Erling Haaland and Morgan Rogers both have fitness concerns ahead of GW27 (Image: Getty)
Changes may need to be made ahead of a midweek round of top-flight fixtures, with the (FPL) deadline falling at 6pm (GMT) on Tuesday February 25.
All 20 Prem sides will be in action across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night, with vs , vs and vs the standout fixtures.
Several FPL heavyweights are at risk of missing out, so here, Express Sport takes you through the latest injury news on six popular picks…
Erling Haaland
is hopeful that the City striker will return in time for the trip to Spurs on Wednesday. Haaland injured his knee against earlier this month, sat on the bench at the Bernabeu and missed out entirely against on Sunday. “I have the feeling he will be back soon because he trained on Saturday and made some really good movements,” said Guardiola.
Morgan Rogers
The Aston Villa man asked to be substituted during the win over on Saturday. Manager Unai Emery subsequently admitted it was only because of a kick, and he hopes Rogers will be ready to return against Crystal Palace on Tuesday.
Emile Smith Rowe hobbled off during Fulham’s defeat at home to Crystal Palace (Image: Getty)
Emile Smith Rowe
The former man hobbled off during Fulham’s defeat at home to Palace on Saturday. Cottagers boss Marco Silva has since revealed that Smith Rowe was assessed in training, but the Portuguese is keeping his cards close to his chest. “It is difficult to say if he’s going to be ready,” said Silva.
Danny Welbeck
The Brighton veteran missed Saturday’s big win at Southampton, and Seagulls manager Fabian Hurzeler admits he will be careful about risking him at home to Bournemouth next time out. “I am still concerned about Danny and therefore we have to wait to see how training goes,” he said. “He is doubtful. We won’t take any risks.”
Dominic Solanke
‘s starting striker has been sidelined with a knee issue since mid-January. He was given a six-week recovery prognosis just about six weeks ago, but the Europa League clash with AZ Alkmaar on March 6 is currently deemed his most-likely return date, and he is expected to sit out the City showdown.
Sven Botman
The Dutch defender has missed ‘s last three games with a knee problem, and further assessments will take place ahead of Wednesday’s trip to Anfield. “He is making good progress,” said Magpies manager Eddie Howe. “Just not as quickly as we wanted it to.”