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5 Players back from Injury to Boost your Fantasy Football team
With the Premier League announcing a return to action, it means it is also time to get your Fantasy Premier League team in order too.
Many fans have been pining for the football season to return ever since it was hit by the coronavirus postponement. Looking at the Premier League injuries list, the delay in football helped some of the league’s top players to recover from injuries that might otherwise have ended their campaign.
Five key men back from injury layoffs
Many Fantasy Premier League managers will have quickly swapped out long-term injury doubts only to have them back available again for these concluding fixtures.
Working these back into your team can offer the chance to hit the ground running when action returns.
Here we take a look at five players that have benefited from the extra recovery time.
Harry Kane back from hamstring injury
Tottenham hotshot and England skipper Harry Kane looked like missing the rest of the season after picking up a hamstring injury.
However, he is now back in full training and is ready to play a part in Spurs’ push for a European place in the remaining matches.
He scored 11 and assisted two in the league before playing his last game against Southampton on New Year’s Day. While he remains the third most expensive forward at 10.8m, he could yet be a key selection.
Tammy Abraham also ready to return
One dilemma facing Fantasy Premier League fanatics could be the choice to go with Kane or Tammy Abraham. The Chelsea youngster is another option that has returned from the treatment table during the lack of action.
The forward started the season in fine fashion for the Blues and has 13 goals to his name so far. He was on the brink of a return from an ankle injury when football was called off. These extra weeks mean he’ll be ready to lead the line at Stamford Bridge once again.
He may even be the preferred choice for anyone looking to bolster their forward options ahead of the restart, especially given he comes in at 3.8m cheaper than Kane.
McGinn could be crucial to Villa’s survival hopes
Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn didn’t take long to get up to speed in the Premier League following Aston Villa’s play-off promotion from the Championship.
The talented Scotland international has been key alongside Jack Grealish and his broken ankle was a huge blow.
While that was set to end his season, the coronavirus delays have meant he can play a part in the club’s survival aim.
His stats had tailed off before the injury but he could prove a shrewd addition if he can recapture the form that saw him involved in four Villa goals in the first seven games.
Son Heung-Min another boost for Spurs
It was no surprise to see Tottenham’s form drop before the postponement given they had to make do without their top two point-scorers.
Harry Kane was joined on the sidelines by South Korean Son after he broke his arm against Aston Villa in February.
However, he is now over that and back following a national service stint in his homeland.
Son has netted nine times and has nine assists this season. Finding a place for him in midfield at a cost of 9.7m is worth considering ahead of the final fixtures getting underway.
Ashley Barnes back following hernia operation
Burnley forward Ashley Barnes is another attacking option back from injury.
Like Abraham, he is another that started the campaign in sterling form before injury issues struck. He hit four in the opening three games and another quick start this time around could be on the cards.
The extra time afforded by the postponement means he’ll also be another option for anyone wanting a cheaper striker option when getting their Fantasy Premier League team back in order.
