Injuries & suspensions update ahead of Gameweek 30 – latest on Bukayo Saka, Ollie Watkins and more
DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 30 in one easily digestible dose.
Bukayo Saka will be assessed after Friday’s training session to determine his availability for Arsenal’s trip to Brighton on Saturday.
The Gunners’ No7, who currently features in 42.8% of teams, did not make the matchday squad in midweek but that mini break has given him a chance of a quick return.
Mikel Arteta’s side are also due to face Bayern Munich in Gameweek 30.
As for the Seagulls, Adam Webster and Evan Ferguson have been added to their lengthy injury list.
Bart Verbruggen will start between the sticks against Arsenal.
Unai Emery confirmed that Jacob Ramsey will not play again this season while late decisions will be made on Emi Martinez and Ollie Watkins ahead of Aston Villa’s home game against Brentford on Saturday.
In brighter news for the Villains, John McGinn has served his suspension and is therefore likely to regain his place in the starting line-up.
Wataru Endo is expected to recover in time for Liverpool’s crunch game against Manchester United on Sunday but Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson, Diogo Jota and Stefan Bajcetic remain sidelined.
As for the Red Devils, Casemiro, Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans all limped away from Thursday night’s frenetic clash with Chelsea.
It’s too early to tell the severity of the trio’s respective injuries but all are deemed doubts for Gameweek 30 at this stage.
Victor Lindelof and Lisandro Martinez will be out for at least the rest of April.
Ederson is in contention to return for Manchester City but a final decision will be made closer to Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off.
However, the defending champions’ trip to Selhurst Park comes too soon for Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake.
Michael Olise, who averages 9.2 points-per-game in Dream Team this season, may feature in some capacity for Crystal Palace but the talented midfielder is only ready for “15 or 20 minutes” according to Oliver Glasner.
Matheus Cunha returned for Wolves last time out and might be ready to start against West Ham on Saturday.
Hwang Hee-chan and Craig Dawson returned to training at the end of the week and will be assessed prior to the Hammers’ visit to Molineux.
Tino Livramento and Miguel Almiron are both facing at least a couple of weeks on the sidelines following Newcastle’s chaotic encounter against West Ham.
Anthony Gordon was dismissed in that game but he served his one-game suspension in midweek and is therefore available to face Fulham this weekend.
The Cottagers’ in-form striker Rodrigo Muniz has apparently been playing through a minor issue but the problem is manageable.
ARSENAL
Injuries: Jurrien Timber (doubt), Bukayo Saka (doubt)
Suspensions: None
ASTON VILLA
Injuries: Tyrone Mings, Emi Buendia, Boubacar Kamara, Jacob Ramsey, Ollie Watkins (doubt), Nicolo Zaniolo (doubt), Emi Martinez (doubt), Matty Cash
Suspensions: None
BOURNEMOUTH
Injuries: Ryan Fredericks, Chris Mepham (doubt), Marcos Senesi (doubt), Luis Sinisterra
Suspensions: None
BRENTFORD
Injuries: Aaron Hickey, Rico Henry, Kevin Schade (doubt), Josh Dasilva, Ethan Pinnock, Ben Mee, Christian Norgaard
Suspensions: None
BRIGHTON
Injuries: Solly March, James Milner, Jack Hinshelwood, Kaoru Mitoma, Evan Ferguson, Adam Webster, Billy Gilmour
Suspensions: None
BURNLEY
Injuries: Luka Koleosho, Nathan Redmond, Aaron Ramsey, Jordan Beyer (doubt), Ameen Al-Dakhil, Han-Noah Massengo
Suspensions: None
CHELSEA
Injuries: Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, Lesley Ugochukwo, Reece James, Christopher Nkunku, Levi Colwill, Robert Sanchez (doubt), Ben Chilwell (doubt)
Suspensions: None
CRYSTAL PALACE
Injuries: Cheick Doucoure, Rob Holding, Michael Olise (doubt), Marc Guehi, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Matheus Franca, Sam Johnstone, Chris Richards (doubt)
Suspensions: None
EVERTON
Injuries: Dele Alli, Arnaut Danjuma, Lewis Dobbin, Amadou Onana (doubt)
Suspensions: None
FULHAM
Injuries: None
Suspensions: None
LIVERPOOL
Injuries: Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, Joel Matip, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson, Diogo Jota
Suspensions: None
LUTON
Injuries: Tom Lockyer, Marvelous Nakamba, Mads Andersen, Elijah Adebayo (doubt), Jacob Brown, Gabriel Osho, Amari’i Bell, Dan Potts, Albert-Mboyo Sambi Lokonga, Reece Burke (doubt), Chiedozie Ogbene
Suspensions: None
MANCHESTER CITY
Injuries: Nathan Ake, Kyle Walker, Ederson (doubt)
Suspensions: None
MANCHESTER UNITED
Injuries: Tyrell Malacia, Anthony Martial, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Raphael Varane (doubt), Jonny Evans (doubt), Casemiro (doubt), Victor Lindelof
Suspensions: None
NEWCASTLE
Injuries: Matt Targett, Nick Pope, Joelinton, Callum Wilson, Kieran Trippier, Jamaal Lascelles, Miguel Almiron, Lewis Hall (doubt), Lewis Miley, Tino Livramento, Sven Botman
Suspensions: Sandro Tonali
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Injuries: Nuno Tavares, Taiwo Awoniyi, Willy Boly
Suspensions: None
SHEFFIELD UNITED
Injuries: Daniel Jebbison, John Egan, Chris Basham, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Max Lowe, Cameron Archer (doubt), Rhian Brewster, Tom Davies, George Baldock
Suspensions: None
TOTTENHAM
Injuries: Ryan Sessegnon, Manor Solomon, Fraser Forster, Brennan Johnson (doubt)
Suspensions: None
WEST HAM
Injuries: Nayef Aguerd (doubt), Alphonse Areola
Suspensions: None
WOLVES
Injuries: Hwang Hee-chan (doubt), Craig Dawson (doubt), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Pedro Neto
Suspensions: None
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