Fantasy Premier League GW 13: Key Injury Updates and Team News
All eyes on matchday 13 of the 2024/25 Premier League season will be on the biggest fixture of the season, Liverpool against Manchester City. The match can go on to decide the fate of the Premier League title with Liverpool already enjoying an eight-point lead. Nonetheless, there are several other fixtures to also look forward to. With plenty of clubs also involved in European football, the Fantasy Premier League manager will keep a close look on the fitness updates. Here is a comprehensive status of all the 20 Premier League with regards to the fitness updates.
Arsenal
Kieran Tierney, Leandro Trossard, and Riccardo Calafiori have obtained the doctors’ approval and will be available for selection for Mikel Arteta. Unfortunately, Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are both recovering from knee injuries and will return in late January and early December respectively. The increased number of options in the squad will certainly boost Mikel Arteta’s confidence.
Aston Villa
Jacob Ramsey and Amadou Onana will be the only names on Villa’s injury list when the club plays against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.
Bournemouth
Alex Scott (Meniscus Injury), Julian Araujo (Hamstring Injury), and Luis Sinisterra (Muscle Injury) have not participated in the training sessions this week. Talented Ghanian international, Antoine Semenyo’s services will also be missed due to a suspension.
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Brentford
Thomas Frank will have several key absentees for the match against Leicester City. Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva, Kristofer Ajer, and Gustavo Gomes are all injured and unavailable. Thomas Frank will also not be able to call upon the services of Christian Nørgaard as the midfielder serves his suspension.
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton will unfortunately have a plethora of absentees for the game against Southampton. Adam Webster, James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu, Lewis Dunk, Jack Hinshelwood, Tariq Lamptey, Solly March, and Yankuba Minteh are the names currently sidelined by injury issues.
Chelsea
Fan favourite and club captain, Reece James has suffered another frustrating injury issue and his return is still undetermined. Fellow right-back, Malo Gusto is also battling a virus illness and is unlikely to feature on matchday 13. Explosive winger and summer signing, Pedro Neto is also ruled out due to a knock.
Crystal Palace
Struggling in the relegation zone, Crystal Palace has one of the longest injury lists currently. Adam Wharton, Chadi Riad, Eberchi Eze, Edward Nketiah, and Matheus Franca will not be a part of the trip to Villa Park. Daichi Kamada will also not be available due to a suspension.
Everton
The Toffees will have a challenging encounter to tackle against Manchester United on Sunday. Armando Broja, James Garner, Seamus Coleman, Tim Iroegbunam, and Youssef Chermiti will not take part in the match due to respective injury woes.
Fulham
Carlos Vinicius who has been out due to a knock since early September is still unlikely to make the matchday squad for Fulham. He will be joined by midfielder Harrison Reed on the sidelines on matchday 13.
Ipswich Town
Chiedozie Ogbene is the only name confirmed to be out for Ipswich Town owing to an Achilles Tendon Injury. Fantasy Premier League managers, however, will also have to factor in the uncertainty looming over the participation of Jacob Greaves, Nathan Broadhead, Kalvin Phillips, and Ben Johnson who are yet to receive the green light from the club doctors.
Leicester City
Leicester City will not be able to call upon Harry Winks (Muscle Injury), Adul Fatawu (Cruciate Ligament Injury), Jakub Stolarczyk (Ankle Injury), and Ricardo Periera (Hamstring Injury).
Liverpool
Starting goalkeeper, Alisson Becker has returned to training and is in line to start the crucial encounter against Manchester City. The likes of Diogo Jota, Federico Chiesa, and Konstantinos Tsimikas, though, will not take part in the contest.
Manchester City
Mateo Kovacic has been the most recent addition to the injury list of Manchester City. The likes of Oscar Bobb, Rodri, and Ruben Dias have already been sidelined for a long time. Explosive winger, Jeremy Doku’s participation is also uncertain due to a thigh injury. Kevin De Bruyne is also in line to start the match.
Manchester United
Only Lenny Yoro and Victor Lindelöf are yet to recover from their respective fitness worries. Ruben Amorim and the Manchester United fanbase will be delighted to have almost the full squad available after a long period of time.
Newcastle United
The Magpies will miss the services of Bruno Guimaraes (Knock), Emil Krafth (Broken Collarbone), Jamaal Lascelles (Cruciate Ligament Injury), Joseph Willock (Calf Injury), and Sven Botman (Cruciate Ligament Injury).
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest has been one of the pleasant surprises in the Premier League this season. The club will not be able to rely upon the services of Anthony Elanga, Danilo, and Ibrahim Sangare on matchday 13.
Southampton
Aaron Ramsdale (Broken Finger), Gavin Bazunu (Achilles Tendon Injury), Jan Bednarek (Muscle Injury), Ross Stewart (Calf Injury), and William Smallbone (Hamstring Injury) will not be available for Southampton on matchday 13.
Tottenham Hotspur
Midfielder, Rodrigo Bentancur was handed a seven-game ban for his off-the-pitch remarks. The Uruguayan will be joined by Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Mikey Moore, Richarlison, Guglielmo Vicario, and Wilson Odobert on the list of unavailable players for Ange Postecoglou.
West Ham
Mohammed Kudus was handed a red card in mid-October against Tottenham Hotspur, but he has still not completed his serving period. Niclas Füllkrug is another name on the absentees list due to an Achilles tendon injury.
Wolves
Boubacar Traore (Knee), Enso Gonzalez (Ligament), Hee-Chan Hwang (Ankle), Sasa Kalajdzic (Ligament), and Yerson Mosquera (Knee) will be guaranteed absentees on matchday 13 for a resurging Wolves side. Sam Johnstone and Bastien Meupiyou are also yet to be cleared by the club doctors.
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