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Toe injury to keep Rooney out tomorrow vs NEW

Wayne Rooney has been ruled out of Manchester United's match with Newcastle tomorrow because of a toe injury, and is in danger of missing the second leg of Champions League play next week.

Critical news late in the week as most fantasy managers probably have their XI's set, but any squad containing Rooney will now have to be reshuffled. With Robin van Persie also sidelined, the Red Devils attack, which hasn't exactly been dependable this season to begin with, will have to call upon Danny Welbeck and/or Javier Hernandez to lead the line. Welbeck is probably the better bet for the start but temper expectations without United's key player there to create the chances.

Source: Manchester Evening News

Fri, Apr 4, 2014 06:06:00 PM

Chelsea duo ready for Stoke City test

Chelsea have been handed a double boost with the news that Pedro and Tiemoue Bakayoko will be available for Saturday's visit from Stoke City.

Pedro has recovered from an ankle which force him to be withdrawn at half-time against Arsenal on Sunday, while Bakayoko has been declared fit after the midfielder was involved in a car accident on Thursday. Danny Drinkwater will miss out as he continues to recover from a calf and David Luiz will serve the first game of his three-match ban, but Eden Hazard could be given his first league start of the campaign. The Belgian recorded two assists and played 90 minutes in the 5-1 Carabao Cup win over Nottingham Forest in midweek. Should Antonio Conte decide to name either Pedro or Hazard to the substitute's bench, then Willian could make the starting XI.

Source: Chelsea Website

Sep 22 - 8:16 PM

Fuchs back in action for Week 6

Christian Fuchs will be fit to face Liverpool on Saturday after recovering from a "freak" eye injury he picked up in training.

Manager Craig Shakespeare confirmed Fuchs will be available for selection after he was given the "all clear" by an eye specialist and trained all week with no ill effects. Fuchs, who is entrenched as the starting left-back, will resume his place against Liverpool on Saturday. This weekend however the Austria international's fantasy value is best tailored to formats that reward peripheral metrics, considering a clean sheet will be a tough ask against the Reds potent attack.

Source: Leicester City Website

Sep 22 - 6:20 PM

Shakespeare labels Vardy late call for Week 6

Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare confirmed Jamie Vardy's availability would be assessed ahead of Saturday's match against Liverpool.

Vardy came off against Huddersfield Town with a tight groin at the weekend and was rested during Tuesday's Carabao Cup win over Liverpool. The England international, who has scored five goals in his last three leagues matches against Liverpool, trained on Friday but will need to be checked prior to the clash at the King Power Stadium. "If there’s no reaction, we’ll see how he is in the morning and if he’s ready to be involved," Shakespeare said. Kelechi Iheanacho could be handed another start if Vardy is unable to pass a late fitness test, while Leonardo Ulloa will also be available after being withdrawn due to dizziness on Tuesday night.

Source: Leicester City Website

Sep 22 - 6:53 PM

James faces another injury lay-off

Matty James will miss out on Sunday's match against Liverpool after being ruled out for four to six weeks with an Achilles injury.

The injury marks another blow for James, who missed two full seasons with a knee injury before his recent return to action. The 25-year-old suffered the problem in the home defeat to Chelsea two weeks ago and consequently missed Leicester's last fixture matches. While manager Craig Shakespeare said James' past injury experiences will help him cope with the lay-off, the severity of the injury could see him out of action until November. Andy King could be handed a start alongside Wilfred Ndidi against Liverpool, while Vicente Iborra will also be in contention for more playing time.

Source: Leicester City Website

Sep 22 - 5:20 PM

Kompany set to boost City backline

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that Vincent Kompany is in line to return this weekend.

The Manchester City captain has missed the club's last four matches after sustaining a calf injury during the last international break. But Kompany is set to be involved against bottom-of-the-tabel Crystal Palace this weekend while midfielder Ilkay Gundogan isn't expected to miss much time after sustaining a knee injury this week. Said Guardiola: "The injury situation is OK. Vinny has come back and we were lucky with Gundogan, so we will see. "It is important to stay fit, avoid injuries - that is the best way. But in the Premier League, every single team can beat the other one."

Source: Manchester City website

Sep 22 - 4:22 PM

Newcastle still missing Lejeune, Dummett

Newcastle will have to do without two key defenders once again with Paul Dummett and Florian Lejeune still out.

The defensive duo started the season opener against Tottenham—a 2-0 home loss—but left with injury and have not played since. Lejeune, who was expected to return this week, will now sit out as he fights off an ankle injury. However, Benitez said the club is more than comfortable with Jamaal Lascelles and Ciaran Clark at the back: "More or less the same situation, everybody's fine. Lejeune's having treatment. We're really pleased signing him. He was unlucky with the injury, but (Ciaran) Clark and (Jamaal) Lascelles are doing well, so he has to wait, but he's pushing and creating problems for my decisions every week."

Source: Shields Gazette

Sep 22 - 4:28 PM

Zaha to return after international break

Crystal Palace is nearing the end of its anxious wait without Wilfried Zaha with the winger close to a return.

Zaha is set to return after the upcoming international break after sustaining a knee injury in the club's opening match of the season, according to manager Roy Hodgson. "We've got a large squad to choose from. Everyone made it through Tuesday unscathed...Feedback on Wilf is positive, he is doing work with the sports science and medical staff and is still on target for a return after the international period." The Eagles have sorely missed the Ivorian international as the club remains goalless this season.

Source: Crystal Palace website

Sep 22 - 4:38 PM

Albion's Chris Brunt uncertain for Week 6

Chris Brunt continues to be a difficult player to get a handle on between a current calf issue and where Kieran Gibbs fits into the picture.

Chris Brunt has been something of a Swiss Army Knife for Tony Pulis over the past year or so. Sometimes deployed as a left back, sometimes deployed further up the pitch, and sometimes excluded entirely. Since Gibbs' arrival toward the end of the transfer window Brunt has been an unused substitute once (Brighton) and started and come off after 71 minutes once (West Ham). Given the calf injury and alternatives, it may well be that Brunt will miss out entirely on Week 6. Despite West Brom's status as a less-than-glamorous side, Brunt's status will be interesting to fantasy managers as his health returns and Tony Pulis is forced to figure out how and how often to use the Northern Ireland international.

Source: Rotoworld.com

Sep 22 - 12:19 PM

Geoff Cameron out for Potters in Week 6

Geoff Cameron's continuing hamstring issues piles on the misery for Mark Hughes who is going to struggle to field a defense against visiting Chelsea.

The Potters looked deep at the center back position coming out of the summer with Kurt Zouma, Geoff Cameron, and Kevin Wimmer joining returning starters Ryan Shawcross and Bruno Martins Indi. Six weeks into the season and it's looking a bit threadbare as Shawcross and Cameron are definitely out, Zouma can't face his parent club and Wimmer is doubtful as well. With Martins Indi the only regular who is healthy heading into the weekend it might be down to Josh Tymon to partner the Dutch international if Wimmer can't go. Not a good look with Chelsea coming to the Bet365 Stadium.

Source: Rotoworld.com

Sep 22 - 11:58 AM

Kurt Zouma can't play against parent club

Kurt Zouma won't be able to play against parent club Chelsea in Week 6 action per the terms of his loan deal.

Missing Zouma for a week wouldn't be a terrible thing for the Potters if they were healthy elsewhere but they are far from it. Ryan Shawcross and Geoff Cameron are both out and Kevin Wimmer is a significant doubt after picking up an injury in the Potters' mid-week Carabao Cup match. Mark Hughes has been playing a three-man center back group recently but it is reasonable to wonder if he'll even have two healthy recognized center backs to face Chelsea.

Source: Rotoworld.com

Sep 22 - 12:01 PM

Kiko Femenia passed fit for Week 6

Marco Silva's defense gets a boost with the return of Kiko Femenia after the right back was taken off in Week 5 due to a head injury.

With Daryl Janmaat back from his own injury issues, it may well be that Femenia will be on the bench for the trip Wales to face Swansea. When starting, Femenia has been a strong fantasy option but the uncertainty over his place in the pecking order reduces his value significantly. For those having to make a decision on him before line-ups are released for this match the presumption should be that Femenia will not be starting.

Source: Rotoworld.com

Sep 22 - 12:07 PM