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Injuries and fitness concerns have emerged as teams prepare for their upcoming matches in the Premier League. Analysis indicates several key players’ statuses are uncertain, affecting their respective squads.
Player Updates and Injury Reports
Sunderland’s midfielder Noah Sadiki, who has been dealing with an ankle strain, is expected to play this Saturday. However, defender Omar Alderete is facing muscle discomfort after representing Paraguay and will require assessment before the match. Additionally, Reinildo is confirmed to be suspended.
Wolves’ forward Hee-Chan Hwang is also managing a minor injury. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde’s availability remains questionable due to illness. Meanwhile, Matt Doherty is nearing full fitness following wrist surgery, and Toti Gomes is back in contention after recovering from an illness.
Player Availability
- Sunderland:
- Out: Alese, Diarra, Cirkin, Hjelde, Reinildo
- Doubts: Alderete, Sadiki
- Wolves:
- Out: Chiwome
- Doubts: Bellegarde, Doherty, Hwang, Strand Larsen
Fantasy Premier League Insights
For Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, several players have emerged as points of interest. Defender Omar Alderete (£4.1m) stands out as one of the best value options, having earned FPL DefCon points in four of the past five Gameweeks. Currently, he ranks as the seventh-highest scoring defender in FPL.
However, due to his thigh strain sustained on international duty, his fitness must be closely monitored. Goalkeeper Robin Roefs (£4.6m) is another notable player; he is currently tied as the highest-scoring goalkeeper in Fantasy, boasting three clean sheets. Roefs has accrued more save points (7) and bonus points (6) than any other ‘keeper, averaging 5.9 points per game.
In terms of defensive contributions, Hugo Bueno (£4.4m) has made notable strides. He ranks highly with five defenders surpassing him in penalty box touches, three delivering more crosses (35), and one creating more chances (10).
Conclusion
As the Premier League weekend approaches, fitness updates on key players will be crucial for teams and FPL managers alike. Keeping an eye on injury reports will help strategize for upcoming fixtures effectively.
