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FPL team news: Mane back in the frame

By The Scout 4 Nov 2017
Sadio Mane, Liverpool

The Scout reveals who is in and out of Gameweek 11 as Liverpool's dangerous winger gives managers another option

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Sadio Mane (£9.3m) is pushing for a return to Fantasy Premier League contention.

The Liverpool winger, who was the only player to score in each of the first three Gameweeks, could even feature at West Ham United.

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Mane is back in training and is ready for "at least 20 to 25 minutes" of action.

While Mane has recovered from a knee problem, Liverpool remain without the injured Philippe Coutinho (£8.9m).

Sold by 179,000+ FPL managers ahead of Gameweek 10, the Brazilian has suffered a further 110,000+ sales prior to Saturday's 11:30 GMT deadline.

That means Daniel Sturridge (£8.0m) looks set to start up front.

Owned by only 0.8% of managers, Sturridge could be an enticing short-term differential against a West Ham defence hit by injuries and suspension.

Spurs rotations

Tottenham Hotspur are without two of their defensive regulars for a home encounter with Crystal Palace.

Hugo Lloris (£5.5m) and Toby Alderweireld (£6.0m) will both miss out as Spurs go in search of a sixth clean sheet.

Michel Vorm (£4.9m) is set to deputise for Lloris, while Spurs could revert to a back four in Alderweireld’s absence.

Full-backs Serge Aurier (£5.9m) and Danny Rose (£6.4m) could be drafted in by manager Mauricio Pochettino, having sat out Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League victory over Real Madrid.

Kieran Trippier (£5.6m) and Ben Davies (£5.8m), who have been bought by 58,000+ and 51,000+ managers respectively ahead of Gameweek 11, could make way.

Palace's injury concerns have eased, with Mamadou Sakho (£4.9m) expected to be available as Roy Hodgson’s side attempt to shackle the fit-again Harry Kane (£12.7m).

Lukaku owners wait on Kante news

Chelsea’s influential N’Golo Kante (£4.9m) faces a late assessment ahead of Sunday’s home encounter with Manchester United.

The midfielder’s presence could be vital as Chelsea bid to prevent Romelu Lukaku (£11.6m) from scoring against his former club.

Chelsea let in only two goals in Kante’s last five Gameweek appearances but, in his absence, have conceded four in three matches.

A return for the Frenchman could shift Eden Hazard (£10.6m) to a No 10 role, with Pedro (£7.9m) perhaps the most likely to be dropped.

Kolasinac hopes

Arsenal are hoping defender Sead Kolasinac (£6.0m) recovers from a hip problem for the trip to Manchester City.

Nacho Monreal (£5.6) could be moved to the left wing-back role if the Bosnian is ruled out.

Monreal sits joint-fifth in the FPL defender standings alongside Kolasinac and has scored two goals in the last four Gameweeks.

See: The GW11 Scout Selection

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