It’s been a hectic day with Friday press conferences, and we’ve compiled the key team news in anticipation of Fantasy Premier League’s (FPL) Gameweek 17.
Five Premier League managers spoke to the media on Thursday, and we’ve summarized critical quotes from the other 15.
Stay tuned for the latest updates throughout the day.
INJURY UPDATES FOR GAMEWEEK 17
- Liverpool: Salah is away for AFCON, but Frimpong returns; Szoboszlai’s status is still pending
- Newcastle United: Livramento’s injury isn’t severe, but Burn is out while Hall and Pope may return
- Arsenal: White will be sidelined for several matches; however, Calafiori is back
- Everton: Grealish is fit; Dewsbury-Hall is out, and Ndiaye is unavailable due to AFCON
- Chelsea: Caicedo’s suspension has ended; Delap and Estevao expected back by Gameweek 18
- Manchester City: Still missing Doku, Rodri, and others, with additional players at AFCON
- Manchester United: Casemiro is suspended, with two players at AFCON and neither de Ligt nor Maguire back
- Brighton: Welbeck is doubtful, with Gomez and Dunk both suspended
- Fulham: Chukwueze, Bassey, Iwobi, Sessegnon, and Muniz are all unavailable
- Tottenham Hotspur: No changes in injury status; two players are away for international duty
- Bournemouth: Adams has an MCL injury; Christie is back in training
- Crystal Palace: Glasner named his XI; Munoz and Sarr are out
- Aston Villa: Martinez and Elliott could play, but Pau and Sancho are out
- Wolverhampton Wanderers: Mosquera is suspended
- Burnley: A few players are at AFCON, but Walker and Pires are back from suspension
LIVERPOOL
As confirmed, Mohamed Salah is participating in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Cody Gakpo and Joe Gomez are dealing with muscle injuries, but neither will be sidelined for too long; a decision about Dominik Szoboszlai (ankle) will be made on Saturday.
“Gakpo’s scan looked promising; he may return sooner than expected, but not for tomorrow. Joe Gomez is also out of the squad.” – Arne Slot
Conor Bradley is back from suspension, and Jeremie Frimpong (hamstring) will be included in the squad. Meanwhile, Wataru Endo (ankle) and others remain unavailable.
NEWCASTLE UNITED
The injury situation for Newcastle is worsening, with Dan Burn joining other players on the sidelines. However, Livramento’s injury seems less severe than initially feared.
“Livramento’s injury is minor, but his recovery might take several weeks.” – Eddie Howe
On a positive note, Lewis Hall might be available for the match against Chelsea, and Nick Pope could also make a return.
ARSENAL
FPL managers who selected Ben White last week will be disappointed as he is ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
“He’s out and will miss a few games, but it’s not a serious injury.” – Mikel Arteta
Gabriel Magalhaes‘ recovery is progressing, though no specific return date is available. Kai Havertz is also making progress after a recent setback.
EVERTON
Everton will be without Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and manager David Moyes has not revealed how long he will be out.
“Kiernan is doing well, but he won’t be available for this game.” – David Moyes
Jack Grealish is fit to play, while Iliman Ndiaye will not participate due to AFCON.
