Fantasy Premier League managers, take note! Ahead of this weekend’s matches, we’ve got the crucial injury updates and predicted lineups you need to gain an edge. Several top clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool are sweating on the fitness of key players – here’s a club-by-club breakdown of who’s in and who’s out.
Man United Facing Injury Crisis?
Manchester United could be without up to six first-team regulars for the trip to Fulham on Sunday. The biggest worry is over Marcus Rashford, who missed training this week for personal reasons. Manager Rúben Amorim refused to rule out the red-hot forward but admitted his involvement is in doubt.
Also on the treatment table are defenders Luke Shaw (calf), Victor Lindelöf (concussion) and midfield maestro Mason Mount (strain) – all expected to miss out. There are fitness doubts too over center-back Matthijs de Ligt and summer signing Noussair Mazraoui. With an injury list that long, Amorim may have to get creative with his selections.
Predicted Man United XI (3-4-2-1):
Onana; Martínez, Maguire, de Ligt; Dalot, Fernandes, Ugarte, Mazraoui; Garnacho, Diallo; Højlund
Liverpool Sweating on Attacking Duo
Liverpool have been handed a double injury scare ahead of hosting Ipswich Town on Saturday. Winger Luis Díaz and new striker Dominik Szoboszlai are both doubts after sitting out training sessions this week. Manager Jürgen Klopp will be desperate to have his attacking duo available against the newly-promoted side.
Better news for the Reds is the return to fitness of key defender Ibrahima Konaté and midfield general Alexis Mac Allister – both are expected to start. But Joe Gomez (hamstring) remains sidelined while there are question marks over Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota (strain).
Predicted Liverpool XI (4-2-3-1):
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Díaz
More Injury News & Lineups
Here’s a quick-fire round-up of the latest injury updates and predicted lineups for the other key Premier League clubs:
- Arsenal: Zinchenko fit, Partey starts in defense. Saka (hamstring) out.
- Man City: Walker-Peters back, Rodri (knee) facing long absence.
- Chelsea: Mudryk suspended, Fernández doubt. Fofana, Badiashile out.
- Spurs: Kulusevski returns, Bissouma 50/50. Solanke (knee) out 6 weeks.
For detailed injury news, return dates, and starting 11 predictions for every Premier League side, check out our complete Matchweek 23 preview. Remember, the FPL deadline for transfers is one hour before the first kick-off on Saturday!
Navigating these injury minefields is the key to FPL success. Stay tuned for more team news throughout the weekend.
Joe Smith, FootballFancast Fantasy Expert
