Danger of a blank! 6 lineup risks for this matchday 8
Matchday 8 of LaLiga arrives with several major doubts for fantasy managers. Raphinha, Fede Valverde, Iago Aspas, Buba Sangaré, Lucas Boyé and Sebastián Cáceres have options to feature with their respective teams, but their recent physical problems and the lack of competitive sharpness call their place in the starting lineups into question. Six names worth keeping an eye on before locking in our XI.
Raphinha23.110.000€-940.000€23
DLThe Brazilian still hasn't fully recovered from the edema in his right thigh that he suffered during the international break. This Friday he also hasn't trained with the group, continuing with his individualized work to overcome the discomfort. Although he is not yet officially ruled out for the match against Getafe, his participation is very much in doubt and his starting spot appears practically ruled out. Flick doesn't want to take risks with one of his most important players, so fantasy managers should look for alternatives for this matchday.
Fede Valverde11.180.000€+40.000€5
MDThe Uruguayan midfielder continues to recover from the ankle sprain suffered in the Madrid derby. The good news is that this Friday he returned to training with his teammates, although Mourinho has admitted that he still doesn't know whether he is ready to compete. He has options to make the squad for the Villarreal match, but his starting role is highly uncertain, especially considering the upcoming fixtures for the Whites.
Iago Aspas2.080.000€-40.000€-
DLGood news for Celta. Iago Aspas has received medical clearance this Friday after completing training with the group, putting behind him the muscle injury he suffered on September 13 against Málaga. The Celta captain is already available to visit Elche this Sunday, although his presence in the starting XI still raises doubts. After nearly a month without playing, Claudio Giráldez could opt to introduce him gradually and initially reserve a place for him on the bench. For fantasy managers, the risk is no longer his availability, but the minutes he might play.
Buba Sangaré690.000€+10.000€4
DFThe right-back has taken an important step in his recovery by rejoining group training this Thursday, after overcoming the muscle injury he suffered against Espanyol on September 18. Although he has options to return against Celta, his lack of competitive sharpness and the competition with Rubén Sánchez cast doubt on his starting spot. Martín Anselmi will have to decide whether to bet on his immediate return or keep the alternative used during his absence.
Sebastián Cáceres2.890.000€7
DFThe Uruguayan center-back had to leave his national team camp due to problems with pubalgia, although his progress over the past few days has been positive. He has already rejoined training with his teammates and looks set to be available to visit Elche. However, his recent physical issue brings some uncertainty about his starting role, especially given the possibility that Giráldez may prefer to manage his efforts in a demanding week.
Lucas Boyé6.240.000€-460.000€2
DLThe Argentine forward has become a last-minute doubt for this Saturday's match against Atlético de Madrid. Boyé was unable to complete training this Friday, October 9, which creates uncertainty about his physical condition just a little over 24 hours before the game at Mendizorroza. Although no injury has been confirmed and he is not officially ruled out, his participation depends on how things evolve. A situation that especially worries fantasy managers, since he is one of the attacking reference points for the Babazorro side and his presence in the starting XI can no longer be taken for granted.
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