There’s Gameweek 27 team news to bring you as we follow the 15 pre-match press conferences taking place on Friday.
We’ll cover all the updates and Fantasy Premier League (FPL) talking points in this ‘live’ article. Hit refresh for the latest news as this piece will be updated as and when the pressers take place.
The main headlines from Thursday’s four press conferences are available to read here.
Nuno Espirito Santo is the odd man out: he fulfilled his media duties after Wednesday’s FA Cup tie. That has now been released from its embargo and we’ve got the key updates from the Nottingham Forest boss below.
GAMEWEEK 27 TEAM NEWS: KEY INJURY UPDATES
GAMEWEEK 27 TEAM NEWS: FRIDAY’S PRESS CONFERENCE TIMES
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NEWCASTLE UNITED
Callum Wilson (tendon), Joelinton (quad) and Nick Pope (shoulder) are now the only names on Newcastle’s once-lengthy injury list.
Matt Targett (hamstring) is back in training and will be the next Magpie to return, although Eddie Howe hinted that the visit of Wolves would come too soon for the left-back.
Martin Dubravka was back from illness for Tuesday’s cup tie with Blackburn Rovers.
Elliott Anderson also returned in midweek, with Joe Willock and Alexander Isak making their comebacks in Gameweek 26.
“I think they’re getting there. I think Alex will get there with every game, his situation is slightly different to Joe’s.
“Alex has had a groin problem now three times so I think naturally, there’s maybe a feeling that he needs confidence in his body and physically with how he’s performing in the games.
“I think these two games have been really good for him to help him feel that his body is strong. Certainly, all the work behind the scenes has been good. I’d like to think he’ll improve with every game from this point onwards.
“Joe is slightly different, just with the length of time he’s been out. We’re trying to nurse him back to full fitness as quickly as possible. I think that’ll take a period of time before he’s back to his very, very best. Difficult to put a timeframe on it.” – Eddie Howe on the fitness of Alexander Isak and Joe Willock
Howe again confirmed that Sven Botman was merely rested against Blackburn.
“Sven is looking good. We just felt that Sven would benefit more from training than playing. He’s another player that has come back from a longer-term injury, back into the team. We just felt that he needed some more individualised training to hopefully get back to his very best level.
“Yeah, we could see him [tomorrow].” – Eddie Howe
Sandro Tonali remains banned until next season.
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Forest could recover some of their injured players for the visit of Liverpool.
Nuno Espirito Santo hinted that Chris Wood (hamstring), Ibrahim Sangaré (unspecified) and Willy Boly (unspecified) were nearing returns.
Ola Aina and Nuno Tavares (both unspecified) look set to remain out, however.
“Not sure, not sure. Let’s see tomorrow. Some players are in the final part of their recovery, let’s see.
“Ibrahim is closer. Chris Wood is also closer. Ola and Nuno, more problems. Boly is also in the final days of his recovery.
“We have to focus on the next game, and the next one is a tough one. It will require a lot of energy from us. Now it is important to recover well, then work and prepare well for that game.” – Nuno Espirito Santo