634x258 Injuries
1 September 2014 5194 comments
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With the first international break of the season already underway, we scour the Premier League treatment rooms to assess the players who picked up injuries over the weekend action.

Arsenal
Laurent Koscielny was withdrawn midway through the first-half of yesterday’s trip to Leicester after sustaining a head injury. Arsene Wenger reckons the Frenchman “should be alright” in a week, while the Gunners boss also revealed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (calf) and Mesut Ozil (ankle) picked up problems in the 1-1 stalemate.

Aston Villa
Skipper Ron Vlaar was subbed off due to a calf complaint in Villa’s win over Hull, Paul Lambert has confirmed.

Chelsea
Oscar was unavailable for the Blues’ trip to Everton in Saturday evening after being ruled out with an ankle problem. Eden Hazard has since pulled out of the Belgium squad with a “small injury”.

Crystal Palace
Marouane Chamakh is set to be sidelined for a month with the hamstring problem picked up during the weekend draw at Newcastle. Fellow forward Dwight Gayle was also withdrawn at St James’ Park after sustaining an ankle knock but is expected to be fit in time for Gameweek 4.

Everton
Similar to Chelsea’s Hazard, Romelu Lukaku has also withdrawn from international duties for Belgium due to a small injury.

Man City
Summer signing Fernando was subbed off during the first half of Saturday’s home loss to Stoke with a groin problem, Manuel Pellegrini admitted post-match.

Man United
Initial reports suggested Juan Mata was replaced with three minutes remaining of United’s draw at Burnley with a hamstring problem. Louis van Gaal has since stated the Spaniard was withdrawn due to cramp. The Red Devils’ boss also confirmed Angel di Maria was subbed off as a precautionary measure after sustaining a knock on his calf.

Newcastle
Newcastle right-back Daryl Janmaat was withdrawn with just three minutes left of Saturday’s clash against Palace after picking up a knock.

Stoke
Peter Odemwingie was forced off with a knee problem just 20 minutes after appearing off the bench in the Potters’ win at City.

Tottenham
Danny Rose was withdrawn midway through the second-half of yesterday’s home loss to Liverpool with a leg problem.

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  1. Muffinz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    So I have the funds to do Debuchy->Ivanovic, but am really leaning more towards Moreno. Please talk me out of this crazy idea!

    Here's my reasoning: Chelsea have so far played bur (3-1), LEI (3-0) and eve (6-3). That's 1 CS and 4 goals conceded against pretty soft competition to be honest. Liverpool have played SOU (2-1), mci (1-3) and tot (3-0). 1 CS and 4 goals conceded against 3 in form teams of pretty high caliber.
    Chelseas next 4 are: SWA, mci, AVL, ARS. Swansea is THE in-form team atm and while I think Chelsea will win at the bridge I could very well see Swansea scoring as they have in every match before this (2,33 goals/game). City away is one of the toughest games of the season for Chelsea. AVL is of course a great fixture. Arsenal at home is kind of like the Swansea game, expect Chelsea to win comfortably, but I would not be very surprised to see an Arsenal goal in there somewhere.
    The main concern though is that I feel like Mourinho will play much more defensively against these tougher teams to not be punished on the break, and so far offense has been Ivanovics strongest weapon. Of course he will still be threatening on corners and with Costa in the middle his crosses will be deadly, but I still expect his PPG to decrease a lot now.
    Liverpool on the other hand are set up for some favourable fixtures, their next 4 are: AVL, whu, EVE, WBA (with qpr, HUL, new to follow that).
    Liverpool are known to be shaky at the back, but this year half or more of their backline has been upgraded, they should only get stronger the better they gel together. And with the diamond formation back in action, it falls upon the full-backs to go forward out wide, something Moreno seems to like as he has looked very aggressive these last 2 games. In fact his PPG is not that far behind Ivanovics (7,5 to 9,5) over the two matches he has played and that was City away and Spurs away!
    However Ivanovic will probably rise at least 0,2 over the international break so might be harder to get him in later (though if he only rises to 7,2 I'll still be able to afford him).

    So again: dissect my crazy theories and bring me back to my senses please!! 😀

    1. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Wrong time.

    2. McSauce
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      cudnt be bothered reading that tbh

    3. The Iron Tulip
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Come back tomorrow

      1. Muffinz
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I very well might do just that.

    4. SierraDelta
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Both should be in your team 🙂

      1. Muffinz
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Hmm, I had not thought of that.. just feels bad benching two out of Clyne, Naylor and Chester though :/

    5. copps
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      im getting moreno. looks awesome and easier fixtures

      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      tl,dr.

      Ivanovic is the best defender (if not player) in the game right now. Moreno is also a very good pick, as is Debuchy.

      1. Mike2795647
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Debuchy = dogshit (so far)

    6. bitterandstout
        11 years, 3 months ago

        moreno, pools fixtures are improving as is the side.

      • Podge
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I agree for what its worth

      • Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        0% chance of me reading that

      • Olivier Bernards watch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I generally agree with your reasoning, and still thank that, in the long run, Ivanovic won't keep getting attacking returns, and Moreno looks a good prospect. Also, Liverpool look more solid with Lovren at the back. However, in the long run, Chelsea under Mourinho will keep more clean sheets than anyone else, and a chelsea defender is just about the most dependable source of defensive points in the game.

      • Tim Canterbury
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Is there anyway you could summarise this into a sentance my attention span is sh

        1. Olivier Bernards watch
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Moreno > Ivanovic 'cos fixtures.

    7. Sunny 😎
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Wenger once said signing more than 3 first team players in one window disturbs the balance of the team and play.

      He is true to his word with a 3rd first team signing.

    8. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Welbz may be a great 3rd FWD option to go alongside Costa and Kun. Will give him 2-3 weeks to settle, especially that ARS nearest fixtures ain't looking that great...

      1. KujaliaFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        For 7 ducats at the Arsenal, he's a real bargain.

        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          20% ownership by GW5.

      2. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Yes just need an interim. May actually keep Naismith for two easy Everton fixtures then flick for welbeck

        1. The Machine
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Ho trigger available for the hockey thing? Don't need your email just a simple yes will be enougj

          1. Parm
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Did you say captain or vice captain Nate? I'm the non playing manager, not manager.

            1. The Machine
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Vc for now will take over Captaincy if none of my signings take it

              1. Parm
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Who've we signed so far?

          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          this! 😀 perfect. goal fest of the NLD.

        2. Valar(Keith)
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          il wait till the end of the week and end up doing Jovetic to Welbeck depending on which of the 2 look like starting

    9. schlupptheweek
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I really hope Doyle is the striker going to Palace because I don't want him at Wolves

      1. 50shades of o'shea
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Him and fletcher were a force 🙂

        1. schlupptheweek
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Ha Ha Ha! They were average and our team is better now than the one which was in the premier league.

          1. 50shades of o'shea
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Shako and Dicko!!!

    10. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      If I didn't hate Clevz enough

      would rather sit on the bench fopr more money then go somewhere else for less money but actually get games

      I love Danny, but I respect him for doing what he thinks is best for his career

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        80k wage demand is insane

        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Thick that Tom is.

      2. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Letting Danny go may come back to bite you.

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I agree, I'm not saying I want him to go, just that i can understand why he is

      3. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        for his career? for his bank balance

      4. Reeker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Wanted to wait out for Everton but Manchester United wouldn't agree to the loan

    11. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Scott Sinclair to move or stay rotting on city's bench?

      Would be a good signing for lots of prem teams...

      1. Defcons are for Kinnear
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Wages

      2. Sunny 😎
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Completely a forgotten man. Would be a great signing for Saints imo

    12. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Debuchy to...

      A. Moreno
      B. Clyne
      C. Janmaat

      1. 50shades of o'shea
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I have b and c so go a 🙂

    13. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Am not sure if LVG trying to turn United into manchester Madrid with high priced older attackers is going to be good for them

      Could be Disasterous

      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Complete change of policy

      2. Mulder
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Still with the signings they have made, top 4 should be minimum

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Ahead of who though? Big names, but is their team good enough to oust Arsenal or Liverpool? I'm not convinced.

          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          City, Chelski, Arsenal and 'Pool are better IMO.

          1. Licky
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            More depth, though Arsenal could struggle enough to let United get a look in.

            1. Leaf
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Arsenal midfield options destroys united

        2. Super PVA - Small Spuds
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Over who exactly?

      3. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        They need players that are firing now instead of developing ones for the future

      4. getfunky
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        all three struggled with injuries last season, if it happens again theyre buggered with no back up

    14. Canadian Football
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I do not know why United fans are so upset about Welbeck leaving. They never seemed too concerned when his talents were rotting on the bench.

      1. 50shades of o'shea
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        This!!!!!

      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        some of us were

        but he was never gonna get a chance up front with Rooney, RvP and now Falcao

      3. Tim Canterbury
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        1) born and bred
        2) going to scummy arse n all

      4. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I've been saying drop one of Rooney or RVP for quite some time.

        1. Obi Wan Elokobi
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          You mean the two that won you the league. Clueless.

          1. Not Irish
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Jog on.

      5. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Good point.

      6. Podge
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I dont understand the upset at all, 2-3 good matches a season, not gonna get a run an improve, good bye and good luck.

        1. Obi Wan Elokobi
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Agree with you. He's your typical over hyped English player.

        2. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Holds onto the ball better than Rooney or RVP. Better overall player than both potentially.

    15. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Keep Rooney now or go through with Rooney--->Costa?

    16. Yome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Window closing in 50min and still no Falcao 🙂

      1. 50shades of o'shea
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Hoping I'm right 🙂

      2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        😯

      3. Wouter
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Players can be announced after it is closed though, they may have just not taken the pictures yet or something.

    17. radawson
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Best midfielder for 7.9m to replace Mutch before he likely drops again tonight? Have Sigurdsson already....Eriksen??

      1. 50shades of o'shea
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Eriksen
        Mirallas
        Tadic
        Cabella

      2. SW6
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Mirallas or Tadic imo

      3. LMNO
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        zaha

      4. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        i still like eriksen but wait for the end of next week.. Barfa/JWP could be ur answer for cheap

      5. radawson
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Chadli worth a punt?

    18. Spoiler
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      tempted by welbeck in my wildcard,

      1. Pinturicchio
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        You should be more than tempted.

      2. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Be rude not to...

    19. Yome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      @VincentKompany: #MCFC club legend! Proud to have played 6 years alongside this man. Congratulations and good luck at @ACF_Fiorentina my brother #forzaMicah

      1. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I hope we buy him back sometime in the future. 🙁

        1. Yome
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          What a waste, he is still a beat on Fifa 😉

          1. Yome
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Beast*

      2. Yome
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Kompany is class, love the lad

          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          this.

          1. Yome
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            So mature for his age and a real leader. Best CB in England by far

        1. pundit of punts
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          This.

          #Legend.

      3. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Richards was pants anyway

    20. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Feels great being a City fan to see all the carnage unfold. 😀

      1. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Will be even better when Agueros knee goes and Jovetic is injured.

      2. Sunny 😎
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Same here being a Chelsea fan.. 😀

        1. pundit of punts
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          😎

      3. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        You should be rather nervous.

        1. Super PVA - Small Spuds
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          City nervous of united? Come on...

          1. Not Irish
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Standing still is never a good idea. And City may well have gone backwards. Not in Chelsea's class at all. And if we start to tick, look out.

        2. pundit of punts
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          About what? 😕

    21. 50shades of o'shea
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Alderwield to sotton 1 year loan confirmed!

      1. Wouter
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Koeman is really bringing in worthy replacements. Do you know if they are still in for a winger?

        1. 50shades of o'shea
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Yup Mane from Salzburg. I was saying when they were selling that they would reinvest well and I believe they have. Why people were saying they would be relegation candidates and do badly I will never know 🙂

          1. Lucy.
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Neither will I 😉 COYS!

            1. 50shades of o'shea
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              COYT but I like sotton.

          2. Wouter
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Nice! They really look to have got a great team together, especially with JRod back soon.

      2. Walsh
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Why? Thought Gardos was brought in to start alongside Fonte?

    22. bitterandstout
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Alderweireld is confirmed at SOU, who does he displace? Clyne?

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          yoshida

          1. bitterandstout
              11 years, 3 months ago

              ta bemba

              1. Pinturicchio
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                He's a centre back. He just played at right back for Belgium in the past World Cup.

            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Yoshida

            1. Olivier Bernards watch
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              what about Gardos?

              1. Lucy.
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                We have defensive depth. Good eh? 😀

          2. Wouter
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Yoshida.

          3. Lucy.
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Definitely Yoshida. Natural CB that can cover at RB.

        2. McSauce
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          United fan here: Scared Falcao may not make it

          1. Well you know, Triffic
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Na probably just scanning his knees thoroughly.

        3. schlupptheweek
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Finally Wolves have sold Doyle! That gives money in January to get into the premier league and for Bakary Sako, Ikeme and Van le Parra to be in my fantasy team next year.

        4. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          So in the end nobody wanted Cleverley.

        5. Sheep
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I have no idea how Mata, Rooney, RVP, Di Maria and Falcao can fit into the same team though.

          Blind is a great signing though.

          1. Fifa las vegas
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Rotation. Planning for the CL challenge next season 😉

          2. theloveburglar
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            they dont

            yes lovely little player and a huge upgrade on fletcher and cleverley

          3. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            RVP is running out os steam...

            1. McSauce
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              RVP going to have his operation

        6. Fifa las vegas
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Jesus, what's happening with Falcao? 🙁 squeaky bum time....

        7. Mr_Partridge
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          John Motson saying Welbz to Arsenal will be great signing.

          Love Motty

          1. bitterandstout
              11 years, 3 months ago

              it's a fantastic opportunity for Wellbeck.

          2. MJ6987
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Paddy Power

            Rumours are that Arsenal are tying to sign the purple dildo to give them more penetration up front. #transferdildoday

            1. Mr_Partridge
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Already done

            2. The Bandit
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              There was a bit at the back too 😉

              1. The Machine
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Available for the hockey thing? Don't need email a simple yes would be enough

                1. The Bandit
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Which team are you?

                  1. The Machine
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Malaysia

            3. Zasa
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Missed the deadline by 2 pages

          3. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Starting to get a bit tight this Falcao lark...I'm no United fan but I'd love to see him sign...GET ON WITH IT...!!

            1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              thorough medical, probably dodgy knee

              1. Dr Dream
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Could be...Nobody wants a croc..

            1. Valar(Keith)
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              oops// ignore.. just read above

          4. Sheep
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Welbeck is the signing of the window.

            1. Well you know, Triffic
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              No Balotelli is...same price, but a million times better.

              1. Podge
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Not when you take away penos

              2. Canadian Football
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Disagree from a fantasy perspective if Welbeck nails down the starting role in Giroud's absence!

            2. MJ6987
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Behave!

          5. Obi Wan Elokobi
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Is the loan deadline the same time as the othe deadline?

          6. Sheep
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Welbeck conversion rate: 25%
            Sturridge conversion rate: 25%

            Myth busted?

          7. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Remember guys a transfer can be announced after 11pm, it;s just the paperwork that needs to be submitted before then

            1. Parm
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Remember last year when we were holding onto that Coentrao deal?

              1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                oh yeah, that hinged on Real replacing him, which they didn't