We have the early team and injury updates for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Gameweek 11. This initial report provides a summary of all 20 Premier League teams, with 10 of them having recently participated in the EFL Cup matches on Wednesday.
For more detailed information about player fitness and injuries, you will need to closely follow the pre-match press conferences scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
Fulham vs. Manchester United
Ahead of the Fulham vs. Manchester United match, several players from both teams are dealing with injuries and potential returns.
For Fulham, Tosin Adarabioyo is recovering from a groin injury, and Adama Traore is nursing a hamstring issue. Issa Diop is working on his foot injury, and Kenny Tete is dealing with a groin problem. While there was hope that Tete might be part of the EFL Cup match against Ipswich Town, he ultimately didn’t make it into the matchday squad. Traore is back in training, and Tosin Adarabioyo is expected to return in early November. Diop should be available after the international break.
On the Manchester United side, several players are currently unavailable. Jadon Sancho is out due to disciplinary reasons, Lisandro Martinez has a foot injury, and Luke Shaw is dealing with a muscle problem. Amad Diallo and Tyrell Malacia are sidelined with knee injuries. However, Casemiro has recovered from an ankle injury, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who had a hamstring issue, managed to recover in time to play in the recent match against Newcastle United, with each of them playing one-half of the game.
Fulham: Leno, Castagne, Bassey, Ream, Robinson, Reed, João Palhinha, Wilson (Harry), Iwobi, Willian, Raúl Jiménez.
Man United: Onana, Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Reguilón, Amrabat, McTominay, Antony, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford, Højlund.
Brentford vs. West Ham United
Brentford, Kevin Schade, Keane Lewis-Potter, Mikkel Damsgaard, Rico Henry, Josh Dasilva, Shandon Baptiste, and Ivan Toney have been unavailable for some time due to various reasons, including muscle, calf, knee, and hamstring issues. However, there’s a glimmer of hope as Shandon Baptiste has returned to partial training.
West Ham United, on the other hand, will see the return of Emerson Palmieri from suspension. However, they will be without Lucas Paqueta and Edson Alvarez in the upcoming game due to both players receiving their fifth bookings of the season in Gameweek 10. Additionally, Kurt Zouma was absent from the West Ham squad in the EFL Cup match against Arsenal, with manager David Moyes citing fitness issues as the reason for his absence.
Brentford: Flekken, Ajer, Collins, Pinnock, Hickey, Jensen, Norgaard, Janelt, Mbeumo, Maupay, Wissa.
West Ham United: Areola, Coufal, Zouma, Aguërd, Emerson, SouÄek, Ward-Prowse, Bowen, Kudus, Benrahma, Antonio.
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Burnley vs. Crystal Palace
For Burnley, Manuel Benson, Hjalmar Ekdal, and Jordan Beyer were sidelined in Gameweek 10 due to injuries, and none of them were able to return for the midweek cup match against Everton. Michael Obafemi, recovering from a hamstring issue, made a comeback in the under-21 side with a half-hour appearance last week. Lyle Foster has been absent from the last two matches in both league and cup due to illness. On the suspension front, Connor Roberts is back, but Josh Cullen will serve a one-match ban for accumulating yellow cards.
As for Crystal Palace, Dean Henderson is dealing with a thigh injury, and James Tomkins has a calf problem, which keeps them out of contention. However, there is positive news as Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise, both recovering from hamstring injuries, have returned to team training. After the Gameweek 10 match, it was unclear why Tyrick Mitchell was substituted, as Roy Hodgson couldn’t provide specific details at that time.
Burnley: Trafford, Roberts, Al Dakhil, O’Shea, Taylor, Gudmundsson, Berge, Brownhill, Koleosho, Foster, Zaroury.
Crystal Palace: Johnstone, Ward (Joel), Andersen, Marc Guehi, Mitchell, Doucouré (Cheick), Lerma, Ayew (Jordan), Hughes, Schlupp, Edouard.
Everton vs. Brighton and Hove Albion
In the upcoming Everton vs. Brighton and Hove Albion match, Everton’s full-back Ashley Young is back in contention after serving a one-match suspension in the previous game. However, they are still missing Dele Alli, who is dealing with a hip issue, and Andre Gomes, who has a calf problem. Seamus Coleman is back in training but might not be fully ready for a competitive return in this particular match, as he recovers from a knee injury.
For Brighton and Hove Albion, Solly March and Danny Welbeck remain sidelined due to knee and muscle injuries, respectively. Julio Enciso is also out with a knee problem. On a more positive note, Pervis Estupinan and Tariq Lamptey are nearing a return to action, as they were close to featuring in the Gameweek 10 match against Fulham.
Everton: Pickford, Patterson, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Harrison, Garner, Mvom Onana, McNeil, Doucouré (Abdoulaye), Calvert-Lewin.
Brighton: Steele, Veltman, Webster, Dunk, Estupiñán, Gros, Baleba, Adingra, Lallana, Mitoma, Ferguson (Evan).
Manchester City vs. Bournemouth
Manchester City will welcome back Manuel Akanji, who was serving a suspension. The only confirmed absentee for Manchester City in Gameweek 11 is Kevin De Bruyne, who is dealing with a hamstring injury.
For Bournemouth, Tyler Adams and Murara Neto are sidelined due to a hamstring and ankle injury, respectively. Lewis Cook is serving a three-match suspension. Two long-term absentees, Ryan Fredericks with a calf issue and Emiliano Marcondes with a foot problem are nearing a return to the team but have not rejoined team training yet.
Andoni Iraola, after the win over Burnley, mentioned that backup goalkeeper Darren Randolph has been unavailable for an extended period due to a “health issue.” Marcos Senesi missed Gameweek 11 as a precaution but made a return to action in the midweek cup match against Liverpool.
Man City: Ederson, Walker, Akanji, Gvardiol, Stones, Rodri, Álvarez, Bernardo Silva, Foden, Haaland, Doku.
Bournemouth: Radu, Aarons, Mepham, Zabarnyi, Kelly, Scott, Billing, Semenyo, Christie, Tavernier, Solanke.
Sheffield United vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sheffield United are dealing with several player absences. Anel Ahmedhodzic, John Egan, Tom Davies, Chris Basham, Rhys Norrington-Davies, and Daniel Jebbison are all sidelined. Oli McBurnie has undergone a scan for his groin injury, and the results are pending. On a more positive note, Max Lowe and Will Osula are getting closer to returning from their ankle and unspecified injuries, respectively.
For Wolverhampton Wanderers, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, who had a “small” muscle injury, could make a return after missing the last two Gameweeks. However, Joe Hodge is facing a longer absence of 8-12 weeks due to a shoulder injury, and Hugo Bueno has been missing for over a month with a knee issue. Pedro Neto, who suffered a hamstring injury and was stretchered off in Gameweek 10, is expected to be sidelined for at least a couple of weeks.
Sheffield United: Foderingham, Baldock, Trusty, Robinson, Thomas, McAtee, Vinicius Souza, Norwood, Hamer, Brewster, Archer.
Wolverhampton Wanderers: José Sá, Dawson, Kilman, Toti, Semedo, Lemina, Doyle, Ait Nouri, Hwang Hee-Chan, Kalajdzic, Matheus Cunha.
Newcastle United vs. Arsenal
In the lead-up to the Newcastle United vs. Arsenal match, Newcastle are contending with several injury concerns. Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy, and Elliot Anderson are unlikely to be back in action before Christmas due to various injuries. Alexander Isak, who has been dealing with a groin issue, is now eyeing a return after the November international break.
Lewis Miley, who has been battling glandular fever, is not expected to make a swift return for the upcoming weekend. Additionally, Eddie Howe disclosed that Javier Manquillo’s absence from recent matchday squads was due to another groin injury.
Matt Targett suffered a hamstring injury and had to be substituted just five minutes into Wednesday’s victory at Old Trafford. Howe expressed concerns about the seriousness of the injury following the match.
Sandro Tonali is facing a 10-month ban, which is a significant setback for Newcastle.
The most noteworthy injury update from Eddie Howe pertains to Sven Botman, who is nursing a knee injury, and his return to the field remains uncertain.
In the upcoming match, Arsenal will be without several key players. Gabriel Jesus, Thomas Partey, and Jurrien Timber will all be sidelined. Reports are suggesting that Gabriel Jesus may not make his return until early December, although Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had been cautious about providing a specific timeframe in a recent press conference.
The absence of Martin Odegaard, who was rested in Gameweek 10 and only appeared as a substitute in the midweek cup match against West Ham, was also a topic of discussion with the Arsenal boss.
Emile Smith Rowe is the latest addition to Arsenal’s injury list. He missed the EFL Cup match in midweek, and his manager has stated that he will be out of action for “weeks.”
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Lascelles, Schär, Burn, Longstaff (Sean), Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton, Almirón, Wilson (Callum), Gordon.
Arsenal: Raya Martin, White (Ben), Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice, Saka, Eddie Nketiah, Martinelli.
Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest’s Divock Origi and Callum Hudson-Odoi are sidelined due to hip and hamstring issues, respectively. Chris Wood has also joined the injury list with a hamstring problem, and manager Steve Cooper indicated that he will be out for an extended period. An update is awaited on Gonzalo Montiel, who has been dealing with a calf injury and hasn’t been seen since limping off while playing for Argentina two weeks ago.
Danilo and Felipe are making progress with their hamstring and knee injuries, respectively, and they were partially involved in training ahead of the previous weekend’s match against Liverpool.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa has several long-term absentees, including Tyrone Mings and Emi Buendia, both out with knee injuries potentially for the entire 2023/24 season. Jacob Ramsey is also struggling with a foot injury, and it doesn’t appear that he’ll be close to returning to the lineup as he works to overcome this recurring issue.
Jhon Duran missed the recent win over Luton Town due to an infected toe. On the brighter side, Alex Moreno, who has been dealing with a hamstring issue, could make a comeback in Gameweek 11 as he was seen returning to training on Wednesday.
Nottingham Forest: Turner, Aurier, Boly, Niakhate, Murillo, Aina, Gibbs-White, Ibrahim Sangaré, Mangala, Nicolás Domínguez, Awoniyi.
Aston Villa: Martinez, Konsa Ngoyo, Diego Carlos, Torres, Digne, Cash, Kamara, Douglas Luiz, McGinn, Diaby, Watkins.
Luton Town vs. Liverpool
Liverpool is facing several player absences. Andrew Robertson has recently undergone shoulder surgery, which might keep him out of action for approximately three months. Additionally, Ben Doak (muscle), Stefan Bajcetic (calf), and Thiago Alcantara (hip) are also on the unavailable list. On a positive note, Curtis Jones is set to return from suspension for this weekend’s game.
Luton Town are contending with its own set of issues, as they could be without six players. Daniel Potts (ankle), Mads Andersen (hamstring), Amari’i Bell (hamstring), Reece Burke (hamstring), Albert Sambi Lokonga (hamstring), and Jordan Clark (ankle) are all currently red-flagged and may not be available for the match.
Luton Town: Kaminski, Osho, Lockyer, Bell, Issa Kabore, Barkley, Nakamba, Ruddock Mpanzu, Doughty, Morris, Ogbene.
Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Van Dijk, Tsimikas, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Salah, Núñez, Diogo Jota.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea
As Tottenham Hotspur prepares to face Chelsea in Gameweek 11, they are hopeful that Destiny Udogie can recover from muscle tightness that kept him out of the previous match against Crystal Palace. However, they continue to miss the services of Manor Solomon (knee), Ivan Perisic (knee), and Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring), who are long-term absentees.
On the Chelsea side, they welcomed back Enzo Fernandez (muscle) swiftly after his absence in Gameweek 10, as he featured in the midweek cup victory over Blackburn Rovers. Mykhailo Mudryk (muscle) was not involved in the match against the Championship side, as he is undergoing rehabilitation. Mauricio Pochettino mentioned that Mudryk “may be” back for the upcoming match against Tottenham.
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Chelsea continues to miss several players, including Ben Chilwell (hamstring), Romeo Lavia (ankle), Christopher Nkunku (knee), Wesley Fofana (knee), Trevoh Chalobah (hamstring), and Carney Chukwuemeka (knee). Armando Broja is dealing with a shorter-term concern and is receiving treatment for knee irritation.
Tottenham: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Destiny Udogie, Sarr, Bissouma, Maddison, Kulusevski, Son, Johnson (Brennan).
Chelsea: Sanchez (Robert), James (Reece), Thiago Silva, Colwill, Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Fernández, Sterling, Gallagher, Mudryk, Palmer.