FPL Gameweek 16 team news: Thursday’s injury updates

FULHAM

Because I missed Gameweek 15, Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring) is not ready to return this weekend. However, Marco Silva does not think that the left back is seriously injured.

“He will come out [Burnley] game. It’s the kind of situation we have to take day by day, how he will react.

“It’s not something very serious. He felt something very small, had some exams. He is a player, as you know, because of his historical situation with injuries in the past, we have to be more careful with him than probably with anyone else.”

“That’s why it will probably take a little bit more time. But I don’t think it will be anything very, very long. But for the next game he will be out.” – Marco Silva on Ryan Sessegnon, via the Fulham website

The Cottagers will be without Rodrigo Muniz (hamstring) also until 2026.

Forgotten person Antonee Robinson (knee) has However, trained this week. Now the only question is when Silva will include the US international in a matchday squad.

“He is training with the team, he is making good progress, he is doing well. It is now a matter of time when we will decide whether he will compete or not.”

“Tomorrow we have another session, we’ll see, but last week was a good week for him in terms of individual work, and adjusting things step by step and being with the team.

“This week he has also been with the team. Another session tomorrow, let’s see how he will react to a whole week, and then we will make a decision about him.” – Marco Silva on Antonee Robinson, via the Fulham website

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Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze And Calvin Bassey play their final matches before heading to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

BRENTFORD

Kevin Damage will miss Gameweek 16 as he was booked for the fifth time this season last weekend.

However, the Bees could have one wide player back in contention Travel Nelson (knock) back possibly.

“Reiss is doing quite well. He took a knock about a week ago, so we’ll see how he develops on Sunday.

“It should be in and around [being] available for Sunday. We will see how things go in the coming days.” – Keith Andrews on Reiss Nelson

Long absences Josh Dasilva (knee), Fabio Carvalho (knee) and Antoni Milambo (knee) are all out.

However, Keith Andrews said these were his only permanent absentees.

Dango Ouattara And Frank Onyeka will make their AFCON exits after the match against Leeds United.

BURNLEY

The Clarets have suspended three players due to the visit of Fulham.

Kyle Walker picked up his fifth booking of the season at Newcastle United last Saturday, so he will sit this one out.

“I think that’s fair to say. There are obviously options, but it’s certainly something we have to think about how we’re going to approach it structurally.”

“Do we change a little bit? Do we change formations or personnel? Who do we put in there? So those are the decisions that I have to come up with at 5:30 pm and get to the point, so we’ll see.” – Scott Parker on whether Kyle Walker’s absence is causing headaches at right-back, via Burnley Express

Lucas Pires was given his marching orders for denying a goal-scoring opportunity in the same match, so he is also serving a one-match suspension.

Hannibal Mejbrimeanwhile, only one game is due to a four-game suspension for misconduct.

As for injuries, Bashir Humphreys (muscle), Jordan Beyer (hamstring), Connor Roberts (Achilles) and Zeki Amdouni (knee) remain outside.

Axel Tuanzebewho has been out for a few weeks due to an unspecified problem, is nearing a return, but this match may come too soon.

“He’s fine, [but] I’m not sure he’ll be ready for the weekend.” – Scott Parker on Axel Tuanzebe, via Burnley Express

Scott Parker says Burnley has no new concerns.

Tuanzebe, Hannibal and Lyle Foster are on their way to Africa after this weekend.