Updates on team news for Gameweek 35 are starting to come in as pre-match press conferences kick off.
On Thursday, seven managers will address the media, with the key team updates from these conferences provided in the article below.
For early news from the other 13 clubs, you can check our injury roundup.
GAMEWEEK 35: IMPORTANT TEAM NEWS UPDATES ON THURSDAY
GAMEWEEK 35: PRESS CONFERENCE TIMINGS
🚨 Thursday’s FPL Press Conferences!
🕊️ 9am – Hurzeler
🦊 11.15am – van Nistelrooy
🔵 12.30pm – Pep
😇 1.30pm – Rusk
🐺 1.30pm – Pereira
⬜️ 3pm – Silva pic.twitter.com/24L8JFtNg9— Fantasy Football Scout (@FFScout) May 1, 2025
Kieran McKenna was later added to the list at 1.30pm.
MANCHESTER CITY
Erling Haaland (ankle) and Rodri (knee) are back in training this week, but it appears neither will play against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday.
“He’s improving.
“I don’t believe he will play.” – Pep Guardiola on Haaland’s participation.
“We’re glad to see Erling and Rodri back in training.
“Rodri’s injury was challenging. He feels positive each day, but we must be cautious to prevent any setbacks.” – Pep Guardiola on Rodri.
Nathan Ake (foot) and John Stones (adductor) are still unavailable.
FULHAM
Antonee Robinson is back after missing the match against Southampton. However, Rodrigo Muniz (Achilles) and Reiss Nelson (hamstring) remain sidelined.
“Rodrigo won’t be available for this game and likely not the next. It’s uncertain whether he’ll return before the season ends.” – Marco Silva on Muniz.
BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION
Jan Paul van Hecke returns after missing the West Ham United game due to a head injury.
“He’s ready to play after training yesterday.” – Fabian Hurzeler on van Hecke.
Additionally, Adam Webster (muscle) has resumed training and might be in the squad.
“Webster trained yesterday and could be an option for the match.” – Fabian Hurzeler.
WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
Vitor Pereira reports minimal injury concerns ahead of the game at the Etihad.
“A few minor issues, but nothing significant. We have one more training session, and I hope everyone will be ready.” – Vitor Pereira.
Pedro Lima (ankle) is back in training, and although Sam Johnstone has missed recent matches due to a small problem, a return is anticipated. Long-term injuries include Sasa Kalajdzic (knee) and Yerson Mosquera (knee).
LEICESTER CITY
Mads Hermansen underwent surgery for a groin injury and is out for the season. Jakub Stolarczyk will be stepping in as goalkeeper.
Other casualties from last week’s match include Ricardo Pereira (muscle) and Facundo Buonanotte (head), along with Abdul Fatawu (knee) and Stephy Mavididi (muscle).
