Premier League Injury Updates: Keep These Players Out of Your Lineup! GW 18
As Gameweek 18 of the Premier League approaches and more than half the season has passed, the competition is starting to take clearer shape. In this Fantasy 24 Club article, we highlight the key players you should avoid including in your lineup due to long-term injuries that will keep them sidelined.
Bruno Fernandes (9.4M)
After 17 matches and 12 goal contributions—5 goals scored and 7 assists, totaling 99 points—Bruno Fernandes is set to miss at least one or two Manchester United games following his recent injury against Aston Villa.
With Diallo and Mbewomo unavailable, Ugarte is almost certainly the player who will step in to cover for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.
If Fernandes is in your squad, now is the time to sell him.
Gakpo (7.3M)
It looks like Cody Jacobo won’t be returning anytime soon following his injury in the Leeds match.
Jacobo has delivered impressive performances for Liverpool this season, earning 65 points from 7 contributions in 15 matches, including 4 goals and 3 assists.
He is expected to miss at least the next two matches, which happen to be crucial fixtures against Leeds United and Wolverhampton. If he were available, many would have likely chosen him as captain given the favorable schedule.
Chris Wood (7.2M)
Chris Wood looks set to miss his ninth consecutive match following the injuries he sustained in the Chelsea game during Gameweek 9, with no return date announced yet.
Despite this, his ownership remains at 5%. In eight appearances this season, Wood has scored 2 goals. Last season, he was among the Premier League’s top scorers, but this year he is far from that form.
Gabriel (6.2M)
The Premier League’s top defender this season and last is set to miss his fourth consecutive match for Arsenal due to injury.
Everyone knows Gabriel is a key figure in Mikel Arteta’s system. He has scored 1 goal, provided 2 assists, and accumulated 81 points in 14 appearances for Arsenal.
However, his absence continues and may last until February. Ecuadorian defender Hincapié is expected to step in for him.