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FPL Gameweek 1 team news: Live updates from Pep, Klopp, Tuchel and more

We’ve got the live updates from all 12 Premier League pre-match press conferences that take place on Friday as Gameweek 1 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) draws ever nearer.

For ease of access, this article will remain live in the ‘featured’ box on the home page even when it is no longer at the top of the site.


KEY UPDATES SO FAR

We heard from eight managers yesterday, with the following dozen up today:

For much more detailed information, check out our Predicted Line-ups page and Injuries and Bans feed.


LIVERPOOL

Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Alisson is “fine” ahead of the trip to Fulham, although Curtis Jones, Kostas Tsimikas, Ibrahima Konate, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Diogo Jota and Caoimhin Kelleher all remain on the injury list.

Naby Keita has been ill but returns to training today.

 “Ali [is] fine.

“We hope with Curtis we caught it in the right moment, that’s just how it is with young players. They have some kind of stress reactions sometimes and then if they go over it because it’s not massive pain, it could lead to something serious. We caught it early but we still have to be careful. That’s it with him, so he is not in.

“Naby is ill, but I think he will be back today the first day. I underestimated it a little bit when I said he will definitely be fine. He came in yesterday and still showed some little symptoms, no COVID but it is not right. I guess he will be back today.

“Then Kostas [was] unlucky in a training situation. I saw him now, he was out on the pitch and he might be – in his opinion, anyway – ready to train next week, which is helpful. Ibou, in a challenge in the game against Strasbourg, what happened there we have to see how long it will take but he is out for a while. Oxlade [is also out], of course.

“[Kelleher] is still a few weeks away. We have too many injuries, that’s true, but in the moment nothing changed. There were a lot of unlucky situations; started with Caoimhin, started with Diogo pretty much. One was injured, the other one got a re-injury, it was not 100 per cent clear.” – Jurgen Klopp

Asked about Darwin Nunez, Klopp said:

“Darwin is ready, that doesn’t mean he has to start. We have obviously still different options and that’s what we’ll use and Darwin needs time to get used to lots of things but he is already a real help.” – Jurgen Klopp

MANCHESTER CITY

There were precisely zero questions asked about the Manchester City team news in the broadcast section of Pep Guardiola’s press conference.

With Gameweek 1 getting underway tonight, we won’t hear any embargoed quotes until well after the deadline has passed.

We do know that Aymeric Laporte (knee) will miss out, at least, with the Spaniard set to be sidelined until September at the earliest.

“I like to work with not many players and have everyone involved.” – Pep Guardiola on having a small squad for 2022/23

Guardiola was asked about the penalty-taking pecking order at City and Erling Haaland‘s potential position within it but effectively told us that there isn’t one.

“Last season we improve. We rise a lot the quality of our penalties in terms of goals, in the past we missed a lot. Last season Riyad [Mahrez] was exceptional under incredible pressure to do it, of course he missed the last one but in general the penalties he took were really good.

“They will decide. As much the taker when you walk up to the penalty, look at the goalkeeper, in your mind: ‘One decision, I’m going to score.’ So much as they think like that, the rest is not important.” – Pep Guardiola

CHELSEA

Thomas Tuchel confirmed on Friday that Marc Cucurella‘s arrival was imminent and discussed the Spaniard’s impact on Ben Chilwell, who is still building up match fitness after a lengthy lay-off.

“It helps Ben [Chilwell] escape the pressure of ‘I have to deliver’ and ‘we absolutely need you now’. We have also in this position Marcos Alonso, Kenedy and Emerson. But, hopefully when things go through, Marc is the option in this position and he can play, I think, very well in the back three. He gives us many options.

“[Chilwell] looks better and better, but at the same time, he needs a little bit more time to adapt to the rhythm and physicality of the match itself, which is absolutely normal.

“It’s a very, very demanding league and we have to take care of him, it’s our responsibilty. We can’t just throw him in.” – Thomas Tuchel

MANCHESTER UNITED

New signings Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez could make their full United debuts this weekend but Anthony Martial will miss out with a minor hamstring injury.

“I think they are fit enough to start” – Erik ten Hag on Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez

“It is always difficult to say with these injuries, but hopefully not too long.” – Erik ten Hag on Anthony Martial

LEICESTER CITY

Brendan Rodgers has said that Ricardo Pereira could be out of action for up to six months after rupturing his Achilles in pre-season.

Harvey Barnes will also be out for a fortnight or so with a knee injury, while Ryan Bertrand (knee) is sidelined for a few more weeks.

WEST HAM UNITED

David Moyes says that he is “not expecting” new striker Gianluca Scamacca to be involved against Manchester City on Sunday due to a lack of pre-season minutes.

Angelo Ogbonna also won’t be called upon as he builds up match sharpness with the under-23s instead.

Aside from that, Moyes added that the Hammers had “quite a lot of concerns” heading into the City game but, true to form, refused to name names.

ASTON VILLA

Emiliano Buendia (quad) and Tyrone Mings (unspecified) had “niggles” ahead of Aston Villa’s Gameweek 1 clash tomorrow but have trained and should be available.

“It’s really positive, we’ve had a positive pre-season. We’ve had a couple of niggles within the last seven days – Tyrone Mings, Emi Buendía to name a couple – but we had a full squad available who trained yesterday. If they get through today’s session, we should have a full squad to pick from. Kortney Hause is still not back with the team, Keinan Davis is back with the team and the plan is for him to get some minutes in the U21 game later on. Outside of those two, we’re fully fit and ready to go.” – Steven Gerrard

NEWCASTLE UNITED

Assessment is continuing on Jonjo Shelvey‘s hamstring injury, with the midfielder heading to London tonight for another opinion.

Jamal Lewis, Federico Fernandez and Javier Manquillo are all nearing a return, with the latter back in training, although all three are peripheral figures in the Newcastle squad now anyway.

“Jonjo is in London tonight for another assessment so we don’t have a clear, defined timeframe for you on his injury. He’s probably the big one to have come out of pre-season.

“We’ve got Jamal Lewis and Fede Fernández who are working their way back to fitness who shouldn’t be too long. (Javier) Manquillo’s back in training with us and looking good, so we’re not too bad, apart from Jonjo.” – Eddie Howe on injuries

“I think he’s ready to play. I’ve seen him during pre-season, as probably you all have, and what a talent he is. I think he’s going to be everything we hoped he would be.

“He’s technically very good, very, very strong physically, very good defensively. But we look at every player individually and try to make the right call for them and the team. What I’ll do with Sven, you’ll find out. But I’ve been so pleased with the signing.” – Eddie Howe on Sven Botman

BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION

Bar long-term absentee Jakub Moder (knee), the whole of Brighton’s squad are fit for Sunday.

Manager Graham Potter confirmed that Alexis Mac Allister has shaken off groin tightness to feature.

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

Raul Jimenez (knee) and Adama Traore (hamstring) were the two players confirmed as being absent by Bruno Lage this afternoon, although Chiquinho (knee) is also a long-term absentee.

FULHAM

As we expected, Marco Silva has confirmed that Nathaniel Chalobah and Harry Wilson have been ruled out of tomorrow’s match against Liverpool due to injury.

BRENTFORD

Thomas Frank is hopeful that Kristoffer Ajer will return from a hamstring injury towards the end of August. Sergi Canos (hamstring) – who is suspended anyway – is on a similar timeframe but Ethan Pinnock (knee) will be out for longer.

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1,961 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Dutchy
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Sanchez to Ramsdale or Perisic to James with the 0.5

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Sanchez to Ramsdale

    2. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      First

    3. Teomi
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Perisic to James

    4. agueroooooney
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Neither

  2. Evasivo
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Just back from a week of travelling, so been off FPL all week… still looking good?

    Sanchez Meslier
    Dias Cancelo Robertson TAA NWilliams
    Salah Neto Mahrez Saka Andreas
    Havertz Jesus Greenwood

    1. theodosios
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      Don't know about Havertz, rest is pretty much ok.

      1. Evasivo
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Thank you

  3. Giovanni Giorgio
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    a) Trippier/Walker (Which one?) + Ward/Sanchez
    b) Perisic + Ward/Iversen

  4. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 7 months ago

    Cash as placeholder or take the risk with Perisic?

    1. Milk, 1 Šuker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 7 months ago

      You saying it’s a risk kind of answers your question

      1. sirmorbach
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Well, it's a game of risks at the end of the day..

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Am I the only one with Perisic

        1. Cruyff's Eleven
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Beware the group think.

          You'll end up with a GW1 team with Matt Cash otherwise.

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              1 year, 7 months ago

              I can't beware of group think, I actively seek it out for every single decision mate

              1. Cruyff's Eleven
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                1 year, 7 months ago

                Fair enough, each to their own, mate

          2. Jock Grealish
            • 2 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            What do you mean mate

            1. Cruyff's Eleven
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              1 year, 7 months ago

              There's no nuance anymore - Perisic is bad.

          3. agueroooooney
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            I'm keeping

        2. Manani
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          i am using placeholder (but Trippier) for Perisic

          1. sirmorbach
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            Got Trippier already, think he's one hell of an asset. Got your point though, many thanks!

        3. Pep's Money Laundry
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Even if perisic doesn't start you would think he gets 45 minutes to start getting his fitness up, so save the transfer and go for him

          1. sirmorbach
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            Makes sense. Cheers!

        4. agueroooooney
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Peri peri

          1. sirmorbach
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            On we go!

      • Dryriser
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Jesus or Wilson?

        I already have martineli and I have doubts about arsenal away to palace.

        Have I gone differential insane?

        1. AIRMILES
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          I think it's a good shout. Palace kept clean sheets in half their home games last season. I would do it myself, but I don't want to book in a transfer, as I would want Jesus for GW2

        2. Eyes of Blue
          • 1 Year
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Think it's crazy to go without Jesus tbh.

      • dshv
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Mendy or Ramsdale

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Mendy

        2. Manani
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          i am switching back and forth between the 2 as well, Ramsdale atm

      • Lingard’s Shin Guards
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        im convinced me and fabio borges are the same person

      • F4L
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        having last minute cold feet about spurs wingbacks (might be best to give them a few GWs to get back up to speed), especially with Konate news so... :

        A - Haaland Perisic Doherty Diaz
        or
        B - Sterling James Matip Maddison

        1. Cruyff's Eleven
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          This forum has decided against Perisic, but I'd take a 3-5 week view and keep him.

        2. Hansel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          A but not Doc

        3. agueroooooney
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          A

        4. F4L
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          cheers all

      • OneDennisBergkamp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        A - Perisic
        or
        B - Neco Williams and 1.5m

        1. Cruyff's Eleven
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          A

        2. agueroooooney
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          A

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

        No Jesus team. too risky?

        Ward
        TAA Robertson Cancelo Walker Trippier
        Salah Martinelli Bailey
        Kane Haaland

        Iversen Andreas Greenwood Colback

        1. Lingard’s Shin Guards
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          looks nice

        2. Letsgo!
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          I think if you dont have jesus at least have saka will be better

        3. DV8R
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          I'd go Gabriel instead of Walker or Trippier

        4. mezza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Very similar to mine but I have KDB instead of Kane and slight difference in defenders

      • jackruet
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        1. James ward sancho
        Or
        2. Trippier sanchez mount

        1. nico05
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          1

        2. F4L
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          would leave sancho for now

        3. Eyes of Blue
          • 1 Year
          1 year, 7 months ago

          2

        4. School of Poch
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          2

      • C-Dawgg
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Best bench trash 4.5 mid aside from Andreas?

        Best bench trash 4.5 striker?

        1. ShaunGoater123
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          i'm considering this too. currently I have greenwood, however being popular means his price will drop quickly if he doesn't play so considering moving onto someone else with lower ownership

          1. C-Dawgg
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            Yeah I’m on Greenwood and Murphy but no idea if they will get minutes

      • EL_FENOMENO
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Any point in going James now Cucu has signed? 5mil whether he's playing LCB or LWB he's gold.

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Question is whether he starts tomorrow - otherwise GW3 is when to look at him

        2. F4L
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          he's isn't going to be playing LWB very often, James should be playing RWB most games, still a big difference and worth the mil

        3. Klaren
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          If he plays LCB, he won’t have an attacking threat comparable to James. If he plays LWB, he has to compete with Chilwell and potentially Alonso (if he doesn’t leave) so likely to be rotated often.

      • CoracAld2831
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Pick one, please:

        A: Cash
        B: Trippier
        C: Zinchenko
        D: Other, who?

        1. nico05
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          B but also tempted by Walker seems a fairly nailed route to many CS points

          1. CoracAld2831
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            I like Walker too, but the lack of attacking threat bothers me

      • Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        So do you think Walker is worth a shot at 5.0m over Cash/Trippier so long as your bench is passable (in my case, Bailey and Andreas)?

        1. Pep's Money Laundry
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          More then passable, he is a nailed on starter until they sign a rb. If they don't sign a rb then what a bargain

      • nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Would love to play with 1 forward but seem stuck to having two fodder strikers on the bench who won't play as opposed to a 4.5 mil mid or 4 def who will, any idea's

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          I was on 1 forward for a while, for me it is the lack of flexibility if you want to jump on someone else as it means you tie up two transfers unless its your 1 forward you want to ship out

          1. nico05
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            Yeah thats another issue with it. I guess i'll just go with jesus as my second CF

      • jackruet
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Best 8 mil mid who isnt saka or mount?

        1. nico05
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Grealish at 7 or Mahrez

          1. jackruet
            • 2 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            Not nailed

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

          Diaz and Madds.

        3. Hansel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Kulu

      • Teomi
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        What about this team of 10 players from the leagues potential top-6 teams?

        Ward
        Taa cancelo James walker*
        Salah diaz* martinelli* rashford*
        Kane jesus
        Sanchez neco andreas archer

        Or is B better?
        Robbo, Mount, Bailey, aaronson

        1. nico05
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Looks good, stick with what you have

          1. Teomi
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            Thank

            1. nico05
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              1 year, 7 months ago

              Nice team

      • Sid07
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        captain
        1) salah
        2) haaland

        1. sirmorbach
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Salah myself.

        2. Lingard’s Shin Guards
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          mo

        3. Who let Udogie out?
          • 1 Year
          1 year, 7 months ago

          1

      • Who let Udogie out?
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Can Kane outscore Salah in GW1?

        1. Boss Hogg
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          He could.
          But August is normally where Kane sleeps and Salah goes nuts.
          I'm on Salah.

        2. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          He can. But even someone like Dunk can as well. Doesn't mean he will.

        3. Y26 Royal
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Yep.....so can Son, KDB, Haaland, Mount, Sterling, Diaz, Trent etc etc

        4. I Must Break You
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Of course he can. I suggest taking a course in statistics

      • Hansel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        James or Mount?

        1. dshv
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          I went for mount

        2. BERGKOP
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Mount

      • Aaaatsu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Saka or Mount?

        Have Jesus and James.

        1. Milk, 1 Šuker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Saka

        2. Lingard’s Shin Guards
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          same dilemma, thinking saka

      • Milk, 1 Šuker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Has anyone else experienced issues with membership fees and renewal? I say this because my account has been debited with a FFS fee yet I have no access to membership benefits. I have not hit cancel at any stage.

      • Boss Hogg
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Best 4.5m defender?

        1. Milk, 1 Šuker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Rico Henry

        2. nico05
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Dalot?

        3. Boss Hogg
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Was looking at Botman. Or RAN maybe?

        4. jp99
          • 1 Year
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Dalot, if you already have Man Utd GK or defender i would go for Botman

        5. Johnjo
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          White or Saliba?

      • Cal1umz
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Please choose

        A
        ————————Ward———————
        TAA-Robertson-James-Perisic-Cancelo
        Salah———Grealish———Martinelli
        ————Kane—————Jesus———
        4m 4.5 4.5 4.5

        B for bench depth
        ———————Ramsdale——————
        TAA-Robertson-James-Perisic-Cancelo
        ——Salah——Bailey——Martinelli——
        ————Haaland———Jesus———-
        4.0 Neto 4.5 4.5

      • Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        To the melody of Hound Dog:

        Ait Nouri Botman Howe Dunk
        Barkley Boly Clyne

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

          Top, top work there.

        2. Dion D's Solo Shower
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          This is amazing.

          1. In a Rush
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            Even better if you add Nathanial before clyne

      • Mini League Fatigue
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Team A or B please !

        A:
        Ward
        TAA Cancelo Perisic* James*
        Salah Diaz* Neto Rashford*
        Jesus Kane
        (Sanchez, Andreas, Neco, Archer)

        B:
        Ward
        TAA Cancelo Robbo* Zinch/Tripps*
        Salah Kulu* Neto Martinelli*
        Jesus Kane
        (Sanchez, Andreas, Neco, Archer)

        If B, Zinch or Trips is a secondary q!

        1. Eyes of Blue
          • 1 Year
          1 year, 7 months ago

          B, Zinch

          1. Mini League Fatigue
            • 11 Years
            1 year, 7 months ago

            Thanks, that is exactly what I was set on for the last 2 week, last minute jitters!

        2. School of Poch
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          B Tripps

      • Pulp Minion
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Thoughts on these options?

        1) Perisic + Diaz
        2) Robertson + Rashford
        3) Robertson + other 6.5 mid?

        1. nico05
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          2

        2. jp99
          • 1 Year
          1 year, 7 months ago

          1

        3. agueroooooney
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          1 is less popular on here but I like it

      • jp99
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 7 months ago

        Which combo?
        A - Salah, Walker, Martinelli, Edouard (bench)
        B - Mount, Dias, Diaz, Mitrovic (bench) + 1M ITB

      • OLD Rafiki
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 7 months ago

        haven't seen a single team with son yet, am i the only one with him?

        1. Klaren
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          25% ownership so plenty of teams have him.

        2. AC Yew
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 7 months ago

          Nope I've gone Son over Kane