Stars of Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham are all struggling for fitness ahead of this weekend’s action another series of Champions League and Europa League games could see a number of key players sidelined for Premier League action. Football fanatics from all over the world can buy Premier League Tickets online to enjoy its stunning performances.
Mason Mount was the most high profile casualty of Tuesday night’s games, picking up an ankle injury against Ajax, while the likes of David Silva and Matt Doherty both picked up Gameweek-threatening knocks during the last round of domestic matches. Here’s the latest on those players and more ahead of Gameweek 12 of the Fantasy Premier League.
Harry Kane, Tottenham
Harry Kane missed Tottenham’s scrappy 1-1 draw with Everton on Sunday through illness, but he looks set to return in Gameweek 12 after he was included in Tottenham’s squad to face Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday night.
He should be fit to lead the line for Tottenham, but if not, expect him to return in time for Tottenham’s match with in-form Sheffield United.
Should I include him in my FPL squad?
Yes. Tottenham missed Kane dearly on Sunday, and the Spurs man will likely be fired up for his side following their indifferent start to the season.
Mason Mount, Chelsea
Mount hobbled off with an ankle injury during Chelsea’s thrilling 4-4 draw with Ajax on Tuesday night. Frank Lampard has been quick to play down the seriousness of the injury, telling reporters after the game.
“They’ve strapped his ankle and hopefully it’s relatively minor.”
Chelsea is the early kick-off on Saturday, taking on Crystal Palace and even if the injury is minor, Mount may be hard-pushed to regain fitness in time.
Should I include him in my FPL squad?
No. Mount could feature against Crystal Palace, but in the following Gameweek Chelsea face Man City away from home. Look at this as an opportunity to offload the Englishman.
David Silva, Man City
Silva has continued to be quietly brilliant for Man City this season, scoring three and assisting five in the league so far. He was forced off at half time during City’s victory over Southampton in Gameweek 11, however. He struggled with a muscle problem towards the end of the first half and, according to Pep Guardiola, will miss City’s games against Atalanta and Liverpool.
The manager said: “When he has a muscular problem and cannot play more minutes it is because he has something and when it is a muscular problem it is always a minimum of 10-12 days.”
Should I include him in my FPL squad?
No. Guardiola has been unequivocal in his verdict on David Silva – the midfielder won’t feature against Liverpool.
Matt Doherty, Wolves
He made our Gameweek 11 tips, but unfortunately the Irishman was forced off with a knee injury during Wolves’ fixture with Arsenal. Since the Gameweek 11 fixture, The Express and Star have revealed that he should win his race to feature against Slovan Bratislava in the Europa League.
Should I include him in my FPL squad?
Yes. Doherty was unlucky not to score against Arsenal, underlining his attacking threat. He should be fit for Wolves’ local derby with Aston Villa.
Jack Grealish, Aston Villa
Jack Grealish has been a good value option in the FPL this season, costing just £5.9m and earning 43 points.
He missed Aston Villa’s Gameweek 11 fixture against Liverpool with a calf injury, but Coach Dean Smith has indicated that the England midfielder will return to training later in the week and could feature against Wolves on Sunday.
Smith said to avfc.co.uk: “Jack’s calf was just not right at the weekend. Hopefully he will be training on Thursday at the latter part of the week.”
Should I include him in my FPL squad?
No. Grealish could well be ready to face Wolves, but we recommend subbing him out for his Aston Villa teammate John McGinn who is guaranteed to feature and is £0.1m cheaper.
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