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FPL Gameweek 36 team news and injury updates: Thursday’s press conferences

We’ve got injury updates from five Premier League managers who held pre-match press conferences on Thursday.

The head coaches of Brighton and Hove Albion, Burnley, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Watford all faced the media ahead of their league fixtures this weekend.

So that means we should have a total of 15 more top-flight bosses facing reporters on Friday, after which we’ll bring you our second team news round-up of the week.

In the meantime, check out our ‘early team news’ round-up here for the clubs not listed below.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Matt Doherty (knee), Oliver Skipp (groin) and Japhet Tanganga (knee) are out until the end of the season, while Antonio Conte isn’t sure whether Sergio Reguilon (groin) will return before the end of 2021/22 as he is yet to train with his teammates.

“He is not available. He hasn’t had a training session with us. Honestly, I don’t know – because there are only two weeks before the end of the season – if it will be possible for him to come back.” – Antonio Conte on Sergio Reguilon

WATFORD

In their weekly medical bulletin, Watford confirmed that Craig Cathcart (illness) and Tom Cleverley (knock) have re-joined training this week and will be assessed ahead of the trip to Crystal Palace.

Cucho Hernandez (hamstring) is back on the grass and doing ball work but will miss out this weekend.

BURNLEY

Ben Mee (knee), Johann Berg Gudmundsson (calf) and Ashley Westwood (knee) are all out of the visit of Aston Villa, while interim boss Mike Jackson revealed that Jay Rodriguez was still being bothered by the hamstring tweak that forced him out of the line-up last weekend – so a late check will be required on the striker, who hasn’t yet trained.

There was better news elsewhere, however, with Erik Pieters (knee) training all week in the lead-up to Saturday’s game and Maxwel Cornet (knee) joining his teammates on the grass on Thursday.

“J-Rod, still a little bit with his hamstring, so we’re having a little look at him. Ben [Mee] is back on the grass a little bit, he’s doing a bit more running. Erik [Pieters] is back on the grass, looking really good, trained all week. Maxi [Cornet] has been out on the grass with us today.” – Mike Jackson

BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION

Jakub Moder (knee) and Jeremy Sarmiento (hamstring) are still out ahead of the visit of Manchester United, while Enock Mwepu is a fresh addition to the injury list with a groin injury that is expected to curtail his season.

“Enock [Mwepu] will miss [United], a slight injury in his groin which is a setback for us and him – it probably means that will be him for the rest of the season. Jeremy [Sarmiento] is still out and Jakub [Moder] is long-term, everybody else is okay.” – Graham Potter

SOUTHAMPTON

Tino Livramento (knee) is set to miss the rest of 2022 with the ACL injury he picked up in the Gameweek 34 draw with Brighton but Ralph Hasenhuttl said on Thursday that there were no other known injury concerns affecting Southampton at present.

“No, so far [no new injuries]. We have no big issues with injuries except for Tino [Livramento]. That’s it.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl

362 Comments Post a Comment
  1. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Wha to do with this team this week 1ft?I’m using free hit next week

    Guaita
    Taa, Alonso, Cancelo, Dias
    Salah, de bruyne, saka, Havertz
    Pukki, Watkins
    Foster, Dobbin, amartey, G. Fernandez

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Havertz would be my main concern. Doubt he plays both.

      Maybe punt on Raphinha? Tough fixtures, but Leeds are fighting for their lives. Also, Raphinha will be up against Tavares vs Arsenal and a heavily rotated Chelsea side presumably.

  2. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    It comes down to KDB vs Son and (c) options - which one would you get?
    Bet on City to go furious? Recon KDB has to play all games if they want to win the league.
    Or consider cheaper options like Mahrez, Jesus or Foden - will he start tho?

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      KDB should play all.

  3. RogDog_jimmy
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Latest FH draft....

    Schmeichel
    Cancelo, Mykolenko ***
    Salah, Jota, Foden, Son, ***
    Richarlison, Nketiah

    3.9, 3.8, 3.9, 4.5

    Last two spots;

    a/ KDB & Matip
    b/ Mahrez/Gundogan & TAA

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

      1. RogDog_jimmy
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        thanks!

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A.
      Consider Mina over Mykolenko. More goal threat.

      1. RogDog_jimmy
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Interesting - thanks!

    3. langey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      a

    4. Koolswan
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A
      Also i would get Saka instead of Jota and strengthen the bench.

  4. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Richarlison pretty certain to rise tonight. Make the move now?

    1. Hangman Page
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Exact money?

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Yeah, exact money the reason. Or else I'm always close to the deadline guy.

    2. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Wait until after tonight's games in case an injury effects your team elsewhere.

      1. Hangman Page
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        It’s good advice. At this stage of the season especially when money is pretty loose think you can afford to wait until an hour before the deadline for any news to emerge tbh.

      2. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        That's what I generally do, but exact money the issue here. Will be priced out of the move by tomorrow.

        1. BUZZBOMB
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          May be skewed because of FHs. Im taking the chance. Other options if not.

    3. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      if priced out then do it.
      in my opinion.

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Cheers

  5. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    benchboost team - But I need to free up 0.5m. Who to downgrade?

    Pickford - Foster
    James - Robertson - Cancelo - Laporte - Amartey
    Martinelli - Mount - Salah - Maddison - Gordon
    Watkins - Kane - Richarlison

    1) Robertson ---> Van Dijk

    2) Maddison ---> Kulu

    3) Robertson and Maddison ---> Matip and Foden (-4)

    4) other?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      1

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      1 for sure

    3. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Only thing that puts me off 1 is losing Robertson for the run in.

    4. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      either 1 or 2.
      I think i'd rather Robbo & Kulu over VVD & Maddi in a vacuum - but I think Maddison and VVD get 1 more fixture each over Robbo & Kulu.

    5. langey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      2

  6. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    G2G?

    Schmeichel
    Laporte Matip Holgate
    Salah Mane KDB Son Saka
    Richarlison Nketiah

    Fodder

    1. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Like it 🙂

      Who are you captaining?

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Can't decide between KDB and Salah. No clue at all.

        1. You've got red on you.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          KDB is more exciting - after a season of Salah captain pretty much every week

          1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            I will probably put it on him.

    2. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Is this a free hit team? Very nice.

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Yes. Thanks

    3. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yep, nice

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thanks

    4. storr84
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Are we sure about Holgate and clean sheets?

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        No. But he has the best chance I think for all sub 4.5 defenders.

    5. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Can you not stretch to Mina over Holgate if your going there.

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        No. Don't have the funds. And can't see where I can downgrade.

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Looks a good Studs and duds team as they say in NFL.

          1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Yes. Banking on attackers to shine.

      2. storr84
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        How about Mykolenko over Mina? I have funds and pinned on Holgate.

  7. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Reposting...

    Pope* Dub
    TAA James Alonso Cash Schar*
    Salah Saka Kulu Havertz Ramsey
    Kane Pukki Broja*

    2 FT 0.1 ITB. Will use BB.

    A) Broja + Havertz > Nketiah + Foden
    B) Broja + Havertz > Richarilson + Gordon
    C) Broja + Havertz + Kulu > Nketiah + Mahrez + Gordon -4

    What else could I do?

    1. DennisTheMenace
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      If you can afford it: Pope, Schar and Broja —> Schmeichel, Mykolenko and Nketiah. If you can’t afford Mykolenko, you can go with White or Davies

  8. Yank Revolution
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Holgate and Richarlison in
    Coady and Weghorst out for a -4?

    Playing BB this week too, so both of these Everton doubles will count.

    1. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      It’s a win just for ridding your team of the Smeghorst stench

      1. Yank Revolution
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Hard to disagree there.

        1. NorCal Villan
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Yank, out of curiosity, where are you in states? Chico, CA on this end. No problem if you don’t wanna say, just trying to get a grip on the geographic distribution of USA peeps

  9. Il Capitano
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    0.3m ITB - 1FT

    Ramsdale
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Laporte
    Salah Saka Kulu Raph
    Kane Pukki

    Foster - Nketiah Ramsey Doherty*

    BB36, no FH for 37:

    Doherty to Mykolenko/Holgate, Guehi or Davies?

  10. Fernandito
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Would you go Havertz to

    A Diaz
    B Foden

    1. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I'd prob go Foden as it's more explosive if it works.

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        120 mins just banked is the issue with Foden.

    2. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Probably B

  11. DennisTheMenace
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Richarlison or Watkins and reason

  12. v3n0m
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Broja -> Dennis worth -4 on BB?

    1. storr84
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I think so

  13. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Struggling with a move here (FH37)! Current team:

    Foster
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Laporte Alonso
    Salah Mount Havertz Saka
    Kane
    Dubravka Elanga JRod Dobbin

    Any of these sound good?
    A) Havertz to Foden (original plan pre-UCL)
    B) Elanga to Gordon (bench Robbo)
    C) JRod + Robbo to Jesus + Tsimikas (-4, bench Tsim)
    D) Havertz + JRod to Mahrez + 4.5m fodder fwd (-4)
    E) Havertz + JRod to Harrison + Richarlison (-4, bench Robbo)
    F) Anything else?

    1. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      D looks good as I fancy Mahrez to play the rest of the games

  14. FOMFF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Kane, Havertz, Maddison (pending tonight's result) > Rich, Son, Mahrez for a -4? Alternative is hold Maddison and do Robbo > TAA.

    Sa,
    Robbo, Cancelo, James,
    Salah, Son*, Mahrez*, Saka, Martinelli,
    Rich*

    Foster, Dalot, Ait Nouri, King

  15. storr84
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Nketiah or Dennis?

    Worth a -8 to get Schmeichel in for Sa?

    1. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Nketiah

      How’s it a -8? Are you doing another transfer to facilitate it? If so, definitely not. If you’ve already taken a -4 that doesn’t impact this one then I guess maybe given it’s another double next week

      1. storr84
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Sorry, here are my theoretical transfers so far.

        Kilman - Holgate
        Broja - Nketiah / Dennis (verging on Nketiah, like you said)

        -4

        But I was considering getting Sa out for Schmeichel, too.

        Sa (Dubravka)
        Cancelo TAA Cash (Johnson, Kilman)
        Saka Ramsey Foden Salah Kulusevski
        Kane Pukki (Broja)

        1 FT - 0.7 itb

        1. Grande Tubarão
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Just had a look at the fixtures for each of them - I think that hit probably just about pays back so I’d probably do it (but probably isn’t going to hurt much if you don’t at a cost of 4 points either)

          1. storr84
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            That's what I think, too. I'm going to do it. Thanks, mate.

  16. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    KdH, Barnes, Maddison, Vardy starts.

    1. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Don’t say it, Don’t say it, Don’t say it…

      As expected.

  17. RogDog_jimmy
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    So Mbappe stays at PSG it seems.

    https://twitter.com/MadridXtra/status/1522279109056946178

    - Salary of 50M € net/year
    - Signing bonus of 100M € net
    - 2 year contract + 1 year option

    That' A LOT of money.

    1. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Bet the Glazers didn’t even contact him. Hopefully more protests for this

      1. RogDog_jimmy
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        lol - they make about that much from the club every year themselves no?

      2. Klaren
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Why waste time for a transfer which is not possible?

        He is probably the most valuable player in the World right now, so why would he accept to play for Man Utd when we aren't even in Champions League?

        Also financially we don't have the resources to match PSG's offer.

        1. RogDog_jimmy
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Pretty sure it was a joke from Redro!
          MU were in no way linked - only Madrid or PSG.

          1. NorCal Villan
            • 2 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Definitely a joke- the question is whether it was intentional
            😎

            1. Grande Tubarão
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 2 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Lol just to clarify I’m definitely joking!

              1. NorCal Villan
                • 2 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                I kid because I care

  18. AnfieldLad
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Ramsdale Foster
    Robertson Cancelo Laporte Alonso Ayling
    Salah Mount Saka Kulu Martinelli
    Kane Hwang Wood

    2FT bench boosting
    All double apart from Wood

    A) Wood Hwang Martinelli -> Nkeitah Richarlison Gordon (-4)

    B) Martinelli Wood -> Gordon Richarlison

    C) B + Mount -> Foden (-4)

    Any other ideas recommended would be nice

  19. Wolfman180
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    I've got 2FT but not a clue what to do with them.

    Ramsdale
    TAA, James, Alonso, Cancelo
    Havertz, Salah, Son, Kulu, Saka
    Mateta

    Sa, Weghorst, Broja, Livramento

    Free hitting in 37 so I'd be burning them if I don't use em. Any ideas?

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Mateta and Havetz out to Richarlison and Ode/ Martinelli

  20. Klaren
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Is it worth getting a -8 to do White & Toney to Holgate & Richarlison in a BB team?

    Current team:
    Ramsdale Schmeichel
    TAA Dias James Sessegnon White
    Salah Son Raphinha Coutinho Kulusevski
    Watkins Nketiah Toney

    1. rilo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      No

  21. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Which option:

    A) Alonso Mykolenko
    B) Dias Holgate
    C) Saka Holgate

    Thanks

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I like C.
      Saka has highest up side for me.

    2. rilo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  22. RogDog_jimmy
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    I screwed up and lost 0.4 value on TAA on my FH.
    Oops.
    That could be important.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I did the same with Cancelo

      1. RogDog_jimmy
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        sometimes I just wanna see the team i want - it's a little annoying having to pay attention to all that stuff.
        no stress - just pushes me closer to no TAA which i think is a fun way to go.

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Get Robbo

  23. Klaren
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Stupid question, but just to make sure, can we use the FH chip in GW38?

    1. Rassi
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes

      1. Klaren
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thanks, that's what I thought but wanted to make sure.

    2. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      So long as you don’t also use one in GW 37

  24. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    On BB36, FH37

    Worth an 8pt hit?

    Foster to Ederson
    Robbo to Matip
    Coutinho to L.Diaz

    1. rilo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Go

  25. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    For GW 36 only Who to keep ?
    A- Maddison
    B- Mount

    1. rilo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Mount, both willa Play 1 game on staring 11 i think and second front bench

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Cheers

    2. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  26. rilo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Hi

    Current team
    Ramsdale
    White James TAA Cancelo
    Son Coutinho Jota Saka Sterling
    Weghorst

    Dubravka ASM Schar Broja
    1FT 1.7 itb

    I think i Should get Salah but who Should i sell? Additonval founds i will get by downgrading ASM.
    Sterling, ASM, Coutinho -> Salah, Greenwood (Leeds), Foden
    Or Sell Jota to Salah by downgrading Weghorst and ASM?
    Both-8
    FH GW 37

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Tbh, I think I am just going to get KdB, because I can get him for free (Salah would cost 4 pts + one downgrade more). But if you are protecting lead and not chasing, then perhaps B.

  27. Live4pool
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    who to play out of

    a. Dennis (cry EVE)

    b. Gordon (lei wat)

    Ty

    1. rilo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  28. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Pickford
    TAA Cancelo James
    Salah Saka Mount Coutinho Kulu*
    Kane Nketiah

    Juku Coady Broja* Schar

    Worth a -4 ?
    Kulu > Gordon
    Broja > Richarlison

    Would go 343 and bench Coutinho.

    Cheers.

    1. rilo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Not worth

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Richa -4 vs Coutinho? I'd probab prefer Coutinho. Surely he has to do something one day?!?

      1. NorCal Villan
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        That’s the same thing said by the loser at the roulette wheel- “it’s hit black 24 straight times, HAS to be red *this* time” 😎

  29. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Nacho punt after seeing Leics line up? Could get plenty of minutes if Vardy gets the minutes in both legs. Daka is a pain but may be worth a shot

  30. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Who to do ?
    A- Mount > Mahrez
    B- Maddison > Luis Díaz