
Fantasy Premier League is back with users frantically setting their line-ups for Friday’s kick-off and the start of Gameweek 1
Yoane Wissa, Brentford (£7.5m)
Similarly to Isak, Wissa will play no part in Brentford’s opening gameweek as he verges on a move away from the club. He went on strike earlier in the summer and while he has since returned to training, manager Keith Andrews has confirmed he will not take part in the Bees’ opener against Nottingham Forest.
Morgan Rogers, Aston Villa (£7.0m)
Currently dealing with an ankle injury from the friendly against Roma on 6 August, he subsequently missed Villa’s next two friendlies. He has returned to training, however, and will be one to monitor ahead of Saturday’s opener at home to Newcastle.
Caoimhin Kelleher, Brentford (£4.5m)
The former Liverpool goalkeeper is a doubt for the first Premier League game of the season against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. A knock forced him out of the friendly against Borussia Monchengladbach on 8 August. It will be touch and go for the Irishman, with Andrews confirming he is “back on the grass” but will face a late fitness test to determine if he’s “absolutely ready”.
Conor Bradley, Liverpool (£5.0m)
Missed the end of pre-season and Community Shield with a minor muscle injury, which will lead to Jeremie Frimpong stepping in for the opener against Bournemouth. Arne Slot said it would be “tight” if he makes the opener, so a cheaper option for a member of the Reds back line will have to wait.
Andre Onana, Man United (£5.0m)
A hamstring injury sustained in July has scuppered his pre-season, but he is pushing to make the opener against Arsenal on Sunday.
Anthony Gordon, Newcastle (£7.5m)
An ankle injury forced him off against Atletico Madrid on 9 August. Eddie Howe was hopeful on Gordon’s condition to return against Villa though, and revealed in his Friday press conference that “everyone is available” apart from Joe Willock. Without Alexander Isak, in all likelihood, Gordon could prove a popular pick among FPL players.
Destiny Udogie, Tottenham Hotspur (£4.5m)
The left-back suffered a knee injury warming up against Luton in July. Thomas Frank confirmed he will not be back in time for Burnley, stating in his press conference: “Destiny is progressing but it’s too early for him to be involved in the squad.”
Rodri, Man City (£6.5m)
After missing nearly the entirety of last season with a serious knee injury, Pep Guardiola has confirmed Rodri will travel to Wolves but will not start as he continues to build up match fitness.