FPL Gameweek 1: Latest injuries and bans
Being able to navigate around unavailable players is key to FPL success. Together with some useful Fantasy Football Scout information, here is the current list of injuries and bans heading into Gameweek 1.
THE NOTABLE INJURIES AND BANS OF GAMEWEEK 1
ARSENAL
OUT:
Gabriel Jesus (knee) – A procedure has taken place and he’ll miss the first couple.
ASTON VILLA
OUT:
Alex Moreno (hamstring) – May injury keeps him out until early September.
Jacob Ramsey (foot) – Broken metatarsal, out until September’s international break.
BOURNEMOUTH
OUT:
Marcus Tavernier (knock)
Ryan Fredericks (calf)
Antoine Semenyo (shin)
MAYBE:
Adam Smith (muscle)
Lloyd Kelly (knock)
Ryan Christie (muscle)
BRENTFORD
OUT:
Ivan Toney (suspended) – Eight-month ban for breaching FA rules, out until January 2024.
MAYBE:
Bryan Mbeumo (dead leg)
Frank Onyeka (dead leg)
Rico Henry (knock)
Josh Dasilva (knock)
BRIGHTON
none
BURNLEY
OUT:
Michael Obafemi (hamstring)
CHELSEA
OUT:
Wesley Fofana (knee) – ACL surgery from July rules him for several months.
Benoit Badiashile (hamstring) – Hasn’t featured in pre-season.
Marcus Bettinelli (unknown)
Armando Broja (knee) – Long-term injury
MAYBE:
Christopher Nkunku (knee) – Hurt in Dortmund friendly.
Noni Madueke (hamstring)
CRYSTAL PALACE
OUT:
Michael Olise (hamstring) – Picked up on England under-21 duty.
MAYBE:
Will Hughes (knock)
Cheick Doucoure (muscle)
Tyrick Mitchell (thigh)
EVERTON
OUT:
Dwight McNeil (ankle) – Will miss the start.
MAYBE:
James Tarkowski (leg)
Arnaut Danjuma (match fitness)
FULHAM
OUT:
Joao Palhinha (shoulder)
MAYBE:
Tom Cairney (muscle)
Additionally, check out Fantasy Football Scout for more in-depth details on key FPL injuries and bans.
Meanwhile, Scout will soon cover the pre-match press conferences, where managers should give more accurate updates. There’s also a live injuries and bans stream on their YouTube channel.
LIVERPOOL
none
LUTON
OUT:
Reece Burke (knock) – Out for a few weeks.
Gabriel Osho (knee) – Out for a few weeks.
MAYBE:
Jordan Clark (knock)
MANCHESTER CITY
MAYBE:
Nathan Ake (knock)
MANCHESTER UNITED
none
NEWCASTLE
none
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
OUT:
Wayne Hennessey (knee)
MAYBE:
Taiwo Awoniyi (knock)
Moussa Niakhate (knock)
Felipe (knock)
SHEFFIELD UNITED
OUT:
Jayden Bogle (knee)
Ismaila Coulibaly (knee)
Rhian Brewster (match fitness)
MAYBE:
John Fleck (knock)
Oliver Norwood (head)
Oliver McBurnie (foot)
TOTTENHAM
OUT:
Rodrigo Bentancur (knee) – Ruptured his ACL in February.
Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring) – Carried over from late 2022/23 season.
Bryan Gil (groin)
MAYBE:
Richarlison (knock)
WEST HAM
none
WOLVES
none
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