Declan Rice injury: Calf Problem – return date & FPL verdict
Declan Rice: Calf Problem, analysed by physiotherapist Jeppe on 3 Dec 2025. Jeppe's read: “It's impossible to conclude anything, as there was no clear incident, and it's most likely an overuse issue.”
By Jeppe, physiotherapist · Last updated:
What happened
Declan Rice - Calf Problem. Jeppe published his analysis on 3 Dec 2025, in the 2025/26 FPL season.
Injury explained (physio view)
Rice has been subbed off due to a calf problem.
He was seen pointing to the lower calf and couldn't continue.
He walked off easily, and it doesn't seem to be anything major, but it could of course be a minor strain, leaving him out of GW15.
It's impossible to conclude anything, as there was no clear incident, and it's most likely an overuse issue.
Originally posted on X by @FPLPhysioo on 3 December 2025.
Expected return date
No return date confirmed yet. Jeppe's estimate, where he gives one, is in his analysis above.
FPL verdict
Jeppe has not given a hold, bench or sell call on this page yet. His closing line: “It's impossible to conclude anything, as there was no clear incident, and it's most likely an overuse issue.”
For the numbers, compare Declan Rice's projected points on his player page and against his position in FPL Player Picks.
Declan Rice: predicted points · FPL Player Picks
Updates
: Declan Rice Injury Report: Calf Problem and GW15 Outlook
Latest analysis - shown in full above.