you BB this? I'm leaning towards no but looking for opinions

    (Ramsdale Tierney Bowen King)

    1. ArseneAllTheWay
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I’d save BB for a big DGW

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Nope

    3. Bobby Digital
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Better next week no?

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        No because the Arsenal players will start in 29

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

          Who might your bench be though.

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            Foster
            Digne
            Watkins/Broja
            King

  20. ArseneAllTheWay
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    My wildcard comes down to

    A) VVD, Ait Nouri & Lacazette
    B) Robertson, Kilman & Jiminez (will ditch after dgw)

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B

    3. RogDog_jimmy
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      agree with B

  21. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    What changes shall i do ro maximise a bench boost this week

    Ramsdale (sanchez)
    Ait nouri trent robbo digne (cancelo)
    Salah ramsey jwp son (bowen)
    Broja jiminez (weghorst)

    1ft 0.5 in bank

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I'd be tempted by Weghorst to Adams

      1. Hazardous1983
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Is a -12 to set up bench boost to much

  22. Traction Engine Foot
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Is this good enough to scrape through GW28 without chips?

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo TAA VVD Coady Targett
    Salah Son Ramsey Saka
    Dennis

    Sanchez Bowen Antonio Weghorst

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Pretty strong

  23. Ronnies
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Worth a -12 ?

    Bruno > Raphinha (c)
    Weghorst > Kane
    Webster > Rudiger
    DDG > Foster

    Not FHing in GW30.

    Cheers.

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Could work

  24. MShalkz
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    How many doublers are people hoping to have for GW28 and 29?

    1. ShaunGoater123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      probably 8 for 28 and 9 for 29

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      10 & 9 respectively

    3. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Probably 7 this GW and 8 next GW, but there are good SGW options out there so I may bench a DGWer or 2.

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        No hits, no chips.

    4. fplgaruda
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      11 11

    5. Bobby Digital
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      7 and 7

  25. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Hows this wildcard draft?

    Dubravka
    TAA / Kilman / James
    Mount / Salah / Raphinha / Coutinho
    Kane / Saint Maximin / Broja

    Foster / Cancelo / Saka / White

    obviously the bench could well score big this week and that's a risky, but hopefully squad covers me well for the next 3 or so

  26. Dosh
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Hwang Broja Watkins Jimenez

    Pick 2

  27. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Cancelo or.robbo to.rudigee

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

      cancelo for me.

  28. Jimmy Boy
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Evening all. What's the general consensus on Mount, Havertz or neither?

  29. tommo-uk-
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Option A or B

    A) White, Maddison, Richardson (fodder)

    B) Coady, Willock, Dennis (would be on bench)

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B

  30. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    BB28

    Dubravka
    TAA Rudiger Saiss Kilman
    Salah Raphinha Coutinho Ramsey
    Jimenez Broja

    Ramsdale Son Lacazette Tierney

    1. Good to go
    2. Ramsdale >> Mendy [-4]
    3. Tierney >> James / Silva [-4]

    Thanks