Gameweek 27 : Premier League Injuries and suspensions | Fantasy Premier League Tips
Below is a club-by-club breakdown of all the injuries and suspensions in the Premier League ahead of this week's fixtures.
You’ll find news and breakdown of the type of injuries and when they’re expected to return to action.
AFC Bournemouth
Eddie Howe gave an update this morning with regards Wilson and Brooks, stating;
‘It’s improving but this game comes too quickly. We’ve not seen them on the grass yet so their still a way away.
Callum Wilson – knee injury – expected return GW30
David Brooks – ankle injury – expected return GW30
Junior Stanislas – hip injury – could return GW27
Charlie Daniels – personal reasons – could return GW27
Lewis Cook – knee injury – expected return next season
Simon Francis – knee injury – expected return unknown
Arsenal
Koscielny had to come off in midweek against Bate in the Europa League, but could still feature this weekend. Emery said;
‘I hope he’s okay for Sunday’
Ainsley Maitland-Niles – illness – could return GW27
Laurent Koscielny – muscle injury – could return GW27
Hector Bellerín – knee injury – expected return next season
Rob Holding – knee injury – expected return next season
Danny Welbeck – ankle/foot injury – expected return next season
Brighton
Brighton went from a pretty empty treatment room to almost no beds left! Dunk & Murray will be the biggest concerns for FPL bosses – but could both be back for Brighton’s GW28 fixture.
Dale Stephens – hip injury – could return GW26
Florin Andone – suspended – will return GW29
José Izquierdo – knee injury – expected return GW28
Solly March – ankle/foot injury – expected return GW28
Davy Propper – illness – expected return GW28
Lewis Dunk – calf injury – expected return GW28
Glenn Murray – calf injury – expected return GW28
Leon Balogun – shoulder injury – expected return GW28
Jurgen Locadia – ankle injury – expected return unknown
Burnley
Johann Berg Gudmundsson, only selected by 1.1 per cent will probably be the biggest miss for managers this week.
Johann Berg Gudmundsson – hip injury – expected return GW27
Robbie Brady – groin injury – expected return GW27
Steve Defour – calf injury – expected return unknown
Aaron Lennon – knee injury – expected return unknown
Jonathan Walters – heel injury – expected return unknown
Cardiff
Camarasa is a great budget option at Cardiff and has been performing well this year. Warnock believes he’ll be fit for this weekend but he’ll face a late fitness test. Enforcer Morrison will be a big miss at the heart of the Cardiff defence.
Victor Camarasa – calf injury – expected return GW27
Sean Morrison – abdominal injury – expected return GW29
Chelsea
A couple of small injuries to Pedro and Kepa are the only things to keep your eye on here, but they, of course, don’t have a fixture in GW27.
Pedro – stomach injury – expected return GW28
Davide Zappacosta – illness – expected return GW28
Kepa – hamstring injury – expected return GW28
Gary Cahill – back injury – expected return unknown
Danny Drinkwater – heel injury – expected return unknown
Marco van Ginkel – knee injury – expected return next season
Crystal Palace
Wan Bissaka is a last-minute injury for this weekend and will force managers to make moves (me included!)
Pape Souare – shoulder injury – expected return GW31
Julian Speroni – thigh injury – expected return GW28
Connor Wickham – unknown injury – expected return unknown
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – hamstring injury – expected return GW28
Martin Kelly – muscle injury – expected return GW28
Everton
Everton's defensive issues continue to mount as Kurt Zouma is suspended for this weekend. An entire back 4 all out, with the team badly out of form!
Kurt Zouma – suspended – will return GW29
Yerry Mina – ankle injury – could return GW26
Phil Jagielka – unknown injury – expected return unknown
Leighton Baines – rib injury – expected return unknown
Fulham
No real concerns for FPL bosses here.
Lazar Markovic – fatigue – could return GW27
Havard Nordtveit – foot injury – could return GW27
Marcus Bettinelli – unknown injury – expected return unknown
Alfie Mawson – knee injury – could return GW31
Huddersfield
Lossl is expected to feature again this weekend, which should be the only name of note this gameweek.
Jonas Lossl – illness – expected return GW27
Chris Lowe – illness – expected return GW27
Danny Williams – knee injury – expected return GW31
Elias Kachunga – illness Chris Lowe – illness – could return GW27
Isaac Mbenza – calf injury – expected return GW32
Leicester City
Last minute knocks for Maddison and Chilwell have put a hole in some of our transfer plans – hopefully, they’ll be back for GW28.
Marc Albrighton – hamstring injury – expected return unknown
Daniel Amartey – ankle injury – expected return GW29
Ben Chilwell – knock – expected return GW28
James Maddison – knock – expected return GW28
Nampalys Mendy – groin – could return GW27
Liverpool
Trent Alexander-Arnold is back to ease our worries. Gomez & Lovren remain on the sidelines.
Joe Gomez – ankle injury – expected return unknown
Dejan Lovren – hamstring injury – expected return GW29
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – knee injury – expected return GW32
Manchester City
Jesus’ injury makes Aguero a sure starter for now.
Benjamin Mendy – knee injury – could return GW27
Gabriel Jesus – hamstring injury – expected return unknown
John Stones – groin injury – could return GW28
Claudio Bravo – heel injury – expected return next season
Manchester United
Eyes peeled for Martial and Lingard this weekend. Martial more likely to feature.
Marcos Rojo – unknown injury – expected return GW29
Antonio Valencia – unknown injury – expected return GW29
Matteo Darmian – unknown injury – expected return GW29
Jesse Lingard – thigh injury – expected return GW28
Anthony Martial – thigh injury – expected return GW27
Newcastle United
Although Newcastle has a growing injury list, not many on here should worry you too much. Dummett was a decent pick for a budget. Keep an eye on Miguel Almirón when he gets into the side.
Ki Sung-Yeung – thigh injury – could return GW27
Paul Dummett – thigh injury – expected return GW27
Rob Elliot – unknown injury – expected return GW27
Jonjo Shelvey – thigh injury – expected return GW27
Southampton
Hojbjerg has pulled some excellent performances this season, with spectacular goals against Brighton and City (where he was also sent off!), but the big miss is Danny Ings.
Danny Ings – thigh injury – expected return GW29
Stuart Armstrong – thigh injury – expected return GW27
Mario Lemina – abdominal injury – expected return GW29
Michael Obefemi – thigh injury – expected return GW27
Tottenham Hotspur
It was quoted this week that Pochettino said Kane was ‘an animal’ and could feature this weekend for Spurs – so eyes peeled everyone!
Dele Alli – thigh injury – expected return GW29
Harry Kane – ankle injury – could return GW27
Ben Davies – groin injury – expected return GW27
Vincent Jansen – knee injury – expected return GW27
Danny Rose – illness – expected return GW27
Watford
Card-magnet Holebas is suspended for 2 games now!
Jose Holebas – suspended – will return GW29
Kiko Femenia – thigh injury – expected return unknown
West Ham
The surprise this week is Lanzini – who could be back in the squad for West Ham's game today!
Fabian Balbuena – knee injury – expected return GW29
Samir Nasri – calf injury – could return GW27
Andriy Yarmolenko – heel injury – expected return next season
Carlos Sanchez – knee injury – expected return GW33
Manuel Lanzini – knee injury – could return GW27
Jack Wilshere – ankle injury – expected return unknown
Winston Reid – knee injury – expected return next season
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Doherty is expected to be fit for this weekend's fixture, as is Jota.
Matt Doherty – knock – expected return GW27
Diogo Jota – leg injury – could return GW27